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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

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Hetty Green interview opposes international marriages

New York Vel 12 Mrs Hetty Green the reputed richest woman in the world criticizes European marriages and declares she would disown her son if he married for a title. She favors American husbands and predicts stability but warns money worries may recur later this year. Greensburg Pa Oct 14 Miss Caro Huff wedding to Murray Addison Cobb in Washington ceremony attended by society’s elite. The couple will tour and settle in Washington. Peoria Ill Oct 14 Master Horse Shoers’ National Protective Association opens with moves toward movable schools developed with the agriculture department. Roosevelt guides’ Adirondack insider Mike Cronin deemed insane at state hospital after longtime service ending with famous 1901 Roosevelt incident. Dewitt’s Little Early Risers pills advertised.

New York Hetty Green Gladys Vanderbilt United States Europe Greensburg Caroyn Borrell Huff George B. Huff Washington Aurray Addison Cobb Pittsburg Anthony C. Addison Hutty Fon Sixteenth Street Peoria National Protective Association Edward Butler St. of Agriculture Department

North Carolina Daughters of the Confederacy Meet in Greensboro

The 11th annual session of the North Carolina division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy adjourned in Greensboro after a business session. Richmond Pearson Hobson spoke, and delegates toured the Normal College. Reports highlighted monument work and memorial day activities, with sizable contributions from Winnie Davis and Newton chapters.

Greensboro North Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy Goldsboro Richmond Pearson Hobson Guilford J. J. Foust Normal College Foust L W. Faison Charlotte F. H. Dalton L. Wille Is Newton Richmond Pearson Johson Merrimac Fame Alabama Henry London Winnie Davis Pittsboro M. F. Williams Discu Kenan State University Memorial Hall Henry A. London Artington Monument Association

Admiral Stockton Retires From Active Army List

Washington October 14 The Navy loses a historic name as Admiral Charles H Stock ton retires on grounds of age after more than forty years service He was a Philadelphia native and Annapolis graduate of 1865 His career included command of the Thetis and leadership in Arctic exploration and ship York among other postings

Army Washington, D. C Charles H. Stock Stockton Philadelphia Annapolis Academy Navy Thetis Alaskan York

Minor Morris Insane After Spider Bite Incident

In Bosqueville Texas John Washington narrowly avoided losing a leg after a spider bite caused blood poisoning. A White House scene prompted his commitment to the insane asylum. Trncklen's Arnica Salve touted as healing, with sales noted at C. Sussion.

John Washington Bosqueville Tex Ores Trncklen Arnica St Louie Ates Minor White House M. Shuford

Murderer Captured After Greenville Murder Case

A negro, initially calling himself Kid Sullivan then George Roberts, was arrested aboard a southbound freight train with officers from Concord and Greenville. Identified by Columbus Dantzler as George Davis, wanted for a Greenville murder last May, he is held for Greenville authorities. A $450 reward stands if correct. authorities continue for details.

Roger Greenville 8. C Braswell Earnhardt G. L. King B. C. Defor Concord Sullivan George Roberts Stits Columbus Dantzler George Davis Davis Richmond Danville

Marriages and union notes in local column

An item notes a May Declare event and railway union discussions plus a Jamestown marriage of Blanche Ward and Frank Williams in Oct. The report also contains a reader testimonial about Foley’s Kidney Care and a fragment about a woman carrying luggage on a trip.

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Pretty Wedding At Gastonia In North Carolina

Miss Jessie Shelton married Fletcher W. Flak in Gastonia on October 10 at the bride’s parents home due to recent deaths in both families. Rev. B L Bain officiated with relatives and close friends in attendance. The couple plans to live in Charlotte after Mr. Flink begins work as a bookkeeper at the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in Concord.

Jamestown Lumberton N. C Blanche Ward Frank Willams Eeho, N. C Gastonia Jessie Shelton Fletcher W. Flak H. D. Shelton B. L. Bain

Howard Wins St Pauls Mill Machinery Contract

Lumberton N C November 12 the St Pauls Cotton Mill project awarded to Mr Howard of Charlotte representing Mason Machine Works Taunton Mass at a meeting with St Pauls officials including L Shaw and A R McEachern Also noted are cemetery improvements and sales plans 50 acres under Robert Lamb Fayetteville and local anecdotes and a medical ad for Dr Kings New Discovery with testimonials from Mrs Fannie Connor of Georgetown Tenn and local druggists C A Shuford and W S Martin

Lumberton St. Paul’s Howard Charlotte Mason Machine Works Taunton Mass Forday L. Shaw St. Paul's A. R. McEachern Secetary Fannie Connor Yura Georgetown Tenn King King and Throat C. A. Shuford W S. Martin

Refund authorization card for amarogists and Foley's claim

Card certifies amarogists are authorized to refund money. Foley's Honey and Tar claims to cure coughs and colds, stating it stops coughing, protects lungs and prevents pneumonia, with no opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes, W. S. Martin & Co.

Foley W. S. Martin & Co

Tender Woman from the New Orleans Times-Democrat

Philadelphia October one battle ship Mississippi left today for an official trial off Delaware Ca.

New Orleans Times-Democrat Mrs. Murphy Mr. Murphy Mississippi Delaware

Spiritualists session opens in Washington with talks of congress

The fifteenth annual convention of the Spiritualists Association began a five day session at the Masonic Temple in Washington. Delegates from many states heard President Barrett outline needed legislation, discuss an international congress, and consider measures to eradicate fraud.

Washington D. C Spiritalists’ Association Masonic Temple Harrison D. Barrett Barrett Fan International Congress of Parly Berlin United States Schirm Maryland American Psychical Research Society

Dining room caution signs in Indiana hotels raise concerns

A traveling trade commissioner notes signs dictating guest conduct, recalling a dining room alert that cheerful whiskers at the table are forbidden. In Jillace the Active Hose Company building hosts a sparrow nesting in a pool table corner pocket, delaying pool games as Foreman Patrick Higgins reports.

Indianapolis Indiana Broomfield New York Tribune Jillace Patrick Higgins Foreman Higgins

Made Electric Meter Run Backward At Special Sessions Court

Dr George F Sever Columbia University professor explained a device that could make electrical meters run backward or stop registering consumption. Inventor Herman Darth sold several for 200 dollars each mostly in saloons. Police reported he was assembling a larger model for use in a garage with heavy electricity demand. The piece notes health advice about stomach digestion and promotes Kodol as a remedy.

New York Heralds Special Sessions Court George F. Sever Columbia University Department of ‘Water Supply Herman Darth Adiret Uly Gallt

Oriental Chop Suey Company to Control Eastern Market

Modern methods reach the Chop Suey field as Henry Lee of Pekin restaurant plans an Oriental Chop Suey Company to monopolize output in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other eastern cities. Capital stock is set at 100000 as the venture seeks restaurant acquisitions without raising prices. The piece also advertises Cascaeweet Kennedy's Laxative and treats for children, urging readers to manage money gain with the taunt off.

New York Philadelphia Pittsburg New Jersey Henry Lee Pekin Restaurant Company Oriental Chop Suey Company

Fragments Describe Nonspecific Stomach Ailment Hints

The readable text mentions stomach issues and symptoms like sour stomach, headache, constipation, and bad breath. It references possible medical ideas, a membrane, and areas near a person or place named Mt Shaford with fragments about doctors or locations such as Geass Beer and W. eight or eight Martin.

What’s Coming to You in the Nashville Americat

A reflective verse parody warns against worrying about future troubles and rising costs. It urges acceptance, urging readers to stay cheerful and sing, as misfortune may arrive anyway and preparation rarely changes the outcome. The piece mocks anxious forecasting and highlights inevitability.

Nashville

Angels Watching Over A California Cabin Home

A poetic Contributed piece recalls a remote California cabin scene with a narrator's family, tears from his wife, and comforting angels watching over the home as green hills, snowy trees, flowing streams, and starlit skies set a tranquil mood.

California Taco

Bench Show Opens at Stockton Kennel Club Event

The Stockton Kennel Club hosts its third annual bench show in the Pavilion Rink with almost full occupancy and exhibits from west coast kennels. George W. Clayton of Chicago starts judging and will continue through closing.

Stockton, Lal Pavilion Stockton Kennel Club West Geerge W . Clayton Chicago

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