Park Renovation Drive Grants City A Recreation Oasis
The park east of the city is being reclaimed with extensive improvements for summer use. The Civic League leads the project with an estimated $1,000 set aside for beautification including an aqueduct drainage, conifer plantings, a central fountain, grass plots, flower beds, graded walks, and rustic seating. Over half the funds are raised. wider civic support is urged to complete the enhancements and produce a visually appealing public space in this region.
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Civic League
Isa
Freshman Sophomore Debate At Lenoir College Auditorium
The annual Freshman Sophomore debate between Lenoir College literary societies will be in the college auditorium on Monday evening December 6. The question asks whether North Carolina should allocate funds for public highways. Chrestonian speakers E. Z. Pence and R. L. Coons support the affirmative, while Euronian speakers F. J. Eller and J. A. Love oppose. The public is invited.
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Lenoir College
North Carolina
Chrestonian Society
E. Z. Pence
R. L. Coons
F. J. Eller
A. Love
Taylor's Lecture by Governor Taylor at Newton
Governor Robert Taylor will lecture on Fiddle and the Bow at Newton Saturday night. He is among the era's most eloquent speakers and will draw audiences from nearby areas. Tickets are at Freeze's Drug Store with the lecture starting at 7 30 p m to accommodate trains for Hickory people.
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Taylor
Robert Taylor
Newton
Freeze’s
Ferndell White Ovsts Put On By Whitener and Martin
Ferndell Rolled White Ovsts are listed as the finest product. Two packages priced at 25 cents, offered by Whitener and Martin in the advertisement segment.
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C. Whitener & Martin
Loyal talent evening at Academy of Music for Civic League
An entertainment by loyal talent will be given in the Academy of Music on Friday evening December 10 at 8 15 for the benefit of the Civic League. The program includes readings solos a short play and a spelling bee with prominent citizens. Admission 25 cents children 15 cents. Pineules advertised for rheumatic pains and kidney troubles sold by W S Martin.
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Academy of Music
Civic League
W. S. Martin
Week of Prayer and Parish Sale Announced
The Rector leads Sunday services with a morning sermon on the key to Revelation and an evening address on James Montgomery the hymn writer. A Week of Prayer for Layme Brotherhood includes a Wednesday Episcopal church service. The annual Parish sale is set for Tuesday Dec 7 at Mrs Rooster's from 3:30 to 7:00 PM with refreshments. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised by W S Martin for colds and throat irritation.
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James Montgomery
Episcopal Church
Rooster
W. S. Martin
Fire destroys Bernhardt cottage at Blowing Rock
Last Friday night the summer cottage of Mr. J. M. Bernhardt at Blowing Rock was destroyed by fire. The unoccupied house is believed to have been robbed and set ablaze. Richard Harper discovered the blaze at Green Park Hotel and nothing was saved. Loss estimated at 2500 to 3000 dollars with no insurance.
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Blowing Rock
J. M. Bernhardt
Blowin Rock
Richard Harper
Green Park Hotel
Lenoir News
Burdock Blood Bitters Cited By Ohio Resident
J. H. Walker of Sunbury Ohio asserts years of dyspepsia and loss of appetite were cured by Burdock Blood Bitters after persistent distress. The testimonial emphasizes relief from indigestion and the product’s curative effect.
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Burdock
J. H. Walker
Sunbury
Ohio
J D Elliott to Undertake Street and Sidewalk Improvements
Work begins on permanent improvements from Tenth Avenue to Fifteenth Street and beyond on Fifteenth Street. Mr J D Elliott leads the project, totaling 600 feet for committee approval. If satisfactory, Elliott may secure the full contract for the entire project.
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Tenth Avenue
Fifteenth Streets
Fifteenth Street
J. D. Elliott
Elliott
Mrs Cook Dead in Lilesville After Short Illness
The body of Mrs Joan Cook, 38, was brought here from Lilesville where she died after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and several children. Burial was at Friendship church Burke county with Rev J D Harte officiating. A longer account will appear next week.
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Joan Cook
Lilesville
Cook m
Friendship Church
Burke County
J. D. Harte
First Baptist Church
Fire damages Knox millinery firm in Statesville
A blaze in the wholesale millinery department of the R. M. Knox Company caused substantial stock damage in Statesville, estimated at about 2000 dollars. Fire started on the third floor in a storage room full of millinery hats and linings, with mice and matches blamed. Separately, Rev. John Crisp, near Lenoir, was injured when a southbound Edgemont train struck him on the right leg. he is about eighty years old.
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R. M. Knox Company
Statesville
John Crisp
Lenoir
Edgemont Monlay
Crisp
Watcher Furniture Company Assigns Assets and Receiver Named
The Watcher Furniture Company assigns its stock with Mr. H C Menzies appointed temporary receiver. A court hearing is set for Thursday to address the matter due to the illness of Mr. Hatcher. The assignment is voluntary and creditors are expected to recover about cents on the dollar.
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Watcher Furniture Company
H.C. Menzies
Hatcher
Guilford County Wins Prize in Best Road Travel Race
Guilford County receives 1000 dollars for best road travel among Roanoke Virginia and Atlanta routes. Meek notes 210 miles of imacatum. tour did not pass over Meskie bureau’s best, so Guilford wins prize. Mr. Robert Simpson, a prominent farmer of Mint Hill township Mecklenburg, was killed Saturday. Hartis accident involved a bargain dispute with Simpson & Roedier. Miss Juanita ard wed Irving Herriot corney. father wished the wedding in his office but died after an auto wreck.
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Guilford County
York Herald-Atlanta
Roanokeginia
Atlanta
Meskiebure
Guilford
Robert Simpson
Mint Hill
Mecklenburg
Will Hartis
Hartis
Simpson & Roedier
J Howard
United States
Juanitaard
Irving Herriot Corney
Cort suits arrive in fine quality and low price
A. Bowles reports a large shipment of Cort suits praised for superior quality and affordable pricing. The note highlights value and availability for customers seeking stylish attire at budget-friendly rates.
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A. Bowles
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