Charlotte Convention Deliberations Endure Ballot Deadlock
Five thousand delegates gather in Charlotte as Hugh G Chapman opens the convention. Ex Governor Jarvis speaks and Gov Glenn’s letter is read. News of Cleveland's death prompts grief, then votes begin for Kitchin Craig and Horne with a growing deadlock across ballots. On seventh ballot Kitchin leads 376 to 324 with Horne 154.
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Charlotte
Hugh G. Chapman
Assembly
P. D. Gold
Jarvis
Chapman
Gov. Glenn
Cleveland
Jesus
Kitchen
C. W. Tillet
Charlotte Horne
T. W. Bickett
Craig
Aycock
Kitchin
Horne
Death of Grover Cleveland and Public Wake in 1908 Style
Reports the death of Grover Cleveland highlighting his rise from obscurity to two presidencies and his enduring legacy as a model of good government and honesty. Notes his later unpopularity then revival as the best loved statesman, and records hotel visitors and out of state guests at local inns following the death.
To Our Friends and Local News From Hickory
A column mixes political chatter about Bryan and Hill with a Hickory police note on Abe Winkler's arrest, plus social items about a linen shower for Miss Josephine Murphy and guests from Lincolnton Fausttesville and Salisbury.
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Josephine Murphy
Lucile Shuford
Ada Schenk
Miss Schenk
Neal Roseman
Lena “Reinhardt
Lincolnton
T.F. Cooper
Fausttesvile
Carma Grimes
Salisbury
Young Man Wins Honors at Trinity College
J Sterling Moody son of Rev Moody rector of the Episcopal church in this city graduated from Trinity College New York City last week winning three of four honors. He spends part of his vacation with friends on Long Island. The Fourth of July committee plans 800 participants in the procession and grand stand. A carload of ponies mostly Shetland ponies was sold here Thursday to delight Hickory children.
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J. Sterling Moody
Rev. Moody
Episcopal Church
Trinity College
New York City
Mr. Moody
Long Island
Hickory
Burke and Sigmon Wed in Claremont Home Ceremony
Mr Dores Burke of this city and Miss Carrie Sigmon of Claremont were married Sunday afternoon at Rev Propst home in Claremont. Miss Sigmon is Emanuel Sigmon’s youngest daughter from Claremont. Burke, connected with the Wonderland theater, came here from Newton. They will reside in this city. The Democrat offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Dores Burke
Carrie Sigmon
Claremont
Rev. Propst
Sigmon
Emanuel Sigmon
Burke
Wonderland
Newton
Democrat
Grover Cleveland Dies at Princeton Home After Illness
Former president Grover Cleveland died at his Princeton New Jersey home on Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness. His wife and three physicians were with him as telegrams of condolence from around the world poured in. Presidents Roosevelt Bryan Taft and Gov. Glenn joined other leaders in paying tribute to the late statesman whose career spanned mayor, governor, and two nonconsecutive presidential terms. Flags will fly at masthead for thirty days as the nation mourns. Cleveland, born 1837 in Caldwell New Jersey, rose from district attorney to sheriff to mayor of Buffalo, governor of New Jersey, and finally president after a long political ascent and veto record.
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Grover Cleveland
Princeton N. J
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Bryan
Taft
Gov
Glenn
Caldwell N. J
N.Y
Clinton
Buffalo
New Jersey
Harrison
Princeton
Distillery Nabbed by U S Marshal and Chief of Police
United States Marshal C F Blalock and Chief of Police P P Jones searched South Mountain Monday morning and captured a 100 gallon distillery and destroyed fermentors though the operators left no address. A K Joy of San Jose has moved here with his family into Mrs Kistler's house. Hickory welcomes the newcomers.
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United States
C. F. Blalock
P. P. Jones
South Mountain
A. K. Joy
San Jose
Cal
Church Service Schedule and Sermon Topics
Churches list Sunday services across denominations including Episcopal Baptist Presbyterian Lutheran and Methodist with times 11 am and 8 pm for most churches and notes on sermon topics such as Religions Training in the Jewish Church and the Two Great Calls of God. Clergy and visiting ministers from Dr Caldwell Dr Murphy Rev Weaver Rev Moser and Rev Monroe are listed alongside service times.
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Piscopal
Church of the Ascension
God
Abraham
Paul
Baptist
Hart
Presbyterian
Caldwell
Austin
Texas
Moser
Weaver
Corinth
Murphy
Knoxville
Tenn
Monroe
North Carolina T P A Convention Preview and Local News
The North Carolina division of the Traveler's Protective Association has issued a bound book representing cities and industries, with 30 000 copies circulated. Asheville is favored to host the 1909 T P A convention, while Hickory aims for 1910. Governor Glenn will speak on Christian Citizenship at a Cleveland B P U A event. Miss Coline Monroe returns from Stokes Hospital after an appendicitis operation.
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T.P. A
North Carolina
Traveler’s Protective Association
P. A
Milwaukee
Hickory Banking and ‘Trust Co
Asheville Wi
Hickory
Cleveland
Glenn
Coline Monroe
Stokes Hospital
Salisbury
Monroe
Dewitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertising Claim
An old advertisement touts Dewitts Kidney and Bladder Pills promising quick strengthening of weakened kidneys and relief from inflammation. Sold by 3 M Shuford and W S Martin.
Letter From Catawba Residents to The Democrat
Dr. W S Pitts left for Bristol Salo with his sister Emma Pitts after a two week stay. Local residents Nora and Nettie Lawrence, Mrs. John Sherrill, Pattie Cline, Katie Reid, Jack Wycoff, Mittie and Maude Boggs, Maude Smith, Novella Leonard, Annie Lawrence, Will Coulter, J Smith, Nemo, Z B Buchanan, and L C Troutman appear in visit, school events, and property developments. Z B Buchanan plans another auction next month as Oak View lots near the T J Allison property are cleared and extended along Cemetery and Stockton streets.
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W. S. Pitts
Bristol Salo
Emma Pitts
Nora
Nettie Lowrance
John Sherrill
Teachers’ Assembly
Charlotte
Pattie Cline
Conover
Johnie Lowrance
Katie Reid
Jack Wycoff
Statesville
Nora Lowrance
Folsome Harwell
Maudy Smith
Novella Leonard
Mittie
Maude Boggs
Claremont
Annie Lawrance
Knoxville
Tenn
Will Coulter
Newton
Catawba Inn
L.C. Troutman
J . Smith
Z.B. Buchanan
Hickory
Oak View
T. J. Allison
Cemetery
Stockton
Morrison Bros Co Watch Repair Ad
Satisfaction is sure if you rave The Morrison Bros Co to do your watch repairing.
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Morrison Bros. Co
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