Railroads and politics loom in New York and North Carolina
In this 1907 dispatch readers learn of flood impacts on Wall Street and the Ohio Valley, Roosevelt’s golfing metaphor on railroad reform, and local politics. A trainman Everett Connelly is crushed between cars at Connelly Springs, later reported to have died from his injuries.
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Wall Street
Ohio Valley
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Schnitz
Everett Connelly
Connelly Springs
Hickory
Connelly
Deplorable Night Attack In Hickory District
Charles Dietz, son of E M Dietz, was assaulted by Charles Witherspoon near Vanderburg's store. Dietz shot in the cheek, Witherspoon claimed self defense. Dietz in critical condition, Witherspoon released on bond. case continued pending Dietz's recovery. Dietz known as a quiet, harmless boy.
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Hickory
Witherspoon
Dietz
Nanderberg
Dietsack
Helter
Friends of
S. E. Killian
Thos
Local Judge Hands Down Wordless Dispatch in Asheville
Judge Henry B. Stevens of Asheville was in the city on Wednesday. The command urges a detour to the shooting gallery to seek a dollar as a coin of the moment, reflecting a curious local whim.
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Henry B. Stevens
Asheville
Big Auction Sale Near Hickory on March 30 1907
A dual farm auction advertised for March 30 1907 near Hickory North Carolina. The Able Seitz estate offers 178 acres with 32 acres of bottom land and 2 miles from Hickory, to be sold in four lots with varied terms. A second farm of 36 acres known as Jake Se pod place 3 miles from Hickory will be sold the same day with cash and deferred payment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Able Seitz
Vatawba River
Hickory
Jake Seapod
Hick
Farmer boys praised as healthy and hopeful local youth
The article extols farmer boys as a healthy intelligent and happy class, urging families to keep boys on the farm rather than shipping them to cities. It stresses vacations books magazines and home papers as vital, and promises continued support from the paper to share news from neighbors on the soil.
Advertising Propositions Guide Seasonal Purchases
This excerpt urges shoppers to consult the issue's advertising columns to locate reliable merchants. It argues that advertising signals quality and freshness, while nonadvertising sellers are described as old-fashioned and less trustworthy. The piece promotes using ads to choose vendors and avoid rusty goods.
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Colums
Easter Music at the Church of the Ascension
Easter Day service at 11 a.m. features Rector John S Moody preaching and a 20 voice choir in a high order of church music. Mrs Shadwick directs rehearsals, Morganton’s Hardy Turner presides at the altar. Knights Temple expected, chairs provided. 7 p.m. carol service and address.
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John S. Moody
Shadwick
Hardy Turner
Morganton
Knights Temple
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PRO
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Henry Clews
Democratic Party
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Flickory, N. C
DR. Price
Ff Mls
G. M. Hardin
Moreston St
Rickery
L. T. Cooper
Sagmaes
The
Church of the Ascenson
G. B. Lissa
Edwin W. Resubilate
Wm. Crementhem
C. Simpse
Jesus Christ
Mr. Osgood
Biltmore
Oria
Excelsis
GATES
Gates Bros
Huffman’s Furniture
Hickory, N. C
Hickory Banking & Trust Co
M. E. Michael
Moretz’s
Hickory, N.C
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Southern RY
Geo E.bisanar
N. C
NEW Shoes
NEW Oxfords
Moreta
Scott
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