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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
3
Classified notices include a 11 3 4 acre farm for sale near Hickory with various land types and a general inquiry, plus job ads for a bookkeeper and a Cosmopolitan subscription representative in Hickory. A dramatic circus preview describes preparations and daily routines surrounding a forthcoming Oct. 1 show in town.
In the pro rary Saturday John W Belew won with 151 votes defeating J Porter Burns who had I majority 21. Burns praised as an officer with detective instinct, while reports claim liquor licenses were scarce in Hickory township. The senatorial fight allegedly influenced support and some Republican crossover noted. Justices of the peace selected: Norris, Lyerly, Leonard, Pitts, Yoder, Huffman.
Mrs. S Rusty returned from Newton Sunday night and visited Mrs. Eva Little. Miss Eugenia Booth is recovering from malaria fever. Mrs. Stephenson of Eufola spent a few days at Catawba Inn last week. Mr. Gait Sherrill left for Philadelphia to enter Jefferson Medical College. Mr. W S Sherrill and Capt J H Sherrill attended the Wesley Camp near Hickory. A number of locals plan to attend Sparks show in Hickory on Oct 1.
The muskadiné crop is at its best this year with selling prices near ten cents per pallon. Marvill Starnes and Poovey daughter Geo Poovey were married yesterday. Mrs E G Lattlemyre visited town. Mrs E Cline sprained her leg driving after a buggy jump. Hickory show on Oct 1 expected strong local representation. Dr C I Abernethy plans a new dentist office at the Public Square.
The pastor of the first Methodist Church announces a forthcoming Directory listing names and street addresses of every family. All families are urged to be represented next Sunday to ensure completion. Each family will receive a free copy when printed.
St Andrews Evangelical Lutheran Church holds Sunday 7:30 p m service and Mt Olive Harvest Home festival with Sunday School at 10 a m worship led by the pastor at 11 a m Harvest Home exercises at 2 p m dinner on church grounds public invited to all events.
Rev J H Wannemacher to lead Chief Service at 11 a m with Tutheran League at 2 30 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Religious Instruction Saturday 2 30 p m Appropriate themes for the day You are welcome Feel languid weak run down Headache Stomach off A good remedy is Bardock Blood Builders Ask your druggist Price 1 00
Attorney General T. W. Bickett addressed a large crowd at the Airdome under the State Democratic Committee. He condemned the tariff as a hidden tax, using humor and examples from everyday life to argue it burdens consumers and favors trusts. The speech mixed wit with strong critique of Taft and Roosevelt and left listeners impressed by its clarity and force.
Peter Tallent recalls years of chills until about four years ago when he drank one third bottle of Dr King’s Chill Tonic and has not had a chill since. Advertisement touts no cure no pay and a price of 50 cents at all medicine dealers.
State Democratic committee adopts a resolution interpreting the phrase Democratic ticket to include all nominees for office, forbidding scratching of names and drawing sharp criticism as too rigid. Simmons supports it while other candidates show limited reaction.
Two letters from readers recount relief from female health issues after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Henry Letseberg of West Virginia and Mrs. G B Whittington of Virginia praise the product, crediting doctors and hospital care yet affirm its healing effect. The Pinkham Medicine Company notes a steady stream of grateful responses.
Train timetable updates show No. 50 departing Hickory at 7:00 am and No. 51 from Lenoir at 3:00 pm with adjusted arrival times, enabling same day return trips. Nos. 7 and 8 add new connections via Gastonia and Lincolnton to Charlotte and Lenoir, while Nos. 9 and 10 run similarly with No. 10 not waiting for southbound No. 22. An ad notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a best seller from Ohio Falls.
The Wilmington Star reports a personal visit by Hon. Walter Clark, chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court since 1902, to Wilmington. The piece emphasizes his long judicial service, popularity among laboring men, contributions to legal literature, Civil War service, and his pursuit to join the United States Senate.
At the Caldwell publican convention in Lenoir M N Harshaw was named for Legislature and re elected chairman. E F Wakefield endorsed for State Senate and line of other local candidates including F R Tilley sheriff and S S Tenn is deeds official. C A Spencer of Burke later became the Senate nominee.
Burke Republicans unanimously nominated a slate at Morganton for the upcoming election with John M. Mall for Legislature C A Poteat for sheriff J M Patton for register of deeds D Hoke for treasurer S M Huffman W M Walls and J H Mall Jon Walters and D Johnson as commissioners The Bull Moosers swept the field Mull will face A N Dele the Democratic nominee.
The Faculty Recital at Lenoir College featured Misses Lillie Hallman May Rhodes and Miss Esther Shultz in instrumental and vocal performances. Despite bad weather a large Hickory audience praised the exquisite instrumental renditions and Shultz's first appearance, noting her magic in both reading and solo work.
For sale a first class family horse described as easy to drive by any woman or child. Good second hand condition. Contact J. T. Johnson, M. D. and WANTED To rent a good piano. Write Prof. K. P. Patterson or call phone 22. General ad copy about skin blemishes and Dean's Ointment referenced.
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