Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1884-01-10

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enough time, paper and ink left 10 I'll
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flee on Pom Street and make sure Of
good job.
Our old friend and neighbor, Hon
John Smith departed this life at hi
home in Penn township, Monday The
9TH instant. Mr.. Smith cane to Penns
Valley many years ago, with his broth
ers Robert, Francis and Joseph, and set.
tied at his present place of residence.
All his brothers and one sister, Mrs
John Straw, preceded him into eterni-
ty. John was the youngest, as far rs
we know. He was man Of untiring
industry, both as regards his chosen
business, that Of Il mason as well rs in
the Improvement of his leisure hours
in the pursuit of knowledge.
In 1856 Mr.. Smith was nominated
and elected 10y his fellow Democrats to
the legislature, and served one session
with much credit an honor to himself
He left Harrisburg W ithout stain up
on his character, and continued to hold
the confidence of the community to the
day of his death.
Funeral takes place to-day. Inter-
ment in the Reformed cemetery Aarons-
burg.
A WARNING For BOYs-On Satur
day last Rev. Benz. Hengst of this
place came well-nigh having a serious
accident through the carelesSneSs of
some boys. He was on his road to
Georges Valley church to fill his ap-
pointment there aud passing around
curve in the road this side of Penn Hall
his horse was scared by the sleds of
boys who came down the hill at live
lY rate, using the fence at the roadside
as their short stop. The frightened an
imal made Il jamp, upset the sleigh,
spilled the Rey gentleman headforemost
| down over the bank and then took a
rnn through Penn Hall. He was caught
| by the workmen of j. G, Condos black
smith shop and taken care of until Mr..
Hengst came up from the place of the
accident, fortunately not seriously iD-
jured. Boys ought not to be allowed to
coast at places, where they may endan-
ger the lives Of travellers.
The Zwingli Memorial Services in
the NJ. f. Church on Sunday afternoon
were very interesting and well atten-
ded, Notwithstanding the cold weather.
The musical and liturgical part of the
exercises were we'll performed, Mrs.
Dr. .IStam presiding at the organ. Rev.
Z. A. Yearick delivered the first adj
dress. which was mainly personal
history of the great Swiss Reformer-
how Providence led and prepared him
for the great work of reforming the
church. Rev. n. j. Miller followed in
a scholarly address on the real work
of Zwingli and his relation to the refor-
nation. Both addresses were highly
! interesting and received with marked
attention. The utter fairness and
christian spirit which the speakers
manifested towards other branches of
| hn oh irFi oh
praise.
Prof. Wolf had been expected but
was not present much to the disa
pointment of many.
we COME WITH SoNG.-You are
invited to attend the Musical Conven-
tiun, to be held in the town hall at
Madisonburg, commencing Monday
evening, Jan. 14th, 1884 and closing
Saturday evening, following with
| Grand Concert of vocal and instru-
mental music. There will be two ses-
sions each day, at 10 A. II. and P. NJ.
A large class will participate and
| will be assisted by talented musicians
from Bellefonte, Zion, Rebersburg,
Millheim, Jacksonville.and Lock Hav-
! en-,
The convention will be conducted by
Prof. G. G.. Curns, of Lock Haven, as
sisted by Miss Annie E. Fielder of
Madisonburg who will preside at the
organ.
The Rebersburg Cornet Band will
discourse music at the concert.
The proceeds will be applied to the
completion of the Lutheran dhurch at
Madisonburg. Come and help the
cause along. Tickets for the course
so cents, single session tickets, 10 cts.
Concert tickets % cts.
SAD DEATH OF A LITTLE Boy
Chester NJ. Davis, little son Of Will
liam Q. Davis, of Philipsburg, formerly
of Bellefonte, was killed by the locomo-
tive of coal train on Friday last, the
28th Of December, about five O'Clock in
the afternoon. The poor little fellow
was coasting on his sled and riding with
him behind was another little boy by