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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1899
Page
1
Hundreds visit the One Price Cash Clothing and Department Store during a grand removal sale. The firm notes rapid growth, announces a new building at Pearl and Main, and claims to have marked down all stock before moving. The claim highlights greater and better values than ever offered.
John J. Morgan announces schedule changes for Col. Copeland and Col. Ham lectures. Col. Slam moves to Dec 22, Col. Copeland to March 27, and Col. Ham on politics. tickets 25c, under 12 5c, reserved seats available Dec 12.
Mrs. C A Williams learns from her husband in Washington that Gen Otis cable confirms John Williams is alive and well. Friends of the Williams family express relief at the corrected report and the misconception about his death is dispelled. Christmas entertainment at U B church New Middletown on Dec 24 is announced as free for all.
Indiana faces loss as walnut timber vanishes nationwide and exports fall by more than half. Substitutes are used while long standing walnut fences decay after decades of exposure. Mention of Dr Wixon endorsing One Minute Cough Cure for asthma relief and related testimonials from L A Riley and J Rorurock Corydon White Cloud.
Local ad touts Milburn wagons with a price promise of saving buyers five to ten dollars and warrants the best wagon in America. The copy targets women and calls for visits to Corydon Spoke Company to inspect and purchase.
Ed Kelly aged about 25 son of Mose Kelly of near Elizabeth was killed yesterday morning near Tobacco Landing in Boone township. While hauling logs from Lafe Crosier to the river landing a tongue chain broke and the wagon overturned on an embankment. He jumped to escape but was crushed under the load and died within minutes. Coroner Wright held an inquest and returned a verdict consistent with the facts. Funeral announced for today.
Readers urge open accounting for fair funds and disclose where money goes. The piece calls for yearly financial statements to inform county contributors and questions salaries and terms for fair officers, demanding greater transparency.
Rebecca A Rowe widow of John Rowe aged 78 was adjudged insane Monday by Justices Hunter Davidson and doctors Funk Wolfe A commission will apply to have her sent to an asylum. The note laments her deprivation from family care as her mind and body decline.
The Demo-CRAT reports names of subscribers and contributors since the last notice: Clarence Gehlbach Links, Wm Arnold Convenience, Peter Deutsch Corydon, Isaac Hottle Bradford, Jacob W Davis Ramsey, Ford H O Bannon Elizabeth, Michael Lemmel Elizabeth, James M Wynn Corydon, James Long David Rosenbarger White Cloud, W T Shields Laconia, Eli Shields, John A Lemmel Elizabeth, J L O Bannon Corydon, Chas Mauck, Mrs Mary Mugler, W A Thomas Crandal.
William Liebert and Florence Crosier report seven years of dyspepsia relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. S. J. Fleming of Murry Nebraska declares it best digestant curing all forms of indigestion. Physicians widely prescribe it.
The notice extols a grand prosperity sale at New Albany's largest store urging every resident to buy and spread the story. It touts "wonderful bargains" and positions the shop as the biggest and best in town.
A sale offers children's vests in Number and Nobby styles, described as well trimmed and well made. Original prices $2.05 and $2.50, advertised sale prices $1.50 and $1.75.
An ad lists overalls at 25 cents and blue denim jumpers at 25 cents each, noting these prices are half the usual 50 cent garment. The offer highlights bargain clothing items likely from a local retailer's classified notice.
Advertisement notes suspenders offered at 15 cents in a sale at a department store. Mentions men’s full teneth heavy web suspenders with wire buckles as good values.
A dealer lists sample overcoats with prices from 10 to 12 dollars. The items include fancy backs top coats satin piping and 15 and 18 value options. The text notes samples were sent to the seller.
A local sale advertises hats priced at $0.75 for regular $1.25 value stock. Real fur, felt, and soft hats available in all sizes and shapes.
Men and youths' suits offered at 3 to 15 dollar ranges with 85 cent to 15 dollar items. Cheviots, cassimeres, scotches and storm serges in multiple colors and patterns include regular 7.50 to 15 dollar values marked down significantly. Youth sizes available at 9.50 in this sale.
The advertisement features boys topcoats priced from 2.75 to 4.75 in a sale with styles similar to men’s coats. It highlights a range of options and affordable prices.
The advertisement promotes a sale on overcoats with multiple styles and fabrics. Chinchillas with velvet collars offered at $5.50, Beavers with satin piping at $5, rough effects and box cut top coats at $8.50, and $15 coats at $15. Details emphasize velvet collars, linings, and various patterns.
A brief notice proclaims a single low price policy for all customers. The rule aims to ensure fair treatment and steady operations across the shop.
Rev. G H Simonson spoke at the Presbyterian and M E churches on India life and Christianization. Holiday travel fares offered from Corydon on LKE and St. LAR Dec 24 25 30 31 and Jan 1 with return by Jan 2 1900. Elder John Treloar to begin revival in Corydon. Local ads urge DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and caution against counterfeits. Fire losses hit Laconia lodges. Odd Fellows rebuild. Harrison County Agricultural Society to meet Dec 11 1899. Corydon Tent K O T M elects officers Dec 4 1899.
Town buyers offered 32 cents per hundredweight for old iron. An advertisement from Force Orr directs leaving orders with W. K. Lemmon. A shoe sale lists multiple styles for women priced from 1.00 to 1.75 and Highland cars for children priced 1.00 to 1.60, all at the Hub.
The public sale of Chas B. Loughmiller items scheduled for November 21 was postponed to December 5 because of rain. All farm goods will be sold at the event and buyers may find good bargains by attending.
An old advertisement highlights Laxative Bromo Quinine and One Minute Cough Cure with endorsements. E W Groves signs each box and J D Bridges editor of the Democrat in Lancaster NH notes rapid relief for coughs and lung troubles. Insurance pitch from H H Miller of Corydon IN closes the page.
A. F. Wilson of Worthington Indiana travels the county with a team selling the Universal Lifter a versatile small machine for farmers. It can lift wagons buildings and many objects while doubling as a wire stretcher mender post puller and more. Priced at 4 50 it claims to be affordable for farmers and is praised as a square business venture by the writer who also notes James E. Wright has bought O S Wrights restaurant.
A seller announces wagons available at cost and offers to trade spokes. The deal emphasizes paying for spokes rather than earning profit on wagons.
Advertisement urges shoppers to buy at Keller's for no adances and early purchases before stock advances. It touts economy and trade protection while urging action today to save money on footwear.
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