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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1900
Page
1
The ad touts a large, cheap stock of boys clothing as a preemptive sale for returning students. It promises top quality, deep discounts, and a bold invitation to bring boys to test fit and material. The tone mirrors a bustling, boastful local shop promotion.
Display advertises boys suits at five dollars, highlighting rich stripes and plaids. Describes worsted all wool, soft silky feel, and a dapper fit to make a boy feel like a gentleman and look like a king.
On September 5 Addison Burkett of Franklin township died at age about 60 after a period of illness and family losses. His survivors include one child Miranda Perkins in the West and several grandchildren. The obituary praises his quiet, duty bound life and notes his will and orderly passing. Funeral was at Old Bethlehem near Crandall with Rev. John Melton. Major J M Pfrimmer read a short biography. Burkett had lived at his home about 59 years and was a member of the German Reform church.
The ad promotes affordable suits priced at $1.50 or $125 that imitate high priced goods with quality make and material, claiming good value for budget buyers.
The advance guard of our Eureka and Fidelity shirts are here with critics praising their style and color combinations. These debut pieces showcase bold design and refined tailoring, promising a fresh look for the season.
The Harrison Circuit Court convened Monday morning with Judge Cook presiding. Prosecutor Fleshman Sheriff Baelz and Clerk Cunningham are among officials present. Juries drawn include Grand Jury members Charles W. Dellinger Harrison Nee y Hiram L. Kessiger David W. H. Wolfe Harrison Seacat and John L. Brandenburg. Petit Jury lists John R. Louden Isaac Hoar Harry McGrain Jacob F. Hottel Julius Rothrock Henry Danreuther Francis M. Brown Joseph Mathey Clarence Colvin John Marsh Ira Davis. The docket shows 19 criminal, GS civil and 73 probate cases.
The soothing remedy offers quick relief for croup whooping cough and other ailments. Praised for its pleasant taste and permanent cures, it contains no opium or harmful drug and is safe for babies and adults. For sale by E S Crosier, Druggist.
The seventy-second session met at Oakland City Indiana on September 5 1900 with Bishop J W Hott presiding. A G Watson was elected Secretary and Harrison county folks attended. The report lists stationing assignments for Dale Odon and Georgetown districts with numerous pastors and churches named. Jackson township teachers named for the coming year and schools to open October 1 1909 under trustee J B Cearpes.
A new two term English language course led by Rev Stern welcomes ambitious youths. It covers word study synonyms style grammar reading and writing with lectures and practical drills. The twenty eight sessions run weekly Fridays at 1.5 hours each for 500 total, nonrefundable at term start.
Agsihtaas, cured of deafness by Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, donates $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute in New York to provide free Ear Drums to deaf people unable to afford them. Address 2599 The Nicholson Institute 780 Eighth Avenue New York. jy25-lyr
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