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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

4

Hickory Roofing and Danvalley ads and notes

A crowded page advertises Hickory Roofing and Tinning Co and Danvalley flour products, with Wilson and Bollinger in the old Hahn Building offering ice cream and hot lunches. Mentions Mr H E McComb on a mountain trip, local furniture offers, a request for peach seeds, and social notes about Christine Shull and others.

Danvalley S. Wilson and Bollinger Hahn Union Square 13Th St H. E. McComb Wilson & Bollinger

Church Notices and Upcoming Services

A compact church notices page lists REFORMED CHURCH weekly Beatitudes talks on Wednesdays and a Sunday school excursion to Edgemont on July 28 for all churches and friends. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran presides Sunday services at 11 A M and 8 P M with 9:30 A M Sunday School and Wednesday 8 P M prayer service. Church of the Ascension schedules morning prayer at 11 A M with the sermon The Money Obligations of a Christian and an 8 P M address The two ways of seeing and Knowing God, plus St James Day Saturday 7 A M Holy Communion. Ministers urged to send weekly notices.

J. C. Moser Church OF Ascension Church of the Ascension

Hickory Triumphs Over Wadesboro In Lopsided Match

Hickory shutout Wadesboro 6 to 0 in a Tuesday baseball game after a Monday 6 0 win. Key moments came from Bost and Yount with Yount belting a home run over the fence. Umpire Yoder called the game with Abernethy Poole Moore Jenkins and Bultone in the battery.

Hickory Wadesboro Bost Yount Abernethy Poole Moore Jenkins Bultone

Lands in the Net fraud on railroad check case

James Warlick, a colored Southern Railroad employee, altered a $3.50 check to $30.50 then cashed it at Flagler's Grocery. Police arrested him after detection. Mayor Blackwelder bound him over for the Superior Court following a pool hall round-up by Policeman Shell.

James Wariick Southern Railroad Warlick Flagler Shell Blackville Blackwelder Superior Court

Local visits and upcoming farm events noted

Mr A H Matheson of Taylorsville visits his daughters Mrs Dr Stevenson and Mrs Cooper. Mrs C W Warlick and children of Mamis Choice Pa visit Mrs Warlick's parents Mr and Mrs Michael. An Edgemont excursion is planned for next Tuesday July 23 by 14 young men from the Reformed Sunday school. The farmers institute will be held in Hickory August 19, all farmers urged to attend.

A. H. Matheson Taylorsville Dr. Stevenson Cooper C. W. Warlick Mamis Choice, Pa Edgemont The Reformed Sunday School Farmers Institute Hickory

Local and Personal Notes From The City

Dr F T Foard was in the city Tuesday Miss Annie Foard was in the city Saturday Dr Fritz returned Monday from Concord Mayor J F Moose of Hildebran spent Thursday in the city Read a statement from the County Commission in this issue Mr W N Martin of Hickory spent Sunday in the city Ed N Hahn and wife are visiting relatives in and around Lenoir Excursion to Edgemont July 28 Several young ladies left Tuesday for a week’s outing at Montreal N C John W Sherrill had a load of home raised mellows on market Saturday Mrs M K Pleasent has returned after a few weeks trip through the South Miss Della Best visiting her sister Mrs W H Whitener in Lenoir Miss Edna Bradford and Fannie Crouch visiting relatives in Morganton Miss Tullia Michael spent a few days last week in Lincolnton with her sister and friends Mrs C M Shuford returned after spending several weeks in Mo Miss Minnie Michael visiting relatives in Maiden and Lincolnton J L Wiley of Lincolnton spending a few days in the city with Dr W L Abernethy Misses Minnie Bolick and Sue Dagenhardt have returned Prof W J Stirewall went to Lincolnton to join his wife visiting her parents there R F Goodson and R L McComaughey of Morganton in the city on business

J. F. Moose Hildebran County Commission W.N. Martin Hickory Observer Ed N. Hahn Lenoir Montreal N. C John W. Sherrill M.K. Pleasent Della Best W. H. Whitener Tullia Michael Lincolnton C. M. Shuford Minnie Michael Maiden J. L. Wiley City W. L. Abernethy Minnie Bolick Sue Dagenhardt

Presbyterian Welcome for Rev J G Garth Arrives in Hickory

Presbyterians in Hickory welcomed Rev J G Garth who arrived Saturday to take charge. He preached at the Presbyterian church both services to a large crowd and is described as earnest and active. Garth comes from New Bern North Carolina and is joined by his children. His wife Mrs Garth is in a New York hospital and expected to reach Hickory in about two weeks.

J. G. Garth Presbyterian Church Hickory Garths Garth Newbern N.C Rev. Garth

Murphy Favorite Peach Prompts Nursery Inspections

Dr Murphy of the Reformed hareb brought peaches last week from a slip sprouting in his yard. Nurseries inspected the fruit and dubbed the variety the Murphy Favorite, praising its fine, native origin and promising taste.

Library Meeting Calls for Civic Support Tonight

A small turnout attended the Library meeting with four or five present and no action taken. Another gathering is set for Friday evening. Organizers urge real backing beyond talk to make the library a success, noting it needs only encouragement, not funds. The Democrat representative was the only Chamber of Commerce member present. If Friday’s crowd is small, organizers threaten to drop names. The piece also comments on local peach news from Newton and Catawba County, noting a peach weighed 8 oz and another expected between 9 and 10 oz.

Sbcen Hickory Democrat Chamber of Commerce Catawba County Newton W.C. Yount Moore North Carolina Charlotte Elliott

Letter from W A Self Responds to Moore on Catawba County Delegates

W A Self defends the Catawba county Democratic delegation and its vote for Mas. Graham. He disputes Catawba farmer informant C C Moore and his claims of malice or selfishness. Self recounts conference outcomes, asserts he acted under county convention authority, and criticizes Moore for trying to punish the party. July 18 1908 Hickory NC.

C. C. Moore Catawba County Rome Elliott Catawba Lincoln Senate Moore Democratic Party Mas Graham

Missionary Service At Local Baptist Church

A Sunday afternoon missionary service in the city Baptist church drew ladies and children. Speakers included Mrs Highty Moore and Miss Elizabeth N Brigas. Brigas spoke to the Sunbeams, guiding a pretend Africa trip and showing miniature homes, utensils, and idols. Special music accompanied the program.

Baptist Church Africa China America Sunbeams

Light Bearers Lemonade Supper Aids Mission Effort

The Light Bearers of the alethodist church hosted a lemonade and ice cream social on the old Hickory Inn lawn Friday from 7 to 11 30 pm. Lanterns lit the park while tables held candles. proceeds from admission and sales supported missionary work, netting twenty five dollars plus lively social success.

Alethodist Church Old Hickory Inn Edgemont Light Bearers Methodist Church

Last Shoes In Office Left On Fourth Of July

A child's high shoes were left in the office on July 4. Owners may reclaim by coming in and identifying the property. Danvalley flour advertised as not the cheapest but the best by Flagler's.

Danvalley Flagler's

Farmers Mutual Fire Ins Association Hickory meeting notice

The Catawba Burke Branch will meet at Hickory City Hall on July 25 at 1 p m for the regular annual meeting to elect officers and transact association business. All members urged to attend to hear the Sec Treasurer's report.

Farmers Mutual Fire Ins Assocation Catawba Burke Hickory City Hall Sec.Treas

Central Hotel furniture and fixtures for sale

Wanted to sell the furniture and all hotel fixtures of the Central Hotel located fifty yards from passenger depot. Must sell on account of bad health. Terms on application.

Central Hotel

Telegraph Operators in High Demand for New Positions

Young men urged to enroll in Southern School of Telegraphy in Newnan Georgia as eight hour law and railroad expansion create a surge in operator demand. The school promises four to six months training with guaranteed positions and rapid placement at earnings from $50.00 and up. Board in Newnan described as cheap and students instructed with up-to-date facilities.

Newnan United State Waite Southern School of Telegraphy Georgia

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Business Builders Hickory Roofing & Tinning Co Fagier’s J. D. Wind Morganton Ant Guosi Cor Hickory, Furniture Co’s Windle Martin Furniture Co Hatcher Fur. Co Hatcher Furniture Co Florence Rich Palmis Fifteenth Street Harris & Little Jas. B. Beard West Arizona Iss Christine Shull Dan Seagle Far West Roche Michaux Mabel Stokes Mamie Dixon Mary Ramsay Annie Belle Munroe Nina Ramsey Sons of Rest Piedmont Lincoln County Times Democrats N. A. Whitener Whitener Hickory Vs Dr. F. T. Foard Annie Foard Dr. Fritz Concord Edna Bradford Fannie Crouch W. J. Stirewall R. F. Goodson R L. McComaughey Presbyterians Tor W. A. Self Missionary Service First National Bank of Hickory North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Women of J. L Foust Greensboro Ars J. A. Edmisten Prop Wleced First National Bank North Caroine Dan Premenson S.seade U.S State of County of Catawba T. K. C. Menzies Cs Menzies A. A. Shuford Riddle H Geitner Claremont Eemale College
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