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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
3
Ad reads practical dresses for girls in wash fabrics priced from $1.00 to $1.25 with a special group at $4.00. It highlights new styles in lawn and veil, trimmed looks and clearance of broken lines in panama, serge and whip cord fabrics priced $2.50 to $3.50, now $1.50 to $2.00.
Advertises new 1914 waists in shear lawn crepes and voiles priced 50c 75c and 98c. Linen and pique skirts offered at 98c to 1.50 with marked values. Includes emphasis on variety and sale pricing.
Store marks down ready made suits as it discontinues this line. Suits priced at 5 8 and 10 dollars for 10 and 15 and 18 dollar stock. Trousers and shirts also cut to 90c to 2.50 and 50c for select shirts. Includes Silver brand shirts with multiple styles.
Straw hats priced at 1.98 1.50 and 2.50 from 1.50 2.00 and 2.50 now. Ladies sample shoes sizes 2 to 44 offered at 2.50 to 3.50, with three lots at 50c 98c and 1.25.
Mias Altha Anderson of Ilatham Illinois formerly Laconia Indiana wed Leo Hunt near Latham Illinois on June 11 in Springfield. The couple, both respected youths from Latham, are the offspring of O P Anderson and Lewis Hunt families.
The Annual Conference will be held in Dale Spencer County on July 7 and 8 with Marion Medealf of Dale delivering the opening address. Dr John Poucher of Orleans will respond with Purdue University professor M Smith among speakers on the first day. Rev Valentine Deich Leavenworth and Rev Arthur P Bently New Middletown give short talks. Rev Dr D Onstott Corydon will preach Wednesday morning and Rev Dr Hyde New Albany will preach Wednesday night. Dr H A King Moores Hill College also speaks.
Central defeated Kellertown 19 to 5 Sunday afternoon near Dixie. Smith of Central pitched a six inning shutout. Central's batting was a feature with several strong plays from both sides.
Miss Zettie Brkman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fr¢i Brockman of Bradford, and Mr Wilbur Thomas of Palmyra were married by Squire W H Morris at the Clerk's office Saturday. They visited the groom's sister Mrs Geo Crawford before heading to Palmyra to reside where Thomas will work at the Hub Factory.
Bishop William M. Bell of Los Angeles will headline the Sunday school and old settlers’ meeting at the Fair Grounds on July 4. Indiana Governor J Frank Handy praises Bell as an eloquent, capable speaker. The California Independent lauds his physical vigor, versatility and moral insight. Bell will address Awakening America and speak Friday night at the United Brethren church on Is the World Growing Better.
Miss Mabel L. Goffin of Louisville married Mr. Michael Fink of Rochester Pa in Louisville on Friday June 19. The bride is the daughter of Luke H. Colvin of this place and the groom is the son of the late John Fink of Posey township. They will reside in Pittsburgh Pa. Hon M C Thornton of New Albany will address a large crowd at the Fair Grounds on the Fourth.
The Democrat editor recounts a 400 mile Kentucky trip with Mr. and Mrs. Keller visiting Louisville Lexington Versailles Paris and Flemingsburg. Highlights include the Blue Grass region palatial homes 12 000 acre Elmendorf farm of John B. Hagan the High Bridge on Kentucky River and tours of Transylvania University and Kentucky State University.
The Southern Indiana Jersey Cattle Club gathers June 2 at Corydon Fair Grounds with notable breeders R C Scott W R Spann J A Lee T N Weber and Dr G V Woolen among expected attendees A Jersey cattle show and reorganization highlight a day of talks and dinners with prize details and a $1 annual fee for members.
Mrs. Minnie Lamb of Lebanon Junction Kentucky says Cardui saved her life. She reports no severe spells since starting the medicine. Cardui, a long used women’s remedy made from safe vegetable ingredients, is sold at druggists.
The Yale cup from the Kentucky Alumni Club of Yale was given to Thomas Lowry of Morton High School as the top student in scholarship athletics and character. Prof. M E Ligon accepted the cup on Lowry’s behalf while he was in Louisville for the Yale scholarship exam valued at $400 a year. Mrs Ze Lowry, formerly Miss Zetta Mc Grain of Corydon, is Thomas’ mother. friends here are proud of his achievement.
Eugene Watson offers wheat sacks for customers to sack wheat from the machine with George Funk handling sacks at New Amsterdam and at his place. Joseph M. Huffaker, a famed Southern speaker, will speak at the Old Settlers Meeting at the Fair Grounds on July 4th.
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