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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
3
A distorted OCR fragment discusses the Webb Bill and prohibition, noting it ends with the word prohibited and mirrors the Wilson act of 1890. It reflects critique from the Catawba County News and concerns Northern opposition, concluding that the Webb bill adds little beyond existing law.
The Home Mission Study Club of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs W B Menzies Oct 24 with 13 of 15 members present. Officers elected included Mrs W B Ramsay president and a plan to study Immigrant Forces by Shrivers. The Pleiadex Club met Miss Marguerite Ink’s home. Annie Link engaged to Robert Booth of Atlanta announced. Thursday Study Club described with railroad talk, Rousseau, Voltaire and Saint Moritz, Halloween decor, and a later Traveller's Club event with auction prizes won by Mr Alex Hall.
Hans Schmidt former priest and confessed slayer testifies in federal court admitting responsibility for the counterfeiting operation linked to Dr Ernest Maret. He claims Maret did not help him and soon faces murder charges with insanity as his defense. Detailing acts in St Joseph Church vestry, Schmidt says he made twenty dollar bills and kept the equipment. Both sides rest after his testimony and summing up begins.
Last Sunday the congregations were unusually large with three received by certificate. This Friday at 7 o clock the youth circle meets for study and candy making. the circle already has 100 members. Sunday School meets at 9 45 with classes for men and women, choir music at 11, missionary contributions urged with subscriptions from 50 to 1 dollars. Last year missions and benevolence exceeded 1000 dollars and will likely be higher. At 7 30 Miss Schultz will sing and the pastor preaches on Who's Who in Wickory. All Methodists are urged to attend and new residents to identify themselves.
The pastor will preach at both services next Sunday and Rev. J. G. Garth will preach in West Hickory at 4 o clock. The Sunday School broke its record last Sunday and aims to do it again. The Philathea class had a fine first regular meeting after organization. Men are urged to organize similarly. Young people’s meetings were well attended last Sunday.
Asheville Oct 28 Governor Craig requests assignment to work on Buncombe county roads on November 5 and 6 He will labor from Miller's store Haw Creek to Grassy Branch and Maple Spring The chosen route connects the sandclay Haw Creek road with the macadam Maple Springs and forms a scenic circle via Swannanoa drive and Beau Mont road.
Newton October 28 A large rat climbed the power line pole at a southern station and set the switch lever with its front feet while its hind feet remained on the connection, severing the line to Conover and burning the connection. The rat was found charred and the damage cost the utility $100 to repair. The plant was restored by nightfall.
W A Sanders, editor of the Down Homer published at Elizabeth City, pleaded guilty to a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails. Judge Connor ordered costs paid and set bond at 100 for appearance. Trial centered on one count while publication of the poem on the magazine cover remains contested. Authorities expect publication to resume in two years if probation or further action allows.
Engineer Ben Boile of Atlanta died in a wreck east of Easley this afternoon. Several other trainmen were slightly hurt. No passengers were injured. The engine and baggage car overturned and the track torn up for about a hundred yards.
Mrs Alva Baxter of Orange Texas testifies to dramatic kidney relief after using Kilmer Swamp Root. She describes nervous symptoms, palpitations, and long-term improvement after several bottles, swearing by the remedy and noting a 1912 notarized statement.
Balance sheet and statements for The First National Bank of Hickory North Carolina dated October 31 1913 show assets including loans discounts 111760.60 U S bonds 490000.00 cash 393485.50 and other items. Liabilities include capital stock dividends unpaid and certified checks. Directors certify the statement is true to the best knowledge.
A mild, gentle and effective laxative is advertised as preferred by sufferers of constipation. A San Antonio reader praises Dr. King's New Life Pills, calling them the best remedy his wife and he have used. Price 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Buckeye or Philadelphia and St Louis, with the company names given.
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