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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
3
Get ready for the glorious Fourth a gaily day and every American should look his best The article suggests new toys from the Big Store as fitting the celebration and encourages shoppers to dress up and celebrate with style.
The Clothing Department promotes coat and pant suits tailored to top notch quality that hold their shape and stay cool. Three piece suits available in blues blacks and new tan olive and gray effects priced from 87.50 to 90.00. Fine line knee pant suits range from 2.00 to 6.50.
Advertises two week sale on trousers with gray worsteds priced at $5 quality $3.80 and $4 quality $2.95, plus gray and fancy worsteds at $3.00 and $3.50 quality $2.15, with more jobs at Se and $1.48.
An old advertisement urges readers to wear a straw hat for the Fourth and highlights a prominent sale with prices from 50 cents to five dollars, emphasizing a big lineup.
A department announces special prices on fine shirts in multiple sizes from 15 to 15 with discounts to $1.50 and $1.00. Also listed are suspenders at 38 cents, socks at 3 cents, and sample handkerchiefs offered at modest rates.
The shoe department promotes cooling apparel and oxford footwear for the season. Walk Over for men and Queen Quality for women are featured as symbols of quality. Special drive includes ladies heels at $3.50 and men’s oxfords in various leathers priced from $2 to $2.98.
The department highlights a complete assortment including watches clocks chains fobs pins brooches lockets bracelets cut glass and table silverware to meet varied customer needs.
Ladies can prepare for a glorious day with dress up items in the Dry Goods Department. Lawns shirts, ready to wear skirts, fans umbrellas belts ribbons hair ornaments purses gloves hosiery corsets and more. Two big specials on Ladies colored umbrellas and wide Moire ribbons for sashes and large bows at two widths 33 percent and 39 percent.
A sun eclipse occurred on Sunday morning June 28 from about 8 30 to 11 o clock with over half the sun obscured. Crowds watched through smoked glass while noting a past total eclipse on August 7 1869 recorded by Matthew M Hon as county Recorder.
The Corydon M. E. Church reopened last Sunday after four weeks of repairs and a pipe organ installation. Rev. J. W. Carnes preached both services. Repairs cost 1050 dollars, organ 1200 dollars. donations of 600 each from Mrs. Mary E. Davis and Andrew Carnegie, plus 300 from a Sunday meeting, left the church debt free. Rev. LaRue is credited for driving the project.
The registry shows four marriage licenses issued: Leroy H. Brown to Vada LaHue, Theodore Cook to Sadie Pearson, William H. Stewart to Mary I. McRae, and Frank Tyler to Lillian E. Brown.
Leroy H. Brown and Vada Silve were married Sunday June 28 at 4 20 PM in a small ceremony at the residence of Benj Williams near Zoarchurel. Reve J O Sibert officiated and the couple will reside with Brown's mother near Corydon.
An advertisement touts Allen Foot-Fase powder for swollen tired and hot feet. It mentions a free sample of Foot-Ease Sanctuary Corn-Pap, a new invention, with an address at Allen 8 Gloisted LeRoy NY. Mrs Ben Applegate visited New Albany last week.
A complimentary copy of Richard L. Metcalfe’s The Real Bryan from Personal Help Publishing Co Des Moines Iowa 1408 is reviewed. The large print 320 page volume quotes Bryan on 150 topics and retails for 125 dollars by mail or subscription with a sales push to buy now.
Flatwoods residents report Miss Jemma Bickel and Miss Dorothy DeVos of Louisville visiting relatives. Miss Lena Henry returns home from Louisville after visiting her father. Mrs. Will Gieitz is ill. William Dinsdale and Roger Dow from Louisville visit the Schneider family. Miss Clara Richert, previously in Louisville, is back home.
Mrs. John Seige of Louisville is the guest of Mrs. B F Hurst, visiting at her home.
Mrs Mary A K McKinster died at her North Market street home last Monday June 20 at age 71 7. She had bronchial trouble and nervous exhaustion. Funeral today at 2 PM from Oak Grove church. Maiden name Peters sister of the late Capt Peters of the New Albany Ledger. Born in Orange county she came to this county as a girl. Married August 186 to James W McKinster. Four children born two sons survive John and Eldridge of Columbus Indiana and daughter Mrs Sallie Wiseman wife of Henry Wiseman of this place. A longtime member of the M E church she led a steady life and was beloved by all.
Tiny Burnett and Ethel Bitzer visit Naley Station Ky. Jnek Diddleotte Henry Fabner and Bud Falner with wife visit from Louisville. Mott Shaffer returns to Kansas with fifteen harvest hands and a plan to hire at $2.50 daily. Born to Mr and Mrs Walter onrad a fine boy on the 25th ult.
The Corydon Democrat reports on Thomas S. Jones, Republican County Chairman, denying ownership of The Corydon Leader while detailing affidavits and statements from 1908. It questions whether Jones owned or funded the leader’s printing plant and cites June 1908 declarations and property values.
The Democrat owner and editor appeals to subscribers and business patrons to settle arrears and unpaid accounts. He notes paper costs rose from 29 to 60 68 per ton, keeping the annual price at one dollar while expanding circulation and staff. He asks timely payment to cover bills for paper, materials, and wages.
The First National Bank began operations on April 2 1903 and has grown into a leading Harrison county financial institution. Stock subscribed at 100 per share now sits at 165 on the books with a premium likely, and a first dividend is declared. Officers credit conservative policy and a solid surplus for public confidence and invite continued patronage.
Hancock column notes Zeno Breedlove is seriously ill. Ola Perryman and Mrs. Mary Lof ton on sick list. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baker. E M Routh on business trip to Louisville last week. Squire Ferock lost a horse from heat. Wm Davis and Carl Moore traveled to Kansas. Mart Kennedy in New Albany Friday. Ed Wolfe and wife from Corydon visiting Logan Pankey. Miss Mattie Engleman returned to Georgetown. Elizabeth Seacat returns from Kansas and New Mexico, daughter Hale Strong accompanying. Blacksmith Women Rosenbarver busy repairing and painting buggies. Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs and colds. sold by L A Riely & Son.
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