Attendance surge in Hickory graded schools shows rapid growth
The Hickory graded schools report strong growth with fall term enrollment near 761 pupils and average daily attendance rising from 306 in 1905 to 623 in 1918. White school enrollment totals 732 with North and South campuses adding new pupils weekly. The eight year period saw a 100 percent rise in local student numbers, outpacing property valuation growth, and calls for more teachers.
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Hickory
Colum
North
Bos
Sean
Werry Hoyle Shell Earnest and Faith of Hickory Young Men
The First Methodist class from Hickory expresses deep sorrow for the loss of Werry Hoyle Shell. Members extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and affirm his constant fellowship as a devoted worker. Resolutions note his life and pledge to record them permanently and notify local papers and the Baraca-Philathes Hersid. Signatures: Glenn Abernethy, Howard Campbell, Clyde Berman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horst
Eapy
Baraca-Philathes
Hersid
Glenn Abernethy
Howard Campbell
Clyde Berman
Suit Seeks 160000 Damages for Railroad Fireman Death
Mrs Nannie E Huddle files a negligence action against Souther Railway alleging the death of her husband Albert L Huddle, a fireman, in a March wreck between Conover and Oyama. The complaint claims the railroad’s negligence caused the collision and injuries leading to his death. The papers total about 85 typewritten pages detailing transfers of the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashevine
San. Y
Souther Railway Company
Nannie E. Huddle
Albert L Huddle
E Devegaed
Carolina Railroad
Conover
Oyama
Farmers Meeting Resolves On Death Of Local Member
A Sunday Farmers Union meeting at Sweet School First Methodist water school house in Hickory will discuss the death of a devout member, with Mr H Keenly and K Foster to speak. Ladies invited, farm demonstration news to be covered, and a copy of the resolution to be sent to Hickory papers and the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Hoyle Shell
Farmers’ Union
Sweet School
Water School
Hickory
K Foster
Farmers Land Others
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement By Newton Resident
A Newton resident from Pine Street endorses Dean's Kidney Pills, describing relief from back and kidney pain after irregular and painful kidney action. The testimonial appears in the Hickory local press and notes the product is sold by dealers at one dollar, with Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents for the United States.
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Hickory
Newton
N. J. Cleer
Pine
N. 2
Dean
Thaye
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
The
United
Social circles club notes 1914 meetings and hostess plans
The social page rolls through club happenings from January 1914. United Daughters of the Confederacy planned a Monday meeting with Mrs J F Seagle, while Mrs Bourbonnais hosted 18 couples for nephew Glenn Ballowe in Lansing, Mich. The Thursday Study Club, Round Dozen Book Club, and Travelers’ Club filled pages with current items, readings, book discussions, humor, and refreshments. Next hostess rosters and meetings are noted for January 15 and January 21.
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Ee ‘Thureday Study Club
Mire
Best
Tel
Arte
Newchatel
Whitener
Oberland
M Roy Abernethy
Chuir
CC. Best
Elesor Porter
Mirandy
Margaret
Constance Best
Lanity
Travelers’ Club
Juildy
Florence
K. C. Menzies
Royster
J. G. Garth
Sanitarium
Ratt
Martin
Huford Will Do Building Homes and Local Industry Growth
Huford will build new houses wired for electric lights along principal streets. Martin Furniture expands with 24 by 40 foot space in the engine room and plans rough and heat sawing. Funeral for Mrs. Lytle held at Olivet Church. church notes invite support for Dragon's fund and fruit tree donations.
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Olla Jan
Hunt
Otis Smyre Ie
Lighland
Iustman
Duke
John Wither
Local and Personal Notes from Hickory and Taylorsville
Local items report moves of C L Holler to Hickory and Dr Hollen’s two month stay in New York City. Kenesé takes a position in Newark while leaving Hickory, and Ray E. changes towns with others entering exams at the Hickory post office. City receipts, lyceum figures, and Brush the magician draw attention as a large Hub Theater audience attends.
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Wr. C. L. Holler
Taylorsville
Hickory
Dr. Hollen
New York City
Hicksey’ Po
Anthe
Theate
Brush
W. A. Self
In Memoriam for Terry Shell
An obituary memorializing Terry Shell who died on Friday January Second. He joined First Methodist Church five years ago and led the Young Men's Baraca class. He spent Christmas aiding the poor, had a sunny disposition, and inspired many friends. His funeral was held January 4 at 2:30 pm with his class and relatives in attendance.
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Selcom
Eresal Muir
Derry
Ted
M.E. Church of
Barace Boys
Christiaan
Minti
Earth
The Iron Chest at Lenoir College
George Colemans Great Tragedy to be Presented at Lenoir College January 19 with a repeat performance on December 1 1918. The drama centers on a hidden confession in a trunk and a murder mystery unresolved by the end. The cast and staging promise a dramatic presentation at the college auditorium Monday at 8 15.
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George Coleman
Lenoir College
Lenoir
Spoor
Siward
Winterton
Imeed
Eanari
Sir Edward
Jane Satr
Fiteharding
Wilfred
Sat Con
Blan Rinning
Bucklen’s Remedy Promises Relief for Skin Ailments
An old advertisement fragment touts Bucklen’s Remedy as a cure for frost bite and skin conditions like chapping, eczema, and itching. It claims effectiveness for sores, rough skin, and lip/chin irritation with 35 cents price, available from Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Bucklen
An Ideal Woman's Laxative Ad Promotes Dr King Pills
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle natural remedy for stomach and liver issues. It claims the pills stimulate and regulate bowels, toning the system, and lists a price of 25 cents. Sold by Atal Druggists and Buckien & Co of Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Dr. King
Atal
HE. Buckien ® & Co
Philadelphia
St Louis
Adr
State Conference Plans Progressive Social Service Program
Strong program adopted by the State Conference for Social Service at Raleigh. The three day meeting aims to develop the work of Christian social service, with Dr Graham Taylor of Goica delivering key addresses and Dr Alexander Johnson of Vineland addressing on Saturday. Honors and reports follow the opening, then a symposium on social service and a Sunday plan for visiting pastors in Raleigh pulpits.
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Soci
Servier
Lxe Communistae
Raleigh
Vad
Graham Taylor
Goica
Rafiona
Scial Service Organigatt
Alexander Johnson
City Bakery Improves Bread With Steam Boiler
Mr C W Euston, proprietor of City Bakery, installs a steam boiler to keep bread moist and fresh longer. Each loaf is wrapped and a coupon system offers savings. The article praises Elington bread and urges locals to buy fresh from home.
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C. W. Euston
City Bakery
Fragmented OCR brief from unknown page
Vague readable snippets show a few names and places but no clear event or outcome. The text seems damaged with partial phrases and missing context, making identification of the main item difficult. No dates, organizations, or scores are clearly established in the legible portions.
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Hickory Graded Schools
Farmers’ Meeting
Newson
Secon
Stanley’ Hall
Fletcher
Daugtters
Conféderecy
F. Seagle
Huford
L-st
J. D.r Harte
E Lytle
Mooreville
Holy Trinty Lutheran Church
J. H. Wannemacher
Eveni Aegens
Rogale
Asta
Presbyterian’ Church Notes
Barnum Springs
Logal
Persinal
James A. Kenesé
Hickory Cyliar Co
New Rlin
Ray E
Wil Beree Point
Jai Read
East
R. Joba
Oung Law - Rae
Atend
Coary l
Mattie’ Wome
Gill
Imisdiatey
A. L. Deal
Board of Civil Service Examiners
N.C
Terry— Jolly
Heavenly Father
Ead
Cherry
Grimes Chug Co
Motes & Levi
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