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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
3
We begin the season with a Fall 1914 style box and many offerings at very moderate prices given the trade situation. Our line of new Fall apparel for men women and children is the most beautiful ever shown in this community. We boast of buying power and early large quantities to supply at values consistent with ordinary grades, building our chain of satisfied customers.
A store showcases a large new stock of high grade footwear priced from 1.25 to 3.50 a pair. The display includes many new lasts in favored leathers and promises a brand new pair for every family member at reasonable rates.
Local shop promotes Fall sweater coats in men women and children styles. Describes stock as brand new with unusual value and availability in any color or size.
A new lot of high grade men’s trousers offered at 1.00 to 4.50 with new patterns and all sizes. Prices kept low by a large purchase concession.
The advertisement touts new boys school suits priced from 1.50 to 5.06. Suits are described as styled after adult fashions with seasonable lines and style touches, appealing to both boys and parents who value smart, aligned outfits.
Attractive fall coats in loosely draped folds and upstanding colors. Manish vests and new pile weave fabrics featured. Moderately priced garments highlighted with prices from 3.50 to 12.50. Multiple styles invite customers to view the collection.
The utility garment appeals to men women and children with sizes available. Priced at 2.75 and 10.00, it offers single and double texture rubberized styles built to protect against rain and drizzle.
William E Fravel died at his home six miles south of Corydon after a three week typhoid illness. Funeral at United Brotheren church in Central, burial in Jordan Cemetery. many local brothers attended. Survived by wife and six children. He was 53, a Harrison County citizen.
In Boone township the Old Goshen church hosts a two day gathering next Saturday and Sunday. An all day basket meeting on Sunday features prominent preachers including an evangelist from Lexington Kentucky. Preparations are underway for a large turnout with likely a very large crowd on Sunday. Mrs. Dennett plans to visit relatives in Grest castle Luis next week.
A large Progressive gathering at the Fair Grounds featured W A Pierson in the forenoon and Albert Beveridge in the afternoon. The event drew 1500 to 2000 supporters with Borden band music and strong attacks on the Republican machine. Beveridge criticized Maine campaigning and praised Wilson, while Pierson argued the shift to Progressives is a fight for cleaner government.
The A B Sunday School at Corydon hosted a farewell for Rev L T Taylor on September 17. Mrs Lucy Sharp spoke of his three years of service while the young men and women presented Rogers silver knives forks and spoons. Forty were in attendance as friends wished him success on his new field of labor.
Eugene Watson will sell personal property at public auction on the William A. Watson farm in Washington township one mile northeast of Valley City. The sale starts at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday October 8. A further notice will follow next week.
Y P S C E Social will be held at Pfrimmer's Chapel Saturday night September 26 with a literary and musical program followed by a yard game. Refreshments will be served on the grounds and attendees are urged to come for the community boost.
Epiory Lahue near Nevin spent three days at the Salls Cities last week. He attended the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville and a Methodist conference in New Albany. He visited his sister Mrs. Giearse Brock in New Albany.
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