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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1915

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North Carolina Women Seek Notary Seal Bill Passes

Raleigh Jan 25 North Carolina women may use the notarial seal while the Supreme Court decides its stance on chief justice. The primary bill moves through the house with Republican support, covering all counties and preserving preelection rules. Senators Hobgood and Weaver push for secret ballot and expert witness provisions may accompany the bill.

Raleigh North Carolna Supreme Court Orning Hobgood Weave North Carolina Vann Union Cody Hobgood-Weaver Representative Roberts Roberts

Hickory Eyes St. Pauls Academy Site Plans

The St Pauls Academy grounds of over 13 acres near Hickory are being laid out into lots with a north–south street connecting to city streets. Col Thornton has not decided on a use for the big building, considering hotel or sanatorium options, or partial sale, with west-side lots to be sold privately and remaining lots at auction. The building, built by Catholics, features premier lumber reputed as the finest of its era.

Hickory St. Paul's Academy M. E. ‘Thornton

Resolutions of Respect for Dr J T Johnson

Resolved that the church honors the memory of Dr J T Johnson former superintendent who served faithfully as a father neighbor and church worker. The Sunday School minutes will record the resolutions and copies sent to the deceased’s family and local weeklies. They note his devout service and benevolence to the poor and needy.

J. T. Johnson Christina Adverse

Mass Meeting Demands Stricter North Carolina Liquor Laws

About 500 Hickory residents attended a mass meeting in the Reformed Church to urge stronger measures against liquor. Resolutions urged the General Assembly to pass temperance laws to make shipping liquor into the state unlawful and urged support for Webb Kenyon style enforcement. Speakers cited local crime and medical opinion, with figures on liquor-related cases and a call to curb consumption.

Ministerial Association of Hickory North Carolina General Assembly of Raleigh Webb C. A. Jonas Yates Killian Yates Khan Anti-Saigon League W. R Bradshaw J.G. Garth J. D. Harte J. G. Garth Garth J. J Supreme Court Webb-Kenyon Jbil Webb Bil

Miracle baby message from Russia shocks Kinston jeweler

A letter from Russia describes a three weeks old infant left with a young girl in a Russian city. The baby allegedly spoke and asked for its mother revealing a prophecy about Russia and the Roshannah festival. The infant died after delivering its message to a rabbi, seen by local Hebrews as a miracle.

Kinston Yan. Za M. Goldstein Russia Old Country Peech

Traps for Young People Sermon At First Baptist

Rev J D late will continue sermons on Traps Young People at the First Baptist Church next Sunday evening Betting and Gambling will be the subject. Last Sunday evening despite bad weather the church was packed for The Evils of the Pool-room and it was praised as a helpful service in this town All are invited to come Sunday night.

J. D. Late First Baptist Church

Sermon on Pool Room Evils Draws Crowds at First Baptist

Rev J D Marte preached a strong sermon on pool room evils at First Baptist Church Sunday night before a crowded house. He spoke plainly, stating acts as they exist today and urged next Sunday he would discuss other evils in society.

J. D. Marte First Baptist Church

Thaw Returns to Tombs in New York Jail

Harry K Thaw is back in the Tombs after being brought from Boston. He was locked up to face a conspiracy indictment tied to his Matteawan escape. Reports say he may be arraigned tomorrow, with counsel unable to confer without a court order. Jerome and Kennedy arrived with the prisoner, who attended services at the prison chapel. Thaw's lawyers debated next steps as his mother remained silent.

New York Harry K. Thaw Boston New Hampshire Asyum Matteawan Stanford White Thaw William Travers Jerome Kennedy Abel I. Smith Thittorneys John B. Stanchfield Morgan J. O'Brien Jerome

Uatawoa Creamery Co Wins Butter Prize at Statesville

The Uatawoa Creamery Co. won first prize for creamery butter at the State Stock Association meet in Statesville last week. Mr. W. J. Shuford attended from the city to promote creamery interests. The Statesville Landmark notes 75,000 pounds of butter fat were shipped from Iredell County cream routes to the creamery. Patrons received $21 for this fat, while plant food cost about $72 to produce the same butter fat.

Uatawoa Creamery Co Meett Stock Association Statesville W. J. Shuford Iedell County Iredell Farms

Inbate of Respect for Mrs Hattie Rowe

Resolutions from Holy Trinity Junior Bible Class honor Mrs Hattie Rowe mother of P A Rowe. They express submission to God's will, sympathy for the bereaved family, and request copies be sent to the family city papers and Cal­tawba Lutheran. Committee: John Snoose Katie Yoder Maude Reinhardt.

Hattie Rowe Holy Trinity P. A. Rowe

St Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church Services Advised

Rev E J Sox calls for a full Sunday program January 31 1915 with Sunday School at 10 00 preaching at 11 00 and catechism classes at 2 30 and 3 00 pm The sermon topic centers on The Invitation into the Vine yard and Service of the Lord and the Rewards of His Grace Parishioners are urged to attend all gatherings as two or three are gathered in His name

E. J. Sox Jesus

December Exports Jump for Wheat and Foodstuffs

A Department of Commerce summary shows December exports of wheat five times 1913 levels at 28,875,217 bushels with an average price of 1.258 a bushel. Flour exports rose 68.12 percent, oats exceeded total 1913, corn exports reached 4,582,006 bushels, and fresh beef exports climbed sixfold.

United States Department of Commerce

Hickory Chamber Banquet Elects Officers at Hotel Huffey

The Hickory Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at Hotel Huffey drew many citizens last Thursday. Dinner followed by remarks and the election of officers for the coming year led by President elect A M West and first vice president W B Ram say. Directors named Hugh D Anna J L Cilley J A Lentz H P Williams J L Riddle G H Geit ner K C Menzies and Dr W H Nicholson.

Hickory Hotel Huffey Hickory Chamber of Commerce Hotel Huifry W. A. Nicholson A.M. West Thompson-West Co W. B. Ram_say Robert Lyerly W. X. Rei Hugh D’anna J. L. Cilley J. A. Lentz H. P. Williams J.L. Riddle G. H.geitner K. C. Menzies W. H. Nicholson Chamber of Commerce

Doans Kidney Pills Prove Hickory Backed Relief

Hickory residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as the same trusted remedy used nationwide for kidney and backache relief. J E Pollard of Newton reports back pain easing after two boxes, with no trouble since. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advt.

Doan Hickory America Bright J. E. Pollard Farmer Newton Dean Mr. Pollard Foster-Milburn [Co Buffalo N.Y

Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad

When one of your me outs, stow symptoms of an approaching Cold, give it Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey at once. Teacts quickly, and prevents the Cold forming worse. Very healing- soothes the Lungs, loosens the mucous strength ens the system. It's guaranteed. Only 25c. at your Druggist. Buy a bottle today, Backlen's Arnica Save for Sores.

Dr. Bell Backlen Arnica

Philathea Class Hosts New Officers and Message

First Methodist Church Philathea Class meets to install new officers. The program urges all members to be present for the importance of the occasion and to invite others to join the Philathea fold. The piece quotes a Crusaders’ rally emphasis on faith and outreach.

Missionary Movement Event Rail Fare Offer in Charlotte

The aymen's Missionary Movement at Presbyterian Church in U S Charlotte offers greatly reduced round trip fares from all points for travel February 14 15 with trains to reach Charlotte by noon February 16. Tickets valid until midnight February 22 and information through Southern Railway agents or R H DeButts D P A.

Aymen Presbyterian Church U. S Charlotte N. C Southern Railay Thas Alse Charlotte Bey Southern Railway R. H. Debutts

Eight Injured In Derailed Train Near Caremont

Eight people were injured Friday morning at 7 05 when Southern passenger train No 15 derailed between switches at Caremont between Newton and Statesville. A mail car and a pat sar derailed but officials said none of the injured were in those cars. Crews from Hickory and Asheville repaired the line and cleared the tracks after several cars were moved. Names listed include M Green of Bishopville bruised about the head Samuel J Philipson of Ashe bruised about the head Mrs Mee E O of Chattanooga Tenn Robert Levy of Asheville shoulder and knee injuries and L Shaford of Conover bruises. The derailed train was under Overton and Gees Reds tern at the throttle.

Southern Caremont Newton Statesville Sials Hickory Asheville Overton Gees Redstern M. Green Bishopville Samuel J. Philipson Ashe E. O Chattanooga Robert Levy L. Shaford Conover

Damages Sought Over Mary Phagan Murder Case

Mrs. J W Coleman files in Fulton County Superior Court for $10,000 against National Pencil Company over the death of Mary Phagan. The complaint alleges Leo M Frank murdered Phagan at the factory where she worked and James Conley aided, with the company negligent in keeping premises safe and protecting workers from malice.

Mary Phagan Leo M. Frank Fulton County Superior Court National Pencil Company J.W. Coleman Frank Fac James Conley

Constipation Relief Praised By Wilmington Reader

A reader from Wilmington N C Eugene Knight says Chamberlains Tablets are the best he has used for constipation and indigestion and they did him good The ad notes sale by Grimes Drug Co and Lutz Drug Co and carries Adv.

Chamberlain's Eugene Knight Wilmington N. C Grimes Drug Co Lutz Drug Co

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