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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
4
Hickory residents attend fairs in Charlotte and Newton, move to Marion, and visit relatives. Local ministers plan ordinations and protracted meetings. The Stiles Construction post office project begins, a $65000 Hickory Inn site building. Judge Anne presides in Newton with focus on law enforcement and school edicts.
A west Hickory rail collision occurred Wednesday at 7 am near Ivey Cotton Mill Siding as eastbound freight No. 74 was rear ended by the local. Five cars were smashed and the track blocked until 6 pm. Dense fog prevented visibility. A wrecking crew from Spengel Census arrived about 11:30. A brakeman sprained an ankle during evacuation. The Shenandoah Valley note records the death of Henkel Dead.
Lenoir October 20 A wedding took place at 11 o clock this morning at the home of the bride s parents five miles west of Lenoir Rebecca Grice and Charlie Tyson Morrison of Hickory were married in the presence of relatives and friends The ceremony was performed by C M Pickens pastor of the Lenoir Methodist Church Miss Dora Elizabeth Tutte was maid of honor and John C Morrison brother of the groom acted as best man The bride wore a blue cheviot suit with hat to match and carried a bouquet of carnations and lilies The couple left for a wedding tour to New York and northern cities and will reside in Hickory after their return.
The Mayor and City Council of Hickory issue a proclamation designating November 5 and 6 as Good Roads Days. Residents are urged to close businesses and enlist to improve road building, with women invited to assist workers. Chamber of the City asked to help secure needed funding and support.
A town letter questions road work in the Killian district on November 5 and 6 asked by the governor. It notes 2B people live on public roads and many residents have poor access to farms, church, school, and social centers. The piece argues for taxing and maintaining country roads to serve district needs and questions why farmers and school boards fail to demand road improvements.
In Catabwa County News we publish Judge Cline’s reply endorsing the Good Roads movement and offering to work on roads November 5 and 6 if court duties permit. He calls it a public duty. Also notes marriage of architect Q E Herman to Fannie Winkler of Yadkin Valley with plans to reside in the city.
J L Miller of Hickory North Carolina advertises active calf purchases offering top market prices with contact via phone 122L. J A Bowles promotes Nemo reducing corset claiming it only satisfactory for stout women and urges inspecting ladies suits first highlighting faultless tailoring and a bold sales pitch.
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