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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
2
Greenville review lauds John Robinsons ten big acts in a two performance visit. Afternoon crowd large, evening audience fair. Elephants and horseback seals call standout feats with two hours of solid fun. Managers praise the gentlemanly troupe and anticipate packed tents for Gastonia on Monday October 25.
Walter Cluxton and a seven member company come to Hickory on October 18 under Radcliffe Entertainment Bureau with the musical comedy Her American Husband written for him by George Totten Smith and Richard Legrand. The troupe offers full scenery and costumes and marks a notable lyceum event in regional entertainment.
Hickory officials urge citizens to host 400 ministers and delegates for the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South starting November 17 1909. City Board resolves to notify newspapers and solicit local hospitality and capacity responses to welcome attendees.
An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims kidney derangement causes headaches back pain and fatigue, promising relief through a tonic that improves urine flow and reduces nocturnal trips. The pitch offers a free book and sample bottle from Kilmer Co. Binghamton.
Commissioner to sell lands of Langdon Rowe deceased will auction about six acres along two streets in Bob Town Hickory on November 6 1909 at 2 p m at the First National Bank steps for cash. The property includes a second lot of two thirds of an acre south of Rowe’s dwelling divided into six lots with blueprints available at E B Cline attorney’s office. Sale includes separate lots and whole parcel, with high bidder accepted. S E Killian commissioner and A B Cline attorney.
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