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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

3

Ladies Fur Line Offers Elegant Styles At Low Prices

An advertisement touts a lady’s fur line with styles from cheapest to ultra fashionable. Prices range from 7dc to 12.00, highlighting affordable options like 1.00 1.25 1.35 1.75 2.25.

New Cloaks for Ladies and Children Arrive Direct from Manufacturer

Ladies and children's cloaks debut in fresh styles direct from the manufacturer. See the latest fashions and prices that fit every taste and purse.

Dress Goods Sparkle with New Nub Broadcloth Arrival

Our dress goods department showcases attractive weaves perfect for Christmas gifts. New Nub Broadcloth suitable for ladies and misses suits or a child’s coat joins the selection of silk wool and mercerized fabrics.

Gifts and linen in stock for presents and table wear

In the nation department find silk and opera shawls gloves purses collars handkerchiefs umbrellas ribbons belts and more. Also ready made unstitched table linen damask towels and napkins in many kinds and prices for gifts.

Nation

Swell Line of Rugs and Lace Curtains

Smyrna rugs priced at 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 and 3.00. Axminster 27x60 at 2.50 and 36x72 at 4.00. Beautiful Lace Curtains in new patterns from 0.50 to 4.00.

Axminster

Interesting Xmas Presents for Men and Boys

A catalog style sale advertises gifts for men and boys including Kid and Moca Glovey line fleece silk lined and unlined priced 50c to 61.50. Silk squares mufflers 50c to 2.00. Suspenders 25c to 50c. Shirts 50c to 1.25. Neckwear 25c to 50c. Wool caps 25c to 1.00. Keller's Wear Register Shoes 1.50 to 2.50 house slippers and water tight rubbers. Walk-Overs 3.50.

Keller’s “Wear

Stylish Clothes and Tailor Craft Highlight

The ad touts durable yet stylish clothes made by conscientious tailors. It emphasizes personal orders, guarantees, and mutual trust. A broad line of men and boys suits and overcoats is offered in rich overplaids, fancy mixtures, Cheviots, Frieze, and Meltons with the latest cuts.

Comnant

The Public High School and Its Growth in Indiana

A 1903 educational column argues the township high school system reshapes schooling. It cites Indiana figures 502 township high schools 10,253 enrollment 600 teachers, notes benefits from consolidated schools, better teachers, broader curricula, and stronger college entrance pathways for all social classes.

America Indiana Brown Clay Dearborn Harrison Jasper Martin Ohio Switzerland Starke Orange Perry Crider Tippecanoe County Laramie Commissionor of Education Kingsville

Death of Elijah Rudolph in Blue River Township

Elijah Rudolph of Blue River Township was found dead in bed by his son Angelo around 3 o clock Thursday morning the 10th. He lived with his son after separating from his wife. He was about 16 years old and left three sons and two daughters. A Civil War veteran, Rudolph’s inquest by Coroner Nye ruled heart trouble as the cause. The funeral was held Friday at Palmyra.

Elijah Rudolph Blue River Township Angelo Rudolph Nye Palmyra

Death of Mrs Rhodes in Edwardsville

Mrs Minnie Rhodes wife of Vernon Rhodes died Friday morning at her Edwardsville home leaving a husband and several children. She was a daughter of Daniel Rowe of Cedar Wood. Funeral was held Saturday at Perseverance Chapel and burial followed in the nearby cemetery.

Minnie Rhodes Vernon Rhodes Edwardsville Daniel Rowe Cedar Wood Perseverance Chapel

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Praised By Patient In Summerton

H A Tinsdale of Summerton South Carolina reports paying one hundred dollars a box for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He says the salve cured twenty years of piles after other doctors and medicines failed. It combines witch hazel with antiseptics and emollients and is sold by all druggists.

H. A. Tinsdale Summerton S. C DeWitt de Witt

Wesley Chapel M E Church Dedication

The Wesley Chapel M E Church in Washington township was dedicated last Sunday by Rev. L S Knotts and Presiding Elder Poacher. Knotts preached from Isaiah vi 8. About $400 was raised in thirty minutes to complete the building fund, bringing total expenditure to $1,100. The modern edifice stands as a neighborhood credit, with thanks to Pastor Rev. Thom and the Board of Trustees.

M. E Wesley Chapel Washington Township L. S. Knotts Rising Sun Thom

Ditto and Alexander Promote Bargains for Indiana Customers

Branden burg Kentucky merchants Ditto and Alexander run a large ad in THE Democrat to draw their Indiana customers. The notice urges readers to call on them and mention reading about it in THE Corydon Democrat, promising value for money and surprising bargains.

Ditto

Premiums Raised by Harrison County Agricultural Association

Directors met at the Court House last Saturday to revise the premium list for the coming year. Race premiums were raised to 1200 dollars and chicken premiums increased from 50 to 100 cents for first plus 50 cents for second. A new field crops premium includes corn, wheat, potatoes and sorghum with first prize ten dollars and second five dollars. The contract to publish premium lists was let to Thomas and Ellis.

Harrison County Agricultural Association Court House Thomas & Ellis

You Know What You Are Taking When you take Groves

An unnamed source warns consumers to read bottle labels as the formula is plainly written for Groves TasteLEes Tonto, stating it is simply Tron and Quinine in a tasteless form with a No Cure No Pay disclaimer.

Tebbi Ly

Arm Injury From Hunting Accident In Washington Township

Last Saturday the 12th inst Alonzo Danner of Washington township suffered a severe hunting accident when his gun hit a rock and discharged. The shot entered his right arm below the elbow tearing the flesh from the bone. Dr Hays attended and dressed the wound.

Alonzo Danner Washington Township Hays

Xmas Market at Keller's Store by Christian Church

The C. E. Society of the Christian church holds a market in Keller's store on Wednesday December 23. Cakes hot rolls and doughnuts will be for sale. Orders for goods may be placed with Emma Long at Keller's store.

C. E. Society of the Christian Church Keller Emma Long

Five Ex-Sheriffs Named in Harrison County List

Harrison county lists five former sheriffs: Silas Crayden, Joseph J. Marsh, S. J. Bence, William Blake, and J. M. Baelz.

Harrison County Silas Crayden Joseph J. Marsh S. J. Bence William Blake J. M. Baelz

Annual stockholders meeting of Corydon Canning Co

Public notice states the Corydon Canning Co stockholders will meet at Emery H. Breeden’s office in Corydon on Tuesday January 5 1904 at 9 oclock am to elect directors and transact other important business. S. D. Baart Secretary.

Corydon Canning Co Emery H. Breeden Corydon S. D. Baarrt Tlry

Grange Election Gathering Set for December 26

All Harrison Grange members are asked to attend the lodge hall on December 26 afternoon for officer elections and other business. Frank Loorich, secretary.

Harrison Grange Lodge Hall Frank Loorich

Haller Heads Texas Firm Sends Cargo East

In Yoakum Texas J M Haller of a large wholesale firm sends a shipment in a palace car bound for an eastern friend. The trip promotes Little Early Risers and De Witt’s Lifve Early Risers as reliable remedies for morning wakefulness and dull headache. Sold by all druggists.

Texas Yoakum J. M. Haller Haller de Witt

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Keller’s Wear Resister Shoes OUR Grocery Jessu W. Riddle John A. Reising Harrison County Teachers Association York Township High School Rhodes Ditto & Alexander Xmas Market The Lone Star State
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