Buncombe Medical Society Praised for Health Reforms
December Bulletin notes only seven of North Carolina counties answered health questions. Buncombe praised for anti spitting ordinance tuberculosis control milk inspection and other public health measures. calls Hickory and Newton to improve cleanliness and health appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
North Carolina
W. S. Rankin
Wilson and Alleghany Societies
Daiy
Buncombe Medical Society
Buncombe Society
Asheville
Taft
Wiley
U.S
Buncombe
Catawba
Hickory
Newton
Judge Clark’s pensions for Confederate soldiers debate
The piece criticizes Judge Clark’s push for federal pensions for Confederate veterans. It argues pensions long after the war amount to robbing the public and would imply the South bears part blame. It denounces federal handouts and urges no pension system for veterans.
Bryan Victory Over Bryan at Democratic Meeting
At a National Democratic committee session Bryan defeated his rival as Col Guffey of Pennsylvania faced opposition from Palmer a clean man. Guffey a longtime party boss was described as corrupt while Bryan was praised for standing against him and the party’s image suffered from past actions in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
National Democratic Committee
Col. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Palmer
Old Guffey
Keystone
Ola Guffey
The Professor's Chances in 1912 Nomination Talk
The piece discusses Roosevelt as a Republican prospect and notes Collier's Weekly praise of Wilson as a presidential possibility. It cites Wilson beating most Republicans except Roosevelt, criticizes the Charlotte Observer's stance, and suggests Professor Hemphill's chances for the nomination around late June 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Collier
Independent
Atute
Woodrow Willson
Wilson
White House
Roosevel
Charotte
Mecklenburg
Davidson College
Southsner
Hemphill
Harman and Clark
Baltimore Ond
Florida selling glints of Catawba creamery wealth
In Florida winter retreats wealthy visitors enjoy Catawba County Creamery products. Mrs W J Shuford traded with resorts to take butter cream and eggs from the county creamery, praised as a major development. Farmers urged to raise more cows and chickens and support the creamery for steady checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
Florida
W. J. Shuford
Catawba County
New Hope for Consumptives From Wild Cherry Tar Remedy
An old advertisement touts King's Wild Cherry and Tar as a panacea for coughs colds la grippe and early consumption. It claims quick relief from throat tightness and coughing with a tasty medicine priced at 25 cents and guaranteed to cure or money refunded.
South Fork Institute Opens as New Students Arrive
Maiden January 8 South Fork Institute opened January 2 with nearly all students present and several new boarders Miss Gutrude Stephenson of Raleigh Mr Oscar Lyda of Gastonia and Mr T W Whisenhunt of Hickory James Whitener former student to attend King's Business College Rev C F Hudson left to fill an assignment at Warlicks chapel G C Eppas to Dallas for a regular appointment Ciceconian Literary Society elected officers Moody Censor S J Honeycutt named superintendent Maid en Baptist S S dedication Girls dorm entertained the boys dorm with games recitations by Misses Gertrude Stephens Minnie Honeycutt refreshments hostesses voted by the men
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maiden
South Fork Institute
Gutrude Stephenson
Raleigh
Oscar Lyda
Gastonia
T. W. Whisenhunt
Hickory
James Whitener
Charlotte
King’s Business College
Ciceconian Literary Society
Aeter
C. F. Hudson
P. A. Hicks
J. Locke
Canive Chapl Moody
J. Honeycutt
Maiden Baptist S
Mises Gertrude Stephens
Minnie Honeycatt
Caesar
Dr Kings Sarsaparilla and Liniment Advertisement
The notice touts Dr. Kings Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism described as a blood disease and uric acid buildup. It claims internal treatment eradicates poison from the blood while Dr Kings Nerve and Bone Liniment relieves stiff joints and tissue pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Kings
Clark's Fatal Plank and a South pension policy
Walter Clark argues against Northern control of pension funds and urges placing Confederate veterans on the federal pension list. He contends North Carolina should receive its fair share, keeping funds at home to aid the state and veterans, accusing politicians of disloyalty and advocating nationwide justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North Carolina
Ransom
Simmons
Senate Committee
North
England
South Africa
Ireland
U. S
Congress
Walter Clark
Notice of administration for Sarah L Bumgardner estate
The undersigned administrator Robert A Bumgardner announces he qualified as administrator of Sarah L Bumgardner of Catawba County North Carolina. He invites all claimants to present claims by December 11 1912 or be barred. Debtors must settle promptly. Dated December 11 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah L. Bumgardner
Catawba County
N.C
Robert A. Bamgardner
Adistrator
A Fine Christmas Tree at Maiden Church
A local note from Lincolnton reports the Christmas tree at the Maiden Methodist church overflowed with gifts as the crowd filled the church. Superintendent R P P Wilkinson opened services with prayer and Rev C H Curtis read scripture before a duet by Mrs J Smith Campbell and a collection for the children's home raised a neat sum. Additional items mention residents moving, new phones being installed, and social visits. a medical ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets rounds out the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton
Maiden
J. Smith Campbell
Childrens Home
T. L. Finger
St. Mathews
South Fork River
Blackburn’ Bridge
A Mother in Israel Teague Dies at 86 in North Carolina
Mrs Hannah Sel Enia Teague 86 longtime Baptist member died Friday morning after two prior strokes. She lived with daughter Babel Sherrill and was buried Saturday at Antioch in Alexander County. She celebrated her 86th birthday September 5 1911 and was remembered for strong Christian faith and cheerful endurance. Weather and church plans disrupted by snow and ice as Rev J W Kennedy canceled appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie Center
San Sj
Hannah Selenia Teague
Tease
Babel Sherrill
First Teaghe
The
Baptist Church
Antioch
Alexander County
Democrat
Teague
Christ
J. W. Kennedy
Rocky Mount
Pisgah
Balm for Blood and Skin Diseases Promoted
An old advertise ment touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood impurities, eczema, ulcers, and skin ailments. It claims to purify blood, stop pains, and heal sores, with a free sample offer from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta, and lists Moser & Lutz as local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Atlanta
Moser & Lutz
Escaped Inmate From State Hospital Caught Near Hickory
An escaped patient from the State Hospital and a companion were captured after a January escape. They climbed through a window, rode in a buggy to town, and were later identified by Chief Shell. The pair, barefoot or in improvised footwear, were recaptured by the sheriff near Cabarrus County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonnaddy
Hildebran
Hickory
Ivey Mills
H. Notced
Willie
Tramp
Shell
State Hospital
Cabarra County
A Ministers Narrow Escape
Rev. 3. D. Tipton narrowly escaped injury when a bullet pierced his hat and grazed his face while he stood with Rev. Jesse McCarte near the Baptist school. The wound bled but no bones were harmed, and the source of the shot remains unknown. Tipton repaired the hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Tipton
Hie
Jesse McCarte
Grove New the Baptist School
Tipton
Catawba Co Pastorial Association Meeting Notice
The Catawba Co Pastorial Association plans its next regular meeting with Rev. M. L. Stirewalt of Hickory on Monday after the 4th Sunday of January 1912 at 10 a m. The program includes a catechetical instruction model by J. D. Mauney, a discussion of the Augsburg Confession by B S Stroup, an exegesis of the gospel for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany by Rev. M. L. Stirewall, with Rev. W A Deaton and Pres J Alonzo Yount noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba Co. Pastorial Association
M. L., Stirewalt
Hickory
J. D. Mauney
B.S. Stroup
Sun
M. L. Stirewall
W. A. Deaton D. D. Pres
J. Alonzo Yount
Bald Heads Not Wanted Hair Remedy Offer
An advertisement from The Rexall Store in Hickory promotes Rexall 93 Hair Toni promising to grow hair and cure dandruff after three bottles. It offers a risk-free trial with no charge if not satisfactory and emphasizes store location and product availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Rexall
Grimes
Hickory Epworth League Elects Officers for New Term
The Hickory Epworth League held a Tuesday January 9 meeting to elect officers for the semi annual term. Elected were President A M West first vice president Mamie Sue Johnson second vice president Estelle Wolfe third vice president Mary Keever fourth vice president Mrs A M West secretary A W Cline treasurer Oliver Liker Era agent Miss Minta Abernethy. The new officers will be installed at the next regular meeting. The secretary urges league members to attend meetings despite bad weather and notes the league’s strong standing in the Western N C Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
A M. West
Mamie Sue Johnson
Estelle Wolfe
Mary Keever
A. M. West
A W. Cline
Oliver Liker
Minta Abernethy
A.W. Cline
Rexall Orderlies Offer Safe Easy Relief for All
Our experience with Rexall Orderlies shows a unique laxative that avoids common faults. They taste like candy and can be taken anytime without nausea or excessive looseness, making them suitable for children and the elderly. Sold in three tublet sizes at 10c 25c and 50c at The Grimes Drug Co The Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Grimes Drag Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hickory Democrat
Monte
Wis
Buncombe’s Live Medical Society
Bryan Was
Correspondence of the Democrat
Warlicks Chapel
G.C. Eppas
Dallas
Clark
Democras
Lata
Will Finger
Charlot
Betsie Finger
M. A. Houser
Grace Church
Chamberlain
Israel
Remeville Eagle
Nature
Tings
Raleigh N. C
Teac
H. D. Abernethy
Thirteenth Street
Hickory Epworth League
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