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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
4
An old advertisement claims Schnapps tobacco is entirely flue cured in the Piedmont region and warns against imitators who mimic its look. It asserts superior taste and satisfaction, urges buyers to check the SCHNAPPS tag letters, and notes Schnapps priced at 50c per pound and 5c cuts.
The Western Union and Postal telegraph operators in major cities including Chicago Savannah Atlanta Montgomery Des Moines and Denver walked out on Aug 12 amid broader labor action. Local and national union leaders urged solidarity while awaiting potential arbitration or concessions.
In Gastonia on a Saturday night Dob Hoffman, an employee of Ozark cotton mills, was shot while on J. J. Pressley’s porch. Mack Guntley, Avon cotton mill superintendent, drove by, then fired after his companion Will Kimbar’s buggy struck a post. Hoffman died later. Pressley’s wife died two hours after. Gunter jailed. preliminary hearing slated.
Forsyth county plans a possible 300000 bond issue to accelerate macadam highway work. A countywide meeting is set for Saturday August 11 with leaders from both parties backing the proposal to avoid tying the issue to national politics.
Washington August 10 Democratic gains reshape Senate with Johnston succeeding Pettus and Danke succeeding John Morgan in Alabama plus Steferson Davin, Robert J. Taylor, and Thomas J. Paynter among others. Williams to seat later. Reeves, Berry, Blackburn, Carmack depart.
Morristown New Jersey August 12 Mrs Seward Wilson of Cleveland claims a share of Sir Thomas Moore estate in Great Britain valued around 60 million pounds. Her lawyers filed a claim as the estate has long been tied up in court. Meanwhile in Austin Texas August 9 Dr William Brumby reports 500 dengue fever cases in Brownsville and 100 in Matamoras with efforts by federal health officers and local authorities to curb the outbreak. No deaths yet. Also seen: ad touting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea of Tablets.
In Columbia South Carolina on August 9 Walker Harrison a Black man shot while resisting arrest by William A Cook town marshal of Bauclaire a suburb. Harrison who had escaped a Fairfield county chain gang was wounded in the head and hospitalized. Cook has a history of lethal arrests including prior shootings and a pardoned case in North Carolina.
Raleigh Aug 12 The Fersix aang Company, as Chariot, was chartered with 66,000 capital to manufacture and represent cosmetics. J F Bradley, Anderson and others named. Another charter for Franklin improvement Company of Brevard with 50,000 capital by J F Mayer. Justice Walter Clark to Charlotte on account of criminal matters. Lawyer Basle fat travels to Athl... injunction against Molattatiog against the Southern for petates. The feature notes that North Carolina law permits using a North Carolina corporation in state.
In Raleigh on August 10 a heated scene occurred at the Wake County register of deeds over a marriage license for Ormond C Lisles and 15 year old Hortence Foushee of Jonesboro. Foushee’s father demanded action as the license had been issued with 18 as the required age. The groom, 16, procured the license. no marriage had yet occurred as no certificate return was recorded. The groom left Raleigh with friends. the bride’s father returned to Jonesboro by train.
Nev for aug 12 active preparations for the new defense to be used against Harry Thaw. Lawyer Martin W. Tauerton visited The Tombs for a private hour talk with Thaw and then Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw arrived. The three discussed the case and sketched the core idea of the revised strategy. The lawyer hinted at startling testimony not previously disclosed. Thaw appeared in a more cheerful mood after the meeting as Mrs Thaw looked on.
An unusually courteous thief broke into Daniel W. Smith s home at 550 Avenue S in Bayonne New Jersey on August 12. While forcing the front door Mrs Edwin Clayton nearby neighbor appeared and the thief tipped his hat called it a beautiful day. After ransacking the house he picked jewelry then left as mail carrier Frederick Schmidt arrived, the thief took the letters thanked him and departed.
Members of the crew of the steamer Maryland arrived from Cape Charles and reported all quiet in the Omancock area in Norfolk Virginia on August 12. No inhabitants were forced to leave their homes.
The Montgomery court modified a training order to allow Southern Railway and connecting lines to implement a 2 1/2 cent passenger fare and the state freight schedule. The move restores the railway's license and benefits travel over 1000 miles of Alabama tracks while cutting freight rates on common goods including fertilizers.
An 19th century advertisement touts a fruit syrup laxative sold by W S Martins with a positive guarantee to cure constipation headaches stomach trouble or indigestion. The copy promises a refund if the product fails to work and emphasizes a money back offer.
Detroit announces engagement of Amy McMillan daughter of State Senator James McMillan to Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Harrington British envoy to Abyssinia. Marriage likely at Eagle Head Manchester by the Sea in October in quiet ceremony. Officials note the McMillan family is in mourning.
Scout Aug 12 reports a Japanese landing on Kang Wha Island with five killed and five wounded. A separate two-man unit from Chemaulpo retrieved the landing party today, while the force supports air and naval units in the operation.
The Neptune Line steamer Tennessee from Providence collided with an unknown schooner near Stratford this morning. The Tennessee anchored and passengers were taken off by the steamer Maine. The schooner sank and its crew's fate is unclear. The Providence later reported no help was needed.
A large Winston Salem crowd marked the hundredth anniversary of the first Sunday school in the state at Hopewell Church six miles from the city. Rev W A Lutz of Sieville delivered the history of the school’s founder and early class. Henry Rippel, a German Lutheran, was noted as founder.
A 70 year old widow, Mrs. Mary Louth, former New York resident, wed William H. Decker a blacksmith age not specified in New Castle on August 12. Rev George T. Alderson officiated. Daughters Mrs John Auli and Mrs George Gill served as matrons of honor. son Harry B. Leuth was best man. They left for Niagara Falls after a reception. Winston Salem firemen returned from Winnington after delays from heavy rains.
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