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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1907

Page

4

SCHNAPPS Chewing Tobacco Promise and Market Growth

The ad extols SCHNAPPS chewing tobacco highlighting superior Piedmont tobacco, mature curing, and Reynolds brands. It cites Internal Revenue figures claiming six and a quarter million pounds sold, notes wide appeal across income levels, and contrasts SCHNAPPS with imitations. It markets price points at 50c per pound in Se. Cuts and 10c and 18c plugs.

Piedmont Schnapps Reynold United States

Powers Murder Suicide in Morehead Street Store

The Charlotte area reports a fatal incident at a Morehead Street store where Harry Powers shot his wife Margaret Leonard Powers then killed himself. Both lay in bed clothes, a bottle of laudanum and whiskey bottles found nearby. Police and coroner attended, with funeral services later held at 4 pm.

Charlotte News Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Morehead Street Harry Powers Margaret Leonard Powerl Powell Sulei Powers Harry Taliey Mr. Powers Lck Orr Porter Asbury Harry Jr. Powers Laura Powers East Oat Street L. R. Pruett Elmwood F J. M. Harry& Company East Oak Street

Tragedy Details From Mother On Maggie Vowels Case

The mother of Maggie Leonard Vowlers arrived just before 6 and spoke to a News reporter about her daughter’s life with Powers from their June 1900 Pineville wedding to the recent tragedy. She described Powers’ whiskey habit and possible mental derangement, and suggested he shot his wife then himself. She learned of the affair and death from Chattanooga papers and planned to return home tomorrow.

Powers Maggie Leonard Vowlers City Chattanooga Pineville Charlotte Asheville Charlesiton S.C. Chattanooga

Carrie Nation Visits Raleigh Capitol in July Stop

Mrs Carrie Nation arrives in Raleigh at 12 45 PM from Durham. She condemns the state’s political system and tobacco factories, praises Governor Glenn, and visits the dispensary calling it a hell hole run by misguided church people in league with the antisaloon league.

Raleigh N.C Carrie Nation Durham North Carolina American Tobacco Co Glenn Washington National Gov Antisaloon League

Verdict of Jury on Haywood Acquittal Draws Reactions

Chicago reports Judge J W Bryan expresses relief at Haywood verdict calling it not guilty after watching the trial. Chicago telegraphs congratulatory greetings from Socialist leader Barnes. Butte miners and unionists parade in Butte to celebrate Haywood’s acquittal in an event marked by large turnout.

Chicago Tribune J. W. Bryan Haywood Orchard Socialist Party Barnes

Funeral Arrangements Set for Senator Pettus

Selma Alabama July 29 funeral for the late Senator Pettus will be simple. State officials members of the Legislature and the Second Alabama Infantry will attend with the latter acting as military escort. Also appears notices of hay fever remedies and local tax increases in Forsyth County and Winston township. discussions of a Winston Salem city baseball league. an advert for Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. a report of a fatal railway accident near Pottsville.

Selma Ala Pettus Second Alabama Infantry Forsyth Winston-Salem N.C Forsyth County Winston Township Banner Ward Winston, Winston-Salem Winston Salem

Railroads Funeral of Mr Will Monroe in Asheville

In North Carolina a state superior court session in Asheville discussed railroad issues and a possible modification of injunctions amid a peace agreement. J Robert Monroe, eldest son of ex-sheriff James M Monroe, died at 23, leaving a wife and children. funeral held at First Reformed Church with Masons and Royal Arch Masons in charge.

Salisbury N.C Robert ‘Monroe James M. Monroe Rowan Monroe Joni Black Southern Railway Repuet R. E. Neighbor Chestnut i ‘Senotory Masons Royal Acanum Pebrust

Governor Demands Railroads Observe New Fate Law

Governor Glenn wired officials of the Carolina and Northwestern and Louisville and Nashville Railroads to confirm whether they will follow the new Fate law starting August 8, amid protests by the Southern and Coast Line. He urged judges and solicitors to refrain from new indictments or penalty suits, and noted plans to speak on North Carolina’s resistance to federal encroachment at a Brooklyn club dinner on August 26. In New York a trainer, Louis Boessonade, was nearly killed when a lioness named Spitfire attacked him during a Happyland show, with manager Ferari saving him and doctors estimating amputation needed for his shoulder injuries.

Raleigh N. C Glenn Carolina and Northwestern and Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Southern Coast Line Pritchard North Carolina Brooklyn Democratic Club New York Louis Hoessonade Happyland South Beach Spitfire Boessonade Ferari

Moyer Admitted to Bail Today

Boise July 29 Chas J Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners co defendant with Haywood will be admitted to bail in the sum of 25000 and released this afternoon in accordance with an agreement reached between state and defense counsel A further conference is to be held as to Gov A Pettibone the third noted defendant It is understood the state will oppose bail for him in any sum

Boise Chas. J. Moyer Western Federation of Miners Haywood A. Pettibone

Man Acquitted in Fatal Wadesboro Incident

Wadesboro July 29 Bun Kelly killed his father Rowland Kelly six miles west of Wadesboro last Saturday night. In a preliminary hearing this morning Justice Little, after hearing testimony, found the death accidental and acquitted Bun Kelly.

Wadesboro Bun Kelly Rowland

Extreme Texas heat records reported in McGregor

July 29 reports say McGregor Texas endured the hottest sun exposure yet with the thermometer at 179 degrees in the sun and 117 in shade for about an hour and twenty minutes. Many people fainted as animals collapsed from the heat amid widespread distress. Painters in Salisbury, North Carolina, meanwhile, remain on strike as 21 workers at Southern Spencer shops demand a three cent per hour wage increase.

McGregor Texas Salisbury N. C S| Spencer

Recurrence of the Ripper Outrage of Last Week

Berlin reports a renewed wave of fear as a woman opening her door surprised a man mid assault on a 1 year old girl, the intruder fled. In Clio Michigan the Hamer Covington livery stables burned last night burning eight horses and two enslaved people perished. damage $3,000 with $181,000 insured. Norfolk notes a Jamestown military carnival with a large crowd watching athletic events by military teams.

Berlin Clio 8. C Hamer &Covington Joss Norfolk Jamestown

Bond issue discussed by county officials and citizens

Prominent county figures including D Batley D Snasoners and Bacariay discussed a bond issue. A conference urged county citizens to express their views and gauge support for a proposed election, noting previous efforts granted voters the right to hold such elections.

Winstons Bacariay Batley St Snasoners Haroe Ain

Fletcher changes jobs in Winston-Salem store scene

Herman Fletcher, longtime manager and decorator for Rosemsaey Bro., resigns to join Hitchesek Trott en in Charlotte as head of a new dry goods venture. He will travel to New York and northern cities to assist stock selection before starting about September 1.

Fletcher Winston-Salem N.C Herman Fletcher Torner Charlotte Rosemsaey Bro Severity Hitchesek Trott ‘En Pugin Sere Ist New York

Gowran Glenn Wins Noted Victory in Rate Case

The Gowran Glenn home town celebrates Winston Glad of Decision Winswwwowen es success in the rat road rate cases. Telegrams of congratulations arrive from city residents. Locals urge railroads to obey state laws while opposing the legislature’s rate cut, though not below a certain level.

Fund to Buy Portrait of Cardinal Gibbons Abroad

Catholics nationwide plan a fund to purchase Harper Pennington's portrait of Cardinal Gibbons, now owned by Mrs. Elizabeth St. John Matthews of New York, for display in the Catholic University gallery in Washington. Monsignor McCreary leads the committee in Newark. Winston-Salem conference adjourns at Thomasville. next meet set for Mocksville.

Baltimore Harper Pennington Cardinal Gibbons Elizabeth St. John Matthews New York Catholic University At Washington Mosignor McCreary Church of the Holy Cross Newark N. J Chares

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eagh AB. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem, N. c Harry T. Powers Manly Usta F. W. Ahrens Mars Fairbanks Mrs. Powers Castoria Doars Letcher Carrie Capitol Butte Man Foley Iia W. S. Martin & Co Martin's Pottsville John Hipp Readiug Railway Seins Hollister BE. M, Menzies Railroads Will Allege J. R. Monroe Supreme Court X. U Guion Grand Jury Atlantic Cer’ism People of State Moyer Crisfield James Reed John J.dougherty Winston Me Avai Winstenalem M. E. Church Thomasville Mocksville S.S.S Hickory Roofing and Hicgkory
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