The Beaufort County Storm Devastation Report
Historic storm devastates Beaufort County and surrounding towns. widespread damage to telegraph lines, bridges, and rail routes. Vessels sunk, warehouses flooded, and homes destroyed as rivers and coasts surge. New Bern and Morehead City report flooding and costly losses. Local facilities struggle to restore service as authorities assess total damages.
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Postal
Western Union
Tire Des Trent
Poriced Cy. Oriental
Bayboro
Amd
Morfert
Atlantic Hotel
Morehead
New Bern
Tilond
Kinston
Fn & Mitton
Hegeo College
Washington
H Haven
Half Million Loss Stuns New Bern in Severe Storm
A deadly storm battered New Bern causing severe flooding and property damage. The Neuse River rose ten feet above normal, destroying a mile and quarter long bridge and flooding shops near the water front. Power outages left the city dark overnight as crews reported heavy wind and tidal surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hern
Specia
Hennig
Singeris
Uiso
Hridgeton
Doltes
DY & Kiooner
Seal To
Beaufort Harbor Breakwater Damaged by Storm
A coastal storm in North Carolina damaged Beaufort Harbor structures and vessels. Reports note thousands of horses drowned and several ships driven down, with the Seamer MM Marks suffering rudder damage while no lives were lost.
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Carolina
Mailbat Fom Core Sound
Beaufort
Thes
Presbyterian Che Notes Special Service Next Sunday
Presbyterians announce two Services next Sunday with a joint feature honoring a noble figure, inviting parishioners to attend in unity.
Boone judge's charge praised for clear law exposition
Judge Cline presided over a Boone grand jury session praised for its thorough focus on state criminal law and investigation duties. The county courtroom heard a firm defense of education and civic duty, with resolutions honoring Virgie Powell and Zion Lutheran Church mission members.
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Cline
Boone
Watauga
Equity
Lee
Uta Awison
Teding
Clinest
Siauge
Eiger
Olind Norotte
Prague
Cal Papers
Pearl Seizer
Garlen Davis
Sadie Seizer
Guy Yoder
Cures claimed for Hall's Humbles Cure and fatal accident at mill
AHealth advertisement touts Hall's Humbles Cure with a $100 reward for any failure to cure the disease list. The notice claims constitutional treatment and internal action to strengthen the body. An inquest into Joseph Harris, who died after collapsing in a mill grocery, blames unknown causes, with local belief pointing to an electric shock from a live wire.
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Tns
RSP
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Olio
All Drugeists
Greenville
N. Cy Tept
Joseph Harris Samyer
Kiturell and McLawbon
Dr King's New Discovery Promotes Recovery From Consumption
Malichite resident Silman Green cites two doctors who said consumption would kill him within two years. After using Dr King's New Discovery he reports being alive and well. The tonic is advertised as a remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. It is priced at 0. So and 1.00.
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King
Silman Green
Malichite
Resignation leads Caldwell County sheriff change
Sheriff J P Card resigns after settlement with Caldwell County commissioners. Mr Triplett named to fill unexpired term. bond posted and oath administered. Also notes Dr J W Brown and wife retire from Pacific coast trip with visits to Washington and Portland and a welcome back to Hickory.
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Lenoir
J. P. Card
Teard
Mom
Caldwell County
Ofice Waken
Seard
Erif
J. Woon Nrown
Pacific Coast
Daniels
Banks
Doctors Said He Had Drops And Swamp Root Trial
A Mansfield Pa man describes grip chaos settling in his old age and bladder, forcing two months off work. He credits Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root after several bottles, resuming work, and praises the remedy. He urges readers to prove Swamp Root's effects and to request a sample bottle from Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton.
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Abe
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingham
Nou
Diadder
Hickory Democrat
Adv
Fire Rips Nessett Lumber Plant at Statesville
Fire destroyed the Nessett Lumber Company plant in Statesville on Saturday afternoon, causing a loss of several thousand dollars. Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels was in Raleigh this week on business tied to his newspaper The News and Observer. W T McKenzie of Scotland county, who killed his wife's brother Peter Jones, was found guilty of murder in the first degree last week. Judge Lyon sentenced the prisoner to be electrocuted on Wednesday October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessett Lumber Company
Statesville
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Raleigh
The
News and Observer
W. T. McKenzie
Scotland County
Peter
Jones
The Paper Sells the World in Verse and Prose
A witty poem by Walt Mason laments the paper’s coverage of weddings politics scams prisons sermons and griefs while praising its reach from mothers and sick children to kings and queens. The verse mocks sensational stories yet affirms the paper narrates native stunts and foreign capers with a brooding eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Walt Mason
IcKorys Volunteer Fire Company Chief Appointed
The city fire alarm system was tested and found satisfactory. H. E. Whittener of the fire department asks that alarms include the word indicating the fire location to avoid delay. The city welcomes Mr Whittner as chief of the volunteer fire company, praising the department as one of the best in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Whittener
Fire Department
Whitener
Thie Tiré
88 Year Old Correspondent Delivers Local News
The Charlotte Observer highlights an 88 year old correspondent who provides weekly local news when younger writers are unavailable. The piece praises his dedication and mentions his role in the paper’s Woman on-the-Board Club with Chief Justice Walter Clark as honorary president and plans for a torchlight procession to encourage women on school boards in North Carolina.
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the Democrat
Bis
Cline
Walter Clark
North Caolina
Electric Bitters touted as wonder remedy for women
An ad extols Electric Bitters as a cure all for women with claims of renewed energy and reduced pain. A San Francisco reader credits the product with a wife’s cure after other treatments failed. Also notes price and local availability at Moser and Lutz Granite Falls.
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Moser & Lutz
Man Charged With Stealing Bicycle From Drug Firm
Jordan Shook was arrested and bound over for trial on a charge of stealing a bicycle from Moser and Lutz Drug Company over a year ago. A second bicycle found at his home is said to have been stolen from Le Whiteners last January. The community notes quiet conditions, harvest weather, local farm activity, and a birthday gathering for Col. G M Yoder's family.
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Jordan Shoox
Moser & Lutz Drug Company
Catawba Superior
le Whiteners
County Agriculture Agent Offers Free Farm Advice
Aug 1 1913 Newton North Carolina announces county employs a competent practical farmer to assist with farm management and crop handling. The agent cooperates with U S Department of Agriculture and State Department of Agriculture to provide bulletins and information. Farmers urged to contact County Commissioner of Agriculture or reach B K Foster Box 5 Newton NC at the courthouse or local offices.
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United States Department of Agriciture
Washington
State” Cement of Agriculture
Mery Farmer
K Foster
Newton
N.C
Office of Register of “Deeds
Bledmont
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Safe Laxative Use
Nearly every woman needs a gentle laxative. Dr King's New Life Pills are praised for prompt relief without pain. Mrs M C Dunlap of Le Tenn reports great help with her troubles. Enclose 25c. Sold by Moser & Lutz adv.
Executrix's Notice for Dr. Abernethy Estate in Hickory
Executrix Mrs Parrine Abernethy of Hickory Catawba county North Carolina alerts all debtors to settle promptly with her or her agent M Shuford and requires all claims against the estate of the late Dr W L Abernethy to be presented duly authenticated by August 28 1914 or be barred. This notice is dated August 28 1913.
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W. L. Abernethy
Hickory
Catawba County
N.C
M. Shuford
Parrines i
Abernehxeeutrix
Death Claims Henry L Harris in Texarkana
Henry L Harris 40, general superintendent of the Southwestern Gas and Electric company, died at his home 1124 State Street after a week of illness. He came to Texarkana two years ago from Dallas, previously led a New Orleans traction system with about 600 cars. Survived by wife and two children and a Dallas brother. Funeral tomorrow at East Upsher parlors with Knights of Pythias in charge. remains to be shipped to New Orleans. The Daily Texarkanian report notes his New Orleans roots and community ties.
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Henry L. Harris
Southwestern Gas & Electric Company
State Street
Harris
Texarkana
Dallas
Traction Company
New Orleans
South
The
Druids
Texarsana
Arkansas
Knights of Pythias
First Congregational Church
Hai
Healt
East Up
Vine Areet
F. E. Maddox
Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment Promises Relief for Babies
Infant skin eruptions often cause distress. A testimonial from Mrs Strubler of Dubuque Iowa credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with complete cure after doctors failed, urging purchase from pharmacists or by mail through Pfeiffer Chemical Co in St Louis Philadelphia.
Marriages of Catawba Couples Wed by Hedrick
Mr Ersel C Sigman and Miss Della Myolie Pruett of Catawba County wed last week at the residence of Esq Q A Hedrick who officiated. Mr Monroe Adams of Caldwell County and Miss Lillian Poovey of Catawba county also married last week by Esq Q A Hedrick at his residence.
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Ersel C. Sigman
Della Myolie Pruett
Catawba County
Esq
Q. A. Hedrick
Monroe Adams
Caldwell County
Lillian Poovey
Q. A." Hedrick
Medicine Man in the City
A. E Hammon representing Geo Mayr was in the city Monday and arranged with C. M. Shuford Drug Company to handle Mayr’s Wonderful Stomach remedies the ad and user testimonies will appear weekly. R. L. Hoke of Catawba visited the city Saturday on business.
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A. E Hammon
Geo. . Mayr
C. M. Shuford Drug Company
Mayr
R. L. Hoke
Catawba
Old German Signs and Omens in Hickory Dem
The Hickory Democrat recounts long held German folk beliefs carried from Pennsylvania to the South. Signs foretelling weather, crops, and marriage outcomes are described, including moon phases, saints days, and a drastic tale of boiling a wayward husband’s shirt to force a return. The piece notes the persistence of these superstitions among early immigrant communities.
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Hickory Democrat
America
Out West Rail Fares Slashed This Season
The Missouri Pacific offers very low travel dates to the West and Northwest from September 25 to October 10. Through coaches, chair cars and tourist sleeping cars are available. Write E R Jennings, traveling passenger agent, Room 420 James Building, Chattanooga TN for full details.
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Mussouri Pacific
E. R. Jennings
James Building
Chattanooga
Tenn
Adv
Mother of Eighteen Children Praises Chamberlains Tablets
Mrs C J Martin of Boone Mill Virginia declares she suffered five years of stomach trouble unable to eat a biscuit without pain. After taking three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she is now well and weighs 168 pounds able to eat freely. She offers to vouch for the remedy locally. Sold by Moser Luts and Grimes Drug Co.
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C. J. Martin
Boone Mill
Chamberlain
Moser & Luts and
Grimes Drug Co
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