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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
The Hickory weekly notes a special edition on town industries and enterprise, urges early orders for copies, and discusses beer licensing debates. It lauds park LIFE, cites road funding as a civic priority, and suggests heavy teaming men donate to road improvements.
A Democrat representative who visited Rollins, about 10 miles southwest of Morganton, stated roads in 1930 were in dire condition. The Morganton News-Herald urged county commissioners to act, calling roads full of deep ruts and mud hindering travel and costing money. The piece blamed antiquated roadwork methods and favoritism, noting Catawba countyroads are not as bad as Burke but still poor.
A reflective piece recalls Peter, the brown fox terrier of the associate editor, loyal and well mannered. It quotes George Sand and Byron on dogs as steadfast friends who never judge, offering solace when luck fails and life feels blue. Mourning lingers over the beloved companion in print.
An OCR fragment advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative for women worn by overwork and childbearing. It touts vitality, relief from headaches, and relief from various vague ailments, but the garbled language and misprints obscure clear claims and ingredients.
Two or three days later Peter returned, lame in one leg and thin but in good shape. He had been away unknown where, yet found his way home. He will be kept hereafter in a safe place as circumstances permit.
W A Campbell of Maggie recounted a tale of Hickory’s origin claiming a hickory stick beating gave the town its name, while the Lenoir News offers an alternate 1812 story linking to Old Hickory Jackson, a cabin tavern, and “Hickory Tavern” eventually shortened to Hickory. The clash highlights local historical uncertainties.
The Mighty Haag Railroad Shows will arrive by train on August 21 and begin unloading around 5 PM after a 4:30 arrival from Asheville. Spectators will see a new unloading system and enjoy afternoon and evening performances.
Last Friday evening from 8 30 to 11 Misses Ella and Ger trude Stanfield hosted Leasburg young people in honor of Miss Earth Simmons of Raleigh. The north porch glowed with lanterns, games followed in the parlor, and proposals and responses sparked laughter. Music by Graves Thompson and Simmons preceded refreshments and farewells.
The Pastor will preach at both services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday expecting full attendance. Rev. J. G. Garth and his two sons plan to leave for Mitchell County Monday to hold four meetings at Magnetic city. The Boys' Brigade meets at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Rev. J. L. Murphy will conduct morning and evening services at the Reformed church next Sunday.
Mr Eugene Morrison announces an excursion from Statesville to Charleston South Carolina on September 16 with a round trip fare of six dollars including a steamer ride. The train departs Taylorsville at 8 am and Statesville at 7 am stopping at all stations to Charlotte and arriving in Charleston at 4 pm. Two nights and a day will be spent in Charleston with return on Saturday morning September 18 at 7 o'clock.
Heirs of S A Huffman offer about 80 acres of farm land three miles north of Hickory near Mt Olive church. Property includes a two story dwelling two barns cribs tranaries a good orchard and a public road through the plantation. Interested buyers may apply to S Cook Mt Bethel NC or J P Seabach Hickory NC by Aug 16 1909.
Young men are urged to learn telegraphy at the Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan Georgia. The ad promises four to six months training with guaranteed positions and monthly salaries from 45 to 65 dollars. Railroads nationwide seek qualified operators, and the program highlights affordable tuition and healthful Newnan surroundings.
An advertisement for South Fork Institute offering a preparatory high school with Christian charariness and dormitory housing for young ladies. Highlights a nine month term costing 88.75 to 106.75 dollars, with a fall term opening August 17, 1909, and requests inquiries to S J Honeycutt, Principal Highest Glass.
Notice is given that by virtue of a Deed of Trust dated July 25 1908 to secure a 1100 loan from Hickory Insurance Realty Co and W E Holbrook the trustee M H Groves will sell at public auction on August 28 1909 at 2 o clock at the steps of First National Bank Hickory NC the property in Catawba county including a 1 acre lot with a two story dwelling described as Lot No 2 in a sequence running along Lenoir street and back line and conveyed from George Herman to L V Brown to Dr K A Price with a mortgage default. The sale is to the highest bidder for cash. The undersigned are M H Groves trustee and M H Yount attorney.
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