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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
4
One year cash in advance priced at 1.0. Six months cost 35. Three months at 26 cents per line. Publication date listed as Thursday October 21, 1909. Subscriptions and pricing described in terse telegraphic style typical of era.
The Lexington Dispatch editorial urges Lexington to bid for the 1910 Western North Carolina Methodist conference, arguing Lexington has the people, pastor, and hospitality to provide the best possible meeting. It notes Hickory will host next month and favors Lexington as the next site, praising local homes and cook. The writer warns a Lexington brother to be cautious with the word best after Hickory.
Rev Chandler succeeds Rev Jones at Rainhill church and leads a protracted meeting to continue for a week or more. Farmers occupy time with corn, land preparation, and wheat sowing as Frank E Bosworth returns from Cherokee County. James Epley narrowly escapes serious injury when a tree branch strikes him during timber work. he recovers and resumes work. C A Poteat oversees timbering on Peter Epley’s land amid fine weather and poor roads.
Misses Wheeler host six table bridge noon Oct 13 Mrs Alex Hall wins gold pin prize. Travellers Club meets Oct 14 hosted by Mrs K C Menzies with 18 members sharing readings on Women from Shakespeare. Takings from Friday Fair total $84 for the Civic League. Embroidery and Round Dozen Club events noted with refreshments and readings. Master Balfour Gwaltney Menzies receives ovation.
A rural comedy titled Joshua Simpkins will be staged in the city next Tuesday October 26 featuring a company praised for merit and a professional orchestra providing incidental music. The troupe promises gilt edged production with a burlesque parade planned by the band at noon.
A. Chisholm of Treadwell writes of lasting indigestion and fatigue until Electric Bitters restored health. He reports improved sleep appetite and vigor after twelve bottles, praising the remedy for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves. Available at local shops.
Advertises Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion and dyspepsia with a money back tone. Highlights a 25 cent 16 day treatment and larger 50 cent and 1.00 options. Claims relief, pleasant taste, and improved digestion, urging readers to visit W. S. Martin & Co. in Hickory for Rexall Remedies.
Commissioner S. E. Killian announces a land sale by order of the Superior Court of Catawba County. On November 6 1909 at 2 PM bid cash for about six acres along two streets in Bob Town Hickory near the colored cemetery and a two thirds acre lot south of Dora Rowe farm. Lots offered separately then as a whole. judged fit for farming or subdivision. Prints available at E B Cline office. J B Barb surveyed.
The administrator A. W. Shook announces qualification as administrator for Sarah Ann L. Huffman. All debts must be paid immediately and all claims presented within twelve months from the notice date, October 2, 1909, to avoid recovery.
A 1900s style advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery the king of throat and lung remedies. It claims to kill germs cure colds la grippe end coughing heal bronchial membranes and stop hemorrhages with a trial bottle offered free and prices listed as 50 cents and 1 dollar. It cites testimonials from Dr Geo More of Black Jack North Carolina and guarantees by three locals.
Chapped skin on hands or face may be cured in one night by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It is also described as unequaled for sore nipples, burns and scalds. For sale by W. S. Martin & Co.
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