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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
6
The notice lists subscription terms for the Hickory Post Office with one year cash in advance at $1.00, six months for 50 cents, and three months for 35 cents. It appears as a late 19th or early 20th century local postal billing section.
The ticket lists candidates for county offices including Senate J F Reinhardt and Legislature M H Yount. J C McCorkle stands for Clerk Superior Court with D M Boyd as Sheriff. Jacob Setzer is Register of Deeds, W A Day County Treasurer, Enloe Yoder County Surveyor, and J A Rice as Coroner. County Commission names John Shuford Samuel Turner Q M Smith Summe Wilfong Alex Yount accompany the slate.
National Republican leader warned Greensboro readers about internal party quarrels over federal offices. The piece cites Judge Bynum's harsh critique of the Butler-Rollins faction and notes a large lot sale in South East Hickory disrupted by rain, with plans for remaining lots next Saturday. Mr. Webb the auctioneer kept bidders engaged despite the downpour. Mattocks of Lenoir Reality and Insurance Co. praised for aiding the sale.
The Caldwell County Democratic Convention held in Lenoir drew a packed crowd as Hon. R. N. Hackett spoke saying his opponent misrepresents the district. Chairman W. C. Newland led a smooth session with speeches by Judge W. L. Wakefield and Capt. Edmund Jones. The ticket nominated includes J. W. McCall for Representative, W. H. Cloyd for Clerk, J. A. Triplett for Sheriff, J. W. Thomas for Treasurer, Job. V. Cook for Register of Deeds, S. 3 V. Glass for Surveyor, Dr. Lawrence Coffey for Coroner, and J. M. Barneardt and W. A. McCall for Commission.
In Catawba county rough times mark the contest between the Butler Adams faction and Blackburn supporters. Blackburnites face exclusion from the main slate while allowed only to raise hats and vote for Butler Adams picks. They hope for forgiveness to regain roles and federal patronage such as coroner or surveyor.
Tidings from Mrs. Royster in Hamburg report a safe voyage and her well being, with friends glad to hear she is enjoying herself in the German port.
Cure feverishness and teething disorders with Mother Grays Sweet Powder for Children used in the New York Children's Home. Over 30,000 testimonials claim it never fails. Atari Druggists 25c. Sample free. Address Allen S. Olmstess Le Roy NY.
Trinity College advertises four departments collegiate graduate engineering and law with large library facilities well equipped laboratories and a fully furnished gymnasium. It notes moderate expenses and aid for worthy students and invites inquiries to D W Newsom registrar Durham N C for catalogues and information.
Rev Y L Edmonson begins a series of meetings at Catawba Springs next Monday night the 23rd inst continuing for a week. K C Menzies has returned home after time at Blowing Rock. Mrs C Stewart of Salisbury visiting her mother H D Abernethy. Mrs J C Townsend returns home greatly improved after five weeks in State Hospital. Miss Louise Allen travels to Charlotte to visit grandparents then to Norfolk and other coastal resorts with bathing suit for surf.
An advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the longstanding sole effective remedy for female and kidney disorders, promising rapid restoration of healthy female organs. The copy emphasizes universal efficacy and historical reputation.
Mr Henry Keever and Miss Lillie Bolch were quietly married Sunday night at 9 30 o clock at the Reformed Church with Rev J L Murphy officiating. A few friends attended and the couple will reside at Mr Keever’s home. Friends wish them success in life.
The Republican county convention nominated a Newton ticket for various county offices including House of Representatives L. R. Whitner sheriff Jones W. Shuford clerk of court Dr. W. FH. Evenhardt register of deeds Dear Sherrill treasurer T. L. Hunsucker coroner Knox Carpenter surveyor Alley Gabriel and county commissioner J. F. Holler and S. L. Le Market.
Mr. E. A. Cooper of Hickory was brought to Statesville Friday for a stomach cancer operation but was found inoperable. He was returned home this morning.
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