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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
3
The Life of John Johnson
A tribute to John A. Johnson highlighting democracy in America as a path from humble origins to high office. The piece praises his rise from poverty, his dedication, and the broader message that merit and duty shape national leadership despite wealth and prejudice.
Johnson’s public virtue praised by Lexington Dispatch
The Lexington Dispatch lauds Johnson as a model of manhood and public service. It argues Americans value independence and personal effort, noting Johnson’s rise despite poverty in his mother’s work, and believing his life offers a priceless lesson to American youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
United States
Republian
Johnsons
America
Lexington Dispatch
Runaway Train Narrow Escape Injures Driver and Horses
A colored man driving Ed Shells two black horses to a buggy near the passenger depot pulled the team away from a backing train. The buggy was wrecked, the off horse struck, the driver hurled to the ground and badly hurt on the head. The horses fled, and the incident serves as a warning to watch for trains at crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shell
Presbyterian Church Notes on Mr Shields Sermons
Rev M Me G Shields of Greensboro preaches excellent sermons this week at 3 30 and 7 30 pm with good audiences daily and nightly The Saturday afternoon service is for children and Shields will preach to them Sunday school holds exercises at 945 am and a collection for missions At 10 am communion will be observed Sunday afternoon at 330 pm household service for families All children to be baptized should attend for baptism and Shields will address the children and parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Me. G. Shields
Greensboro
Shields
The Street Fair Promises Big Farmers Fair
The town hosts a farmers fair on October 15 with a premium list showing entry details and premium values. Over $1000 in donations will be awarded by class. stock and produce arrive on October 14 for judging and display. Speakers headline Thursday night followed by prize awards. residents invited for a day of enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Prevention is Wise Plan for Every Home Croup Salve Ad
Precautions promote readiness with Vicks Croup and Pneumonia Salve sold in jars of 25, 50 and 1.00 dollars. External remedy for dangerous troubles and household emergencies. Listed by all druggists with a cheerful slogan about family happiness.
Vicks Croup and Pneumonia Salve Advocated by Many
A grateful audience testifies to the salve’s value for colds catarrhal trouble and as a remedy for croup and pneumonia. Available in jars of 25 50 and 1.00 from all druggists.
Fox Hunters Seek Footprints After Empty Turkey Thefts
In Caldwell residents warned of foxes harming turkeys and asked for help. A group of boys searched the area at night after floods, carrying out a mock hunt to “relieve the situation.” They found no foxes, and dogs did not alert, leading to doubts a fox stalked the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
James Shuford
Nice Table Ware for Hotel Huffry Opens
The Hotel Huffry will be furnished to be one of the finest in the South with modern comforts. Mayor Geo E Bisanar ordered the silver and cut glass table ware, including sugar bowls, trays, pitchers, salt and pepper shakers, knives forks spoons and more. A first class jeweler crafted the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huffry
South
Geo. E. Bisanar
Ditching Clark's Creek Dredges Bottom Lands
Farmers formed a corporation to ditch Clark's Creek bottom lands drowned by sand. They bought machinery and prepared to work, aiming to begin by Friday or Saturday. A 16 by 60 foot Iowa boat floats the gear, powered by a setup weighing about 85 tons, costing roughly $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s Creek
Iowa
Advertisement Comparison Teaches Patience in Trade
An old printed ad compares a merchant’s effort to a farmer sowing seed, noting results take time but will come. The passage emphasizes not sparing seed or advertising, urging steady effort and patience in business.
Lenoir College Football Team Shows Early Promise
Lenoir College under coach Schaefff faces a slow start but has 22 players, many new to football. A Catawba College game is set for Saturday October 2 with a projected lineup including Rudisill Mauney and Schaef. The squad, after two weeks of practice, aims to field a competitive team and draws local support for the upcoming match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory
Lenoir College
Rudiselt
Catawba College
Genter
Eller
Coonse
R. Guard
Spiegle
Rex
Turbyfill
Coon
R. End
Carr
Horney
Fulmer
Mauney
Eisenhouer
Rudisill
Schaef
Rhodes
Bennetts Fate in Boone Court and Local Notes
The Boone court adjourned Saturday. Jane Bennet received 15 years for the killing of Alonzo Hardin. He died days after a hoe strike following an incident over a banjo at her home. W L Bryan sued heirs of C J Cowles for 5000 dollars over timberland sales. Guilford Critcher died at his Blue Ridge home aged 81 or 82, a Baptist, Mason, and family man. Alfred Watson built a cottage near Mt Grandon after attending court and meeting Watauga railroad directors. The Appalachian Training School grows with room for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Bennet
Alonzo Hardin
Bennett
Hardin
Guilford Critcher
Blue Ridge
Baptist Church
Masons
Alfred Watson
Stony Fork
Mt. Grandon
Pennsylvania
Watauga
Fatherhood as a Business in France Sparks Paternity Claims
A curious industry has appeared as men declare themselves legal fathers under a French law allowing paternal claims for compensation. Some adopt paternity for money to certify as fathers of unnamed children. Authorities move to end the practice after cases reveal oddities, including a man registering a son as born to unknown parentage and a legal father younger than his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Taft Urges Justice Reform Commission in Chicago
President Taft spoke at Orchestra Hall on improving justice administration. He urged Congress to appoint a commission to study federal court delays and hoped its report would guide state remedial legislation. He backed labor and urged injunction reform with notice except in irreparable harm, praising organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchestra Hall
Chicago
Taft
Congress
Union
Solal
Bankers Meeting Closes in Chicago After Four Days
The American Bankers Association convention ends in Chicago with 5000 delegates electing officers. Louis L. Pierson of New York is president, F C Watts of Nashville is vice president, Fred E. Farnsworth re elected secretary, and William Livingston chairs the Executive Committee. The plan includes a vice president from every state and Angeles as next meeting city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angtles
Chicago
American Bankers’ Association
Lst
Louis &, Pierson
New York
F. C. Watts
Nashville
Tenn
Fred E. Farnsworth
William Livingston
Angeles
Bishop McCloskey Dies After Forty One Years as Kentucky Head
Louisvile report states The Right Rev William George McCloskey bishop of the Catholic diocese of Kentucky has died at age eighty two. He led the Kentucky diocese for forty one years and was noted for ties with Catholics and Protestants alike. He had been in frail health recently and carried on duties with effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisvile
Willam George McCloskey
United States
Tome Aimeuty
Building Collapse Kills Four in Chicago Construction Site
Four men are dead and more than a dozen injured after a three story stone building under construction collapsed. Some workers shouted warnings as floors fell. many were buried beneath rubble. A hotel fire at Grant Hotel 128 Dearborn Street routed 50 guests. heroine Miss Genevieve De Forrest alerted guests to basement danger and helped them evacuate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant Hotel
Dearborn Street
Genevieve de Forrest
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