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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
3
A local retailer touts a broad selection of new, desirable goods priced so low they inspire skepticism. The Trotter guarantee backs every article, promising purchaser satisfaction and value described as great bargains. The seller expresses pride in offering these deals ready for customers.
A sales pitch extols men’s clothing that conveys youth vigor and freshness. It argues proper attire enhances value, credits suits with lasting appeal, and claims fashionable garments cost no more than ordinary ones.
A torn sales pitch touts Coury Don’s Hosiery Department with the claim of the most extensive line of hosiery and the best values. It boasts latest patterns, finest designs, and low prices to attract trade.
The notice urges shoppers to inspect goods and compare prices, claiming prices drive sales and keep the store busy. It stresses that customers may benefit from knowing current stock and price points even if not ready to buy.
A catalog-style list notes Voile Cheviot Serge Granice Etamine Mohair Venetians and various new dress goods. A large assortment of outings, fancy stocks, and a big line of fancy hair pins is advertised for shoppers.
A hat department touts its range as the secret of success offering hats in all shapes to suit every man. The message emphasizes variety and personal fit as key selling points.
Floor oil cloths in all widths with varied prices and a large stock of window shades including Silka line in fancy and plain styles. Newest table linen designs and full line stamped linens. Pillow tops lunch cloths and decorative pillow cords offered.
Robert J. Tracewell, Controller of the Treasury, denies seeking a seat on the Court of Appeals of the District of Colombia. Indiana friends have mentioned him as a potential nominee for the life position, paying $7500 yearly with retirement at 70. If vacancy occurs, the President is expected to have a candidate ready. Tracewell plans to move to Evansville to practice law after leaving office.
The Vroomington papers note Vasmael Pimi mer has moved into real estate. He was long associated with the insurance business in the community and with Savnas and Loan. His earlier role as secretary of a university association is mentioned as part of his career.
Mrs Judith Jones sues Ginter at New Albany Avenue Peward Gorter over 2000 damages claiming her son Frank Jones, served liquor March 4, became intoxicated, slept in a barn, the barn burned, and Jones died. She argues liquor from the saloon caused the death. He earned about twenty dollars a month and was her sole support. Source Courier Journal. 6340 bya
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health aid second only to a pension. He claims they keep his family in good health and promote relief from head aches constipation and tiredness. Sold at L A Liely Son’s drug store.
The undersigned will sell at public sale at his residence one half mile south of Ramsey on October 2 starting at 10 o clock. B Hopsow
For Sale a fine Shortborn male calf. Bargain offered by EredERICIN Duis at 826 07 Corydon, KR Lt. Details unclear but advertises a livestock sale option from a local contact.
Mrs Theresa Goeswein wife of Christian Goeswein of near Linesville died Sunday evening September 28. She was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner. Her funeral from the Catholic church at Lenesville was conducted by Barber Peekskamp with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs Goeswein was many years old and had suffered rheumatism for years. She leaves a husband and several children.
Hill Grove reports a corn farmers’ rush to prepare wheat ground and a fine apparatus in the area. John Deschamp is dangerously ill with heart trouble. Renn Haas and family visited Mr. and Mrs. J W Diris on Sunday. Harvey Stonecipher and family joined David Stonecipher Sunday. Locals attended the old settlers’ meeting in Corydon on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Tenniss and their sick child have typhoid fever. Date Tales also wet today.
In Colorado Mrs. Roseau Conrad is very ill of consumption. Bovard and family visited relatives near radios last Sunday. Rev JT Rendahl attended a fare. Wali Tirta and W. Nolot mentioned in local notices with brief remarks and travel.
Marty Hamily has malaria and Wayne South is convalescing. Mrs John Walter is in poor health. James Simily of Breckenridge is improving. Laura and Elsie Mauck work at the cannery. Mrs Henry Crecelius reports improvement with cancer of the side. Dick Bowley James Conrad and wife and Mrs Mollie Hauswald attended the Kentucky State Fair. Emma Lawson and children and Rebecca Duegins of Elizabeth were guests of Nathen Smith and wife. Master Forest Flora celebrated his tenth birthday with a party and refreshments.
Sunday visitors include Miary Steph and Mrs Stopher from near Minardsaville with sister Katie visiting relatives in Louisville. Frank Briscoe killed a copperhead several inches over four feet long last Saturday. Mrs Bath Cohier of St Louis spent days with her mother Mrs Julia Machery. Nora Gites of Illinois returned from Parcdis travel with a blue coat after Saturday outing.
Heidelberg area mentions sick child Ruth Mauck daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mauck. Visits include C B Koon and daughter Feron with Wm Wrease family. Miss Marestet Mathes returns from Illinois. Straud Toler family guests of D W Toler. Tena Hauswald visits Jacob Hottell. Bottles family visits Henry Crecelius and family. Ellna Ora Bottles and guests Ella and Fredrickel join Cleva Kopp.
Hurstown XX Mrs Nanuie Lahne returns from Hlingis. Lythe Sevave from Marengo visits sister Ales. Andrew Conrad with Wilbur and Ed Wright from Greenville visit home folks. Fay Wright visits sister Mrs Chris Winiieer near Greenville. Aly Otto McCrain of Cary don visits Eph Engleman. Aly and Mrs Thomas Clunie and son Charley visit Grant Watson of Shiloh Surins. George Crust and sister Miss Mollie of Polinvea spend Sunday with uncle Predfeon John Barcow Bingleman. Wilt Vausha Charlessdale and Relta Tupelman visited the Nenstuekr State Pair last week.
Moberly notes announce school opens October 1. Grandpa Louden was ill last week while Rev W G Morgan attends M E conference at Greenshare. Col Girl John Price and Abe Pit man attend the fair in Louisville. Miss Jost Witte returns home after four weeks in Gibson county. Mrs. Rose Harmon returns to Kokomo after two weeks with her parents.
Our Motte Be right by right doing Our Desire That every child on Warrison county be a Sunday School scholar Spencer township convention Mother Is September 30 supervision by Joseph P Tonden township president Franklin township convention at Linesville October First Sunday supervision by Geo Schafer Webster township convention New Middletown supervision by Jaco Schueiter Second Sunday October 14 finals Day October LL 26 Of Dr Donel Pres
Tom Wright and his mother Mrs Rebecca Wright of Franklin township celebrated their birthdays last Sunday with many friends and a sumptuous dinner. Tom plans to move to New Albany soon and is still involved with Vase ideas as well as his mother who is 76.
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