First Concert by Union Choir at Oxford Ford
The Union Choir comprised Presbyterians Baptists Lutherans and Reformed members gave a first concert at Refc hharch on Sunday evening under Signor D Anna with Mrs D Anna at the organ despite rain and cold a large audience attended The program included grand chorus in B flat Gloria in Excelsis and Christmas carols plus an address by Dr Murphy The organ prelude offertory and postlude drew special praise and many noted the choir's refined training.
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Union
Presbyterian
Signor D'Anna
D’anna
J. D. Harte
Mes
E. L. Shuford
J. L. Murphy
J. H. Shuford
Elizabeth Best
Margaret
Katherine Gvatse
J.D. Harte
T. Ee Stecaso
el Altos
Bose
W.R Bradsway
No G Deal
Roy Abernethy
Katherine Gacer
Grace Abernethy
Basses
P. G. Kiser
W. L. Beathizix
al Ced Moretz
Orin Sigman
Joan Regan
J. H. Aiken
Dubois
Dauthor
Zion
Maier
Hyanp
Dr. Murphy
Rick of Ages
Mozart
Sehnecker
Bartlett
G. Batiste
Vienna
Marek
Clark
Murphy
Union Dho Ip
Carolina and North-Western Railway in Washington Week
Misses Fannie Ingold and Nina Ram sey are in Washington this week for Fletcher's Castoria promotions with the Carolina and North-Western Railway Company and associated parties.
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Carolina & North-Western Railway Company
Fannie Ingold
Nina Ramsey
Washington
Pure Food Chief Wiley Wins Medal and Wedding Plans
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief of the government's Bureau of Chemistry, spoke at the Franklin Institute on applying chemistry to public welfare and noted efforts to curb business fraud. He received the Elliott Cresson medal, and his engagement to Miss Anna C. Kelton of Washington was announced. He joked about testing egg freshness, saying only smelling or tasting can reveal a bad egg after cracking the shell.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
Bureau of Chemistry
Wiley
Franklin Institute
Elliott Cresson
Institute
Anna C. Kelton
Washington
Industrial agent Roberts pushes rail expansion in Tennessee
Comment notes Roberts of Johnson City Tennessee urges eight more lines and signals QARIS support to bring in crews and goods from the West. The piece discusses development, hopes for future debate, and calls for railroad cooperation as the Hickory Chamber of Commerce endorses the effort.
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Ed & Ohio Haleigh
Roberts
Johnson Citys Tenn
Neftt
Qaris
Ted
Nec
Toreta
Hickory Chamber of Commercise
Shuford Praised for Agriculture Board Service in North Carolina
Close observers of North Carolina agriculture commend W. J. Shuford of Hautes y for his strong leadership on the Board of Agriculture representing the Ninth District. He organized a cooperative creamery and the Catawba County Street Fair, promoted Farmer’s Institute work, and earned praise from figures like Gov. Kitchin. Rallying farmers to write to the Governor, supporters urge reappointment.
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North Carolina
W. J. Shuford
Hautes Y
Board of Agriculture
Caldwell
Alexander
Shuford
Scott, McCallum
McRae
Ashley Horn
Bledsoe
Scott
Ernor
Democrat Contest Winners Tie High Scores for Prizes
The Democrat offered a gold watch and rifle for top subscribers. Howard Corneill won the watch with 20250 points and John Young claimed the rifle at 16500 points. Arrears notice urged prompt payment and threatened name removal for over a year. Also advertised Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and hot-water foot soaks.
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the Democrat
Howard Corneill
John Young
South Fork Institute Notes Jan 4 1910 New Pupils Welcome
The South Fork Institute reports a hopeful crop outlook after rains. Wheat lags but rain may yield a strong year. Rev J A Hoyle improves. J Honeycutt visited Hickory last week. Sixteen new pupils joined the institute with several more expected. Mr Stringfield visited the school during its first days. Mrs E Y Padget and family returned from South Carolina and enjoyed their time. Amicus.
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J. A. Hoyle
J. Honeycutt
South Fork Institute
Stringfield
Card of Thanks for Christmas Packages from Rural Route 2
Dear Mr Editor, I thank the kind patrons of Rural Route 2 through your paper for the many nice Christmas packages given to their humble carrier during the holidays. Wishing each and every one a prosperous and happy New Year. Very Respectfully, Water A Hann.
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Water A. Hann
Notice of Shareholders Meeting at First National Bank Hickory
The Annual shareholders meeting of the First National Bank Hickory North Carolina will be held Tuesday January 10 1911 at 10 o clock A M at its banking house for the purpose of electing directors and the transaction of such other business as may come before it K C Menzies Cashier
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First National Bank
Hickory
N.C
K. C. Menzies
Despondent Ex-Judge Adams Ends Life in Greensboro
An ex judge, Spencer B. Adams, cut his throat with a razor at the Keely Institute in Greensboro Sunday night. He was despondent and said to be doping. The item notes a tragic self-inflicted act and cites state of mind as motive.
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Spencer B. Adams
Keely Institute
Greensboro
Two Aviators Die in Separate Crashes on Dec 31
Two aviators died in separate crashes on December 31. Messant, flying near New Orleans, and Hoxsey, over Los Angeles, fell from moderate heights and were killed.
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Messant
New Orleans
Hoxsey
Los Angeles
Cardus claimed to aid a Valley Heights patient
Mrs Jennie Bee of Valley Heights Virginia describes severe illness and weakness from “womanly troubles” and credits Cardus with rapid improvement. She says she could not lift her head but after taking Cardus she could work all day. The ad promotes Cardus as a tonic with a testimonial claim.
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Valley Heights
Jennie Bee
Cardus
Hickory land sale draws buyers at Dec 27 auction
The L. H. Phillip commission sale of A. F. Abernethy land in Hickory attracted a large crowd. Auctioneer Z. B. Buchanan led bidding. Purchases included two vacant lots by E. L. Abernethy for 1239, home property and adjoining lots by E. L. Shaford for 2275, and the business lot north of J. A. Martin’s office bought by Thomas Setzer for 3800. West Hickory farm of about 30 acres sold in seven parcels withAbernethy, Campbell, Shell, Lafayette Shell, and others acquiring parcels ranging 310 to 700.
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Hickory
L. H. Phillip
Z. B. Buchanan
A. F. Abernethy
H. L. Abernethy
Irs EL
Lafayette Shell
A. S. Abernethy
Judge Cline Takes Oath in New Office Ceremony
Judge-elect Edward B. Cline was sworn in Monday morning in a simple ceremony at his new office by Justice of the Peace S. v. Killian, with a few friends present. The event featured the Catawba county delegation marker from the deadlocked 13th judicial district convention hanging on the wall as a souvenir. Notables included Mrs. Cl I. D. Elliott, Attorney Inhtiener, Mr de Vent, Rev. J. G. Garth, Mr. Guy Cline, and Mr. Howard A. Banks.
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Edward B. Cline
Justice of the Peace
S. v. Killian
Judge Cline
Catawba County
13Th Judicial District
Catawba
Cl I. D. Elliott
Inhtiener
de Vent
J. G. Garth
Guy Cline
Air
Howard A. Banks
Strain Too Great Ties Hickory Readers to Daily Toil
Read of strain from hurried business and household duties causing backache headache and kidney trouble. Mrs M M Percy of Mor Granton North Carolina credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief after ten years of weak kidneys and cold related kidney pain. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
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Desler
Foster-Milburn Co
Bafilo
New York
United States
Dean
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Thor
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