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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
2
A May 14 1908 notice urges residents to vote for law and order on May 26 framing prohibition as crucial to youth and schools. It argues against lax laws and warns against constitutional failure and potential crime if prohibition fails. The piece calls neighbors to persuade others to back the ban.
At the Hickory term Judge Ferguson heard Spencer versus the town of Hickory and ex mayor J B P Cilley. The jury awarded eight hundred dollars against Cilley after a day and a half of trial.
The Democrats of Catawba greet J. D. Elliott's campaign with enthusiasm and expect him to be nominated without opposition. He has long served the party and will represent Catawba ably and faithfully in the State Senate.
The Claremont college closing exercises on Tuesday May 12 honored two graduates, Miss Iona Williams with Ideals and Miss Laura McKeown on The education of Woman for Woman's Work. Diplomas were presented by Dr J L Murphy with a short address. Grace Kirkpatrick Ora Huffman and Mattie Abernethy gave music and Mrs Murphy and Mrs Bost sang. Dr Murphy presented each graduate with a Bible for Bible study excellence.
Despondence to The Demoers Nat Reid of the Southern is spending a few days at home. Mrs. James Gilleland went to ferrilt Sunday to be with her mother, Mrs. Isacc Jones who is dangerously ill. Dr. Ralph Little and Mr. Will Joulter of Newton were in town Sunday. Dr. Young of Newton spent Monday and Tuesday here on professional business. Master Carlos and Miss Gladys Lowrance attended the commencement of the Newton graded school last week. Mrs. Miller spent several days in Newton last week. Jake Bowman of Charlotte was a guest in town Sunday and Monday. Glenn Long, recently at North Carolina medical college in Charlotte, is at home for the summer. Misses Idella and Rozelle Leonard of Monico visited their uncle Z. V. Leonard Saturday and Sunday. Jane Gilleland of the Southern spent Sunday at home. Nemo.
A critic denounces local prohibition opponents who argue that prohibition does not prohibit. The writer claims their logic is flawed and proves they are pro prohibition by their own statements. He accuses them of insincerity and of opposing measures that would curb liquor supply.
The registration book may close Saturday May 16. Those registered for the city election cannot vote in the prohibition election May 26 unless registered for the county and State. Those who voted in the last State election need not register for this election. Be sure you are properly registered before it is too late.
Uncle Ashley's sway grows as his vote positions him to master the situation. He is seen as the man who knows how to wield influence for the best advantage amid growing political maneuvering in the area.
Mr. W. A. Self of Hickory will speak in the city next Wednesday against the proposed State prohibition bill that is to be voted on Tuesday, May 46th, as reported by the Charlotte Observer.
The Department of Expression presents a farce comedy Elopement of Ellen by Marie Warren in the college auditorium Saturday May 16 at 8 30 p m Admission 15 and 25 cents with proceeds funding new auditorium scenery.
Judge Robinson will speak on prohibition at the Academy of Music Monday May 18 at 3 p m In Newton at 8 p m the same day a second rally is scheduled Reflects local prohibition event with cross city speaking engagement and timing details
The Democrat lists Lenoir College commencement events from May 17 to 20 1908 at Hickory N C including baccalaureate sermon by Rev J E Shenk annual address Rev John Hall art exhibit junior orators contest meeting of trustees alumni address contest in expression and graduates Charles Webster Cromer Land a Millian Derrick Jacob Devi Kiser Roscoe Frederick Mouser Clarence Adolphus Pence Annie Eunice Plank Henry Lee Seav ea Lewis Smith Art Desola rice.
A temperance exhortation urges voters to back prohibition to hasten moral renewal. The piece links Christianity to anti alcohol stance and condemns whiskey stained ballots, casting the act as a prayer answered at the polls. It invokes the Lord's help to create a wiser, righteous world and warns against saloon influence.
The Safety Fire Escape Co now owns Flowers Fire Escape Co and will manufacture the outfit at home for wide distribution in the United States. The invention is promoted as a life saver and should be in every hotel room. Died Thursday morning Mrs. W. P Whitener died after weeks of illness leaving husband and several children. Funeral from J. F. Abernethy’s residence tomorrow morning. The death of Mrs. Kate Best occurred in East Hickory at 7. More will be said next week. Mrs. Kanipe died at home in the county last Saturday with burial at St Stephens Church. She leaves a husband and seven children. Funeral attended by Hickory residents and Rev. J. L. Murphy conducted the service. A barn owned by Mrs. Rufus Nelson two and a half miles south of Lenoir burned recently with horse, meat, corn, shingles and tools lost. Estimated loss $500. Origin unknown.
Notice announces a bond election in Hickory Township Catawba County North Carolina on May 26 1908 to fund road improvements for 75900 dollars at 5 percent interest over 30 years per 1907 law. Board of Commissioners Jaco E Setzer Clerk April 23 1908. Also includes local notices and candidate announcements for county offices.
The letter announces a candidacy for County Treasurer by a lifelong Democrat and Confederate veteran who has served as a magistrate for 26 years. He requests unanimous support subject to Democratic primaries and County Convention and pledges to be at his post if elected. Signed respectfully by £. Killian.
Aderholt and Wisnant claim a desirable tract in Ca tawba County near Henry's River Intercourse. Beginning at a stone in Aderholt and Wisnant line they describe a survey of 9.3 acres more or less, with bounds to a lake and stake, adjoining Evans Wisnant and Aberholt. Thos M Hufham, attorney, represents.
A public card presents S. E Killian as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to the convention. He is described as a capable, loyal Democrat and Confederate veteran. The notice notes Hickory Township pays one third of county taxes and urges representation.
D L Russet declares self a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives in the upcoming General Assembly, subject to Democratic primaries and county convention.
At urgent solicitation of friends, J A Long consents to seek the office of county treasurer of Catawba county, subject to the Democratic county convention. He is an old soldier, lifelong Democrat, and a man of highest character and availability. Respectfully J H Yount.
C J Morrison of Hickory offers sale items including an acre farm one mile from Hickory, a four room cottage in Horseford Heights for 650 dollars, three vacant lots in Horseford Heights at 100 dollars each, a vacant lot on Eight Avenue at 350 dollars, one vacant lot adjoining W A Abee's land at 125 dollars, three vacant Long View lots at 100 dollars each, a vacant lot on Washington Street at 475 dollars, and 50 lots in Land View at reasonable prices.
George P Druil states he will run for County Treasurer as a Democrat. He notes current treasurer W A Day will not seek re nomination and says if nominated and elected he will discharge duties faithfully and impartially, asking for voters’ patronage and support in the upcoming primaries and county convention.
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