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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
4
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A Tennessee audience voices grief and resolve over the assassination of Senator Carmack. Officials condemn murder, praise Carmack’s integrity, urge national mourning and a monument to heroes Duncan B Cooper and Robin J. Carmack. The piece questions mob justice and defends temperance ideals while noting church plans and a Presbyterian manse project.
Thursday December 10 1908 the Traveller's Club held its last meeting of the year with Miss Leitner president. Greek drama readings featured, Milton and Charles Wesley anniversaries noted, refreshments served. Hickory Book Club met December 16 with two absentees. Rene Bazin works discussed and Christmas details noted. Electric power debate for Hickory urged local building or foreign investment. A Little Gem Restaurant ad noted. Rev J G Garth moved to new manse. The Night Riders of Tennessee to appear at the Opera House.
Eight Reelfoot Lake night-rider clan members faced trial Tuesday in Union City for the murder of Captain Quentin Rankin of Trenton Tenn. The case follows severe outlawry blamed on militia action and mounting clan sympathy from Reel-foot Lake and distant quarters as public mood remains split and authorities brace for potential demonstrations.
Ronald's Dramatic Co presents The Night Riders of Tennessee next Wednesday Dec 23 at the Opera House. Marie Wilkinson and John B McLaughlin star with a 15 member company. Set near Reel Foot Lake with real events, the play is billed as sensational yet clean with moral framing and strong climaxes. Ticket prices 15 25 and 95 cents.
Card of Thanks expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of a wife and mother. Obituary notes Luther Sherrill aged nineteen died in Washington and due back in Hickory. Thurston house event by Ladies of the Reformed church raised funds with oysters and fancy goods. Santa Claus whimsey ends with a quip on whiskers.
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