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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
1
An editorial condemns corporal punishment in schools, arguing modern education rests on inspiring curiosity and trust rather than brute force. It likens beating children to savage tiger cubs and urges public opinion to keep discipline humane, noting most teachers are competent and oppose corporal punishment.
Burke County Sheriff Berry pursued a retailer for selling goods. On a roof they argued, the deputy climbed a ladder, a hammer brandished, and the wife toppled the ladder. The sheriff jumped 12 feet to secure the suspect, who was jailed in Burke’s jail.
A young writer observes newspapers as sheets of paper with names seen by men and not by God. He jokes about editors, flood writers, and editors raising Cain, noting a poor local paper, a frugal editor, and a father who dodges subscriptions while underclothes and socks are scarce in winter.
Reminder notice for business people about all kinds of commercial printing. Promises samples and price quotes on envelopes, letter heads, statements, pay envelopes, church envelopes, shipping tags, programs, business and visiting cards, report blanks, hand bills, circulars, prescription blanks, receipts, special blanks, booklets and pamphlets. Prices right, delivery prompt, satisfaction guaranteed. Mail orders receive prompt attention.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says Dr Kings New Life Pills improved digestion and liver function. If unsatisfied, refunds offered at C M Shuford W S Martin and Menzies drug stores with a 25 cent price.
A Lyles Creek correspondent asks Uncle Rusticus to explain whether early Dutch settlers of Catawba were truly descended from Pennsylvania Dutch. The letter denounces Dutch and German immigrants as dirty and criminal and requests a clarifying article on the origins and character of these settlers.
Mr. E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises Bucklen's Amica Salve for piles chapped hands and a lingering sore saying it cured them and left no scar. Available at local drug stores for 25 cents.
Mr J B Johnson left for a weeklong trip on Monday. The event notes his departure and travel plans in a concise local brief.
The famed Demorest Comedy Co arrives Monday January 15 at the Academy with His Country Sweetheart a rural comedy drama. Star Qua Demorest plays Rose Baxter with Mr Walker as Jack Henderson and Prof Potts by Demorest. new plays each night, socialites featured, prices 15 25 35.
Mrs A S Menzies aged about 65 died Jan 4 at the home of her daughter Mrs J A McKethan in Fayetteville NC. She leaves four sons W B K C H C and E B Menzes and one daughter Mrs John A McKethan. She came to Hickory with her husband in 1884. Her funeral was held at the home of her son K C Menzies and at Oakwood with a simple but impressive service by Dr Wharey and Dr Murphy. Burial beside her husband followed.
Rutherford College News invites Hickory and Catawba County residents to attend the Carnegie Library dedication on Friday January tenth. Former Senator Judge Jeter C. Pritchard will be the principal orator. Senator Ben Tillman may attend if possible. Mayor T. L. Sigmon signs as committee head urging broad publicity and presence, with note of small pictures sold at Huffmans for twenty eight for twenty five cents.
Governor Jarvis advocates a special session to pass a general prohibition law by June 30 1908 to settle the whiskey issue and avoid it influencing 1908 politics. He warns of race voting concerns and urges enforceable measures, while noting local church directories lack.
Announcement for a January 9 and 10 1908 fiddlers convention in Hickory North Carolina inviting fiddle players nationwide. Prizes include cash for best and second best old time fiddlers plus special and booby awards. Contest rules allow self chosen accompaniment and three pieces, no admission fee, old time repertoire only, with events at the Academy of Music.
The Marion Democrat reports a McDowell county nighttime shooting at Nebo near William Mayfield home. Daughter Mayfield died after being shot at the door by John Carswell and Pat Gibson, with Gibson said to supplied the gun. Both men were jailed then released on bail of 750 each.
The column lists visits and gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Noah Deal and ass Whitener in Newton for a social at Mrs. R. R. Caldwell, Misses 6 and 7 enjoying a party at Mrs. J. F. Abernethy, and neighbors like D. H. Warlick of Granite Falls on Tuesday. It notes a C. & N. W. schedule shift, church services at the Reformed church, and various residents visiting kin or hosting guests.
Miss Pearl Moretz hosted about twenty young guests Saturday night at her parents’ home Mr and Mrs McCoy Moretz. Despite a stormy day the parlor and hall glowed with Christmas greens and mistletoe while games entertained attendees before refreshments of cake and fruit were served. Miss Ada Norris of Blowing Rock assisted in receiving and impressed guests with her charm as the evening concluded.
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