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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
2
Reports say the United States Paris exhibition was less complete due to French rules on live cattle and dressed meat. Officials hoped to overcome objections though authorities impeded plans, while promises of American fruit displays faced similar hurdles.
The state department issued over 3 000 passports to European travelers in four May days, with figures showing a gain above normal for May. April's 3 364 applications marked a gain over 100 percent. Most travelers head to Paris while merchants and commercial travelers show rising passport activity in early 1900.
W F Bandy a Lexing ton Ohio merchant gets invited by James Williams of Brodericks burg Va to join a six weeks trip to the Paris exposition and other European points Williams will pay all expenses Bandy helped Williams years ago when he was a poor mechanic in Rush Springs Indian Territory lending small sums and offering encouragement Williams later moved to Fredericksburg where he attracted capitalists to his inventions
The pianist Paderewski lauds the United States saying Americans are quicker than the English and their enthusiasm infectious. He compliments American women, praises Boston's orchestra, and notes strong canal and freight plans. He mentions New York's canal idea and California’s substantial financial figures for the year.
The McKane residence at Sheepshead Bay will pass to boxing champion James J. Jeffries. The 38 room, modern mansion on a 150 by 900 foot plot was built by McKane 25 years ago and will be used as a summer home with relatives visiting. Jeffries takes possession at once.
Harrisburg items report crops and sales. Chance Phores has sold straw berries. Alex Caldensee, in West Baden for recuperation, is improving. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Pierce visited Longwood Tuesday. Ed Stone’s fine young horse was shot near the left eye. no clue to the shooter, believed stray hunter’s ball. Horner Deiesmen moved and sold several nice swite recently. Samuel M. Bryant injured by a young horse last Tuesday but is recovering.
Mrs Richman has her farm residence newly painted. Miss Mollie Getse attended decoration at Bentonville last Sunday. Rev Mount of Connersville preached a fine sermon at Hawkins school house. Willie Bascett visited his sister Mrs Dan Franklin. Mrs Jesse Harris and children visited friends at Huber station. Miss Minnie Griffin guests of Miss Bertha Harris. Mrs Kate Owafford entertained Centerville relatives. Mrs Moffette is poorly. Anyone with corn for exercise may see Mr Abner Whipple.
Near Grassy Point along the Thoroughfare Madows opposite Ventnor New Jersey, workers uncovered three large vertebrae fragments from a colossal prehistoric mammal. Each bone measures about 13 inches long with 40 inch circumference and weighs nearly 40 pounds, suggesting a total backbone length near 100 feet.
George Foster of Richland Missouri faces a dire choice after a diamond ring disappears among his 300 chickens. He threatens to cull the flock unless he recovers the jewel or pays over 100 for replacement. A separate note mentions Germany reducing bicycle factories and price inquiries for tires.
An OCR fragment advertises Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation indigestion and stomach trouble. Mentions 60c and 1.00 sizes and a location in Wap Jemigon.
Professor Houton reports in travels the greatly used Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. He notes it aids tourists and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and praises its gentle long term effect. Sample bottle offered at McKennan & Ashworth's and available through dealers worldwide.
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