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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
6
The Aenarinen family seeks engineering guidance on Hupmobile problems. A local expert answers a reader’s vehicle questions, offering practical troubleshooting tips and maintenance advice for the car model.
Notice from the board of aldermen of West Hickory North Carolina dated March 2 1915 orders a new voter registration to be held April 1 to April 30 1915 with P Berry appointed registrar and registration books available at Isenhour's Store. An election will be held May 5 1915 to raise school tax from 2 cents to 30 cents per 100 dollars valuation with those voting for the increase to write For Schools and those against the increase note Against Schools. Also confirms term lengths for mayor aldermen and school trustees and names officials H A Abee Mayor W B Austin Sec Treas L Whitener Atty.
This March 27th, 195, Pea. HOYLE, late Executor, notes all persons indebted to the estate of Dr. T Johnson are asked to settle with Mrs. J T Johnson widow. All claimants must present verified claims within legal time or risk loss of recovery.
Fragmented OCR notes refer to an administratrix notice with unclear names and dates. It mentions geaunea os and mama ge Saeed, including phrases about sing lai against the uP ar US, and a statement by an administratrix. The readable items are partial and nonspecific.
Easter Sunday 1915 events at St Stephen and Mt Olive include a 10:00 a m Sunday School program with an offering for Foreign Missions followed by a 11:00 a m Divine service with a sermon by Rev E J Sox. At Mt Olive a 3:30 p m Easter service by the Sunday School will collect offerings for Foreign Missions. Everyone is welcome.
The article notes paint pricing with Devoe at 50 dollars for a good, average size job while lower quality work ranges from 55 to 100 dollars. It argues better paint lasts longer, and higher prices may indicate shorter wear, warning there are many poor options and Devoe may be the sole reliable brand in town.
A 65 year old man from Houston Texas reports twenty years of indigestion with doctors saying there was no cure. He states a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlains Tablets relieved and cured him within two months. The product is sold by Men ies Drug Co and Lutzs Drug Co.
J. H. Shuford recalls July rituals on his old farm when corn is laid by. The family fished the Catawba at Horse Ford Bridge with his father and a negro man, children carrying the fish and seining. They typically returned home with about one hundred catfish. The tale notes Civil War era fishing trips and luck related to rabbits crossing the road.
Sister Mary J Smyer a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Hickory was born October 15 1873 and died February 24 1915 after months of illness She was a Christian wife and mother of four two preceded in death two surviving She lived a life of service to the Lord and community and was known as a true friend and public spirited resident The obituary notes her steadfast faith and gentle strength.
A testimonial from a Portsmouth Ohio reader claims kidney and liver trouble greatly improved after using Swamp-Root. The letter from Ht Brice, dated September 1000, praises the remedy and urges others to try it, offering a sample and booklet from Dr Kilmer Co and noting Bowles sold in drugstores.
Fragmentary text references Rev P R D Goore and Mrs Stonewall Jackson, with halting mentions of Hall's Catarrh Cure and a Lexington burial. The snippet blends obituary tone and advertisement scraps, noting personal testimonials and historical names in a late era context.
An advertising block urges parents to treat a child’s cough with Dr. King's New Discovery. It promises quick relief from cold symptoms, soothing balsams, and antiseptic properties, claiming guaranteed results and urging purchase from a druggist.
K N Hambright aged 92 of Kings Mountain was instantly killed Saturday afternoon while working with linemen on the Southern Power Company line near Maid. The accident occurred as crews serviced the line, authorities said. Hambright was a long time resident and noted community member, and his death leaves a large gap in local service and history.
In a terse report a forceful treatment alleged to purge saas related ailments is described as invigorating to pale and sickly subjects. The account emphasizes swift relief and contested efficacy within the observed group.
The Church Council and Martin Luther Brotherhood of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Hickory NC adopt resolutions honoring Rev J H Wannemacher. They note his faithful service as pastor, his consecrated work, and his role as a model for members. Resolutions are to be inscribed in church minutes and copies to the bereaved and Lutheran publications.
You cannot prevent rheumatism but Sloan's Liniment can stop an attack almost immediately. Applied to the sore joint it penetrates to the inflamed spot, soothes the hot swollen feeling, and brings relief quickly. Get a bottle of Sloan's Liniment from any druggist.
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