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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
The Hickory Chamber of Commerce secretary reports an urgent invitation from the Chattanooga secretary requesting delegates to a Southern Commercial convention in Chattanooga on August 11 12 18 and 14 with reduced railroad rates. Delegates are expected from across the South and arrangements are made for guest entertainment in Asheville.
Removal notice states that persons needing services at night or on Sunday can find the funeral director at a new residence on 17th street and by calling 43. J. W. SHUFORD, Funeral Director and Embalmer. The item also notes upcoming competitive examinations in the United States Civil Service for various positions including Teacher in Indian Service and Postal Clerk in the Panama Canal Zone.
A jumble of poems and local notices reports five Masonic lodges buying land near town for beautification. It notes marriages in Creston, a minister’s wife found dead, and a Appalachian Training School event with Dr B F Dixon addressing seniors. Faculty changes and a Grandfather Mountain trip are listed, all in a terse newspaper card style.
Disturbance erupted in West Hickory when Mayor H H Abee attempted to halt a picker stick factory project by gun and knocking over the foundation on George F Iveys lot. Magistrate Sites court will settle the case as residents express strong reaction. The Charleston Post controversy over poet laureate mentions appears in a protest note.
In Russellsville Kentucky four prisoners were taken from jail and lynched at the same tree for the brutal murder of an aged white man. The incident adds to a string of violent mob actions across the region as authorities respond to rising tensions and call for calm.
The Methodist church will not hold services this Sunday during annual vacation. Rev. Weaver serves as pastor. Lutheran Holy Trinity offers morning service at 11 and evening at 8 led by Rev. Moser, who begins a two week vacation after this Sunday. Baptist conducts 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services with Rev. Hart. No service at Reformed church this Sunday with Rev. Murphy. Episcopal next Sunday at The Ascension at 11 a.m. with holy communion. Sermon on Is the average everyday man outgrowing the religion of his forefathers? Special music by Prof. D Anna. 8 p.m. evening service and sermon. Thursday is the Transfiguration of Christ with holy communion at 9:30 a.m.
The committee for furnishing a town reading room reports little citizen support. The town will open its sixth annual session on September 2, 1908. Public school teachers attend free. other students pay a small monthly tuition. boarding is ample. Catalogue and printed matter mailed free. Address Secretary of the Faculty Boone NC.
Practical education in Agriculture Civil Electrical and Mechanics Engineering in Cotton Manufacturing Dyeing and Industrial Chemistry. Tuition $450 a year Board $10 a month. 120 Scholarships. Examinations or admission at the College on Sept 2. Address THE PRESIDENT West Raleigh NC Subscribe for the Democrat.
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