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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
3
Hickory's social scene features visits from distant family and friends, arrivals of professionals, and community events. Individuals include Dr. J. J. Hick, Rev. J. D. Harte, Prof. C. M. Staley, and numerous locals visiting Greensboro, Richmond, and Blowing Rock while detailing bank openings, church services, and upcoming association meetings.
E Abernethy and Miss Marguerite Link wed yesterday morning in Hickory by Rev J L Murphy D D The bride is daughter of the late A C Link and Mrs Link a Hickory school faculty member The groom a young man with the Southern Railway Company They departed on train No 22 for a bridal tour and plan to reside on Tenth Avenue after returning
The prison commission voted against commuting Leo M. Frank’s death sentence for Mary Phagan’s murder. Judge T E Patterson alone supported a life sentence. Governor Slaton will decide after possible further hearings. The commission’s recommendation is not binding.
Representative Webb of North Carolina pressed President Wilson in Washington to promptly issue a note to Great Britain. The move seeks to protect neutral rights amid the blockade, with Webb and southern lawmakers arguing cotton interests suffer from the embargo. President Wilson, while favoring action, delayed awaiting German position clarification. Secretary Lansing, interim, announced the Germany note would go forward for publication Friday.
Joe M Morgan alias Theodore Homnicutt faces detention in Raleigh for frauds covered by the insurance department. In Charlot Beecher Williams age 13 was reunited while bathing in a pond at Wadkinsville Tuesday. New postal rules push Newton and Shelby papers to form city cars. Lookout Shoals bridge talks between Catawba and Iredell counties ended in disagreement and a fall United States Commissioner HL Beckerdtte died suddenly in Winston Salem at 65. Two injured in a High Point car crash. NC Firemen’s Association set to meet in New Bern August 10 through 13, led by James D McNeil. NC Good Roads dates July 14–16 in Asheville. Rev C C Moore of Mt Airy baptized 53 converts in one hour. L Shipman to attend federal labor officers meeting in Depot Michigan June 28 to July 1. Kinston now hosts the state’s largest tobacco warehouse.
A compilation of the 1913 per capita fire losses in major cities, quoted by Robert D. Kohn of the National Wire Prevention Association from H Arthur Stewart, Minneapolis city statistician. The report notes one city at the top of the list for losses.
Notice states the Hickory Township Road Commissioners will meet at 3 p m in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms on the last Saturday of each month to transact business. Anyone wishing to be heard must file a petition with an officer at least one week before the meeting. N S Dasher secretary.
An editorial praises Portland Oregon for a unique traffic law. Speed violators serve hard labor on a rock pile for two to thirty days with no fines. The piece argues such measures cut accidents and protect pedestrians and urges adoption elsewhere.
At the Reformed Church last Sunday Murphy preached on Weeds and next Sunday morning will offer the second sermon of the season. The evening service titled The Voyage of Life will replace the sermon Steep is money in a man’s pocket. The note mentions union sentiment and the hoopskirt as fashion, and Elbert Hubbard’s European trip to study war conditions.
Miss Etherrocher and W Veazey were married at the bride's Granite Falls home yesterday and headed to Asheville for a honeymoon. The bride is a popular Granite Falls school teacher, and the groom a prominent tobacco farmer from Lyons, North Carolina.
Reports that Secretary Daniels had resigned or would do so were current today but denied by all sides. Nine cabinet members stood with the president while Daniels differed with the state secretary. Bryan told staff rewards of life lie beyond money or honors after leaving the department before visiting the White House.
The Raleigh News and Observer recounts Secretary Bryan’s steadfast, fair-minded stance amid criticism, praising his courage and belief that President Wilson acts from noble motives. It notes Wilson’s cabinet unanimity and official handling of the nation’s core question as the only prudent path.
Statesville reports May revenue totaling 743,419.04 from all sources, slightly below April by about 5,500 yet well above May 1914 by over 150,000. Sources include tobacco and related taxes at 721,649.83, lists 13,459.42, and small amounts from special tax fees documentary stamps and wine stamps.
Ladies urged to visit the millinery department on Saturday June 12 to take part in a closeout hat sale. Prices have been set to the lowest mark to clear stock.
W T Sledge gives notice under and by virtue of a trust deed of the property tied to Frat executed by KA Price and Res Pace and wife. The property in Hickory is to be sold at public auction in front of the Bastin de Gay on Saturdays, the 10th day of Leon, 118, to satisfy terms of the deed. Clear description includes North with the old Clear ne and Presbyterian Manse proper, held by Dr J B Moore and trustees. TR WOOTEN, Rst.
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