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Newspaper
Millheim Journal
Location
Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1881
Page
2
The Millheim Journal lists weekly publication at Musser's Building corner of Main and Penn streets. It charges $1.00 per year in advance or $12 per year if not prepaid.
President Garfield was near death last Friday but has rallied and improved. There is cautious hope for eventual recovery though he remains in a dangerous condition for an extended period.
Boston dispatch reports General Hancock praising Vice President Arthur as able and patriotic with potential to benefit the country if called to the presidency. The item is disputed, as Republicans doubt Arthur’s integrity and recall past corruption at the New York custom house. Observers warn Hancock’s endorsement may be premature and unlikely to reflect true character.
The nation prays for President Garfield's survival as the country awaits the outcome of the crisis. Lycoming Democrats held their convention on the 38rd inst and nominated M. &K. Swartz for treasurer, Robert Wood for Register and Recorder, and E Tomb and M Kamp for commissioners. Union County Democrats met last week and proposed a ticket featuring President Judge Rov Joseph C Bucher, Associate Judge Thomas C Barber, Treasurer J 8 Schrack, Register and Recorder C E Haus, Commissioner D Strickler, and Auditor Thomas Reber.
Chairman Dill appoints a capable committee to draft practical rules for the Democratic party of the state. The group will report at the Williamsport convention in September. Members include Hon. A. H. Dill chairman, Hon. W. A. Wallace, Hon. S. S. Randall, W. A. Hensel, James P. Barr, J. Barger, and Ben Whitman.
Three members of the legislative salary committee Wolfe of Union Ruddiman of Philadelphia and Thompson of Dauphin were in the city yesterday. They consulted and directed council to push the salary case appeal to the supreme court with minimal delays. They hope the case can be argued in Pittsburgh in October if timing suits all parties involved.
The Philadelphia Times reports official figures accusing Republican bosses of siphoning large sums from city funds over eleven years. Delinquent Tax office losses total 2,255,572 dollars, while the Gas Trust plunder amounts to 6,465,000 dollars since 1870.
Galveston reports two Neu's specials from Sherman recount a grim Cook County incident where ex sheriff Ben Blanton and rival James Todd confronted one another after a prior insult. Both men fired. Todd died of heart and chest wounds while Blanton's head was blown off. Both were found dead.
An editorial persona warns against loafing contrasting it with gentility. It argues loafers waste time and money, ruin health and social standing, and diminish dignity and respect, urging readers to choose the cheaper path of being a gentleman.
The Centre County teachers examinations list place and start dates from Aug 22 to Sept 30 across Milesburg Unionville Huston Julian Furnace Port Matilda Taylor Hannah Furnace Philipsburg Snowshoe Purpside Liberty Eagleville Howard Curtin Marion Jacksonville Walker Hublersburg Spring Valentines School House Benner Knox Patton Waddle's School House Sittenana achente College Lemont Haines Aaronsburg Millheim Penn Miles Rebersburg Gregg Penn Hall Potter Centre Hall Harris Boalsburg Ferguson Pine Grove with a special Bellefonte exam Sept 30 requiring four director recommendations and punctual arrival for all applicants.
The Harrisburg Telegraph notes broad demand to end current pardoning machinery. Critics argue liberations of burglars, thieves, forgers, and even murderers undermine safety. They call for stronger court processing and end to mercy-by-jury, warning that pardons often hinge on pity rather than repentance.
Schedules show connections from Nos. S and 4 to Pacific Express east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and New York. Nos. 5 and 6 link with Day Express east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York and Niagara Express west to Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Tyrone Altoona Pittsburg via Lock Haven Elmbra Watkins Buffalo and Niagara Falls via Canandaigua. Nos. 7 and 8 connect with Fast Line west to Williamsport Lock Haven. No. 8 also connects with Erie Mail east to Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York. Effective Summer timetable from Sunday June 12th, 188[?].
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