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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
9
Yale Professor William Graham Sumner told seniors that ninety percent of marriages prove unhappy and that the wedding ceremony does not equal marriage. He argued love fades after the wedding, ideals are rarely realized, and modern ceremonies often resemble show rather than partnership.
Collin P. Huntington and his family quit St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal Church amid disagreements with rector Dr. F. M. Clendennin over trusts and the money power. Huntington, tied to Southern Pacific, criticizes prohibition while noting he once supported the rector but now withholds involvement. The rector says no serious split exists and recalls a recent donation to the parish poor.
The article notes Admiral Sampson refused the presidency of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology citing personal reasons and a desire to remain in his current life and duties despite the honor and potential salary increase. It also briefly mentions Alsace Lorraine conscription sentiment and other scattered items.
Congressman Lanham recalls a Texas judge who sentenced a drunken horse thief to ten years in the penitentiary. The judge added that during all that time the prisoner would not have a drop of liquor, highlighting the judge’s view of drink as a harsh, defining aspect of the punishment.
The Society for Psychical Research seeks 50009 to fund investigations of hallucinations coincidences apparitions automatisms and related phenomena. Dr James E L Alyssop of Columbia argues thorough study could alter theories of insanity and help some mentally ill patients while urging ethical inquiry into the border between sanity and presumed possession.
Milton Rathban has fasted 26 days and aims for 14 more, reporting no appetite and slight flesh loss. Frank Poster and Aliabeth Noah telegraph operator also fast, four days each, with Poster noting ease of fasting and planning to push for a record. Rathban weighs 257 pounds at start and 238 pounds currently, a loss of 19 pounds.
An Indiana paper responds to a correspondent claiming it would not print The Vampire. The Chicago Times-Herald calls the stance the bitterest of all insults Nippon Line admirers have swallowed.
The Denver Pout suggests eight brass bands be played at Chinaman In New York’s funeral to frighten the devil and aid the deceased in reaching the celestial city.
The Holy Ghost and Us society led by F. W. Sandford urges followers to travel and preach the gospel without money or guaranteed food clothing or shelter. It denounces creeds and denominations while claiming the Holy Ghost will provide all needs and moves heaven and earth. Ministers and press in Boston oppose the movement.
Carl S Bitner was jailed in Morrisania court for defying a police school rule that requires religious instruction. He insisted the boy Carl 12 be allowed to leave during religious exercises, citing his atheist beliefs. The case follows prior refusals when teachers taught religious content in class.
Consul Phamacher in Marakubo reports on silk spiders found in Venezuela's pulia trees producing white and yellow silk. The silk is said to be made into headkerchiefs. An Entomologist notes silk from this method cannot be commercially valuable due to labor and spider-cannibalism concerns. Attempts with a similar Marhignsear spider earlier proved the product more costly than ordinary silk.
A Kentucky couple planned a garden ceremony with only the bride’s sister as attendant. The wedding occurred at a country estate beneath a gnarly tree chosen for the al fresco service. The clergyman joined the bride and groom on the tree as the ceremony took place among the branches. Westminster Abbey has 1,173 burials.
Lon Browner visits Curon County while Fred Ball moves into the former Stant residence near Alpine. Mrs Handley and Rebecca Calahan miss school due to illness. A. D. Broomfiel and Oliver attend Oliver Lewis sale east of Everton on February 20. Word of local marriages, closures, and a horticultural society meeting planned in Nulltown.
Miss Fay Morton left for Moumphis Tennessee for a two month visit among friends. Miss L. O. Th Stith went to Sanford Florida to be guest of her brother. C. R. Perdue moved millinery goods to Bloomington Ind. Edward L. Miller and his father were in Cincinnati last week.
Wes Bradford and family move to Tramilton Ohio. Eo M. Porter and family of Libris TN will soon join them. Moe Slith, College Corner Chronicle manager, is a busy promoter in town and aims for success in his work.
Courier notes pretracted meetings closed last week with several joiners. Entertainment at New Hope drew many locals Saturday evening. Plankenhorn visited sister Mrs Hollingsworth. primary room at the school resumed with good attendance. Doyle family visiting Comersville relatives. Osbourne visited schools. Garretts visited Liberty parents. An entertainment scheduled for Marvel 10 in the serial hall. Assessor candidates canvass Toberty To. Miss Goldie Burk ill with lagrippe. Pearl Moore missed part of last week due to sickness. Wallace Aberpathy moved to county to work on Maze farm.
Obituary for Little Clarence son of Matat and Etieighes born in Behr Lond on February etc. Mentions the Savior and heavenly peace, plants a garden in heaven and charters a solemn farewell. Pious tone expresses sorrow and faith with final blessing.
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