Man Killed in Nighttime Attack Near Hickory
Paul Goodson a 56 year old Black man died in his home north of Hickory Saturday night when armed attackers fired rifles and pistols through the house. His wife Aunt Harriet Patterson survived by hiding. Coroner G L Harbinson and Sheriff Isenhower led the inquest. seven white youths Glenn in Dewey Yount Jodie Starnes Vance Lawrence Ezra Rink Joe Bass Carl Brooks were jailed awaiting trial. Goodson’s body was taken to Hickory and buried in the negro burial ground Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Goodson
Hickory
Goodson
G. L. Harbinson
Isenhower
McEning
J. Hefner
H. G. Mill Voovey
A. B. Whitener Whitener
G. P. Campbell
Glennin
Dewey Yount
Jodie Starnes
Vance Lawrence
Ezra Rink
Joe Bass
Carl Brooks
Harriet Patteron
Pink
Maten
Mose Murray
Wisconsin Students Fight Bar to College Voting
The Student Vote in Wisconsin fights a bill to bar college students from municipal ballots. The Daily Cardinal argues the measure would deprive students of rights, noting a dry majority among students and warning similar bills in Minnesota.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Daily Cardinal
College Per
Dill
Minnesota
Drowned in Catawba River while eluding deputies
Dewey Hefner an 18 year old son of Obe Hefner of Civies Town ship lost his life Sunday in the Catawba River while trying to elude a deputy sheriff and two others. The group fled after trouble at Nail Schoolhouse Saturday night. Hefner and one other boy avoided crossing while others swam toward the Alexander side. The officers sought two Fox boys and Ben Little, charged with breaking lights, but Hefner disappeared in the cold water. The incident follows a massing of the schoolhouse crowd.
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Dewey Hefner
Obe Hefner
Civies
Catawba River
Nail
Hefner
Wait
Wil
Fox
Ben ¢ Little
Charles Little
Alexander
Fox Boys
Ben ‘Little
Philathea Class Invites Young People to Prayer Services
First Methodist Church Philathea Class invites youth from various churches to attend a Sunday prayer service from 6:30 to 7:15 PM, starting last Sunday and continuing through the revival meeting. A different leader conducts each night and applications are taken in person in the class room after services.
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Philathea
Votes for Women Vitories Across Several States for Suffrage
The piece notes six states West Virginia New York Massachusetts New Jersey Iowa and South Dakota will vote on woman suffrage next general election. Arkansas submitted but cannot appear on the ballot due to law limiting annual constitutional measures. Several legislatures including Pennsylvania Iowa North Dakota Vermont and Indiana have passed submission. Thirteen of fifteen examined legislatures favored suffrage.
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West Virginia
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Iowa
South Dakota
Legi Ure
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Vermont
Indiana
Tennessee
Wecever
Tooke
Grove
Beachey Killed In Mono Plane Wreck At Exposition
San Francisco March 14 Lincoln Beachey the famed American aviator was killed during a demolition flight at the Panama Pacific exposition. His monoplane collapsed in a descent from about 3000 feet and plunged into San Francisco bay. Beachey, who had electrified crowds with daring aerial feats, died while attempting another sensational maneuver.
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San Francisco
Lincoln Beachy
Beachey
San Francisco Bay
Bell
Lincoln Beachey
Eachey
Oakland
Cal
Capitol
Washington
el Beacheres
Ev Eenty
St. Paul
Los Angeles
Niagara Falla
America
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Eprating
Beachy
Hammondsport
Yes
Thaw to Fight Return to Matteawan
New York March 14 Harry Thaw will press his bid against being sent back to Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminal Insane following his acquittal on the conspiracy charge. His counsel plans to move for his return to New Hampshire arguing he was brought to New York to stand trial and, having won acquittal, should be returned. They expect to seek a writ of habeas corpus to prove his sanity and entitlement to legal custody away from Matteawan.
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New York
Harry
Thaw
State Hospital
Matteawan
Eer
Cape
New Hampshire
In Memoriam Mrs Alice Ingold Whitener Obituary
The death of Mrs. Alice Ingold Whitener on February 25, 1915 is noted. She served 30 years as secretary of the Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society of Corinth Reformed Church. The memorial resolves that her loss leaves the society without a faithful officer and beloved member who inspired others by a cheerful unselfish consecrated life.
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Alice Ingold Whitener
Embroidery Club
Hickory Democrat
Times Mercury
L. L. Hatfield
Ernest Herman
C. L. Mosteller
Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society of
Whitener
Ladies’ Aid and Sienary Society
Card of Thanks for Mrs Whitener’s Death Support
Members of the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of Corinth Reformed Church express deep sympathy for the bereaved family. They thank friends for kindness during illness and death and request a memorial minute in the society’s records and publication in The Hickory Democrat and The Times-Mercury.
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Esolved
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society of Corinth Reformed Church
D Waar Testine Seros
Margabrs
Times-Mercury
G. H. Geitner
Li Ingold
J. F. Allen
Twelve Practical Tasks for Rural Living This Month
A century farm guide urges readers to check soil moisture after rains, improve barnyard drainage, monitor calf growth, engage schools and 4 H clubs, read farm papers, dry cotton, price fertilizers, shelter idle implements, remove stumps, stock wood supply, and build a road drag to tackle muddy roads. The Progressive Farmer.
Ivey Mill Ships Cloth and Local Social Notes
West Hickory notes report the Ivey Mill shipped 67 bales of cloth averaging 1700 yards per bale in the past week. Local social items mention the West Hickory band playing at Longview schoolhouse, Prof. M L Sherrill teaching, a large closing crowd, and various residents visiting Alta Vista and nearby areas.
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West Hickory
Mar
Ivey
Longview
M. L. Sherrill
Bi Hoyle Ad Son
Bertie
Table Rock
T. J. Leonard
Julius Clark
Alta Vista
R. W. Williams
Jones Lowman
Jane Lowman
Buna Lowman
Robert Burgin
Morwanton
Chase Ross
The
Pace
W. N. Cook
Venoir
G. B. Moore
Caroleen
Nisi
G. W. Brane
John Miller
Florida
Happy Starnes
Rhodhils
T. H. McCoy
Greensboro
Ivey Mill
Southern Railway Field Agents Report 1914 Results
Washington March 11 Substantial results are shown by the final report of the Agricultural Dept of Southern Railway and associated companies for 1914. Field Agents advised about 100000 farmers, with 3512 submitting reports covering 33466 acres cotton 24287 acres corn and 11383 acres miscellaneous crops.
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Washington
Sothern Railway
United States
Industrial and Agricultural Commissioner
Companians
Paint Now Or Pay More Later
A fragment discusses delaying painting, warning that waiting increases paint and labor costs. It argues that postponement leads to higher expenses and questions what benefits delaying brings. The text hints at financial regret and the inevitability of higher prices this year.
Devoe Constipation Relief Ad Prompts Headache Claims
An ad-like fragment touts DeVo e constipation relief with warnings of headaches dizziness and drowsiness. It mentions a mild opening medicine and Dean’s Regulats 25e per box available at all stores.
Local Notices and College News in Hickory Columns
Short Local notes report visits in Newton and Hickory including Mr and Mrs Ben Gaddy and Miss Bessie Thomasson. Lenoir College hosted a Navy debate with winners and an upcoming inter-high school declamation, while Emma J Morrell becomes dean of Women at Lenoir College. Fiddlers convention and band contests drew crowds. Rev P C Wike to preach at Lenoir College baccalaureate and Clyde R Hoey to give the Lyceum address.
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Hickory
Lenoir College
Rutherford College
Lenoir
Lafayette Settlemore
Lincolnton Road
University of North Carolina
Edward Kidder Graham
Chapel Hill
N.C
European Literary Society
U.S
Yoder
J. W. Aik
Lesinrad
M. J. Kluttz
Mr. Conrad
Funning
Davidson County
Carolina
Emma J. Morrell
Knoxville
Tenn
Mary B. Scherer
Scherer
Ms Morrell
Hub Theatre
Dave
P. C. Wike
Galvntario
Canada
Wike
College of the
Tennessee Synod
Conover
Lutheran Seminary of Canada
Chicago
A. R. Beck
Dallas
College ‘Luther League
Clyde R.hoey Ot Shelby
Pine-Tor-Honey Ad and Missing Dogs Note
An ad touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tor-Honey as a remedy for throat and head congestion under a pine forest health claim. It reads like a fragrant elixir promotion. A stray line asks what becomes of missing dogs and mentions reducing the high cost of living.
Newport News Keeps Vessel Secret in Wartime Watch
Washington reports government officials decide Newport News will remain an official secret. The decision on internment or repair timelines for the Prinz Eitel remains unsettled, with possible naval actions and reparations debated as investigations continue. Captives aboard the Prinz Eitel have been released, ending a neutrality issue surrounding the ship’s arrival.
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Washington
Newport News
Eitel
United States
Ameria
Boy- Ed
Advice to Those About to Leave the Farm
A rural editor urges white farmers and tenants facing wartime conditions to stay on the land. He argues that cotton prices may rise, town jobs are scarce, and a farmer with enough property can seek comfort at home. He urges leadership, community effort, and independence, citing Dr Knapp and Grant Slocum to promote staying on the farm.
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Grant Slocums
Dr. Knapp
Tua
Kale and Rowe Tie The Knot In Quiet Wirpaia Hotel
Clarence E. Kale of Catawba wed Anna Rowe a trained nurse of Hickory in a quiet morning ceremony at Wirpaia Hotel. The couple will reside in Catawba. Kale is the son of A. E. Kale, a farmer. Rowe is the daughter of Quince Rowe of Long Island, this county.
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Hesse
Southern Railway
Reas
Ingeli
Devoe Adv
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Ben Gaddy
Newton
Mrs. Gaddy
UH. Phillips
Bessie Thomasson
W.T. Sledge
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