Hit by Slung Car Wrecks Coca Cola Wagon
Mr H P Williams head of local business and driver Gus Smith were badly hurt when a freight car swung onto the Coca Cola Bottling Works wagon near Piedmont wagon shops Sunday at 10. The horse was killed. Williams suffered a broken nose and spinal wrench. Smith is in critical condition but hoped to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Coca- Cola Bottling Works
HL. P. Williams
Gus Smith
Piedmont
Mr. Williams
Williams
Smith
In Memoriam of Pastor Jason C Moser D D
In Memoriam notes the death of Pastor Jason Chrysostom Moser D D who served Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church for nearly 25 years and remained a member at his passing. The resolution expresses submission to God, praise for his gospel work and zeal, sympathy to his bereaved family, and calls a godly life in his memory. Signed by J H Wannemacher P C Serzer and W A Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Church Triumphant
Jason Chrysostom Moser
Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Holy Trinity
Jesus Crist
J. H. Wannemacher
P.C Serzer
W. A. Miller
Chamberlains Remedy Endorsed For Cold Relief By Local Resident
The quicker a cold is treated the less danger from pneumonia and other diseases. Mr B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia says Chamberlains Remedy is absolutely the best cold medicine on the market. He has recommended it to friends and they agree. For sale by all dealers.
Reverend Cook to Lead Multiple Churches in Caldwell County
Rev. W. N. Cook will relocate from Saw Mills to Hickory next week to lead West Hickory Penelope and Brook ford churches while continuing pastoral charge of Mt Zion and Sa churches in Caldwell County. Correspondents will address him at Hickory-Lenoir Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Cook
Saw Mills
Hickory
West Hickory
Penelope
Brookford
Mt Zion
Caldwell County
Lenoir
Rexall Orderlies Promise Trial Risk Offer
An offer backs its claim to relieve constipation with a full refund if the remedy fails. Rexall Orderlies are described as taste free and gentle, suitable for children and the elderly. The ad promotes the risk free trial and lists prices 12 tablets 10 cents 36 tablets 25 cents 80 tablets 50 cents, sold only at Grimes' Drug Rexall Store Roch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Roch
Rexall
Grimes’ Drug
Rail road farm shows crops after careful farming near Altapass
A. C., C. & O. R. R. farm near Altapass North Carolina demonstrates productive old hillside land through deep plowing careful seed selection and steady cultivation. R. F. Brower industrial agent led efforts yielding 35 to 40 bushels per acre corn despite drought. The tract also bears apples and berries promising abundant yields in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altapass
N. C
Blue Ridge
Gulf
Atlantic
R. F. Brower
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestive Health
An advertisement urges readers to treat indigestion with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they help digestion and bowel action. It guarantees money back if not satisfied and notes two larger sizes priced 50c and $1.00, available only at The Rexall Store Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Grimes Drug Co
Charity School Notes Highlight Teaching Progress
The school reports strong progress with Miss Vistula Brittain and Miss Virtie Cline as teachers. Brittain, from Buncombe county, is noted as one of their best. Rev P Routh, new Hickory circuit pastor, preached at Marvin Sunday. Mr A W Cline of the Democrat visited home. Mr Herman Cline is home from the west. W A Rockett, new county superintendent, started duties December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistula Brittain
Virtie Cline
Miss Brittain
Buncombe County
P. Routh
Hickory Circuit
Marvin
A. W. Cline
Erat
Herman Cline
W. A. Rockett
Count Home
Annual meeting of First National Bank holders Hickory NC
The annual meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank Hickory North Carolina will be held at the office Tuesday January 9th 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
Welcome to Corinth Church Dedication in Hickory
A large interdenominational gathering celebrated the completion of the Corinth Reformed church building. Clergy from Episcopal Baptist Presbyterian Grace Newton Methodist attended. Speakers urged church unity, loyal membership, and deeper spiritual life, noting the historic 42 year origin and the new edifice as a sign of growth.
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Corinth
K. B. Patterson
Lenoir College
Moody
God
Christ
Harte
Jesus
Apostles
Wesley
Garth
Rowe
Ingold
Hickory
Murphy
A Fine Family Uses King's Liver Pills Says Christenbury
REUBEN F. CHRISTENBURY says he has used King's food and Liver Pills in his family and with tenants. At sixty nine, he has raised nine sons aged twenty one and four daughters, and finds King's the finest liver medicine after trying leading brands. Experience tells. Get these pills at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ut. King’s
King’s
Reuben F. Christenbury
Ed Wilson Kills Largest Bear in Yancey County
Micaville correspondent reports Ed Wilson son of John Wilson of Busick killed the largest bear in Yancey County. The bear weighing over 300 pounds was trapped. Wilson and friends held a feast after the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancey
Micaville
Burnsville Eagle
Ed Wilson
John Wilson
Busick
Yancey County
Terrible Blunder Warns Against Neglecting Constipation
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Dr. King s New Life Pills at first signs of consti pation biliousness or inactive bowels to prevent indigestion jaundice and gall stones. The pills claim to regulate liver stomach and bowels and cost 25 cents at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. M. Shuford’s
Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drug Co
Letter on Education Policy In Catawba County
A reader letter argues fault lies with a few county superintendents tied to politics, cites Prof. C. M. Staley’s views, and urges broader public involvement in schooling. The piece contends several leaders failed to condemn actions, calls for statewide literacy campaigns, and proposes a six month school term for Catawba County.
Holiday Fire Warnings From Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Commissioner James R. Young issues a holiday safety bulletin urging caution with lighting and decorations. Do not alter wiring without an inspector, avoid inflammable materials near trees, and consider asbestos fibre for snow representations. Read policies for clauses. avoid risks during Christmas celebrations. Dr H L Smith of Davidson College reports strong apple crop profits and plans Christmas sales of winesap twigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Young
H. L. Smith
Davidson College
Taylorsville
Davidson
Charlotte Observer
Electric Bitters hailed as cure for severe liver disease
A 1906 testimonial claims Electric Bitters cured Robert Madison of West Burlington Indiana after doctors gave up on eight months of virulent liver trouble and yellow jaundice. The ad touts the remedy as best for stomach liver nerve and kidney issues and blood purification, selling for 50 cents at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madison
West Burlington
C. M. Shuford’s
Moer & Lutz and
Grimes Drug Co
Who Howled Mr. Coon Down
A Raleigh meeting of the Teachers Assembly drew debate over Mr. Coon and education policy. The piece argues elementary schools deserve priority and criticizes critics, urging active teacher involvement to improve state education. Charles M. Staley signs. Also mentions Dr. Thomas Eclectic Pain Salve and local drug ads with testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Cron
Teachers’ Assembly
Raleigh
Rea
Sam Jones
Fickory
Coon
Fie
Carrantes
Aleigh
Ple
Charles M. Staley
Waste Woods Use in Timber to Cut Foreign Oxalic Acid Loss
The writer discusses using Southern mill waste wood to produce oxalic acid and pulp, proposing ground wood or chemical pulp methods. This could reduce annual imports of oxalic acid, utilize burned slab wood, and conserve valuable forests by turning underused gum wood into paperstock for magazines and rock papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Commissioner Graham at Odds with Kilgore in State Report
Commissioner Graham tells the Board of Agriculture he will enforce the law as he interprets it, opposing a board faction seeking to separate the state chemist from his authority and seeking to move a department representative from the finance committee. He vows courtesy while insisting on law compliance, notes cotton, corn and wheat gains despite drought, and cites department receipts of 209,697.60 against disbursements of 211,651.74. He questions the test farms role, favors farmer-led testing over fixed formulas, and proposes abolishing the assistant director of the test farms along with reassigning that officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Agriculture
Graham
Attoney
B. W. Kil
The Rev Jesse F Click and His Parish Birthday Note
From the Mercury a Wednesday edition wishes Parson Jesse F Click a happy birthday. The editor asks readers to live happier daily by reading the paper, and the Democrat joins in sending best wishes to the pastor and his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse F. Click
the Mercury of Tan
Eis
the Democrat
Seaboard Christmas Rates Announced for 1911 Travel
Seaboard Air Line Railway offers Christmas holiday rates to all points in its territory. Tickets on sale December 15 to 17, 20 to 25, and January 1, with return validity through January 8, 1912. For details contact local agents James Ker Jr T P A Charlotte N C and M8 Leard D P A Raleigh NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line Ry
James Ker, Jr
Charlotte
N.C. M
Leard
Raleigh
Death claim ends wagon voyage near Newton
Jesse Gant was found dead in his wagon between Newton and Claremont on Friday while returning from Yaremont with apples. Death by heart failure noted. his funeral was held with Rev. W M Biles officiating and interment at St Pauls cemetery. Also reported are the death of Margeret Catherine Herman and a playground accident involving Annie Killian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Gant
Newton News
Margeret Catherine
Caroll Herman
Conover
Heintgel
Jessie Can T
Newton
Claremont
Yaremont
Nis
W.M. Biles
St Paul's Cemetery
Resolutions of Respect for Malcolm Whitener
A memorial committee of the Young Peoples Aid Society drafted resolutions noting the death of Malcolm Whitener on November 1, 1911. They express sincere sympathy to his family, vow to inscribe his memory in the Mind Book, and request publication in the Hickory Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Whitener
Young Peoples Aid Society
Hickory Democrat
Deceas
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sermons Draw Crowded House
Rev J H Wanneniier pastor preaches at morning service by Rev E C Crorik secretary of the Laymen's Missionary Movement on a theme. Evening service features a lecture on Thy will be done. Demonstrations show growing interest in Lord's Prayer lectures. Christmas night offering for Salem Va orphans home. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
J. H. Wanneniier
E. C. Crorik
Laymen’s Missionary Movement
Salem
Railway sale rumor links Howland stock in Asheville line
Asheville correspondent reports J H Carter acting for Sou 'en Railway to obtain option on K S Howland stock in the Asheville and East Tennessee Railway extending six miles from Asheville to Weaverville with the Clinch field outlet. W J Oliver of Knoxville is named as the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers
Asheville
J. H. Carter
Sou 'En Railway
K. S. Howland
Stork
East, Tennessee Railway
Weaverville
Clinchfield Railroad
W. J. Oliver
Knoxville
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted for All Ages
An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick cold relief and pneumonia prevention. It claims no opium or narcotics and states it may be given confidently to babies and adults, with sales by all dealers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. H. P. Williams
Charity School Notes
Corinth Church
de. Murphy
Staley
Connor
Catawba
Holiday
Mr. Coon
Thomas
Mabel Miller
Gastonia
A. Brown
C. M. Shuford
Moss& Lutz
Stremieat
Dr. Kilgore
Dispatch
Greensboro
Seaboard Air Line
Annie Killian
Uerriff Killian
Willa Abernethy
Statesville, V'3
Rev. M. A. Abernethy
Sid Lail
Alexander” Co
Robt. Allen
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