Holiday Fur and Accessory Sales Drive Holiday Trade
The ad promotes winter footwear from $2 to $4 with claimed savings on medical bills. It touts Queen Quality or Walk Over shoes and a broad range of gifts including rugs, dress shirts, underwear, gloves, ties, muffs, suspenders, handkerchiefs, sweaters, and wool sweaters priced from 10c to $3. Special rug offers feature 91.00 and 1.25 price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Axminster Art
Smyrna
Axminster
Jewelry and headwear sale with Suits and Overcoats offer
Jewelry clocks rings and cuff buttons are priced to sell with early picks. Suits and overcoats promise first class tailoring and a dressed-up look. Hats caps and caps for men and boys are advertised in various shapes and prices from one cent to three dollars.
Suit Cases Offer Inexpensive Travel Storage
A local ad promotes suitcases priced from 1.25 to 7.00 as affordable travel storage options for customers seeking economical baggage. The notice highlights a range of sizes and emphasizes low-cost choices.
Sweeping Reduction on Sewing Machines at Corydon
A Christmas sale offers oak 5 drawer drop head sewing machines at deep discounts until January 1. Prices shown include £40 and $55 with additional low figures. advertised as the best prices in Corydon history. Machines available at Santa Claus Headquarters in Denbo through special factory arrangements.
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Corydon
Santa Claus
Denbo
Deer Killed on Knob Creek
A deer appeared at Joe Plotz's residence last Saturday. Mrs. Plotz, thinking it a pet, was knocked down by the animal. Henry Harris and his companions pursued the deer with dogs and firearms. Clarence Harris shot the deer in self defense after it fought back.
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Joe Plotz
Surprise 18th Birthday for Miss Flora Richert
A surprise party was held last Tuesday night for Miss Flora Richert turning eighteen. About twenty three young folks attended and at 10:50 p m cake and apples were served. The guests enjoyed dancing and games and Flora invited them back in the future.
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Flora Richert
Flora
Chamberlain's Salve Fitted for Nursing Mothers Ad
Advertises Chamberlain's Salve for nursing children with guidance to apply after nursing and wipe off before nursing. Notes price of 25 rents per box and sale by R.Watson successor to Crosier & Co. Dec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. Watson
E. S. Crosier & Co
Rowe Bros Showcases Durable Steel Couches
Divang, couches and parlor lounges highlight Rowe Bros collection built with steel construction designed to last, promising longevity and sturdy style.
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Rowe Bros
Missionary Exercises at the Christian Church
Sunday evening the Christian Womans Board of Missions held C. W. E. M. Day at the church. Mrs. Ruth F. Funk presided and members shared in the program. Miss Nellie Williams sang, Miss Elizabeth Williams read, and Mrs. S. K. Jones spoke on The Call of the Cross for thirty minutes detailing work at home and abroad. An offering of sixteen dollars was collected.
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Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
Christian Clairel
Ruth FE. Funk
Nellie Williams
Elizabeth Williams
S. K. Jones
Depauw Creamery Opens With Local Farmer Ownership
The Depauw Creamery began operations on the Stn inst with a $5,800 plant funded by 58 leading area farmers in $100 shares. Directors include John S. Burgess Jasper A W Davis Levi Sappenfield John Ash David Goss Sherman Briscoe and John T Bird. Briscoe serves as general manager. Butter and cheese are produced and Elgin prices are guaranteed to farmers. A daily milk wagon will collect milk and return separated milk next day. Farmers praise the venture.
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Depauw
John S. Burgess
Jasper A. W. Davis
Levi Sappenfield
John Ash
David Goss
Sherman Briscoe
John T. Bird
Briscoe
Williams Jones sues for false imprisonment damages
William Jones files in Harrison circuit court a $5000 damages suit against Mariah Dalton widow of James Dalton of Ramsey alleging she procured his arrest and imprisonment on a false murder charge. Attorneys Major W. Funk and Jerry L. Suddarth represent Jones.
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William Jones
Major W. Funk
Jerry L. Suddarth
Harrison
Mariah Dalton
James Dalton
Ramsey
Spencer man buys buggy and harness in town
Jos A Gettelfinger of Spencer township visited the city on Saturday and purchased a new buggy and harness. He also bought a new horse earlier in the week and now plans to buggy ride.
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Jos. A. Gettelfinger
Spencer Township
Joel
Inhuman Superintendent Charged at Indianapolis Girls’ School
Emily Rhoades, superintendent of the Industrial School for Girls in Indianapolis, faces cruelty charges after an inquiry by the Board of State Charities. Testimony describes inmates beaten, kept in dark dungeons, and fed little, with the governor urged to remove her amid revelations highlighted by the Indianapolis Sentinel.
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Industrial School For Girls
Indianapolis
Emily Rhoades
Board of State Charities
Rhoades
Indianapolis Sentinel
Death of Shelby Funkhouser at Fifteen
Shelby Funkhouser fifteen son of Charles Funkhouser of Washington township died on the fifth of the month from appendicitis after a brief illness. An operation was performed successfully but complications arose. Funeral held on the twelfth led by Elder John B.R. Radcliffe of Washington county and interment in Highland cemetery. Also a brief ad for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
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Shelby
Charles Funkhouser
Washington, Township
John BR. Radcliffe
Washington County
Highland Cemetery
New Amsterdam Notices and Social Items
A broad local column notes Mrs A Lone and John Hottle on sick dist. A M Kemper clerking in People’s Store. Protracted meeting at Wesley chapel with local attendees. Dr S Stoker made a business trip to Louisville last week. W L Alexander and wife visited relatives at Leavenworth. Dick Pitman flew to the Falls Cities. Mr and Mrs Frank Tardy of Evansville visited daughter Estella Kendle. D B Kemper and D S Alexander in Louisville on business. J J Banerle of Louisville guest of Eva Jones. Geo Rook shipped stock to Louisville. Geo Lone Jr visited Brandenburg. Drummers visited town. Richard Bullock of Leavenworth in town Friday. Watson Bros buy live stock at Dr Davis drug store, calves specialty. Xmas furniture at Rowe Bros: Morris, Romus, Turkish seats, Ottomans and tabourets. banner rocker line. cobbler seat rocker $1.78. Raymond C Ellis of New Albany granted pension increase from $6 to $8. China ware for Xmas at S M Miller’s. Conrad’s Music Co sold pianos and phonographs. Denbo’s lounge with steel construction. Edison's phonographs at Conrad’s Music Store. Billy Heckelman’s big Xmas ad on last page.
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Democrat
A . Lone
John Hottle
Estella Kendle
D. B. Kemper
Alexander
Louisville
J. J. Banerle
Eva Jones
Geo. Rook
Geo. Lone Jr
Brandenburg
Richard Bullock
Leavenworth
Special Agreement and Local Notices in Corydon
Henry W Denbo makes an agreement with Santa Claus to handle sewing machines including Singer White Wheeler and Wilson Excelsior Queen and Crown Jewel. Mrs S K Jones visits New Albany and Jeffersonville delivering a missionary address. Riely Drug Store promotes discounts and Xmas goods with a pie supper and store notices in Corydon.
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Henry W.denbo
Santa Claus
Singer
Wheeler and Wilson
Byrneville notices and local family news report
Byrneville column reports sickness of Grandfather Jost of the area and welcomes Georgetown correspondence from The Democrat. It notes neighbors visiting, conferences attended by Elders, and Christmas entertainments at the old church. An entertainment titled Down East is planned with music, recitations, and children performers, plus a caution about a buggy incident and a Kennedy laxative advertisement.
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Jost
Georgetown
Democrat
Philip Ams
Marvin
Harry Haccard
Louisville
Willett C. Summers
Charles Davis
New Albany
Charles
Arp
Iowa
Columbus Maymen
Sulphur
Crawford County
W. C. Marshall
Madison
Jessie Pyrce
Bunion Loughmiller
Down East
W.T. Byrne
Greenville
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Keller’s
Darualius
Holiday Furs
Clent
Knob Creek
The
Christian Church
Depauw Creamery
Shelby Funkhouser
New Amsterdam
A. C. Stoker
Watson Bros
Dr. Davis
Eureka
Morris
Romus
Re Bros
Raymond C. Ellis
S. M. Miller
Conrad’s Music Co
Denbo’s
Edison
Conrad
5. K. Jones
Jeffersonville
Missionary Societies of the Christian Church
Riely Drug Store
Fry
Willard Windell
Leacher
Denbeo
Riely
S. M. Miller’s
S. M. Miller's
Lou
Flora Kleber
Frenchtown
Rowen Bros
China
Mary Rowland
Euchre
Rosenbarger
Trotter
Rosenbarger’s
Byrneville
Abe Williams
Kennedy
Miihas
Owe
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