Revival in Jail at Asheville Prison
In Asheville on April 20 prisoners at the county jail report a spookly visitation and fear. After the fright two inmates fainted and Saturday night all inmates asked Rev. W. G. Whitaker to lead services for about two hours with many joining. Two white men were said to be converted and guards noted calmer behavior. Prisoners presented Junier Mitchell their playing cards to burn and vowed to quit profanity and vulgar talk.
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Asheville
Junier Mitchell
Affairs at Western Hospital for the Insane
Mr G E Patton of the Western Hospital for the Insane says the hospital is prospering under Dr McCampbell successor to Dr Murphy. He notes deep sympathy for the afflicted and understanding of the best means to alleviate their mis fortunes. A new building will greatly benefit the establishment though many cannot be cared for due to lack of accommodations.
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G. E. Patton
Western Hospital For
McCampbell
Murphy
Tried to kill mother in law by poisoning
Jim Barnes of Dowell county near Old Fort was arrested Sunday on charges of attempting to kill his mother in law Jane Grant. He had quarrelled with her on Saturday night and reportedly emptied a box of rough on rats into a water bucket before leaving with his wife. The woman drank the water and fell ill but survived after prompt treatment.
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Jim Barnes
Dowell County
Old Fort
Jane Grant
Barnes
UNC catalogue shows 788 students for 1907 08 session
University of North Carolina lists 788 students and 74 faculty for 1907 08. Departments include Collegiate Graduate Applied Sciences with Chemical Electrical Civil Mining Engineering Law Medicine and Pharmacy. Summer programs run June 10 for Teachers and June 17 for Law, next session begins September 7, 1908.
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University of North Carolina
Letter From Rusticus on Prohibition and Politics in North Carolina
The piece urges voters to back prohibition at the May 26 ballot, calls for Ashley Horne to warn the Republican party, and highlights local health, elderly residents, a theft case, and farm activity. It notes Capt. Beck confined to his room, A. K. Finger’s death, a kidnapping by Roman Killian, Will Hoyle’s new cottage, and ongoing agricultural work.
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Rusticus
North Carolina
Ashley Horne
F. K. Beck
A. K. Finger
Roman Killian
Thomas Whitener
South Carolina
Will Hoyle
Blackburn
Charles Heard and Co
P. R. Yoders
Teachers Meeting and Poll Tax Reminder in May
The notice calls all Newton teachers to a May 2 meeting focusing on Art Education with speakers Miss Josephine Murphy and Miss Anna Baker and Professors Sherrill and Staley. It urges active participation and outlines duties. A separate reminder stresses poll tax payment before May 1 to preserve voting rights in state and general elections.
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Newton
Josephine Murphy
Anna Baker
A.C. Sherrill
Chas. Staley
R. L. Whitener
Etta Baker
Women and health claims on marriage age and beauty
A fragmented early 20th century column discusses how marriage and motherhood supposedly drain a woman’s vitality and beauty. It warns of bodily changes, urges care for health, and promotes a supposed tonic or remedy claiming to preserve freshness and charm.
Announcement of Candidacy for County Treasurer
A candidate announces seeking the office of County Treasurer subject to Democratic primaries and county convention. Dated April 15 1908. Affirms allegiance to party process and election timetable.
County Treasurer candidates announce in Democratic primary era
A fragmentary notice presents two candidates for County Treasurer. S. E. Kicuian proclaims lifelong Democrat and Confederate veteran experience plus 26 years as a magistrate, seeking unanimous support subject to Democratic primaries and county convention. George P Drum also declares candidacy pending party process, pledging faithful, impartial duties if nominated and elected. W.A Day as incumbent not seeking re nomination.
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S. E. Kicuian
W.A
George P Drum
Notice of Land Adjoining Evans Wisnant and Aberholt
A N Aberholt enters a 9 34 acre tract in Ca tawba county Hickory township near Henry's river adjoining Evans Wisnant and Aberholt. Beginning at a stone in Aberholt Wisnant line runs N 874 270 poles to a stake then S 12 poles to a stake thence E 260 poles to the beginning. Thos M Hutham Attorney for A N Aderholt.
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A.N. Aberholt
Catawba County
North Carolina
Hickory
Evans
Wisnant
Aberholt
Henry’s
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A.N. Aderholt
Thos. M. Hutham, Att’y
Mary Rosebrough
Hickory, N. C
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Setzer & Russell
Hickory, N.C
W. S. Martin & Co
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