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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
6
The Bickory Democrat entered at the Hickory Post Office in a brief public notice. The item notes the newspaper’s submission or entry status with local postal coordination.
A Town and county commend Elliott as fit for State Senator. The editorial urges Elliott as the best choice for Catawba's next senator, noting his clean record and lack of faction ties. Also covered are rate case outcomes for Green and the Southern Railway, and brief notes on Carrie National’s visit to Hickory, cigarette odor discussion, and a July thunderstorm damaging a College Street telephone line.
Fragile essays lament the loss of shade trees near Mr Richle's home in the South and urge slow tree cutting to protect streets. Claremont College trustees elect Rev Dutter and Rev Keleer as President and Dean with Sept 17 start. upcoming building improvements include painting sewer connections kitchen and new furniture. A Hickory school aims for permanent status with capable faculty and strong town patronage. The Morehead City Press Association meeting drew large newspaper community turnout and valuable business discussions.
The article urges maintaining high standards for games and calls for elimination of betting and unfair advantages among crowds. It emphasizes that these issues mar spectator enjoyment and should not be tolerated to preserve the sport’s integrity.
The 1907 Jamestown Exposition runs from April 26 to November 30 and is billed as the year’s premier event. It highlights景 Hampton Route shores near Norfolk and Old Point Comfort with Southern Railway offering superior travel and accommodations via passenger agent R. L. Vernon in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The overseers of Public Roads in Hickory Township are reminded that Supervisors must inspect township roads before the August meeting. Law requires roads be worked and kept in good and lawful condition, with overseers reporting on the work. The first Saturday in August, 1907. July 16, 1907. J.P. Seitz, Chinn.
The Johnny Jones Carnival in Hickory reports the death of Jolly Joe Witherell, a migrant from Withville, Va. He weighed 702 pounds and died Tuesday night around 11 o clock. Officials cite heat and illness for the death after a few hours of sickness. The 28 year old performer’s casket was sent to his home in Charlotte.
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