End of New Year Tragedy Hits Small Town
An 19 year old Terry Shell died after a blank loaded shotgun cartridge accidentally discharged in a New Year celebration on New Year’s Eve. He fell from neck to chest wound, was treated at Richard Baker Hospital, and died as funeral plans followed. He was a church leader and beloved local youth, with a large funeral turnout and townwide mourning.
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Terry Shell
Terry
Richard Baker Hspital
Des
Shuford
Anties
Abernethy
Rover
Methodist Church
W.G
Emma A. Shell
Mattie
R. B
Edd Snell
Sutherland
Ashe County
M. Thomas
Fulwer
J. A. Hardin
Bari Shell
Methodist
A. L. Stanford
Mattie Thomasson
Carl Cline
Magvia Jumgarner
Local Nuptials In Burke County And Nearby Towns
A string of December weddings across Burke County and nearby towns is noted. J L Cline officiated a ceremony at Scard toy Burke county, while Rev Jno D Masney united Reese and Rob Lail in another quiet Marion event. Mr G S Watson and Miss Bessie Pugn wed in Salisbury, and Homer P Robinson and Pearl Tate planned to reside near the city. Ula Bole and Dallas Whitener married at Rev Warner’s home, with Blossoms of good wishes from many locals. Edgar Bolick and Pinkie Forney privately wed in Charlotte then traveled to Newton and Asheville for a Christmas wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. D. Masney
Mr Reese
Robt. Lail
Cevea
The
Democrat
G. 8. Watson
Hickory
Bessie Pugn
Salisbury
Homer P. Robinson
Miss Pearl Tate
Marion
Ira Erwin
Robinson
Ula Bole
Dallas R. Whitener
H. Waracher
Edgar Bolick
Conove
Pinkie Forney
Th Hty
Charlotte
Hom
Lou Bolick
Newton
Asheville
Bolick
J. F. Abernethy
Sity
Marriage Announcement From New York City Ceremony
The notice records the marriage of Rev. Samuel Bradley Stroup and Katharine Carroll Edmunds on December 30, 1913 at the Chapel of Good Shepherd in New York City. After February, the couple will be at home in Hickory North Carolina. The note also contains Christmas greetings and local society items from Hickory, including thanks for gifts, remarks on the Southern Power Co. land purchase for a dam, and updates on residents and illnesses amid inclement weather.
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S. B. Stroup
Church of the Ascension
Charles Carroll Edmunds
Thei
Katharine
Samuel Bradley Stroup
Chapel of Good Shepherd
New York City
Waitur
Hickory
B.A. Yorke
Conover
The
Democrat
W. F. Smith
Maiden
D. F. Smith
E. L. Moose
Lookout
Southern Power Co
Best Cough Medicine for Children
Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee testifies Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves and cures coughs from colds and croup in both children and adults. The medicine is pleasant and safe for young children and is sold by Grimes Drug Co and Moser & Law.
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Chamberlain
Lida Dewey
Milwaukee
Wis
Chamberin
Grimes Drug Co
Moser & Law, Adv
Sologistic of Our New Methodist Preacher in Town
A letter from Warner praising Rev. A. L. Stanford prompts strong community agreement with the new Methodist preacher. Residents voice approval and affirm his leadership.
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Sologistic
Warner
Rev. A. L. Stanford
Remark on Rev A L Stanford joining Hickory church
A letter from H B Varner praises Rev A L Stanford who will pastor First Methodist, noting his successful four years at Lexington and predicting no vacant seats in Hickory. Varner urges the Chamber of Commerce to congratulate the town on securing the minister and wishes a prosperous 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Tam
A. L. Stanford
Hickory
Stanford
Methodist
Lexington
Rev
H. B. Varner
Education in Catawba County
The Democrat thanks for a copy of Jog Education in Catawba County edited by Rev. R. G. Mace. The 48 page book profiles all county colleges with brief sketches and includes photographs of public schools, county board members, and the county superintendent. The manuscript began as an educational edition for a county paper before being issued as a book.
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the Democrat
Catawba County
R. G. Mace
Story of Baker's Mountain origins and Conrad Yoder deeds
A Civil War era sketch recounts how Baker's Mountain got its name from David Baker and traces earlier titles by Conrad Yoder and others. It explains the land entries from 1767 to 1789 across Mecklenburg, Lincol n, Burke, and other counties, noting name changes and eventual transfer to Baker ownership while detailing long disputed boundaries and early explorations.
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Baker’s Mountain
The
Democrat
G. M. Yoder
Baker's Mountain
Henery Wiedner
Conrad Yoder
George Wilfong
South Fork Valley
Little
Baker’s
Exingtona
Little Mountain
Jelass
David
Baker
Burke County
Lincoln County
Anson County
Fork Valley
Henery Wieaner
Conrad Youer
Mecklenburg County
Tryon County
Catawba
Elias
Daniel
Adam
John Baker
Ynese Yoders
Indiana
McBride
G.M. Yoder
Catawba County
Rutherford County
Peter Young
Judge Bynum
J. W. Mouser
William* Whisnant
A. Y. Sigman
Bucklen’s Thmica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Thmica Salve as the best remedy for frost bite, chapped skin, cracked lips, eczema, tetter, piles, and other skin troubles. It claims immediate pain relief and rapid healing, urging households to keep a box handy. Sold for 28 cents by Druggists or by mail from HE Bucklen & Co, Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Bucklen
Edwin Brush and the Illusion of Magic
An excerpt depicts Edwin Brush as a master illusionist whose act tricks audiences with misdirection and seemingly impossible escapes. The piece notes viewers feel both seeing and not seeing the method, with Buyable props and audience reactions described in vivid, period voice.
Embroidery Club and Book Club News From Hickory
Social notes from Hickory detail January gatherings. Embroidery Club met January 1 with Mrs. T F Stevenson, celebrating gifts and a poem read during the work hour. Book and lunch socialities follow, including Mrs Edwina Chadwick’s sixtieth birthday and a surprise party plan by the Hickory Book Club, later amended due to a ill health. Several members and visiting friends shared meals, witty toasts, and reflections on literature. A house party by Alma M Forehand at Locust Hill Tyner featured horse riding, hunting, dancing, and socializing with friends from Franklin, Gatesville, Elizabeth City, and Tyner. Chronic constipation cure ad noted. Schedule of local post office closing times included.
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T. F. Stevenson
Santa Claus
Mesdames Anderson
Garth Setzer
Johnson
R. M.J .Knox
Edwina Chadwick
Hickory
Hickory Book Club
W. W. Wheeler
Book Club
Chadwick Wood
Jim Martin
Frank P. Abernethy
Ninth Avenue
E. B. Menzies
Aull
Rock Hill
John Wood
Pendith Jones
Jule Elliott
O'My Heart
George Wood
Benton
Elton
J. Hart
Alma
Manners
Tyner
Cort Theatre
New York City
Mr. Manners
B. Cline
Alma M. Forehand
Locust Hill
N. C
Mary Shuford
Ida Rogerson
Annie Wood
Oeton
Maud Grice
Elizabeth City
Jimmy Parker
Gatesville
Lillian Forehand
Christias at the New Mill Christmas Eve Supper Recap
Reports of a Christmas oyster supper at the New Mill with Mayor G. T. Barger and the chief of police in attendance. Mention of staff and supervisors, including an overseer of weaving receiving a chair as a gift, and notes on mill operations and holiday cheer.
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Warner
G. T. Barger
John Cas
Abernet
Leonard
Jones
Lowman
G. C
Clark
Alta Vista
B.ad
Henrietta
Rgd
M. Freeman
Neek
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John R. Barker
Creek, Mich
Tums, Snag Co
Moser & Lutz, Adv
C. T. Morrison
Florida
Bucklea & Co
St. Louis
Adv
A. Moser
Claremont
Ars
Sund
J. L.” Cline Uing Keever. Esq
Scard Toy
Re Ot
A. Adams
Archie Kirkman
Eliza Martin
Burty
H. A. Adams
Moy
Hickory, North Carolina
B. A. Yorke
Gunn
Kopenhaver
Pennia
H. G. Kopenhaver
Starltown
Katie Yount
A. K. Joy
See
Chamber of Commerce
Hickory, N. C
Joe Peterson
Theo, A. Salvo
Atlanta
Mather
T. Morrison
Drexel
Hazel Aiken
Wilmington Star
George Haithcoe
J. BE. Hancock
Lowe Brothers of
Shelby
Masonic Lodge
J.C. Martin
Sherrill
Messrs
R.O. Abernethy
L. H. Phil
Superior Court
Benfield Brothers
Alexan County
Edwin Brush
Brush
Coatsleeve
Percy, Mouser
S. F. Fish
Brookyn
Mick
Grimes Drag Co
Moser & Luts, Adv
Mallat
Christias
MLL
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