Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1881-09-01

H. G.. Rothrock is the lucky chal
who secured the free scholarship fol
this senatorial district, recently offered
by the faculty of State College. Adam
Hoy, Henry Wetzel and ID. M. Liel
were the examining committee and un.
animously reported in favor of Mr..
Rothrock.
Mr.. Jacob kamp, the boot and
shoe man of Lock Havhn, accom-
panied by his son, gave us a pleasant
call last week. He had been Oh an I'D
vertising trip, and hadn't much time
to spare as live business men seldom
have. Shall be glad to have him come
again and make longer stay.
The folks at home desire to return
thanks to the firm Of Musser Brothers
& Co., for that excellent dinner on
picnic day. The firm prepared the
splendid repast, the folks" helpe6 to
do away with 1t, and we do The
'blgiRg, and thus q fair and equitable
division of the whole buSineSsis made.
Hon. s. R. Peale, of Lock Haven
and II. A. Mckee, Esq, of Bellefonte,
have associated together as law firm,
in Bellefonte. Mr.. Peale is an able
and experienced lawyer and has been
engaged in many important suits in
the courts of Centre county, while Mr..
Mckee is a young man of fine attain
meuts and much promise. They make
a strong combination.
Your d. r. V. G. has cured me Of
Chronic Diarrhea, Urinal difficulties
and Chronic Dyspepsia Of 10 years
standing.
Guaranteed by all Druggists.
All persons, both clerical and lay,
that intend being present at the in
auguration of the Professors of the
Missionary Institute at Selinsgroye, on
Friday, Sept. 10th, 1881, will be fur
nished with free entertdinment-by
giving timely notice to either Of the
undersigned of their coming.
The inaugural exercises will take
place on the campus ground where
free l,,nchecn will be served.
J. E. T. HAssINGER,
S. F. GREENHoE,
Committee.
DO you want TO buy farm in
Nittany valley or in Penn township, or
a small piece of land near Millheim?
If so read the notice and sale bills OF
the executors of Jonathan Philips, de-
ceased, and lie on hand on the days of
sale, Sept. 3rd and Sept. 10th next.
OUTRAGE BY A TRAMP.-On Mon
day one of those bold, Aendish acts so
frequently perpetrated 10y tramps, hap
pened light in our midst. Daniel
Breon, lad of about ten years, son of
Henry Breon, the miller at Campbell's
mill. went out to potato patch. on
Wetzel's hill to call the folks to din
ner. The boy detained himself ia little
while pursuing humble bees after the
others had left. Nearing cluster of
brush in his chase tramp suddenly
sprang. forth from his hiding place,
pounced upon the by and tore his
clothes into shred5. lie then dragged
him into a near woods, and with d big
knife in haud an1 heavy threats made
him state that his father had money.
Then he gagg' d him and left him un-
der threats not to stir, TO cut a whip
or club. Daniel stil! bad presence of
mind and pluck enough TO attempt an
escape and succeeded to getaway from
the brute and ran home. He was so
frightened and exhausted that he
could scarcely. give an account of the
matter. Mr.. Dreon Ill company with
John II. Swartz atonce made pursuit
for the villain but he had made good
his escape. No doubt he had been kio
in the, brush all morning ready to
pounce upon innocent prey.
WANTED, at the Journal office, on
subscription or 9th er accounts, 10
bushels of potatoes, % bushels of corn,
several gallons of good apple butter.
If you have any of these articles to
spare ard owe US, bring them along.
TON MORTON, the well-known,
good-natured tramp, died in the Dan
vile Asylum, Aug, 14th.
Poor Tom Norton" as he was
called, led rowing life from town to
town, living off of the liberality of the
people, although he had good home,
and his parents were anxious to keep him
there. Altt ough not endowed with well
balanced mind. Tom was kind heart
ed, polite and Obligiug; he was extreme
ly fond OF children. and would play
with them for hours together. In ap
pearance be was long, gaunt and un-