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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
7
A historical notice lists items from September 5 to 19 including 2500 yards of American and Simpson prints with lengths up to ten yards and various colors. Also offered are 5000 yards of unbleached muffin fabric in seven eighths of a yard strips from one to ten yards long with loom end pricing per yard.
Textile notice records Voile in heritage tan navy and black selling at 100 dollars per yard. Loom End price per yard unclear with 3000 yards listed in dark and light colors.
Corydon and nearby towns host political rallies with Congressman Cox and others. Lee day fairs, church events, and dances are announced, along with farm sales, furniture prices, and social visits. Readers are urged to attend Old Citizens meetings, Democratic speakings, and upcoming speaking events in Elizabeth and Corydon.
Will save you money on bedroom suits see oars north of court house J L Rowe. Mrs Tsabell Highfill and granddaughter Miss Faye Taylor visit relatives then Blackwell Okla. Hart moves to Corydon from New Castle Ind with J Ro Watkins Medical Co. Mrs Hart and son visit parents. Mrs John C Doolittleff injured in buggy accident near fair grounds. County Auditor Watson notes Estimate of Expense correction from 560 to 2739. Manure spreader ad from W Bullet & Sons. Thanks for new subscribers at the Fair. Miss Verna Wheat returns to Kansas City to resume sales job Fern Cliff named after local cliff on Big Indian stream.
A brief notice promotes ladies’ kid gloves and drum mers' samples priced at $1 and $2, showcasing low cost quality options for customers.
Grain carpet selection offered at loom end sale with price per yard in a range around the regular 85 cent value. Shoppers may choose from a variety of all wool patterns and textures at discounted loom end quantities.
One lot of heavy canvass gloves with black wristlet offered at loom end price. Regular value marked 15 cents.
Mercerized duck for shirt waist at 30 inches wide offered at 15 cents per yard. Loom End price cited with 490 more values like this. Customers urged to lay in fall and winter supplies with 15 to 20 percent savings on every purchase. Large circular available upon request.
A note from Mrs. Ipa Ssrru thanks friends for past patronage at her eating stand during the air last week. She reports pleased customers and invites them back next year to continue feeding the people if she remains alive.
Mrs. James Dowdle suffered a broken left arm and minor bruises when she slipped outside Dogwood church Saturday night after attending services. Dr. Weaver of Elizabeth attended to her injuries.
In the 1909 expense estimate published August 19, 1908 the Clerk's office was listed as 8560500. The breakdown should show 2739 00 for Clerk's office, 2071 00 for Circuit Court, 435 00 for Insane, and 360 00 for Change of Venue. Fran ke f Watson A H C
The Harrison County Agricultural Society wrapped up the 49th annual fair at Corydon last week. Attendance was lower than usual due to panic, dry weather, and dusty roads, but exhibits, stock shows, and races met the standard. The Corydon band provided music, refreshment stands thrived, and fortune tellers drew crowds. The community looks forward to the 50th Annual Fair next year.
Corydon opened its school system last Monday August 31 with a total enrollment of 885. The High School reports 70 students with staff including Supt Emmett Taylor and teachers Claude Reagan and Miss Bitner. Also listed are grades 7 8 W H Gudgeon 6 C B Macy 3 Miss Ida M Crosby 4 Miss Emma Dome 3 Miss Ethel Hickman 2 Miss Bettie Riddle 1 Miss Anna Wobrer and Colored School principal H W Langford and Miss Winnetta Donahue. Several country students attend the High School and local residents are noted among visitors and staff.
Hon Smith Askren Democratic candidate for representative to the legislature will speak at Ramsey Tuesday night September 15 Hancock Thursday night September 17 Bradford Saturday night September 19. Askren described as an eloquent speaker and well posted on all public questions. Everyone invited to attend with a special invitation to the ladies.
Hon D F Lemmon and J L OBannon will address Harrison Township Bryan Club at the Democratic Headquarters next Monday night. Address starts promptly at 7 30 o clock. Everyone invited with special invitation to ladies.
The administratrix Anna F Colin of the estate of John B Colla filed a final settlement with the Harrison Circuit Court. A hearing is set for Tuesday September 22 1908 at Corydon Court House. Heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Sept 1 1908.
The administrator Sherman Engleman files the final settlement of the George W Engleman estate in Harrison Circuit Court. A hearing is set for Monday September 14 1908 at Corydon Court House. He invites creditors heirs and interested parties to appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved.
An advertisement offers a range of nearly new household goods at very low prices. Items include bedstead with springs, feathered bolster and pillows, dresser, dining table, parlor stand, hanging lamp, leaf table, pantry, pictures and more. Most items are at Mrs. Albert Cox’s and the seller’s residence on West Chestnut Street. inquiries through Mrs. Vernia Wheat at Mart Wheat’s place or Mrs. Dora Wheat.
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