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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1903
Page
1
In this active business the store aims to supply needs with utmost satisfaction through right goods right service and right prices. A clean honest policy binds the buying public to the store with bonds of steel. Spring merchandise brightens every department with reliable goods likely to please buyers and sellers alike. Limited lots call for early investigation.
The Wash Goods section glows with Spring atmosphere and bright cottons. Priced to attract shoppers, Primrose, Batiste, Laize Reinaisance Lace stripe dimities, fancy piques, mercerized madras and butchers' linen for suits and shirtwaists are featured. 2000 yards of 10c ginghams in new patterns have just arrived.
Local store promotes a debut line of negligee shirts in Corydon with cuff options. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.90 for attached or detached cuffs.
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A Sunday sales pitch highlights Swan Brand hats at $2.00 with color, wear, and value advantages. Comparable lines offer $1.50 and $1.90 options. Boys caps and straw hats range from ten cents to $1.50, promoting style and affordability.
Plain and fancy low-shoe effects lisles and cottons footery for best dressers 10¢ to 50c.
House-cleaning season nears and the store offers curtains in muslin and lace with portieres in popular colors. Lace curtains from four dollars, portieres from two seventy five to five dollars, plus a fine assortment of mattings.
A local store is described as having a well earned reputation for fair dealing, reflecting positive community perception of its business practices. The item emphasizes trust and consistent courteous service without listing specific incidents or dates.
A promotional offer explains duplicate or rebate stamps earned with every purchase. Stamps accumulate toward premiums without impacting prices. The retailer claims no limit, promises yearlong eligibility, and asserts better goods, lower margins, and intent to double sales while meeting or beating competitors.
Henry M. Heth aged 68 died after a lingering illness at his daughter Mrs. Frank Gwin's home in New Albany on the 11th. He leaves two daughters and two sons. The body returned to his former home for funeral at Mrs. George W. Self's house and burial at Cedar Hill. Hicks's Forecast for April expects very warm spells, storms late in the month, and cooler weather to close the period.
The Corydon Republican notes W J Bryan received 10.30 for jury service in his county courts. It contrasts Bryan with Morgan Carnegie and Stockel, argues juror pay is honest, cites his Nebraska newspaper The Courtrouter and his declined U S Senate and Nebraska governorship bids. An Indianapolis News piece reports Presbyter ian church history and a future Centenary church near this place with pastor Rev Stern.
Mr and Mrs Robert McDaniel left their two story frame home near Elizabeth to visit relatives leaving their children in charge. A fire Thursday morning started in the smoke house and destroyed the residence and most contents. McDaniel, a Civil War veteran, estimates losses around 600 pounds with no insurance.
The Floyd county Board of Commissioners refused Lenkins a liquor license last week citing court records showing he was unfit to sell liquor due to liquor law violations indictments. The board will continue denying licenses where such records exist. Bertha McCutcheon’s Nevin school closed last Friday with a successful evening program featuring the Corydon Cornet Band. Denbo & Kepner advertise carpets.
Comptroller of the Currency demands a condition report for April close. Bank to purchase United States Bonds on better terms, asks for remaining stock installments. After deposits, assets show US bonds and premiums, cash on hand and in banks.
A town primary will be held at the courthouse from noon to 7 p.m. today to nominate a ticket for the May town election. Candidates include Marshal Charles Applegate and Benjamin F. Richard. Clerk William Rochner and Alfred B. Linder. Treasurer Edward S. Bullett and Smith Patterson. Trustees Gideon Feller William Daniel John E. Engleman John K. Morris and William Bussabarger representing five wards.
Easter events across the county proceeded with Junior Endeavor of the Christian church presenting Dorothys Brothers and Sisters at the Auditorium. Proceeds from tea, cake, and social hours totaled 29.75 for Foreign Missions while M E Sunday school children raised 33.64 in missionary offering. Presbyterian Sunday school programs were postponed with date to be announced.
John Cunningham a leading farmer in Taylor township died last Friday night at about age 40. He was a prominent local figure and his passing leaves the community in grief. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the notice.
John Deere planter and check tower showcased at W. H. Bullett and Son’s, highlighting new equipment for farming operations. Local growers inspect features and consider adoption for upcoming planting season.
Mary wife of R. J. Smith died last Friday from stomach trouble at about sixty years of age. She had suffered poor health for some time. Survived by her husband and seven children. Funeral held at Perseverance Chapel she attended, then buried in the adjoining cemetery.
Willie Wagner is on the sick list. George Woertz Jr of New Albany visits his father in law Joseph Walker. Frank Wilson sustains a badly cut foot from a missick of his ax requiring a surgical operation.
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