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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1915

Page

3

Outing for Telephone Employees A Mountain Trip

Local note fills with social visits and church circle news. A two‑group excursion by Hickory Electric and Lenoir Electric employees to Blowing Rock and Rich Mountain includes a dinner prepared by telephone workers and a guided tour by George Sudderth of the Bank of Blowing Rock.

Hickory Eslectric Company Lenoir Electric Company Hickory Lenoir Brownz Rock Rich Mountain Rich Mountin George Sudderth Bank of Blowing Rock Cone Deer Parc Grandfather Mountain Hickory Eledsit Company N.S. Dasher Mgr Myrtle Lillian Lattlemyre Lelia Bobbitt Hester Artie Wagner Emily Cogner Pinkie James Walter Carpenter

Unceasing Misery Kidney Pain Relief Ad

An old advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache kidney discomfort and nervous pain. It features a testimonial from N.G. Deal, a Hickory woodworker, claiming relief after taking the product and urges readers to buy from dealers with the Bufalo ad copy.

Dean Hickory N.G. Deal Foset-Milburn Co Bufislo

Man Killed in Boiler Explosion at Hudson

A boiler explosion at a saw mill four miles east of Hudson near Pine Mountain killed Floyd Justice who had just returned from dinner and stood beside the boiler. The blast carried him about 40 feet. his two sons escaped unharmed as they were behind him. Justice, about 45, owned and operated the mill and left a wife and several children. Clarence Hatley, a young mill employee, was injured but not seriously. The plant was wrecked and the engine demolished.

Hudson Pine Maatain Floyd Justice Clarence Hatley

Baraca-Philathea Notes at First Methodist Church

The Baraca-Philathea class reports steady eighty percent attendance from sixty three members and welcomes visitors from Boone Greensboro and Salisbury. A devotional note marks the death of Marvin Hauss aged 27, who died July 18 after years of ill health, leaving a large family and relatives.

Baraca-Philathea First Methodist Church Clas Cathey Starnes Boone Lois Hanna Greensboro Normal Greensboro Sadie Frye Geneva Miller May Biggerstaff Newton Alice Witherspoon Fred Seagle Gastonia Essie Hosley Danville Louis Salisbury Jessie Prestwood Granite Falls Pearl Fraiier Catawba Flossie Frazier Union Mills Hickory Erroll Bolch Peeler Angel Marvin Hauss Methodist Church Ben Big Hill Churen George Hass Connelly Springs W. L. Abernethy

Bucklen's Amice Salve and Groves Tasteless Tonic Ad

An old ad extols Bucklen's Amice Salve for minor skin injuries and blemishes noting its healing and protective qualities. It also promotes Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic with iron, claiming malaria relief and system buildup, priced at 25 cents and 30 cents respectively.

Appalling Tragedy in Chicago River

A Chicago river disaster aboard a Western Electric Company excursion steamer near a wharf killed or drowned more than 1,000 passengers, with estimates ranging from 1,300 to 2,000. The ship capsized in 25 feet of water within minutes, rescue divers recovered hundreds of bodies, and coroners assessed the staggering toll as the vessel’s hull was opened to search for victims.

Chicago Fast Land Western Electric Company Lake Michigan Springer

Soldiers Stranded At Cape Lookout Near Camp Glen

Two hundred soldiers from Camp Glenn were stranded on a sand bar near Cape Lookout for an all night delay after an outing. A government fisheries boat retrieved them, delivering breakfast on the return trip. Maj. E B Glenn Captain Parker Morrison and Captain Balwinkle were among those stranded.

Morehead City Camp Glenn Cape Lookout Cape Camp Hickory Gastonia Winston-Salem Charlotte Gardner Fish Hawk E.B. Glenn Asheville Catains Parker and Morrison Balwinkle

Superior Court Dockets Show Mostly Continued Cases

Superior court yesterday continued most cases with the term near its end. In Matt Robinson will case the probate paper was not the last will. Betsy Sigman vs Tryon ejectment was dismissed as property was surrendered with costs taxed. Abernethy suit against Bailey dismissed due to pending action in Burke. Bank of Hamilton verdict for defendant. Gibbs awarded 22.80 against Abernethy. Abee vs Pope net 75 with interest since Sept 1, 1913. Moore et al. vs Schlater et al. judgment for plaintiffs 2138. Bolick vs Southern Power as administratrix settled for 500. Wade Shuford against Juilliard Co. remains on docket with transfer motion to federal court considered. Little vs Corpening horse trade jury finds 125 to plaintiff and 125 owed by plaintiffs. Newton Enterprise.

Superior Court Matt Robinson Bettie Sigman Tryon Julius Abernethy, Jr Z. B. Buchanan J. W. Bailey Burke County Bank of Hamilton C.H. Meband J. B. Gibbs R. O. Abernethy H.H. Abee J. W. Pope Moore Et Als Federal Court of the Western North Carolina District E. S. Little A. M. Corpening & Son Newton Enterprise

Local Job Seeker Seeks Clerical Work in Hickory NC

In a brief employment notice a job seeker requests any clerical position such as bookkeeper manager store or clerk. Cites responsibility for children dependent on unemployed father and offers good references with a willingness to trial. Mail Box 568 Hickory NC.

Hickory, N. C

Notice at the Reunion on sale of Catawba Soldier

A notice from Newton on August 12 announces sale of The Catawba Soldier of the Civil War at a reduced price of 1.25 dollars. Cuts for each print are offered in the book. The author states likely absence due to feebleness and entrusts distribution to comrades, with blessings to the remnants and their posteriity.

Newton

Sale of Stock and Fixtures in Plateau Catawba County

Public notice of sale conducted by the County Master of Deeds for Catawba County. It references case details and the sale of a merchant business stock and fixtures, mentioning a Johnson and a planned auction process with relevant docket numbers. A stray line notes a cultural aside about engagement rings and social reception.

Plateau Catawba County Catawba Rene Seeithesis Johnson Mateent Rea, Soy, Haden, Eer Aee Peer Nernomerame Seni

D F Cline's Palace Barber Shop Ad Promises Ready Service

An old fashioned ad for D F Guine's Palace Barber Shop and Pressing Club offers first class workmen, hot and cold baths, and ton­soria work to refresh clothes. Club membership and tickets priced at four suits for one dollar. All work guaranteed.

D. F. Cline D.f.guine

North Garatina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

The North Garatina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts offers programs in textile dyeing and industrial teaching. For the coming year the college lists 3 men, 7 students, 25 buildings and well equipped laboratories in each department. County examinations are at the county seat on July 5. Owen, Registrar, Westlealeigh, N.C.

Foreatoogse Wee Sb. Owen Westlealeigh N.C

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