Local News Notes From Granite Falls and Nearby
Granite Falls reports residents making new purchases and travels as several families visit Blowing Rock and Baltimore. Local agriculture improves with timely rains aiding corn and fodder crops while wheat farming begins. Visitors include Mrs J G W Holloway Mrs Jane Hass and Mr and Mrs J H Allen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. W. Holloway
Jefferson
Fiel Allred
Rutherfordton
J. M. Allred
Otto Payne
Lumberton
Jane Hass
Hickory
D. W._ Young
Blowing Rock
W. F. Russel
Baltimore
W. G. Whisnant
D. H. Warlick
J. H. Allen
Gastonia
Keever
W. E. Starnes
Morganton
Bandys Items and Local Developments
Revival meetings ended while farmers gather fodder canning beans and picking cotton with cotton opening earlier than seen before. J D Johnson and Rhoney brothers build a gin at Cookville D M Brittian opens a gin at his home Marian Hoffman and Sid Ash erfour plan a saw mill and acorn and feed mill at Flint Hill School House. Local residents J J Hudson Lee Rodgers Joe Johnson Guy Cline and Fred Young return home after recent migrations. Prof Cordell completed a singing school at Ebenezer. Mulls Chapel hosted a grand reunion September 2 with Chas McKesson and John Mull as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Johnson
Rhoney
Cookville
D. M. Brittian
Marian Hoffman
Sid_Asherfour
Acorn
Flint Hill
J. J. Hudson
Lee Rodgers
Joe Johnson
Guy Cline
Fred Young
Jing
Prof
Cordell
Ebenezer
Mulls
Mulls Chapel
Chas, McKesson
Morganon
John Mull
Morganton
Experiments On Grasses For Catawba County Soil
Mr. H. P. Lutz will conduct tests for the State Agricultural Department on an acre of land growing diverse grasses to determine which varieties adapt best to the local soil in Catawba County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lutz
State Agrcultural Department
Catawba County
Women’s Woes Relief Promised by Kidney Pill Ad
Hickory woman Mim W. M. Donahue touts Dean’s Kidney Pills as effective for back pain headaches dizziness and kidney discomfort. She claims the remedy strengthens kidneys and cites family relief. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milin Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Donahue
Tenth Ave
Hickory
N. C
Dean
Foster-Millen Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Death of Mrs Downs in Berelock after long cancer bout
Mrs F Downs died peacefully Friday evening August 1 after nearly two years with breast cancer. Jane C Reitzel, her birth name, born December 18, 1845, daughter of Rev Christian and Mrs Reitzel, survived by three sisters, two brothers, a half sister, two half brothers. Her pastor visited regularly, reading and praying with her. Lydia Rink and nieces and relatives stood by her bed in her final moments. May God comfort the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Downs
Berelock
Downs
Jane C Reitzel
Christian
Reitzel
Lydia Rink
Laura Bowman
Vandi Bowman
Sandace Hermon
Laura Sekard
Edie Rink
Local Remedy Heals Severe Fever Sore Claim
A reader reports a long standing fever sore cured by Bucklen's Amica Salve. He says initial use brought complete healing with nearly no scar. The ad lists burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings piles and coins as relieved. Available for 25 cents at local outlets including C M Shuford Moser Lutz and Grimes Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Samum
Rreeville
Bucklen
C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz and
Grimes Drug Co
Watauga County Lambs and Local Notes From Boone
Ed Shipley reports 21 carloads of 560 head lambs shipped from Watauga County at 4.00 per head totaling about 21 819 dollars. Calves fail to sell at half prior prices due to poor hay crop. locals consider enlarging homes for summer boarders. Appalachian Training School drills and marches with two notable student officers from standing army and Guilford Group. Boone defeats Elk Park in a colored baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Boone
Watauga
Ed Shipley
Watauga County
Appala
Guilford
Elk Park
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Warns of Overwork
An advertisement cautions that overworking the kidneys causes sickness and impure blood. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a tested remedy, claiming quick relief and health benefits, with sample offers and directions to contact Kilmer Co. for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilmer
Lee Simp
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Swamp Root
Bank Stock for Sale by Executor of Jane C. Downs
Executor of Jane C. Downs last will and testament offers three shares of First National Bank stock for cash to the highest bidder on Saturday September 23 1911 at 2 p.m. at the steps of the First National Bank Hickory North Carolina. M L Lite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane C. Downs
First National Bank
Hickory
N.C
Daniel in the Fiery Furnace Echoes a Greater Kingship
A Sunday School lesson on Daniel chapters 2 and 3 explores Daniel’s rise in Babylon and the fiery furnace episode. Rev. D. M. Sterna links Nebuchadnezzar’s idolatry to future antichrist imagery, stressing steadfast faith, God’s deliverance, and public glory through trial. The commentary highlights Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s courage, divine protection, and ultimate promotion, urging perseverance under pressure as a true disciple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Sterna
Daniel
Fehole
Babylon
Israel
Beaven
Dura
Honese
Ier
Goa
John Evi
Phil 4
Matty
Isa Zi
Joseph
Pottobar
Blood Bitters Restores Mrs Freitory After Illness
Mrs Chas Freitory of Moosup Connecticut describes a long illness with headaches, low ambition, and run-down health. After using Bare dock Blood Bitters she reports becoming a well woman again. The testimonial emphasizes relief from debility and renewed vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Freitory
Conn
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