D Anna Buys Cline Stock in Hickory Hosiery Mills
At the start of the year Mr Hush D Anna purchases the stock of Mr J A Cline in Hickory Hosiery Mills and becomes secretary and treasurer. Cline contemplates several positions in hosiery and cotton mill ventures while D Anna’s background spans Carolina Electrical Co and C&O R R related work. The Hickory Hosiery plant has grown from 27 knitting machines to 65 in operation, with capacity up to 300 dozens daily, supported by capital stock of 50500 and a 3101.97 surplus. Holy Trinity Lutheran notes church services and a united effort in the congregation to sustain weekly giving through the Plexus system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hush D’anna
J. A. Cline
D'Acus
Hickory Banking and Trust Co
Cline
Mil
Charlotte
D’anna
Sig.s. D'Anna
Carolina Electrical Co
Asheville
C. and
du Pont Powder Works
Gibbsville
N. J
Hickory Banking
Prosperi
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
J. H. Wannemacher
Rheumatism and a Christmas Day Altercation
An advertisable note touts Dr King s Sarsaparilla as a blood remedy for rheumatism and Dr Kings Nerve and Bone Liniment for joints. The Landmark correspondent reports Mr Poly S Hafer was seriously cut by his brother in law Nathan Fox at Fox sWhittenburg township home on Christmas evening while aiding Mrs Fox who was being beaten. Hafer then struck Fox with a chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landmark
Taylorsville
Poly
Hafer
Nathan Fox
Whittenburg Township
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Testimonials
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure and shows testimonials from Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Toledo druggists praising F. J. Cheney & Co. The notice claims internal preparation, blood and mucous surface action, with Hill's Crarry Care and Hall's Family Pills mentioned as related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hill
Local Notables Spend Holidays In Nearby Towns
Local residents including Mr. 3 D Elliott and daughter Ms Kate, Miss Marti Wille, Miss Kila Selais, and Prof B Gay Childs gather with relatives and hosts in Charlotte, Elizabethton, Marion, and Central South Carolina over the holidays. The Charlotte Observer adjusted No. 1’s schedule to Salisbury and Hickory connections, while Bishop Horney reopened the Episcopal church with memorials and new chancel wind, aided by Ada Schenck and Mrs Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. D. Elliott
Kate
Charfotte
Marti Wille
Vion Holoresks
York
Elizabeth
B. Gay Childs
Central
S. C
C. A. Little
Nell Blanton
Marion
Mary Knox Henderson
Charlotte Observer
Salisbury
Hickory
Asheville
Riddle
Ada Schenck
Nicholson
Hardie Turner
New Year Greetings Cheer Pastor at Rev Wannemacher Home
A New Year visit at Rev J H Wannemacher's residence brought a cheerful surprise as Mrs Alta Deal led a crowd of men women and children to present gifts. The pastor received an overcoat gloves and thanks from the group for his devoted work and the joy of the occasion. Also advertised is Cydonia Lotion by Burwell and Dann Co price 25 cents available from medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wannemacher
Alta Deal
J. A. Moretz
Burwell and Dann Co
Christmas entertainments delight area children
Multiple churches held holiday programs on December 17 and 18. At First Baptist shore, children enjoyed a humorous recitation and a quartet while bags of fruit were distributed. superintendent Biot presided and Harte was thanked. Presbyterian Sunday school staged recitations and songs with several couples and a talk by Pastor Garth and Rev Crane. The Light Bearers Society of the Methodist offered a free Christmas night. G F Ivey spoke. The day dawn service at Reformed church featured Miss Rose Shuford on organ, with a large attendance and a tree lit with electricity. about $30 was raised for Salem orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
G. Kiser
Ses
Kiser
W. L. Boatright
G. Whisnant
J. W
J. D. Biot
D. Harte
Presbyterian Sunday School
Geo. Lall
Garth
Crane
Louise Dixon
Light Bearers Society
The
Methodist Church
G. F. Ivey
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Bethlehem
Salem
the Reformed Church
Rose Shuford
A Hero in a Lighthouse Civil War Captain Keeps Vigil
A Civil War captain in Ven Michigan served as a lighthouse keeper and narrowly escaped disaster, saved by Electric Bitters. He claims the remedy cured kidney trouble and chills and improved his sight after years of failed cures. At seventy, he says he feels fine. The ad urges Dyspepsia relief and lists local drugstores selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Shuford’s
Moser and Lutz and
Grimes Drug Stores
Rev Dr Law editor of Presbyterian Standard dies at the home of daughter
The Rev Dr P R Law editor of the Presbyterian Standard Charlotte died suddenly of asthma at his daughter Mrs M M Snabinett s home in McColl South Carolina on December 20. He was regarded as one of the ablest religious leaders in the South and a very likable man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Law
Presbyterian Standard
Charlotte
M. M. Snabinett
McColl
8. C
Law
South
New Hope for Consumptives Promised by King’s Wild Chevy
Early 1900s ad touts King’s Wild Chevy and Tar as a panacea for coughs colds and la grippe claiming relief for consumption in early stages. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee with a 25 cent price, urging readers to buy from medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s
Reduced rate offer for Democrat and agricultural papers
The notice promotes a $1.65 price for the Democrat and the Progressive Farmer, and for the Democrat with the thrice-a-week New York World. It argues the World gives superior coverage of public questions, urges delinquent subscribers to settle accounts, and states the Democrat will shift to cash-in-advance subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
United States
Democrat
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Hickory Woman's Back Pain
The article urges kidney care for backache and headaches, warning neglect leads to Bright's disease or gravel. Doan's Kidney Pills are touted as effective with a Home case from Mrs. W. M. Déal of Hickory North Carolina and Foster Milburn Co of New York as sole American agents. 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Doan
W. M. Déal
Tenth Ave
Hickory
N. C
Moser St
Foster-Milburn Co
New York
United States
Dona’s
Taxation Talk Prompts Vote On Hickory Association
Tax notice urges stockholders to vote on leadership after long tenure and proxies. Lists tax collection sites and dates, warns that unpaid taxes lead to sale, and promotes Chamberlain remedies for rheumatism and constipation. Sheriff R Lee Hewitt signed as official.
Kidnapping charge in desertion case of Propst
John Propst of Washington City faces kidnapping accusations for taking his five year old son from Bandy's township while the mother was away. Officers were notified and a search issued leading to Propst’s capture atNewton nabbed him at the station. The mother, who held a job at the Catawba Springs hotel, has struggled to raise the boy in poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Propst
Washington City
Propst
Speagle
Bandy's
Burns
Newton
Lincolnton
Catawba Springs
Reverend Eaves Resigns to Join Chicago Publishing House
Rev. G. E. Eaves, pastor of Main Street Methodist Church in High Point, has resigned his charge due to insufficient salary. He plans to become connected with a Chicago publishing house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Eaves
Main St. Methodist Church
High Point
Chicago
New Life Pills Sold At Local Drug Stores 25 Cents
An 1842 banquet in New Orleans paid Henry Clay one hundred dollars. Modern ads promote Dr King s New Life Pills for stomach trouble digestion and kidney and bowel disorders. Easy safe and sure available for 25 cents at C M Shuford s Moser and Lutz Grimes Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
C. M. Shuford’s
Moser Jand Lutz
Grimes Drug
Local social news from Hickory area families and clubs
Mr and Mrs W H Coffey were in town last week while Fred Winters of New York visited for the holidays. Mrs Herman spends holidays with her son J A Herndon in Kinston. Mr Lester Keller heads to Blue Jacket Oklahoma to join his brother Esley after seven years farming. Kindergarten opens January 8. Christmas tree celebration noted. Confederate history review promised for next week. Death reported of J E Montague, Hickory Inn manager, at Charlotte Sanatorium after four weeks illness. Menzies hosted a party with county-themed contest. Grace Patrick won. Card clubs hosted Christmas tree and stunt party at Rose Shuford's home. Hickory Lodge installed officers and held Depot Cafe supper. Cotillion Club dance drew many from out of town. Do as You Please Club met December 28 1931 with plans for a January 4 1912 reception at Miss Adelyn McComb’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hai’ Bibi
Democrat
Hickory
J. E. Montague
Sharlotte ‘Sanatorium
Hickory Lodge No
J. C
J. C.rhodes
N. Y
W. J, Caldwell V.G
Chas. W. Ehington
J. A. Bolick Treas
Depot Cafe
Cotillion Club Hall
Messrs
Geo. Ransom
Kate Elliott
Adelyn McComb
Frightful Polar Winds and Fireworks Spark Local Havoc
Weather reports harsh winds at the tar north harming skin and lips, urging Bucklen's Amica Salve for healing. Fireworks banned by city, but sold outside are blamed for a barn fire started by white youths after crackers were bought by a colored boy. Four tons of peavine hay worth 80 dollars per ton burned. barn valued at 150 dollars. Mr Hartt travels to Burlington amid streetwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar
Amica
Shuford’s
Moser and Lotz
Grimes
J. D. Hart
Postelle Cloninger
Hartt
Burlington
Blood Balm cures blood and skin diseases claims
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for impure blood and chronic skin conditions including eczema, boils, scrofula, and rheumatism. It claims sores heal, pains stop, and blood become pure, with bottles at $1 and free samples by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta, Ga. Local sellers Moser & Lute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Moser & Lute
Wedding Yehs At Christmas
Miss Lovie A. Sigmon of this city married Mr. George Weeks of Maysville North Carolina in a simple ceremony at the home on Tenth Avenue. Rev J T Murphy officiated with immediate family present. The bride wore a blue suit with matching accessories. The couple plans to reside in Maysville and begin married life after the ceremony. Mrs Weeks is a native of this town and a noted pianist who taught piano for some time. Mr Weeks is cashier of the Maysville Banking and Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovie A. Sigmon
George ‘Cholbert
Maysville
N.C
Tenth Avenue
J. TL. Murphy
Ferman Reformed Church
Amily
Weeks
Carolina
Bashier
Clara Williams and Beverly Sustare Wed in Baptist Church
Miss Clara Williams and Mr Beverly Sustare of Matthews celebrated their marriage at the Baptist church on December 27 with Rev J D Harte officiating. The church overflowed with friends as Clara Bowles played the wedding march and Catharine Gwaltney sang. White and green decor graced the chancel as guests showered rice and best wishes before the couple departed for Wake Forest where the groom studies law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Snnie Williams
Beverly Sustare
Matthews
Baptist Church
J. D. Harte
Clara Bowles
Catharine Gwaltney
Wake Forest
Culler-Marshall Couple Home From Holiday Visit
Mr Lloyd G Marshall son of Mr and Mrs John G Marshall of the Marshall Hotel brought his bride home and spent a week during the holidays Miss Margaret Culler of Johnson City is described as a charming young woman Mr Marshall works for Braiding and Marshall Lumber Company in Johnson City The Democrat wishes them a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Ward
Southern R. R
G. W. Hahn
Carl Marshall
Johnson City
T. E. Fields
W. W. Keith
Eaton
Fields
Culler-Marshall
Lloyd G. Marshall
John G. Marshall
Marshall Hotel
Margaret Culler
Marshall
Braiding & Marshall Lumber Company
Democrat
Marriages Reported in Burke County on December 23
Two weddings occurred in Burke County on December 23. Miss Alice Chapman wed Grover Wilkie at H. A. Adams residence in Icard township with a magistrate officiating. Also, Miss Katie Smith married John Smith of East Hickory at Dr. Murphy’s home with Ottis Rhinehart assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icard Township
Burke County
H.A. Adams
Alice Chapman
Grover Wilkie
Katie Smith
John Smith
East Hickory
Dr. Murphy
Ottis Rhinehart
King's Anti Pain Plaster for Back and Chest
The plaster is sold for 25 cents and praised for curative and protective power. It is recommended to place one on the front and back to protect the lungs and relieve back or chest pain. Available from all medicine dealers.
Seawell Becomes Clerk of North Carolina Supreme Court
Jos L Seawell is now clerk of the N C Supreme Court succeeding Sol Thos S Kenan who held the post for many years McCorkle of Newton was among applicants Seawell had served twenty seven years in the office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. L. Seawell
N.C. Supreme Court
Sol. Thos. S. Kenan
J. M. McCorkle
Newton
Mr. Seawell
A Girl's Wild Midnight Ride in the Catskills
A dramatic forest warning tale recounts a girl riding horseback at midnight to alert locals about a fierce forest fire in the Catskills, saving lives, while a product pitch claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures lung troubles and coughs. Testimony from W R Patterson of Wellington Texas praises relief after family deaths from consumption. Trial offer and price advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catskills
C. , Shulord, Moser and Lutz
Grimes Drug Stores
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Kila Selais
Ciera
Wesley Martin
Geee Wville
Nec
A.D. Marshal
Eliza Bethan, Tenn
Fe Tire Key
Hazel Aiken
Wilmington Star
Columas
John Bramlil
Newton Flossery Mill
Mary Hughes
Shuford
First Bond‘agamd Toon Association
Rudisill & Anthony
T. D. Shuford
Plateau
Young & Mall
Foard & Whisnant’s
Brookford
Whitener & Martin’s
Noah Deal's
Q.M. Smith
John Holler
Glaremont
Catawba
U Long &J' Co
Longe Island
Ford
Terrell
Chamberlain
All Dees
Taylor's
Providence
Oliver's
Lock Little’s
J. J. Ratchford’s
Walt Alley’s
Bandy’s
Cross Roads
Fae
Whitener & Berth
All Deales
J.esse
Alexander
R. Lee Hewitt
W. H. Coffey
Fred Winters
Poitness Stokes
Blackstone
Lester Keller
P. A Keller
Blue Jacket
Oklo
Esley
H. D. Abernethy
Ana Snerred Menzies
Grace Patrick
O. M. and
C. B. Card Club
Rose
Mary
API
Santa Claus
Sigmon
Sustare-Williams
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