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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
3
Promoter J. Cooper touts a new medicine claiming to strengthen the stomach in six weeks and treat most chronic illnesses. He cites testimonials, including Mrs. Delano of Brookline, Massachusetts, who says solid food became tolerable after starting the remedy and that her health improved dramatically.
A Friday night performance titled Dee Stuck Skule raised funds for a worthy object. Sallie Battle produced and managed the show with H Yount starring as school master. numerous cast members were praised for their comic roles and stage antics. The piece netted a sizable sum and proved a community favorite, with Miss Battle’s future appearances anticipated as money-raising successes.
The Euronian Literary Society presented The Woven Web at Lenoir College on December 3. The cast included Miss Sawyer and Mr R F Mouse with lively turns by Prof Patterson Miss Baker Mr Smith and Mr Lineberger. The Lenoir College Orchestra provided music and the article notes burglars around Hickory and a local theft scene at Mar Lawson’s residence.
The bulletin records Mrs Dr 8 G Flowers dying after cancer with Pisgah church funeral, sympathy offered to the bereaved, and remarks on faith. It notes Thanksgiving reflections, a cold wave, and social visits by Dr Gwaltney and various Sherrill family members. It reports J D Elliott elected mayor of Hickory to fill an unexpired term and S L Whitener named alderman.
The document lists assets including cash and due from banks totaling 645,146.40 with liabilities at 623,146.40. Signed by cashier C Menzies and witnessed by notary Ga. Moser, dated December 5, 1907, in Catawba County. The advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonials from Alexander Benton and local druggists offering trial bottles and guarantees.
A sale is planned for next Saturday December 14 1907 at about two o clock near the First National Bank in Hickory featuring a fast black horse named Henry. The notice promises high bidder terms and notes Henry is versatile for work. Other local items include the Democrat and Newton Hosiery Mills promotions and a new Thornton Light and Power Co superintendent.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell N. Y. writes that after severe indigestion nervousness and debility he believed no hope remained but the electric tonic then cured him. He reports improving daily and returning to full strength. The tonic is guaranteed by C. M. Shuford Monsier Drug Co and W. S. Marin druggist.
The heirs announce the estate of W. H. Shirer of Catawba County North Carolina is to be closed. Creditors must present claims by November 18 1908 or be barred. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Dated November 18 1907 by SM Shirer.
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