West Hickory News Briefs and Local Notices
Hickory October notes report growing Sunday school attendance and a tent meeting near the railroad trestle. G. F. Ivey ships cloth to the Bleachery. mill grounds sowed in grass seed. Local politics heat up. Miss Riley returns to work at the mill. Christmas Bazaar announced. various sales ads from Reid Lumber and Bowles. Hampton's Magazine seeks sellers. millinery and dry goods promos fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
West Hickis
New Wesleyan Methodist Church
C. Parker
G.T. Barger
W. E. Goodson
Goldie Teigue
Goldie
Pepe
J. W. Bradley
G.F. I
Ivey
West Hickory
G. F. Ivey
Mary Riley
Tara
Hampton’s
America
Von
Mgr
Hampton's Magazine
West 35Th St
New York
Bowes
Program of Events at Catawba County Street Fair
The Catawba County Street Fair will run November 2 3 and 4 with venues in Huffman Building Moore Milling Co J F Abernethy stables and the old German Reformed church among others. Exhibits feature agricultural machinery dairy work and live stock judging with authorities from state and US departments, A M College Raleigh and local veterinarians. Speakers include State Geologist Pratt and Maj. Graham plus President Finley. Rail fare discounts, lodging options, and hotel accommodations will be provided. entries urged to ensure strong attendance from Hickory and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba Co
Huffan
Old
German Reformed Church
Moore Milling Co
13Th Street
The
Reformed Church
Th. Ave
J.F. Abernethy
J. H. Aiken
Thornton Light and Power Co
Pratt
Salisbury
Asheville
Hickory
W. W. Finley
W. A. Graham
United States and
State Departments of Agriculture
A. and M. College of Raleigh
J. C. McNutt
Schaub
Jeffries
Miss Tillman
State Department
Burgess
J. A Conover
B. W. Kilgore
Lenoir College Faculty Recital Promises Free Local Entertainment
Lenoir College announces a free faculty recital in Hickory at 8 o'clock in the college auditorium. Instrumental violin and piano, plus readings and songs, will feature Miss Hallman De Wala Rudisill Mrs. Dr. Fisher and debuting Miss Stecher. The program should entertain the community with punctual start and high quality performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begi
Hickory
Lenoir College
Hallman
de Wala Rudisill
Dr. Fisher
Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight Sunday Choir and Meetings
The Presbyterian Church notes list the Sunday School Chorus performing at closing exercises, practice sessions Friday at 8 PM and Sunday at 4 PM, a mission prayer meeting next Wednesday, and the pastor preaching at both Sunday services. Covenanters hold a major debate next Friday at 7 PM with refreshments, Synod convenes at Rocky Mount next week Tuesday, Rev JG Garth plans to leave Jon Monday to attend and will visit New Bern where he will preach on Oct 30. A General survey of mission fields with speakers is planned, and voters are reminded to register for the November 8 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Synod
Rocky Mount
J.G. Garth
Jon
New Bern
Fine Cattle for Catawba Farms
The Democrat notes importation of 13 thoroughbred Jerseys into Catawba County from Alamance. Robt Scott of Alamance supplied cows and calves, sired by Eminent II from Bowman farm near Salem Virginia. Dutch Dairy Farm received eight, White Oak Dairy three, P G Herman two, with two greese donated to the Catawba County Street Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Robt, Scott
Alamance
Eminent II
Bowman
Salem
Catawba County
Dutch Dairy Farm
Jeight
White Oak Dairy Farm
P. G. Herman
Scott
Death of Mrs C L Whitener in extended illness
Mrs Cornelia Whitener wife of Attorney C L Whitener died after a prolonged illness leaving a husband two sons parents and siblings. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Monday at 3 PM with a large attendance reflecting her esteem among relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Week in the Women's Clubs Opens Promising Year
The Travellers' Club held its first meeting of the year led by president Miss M E Geitner on Thursday October 18 with Egypt as the study topic. Reports traced The Land of the Lotus Flower geography and climate and The Sources of its history. Guests included Miss Geitner's cousin Mrs Regennes of Chicago. Embroidery Club discussed fashion hobble skirts, read a servant girl story, and enjoyed refreshments as Mrs Alfred Moretz hosted. Next meeting set for Mrs A A Whitener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travellers’ Club
M. E. Geitner
Egypt
F. A. Abernethy
J. H. Patrick
K.C. Menzies
Europe
Senator Dolliver Dies Suddenly in Dodge Iowa
U. S. Senator J P Dolliver, a noted insurgent leader, died suddenly at his Dodge home while a doctor listened to his heart. Also reports of a dirigible flight with six crew and a kitten crossing the Atlantic, all saved after a rough sea near Massachusetts coast. A Florida coast storm brings major damage and unconfirmed reports from Miami. In education news, Claremont College opens its Monday Evening Concert series with S D Anna delivering a standout performance and other alumni offerings. The five event series costs fifty cents for the whole, or fifteen cents per admission. next Monday's program is set for October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
J. P. Dolliver
Dodge
Walter Wellman
Atlantic
Massachusetts
Trent
Florida
Miami
Claremont College
Warren
Francis Yoder Named Democratic Candidate for County Commissioner
Francis Yoder is nominated by the Democratic party for the Catawba County commissioner post. The Yoder family is highlighted for industry, economy, morality and religion, with Francis portrayed as a diligent, loyal citizen aligned with the Lutheran church and educational issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Yoder
Democratic Party
Catawba County
Geo. Yoder
Michael Yoder
John Yoder
Conrad Yoder
Yoder
Lutheran Church
J. H. Shuford
Boatright
Poles for Hickory mill line stoke mountaineer talk
In the South Mountains region, Mr. Dasher negotiates with Mr. Lowman for 35 foot telephone poles to reach the ACA Shuford Mill in Hickory by November 1. The duo discuss price and logistics as Lowman cites other farm duties and mountain work. Local figures like D B Lail and W A Hildebrand appear, noting farming, stock plans, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mountains
J. ¥. Lowman
N.S. Washer
Lickory Electric Co
Maxwell
the Democrat
Jim
Dasher
Lowman
Mr. Lowman
Hickory
ACA
Shuford
Dusher
Connelly Springs
D. 8
Lail
Linsey
West Virgini
W. A. Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Kiser
North Carolina
Man Found Hiding in Chimney After Arrest in Alexander Co
Charles Hand of Alexander county was arrested at Mr Teague’s home after a warrant for fighting. Deputies Duncan and Stafford searched the Teague residence at night and found Hand’s clothes, implying he slept there. He was ultimately located up the chimney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hand
Alexander County
Mr. Teague
Eague
Duncan
Stafford
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Ivey Mill
Martin& Clark Clothing Co
Harris & Little’s
Martin’ & Care ‘Bathing Co
Hickory Furniture Co
Martin & Clark Clothing Co
Harris
Haris
J.A. BowLes
Shuford Hardware Co
T. E. Field
Ash
Harris & Little’s. Ma
Sen
E. B. Bland
Tri
Rayolamy Caussfades
Church of the Ascension and
Highlands
East Hickry
Pari H Guild
J. A. Bowles
Call Oak Lumber
Ic &E
Reid Lumber Company
Umstead’s
Hickory Seed Co
Milligate
M. E. Mi
Shafer’s
Whitener & Marti
Elliott Knitting Mills
Whitener & Martin
Harris & Little
Rural Hall
N. C
14Th St
E. L. Flowers
Newton
Columbia
Bicycle Club
Rutherford College
Anderson Weara Lee’y
Rutherford One
Azalea Woodworking Co
Azalea, N. C
Cauaren
Maributler
Levant
Gage
CARPS
Pres
Finley
Catawba Farms
C. L. Whitener
Metter
Claremont
Sig. S. D’anna
Lehman
Miss Warren
Gladys Reid
Constance Best
Adelaide Johnston
Grace Patrick
W. L. Boatright
West
Moretz-Whitener Clothing Co
W. W. Williams
H. Geitner
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
C. M. Shuford
Mozer & Lutz
L. P. Huffman
Grimes Drag Co
Enileren Ory
Fletcher
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