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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
7
Local notes report Rowe Bros. offering lace curtains window shades and matting. Mentions several residents in New Albany and Corydon, court activity, farm sales and community events. Also cites contractors at Hickman elevator and upcoming Easter market with baked goods and poultry.
Rowe Bros requests current pricing for kitchen cabinets including base units wall cabinets and countertop options. They seek standard sizes finishes and any volume discounts and delivery terms.
Local ads list carpet deals at Rowe Bros and new shirt waists at the Hub. Furniture and seeds from P. Trotter Co and W. A. Bullett. Corydon Normal opens next week with staff from nearby schools. Miss Georgia Wheat is gravely ill in Louisville. The Vesuvius eruption alarms nearby residents. Spencer Township Sunday School Convention set for April 22 at Mt. Lebanon.
The Normal prepares teachers by week classes with next Tuesday start. The Hub adds new boys and youths clothing. Cyclonic and wind storms hit regions causing timber, fruit tree, and building damage. Farmers Savings and Trust promotes frugality with $1 deposits and 3 percent interest. Jeffersonville tow of coal and rails, led by Dan Varble, marks a record, with 624,000 bushels of coal aboard and near 3,000,000 bushels in total supply, much moving South.
Corydon area offers numerous houses for sale ideal for homes or investments. Farms ranging 40 to 100 acres listed with prices from 2000 dollars. Charley Kopp promoted as top county auctioneer. Savings Bank advertises 3 percent interest and safety of deposits. Denbo offers wallpaper trimming and a line of folding go carts.
A 1906 notice advertises a trial at the Fair Grounds from April 1 to July 1 to insure a living colt for $10.00, with lien on costs until service money is paid. It notes Little Wonder 59540 sired by Gen. Bartholmew 12473, tracing to Onward 1411 and Zilight, a mix of two great horse families, and claims Little Wonder holds a track trotting record.
Fred Ball remains ill for several days while Denbo’s receives a line of iron beds. Rowe Bros offer a brass trimmed white eagle bed at 50 cents. Frank M Byerley of Franklin township orders the Democrat for his brother Philip at Pinckneyville Rural Route 1. Philip, a farmer for about thirty years, and Miss Myrtie Byerley’s return from a visit to her uncle are noted. A lounge and coach with steel construction are highlighted at Denbo’s.
A local ad touts discounted rates on bedroom suites with mention of affordable pricing and limited-time offers to attract shoppers. The notice emphasizes savings and home furnishing deals aimed at first-time buyers and families planning interior upgrades.
About 150 yards of matting to close out at Denbo's sale is recorded as the final cost. The notice memorializes Leal Bean and indicates the closure of the transaction at the store's premises.
A Corydon institution invites funds for savings with five percent interest paid semi annually. It accepts any amount from one dollar up and provides loans only on first mortgages on real estate in Harrison county. Office located in the First National Bank Building.
Notice of final settlement naming Jacob N. Wetzel as administrator and Ed D. Mitchell as attorney. Dated April 11, 1906. Public records indicate the closing action in the estate process and assign legal oversight to the listed parties.
Advertises a four month giveaway of premiums to accompany low prices. Items include a set of handled cans and saucers, decorated dishes, glassware from 10 cent counters, a sewing lamp, a sardiniere, Rogers Bros utensils, decorated china, a graphophone record, cut glass pieces, watches, vases, and a Talking Machine noted for its tone. Many more articles expected.
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