Catawba Democrats Seek Moderate Ticket After State Ruling
A Newton meeting of the Catawba county Democratic committee adopted a resolution criticizing the state committee's definition of party tenets as too drastic. They urged moderation to keep the county ticket safe, noting the senator fight should stay within bounds. The poll holder list for three senatorial candidates was not finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater Hilton Shufard
Baltimore
Catawba County
Democratic Committee
Newton
State Committee
Mutt and Jeff at Opera Hall Oct 16 and Hickory fair flights
The piece notes Mutt and Jeff will appear at the Opera Hall on Wednesday October 16 with matinees, promising a popular cartoon performance. It also mentions Fowler flying three exhibitions at the Catawbacoon street fair in Hickory, Oct 31 and Nov 1, with Mane ver Bowers partnering the Morris Fowler Autation Co. in Kansas City for these events.
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Mutt
Jeff
Intenal
Legion
Opera
Yeurs
Tegin
Demerat
Wanted Stenographer and Woodworking Trades
WANTED Position as steno grapher day or half day work Reference M Hickory N Route 3 Box 28 Wanted A good sash and door man two good bench men and two good machine men Azalea Woodworking Co Azalea NC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Route 3
Azalea Woodworking Co
Azalea, N.C
Gastonia
N. C
Nice 11 3 4 acre farm near Hickory with timber
A NICE farm of 11 3 4 acres miles from Hickory on public road route Tract containing 5 acres of good bottom land, 4 acres of cleared-up land and balance in timber. Price reasonable to any one who will reply soon. L. Yount, Hickory, N.C., R. 1, 8-29-tf.
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Hickory
L. Yount
N.C
Death of Gran ite Falls resident Houck ends era
Mr J A Houck dies after a life of public service in Granite Falls Oct 7. He was about 60, longtime lay leader of the M K Church and former superintendent. Funeral conducted by Rev Carver, with burial by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Also notes J W Stirewault’s health, store building torn down, and local homes and Parsonage updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Falls
Oec
Jus. A. Houck
Houck
M. K
Carver
Order of Odd Fellows
J. W. Stirewault
Moore and Hoke
J. M. Allred
W. P. Puyo
Dudley’ S
Wis
SV. Staines
Ivey Dots Hickory Changes at Ivey Mill Overseers
A late week note reports multiple overseer changes at the Ivey Mill. J P Downum resigns as hard room boss and moves to Lincolnton to take a similar post, replaced by G T Barger. Capt E Cole resigns as overseer of weaving, replaced by J F Freeman from Henrietta. Jones Lowman returns from Alta Vista and visits. Mexican Joe’s show played Friday and Saturday. West Hickory graded school starts Sept 30 with Prof M J Sherrill. C Gabbers named chief of police for Wert Hickory, filling the unexpired term of W L Church who resigned. Church has since found work. Baker’s store has A C Austin from Caldwell and his son W P Austin visiting relatives.
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Hickory
Ivey
J. P. Downum
Lincolton
G. T. Barger
Capt ©. E. Cole
J. F. Freeman
Henrietta
Plac
Mr. Downan
Cole
Jones Lowman
Alta Vista
W. T. Cline
Plateau
Asa Hoover
T. J. Leonard
Graded School of
West Hickory
M. J. Sherrill
Johnson
Miss Insley
C. Gabbers
Wert Hickory
W. L. Church
Church
Baker's Store
A.C. Austin
Caldwell
W. P. Austin
Ion
Tora
Breezes From Across the River
Mr. J W Gaither of Dayton Va visits daughter Mrs Bolick. Missionaries Kennedy and Patton lead Pisgah church meeting. Hon Daughton addresses Alexander County citizens at Teague schoolhouse. Gaither Bolick, son of Rev Bolick, brings a wife from Galveston Texas after marriage to Miss Blanch Hyatt of Davidson NC in Lexington. The couple will move to Galveston where the groom works for Santa Fe Railroad.
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J. W. Gaither
Dayton, Va
A. L. Bolick
Daughton
Alexander County
Teague
Gaither Bolick
Texas
Galveston
Tex
Lexington
Miss Blanch Hyatt
Davidson
N.C
Cffic
Santa Fe
Democratic candidates speakings across county venues
The Democratic executive committee announces candidate speakings at multiple venues from October 12 to October 19. Events include Foard-Whisnant Store Pleas ant Grove School House Maiden Mt. Pleasant School House Sherrills Ford Monogram and Lail’s School House with speakers Hon. W. B. Gaither and Colon Yoder.
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Foard-Whisnant
Pleasant Grove School House
Maiden
Mt. Pleasant
Sherrills Ford
Monogram
Lail
W. B. Gaither
Colon
Kott
Democratic
County Funds Boost for Catawba Improvements
The County Commissioners approved a $505.10 monthly appropriation to supplement a larger improvement fund for Catawba. State and private contributions would match, with $500 from citizens and $1,000 from the Cr.p Improvement Com of Chicago. A November 9 meeting was planned, as Rosenwald philanthropy supports the effort and local farmers organize under the Agriculture department.
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New
Taise
Catawoa
Bosramas
State Department Agneukore
Cr.p Improvement Comantre
Caicazo
Messrs
W. J
A C. Shnford
Farmers’ Improvement Commues of
Chicago
Rosenwald
Catawba
Catan
Sale of Dakin Property Auctions in Newton
Auction results detail sale of Dakin property and multiple lots in Newton. Notable bidders include Mrs Harriet Yoder Louise Yoder Harold Mahaffy and J F Hawkins with several parcels changing hands totaling $4960. Other buyers include E D Gamble D A Chapman C H Mebane P Whitener J M Arndt Reitzel Will Higgins and more among numerous lot sales.
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J. Gamble
Dakin
Newton
Campbell
Buchanan
Harriet Yoder
Louise Yoder
Harold Mahaffy
J. F. Hawkins
E. D. Gamble
D. A. Chapman
J .H. Gains
W. B. Gaither
Lizzie Ross
Ize
W. M. Jordon
Local Baptisms And School News From Long View
Mesdames Fildebrand Spencer and others were baptized by Pastor W Cook and will unite with Penelope church. The school opened with 7 pupils and grew to 40 with Mrs. Watson as teacher. Richard Little, Hickory’s poet, spoke to the children about working through college and visiting New York City schools. Dean's Regalets are praised by E Davis of Sulphur Springs for easing constipation.
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John
George Fildebrand
Spencer
Bowman
Jones Abernethy
Johnson
W. Cook
Penelope
Weaver
F. Watson
Caldwell
W. N. Cook
Floncers
Richard Little
Hickory
Cornel
New York City
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Watt, Doxey and
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Serge Coats
Grien
West Trade Street
Charlotte, N.C
the Mutual Building & Loan Association
Hickory Township
W. X. Reid
Sec. and
Treas
Hickory Banking & Trust Co
L. E. Zerden
Democrat
Whitener & Martin
Hickory Chair Co
Whitener & Martin's
J.B. Lutz
X. P. Conover
Cranberries
Concord
Whitener
Tin's
W. M. Tryon
Care
D. J. Sox
Lenoir College
Sherrill’s
Henkel Craig
K.P. Patterson
W. T. Sledge
T. A. Mott
Hickory Seed Co. Hictory
First National Bank
MR. J. A. Hougk
Messrs. Kennedy
Patton
Pisgah Church
Ligmart
Adriane
Lendwd
the Democrat
Howard A. Banks
C. Dowd
Charlotte
Keystone Type Foundry
Philadelphia
C. A. Moser
E. Davis
Grocer
Sulphur Springs
Halie Boo
Moretz-Whitener Clothing Co
Mage
Henkel
Craig
Ray
Ford
Cariy Delvery
Genetica Frame
C. T. Morrison
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