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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
1
An appeal urges mothers and friends to recruit subscriptions to The Democrat to boost babies in a contest with a $150 prize in gold. It emphasizes urging every possible vote, highlights named contestants Miss Avendoline Buchanan and Jessie May Herman, and calls for relentless effort before the deadline.
Advised to attach Yellow Slips to the contest office a week before the event and to avoid losing them. Emphasizes the urgency and importance of timely submission for participation.
Ethel Mae Setzer rere is among the dearest tots in the contest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Setzer. She trails the list but the community is urged to watch her standing as the contest closes.
At the Republican Ninth Congressional Convention Roosevelt was endorsed by a vote of 182 to 15. J. Yates Killian of Newton was made permanent chairman with John M. Mull of Burke county secretary. S. B. McNinch of Charlotte and Chas. E. Green of Mitchel county were elected delegates to the National convention with Coleman Ramsey of Madison and Chas. A. Jonas of Lincoln as alternates. J. Yates Gillian of Newton was elected a member of the State executive committee. Roosevelt was greeted with applause at every mention.
Bilder J W Watts will preach in the Graded School building in West Hickory on Saturday night before the fourth Sunday in May, and Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Everybody is cordially invited to hear him. The meeting may extend longer.
Squire Adams Splicing Co in Burke reports a marriage at the home of H. A. Adams in Scard township Burke county Miss Gouldie Beil Triplet, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Gwyn Triplet, wed Hamp Dellinger of Caldwell county. J P H A Adams officiated in his usual happy style.
The notice insists no change in voting on subscriptions and urges readers to turn in subscriptions to start the paper and obtain a SPECIAL receipt for The Hickory Democrat. It emphasizes you can get as much today as over the life of the contest.
The Democrat invites readers to submit a satisfactory baby photo for reproduction in the paper. First come, first served. photos will be returned in good condition. Photographer C M Hardin is named official photographer and will take contestant pictures free of charge.
Miss Mary Matthew Doll presents a Bible study paper in the Miriam class of the First Presbyterian Church. It outlines two Old Testament divisions, the creation, the history of the Jews through Malachi, and topics on the theocracy from Abraham to Saul. It lists Old Testament books in the theocratic history and defines theocracy as government by God.
Democratic primaries set for May 18 across all precincts in Catawba county except Hickory and Newton where polls run sunrise to sunset. County convention in Newton May 25. precincts to certify votes and elect township officers. Also brief local items on education, church events, road commission election, and a real estate ad.
The Youth’s Companion profiles ex Governor Charles B Aycock of North Carolina, praising his lifelong push for universal public schooling. It notes his dramatic death while speaking on Universal Education in Birmingham and lauds his enduring legacy through countless schoolhouses bearing his memory.
Dr Kings New Life Pills are said to put new life and energy into a person. A San Antonio anecdotal endorsement by Tallman notes the product as excellent for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Available for 25 cents at C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz, Grimes Drug Co.
A three day rally program May 17 18 and 20 aims to fund a monument and educational memorial to Charles B Aycock. George C Royall president of the Aycock Memorial Association calls for extensive canvassing in every town and county with a goal of at least 1000 per county and total 50000 to establish the memorial and honor North Carolina educational leadership.
At a May 7 1912 meeting of Granite Falls Manufacturing Company directors in Granite Falls North Carolina the board adopted resolutions honoring the late A A Shuford longtime treasurer. It notes his faithful service and prudent leadership, expresses loss to the company and state, orders the resolutions entered in the company records published in the Hickory Democrat and sent to his family. Signers include J M Allred H C Mackie W A Conley John Setzer and P G Moore.
The Ransom Sherrill Chapter U D C expresses sorrow at the death of Abel A Shuford Co F 23d Regt NC Volunteers. It notes his bravery and nobility, extends sympathy to his family and to the Abel A Shuford chapter, and orders copies to be sent to the family, the chapter, and local papers.
Lenoir College invites attendance at the commencement exercises in Hickory North Carolina from May 18 to May 22 1912. Events include a poetry programme May 18 evening a Baccalaureate Sermon May 19 morning and evening exercises May 19 through May 21 with alumni meeting expressions contest and addresses by President W A Granville. Graduation exercises close May 22 with a concert in the evening.
The Democrat reports Davenport College invites the public to the commencement events on May 21 and 22, hosted by the Faculty and Graduating Class. The notice extends a cordial invitation to attend and celebrate the ceremonies.
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