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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
2
An old commentary notes the ongoing work closing the east end of the main street and jokes about turning streets into ugly inconvenient tunnels. It mocks the lack of broad streets while predicting a future where coffin makers benefit as car traffic worsens and the town grows while praising a far sighted policy forty years ahead.
A local editorial urges Hickory authorities and citizens to act now to buy the adjacent lot and open the street next to the Express office. It proposes a plan where the town and property owners share costs, with business leaders contributing most, and calls for widening the street and possibly including the park to spur growth.
Special to the Democrat Charlotte April 7 The Central Committee plans May 20 celebrations for the 134th anniversary of the Mecklenburg Declaration Independence inviting Governors of the Original States to attend for three days Governor Eben Saper has accepted The people of Charlotte prepare to give President Taft a grand Southern welcome Officials from Southern and Seaboard Railroads assure ample travel and reduced rates
The Payne tariff plan targetting hosiery underwear corsets and linens would double consumer costs, hitting the poor and middle classes hardest. The Asheville Citizen urges local merchants to pressure Rep Grant and civic leaders to defend American women and steer senators toward opposing the measure.
Dana Estes, Boston publisher, arriving in New York after a 25,000 mile trip through Europe Asia and Africa, says former President Roosevelt will find East African big game hunting tame like shooting cows in a back yard. Antelopes graze along railway tracks and hardly look up as trains pass.
Former United States Senator Marion Butler and his brother Lester Butler were convicted in Guilford Superior Court of criminal libel against Repute Mate Chairman S B Adams over a Casuvian weekly owned by the defendants. Judge Long fined Marion 500 dollars and Lester 250. They appealed and were released on bond of 1000 dollars each.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Tonia and an event described as a trip or journey. The text is incomplete but implies a notable personal or social moment involving named individuals.
Thursday's Traveler's Club meeting featured discussions on the Greek War of Independence 1821 1833 Byron's life Greece and Byzantium architecture with Mrs Murphy Mrs Shuford read a poem and officers were re elected for next year The Hickory Book Club met March 31 with Miss Wheeler photographs of Chinese punishment The table featured violets two course refreshments and a violet color scheme The next gathering set for April 21 with Mrs Abernethy
Hickory graded school and Lenoir graded school held a debate Friday in Lenoir. Judges favored Lenoir, but Hickory earned high marks for individual debater Arthur Huffman and Harold Shuford. Proposers argued United States railroads should be owned and operated by the government.
Itching torturing skin eruptions disfigure and annoy drive one wild. Dean ointment brings quick relief and lasting cures. Fifty cents at any drug store.
A Vermont man endured a long winter of illness with stomach distress and a severe cough. Despite medical attention the remedies offered little relief, leaving him in continued discomfort and seeking further care.
A Rutland Vermont man reports renewed health after taking Vinol, noting improved appetite digestion and weight gain. The testimonial claims Vinol’s iron and cod liver oil components boost strength and cure a lingering cough with money-back guarantee.
Beginning Wednesday evening April 14 and lasting through the following Lord's Day Dr McCready a former local figure will conduct a five day mission at the Church of the Ascension. Weekdays offer two services at 3 pm and 8 pm while Sunday provides morning afternoon and evening services with the afternoon session aimed especially at men in space church near the city Park. Further notices and hand bills will follow.
A reported case of gripp e illness improved after Vinol treatment following failure of other methods. The account notes the patient recovered and returned to normal activity, with emphasis on Vinol’s effectiveness in this instance.
Professor Hicks and R E R Hicks tout Vinci liver and iron tonic as a cure after grippe bronchitis and general weakness. They claim it restores health, strengthens old people and children, with a full refund offer if no benefit. Menzies Drag Co.
An old newspaper fragment discusses Lydia Pinkbie and a health advice column. It mentions women’s health, longevity, and a mysterious herbal remedy mix. The text references 80 years of practice and advice involving native roots and a supportive friend.
This legal notice from April 1 1910 lists Bigeatue Tig as administrator of the Julia G Rid deceased estate in ty state. It notes debt and acceleration of payment and cites attorney ALA Whitner. It confirms the estate owes money and demands immediate payment.
A Hickory resident, Harmon of 820 Ninth Street, reports relief from backache and kidney complaints after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with greater benefit than prior treatments and endorses the product.
Notice sets regular election for mayor aldermen and school trustees as provided by law. Date recorded March 20. J. W. Blackwelps mayor and L. Clinard city clerk and registrar announce election details and eligibility.
The City of Hickory schedules a special election for March 3 1909 to approve a bond issue not exceeding 35000 dollars for street improvements. Voters will decide at the mayor Aldermen election and registration remains open April 2 to 2. The registrar is W L Simard, with J W Blackwelder and J Clinard named as officials.
An old ad claims the tonic permanently relieves constipation and indigestion, regulates bowel taste tissue, strengthens the body, and promotes robust health. It markets Hollister's Rocky Mountain tonic as the safest, nicest spring remedy priced at 35 cents by Moser & Lutz.
Legal blanks including deeds mortgages and related documents offered for sale at the Democrat office. Local buyers can secure standard forms for property transfers and other filing needs.
Pi field Ve attorney N H Brown writes of Dr Kings New Life Pills as a trusted family medicine used for years. He notes effectiveness for chills constipation biliousness and sick headache and mentions local names C M Shuford W S Martin Moser and Lutz.
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