Postmaster Doctor Accused of Using Policy Illness to Insurance
In Newton and Hickory a scandal erupts as Dr W H Everhart, Newton postmaster physician, faces charges from State Insurance Commissioner and Metropolitan Life over insuring his wife days before her death. Agent Mize and Dr H L Abernethy deny wrongdoing, claiming innocence amid claims of irregular, courtesy-driven applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
W. H. Everhart
J. R. Young
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Metropoltan
R. L. Mize
Hickory
H. L. Abernethy
Evehart
Raleigh News and Observer
Edward L. Conn
Everhart
Insurance Company
Dr. Abernethy
Abernethy
Mize
Campbell
J Everhart
Long
Dr. Everhart
Collins
Moretz Secures Grand Council Support for Rockingham
Mr Moretz led a fanatical drive to sway delegates at Rockingham for the Royal Arcanum Grand Council. Salisbury and Hickory were pitted in a key vote with Salisbury 19 and Hickory 9, then a second tally showed Hickory 30 to Salisbury 20 as Hickory moved to back Rockingham on April 26, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy Aiorezzaia
Rockingham
Royal Arcanum
Hickory
Saisbury
Moretz
Salisbury
Ckory
Asheville
Aken
Miss Tullia Michael Weds in Grangeville Idaho
Miss Tullia Michael married March 8 in Grangeville Idaho to Arthur Orest Bittle of Clarkston Washington. The bride, once a millinery shop manager for Minnesota Michael, was loved in Hickory and well known for her customer service. Reception hosted by Mrs. R L Starnes with many friends attending. The couple plan to reside in Spokane and start a new life together.
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Tullia Michael
R. Starnes
Idaho
Grangeville
Daho
Arthur Orest Bittle
Clarkston
Washington
Bittle
Tickory
R. L. Starnes
Spokane
Ife
Hickory's Splendid Graded School Grows Beyond Capacity
The Hickory graded school has expanded rapidly since its 1903 foundation, now with 650 enrollment, 509 average daily attendance, and thirteen teachers. It has outgrown current buildings, prompting calls for new facilities while praising the town’s public school system and dedicated staff.
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Hickory
J. L. Murphy
McCoy Moretz
J. F. Abernethy
H. E
Granstudy
Cleaning up day set by city women and officials
City women in concert with the Mayor and Aldermen schedule cleaning days on Friday and Saturday the 22nd and 28th. Citizens are urged to respond to the movement and participate in the civic effort. Voters must pay poll tax to qualify. The required amount is $2.00, with $200 noted in the text as the poll tax figure.
Wanted uptown room 16 by 24 well lighted by May 1
An uptown room of about sixteen by twenty four feet, well lighted, is wanted by May first. Apply to S J Lawrence at 421-2. Also notices urge prompt relief from throat and lung troubles with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, sold by W S Martin Co. Clerk Superior Court Wor. Clerk announces candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Catawba county, subject to Democratic primaries and county convention. Whitener and Martin shipped the first crate of Catawba strawberries to Asheville yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uptown
S. J. Lawrence
W. S. Martin & Co
Superior Court
Catawba County
M. McCorkle
Whitener & Martin
Asheville
Perils and Pitfalls That Beset Boys Warns Against Comic Supplement
The rector Rev. J S Moody warns against a Charlotte Observer ad inviting boys to sell the Sunday edition and promote a four color comic supplement. He calls it a moral danger, urges action by churches, parents, teachers, and officials to shield youth from ruin. He cites cigarettes Coca Cola and Cocaine as further threats and urges vigilance. He stresses the need to keep boys in Sunday schools and religious influences to prevent drifting from faith.
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Church of the Ascension
J. S. Moody
Charlotte Observer
Moody
Gre Charlotte Sunday Oberserver
Rome
Joseph P. Remington
Philadelphia
Church of God
Jesus
Eighteen-year-old Earnest Houck Fatally Struck By Train Near Newton
In Newton, April 19, Earnest Houck, seventeen, died instantly when struck by Southern No. 36 near the depot while carrying coffee to a freight conductor. His father, S D Houck, was abroad. funeral held Sunday. Tax books for precincts other than Newton and Hickory sent to sheriffs. voters must act by April 30. Prof J F Buchelt accepts presidency at Catawba College.
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Newton
Earnest Houck
U D C Abel A Shuford Chapter April Meeting Recap
The Abel A Shuford Chapter of the U D C met on April 8 with Mrs. Chadwick presiding. Mrs. Royster, the president, led readings from B H Hill Georgia and Creecy plus Raleigh and Gettysburg pieces. The Bonnie Blue Flag was sung and members enjoyed ice cream and cake with copies of The Old North State words given as souvenirs.
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Abel A. Shuford
U. D.C
Chadwick
Royster
B. H. Hill
Georgia
South
Union
Creecy
N.C
Alfred Moretz
Walter Raleigh
KC. Menzies
Golony
Gettysburg
Old North State
Purification claims in pimples and liver trouble cure
The piece promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for skin blemishes and liver trouble, claiming they produce rich red blood, clear skin, rosy cheeks, and health. Advertises the pills for 5 cents at C. M. Shuford, Moser, and Walter S. Martin.
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Dr. King
C. M. Shuford
Moser
Walter S. Martin
Burial of Col R Z Linney Highlighted by Law Community
The burial of Col R Z Linney in Taylorsville drew a large crowd including lawyers from Iredell Catawba Wilkes and Caldwell counties. Rev Parkes Gwaltney delivered the funeral oration praising Linney as a learned lawyer and formidable debater with a sunny forgiving nature. Col Linney’s North and West family attended, and numerous legal peers offered eulogies while the community reflected on his vast knowledge and distinctive character.
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R. Z. Linney
Taylorsville
Iredell
Catawba
Wilkes
Caldwell
Parkes Gwaltney
John the Baptist of Old
North
Col. Linney
Alex
Rom’ Linney
Saved From The Grave By Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tennessee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with ending four years of severe lung trouble. She reports relief from unbearable chest pain and renewed strength. The medicine treats coughs colds hay fever influenza asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages. Available 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free and guarantee by local merchants.
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Ater
M. L. Dix
Clarksville
Tenn
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Walter S. Martin
Ice Cream Supper for Fund Drive at Huffman Building
Civic League sponsors an April 29 ice cream and cake supper in the Huffman building from 6 to 10 p m to raise funds for town improvements. Special guests include invited residents and town officials. Proceeds will buy waste baskets and related municipal needs.
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Civic League
Huffman Building
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Sores and Bruises
L. W. Harriman of Burlington Maine endured forty years of eczema from army service before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. The ad touts it as the greatest healer for sores ulcers boils burns cuts wounds and bruises and recommends C. M. Shuford Moser & Lutz and Walter S. Martin for purchase.
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L. W. Harriman
Burlington
Bucklen
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Walter S. Martin
Arrival of Trains C. and N. W. Railway
Arrival of trains on the C. and N. W. Railway reported with local stops and schedule notes. Officials promise continued service updates and improved connections for passengers.
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Hickory Produce Market
Wailener & Martin
Mr. Moretz
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Col
Paul B. Means
Concord
Dean
Claremont College News
Claremont College
California
Thomas
Nancy M. Hanson
Jlamarg, N. Y
Democra
Contes
The
Democrat
Dell
Ivey & Hice Co
T. E. Field
M. R. Rudisill & Co
Hildebran, N. If
Hildebran, N.C
Lockport
N. Y
Heacock
Aprioitt
Best & Newton
Harris & Little's
Care Democrat
N. C
Moser + Lutz
Fletcher
Coca-Cola
J.s.moody
Shilaren
Cry For Fletcher
Professor Buchell
J. F. Buchelt
Catawba College
Call of the Blood
Col. R. Z. Linney
Mr. Gualtney
C. & N. W. Railway
Southern Railway No
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