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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1907

Page

2

Endorsements Boost Peruna Public Endorsements

Officials across levels publicly back Peruna claiming its extraordinary merit. Readers quote testimonials from Mrs. Good and Mr. Reiss praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and fever, with others saying it drove out colds quickly and offered lasting relief after years of illness.

Peruna W. K. Good Broadway Joseph Reiss N. 1Th Street Louis L. Clifford Figg, Jr Marshall St Richmond Va Wm. Turner Bartonville

Spectators Fight for Admission at Rockefeller Hearing

In Chicago on July 6 John D Rockefeller appeared in federal court summoned by Judge Landis to disclose ties between Standard Oil Company of Indiana and Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. A massive crowd gathered, security struggled, and a melee erupted outside the courtroom. Rockefeller testified he is president of the New Jersey company in name only and has not actively participated in its affairs. He estimated the New Jersey firm’s outstanding capital around 100 million dollars, while noting substantial dividends. The hearing sought wealth and control details of the Standard Oil empire, with the government not party to the inquiry.

Chicago John D. Rockefeller Standard 1 Company Feder Landis Standard Oil Company Indiana Standard Oil Company of Indians Standard Oi Company New Jersey Rockefeller Marshal Hay Federal Court Room Court Room Stan Dard Oi Company Standard Oil Company of Miller Rockefeler Tandard Oil Company of Standard Oil Counsel Standant Oil Company’ of Standard Standard OM Company Joan D. Rockefeller Standard” Oil Company of Indiana Bishop Capers

Stanard I Co. conviction ends Chicago and Alton rebating inquiry

The Stanard I Co of Indiana, recently convicted of rebating in connection with the Chicago and Alton, also owns seven large shares of Union Tank Line, marking the closure of the inquiry.

Oak Stanard I Co Inwana Chicago and Alton Union Tank Line

Resignation of Rev H W Battle at Greensboro Church

Rev H W Battle resigns as pastor of the Frat Baptist Church in Greensboro North Carolina effective October 11. He arrived from Petersburg four years ago and is reported to have accepted a call to Kinston North Carolina.

Greensboro N. C Jenry W. Battle Southern Baptist Ministry Frat Baptist Church Petersburg Kinston North Carolina

Eight Convicts Sentenced to State Penitentiary

Eight convicts from McDowell County were committed to the state penitentiary for a total 19 year term. Four of the group, African American, face combined forty years for murder and highway robbery. Names include Charles Walker twelve years for horse stealing Charles Hale nine years for larceny and J C Edwards ten years for highway robbery and murder.

McDowell County Raleigh N.C State Penitentiary Sherif Mash Dura Chares Walker Charles Hale J. C. Edwards

Ward Line Steamer Monterrey Floated After Beached

New York July 6 The Ward Line steamer Monterrey which arrived at a height and was beached off Staten Island and when fire was discovered in the cargo was floated and proceeded to her dock The fire was extinguished Salisbury District Conference Meets Salisbury July 6 The Salisbury district Conference meets next Thursday at New London Stanley county

Ward Line New York Monterry Staten Argo Salisbury N. C New London Stanley County

Medley of Tragedies in Palmetto State on Fourth of July

A chaotic July Fourth night in South Carolina reports multiple tragedies including an arming incident near Bishopville, a boy named Young Hide Kiso injured by a stray shot, a youth near Sages Stations badly wounded, and a potential double razor duel in Charleston. The piece notes a number of injured, some fatalities, and mentions individuals tied to local towns and institutions.

Columbia Hide Kiso Bishopville Miboen Elane Toes Jose Furman Greenville Anes Johnson Sages Charlieton Mark Pinckney Chester Savannah Golam

Butler Tells Rowan Republicans He's Too Busy

Salisbury July 6 Ex Senator Marion Butler replies to Rowan Republicans inviting him to speak in Salisbury but says he cannot appear before October due to pressing legal business. Greensboro July 6 final decree in Stanly county bond cases ends long railroad litigation with Receiver Burton Craige stepping down. County to issue 100000 in five percent bonds to refund debt and pay railroad judgments.

Butler Salisbury N.C Marion Saisbury Greensboro

Skull Crushed by Fall From Train in Guilford Death

A young white man died after a fall near a Southern Railway track in Greensboro. The victim, identified as Sam Smith of High Point, was found near a coal chute and later confirmed as a Columbia furniture factory finisher, 20 years old. His body was taken to an undertaker in Salisbury and later identified by name.

Greensboro N.C Southern Railway A. i High Point Mercantile Firm High Point Poole Sam Smith George Smith Columbia Furniture Salisbury Ss Supposed To Have B Hen Off the Train When Approaching Teensboro

Pacific Fleet Sent to the Pacific Era

Random text fragments discuss a sending of a fleet to the Pacific and various historical or political voices. Mentions of nations, treaties, and possible leaders appear amid disjointed lines. Mixed in are advertising snippets and medical remedies, with scattered names and places.

The Pacific

Conspire to Liberate Guilford Murderer

Greensboro, July 6. Frazier Jones, jailed for the Gibsonville wife slaying last Thanksgiving, is at the center of a conspiracy case involving two women Ida and Magsie Mumphrey. Ida confessed access to burglary tools and planned giving them to Jones tonight, while Mumphrey denies the claim. Jail officers say evidence suggested a plot to free the condemned man.

Greensboro N.C Frazier Jones Gibsonville Iilsater Magsie Mumphrey Ian McNeill Ida Pnoere Ben Jones

Winston-Salem Yards to Receive 100000 in Upgrades

Winston-Salem N C July 6 Work began on enlarging the Norfolk and Western Railway yards here with an estimated cost of about 100000 and completion not expected until early next year. A hill will be moved using the latest machinery as four new roads toward Winston Salem are discussed and observers speculate which will carry lines southward.

Winston-Salem N.C Norfolk and Western Railway Win Stom Salem

Committee to Determine Eddy Competency in Concord

A committee including Dr. George H. Jelly of Boston and R G A Blumer of Providence was appointed with Judge Aldrich to determine the competency of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy founder of the Christian Science faith to transact business and care for her own interests in Concord New Hampshire on July 6.

Eddy Concord N. H George H. Jelly Boston R. G. A. Blumer Providence R. I Aldrich Mary Baker G. Eddy Chrisian Science Faith

Negro Drowned in River in North Carolina

In Umberton North Carolina July 6 Tom Avila a colored man and bridge worker for Seaboard Railway drowned in the river at this place. His body not recovered as of report. Other items note Philadelphia Elks event with record display and Rockefeller expected in Chicago to testify in rebate cases against Standard Oil.

Negro Umberton N.C Tomavaila Seaboard Mir Tive Strake Rile Fing

Kodol Digests What You Eat Promoted by Ad Claim

An unclear advertising snippet promotes Kodol Digests What You Eat with bold claims. The faded text mentions consumer digestion products and related branding but details and endorsements are unreadable.

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Poems and notes from Manitowoc veterans encampment

A collection of verses and notices from Manitowoc Wis with poems by Loise Lewin Matthews and news that General Charles King of Milwaukee is tipped for national commander of the United Spanish War Veterans at the Wisconsin state encampment. Jas G Armstrong is mentioned as a candidate for department commander as visitors flock to the three day event with parades and campfires.

Manitowoc Wis Charles King Milwaukee Wisconsin Jas G. Armstrong

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Endorses Congress Wyoming John W. Hoyt Fite Peruana Thad Eufferini Standard Oil Co. of Cardus H. W. Battle Palmetto State Stanly Physelan Helan Shuford Drug Co Clark Byron &. Clarke Baltimore First Presbyterian Church Thie Sity Hague Jay Tomer Sean Fou Iano Tami Aoe Rene Germans Ieee Chaniverieru Skieum Ala Shuford London Society DeWitt C. M. Shuford W. 3 Martin C. Bt. Shuford W. Martin Guilford Elks Philadelphia the Elks Iorning Minstrel Loise Lewin Matthews American Agriculturis D. .L Russell Main St. Russell Bldg Hickory, N.C T. F. Stevenson W. L. Abernethy Jekory Walter A. White Menzies’ Drug Store Hickory W. E. Manville McComb W. H. Little Ramsay Postoffce Carolina & Northwestern Ry. Co Omeeter Northboune Rteeca Yorkville Ly Gastonia Lincolnton Wickery Is Ly Lenoir Newton Lincolnton Gastonia Yorkville Connie Chestar Southern Ry A. L Ale Newton Southern Blowing Rock F. Reid
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