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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
5
Local items report Mrs. Tracewell ill, a new stone quarry east of Corydon, seed potatoes and farm tools at Bulleit Implement, visits from Nellie Gwartney of New Albany, and a push to view clothing lines before buying. Mentions of Dr. Little’s clinic, store openings, convalescents, a divorce case, a pneumonia danger, new cultivators and plows, a family reunion planned in Leona, and multiple errands by residents in Corydon and nearby towns.
The text asserts soft foot shaped items and mentions Lally’s shoes and C. M. Minuier, suggesting a claim about footwear influencing child behavior and well being. It reads as a promotional or advisory fragment lacking context or verifiable details.
Corydon stories report construction plans for a $5,000 church in Charleston and a potential wagon factory. Other items note corporate incorporation near Corydon, a 2,000 population, a fire destroying a dwelling, lodge degrees at Palmyra, and postal service cuts affecting rural offices. Allen County details include IU term announcements and local probate cases.
The item list highlights a booming Normal with plans for wagon factory commencements and daisy samples. It notes a reception by the Christian Endeavor Society for Normal students and local job and schooling opportunities for three girls. Additional items mention an employment move by Ambrose Graves, a May 1 deadline for a free State Sentinel gift, new Fairbanks engine for the Democrat, upcoming marriage of Doc TM Kitterman and Miss Anna Shewmaker, Bess Hicks visiting for wintertainment benefit, Shaw and Elliott furniture store opening and insurance cautions from H H Miller Corydon Ind.
Barred Plymouth Rock and Single Comb Brown Leghorn eggs for sale at 50 cents per setting. Frank QC. JonDAN in Corydon Indiana. Edward Pearson and Susanah Brock. Shelby Gresham and Kate Thomas. Charles O. Kitterman and Anna Show maker. Edward KR. Walter and Amelia M. La Plant.
The New Music Store opened recently under business manager C. W. Conrad as a branch of Harding & Miller of Indianapolis. J. R. Binkley sold five instruments in as many days last week. Early buyers include Mrs. Emery Bradford James Doll Mrs. Anthony Windell Geo Harper and Albert Eaton.
Auditor Harrison Co. transfers include John E. Sterrett on 27 acres per deed and Ezekiel Ross on 40 acres. Mary A. Bauman to Benj. Yeager on Lot 26 Lacoiiis 4300. Agnew 44 and 40 acres with $600. Yeager joins 17 int. 23 130 acres $160. Remmington to Schoonover 51 acres $1200. Mordica Lincoln to Schoonover 73 acres $1. Alma M. Kelly to Lydia M. Colvin with fractional interests $1000. Vanil Moore to Geo W Moore 1-3 of 150 acres $1000. Anshutz 80 acres. Geo W Weathers to Fannie E Stone cipher 60 acres $450. Harriet S. Smith et al to W S Shuck pt lot 151 Corydon $36. Benj Lasley et al to Wm F Ress 58 acres $960.
The Walk-Over shoe for men is shown in the newest styles and a trial will prove its superior quality. It is available exclusively at C. M. Miller's store.
A handsome new light wrapper with flounce offered at 75 cents each. Twenty five dozen Morning Glory wrappers in light and dark colors feature wide roomy skirts and neat trimming priced at 98 cents each.
Notice to qualified voters of New Amsterdam Harrison County Indiana that polls open May 7 1900 for election of one Trustee First Ward One Trustee Second Ward One Trustee Third Ward One Treasurer One Clerk One Marshal. Clerk D W Blake certifies officers to be elected. Marshal John Fy Bird signs proclamation.
A new line of tailored suits and skirts appears across shops with styling emphasis and formal apparel options.
Nearly 2000 yards of fine embroideries offered in lengths from one to six yards at a low price to clean them up quickly.
Special offer advertises a big lot of woolen dress goods in skirt lengths at low prices. Promises new wash shirt waists and a large force of salespeople urging prompt attendance this week.
We offer a large collection of dress goods at 50c a yard on a special bargain table. Most items are new, with some pieces previously 75c or 90c per yard. A line of all-wool novelty goods is offered at 25c a yard.
Advertises new tailor made suits with a jacket and box pleated skirt priced at 5.00 and 650 790 8.50 10.00 and 5 18 00. Also offers handsome new skirts box pleated back trimmed skirts 2.98 and Homespun skirts at reasonable prices with options for low priced and fine skirts.
Handsome silk waists in colors and black feature corded and tucked effects with new French back. Special assortment priced at $5, plus lower priced and better options available.
A newspaper ad promises a daily special bargain for a week with one item that pays shoppers to visit and discover closeout items. The offer emphasizes several sales items with no further details and states the paper will give it away instead of continuing the publication.
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