15 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1911
Page
1
The advertisement touts Kirschbaum and Capps Clothes as home to great tailoring shaped by breeding, education, environment, and fifty years of experience. It highlights All-Wool fabrics and the Kirschbaum Special Winter Overcoats as hand-tailored, beautifully designed and finished, and a superb value.
A local retailer markets items at 15 dollars with other goods priced at 7.50 10.00 and 12.50. The note promises customer satisfaction and a range of affordable options for shoppers seeking value.
The W H Keller Co informs readers that The Farmers Caide is available for 35 cents yearly. The Corydon Democrat and The Farmers Caide together cost $1.35 per year. Also notice to hunters and the public that no hunting is allowed on Michanny Hereman’s farm in Franklin township at any time.
An auxiliary group expresses deep sorrow at the death of Joseph R. Grale and extends condolences to his wife Margaret. They note his seventy year career as a soldier of Jesus Christ, veteran and devoted husband, and ask divine comfort for Margaret. The resolutions commend his genial disposition and pledge enduring sympathy and faith.
Webster township undertaker Henry Rupp has sold his outfit and goods to Beanblossom and Shuck and quits the business. Rupp began in 1855, spanning over fifty six years at the same shop, aging to seventy eight, renowned as a longtime and respected local citizen.
The Rev Mr Hicks offers the 1912 almanac and magazine from Word and Works Publishing, claiming decades of warnings before major storms. Readers are urged to send one dollar to receive a 150 page line book and yearly Almanac with forecasts for the coming year.
A substantial farm offering nearly 340 acres half in the river bottom half on a hill. Includes three houses, extensive outbuildings, fruit belt potential, and valuable acreage. Bargains available. inquiry at the office. Also note Gleitz sale dated November 21 for a major personal property auction in the region.
Corydon readers learn a kidney remedy claim to cure backache and kidney ills. An endorsement from WH Creehliuis of Corydon Ind cites relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Louis and Riely’s Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as U.S. agents.
On October 31 a surprise masquerade at Miss Josephine Ey's sister Mrs. Jason Kintner's home awarded Clarence Kopp a prize for best disguise. Attendees included John Daley and families, various Kopp and Kintner relatives, and many neighbors. Refreshments of lemonade and cake followed games as guests enjoyed the evening.
An odd ad hawks Alew's Foot-Base to shrink shoe size for patent leather and new shoes, priced 25 cents with free samples from Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York. Another notice praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for whooping cough colds and croup, sold by dealers in Junction City Oregon.
The Keller Manufacturing Company enlarges its brick wagon plant adjoining the railroad for a new wheel department. The addition, 56 feet wide at the south end and 160 feet long, is well lighted and a needed upgrade for the county’s largest factory.
Hon Clay Metsker owner and editor of the Plymouth Democrat and a former Indiana legislator spent last Thursday visiting Corydon and nearby residents during a state tour in support of his Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. He is described as a leading editor and a clean capable man with broad statewide support.
The Corydon Democrat invites readers to submit news items for publication. L. S. Fleshman of New Albany, a drug businessman at Spring and Vincennes streets, visited Corydon on Friday on business and invited locals to call on him.
The county schools report steady progress with the high school exams dated November 4. Manuscripts must reach the County Superintendent's office a week before the next exam. Teachers support music instruction and receive pamphlets on health topics to begin promptly. The truancy report is overdue with no blanks. officials urge calling any truants or those tardy. Enrollment totals show 18 in township high schools, with a target of 250 next year. The superintendent notes the importance of cheerful, inviting classrooms and equal educational opportunity for all students. A. O. Deweese, County Superintendent.
In Walnut Valley the community reports guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Peter and others visiting families on Sunday. Ambrose Cline completed a 132 ft well for Cort Engleman, the third in the area. Mt Solomon Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Levi Schwartz on November 5 afternoon.
Mrs Agnes Jordan sells personal property at public auction at her North Market street residence Corydon Saturday November 25 1911 sale begins 1 pm beds stoves carpets furniture and other household goods usual terms see sale bills. F M LaDuke of Elizabeth R R 2 offers stratified ginseng seed about 3.00 per 1000 seeds on October 26 1949.
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