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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

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Rowland and Wil Committed to Wake Go Jail

Trial coverage describes Rowland and Wil jailed without bail, Mrs Rowland crying as she entered cell. Coroners jury considers whether Charles Strange death was from unnatural causes. Witnesses recount injections, body examination, and testimony about Dr Rowland and Mrs Strange. July term set for grand jury. habeas writ discussed.

A. Rowland Wil Wake GO Rowland Jusorks Ic Coe

Riper on Stand Holmes Trial Riper on Stand Holmes Trial

New York broker Riper testified about division of cotton profits from the ginners report for December 1904. He discussed payments received, the transfer of funds, and alleged access to cotton reports and a contract signed by Edwin Holmes Jr. He claimed Holmes spoke to him about mines in Idaho and had sought legal advice on his actions.

Washington, D. C L. C Tan Riper New York Edwin Holmes, Jr Coton Ginners van Riper Andeekhard Ted Holmes Ia Haas Aage Salt Holmes Idaho St Louis Inter Hass Holmes Tye

Salisbury Business Changes In North Carolina City

Salisbury, N C June 18 Two important business changes have been made in this city Mr W H Wallace has sold his stock to Mr R Winceott who will continue the business at the same South Main street stand Mr Winceott formerly an engineer Wallace will continue in business here and conduct Wholesale grocery house McCall Stewart have sold their saloon on East Council street to Mr M H Coble of Greensboro Mr Mecall will likely engage in business in Richmond Mr Wright is moving his stock from Liberty and Main streets to across the street site to erect a modern business block on the Wright store location

Salisbury N.C W. H. Wallace Iall R. Winccott South Main Street Winceott Wallace McCall & Stewart East Council Street M. H. Coble Greensboro 8. Y. Mecall Charlotte Richmond Wright Liberty and Main Streets

Defunct Towaway Co in Receiver's Hands

Asheville June 17 On application of attorney J C Martin representing numerous creditors Judge Fred Moor ordered the defunct Towaway in a Georgia corporation Sapphire Company in the Sapphire region in the hands of a receiver Geo J Wright of this city appointed receiver Wright will go to Lake Towaway today to take charge of assets. Creditors allege sale of assets and cattle and other property totaling about 12000 in value were mis handled by the company and a purchaser held assets for the Towaway Company.

Asheville J. C. Martin Fred Moor Toxaway Georgia Corporation YY Company Geo. J. Wright Wright Lake

Statesville Air Line R R Co Met and Elected Officers

Statesville, N C June 18 The rectors of the Statesville Air Line Railroad Co met in Statesville and elected ex Lieutenant Governor W D Turner president Wallace vice president. D M Aus Point treasurer and secretary. The board plans to survey the road from Statesville to Mt Airy with work to begin in a few weeks.

Statesville N. C Statesville Air Line Abroad Co W. D. Turner Wallace D. M. Aus Point Friendsey Carl Indy Nogin Mt Airy Immell Qtately Stephens H. G. Wagstaff

Blockading suspect outruns indictments in dramatic pursuit

Stewart recalls confronting a rider who attempted to block the road. A pistol fired and the rider fled into the woods as Sims and his deputy closed in. Stewart claims 38 indictments once stood for blockading but he outran them all.

Stewart Mr. Stewart

Judge Meet Rules On Civil Service Fund Solicitation

In Dallas on June 18 Judge Meet ruled in United States versus E Thayer that campaign fundraising by individuals not employed by the government and not on government property does not violate the civil service law even if those solicited are government employees. In Chicago a separate item reports from London that Mrs Potter Palmer will wed Aubrey Fitz Clarence of Munster.

Anvea Lown U. S. Va E. S. Thaye Dallas Texas The United States E. ‘Thayer Meet Chicago the Tribune London Potter Palmer Aubrey Fitz Clarence Munster

No Fraud Attempts in Washington D C?

Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled note about the Treasury Department and customs, mentioning sales or goods, and a misread phrase about fraud. The readable elements reference Washington D C and the Treasury, but the rest is too garbled to identify a clear event or outcome.

James Kendall of Gastonia Dies at 32

James Kendall, once a leading young man in Gastonia, died at his sister Mrs. Isa Hambricht's home. He was buried Sunday at the Lutheran Chapel near Gastonia. Funeral services were led by Rev. Fe. Te Baia of the Main Street Methodist Church. Kendall, 32, had lived in Gastonia about ten years, previously from Stanley County, and worked as a machinist after serving as Avon Tee Factory manager. He leaves a brother D. B. Kendall of Asheboro.

Gastonia James Kendall Isa. Hambricht Fe. Te Baia Main Street Methodist Church Kendall Stanley County Avon Tee

Southern Power Co Builds Sub Station at Gastonia

Gastonia North Carolina June 18 Work has started on the new transformer yard at the Southern Power Company sub station. The brick structure will be large with tiling and reinforced brick walls. The water cooled transformers were to be supplied by Stock Company and will have a capacity of 44 000 volts each. Contracting on the plant is by Mr. Robert F Rankin of Holly Grigg. They hope to complete the job in eight weeks.

Gastonia N. C Ormere Robert F. Rankin Holly Grigg

Five Minnesota launch victims recovered at Hampton Roads

Norfolk June 18 body of Walter Carl Ulrich of Milwaukee one of those aboard the fated launch of the battleship Minnesota at Hampton Roads was found late yesterday raising total recovered to five. Hurly Loyal Ander was found this morning in Hampton Roads bringing the count to six. Secretary Metcalf supervising inspector general said the inquiry hushed the fact no rug was towed off Hampton Roads on the night of the Minnesota launch.

Norfolk Vax Walter Carl Ulrich Loyal Andere Hampton Wads Tals Metcalfen

Brilliant Scene at Ascot Heath

Ascot Heath opened a four day race meeting with lavish crowds and high rents. King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived with the Prince and Princess of Wales and Prince Andrew of Greece, traveling from Windsor. A large influx of Americans attended the event, adding international interest to the celebration.

Ascot England Ascot Heath London Edward Queen Alexand Rara Prince and Princess of Wales Prince Princess Andrew Greece Windsor

Weaver Bend timber tract powers lure Haywood deal

J Brawley secured an option on the Weaver Bend property near Paint Rock across the line in Tennessee. The 1,100 acre site includes three shoals on the Broad River, valued waterpowers and a timber area with an estimated 2,000,000 feet of lumber. Brawley’s visit impressed him with the power potential prompting negotiations.

Statesville N.C J. ¥. Brawley Weaver Bend Reich Broad River Paint Rock Tennessee Brawley

Farmers Institutes Planned Across Mecklenburg County

Raleigh June 1 The library for a long list of farmers institutes under the state department of agriculture was published today for July and August across nearly every county except a few on the northeastern coast. Dates beg July 28 Huntersville July 29 Piedmont Industrial School July 30 Hickory Grove July 31 Sardis Two institutes for women at Huntersville Piedmont Industrial School and Hickory Grove Also Victory Manufacturing Company Cotton Mills of Fayetteville filed to amend its charter increasing capital to 225000.

Raleigh N.C Apartment’ of Agriculture atesKtenbore Huntersville Piedmont Industrial School Hickory Grove Sardis Victory Manufacturing Company Cotton Mills Fayetteville

Unruly mob attempts jail escape in Lynchburg

Early today an unorganized mob of about ten men tried to take John Robinson from the city jail to prevent his alleged assault case. City sergeant redirected the mob toward the street, where the negro had already been moved from the city. In Salisbury North Carolina a funeral was held for Samés Mentes at St Luke's Episcopal Church led by Rev Dr Murdoch.

Lynchburg John Robinson Ity

Tragedy and accidents dominate early June news

Reports describe the Big Four Twentieth Century Limited wreck in New York with wreckage and injuries including a severely injured engineer and multiple passengers. Separately in Sinnemahoning an explosion at a powder company killed several workers. near Williamsport a fireman was injured in a separate incident. In Trenton the Duke divorce case proceeds as hair loss headlines and court rulings frame the day.

Jonumous Twentieth Century Limited New York Central Williamsport Mahaffey Relatine Nthe Department Inj Sinnemahoning Seman Will Dle. Ing P Tolay Duke Trenton N. J West B. Duke Lillian Duke

Annual Meeting Retail Merchants Association Convened in Gate City

Greensboro hosts the State Retail Merchants Association annual gathering with officers named, opening ceremonies, a volunteer ride and barbecue plan, and a program featuring welcome addresses by the Greensboro mayor and association president. Attendees include delegates from multiple districts and surrounding cities.

Retail Merchants Association Gate City Foday Langey Clarence Sawyer Asheville Henry W. 3Attle D. D Greensboro Leon J. Brand Hl. C. Funtley

Marriage Announced for Miss Fannie Shullenberger and Paul Barger

The wedding will take place on the 26th at the bride’s home in Rowan County. Miss Fannie Shullenberger and Mr. Paul Barger, both of the township, are described as a popular couple with many friends awaiting the forthcoming marriage.

Fannie Shullenberger Paul Barger Rowan County W. 8. Shullenberger Rowan

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