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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
5
A mixed advertisement page highlights Umstead's regular lines of china and home furnishings with sales pitches for holiday gifts, blankets, dinnerware, teacups, and toys. It also promotes Morrison Bros, J A Bowles, Player's Furniture, and Van Dyke Shop offers, plus a Christmas sale and real estate listings in Hickory NC. There are notices for rent, lost pin, and a forthcoming wedding.
The Presbyterian ladies cleared about $50 from a bazaar and the Reformed church ladies raised over $125. The community notes praise these church efforts as substantial for Hickory.
Rev J S Moody received a call to a Washington DC suburban parish but declined, feeling duty to his current church. In West Hickory Mrs Stilwell on Sunday morning gave birth to triplets two boys and a girl all lived at birth but died shortly after.
VARESE Geo H Miller spent Sunday and Monday in Lenoir. Hardin offers photo services to help you look your best at his gallery. Dr Gwaltner, ill but alive, remains not much improved. Mrs Gray of Davidson visits her parents Dr and Mrs Wharey. A H Parker Son rent the Stroup building and will open soon. Mr J D Gwin and Miss Ivah Bryson of Clover S Cu visit F B and Lewis Gwin. Dr J K Price, a capable young professional, seeks local patronage. Relatives of Mr and Mrs Jno Tate of Marion share congratulations on a daughter. C C Musgrave and family moved. Freeman and family relocated to Mr Ellis McCombs’ house. Father Weaver’s wife’s arrival brightens parsonage. grandchildren linger in sympathy. Mr James Fenmark Taylor’s Dixie impersonation impresses, sermon noted. J E Mattocks returned from Brevard, where his little son recovered from illness at Dr Hallitt’s home.
The committee reports secured subscriptions in under a day totaling over $3,000 from donors ranging from $6 to $25. They aim for at least $9,000 and hope every citizen will assist in the enterprise. Two-year payment terms are offered to encourage broad participation. G. F. Ivey signs the appeal.
Rev Dr Lippard will deliver an illustrated lecture on Things Japanese at Huffman’s Academy of Music next Wednesday at 8 PM. The talk features large screen views on oriental life and promises an evening of interest.
A historical catalog text lists a variety of goods including machinery, dress trimming, table linen, collars and cuffs, handkerchiefs, shirts, underwear, ladies coats, furs, children’s caps, comforts, wool and cotton blankets and the Ratcliffe Shoe for women. It emphasizes sensible, modern demands of an up-to-date store.
Claremont College invites the public to a students recital directed by Miss Huffman at the Academy of Music on Saturday evening December 1 14 at 7 30 oclock. Examinations are posted beginning Tuesday and run each morning and afternoon until Saturday Christmas holidays begin Saturday December 21 and run until January 2.
For rent an elegant five room cottage near Claremont Hill with city water and toilet. Possession January 1, 1908. Also a two story dwelling on Church Street among best residences. Office spaces available over Menzies Drug Store and over McCombs Store.
A local eatery at the corner of Park Place and 13th St offers cheap lunches and a variety of good foods including fish and oysters. Gus Hawn operates the shop and promises filling meals served in good style.
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