University of North Carolina catalog 1907 08 attendance
A catalog from the University of North Carolina for the 1907 1908 session reports 788 students and a faculty of 74. The piece also reminds readers to pay poll taxes to vote in May and November elections and notes upcoming teacher certification examinations April 24 25 at county seats with exams prepared and graded by the State board of examiners.
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University of North Carolina
County Superintendent of Schools
State Board of Examiners
State Department of Education
Col Ashley Horne Tours City Amid Election Momentum
Col Ashley Horne, governor candidate, spent yesterday in the city among many friends and left for other sections. He will return to Charlotte Wednesday for several days. Supporters grow more encouraged about his prospects for a large vote in the county at the coming primary.
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Ashley Horne
Charlotte
Col. Horne
Evening Chronicle
Notable Hickory citizen laments county court verdicts
In a recent conversation a leading Hickory resident recalled a neighboring county court where five distillers faced trial. About forty witnesses attended, yet none offered testimony to convict the prisoners, who were discharged, prompting a warning to curb illicit spirits beyond the state.
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Hickory
Save the Trees in Town Street Expansion
Citizens lament the removal of mature trees as a street widening project proceeds. They warn a well grown tree, a graceful shade provider, cannot be replaced by money or speed, stressing the value of growth over haste.
Thaw Petition Granted by Supreme Court Order
James G. Graham, for Harry K. Thaw, filed an order from Justice James Morschau ser directing Matteawan Hospital acting superintendent Dr A T Baker to permit Thaw to sign a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Baker complied and admitted Graham to Thaw’s ward where Thaw, pleased, held a long conference with counsel after signing.
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Thaw
James G. Graham
Harry K. Thaw
James Morschauser
Supreme Court
A. T. Baker
Matteawan Hospital
Lunatic Captured Near Catawba Bridge
F. P. Poovey and L. W. Poovey found an insane barefoot man three miles from town in the Catawba river bridge area. Abraham Falls was taken to the lockup for safety and later returned home with G. E. Patton of Morganton. An unrelated ad for Kodol digestion products appears at the end.
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Messrs. F.P
L. W. Poovey
Catawba River
Abraham Falls
G. E. Patton
Morganton
No Adulteration at Lenoir Mills Report Denied
Mr C P Lutz manager of Lenoir mills denies a report of adulteration in flour. J G Hall backs the denial saying careful investigation finds no truth in the tale.
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C. P. Lntz
Lenoir Mills
Lenoir
J. G. Hall
Lutz
Object to strong me i for rheumatism
Many patients oppose the usual strong medicine prescribed by physicians for rheumatism. Most cases are muscular or chronic rheumatism with no fever or little swelling. When there is no fever, apply Chamberlain's Liniment for quick relief. For sale by W. S. Martin.
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Chamberlain
W. S. Martin
Notice of administration and claim deadline in Catawba County
The administrator of the estate of A. Bur. Donnais, deceased of Catawba County, invites all creditors to present claims within twelve months from April 21 1908 and urges prompt payment of any debts due to the estate. J. Teles Miller and E. B. Cline sign as admin and attorney.
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Catawba County
A. Bur. Donnais
J. Teles Miller
E. B. Cline
J A Long as Democratic nominee for Catawba treasurer
A card endorses J A Long as candidate for county treasurer of Catawba subject to Democratic county convention. He is described as an old soldier and lifelong Democrat of high character and strong availability for the office. Also mentions a Schubert Symphony Club performance benefiting Hickory Fire Company on April 23 offering entertaining, artful program with America laughs.
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Catawba County
J. A. Long
Schubert Symphony Club
Lady Quartette
America
Hickory Fire Coma
Public Auction of Rev Weston Estate in Hickory NC
On April 25 1908 at the residence of Mrs Lucy M Beard in Hickory North Carolina I will sell at public auction the personal estate of the late Rev Major James A Weston The library covers theology law science literature and fiction along with other personal effects The sale starts at ten o clock April 4 1908 Arthur Adne teat
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Lucy M. Beard
Hickory
N. C
James A. Weston
Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
An advertisement extols Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as tasting nearly like maple sugar and child friendly. It claims prompt gentle action on the bowels to expel cold and relieve infection, urging sales through local sellers.
Notice of City Election in Hickory May 4 1908
Notice proclaims annual election for Mayor four Aldermen and three school Trustees to be held in the Mayor's Office Hickory on Monday May 4 1908 Registration Books open April 1 1st registrar Clinard Lyerly at S L Whitener's store and Mayors Office role. By order of Mayor and Board of Aldermen March 21 1908 W L Clinard Secretary Registrar Also historical note on Bouvi at battle of 1214 and early field music origins.
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Hickory
Bouvi
French Flanders
Augustus
Otto IV
Philip of
Bouvines
Trave
Trustee's Notice to Creditors of Fox & Company
All persons having claims against George W. Fox and Company are asked to present them by May 10 1908 for final settlement with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Creditors presenting claims by the date will receive a pro rata share of assets. This April 5 1905.
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George W. Fox & Company
Superior Court
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Hickory Democrat
R. Holbrook
Eprtor Ax Poor
Giani Ag
Lunatic
C. M. Shuford
Allor
the American Tobacco CO
Jersey City, N. J
DeWitt
R. W. Wolfe
Hickory J
Dietz
K. A. Price
M. D
McCombs Building
Union Square
D. L. Russell
Atttorney-At-Law
Main St
Russell Bldg
Hickey
T. F. Stevenson
Walter A. White
Menzies Drug Store
Hickory, N. C
W. B. Ramsay
Ofice Hickory, N.C
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