Local and Personal Notes Include Visitors and Events
A broad list of local residents and guests, including Geo Dietz returning from Lovorne Georgia and Mrs In gold from Philadelphia, visits by Rev Roofs, J Addy from New Brookland, and mentions of Roosevelt interest. Also noted are a meeting at Newton about agricultural county commissioner, newcomers to town including E M Bowley and L Poovey opening a fresh meat market, upcoming U D G chapter gathering, and a portrait of local business and historical interests led by Cicero Cline and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Dietz
Lovorne, Ge
J. Addy
New Brookland
S._C
Rev. F. K. Roofs
Department of Agriculture
Hickory Society heads toward Michigan meeting
Mr F J Hunt of Detroit and Mr Goette of Orion visited the Democrat office this week. Hunt presides over the Hickory Society of Michigan whose next meeting may be held in Hickory. Several local figures and residents are noted with visitors, property changes, and community happenings reported in this brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Hunt
Detroit
Goette
Orion
Mich
Democrat
T. S. Coffey
Lenoir
Hensel-Craig Live Stock Co
W. B. Corneill
Lewis Moor
Hickory
Judge Couneill
Social Circles Honors Miss Hazel Elliott with Six Handed Party
Mrs. Bryan Jones hosted a six handed social in honor of Miss Hazel Elliott on Friday at 3 30 PM. Five tables determined Mrs. Mott as first prize winner with Mrs. W X Reid receiving the consolation prize. The bride themed score cards and cut glass gifts capped a pleasant evening with refreshments and bon bons. The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Fred Jones, 16 members attended a one hour program on Home Mission. The next meeting is set for October 29 with Mrs Delia Miller. current members total 43, with a goal of 50 by Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Jones
Hazel Elliott
Mott
W. X. Reid
Ladies Aid Society
Fred Jones
Delia Miller
Expelled and Suspended for Hazing Across Campuses
Four students at Chapel Hill were expelled and 12 suspended by the faculty for hazing, some for shooting into a student’s room last year. At Davidson College the student body convicted two students and the faculty expelled them for hazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Davidson
Water Power Development at Oxford Ford
Two experienced men survey Bostain shoals near Oxford Ford to gauge potential power. If 3000 horsepower can be developed, J P Yount and Newton associates plan a $100,000 project with a fifteen foot dam and transmission to Conover and Newton. This could boost milling in Conover and Newton and spur Oxford Ford improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Ford
Bostain Shoals
J. P. Yount
Newton and Associates
Conover
Newton
Shoals
Hickory’s Hub Theatre Opens With Democratic Talk
The Hub theatre in Hickory finished by J. W. Blackwelder for Messrs Stone, opens tomorrow night with Asheville’s Craig Locke as Democratic candidate for Governor speaking. The 36 by 90 foot hall seats 480, gallery 180, stage 20 by 16 by 18, 25 factors, 24 foot curtain, two exits per end and from the gallery, steel ceiling with prism lighting. Designers Q. E. Herman and contractor Lester coordinated the building. Stone’s company has run moving picture shows here two years, promoting clean wholesome entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Caroli
Hub
J. W. Blackwelder
Messrs. Stone
Q. E. Herman
Lester
Lester, the Contractor, and Mr. Stone
Stones
Profitable Use of Wasted Energies at Downsville
Mr J Flowers of Downsville uses cold spring water 1000 feet away and 150 feet higher to power a four foot overshot wheel via a three foot dam and race. A pump drives a dynamo for lighting the home barn and store, with a reservoir and hose connections. total cost about $100.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Flowers
Downsville
Kitchin Attacks Simmons as Reciprocity Battle Roars
Governor Kitchin denounced Simmons in a broadcast summary noting Simmons votes against reciprocity while supporting a free list farmers bill. He cited Simmons voting pattern with Bailey and Foster, claimed Simmons opposed Red Shirt parades at first, and predicted victory in multiple districts including the first through ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchin
Simmons
Bailey
Clark
Arkansas
Foster
Thornton
Johnson
Butler
Cam Morrison
Chief Justice Clark Looms Near Second in Senator Race
The Charlotte Chronicle notes Chief Justice Clark appears to be gaining strength weekly. Once seen as likely third in the senatorial contest, observers now project him as a strong candidate to finish as the second runner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Chronicle
Simmons
Clark
Judge Walter Clark to speak for Senate candidacy
Judge Walter Clark will advocate his candidacy for the United States Senate at Chadbourn on October 5 and at Lumberton on Monday October 7 at 12 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Walter Clark
United States Senate
Chadbourn
Lumberton
Roosevelt Campaign Train Fight At Hickory
Theodore Roosevelt drew a large crowd in Hickory as Lenoir College students clashed with locals during his train stop. A. A. Whitener and Ed Shell interceded for hearing but a student was struck. officers detained one combatant. The event left several fined teens and adults as Roosevelt moved on with strong remarks about North Carolina and the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevel
Lenoir College
Hickory
Col Roosevelt
Chicago
Wilson
A. A. Whitener
Taft
Roosevelt
Ed. Shell
Whitener
James Rudisill
Newton
Han
Sol. Roosevelt
Yount
Rudisill
Lincoln County
Ba. Shell
Paint prices and myth of trash in 19th century ad
The text debates paint costs with Devoe priced high per gallon while trash is cheaper yet unclear what it is. It notes painter's labor adds to the price and compares different paints and oils. It ends by recommending Dean's Ointment for skin ailments and mentions 0c at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devos
Devoe
Dean
Thorn ton Opera House program brings North Carolina laughter
Weekly motion picture circulars at Thorn ton Opera House generate humor and broad appeal across North Carolina and beyond. Col Marcellus Thornton Jr could write them for ten thousand dollars yearly. Rev J G Garth will be absent at Newton next Sunday for a new pastor installation, with a sermon later on the Nature of Prayer. Footish Sketches of North Carolina offered for two dollars and twenty five cents. Dr W B Ramsay attends Synod at Goldsboro October 15. Hickory Tany prices for hides and rye straw listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Opera House
North Carolina
Hickory
Marcellus Thornton Jp
J. G. Garth
Newton
Sykes
Garth
Footish
W. B. Ramsay
Goldsboro
Epworth League to Stage Splendid Program Tuesday Night
The Epworth League of the Methodist church plans another fine program Tuesday evening. The league’s literary offerings have drawn large crowds, and organizers promise the upcoming event will surpass all previous efforts. The public is invited to attend and discover the entertainment for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
the Methodist Church
League 2
Notice of Hickory Township nominating meeting
City Hall Hickory N G hosts a meeting on Saturday September 2 1912 from 2 30 PM for Lem rats of Hickory township to nominate a township ticket Constable and Justice of the Peace and to conduct other necessary business. Sept 10 1912 C W Bagby Chairman N Hickory Com Self S Hickory Com
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory N. G
Lemrats
Hickory Township
C. W. Bagby
Hickory Com
Self
Executor's Notice for D. E. Moose of North Carolina
John W. Moose executor of D. E. Moose deceased of Catawba County NC calls creditors to exhibit claims by August 16 1913 at Hickory NC or be barred. Debtors urged to pay promptly. Notice dated August 12 1912 and signed by executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Moose
Catawba County
North Carolina
Hickory
N. C
John W. Moose
Time as a Solace and Guide in Everyday Life
A compact meditation on valuing time and avoiding delay. The piece urges disciplined use of each moment, eschewing idleness and procrastination while embracing mindful action and steady progress. It frames time as a trusted mechanism for achievement and personal satisfaction.
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Bowles & Sellars
Appomattox
Garfield Box
Kiot Quality
Hamilton Brown
Tuttle
E. P. Reed
Selz and
Johnson & Baillie
D. B. Taylor
F. B. Ingold
Philadelphia
Mrs. Ingold
Merion
Fair
Lincolnton
Reid
Rutherford
Cleveland
Lincoln
Caldwell
Watauge
Burke
Alexander Counties
Frank Allen
J. F. Abernethy
J.D. Hart
Herman Latz
Baltimore
Union Protestant Hospital
Preston Link Holden
Mem
E. M. Bowley
Statesville
L. Poovey
Y. the Democrat
Dixie Grays
Chas. Menzies
Ternoon
William Wanamaker
Canton
Ohio
Rev
J. H. Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
The
Squire Killian
Virginia
Blowing Rock
Cone Orchard
Hutt
Cicero Cline
Cline
Catawba
J. L. Murphy
Wiedner
G. M. Yoder
J. H. Shuford
Cicero’ Cline
Womans Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Elliott Building Co
Savannah
Oxford
Ford
Fair News
Mr. Craig Will Christen
Hickory’s
Pretty New Theatre
Lark
Collece
Jevoe T. B. Ingold
Abernethy Hardware Company
Isa
Setzer & Russell
Col. Thornton
Presbyterian Church Notes
Fletcher
Rickory Markets
Whitener & Martin
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