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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
2
The Hickory Democrat lists weekly publication by ELV Morton as pastor and proprietor W Reese. Subscription options include one year one dollar cash in advance, six months thirty five cents, and three months. Advertising rates are offered on request. Entry noted as second class matter at the Hickory post office.
A September 12 gathering at Killian school house aims to discuss county betterment and industry diversification inspired by the European war. Farmers, bankers, merchants, and manufacturers urged to cooperate on storing cotton, securing loans, and improving roads from Hickory to Lenoir and beyond. Greensboro traffic safety plea urged drivers to heed signals at crossings after near misses on Southern Railway line.
The thirty first annual convention of the North Carolina Sunday School Association will meet in Winston-Salem on September 15 16 and 17. Local residents will provide free lodging breakfast and supper for delegates while visitors pay for the noon luncheon.
A tribute recalling P W Whitener a true soldier and Christian gentleman who died, with reminiscences from Miles D Sherrill Co A 12th N C Regiment. The letter notes his steadfast service at Newton and Catawba and mourns his absence at future reunions as the era closes.
The Boston Record criticizes Theodore Roosevelt and defends Woodrow Wilson as the nation’s calm, dignified leader during the European crisis. It asserts Wilson represents the United States beyond party lines and urges respect and support for the president.
A vintage notice claims despondency stems from indigestion and constipation and that relief comes quickly after taking Chamberlains Tablets. Sold by Games Drug Co and Luta's Drag Store. faav'e.
Dispatch from Rome reports Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa archbishop of Bologna elected supreme pontiff to succeed the late Pope Pius X who died August 20. He will reign as Benedict. Doan's Kidney Pills and Doan's Ointment advertised claims of health benefits. Dean's Regulators advertised as mild laxative.
Dr Dillard theorizes the Roanoke mystery, suggesting Virginia Dare’s colonists fell to Red Bags rather than Bad Men after a walk near Fort Raleigh Roanoke Island. Dyspepsia cure ad promotes Blood Bitters at $1.00 in Elizabeth City Independent.
Dr Re Schiffmanny of St Paul promotes Asthmador a remedy for asthma hay fever and bronchial issues. The advertisement guarantees instant relief or money back, promising refunds via local druggists or direct by Grimes Drug Co with nationwide supply terms. The claim targets sufferers, asserting success after hundreds of reported cures and urging readers to try at their own risk.
History of Grace Church details land purchase on January 14 1797 and early settlers including Jarrett and Speagle families. Notes origins from Pennsylvania and Rowan county, German heritage, church elders, and the 18th 19th century lineage linked to Grace Church on Jacob Fork river and surrounding farms.
The text references a Frohawk landowner who joined church property and settled about a mile west of the church. He was Lutheran, one of the founders and builders of the church, and married Elizabeth Fisher, sister of the late Charles.
In Princeton Illinois a woman reports relief from back neck headaches and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Other letters praise its help during the Change of Life and urge women with female troubles to try it and seek advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential guidance.
The record lists Jarrett descendants and their spouses across generations. John married David Shuford’s daughter and moved to Missouri. Daniel died a bachelor at Morganton. Jonas wed Samuel Jarrett’s daughter. Elias married Samuel Lartz’s daughter and later moved. Jacob married Mary Maurey. Absalom married Samuel Peterson and retired to Ironton Missouri. Hannah married a Davis and left the country. Samuel Jarrett, brother of John Jarrett, from Rowan, Lutheran, married Miss Shireman, settled near Hog Hill, noted deer hunter with sons George and Samuel who married Zimmer men’s sisters. George died in Town, Samuel in Newton. Samuel also served as county treasurer and is buried in Newton cemetery.
Notice states the partnership between 3 Hitt and G B Watson in Hickory Garage Company and Hickory Ford Sales Company dissolved on August 25 1914. Watson has acquired Hitt's interest and will continue the business as Hickory Garage Company. Debts owed to the firm are to be paid to Watson and all demands presented to him for payment. J Mitt augridt. G B Watson.
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