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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
3
The sale continues with crowds in Hickory and surrounding country buying bargains on display. We aim to save customers money, provide honest dealings, and keep shoppers satisfied by offering good values. Come examine our stock and prices.
The Abel A Shuford chapter of the U D C met with Mrs Phenibee Abernethy on Monday with 21 members present. Officers welcomed home the president Mrs Koyster after months away and she gave an engaging trip summary. A reading claimed the United States flag dates to 1777 with Spain 1780 as the next adopters. Germany did not set flags until 1870. Resignation of Recording Secretary Miss Mary Shuford was accepted. Mrs E V Morton to fill the vacancy. Members were asked to notify the hostess if they cannot attend. Refreshments were served. Next meeting at Mrs R C Abernethy on July 19 at 4 pm. Local notes mention moonlight picnics for visiting young ladies, Paul Jones club gathering with guests, travel updates, and several engagements and visits. The Carolina & Northwestern Railway announces July 4 train schedules and service changes. Capt T A Mott is back in good health in Hickory, and Jamen Coleman promotes recent fancy parasols. A birth is reported, and a theater event, The Hoodoo, is coming to the Hub Theatre with prices 15, 25, and 35 cents. A sun halo observed yesterday spurred speculation about storms and warship status discussions around the Lusitania. Several federal and local notices follow about international affairs, prison guard increases, and public services.
North Carolina National Guard adjutant general announces summer encampment dates and locations with total projected manoeuvre cost. Regiments will camp at Camp Glenn and Fort Oglethorpe in late July and August, with sanitary, coast artillery, naval reserves, and air service plans noted. advised security of an aeroplane is not feasible at present.
Robert Lansing, counsellor of the State Department, chosen by President Wilson to succeed William Jennings Bryan as secretary of state. Lansing, a lifelong Democrat, is praised for international law work and diplomacy. A recess appointment was signed and the nomination will go to the Senate when Congress reconvenes. No opposition anticipated.
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