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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
3
Intelligent buyers seek the largest selections and best value this season. You can’t buy better quality for the prices we offer, with styles from the country’s finest mills and factories. Shop where you get the choicest selections at low prices.
Just put on sale a handsome line of men s new wool crash coat and pant suits all sizes 7 50. Swell line of children s Summer Suits 1 25 up. Boys Summer Pants 25c and 50c. Men s Blue and Black Coats and Vests for Summer 1 00 to 5 00. Finest woolen mills fabrics. Fourth of July ready. Fine Summer Suits 10 00 to 12 50. Swell line of Men s White Vests and trousers. New line Bro Stor? de bela 1 50 to 4 00.
Our pace setting hat shop proclaims a standing factory order for new blocks and mid summer fur hats priced from 1.50 to 2.00. We recently expanded Fourth of July straw stock at low prices 0.25 to 0.50 and offer last season straw hats 0.50 with former prices 0.75 to 1.50. We claim double stock to capture shoppers and urge customers to visit.
Three wool skirts for the Fourth of July season in navy grey and tan plus a lightweight all wool Venetian skirt with trims. Also great specials on ladies vests, mercerized tape neck and sleeve vests, wash goods linen lawns polka dot lawns and silk organdies with new patterns. Parasols and umbrellas priced from 25c to 5.00 for the Glorious Fourth.
A local promotion offers a handsome flag with every pair of shoes and every boy's suit or dress hat purchased through the upcoming July 4th weekend, described as a fitting item for the grand picnic.
Shoes advertised for summer include Queen Quality ladies at 2.50 and 3.00 and Walk Over men at 3.50 and 4.00. The store touts the largest stock with prices from 1.00 up and specials at 98c and 1.25. Children's slippers priced 50c to 75c.
The advertisement touts strong underwear discounts with garments priced from 25 to 50 cents and men’s summer union suits offered at one dollar, signaling a compelling value event for shoppers.
John W Kendall a New Amsterdam resident and longtime department store owner died at 62 after 12 years of rheumatism. He leaves four sons and a daughter Mrs James Jones. He served as Second Lieutenant in the Civil War and held K of H life policy. Funeral and burial followed church services.
By Saturday evening June 20 1903 One Hundred and Ninety eight individuals and firms had opened deposit accounts at First National Bank The progress shows assets rising from 61823 90 in April to 101 151 81 by September 30 with several interim figures listed.
Health Officer Dr William Daniel of Harrison County states a recent claim of smallpox at the George Love household near New Amsterdam is false and unfairly damages Mr Love without adequate investigation.
Sixteen graduates from Posey township and Elizabeth schools were praised at a large Elizbeth M E church ceremony on the 11th. The class, the county’s largest, featured honors to John W. Bierley and Alberta Grass. Conrad orchestra from Corydon provided music. Supt. Jenkins presented diplomas and offered remarks.
Cap J W Marshall writes from Columbus Indiana to remember Corydon friends. He details a trip to Jacob Park Louisville and Cincinnati. He praises Columbus a beautiful 12000 population, notes corn looks well and wheat poor, and mentions a GA R Post reception. He is improved in health but prefers Corydon.
Men's lace socks and low shoes featured at The Hub in a summer footwear display by P F Rotter and Co. GC.
Miss Lettie Kepner married Rev. L O Pearch of Boquet Pa at the Cunningham home with Dr G H Gerberding as officiant. The ceremony featured Lohengrin music and a daisied dining room, followed by a reception and plans to reside in Boquet after a visit to Sherodsville Ohio.
New Middletown defeated the Berryman team 26 to 6 in five innings on Sunday. Dan Cane of Louisville visited his sister Mrs. Dan Kannapel while Mrs. Cooper was on the sick list.
A large crowd witnessed the Morgan township schools graduation on the 1th inst. The program included Invocation by Asv Holzapfel and various readings and songs. Olive Baler and Iva Davis received class honors. John S. Martin, the Trustee, supports efforts to keep the schools at their best.
Two youths in New Albany driving swiftly knocked down Rev. Rh. W. Fisher on Chestnut Street in front of the Auditorium Friday evening and nearly killed him. Fisher, who was crossing carefully, says pedestrians have the right of way and laments the drivers could not see him. He thanks neighbors and Mr. John Heth for aid and kindness.
Palmer son of Joseph Palmer of Taylor township will wed Miss Tillie Noe daughter of Mrs Belle Noe at the Presbyterian church in Evans Landing. Rev Hartzman to perform the ceremony amid Fourth of July preparations and congratulatory notices from THE DemocRaT. Bunting and flags advertised by C P Trotter & Co.
Highland church in Heth township hosts a lawn social next Saturday afternoon June 27 starting at 5 o'clock at Arthur Lohmeyer’s residence. Everyone is invited.
In the first game Corydon defeated Louisville Stars as Bott and Clegg starred behind the plate while Mackey held the visitors to one run through six innings. The second contest ended 18–18 after a late rally by Corydon with Heth and Bott delivering key moments.
A Jeffersonville District gathering of Clark Crawford Floyd Harrison Perry Scott and Washington counties meets Thursday and Friday at the 2nd Presbyterian Church New Albany. District secretary L M Hammersmith leads planning with notable speakers and music. Special rail fare of one and one third applies.
Citizens allege residents along Washington township pike dam ditches with brush and field debris, causing water overflow and road damage. They urge Pike Superintendent action, prosecution of culprits, and enforcement of a new finable statute to remove obstructions on public roads and protect public funds.
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