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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
2
A call to temper in political rhetoric cautions voters against demonizing opponents. The brief urges consideration of candidates including Kittchin Craig and Horne as principled Christians, noting the possibility of voting for a disliked opponent if needed.
Citizens gather at City Hall to discuss forming a Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade. J S Kuykendall of Greensboro speaks as J W Blackwelder is named temporary chair. M H Groves as temporary secretary. A five member committee is formed to solicit members with a meeting set for June 9 to elect directors and officers.
The Caldwell County Democratic convention met at the courthouse at 11 a m and nominated L H Tutte Gamewell for Legislature J A Triplett Lenoir for Sheriff W L Greer near Lenoir for Register of Deeds J H Abernthy Granite Falls for Treasurer Otis Teague for Coroner W H Hartley Hudson for County Surveyor and G R Clarke J P Blair J S Jarvis J W McCall for County Commissioners plus endorsed J S McCall for Senate in the district The meeting was harmonious and candidacies were accepted Newsman Tony Sherrill of Lenoir reported strong Prohibition support and expectations of a Democrat majority this fall.
The minutes record June 1 1908 board actions including raises for Solomon Harshaw and Pink Best to 2.50 per month, a road investigation committee, rejection of a new road area near M Rockett, poll tax relief for Geo Beal 1907, county tax relief for Hickory Fire Co, and a continued petition for a road near White's Ferry. A Grace Church to Newton and Plateau road grant is approved with no county damage, and Rev M A Abernethy is paid 10 for religious services at County Home. Jurors for July term listed by township, with names such as Propst Reinhardt Saunders and many others. Overseers Edwards and Cline appointed to cut a road by Murray's Mill.
A Rusticus letter to The Democrat reflects on Prohibition victory and voter influence at the polls. It notes children cheering for Prohibition, a conscience voting against prohibition, and local pride in roads and iron bridge work. The piece covers farm activity, crop health, a death of Dan el M. Yoder, and mentions a State Convention hinting at nominating dynamics between Craig Kitchin and Horne. It includes a kidney remedy testimonial from Mrs. SL Bowen.
B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina praises Dr King’s New Life pills as the best remedy for chronic indigestion after 15 years of use and spending over two hundred dollars. The guarantee is offered by C M Shuford W S Martin and Menzie Drud Co.
An attractive ad notes Moretz Whitener Clothing Co offers hats and urges readers to subscribe to the Democrat for only $1.00 a year to access the issue.
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