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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1909

Page

4

Linney tribute praises a friend and peacemaker

The piece honors Hon. Romuli Z. Linney's deceased friend Hon. Rober Partee Matheson as a man of silence and restraint. It lauds his role in reconciling differences and his peacemaker quality while urging strict enforcement of laws against dangerous air cartridges. The writer cautions about holiday fire dangers and anticipates a higher death toll.

Romuli Z. Linney Rober Partee Matheson Caarette Linney Eulogian Carlyle Mr. Matheson Milton Cromwell

The Journal's Twelfth Anniversary Praise

The Winston-Salem Journal marks its twelfth anniversary with praise for the directors and key staff. S.H. Ferebee editorial leader H. B. Gunter city editor and W. M. Bell business manager are commended for guiding the paper to a profitable balance.

Winston-Salem Journal S.H. Ferebee H. B. Gunter W. M. Bell Journal Messrs Ferebee, Gunter Bell

A Costly Lesson of Fireworks Tragedy in the City

A July and Christmas danger parade ends in a dreadful firework explosion toll. The city recounts a costly lesson as tender lives are lost to fireworks and officials warn of safer handling.

Epigram Motto Contest for The Democrat Subscriptions

The Democrat invites readers to submit epigrammatic mottos with a year's free subscription as a prize. Top three epigrams will be considered though adoption is not guaranteed. The paper offers a 25 percent commission on new subscriptions and renewals with cash. old subscribers cannot renew for a year at 75 cents.

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Oxford Ford Items and Local School Notices

The Oxford Democrat notes Oxford Ford updates with Mr Martin Houston near opening his store and Mr Ed Smith planning remodels in North Carolina. A North Carolina day observance occurred at Nas! school with exercises. Visitors Mr and Mrs Herbert Sigman of Illinois plan a stay with Mrs A M Bolick. Pupils present daily in District No 5 Null School’s first month include Claude Little Henry Reitzel Kirby Lail Clarence Lail Lester Lail Russell Winebarger Wyatt Isenhour Carroll Sigmon Eugene Henry Solon Winebarger Lucile Winebarger Susie Winebarger Candice Herman Neva Reitzel Mandie Baker Bertha Winebarger Ila Reitzel Ora Reitzel Claude Winebarger Suma Sigmon Evie Reitzel Eda Reitzel.

Herbert Sigman Ilinois A.M. Bolick North Carolina Jbarger Susie Winebarger Candice Herman Neva Reitzel Mandie B.ker Bertha Winebarger Ila Reitzel Ora Reitzel Claude Winebarger Suma Sigmon Evie Reitzel Eda Reitzel

Concord couple weds at All Saints church in Dee

Miss Emily Gibson of Concord and Mr. R Dobie of Norfolk marry at All Saints Episcopal church. Cecil Rhodes committee selects Charles S Brice of Winnsboro to represent South Carolina at Oxford for three years. Local candidates for Congress include R L Coughton of Alleghany and L C Caldwell of Statesville. State Prison Board sells 500 bales cotton at 15 cents with 666 more to sell and 10 000 bushels of peanuts at 1 25 a bushel with the same amount forthcoming.

Emily Gibson Concord R. Dobie Norfolk All Saints Episcopal Church Dee Cecil Rhodes University of South Carolina Charles S. Brice Winnsboro Charleston College South Carolina Oxford University R. L. Coughton Alleghany Winston Sentinel Congress L. C. Caldwell Statesville State Prion Board

A Peep into the Hickory Store Window Displays

Hickory merchants showcase holiday wares in colorful windows. Items include handkerchief showers, dolls, books, jewelry, gowns, shoes, fur caps, and Christmas treats. Notable displays feature W. S. Martin Drug Co, Mace & Rhodes, Sledge’s, Sho ford Hardware, P. & K. store, Setzer & Russell, City Bakery, Underselling Store, Shell & Flagler, Amsteld’s, C. M. Shuford, Martin & Clark, Geo. K. Bisanar, Harris & Little, First National Bank, Whitener & Martin, J. Bowles, McCoy Moretz, J. S. Letwerse, Shuford Furniture, and Hickory Bakery.

Wanamaker Marshall Field J. F. Allen W. S. Martin Drug Co Santa Mace & Rhodes Gainsborough Lady of the Lake Mary Roseborough Moser & Lutz Moretz-Whitener S. Glot Shoford Hardware Co Sledge’s Setzer & Russell's Santa Claus Shell & Flagler’s Harris & Little National Bank Huyler Whitener & Martin’s J. . Bowles McCoy Moretz’s Cinderela

Christmas Concert at Claremont College Shines

DAnna directs Claremont College annual Christmas Concert on December 16 with strong turnout from Hickory. Vocal solos by Mrs Murphy Harte Shuford Shuford and student Grace Patrick Esie Robinson Flora Movi showcase junior and advanced pupils. Ensemble pieces highlight technical finesse and attentive teaching, drawing generous audience praise.

Claremont College Signor Saverio D’anna Claremont Hickory Signor D’anna Signor D’anna Moszkowski Weber J. L Murphy J. D. Harte Esther Shuford E. L. Shuford L. Murphy Sig. D’anna Grace Patrick Essie Robinson Flora Movi Sig Jnior Sig. D'Anna

Columbia Secures Lutheran Seminary Site

The Seminary Commission of the United Synod of the Southern chose Columbia, S. C., to host the Lutheran Seminary after eight ballots. The city offered $17,722 and a site, with Charlotte and Salisbury also bidding, but Columbia prevailed following a Salisbury meeting last Thursday evening.

Columbia S. A Lutheran Seminary Charleston Charlotte Salismary Seminary Commission of the United Synod of the Southern Salisbury

Christmas gifts from local shops described in a fragment

The notice mentions a pony from Henkel Horse & Mule Go for a boy’s gift and Morrison's Music store as a piano and phonograph depot. Best & Newton's showcases fruit bowls with roses and ferns while Abernethy Hardware Co offers chafing dishes and cutlery. Hammond & Johnson promotes Christmas dinner items.

Henkel Horse & Mule Morrison’s Music Store Best & Newton's Abernethy Hardware Co Hammond & Johnson’s

Cleanliness First Law of Health and Local Notices

Cleanliness is praised as essential for health inside and outside. Advertisements urge Hollis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea as internal cleanser and promote Korrect Shape shoes for the elderly. Constipation woes blamed on harsh physics. Dean's Regulats sold for 25 cents. Quail buyers seek birds at Willis' Cafe with payment at top market price.

Hollister Moser & Lutz

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Moward A. Banks J. G Garth Oxford Ford Items Oxford Ford Martin Houston Ed Smith Nas State News Wanamakers Shuford Furniture Hickory Bakery Ij. D’ann Olumbia D. L. Russell Atttorney Main St Russell Bldg Walter A. White Menzies Drug Store Hickory, N. C Best & Newton J. A. Bowles Willis’ Cafe Fletcher Christmas Allen's J. FP. Allen’s First National Bank Hickory, N.C A. A. Shuford J.D. Elliote K. (. Menzies J.L. Cilley A. L. Hoford
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