New Lines Arriving Daily In Larger Better Assortments
Daily shipments bring larger better assortments and a warning not to miss any item or lose a dollar. The advertisement emphasizes freshness and value with concise lines urging readers to act now.
01 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
1
Daily shipments bring larger better assortments and a warning not to miss any item or lose a dollar. The advertisement emphasizes freshness and value with concise lines urging readers to act now.
Gur Shoe Department features W. L. Douglas men’s shoes at 2.50 and 4.00, Hamilton Brown value options, Drew Selby ladies styles, and Wolfe Bros. offerings for ladies, misses, and children. The ad touts wear and style across brands.
The Criterion Suits for men priced 12.50 and up to 12.50, Overcoats cut from 15.00, The Dutchess Trousers guaranteed with a 10c button and 1.00 to 5.00 rip-prices. Also a complete Corduroy and Jeans line plus Boys' Suits, odd pants in knee and long styles at right prices.
Full line of men's fleece lined cashmere and wool hose. Ladies misses and children's fleece lined hose priced 10c to 50c. Heavy ribbed bicycle hose for boys 25c. touted as the best value for the money.
A list of Harrison Township teachers includes Daisy Thomas Minnie Fried Bertha McCutcheon Shelby Kopp Sarah Sonner and others with Rogers and Rhodes among the staff. Schools begin October 13 with a preliminary institute October 4. Elder Grubb started a series of meetings at Nevin Monday evening.
The article lists a series of campaign stops for Democratic speakers across towns such as Elizabeth Scott Township Precinct Briles School House Corydon Junction Moberly Han cock Chapel Franklin township and New Middletown. Speakers include J L O Bannon Smith Askren A J Lopp John H Luckett W E Cox L M O Bannon C W Thomas and C C Jordan with events dated October 4 7 9 11.
On the afternoon of the 24th alt the sixteen men from Contractor Doolittle halted work demanding a 25 cent daily raise. Doolittle refused and paid them off hiring replacements while refusing reemployment to the strike leaders. He claims others tried to influence the remaining workers. Corydon witnesses note strikes are understood locally.
The Republican Judicial convention at Marengo failed to nominate for Judge or Prosecutor on two attempts. The second meeting called for final action produced no nominees against the incumbent for a second term. Supporters see the handwriting on the wall and prefer to let well enough alone.
Southern Railway offers a special round trip from Corydon for the Veiled Prophets Parade in St. Louis. Train departs Corydon after L N A and Corydon arrival at 4 p.m. Oct 6. Round trip from Corydon is $3. Tickets valid for return on the St. Louis special at 11 p.m. Oct 11 or on No 1 at 9:16 p.m. Oct 8. G W BRIFFETT Agent.
S. D. Bartley narrowly escaped harm during a fair feature showing two railroad engines crashing together at high speed. Spectators stood about fifty yards away when a timber struck the air and flew over Bartley and companions, nearly burying itself in the ground as the engines collided. Sam recalls the frightening moment.
The County Sunday School Association lists suggested dates for township conventions with presiding officials and locations. Township presidents are urged to act promptly and an exchange of township workers is requested.
An advertisement notes a fine Columbia wheat lot for sale by WM Kinzer of Rehoboth Indiana. The piece ends with a political exhortation urging readers to review county tax reductions over the last year and four years to judge the value of Democrats administration and consider whether to change.
The label on Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic reveals the formula as iron and quinine in a tasteless preparation. No Cure, No Pay.
The Republicans of this district met in New Albany naming E A Maginnis of New Albany for Congress and B D Jay as Joint Senator to oppose Smith Askren. Critics warn Jay as a paid agent of the Bone Dust Trust could tilt legislation in favor of the industry. The piece questions Maginnis identity and records past trust ties and voting patterns.
Two weddings occurred at the Morris Hotel last Thursday. Daniel Conrad wed Miss Verna Ott with Justice Hunter officiating. The second couple, Wm. Miller and Miss Hisey, joined in marriage under Elder Grubb.
Ed Davis of Boone township was robbed last Thursday night when a thief entered through an open door and stole $42 and a $30 note from a tin can on the bureau. Davis heard the disturbance but mistook it for a family member.
A county history attacking the Republican administration in Harrison County lists alleged defalcations misappropriation of school funds and other alleged wrongs. The piece urges voters to consider these claims before county officer elections and notes alleged corrupt contracts drunkenness in offices and poor school management.
Reason for It. Over nine months sales rose from 25 to 75 percent monthly. We expect further gains in the next three months. We stock stock, sell reliable goods at close prices, watch customers interests, and make trading pleasant. We keep our promises and attend to business.
The Posey township trustee announced the selected teaching staff led by Albert O. Wolfe Otto Cunningham Clyde Loitch Ed McClure Clarence Watters Winnie Harte Freddie Bierley Will N Evans Jos B Williams E S Tuell Martha Lamb Oscar Kirkham plus an Oct 13 opening date for schools. The Louisville Horse Show begins with 65 classes and about 700 entries attracting top horses from the East and West, with many Chicago and Kansas City exhibitors arriving.
An old farmer misused his mare with intermittent feedings and the animal died. The summer river dries up and is viewed unfavorably by navigators.
Last Wednesday evening at Lula Shuck’s home Elder S R Grubb united Lula Shuck and Howard Bennett in marriage at 8 30 p m The couple, living on Mills Street, plan to housekeeping immediately in a furnished house The Democrat extends wishes for prosperity and happiness with a note on Mills Street living.
Taylor Township trustees select nine teachers led by Mayme Kelly Daisy Colvin Edna McRae Arminda Noe S H Colvin L Cunningham Stella Miller M E McCauley for the coming term. Schools begin October 20 under Trustee Austin McCauley.
20 head of solid colored Shorthorn and Polled Durham heifers from 4 months to 2 years old weigh 300 to 900 lbs. Some bred to calve Feb to Jun. Also a few yearling Shorthorn bulls. Prices $20 to $35 each. Address 824 tf W. B. Stevens, Fredericksburg, Ind.
In Geneva Ohio C Henry reports DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him of piles after forty years of suffering. The ad touts relief from cuts burns wounds and skin diseases and warns to beware of counterfeit products from L A Rigny and Son.
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