Hickory Chamber Banquet Highlights Progress and Finances
The fourth annual Hickory Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Huffry Hotel drew 112 guests. A. K. Joy spoke on forward momentum for Hickory, amid a financial report showing receipts of 1237.80 and expenses 5103.51, with a balance of 835.71. Officers elected include Nicholson president and Shuford treasurer, plus twelve directors. A slide presentation showcased local industry and improvements, with brief remarks from various business leaders and a complimentary banquet to close. The event featured a menu including roast loin of pork, asparagus tips, and pineapple cream, with entertainment from the Ithaca Theatre Trio later planned at the Hub Theatre on Feb 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hickory Chamber of Commerce
Huffry Hotel
Hudred
A. K. Joy
Hickory
Kent
H. Nicholson
Presiden Shuford
J. Shuford
W. X. Reid
Ardent
Dr. Nicholson
J. L. Riddle
J. A. Moretz
W.B. Ramsay
K. C Menzies
J.D. Elliott
L. F.abernethy
H. Geitner
J. A. Bowies
New Bridge
J. W. Shuford
W. RR
Shopshuford Mills
W. Elliott
H. J. Holbrook
Ory Collar Co
P. A. Setzer
Hickory Chair Mfg. Co
Geo. Bailey
Stroup Hall
Geo
Lenoir College
R. L Fritz
Blackwelder-Riddie
J. W. Blackwelder
Eliott Coca-Cola
Hugh Williams
Grove’s
Grove
Hickory Grove
Mr. Dyer
Good Roads
G. H. Geitner
Southern Desk& Co
G. F. Ivey
New School
South Side
C. M. Stelford Hospital
J. H. Shuford
Hamrick
A. C. Link
Stroup
J. B. Blackwelder
Kenworth
W. H. Nicholson
Reformed Church
J. L. Murph
Bantin
CH. Geitder
B. B. Black
Death of Miss Stone in this city
Miseannie Stone died at her brother J. Lee Stone's home Monday morning at 4 30. She suffered pneumonia and worsened Sunday night. The remains were taken to Concord for burial. She was forty four, a mother to Sarah Stone of Hi fory and three brothers W A Stone of Waynesville J Les Stone of Hickory S C Stone of Concord, two sisters Laura Stone New London and Effie Burt Salisbury. The family has the city’s sympathy in this bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miseannie Stone
J. Lee Stone
Concord
Axe
Sean
Sarah Stone
Hi Fory
W. A.stone
Waynesville
J. Les Stone
Hickory
S. C. Stone
Laura Stone
NewLondon
Effie Burt
Salisbury
First Methodist Men Back Foreign Mission Support
At a mass meeting the men of the First Methodist Church decided to support a foreign missionary. The exact location is undecided. The Mission Board of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will certify the plan. The church is thriving and led by Rev. All Stanley. Church ladies support an orphan at the Salem Orphans' Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Son
Lelgafish
Poceign
Methodist
Epis. Pal Churei
Witin
Stan
Ladies of the
Chars
Orphans’ Home
Salem
New Fire Truck Shipment Expected This Month
The fire department will receive a newly purchased fire truck this month after delays in shipping. Once delivered, firefighters will respond to blazes with improved equipment, enabling quicker responses to both major and minor fires.
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises Flooded With Claims
The fragment markets Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy from F. Cheney & Co. It touts internal doses claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces and promises $100 for any case it fails to cure. The ad style reflects 19th century patent medicine rhetoric.
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Cheney & Co
Tetedo
Ohio
Lenoir College Baseball Announces 1914 Schedule
Manager Rhyne of Lenoir College baseball unveils a 1914 schedule with games against N C D and D at Hickory and Morganton, Catawba at Newton, Rutherford at Hicks, and Asheville, Mars Hill, and Weaverville on the slate. Strong South Carolina and Asheville clashes anticipated. veteran player Red from Horner joins the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhyne
Lenoir College
Aanager T. P. Rhyne
Red
N. C.D
Weaver
Tle
Hick
Horner Military Academy
Hickory
Mars Hill
N, C
Iny
Catawba
Garnet
University of South Carolina
Asuevillc
Horner
Wea
Rowe
Canada
Iris
New Jersey
Gooney
Dto
Ickory
Paep
Eport
Acquittal and Power Plant Deals Highlight Briefs
Rev H G Copenhaver is acquitted by jury after a magistrate court trial at Belory. Southern Power Company signs contracts for a large dam at Laokey and a railroad branch to connect with a power house on the river bank, aiming for a 26,400 kilowatt output and about 1,000,000 dollars in value.
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Southern Power Company
Laokey
Shoals
Emile
Mneet
Southern Railr
Catawba Deli
H. G. . Beneipal
Starvtown High School
Belory
Dwellings Rise as Hickory Builders Stay Busy
Local notes from West Hickory recount ongoing home construction with Ivey’s site and Saunders Ren projects, while J M. Askin’s property transactions and a shifting workforce emerge. Police chief Bostain attends Newton court. Deputy Seuter recovers from illness as town life continues amid visits from Granite Falls families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Hickory
Ivey
Messrs
Ross Triplett
Saunders and
Ren
C. Wilfong
Stanley Abeeb
J. M
R. W. Eller
W. M. McDonal
Ikes County
Ing
J. C
Lawter
Clarence Kal
Chapel Hill
Frank Holsclaw Ghent
Caldwell County
D. W. Bostain
Newton
J. E. Seuter
A. E Nore
Daughters
Granite Falls
Webg
P. A. Coolk
How Pay Rolls Help a City in Hickory
The G B Lide cites the C and N W Railroad Shops as boosting Hickory by adding 250 residents and about 30 000 in annual payroll. He notes employees spend roughly 1 950 monthly with local merchants and the shops buy over 400 monthly in local supplies, strengthening the economy and jobs.
Go-to-Ghoreh Day Observed in Brookford Church Services
Brookford residents marked anenured sunany with rising church attendance at the Reformed church services. The choir, directed by Miss Elizabeth Holbrook, provided music and a solo by Mrs. Holbrook enhanced the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookford
The
Reformed Church
Elizabeth, Holbrook
Holbrook
Electric Bitters Liver and Kidney Remedy Ad
Feel miserable and out of sorts Electric Bitters renews health and strength A guaranteed liver and kidney remedy It cured Robert Madsen of violent liver trouble after four doctors gave him up Get a bottle today Safe and dependable 50c and 1 00 St Louis Philadelphia Bucklen Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Madsen
West Burington
Towa
Lester Russell
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Ady
Best Cough Medicine Praised by Alabama Resident
L C Hames of Marbury Alabama praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy calling it one of the best remedies ever used. He says his whole family has taken it and it works like a charm for colds and whooping cough. Sold by Grimes Drug Co and Moser Lats.
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L. C. Hames
Marbury
Ala
Grimes Drug Co
Moser & Lats, Adv
Durham judge objects to tango and turkey trot at meeting
Judge Jeter Pritchard led a protest at the First Baptist Church in Durham during a men's meeting. He spoke before more than 1,000 attendees about what he described as fashion concerns among women in North Carolina, drawing nods and attentive reactions from the crowd.
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Durham
Judge Jeter
Pritchard Todar
First Baptist Church
Judge Pritchard
Armens
Preete
North Carolina
Growth of Rural High Schools Reports 1913 Additions
State Inspector N W Walker reports to State University president that 30 new rural high school buildings were contracted in 1913. Costs ranged from 5000 to 30000 dollars per building.
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Chapel Hill
N. W. Walker
State University
Ates
New Life Pills touted as king of laxatives in ad
Paul Matholka of Baffle New York hails Sing New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. He says they bless his family and keep a box on hand until they are well. Price 25e, available at druggists or by mail from Mr Westall Asheville. E Buckley Co Philadelphia listed, with St Louis ad copy dated Saturday.
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Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Paul Matholka
N. Y
Mr. Westall
Asheville
E. Buckley & Co
Philadelphia
Sts Louis
Adv
Nantucket Sinks Monroe Earl in Atlantic Collision
In Norfolk on January 30 a tragic ship wreck story recounts 43 lives lost when the liner Nantucket rammed the steamer Monroe Earl. The Monroe sank within minutes after being struck, dragging passengers and crew to their deaths as survivors were rescued and brought ashore.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Nantucket
Monroe Earl Tales
Monroe
Fall sowing Clover and Alfalfa on Wheat and Oats
The article discusses sowing red clover in spring on fall sown grain, using a harrow for light covering to boost yield, and recommends clover mixes with alsike clover and alfalfa. It emphasizes seedbed quality, standard forage value of red clover, and appropriate acre quantities for mixtures and inoculation when pursuing alfalfa.
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Wei
Acre
Ruth's Departure Noted by Philathea Class At Baptist Church
The Philathea Class at First Baptist Church announces Mr J A Ruth is leaving after faithful service and reelection as teacher. The class extends good wishes for his speedy return. Collier's Weekly to appoint Mark Sullivan as editor. readers can expect new content.
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J. A. Ruth
Ruth
Philathea
First Baptist Church
P.F. Collier & Son
Mark Sullivan
Collier
Minister Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Milne Minn Reverend James A Lewis touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a long trusted cure for colds coughs and croup urging trial and continued use. Sold by Grimes Drug Co and Moser Lutz urging readers to buy.
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James A. Lewis
Milne, Minn
Chamberlain
Grimes Drag Co
Moser & Lutz
Adv
Go To Church Day Ushers Sparse Attendance In Frosty Weather
A local Go To Church Day event drew limited turnout due to cold conditions, though organizers report strong interest from attendees and ongoing discussions about future services. The piece notes attendance varied and highlights community engagement with special topics planned for upcoming gatherings.
Four Murderers at State's Prison With Dates of Execution Near
Four men face imminent execution dates at the state prison. Shelton, Cobb, Newsoms, and Lentz await final rulings or clemency. Shelton is linked to a March 23 wife murder. his death date was moved up by Governor Craig after Supreme Court review. Newsoms and Lentz, from Greene County, also near death by electric chair.
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Lentz
Pew
Tehonal
Shelton
Cobb
Craig
Supreme Court
Newsoms
Peral
New- Hendersoneile
Greene County
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Proven Effective
Testimonial from C P Caldwell of New Orleans claims complete cure after using three boxes of Ointment and three cakes of Derma Zema Soap. The ad promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment and Derma Zema Soap as soothing antiseptic remedies for eczema and skin blemishes with a guaranteed result through druggists or mail order.
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All ‘Druggists, Inc
Preiffer Chemical Co
Philadelphia & St. Louis
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