Commission Form Backed In Hickory Charter Debate
A mass meeting at the Hickory opera house discussed adopting a commission form of government. A ten member committee was named to draft a new charter, with a subcommittee already drafting provisions. Letters from Columbia and High Point advocate the form, citing financial gains and political practicality for towns of about four thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Government
Committee of
Opera House
Hickory
W. B Ramsay
J. D. Billiot
J. de Riddle
J. W. Shuford
M. Hamrick
W. B
W. H. Gibbes
Columbia
S. C
Joy
Desmoins
Colombia
I Ss
Tam
W. H. Grees
High Point
N. C
A. K. Joy
N.C
Frep N. Tate
Henry F Lippitt Reputed as Major Rhode Island Manufacturer
Henry F Lippitt described as successor to Aldrich is portrayed as a wealthy Rhode Island manufacturer with significant business holdings and influence. The brief notice highlights his prominent status and suggests ongoing prominence in local industry and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Lippitt
Aldrich
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Charlee Land
New York Yacht Club
Beluga
Ife
America
Catawba College Notes and local news items
Newton and Catawba College notes report Ivey Mill hiring activity under Captain C E Cole, Arthur Wilson moving from East Hickory, and local clerical and church events. Citizens attend Newton court. Dr J J Hicks improves town property. Dr Stokes sanatorium visit for Roger H DuBose. Y M C A adopts model constitution. Philomathaean Society names declaimer medal entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivey
C. E. Cole
Arthur Wilson
East Hickory
Swanly
W. C. Flowers
Ivey Mill
Tenn
West Hickory
Newton + court
J. J. Hicks
Mike Huffman
Burker, Jeounty
Peter Buff Oscdr Travis
Brookford
Henry Starnes
Starnes
J. C. Bradley
Norris
Drum Store
Newton
Roger H. DuBose
Stoke
Salisbury
DuBose
Buchheit
Pennsylvania
G.H. Smith
Startown
International Committee On College
Committee On Programs
E W. Fox
R. Lapsley
Me. J. K Te Connell
Prof. Smith
H. Oreperman
Philomathaean Literary Society
Wagoner
Boyd
J. K. McConnél
G. Limroth
E. F. Menius
WH. Fravel
S. J. Kirk
S J. McNairy
Charles J.T Hilleary, and
G. E. Plott
Whitener Back From Florida Winter Gasoline Irons
Avery Whitener returns from Florida where he spent winter selling gasoline irons and plans to plant his crop next season. He praises the climate and farming methods, noting deep trench fertilizer use and advanced trucking. He praises orange and grapefruit groves and comments on how Florida farmers stay constantly on the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Whitener
Florida
Huffry Hotel Appeals to Families for Sunday Meals
A hotel asks citizens and families to dine in on Sundays at Huffry with special rates for families making such arrangements. The notice urges residents to consider Sunday meals at the hotel, highlighting family-friendly pricing and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Huffry
Huffry
Old Warwick and Oxford through a traveller’s eyes in 1910
A Mrs. Beard letter from Oxford and Warwick describes Warwick Castle with its towers and view, the Grimani table, local legends, and pensioners. It contrasts Oxford’s colleges, Tom Bell, and Addison’s Walk, notes St Mary Magdalen and Martyr Memorial, and mentions election sights and politics.
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Warwick
Oxford
Warwick Castle
Caesar's
Guy's Tower
Alfred the Great
Loyola
Rubens
Grimani
Italy
Nai
Hadrain
Egypt
Bacchus
Cedara
Lebanon
Holy Land
Elizabeth
Leycester
Amy Robsart
Robert Dudley
K. G
Kenilworth
Scott
Earl
St. Mary’s Church
St. May's
Amy
Coventry
George Elliott
Banbury
Banbury Cross
Betts
Sulgrave
Leonsider
Edinborough
High Street
Hawthorne
Verve Con
Christchurch
Wolsey
Bnng
University of Oxford
Gladstone
Millias
Wesley
Romney
Dodgson
Alice In Wonderland
Wm. Penn
Pennsylvania
Haverford College
Penn
Edward VII
Great Brittain
Duke of Marlborough
St. Mary Magdalen College
Christ Church
de of
England
Magdalin
Cherwell
Balliol College
Cranmer
Ridley
Latimer
Why Hickory Should Work for an Interurban Electric Line
A letter to the Democrat argues that interurban electric lines will bring growth to Hickory North Carolina and surrounding counties. It cites Fort Wayne data from 1904 to 1910 showing massive passenger and freight increases, and lists benefits for farmers dairy farmers retailers and real estate. The piece urges local support for the coming interurban line as a civic and economic boon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
the Democrat
Fort Wayne
Ind
Catawba
Infant of Julius Brinkley dies and burial at Grace Chapel
The infant of Julius Brinkley in Caldwell County died recently and was buried at Grace Chapel. Dr. W J Martin a chemistry professor at Davidson College has been offered the presidency of Presbyterian College Clinton South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Brinkley
Caldwell County
Grace Chaple
W. J. Martin
Davidson College
Presbyterian College
Clinton
S. C
Quick Home Remedy Cures Boil In Short Time
D Frankel of Stroud Oklahoma recalls wife’s urging to apply Bucklen's Arnica to a boil. The remedy reportedly healed quickly. Advertises Bucklen's Arnica as treatment for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, sprains, swelling, piles. Available for 5 cents at local stores.
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D. Frankel
Stroud
Okla
Bucklen
Amica Ve
S.M. Shuford
Moser & Lute, Jrimes Drug Co
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Memphis
Emma Dooney
Cardus
Cardui
R. K. Haynes
Spencer
Haynes
Southern
F. Lippitt
Down
United States Senate
Pat
Lippitt
Re ‘Ouse
Senate
Batory
Mr. Lippitt
Thomas Lipton
Lipton
Aids
Catawba College
Old Warwick
Mrs. Beard
Rngland
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