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Newspaper

Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1913

Page

4

Debated Hickory Charter Change Among Mass Meeting

A mass meeting debated a proposed Hickory charter revision to adopt a commission form of government. Prohibition clauses and street improvements sparked contention while amendments sought to balance home investment, alderman control, and abutting property duties. Local clerks, business leaders, and ministers voiced support and concerns as the charter advanced.

W. A. Deaton J. G.gartt W. B. Ramsay Hickory Aj Commission Penc Iment Nicholson Deaton N. S. Dasher Hickory Electric Co Hie Bagby M. H. Yount Justice Killian Ramsay J.D. Harte Mott Aji Harte

Unclear historical note on Turks and Adriano alliances

Fragments mention Turks and Adriano with reference to allies and a delaying will. Context and specifics are unreadable, leaving ambiguity about event, place, or date.

J. H. Shuford Wilsons Mey Col. Yoder Landon Adriano Akey

Mystery of Love in Montaigne’s Reflections

A compact excerpt reflects on love and fate as Montaigne notes that a reason for loving cannot be fully expressed. He emphasizes an inexplicable bond that makes the union feel predestined, beyond words or conscious explanation.

Hamp Whitener Bruce Fry 9Th Avenue Hickory Novelty Co Ivey Mill Poln 9Th Ave Montaigne

Craig Inaugurates as North Carolina Governor in Raleigh

Hon. Locke Craig delivered a ceremonial inaugural in Raleigh auditorium after a large military parade. The event marked his assumption of office and featured remarks praising progress and the state’s future.

Locke Craig Rale'g Vesterday

The Wandering Jew Legend Origins and Variants

Matthew Paris and Roger Wendover name the Wanderer as Carta philus a porter of Pontius Pilate while others call him Ahasuerus a Jerusalem cobbler. The legend predates its central events and grew richer with age as it spread across regions.

Afternoon Auction Bridge Club Hosts Varied Program

Mrs. C M Shuford presented papers on Phil osopher of Brantwood and Coniston Water. Mrs. O M Royster chaired the event with Miss E B Jones receiving the top score. Attendees included Mesdames Abernethy Hatcher Mott Reid Shuford James Shuford and Jones. A pleasant luncheon followed and Mrs E L Shuford hosted a small afternoon gathering with auctions and refreshments.

Auwisted Bisser Minnie Cathrine Gwaltney Bell Ramsay C. M. Shuford Brantwood M. E. Geith Thwaite Sisters Mre

Music Club Tuesday Evening Recital and Bridge Club

The Music Club hosted a Tuesday program featuring piano and vocal numbers by Geo Hutton Mrs Hatcher and Mrs Carl Patterson with a solo from Nevin evening. Guests included Mrs L Beevens and Mrs Parallnsien. Mrs W X Reid hosted the Tuesday bridge club with refreshments and a prize for Mrs Beard. Local industry visits noted Button Bourbonnais Hickory Novel Hickory Manufacturing and Piedmont Wagon Co operating at full tilt with wagons ready for loading.

W. B. Councill Hickory Manufacturing Co A. A. Shuford Montgomery County Guilford Lumber Milling Co Greensboro F. K. Roof Leesville S. C Jack Roof Ters E. J.sox Little Mountain Enoch Hite Lincolnton Bes Geo. Hutton Miss Hallman E. L. Sanford L .Beevens Paralnsien Button & Bourbonnais Hickory Novel Co Piedmont Wagon Co

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