Harvard Star Richard Little Resigns as Captain Over Cornell Contract
Harvard track captain Richard Little resigns after Cornell Athletic Association rules prevent him from leading Harvard next year due to an obligatory 1910 contract binding him to Cornell through 1914. He becomes a professional athlete, accepting a Newton School post and accepting $6000 from four New York clubs for his June 11 world record run. Moser issues challenges offering prize money for future races, while Abel Kviat and others seek handicapped or relay bets surrounding Little’s professional debut.
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Richard Little
Harvard
New York
Moser
Cornell Athletic Association
Cornell
Cornel
Easton Wilmot
Harvard Alumni Association
Brea
Alli
Little
Richard
Newton
Lite
Iday
Thorpe
Local items from Catawba and nearby towns
Local notes report visits and visitors from Salisbury Spencer Statesville and surrounding areas. Names include Miss Emma Pitts Miss Ettel Brown Miss Janie Leonard Miss Gladys Lawrance Miss Beulah Little and others. A car trip to the Junior picnic was noted along with a school tax election victory and a large Fourth of July gathering with speakers led by Z V Long of Statesville.
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Emma Pitts
Salisbury and
Spencer
Ettel Brown
Long, Island
Gladys Lawrance
Janie Leonard
Statesville
Winona
Lorean Leona
Hudson
Peidey
B. Pitts
Beulah Little
Newton
C. A
p_blessem
Paul Ward
Lonnie
Claud
Marshville
Griffin
Connie” Troutman
Coite Sherrill
W. L . Sherrill
Charlie Abernethy
Southern
Lena Abernethy
Roxinsom
I Spencer
Miaise Zara Sherrill
J R. Cliie
Z. V. Long
Statesvil
Anderson Returns to Morganton Deaf and Dumb School
In Statesville on July 4 Dr. J. R. Anderson, long-time physician at Cool Springs, will return to Morganton to resume his former post at the Cat and Dumb School. Meanwhile New York reports indictments against John Jones and George Harris for swindling Edward Baxter Davidson of 700 dollars and a 10,000 dollar draft through a fake wire tapping game.
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Statesville
J. R. Anderson
Cool Springs
Morganton
Anderson
New York
John Jones
George Harris
George Hobart
Edward Lee Baxter Davidson
Cinarote
N.C
J. Arthur Powell
Merchant of
Clinton
N. C
Baltimore
Harris
England
Maryland
Young Berry Loses Hand in Amputation
Granite Falls July 6 Special. Claude Berry son of L S Berry living near town was taken to Richard Baker Hospital in Hickory yesterday where his right hand was amputated. Berry had been in Missouri, his hand frozen while on driving, and summer gangrene set in. Doctors decided amputation to save his life. The operation was successful and he is recovering well.
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Granite Falls
Claude Berry
L S. Berry
Richard Baker Hospital
Hickory
Young Berry
Missouri
Sunday School Picnic Recalls Pleasant July Fourth Event
The Presbyterian picnic at Catawba Springs on the Fourth of July drew a large crowd. Mrs Bettie Holden attended and enjoyed the outing with plenty of food and a pleasant pace. June report for the Hickory Township Road Commission appears on another page.
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Catawba
Springs
Bettie Holden
He Hickory Township Road Commission
Informal Hickory Chamber Reception Celebrates Local Spirit
An informal Hickory Chamber of Commerce reception last Friday showcased community friendship and civic pride. Guests enjoyed a casual evening with music from a Victrola, ice cream and punch, admired decorations and the new reading room, and left hopeful for future Chamber events.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Joy
Georgia
Taft
Gee. Hall
Hickory
Onz
Six Rules For Meadow Owners From The Progressive Farmer
Six practical meadow rules advise testing seed quality before sowing and using only clean seed after examining for noxious weeds. Avoid sowing in dry cloddy soil and limit seed cover to half an inch. Eliminate broom sedge and yellow dock in summer. Manure the meadow in fall or spring to keep pastures productive and prevent costly hay purchases. PMID Bryant emphasizes farm wisdom for Southern farmers.
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P. A. Bryant
Hoey Named Assistant District Attorney for Western NC
Clyde R. Hoey was appointed by the attorney general as assistant district attorney for the western district of North Carolina. No Senate confirmation is needed, and with the resignation of Judge A. M. Coble, Hoey can be inducted immediately, per News and Observer reporting from Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Clyde R. Hoey
Western District of
North Carolina
Senate
A. M. Coble
Statesville
Hoy
Office
News and Observer
Mrs N M Bobbitt Dies After Paralysis At Twelfth Street Home
Mrs N M Bobbitt died at her Twelfth street home last Wednesday afternoon after a paralysis stroke two weeks prior. Funeral services were held Thursday conducted by Rev C M Erwin. She leaves a son and two daughters, Mrs Coffey of Hig Valley and Mrs Coffey of onsalee, visiting her son D F.
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N. M. Bobbitt
Twelfth Street
C. M. Erwin
Bobitt
Mrs. Coffey
Hig Valley
Rs. Coffey
Onsalee
Curing Hay: Best Times For Cowpeas and Other Forage Crops
Guidance from J F Duggar on optimal harvesting windows for hay with cowpeas red clover and alfalfa. Emphasizes cutting stages after color changes yellowing leaf shedding and prompt harvest during dry spells. Outlines principles to minimize leaf loss prevent excessive sweating and protect from rain.
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J. F. Duggar
Baraca and Philathea Grow, Need New Sunday School Rooms
The Baraca and Philathea contest for new members at First Baptist Church ended July 6. Baraca outnumbered Philathea but both classes benefited the Sunday School. Baracas have outgrown their room, Philatheas overflow. A business meeting is set for July 7 at 8 o'clock to elect officers.
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First Baptist Church
Philatheas
Baracas
Philathea
Husband claims shooting accident in Raleigh
Raleigh July 4 Mrs Floyd Prince lies critically ill at Rex hospital after a pistol discharged while her husband says it was an accident. Prince and Dr Judd moved her to hospital Thursday afternoon. authorities had taken no action by noon today. She is in early pregnancy a few weeks along. The husband said he was fooling with the pistol at 1 noon when it discharged while Mrs Prince stood at the window.
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Raleigh
Floyd Prince
McGullers
Rex Hospital
Mr. Prince
Judd
Carden
Marriage at Charlotte Unites Marion Man and Hickory Woman
Mr M M Horton of Marion and Miss Jennie Vanderburg of Hickory were wed in Charlotte at the Methodist parsonage. Rev L R performed the ceremony after which the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Hickory. The bride is popular in Hickory and the groom travels for a Tennessee furniture house.
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M. M. Borton
Marion
Jennie Vanderburg
Charlotte
Hickory
M. M. Horton
North Charlotte
L. R
J. Horton
Bride
West
Hickey
Staunton Plan of City Government Trial Success
Staunton Virginia trials over three years show a general manager plan with S D Holsinger directing departments and city improvements. The mayor and council share control, with emphasis on financial insight, lowest bids for supplies, nonpolitical appointments, monthly audits, better salaries, and expanded services to lower taxes and boost property values.
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Staunon
Staunton
D. Holsinger
Holsinger
Cit Council
Heat Killing Stock In Maxton Amid Extreme July Heat
In Maxton on July 4 the extreme heat harms livestock with multiple losses. J A McBridge reports two fine mules dead and Neill Alford also suffers one. Nearby neighborhoods including Floral College note additional cattle losses as a 102 degree reading is recorded on a thermometer.
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News and Observer
Maxton
T Mock
J. A. McBrige
Neill Alford
Floral College
Presbyterian Church Notes Preview Midsummer Communion
Next Sunday the church plans a midsummer communion at 11 am with hopes all attend. The session enforces attendance rules after three absences. A preparatory series runs Wed Thu Fri nights, with a pastor lecture on the divinity of faith. Sunday at 4 pm baptismal service begins a new sermon series on child psychology titled The Saintship of Laddie.
Boone Items Highlights School Visitors and Commencement
In Boone on July 8, the community hosted many distinguished guests for Appalachian Training School events. The tenth anniversary term includes a 10:30 a.m. address, 2 p.m. class day exercises with diplomas, and an Alumni reception at night. Nearly 250 students enrolled this term, with some seniors taking a three day trip to Linville and Grandfather Mountain.
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Boone
Stratton
P. E. Seagle
Raleigh
Ginn & Co
Royall
Elkin
Applachian’ Training School
Linville
Gtandfather Mountain
D. D. Dougherty
Misses Bridge and Lackey
Blowing Rock
Resolution of Respect for Mary Jane Poovey and Local Marriage Notices
A church group in Bethany Lutheran of West Hickory adopts resolutions honoring Mary Jane Poovey, a faithful member and Sunday School worker, expressing sorrow and pledging to emulate her example. The document notes sympathy to her mother and family and directs publication in county and church papers. A marriage report from Barker county records Walter W Walker and Fannie M Roney marrying in Satwaba county with local attendance.
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Goa
Mary Jane Poovey
Bethany Lutheran
West Hickory
H. A. Heavner
S. L. Abee
Fannie Cline
Miser Wiamie Walker
Robinsons Return From Eastern Trip and Dairy Plans
Mr and Mrs Robinson returned from a trip to Gettysburg Baltimore Washington and Annapolis where they visited the Naval Academy. In Annapolis they toured the paymaster and the cooking department noting sanitation of the dairy barn. They plan to trial Catawba Creamery Butter and may order up to 5000 pounds monthly pending satisfaction.
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John Robinson
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Washington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Miss Chadwick's Trip Up Mt Baldy in California
Miss Chadwick and friends set out June 18 from Upland California to climb Mt Baldy. They reached Camp Baldy after an eight mile walk and continued to the summit by burro led path. One girl reached top at 4 25 am as sunrise colored the valley with lights from twenty towns. They returned after a thirty mile journey.
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Telen Chadwick
Mt. Baldy
California
Upland
Cal
Camp Baldy
Ib Sy. Tm
Outerstead
Pines
Redlands
Riverside
Los Angles
Pasadena
Ocean
Catalina
Granite Falls Youth Shot Self in Head Mystery Lingers
Special to The Observer Granite Falls July 6 Last light about 11 o clock Richard Seller was found one mile south of town with a bullet hole in the head. The ball entered the right temple and exited near the top of the head Dr C J Corpening dressed the wound. The 19 year old had just visited his girlfriend and left moments before. Authorities question whether the shooting was accidental or self-inflicted as the young man offers little to guide an answer.
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Granite Falls
Richard Seller
Read
C. J. Corpening
Keller
Funeral of Branson York at Oakwood Cemetery
Burial services for Branson York were held Friday evening at Oakwood cemetery with Rev. D. M. Litaker of First Methodist officiating. Branson, 13 years five months, died July 3 after spinal meningitis, survived by his parents of Charlotte and four siblings. Floral tributes adorned the grave as the community extended sympathy.
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Branson York
Oakwood Cemetery
D. M. Litaker
Pasor
First Methodist Church
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KMAT
Litte
Abel Kviat
Birk Kivine
Davidson
Clyde Hoey
Baraca and
Philathea Meeting
City
Virginia
Presbyterian Church Notes
Barker County
A. Adams
Walter W.walker
Fannie M. Roney
Satawba County
DeWitt
Mrs. Robinson
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