Two Term Limit Debate in Catawba County Seeks Fair Rule
Miles O. Sherrill writes in March 1910 arguing against a strict two term limit for county officers. He proposes a uniform eight year cap by years, not by office, to ensure fairness across roles like Sheriff, Treasurer, and Clerk. He urges selecting strongest candidates and cautions against forcing undesired nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Jas. H. McClelland
J. W. Killian
W. A. Day
Miles O. Sherrill
Dr. Raper to Lecture at Lenoir College
Dr. Charles Lee Raper, dean of the graduate department and professor of economics at the state university, will lecture in Lenoir College auditorium on April 14 at 8 15. Admission free. The public is cordially invited to attend this popular and excellent talk on a live topic.
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Charles Lee Raper
Our State University
Lenoir College
Hickory Produce Market
Consciea weekly by Wallener and Marin reports on the Hickory produce market with briefs on prices, supply status, and local trading activity. The notes reflect sales and market movement within the week for local grocers and vendors.
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Consciea Weekly
Wallener & Marin
Mrs Walker Dead Estimable Christian Woman Died at Catawba
Mrs Harriet C Walker widow of Robert Walker died at her son in law Rev J M Price home after worsening health. She was 69 and survived by four daughters including Mrs J M Price and Mrs L S Abernethy. Services were held at the residence and burial followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery near Charlotte.
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Catawba
Harriet C. Walker
Robert Walker
J. M. Price
Abu
Asheville
Carrie Deal Marries Guy McShell In April Ceremony
At the bride father’s residence Miss Carrie Deal married Mr. Guy McShell of Baton Rouge Louisiana at noon today. The couple departed for New Orleans for a bridal stay and will reside in Baton Rouge where the groom is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
S. M.deal
Carrie
Guy McShell
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Baton Rogue
Road petitions sought. death and health ads noted
At the meeting of the commissioners Monday the road tax matter was considered. Mr. F A Clinard has canvassed about 2100 names and more petitions remain. Citizens who have not signed are urged to send names to Mr. Caldwell in Newton. Also reported is the death of Mrs J E Harthcock at 9 am yesterday after paralysis, with funeral likely today. Congressman E Y Webb offers seed while supplies last. An advertisement extols Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a cleanser, from Moser and Lotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minces Beulah
Fanny Little
Newton
Bessie Smith
Bertha Beal
Monbo
Annie Barnes
C. L. Turner
Rodney Turner
Hickory
G. F. Tyey
Arthur Yount
T. E. Harwell
Emma Pitts
Margaret Bost
Charlotte
Elizabeth Springs
Davidson A. & M
J. W. Lawrance
Mary
L. M. Brower
Connelly Springs
James Gilleland
The
Southern
James Thompson
Denver
Monbay
Catawba Inn
Reginald
Shirley Howell
Robey Cline
the Southern
J. R. Cline
Poovey & Lennard
F. A. Clinard
P. Caldwell
Caldwell
J. E. Harthcock
E. Y. Webb
Lem Costner
Gus Rockatt
Rhodehill
Will Johns
Salisbury
Will Long
Imperial Mutual Insurance Co
West Hickory
E. W. Humphries
Geo. Bolick
Cornelius
Telese
Tora
A Beautiful Home Wedding Unites Miss Gwaltney and Mr Love
A quiet home wedding linked Miss Pauline Gwaltney of this city with Mr Robert Carter Love of Chester South Carolina at noon Monday. The ceremony occurred at the Menzies home with Rev Reddish and Rev Harte officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Rose Shuford and Miss Minnie Gwaltney, with groomsman Mr Glenn Love, attended as family and friends gathered. The couple departed for Washington and the North, amid well wishes though the groom’s mother was ill.
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Pauline Gwaltney
Robert Carter Love
Chester
S.C
K.c.menzies
H Ugh D'Anna
Byron _Blackwelder
Eugene Gwaltney
Winnsboro
Donald
Sterling Menzies
Janie Menzies
Rose Shuford
Glenn Love
Minnie Gwaltney
Wake Forest
Shuford
Gwaltney
Ellon Stuart Menzies
Harry Will Chester
Gene Gwaltney
J. D. Harte
Love
Washington
North
Dr. Love
Kate Glenn
Ella Love
Sam Love
McConnellsville
Bratton
Harte
Arthur
Joe Harte
Yorkville
John Moore
Gastonia
Phillip Gwaltney
Charlotte
A. L. Cratchfield
Spartanbug
Grace Warren
Miss Gwaltney
Shider and
Schedule of Halley's Comet in April May
The article outlines Halley's Comet visibility with daily times from April to June. It notes morning sighting in the east before sunrise, changing to evening appearances after May 20, and a fading view after June 1. It mentions an Earth–sun alignment on May 14 with a close approach distance.
The First Pasture in Anidyll of the King
An excerpt from a sermon or essay titled The First Pasture by J. G. Garth, illustrating God's providence through the psalm The Lord is my Shepherd. It contrasts carefree childhood joys with mature duty, detailing pastoral imagery of green pastures, a clear brook, and the paths of righteousness, and urging fidelity to divine guidance and repentance when straying.
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David
Chilhood
Sir Marvel
J. G. Garth
Elliott Chosen County Chairman In Precinct Primaries Plan
The Democratic county committee met at Hotel Huffry with Hickory hosts and approved precinct primaries for selecting county candidates. Elliott was elected chairman amid discussion of primary plans, with elections set for June 25 and county convention July 21, lasting at least four hours. The group listed voting precincts and attendees from Newton, Catawba, Conover, and other townships, plus invited members. Presbyterian Church Notes report a Sunday School decline, union hosting guests, and upcoming presbytery and preparatory services.
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Huffry
Hickory
Marshall H. Yount
E. L. Shuford
Oklahoma
Yount
George W. Rabb
Newton
Jejedt
J.D. Ellott
Williams
The
Enterprise
Banks
Democrat
W. J. Shuford
State
Democratic Committee
Geo. W. Rabb
F. M. Williams
Walter Sherrill
Catawba
J. D. Fisher
Mountain Creek Township
H. Jordan
Conover
Lee Hewitt
Caldwell Township
R.A. Maiden
F. A. Yoder
Jacob's’ Fork
W.A._ Self
J.D. Elliott
W. J. Shu!ford
Eugene Moser
3.M. Arndt
Piney Grove
Cline’s Township
Messrs
F. A. Clinard
D. U. Russell
E. B. Cline
Garland Arndt
JV. Huffman
L. H. Phillips
Howard A. Banks
Mr. Elliott
Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
Spencer
Stevenson
Delegates Packed Sity for Union of Concord Presbytery Meet
The city welcomed delegates to the Women and Missions gathering of the Union of Concord Presbytery. Rev McGeachy of Lenoir gave a fine address at the Presbyterian church. Delegates were hosted at numerous homes in Concord Statesville Morganton and nearby towns.
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Women’s Missionary
Union of Concord Presbytery
McGeachy
Lenoir
Presbyterian Church
Johm H Reiickson
D C Faggart
Spencer
John Scott
Statesville
J E Morgan
Morganton
Cosa Withers
Davidson
J A Wiley
States
Nanny White
Harsburg
Maggie Bernhardt
Harrisburg
Maggie Parker
C S Snelling
Salisbury
C'S. Brown
Salisbuys
Thomas Murphy
Bingham Hart
Mooresville
Lucy Armor
Lois Smith
Kate Pearsall
Frances Dizon
Hickory
G J White
Milton
James Douglass
C'S Raynal
W L Klutz
BF Long
Adams
JG Garth
Sarah Kelly
Mocksville
Lola Alexander
Concord
EJ Galloway
Adelaide Erwin
F N Hancock
Chi
Myrtle Little
WC Feimster
Newton
W B. Gaither
Mildred Crowell
Mary Home
Mary Oglesby
Hartsburg
Houston
Hartisbur
Larh Feimster
Taylorsill
Colman Payne
Taylorsville
Ora Sharp
Loray
SS Wolf
Jacob Boone
J A Newton
RH Montton
Grace Rankin
Lilian McConnell
The Demon of The Air and Electric Biers Benefit
The article touts electric Biers as a tonic to cure grip and strengthen nerves. It claims thousands have benefited from the blood purifying and liver kidney regulating effects, restoring energy and appetite after grip. Sold by GM Shaler movers Walter S. Marin.
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Shaler
Mover & Lat
Walter S. Marin
Shemwell Defies the Law With Train Stop Demands
Conductor R A Tucker recounts that Shemwell, after a governor commuted sentence, ordered Southern Railway No 38 to halt at Lexington on March 31. Tucker obtained stop approval amid threats, with passengers moved from the car and a pistol reportedly seen. Tucker notes prior trouble linked to the Sanduetor Smithers case as church activities promote revival meetings and youth groups at the Epworth League, with Rev R M Courtney to assist upcoming services.
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Baxter Shemwell
R. A. Tucker
Kitchin
Southern Railway
Lexington
Greensboro
Tucker
Shemwell
Capt. Tucker
Sanduetor Smithers
South Fork Items of the Democr acob's Fork
The South Fork column reports Claude Helton and family moving to Anson County to S Ritchy’s sawmill, Shu ford Helton joining the lumber business, Prof Haas buying a fourth interest in the sawmill and moving to Anson, and the telephone line near completion. Farmers haul sweet potatoes to Charlotte. Commentary on Uncle Sam, health notes, and a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertisement conclude.
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Acob
Reliable Democrat
Claude Helton
Anson County
S. S
Charlotte
Uncle Sam
Joe
Arrival of Trains on Southern Railway and C N W Lines
Train arrivals report includes Southern Railway No 21 heading west at 4 45 p m and C N W Railway No 10 heading north. A south mixed train is also listed going north with unspecified time.
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Southern Railway No
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C.&n. W. ‘Railway
Ser Ae Ee
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Dr. Raper
Hickory Produce Market
Mrs. Walker
McShell
Mr. Love
MR. Menzies
W. H. Reddish
Brilliant Company
Fletcher
Castoria
Elliott
Women and Missions
Concord Presbtery
Ivey Birlings
Ivey Mill
Ivey Mill Co
Electrc
H. Price
Texas
Jeff Hollar
Elmore
Ousy
Demon of
Air
I Shemwell
Pullman
First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Dr.Weaver
R. M. Courtney
South Fork
Chamberlain
W. S. Martin & Co
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