Jones Builds Cottage on Judge Council Property
Watauga doctor J W Jones is constructing a cottage on Council property after marrying Miss Mattie Blackburn, daughter of Mr Blackburn. The Fourth was celebrated at Sugar Grove with speeches by A A Holsclaw and W R Lovill, music, and dinner. Boone defeated Blowing Rock in a local baseball game. Prof B B Dougherty was elected County Superintendent for a fifth term. Fifty young ladies reside at the A T & T dormitory as new sidewalks go in. harvest wheat is turning out well.
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Watauga
J. W._ Jones
Dr. Jones
Mattie Blackburn
Blackburn
Sugar Grove
Messrs
A. A. Holsclaw
Mt. City
W. R. Lovill
Boone
Blowing Rock
B. B. Dougherty
Board of Education
A.T. 8
Local notes from Hickory and nearby towns
Local brief items report visitors and residents in Hickory North Carolina including Mrs S F Watson in Newton Mr J W Mullen of Lincolnton and Mrs Hutchison visiting Exposition Miss Alice Boyden returning to Blowing Rock and Miss Cornelia Ferrell returning to Clinton NC Also new job types added at the office and editor C H Mebane named assistant state superintendent plus plans for visits to Blowing Rock Asheville and Knoxville and a note on the Southern freight depot shed and community events across Newton Hickory and surrounding areas
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Ed Hammond
Hutchison
Alice Boyden
Blowing Rock
Hickory
The
White Rats
Black Cat
Cornelia Ferrell
Clinton
N.C
W. C. Player
Williams
Fayetteville
I. S. Moody
C. H. Mebane
Newton Court
Newton
Ball Club Names Contest and Dance School Notice
Capt McKinnon offers a free grand stand ticket and transport to the grounds for the girl naming the ball club. Entries to drug stores by 8 PM Saturday. McKinnon and pitcher Zolee announce a dancing school at Huffman’s Academy Friday night and recurring Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with proceeds aiding the club. Everyone invited to watch.
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Capt. McKinnon
McKinnon
Zolee
Huffman’s Academy of Music
Pri
Troubles of the Newsgatherers Keep it out of the paper
A reflection on the press and its readers shows the paradox of news gathering. Journalists face pressure from sources who demand publication or suppression, while the public condemns coverage of events they deem sensitive or sensational. The piece notes repeated contradictions from individuals across ages who both seek and shun exposure.
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Offic
Burglars Enter Store After Back Window Breakin
Burglars entered Rouch and Fox's store through a back window last Friday night. They took about 2.75 dollars from a cash drawer and appeared to be after money only. No other items were harmed or stolen.
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Rouch & Fox's
Close Game of Ball Between Statesville and Lenoir
A baseball game in Hickory last Thursday ended in a 9 to 9 tie between Statesville and Lenoir. The Statesville lineup was hurried and not at their best. We expect a stronger showing when our team is fully in the field. Mascot.
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Carrie
Mary Clark
Greensboro
Hickory
Statesville
Lenoir
Biggest Hog in the World at Jamestown Exposition
Mr. E. B. Cozart of Granville County North Carolina displays the world’s largest hog at Pine Beach Virginia weighing 1460 pounds a two year old animal. North Carolina pride noted from Bethel to Gettysburg to Appomattox, shaping Jamestown's exhibit.
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E. B. Cozart
Granville County
Pine Beach
North Carolina
Bethel
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Jamestown
Chairman Chatham Named North Carolina Democratic Leader
The article lauds Hugh Chatham of Surry County as a prudent business leader and statesman who will guide party funds and state rail interests with fairness. It notes his heritage in wool mill industry, his role with the North Carolina Railroad, and his selection by governors Aycock and Glenn. It claims he will act with justice and prevent favoritism in the party.
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Hugh Chatham
Surry Sounty
Democratic State Executive Committee
Surry
Chatham
Winston-Salem
Aycock
Glenn
North Caroliina
Southern Railway
News & Observer
Johnny Jones Carnival Shines at New Bern Exposition
The New Bern Journal lauds the Johnny Jones Carnival in Hickory for a benefit event, noting July dates and record crowds on opening night. It praises polite attendants, wholesome amusements, and promises a forthcoming list of attractions in next week’s issue.
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Newbern Journal
Hickory
Mth
Academy Green
New Bern
Hickory to Field Pro Baseball Club This Season
Hickory forms a professional club with Latta as manager and McKinnon as captain. Florida pitcher Colee joins as a twirler. best as shortstop. Sigmon, Gwaltney, Murphy, Yoder, Lyerly infield and outfielders. Squires catcher. Two more pitchers being sought. Friday's practice and a free admission game against Catawba county. Death of 18 year old sichata Henkle noted. funeral at Oak Road cemetery tomorrow. Miss Margaret Bost visiting Salisbury.
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Hickory
Latta
McKinnon
Colee
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Carolinas
Best
Carolina
Sigmon
Gwaltney
Murphy
Kirkpatrick
Erskine
Yoder
Lyerly
Rev. Squires
Mr. Squires
Capt. McKinnon
North Carolina
Capt. McK
Catawba County
Sichata Henkle
Candace Henkle
Skty
Lutheran Church
University
OF North Carolina
Hhas
Oak‘road
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Enn
Spartanburg
Haynsworth and Conyer's
Steenville
S.C
Kendall Buildin
Columbia
S. C
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Salisbury
A. P. Wintener
W. O
J. S. Carr
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Morrison Bros. Co
Conover
Henry L. Abernethy
Dam
Ed Hawn
Hickory, N.C
Eastman Kodak
Viola Mayo
Hickory N. C
Huffman
W. O. Player's
S. F. Watson
J. W. Mullen
Lincolnton
T. B. Payne
Lula
Susie Fry
Knoxville
Ora Huffman
Cicinnati Conservatory of Music
M. L. Sherrill
Kluttz
West Hickory
Sherrrill
Willie Fowlkes
Elizabeth
Dardanell
Ark
W. E. Holbrook
Claremont Heights
R.E. Simpson
West
Hickory Band
Hal A. Shuford
Southern Express; Co
C. A. Little
Gamewell
W. H. Little
Nova Scotia
M. P. Kincaid
Morganton
Reformed
Bell Club
Margaret Bost
Morrison Bros
Hickory Mercantile CO
McCoy Moretz
Keeley
Keeley Institute
N. Carolina
Trinity College
Weady Law Stud
D. W. Newsom
Dorham,n. C
sAbrary
Gymamasinan
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Pres
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Mother Gray
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