Dorin’s Corn Wins Silver Cup at Madison Square Garden
New York Nov 11 Dorin of Dover Va wins a silver cup from the International Harvester Co at the American Land and Frigating Exposition for growing 30 ears of corn. He used 200 pounds phosphate and a solo seed yield from a Virginia acre. He purchased 561 acres on the Southern Railway line six years ago. Lutherans plan February Salisbury convention. Rev Dr Cronk announces a South wide gathering February 7 1912 in Salisbury with about five hundred delegates and national speakers from North and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorin
New York
W. H. Dorin
Dover
International Harvester Company
Madison Square Garden
Southern Railway
Eacn
U.S. Farm Demonstration Bureau
Tae Yi
Virginia
Ralway
Rich and
Danville
E. C. Cronk
Richmond
South
Salisbury
Jaxson
Cronk
Death of Mrs Will Abernethy Stuns Catawba Town
Catawba news reports the death of Mrs Will Abernethy at seven o clock after a long residence in the community. Emma Youngblood of Charlotte formerly Miss Emma Youngblood married Mr Will Abernethy last December. She left behind an infant son and is survived by her husband three sisters six brothers and her aged father and mother. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by Rev B Wik with burial at five o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
Nina Moore
Stetesville
J. F. Gilleland
Johnson
The
Southern
J. A. Price
Lenoir
J. J. Smith
Ross Smith
Newon
F. Y. Long
J. M. Davis
Statesville
Will T. Abernethy
Abernethy
Emma Youngblood
Charlott
Mr. Abernethy
Marrie
King's Bitters Revival Story from Newton Reader
A reader testimonial from Newton reports recovery after using King's Bitters. The note mentions Wade Run Down and Wade claiming two bottles restored health, replacing other tonics and asserting guaranteed efficacy by Mr. Rus. The piece notes the strong belief in the product and its appearance in a church Sunday context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3D. Wade
Express mail pouch service expands west to Asheville
The Hickory and Asheville mail routes gain express pouches on No 15 and No 21 trains enabling earlier delivery to East Carolina and Knoxville connections. No. 35 west of Asheville loses mail service while No 38 carries express pouches for Knox through Asheville. Church notices and a new 10 cent registered stamp are also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Asneville
Hickory
Greensboro Daily News
Enton
North Bount
Siad
East Carolina
Asheville
Knoxville
Co. ‘& Knox
Inca Office
Father's Vengeance and a Kidney Cure Claim
A South Rockwood man claims vengeance failed against attackers of Peter Bondy's son due to kidney trouble. He praises Electric Bitters, saying six bottles improved him, and warns readers to take the remedy. Ads tout Barkache nerv ousness loss of appetite and kidney disease risks, with prices and sellers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bondy
South Rockwood
Mich
M. Sanford’s
Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drag Co
Social Circles Sees Club Study On The Lady Of The Lake
Mrs Chadwick hosts Traveler's Club on Nov 23 with seven guests and former pupils. They study Scott's The Lady of the Lake, sharing synopses and songs, praising Perthshire scenes, with migrations to literary and social discourse. Correspondent M. N. from Newton welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Traveler's Club
Clat
Hickory Tuey
D. M. MicComb
Lizzis McComb
Gambis
T. M. Johns
Rollins
Lonsdale
W. B. Menzies
Perthshire
Fem
Schubert
Mesdames Murphy
W. B. Zies
W. L. Abernethy
J. Cilley
Mendelssohn
Maria
Presbyterian Church Notes Thanksgiving Sermon and Services
Rev R A Lapsiey will preach one Thanksgiving sermon at 11 o clock Thursday. An offering for Barnum Springs Orphanage will be taken at the close of the service. Rev J G Garth will preach Sunday morning and evening services. He will also preach at West Hickory at 4 p.m. The West Hickory Sunday school plans a Christmas gathering for the children. date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Luther League
Thy
Cordilly
Church Council
Catawba County Lutheran Pastoral Association
J. A. Wannemacher
Holy Trinity
F.K. Roof
Wannemacher
Wannmacher
M. L. Stirewall
R. A. Lapsiey
Barnum Springs
J. G. Garth
West Hickory
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with sworn testimonial
A 19th century notice from Toledo Ohio claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and offers 100 dollars for any case that cannot be cured. Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F J Cheney & Co, swears to the promise before a notary on December 6, 1886. The ad promotes the remedy as a blood and mucous system treatment and lists sales through druggists at 75 cents plus family pills option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Notary Publi Hall
J. Cheney & Co
The Career of Colonel G M Yoder in Catawba County
A biographical sketch of Col G M Yoder born in Lincoln County Catawba August 23, son of Michael Yoder and descendant of pioneer Conrad Yoder. It covers his education in log schools, teaching years, Confederate service, family, church life at Grace Lutheran, and his role as a local historian linking past and present. He married Rebecca Herman and after her death wed Eliza Yoder. his son Baboe Yoder became county surveyor in 1911.
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G. M. Yoder
M Michael Yoder
Ohn Yoder
Conrad Yoder
G. M Yoder
Lincoln County
Tow Catawba
Iaugust
Michael "Yoder
Miss Deets
Yoder
Vis
Rebecca Rosanna Herman
Mery Herman
Francis A. Jaiius M
Cai Mery Ann
Florence
Home Guard
Salisbuny
Stimeman
Lutheran Church
Grace Church
Grace
Andrew Jackson School
Judge Cline Ill But Hopeful. Hyde County Court Postponed
Elizabeth City notes say Judge E B Cline is ill but improving at the Southern hotel and hopes to be out soon. The Hyde county Superior Court session this week was postponed due to his illness. Also announces Helen Riddle Grey estate administration with claims due by November 3, 1912 and debts payable to GEO R WOOTTEN as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Cline
Elizabeth City
Charlotte Observer
Southern
Cline
Legion
Helen Riddle Grey
Catawba ‘County
North Carolina
Geo.r. Wootten
Do-as-you-please Club Meets with Miss Adelyn McComb
The Do-as-you-please Club met on November 16 with Miss Adelyn McComb. All members except two attended after embroidering. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. The meeting adjourned to November 23, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelyn. McComb
Beattie Executed After Va Justice Denies Pardon
Henry Clay Beattie Jr. was electrocuted Friday morning after conviction on circumstantial evidence for his wife’s murder. Virginia’s governor refused intervention, with Beattie’s crime prompting a Charlotte News extra that sold 2,500 copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Taylor
Cale Jars
Goebel
Patters
Cooper
Carmack
Dix
Peter Hains
Annis
Gov. Mann
Virginia
Beattie
North Carolina
Charlotte News
News’ Enterprise
North Carolina corn boy tops yield records
Jimmie Batts of Wake County recalls corn show progress with Charles Parker of Hertford County yielding 235 bushels per acre and 196 bushels per acre dry weight at 12 percent moisture. Parker produced corn at a cost of twenty four cents per bushel and may greet the U S Commissioner of Agriculture and President Taft. North Carolina boys contesting prizes set pace for fathers and grandfathers, prompting strong rural advances this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Batts
Wake
Jerry Fcore
South Carolina
Charles Parker
County of
Hertford
United States Commissioner of Agriculture
Presi- Aene Taft
Washington, N. C
North Carolina
Rexall Orderlies Safer for Children Says Local Drug Store
A local remedy advert explains that ordinary cathartics harm children and urges gentle medicine. Rexall Orderlies are promoted as the safest constipations aid, sold with a money back guarantee, available in three sizes at The Rexall Store, Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Hickory
Grimes: Drug Co
Call to boost funding for North Carolina elementary schools
A writer argues that state funds favor higher education over elementary schools, noting $600,000 per 735,000 students for colleges versus $225,000 for elementary students and only about 30 cents per pupil. He urges redirecting funds, improving teacher quality and terms, and expanding direct state appropriations to elevate elementary education. R G Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
R. G. Mace
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief for Babies
An old advertising snippet touts Dean's Ointment as instant relief for babies. It claims the product cures itching and skin sores, asserts safety for children, and notes availability from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euffer
Dean
Cochins Lacking Lethargy Triumph as Lively Layers
A short note praises Cochins as secondary to Leghorns yet laying strong eggs with abundant production. The writer commends the breed as a reliable layer, calling it a near perfect fowl for practical poultry keeping.
Louisiana man invents light operated incubator thermostat
An inventor from Louisiana creates an outside electric light attached to an incubator, controlled by a thermostat. The device signals at a glance when attention is needed, replacing the frequent manual thermometer checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledrie
Louisiana
Hospital Specializes In Eye Care And Optometry Services
Fragmentary ad copy states a hospital for sick watches rocks and eyes offers eye examinations free by a registered optometrist. Mentions a prescription panel specialty with prices from 25c to 25.00 and over twenty years experience. Location listed as 1230 9th Ave Hickory NC.
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Catawba News
Mr. Wade
Mr. Rus
Newton
Tom Cunday
Joly Trinity Lutheran Church
Derbyshire
Haddon Hall
Dorothy Vernon Fame
Devonshire
England
Chatworth
Mary Queen of Scotts
the Democrat
Presbyterian Church Notes
Tate of
Ohio
City of
Lucas County
Col. G. M. Yoder
Tatawba
ALA
Aite
Ner
Jante
Charlie Parker
F. A. Olds
Stat
Cochin
9Th Ave
N.C
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