Local Notes and Events Span City and County
Local residents and visitors frequent the city, with Mr J T Miller and Miss Mattie May Bellew noted among those in town. A Shaking Rink Ladies Tournament is set for Thursday at 9 o clock, and real estate activity includes Farm No 230 and House and Lot No 229 going on sale. Recitals, church meetings, and political notices fill the week, including Liberty and State Fair plans, regressive campaigning, and a barbecued gathering in Newton on November 3.
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US Army
United States
W. A. Selfis
Davidseeee
West Telotte
N. Ci
St Bank Buil
Cbs
Hickory
N.C
Glenn Building
Ppuranburg
S.C
Main Street
S. E.killian
Trickory
Mr Dowd Delivers Oration On Prevailing Issues
On Saturday night October 27 at 7 30 Mr Dowd will speak on pressing topics. He is described as an able debater and an engaging speaker, inviting the public to attend and listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn H. Wyckoff
Iredell County
Statesville
Wyckoff
Catawba County
W. C. Dowd
Dowd
House of Voters
Vicin- Representatives
Toluy
Skating Rink Hosts Saturday Night Barrel Race
At the skating rink a Saturday night barrel race starts at 9 15 with a prize of a weekend ticket. Spectators are invited to go see the fun and excitement of the event.
Optician W B Lawhead to Visit Newton Dates
Dr W B Lawhead the Optician will be in Newton October 29 and November 3 offering eye examinations and glasses fittings. He tests carefully offers reasonable prices and reliable service.
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W. B. Lawhead
Newton
Northern capitalists plan a million-dollar water power plant
Reports say investors will develop Catawba water power near Hickory by acquiring Thornton holdings and Odell properties. A dam and streetcar link are planned with 8000 horsepower initial output, rising to 20 000 to 30 000 as water levels permit. Cost estimated at one million dollars with a 12 foot bridge raise and side tracks to C N W Railway. Col. Thornton is credited with driving the project, denying personal stock sale while negotiating stock shares in the new Hydro Electric company for his interests.
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Catawba
Thornton Light and Power Co
Col.m.e. Thornton
Odell
Horseford Shoals
Hickory
Lenoir
Maiden
Newton
Granite’ Falls
Horseford Bridge
Wenger
Col.Thornton
Col. Thornton
Thornton
Thornton Light ’& Et Co
Cal. ‘Thornton
North Carolina
Hickory Book Club Meets Amid Rain and Roses
Society notes record the Hickory Book Club convening on Wednesday October 17 at Mrs Roysters with Miss Schenck presiding. The Divine Fire sparked discussion as twelve members gathered despite rain and the dining room table displayed roses candles and fruit.
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Hickory Book Club
Round Dozen
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the Hall Co
Geo. T. King
Richmond
J. T. Miller
Morganton
City
Mattie May Bellew
Mrs. McKenzie
West Hickory
Wadesboro
Eugene Gamble
Sherrill’s Ford
Auss
Emma Rankin
See Harthcock
Victor
Morrison Bros. Co
Hickory N.C
Claremon
Claremornt College
Olive Walling
Mary Rice
Walling
Grieg
McDowell
Iano
Miss Rice
Sidney Lanier
Marshes of Glyn
Mrs. Read
Mrs. Coverington
J. L. J . Murphy
D. P. McGeachey
J. L. Nichols
Methodist Church
Eugene Lentz
Salis
Bury
Geo. W. Hahn
Angie Griffith
Columbia, S. C
Alice Witherspoon
D. H. Witherspoon
Florence Johnston
Leinoir
Washington
New York
Boston
Democrat
Mattie Hileman
Jonesboro, Ill
F. B. Gwin
Lincolnton St
E. Field
Hudson
John White
C.W. Trawick
Synod
Fannie Fields
C. W. Slone
C. W. Miller
Greensboro
A. P. Whitener
Conover
John E. Harthcock
A. Newton
W.c.dowd
Him
Glenn
Graded School
Water Power
Society News
Traveller's Club
Lenoir Cilly
Alex Hall
Mott
Miss Ellis
C. Luther Miller
Oak View Hall
Lenoir College
Maud Schaeffer
Patterson
W. A. Self
J. D. Elliott
Lall
Noah Deal
Dr. Ford
Brittain
TM. Husham
J.D. Elliott
Terrell’s
Lee
Overman
Fariers
The
Hickory Banking & Turst Co
Moretz
Great
Sale
Whitener
Hickory, N. C
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