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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
1
Corydon hosts the Nebraska Indians baseball team on Saturday June 6 with a strengthened lineup and a brass band parade at 1 15. A hot contest is promised as locals and visitors alike are urged to attend and witness the Indians play ball.
Advertises deep discounts on Ingram and Granite fabrics with patterns halved from 80c to 25c and various rolls and linens marked down. Lists include green and red all wool filling 30c now 4c, Hemp 15c now 12c, six to eight foot linens in multiple colors reduced, and enamel goods with reduced prices.
Choice of last season straw hats cut to 50c. Fur hats close at 98c. 100 pairs misses shoes and slippers 98c. 50c ladies fine shoes 1.25 to 2.50 former. Yard wide linens and lawns low priced. Damask and crash yard goods offered. Parasols and hose limited sale. Hundreds of other items across the store.
Advertisement lists pricing for outing suits six items and accessories. Blue serge coat and vest priced from 3.50 to 5.00. Footwear ranges 2.00 to 3.50. Straw hats 0.10 to 1.50. Negligee shirts 0.35 to 1.50. Lace stripe hose 0.10 to 0.25. Neckwear assortment noted.
Advertises ladies garments and linens with 25c to 50c items. Natural color linen sold at 15c or 20c. Stripe linens 25c. New stocks and lace collars 25c to 1.00. Ladies collars and cuffs sets 25c. Gloves and mitts range 15c to 1.00.
Ram sey U B church children’s service is delayed to Sunday night June 7. Supt Scott of New Albany wins re election to a fifth term as County Superintendent. Friedley’s Gallery opens June 4 with W H Stetson of Louisville in charge. Froboly invites patronage for fig s class work.
Memorial Day was observed countywide by Grand Army Posts. In Corydon, rain moved the exercises to the M E church where a large crowd heard Capt J W Marshall speak on past battles. Rev H J Black delivered the main address and floral tributes followed at Cedar Hill.
At the New Albany commencement exercises last Friday evening, Prof J P Funk formerly of this place was publically honored. The High School pupils presented a solid silver loving cup, the Alumni a silver water service, and the Board of Trustees a library chair. Prof Funk retires as high school principal due to ill health.
Up to Saturday May 7 1903 One Hundred and Seventy-one individuals and firms had opened deposit accounts at First National Bank. The record shows assets and ongoing totals with figures for April 2 and May progress across multiple entries, including 861,823.90 and subsequent increases to 93,837.89 in later totals.
County Sunday schools call for banners for the great 4th of July parade in Corydon. Send a postal at once to request one. Free banners to show county pride with no dancing or racing, just wholesome fun for all. Signatures: E. S. HaLuert, C. W. Conrad, D. A. Jordan, G. W. Applegate, L. PrMan. Com.
June 6 notes Corydon hosts a game with the Nebraska Indians offering Harrison County residents a rare chance to see representatives of nine tribes once living on local soil. The text urges readers to attend as a possible last opportunity and to cut expenses elsewhere to treat their families.
A large barn belonging to William Wilson in Posey township burned last week around ten in the morning. Two good horses and other stock perished in the fire. The cause remains a mystery and some loss was insured with Harrison County Mutual.
County Superintendent Jenkins filled his bond of 5000 dollars Monday and will assume duties today. His bondsmen include W. T. Zenor B. F. Thomas C. W. Thomas A. J. Sappenfield J. A. Watson Michael Gleitz P. Bullett and George B. Miller. Indians vs Corydon June 6.
The thirteen township trustees chose Prof. Pleasant Jenkins of Franklin township as County Superintendent for four years. Jenkins, a Democrat, won on the first ballot with 9 votes. Otto Cunningham, the Republican, received 3 votes. The Democratic caucus had nominated Jenkins and several colleagues after a spirited contest that required twenty ballots to settle. Jenkins begins his term with duties including school commencements starting tonight in Harrison township at Sutton.
Cc L Dick announces revised engagement dates for entertainment tours due to harvest. Laconia June 4 5 6 Mauckport June 8 9 10 New Amsterdam June 11 12 13 Central June 15 16 17 Corydon June 18 19 20. He defends choice of subjects as reproductions and notes supply follows demand.
New Amsterdam reports visitors and departures including Mr McIntyre of Cincinnati visiting O D Frank, Grace Miller visiting her Corydon parents, and James Williams visiting his sister in Jeffersonville. Commencement is set for June 12 and I C C F lodge decorates on June 14. Ben Hur supper earned 26 dollars. Auditor Hess settled with the State Auditor this week.
Fire swept Racine Wisconsin on June 1 causing about 300000 in damage to the Racine Boat Manufacturing company J S Case threshing machine shops and Standard Oil tanks and sheds. A gasoline tank near the boat works exploded as flames rose 300 feet into the air and no injuries were reported since it was Sunday.
Community updates show Ramsey supervisors advancing road projects while residents visit relatives and attend local services. Church events include Children’s Day activities at Woods Chapel and a Decoration service at Bethlehem. Local births noted and a stray dog incident reported.
Part of the Ziegler Arctic expedition sailed on the steamer Pellig Olry, heading to Trondhjem Norway then to Arctic regions in June. The party includes R. Tafel Philadelphia Charles L Seitz Hvansville Ind William J Peters of the Geographical Society Francis Long of the Weather Bureau Dr W G Shearkley J Colin Waugh Charles E Billetts John Vodo Spencer W Steward and H H Newcomb See the Indians next Saturday.
The Citizens' Lecture Course Committee named a strong season including Ex-Governor Bob Taylor Melvin Robinson Wesleyan Male Quartette Juanita Boynton reader and accompanist John Temple Graves Southern Orator and May Parker's Pickaninnies Concert Company. Five hundred dollars will fund the attractions with the first program set for November 9 followed by about monthly dates.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Knaus of Franklin township Floyd county marked their golden wedding with a High Mass at Lanesville and a blessing from Father A Peckskamp. Guests later gathered at their home five miles southeast for a lavish dinner and well wishes for many more years.
Orpha Love attended the Dugwn Haynes wedding in Meade county Kentucky last Wednesday. Miss Vada Barrow and George Benton of Corydon visited Titus on Saturday. Shuey E Beanblossom at Westfield Illinois spent a few days at home. Locals attended a strawberry and ice cream social at New Amsterdam Saturday night. W L Robins has recovered from illness and returned to his position on the steamer Morning Star.
In Hursttown Thomas L Wright mourns the death of his infant daughter buried at Hursttown cemetery with Rev S Walls officiating. Cleveland Conrad lost a fine horse recently. Willard Allen moved to the Tom Allen farm. Mrs Andrew Conrad’s mother visited last week. Miss Attie Willie and Amanzie Wright journeyed to Edwardsville. John Hoagland bought four head of cattle from James Marshall. Rev S Walls preached Sunday morning and Rev C Christensen spoke at night. U B church members plan to repaint the chapel and repair the interior.
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