Antwerp Falls to German Artillery in World War Siege
London October report details Antwerp forts falling under heavy bombardment by German howitzers. City defenses and rivers yielded, with Germans entering eastern suburbs and claiming control by midday. Casualty figures are incomplete, but reports describe heavy losses on both sides. refugees arrive in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Antwerp
Scize
Ross
Fee
Nave
Feltot
King
Jai
Cormans
Rev Harold Turner Dies After Stroke at Central Methodist Church
Reverend Harold Turner a prominent minister in the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church South died in Concord after a stroke suffered while delivering a sermon. A Manchester, England native, he was 45 years old. The Methodist Philathea Class plans to start a class library with fifty new books next Sunday, with additions later to benefit members.
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Harold Turner
Western North Carolina
M. E. Church
South
Concord
Central Methodist Church
Turner
Manchester
England
Methodist Philathea
Township ticket led by A T Yoder replaces P P Jones
After the nomination of the township democratic ticket, constable nominee P P Jones cannot accept the position due to a business arrangement. A T Yoder is nominated in his place and heads the township ticket.
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P. P. Jones
A. T. Yoder
Hickory Society gathers for October study and party
The Thursday Study Club met October 8 in Mrs E A Smiths suburban home with Mrs Roy Abernethy presenting a chapter on the Pyramids and Sphinx. An elaborate four course luncheon followed. next meeting set for October 22 with Mrs George Bisa. The Martin Holt bridal party enjoyed a October 7 reception hosted by Mrs Grimes after fortune telling by Ada Schenck and a sequence of initial and ring exchanges. The Round Dozen Book Club opened its year on October 7 under Mrs C C Best with two new members welcomed and a three course luncheon by Miss Constance Bost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Smith
Roy Abernethy
Mark Twain
Best
George Bisa
Martin-Holt
Ruth Abernethy
R. A. Grimes
Margaret Rose Smith
John Geitner
Orin Sigmon
Rose Martin
Margaret Dse Smith
Messie
Rowell Holt
William Jolt
Round Dozen
Constance Bost
First Baptist Church
Karl Patterson
Lenoir College
Esther V. Shultz
Guy d'Hardellot
Grace Patrick
Sce
Prof
Patterson
Berceuse
D Ilrich
Marguerite Link
Harry Bandy
Montgomery
Killarney
Bristol
Chantilly
Mary Blount Martin
J. A. Martin
William
Holt
Mendelssohns
Wesley Jardin
James Bunford
Albert Ibernethy
Horace Litz
J. D. K. C. Menzies
Alex Shi . Cliie
E. L. Shuford
Kathryn Gwaltney
Martin
Ffoins
Itgomery
Ala
Schloss & Kahn
W. C. Not Holt
Mineret Rose Smith
Esas
Wiliam Holt
Herry Segmoreee
Geo. Mouring
E. Rowell Holt
North
Mrs Theodore Burke Causes Death By Her Own Action
Mrs Theodore Burke of Alexander district near Taylorsville hanged herself Friday morning using a rope tied to a tree near her home. Ill health blamed for the act. She was formerly Miss Coburn Harri son before marriage.
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Theodore Burke
Alexander
Taylorsville
Burke
Coburn Harrison
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertises Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as aiding digestion and constipation, purifying the blood, and boosting overall health with a tonic effect. It claims quick bowel improvements and blood cleansing, with a 25 cent price at druggists.
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Dr. King
Rhyme about town skirmishes and grumbling crowds
A fragmentary verse laments knocker and howler types stirring trouble in West Hickory. It contrasts boosters with grouches, notes rising prices blamed on Wilson, and hints at local civic tension amid quarrels over costs and opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Doan People Support Buy-a-Bale Cotton Drive
Doan People Helping the South joins the Buy-a-Bale movement to aid cotton conditions, pledging to purchase a bale of cotton from each wholesale customer south of the Mason Dixon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Farmer Hangs Himself in Belmont Barn
Belmont October 9 A 35 year old farmer E G Smith of the South Point section hanged himself with a rope in his barn an early morning tragedy. His wife found the body around 9 30 to 10 o'clock and the news reached Belmont by phone shortly after 10 as many locals went to the scene.
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Belmont
E.G. Smith
South Point
Fifth anniversary banquet at Hotel Huffman noted
Last Friday the Hotel Huffman dining room hosted about 125 guests for a banquet celebrating the fifth anniversary of the hotel opening. Hon W A Self acted as toastmaster as praise for the hotel and its manager poured forth amid witty remarks.
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Huffy
W. P. Hufman
W. A. Self
Huffman
Hickory
Invitati
West Hickory News of the Week Highlights Local Change
West Hickory, Oct 18 local notes report completion of a new switch into the Ivey Mill via Southern Railway. A large work force is grading and extending track from the Ivey Mill to the Hickory line. School opens with about 200 pupils under Principal 0.4 cS oom Ks. staff includes Mrs Pendleton and Miss Johnson among others. Community moves, visits, and church service details fill the week with family arrivals and departures.
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West Hickory
Ivey
Southern Desk Company
Southern Railway Company
Hickory
Cs Oom
Noit
Pendleton
John
Bertie Cline
Irs
Mary Arney
Eon
L. B. Moss
J. E. Hicks
Arey
JH. Warner
Ivey Mit
Charlotte Saiursday
Ee Minnie Berry
J. Abee
Roxboro
N.C
Abee
P. Berry
Bethany Lutheran Church
A. m. Weaver
Southern Deak Company
Anna
Wake McKen
Ola Lawter
Mill Springs
N. C
Richard
Lenoir
Vera Cruz as a Model Town in World War I Era
The State Department report lauds Vera Cruz as a model town despite martial law. It cites peaceful occupation by American troops, low crime rates, and courteous conduct by soldiers and Mexican citizens. The New York World notes troops left with food and goodwill.
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Vera Cruz
State Department
United States
Mexico
New York World
Rest Room for Ladies at Knox 5 & 10 Store
Mr R M Knox proprietor of the Knox 5 and 10 store announces a ladies restroom and gallery space. He invites ladies to visit the store to use the facilities and notes the shop offers various goods at great gains. The article stresses Knox’s attentiveness to customer needs and the convenience provided.
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R. M Knox
Oarin
Fae
Additiog
Knox
Roysters Visit Hickory After Morganton Trip
Mr and Mrs C S Royster keepers of the County home in Lincoln County spent Friday night in Hickory coming from Morganton where they had been to take an insane woman to the asylum Their call was greatly enjoyed by our residents and readers
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Holland
River Scheldt
Dr. Bell
Greensboro Daily News
Joy
Catawba County
Claremont College
JA. T.yoder
Will
Constable
Hickory Society
Willem Robert Gwaltney
Kathryn Payne
Mr. Bright de Berry Williams
North Carolina
M. Freeman
Farmer
Tel
Huffry Hotel
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