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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01
SPRING MILLS ITEMS.

Quite Hancock boom here. Yes,
ererqaobere,- editor.
Thomas Hoover, while working in a
well fell down some 18 feet. He was
laid up for few days.
A little daughter of Ira Barger fell.
of horse breaking her arm. She Is
getting along as well as can be sxpec-
ted.
Some unknown person entered Miss
Casey RiShel's house while she was at
the barn and stole some 500 in gold and
silver. Hope the thief may be found
out and brought to justice.
Our farmers are all busy harvesting,
which comes unusally early this year.
Will have about two thirds of a crop
in this neighborhood.
How about the ''glorious Fourth, -
and will it strike Spring Mills2 1t
should not be entirely ignored. Hope
something may yet DO done.
And lastly-the wedding of DR.. T.
III. VanValzah of this place and Miss
Jennie R. VanValzah, of Miflnburg-
by Rev: James D. Wilson, of New
York. The happy couple are on tour
to Niagara and other places. The best
wishes of the entire community are
with them.
YnOrv
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01

am at'preseit in Omaha, working
in wholesale furniture store. Omaha
is a beautiful town of from $4,000 to
35, 900 inhabitants, but like all Other
Western towns, it is over-run.
Imet good many Pennsylvanians
here. Some are doing very well, others
not so well, and are anxious to be back
home. The main mechanical branches
that are in a. thriving condition are
bricklayers and carpenters.
While in Leavenworth, Kansas, l
met Lock Haven's old townsman, DIR.
j. M. Mccormick, who is doing a
large practice.
Well for fear of monopolizing too
much of your valuable space, | will
close. Respectfully,
II. A. FINLAYSON.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01
The Charlie Ross Game Nearly Sue.
ceesful in Wisconsin.


ceesful in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, June 23.-While
BERTHE Sherman, aged Il years, was re-
turning from school yesterday after
noon he was induced to get into a bug
gy in which there were two men who
tied his hands, blindfoided him and
drove rapidly away. When about thir-
teen miles from the city he jumped
from the buggy, Notwithstanding their
threats to kill him, and a farmer COM
ing to the rescue, the men escaped. A
detective is OH their track. The boys
parents are wealthy, and the kidnap-
ping was doubtless for the purpose of
securing a reward for his return.
When the army worm visited the
farm of Reuben Bailey, in MARBLE
township, Delaware county, Instead of
attacking the grain and grass they
climed a pine tree and stripped it of
everything green. They were so thick
upon the tree as to be almost solid
mass.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01
MARRIED,

On the 18th inst, Mr. John Morris, OF WI
Transport, uud Miss Ella MuSser, of MuncS.
On the Sth inst, by Rev.. iIornbergcr, Mr..
Jacob Wolf, of Lewisburg and Miss Lizzie Pane
of Lock Haven.
ON the 23rd inst, at the residence of Peter
Wilson, ESQ. Spring Mills, Pa, by Rev. James
d. Wilson. Dr. +. II. VanValzah and Miss Jane
r. NlnValyah
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01

Rev. f. w. Conrad, editor of the
lutheran Observer, it is said, has
committed to memory the entire hymn
look of the Lutheran church, and
when giving them out quotes the mum
Der of the hymns and recites them cor
rectly with out looking at the book.
ATTEMPT AT ABDUCTION.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01

"IIelIo, neghbor! VIII you enough
minutes inform whele that cheap the
much about p =.
oh with pleasure The Pha ielphia
that is the
DO yonder
people Is congregated >"
We'll that the
goods they Only
Quality will
aud accommodating
selections might be
catch the
for yourself Go ahead neighbor;
bor must be jogging along" %
Say hold will
pTioed the goods be- kind enough TO tell me their prices -
Oh with peasHre then will woude they
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01
Elias Lose expects soon to move
his entire shop bodily on to the island
in the rear Of the Evangelical church.

Among agents and families, the great de-
mnnd now is for the new light running Com
blnation Sewing Machine, because 1t has stood
the test, and Is better made, with moro i'm
provements. will last longer, and is much lower
in price, (only 500 than other machines, and
having attained merited popularity among
the people for reliability, II Is welcomed where
ever il makes Its appearance IL Is built for
strength and constant hard work, has inter
chaugeable wOCking parts manufactured OF
fine polished steel, and Will run for years With
out repairs; Is simple To learn, easy to manage,
understood perfectly In an hour, and always
ready TO do every description Of heavy or fine
family work at less cost, more easily, smoothly,
and faster, and with less labor or trouble than
any other machine at any price, ever did, or
can do. fuckers, qulltcrS, rutilerS, hemmerS,
binders, &c, free with each machine. No ad-
vance payments. Machines shipped to. any
r. r. station for examination before payment
of bill Agents make money rapidly, supply
ing the great demand for this the Cheapest Ma
chine in the world, Territory free. For illus
trated catalogue of prices, specimens OF stitch.
So, address, office Of the Combination Sewing
Machine, 757 Broadway, New York, Ny.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-07-01
DIED.

On the 18th inst, near Centre II all. Catharine
wife of Uriah Osman, aged 81 years. months
and 20 days.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06
woman,s Board of Missions.

The annual meeting of the New Haven branch of the Woman's Board of Missions will be held in Waterbury Tuesday, May Il. To such ladies as expect to attend this meet ing, excursion tickets for one dollar will be on sale at the office of the Derby railroad on Monday. These tickets will be useless after May 12th. Trains will leave New Haven at 5:30 p. m., 6:45 and 10 a. m. Special ar- engagements have been made by Mir. Chipman, in Waterbury, for conveyance to the church, at ten cents each.
 The Wonan's Board in Boston has 20 branches in New England and the Middle States. Twenty or more auxiIiarfes form a branch. The missionaries report their work to the Board or it's branches and by them 1t is communicated to the auxiliary societies. Auxiliaries often assume each specified DOT tion of the work, such as scholarship or Bi- ble reader, from whom they hear directly or indirectly. The New Haven branch includes within the sphere of it's operations 1S, ,OOO wo- men and many children and youth connected with the Congregational churches of western Connecticut, in the counties of Litch6eId Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesax It's operations are guided by central committee in connection with two vice presidents in each county. The services rendered are gratui- tous. Strict economy is maintained in neces- sary expenses, such as postage, stationery, printing, and travel of missionaries and others who aid in the public meetings. This ex- pense is paid by special gifts and entertain ments for that purpose. Those who have the matter in charge purpose sending to the Bos- ton Board the entire amount contributed by auxiliaries
 The New Haven branch has 113 auxiliaries and v mission circles. During the present year it has supported 8 missionaries, Is Bible readers, native teachers, v scholarships in boarding schools, Q portion of eight day schools, and given several hundred dollars for general purposes
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06
Locked Up for the Night.

The RuchhOlZ Jury-Charged and Sent
 Out at Half-Past FOuF-LOcked up at
 Nine-A Verdict Expected To-Day-A
 Disagreement Expected.
 General Smith closed his argument for the defense in the Buchholz case at Bridgeport at the hour of adjournment Tuesday afternoon, after speaking for six hours. Mr. Olmstead began the closing argument for the State at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. He had four hours only at his disposal, MT. Taylor, his associate, having taken two hours the day be- fore. MT. Olmstead concluded at quarter past one. His argument was strong, logical effort, and produced Q marked impression upon the jury. Judge Beardsley began his charge to the jury at half-past two o'clock.
 The judge concluded his charge and the jury retired at about half-past four o'clock. There was a large attendance of spectators during the charge. which was given by Judge Beardsley, who, with Judge Culver, has heard this the third and it is believed the last, trial of the case. The jury at nine o'clock had not been heard from, at which time the judges adjourned the court until this morning at nine o'clock. At the time of adjournment there was still @ considerable number of people present. Buchholz' demeanor, while 'waiting for the verdict" for the third time, was one of considerable anxiety. His general health ap- pears excellent, but his eyes wore a furtive, uneasy, restless look. The judges charge was considered by some as against Buchholz, though unfavorable to the State also in some points to which the State had attached con- siderable weight. The watch matter is one which has entered into the sharp battle be- tween the counsel, the State claiming that the watch, which was found some distance from the scene of the tragedy and introduced into the court, an old, ricketty, worn Swiss opep- face watch, was Schulte's, and was cast where found by Buchholz as an after thought, while on his way returning from the scene of the crime. The defense claim that it would be impossible for watch to have lain on the ground through three winter months and not have borne unmistakable evidence of the exposure to the rains and snows: A paper was in troduced between the glass and the dial, showing that the watch was shackly. The watch must have lain about three months where found according to the evidence. The defense claim that the watch was placed where found by the detective.
 It is thought not improbable that the jury will be ready at nine o'clock this morning with some kind of verdict. A disagreement is the verdict most expected. The jury in the second trial st one time stood six for ac- quittal and six for first degree, but reported one for acquittal three for second degree and eight for first degree. The present trial had entered into the fourth week. The first trial lasted only two weeks and the second about five weeks. Buchholz has received no bouQuets
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06

the fashionable society of this city, Shelton and number of the nsighboring towns and was especially noticeable for the large display of elegant toilets among the ladies.
 The pulpit and the adjacent space was slab- orately decorated with potted plants and cut flowers a pillow of .calla lilies being prominent among the pieces which went to make up the handsome floral display. Rev. R. G. s. Mo- Nellie. pastor of the church, performed the cer- emony. assisted by Rev. E. W. Ma1cy, D. D. rector of St. Johns church. The bride was in full dress her costume being white satin with full court train, and point lace trimmings with the conventional white veil and orange blossoms. The ushers were F: J. Lockwood and H. W. Lyon, of this city; W. A. Shelton and Leroy B. Sherman, of New York, and R. H. Hubbeu and B. Lewis, jr., of Birming- ham.
 Following the ceremony reception was held at the residence of the brides parents in Park avenue. The company attending it was large and fashionable, about one hundred guests being present. Among the numerous and ell epant presents of which the bride was the re- cipient was $1, GOO check from the father, and S1O, 900 in stocks from the bridegroom.
 The bridal couple departed on the 8:54 train, on Q six weeks trip to San Francisco. They will take in Niagara Falls and other points of interest on the way, and take up their residence in this city upon their return. Bridgeport Farmer.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06
Connecticut Bible Society.

After the election of officers Tuesday, the Connecticut Bible Society at their meeting at Hartford gave 8 vote of thanks to their retir- ing president, Hon. A. H. Holley, forshis eff ficient services. The society adjourned at l o'clock, the executive committee staying to take action on the sending of 8 committee of conference to the American Bible Society, in reply to vote of inquiry sent by that society. The following committee was appointed: The president of the society, the Rev. William Thompson, I. N. Harris, W. H. Gilbert, Hen " 0. Robinson.
 The conference on evangelizing work was called together in the lecture room at 2:3O D. m. Reports from the different fields in which the society has been at work during the past year were made by the Rev. ". s. Farmer, New London; I. N. Harris, Esq, Bridgeport i; the Rev. 0. R. Palmer, Windsor Locks; the Rev. MT. Goodsell, Bloomfield, and the Rev. Mir. Hallock, Hartford. Apaper, prepared by the Rev. John P. Taylor, of New London, on work in that section, was read by MT. Harris, of the same place. Remarks of an informal nature on these reports were made by the sec retary of the society, and MT. John Petit, of Meriden, and the Rev. 0. H. Bullard. The conference lasted until about half past four o'clock.
 The evening exercises, which drew a fair attendance, were held in the Center church, and began by a hymn from the male choir of twelve voices. Following this the secretary of the society re-read by request portion of his annual report, from which it appears among other items that the new towns and cities visited by the society during the last year were 24-making total of 58 :; and that the total number of volumes sold was over 13,Ooo, of which 2, ,06S have been donated.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06
Fair HaVens

Frederick D. Jones, 24 years of age, was buried yesterday. The deceased had many friends and well wishsrs. The funeral was attended from his residence, 87 -Woolsey street, Rev. MT. Denslow, of Grace church, officiating. An abundance of flowers sur rounded the caskes, among which was large pillow of flowers from his brother -in-Iaw, W. Witte, and W. G. Cooke, in whose employ the deceased had been. It bore the words ''Ou1 Brother" There was also 8 floral anchor from the young ladies of the paper box fac tory on Chapel street, and 8 broken column from the young men of the shop. About 50 of the hands attended. The bearers were William Pope, John T. Scott, J. Downing, J. Denehey. J. Sullivan, Thomas Toole. The remains were taken to Moodus.
 Fair Haven East has it's annual borough meeting this evening. The old officers, &C., cording to the impression of some of those re- sponsible, arc likely to be renominated. They say the affairs of the borough have been in the main well administered by Mir. Shares and the burgesses, while of the treasurer the same good report is bestowed. There will not be any great dissent, it Is stated, at renomina- tion. NIT. A. l.. Chamberlain is treasurer and MT. c. B. Bray clerk of the borough. No extraordinary event will occur at the bor- ough meeting, but 8 good attendance is ex- pected as usual at borough meetings. It is to be held at the engine house.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06

Brief Mention.
 Ex-United State Senator Barnum's mother died at her residence in Lime Rock Tuesday.
 Another batch of Italians went up the Hous- atomic road Tuesday to work on the New England road.
 Those having spacious, genteel and central Iy located rooms can obtain desirable tenant by addressing Dr.: Lighthill, No. West 29th street, New York.
 One of the items in the river and harbor bill just favorably reported to Congress, is an appropriation of $1O, 900 for the improvement of Bridgeport harbor.
 McAlister 6 Warren, the brokers and in- surance agents, have removed their office to Fl Church street, where they have enlarged and improved accommodations.
 The regular meeting of the Farmers Club will be held at room No. 10, Sheffield Hall, or Prof. s. w. Johnson. Subject, "Manuring for Corn.'
 ', Miss Marie Cotton, native of Middletown, died in Chicago April 21, 1880, aged 72 years and months, She went West with her fam fly sixty-nine years ago and has lived there ever since.
 Rev. Phillips Brooks, of Boston, whose im- psssioned eloquence has many times been heard in New Haven, will pass the summer in Europe, sailing on the 18th of June, accompa- nied by the Dean of Chester.
 Thrse Swedish women have arrived in Bridgeport to work in the blacksmith shop ai the Cutlery Company's establishment They wear shsrt dress, stout boots, and do the reg ular blacksmith work, in which they have had training in the old country.
 Rev. Father Slocum, assistant pastor of St. Patrioks church, sails to day for Europe to be absent until the middle of August. He has been troubled with malaria the past few months and change of air was recommend ed He will visit Ireland, England, France, and will extend his trip to Rome.
 s'wash" Andrews, Hartford's ex-policeman, whom the workingmen of Oakland, Cal twice honored with the position of Mayor, has now been elected secretary of the Board of Rail- road Commissioners of the State, position of responsibility and commanding a hand some salary. Several members of the New Haven force mediate a removal to California some stormy night
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06
A Hartford Gentleman's WiIl-S43.OOO
 i'm Bonds Under a Wood Eoiles

"
 The will of the late John W. Bliss, which was drawn on the 18th of April and admitted to probate on the 24th, caused quite little sensation among the relatives of the deceased, especially two half brothers-C Charles RI. and Henry I.-who were nearly or quite forgotten. The will in substance was as follows: It gave to Charles M. Bliss, one of the half brothers all the debts Thereafter referred to) due from Henry l. Bliss, of Lacrosse, Wis, amounting to about S1o, GOO. The books of the deceased, except account and other business books, were also left to Charles M. Bliss. All the rest of the estate, nearly $60, 900, was to be equally divided between Jane s. Welles. an aunt, and Charles T. Welles, Mary ". Stone, Aurelia s. Welles, Charlotte Tyler, Welthea B. Tyler, and Seneca Tyler, all cousins of the deceased; the Hartford Library was also to share equally with the above. It was special ly provided that none of the Tylers mentioned in the will should bring suit on account of a bond signed es surety of HenryI Bliss, ex- ecutor on the estate of Betsy Bliss, of Hart ford, on penalty that the bequests should be- come void. The two half lf-brothers, as it will be seen, were left out with the exception of the account or $1O,OOO to one or them, ana this is considered by some to be almost worth less.
 The half brothers came to Hartford 8 few days ago and after counseling with several able lawyers about attempting to break the will, they met the other heirs, and after con- sultation, in which 1t was generally admitted that the deceased was unsound of mind, a compromise was effected whereby the half brothers were to receive between them half of the estate of Mir. Bliss. The matter was an1icably arranged and thus lawsuit was pre- vented.
 Among Mir. Bliss transactions few years ago was one involving an investment of ten thousand dollars in Western bonds, his brother Henry, who was living at the West, acting as his agent. In time those bonds became worthless, and Bliss opened an account with Henry, charging him with the amount and interest. This account was kept open and the interest regularly charged against him. In his will MT. Bliss gave this account to his brother Charles, making it very peculiar transaction. Other very strange acts and say ings of the deceased during the latter years of his life indicated very clearly that he was not in his right mind.
 After the death of MT. Bliss memorandum was found stating that for safety he had hidden package containing $43, 900 in stocks and bonds under pile of wood in a back room of the house on Elm street, in which he lived alone. The package was found after search ing few m inute6.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06
TRADEMARKS. Rogers S Brittin, West Stratford.
Exciting Times With Burglars in Yves
 Haven HOuGess

Exciting Times With Burglars in West
 Haven Houses.
 Some excitement was created in West Ha- ven yesterday morning, as reports spread from house to house of the entering of houses in the borough during the previous night by burglars. William H. Evans, an employe of the West Haven Buckle Company, living on Washington avenue, woke up yesterday morn ing to find his pants on the floor and his vest hanging on a peg down stairs. On investi- gating, knowing that the garments had been misplaced, he soon found that no one in the household could account for it, and moreover the mystery was soon solved, as his watch and chain, which had been in his vest pocket, were gone. In examining his pants he found his money, which he had left in one of the pockets, all right. The burglars had very kindly hung up the vest for him.
 MT. George Anderson's place, on Campbell avenue near the railroad bridge, was also wis., tied. His daughter, IS years of age, awoke in the night to find man in her room, who, finding that some one was astir there, hastily departed. The girl was too frightened to speak or make any outcry and remained in her room until morning. The family, upon hearing the news, made search of the house, but nothing had been taken. At Mr. Wheel CTS, opposite Dr. Shepard's, the dog kept up a fearful barking for some time in the night and tho horse in the stable was equally demon strative, leading to the suspicion that the bur- glars had made their appearance about the premises,
Morning journal and courier., 1880-05-06
Personal.
RefS Onafs Wpo NJ Pnnherto0 and vifa of A,

Wm. N. Pemberton and wife, of Ansonia, 1 have returned from their Southern trip.
 John Shelton, formerly of Hartford, is in a
 New York hospital dying of self-in f;cted
 wounds made with pistol
 Mrs. Hammille, of Waterbury, while visit | ing friends at Noah Osborne's, Seymour, re- gently, fell and broke her arm.
 B. F. Bailey, the jealous temperance speak, CT. is speaking again. He addr essed large audience recently in Birmingham. l Ex-Councilman ". Chapin Hunt, of Hart | ford, and wife returned Tuesday from the | Bermudas Mr. Hunt returns with benefited health.
 Miss Belle Pullman, daughter oe the Rev. l Joseph Pullman, of Winsted, is to spend a year at Belfast, Ireland, pursuing her studies preparatory to entering college. The Rev. 0. 0. Painter, formerly of the Congregational church in Stafford Springs, has become the editor and manager of the American Missionary. published in New York. MT. and Mrs. Wales Smith celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage Monday evening at their residence No. 226 Grown street. Rev. Dr. Bacon made an address. There were many elegant gifts. M. Fitzpatrick, former sewer contractor and resident of this city, now of Jersey City, was in the city yesterday. He was greeted by many friends. He will bid on some of the sewers to be built here this summer, and if successful in his bids will return.
 MT. and Mrs. William Talcott, of Wethers- field, will celebrate the fftieth anniversary of their marriage on "Wednesday evening next. Very elegant invitations in white and gold have been sent to the friends of the family, each one bearing the Talcott coat of arms, and the motto 'tVSrt1s soza 7ao6ilitas."
 H. I. Thompson, the artist, of this city, has fine portrait of lady on exhibition at the spring exhibition of the National Academy of Design, New York. The picture is in gray key and finely executed. The same artist has a sunset landscape on exhibition at the Phila- delphia Academy of Fine Arts, their spring exhibition.
 A notable wedding in New York Tuesday was that of Mir. Frank B. Porter of Newport, R. l., to Miss Clara Pond, daughter of the late Mir. Charles F. Pond, of Hartford, Conn.,, and niece of William E. Dodge. The wedding took place at the residence of the mother of the bride, No. 45 East Thirtyfour street, and was an important social event. Two thousand cards are said to have been issued for the ceremony.