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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
2
The citizens of Hickory show pride in their schools as recent openings draw the most flattering attendance in history. Interest in education rises across town and country, in public and private schools and colleges.
The death of E H Harriman last week removes from the scene the greatest railroad man this country has had. He was primarily a constructor not a speculator, developing Western railroads into money makers and aiding the nation. He cared little for others prosperity and would crush opponents, a fault of civilization for which he bears little responsibility. In a future where public works serve creators, such a career will be impossible.
A reader plea for more local news items appears alongside Clarence A. Poe arguing prohibition needs vigilant enforcement. The piece questions whether a general ban can succeed and notes states often abandon strict laws for flexible approaches.
The community worries about maintaining intact support for prohibition and its enforcement. The author argues intimidation shaped the law, citing the Charlotte Observer, and urges supporters to prove the law reflects public will and is effectively enforced.
The Carnival drew crowds mainly for the balloon ride. Saturday night proved most profitable. A 15 percent gross proceeds payment to the Fire Company was made, though cash was tight by about 40 or 50 dollars. A split formed as merry-go-round and ferris wheel operators withdrew to Newton while the main company moved to Morganton. Legal action emerged over a small sum, with each side hiring a lawyer. Despite tensions, weeklong operations stayed orderly with little trouble, though late Saturday saw increased drinking and local police restraint.
Our schools show strong interest with Graded school enrollment at 520 40 more than last year’s first week. Lenoir College nearly full on opening day with about 180 boarding students. Other schools perform well and the community is proud of the schools.
An old advertisement touts Kilmer’s Swetap Root as a remedy for backache and misery, claiming restoration of health through a tonic sold at drug stores. The blurb mentions Brighamton New York and Binghamton addresses with dollar ice bottles, urging readers to remember the product names for ordering.
R F D No L Miss Marie Hutchings leaves for Oxford North Carolina to teach at the Oxford graded school. Miss Bertie Foard returns after Wrightesville North Carolina visit. Mrs B C Wood and Jessie Lee of Lincoln are visiting relatives nearby. Clayton Ramseur departs for Catawba College. Mrs Jennie Hutchings heads to Mississippi for winter. Mrs Hilton returns to Hickory from time with Rudisells. Miss Bertie Hutchings goes to Leesville South Carolina to lead music at Leesville College. E M Bledsoe at home after summer in Catawba Springs. Miss Kate Foard leaves for Greensboro to enter State Normal College. Jasper Johnson and family of Hudson South Carolina visiting. Charles Fulbright nears first Oct move. W Latta Massey of Lincolnton visits. T C Alexander of Statesville to stay with Dr Foard. J M Mason returns home to Gainesville Florida.
The item reports strong local health, cotton growth, and family bereavement. The Sigman family mourns 14 year old Oren from typhoid fever with two younger sick children. they now live in Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Little travel to West Virginia and may relocate. Rumor of Q M Smith selling near Chase City Va. Catawba County seeks progress toward a brighter decade while residents are urged to read Hickory papers as well.
A good roads organization for the county was formed at Newton on Monday with R. L. Shuford as president and R. P. Caldwell as secretary. Two men from each precinct were elected to gather signatures for a petition to levy a property tax not exceeding 20 cents per hundred dollars, to be proposed to county voters and the county commissioners will act at their June meeting if a majority favors it. North Hickory participants were W. J. Shuford and Z. B. Buchanan. South Hickory participants were J. W. Robinson and Perry Hefner.
The North Carolina Anti-Saloon League warns that the next eighteen months will be the most critical period for prohibition in the state. It urges intact local leagues, new formations where needed, solid financial support, and vigorous enforcement to secure prohibition’s lasting success amid opposition funded by liquor interests.
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