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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
1
Attractive ad touts John J Moreau’s Clothing and Furnishings store with one-price policy. Emphasizes overcoats and suits in popular styles, comfortable fits, and a children’s department full of latest novelties. My Tailor claim echoes custom garment quality.
The new Corydon store opened to strong local support with hours from 4 to 10 p m. Alex Miller and business manager lead a growing enterprise through years of expansion aided by courteous clerks. Visitors enjoyed decorations by chrysanthemums roses and carnations and gifts from a large lineup of patrons. The Brewster Orchestra provided music and a broad display of cook stoves and heaters was offered at promotional prices.
A compact ad urges shoppers to buy footwear locally and mentions Milburn Wagons offered at cost. C.M. Minver signs as the promoter, promoting travel to another town and highlighting new stock and a late style.
Local notices recall an old Indiana law allowing constables to summon citizens for aid in arrests. Two loafers refused to assist, were fined heavily, and one jailed after a justice of the peace proceedings. Social items note a Frenchtown euchre gathering and dancing classes for children. Obituaries report Mrs. G. H. Welker’s death from typhoid, leaving four children. Fire insurance ads urge coverage. local announcements list upcoming medical and court appointments in Laconia and nearby towns.
A Monday night blaze in Laconia destroyed the Odd Fellows' two story frame building and John House’s saloon. About 3000 dollars were lost with limited insurance. The church and several homes were saved with the fire starting from a defective chimney.
Fragmentary telegrams from the Philippines suggest the death of John Williams of the Coms Company Cy dorh Infantry. Mrs C A Woollams receives a message from War Department about their son. The exact unit and details remain unclear in the distorted report.
A reader from Corydon reports the death of Pheangs Bennett at Ulara ha Cuba due to typhoid fever. Bennet was 22 years old and served in Troop kl 2nd Nine York Seve. The line notes the loss affected Mrs. Alice Dennett of Corydon.
At 2 to 3 am Thursday a two story frame store owned by G K Gwartney and a one story adjoining building housing Bullett Implement Co on Chestnut street burned completely. John Keller reported a 5000 stock with 3600 insured loss and most goods ruined. Bullett stock saved with minor damage. A brick building next door likely 1000 damaged. total loss about 8000. Fire origin unknown but suspected defective stove. Bucket brigade and brick wall helped prevent spread to nearby dwelling.
A brief notice states the Democratic News ceased publication after a short run, fading quickly and leaving a small Republican presence. The editorial page is described as buried near rival papers, with sentiments of peace to its ashes and references to nearby Govts and local entities.
Dr David W Voyles died at his home in St Louis last Sunday morning from bowel perforation at age 64. He leaves a wife three sons and four daughters with several grandchildren. A longtime public servant he served as Inspector of Customs at St Taonis postmaster at New Albany and Civil War veteran. Funeral held at New Albany yesterday.
Frank Seli and Frank Ro Wright have purchased the confectionary of O Wristit and will continue the business at the old stand. They plan to please customers with an extra line of cigars, tobacco, candies, oysters in bulk, fruits and nuts. For clothing, shoes and hats at low prices, visit M Griffin & Co.
At about 1 AM Tuesday last week Nicholas Nelot of Blue River township found his corn crib on fire and extinguished it. Next morning he sent for bloodhounds from De Pauw. the dogs followed a trail to Joab Stroud’s residence as authorities note Blue River has had similar depredations and hopes for guilty parties to be punished.
The notice promotes Hl. HH. Mil ter insurance offering quick fire coverage reassurance. It emphasizes protection against fire losses and urges readers to secure insurance as a safeguard.
Monor Route offers round trip tickets within 150 miles during Thanksgiving period November 20 to 36, with return by December 1 at one and a third fare. Details at FE, IL, Bacon, District Passenger Avent, Louisville.
A historic notice outlines special excursion tickets on the Montieth route for Thanksgiving week. Rates offer a third discount for travel within a limited mileage range, with November dates and return options mentioned.
An offer promotes New Mill burn wagons at cost with a trade of spokes. The seller states the aim is payment for spokes rather than profit on wagons.
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