07 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
1
A wide array of farm news discusses debt among farmers, declining tool costs, and stagnant farm waves. Reports cover mules for the South African war, a Liberty County stock sale, pork prices, sawmills, a costly oyster dog, and Exposition fruit plans. Also noted are a composting method, tax revenue figures, corn yields, and upcoming horticultural meetings.
The first annual memorial service of Connersville Lodge No. 349 of B P O Elks was held at the Andre Theatre with most members attending. Exalted Ruler Charles Beck presided as the Elk quartet and others performed, ending with benediction by Mayor Clark. Nearby items note Philippine conflict actions and political commentary on national issues.
The British government protests U S enlistment of Americans to aid the Boers. It asserts the action is within Britain’s rights and recalls wartime cooperation with Canada and the United States during the Spanish-American War era.
The Central Union Telephone Co. enacts a new night rate plan effective December 1 to ease daytime demand. No difference in rates until after 6 pm, then discounts apply for messages sent between 6 pm and 6 am with tiered reductions tied to day rates from 30 to 50 cents and above. The night rate equals a percentage of the day rate above certain thresholds. The policy aims to relieve daytime business pressure and provide extra accommodation for patrons.
The conflict shows little change as General Methuen advances to relieve Kimberley and meets Gen Cronjuis forces. A stubborn 11 hour battle ends with the Boers retreating at night and the British seizing their camp in the morning.
The weekly dead letter notice lists uncalled for letters including Davis Jesse Hall R D Lacount W S Rowe Lewie Strauss F West R M. Applicants must claim promptly or letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Joan Payne P.M. December list date not stated.
Richard G Wait transfers a city lot to Theo P Heineman for 5100 dollars. George F Wooley and wife transfer to Anna Calder a city property for 8800 dollars. Matilda Halletal transfers a tract of land in Columbia Township to J I Little for 5000 dollars.
The Courier notes Harrisburg Graded School hosted a two hour public library exercise with many attendees. South African war discussion drew interest and praise for educational efforts. Principal BF Thiebaud outlined school aims, and Trustee Kerr attended. Other items include Thanksgiving sermon, school vacation, hunting boys, Odd Fellows event, Milton Trusler address, and local injuries and visits.
Harper Brothers, publishers of Harpers Monthly and other journals, face failure but are expected to recover. Most periodicals will continue, with the exception of the American edition of Literature.
A Republican bill outlines the gold dollar standard at 256-10 grains, redemption in gold for government obligations, a Treasury division for issue and redemption, and possible bond sales to protect the gold reserve. It authorizes silver coinage from Treasury bullion, bank circulation up to bond par value, and allows banks with $25,000 capital in small towns.
Congress weighs the Nicaragua canal project with estimates of a 150 million dollar cost and two potential routes through Panama isthmus or Lake Nicaragua while a committee refines plans. Local notices report census duties, business changes, and community events across Connersville Indiana including visits by Dr J F Thompson and Miles Moffett, plus various social and legal updates.
A jumble of social mentions from Hawkins and nearby towns notes Elbert Waldwell selling cattle to John Ludlow, protracted meetings at Wiley Chapel, and Thanksgiving gatherings among residents including Miss Anna Atherton, Tina Jordan, May Nelson, Hope Kerr, Grace Eliott, and Charles Hawkins. Other items mention person visits in Metamora and Harrisburg, with Carl Williams visiting relatives in Hawkins. The column closes with a historical note on Queen Victoria’s 62 years on the throne and British wartime costs and casualties.
Principal Alva McGraw of Bunker Hill School married Eva J Dalley on Thanksgiving evening at the First M E Parish. The ceremony was conducted by Rev L F Dimmitt with a warmly received union.
The Maxwell Stock Company announces a three night engagement at Anilve's Theatre starting Monday night in December. Free admission is offered on opening night to ladies if accompanied by a holder of a paid 35 ocean ticket. Klein's offers Christmas presents at all prices. Free Mason worldwide numbered around twenty two million, with six million in the United States. About 9,000 Mexican War veterans remain alive, averaging 75 years. County Commissioners are in session this week.
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