Conover News commemorates tenth anniversary of Concordia church
The Concordia congregation marks ten years in the new brick church with a morning service led by Rev. J. P. Schmidt and baptism of Prof. G. A. Romoser's seventh son. The article recounts pastors since 1892 and notes attendance around sixty, with a trip to the Exposition and Williamsburg historic sites, including William and Mary College and Bruton Church, and mentions Ulterior details about the island of Jamestown and related monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
Eld
P. Bischoff
G. A. Romoser
J. P. Schmidt
Concord
Lutheran Synod of Missouri
R.A. Yoder
College Chapel
Hueschen
Missouri
Conover
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
United State
Williamsburg
Middle Plantation
James
York Rivers
Chesapeake Bay
Richmond
College of William and Mary
Capitol
Patrick Henry
Congress of the Colonies
Pendleton
Jefferson
Mason
Bruton
Huntington
New York City
Washington, D.C
Goodwin
William and Mary
Buse
General N B Forrest and a Tennessee born soldier’s legacy
The piece recalls General Nathan Bedford Forrest and a portrait in the Confederate Museum at Richmond noting his Tennessee birth on July 18 1821 and death in Memphis on October 29 1877. It mentions Wyeth Life of N B Forrest calling him one of the world’s ablest soldiers and praising his humane traits amid acknowledged faults as a Tennessee frontier figure. Miss Nell Moore of Granite Falls visited town on Monday.
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Gen. Forrest
Richmond
Tennessee
Nathan Bedford
Bedford County
Tenn
Memphis
State Library
John Allan Wyeth
N. B. Forrest
Gen Forrest
Back Woods
Middle Tennessee
Koiner
Cruelty to Editors Urges Abolish Up-to-date Adjective
A reflective critique mocks Archibald Johnston for urging removal of the adjective up-to-date. The piece contrasts soothing phrasing found at Thomasville Orphanage with harsher urban reporting. It pleads against unnecessary cruelty to editors and language.
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Archibald Johnston
Brer
Johnson
Thomasville
Fire alarm in town prompts crowd. chimney fires at Munroe Sigmon home
About seven p m Saturday the town sounded the fire whistle and a crowd rushed toward a blaze but little damage resulted. The alarm was caused by a chimney burning out at the residence of Mr Munroe Sigmon the black smith.
Dr. McNairy Plans New Lenoir Hospital Progressing
The town welcomes Dr. McNairy visiting for discussion of the Lenoir Hospital project. Construction has slowed due to material and labor shortages but is moving forward with the promise of a well equipped facility and a capable nursing staff.
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North Carolina
Standard Oil Tanks Trouble Statesville Trust Moves Hinted
The article notes Standard Oil threats over a tank in Statesville similar to Hickory, with local officials told to move it. It implies the trust claims immunity from the law, while a local source suggests it will move if compelled. Also mentions Emmeron Hahn leaving for Oregon for stenography and bookkeeping work, son of P C Hap.
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Statesville
Bell Telephone Company
Standard Oil
Hickory
Standard Oil Trust
Emmeron Hahn
Oregon
Alabama
P.C. Hap
The Clouds Will Roll By and the Nation's Prosperity
The piece argues that despite a Wall Street financial storm New York faces, American business is sound. It highlights a record $7 billion in farm product value for the year and rising population adding economic momentum. It urges farmers and industry to channel energy into opportunity rather than hysteria, foreseeing broad prosperity ahead.
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United States
Great Southwest
America
South
West
New York
World Centre
Parc
Sion
Wall Street
Local notes mix visits and events across towns
Residents and visitors appear in a string of brief items from Lenoir Newton Lincolnton and nearby towns. Moves include Mrs. Kirkpatrick in Charlotte and Miss Withers in Danville while Dr. McNairy and Dr. Hill visit Lenoir College attendees attend church and preachings. A deaf and dumb school game ends 11 to 0 as Susie Sigmon recovers from a broken limb.
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Morganton
Catawba College
Why Not a Fair for Hickory Citizens
A letter urges Hickory to stage a local fair to rival Charlotte Raleigh and Salisbury fairs. The author reminisces about bygone county fairs with crowds, flags, and exhibits, and argues Hickory’s central location, public spirit, and nearby towns make a strong case for starting a Hickory fair to draw from Lenoir Statesville and surrounding areas.
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Charlotte
Raleigh
Salisbury
Hickory
Santa Claus
Fair Grounds
M Department
Kentucky
Tennessee
Lenoir
Statesville
Dr Stevenson and Dr White Practicing in Hickory offices
Dr T F Stevenson physician and surgeon announces residence formerly occupied by Dr W L Abernethy with office at home and calls answered at all hours. Phone 295. Dr Walter A White dentist has office on second story Post Office building in Hickory North Carolina.
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T. F. Stevenson
W. L. Abernethy
Hickory, N.C
Lickery Markets Prices For Weekly Commodities
Market brief lists weekly buy prices for first class goods including corn oats potatoes onions and butter with per bushel and per pound rates. Cotton market notes strict good middling at 112 and Good Middling prices. Prices shown are wagon quotes for delivery.
Administrators Notice in Wiley D Clune Estate
Havinin qualified as Administrator of Wiley D Clune deceased of Catawba County N C. Claimants must exhibit claims by October 23 1908 and debtors must pay promptly. S E Killian Administrator notes October 23 1907 as date of signing.
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Havinin
Wiley D. Clune
Catawba
N.C
S. E Killian
Notice to creditors for J. W. Nichols estate
Administrator and attorney announce claims against the estate of J. W. Nichols deceased must be presented within one year from October 24, 1907. Creditors are urged to present their claims and debtors to make prompt payments to the administratrix D. B. Nichols and attorney Thomas M. Hotham.
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J. W. Nichols
Thomas M. Hotham
D. B. Nichols
Local Notes on Residents Visit Traff of People
Clara Bowles returned to Statesville Tuesday. Eton of Davie spent Sunday in Hickory with cousin Miss Harden of the Graded School. Rev and Mrs C K Lippard Lutheran missionaries to Japan are resting in the country and moved into Dr Baker Cottage. Della Harris and Lynn Johnson Davenport College students were at home in Concord and Franklin. C M Courtney of Le Noir met his son returning from Emory and Henry. The fever was described as mild. Tracey accompanied him and returned to Virginia on Monday.
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College and Normal School
L. G. Tyler
John Tyler
United States
Old Bruton Church
Thos. Jefferson
Banks McNairy McNairy
Lenoir
Hill
Maxton
Craige Shuford
Geo. Hall
Mr. Eton
Davie
Hickory
Miss. Harden
Graded
C.K. Lippard
Japan
Dr. Baker
Della Harris
Lynn Johnson
Davenport College
Concord
Franklin
C. M. Courtney
Emory and Henry
Courtney
Tracey
Virginia
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Jamestown
Bacon
Lafayette
Lord Cornwallis
James River
James City
Jamesown Island
Church Town
Tmbler
Wyatt
Tarleton
Association For the
Z Protection of Virginia Antiquities
Congress
United
States
Nell Moore
Granite Falls
McNairy and the Lenoir Hospital
Steveioaien
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Fannie Withers
Danville
Atty
M. H. Yount
Newton
C. M. Thornton
Bridgewater
R. H. Milton
A. J. Carpenter
P. J. Johnston
Ben Beagle
W. T. Sledge
Baptist Association
Lenoir College
Moser
Enoch Hite
Minda McManaway
Kev
David L. Miller
Luray
Lila Richardson
Lincolnton
Miss Stuart
Blowing Rock
Karl Crouse
Charlottesville
Mrs. Crouse
Susie Sigmon
A. Y. Sigmon
D. L. Russell Atttorney
Asia St
Russell Bldg
Walter A. White
Mennies Vrug
Steve Hickory
W. B. Ramsay
Ice
N. C
Lickery Markets
Clara Bowles
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