Hickory News and Local Notes June 17, 1909
Subscription terms, town finances comparisons, and school board decisions dominate this issue. The Newton annual financial report is praised for detail while Hickory’s is criticized for brevity. Hickory teachers elected. auditorium to be restructured for classrooms. plan to finance future buildings through school funds. Prof C M Staley attends state teacher convention. expected turnout 1000 to 1550. Hickory logs priced at ten dollars per card for delivery before July 5. higher thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Ada Schenck
Ava Harris
Mabel Hight
Annie Duke
Mamie Sue Johnson
Helen Chadwick
Coral Yount
Sadie Jarman
Lela Miller
Beatrice Cobb
A. P. Whisenhunt
Chas. M. Staley
C. M. Staley
Graded School
Morehead
Ivy & Hice
Power contract ties Thornton and Southern Power for city lighting
The Thornton Light and Power Co. signs a two year contract with Southern Power Co. for power and lighting to begin late next September, with a five to ten year option, while the city plans a multi year contract to secure lighting and pumping power. Col. J. Thornton aims for economical rates, supporting a near ready cotton mill project employing thousands, and the plan foresees Southern Power Co. substation near the city, with current routed from Thornton to Hickory’s power house and distributed citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Light & Power Co
Southern Power Co
Thornton Light and Power Co
Col. Thornton
Col. J. Thornton
Hickory
Indust
Iron Bridge
Brookford
Catawba
Police Record Highlights Local Disputes And Fines
Several cases appeared before the recorder this week. Clarence Seabach paid 4 dollars 50 cents for disorderly conduct. Amalee Johnson and Amelia Roseman each paid 4 dollars 84 cents for a fight over a man. Lettie Shuford assaulted Tishie Patterson with a rock. Tishie cut Lettie. Tishie paid costs. Lettie owed 15 dollars. Juveniles 12 to 15 were fined five dollars each for gambling near an oil tank Sunday. One Lewis paid four dollars for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Seabach
Amalee Johnson
Amelia
Roseman
Lettie Shuford
Tishie Patterson
Tishie
Lettie
Ray Cooper
Sam Heman
Tom
Nnis
Clyde Hinkler
Clyde
Price
Lewis
Enness
The Year’s Fires in Hickory 1908 1909 Record
Compiled by C A Moser chief of the fire department this dated report covers June 1 1908 to May 31 1909 detailing property at risk including buildings contents and total values. It lists insurances premiums and losses with total loss paid by insurance companies and notes the city pays about 25000 in premiums making fire insurers a good market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Moser
Ins
Jt interest to Farmers or Mechanics and Local News
Community notes report on farmers and merchants, with mentions of injuries, new staff at the company store, and a Baptist tent meeting. Items include a cow injure in a ditch, saleswoman Claudia Hambrick arriving, wheat losses and rain effects, local theater vacation, and various local residents' activities. Shamberlain's Liniment recommended for minor injuries with sale by Wm. S. Martin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodehiss
T. P. Stoueh
Claudia Hambrick
Benrietta
C. M.trulin
Hickory S
S. L. Thompson
Annie Lee Crouch
Notice of advertising rate changes for notices to raise money
The paper will charge full advertising rates starting next issue for notices intended to raise or save money including ice cream suppers box suppers and all contract and pay notices. Obituary notices over 100 words priced at ten cents per line. Tribute of Respect from Holy Trinity Sunday School Class No 1 expresses loss sympathy and requests publication in town papers.
Col Bingham’s two offers in new catalogue
Col Bingham presents two distinct offers in his catalogue. One offers a free round trip ticket within 1500 miles of Asheville to any parent who, after examination, remains unconvinced the Bingham plant is the best and safest seen. The other offers $100 to Iron if his son claims he has not received value for time and money during the year, provided it is the school’s fault and not his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jim Parmer
T. F. Morrison
Dickory
Gem Theatre
Reidsville
Holly Bush
A.M. Hunt
Upper Cleveland
W. J. Mainros
Lawn
Dale
Clyde Eaks
Upper
Lawn| Dale
R.¥. Morris
Hickory Democrat
Col. Bingham
Asheville
Bingham
Doctor Advised Operation Then Promising Cure Report
Chicago readers recounts of women urged to have surgery only to be cured by Lyle Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonies describe relief from female troubles, nervous prostration, and backache after using the root based remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E.pinkham
Paw Paw
Mich
Ankam
Toan
Bio Durer
Chicago
Pinkham
Lyle Pinkham
Lydia i
Pinkhamn
Mortgage Sale in Hickory North Carolina 1909
Mortgage sale announced in Catawba County by J A Campbell and wife Mannie Campbell to satisfy a note from 1908. Sale July 10 at 2 pm from First National Bank of Hickory steps. Describes two parcels in detail and notes last lot sold subject to mortgage liens, with Elliott and Starnes listed as creditors. D P Bowman mortgagee and D L Russell attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Campbell
Mannie Campbell
First National Bank of
Hickory
N.C
Register of Deeds
Catawba
4Th Avenue
19Th Street
J S Kerr
Said Kerr
Abernethy Lot
Longview
Morganton Road
Said Road
Elliott and Starnes
D. P. Bowman
D. L. Russell
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Highlighted by Editor
Editor E. W. Tardy of The Sentinel Gainsboro endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best on the market. He notes his baby recovered from several colds after using the remedy, and he recommends it to others. Sold by W. S. Martin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Tardy
the Sentinel
Gainsboro
W. S. Martin & Co
If You are Worth 50000 Don’t Read This
A humorous warning ad notes that those with moderate means should read about a remedy for diarrhoea? Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised for long use and reliability. Priced at 25 cents, sold by W S Martin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Martin & Co
Fire escapes offered for public buildings by Yenney firm
C. W. Yenney, Greensboro NG, manufactures flexible ladders and platforms for fire escapes. A new state law requires public buildings to be provided with fire escapes. For prices, inquire W. H. Hall in Hickory NC. j-104-1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Yenney
Greensboro
W. H. Hall
Hickory
N.C
Trouble Makers Ousted By New Life Pills
A stomach trouble sufferer finds relief with Dr King s New Life Pills as indigestion fades and appetite returns. The remedy strengthens stomach liver and kidneys, boosting vigor. Available for 25c at C M Shuford s WS Martin and Moser and Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. M. Shufords
WS. Martin
Moser and
Lutx
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Message
A Hickory resident, H. C. Sigman of 820 Ninth Ave, testifies that after suffering backache and kidney issues he used Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Moser & Lutz Drug Co. The remedy eased a long period of discomfort and he recommends it to others. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Sigman
Ninth Ave
Hickory N. C
Doan
Moser & Lutz Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
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