Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17


fully tip our hat. 1t is indeed conso-
! lation that once in while some Kind
lady takes pity on the halt-staryed
country printer. And while we are IN
q grateful mood we also wish TO return
thanks TO Mrs. J. w. Stover, of this
place, for large slice Of her magnil-
cent picnic cake.
-FOur carriages aud about twice rs
many bugeies carried IA party OF thirty
one town folks to the Penn's Cave
last Saturday forenoon. Owing to the
genial spirit which prevailed among the
eXcursonists grand time was hal.
The most enjoyable feature of the day
was splendid dinner, which was
partaken of in picnic style, after which
the party visited that curious freak OF
nature, the cave, through which they
were safely pilOted 10y the proprietor,
Mr.. Long. This part of the programme
was mostly enjoyed by those who had
never before been in the cave and they
were overwhelmed with wonder at the
strange ana magnificent sights. 1t
happened that some of the best vOcAliIts
oftowa were with the party and it was
indeed q rich treat to hear their mel0d
ious voices sing several songs while in
the interior of the cavern. The party
remained at the cave until about three
O'Clock, when they started for home,
arriving in Millheim at about 6 O'Clock,
all being satisfied that they had spent
day of genuine pleasure.
Mr.. Hooveman, Of Wil!iamsport, is
at present here on visit 10 his son, j.
b. Hooyeman, who is lying very low of
consumption at his residence on Main
street. The Affections Of this family
are many. The following article from
last weeks Mihlinburg Times giving
an account of the terrible accident
which happened to IA brother of James
is but another Of long list Of troubles
that haye befallen this family in late
years:
On Thursday morning as local
freight was doing some switching at
Montandon, Harry Uooveman, a young
man who rides around on the train oc
casionally, while in the act of cutting
some cars loose, his foot caught be-
tween the rail and plank, and as the
train moved off knocked him under the
car and pair of trucks passed over his
body, cutting him up the middle about
nine inches. AS he crawled from he
meath the cars, he said "Oh Lord,
poor little Jip's gone - Medical at
tendance was summoned but tono avail.
He died about an hour and n half af-
forwards. He was buried at the Lew
isburg cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Communicated.
SOCIAL HOP AT SPRING MILLS
Last Friday evening Shafec's hotel was
the scene of very pleasant social hop,
by party from Centre Hall. Every
thing was in furry of cheerfulness
and enjoyment. Shortly after the ar
rival of the party the Spring Mills band
appeared upon the verandah Of the
hotel and treated the lovers Of fun and
| frolic 20 some excellent music. For a
change the music struck up in the hall,
and the gay dancers wheeled through
the room like "a thing of life," until
| Ial >
sounded and Il grand march TO the din
ing room followed, where the hoSpit-
able landlo.d had Laden table, capable
of seating fifteen couple, with all the
deiicaces Of the season, well.prepared
by the hand Of that excellent hostess,
Mrs. Shafer. The fine savors were cal
culated to excite the appetite Of the
most exquisite epcurean. After the
repast the party again repaired to the
ball room, where they continued trip
ping the ''light fantastic" until the
wee sma' hours OF morning, when they
hied themselves away TO their homes,
just in time to fiud their dear indefatig
ible mamaS and papas astir for the
morning work. +.
TIE PENIS CAVE HOUSE. .-lIav
ing been one Of tho party to the cave
last Saturday we had good opportuni
ty to give Longs new hotel a thorough
inspection. At distance of quarter
of mile the imposing three story
building can be seen, standing on 4
| gentle elevation and surrounded by the
| picturesque mountain scenery. It's
clean. white and attractive exterior
displaying good deal Of taste, invites
the tired traveller, who may have pass
ed over several miles Of country roads
on Il warm summer day, to cool and
delightful rest. Upon having arrived
at the house the guests will find the
obliging proprietOrs and managers
ready TO attend to their wants. The
interior OF the building is in full keep
ing with its outside appearance. The
hotel has fine office. two nice parlors
a tidy dining-room and twenty-five
cozy bedrooms, splendidly furnished
throughout with all the modern con.
veniences. Another advantage, and
one that is of vital Importance to the
hungry, is the well-prrpared and delic.
ious bill of fare with which the tables
are furnished. Tie close proximity OF