Death of Mrs Albert Huffman in Our Town
Mrs Jane Huffman wife of Albert R Huffman and daughter of D H Russ died January 20 1911 at age 3 years 5 months 26 days. She was laid to rest in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with a large attendance. The service reflected her strong faith in God and the hope of rest for the people of God.
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Jane Huffman
Albert R. Huffman
D. H. Russ
Dea
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
God
Jesus
Presbyterian Church Notes The Lice Bible class organized
Presbyterian Church Notes report a new Lice Bible class organized last Sunday with a promising nucleus and hopes for growth next Sunday. The men’s class expanded, a map and picture aided lesson study. Detailed pastoral movements include Rev. Monroe at Presbytery and Rev. McGeachy’s dismissal to Lewisburg. Rev. Walsh named pastor front street North Statesville. Rev. Moore to Taylorsville, Squires candidate for Lenow church, and missionary meeting set with Covenantors. Homer McMillian of Atlanta to speak February 12 on the Assembly’s name missions.
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Presbyterian Church
J. G. Garth
States Vile
A. A. Monroe
D. P.mcgeachy
Lewisburg
Wvi
W. M. Walsh
Statesville
Barnum Springs
L. L. Moore
Taylorsville
Lenow Church
Wt. Squires
Homer McMillan
Atlanta
Cardut advertised as remedy for women’s ailments in Lepanon
Minnie Lamb of Lepanon says she would have died without Cardut a safe herbal medicine for women’s spells. The ad claims Cardut is a harmless vegetable remedy used by suffering women for over fifteen years and sold at all druggists.
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Lepanon Set
Minnie Lamb
Reformed Church Services Next Sunday
At the Reformed Church next Sunday 9 45 Sunday school led by Dr J H Shuford superintendent 11 am sermon by Dr Murphy on Twentieth Century Idols 7 pm sermon by Rev J S Moody rector of Church of the Ascension on the Insurgent Spirit in the churches.
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J. H. Shuford
Murphy
J. S. Moody
Church of the Ascension
Hickory's Modern Telephone Service Elevates City Status
The Hickory Electric Company rebuilt its plant with Western Electric to introduce a modern battery telephone system, replacing the old magneto setup. The upgrade eliminates crank-operated lines, line drops, and manual call transfers, providing instant lamp signaling and direct dialing through a single operator, marking Hickory as a North Carolina telecommunications leader.
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Lome
Hickory Electric Company
Hickory
North Carolina
Hick- Jory Electric Company
Western Electric Company of
Atlanta
Western Electric Company
Southern, Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
France
Paris
fJor
New Telephone Switchboard Improves City Service
The city adopts a Western Electric switchboard improving privacy and efficiency. Operators gain direct access via multiple jacks with instant signaling of call status. The system reduces line interruption and speeds connections, earning praise for service quality and rapid installation.
Unclear OCR fragment on petitioners and relators details
Fragmentary text shows names and legal action mentions petitioners relators and defendant. Mentions a start amount of 9630 dollars, cash balance and payment terms, but readability is poor and entities are incomplete. No clear event date or place is identifiable.
Untitled notice fragment on 102 Rare read and see
A damaged notice fragment references a meeting or table work dated 23rd, with names including LR Whitener as Chairman and E Killian as Secretary. The text is garbled but indicates an official board or committee record from many years ago.
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Rvaty Ai
Tilt Hat
Aia
San
Whitener
Chaiman
E. Killian
Ascension Church Sets Sunday Services And Talks
The Church of The Ascension hosts a morning service next Sunday at 11. The sermon title is Whirlpools and Sepulchres. In the evening Rev J S Moody will address Reformed church at the request of Dr Murphy on The Insurgent Spirit in the AThe. Hickory residents are urged to note February 22 celebrations led by Martha Washington Tea Part at the Rectory. Last Sunday the Rector spoke at Biltmore urging more candidates for the ministry with various attractions planned.
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J. S. Moody
Murphy
Reformed Church
Hickory
Martha Washington
Biltmore
Cardul Helped Thousands Of Women Regain Health
A testimonial from Mrs. Cook touts Cardul as a remedy for women’s health issues. She recalls suffering before using Cardul and claims better health and regular periods afterward, noting many other women have found relief.
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Cardu
Cardul
Tryit
Letter From Claremont Correspondence Recaps Local Life
Claremont correspondence notes four new residents in a week and praises Signor D Anna for his music class in Morganton and the Hickory choir training. Reports on campus events include mid winter exams, Bible class elections, and new staff. mentions Mrs. Abernathy, Miss Stokes, Miss Hoffman, and Miss Keller. Also covers local happenings from beautiful campus surroundings to the Grandfather Mountain bear story and a student death near Catawba Springs.
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Democrat
Signor
D’anna
Morganton
Margret Vance Hoffman
Acti
Keller
Roy Abernathy
Sour Beer
Alda Killian
Annie Lowe
Thomas N. Henderlite
Salisbury
Aileen
Mary Stokes
Virginia
Mary Monroe
Misa Stokes
Ethel Stroup
China Grove
The Week in the Women's Clubs
The Travellers' Club was entertained by Miss Schenck in January with Egyptian topics. G W Curtis and Mrs G N Hutton spoke on Sphinx and pyramids. Miss Geitner displayed Egyptian pictures and read from Spell of Egypt. Mrs Royster returns from eight months abroad. Eva Worth Moody hosted a tea with a large guest list.
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Travellers’ Club
Poovey Cook Miss Acа Lee Cook and Mr Geo Poovey Wedded
Poovey Cook and Geo Poovey were married this afternoon at Prof. Barb’s residence in Hickory. The ceremony was performed by Prof. Barb. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gook, is noted as a popular Hickory girl. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Poovey, a Southern Railway postal clerk between Hot Springs and Knoxville, will reside in Knoxville after a ten day honeymoon travel to Port Tampa and other southern points.
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Aca Lee Cook
Geo. A. Poovey
D. E. Barb
Barb
J. C. Gook
West Hickory
Hickory
W. F. Poovey
Near Town
Southern Railway
Hot Springs
Knoxville
Port Tamapa
Ten Daing
Banquet Report Tricked Readers by Fake Telegrams
The Hickory Democrat banquet report tempted readers with a Webb telegram claiming ten million dollars to deepen the Catawba River and enable navigation to Mt Holly. It proved to be a fake gun stunt inserted by W J Shuford, nearly fooling The Chronicle and forcing a rewrite.
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Catawba
Mt. Holly
W. J. Shuford
Banks
the Democrat
Webb
Chronicle
Cardui praised by a grateful reader
A testimonial from a woman at this place who says Cardui relieved severe womanly trouble after she was nearly bedridden. She claims it is gentle, effective, and safer than new experiments for headaches and back ache.
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Anrs
Mary Freeman
Cardui
Cardus
Jersey Dairy Breed Best for Catawba County Future
The piece argues for adopting a single dairy breed in Catawba County, championing Jerseys as the target to build a regional reputation and attract buyers. It warns that mixing breeds would dilute quality, urges stockmen to unite, buy pure Jerseys, and invest in the one-breed system to grow wealth and farm finances over time.
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Democrat
Catawba County
Jerseys
Jersey
Guernsey
Actioiing
Wis
LH. S
EZEMA CURED New York Offer for Lemola Treatment
Woodworth Co of New York offers a free experimental Lemola package promising to clear complexions overnight and rid faces of pimples. The ad claims eczema teeters rashes itching and more are cured, noting benefits for skin scalp hair and hands and prevention of pimples and blackheads.
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New York
Woodworth Co
Broadway
New York City
Card of thanks to the Editor of the Democrat
Card of thanks expressing gratitude to neighbors and the city for kindness during Mrs. Huffman illness. The message notes abundant attention from local women and mentions Mr Albert R Huffman as part of the gratitude.
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the Democrat
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Claremont College
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Claremont
Union Square
Joan B. Harrucock
Azalea Woodworking Co
Azalea, N. C
Hart Bros., Hick
Richmond Bag Company
Harris & Little
T. W. Marshall
Ivey Mill
A. L. Moser
van Dyke Book Shop
Sherrill’s Ford
N.C
Hickory Seed Co
J. A. Bowles
Joan E. Harriscock
Care Democrat
Shell Street
City Bakery
Earle Hyder
Eighth Street
Whitener & Marti
Oxford
J. A. Bowes
Whitener & Martin
W. T. Sledge
E. B. Bland
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Linville
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0. M. Royster
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Chapel Hill
Eva Worth Moody
Lawrence L. Lohr
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John Leland Henderson
Waudle Marjorie
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Adele Kirkpatrick
Connolly Gamble
Mary Knox Henderson
Beverly T. Sustare
Adelaide Johnson
Weston Clinard
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