Died to Save Friend in French Broad River
Jerome Lanning, 19, died while rescuing John McGuinn during a swimming outing at the French Broad near Swannanoa. McGuinn was saved after Lanning sank in the swift current as rescuers reached shore. Several swimmers dove to help but could not recover Lanning, and by 8 o clock the body remained missing. two party members sought the coroner.
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Asheville
Jerome Lanning
French Broad River
John McGuinn
Lanning
McQuinn
Swannanoa
Mel' Quinn
Convict Shot During Escape Attempt in Salisbury
Salisbury July 22 Jim Camp a colored convict on the Rowan county chain gang attempted to escape last night and was shot by Guard Lentz. The lead struck him in the head and he was promptly halted. He is described as a desperate character but will recover.
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Salisbury
Jim Camp
Rowan County
Lentz
Monument to Roosevelt Promised in North Dakota
The Roosevelt Monument Association begins collecting for a Theodore Roosevelt statue to be designed by Gus Tav Vigeland. The piece aims to honor the adopted son of North Dakota and promote monumental art while farmers plan to withdraw cotton from the market. President Roosevelt has joined as honorary president of a peace and arbitration league. Beginning Monday August 3, the Knights of Pythias will hold their 25th Supreme Lodge convention in Boston with large attendance expected. William J. Bryan joined the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha, drawing Lincolnites to Omaha for his initiation.
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Roosevelt
North Dakota
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Monument Association
Gustav Vigeland
Knights of Rythias
Supreme Lodge
Boston
William J. Bryan
Knights of
Ak- Sar-Ben
Omaha
Nebraska
Lincolnites
Campbell Renominated in Texas Demonstrates Primary Result
In the Democratic Primary last Saturday Gov. Campbell was renominated by a majority of about 75 000. Statewide prohibition proposition appears to be defeated. The North Carolina Club note references at the end reflect university summer school features and list its officers: President J J Blair, Vice President Nannie Smith, Secretary Treasurer Lina Wiggins.
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Texas
Campbell
North Carolina
U. Va
J. J. Blair
Nannie Smith
Lina Wiggins
Hickory Team Made Up of College Stars
The Hickory team, formed from college stars, has quickly gained pace with Abernethy from Stanley as catcher and second baseman, Johnson from Davidson as captain, and Yount from Conover as a key slugger. The squad, recently strengthened by players from A M and Catawba, has won most games and attracted greater town support despite brief formation.
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Hickory
Ean
Abernethy
Stanley
Wadesboro
Johnson
Davidson
Charlote
Booe
Best
Yount
Catawba College
Black
Mooresville
Kirkpatrick
Erskine
Hickory Man Fined $2.50 For Drinking Off Duty
Hickory resident Mr. G. O. Olen member of the Hickory Band returned from a military encampment via Salisbury where he stopped for liquor. Police seized him on arrival. Major Blackwelder imposed a fine of 2.50 dollars plus costs.
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G. O. Olen
Hickory
Salisbury
Olsen
Blackwelder
Hickory Township Board to Meet in August Office
The Hickory township Board of Supervisors will convene on the first Saturday in August at the mayor's office in Hickory. Overseers are required by law to report roads worked and kept in good and lawful condition, subject to inspection, with all overseers to submit road reports. July 13, 1908.
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Board of Supervisors
Hickory Township
Hickory
Appalachian Training School to Open Sixth Annual Session
Appalachian Training School will open its sixth annual session on September 2, 1908. Public school teachers attend free. other students pay a small monthly tuition. Ample boarding arrangements available. The Catalogue and other printed matter are sent free. Address Secretary of the Faculty Boone, N.
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Boone, N
College of Agriculture and Mechanical Education Admission Notice
The College offers programs in Civil Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Cotton Manufacturing Dyeing and Industrial Chemistry with tuition sixty five dollars a year and board ten dollars monthly. One hundred twenty six scholarships available. Examinations for admission on September 2. The President West Raleigh, N. Subscribe for the Democrat.
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West Raleigh
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