The Recall and Judicial Power in Our Time
The piece argues that federal courts exceed their constitutional role, cites Chief Justice Marshall and the income tax reversal, and notes a growing recall movement. It discusses Senator Owen’s proposal for congressional recall of federal judges and warns against undermining judicial authority, while acknowledging public demand for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
John Marshall
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court
Arizona
Owen
Oklahoma
Senate
Congress
Landmark cries over Biggs resignation mid term
The Statesville Landmark protests Judge Biggs resigning before completing his term arguing duties away from home and higher earnings in private practice forced the decision. It says Biggs defeated top judge Shaw and accuses the state of letting a judge serve his term despite the downfall of the public image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Landmark
Biggs
Shaw
Thant
Beattie Guilty in Beattie Case and Virginia Justice Echoes
The article defends Justice in the Henry Clay Beattie murder conviction. It compares Virginia and English justice, noting Beattie is condemned to electroution on Nov 24. It also mentions Cluverius and McCue, Charlottesville mayor, having been hung, and cites Judge Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Dominion
England
Virginia
Henry Clay Beattie
Binford
Cluverius
McCue
Charlottesville
Beattie
Clark
Statesville
Forced To Leave Home Amid Health Cure Promise
Forced to Leave Home. Every year many pope sufferers with sore lungs seek climate cures. A home remedy, Dr King’s New Discovery, claims to cure lung and throat troubles including coughs and asthma. W R Nelson of Calamine Ark testifies it saved him and boosted his weight. Guaranteed and sold for 1.00 with trial bottles at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
What does Catawba mean in local lore
A pressed query from Morganton seeks the meaning of the name Catawba. The note recalls other tribal terms and suggests a vanished etymology. It offers a year’s Democrat subscription to the first to provide the correct origin of the county name river valley and famed grape region associated with the Catawba people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. McKesson
Morganton
Egypt
Jrowdertown
Wennot
Mull Reunion Celebrates Ancestry in North Carolina
A large dedicatory gathering near Mull's Chapel brings together Mull families from Burke Catawba Lincoln and Cleveland counties for a 1900s style reunion. Speakers recount ancestral history from Conrad Mull’s 1753 land grant to the Mull lineage, praising liberty and virtue as they honor forebears and the sacred burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Burke
Catawba
Lincoln
Cleveland
Mull
Morganton
Gold
P. M. Mull
Newton
Joe, M. Mull
North Carolina
Friend of
Humanity
Charley McKesson
Burks County
Pennsylvania
Conrad Mull
Lord Granvill
Catawba River
Upper Creek
Mulls Creek
Bellevue
Joseph J Ervin
Mulls
Holland
Moelle
No Need To Stop Work Electric Bitters Ad
A health testimonial-style notice urges readers to use Electric Bitters when illness or doctor advice to stop work threatens energy. It promises tone, strength, and vigor, claiming many bless the remedy and offering a guaranteed satisfaction with bottles sold by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Shuford
Moser & Lutz
Grimes Drug Co
Mull Family Reunion Celebrates Burke County Heritage
A 1912 Burke county reunion honors the Mull lineage with speeches by Ottis Mull and Peter P Mull, recounting Scotch Irish migration and local history. An eloquent civic appeal on education and brotherhood closes as attendees enjoy a large feast, lemonade, and nonalcoholic drinks. Capt. P. M. Mull is authorized to form a committee for next year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Mull
Hunting Creek
Peter
Mull
Lower Fork
Burke County
Gill McKesson
United States
Peter P. Mull
Burke
Mulls
Tno
M. Mull
P. M. Mull
Mr Blackwelder to Practice Here in Hickory
The Democrat notes that Bascon Blackwelder has secured his license after a 10 week course at Chapel Hill and will likely hang out his shingle at home. His career includes Junior Orator’s medals, senior speaker honors, Lenoir College graduation 1905, Mangum medal commemoration, study of law, and roles with Powell-Murray Land and Summer Co. He worked at Hickory Banking & Trust Co. and read law under J. W. Hayne and C. W. Bagby before returning to finish his law course at the University in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Bascon Blackwelder
Chapel Hill
Lenoir College
Mangum
University
N. C
Geo. Powell
Asheville
Sect. Board of Trade
Pwell-Murray Land and Sumver Co
J. W. Hayne
Hickory
Hickory Banking & Trust Co
C. W. Bagby
Handsome scarf pin free offer from Gotham Company
A New York firm at 1165 Broadway mails a free gold plated scarf pin to readers who send name, address, and five two cent stamps. The offer aims to introduce its merchandise catalogue including jewelry and novelties. Mr and Mrs John W Campbell left for Knoxville to build a large structure and may move to Chariot after completion. The Campbells have worked in Hickory for 35 years, and their departure would create a gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Gotham Company
Broadway
N.Y
John W. Campbell
Knoxville
Mr. Campbell
Chariot
Campbells
Hickory
Graded Reunion Plans at Cicero Cline Home
A large Cline family reunion is set for Thursday November 12 at Cicero Cline’s Dietz Old Fields home near Newton Hickory and Lincolnton. Mr. Cline turns 74 Mrs. Cline 70 and they celebrate their golden wedding. Countless relatives expected. feast includes Satilemores Millers Whiteners and Mulls offerings. The item also notes Hickory school enrollment rising to 526 pupils with a projected 600 by month end and urges building a new school to relieve crowded classes. Doan's Ointment advertised for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Clines
Cline
Cicero Cline
the Democrat
Hickory
Thomas' Electric Oil helps farmers and workers fast
Farmers, mechanics, railroaders and laborers rely on this remedy to relieve cuts burns or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where it is used. A Michigan reader from Au Sable praises the Democrat and its Belle Spring correspondent for staying in touch with the thriving little city and its kind-hearted people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Democrat
Not A Word of Scandal in a Colorado City Ad
A local missive lauds Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for obstinate kidney trouble and general health revival. The advertisement claims the remedy heals stomach liver and kidney complaints and retails for 25 cents at C M Shuford Moser Lutz and Grimes Drag Co. The message targets Mrs W P Spaugh of Manville Wyoming and frames the product as a sure, new-woman solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Spaugh
Manville
Wyo
Dr. King
C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz and Grimes Drag Co
Notice of Sale of Land Belonging to Calvin Holler Deceased
Net heirs and widow of Calvin Holler deceased will sell at public auction for cash on Saturday September 30 1911 at 2 oclock P M in front of the Post Office Hickory NC the following tracts of land Containing 30 acres more or less adjoining J W Delinger Abernethy and Whitener near Hickory Beginning at a rock on the north side of a branch then various courses to rocks and lines and returning to the beginning Containing 204 acres Also a small adjoining tract Beginning on a stone on said Hollers corner then several courses to Frank Little s corner then westward 11 poles to a stone containing 2 acres and rods M H Yount Atty This August 9th 1911.
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Calvin Holler
Post
Hickory N.C
Ist
Auach
J. W. Delinger
Abernethy
Whitener
Hickory
Rock
W. M. Bolch
Rock Bolch
Abernethy & Whitener
Abernethy& Whitener
Contanin
Oxford Ford
F. P. Litte
M. H. Yount
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Hickory Democrat
Howard A. Banks
Uhores
Ieee
Chicago
Beattie Guilty
Mr. Blackwelder
Castoria
Ochouls
Doan
C. E. Hawn
Avery Whitener
N.C
Pierce West
Roynan
Pierce
Nigel Eter
Kia Tec Esecleoccmio Prertict Saat
Siomsancs
Maiden
South Fork Institute
South Ek Institute
Iife
Sesson
S. J. Honeycutt
North Caroliny
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Lincolnton, N.C
Tere
Jasker, Jr
Zee
Gharilie
Raleigh
Carolina & North-Western R. R
Fortimer Tickory Newton
Nestor Sot Hy 8
A. Te
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Bri Southrn Raley “Stein Souther Raley Newton
Hickory—Southern
R. E. F. Reid
GP. Ghesiete
Chester
Yorkville
Gastonia
Lincolnton
Newton Lenoir
Hickory Mortimer Edgemont
Wood
T.W. Wood &G Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Hickory Insurance & Realty Co
George E. Bisanar
Highland Incorporation
Theringe Road
J. G. Icenhour
Union Square
St Nat
Bank Bldg
Dandruff
Clinville
Wien
Carter
Toracton
Tobac-Ton Manufacturing
Winston-Salem
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