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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
2
A brief health note says the first cold of the season may be mild and respond to early treatment, but a second cold tends to linger and be more troublesome. It recommends Scott's Emulsion as both preventive and curative, urging early use to avoid complications.
An old newspaper card promotes Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Bowne chemists at 409 415 Pearl Street New York, urging readers to send for a remedy. The small ad includes price cues and a call to order despite unclear OCR.
New York October reports indicate a peace prospect fades as Klaw and Erlanger announce ongoing conflict with Keith Proctor Williams. A western pact with American Theatre Company led by Louis Cella gains venues in Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville and St. Louis expanding to 12 or 15 houses. A Williams Morris pact follows opening Morris theatres in New England except Boston and parts of Pennsylvania and New York State excluding major cities. Combined, the Klaw and Erlanger group will control theatres offering 52 weeks of contracts for performers.
New York Oct 7 Announcement that J J McCaffery a noted horse owner and trainer will be restored to good standing in racing affairs through the clemency of Thomas H Williams president of the California Jockey club The action comes after a two year off turf ruling following an official investigation of charges between McCaffery and C E Darnell Both men were previously close friends turned bitter enemies and contesting appeals led to renewed accusations that recused the California Jockey Club from acting Daniel’s was reinstated after a few months but McCaffery remained banned from turf up to now
Massachusetts Democrats split at Springfield as Bartlett and Whitney factions organize separate conventions. Bartlett delegates back the Bartlett ticket while Whitney advocates place Henry M Whitney for governor with George A. Schofield likely as running mate. Campaign themes include tariff reform and opposition to private monopoly.
Arling firm duties shift as John Falls resigns his post as bookkeeper for Frost Torrence Co. and will be cashier of the firm. Open to homestead settlement by U S government, the lower Brule Indian Reservation covers over 5000 acres east of here near the railroad line. Also dated notices mention registration and local law enforcement actions in Union.
Greenville reports the killing of L. B. Coxie near Asheville. Coxie, bound from Canton to Greenville, allegedly lost his head when he leaned from a moving train car window and struck an obstruction. The incident was confirmed this morning as authorities investigated the fatal accident.
Boston report describes major disaster impact in Nippon empire after a cataclysmic event in Tokyo area. A U.S. official comments that the destruction exceeds San Francisco damage, noting thousands of buildings and many residents left homeless while the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions contends with widespread loss.
In Statesville North Carolina on Thursday evening a romance culminated in a surprise marriage between a Kentucky couple. Miss Mary P. Fox of Kentucky traveled to Iredell to visit relatives and planned to wed in South Carolina. Her fiancé Mr W T Meirr arrived from Kentucky and the ceremony was held at the home of Mr A L Fox in Bethany Bethany township at six o clock in the afternoon. The couple will begin life together in Kentucky and receive best wishes from North Carolina friends.
Oklahoma City October 5 The Oklahoma State Fair opens today with modern buildings and grounds showcasing agricultural and manufactured products. Livestock poultry and swine displays draw attention while the racing program promises major attractions. Also includes an unrelated medical advert about catarrh cures and a Toledo company promotion offering $1000 for cures.
President Roosevelt will ride the train from Memphis, traveling directly to the hunting camp. at a small byway station horses and guides will await, and the journey to the camp will proceed immediately. Foley's Kidney Cure is praised in a local testimonial. Washington fans anticipate a winner next year.
Fragmentary account notes a spider bite affecting John Washington and a claimed remedy "Arica Salve" by C. M. Shufard and W. B. Martin Co druggists. It mentions Cubs in good trim for the world championship series and hints at treatment details though clarity is limited.
W W Tarbell, treasurer of Pure Oil and United States Pipe Line, testifies in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil. He describes the independent pipe line’s voyage to the seaboard, Standard price cuts, and forced sale of refined oil to undercut opponents as the line reached Marcus Hook, with three independents surrendering to Standard.
The annual convention of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners began today at the Interstate Commerce Commission rooms in Washington. Members from the Interstate Commerce Commission, state railroad commissions, and other rail line officers attend as Congress and state laws increase regulatory activity.
In Gastonia North Carolina at the Clara Mill a man named Sehand shot his wife four times in the back and cut his own throat from ear to ear with a pocket knife after a quarrel over his wife. Both survived the incident and the couple had recently returned from the Avon Mill where Sehand had served in the chain gang for a prior offense. The wife went to her father J W Hagener’s home at Clara Mill.
Senator Platt denies he ever married Mae C Wood amid a court action for divorce authority to inspect papers. The petition claimed she never alleged marriage until 1906 yet pursued extortion and breach of promise threats, hiring Laherty Fulton of Richmond. Also notes pneumonia warnings and drug ads mentioning Dr King’s New Discovery and Foley’s Honey and Tar products.
A blaze at Loray Mill warehouse in Gastonia North Carolina on Tuesday night burned about fifty bales of cotton and caused considerable damage. Firemen discovered the flames near a hayloft and two cars of cotton reignited later, prompting an extended effort to douse the blaze. In a separate incident at a drug store, two men tried to seize a loaded public safety item. One man discharged it injuring a clerk. The other two- year-old William Eubert died of membranous croup after a brief illness. Rev John Hall conducted the Lutheran funeral at Chapel Cemetery.
The Society of Friends hold meetings at White Plains Friends Church near Mt Airy. Meetings began last Friday and crowds attend each evening. A stock of general merchandise is opening in the wagon factory with partner Mr Wo! involved. Apples and weighings discussed, county workers faithful, and a sum of 7887 119 referenced in the record.
Asheville N C Oct 5 The state appealed a ruling by a Master in Chancery in the Southern Railway passenger rate case. Judge Pritchard heard the appeal in the United States circuit court. The master denied full pre June 1905 record examination, railroad counsel resisted, and the state claimed delay.
Sid White, about 24, of High Point, North Carolina, employed by Kearn Furniture Company, attempted suicide by swallowing large quantities of tannic acid. Found at Tom Black's boarding house around 10 am, a physician and stomach pump treated him. by afternoon Dr. McAnally reported he was recovering.
Thomasville North Carolina October reports a sensational court action with arrest and bail proceedings in the county superior court. Dr J H Mock of Thomasville is alleged to have harmed Fulton’s wife and faced a $25 000 bond. attorneys include Justice Broadway and T J Shaw. The case may not be heard in February and is expected to draw attention. Also news briefs include a Knights of the Ancient Essene convention in Cincinnati and medical notes touting Kodol digestion aid by Skeford and Martin. Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania narrowly escaped an accident in Norfolk, and patent remedies for stomach and cough relief are advertised.
An OCR verse recounts a potato seeking a onion while beets blush, the onion laments, pumpkins claim lawful rights, and a tuber woos lettuce and other vegetables amid puns. The tale ends with the tuber embracing the onion with an artichoke as a snack in Philadelphia.
Mt Airy North Carolina reports that the Mt Airy Furniture Company surpassed all prior records in September. The plant produced furniture valued at about 200000 dollars for the year if the September rate continued, indicating a massive twelve month total.
In Greensboro on October 4, E H Farris of High Point and Justice Broadhurst of Greensboro filed a superior court suit for Anderson Beaver of High Point against Western Union Telegraph Company for $5,000 over a telegram not sent to New York intended to summon people to visit a gravely ill wife. Beaver is connected with Pittsburg Plate Glass Co in High Point. Dr J B Brooks traveled to Aberdeen to attend a trustees meeting for a Moore County tuberculosis sanatorium, where he was elected superintendent.
An ad touts DeWitt's Kidney antiadder Pills promising rapid bladder relief after a week of treatment priced at 25 seats. Sold by C. M. Shuford and W. 3. Martin. The text then pivots to a cryptic remark about how average men stall on bets while backers press for participants.
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