First National Bank opens savings department in Hickory
A local note proclaims the First National Bank has installed an up to date Savings Department. It explains deposits start at one dollar, interest is compounded quarterly, and pass books are issued to teach thrift. The piece argues early saving builds business knowledge and lifelong financial habits for youth and future entrepreneurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Hickory
First National
Savings Bank
Lenoir College
Lincolnton Road
Baker’s Ferry Road
Census boom for Hickory marks 65 percent rise in seven years
Professor C. M. Staley reports Hickory’s census shows a 65 percent population increase over seven years, noting significant growth since 1900 and highlighting the community’s expanding social and economic vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Staley
Hickory
Off to School in Hickory Area Embraces Wide College Plans
Parents in Hickory emphasize education as many students prepare for higher learning. Dozens will attend colleges in Hickory Claremont and Lenoir, plus Mrs. Beard's school. Others head to Presby, Hollins, St. Marys, Winthrope, and various universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Claremont
Margaret McCombs
Hazel Eliott
Presbyterian College
Charlotte
Mary Shuford
Frankie Self
St. Mary’s
Raleigh
Sallie Martin
Hollins
Conservatory
Lillian Fields
State, Normal College
Greensboro
Bessie Wilfong
Winthrope
Rock Hill
N. C
Stanley Hall
Due West
S.catharine Gwaltney
The
Baptist University At
George Lyerly
Richard Thomassen
Orin Sigman
Hazel Aiken
A. &M. College
Chapel Hill
America
Glenn Henkle
Americ Jean
Horner
Military Institute
George Kirkpatrick
Erskine
S.C
Mr Chas P Jones Dies at Lexington
Obituary notes Mr Chas P Jones a printer formerly with Clay Printing Co Hickory Democrat and on the Lexington Despatch staff. He was a quiet young man and survived by his parents wife and two children. Sheriff Boyd arrests a family in a whiskey case linked to Mrs Wesley Kelly and daughter with Kelly missing. trial set before Leon ard at City Hall Saturday 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. P. Jones
Lexington
Clay Printing Co
Hicklory Democrat
Lexington Despatch
Boyd
Wesley Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Moores Ferry Road
Catawba River
Kelly
Hickory Ball Team Disbands After Even Season
The Hickory baseball team disbanded after a short yet successful season. They played Lenoir Salisbury Durham Lincolnton Rock Hill Gastonia Thomasville and Catawba County, finishing eight wins and eight losses. The team invites players to join next summer. Luck to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenoir
Salisbury
Durham
Lincolnton
Rock Hill
Gastonia
Thomasville
Catawba County
Hickory
Sledge May Open Millinery and Dress Dept in Local Firm
W T Sledge, buyer for Sledge and Pleasants, sails Aug 26 for northern markets to secure fall stock and a first class milliner and dressmaking department on the second floor. Mrs Sledge accompanies him. Also an auction sale planned in Hickory on Sept 28 1907 of three properties on Bruns Street Church and High Streets West Hickory after court action. George McCorkle, commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sledge
Sledge & Pleasants
Nice
Catawba County
Lina A. Arthur
W. A. Stilley
G. A. Weston
Ruffin Swintel
Maamie
Charlie
Neppie Brothers
First National Bank of the City
Hickory
N. C
Bruns Street
A. Bourdonnais
Church
High Streets
Theroperty
James A. Weston
E George McCorkle
Lincoln County
Lincolnton Street
Morganton Street
Hope Avenue
Lenoir College
Kings Creek
Caldwell County
Hildebrand
Arithmetic and paint cost quandaries for farmer and painters
A letter to D K McRae discusses arithmetic and casuistry with farm hogs in three pens fed by milk and corn, water, and sawdust, asking about growth and profit. It then asks painters’ bids for painting three barns, exploring payment and allocation, and suggests a simple solution: buy the least gallons and return leftovers.
Practical education in agriculture and engineering fields
Practical education in agriculture and civil electrical and mechanical engineering as well as cotton manufacturing dyeing and industrial chemistry. Tuition is 45 dollars per year with 10 dollars per month for board and 120 scholarships are offered.
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Ihore Democrat
Red
Strang Te
Moretz-Whitener Co. Co
D. K. McRae
Hickory, N. C
Reston Wagallon
Devoe
Devor & Co P. S. F. B. Ingold
W. E. Miller
Claremont Female College
N.C
PRES
Duttera
Tion
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
K. L. Vernon
Wering
Charlotte, N. C
U College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Winston
West Raleigh
R. E. Carr
Miss Shaver of
Asheville
Carr
J. S. Carr
Messrs
Harry Whitener
Carl Miller
Ball’s Creek
James B. Beard
Keeley
Keeley Institute
N. Carolina
the Savings Department
Hickory Banking & Trust CO
Trickory Banking ¢ Trust Co
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