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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
3
A brief notice highlights seasonal offerings at C P Trotter and Co with a focus on festive gifts. Readers are urged to visit the store for holiday selections and special prices.
The listing highlights coatsuits cloaks serge dresses queen skirts fur sets kimonos house dresses dressing lacques knit skirts bungalow aprons and blankets as thoughtful Christmas presents. This concise catalog promotes practical wardrobe pieces suitable for holiday gifting.
New line includes Silk Crepe and Cotton Crepe undermuslins with Corset Covers in white and flesh and Petticoats in white and flesh. Crepe Gowns in white pink blue, floral Crepes, Flannelette Kimonos, and knit slippers set for 0.8. For children, sweaters caps hoods leggings baby blankets and knit suits priced 1 to 2 dollars.
A line of bath towels and wash cloths is displayed on the first floor. New Plaid Silks for waists, Serges for dresses, Corduroys, Velvets, Taf fetas, Silk Poplins and Cotton Poplins are offered. Art Linens and Flosses complement the collection. Fur trimming in black white brown and combos is noted as a fad.
A national exhortation calls Americans to attend church seeking divine blessing and peace as Europe Asia and Africa face conflict. The piece frames churchgoing as essential for national preservation and civilization.
A fine large farm of 212 acres for sale four miles northwest of Corydon. Includes two farms with two sets of buildings. Twenty two acres in timber, rest cultivable, mostly meadow and pasture. Fruit trees near buildings, good cellars, five cisterns, barn room, silo, and outbuildings. Owner wants to sell at once and can give possession anytime. For particulars inquire at this office.
Resch and Bauer of New Middletown Indiana announce daily bus service between New Middletown and New Albany via Corydon. Departure times are 7 00 A M from New Middletown 7 46 A M Corydon and 8 30 A M Lanesville. Return from Shrader's Livery Stable New Albany at 2 30 P M daily. They promise safe service.
Christmas footwear line promotes slippers and shoes as thoughtful gifts for women. Highlighted items include bedroom knit stilettos and felt slippers, suggesting practical comfort for the holiday season.
The article outlines a School Savings Bank program for grades four to eight in Corydon. It describes pass cards, envelopes, bank clerks from upper grades, deposit tracking, and thresholds to open savings accounts, with parent consent required to withdraw. It notes prior success in the United States and lists new library acquisitions and the librarian.
Mary A Faith Beanblossom widow of Isaac Beanblossom died December 8 1915 at age eighty eight. Born September 5 1827 she joined the U B church young and lived a Christian life. Survived by three sons H P Philip John Beanblossom and daughters Mrs E P Lohmeyer and Mrs J W Jacobs. Also fifteen grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Catharine Walk and Miss Lavina Faith. Funeral services were held at Mt Zion A B church performed by S McVey. Burial followed in the nearby cemetery.
Commissioner Lovel G. Smith announces sale of Elizabeth Flouring Mill and about one acre on which it sits under a court order. Prospective buyers may contact him four miles northeast of Elizabeth or inquire at the office for details. A separate 61 acre farm on the Corydon and New Albany pike with good buildings and bottom land is also offered with inquiries at the office.
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