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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
A historical notice outlines terms of subscription offering one year cash in advance for $1.00 and six months due in three months. The document dated Thursday April 16, 1908, likely from a periodical public notice.
Hickory township faces a pivotal vote on a good roads proposal. Proponents argue bonds will fund road improvements, easing labor on road hands and creating fairer tax burdens, while critics fear higher taxes without sufficient results. The piece urges unity and progress to avoid lagging behind North Carolina counties.
Lenoir College announces a series of speakers for May events. Rev J E Shenk of Concord preaches the baccalaureate sermon May 17 at 11 am. Rev John Hall of Gastonia delivers the annual address to the Missionary Society May 1 at 7 pm. Alumni addresses include Rev James F Deal of Stanley May 16 morning and Mrs Alfred Moretz of Hickory May 19 morning. The Literary Societies address, by Rev Jas A Scherer of Newberry College, May 19 at 4 pm. Public is invited.
Prof T Gilbert Pearson of the State Normal and Industrial College Greensboro will lecture in the college auditorium Friday evening May 8 on birds. The illustrated talk by stereopticon view promises an interesting and instructive program. Pearson is a leading officer in the North Carolina Andurbon society and a top authority on birds in the South. All welcome. no charge. Come!
Ashley Horne visited town over Saturday and Sunday praised as the next Governor of North Carolina. The piece extols his genial manner, later life after the war, business success, plain dress, and affable bearing, noting his strong following and lack of political vanity. Also promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and asks what qualities a chief magistrate should possess.
Harris and Little auction the entire W G Fox stock at first cost. Dry goods notions shoes clothing hats and more. Sale starts today with prices promised to astonish buyers. Also note on digestion product Kodol advertised and a business remark about a strong past week in Hickory.
Rev Dr Weaver and Mr G F Ivey attended a Salisbury meeting Tuesday to decide where a Methodist church orphanage will be placed. Winston-Salem offered terms that the committee needs to reconsider, delaying the final choice for two weeks. Weaver urged Hickory’s claim and expressed hopeful prospects despite the setback.
L M Banner was found guilty of murder in the second degree after a seven day Superior Court trial. He was sentenced to 30 years in the State prison and appealed, posting $8 000 bond. The case drew heavy local attention as the most talked about county trial. Rev Weston of Cooleemee NC conducts a revival. farmers study new methods, crop gains on smaller acres, and timber waste being repurposed for wood.
A speaker contemplates meeting every man he has met in life at the judgment bar of God. He reflects on his past effort to end the liquor curse in his state and asserts he aided with influence and his vote. He wonders how he will feel if those he harmed by the liquor ban blame him for ruin at his downfall.
The Timpson Texas newspaper notes that trouble is ubiquitous and often displays bad manners by constantly intruding where it is not welcome.
Amour declares self candidate for County Treasurer under Democratic primary and county convention rules. April 15, 1908.
Mrs Emma Taylor owner and proprietor will depart soon to supervise the Blowing Rock hotel summer operations assisted by Mr George Moore of Lenoir. The hotel has been renovated with modern furnishings and last summer proved most successful with visitors expected to begin June 1.
Public health advisory from Menzies Drug Co promotes Vinol cod liver extract as a blood tonic. It describes anaemia symptoms such as pale face lips and shortness of breath and urges consumption of fruit eggs milk meat vegetables and whole wheat bread. The notice promises money-back if Vinol fails and invites Hickory readers to subscribe for the Democrat.
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