23 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
1
Postmaster J H Aiken's appointment confirmed. Town friends welcome newcomers and returning students from Davidson and other colleges. Christmas plans, travels, and social visits weave through notices as Hickory welcomes new residents and honors local figures. City manager S C Cornwell resigns effective February 1.
Mr. W. K. Clark of Atlanta, an engineer, was found dead in a Hyde County swamp, presumed to have died from heart failure caused by exposure after becoming lost. Remains sent to Chicago for burial. Survived by his wife Maude Sigmon before marriage and one child. Local friends extend condolences.
Last Saturday afternoon the Young Musicians group and invited guests gathered at Miss Kathryn Hatener's home for a well prepared program. Club members performed solos duets and trios including Elien Stuart Merzies Mary Blount Martin Edith Hamrick Elizabeth Callahan Kathryn Setzer Louise Ciliey Lesta Mitchel Alice Lyerly Hazel Tompson Ermaine Sherrill Charlotte Garth Kathryn Hatcher Herol Crouch and Master Fredrick Holder. Alice Lyerly won the musical guessing contest with Charlotte Gerth close behind. Christmas crackers and refreshments ended a jolly afternoon. Next meeting will be with Alice Lyerly.
Newton, Dec 20 Fifteen pairs of marriage licenses were applied for Saturday and today four were refused by a skeptical register of deeds while eleven permits were granted. A local history volume by Prof Geo W Hahn of Hickory detailing Catawba Civil War involvement and soldiers, may be placed in county school libraries. Mack D Miller, a farmer, owns Black Minorca roosters that turned white after moulting. The home of Mrs Rhoda Carter was destroyed tonight at 11 o clock with part of contents saved.
The Christmas program at the Reformed Church includes a large choir, hymn selections, and a saxophone rendition. Donations to the needy are welcome from congregants. The service begins at one o'clock, with the Brookville mission also noted for its activities alongside.
The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church schedules a Christmas Day morning service with a program including Nazareth Prelude by Gounod Then carol selections Hark What Means Those Holy Voices and Who Is This Child a solo by Cyril Hartman and several anthems The service closes with a festive postlude Festival March and a Christmas address by Rev Mass.
The Presbyterian Church schedules Christmas events including evening services, a junior choir led program, and a special sermon by Rev. C. L. Stane next Sunday. Children and young ladies are invited in white dresses for “White Gifts to the King.” Mrs. R. G. Neff of Crookston notes relief from stomach trouble after using Champerlain's Tablets, sold by Lutz’s agg Store and Menzies Drug Co.
Laughter aids digestion and Chamberlain's Tablets praised as a highly effective digestive aid. Ads urge readers to try the quarter price remedy sold by Menzies Drug Co and Lutz's Drug Store. Also notes buyers seek hides and furs with high prices offered by J Henry Hill of Hickory North Carolina.
Judge Shaw ruled against town of Morganton over half sidewalk costs, threatening to block city improvements if upheld. Property owners E S Wark and Mrs A C Avery refused payment, while townspeople fear widespread refunds and higher tax burdens. Attorneys Huitman and Avery plan Supreme Court appeal as later notice corrects magistrate jurisdiction.
Christmas services will be rendered at Mt Olive and St Stephen churches. Mt Olive hosts Christmas Eve at 5 p m. Services on Christmas Day at 11 a m. Sunday 26 includes Sunday School at 9 a m and Chief Service with two sermons by Rev E J Sox on Heavy Christmas Message.
Two weddings reported December ceremonies at the county, officiated by Justice of the Peace J. P. H. Adams. Marion Huffman wed Miss Mattie Herman of Bandy Township, witnessed by friends. December 19 Robert Reinhardt and Miss Lillie Cline of Burke also married before the same magistrate and witnesses.
Coughs and colds seem harmless yet pose serious risk of bronchial and lung diseases. The ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery helps fight cold germs, tested through decades, urging use to avoid serious lung ailments and drags.
Prepare tart apples by removing the core and small flesh, leaving space. Fill with two tablespoons of highly seasoned sausage meat. Bake in the oven until the apples are tender but still holding shape. Serve hot.
The article argues children and young partridges share dangers from storms, predators, and careless humans. It laments lack of protection, hazards from traffic, and hazards of playgrounds and sports. It condemns adults and laws for failing to safeguard children, urging vigilance.
The army studies mobile coast defense batteries using giant guns mounted on ships trucks or rail cars. Experiments test how large a gun can be moved and anchored with a goal to protect coastlines not covered by forts. A portion of 1.33 billion coast defense funds may fund this work. Europeans show high power guns as mobile weapons, notably the 42 centimeter howitzer.
Fragmentary notice warns that mercury ointments harm the system when absorbed through mucous surfaces. Mentions a Toledo company product with alleged blood effects and a claim of a testimonial. Cites Anna Caldwell of Brooklyn, 8100 years old, and a price of 760 per bottle for Hall's Family Pills.
West Hickory December news notes many church schools planning Christmas entertainments. New stores open in town in quick succession, boosting mercantile activity. Residents relocate or visit for holidays, including Mr. Johnson, the Manns, and Miss Imma Lewis. Local band plays, mill life and correspondence bonds. ministers plan holiday revival at Saint's Chapel.
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy, claiming 50 years of use and strong local endorsement from Mrs. C. H. Henkel of Hickory. It urges readers to buy at Lutz's Drug Store and emphasizes relief from back pain and kidney trouble. FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, is listed as the publisher.
Southern Railway announces low round trip excursion fares for December 16 to January 10, 1916. Round trips available to Illinois Iowa Minnesota and other Northwestern states with through trains sleeping cars and dining cars. See agents RH DeBUTTS DP AY Charlotte SC for schedules reservations and fares.
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. A Berkeley reader named Mervin H. Sinster describes neck stiffness after a Panama excursion easing after applying the product twice, with renewed mobility by the next day. The ad notes price at 25 cents and urges use without rubbing.
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