Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-11-29

The following item of good news
for Centre county, especially for Penns
Valley, now goes the rounds of our ex-
changes. We sincerly trust thaC the
fond hopes of our people in regard to
the completion of our rail road may at
last be realized
At a meeting Of directors Of the Bald
Eagle Valley railroad in Philadelphia
on Thursday afternoon very important
measures were taken. The subject of
the Bellefonte, Nittany and Lemont
railroad was introduced and it was
determined to build the road rs snon
rs possible. 1t was also determined to
finish the road from Spring Mills to i.e-
mont, thus completing the line from
Bellefonte to Spring Mills. At the
same meeting it was determined to
erect the new depot bailding mt Belle
tOnte as soon as the weather will per-
nit.
SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT. On
Tuesday morning on e of those distress
ing accidents that so frequently occur
! of late happened in our midst, and cost
the life of one Of our most worthy citi-
zpns, Mr.. Nathan German, residing ut
Elk ton, midway between Millheim and
Coburn. A barn was being raisfd for
Mr, John Long, just opposite Mr.. Cor
mans residence, who assisted in the
work. A piece OF timber had been
raised ut one end, Mr. German ard 9th
ers were in the act of elevating the 9TH
or end, when by some mishap the piece
fell, striking Mr.. German on the back
of the neck so severely that every limb
was paralized until he died, Wednes-
day morning ut 2 O'Clock. How very
sad 1t is said that the accident was
the result of carelessness, but we are
MT prepared to give an opinion on this
score
Mr.. German was most estimable
citizen, an industrious, thrifty mech
anlc, and leaves deeply afflicted wife
and two little children TO mourn his
untimsly deatL. The bereaved family
have the warmest sympathy of the
community.
MUSICAL JUBILEE.-A musical con-
vention will be held in the Lutheran
Church at Rebersburg. commencing
| Monday evening", December oath, 1888,
aod closing with two grand concerts
on Friday and Saturday evenings fol
lowing. The progr ammo will consist
oS variety OF exercises, including
QuArtettes, ChHruses. GleeS, Anthems,
Solos, Songs, &c. Every effort will be
put forth to make it rich musical
treat.
The convention will be under the di-
rectinn of that excellent conductor and
musician PROF. /. B. SECHRIsT, Of
Hagerstown, Maryland, assisted by
Prof. Harry J. Sechris t, The celebrated
Pianist and Solo Cornctist, Miss Sc.
christ, the contrato Singer and Miss
Miller, Organist.
Singers from distance are cordially
invited, and will he boarded free OF
charge. All singers desiring 10 secure
boarding through the committee must
notify said committee by addressing
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS, Re-
bersburg, Pa, not later than Dec. 10Th,
1888.
THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING. The
holidays are fast approaching ard we
have vet to hear of any organized effort
to celebrate them properly in Millheim.
Something sho uld be done. The fes-
tive season sho uld not be permitted to
come and go IN a dull, commonplace
manner. Ever ybody remembers with
pleasure the happy time we had during
the last holiday week and the festivi-
ties then had would well bear repetition
if even not exactly IN the same folm.
The people from he surrounding re-
giQn love to come to MilIheim on the
hn lidays-- our central location gives us
an advantage herein, but something
should be done for their entertainment.
A festival, an exhibition, a fair, con-
cert, an industrial parade anything
of a proper and creditable character
will do if we'll arranged and well con-
Quoted.
Mlllheim has four congregations, as
many Sunday schools. several mite and
aid societies, an Old Fellows Lodge,
md last but not lrast--a crack. cornet
band. Cannot one or even several of
these organizations get up something
that will anuse and benefit the assem-
bling people and reflect credit on The
town.
THANKSGIvING.-TbiS is our nation
al Thanksgiving Day. Do you find any
thing, dear reader, to be thankful for?
Has not kind Providence mercifully
preserved your life and health, and
bountifully supplied all your wants?
You may not have prospered in bust
| ness as you wished may not have in