Hickory seeks restored C N W shops with inducements
Hickory Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association urge bringing back the Carolina and Northwestern shops burned at Chester. They plan to offer inducements, courts to locate here, and coordinate with Capt Nichols. Hickory leaders, including the mayor and merchants, push for the shops and offer facilities from Piedmont Foundry. Lincoln ton invited temporarily.
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Hickory
Carolina & Northwestern Railroad
Chester
Channel of Commerce
W. H. Nicholson
L. T. Nichols
Chambers of Commerce
Chamber
Capt. Nichols
J.D. Elliott
W. X. Reid
J. A. Martin
Merchants’ Association
Mattie Patterson
Carolina
Mississippi
Shaw
Thei . C
N. W
Linney
Townsend
North Carolina
M. R. Rudisilly
Mer
Hieory
C&n. W
Gastonia
Granite Falls
Newton
Lincolnton
Board of Aldermen
Piedmont Foundry and Machine Co
J. H. P. Cilley
Dentists Dr White noted for future success in city
The public for the liberal patronage afforded him during his seven years in the city is acknowledged. Dr White, a graduate of Atlanta Dental College, is seen as a man destined to achieve great success in his profession wherever he settles.
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City
Dr. White
Atlanta Dental College
Reading by Miss MacMillan Aids Confederate Home Fund
Friday evening reading by Miss Georgia Ray MacMillan supported the Abel A. Shuford Chapter U D G for the Home for Confederate Veterans in Catawba County. Hickory enjoyed her plantation tales and child life imitations, with J H Shuford singing I Love You and Prof. K K Patterson playing Chopin. Carrie Hoke of Washington DC visited friends, Charley Evans suffers typhoid fever at Humphreys SC hospital.
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Georgia Ray MacMillan
Abel A. Shuford
Home For
Gatawba
Hickory
Allent
Forbes
J. H. Shuford
Sobieski
K.K. Patterson
Chopin
Prof. Patterson
University of
Contracts for New Bridge and Farmers Institute at Connelly Springs
Reports show the bridge project between Catawba and Alexander counties advancing with bids from multiple firms. The Yuego Bridge Co will supply steel work for 36800. Abee & Co. 2800 for concrete piers. approaches cost about 800. bids from Roanoke Bridge Co and others. The Farmers Institute at the Yard, Whisnant & Co. drew 900 attendees with talks by Parker Conover and others. the event plans an annual future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba River
Alexander Coupe
Democrat
Owego
N. Y
Bridge Co
Cart, Abee & Co
Roanoke Bridge Co
Carolina Engineering Co
Burlington
N.C
N.Y. Bride Co
York Bridge Co
Cates Machinery and Bridge Co
N. Joliette
Hickory
Farmer’s Institute
Yoard, Whisnant & Co
Messrs
T. B. Parker
J. H. Conover
Hudson
Bob Scott
Jeffries
W. J. Shuford
Liss Reinhardt
Dr. Foard
HL. Seltz
Dr White Sells Out to Dr Wood in Wyoming City
An announcement notes Dr W A White has sold his dental practice and residence to Dr I A Wood of Shelby who will become a fixture here. Dr Wood, a young, capable dentist, trained at Atlanta Dental College, spent five years in Shelby. He brings his wife and two children to join local social life. Dr Wood will honor all patients as if Dr White were here. The Democrat voices city sentiment welcoming the newcomers. Dr White is praised as a Christian gentleman with strong civic and religious influence who will be missed while leaving for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. White
I. A. Wood
Shelby
Wood
Atlanta Dental College
White
Democrat
Wyoming
Hickory Competes To Attract C N W Shops From Chester
The town of Hickory pushes to lure the Chester C N W shops burned recently. Officials say the shops will centralize the line and boost growth, payrolls, and new citizenship. The Chester Lantern opposes removal, warning of losses to churches schools and business. Hickory seeks about 10 percent of the population and church membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Chester
Chester Lantern
Political Blocs Clash Over State Action and People’s Rights
Reports from the state political scene show a confrontation as leaders clash over proposed measures and fear of placing decisions beyond the people. Interwoven are local stories from Marion and McDowell, including a colored preacher’s marriage to a white partner. Bryan faces a crushing Nebraska convention defeat that reshapes party leadership.
Excursion for Statesville to Johnson City Outing by Firemen
The message notes an excursion from Statesville to Johnson City via Carolina Clinchfield railway on August 11 and 12. Delegates from Hickory attended the Firemen's convention, with round trip fare set at 3 dollars. A. L. Deal and W. C. Keever led the Hickory delegation, which hoped to win prizes in Charlotte next year. The group visited Morehead for a surf dip, while Ora Kennedy and A C Dennis of Durham were mentioned in other local notes.
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Race Street
W. C. Keever
A. T. Yoder
A. L. ‘Warren
Hickory
Charlotte
Morehead
Hickory M Items of News About Kennedy and Dennis Surprise Marriage
Local brief notes report the secret marriage of Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Dennis, surprise friends who expected a Christmas announcement. The couple, both prominent in Hickory society, wed quietly and plan to reside locally.
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Hickory
Iss Kennedy
Mr. Dennis
Dennis
Golden l’ Manufacturing Co
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Sell At Grimes Drug
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for sluggishness dullness and constipation. The copy urges taking a dose before bed with the promise of feeling better in the morning and notes Grimes Drug Co as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Grimes Drug Co
Thornburg dies in Star jsown at 74 years
Obituary notice reports M. A. Thornburg dead in Star jsown on Thursday aged 74. Also promotion for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with claims of safety and relief for coughs and colds, sold by Grimes' Drug Co.
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M. A. Thornburg
Starjsown
Grimes’ Drug Co
Batts Corn Crop Attracts Attention In Wake County
Wake County farmer J. F. Batts grows 30 acres with an average six ears per stalk and some stalks bearing ten to fourteen ears. Visitors flock to see corn seed selection aiming for perfection on sandy land once barely productive for cotton and corn.
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J. F. Batts
Wake County
Rales
Batts
Good Roads Efforts Outline Caldwell County Projects
Caldwell County Good Roads Association pushes road improvements with several grade upgrades. Alfred the pressent recently let a contract to amend the Catawba River bridge for a new roughly one mile hill above the river at about four percent. A survey outlines an amendment from Peace Chapel to Mr Swanson's shop adding a not over three percent grade along about a mile. A preliminary survey near Taylor Style southeast of Lower Creek aims for a three percent grade on less than a mile of road. The group seeks public support and continued aid for these improvements.
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Caldwell County Good Roads Association
Alfred the Pressent
Catawba River
Peace Chapel
Electric Bitters Cured Malaria, Stomach and Liver Troubles
Life on Panama Canal had a malaria burden with chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters are said to cure malaria and related illnesses. Wm A Fretwell of Lucama NC testifies to complete recovery after a severe attack and lasting good health. Also promoted are stomach liver and kidney benefits and typhoid prevention. Sold by local druggists with a 50 cent price and guarantee.
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Hiss
Wm. A. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
C.M. Shulord
Moser & Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
Excerpt Teases Newspaper Canvassing Offer In Lockport
An exceptional person could earn ten dollars monthly by responding to a newspaper canvassing offer. Send for party pressem at Lockport New York. The ad suggests compensation and recruitment details in a dated style.
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Partie Pressem Ae
Thief Steals Jewelry From Rhodes Store
Burglars pried open a rear window of J. C. Rhodes store Wednesday night and stole nearly $1,000 in jewelry. Rings worth about $500 were taken from trays in the showcase along with other jewelry and silverware. Watches under repair also vanished. A $50 reward is offered for the thief and $100 for the stolen goods.
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J. C. Rhode
Rhodes
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Hildebran
Carrie Hoke
Washington,d.c
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Greensboro
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Corres
H. E. Eckard
Alexander
Levi Huffman
Healing Springs
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Yuego, N. Y., Bridge Co
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Catawba
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J. A. Litten
Dle
Fred Robbins
Ali
Leevis
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J. A. Lentz
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A. M. Doll
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Fletcher
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Nebras 2
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Hove
Quebec
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Stip
Jonn G. Carisie
New York
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Rota Sloum
Texas
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Johnson City
Ora Kennedy
W. J. Kennedy
A. C.dennis
Durham
Norfolk
Merchants Association
Sallie Carpenter
Matthews
Moretz
A. Clinard
Yadkin Valley
Dr. Shuford
Tomorrrow
Asheville
Morganton
Summerville
Maude Sewell
James L. Leach
Elizabeth Leach
R. H. de Buts
Southern
Harry Little
W.N. C
R. P. Murphy
Thomasville
J. L. Murphy
C.epi
Mary
Murphy and
Classical Missionary Society of the Reformed Church
Mt. Pleasant
J.P. Munroe
Charlotte Sanatorium
Pres
J. L. Douglass
Catawba Springs
Davidsons
Charlotte News
Hickory Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
E. B. Cline
A.M. Whitener
Gochise County
Idaho
Walter
Porter
Hit
Eugene
California
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J. C. Patton
Blowing Rock
Mr. Patton
Green Park
Watauga Inn
Chileren Ury
Castoria
Ttesville
Caldwell
Lenoir
Panama Canal
J. C. Rhodes
10Th Avenue
J. W. Robinson
Shell-Flagler Co
Feacock
Lockport
Aprimie
Shel-Flagler Co
West Hickory
Edgar Whitener
Tete
South Main St
Salisbury
Harris & Little
Ee Ee
Hickory Seed
Reid Lumber Company
Orate
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