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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
6
Fragment mentions post office, Hickory, second class matter, and subscription terms. References one year cash in advance six months three months rates for long term subscribers.
The article details Blackburns strong showing at the Greensboro convention and the East vs West Republican split. It notes Eastern Republicans lacked real influence, and Adams and other leaders faced internal divisions. Blackburn carried several districts amid a Republican coalition, while critics labeled Rollins, Kitchin, Overman and others as political pirates and cutthroats. The piece emphasizes the political dynamics and concludes with Blackburn’s loss as favorable to Democrats.
The piece accuses the Eastern Republicans of voting to consolidate power within their circle. Rank and file members accuse leaders of pursuing office above all, claiming the party will face a 50,000 vote defeat. Blackburn and his supporters are seen as losing influence as the organization seeks total control of offices.
A quarrel at Henkle's stable in Hickory between attorney A A Whitener and D E Hawn over a sheriff race led to Whitener striking Hawn and causing serious injuries. Reports vary on weapon use. Hawn is badly injured and no hearing has occurred yet.
Carrie Alda Elizabeth Weaver, daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Yoder and wife of J Robert Weaver, died July 20 1906 at 31 years 11 months 20 days. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Ev Lutheran Church, taught in Sunday school, and served as church organist. She lived a faithful Christian life and faced death ready to depart for Christ. Funeral conducted by her pastor before a large assembly, sermon from Psalm 23 4. Several merchants taking stock this week.
Brief report of the Farmers Institute held in Hickory North Carolina on July 25 1906 at the Graded School building. Speakers covered wheat culture soils potatoes and corn with methods summaries on soil preparation deep plowing seed selection and storage. Poultry talks addressed stock purity egg selection diseases and egg preservation. Attendance was under seventy five but strong participation urged for next year. Local residents and visitors from Charlotte were noted among attendees.
J T Yoder and R Propst report strong suspicions of infanticide near Hickory with a woman named Dora Marler arrested after a coroner's jury post mortem linked a ten month old baby's death to injuries from a fall. Dr Henry Abernethy noted a bruise behind the ear. Winnie Hickey visits Cranor y aunt in Claremont Heights.
Lenoir College announces co educational degree courses with electives in music art location and preparatory departments. the college lists 200 students eleven professors a library reading room chemical and physical lab and a new dormitory for 100 men. board and lodging at cost with mens building 6 50 monthly and ladies building 7 50 monthly. prickory business college partners with lenoir for bookkeeping shorthand and typing at 20 per course. next session opens tuesday sept 4th address r l fritz president.
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