Hickory News Highlights on Power Plant and Local Events
The Hickory letter covers the Water Power and Electric Company contracting for a Catawba river dam with 5000 horsepower, 3000 hp electric setup, and General Electric turbines. A. F. Hart & Co. win dam construction, Dayton Globe Iron Works supplies turbines, and work to finish by January 1, 1908 is planned. Also noted are church services, local social events, and residents’ visits, including Mr. Hart and Miss Thurston, with community sentiment expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Power and Electric Co
Water Power and Electric Company
Catawba
General Electric Company
Dayton Globe Iron Works
Ohio
A. F. Hart & Co
Hickory
Hart
Lenoir
Blowing Rock
Lincoln County
Bower
Lincolnton Street
Morganton Strait
Hope Avenue
Lenoir College
Kings Creek
Caldwell County
Hildebrand
Granite Falls
N. C
Shell St
Brookford Road
It Is to be a Third Term Suggestion for Roosevelt
A long letter argues for a Roosevelt third term amid calls for reform and party support. It cites Roosevelt’s public presence, Taft’s criticisms, and hints at Republican nominees Beveridge and Roosevelt. The piece praises North Carolina governors candidates Craig Kitchen and Horne and notes Johnson Lattlemyre’s Jamestown Exposition trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Locke Craig
W. W. Kitchen
Ashley Horne
Fifth
Congress
Craig
Ier
Old North
Death of Infant in Asheville Mourned by Family
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Husham sympathize with them in the loss of their little one. The child had been sick for seven months and died at Asheville Tuesday night. The funeral will take place upon the arrival of No. 36 today. The Democrat extends its sympathy to the Hushams in their sad bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Husham
Asheville
Democrat
Bantams Lose to Gastonia in Western NC Games
The Bantams were swept by Gastonia in Western North Carolina play, dropping 11 to 1 in Newton and losing again at Gastonia as errors in late innings allowed Gastonia to pull away. The Gastonia team moved to third in the standings. local scenes include remarks on nearby social distractions affecting play. Mr Carl Wilson of Greenville visited his sister Mrs W A Hall. Hickory graded schools set to open Monday September 2 with notice appearing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton
Gastonia
Hickory
North Carolina
Our Boys
Newton
Hickory Graded
Rumored Sale of Newton Cotton Mills Stirs Town
Rumor spreads that J A Martin has acquired a controlling interest in the Newton Cotton Mills with possible New York Richmond and Shelby associates. The mill was reorganized under J A Smith who has run it successfully and may retain a significant stake even if the sale occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shere
J. A. Martin
Newton
J. A. Smith
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Needful Edu Options
Practical education offered in agriculture civil electrical and mechanical engineering cotton manufacturing dyeing and industrial chemistry. Tuition forty five dollars per year board ten dollars per month. Scholarships available. Address President Winston West Raleigh.
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Dicore Democrat
I Holbrook
Korton
Church of the Ascension
J S. Moody
Reformed Church
Episcopal Church
Sky
Raleigh
Greensboro
Mr. Johnson Lattlemyre
Carl Wilson
Greenville
Mrs. W. A. Hall
Moretz-Whitener Clo. Co
College of Agriculture and Mecchanic Arts
Winston
West Raleigh
First National Bank
The
Morrison Bros. Co. Inc
Hickory, KC
Hickory Banking& Trust CO
Hickory Banking & Trist Co
Claremont Female College
Pres, Wm. B
Duttera
Hickory, N. C
James B. Beard
Musee
James’ B. Beard
Hickory, N.C
Huffman’s Hall
Barnum and Bailey’s Circus
C. T. Morrison
Keeley
Keeley—Institute
N. Carolina
Omespordenee Confidential
Mer
Holi
Cation
Morea
Davenport
College Department of
Massie
Weaver, Lenoir, N. C
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