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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
4
The Hickory Democrat lists subscription terms with one year in advance and multiple pricing lines. Advertising rates appear mixed with unspecified terms and a note about long term contracts and preferred positioning. Names and precise figures are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Local items cover Hickory’s new mayor Ino W Blackwelder and his prior sheriff service plus a public notice listing Confederate veterans who died in the past year with pending omissions. The page also notes political remarks about Joe Elliott and Governor era campaigns, real estate ad for cottages at $300, and a brief railroad legislation nod involving North Carolina.
A long letter argues against J D Elliott for State Senate, praising his public service in Hickory and Catawba, while urging the nomination of a younger, less intertwined candidate. The writer cites Elliott’s work on water works and parks, his battles with the Southern Railway, and his party loyalty, then urges nonpartisan reward for public duty and a new nominee with youth and vigor. Additional notes promote local real estate offerings and a testimonial for Burdock Blood Bitters.
News comes of the death of Harry Sigmon elder son of prominent citizen Mr Hender ton Sigmon. He died last night while on the Murphy division of the Southern railroad near Ashe villand, crushed instantly. Harry was about 25, leaving a wife, a mother, and a father. The bereaved have our sincere sympathy. Remains expected on No 22 this morning.
The Watauga Democrat lauds Hon. Ash ley Horne as a Confederate veteran with a fortune built from hard work. It cites his loyalty, business conduct, and promise to work for the people, while noting the delegation’s current stance to back Locke Craig unless reasons arise to change.
Notice sets election in Hickory Township Catawba NC on May 26 1908 to authorize bonds for road improvements totaling 75000 dollars at 5 percent interest paid semi annually and 30 year term per 1907 public law. Clerk J E Setzer signs for the Board of Commissioners.
L Russe declares candidacy for the North Carolina House of Representatives subject to Democratic primaries and county convention action. The notice implies a forthcoming campaign launch and party process without listing specific dates or locations.
J Allen Arndt declares his candidacy for County Treasurer in Catawba County, seeking the Democratic primary and county convention nomination. He cites his desire to serve and to earn a living after becoming disabled from pastoring and preaching.
A public notice states the writer announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Democratic primaries and county convention. Date shown is April 15, 1908. The statement asserts intent to seek the office through party processes.
A private letter from 8 Killi an proclaims lifelong Democrat support and Confederate veteran status while seeking Democratic primary and county convention backing for County Treasurer. He pledges constant attendance at duty if elected.
Sporce P Drum announces candidacy for County Treasurer as W A Day will not seek re nomination. He states he will strive to discharge duties faithfully and impartially if nominated and elected and asks for the patronage of every county voter who can conscientiously support him.
The Democratic voters of Catawba County are urged to consider J A Long as a candidate for county treasurer, pending the Democratic county convention. He is described as an old soldier and lifelong Democrat of high character and available for the office.
75 acre farm one mile from Hickory. Four room cottage in Horseford Heights priced at 650. Three vacant lots in Horseford Heights 100 each. One vacant lot on Eight Avenue 850. One house and lot in Long View 50. One vacant lot adjoining W A Abee land 125. Three vacant lots in Long View 100. One vacant lot in Washington Street 475. 50 lots in Grand View offered at reasonable prices. From J Morrison Hickory NC.
A card to voters of Catawba County announces S E Killian as candidate for County Treasurer, noting his competence and long Democratic affiliation as a reserving Confederate soldier. The appeal argues Hickory Township pays one third of county taxes and deserves representation in a county office.
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