19 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
The Thorntown Argus
Location
Thorntown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
1
Report of condition as of July 16 1902 for the State Bank at Thorntown Indiana. Lists resources loans and discounts banking house and cash on hand totaling 227495 74 with R E Niven cashier swearing to accuracy before Notary Sylvia E Hamilton on July 18 1902.
Regular $3.00 men s shoes discounted 33 percent off while the lot lasts. Includes Majestic $2.50 Oxfords in Pat. Kid and other fine leathers from Vici Kid options in West and McKay sales, priced as low as $1.67.
A mid summer sale advertises drastic discounts across departments. Wash goods lawns dimity and batiste are offered at sale prices. Corsets ladies gauze garments and underwear are promoted with reduced rates to attract buyers.
The Arcus invites Thorntown Old Boys to return next week for a nostalgic visit recalling boyhood days along Sugar Creek, the academy, and local scenes. Local notices report moves, travels, society visits, church events, business updates, and periodic wagers, with community chatter on travels and arrivals.
In a Saturday night incident in town Patterson and a woman he calls wife confronted a crowd at a saloon. Marshal Mose Brown fired and struck Patterson in the neck, saving the bystanders from worse harm. Patterson survived and is recovering at Dr. Owsley’s office. Brown faced a dangerous threat from a man famed for his daredevil temperament.
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