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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
3
Citizens flock to a reorganizing sale offering high priced, quality apparel and piece goods at exceptionally low prices. Hundreds of locals have seized the opportunity to stock up for the new season amid wide varieties and lasting savings.
A reorganized business announces an opening sale offering lower prices. It warns some lines will be canceled while new items will be introduced, presenting a money saving opportunity for customers.
Fragmentary listing shows various men’s pants and workwear items with prices such as 1.50, 1.09, and 2.00. Includes dress pants dark blue striped hard twill and Cassimere styles, plus work pants and overalls.
An ad lists wide discounts on wearables and footwear including shirts at half a dollar, men and women’s gloves belts socks and silk mercerized hosiery. Shoes range from two dollars to three dollars with casual and work styles.
Advertises men's suits Brown Cassimere and Steel Gray worsted at signs of deep sale prices. Youth and boys knee suits offered for lower than usual. Ladies hosiery and handkerchiefs priced at low cents and dollars, highlighting significant discounts.
Jefferson H. Flora born May 8 1833 in York County Pennsylvania died March 21 1916 at home near Mauckport aged 82 years 9 months 21 days. lifelong farmer with civic duties in Minnesota and Harrison County Indiana. He served as County Teacher Examiner Superintendent of Nicollet County and rose to Major in Minnesota State Militia. He married Margaret Bean in 1859 and had nine children. Funeral at Mt Zion Church with ministers Rev Ralph Pearson and Rev A J Oster.
Town Marshal C. C. Gaily can be secured to clear the way and give all a chance at the special sale. Proprietor £. L. Miles promotes the event amid a busy shopping period.
Mrs Virginia B Stilger died Saturday March 25 1916 at her home near Lanesville after a long illness. She was about sixty four, born Burns in the county, and widow of John Stilger who died eight weeks earlier. Survived by sister Mrs Frank Ixusler of Koe taw City Oklahoma and brother Peter Burn of Amity Oregon. Funeral Monday March 27 at the Catholic church, Father Pecks camp officiating. burial in Catholic cemetery.
Michael Kirkham aged eighty six died at his Sullivan Indiana home on March sixteenth after paralysis struck him on the street. He and his wife observed their sixty third wedding anniversary on February six. Born in Harrison County in 1830 he moved with parents to Sullivan County and later lived in Princeton two years. He learned saddler trade and owned a large harness store becoming wealthy. He loved horses and owned valuable ones. Deceased was a relative of the people of that name now in Harrison County.
Wayne W. Kirkham and Miss Sarah Hilderbrand are the only couples licensed to wed since the last report. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hilderbrand of Elizabeth. The bridegroom is a teacher and son of Mr and Mrs M C Kirkham of Webster township. McCall patterns at Griffins.
Willie I Rissler died Thursday night March 25 1916 after months of pulmonary trouble. Born June 8 1899 he was sixteen years ten months fifteen days old. Survived by father Charles I Rissler mother and siblings Eugene Charles Oswell Mary Leanna. Funeral at Corydon U B church with Rev M C Patterson and Rev Nathan Fouts. Cedar Hill cemetery.
A published heading in last week's democratic journal misprinted the Corydon National Bank and the farmer's Savings and Just Company report as 36,601 7d. The correct total should be 866,664.74, representing the correct sum for the heading in question.
A printer’s misprint leaves one figure out in a monetary record of 866 664 74 dollars. The item mentions four year old Anna Catharine Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo S Wilson of Nevin, who had been ill for several days.
Friday evening April 1 notice invites filling the Corydon public school auditorium for Friday April 7 with an address on pageantry by Mr Langdon and reports of progress. Indiana University figures Drs Esarey Howe and Prof Woodsburn expected April 7 and April 5. Egg sale advertises farm eggs from Oak Lawn Farms and Griffins offers men’s summer underwear.
Mrs. Charlotte Overton widow of Henry Walker Overton died Sunday March 26 at her home south of Coryden after an illness of paralysis since last fall. She was sixty five and survived by two children Frances and Isomer Overton. Funeral was Monday afternoon at Union Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. She had lived near Dogwood until about a year ago.
Rev Ralph Pearson will deliver the baccalaureate address at New Amsterdam High School Sunday evening April 2 at the M IE church. Commencement exercises follow Friday April 7 with Prof J B Thomas of Central Normal College giving the address.
An exhibit of old relics and clothing is set for Saturday at 1 PM at the Old State Capitol in Corydon. Pageant Master William Langdon and guests Dr. James A. Woodburn and Prof. Howe of Indiana University will attend. Amos Lemmon and H. C. Hays possess historic Indiana law books, with a note on Stevenson’s Athletic union suits for men at Griffin’s store.
A new bridge over Little Indian Creek east of Lanesville will be closed for three to four weeks to redo a faulty concrete floor. Vincennes Bridge Company, builder of the bridge, will perform the repairs at its expense.
A house two miles south of Corydon belonging to William Love burned Thursday night with no occupants inside. The origin is unknown and the loss is about 800 dollars. Mr. Love farms in Morgan township. Also advertised Griffin's store offers ladies union suits of fine tisle at 50 cents.
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