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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
7
The page lists business ads for Morrison Bros Co and Moretz Whitener Clothing Co plus job notices for U S Army recruitment. Stray beagle Ring is sought with reward. Other items include tailors, repairs, real estate, plantings, and residents traveling or visiting. Voyages mention Hickory, Newton, Lenoir, Claremont, Greensbo ro, and Greenville.
Me(m)ley Sigmon attends Lee McRae Institute gatherings in Plumtree North Carolina during the holidays. About fourteen members meet at Mrs Chad Sewick’s home to discuss Francis Wilson's Life of Joseph Jefferson with festive decor. Other social events include bridge evenings hosted by Mrs W Clinard and Mrs E Shuford. A rural tale closes with a farmer hiring a helper who salt rubs a calf, attracting a herd of curious colts.
Dr F T Foard and J L Signe of Hudson spent Monday in the city. Sheriff Boyd of Maiden and Rev A L Crouse visited for short periods. Crouse seeks treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Miss Mary Hildebrand of Morganton and Miss Mary L Robbins of Statesville teach at nearby colleges. Miss Viola Mayo and Miss Mamie Ury spent Sunday in the county.
The Daughters of the Confederacy mark Gen Lee’s 100th birthday with songs prayers and the reading of his farewell to soldiers The program includes an address by Rev J D Arndt one armed veteran A public vote will select a Confederate monument design and invitations are issued.
Hickory's Volunteer Fire Co elected C. A. Moses as chief Ed Yoder as assistant H. L. Yoder as first foreman J. G. Cline as secretary and treasurer for 1907 The company reports it is getting in good shape for business.
An exhortation encourages residents to contribute to their town by selling locally and investing in opportunities that create employment. It warns that sending money away weakens the community and urges support for local improvements even if not immediately near.
Watauga reports Reverend J G Pulliam returning to Dallas Texas after visiting iggzttes near Boone. Miss Julia Hardin former Appalachian Training School faculty member recently wed Mr Jacob Latham. Little Linville River Railroad from Cranberry to Pineola remains the lone line not carrying whiskey. J T Williams & Co drill for copper in Elk Knob reaching 600 feet with promising prospects but lease expired and not renewed. Pulliam Wilson and Brendall spoke to A T S students last week as about 150 students registered since spring term with new arrivals daily.
At the Baptist church next Sunday at eleven o'clock Pastor Gwaltney will preach on woman's work. Rev W F Hollingsworth preached two sermons at the Presbyterian church Sunday. H G Blythe makes wire jewelry at Morton Peterson's store. Communion services will be at the Presbyterian church the second Sunday in February. Rev F A Gilmer of Newton will preach. Mr Leroy Little and Miss Lin Nie Sigman were married Jan 16 at the parsonage by Rev J L Murphy. A crowd gathered for the afar. Mr C D Carpenter purchased W P Huffman’s store building planning a Hickory move. The First National Bank held its annual meeting naming officers A A Shuford, J D Elliot, G H Geitner, W B Menzies, K C Menzies. Bank dividend was 10 percent. Mrs A Bourbonnais entertained at a week end party with Mrs Lena McCormick and her daughter Anna, Mrs Barlow of Buchanan West Va, and Mr and Mrs Craddock and child of Lenoir NC.
Obituary notes Mrs Eliza L Peeler died January 12 1907 in Seven Springs aged 66 after a life of devout Lutheran faith. She was a loving mother and esteemed Christian woman. The item follows local community news about lagrippe weather and Springs business undertakings at Murrayville and nearby movers and shakers.
The piece notes unusually warm weather signaling spring. Laborers are busy. new year business looks strong. Miss Fannie Warshaw returns to teach. Mr Fay Pallars leaves W M Ritter Co for W Virginia, replaced by R W Adams of Saginaw. Several locals relocate or visit, including Mrs Harwood and Mrs Hammond. Public roads need county attention. school session, led by Dr L H Coffey, begins with 30 oclock time.
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