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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
3
Local notes detail numerous residents visiting, traveling to Newton, Charlotte, Lenoir, and Rock Hill. Mentioned are speeches, commencements, court attendances, and social events with many names and places across North Carolina.
Reports from southwestern Catawba and Lincoln counties describe a severe hail storm last week. Crops including wheat and oats suffered heavy damage as hail depths reached three inches on open ground and drifted to twelve inches in places. Trees shed leaves in affected areas. Farmers begin replanting corn and cotton as the community recalls a similar past storm that destroyed crops.
Summary of year ending April 30 1913 showing receipts from taxes water rents and city revenues total 45729 13 and cash on hand 360. Disbursements include street tax commissions cemetery department administration department and officers salaries totaling 47878 18 with borrowed money returned 6000 00 and final cash on hand 48238 17.
The Thursday program featured a splendid Southern Symphony concert with a male quartet of Garth Sigman Warlick and Gamble receiving encores. Miss Shultz impressed with Mammy, Prof. Frank gave a clarinet solo, Mr. F T Deitz a baritone, and Mrs. J H Shuford delivered a notable solo, with all numbers deemed perfect successes.
Mr and Mrs J Sum Propse announce the engagement of their niece Miss Edith Shell to Rev Werley L Fulmer. The wedding is planned for later in the summer. Both are well known in Hickory and across the state, and many friends follow the forthcoming marriage.
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