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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1913

Page

3

Social Circles at Miss Abernethy’s Home Event

A large crowd attended last night’s social at Miss Mattie Abernethy’s 13th Street residence, featuring Mr. R. H. Westbrook of Charlotte with vocal and whistling pieces. Mary Abernethy presided at the punch bowl as other solos delighted guests. It was followed by a brilliant Thursday reception at the Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Abernethy home in honor of Mrs. Ben Gaddy, nee Pauline Phillips of Newton, with pink roses and crimson ramblers decorating the parlor. About 150 ladies passed through, with Mrs. Joe Abernethy recording the guest book. a festive, well-received affair in Hickory.

Mattie Abernethy 13Th Street R. H. Westbrook Charlotte Mary Abernethy W. L. Abernethy Mesdames W. L. Abernethy Ben Gaddy Phillips Newton Raymond Abernethy H.H. Hambleton Margaret McComb Roy Fred Albert Abernethy Lucile Litaker Pinkie Forney Minta Deal Joe Abernethy

Charming host Mrs Elliott hosts sewing party

Mrs J D Elliott entertained a small circle of friends at her 15th street home this afternoon for a sewing party in honor of Mr Elliott's mother Mrs Althia Elliott of Knoxville Tenn. Guests sewed and chatted for an hour then moved to a lavender table luncheon. The round table featured lavender sweet peas and tiny lavender cap favors made by the hostess.

Mrs Elliott 15Th St Elliott Althia Elliott Knoxville Tenn

Card of Thanks and Local News

A card of thanks from relatives of a motherless child thanks neighbors for nursing the baby in his last hours and funeral. R L Boyd and James Elrod of Middlebrook left for Hickory to consult an eye specialist due to measles disease leaving the boy almost totally blind. Ad for Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil claims relief for toothache earache sore throat cuts bruises sold at drug stores 25e and 50e.

R. L. Boyd James Elrod Hickory Jim Watauga Thomas

Best Medicine for Colds by Dr King’s Discovery

Marion Ohio druggist C Lower endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best throat and lung remedy. He says it cured his wife of a severe bronchial cold after other remedies failed. A home doctor for colds bronchial coughs and throat troubles. Price 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by local druggists.

C. Lower Marion Ohio Dr. King C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz Grimes Drug Stere Adv

Blue Ridge Produce Co Ad Seeks Fresh Farm Goods

Advertisement from Blue Ridge Produce Co of Charlotte North Carolina inviting farmers to ship produce for sale. They offer top market prices for chickens eggs ducks turkeys sweet potatoes dried apples peas and other edible items with a direct mission at the highest market value.

Blue Ridge’ Produce Co Charlotte N.C

Wills Injury After Runaway Horse Incident

Wills, daughter of Mr. R. G. Mace, was seriously knocked down when a horse ran over her after backing a wagon. The wheel trampled her leg causing an ugly wound. She has since recovered enough to be out with her father.

Reward Offered for Robert Duncan Capture

Robert Duncan was located at his parents home near Went Hickory by the chief of police and was taken to At Bena by Deputy Burns. He reportedly served in the army and authorities wired the chief to arrest him. A reward of 850 was offered for his capture.

Robert Duncan Bena Burns

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At Veeland The Overland Car Co Hickory, N. C Shuford Hardware Company Girotina Oxfords Crossetts Selby Setzer & Russell J. D. Elliott Chamberlain Pepsi-Cola Ia Botton Foust United Service Tiscocereonos Porto I. G S Company Oil Dean Reliance Life Insurance Company Rae Ainconecedorsements Totas North Carolina J. H. Reid H. G. Scott J. W. Fleming St. Ave Pitsburg Insurance Commissioner Raleigh North Carolina Home Office Insurance Department James R. Young Pittsburg J.R. Young Insurance Commissh R. B J. C. Martin J.C. Martin el J.C. Mart Rost & Newton L. O. Sigmon L. Miller N. C Todd Best & Newton FRESA Catawba Creamery Singer Sewing Machine Co J. R. Boyd Moretz-Whitener Clothing Co E. E. Hight Office Singer Co Union Square J. W. Clay 8Th St Bowles Furniture Co Hess Louie Liee, Whitener & Martin Orange Police Ted Whitener Marti Whitener & Martin Bowles Furniture Knox Knox 5 Southern Queen Nancy Hall Hickory Seed Co Fletcher First National Bank I. D. Elliott K. C. Menzies 4. L. Cilley Democrat Abernethy Hardware Company
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