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Newspaper

Millheim Journal

Location

Millheim, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1885

Page

2

Local Committee Listing and Signatures

A fragmented list of names and roles appears, including Ward, Osburg, Benner, Galbraith, Luawiz, Harper, Weber, Proudfoot, Reifsnyder, Lukens, Graham, Gorton, Bing, Henderson, Kohlbecker, Miller, Holt, Roan, DeLong, Lauck, Fisher, Stover, Weaver, Griffin, Murray, Confer, Bitner, Orr, Kreamer, Royer, McCann, Smith, Tuberty, Rinwe, Gramer, Williams, MaGeER, and others. The passage shows a formal secretary and chairman and hints at a meeting or committee record.

Wm. Galbraith R. Luawiz William Harper A. Weber Wedames B. Proudfoot H. Reifsnyder Allen Lukens Wea J Graham Jackson Gorton John Bing Robt Henderson A Kohlbecker Lewis Miller Ewe Oscar Holt Geo R Roan Thos DeLong Peter Lauck Ea David Ht Ku

Harrispure Celebrates Centennial With National Colors

Harrispure this week is decked in national colors to mark its 100th anniversary. Festivities honor the town's centennial, with residents and officials participating in parades and ceremonies across the community.

Canapa Braces for Smallpox Outbreak Amid Cashier Refugees

Apox outbreak disrupts Canapa as hundreds of cashiers seeking refuge in the town face quarantine and crowd safety concerns. Officials warn illness could drive the absconders out and restore order.

Canapa

Campaign fund drive faces clerks’ clash over duties

Republican Chairman Cooper faces a slower fundraising effort as government clerks balk at handling campaign money. Clerks argue they cannot serve two masters, claiming a conflict between official duties and political contributions.

Cooper

Democratic State Committee Campaign HQ in Philadelphia

The headquarters of the Democratic State Committee have been established at the southeast corner of Broad and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia. Active chairman W. A. Hensel and secretary J. B. Lichty supervise the campaign duties at this central office.

Democratic State Committee S. E. Corner Broad and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia W. A. Hensel J. B. Lichty

Spain and Germany Aim for Peaceful Cooldown in Tense Talks

A foreign report notes Spain and Germany seek a peaceful settlement after recent friction. Yet both nations are described as hot tempered and quick to quarrel if disagreements arise, with each leader craving dominance among European powers.

Spain Germany

Grant Memorial Fund Aims For One Million Dollars

A New York Grant Memorial fund seeks to reach one million dollars but remains about nine hundred twenty six thousand short. Proponents question the need for a massive monument when a modest sum could suffice for the intended purpose.

Tue Grant Memorial Fund New York Sallade & CO East 18Th St

To Go or Not to Go Ohio Clerks Weigh Home Voting

The Phila Times reports Ohio Republican clerks in Washington debate whether to return home to vote this fall. Previously compelled by leaders, they now face no threat of losing their jobs for staying, and many have exhausted leave. Migration to Ohio for elections is likely reduced.

Ohio Washington Phila. Times

Hill Likely Democratic Nominee for Governor in New York

Advices from across the state indicate Hill will secure the Democratic nomination for governor with little opposition. Carr leads the Republican field, closely followed by Morton, and if Carr maintains momentum he may win the nomination despite Morton and Davis supporters remaining hopeful.

New York Hill Carr Morton Davis

Business Strain Easing as Revival Continues

The Pittsburg Dispatch reports trade shows signs of revival after a period of strain. Officials note improved commerce and brighter outlook with trade skies described as roseate.

Pittsburg Dispatch

Cabinet Members Obtain District Homes Amid Campaign Finance Controversy

Cooper of Blaine in Isis requests contributions from Pennsylvania government clerks for a campaign fund. Secretary Manning leases a Dupont Circle house. Whitney remodels Means mansion on Tenallytown road. Attorney General Garland buys a residence near Rhode Island Avenue and Fourteenth Street. All Cabinet members except Lamar now have homes in Washington DC.

Manning Eighteenth and P Streets Washington Dupont Circle Blaine Stewart Castle Whitney Means Tenallytown Road Garland Rhode Island Avenue Fourteenth Street Lamar District of Columbia

Castor's Slayer Gets Three Years

NORRISTOWN Sept 12 Judge Boyer sentenced Alexander Steele Insane Asylum attendant convicted of manslaughter in killing Theodore Castor a patient to three years hard labor in the County Prison. His counsel sought mercy as Steele appeared pale.

Norristown Boyer Alexander Steele Theodore F. Castor Steele

Local Banker Bishop Wallace Dies From Injuries

Bishop L Wallace assistant cashier of the Clearfield County Bank died at his father's residence on Monday morning from injuries suffered in a fall the prior Friday. He was a young man with bright promise and was mourned by many in the region. He was nephew to Thomas L Wallace and S J A Mill Carrell of Harrisburg.

Bishop L. Wallace Clearfield Clearfield County Bank W. A. Wallace Mr. Wallace Thomas L. Wallace S. J. A. Mill Carrell Harrisburg

Death of Dr Frank Musser at 35 in Lancaster

Dr Frank M Musser a young physician of Lancaster died at 230 pm from an overdose of morphine used to treat severe headaches He was 35 years old and survived by a wife and three children A Williamsport dispatch reports Peter Weisel claims a gold find in Lycoming County with a new stock company forming to develop it and quartz sent to New York for assay yielding 220 per ton more samples sent to New York excitement among capitalists

Lancaster Frank M. Musser Williamsport Philadelphia Peter Weisel Lycoming County Weisel New York Peterson Solowa Ann Stephens Josiah Allen Frank Lee Benedict Chas. J. Peterson Chestnut Street

Coal mine planned after seven foot vein found near Reed Stecker

The Company of Reed Stecker & Reed began sinking a slope on the Northumberland County Coal Company tract a few miles north of the borough. A seven foot thick coal vein was located, promising a prosperous mine soon. Nearby items note cholera totals in Madrid and Spain, the Mollie Maguire murders in Luzerne region, a jail escape in Huntington, and notices for Deininger's Ready Reference Tax Receipts, Mrs. Winslow’s teething syrup, a poisoning incident in West Philadelphia, Peterson's Magazine preview, and subscription details.

MT. Carmel Reed Stecker & Reed Northumberland County Coal Company London Madrid Spain Valencia Murcia Saragossa Granada France Aix Bouches-du- Rhone Marseilles

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