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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
5
Public sale planned for Saturday November 14 1908 at 10 00 am featuring one horse and wagon owned by Tip Ward. Sale proceeds go toward money due for furnishing materials and wagon repairs. Also includes unrelated advertisement for Kodol digestive aid with endorsement by C M Shuford and W S Martin.
Mrs Harvey L Minor suffered stomach trouble and general debility became weak and discouraged. After taking Vinci cod liver and iron by recommendation she recovered fully after five bottles and now eats well. Vinol claims to restore strength and health with guarantee refunds if unused. Moser and Latz Drug Co Hickory endorses the remedy.
Southern railway announces a special round trip train for Thanksgiving with NC vs Virginia game. Departs Charlotte at 7 45 p m on November 25 returns from Richmond at midnight arriving November 26. First class day coaches and Pullman cars. round trip from Hickory 5 50. tickets via branch-line connections.
Official certificate dated October 17 1908 certifies the voluntary dissolution of Menzies Drug Company Hickory NC with unanimous stockholder consent on file. Secretary of State J Bryan Grimes authenticates the dissolution record and seal at Raleigh.
A fragment tells of Wycollar Hall near Colne once home to the Cunlittes of Billington. The ruinous hall supposedly hosts an annual spectral horseman in early Stuart dress who frightens villagers, dismounts, ascends the stairs, and where screams are heard. The tale centers on a murdered wife and a doomed family extinction prophecy.
An Philadelphia art critics debate the Academy of Fine Arts exhibition remarking on the impersonal nature of criticism and noting vivid impressions from observers. Patrons praise portraits and the red nosed spectator favors a work titled The Lanebeon while others laud The Gladiator and a polo player comments on the best painting. A belief links facial moles to fortune and health, with various mole positions linked to wealth travel and longevity.
A reflective verse urges resilience as one may sail with the swiftest fleet and aid sailors launching their boats. The note then states The Coopers will plead self defense in the Carmack matter.
The Zotwots near A roundabout, capital of Everywhere, are friendly adults to children like the Booger-Imad. Their pet Jay-fowl joins them to shield babes from those who frighten them, promising wrath to those who say boo.
A quirky verse by Robert J. Dean recounts a schoolyard tale of a grawky teacher and the Zotwots as mischief makers. The poem follows playful antics with students lingered after class and capers whispered by the Zotwots.
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