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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
6
W R Holbrook article notes posting at Hickory Post Office as second class matter. Terms of subscription listed include one year cash in advance a dollar and three months rates. Advertising terms for long term commitment shown.
In a Raleigh focused remark from the Catawba County News, the editor argues the city requires lodging facilities more than an auditorium. The piece notes Hickory residents sympathize and travelers deem it fortunate to catch the midnight train, with some arriving by hack to Melbourne or nearby stations.
The graded school opened Monday morning with many children present. About 440 students started the term, eager to study though some planned to fish or play ball later. The new superintendent drew attention as the faculty list included Miss Ada Senenek Hickory and other local teachers across grades one to nine.
United Helpers of the Presbyterian church hosted a reception at Mr and Mrs H D Abernethy’s Shuford Avenue home on September 2 for Mr Squires who has served as interim pastor. The lawn glow with Japanese lanterns while guests were greeted by Mrs Abernethy and Mrs Belle Ramsay. Refreshments were served and a musical program held inside. Mr Squires returns to the Seminary to complete his course next year, leaving with the congregation’s best wishes and prayers.
A planned trip from Yorkville South Carolina to Edge mont North Carolina on the 14th. H B Lingle & Co will operate the train with special agents to prevent drinking. A refreshment car will be on board. The Hickory fare is 1 25 and many are expected to join this low rate excursion.
Venoir College reports its best opening in history with crowds filling the chapel and auditorium. New dorms rapidly filling as arrivals rise by train. faculty changes include Randolf, Sawyer, and Wood taking vacated chairs. Miss Hennant ill, Robt Glenn and Pearl Rhyne attended. Modified Military System adopted at nearby Mebane school. bold bell schedule noted for September October evenings.
Public sale of three parcels in Hickory North Carolina by order of the Superior Court of Catawba County. The properties include a Bruns Street lot, a corner lot on Church and High streets, and a West Hickory shop area property near South Morganton Street. Cash terms upon court confirmation, Aug. 26 1907.
Norfolk April 26 to November 30 1907 expo opens on the shores of Hampton Roads near Norfolk and Old Point Comfort. Southern Railway offers superior service and accommodations to the Jamestown Exposition via Norfolk and Richmond with travel agents in Charlotte Asheville and general passenger management.
College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts offers practical programs in Agriculture Civil Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Cotton Manufacturing Dyeing and Industrial Chemistry. Tuition 45 dollars yearly Board 10 dollars monthly. President Winston West Raleigh Col GM Yoder or Rusticus visited the Democrat office predicting Kitchen carrying the county by a thousand.
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