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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
8
British torpedo boat Virago watched as an eerie flare swept across the Indian village of Fort Rupert during a potlatch. Siwash villagers fled in fear as totems and huts glowed briefly, sparking a panic among the tribe.
A rattlesnake escaped from a crate in the United States Express office in New Jersey during carnival preparations. Richard Holmes, slated to exhibit the snakes, secured the creature after it slid behind a pile of boxes and barrels, then recaptured it. A telegraph messenger and clerks fled the office in panic during the escape.
An ancient subterranean passage was discovered under the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia. The tunnel has two branches, a four foot wide main passage and an eight by eight foot chamber. President Lyon G Tyler halted exploration and ordered the entrance sealed pending formal inquiry with state authorities.
A Brooklyn figure, Joha B Arbuckle, prepares a fleet of floating hotels to sail nightly from Van Brunt Street. The four vessels Wreck Ballner Jacob A Stamler Gibania Werwsit and John Béantis will serve meals with music and moderate prices. The operation targets busy city workers seeking cooling ocean respite.
An essay on church building and charity contrasts divine love with human commerce in faith. It recalls Christ’s work, Paul’s humility, and the need for unified Christian effort amid diverse beliefs. A parable follows a man clinging to money, illustrated by a heavenly journey, ending with a promise to continue next week.
The Jemison family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the loss of wife and mother Winliam Jemison.
Correa and Misses Eva and Mabel Carr visit relatives of G B Carr sud in Ludlow. John Smiley dies at his Falmouth home, affecting his son and daughter. Grace Richardson’s death is expected from consumption. The community notes rain revival, Pro f Pearcy protracted meeting at Fairview, and local moves and travels.
Thornton Lair transfers to James McCann a lot in E. Connersville for 600 dollars. George W. Clark sells to Quincy McCann a lot in E. Connersville for 600 dollars. Anna Haag and others transfer to John Haag a lot in the city. McFarlan transfers to Anna B. Tate a lot in the city. McFarlan then transfers to Mamie Commady a lot in the city. J E McFarlan transfers to Lena Sheehy a lot in the city, 9060. Rebecca V Conner and others sell to John G. Gilbert land in Jackson township. Connersville Land Improvement Co. transfers to Anna J. Daniels a lot in the city.
Obituary notes Guy Henderson who died in the Philippines on September 3 1899 during service for the country. He was 33 years old and described as kind affectionate without fault, beloved by his family and friends. Funeral services were led by Rev Thomas and burial occurred in Bentonville cemetery with a large procession and floral tributes.
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