Piedmont Wagon and Manufacturing to Add Truck Plant
After a Monday directors meeting, Arthur L. Marvin says a motor truck department at the plant is almost assured. A sales force expansion will cover all Southern states, aiming to double output next year. G. H. Geitner remains manager of manufacturing. city outlook bright as family visits Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Wagon and Manufacturing Co
Arthur L. Marvin
The
Democrat
International Motor Co
Mack Bros Co
Allentown
Saurer Co
Plainfield
N. J
Sam Capitalist S
Hickory
New York
Jos. van Vieck
Arthur O. Lockett
J. F. Allen
John Scott
Charlotte
G. H. Geitner
Laymen's Convention in Lenoir during Nov 23 24
The Laymen's Convention met in Caldwell’s Laymen at the courthouse open door policy drawing attendees from across the county. Dr H K Boyer and Horace Sanderson spoke on missions while a canvass plan for missions and church harmony was urged. A Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ad ends the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenoir
Caldwell
H. K. Boyer
Statesville
Horace Sanderson
Colorado
Mre
Coon Addresses Teachers Assembly On Public School System
President Coon criticizes North Carolina public schools for being disjointed and proposes a studied overhaul. He argues higher education costs outpace country schools and urges careful consideration of a unified system despite teachers’ sharp reaction.
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Coon
Teachers’ Assembly
North Carolina
McNamara Confessions Spark Dynamos and Debate
James McNamara in Los Angeles admits dynamiting the Times building with 21 deaths and James B. McNamara pleads to dynamiting Liewellen Iron Works, sparking protests from labor groups, heavy defense funding, and calls for harsh punishment amid ongoing investigations and public outrage.
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Tne
James 3. McNamara
Los Angeles
Cal
Times
J. J. McNamara
Liewellen
James B
Burns
Aarm
McNamaras
Clarence Darrow
Clsel
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Sam
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Service Schedule
Rev J I Wannemacher presides at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning service at 11 00 a m and evening service at 7 06 p m The morning sermon is from Romans 15 13 and the evening theme Thy Kingdom Come Catechisation for children is Saturday at 2 p m The Sunday school plans a Christmas program on Christmas night December 2 and the church is making extensive arrangements for the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Wannemacher
Rom
Sunay School
Ivey Mill Crowded With Hands in West Hickory News
West Hickory Democra reports Ivey mill crowded with workers as overseers Downum and Cole provide attentive supervision. Notable items include Malcolm McKenzie rebuilding his home, Abe Isenhour visiting, W L Walker ill, John Crurer moving into an Ivey house, and Miss Jane Hildebrand from Granite working in the mill. Barbara Reep buys land. two carpenters Henry and George Miller labor nearby. A child burned earlier died from injuries.
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West
Hickory
Ivey
Mr. Downum
Capt. Cole
Malcolm McKenzie
McKenzie
Mas_ter
Alberta
W. P. Austin
Abe Is
W. E. Sigman
Jarte and White
Frank Wilson
D. J. Leonard
Rockingham
Jane Hildebrand
Calvin Abee
Barbara Reep
Johnnie Fry
Henry
George Miller
West Hickory
Barber Junction
Norking
Tora
Church News and Guild Sale Highlight Morganton Services
Next Sunday at the Church of the Ascension a special morning address titled The Two Comings Ours and the Masters will be given. A much anticipated sale will be held after supper on December 12 at J W Whuford's vacant store on 14th Street, expected to surpass past Guild efforts. Morganton Deanery meetings drew many visiting pastors led by Rev J D Lobdell and including Rev W R Dye Rev S N Joyner Rev W B Magnan and Rev Theodore and Mrs Andrews.
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J.W. Whuford
14Th St
Morganton
Cergymen
J. D. Lobdell
Rutherfordton
W. R. Dye
Lircornton
N. Joyner
Lenoir
First National Bank Hickory Shareholders Meeting
Annual meeting of the share holders of First National Bank Hickory North Carolina will be held at the office on Thursday January 9 1912 at 3 oclock for the election of directors and any other business that may come before the meeting K C Menzies Cashier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Hickory
N. C
K. C. Menzies
Episcopal Guild Bazaar and Oyster Supper Sale
The Episcopal Guild invites attendees to a bazaar of fancy articles and an oyster supper on Tuesday December 12 from 3 to 10 pm. Proceeds support guild activities.
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Episcopal Guild
Remedy to ward off severe cold advised
A home remedy instructs to take Chamberlains Cough Remedy when feet are wet and body cold then bathe feet in hot water before bed to prevent a severe cold. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Law and Order Rises in Desert Town Showdown
In a tense, lawman aided confrontation, Cavanagh recaptures criminals from Gregg and Higley’s gang after a night of standoff. Lize and Ross Cavanagh endure threats, offer aid, and await a court hearing as Higley arrives with deputies to restore order. The improvised vigil ends with magistrate Higley ordering custody for the captured men.
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Lise
Ross Cavanagh
Young Gress
Greg
Chia Town
Ross
Gregg
Lize
Higny
Virginia
Cavanagh
Lee
Edwards
Love
Gabe
Wes
Tim
Higley
Sire
Hoss
Law
Blaine
Baltard
Sam Gregg
Law and Order
Grezg
Tuzley
Sam
Joe
Gregs
Marshal
Mr. Cavana
Field Day at Catawba College Promises Track Victories
Thanksgiving services at the Methodist church were held at 11 a.m. Then on campus, students and townsfolk watched field day events. Robert Bowers won the 100 yard dash in 16 seconds, with many prizes awarded by local merchants.
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Neaion
Catawba College
Robert Bowers
Secon
Chrence Best
Samuel Kirk
Bowers
Holmes Wagner
Kirk
Wagoner
Tan Carpenter
Herbert Ingle
B Jowers
Kuk
Peele
Ardister
Bower
Newton
Piedmont High School
Gertrude Glenn
French and Business Department
Gastonia
G. H. Smith
Huntersville
Buchheit
Asheville Unday
First Christian Church
Y. M
J. C. Corner
Christmas Treat for County Home Inmates by Rev Abernethy
Rev M A Abernethy of Newton writes he will again bring Christmas treats to the 24 inmates at the county home, needing eight to ten dollars for a fitting meal. Readers may send free will offerings before December 23 or by Saturday noon before Christmas. Contributions can be left at the Democrat office for forwarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
M. A. Abernethy
Newton
Matt
N.C
Abernethy
Marriages Set at Judge Adams Home in Burke County
The couples married last Sunday at the residence of Judge Adams officiating magistrate were Noah Page to Minnie Hildebrand and Bill Williams to Sarah Oats, both couples from Icard township Burke County marking joyful nuptials.
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Adams
H. A. Adams
Noah Page
Minnie Hildebrand
Bill Williams
Sarah’ Oats
Icard
Burke County
Painful Piles Relieved by Deans Ointment Sold by Druggists
Itching bleeding protruding or blind piles yield to Deans Ointment. Chronic cases soon relieved finally retired. Druggists all sell it.
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Dean
Hickory Book Club holds November meeting with guests
In social circles the Hickory Book Club held its third meeting of the year with Mrs T Greer presiding in the absence of the president. Chats on current travels, a tribute to author Hopkinson Smith, and Thanksgiving luncheon decor delighted members as Mrs E L Shuford was announced to host the December gathering. Mr and Mrs W W Sims of Wilson arrived for a visit to Arc Sims’ sister Mrs J A Martin as Pauline Blount was welcomed back after years away. Red carnations and ferns adorned the tea area.
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Hickory Books
T. Greer
Wiss Wheeler
Dent
Rooster
Sioce
Queed
Norway
Tae Harver
Kennedy Square
Hopkinson Smith
W. W. Sims
Wilson
N. C
Hickory
Arc
Sims
J. A. Martin
Martin
Pauline Blount
Rip van Windle
Presbyterian Church Notes and Banquet at Pris er's Club
Regular services are announced for next Sunday with a union evening service at the Reformed church for dedication of their new building. A Pris er's Club banquet last Thursday drew a large crowd with speeches by Joy Hall Ramsay Gwin Barker and Robert Garth and lively games. House refreshments were provided by the ladies led by the Mistress of the Manse and assistants Wood Jaithcock and Coline Munroe. Mrs Ramsay's and Mrs Yo er's classes held a Friday afternoon reception at Dr W B Yamsay's residence for fifteen ladies plus the pastor.
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Reformed Church
Priser’s Club
Joy
Hall
Ramsay
Gwin
Barker
Robert Garth
Misses Wood
Jaithcock
Coline Munroe
Rev J W Kennedy Delivers First Sermon at Rock Mount
News from Gunpowder reports Rev J W Kennedy preached his first Caldwell circuit sermon at Rock Mount church on Sunday to a good sized congregation, delivering a message on Christian duty, faith, and activity. Also notes the death of Mrs Mary Hamby after a paralysis stroke, funeral planned, plus local social and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kennedy
Caldwell
Rock Mount Church
Mary Hamby
J. W. Sherrill
Cousi
Pink Link
Granite Fall
R. F. Tutele
Alexander County
L. B. Tuttle
N. A. Yount
Hickory
Debates and Theatre Echoes At Rutherford College
Trustees accepted the resignation of Rev. C J Miler from the college committee while a canvass was assigned to Rev M Maiden and Dr W AC. In tennis at Rutherford College Lenoir beat due to doubles 3 2 though Lenoir leads singles. Freshman Sophomore debate heard on municipal government form with the Chrestonian team winning the negative.
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C.J. Miler
Cnllege
Fil Serreta
Hs Ecesso
Lenoir
Kings Mountain
S. Mauney
Cherryville
J. J. George
Bessemere City
Fred Speagie
Columbia
Euronian Society
Chrestonian
Saints Journal From Bandys Township Secures No Converts
The December note from Bandys Township recounts a cold week with schools starting strong but book changes causing parent confusion. Hunters fatten on game, two boys settle a dispute without weapons, roads and contracts under review, Rev Caldwell’s sermon at Providence noted, Saints Academy meeting yields no converts.
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Bandys Township
Mr. Caldwell
Providence
Saints
Saints Academy
Jack
Wagons to Autos: Hickory firm eyed for car plants
The Hickory Democrat notes International Motor Company stock sale by the same group that bought Piedmont Wagon and Manufacturing Company for about 400000. It suggests a move into automobile and motor truck manufacture, praising Hickory wagons and South industry potential. Dr Thomas Eclectic Vow advertised as a pain remedy.
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Charlotte Chrome
Hickory Democrat
International Motor Company
Piedmont
Hickory
Democrat
Thomas
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Old Fort
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Fletcher
Ivey Mill
oHull News
Democra
Church of the Ascension
Vest
Bristol
Tonp
Hos. E. Williams
Middleboro
Gavanagh
Forest Ranger
Hamlingarland
Hamlin Garland
Catawba
Presbyterian Church Notes
Castoria
C. L. Muller
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