Kitchin Talks Reform and Railroads in Hickory
In Hickory Hon W W Kitchin a Democratic governor candidate spoke at the Academy of Music amid a fierce storm. He argued against monopolies defended regulation by legislatures and highlighted unfair railroad rates. The event drew many attendees and the piece notes Bryan support gains and calls for unity among Democrats ahead of the Denver convention.
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W. W. Kitchin
Academy of Music
Ion
M. H. Yount
Kitchin
Hickory
Charlotte Observer
Moniel
Negro Disappearance Leads to Skull Discovery
Coroner Hugh Clarke and a jury excavated at the disappearance site in Yadkin Valley. They found a skull bones and teeth, concluding they belong to Finley Witherspoon, a Black man missing about three years. Warrants issued for two Black suspects slated for preliminary hearing.
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Finley Witherspoon
Yadkin Valley
Hugh Clarke
Witherspoon
Lenoir News
Open Letter Promotes Vinol Vitamin Tonic in Hickory
Local store owner urges Hickory residents to try Vinol claiming it is a safe cod liver oil based tonic with iron. The letter guarantees money back if Vinol fails to improve health, targeting the weak, elderly, nursing mothers, and those recovering from illness.
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Hickory
Aickoay
Vinci
First Games of the Season Between Lenoir and Catawba Colleges
The season opener featured Lenoir and Catawba colleges in a close baseball contest. Catawba triumphed 5 to 1 behind strong pitching and timely hitting as Yount and Schenck led Lenoir’s batters. Lenoir, mostly new players, showed promise with pitcher Smith displaying solid headwork and potential to compare with Lincoln ton’s Chase. Special address at morning service and evening talks followed on “Each Man's Contribution to the Race and his own Times.”
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Lenoir College
Lenoir
Ctawla
Newton Rooters
Moser
Ofatawba
Catawba
Yount
Schenck
Smith
Chase
Lincolnton
Society News Highlights From Local Clubs
Thursday March 12 society notes cover Mrs Patrick hosting the Travel ers club with papers on The Land League and Chase Parnell. Mrs Whitener read An Eviction and Riordan's Voyage. Current events followed. Afternoon hosted by Mrs W S Startin with bridge. Essie Shuford won, Mrs Chadwick consolation. Five Hundred hosts at Mrs W S Martin home. Miss Boyden won, Miss Chadwick runner up. refreshments praised.
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W. S. Startin
Essie Shuford
Shas. Chadwick
Ashland Ky
Messrs
Grimes
Rob Martin
Five Hundred
W. S. Martin
Stelock
Alice Boyden
Helen Chadwick
Miss Boyden
Willis Denies Move of Business to Morganton
In a public statement JH Willis rejects reports of relocating his business to Morganton. He insists he will remain at his current location and continue operations at the same old stand, stating the business is satisfactory and unchanged.
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Morganton
JH. Willis
Sheriff Announces Final Tax Collection Rounds
D. M. Born, sheriff, states last 1907 tax collection rounds will be in Hickory on March 16 and 17 and March 30 and 31. Those unable to meet then must visit the Newton office to settle accounts.
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Hickory
Newton
D. M
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective for sick women. It cites testimonials from letters stored at the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts, claiming many cures and avoidance of surgical operations due to root and herb ingredients.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia KE. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn Maes
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Lydia F. Pinkham
Lydia £. Pinkham
S.S.S
S. S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Settlemyre land sale in Hickory NC under court decree
Under a superior court decree in the case Settlemyre vs Peterson the commissioner will sell for cash on the first Monday of April at the ca tawba county courthouse at 12 o'clock noon the H S Settlemyre home place lot No 58 on the W H Robinson plat in Hickory bounded by Morganton and Geitner streets with deed only after payment. The sale date is March 2, 1908. C A Spencer Commissioner
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E. H. Settlemyre
James F. Peterson
Superior Court
Court House
Catawba County
N. C
Hickory
W. H. Robinson
J. L. Yerry
Geitner
Morganton Street
H. S. Settlemyre
Settlemyre
C. A. Spencer
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