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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1898
Page
5
A local shoe department touts a record fall with extensive stock and the greatest bargains. The list includes Childs Dongola 60c, Kangaroo calf shoes from 75c to $2.50, Ladies and Misses footwear from 85c to 2.00, Men s boots up to 2.50, arctics from 75c to 1.25, and a Sahnda calf shoe at 2.00 plus Emerson s range 3.00 to 4.50.
A collage of town items lists district margins for Josiah Gwin and C L Fleshman, local business ads for Griffin and Bennett, notices of a farmers institute, night school, and Steam Laundry services, plus updates on clergy, court attendance, and community events in Corydon Indiana.
Compliments to Uncle John Benz of Leavenworth for buying a monument from C H Ginkins. Miss Anna Hay ARES of Nicho las Reising Harrison township died of typhoid fever. Good Roads and Public Improvement Association tickets sold for Nov 21 24 at 7 75. Wyatt Manck recovering after assault on election day. James Brown jailed. Edward Flanagan dies at 19. funeral at Buena Vista. Ladies Pastor's Union announces St M E church reception Nov 22. William Applegate dies aged 29. funeral at Jordan's burying ground. Dr Wm Daniel issues contagious diseases circular. C J Treece horse team runaway at New Albany. injuries minor. Wesley Denton pleads guilty to wheat burning. leniency granted.
A local retailer advertises hunting coats loggins game and shell bags shell belts and related gear. It lists cross cut saws loaded guns and ammunition meat cutters lard presses churns pumps doors windows lumber and more with a promise of low prices and good trade terms. Also promotes Cure A Cold In One Day Wake Laxative and a druggist refund offer with L B Q marking.
Circuit Court convened Monday with Judge Cook presiding. The drawn petit jury for the term includes W. T. Johnson C. C. H. Kern Lewis Trobaugh Charles E. Kirk James M. Sherrill Frank Croyden Joseph Branden burg Milton H. Jordan John W. Melton William Smith William Sieg and John Routh.
Superintendent report shows enrollment zero to three hundred eighty-two, attendance percentages, tardiness five times, corporal punishment five incidents, trustees and other visits, and twenty days taught for the month ending November 11, 1898.
Stockholders of the Harrison County Agricultural Society held an election yesterday with results: President J. W. McKinster. Vice President Albert Stover. Secretary E. S. Tuell. Treasurer J. G. W. Stonecipher. Directors include David Charley, Sam Wolfe, John Albin, Joel F. Russel, W. H. Flora, Otto Cunningham, J. S. Pfrimmer, J. M. Durnill, Austin McCauly, R. F. Davis Jr., John S. Burgess, and Joseph Bussabarger.
The Friday night performance drew a large crowd and received high praise for the ensemble and solos. Profs Fouse and Mowrer showcased clarinet highlights amid Schubert and Light Cavalry pieces while the orchestra delivered strong numbers.
Isaac Shaffer a leading Hath farmer and respected citizen died last Thursday from typhoid fever after a six week illness. He leaves a wife and three children and was active in the Congregational church and Modern Woodmen. Burial by his order took place at Heidelberg burying ground on Friday. The wife and a son were ill with typhoid fever and could not attend.
Conductor Jenkins of the Air Line Railroad won acquittal on assault with intent to kill charges after a jury trial at Ramsey. The case originated from an Aug incident when Lafollette of Mott accused Jenkins of past stationing and later pursued the suit through multiple venues. The jury reached acquittal after fifteen minutes of deliberation last Thursday, with Jenkins praised by the community and his supporters.
A local notice urges prompt care for colds and coughs warning that neglect leads to serious illness. It endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, guaranteed remedy suggested by L. A. Rievy.
The colored troupe will hold a cake walk at Lanesville on Saturday the 19th and also present a concert for the A M E church benefit. Admittance is 5 and 10 cents. Also display of Men’s Mcintoshes from $1.50. Joan Bennett.
A store invites shoppers to inspect its entire stock with low prices. Management encourages all customers to visit and take advantage of the broad discounts available this month.
Overstocked dress goods offered at deep discounts to clear stock. Items priced from 15 to 50 cents a yard, with many fabrics previously selling 25 to 40 cents per yard.
Local shop advertises a large assortment of cloaks for women girls and children in Harrison County. It promises one low price to all and a guaranteed perfect fit while asserting customers will save money on every purchase.
Woolen Mills releases odd lots and damaged blankets from the New Albany and Seymour Mills at close, quick-selling prices. Jeans from the mill in short lengths and cassimeres for men and boys offered in all desirable patterns.
Dress skirts priced from 98 cents to 7 dollars 50 cents. Skirts are dressmaker made with good fit hang and a handsome appearance.
Advertises a large assortment of fabrics including flannels wool flannels calicoes tickings sheetings toweling and table linens offered at the lowest cash prices with abundant stock and quick sales.
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