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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1899
Page
1
A long moving sale features dramatic discounts on suits, overcoats, and coats for men and boys, with prices slashed from five to fifteen dollars and more. Bargains include youths and children’s clothing, underwear, caps, gloves, and cloaks, all offered at deep reductions to clear stock.
Mrs Catharine V Stevens widow of the late Anderson Stevens died at her home three miles northwest of Corydon after a week of illness from pneumonia aged 76. Survived by four children and two sisters, funeral Sunday at the family residence with Rev H I Stern delivering the discourse.
Retailers announce a 25 percent JanuaryFebruary reduction on all woolen dress goods to expand business. Bargains include serge two color navy and black at eight cents, covert and novelties at deep cuts, and dress patterns from two to five dollars now selling well below former prices.
A sale lists discounted prices on ladies Oneita union suits vests and skirts, infants and youth hosiery, bed blankets and spreads, skirting flannelette, towels, and hoods. Items include bed spreads $1.75 to $2.25, blankets from 90c to $2.50, and towels at deep discounts with big quantities to clear.
The ad lists ladies grain button and men heavy work shoes from J B Lewis Co and others, with prices from 1.25 to 4.50. It promotes a bulk sale of assorted remaining stock including Emerson heavy weight, White Bros box calf, and Kangaroo calf options, all offered at 2.98 to clear winter stock before spring.
This fragment recounts several notices including the death of John Arnold 84 in Valley City from cancer with a long career as a wagon maker and pioneer. a brief promotion for La Grippe remedies. a note on rainfall tables by Lafe Crosier with plans to publish. and the death of Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, in Washington on the 13th.
John Lotz a prominent Harrison county resident of Lanesville died Sunday morning Jan 16 after a long illness at nearly 13 years old funeral held at St Marys Catholic church with Rev A Peckskamp sermon ashes laid to rest Our sympathy to the bereaved The Corydon Tent No 77 K O T M installed officers for the coming year naming Wm H Keller Sr Commander David A Keller Lt Commander Gideon Feller Finance Keeper Ed A Jengers Chaplain M J Shaw Sargent Dr Z C Wolfe Physician Wm Bussabarger Master at Arms Ephraim Mowrer 1st M of G Henry Seburn 2d M of G Wm C Bowling Sentinel Dola Conrad Picket R E Korg B K not installed due to illness
Senator Josiah Gwin, presenting Lieut. Gov. Haggard as President of the Senate, donated a gavel carved from the venerable elm tree at this place. He warned that a Senate minority lacks clout and that some chair-warmers seek to push measures for unanimous approval. Our readers are asked to bear with limited news space this week.
A greeting thanking patrons for past support and inviting a continued patronage. The notice highlights a new wareroom and expanded stock including hardware, doors, lumber, paints, glass, tools, guns, and more. It promotes complete home building and repair needs with competitive prices. Jan 18 2w.
An old ad explains using a glass bottle test to detect kidney issues and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for rheumatism back pain and urinary problems. It claims relief from frequent urination and scalding pain with a sample offer and free book by mail.
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