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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
1
In view of store rearrangements the store announces one of the greatest cut price sales in its history. Every article is marked in plain figures and the marked price is the selling price. The sale offers seasonable items just right for the time of year.
The notice advertises a sale of ladies and children clothing including two lots of shirt waists with reduced prices from 48 cents to 1.25, assorted bonnets, washable underskirts and overskirts at half or one off, skirts in woolen cloths mohair and more. Linens priced from 15 cents to 1.50 per yard and a large remnant counter with exceptional values at Carvdon.
Advertisement states remarkable low prices on carpets with quick cutting to match. Sells items at 80 cents per unit and 40 and 50 cents levels with a choice of extra supers priced around 65 to 70 cents elsewhere, offered in this sale.
A bold store note touts Keller's Shoes as a premier department with customers acting as walking advertisements. The sale slashes prices on every Low Shoe and Slipper in the house, with Queen Qualities excluded.
At the special election in Spencer township on the Sth inst the proposition to tax to pave seven miles of road carried by a substantial majority almost two to one. Precinct totals show MOBERLY voting in favor with a strong majority and FRENCHTOWN noted among the precincts.
The Bank of Corycon reports assets of 867746.59 on August 3 1903 and assets of 467746.50 plus 400000.00 stockholder ability totaling a large depositors fund. The bank’s assets and number of depositors are stated as the largest in its history.
James I Smith adds to a premier Southern Indiana Shorthorn herd and invites the public to view the cattle at the upcoming fair. Also promotional note for Elmer Davis' Bologna served fresh three times weekly at the shop two doors east of the post office.
A big family gathering honored Angeline Smith on her forty sixth birthday. Relatives and friends from many families shared in the noon meal with 27 large cakes on the central table. Attendees included Ott Smith George Kost Thos McKim Eph Stonecipher Henry Crecelius Uncle Will Smith Harve Albin and many others with a social program of singing and organ music before departing with best wishes.
A Missouri editor of a small daily sought business from a firm already placing ads widely. The firm asked where his paper circulates and the editor replied it goes to North and South America Europe Asia and Africa and he barely keeps it from going to hell. He secured the contract.
The Indiana State Board of Agriculture plans a farmer centered state fair in Indianapolis the week of September 4. Demand from farmers and livestock breeders drives more exhibit space, with farm implement makers filling most stalls and some displays set in the woods on the west grounds. Secretary Charles Downing works to carve out room for additional manufacturers including buggy, threshing machine and corn shredder producers amid a larger machinery exhibit than ever before.
The Lanesville M FE Sunday school plans an August 13 celebration at Philip Zollman’s Grove near Lanesville. Officials invite all to attend for an old fashioned good time. Laundry drop at Bennett’s noted.
Coroner Nye conducted an inquest into a body found floating in the Ohio river near Rosewood. The unidentified young man, aged 15 to 20, was badly decomposed after days in the water. The remains were buried on the river bank and exhumed multiple times by parties from Louisville and other places but remain unidentified.
Marion DeTar, son of Dr Geo DeTar of Winslow, narrowly escaped drowning Tuesday evening while playing near a pond on his grandfather's farm. His father, teaching his younger son to swim, saw Marion slip into deep water and pull him to safety. He suffered no serious injuries. The boy is a nephew of Dr M Duartley of this place.
John Shanklin editor of the Evansville Courier died at his home August 6 of Brights disease. Born in Evansville he was sixty. A notable editor and literary writer, he served as Secretary of State in 1848 and was a strong Democratic political force in the state.
For SaLe House and lot in New Amsterdam. House and out-buildings in good repair. Corner lot 824x210 ft. jyl5-3mo G. H. Dawson.
A historical excerpt argues fear as mankind's chief destroyer of character and health. It cites physiologists and quotes J Lincoln Brooks and Horace Fletcher, warning fear erodes energy, growth, and happiness from youth to old age, shaping lifelong shadows.
Dr. I. H. Doolittle from Bloomington secured city concessions for a new button factory in Leavenworth. The city hall free use of land and water, tax exemptions, and 20 to 40 workers are promised as operations begin within four weeks. Crawford Co Republican reports the deal.
Two thoroughbred male polled Durham horses for sale aged about one and a half years and one year. They will be at the fair. Contact David Kaylor at 212 Central Barrens, Indiana.
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