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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
4
The Hickory Democrat notes subscription terms and urges readers to support the town through orderly measures. Mayor E. Brannon praises cooperation during a time of health concerns while a local remedy, Chansheimer’s Cough Remedy, is advertised by W. S. Martin & Co.
A brisk Hickory meeting of 220 business leaders pledged over 60 dollars monthly toward a new booster club. President Nicholson urged the town’s pride, citing local fabrics and butter familiarity, as bankers and artisans discussed a monthly schedule to fund growth.
A historical notice describes a decline in smallpox cases, noting vaccination compliance and few quarantines remaining. Officials dismiss exaggerated reports and urge residents not to fear travel or entry, stating no new infectious locations and that most cases are resolved within a week.
Mr. W. A. Self returned from Nashville where he assisted in prosecuting night watchman Vaughn who killed Guy Keever. Vaughn received a five year sentence. It will be remembered that.
Sunday morning sermon topics include Sanctification and Glorification by Dr Murphy. Local visits note Edward Clinard, Lt. Gov Newland, Rev W S Wilson, Mr Monroe, and Mr Dave Craig among others. Brockton and Spartanburg mentioned in travels. Calender pull from Hunt Bros Co praises Lemon Cling peaches. Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea helps digestion and sleep.
The marriage of William Pitts and Lillie Hefner was held at Brookford with Dr. J. L. Murphy officiating. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertises no opiate or narcotic and promotes easing throat irritation while relieving cough. Sold by W. S. Martin & Co.
A weekly Monday Bible class at 3 o clock in First Presbyterian Hickory welcomes all denominations. Led by N A Stine of Altoona with 17 years teaching, it uses International Sunday School Lessons and helps Sunday School teachers and all Christians to study the Book. Free will offerings accepted, no fees or collections. Also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by W S Martin and Co.
Southern Railway offers round trip from Hickory NC to New Orleans LA for 23.35 during April 8 to 11 1910, returning by midnight April 25 1910. Extensions allowed to May 10 with a deposit fee, agent contact R L Vernon D P A Charlotte NC.
In Catawba on January 28 various local residents were noted visiting relatives and spending weekends in nearby towns. Names include Miss Margaret Bost, Miss Emma Pitts, Robey Cline, Thomas O Kelly, Cleveland Little, Eva Little, Katie Coulter, Oscar Coulter, Mrs. M Rusty, Avery Hoke, Ollie Hoke, Neva Sigman, Bessie Smith, Eva Alley, Z V Leonard, L G Kale, J W Lowrance, Seth Lowrance, Nancy Gantt. Mr R D Rusty is moving to a farm nearby.
Mr. McCoy Moretz and family have moved into a two story twelve room residence on Washington Street and Sixth Avenue. The new home features a wide front lawn, electric lights, water and sewerage and is described as one of the best appointed in the city.
Fifteen farmers in the South Fork area organized a telephone line to connect with the Hickory system. Manager Dasher returned Wednesday from a meeting where the project received enthusiastic backing.
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