Cunningham, Con - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

"Con Cunningham is acknowledged to distance all competitors in size, make and selection of stock as well as in treatment of customers and in prices. His ironclad guarantee is no tax on a house manufactureing superior garments. Call and examine the finest and largest stock in Crawfordsville of Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes & Hats." - kbz

"Con Cunningham" the oldest and most reliable Clothier & Hatter in Crawfordsville. We have been successful. Low prices did it and low prices will always do it. We aim to give our customers the benefit of our cheap purchases to keep our Mammoth B usiness up and above all competition. My aim has been true, and distanced all competition and insist on the continuance of increased trade without resorting to subterfuges, such as Bankruptcy, Clearning, Half Price, 20 % off or any other Hurrah Style of pushing off old and shop worn goods. We have everything NEW, FRESH and select in Quality and style, but prices old and cheap, and all goods sold with the small profits. If you want to save money in your spring purchases, come to Con. Cunningham and you will be sure of doing so; or, at least come and see our goods and prices and draw your own conclusions.

Hats! Hats ! is where we excel all others. Hats; early spring styles. If you want to see the latest & swell styles, call at Headquarters, Cunningham, The Old Reliable.

Mothers! We call special attention to our special display of Kilt Skirts; Jersey and Knee Pant Suits. Lovers of fine work are especial invited to inspect these goods, as we exhibit some rare novelties. Bring the little ones to Cunningham's for Bargains!

Expressions! Everywhere you go - "Where did you get that perfectly fitting suit?" At Cunningham's. "Where did you get that styling overcoat?" At Cunningham's. Where did you get that pretty Jersey suit?" At Cunningham's. "Boys, where di dyou buy such neat and well-made suits?" At Cunningham's. ... They all come from CUnningham's It is the only place you can find any kind of selection.. our suit, overcoat, hat and furnishing departments are something extra this season, and you don't want to miss going there before you buy. Everything at popular low prices.

Con Cunningham, Strictly one-priced Clothier, hatter & Furnisher, Crawfordsville, Indiana SW corner of Washington and Main

A telegram from Con Cunningham last Monday annoucnes that he arrived safely at his destination, Kilcar, Ireland last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Con expects to be gone until September.

The Indianapolis News contains the following concerning the Con Cunningham matter:

The candidacy of Cornelius Cunningham of Crawfordsville for the position of Consul at Belfast, Ireland and the fair chance he has of winning, is causing the Democracy of Montgomery County to growl angrily. Mr. Cunningham was until after the election a prominent clothing merchant of Crawfordsville and quite a local politician. He is an Irishman and having money and a native shrewdness was naturally an important factor in politics, carrying as he did a considerable number of Irish votes in his vest pocket. It was noticed that he was rather quiet during the last campain (sic) but when a couple of months ago he sold his stores and announced himself as a candidate for the consulate at Belfast, the triumphant Democracy bade him God speed, and Congressman Brookshire, Senator Voorhees, John Lamb, Gil Shankin and others promised him their influence.

Mr. Cunningham's candidacy, however, has given publicity to certain ugly stories concerning his party fealty which have caused his old comrades in arms to look askance. The Review, the democratic organ of Montgomery County came out Saturday in a double-leaded editorial, stating the chanrges and demanding an investigation. It had been whispered about for some time that the loyalty of Cornelius to Jeffersonian principles was questionable, to say the least, and the Republicans laughed loudy as they boasted of Cunningham's offers to sell out last summer. John Johnson, ex-county recorder and a prominent Irish Republican, has taken peculiar delight in spreading the good news and relating his own personal experiences and chats with the candidate for the Belfast mission. The most reliable charge, however, is one that comes from John S. Brown. He did not make it public, but when it leaked out affirmed it and considered it a good joke on Cornelius. Mr. Brown is one of the wealthiest and most prominent citizens of Crawfordsville and is the ex-president of the First National Bank. He is one of the most prominent Republicans in the state and naturally when Mr. Cunningham felt a little shaky last summer in his faith, he could settle upon no better father-confessor than Mr. Brown

He accordingly sought him out and poured into his ears a tale of woe. Mr. Cunningham stated that he had, through reading and observation, been converted to the principles of the Republic party and intended to vote for Harrison. He also intended to bring with him into the fold 20 heretofore stanch Democrats. He desired some recognition for all this, however, and wanted Mr. Brown's assurance that in case victory alighted on the banner of the Republican Party that he would receive the district's endorsement for the position he now seeks from Cleveland. Mr. Brown stated that if Mr. Cunningham were really converted he should card the papers to that effect and openly espouse the party's cause. To this Mr. Cunningham demurred, stating that as he owned several stores and had other businesses he might have to fight a boycott should he desert his party at so critical a time.

He stated that he would do his work secretly, and could do it more thoroughly. The disclosure has caused a sensation in Democratic ranks. He has just returned from Washington and until Saturday was in high feather, stating that he had the support of the Indiana delegation and other men of importance. - kbz

Same source -- Our Spring Styles in Neckwear are now on dale - they embrace all the new and fashionable shapes now worn in the East and are well worth your inspection. A blending of roses Of charming hues; The pink of perfection Come then and Choose. BENUA BROS. Successors to Con Cunningham

Con Cunningham is very sore over his alleged disloyalty to the Democratic party and denounces all charges against him as false. He is especially bitter against Mr. Luse of the Review and declared last Tuesday to a friend that the Review’s statement was a blackmailing scheme and that father Luse merely wanted to shake him for a little. He further volunteered the pleasant insinuation that Mr. Luse had been run out of Anderson by an aroused and indignant community. Mr. Cunningham is out for blood. - other articles about this time about politics - I hate politics so didn't type them all -- kbz