Hickory tragedy and local response in 1915 editorial
In a Charlotte Observer takedown of local unrest, Hickory residents discuss the March 13 shooting of Pitk Goodson. The piece defends the Negro race, condemns violence, criticizes punitive bias, and urges swift justice while noting uncertain racial tensions. It ends with a push to industrial vigor and collective effort.
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C. M. Garren
Charlotte Observer
Hickory
Pitk Goodson
Farmers’ Union
Tta
Goodson
The Mule Poem From The Progressive
A rough verse lampoons a mule as a stubborn creature with comic traits. It portrays the animal’s ears, bricks, springs, and noisy noon singing while hinting at intelligence and mischief, ending with a quip about heaven and a tassel on the mule’s tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armer
Healing Influence of Lithia Water for Kidney Troubles
A man recounts a severe kidney attack a year and a half ago, misdiagnosed as a stone in the bladder. After trials with Lithia Water and medicines failed, he notes relief from a second bottle, passing gravel in urine and eventual improvement. An attorney certified the statement before a justice of the peace. Drugstores sell the remedy.
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Thad
Andi
Ata
Itu
Justice of Peace
Sale of Valuanle Real Estate in Hickory City
Public auction scheduled for April 11 1918 at noon to sell a defined Bobtown lot in Hickory North Carolina. Florence Bost widow of Ales Bost conveyed a trust to G Ke Wooten on December 18 1913 with reference to the county deed records. Advisor details include the Register of Deeds and fees, with the sale conducted by the trustees and Blackwelder.
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Hickory
MC. Rice
Sallie “Rice
G.R. Wootte
Office of Register of ‘Deeds
Cataywba County
North Carolina
EP Loan Association of Highery
M.C. Sn
R. Woottes
Office of Register of Deeds
Catawba County
New Book
First National Bank of
Trestec
Cis Thekory
N. C
New Street
Lot No. 17
Phil Machfet
Be Wooten
Blackwelder
Florence Bost
Ales Bost
G. Ke Wooten
Tees
Register
Deetaba
North Caro
Noos
Bobtown
Hob Stresy
Pook Si
Aia
Coun'y
Neighborhood Improvement Advice and Morganton Baseball News
A Neighbors advocacy piece urges praising good deeds over faults to improve community spirit, urging readers to quietly replace gossip with constructive talk. The Morganton baseball fans plan to field last season’s championship team again, aiming to reclaim the amateur championship title next season.
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Morganton
Agein
Southern Railways adds passing tracks on Washington Atlanta line
Southern Railway plans six lap type passing tracks between Charlotte and Greenville to boost capacity. Each four-track capable siding will feature interlocking plants for tower controls and distant signals, enabling no stop entry. Electric block signals will precede full double tracking. Also, right of way clearing for a statesville Salisbury power line nears completion, connecting three lines at Salisbury. Fred Amos of Newton appointed special census agent for western North Carolina, at $100 monthly plus expenses, via Congressman Webb.
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Southern Railways
Charlotte
N. 2
Greenville
S._C
Washington-Atlanta
Vantine Archdale
Mt. Zion
Fair Forrest, Taylor
Gaff
The
Southern Power Company
Statesville
Salisbury
Fred Amos
Newton
Census Department
Division of Manufacturers
Webb
Bir
Amos
R. #. Amos
Cronicle
Mitchell County
D.M
Thrrough
Wilmington
Hamlet
Savannah
Jacksonville
Maxton
A.C. Li
Bom
Portsmouth-Norfolk
Monroe
Atlanta
Motos
Hain
Norfolk
Richmond
Washington
New York
Iitouch
Rieh
Nord
New Yorks
Rutherfordion
Bostic
C.C
Johnson City
Tenn
Lincolnton
C. W
Rutherfordton
Raleigh
Proper Treaty for Billiousness
Korn ong time Miss Luta Skelton N V was bil'oes and hired sick sadshhe and ciszy spells. Chamberisin's Tablets were the only thing thet give her permanent relief for sale by Menzies Drug Co and Luta's Drug Store.
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Luta
Skelton
Cchville
N. V
Chamberisin
Menzies Drug Co.4
Keep Your Bowels Regular Urges Constipation Relief
A vintage ad suggests taking Chamterism's Cough Tablets after supper to relieve constipation and recommends purchasing from Lutz' Drug Store and Menzies Drug Co.
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Lutz’ Drug Store
Menzies Drug Co
Mortgage Sale of a House and Lot in Highlands NC
Public sale of property under mortgage to J C Kilian. Described as a lot on West Side of Main Street with a stake, boundary lines and measurements provided. Sale to satisfy secured debt. proceeds to be cash paid in front of the First National Bank of Highlands on the specified date in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Kilian
Pei
Hichore
S.eveynes
Highlands
Will and legal notices from Tate Whitener estate in North Carolina
The undersigned executor of Tate P Whitener's will notifies creditors to file claims by the stated deadline or be barred. A civil action in Gavin County seeks damages for contract breach with the defendant ordered to appear in Newton Superior Court on a specified Monday to answer the plaint.
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North Carolina
Carwon County
Tate
P. Whitener
Ghay
Cataweba
May Law & Company
Practical Adv. Co
Gavin County
Newton
Serzegh
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Tered
Hick
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Don
Palm Beach
Moretz-Whitener Clothing Company
Jones
Tom Brown
Breckon
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California Exposition
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Augus
Denver
Colorado Springs
Cripple Cree Royal Gorge
Silt Lake City
Yellowstone National Park
Is You
Arizona
Caliornia
San Dos Angeles
Coast of California
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Psnd
Victoria
Vancouver
St Fa
Chicago
Seaboard Air Line
L. H. Leslie
Price & Con Tailors
N.G
Seri
Piedmont & Northern Line
Carolina & ,North-Wested Railway
Compan
Allen
Jennings
N.C
Carolina
Epesier— Souter Hs
Yorkville—Southern Railway
S. AL
Gastonis
Southen Ry
Southers KY Newton
E. F. Reid
G. Py Chester
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