Deadbeat discussed as public menace in regional note
A Monroe Enquirer editorial reprinted by Gastonia Gazette urges harsh action against debt-dodging customers known as dead-beats. It quotes strong language advocating public shaming and even banishment from churches and politics to curb uncollected accounts. Also notes visits by Mr. George Kirkpatrick and a social gathering hosted by Miss Sallie Martin.
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Dace
Monroe’ Enquirer
Gastonia Gazette
Durham
Concord
South
Char
To Cut a dash policy ad hints at credit must prevail
A fragmentary line promotes insurance and financial services noting that achieving a policy such as Fire Life Accident or Sick Benefit hinges on good credit rather than special qualifications. The terse text suggests quick access to coverage through credit standing.
Letter to W S Martin from Devoe Co about a pint and a lesson
A letter from Devoe & Co to W S Martin in Hickory North Carolina recounts a boy who asked for white paint saying they are nice letters. In Bridgeton Maine the merchant asks if the letters led him there and the boy replies he wants a quart of white paint.
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Hickory
N.C
Devoe
Notice of land sale in Catawba river power property
The Superior Court of Catawba County orders a public outcry sale on Saturday Sept 7 1907 at 1 30 p m at the First National Bank Hickory NC. The land known as Horseford Shoals Water Power Property lies along the Catawba River about three miles NW of Hickory and covers about two miles of river bed with extensive adjoining boundaries. The starting bid is 28500.00 with 10 percent down required. E B Cline attorney is available for more information. commissioner Dixon announces. Aug 6 1907.
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Superior Court of Catawba Court
G.h.geitner
B.N. Duke
First National Bank
Hickory
North Carolina
Catawba
Burk
Caldwell
Horseford Shoals
Catawba River
Pink Winkler
Robert Winkler
Carolina & Northwestern Railroad
Morgan
Winkler
Burke County
Fry
Horseford Road
Abram
Susan Winkler
Horseford
Swepson
L. C. Turner
Cody Comer
Horseford Creek
Suttlemyre
Isine
Jacob Sherrill
Sherril
Sattlemyre
Sid Suter
Lenoir Road
William Sheri
Marshall Line
G. P. Satle
Myre
Suttlezyi
Ries
Suttlemyr
C.&n.w
E. B. Cline
Hickey
N.C. Dixon
Train Schedules from Lincolnton to East and West Bound
Exposition train rates and schedules for Lincolnton to Norfolk Portsmouth Raleigh and Charlotte with Nos 132 134 and No 1 2 5 6 p m times. Season tickets 17.65 ten day 13.25 fifty day 14.90. Excursion and weekend tickets: 7.60 5.50 and 10.20 with limited dates. For rates and timetables contact C H Gatris T P A Raleigh and J Aesker C P A Charlotte.
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Charlote
Portsmouth-Norfolk
Cmtee
Hamlet
Pormouth
Norfolk
Richmond
Washington
New York
Lincolnton
Portsmouth
Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach
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George Kirkpatrick
Jamestown
Butimore
Sallie Martin
Lydia H. Finknam
Faiza
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mra. Finkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cotton Belt
Arkansas
Te ‘Territory
Caton Belt
B, Sutton
W. 9Th St
Chattanooga, Tenn
Lenoir College
Hestory
Hickory Business College
R.L. Fritz
W. G. Fox
Hickory, N. C
Ghai Gion
G. M. Hardin
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A. Hall
J. G. Hall & Son
Gates Bros
Huffman’s Furniture Store
N. C
Piedmont
Bedford
Conus
Carr
Rufus Amis
Virgilina
Baitor N.C. Christian Advocate
A Mo
Seeger
Remy Isppece
Kresodip
Martin & Droggists
W. S. Martin
Devoe & Co IP
Ss. F. B
Ingold
Lincol
C. H. Gattis
T.P. A. Raleigh
GheDitez BarberSox
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