Tragic Airgun Accident Claims 14 Year Old Winston Morton
Fourteen year old Winston Morton died after an airgun accident while playing with a friend near a wagon. The ball struck his eye, causing permanent blindness and death followed two days later from heart failure during removal surgery. His funeral was held at the Presbyterian church with Rev. J G Gath officiating. he leaves six siblings, and was respected as a Christian boy and former Democrat office messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
E. V. Morton
Liv
Elon Abernethy
Winston
Willie Lang
Elon
Will
Howeer
Morton
Dr. Menzies
Mr. Morton
Smithfield
Winston Morton
Leesburg
Caswell County
Edward V. Morton
Sallie W. Morton
Promie
Presbyterian Sunday School
Democrat
J. G. Gath
Presbyterian
Christmas Concert at Claremont College
A Christmas concert is planned at Claremont College Thursday evening with free admission. The program features performers including Misses Patrick Robinson Johnston Moore, Mrs. E. L. Shuford, Miss Rosa Shuford, Miss Esther Shuford, Mrs. J. L. Murphy, Mrs. J. D. Harte, and Sig. S. D’Anns. Hickory schools highlight literary and musical talents, inviting crowds to attend and show appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont College
Patrick, Robinson
Johnston and Moore
E. L. Shuford
Rosa
Esther Shuford
J. L. Murphy
J.D.’ Harte
Sig. S
Death of Mrs Harper in Lenoir Becomes Local Loss
Mrs Ila R Harper wife of Maj G W F Harper of Lenoir died Wednesday morning after a long life spent in the mountain city. Born Ella Rankin in 1859 she married in 1859 and recently celebrated a golden wedding. Survived by two children George F Harper and Ellen Douglas Renhardt, funeral held today at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila R. Harper
G. W. F. Harper
Lenoi
Little
Mountain City
Mas. Harper
Harper
Ella Rankin
Jesse Rankin
Lenoir
Weston
Rowan County
Lenoland
George F
Wreck of Southern Passenger Train Near Greensboro
A broken rail on the Southern Railway near Reedy Creek caused No. 11 to plunge into the water, killing and injuring numerous passengers. Reports say eight dead and 17 injured were rushed to Greensboro hospitals, with two Pullmans upside down in the creek. Notable victims include A P Cone and H C White, while George and Jay Gould were aboard but uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Reedy Creek
Southern Railway
A. P. Cone
Cone
Norfolk
Richmond
George
Jay Gould
the Southern
H.C. White
F.W. Kirby
A Kirby
St. Louis
Hickory
Dobie
Brown Summit
Ackert
Richard Dobie
Emily Gibson
Indton
W- E. Holcomb
Mt. Acry
Man Kills 2500 Pounds of Hogs and Sells Most
Mr. Cook, living five miles from onnoley Springs, has killed about 2500 pounds of hogs this fall. He markets on the Hickory market, reserving 700 pounds. He is 76, operates a 200 acre farm, and raised roughly three quarters of a corn crop totaling about 500 bushels. His son D W Cook, formerly in the Hickory grocery business, is in the U S Navy and stationed in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
D. A. Cook
Onnoley Springs
Cook
D. W. Cook
Ilickery
U.S. Navy
China
Roy Huffman Dead at Fifteen in Barn Tragedy
Roy Huffman age 15, son of Mr and Mrs John Huffman, was found dead in John Hefner s barn Monday morning. He had gone to ask Mrs Hefner about her husband and was later found by Mr Hefner. Dr Blackburn concluded heart trouble caused the death. The community expresses sympathy to Huffman family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Huffman
John Huffman
John Hefner
Younguffman
Mr. Hefner
Presbyterian Church Notes and Christmas Preparations
Regular services at the Presbyterian church feature a 11 a.m. sermon on The Character of the Apostle Paul and a 7 a.m. message on The Great Promise as part of the Great Commission series. Children rehearse for Christmas Eve entertainment and January 1 Sunday School reforms include a complete primary department with cradle roll and a Home Department. The North Carolina Laymen Missionary Convention meets January 12–14 in Greensboro. Hickory churches are urged to send delegates. Christmas accessories and fabrics offered by J. A. Bowles with various decorative items and apparel recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
North Carolina
Greensboro
Hickory
Tucker Ray Marriage Invitation and Clergy News
An invitation notes the marriage of Miss Eugenia Winfield Tucker to Mr. Charles Manley Ray on Thursday December 23, 1909 at 6:30 p.m. at 916 East Avenue Charlotte NC. Mr. Ray is known in Hickory and heads Charlotte Printing Co. Rev W G McReady will take charge at St. Peter's Brooklyn Feb 1 succeeding Rev Dr Lindsay Parker after twenty three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcellus L. Davis
Eugenia Winfield Tucker
Charles Manley Ray
East Avenue
Charlotte
North Carolina
Ray
Hickory
Charlotte Printing Co
Ray 1 Printing Co
Miss Tucker
Queen City
Wm. Geo. McReady
Trinity Church
Asheville
N. C
St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal Church
State Street
Bond
Brooklyn
Lindsay Parker
St. Peter’s
Local and Personal Highlights in Hickory Democrat
Local society notes report visits by Mr. Lester Keever of Idaho to his father during Christmas, chancery bargains from Bisoner and Harris Little, Christmas ads from Willis Cafe, Best & Newton, Shell & Flagler, J. A. Bowles, and many readers urged to buy subscriptions and read ads. Mentions include Dr G E Flowers of Granite Falls, estate affairs of Capt. Alex Brevard, and an auction sale postponed for private sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Keever
Idaho
Geo. Bisoner
Democrat
G. E. Flowers
Granite Falls
F. B. McDowell
Charlotte
Alex. Brevard
Lincoln
Hickory
Nancy Morrimon
Asheville
Ethel Henry
the Democrat
Harris & Little
Best & Newton
The
The Week in the Women's Clubs Entertainment Recap
The Traveller's Club met December 9 with Miss Geitner hosting and discussing Obedience and The Taming of the Shrew. Mrs. Royster read from Howell's Italian Journeys as current events followed by refreshments and social hour. Mrs. Grimes hosted bridge for eight tables on December 10 honoring Mrs. Cooper with prizes. Robert Jr. received an ovation as the family’s cutest baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeee
Katharine
Petruchio
Willis' Cafe on the Square Offers Oysters All Day
Willis' Cafe promotes itself as the city’s only place on the square for a good meal or lunch with oysters served any style and whenever desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis’ Cafe
New Locales Entrant List for Hickory Businesses
Index to new advertisements lists Hickory stores adding locations in this issue. Included entries cover banks, clothiers, jewelers, dry goods, bookstores, bakeries, shoe shops, furniture, and updated appearances for Willis Cafe Harris Little Best Newton Shell Flagler Whitener Martin Bowles Morrison along with other named firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
azink’s—Shoes
Shuford Furniture
Willis’ Cafe
Harris & Little
Best & Newton
Shell. & Flagler
Whitener & Martin
J. A. Bowles
C. Morrison
Lost Pocketbook Reward Notice and Misc Classifieds
Lost Between L. R. Whitener and Walton Yount a black pocketbook with railroad ticket money and papers. Reward offered if papers are returned to L. R. Whitener. Also classified ads seek hickory billets, an automobile garage ad, and a cigar salesman position with Monarch Cigar Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Whitener
Walton Yount
Thos. M. Husham
Hickory Automobile Garage
E. B Bland
Mgr
Christmas Gift Selections From Whiner and Martin Grocer
Local ads promote Christmas offerings from White ner and Martin grocer including Peace River oranges and grape fruit half box Belfast? No, Peace River products. Also Chester raisins fruit cakes olives and Hugh's candies with a bouquet from the Florist. Willis' Cafe seeks quail buyers at top market price. Readers urged to browse The Democrat ads to locate presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiner & Martin
Hickory Produce Market Prices and Availability
Corrected weekly by Whitener and Martin. Prices listed include turkeys at 12 to 26 cents per pound, eggs 27 1-2 cents per dozen, butter 15 cents per pound, apples cooking and eating varieties at 1.00 per bushel or 2.50 per bushel, sweet potatoes 35 to 45 cents, potatoes 2 dollars per 10 pounds, cabbage per pound. Warted-Quail available in any quantity with highest market pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivey & Hice
Whitener & Martin
Willis’ Cafe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Koy
Clare ‘Mont
Southern
P. Cone
Broken Rail Responsible
Voorhees F' Arth
Tucker-Ray
Bisoner
Hickory Banking & Trust Co
Mace & Rhodes
Russell
Gaston
Killian
Watson
Civic League
Minnie Reetor
Drexel
Kate Baker
Wise
C.J. Morrison
Grand View
Martin & Clark
Catawba
2He Democrat
Shell & Flagler
Shell & Flagier
J. A. Bows
Dan Valley
Majestic
Wises
Harris & Tttle
Hickory Banking and Trust Company
Martin & Clark—Clothiers
Geo, Bisanar—Jeweler
Setzer & Son
McCoy Moretz
Hickory Bakery
Business Builders
Monarch Cigar Company
Hickory Produce Market
Fletcher
East
J. S. Setzer & Son
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