A Visit to The Old Farm Chronicle of a day on a southern farm
J H Shupord recounts a day and night on the Jacob's Fork farm six miles south of Hickory. He visits the old house visible from the Hickory to Lincolnton road, notes a guarding dog, dinner with Mr Mosteller and Mr Pitts, and recalls school at Snow Hill and local churches. He reflects on the past, its wisdom, and lessons for the present and future.
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Jacob's Fork
Hickory
Mosteller
Jacob’ Mosteller
Lincolnton
Mr. Pitts
Jacob Hollar
Snow Hill
Mr. Mosteller
Bethel
Zion
Grace
Wesley Chapel
J. H. Shupord
Jurymen named for Oct court term by townships
The list of jurymen for the term of court convention on October 30 includes Newton township names such as M. P. Sigman J Knox Smith and Elkanah Ekard, Hickory and Bandys also supply jurors, with Caldwell Clines and Brooks districts listed among others, followed by a note that the Brooks comet is visible in the northwestern sky at the tip of the Big Dipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
M. P._Sigman
J. Knox Smith
G. Shell
W.B. Fry
A.C. Cline
E. P Kale
J.T. Mahaffey
Elkanah Ekard
I. Alex. Yount
Hickory Township
D. F. Barger
W. H. Hallman
M. L. Little
Reinhardt
N. W. Clark
W. H. Propst Jr
W. F.burns
C.C. Freeman
G. P. Edwards
G.W. Payne
E. Mt. Creek
W. A. Linebarger
Andrew Dagerhardt
Neal Sherrill
W. F. Brown
F. L. Beatty
C.B. Little
Charles Beatty
L. M Little
H. M. Gabriel
Jacobs Fork
G. F
L. P. Williams
R. A. Hewitt
B. B. Harwell
Clines
T. M. Hoke
W. E. Killian
John F. Deal
W. H. Gantt
HD. Lawrance
G. . G. Brown
Brooks
Revolutionary Soldiers From Old Lincoln County Heroes
A lengthy list names soldiers tied to the Revolutionary War from the old Lincoln Turnpike region, including captains, majors, and various surnames with birthplaces. The piece also notes remedies for boll worm and caterpillar, a Fire Prevention Day reference, and context on fire losses and inspections in North Carolina.
Miss Jacue rearl Cline Weds Leslie Caldwell Troxler
Miss Jacue rearl Cline married Mr. Leslie Caldwell Troxler from near Greensboro at Conover last week. The piece notes local interests including Virginia Field Trials Club president Dr. Buckner visiting, plans for December trials, the Newton Gun Club incorporation with $500 capital, and shipments of Latta-Martin Pump Co and Hickory Seed Co to Buenos Aires with 1000 bushels of peas expected to travel together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacue Rearl Cline
Leslie Caldwell Troxler
Greensboro
Conover
Dr. Buckner
Roanoke
Virginia Carolina Field Trials Club
T. Edwards
A. C. Yount
Newton Gun Club
George Heart
Newton News
Buenos Ayers
South America
Latta-Martin Pump Co
Hickory Seed Co
Argentina
Record on Buttermilk at Linville Falls in Penland Circle
The piece recalls Col F A Olds and Col. Asa Gray linked to Linville Falls country and a cousin of Governor Vance. It notes Mrs Penland’s dining room, a guest who drank nine glasses of buttermilk, another summer visitor who drank fifteen, and a boastful swimmer who slept in the pool after dunking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linville Falls
Stokes Penland
Vance
Asa Gray
Why Aycock Should be Senator
Dr. Geo T Winston of Asheville Ga sette News endorses Aycock as a senator candidate. He praises Aycock as a conservative North Carolinian, honest, und corruptible, a builder of schools, a powerful orator, and a genuine leader whose voice would reach the world.
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Aycock
Geo. T. Winston
Asheville
Gasette-News
North Carolina
Senate
Harsh physics react wear invades Dowels?
A fragment mentions Dean's Regulats promising easy operation and stomach tone to cure constipation, priced at 25 cents, advising readers to ask their druggist.
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Dean
Penitence Stance Against Public Signing of Road Change Petition
The editor notes opposition to signing a petition to change a road due to the suspension of a gentleman named Mr Parker. It argues a penitent man should serve his sentence and condemns lax crime punishment, urging that natural and divine penalties enforce good government despite support from many Christians led by Rev Harte.
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Tigi
Democrat
A. E. Varker
Harte
Ian
Simmons Minority Ad Endorsement Sparks Debate
The Newton Enterprise endorses Gov. Kitchin for voting against 24 state governors and argues Simmons’ critics should consider his case. It cites Lorimer’s bribery scandal and argues reciprocity disputes show opposition to party leaders’ line weakens the party’s unified stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Enterprise
Kitchin
Simmons
Lorimer
John Sharp Williams
Champ Clark
Oscar Underwood
Claude Kitchin
Hemp Hill's Dish Crow Editorial Battled Coast to Coast
The Charlotte Observer faces Maj Hemp Hill new editor with a bid to swallow crow over the Mecklenburg Declaration and birthplace of Andy Jackson. The Asheville Gazette-News notes he must renounce the so called Mecklenburg Myth and reaffirm his youthful faith.
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Charlotte Observer
Maj. Hemphill
Mecklenburg
Andy Jackson
Asheville Gazette-News
Hemphill
Charlotte
Meeting of the Synod of the Potomac
The Synod of the Potomac meets in Hickory on October 18 at 8 p m with opening sermon by retiring president Rev T J Hocker of Roanoke Virginia. Rev George S Sober of York Pa will lead altar services and the Synod stays in session the following Lord's Day.
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Hickory
T.J. Hocker
Roanoke
George S. Sober
York
Pennsylvania
J. R. Bergy
Altoona
H. Stet
J. Pilgrim
Carlisle
M. Sando
Hellam
Catawba College Notes from the Democrat
Catawba College notes report Idahian Literary Society electing officers led by Miss Helen Smith with Gracius Shank as vice president and Miss Minnie Reinhardt as pianist. Pattie Pearl Cline of Conover married Lester E. Trexler of Greensboro on Oct 4. Mrs Trexler a Catawba graduate. Prof. W. R. Weaver sang at the wedding. former Catawba students attended. New enrollees include Cordia Summit of Catawba, M. Q. Hendrick of Lexington, E. F. Menius of Salisbury, and Robt. C. Bowers of Timberville, Va.
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Idahian Literary Society
Helen Smith
Gracius Shank
Ethel Peeler
Frances Clapp
Margaret Crowell
Flossie. Freier
Minnie Reinhardt
Pattie Pearl Cline
Conlover
Lester E. Trexler
Greensboro
Trexler
Catawba
Ashe county railroad prospects excite Boone region
The Ashe county survey from Corner Rock, Virginia, traverses the county and may position Ashe as a leading state county. If the Mingey road reaches Cook's Gap, Watauga benefits. Boone Democrat notes potential regional growth and fair preparation, plus local notes on apple markets and public life.
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Ashe County
Corner Rock
Ashe
Mingey
Watauga
Cook’s * Gap
Boone
Rainy Day Savings Drive Opens October Series
The Building and Loan promotes the October Series as a practical plan for rainy day funds. The campaign emphasizes disciplined saving and steady contributions to build financial resilience for members and their communities.
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Building & Loan
Old Bible and family books echo nine decades of faith
W A Hahn recounts heirloom volumes including his grandfather Jesse Hahn's Bible, aged 191 years, in the Hahn family for about 65 years and a Dutch hymn book and Watt's Spelling Book of 128 years. He invites others with older collections to contact him, noting sturdy bindings and brass-tipped lids.
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Desicent
Salisbury P
Ashe
Jessee Hahn
Hahn
Watt
W. A. Hahn
Miss Charlotte Dosen't Wear Any Hobbie
A desultory exchange in Hickory papers centers on Miss Charlotte and a hobble skirt remark. The Observer defends her wardrobe and notes Miss Charlotte has never worn such attire while praising Judge Risden Tyler Bennett and The Hickory Democrat for their lively commentary in the bustling town of Hickory. It cites Banks and Howard Banks in shaping a local paper.
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Ays
Charlotte Unserver
Risden Tyler Bennett
Hickory Democrat
Howard Banks
Hickory
Demorat
Bennett
Charlotte
The
the Observer
Miss Charlotte
Banks
Trousseaux
the Democrat
Gas accident and frail civic deals in Morganton era
The Morganton Herald reports John Rhyne of Bridgewater was overcome by gas in a well he worked. Simmons, a white man, descended to assist and perished being drawn up. Morganton commissioners grant H L Milner an electric distribution franchise and public works to operate the city lighting system. John M Martin and Miss Wes ie Webb wed in Morganton on October 4. Mrs J A Setzer, Burke native, dies in Hartsville, D C where her husband worked. Leona Shipley and Joseph King Mast wed in Bristol on Sept 27. post wedding reception in Valley Crucis. The piece notes Chamberlains Liniment as a plaster substitute. A Lenior to Newton message halted a license for Miss Ethel Henkel and Mr Fred Thompson, an automobile elopement.
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Morganton Herald
John Rhyne
Bridgewater
Simmons
Morganton
H. L. Milner
Board of Public Works
Milner
Catawba
John M. Martin
Wessie Webb
Morgant
J. A. Setzer
J.T. Walker
Burke
Hartsville
D. C
Boone
Leona Shipley
Valley Crucis
Joseph King Mast
Billings
Mont
Bristol
Knoxville
D. F. Mast
Averts Tragedy with Timely Advice in Wisconsin
In Marengo Wisconsin R No 1 Timely advice prevented a dreadful tragedy and saved two lives. A severe cough feared as consumption prompted Aunt to urge Dr Kings New Discovery. The writer praises the medicine as matchless for throat and lung troubles. Price 1.00, trial bottle free. Guaranteed by local druggists.
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Marengo
Wis
C. M. Shulord
Moser & Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
Leghorn Layer Business Starts Big Scale Venture
Ramond Abernethy launches a large scale poultry operation after studying northern ry raising. He plans to produce 5 000 white leghorn layers and supply eggs daily. The project aims at scientific poultry farming and broad market impact in the county. The community of farmers forecasts strong profits and success.
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Ramond Abernethy
Abernethy
Pse Democrat
Henry Blounts
Abecce
Army worms devastate cotton crop in open boll farm fields
In a letter from Chicago the Democrat notes a new chair repair plant started by James Whitener and Sterling Menzies in Mr Shute Whitner's yard and asks if there is interest in leather belting inquiries. It describes army worms swarming a cotton field, munching leaves and bolls, with millions of inch long green larvae and black backed forms, threatening a second crop. a remedy spray is printed elsewhere.
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F. W. Hinson
Waxhaw Enterprise
Lanchester News
Paris
Democrat
James Whitener
Sterling Menzies
Shute Whitener
Chicago
Lemola skin remedy offered with free trial shipment
Thousands rush to request an experiment package from Woodworth Co at 1161 Broadway New York promising Lemola will clear complexion overnight and end pimples within hours. The ad claims relief for eczema rashes itching irritation acne and burns and promotes skin and hair preservation and purification. The Building & Loan note mentions new series open and capacity in Hickory area.
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New York
Woodworth Co
Broadway
New York City
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James Henry
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John Kidd
Robert Knox
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Alexander Moose
Taplay Mal
William Moon
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Jacob Plank
Hiram Pendleton
Wiliam Potter
Co Humphey Parker
Adam Reep
James Robes
Alexander Brevard
William McClean
Daniel Whitener
Abram Whitener
Mike Shell
Old Lincoln
Tryon Jeounty
Jas. R. Young
County News
F. A. Olds
the Synod of the Potomac
Catawba College
Ondence
City
First National Bank
Bank of the Post Office
Ap Watauga Way
Sheth
Charlotte Dosen
Piedmont
Lenoir
Regis
Ethel Henkel
Fred Thompson
Aleigh News and Observer
Round Knob
James W. Watson
King & Loan
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