24 Dec 1908
Page 4
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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
4
Tomorrow night the staff announces a one week holiday with no issue next week. After twelve months of faithful service the office takes a much needed rest and invites readers to enjoy the season. Office to reopen daily during the holiday for business.
The item notes deaths of Mrs. Mary Cook of Yadkin Valley and Miss Rhodia Shull, both in North Carolina, and a memorial service for Moses H. Cone at Blowing Rock. It cites the Watauga county bank dividend, a rumored sale of Yadkin Timber lands to a Philadelphia company, and Cone’s Flat Top Manor estate with extensive features and improvements.
Will Graham, a Black man, was hanged in Concord for attempted assault on Miss Pearl Tucker after she was attacked in a cotton field. Henry Harvey, another Black man, was hanged in Rockingham for murder the same day. Harvey spoke his last words as the gallows rose, joking about a chicken.
Dr William Beall Ramsay and Miss Grace Elizabeth Kirkpatrick wed at Claremont College chapel on December 23 in a ceremony before about two hundred guests. The service followed Presbyterian rites conducted by Rev J G Garth and Dr J L Murphy with a reception in the hall and parlor areas, tributes of colorful pink and white decor, and a festive post ceremony procession. The couple plan a northern bridal trip and future life in Hickory, Ramsay's home and Kirkpatrick's lineage as daughter of the late Rev E G Kirkpatrick noted.
Edith wife of Rev. P Bishoff visits Virginia. Rev O Ratthain preaches in German, voice strong despite illness. Preston Yount moves into Prof J B Koiner’s former home. Hopping cough keeps children from school. Democrat editorials on Anarchy deemed timely. Public debate over murder and capital punishment amid political talk. Teddy Roosevelt era fear blamed for Bryan election prospects. Visit to Hickory yields school program, Staley notes scarfet reduced attendance, Claremont college event enjoyable. Dr Murphy praises balance of work and study in girls. J S K
The Thursday Study Club held its last meeting before Christmas on December 17 with full attendance led by Mrs. N. H. Little. Christmas topics and a Norfolk trip by Mrs. Little delighted members while Mrs. J. D. Tarte sent a Christmas wish. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Little and Nanette Rudisill. The group plans an early January reception and the next regular meeting with Mrs. McCoy Moretz.
A fragmented poem imagines a holly bush or mistletoe as a festive centerpiece at every function from church to street. It envisions decorating churches, wedding feasts, and graves with wreaths and crape, turning through joy to sorrow as death arrives at the season.
Notice is given that an application will be made to the North Carolina Legislature to amend the charter of Claremont Female College. G. H. Geitner serves as trustee and official.
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