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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
1
Business house extends sincere thanks to the public and hundreds of regular customers for patronage and confidence. They wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year and renew their pledge to better deserve support by continuing to serve with diligence.
A cheerful New Year message extends warm thanks for past patronage and pledges renewed effort to deserve continued support in the future.
The store advertises a large overcoat stock and plans a material price reduction before January 1 to clear inventory for the spring season. It notes the harsh weather may continue and urges customers who have not yet bought to take advantage of the benefit.
A local store displays a range of new seasonable goods with prices from 5 to 15 dollars. A highlighted line of Oxfords bears the Union Label and includes black and olive mixtures, various lengths and cuff styles, serge lining, and careful construction, previously 10 and 12 50 now 8 50.
The new Corydon Christian church opened with morning and evening services led by Rev. L. L. Carpenter of Wabash. He has spent about forty years in ministry and dedicated over six hundred churches. The day raised $1,600 in pledges, with a final total of about $2,300 plus $100.
On January 1 relatives and friends gathered four miles west of Corydon at Ezra S. Keller’s home to celebrate. Attendees included George Plrimmer and family of Oklahoma, John F. Keller and family, Mrs. George Binkley, Walter Hottell, Lonzo Fry, James G. Binkley, Emma Corbit, and Eugene Hottell. The day featured music and social chat as guests wished a happy New Year.
Local notice advertises Wm A Russell of Laconia Indiana as a sale cried by a reliable agent Eureka Phoze. Call to arrange auction services with guaranteed work and reasonable charges. Contact details provided for arranging sales.
The Bank of Corydon held its annual meeting on Monday January 4 to divide profits elect officers and conduct bank business. The 1903 report praised as the most successful year shows assets near half a million dollars and record deposits. Officers elected: G W Applegate President W E Cook Vice President W B Slemons Cashier G W Applegate Jr Asst Cashier.
The bank reports assets of $131,141.02 nine months after starting on April 2, 1903. By January 2, 1904 assets reach $132,141.02 with 480 active accounts. It cites prominent county citizens and pledges full facilities and prudent banking to attract more deposits.
Notice filed by stockholders of the firm George W. Applegate asserting ownership of the Bank of Corydon assets valued near half a million dollars. They declare all notes, bonds, stocks and property held in the partnership name are liable for all deposits, naming numerous signatories including G. W. Applegate and J. W. McKinstry.
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