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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
3
The piece notes anti imperialist sentiment as Beveridge speaks. It reports Republicans in Congress move toward the Gold Standard and describes advertising schemes by Hewitt and Hosier. It also covers Germany and England seizing ships, tensions with Russia, and a Senate committee recommendation on Matthew S. Quay's admission to the Senate.
The United States, urged by events after Manila Bay, secured written pledges from major European powers to maintain an Open Door in China. Officials see this as a historic diplomatic success that may avert future Eastern wars and hinder partition plans for China, amid Eurocommercial greed.
The article lauds Senator Albert J. Beveridge for a two hour Senate speech urging the United States to permanently retain the Philippine Islands. It quotes his view that the Philippines and Asia must be America's domain, with a duty to civilize and lead in the East, and notes future installments will expand his arguments.
The Hawkins area reported a fire last Wednesday night around 9 30 o clock burning the school house wood house. About nine cords of wood were consumed. It was the first fire in Hawkinsville in the year 100.
Geo Walker of the Connersville Courier will teach an evening bookkeeping school in the city this winter. With over ten years of teaching and practice, he provides strong testimonials. Address Geo Walker care Connersville Courier City. Groffenville HL Mr E Cook reports relief from ailments after using Syrup Pepsin and highly recommends it for digestive issues.
Parry Meek has disposed of his Meat Market to Chas Kohelheier and will buy and sell stock. He specializes in furnishing stock such as cattle hogs to local buyers. Inquiries at Kohelhefer's Market where headquarters will be. Louia A. Quenzer of Falmouth plans expansion of his business and stock.
Dr N F Pierce of Harrisburg is commissioned as Notary Public by Governor Mount and will prepare all papers for duties of the office.
The Sixth Congressional District Republicans meet in Cambridge City on January 16 1900 at 1 PM to elect one member to the Republican State Central Committee. Delegates and alternates are apportioned by county with 105 total delegates and 53 needed to elect. Mines K Morrett is district chairman and Eowett FE. Bixmourn is secretary.
Miss Jennie Fussey visits cousin Eunice Hussey at Milton. Youths skate on Simon's Creek Thursday night. Miss Bernice Beeson returns home to Rush County. sister Misa Bessie attends a surprise party for cousin Carl Beeson near Straughn’s Station. Morris Brewer improves slowly. Master Cecil Havcock visits grandson’s home in Louisville. Miss Mabel Overhiser visits Indianapolis relatives for a month. Calvin Ochiltree visits school Thursday. George Baker builds a barn for sheep with Cyrus Whitely assisting. School house noted as tramps’ rendezvous during cold nights.
Correspondence reports visits by Donnel Sims and wife to Tom Simins in Co. Township. Miss Gertie Adams returns to Indianapolis for holidays and teaching at back Stevens school Franklin County resumes Tuesday. Ed Thomas ships building store goods to Carl C. Smith Friday. Miss Ethel Murphy, Perkins school teacher, receives a gold watch from her father in Greenfield En Burgosue Springfield Ohio visiting Ephraim Burgoyne in Garrison Creek. Edsie employed as clerk in Springfield store. Ed Thomas adds stone steps to Alpine schoolhouse Saturday. Mrs. Abner Stevens ill. Rev Whitecotton opens protracted meeting at Laurel U. Church. Mrs. Wmn Bunzendahl dies after weeks with anaemia leaves husband and two children. Funeral Wednesday at 1, burial north of Fayetteville.
The Fayette Circuit Court commissioner announces a private sale of the southeast quarter of Section 8, Township 19, Range 1 East Fayette County Indiana. The sale is on Wednesday January 41 between 9:00 and 10:00 at MeKre Little Frost in Connersville. One third cash balance in two years with 6 percent interest, purchaser may pay extra toward cash.
A 1900 era letter from Bunker Hill waxes about perseverance economy and sobriety. It mocks laziness, warns against reliance on others, and contrasts prosperity with adversity while recounting rustic verses and a hunting scene featuring a shotgun. JIMCEL signs off.
Laurel and surrounding towns see officials, merchants, and delegates in transit and on business. Notables include Hon. Samuel S. Harrell and Julin F. L. Geyer at a Democratic district meeting, Clarence Sterley and Ed Zacharias from Cincinnati, and George N. Gray on legal business. Fred Batt and Al Gough make regional trips, while a notable marriage unites Edward Carvey and Roxie A. Wing with ceremony by John B. Geyer at a Laurel residence.
Little Ruth Bailey fell and broke her arm while playing with her brother. Cris Siger returns from Kokomo. Grandma Dimmitt was very ill one night last week. Josie Fry visits Mrs. Sam Rea of Rushville while Miles Edna tea visits Washington D.C. Selah Thorpe returns from Milroy. Miss Besele Thorpe of Milroy visits here. Mrs. Callie Jackson hosts Edith Rea Agnes Stevens and May Dickey. Cary Jackson, who bought the Wykoff Elevator at Falmouth, begins business and seeks corn grain and clover seed locally.
An old engineer warns speeds near 150 miles an hour threaten human nerves. He says 60 65 mph already jars nerves, and shadows from headlights can trigger visions of death. Sustained 100 mph is beyond endurance. 150 mph would drive a man mad in a week.
A crowd gathers around an omnibus on the Strand as a former Oxford undergraduate, once the richest in his year due to a “sure-fire” betting system, is seen driving the vehicle five years later. His fortune faded from gambling and luck to a precarious present, a cautionary tale.
A brief exchange ends when Miss Jimp cannot think of anything to reply after a letter is sent. The lack of response marks the conclusion of the correspondence.
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