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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
2
In Shelby on the 13th Hon. E. Y. Webb was nominated for congress from the 9th district and is expected to be reelected. Mecklenburg delegates show a large turnout in Webb’s favor despite opposition. The piece notes district dynamics and urges support for Webb amid regional rivalries.
The Stavesville Landmark argues that ongoing deadlocks and internal party bitterness harm the Democrats. It favors a legalized primary to curb boss rule, suggests choosing the top candidate or holding a second primary between top finishers, and advocates statewide primaries beginning with county level to reduce ring influence and empower the people.
Judge D L Ward of New Bern resigns from the Third district judgeship after losing in the primaries to H W Whedbee. The winner, H W Whedbee, is not commissioned.
H P Lane of Rockingham nominates W C Dowd for speaker of the House after Mecklenburg primaries. Dowd, a five year lawyer, is the paper’s choice, praised as a capable parliamentarian who knows the House, with broad state connections and even temperament.
The Democratic convention of the fifteenth judicial district met in Asheville and renominated Judge Joseph S. Adams of Asheville for Superior Court judge and Mr. Robert R. Reynolds of Asheville for solicitor.
Savoyara comments on Tom Watson rejoining the Democratic Party arguing his reflexive fighting nature and lack of tact define his character. The piece predicts he will drive a return to old South traditions in Georgia and notes local supporters in Catawba County who might follow him back.
Several named residents and visitors are mentioned across the week. Mrs R E Trexler and children of Chicago plan a summer stay with Mrs Trexler’s parents the Longs. Clarence Moore and Maude Bardy of New Sterling visited J J Smith. Nell Cloyd returned to Tellford Tennessee after a month with Lucy Brown. Mr Ezra Herman of Asheville visits. Arthur Smith attends court in Newton. Miss Shirley Harwell shopped in Statesville and hosted an ice cream supper. Clarence Kale of Wrens spent the weekend with Mrs R R Boga. Vernon Long of Mississippi visits his parents J A Long. Abe Kale and daughter stay with the Boggs. Fred Lawrance returns to Lincolnton. James Cashion and family move into T D Sigman’s house. Garland Bolick of Conover paints the Methodist church woodwork.
In north Newton at Taylor’s livery stable Jake Hunnicutt and Zeb Hunnicutt are injured in a brawl with Will Taylor and Claud Herman over a horse and buggy dispute. Jake sustains several deep cuts from a knife and other wounds while Zeb is struck with a weapon. Whiskey reportedly fueled the altercation. Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil is advertised as a pain remedy.
The United States Department of Agriculture issues popular bulletins for home and farm use. Nos 873 Gate of Food in the Home 889 Bread and Bread Making 391 The Economical Use of Meat in the Home are in demand. Congressman E Y Webb has about 1000 copies of each to share with readers who write him at Shelby. A list of all bulletins available for free distribution can be obtained on request.
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder cures painful feet and bunions, calms sweating and tired feet, and helps new shoes feel easy. Sold everywhere with 25 cent mail option. Also notes a copperhead incident near an orchard with a field mouse inside.
In the near future a public working of the road from Granite Falls to the river on the Hickory road is announced with about fifty teams and several hundred men expected to assist. Dinner will be served at Poovey Grove.
The Democrat and Dr. W H Nicholson visited Newton on the day of the judicial convention held in Dr J H Shuford’s Maxwell. The Salisbury to Asheville Highway shows great need of the split log drag. There were several mudholes which could be avoided by proper maintenance.
A vintage ad reads that women and men suffer bladder and kidney troubles and that Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer & Co offers the great remedy. It claims the product cures dull or burning sensations, pain, and irregular urination, urging readers to visit the Binghamton, NY address on every bottle.
Dyspepsia is touted as a national ailment and Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as the remedy strengthening stomach membranes and purifying the blood. The Democrat notes a pleasant call from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Patton en route to Blowing Rock on their honeymoon. Mrs. Patton is well known in the state, and Miss Louise Wadsworth, daughter of the late J. W. Wadsworth of Charlotte, accompanies Morganton native Joe Patton, editor of the Charlotte News. May life be full of joy.
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