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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
2
Incomplete OCR fragment lists people visiting relatives and staying with cousins. Mentions Sloan, Mise Pison, John Rowe, David Ricks of Charlotte, Mrs A. Paary Latterty, S. C. Scofield visiting John Scofield of Decatur. Likely a social news tidbit from a local paper.
Court preparations unfold as indictments turn up against George Hall and others amid a looming, lengthy trial. Attorneys Linn Craige Klatt and partners coordinate procedures as bond is posted for two defendants. Public interest swells while a special venire seeks jurors for the case and related proceedings in Salisbury.
A band of bandses is systematically robbing churches in the vicinity of Moscow Aug 16 aiming to fund a revolution. Police warn parishioners and ask for vigilance as investigations continue.
Accidental discharge of a breech loading gun kills the 10 year old daughter of Mr. C. G. Sunderburg on the Sugar Creek road near Attle Sister. The weapon discharged while a brother greased it. The child’s face was mutilated. Dr. McLaughlin pronounced the girl dead. Neighbors overwhelmed by tragedy on the family farm held by Sheriff Wallace. The event casts a pall over the household and community.
A Greens boro article argues prohibition best for the city after trying low license fleigh license dispensary and prohibition. It presents tables of crime reductions, cites mayoral jurisdiction expansion, and notes inter state liquor concerns while forecasting Congress action.
A garbled set of testimonials and notices reports a woman praising Peruna for swelling, breath, and joints, a Fort Worth pharmacy ad, and scattered items about Dr Hartman remedies. The jumble includes references to a wreck near Bowie New York and Col Ramsay’s promotion, with unrelated market and church notes.
A fragmented travel notice from the Rochester Post Colorado column advertises cheap Pamphlet descriptions for boarding to Denver from July 5 to 14 and travel to San Francisco June 24 to July, with further trips to Colorado and Salt Lake City through J E Rehlander, Trav. Pass. Agt in Chattanooga.
Washington August 13 Bureau of Labor reports wage increases across sectors in 1905 with notable gains in various trades. Data show workers earning higher pay, reflecting economic shifts and living cost adjustments during the year.
A touching account portrays a mother's steadfast devotion as she braves the sea to rescue or safeguard a loved one. The narrative emphasizes maternal courage, resilience, and unwavering care amid perilous waters.
Fragmentary notice concerning Mr Heafham and Mr Williams at Newton. Readable portions reference persons desiring to do business with the railway and consulting at the premises for guidance.
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