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Newspaper
Connersville Curier
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
1
A Washington letter recalls the Emancipation Monument in Lincoln Park with Abraham Lincoln shown standing free while a kneeling enslaved person lies at his feet. The pedestal inscription is described as part of the tribute.
A Washington letter recounts the Western Sanitary Commission memorial to Abraham Lincoln and notes public debates on Black enfranchisement. It also reports Carl Brown’s patent pursuit for an aluminum airship, lawyer antics, and a dog killed by a charged telegraph pole. The writer describes Census Bureau farm schedule editing and personal reunions with former colleagues.
Hon F T Roots opens campaign in Laurel with an eloquent speech that captivates a large audience and draws an ovation. In Connersville Roots Hall is packed as he proves a strong speaker using novel scenes to explain the money question with silver coins exports imports finances and expansion.
Mort Meyer of Connersville Indiana hosts a corn fair on October 20 with prizes of 2 50 and 1 for best and second best 25 ears of yellow white or any corn. Exhibits accepted before 9 30 a m. Three judges will award prizes and corn will be returned to owners. Also Belgian Hares and fine poultry exhibit by D T Roots. All invited to attend.
The thirty second annual convention of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias convened Tuesday at Masonic Hall Indianapolis with 1200 past chancellors and representatives present. Rathbone Sisters attend their twelfth annual session in the State House Senate Chamber as degrees are conferred and officers reports considered.
Half fare rates on Pan Handle and Big Four railroads connect with C H D railroad for College Corner on Saturday October 13 for the Big State Ligg Republican Rally. All trains stop there that date. Speakers include Foraker W S Taylor of Ky and Col Nevin.
College Corner readies a record setting Republican rally on October 13 with speakers Sen J B Foraker Hon W S Taylor Col R M Nevin. The Bi State event draws Ohio Indiana crowds and half fare C H D trains will stop. An immense parade Rough Rider clubs and delegations will lead a day of music and enthusiastic support.
The piece alleges Corbett and McCoy face divorce suits from their wives amid claims the famed boxing bouts were not on the level. It charges promoters with arranging lay down bets and forfeit guarantees, predicting continued fraud in so called great matches.
The Harrisburg School hosts a social Friday evening October five, 1900 with proceeds to the school library. Ice cream candied popcorn peanuts and other refreshments will be served while scenes from the Old World unfold. Music and recitations intersperse the program for community enjoyment.
The children and grandchildren of Richard and Susan Strong reunite at the old homestead near Springersville Now owned by Wm Maze Seventy attendees from Bowling Green Indiana Georgetown Illinois and Glenwood Indiana gather for the event A sermon on home by Rev Roger of Bowling Green Indiana precedes prayers and farewell wishes for future reunions
The Manila Freedom and Manila Times report Mrs. Mary Craig Lawton calls for support to American soldiers in Philippine hospitals. She praises hospital care, urges patriotic women to form Hospital Aid Society, and notes a temperance crusade by the WCTU from Soldiers Institute.
James Huston of Maplewood was struck on the forehead by a flying maul while his men split tinder on a Bentonville area farm. The blow caused a deep gash and he nearly fell, but the wound bled freely and was not serious.
Marriage licenses were issued to Minor Conner and Bertha Curgy Claude C Daily and Edith J Frank lyn William Tyner and Pearl C Cra mer.
Missionary R. Bagenay of the American Bible Union reports organizing twenty four new Sunday Schools in Fayette and neighboring counties reaching 978 teachers and scholars at opening, with 1200 total participants. He describes visiting 76 schools with over 5000 teachers and scholars, plus 2500 homes, sharing scripture and prayer in poor rural homes.
Vern Osborn fourteen year old son of Oliver Osborn died after a switch engine bumped a walnut-hulling flat car near the Axle works. He suffered internal injuries and passed away about an hour later. Funeral arrangements not yet set as the community offers sympathy.
Margaret Borer of Buckerhill wed William Ariens of this city in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Rudolph at 8:30 AM. The couple hosted a dinner for fifty at the bride's parents home midday, then moved to a cottage on West Hill and begin life in newlyweds quarters.
A fragmentary advertisement cites historical figures like Vanderbilt and Gould as examples of starting small. It promotes a book titled Galveston the Horrors of a Hotel City by Murat Halstead from The Dominion Company Chicago. The note invites readers to publish and savor a “special proposition” for sellers and readers.
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