Local and Personal Notes Highlight Hickory Headlines
Newton pastor Reverend G E Long visited Hickory on Saturday. Mrs. Kirkpatrick continues to improve. Mr. Leslie Cansler of Charlotte spent Tuesday with his parents. L B Gwin’s family left for Gastonia and Clover. L J Ingram of High Point was in town on business. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. E A Berman Monday. Geo F Best visited Troutman and Statesville Saturday. Box supper at Sweetwater Schoolhouse Saturday night February 7. C M Sherrill leaves for Louisville to start work Monday. Friends regret his departure from Hickory. Mr. and Mrs. S R Morrison returned from Statesville to care for ailing mother. Hugh Miller leaves for Washington DC to join Clay Printing Co. Prof C M Staley called to Staley for mother’s death. Mrs. Staley 74. funeral Monday. BF Seagle adds front plate glass to building. Infant of J E Harris dies. services by Dr J L Murphy. burial in Gaston county. Monthly ministers meeting next Monday 10 am at Reformed church. Dr Paul W Troutman expects his family today. will occupy Dr Johnson cottage. Mrs J H P Cilley improving after bronchitis. many Hickory friends. Dr J C Biddix leaves for Baltimore to settle there. K Whitener of Edgemont visits Democrat Office. subscribes for news. W W W Club reorganizes, adds three new members Miss Gertrude Finger Miss Imogene Finger and Miss Harriet Riddle. Miss Elizabeth Holbrook hosts nest at gourmet gathering. Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson of Ninth Avenue welcome Grace Johnson married to Mr Austin Ames officiated by Rev J G Garth. Ames will reside with C N W railroad in Lenoir.
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Geo. F. Best
Troutman
Statesville
Sweetwater Schoolhouse
C. M. Sherrill
Louisville Ky
Hickory
The
Clay Printing Co
D, D.C
C. M. Staley
Staley
N. C
Mary Rosebrough
J. E. Harris
J. L. Murphy
Gaston County
Reformed Church
Paul W. Troutman
Dr. Johnson
Thirteenth Ave
J. H. P. Cilley
Cilley
J.C. Biddix
Baltimore
K. Whitener
Ity
Edgemont
Democrat
W’s
Gertrude
Imogene
Harriet Riddle
Elizabeth Holbrook
Miss Holbrook
Card of Thanks from Confederate Veteran readers
A brief thanks note from a Confederate Veteran in Nashville Tennessee expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of a family member named Dolly. It promotes subscription to The Veteran at one dollar yearly and claims the periodical has a large circulation in the South.
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Dolly
Nashville
Death of popular railway man Mr Gray in wrecks
A rock fell on the track and was hurled down an embankment fatally injuring a respected railway man. Mr Gray, a well known figure in North and South Carolina, formerly of Hickory, resided there for several years and made many friends who mourn his death. He was a native of Gaffney and his passing is received with sorrow by the railway community.
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Mr. Gray
North
South Carolina
Hel
Gaffney
Catawba Farmers Show Strong Finances Despite Article
The letters dispute Barton W Currie’s January 24 piece in Country Gentlemen claiming dire poverty in Catawba County Hickory and the rural districts. Residents defend farmers as financially sound and progress minded citing Mr Harry Wenever Miss Bessa Myrtle Hatch and Mr Whitener of Moretz Whitener Clothing Co as respected locals welcoming the new bride to Hickory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Gentlemen
Witten
Barton W. Currie
Catawaa
Hickory
Board of Ride
Catawba County
Catawba
Currie
Sheford
Chamber of Commerce
Carrie
Catawbado
Harry Wenever
Bessa’ Myrtle Hatch
Burlington
Burlingto Tame
Miss Hatch
W. Hateh
Whitener
Moretz-Whitener Clothing Co
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Banquet
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church lists Rev J H Wannemacher as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 am morning service at 11 am and evening service at 7 pm. A sermon on the first commandment is announced with midweek activities and Luther League Circle 2 to present a program on Saturday. An annual Ithory Chamber of Commerce banquet occurs tonight at Hotel Hufsey at 8 o'clock with directors to be chosen and next year plans discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinty Lutheran Church
J. H. Wannemacher
Luther, League
Ickory Chamber of Commerce
Hufsey
Tax collection notice in Hickory posting
A brief public notice states that someone will be at White xer and Martins store in Hickory on Saturday January 81 to collect taxes. The text appears garbled with misspellings and unclear names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Whitexer & Martins
Kenworth development drives Hickory growth and home ownership
Street completion and Kenworth School grounds improvements boost the area. The Hickory Land and Development Company lists lots for sale as rents rise, urging owners to buy. Kenworth promises a beautiful new suburb with cement sidewalks delayed for weather.
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Kenworth
Kenworth Terrace
Hickory Land and Development Company
Arrive Too Late to Prevent Lynch ing
In Johnston County North Carolina a mob seized Jim Wilson from Sheriff Grimes and deputies after his confession to the murder of Mrs. William Lynch. Adjutant General Gordon Smith and Captain WF Moody led a 40 man contingent to Wendell but found Wilson dead with his body beaten and riddled by bullets. Wilson had been arrested at Warsaw and named four accomplices.
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Raleigh
Gordon Smith
WF. Moody
Nrthlioa National Yard
Wendell
Johnston County
Sherif Grimes
Johnston ¢ Sunty
William Lynch
Jim Wilson
Warsaw
Wonderful Cough Remedy Promoted By Dr King Discovery
In Eidson Teno resident D P Lawson touts Dr King New Discovery as a superb cough cold and throat medicine. He says it relieves obstinate coughs and colds quickly and deserves a place in every home. Available by mail or from druggists at 75 cents and one dollar.
Local Notes Bring City Visitors and Trips
Mr L S Cloninger of Nast Ville Tennabent Monday with his father in return from New York City where he went to attend superintendent Life. Editor Mebane of the Cetaw ba County News was in Hickory. Mr Will Stroup Hickory’s oustler left Sunday for Bristol Va to spend time with his daughter then to Baltimore Washington and New York. Son W C Feimster of Newton was in the city Saturday on business. We are always to see Mr Feimster with his pleasant smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Cloninger
Nast- Ville
Tennabent
T. P. Clonin
New York City
Mebane
Cetawba County
Hickory
Will Stroup
Bristol
Baltimore
Washington
New York
W. C. Feimster
Newton
City
Mr. Feimster
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G. E. Long
Johnson-Ames
Frank Johnson
Ninth Avenue
Grace
Austin Ames
J. G. Garth
Presbyterian Church
J.B. Johnson & Family
Sesepeepwers
H Avenue
Tennessee
Virginia
Enkel-Craiglive Stock CO
Lincoln County
Te Vauieaea
W._C. THOMISON
Fayetteville, Tennessee
Abe
Goodyear
Quaker
Nassau
Beaster
Casellar
Arante
Der
Tire Factories Sales Company
Dayton, Ohio
N. M. Newton
Knox
Lot Val
Terchon
Keystone
Rompersou
Thompson - West Company
Rock Hill Buggies
Rock Hill
D. M. Boyd & Co
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