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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

2

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The Work of the Legislature in North Carolina 1908

The legislature adjourned after passing local measures including a rail rate compromise. The rate bill limits rail charges to 24 cents per mile, with short lines under 100 miles allowed 3 cents per mile. Mileage books and child fares are outlined, and critics are dismissed as radical rabid.

House Senate Corporation Commission

Traveller's Club Notes Busy Society Evening and Bridge

The Traveller's Club met with Mrs. Royster discussing topics from Protestants and Papacy to immigration and Daniel O'Connell. Miss Geitner and others read selections from Goldsmith and Deserted Village. A Salem Academy link emerged through Rev. Bernard Grube. Friday featured five tables of Bridge hosted by Mrs. E. L. Shuford with prizes and a luncheon.

Traveller’s Club Royster Goldsmith Ollowed Salem E. L. Shuford

Alive after burial scare near Hamilton

A letter received in Rocky Mount reports near Hamilton last week Mr. Gurganus, ill with pneumonia and believed dead, narrowly escaped burial. The coffin was opened after coughing sounds were heard, and he was found alive and is reportedly on the road to recovery.

Rocky Mount Eeho Hamlinton Gurganus

Bold Burglar near Moore's Ferry foiled by homeowner

Mr I J Keller of near Moore's Ferry reported a burglar attacked his home last Tuesday night. Keller fired from an army musket as the burglar fled, claiming the thief died on the porch after the shot. An advertisement for Hollister's Tea closes the piece.

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Partisan Criticism of Democratic Measures Contested

The article argues that critics and papers biased against Democratic actions blind themselves to any merits in Democratic legislation, claiming such prejudice is deplorable and unproductive for national progress. It stresses the value of objective assessment across parties.

Committed Without Bail for Burglary in First Degree

Alex Williamson, the man who broke into Mr J S Kerrs room and stole a pistol, was held over to the next term of Superior Court without bail after a Thursday preliminary hearing before Squire Sloan. The charge remains burglary in the first degree. Landmark.

Alex. Williamson J. S. Kerr Squire Sloan

Correcting a Cold Remedy Claim From Old Ad

An old advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughing and expels the cold with no opiates. It asserts the product as the best and safest lung remedy, credited to W. S. Martin & Co.

Foley W. S. Martin & Co

Aberholt Enters Desirable Tract in Ca tawbat County NC

Aberholt enters a tract in Ca tawbat county North Carolina Hickory township adjoining Evans Wisnant and Aberholt. Beginning at a stone in the line runs N 874 270 poles to a stake then S 12 poles to 2 stakes then E 260 poles to the beginning containing 9 3 4 acres more or less This land sits near Henry's river

Aberholt Catawbat State of North Carolina Hickory Evans Wisnant Henry’s River

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THE Hickory Democrat W. 8. Holbrook Atered Hickor Legisla Society News the Traveller’s Club Lawrence & CO Wholesale Commission Merchants Faneuil Hall Market Boston TASS Hickory Insurance & Realty Co Graarntee Guy & Courtly America Southern Life & Trust Co A. Lentz A. Hall H. Groves Sec. Treas Scott Hollister Menzie D. Price W. C. Price Dietz K. A. Price M. D Sergon Alls 6Th St N. C D. L. Russell Fyorney-At-Law Main St. Russell Bldg T. F. Stevenson Hickory, N.C Walter A. White Menzies Drug Store W. B. Ramsay Offce South Wesson New Orleans A. N. Aderholt Thos. M. Stufham Att’y Dr. King Saat I Kennedy GEO. E Hickory Banking & Trust Co F. S. Royster Guano Company Orfolk, Virginia ORINO
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