Battle Front News and Local Lectures Highlight World War I Era
Reports describe a major eastern front clash near Vilna as German forces press to annihilate the Russian defense while Petrograd hopes for Russian extraction. Prince Leopold of Bavaria advances near Lida and Dworzec as Russia holds in Volhynia Gali. Western bombardments intensify with the British fleet affecting the Belgian coast. In Bulgaria, parties press to derail neutrality amid a Turkey rail accord. Local notes cover Rev. S P Long's Hickory lectures and a Lenoir College farmers and women’s institutes meeting led by H S Mask.
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Vilna
von Hindenburg
Petrograd
Leopold
Bavaria
Lida
Dworzec
Pripet
Rovno
Volhynia
Gali
Germany
Serbia
Danube
Bel-gian
Turkey
Bulgaria
England
Death of Mr Eugene Moser Near Claremont
Mr Eugene Moser aged about 40 died at his home near Claremont early Saturday and was buried Sunday at St John’s Lutheran Church of which he was a member. He leaves a wife and several children, and is a brother of Mr F P Moser of this city with numerous other relatives here. He had been ill for years and his death was not entirely unexpected.
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Eugene Moser
Claremont
St John’s Lutheran Church
F. P. Moser
Relief for Biliousness and Constipation Claims
A letter from Mrs. Chas. Peck of Gates New York describes using two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets about a year ago to cure biliousness and constipation. The ad notes the product is inexpensive and readily available at local drug stores.
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Oman
Chas. Peck
Gates, N. Y
Ies Drug Co
Lutz's Drug Co
Local items highlight community happenings in Hickory
A large crowd enjoyed Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Show, Shuford Mill installs water plumbing, eight fox hounds hunt at Baker's Ferry, Granitealls to build a 400 hp dam for 40000, trains clear crossing easing delays, busy millinery openings, U D C fundraising for Fayetteville Old Ladies Home, Hickory Library reception invites book donations, Rev J H Shuford returns from Newton with talks at Catawba College and local events, he plans to stay in Hickory.
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Gentry Bros
Shuford Mill
Highland
Baker's Ferry
Southern
Abel A Shuford
Fayetteville
E. L. Shuford
H. C. Menzies
T. M. Johnon
Hickory Library Association
J. H. Shuford
Hickory
Newton
Shuford
Catawba College
Wesley
Caavel
Missionary Training Conference Closes in West Hickory
NEWS OF THE WEEK FROM WEST HICKORY reports the Missionary Training Conference at Lenoir College closing Monday night under the Luth van Laymen movement. Rev. E C Cronk as general secretary led with Mrs Cronk and Rev R C Holland and Rev Patterson assisting. sermons Sunday at Holy Trinity St Andrews and Bethany West Hickory stressed mission work.
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Lenoir College
Luth Gee van
E. C. Cronk
Cronk
Holy Trinity
Holland
St. Andrews
Patterson
Bethany
West Hickory
Mrs Fulmer Hosts Lawn Party for Florida Guests
Mrs H A Fulmer entertained many young people at a lawn party at her Ninth Avenue home on Tuesday evening September 21 in honor of the Misses McMullen Steene and Wilson of Clearwater Florida. Guests included Pollie McMullen Callie Greene Emma Wilson Margaret Wannemacher Ellen White Alva Boatright Pearle and Blannie Frazier Edith and Lottie Lattlemyre Josephine Dysart Jo Moore Annie Deal Jettie Williams Claudia and Elsie Yount ary Bumgarcer Ona Lee Eckard Maude Maynard L H aeslie Paul Alred Harold and Laurie Deal Sam Hawn Arthur Bradford Charlie Deal Bud Peeler Zell Setzer Bumgamer William Hamrick Pussell Yount Clyde Greene Herman Payne Lawrence Crouche of Hickory Walter Bolick and Shell Conover Clarence Yount Setzer Newton.
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H. A. Fulmer
Ninth Avenue
McMullen
Steene and Wilson
Clear Water
Florida
Callie Greene
Emma Wilson
Margaret Wannemacher
Ellen White
Alva Boatright
Pearle
Blannie Frazier
Edith
Lottie Lattlemyre
Josephine Dysart
Jo Moore
Annie Deal
Jettie Williams
Claudia
Elsie Yount
Ary Bumgarcer
Ona Lee Eckard
Maude Maynard
L. H.aeslie
Paul Alred
Harold
Laurie Deal
Sam Hawn
Arthur Bradford
Charlie Deal
Bud Peeler
Zell Setzer
Bumgamer
William Hamrick
Pussell Yount
Clyde Greene
Caroline
Herman Payne
Lawrence Crouche
Hickory
Walter Bolick
Shell
Conover
Clarence Yount
Setzer
Newton
Mrs McRorie Honor Reception Highlights Hickory Event
A Tuesday afternoon reception honoring Mrs W E McRorie featured Adele Kirkpat rick as host, with guests including brides CB Abernethy Mrs Earl Kert and Mrs J L Thompson. Pink and white decor, blue taffeta gowns, chiffon hats, and pink roses set a festive scene as visitors called.
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Terooon
Adele Kirkpatrick
Hickory
W. E. McRorie
Abernethy
Earl Kert
J. L. Thompson
Elizabeth Hill
Catherine Menzies
Lena
Ramsay
Twice Told Tale of Kidney Pills Confirmed
A Hickory man confirms after three years that Dean's Kidney Pills helped his weak kidneys and improved his system. His child also benefited after taking the pills purchased at Luta's Drug Store.
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Dean
Luta’s
Weet Hickory Notes Camp Meeting and Ills and Visits
Weet Hickory notes a West Hickory party including Mr A Heavener and others attending Vesey's Chapel camp meeting in Sanjay. Sick lists include Dewey Hawn with typhoid fever and David Bolick. Several families and relatives visitive trips to Jatawbs Mortimer Drexel Morgan ton and Granite Falls. Kate Abee and Claudie Elmore among visitors.
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Hickory
A. Heavener
West Hickory
Vesey’s Chapel
Sanjay
Dewey Hawn
Charlie K
Jatawbs
W. N. Cook
Mortimer and Hobe
David Bolick
John Miller
Frank
Morganton
Reduced Fares Offered by G N W C and Northwestern
The G N W Carolina and Northwestern Railway grants reduced fares for Caldwell County Fair in Lenoir October 18 and 15, Gaston County Fair October 12 15, and Charlotte Fair October 26 29. Fares from Hickory are round trips at regular one way for each event, with $1.80 for Charlotte. Other stations on same basis. see ticket agent for details.
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Carolina and Northwestern Railway Company
Ickory
Saldwell County Fair
Lenoir
Hickory
Gaston County Fair
Charlotte Fair
Charlotte
Ocober
Harvest Home Services At Evangelical Luther Church
The Evangelical Lutheran Church led by Rev E J Sox announces next Sunday September 26 annual Harvest Home. Morning service at 11 with a sermon and a hymn filled afternoon program by the Sunday School featuring songs and recitations on the grounds.
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E. J. Sox
Bad Lippard in Trouble Yet Again in Moonshine Case
A former moonshine retailer, Bud Lippard, is arrested on a retailing charge after a Ball Creek camp meeting report. Local controversy surrounds leniency demands and a bloodhound escort, while a library tribute segment honors Hickory volunteers and long effort by Emily Wheeler and Mrs. O. M. Royster.
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Lippard
Mountain Creek
Bud
Ball's Creek
Two Local Deaths From Typhoid And Civilian Deaths
Mr P S Murray aged 20 died at his Highland home Monday night from typhoid fever. Funeral was at St Stephen's church Tuesday afternoon. Survived by a wife. Calvin Mosteller aged 65 died at his Hildebran home Monday night and was buried there. Several children survive.
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P. S.murray
Highland
St. Stephen's Church
Calvin Mosteller
Hildebranj
Rev. Heller to Hold Services at Three Churches
Rev. C. B. Heller of Salisbury will preach at Bethel Reformed Church Sunday morning at 11 oclock Grace Church Sunday afternoon at 3 and Star Town Church at night The schedule appears in a local church notices column with minor OCR errors. He is listed for three service times on Sunday including morning afternoon and evening.
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C. B. Heller
Salswury
Bethel Reformed Thureh
Grace
Star-Town
Auditing Inquiry In Brookford Mills Case
Auditors Smith and Todd of Charlotte are conducting an audit of Brookford Mills Company under an order by referee Turner dated August 5. A further hearing is set for October 5. The case involves J A Martin and W H Shuford seeking a receiver, claiming they hold over ten percent of common stock and have not received dividends in ten years. A unrelated note mentions Dean's Ointment and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil being advertised.
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Messrs. Smith and Todd
Charlotte
Brookford Mills Company
Turner
Messrs
J. A. Martin
W. H Shuford
North Carolina
Deeds Filed for Record In Hickory and Monbo
The following deeds have been filed for record. W Burns to Clarence Whisnant for 200 dollars, lots 7 to 11, block G, Oakland Heights, Hickey. Troutman and others to J L Thornton for 400 dollars, lot on 7th avenue, Hickory. J M Alexander to J D Elliott for 100 dollars, lot on 12th street, Hickory. Mrs J C Campbell to Wm Fogle for 3500 dollars, lot on 15th street. A C Gantt to T L Sherill for 600 dollars, two acres at Monbo.
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W. Burns
Clarence Whisnant
Oakland Heights
Hickey
Troutman
J.L. Thornton
7Th Avenue
Hickory
J. M. Alexander
J.D
T. Li Sher
Monbo
Social U D C Met and A. Whitener Welcomed
The Abel A Shuford chapter of the U D C met with Mrs. Raymond Abernethy on Monday with fifteen members present. Two new members, Mrs 4 A Whitener and Mrs A L Whitener, were welcomed. They planned to furnish the Abel A Shuford room at the Old Ladies Home in Fayetteville by October 15. The Dixie Greys will supply two pairs of blankets and contributions may be given to three named members. They unanimously approved raising yearly fuel to 1.00 and appointed delegates to the U D C convention in Charlotte in October with alternates named. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants.
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Abel A. Shuford
U. D.C
Raymond Abernethy
4. A. Whitener
A. L. Whitener
Old Ladies’ Home
Fayetteville
Dixie Greys
E. L. Shuford
H. C. Menzies
T.M. Johnson
U.D.C
Charlotte
J. F. Allen
E. V. Morton
E.L
Senate Likely to Be Called in Session
Washington reports suggest President Wilson may convene an extra Senate session around October 15 to consider the Colombian Nicaraguan treaties and to discuss cloture rules. Southern Democrats resist changing rules tied to a long history, while Republicans threaten a force bill. The Parker R. Anderson note cites fears over child labor bill affecting cotton mills and federal oversight.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
South
Dixie
Additon
Parker R. Anderson
Greesboro
Death of Mrs I F Morton Strikes Hickory Democrat Editor’s Family
Editor E V Morton of the Hickory Democrat returned to Leasburg for his mother Mrs I F Morton who died Saturday after a two month illness and two strokes. Born October 20 1834 she would be 81 this year married 1846 to W L Morton and survived by eleven children including J M Morton Q E Morton Nannie Stevens Jennie Wells D L Morton Oscar Vanbook N D Haris J W Murray C B Paylor and E V Morton. Funeral at Leasburg First Methodist Church conducted by Rev Yearby Roxboro with all children present and six grandsons as pallbearers. She was a Methodist and beloved by many.
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E. V. Morton
Hickory Democrat
Leasburg
Mather
I. F. Morton
Morton
W. L. Morton
JM. Morton
Q. E. Morton
Bushy Fork
Nannie Stevens
Jennie Wells
Cedar Grove
D. L. Morton
Milton
Oscar Vanbook
N. D. Haris
Hurdle Mills
John W. Murray
C. B. Paylor
J. A. Morton
Greensboro
E.V. Morton
Hickory
First Methodist Church
Yearby
Roxboro
Methodist Church
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S. P. Long
Simon Peter Long
Mansfield
Ohio
Dr. Long
Farmers’ Institute
Womens’ Institute
H.8. B. Mask
Cail
Mrs. Fulmer
Mrs. McRorie
Bliss Kate Abee
Drexel
J. M. Abee
Andrew Elmore
Granite Falls
Elmore
Kate Poovey
Pink Berry
E. C. Hoyle
Henry
M. J. Lackey
Claudie Elmore
Fred Lek
Evangelical Luthers Church
The
Library Association
Emily Wheeler
0. M. Royster
Adies
Graves
Josie Person
Midas Link
Mary Geitner
James Martin
W. B. Ramsay
Rev. Heller
J.C. Freeman
North
Albemarle Townships
Stanly County
John" Hodgin
Dr. Thomas
Philashea
Methodist Shareh
Mabel Hight
Mieses Alma Lide
Rd Clement
Kate Shuford
Fettie Hosley
Archie Mae Signon
Jo Bradford
Essie Peeler
Lucile Deal
Flo Frazier
Eth Messick
Grace Brewer
Luther League of
St. Andrew’s Church
J. L. Riddle
Conant
Savannah
H. D. Abernethy
RTO
Lother
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