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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
4
A social tale centers on Nan a strong minded woman who insists on independence, challenging suitors, husbands, and relatives. Aunt Jane visits and disapproves as Nan defends her house rules while maintaining affection for friends and family.
The document presents the Annual Statement of the County Board of Education for 1909 10 with detailed Resources and Expenditures. It lists balances, receipts from various sources including libraries state funds private donations and tuition, and expenditures for teachers buildings supplies and officials. Notable line items include private donations 84.50 state for public high schools 500.00 and total resources 90 499.82 with total expenditures 29 064.82.
A compact advertising notice invites readers to start a mail order business at home without canvassing. It promises a free booklet explaining how to set up, with a contact address in Lockport New York and a code a5239.
A pardon application to the Governor seeks clemency for Cavin Pitts of Catawba County currently imprisoned for seduction. The request notes his alleged conduct and appeals to pardon on humanitarian or legal grounds.
July 20 at the Opera House features reader Miss Georgia Ray MacMillan with proceeds for Confederate Veterans. Reserved seats 50 cents, general 25 cents. Event follows a July 18 chapter meeting with Miss McMillian where absences incur a five cent fine.
The Democrat notes the marriage of their daughter Fula Bertha to Claude Young Miler. Annuities and social details follow, with the Young Miler family confirming the ceremony and household announcements in brief.
When the stomach fails to function the bowels become deranged and the liver and kidneys are rested, causing diseases. The stomach and liver must be restored to health, and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can be depended upon to do it. Easy to take and most effective, sold by Grimes Drug Co.
Lively discussion at Hickory on September 1 about routing a highway from Salisbury to Asheville. Chamber of Commerce leaders and local boosters urge a route via Lenoir Blowing Rock Linville Switzerland Black Mountain, citing smoother crossings and better connections. A letter from Geo F Harper of Lenoir supports routing through Lenoir and Linville, while concerns exist about steep sections near Roanoke and the Roanoke to Winston Salem corridor.
Educational and Missionary meetings will be held at Mt Olivet church July 26 at 10 a m St Andrews July 25 at 8 p m Hay Trinity July 28 at 8 p m Mt Hebron Hildebran July 27 at 8 p m Speakers are Revs L L Lohr Lincolnton and Charles Bell Kings Mountain The meetings aim to inform members about progress and status of their work and to boost interest in LeHoir College and home mission work
The Trustees Faculty and Graduating Class invite attendance at the Commencement Exercises in Boone North Carolina on Thursday July 21 1910 The class roll includes Essie Pearl Hodges Rufus Lenoir Maltba Sadie May Woodruff Pansy Lenore Yates the class flower is Pansy and the colors Purple and Gold.
Mrs R B Baker widow of the late Dr R B Baker died at Miss Mary Rosebroughs home on the 13th and was buried last Thursday. The funeral was held in the Episcopal church and conducted by Rev Mr Barber. Mrs Baker was the last leaf of one of the oldest families in this section and survived all her children and grandchildren. Of the former there were three John B Baker Dr Earl Baker and Mrs B R Anderson.
The schedule lists two sermons at St Timothy's Lutheran Church on Tuesday the 26th at 8 15 p m and two more at Bethlehem Lat eran Church on Wednesday the 27th at 3 p m. Rev Gromer and Rev WD Wise will speak on education and on missions. The public is invited. K Roof pastor.
Miss J ovella Leonard found about ee in stamps while sweeping the Methodist Church at Catawba on Tuesday. The stamps likely came from the Sherrill's Ford post office robbed in 1907 and were wrapped in November 1907 newspapers. Leonard notified the U S post office department.
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