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Newspaper
New Ross Mail
Location
New Ross, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
3
A special showing of French dimities and batistes priced 10 to 50c. Dress ginghams on sale at 10 to 12 1/2c. Waist silks at 1.00. Low prices on tailor-made suits dress skirts. 50c fancy hose sale 2c pair. Hose supporters 7c. Belts 55c. Kid gloves 0e per pair. Carpets on sale with Brussels lines 50c to 85c. Spring millinery showcases Parisian hats and bonnets at attractive prices.
Community tidbits list visits from Effie Rook Earnlow Ora Pollard and others to Cville Ladoga Jamestown and Advance. Several residents transact business, attend exams, or move residences. A car load of hogs shipped. sheriff notes behavior across states. local changes include Mrs Steward moving to southeast town.
K of P boys attended Advance. Italian musicians visited Monday. Bill Brooks arrived from Mississippi. Rev. Murray preached Saturday to Sunday. Mrs. Stancil had a buggy accident but was not seriously hurt. Mrs. Lou Gott of Ladoga staying with Mrs. McVey. Master Robert Thompson visiting Indianapolis. Town board met. bills totaling 401 dollars approved. Pete Roberts moved to Orth and his pig disappeared. Gem steam laundry advertised from Indianapolis. War ner Peterson agent. Spring millinery opening slated April 11-12. Train with 40 cars of Champion equipment moved west Tuesday forenoon.
Marshal Miller at Darlington apprehended a man described as troubled near the town last Friday. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the railroad crossing, with authorities detaining the individual without report of injury.
Advance notices report Miss Callie Proffitt improving and Frank Cogle installing a yard fence. Several residents, including J W James and Dave McCleth, are mentioned with farm sales andImprovement projects. A junk shop venture, a photo outfit for sale, and plant canning work are noted alongside church activities and school attendance.
Bosing and sparring fill the scene asCarrie Parr of Elizaville visits her father. Merit McClaine and Lee Finch plaster Jamesown. A hay accident injures Johony Thompson. Columbia Stock Co to exhibit at the opera house Thursday. Admission two dimes. Jess Jackson at home with a knee injury. Large acreage of cats due to wheat failure. Ray Whiteley’s horse injured. he seeks a replacement. Sick list includes John Freestone and others. Will Weldon gambles with his wife over a heavy iron weight in a well drill.
Emma Groover correspondence reports widespread sickness around Lit ton with many visits. Mrs Davison and Aunt Salina Bramell are mentioned as ill, while Dr Johnson remains busy. Several residents travel to Indianapolis and Lebanon for errands.
Donna Tramme is ill, Charlie Coushow improves, and Tom Coshnow and wife visit Bob Frame. L A Gillaspie trips to Lebanon, Ore Young with family stay with Bob Broshar, Carrie Ragsdale visits Jamesown, Edgar Scotteu calls on D I Trammel. Stephen Dale buys a new wagon bed. Sanford Shockley visits from Columbia. Ploughing for oats continues as wheat fails. Frank Nelson relocates to Danville to practice veterinary this summer.
The winner must cut their name out and send it in with an order to receive money. Prize dated April 6 1900 and fifteen cents cash prize each week awarded to the correspondent sending the greatest number of acceptable items.
The Big Store unveils its spring display in a new larger space. The ad touts a wide assortment of dry goods at low prices, bright lighting, and generous service to attract customers for Easter and warm weather wear. It invites all to visit and see the new offerings.
The spring millinery presents tam crowns crushed turbans and jaunty roll brim effects with new pastel trimmings forming dreamlike headwear. Walking hats in fresh shapes and shades are shown. Exclusive agency of Knox sailors.
The article outlines a bold change in spring dress goods with a wide range of weights from heavy to sheer. Pastel shades rise in popularity while greys become the leaders, navy and cardinal remain steady, and silks lean toward printed foulards with white figures for dressy, versatile use.
A large wash goods section showcases a vast assortment with daily mail orders and shipments to distant cities. The dress making department is expanding to handle the rush and requests customers to visit early to avoid delays or disappointment.
The new neckwear veilings ribbons handkerchiefs underwear and hosiery are ready for viewing. Kid gloves have been carefully selected to match the new gowns and millinery.
A local store promotes its reputation as a home beautifier with an extensive stock of curtains draperies and linens. The message emphasizes consistently fair prices and a track record of growth, inviting customers to compare past years' offerings.
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