Salisbury, Oct. 19—Harvey A. Bernhardt, for the past 40 years a prominent figure in the business life of Salisbury, died tonight at 9 o’clock at his home on West Monroe Street after an illness of several months. Yesterday was his 67th birthday.
Mr. Bernhardt was the last of three brothers, all of whom played long and conspicuous roles in the development of Salisbury and Rowan county. Mr. Bernhardt’s brothers, Caleb and Paul, died several years ago. Harvey A. Bernhardt, who was born and reared in the Gold Hill community, Rowan county, for many years engaged in the mercantile business here. Durin g recent years, however, he had retired as a merchant and had devoted his attention to real estate. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Minnie Reid and his second wife, who is now living, before her marriage was Miss Flora Taylor.
Besides his wife, Mr. Bernhardt leaves two sons, John and Harvey Bernhardt, both of Salisbury, and two daughters, Mrs. J.A. Woodcock of Asheville and Mrs. W.E. Palmer of Petersburg, Va.
From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, October 20, 1923
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