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THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT. Published Every Thursday bv W. H. HOLBROOK, EDITOR AND PROP Entered at the Post Office at Hickory second class matter. T3RMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year Cash In Advance f i.co Vix Mouths, " " 5 C .Three Months " " *5 Advertising Rates. Transient 2o cents an incli. Prefered Position 15 " " " Yearly Contracts 10 " " " Special rates jjiven to long term ad vertising. TMJft DAY. JULY 9, 1908. THE FOURTH. Large Crowds and Much Rain in Attendance. Hickory awoke Saturday morn ing to the sound of hoof-beats and the rolling of wheels. All hotels and boarding houses had been filled to overflowing by Friday night but somehow the people who kept pouring in Sat urday morning found accommo dation and by the time of the parade it was estimated that the crowd numbered 30.000. Con veyances of every kind were ir use from the yaller mule to the snorting automobile. People oi all descriptions went to swell the crowd, politicians, business men, rustv mountaineers, from 41 miles away, small boys, gaily bedecked girls, aged women, pompous negro preachers and s!l others that the best imagina tions could conjure up. It was a miniature Mardi Gras. The crowd though large was orderly. The people were out foi a good time but there was very little rowdyism. Slight showers o 1 the morning changing to plung ing rain in the late afternoor spoiled in some measure the fui but did not destroy the gcoc humor of the people. It was whispered, t«o that Hickory wat "wet" in more ways than one. The inebitable booze appeared but apparently did little damage. The business section and many of the dwellings were well de corated with bunting and flags. The Hickory hotel particularly, made a beautiful appearance with its festooned pillars and huge "Welcome" banner. THE PARAD3. Promptly at 10:30 the mar shalls heralded the coming oi the parade. The band on the north side of the square struck up a lively air. The order of the marck was as follows: Mounted Marshalls. Fire Department wagon de corated in red, white and blue. The firemen were dressed ir white suits with fancy caps. They carried red, white and blut rarasols. The Company present ed a neat appearance and their float spoke well for the progra s of Hickory. The float of Geo. E. Bisanai Jewelry Co., was a covered wag on decorated with patriotic col ors. The Hickory band resplen dent in coats and white trousers rode in this float The Clay Printing Co., float was attractive with childrer dressed in the costumes of all nations. Singer Sewing Machine float 1 ad the singer machine onboard find young ladies sewing. Burns Bros, general store was the next float. Besides the de corations there was the darky band dressed in different gay costumes. i Hickory Bottling Works float - was an ingenious affair. It was i H huge bottle about 15 feet high covered with small bottles of i ginger ale, coca-cola «3tc. Hickory Novelty Co., had a j .1 >rge sign made of shutters, posts t nd other pieces of wood work. 1 - ht young ladies also graced ] I * float. Hickory Mfg. Co. fllcat had a po 'h with fancy columns, doors i an i mantles. i White Oak Dairy Farm hid a 1 HAt decorated with rye, in j*>enese pagoda style. , Shuford Hardware Co , ad : vertised the Hickory pride Range by four large ranges on theii float. - A. S. Abernethy presente the Phoenix buggies on his floai : .vith two fine buggies of that make. I W. S. Martin was right thert ; vith the monkey in the cag* . Besides this Mr. Martin had j : owns bearing his advertisement i!so oy children ii small carriages bearing the Mar n Drug Co., advertisement. A drum corps folio ved thes in Un?!e Sam costume. The ■ made good music. .vwu men loliowed in their fu-l ' regalia, war paint and feathers. A. comic float consisting of a hug riraffe attracted much attention 1 Shell Grain and Feed Co's., ioat was decorated * with large paintings of live stock. Dutch Dairy Farm presented I the dairy witn pretty dairy maid? f in the act of making butter. Moretz-Whitener Co., had f ■ pretty decorated wagon with a band on it. Shuford Furniture Co, had a large decorated wagon with te httle wagons fastened together following it. Little children in white rode in these. Hickory Bakery had its own delivery wagon decorated. Abernethy Hardware Co., had i float made like a battle ship Hatcher Furniture Co., float was decorated with lace curtains while in handsome chairs and on settees sat young ladies dressed in white. Following these were many private decorated buggies and carriages. The R> e Ola wagon with its white horse and driver in spot -1 ess white brought up the rear. The floats started at the Grad ed school building and passed around the part in Union Square, across the railroad, down 9th avenue to 12th street, again crossing the railroad and passing up Union Square. The floats were unusually welt designed, and showed much taste and or iginality. The judges were H. F. Elliott, R. L. Alexander and 3. A. Shuford who awarded the prizes as follows: First prize, $7.50, Hickory Bot tling Work?. Second prize, $5.00, Hickory Novelty Co. First prize, comic float, $5.00, W. J. Shuford. Second prize, comic float, W. S. Martin. . First prize pony float, $2 50, W. S. Martin & Co. In addition to this, the judges nade special mention of the loats of the Shuford Furniture Jo, Abernetny Hardware Co., John W. Robinson, dairy farm; and the writer would add to this list, the Hickory Mfg. Co., with handsome and tasteful arrange ment of its manufactures, and E. H. Whitener's house in mina ture. After the parade the people collected on Thirteenth street to witness the rope walking per formance but a driving rain forced them to seek shelter and »ent the rope walker into tem porary retirement. Dr. Murphy threw open the doors of the Re formed church and many of the people found a pleasant shelter therein. The rain continued tiJl noon. THE OLD SOLDIERS. One of the mest successful features of the day was the din ner given to the old soldiers. They were out in force. Some 400 of them, the remnants of the host that once defired the world, were here, gathered in I the shadiest, most comfortable section of the park where under a cherished Stars and Bars, head quarters had been arranged for tie men that the South delight to honor. Somi of the nan were still up right after the lapse of years re tainin * the military bearing of the olden davs. Many however were drooping under the weight of years, walking feebly with cautious steps, who hatd once charged opposing armies an run cheerfully into a hell (f ea non. Feeble and firm, wea. ind well they were all t ike l iare of by the Hickory people, the city turned over to them, their wisyes treated as commands and when noontime came were created to such a dinner as mide cheir hearts rejoice and carried their memory back to war days and camp radons —because it was all so different. Word* of ippreciation were heard from all sides and it is safe to say that the /eterans will not soon forget the kindness and affection of the Hickory people. Jhe committee L. R, Whitener, Dallas? Russe 1 and C. C. Bost are to be con gratulated on the success of this feature. THE RACES. Notwithstanding the fact that the rain had converted the streets into a compound of water and mud, the foot races and ponv races came off on schedule time. The people were again packed on Union Square and the marshalls had some difficulty clearing the course. There were three con testants in the foot races and they covered the course in a sea of mud. In the pony race there were likewise three entries. Owing to a collision the race had to be run a second time and was won by Terry Shell riding N. M. New ton's pony. Cecil Bost drew second prize. A severe storm in the late af ; ternoon drove the people indoors and prevented the ball game that had been scheduled. The fireworks display at night had to also be postponed on account of rain. The business men of Hickory who contributed so liberally of their time and means and who spared no pains to make this Fourth a grand success, deserve much praise. They were W. S. Martin, Chm. Sen. Com; T. L. Henkel,J. H. P. Cilley, C. H. I Geitner, W. J. Shuford, A. L. Shuford, N. W; Clark. C. C. Bost, A. A. Shuford, Jr., J. F. Click, W, E. Holbrook, Z. B. Buchanon, J. W. Blackwelder, J, C. Martin, E. B. Menzies and J. L. Cilley. The Convention. The Democratic National Con vention met at Denver July 7th and is now in session with Bell of California as presiding officer. Mr. Bell in his keynote speech made a vicious attack upon the Republican party. After the convention was organized Dunn of Nebraska introduced resolu tion lauding Cleveland which were unanimously adopted. The convention then adjourned till noon of July 8. When called to order on the Bth Senator Gore, the blind states man of Oklahoma was introduced and made a reference to Bryan that started the most remarkable demonstration • ever witnessed at a Convention. The cheering lasted over an hour, after quie' was restored a recess was taken till Bp. m. At the night session Hobson of Alabama was laughed off the platform for predicting a war with Japan. The creden tials committee reported unseat ing eight anti-Bryan delegates from Pennsylvania. There's hardly anything that wears off as soon as the sweet ness from kisses. ffeIKY'SKIMEYCORE Mases Kidneys Bladder Rk«*h* The girl who has a passion for hardwood finisn should marry a 1 bla3k-head. , i The effect of malaria lasts a long time. 5j O J* ca^ cold easily or become run- A down because of the after effects of malaria. 2 c* IT Strengthen yourself with Scott 9 * O .tLmxilsion. igs builds new blood and tones up your nervous A eg! system. ¥ ( gj ALL ORUCGISTSI BOe. AND »1.00. 8* • - Stt s ~11 -b!b_o Parm ers Heed? * Who drove tJie farmers of Kentucky and Tennessee to burning warehouses and destroying tobacco plant beds?— Jp? J Lmk m&y 1 * The Trust. Who is responsible for the conditions amor u the cotton planters today?— The Trust. Who locked up _ ' all of the money in the country a few months ago? —The Trusts. 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In the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn,Mass., any woman any day may see the files containing over one mil lion one nundred thousand letters from women seeking health, and here are the letters m which they openly state over their own signa tures that they were cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has saved many women from surgical operations. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is made from roots and herbs, without drugs, and is whole some and harmless. The reason why Lydia E. Pink ham's Vegetable Compound is so successful is because it contains in gredients which act directly upon" the feminine organism, restoring it to a healthy normal condition. Women who are suffering from those distressing ills peculiar to their sex should not lose sight of these facts or doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore their health. Florida is to have a primary to select a wife f'*r the Governor. IT CAN'T BE BEAT. The best of all teachers rs experi ence. C. M. Harden, of Silver City, North Carolina, says: "I find Electric Bitters does all that's claimed for it. For Stomach, Liver and Kidney trou bles it can't be beat. I havg tired it and find it a most excellent medicine." Mr. Harden is right; it's the best of medicines also for weakness, lame and all run down conditions. Best too for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee atC. M. Shuford, W. S. Martin and Menzies drug stores 50c. Better be poisoned in one's blood than to be poisoned in in one's principles.—Confucius. CUT Expenses By having your Job Work done at Democrat Printery All work execut ed by an Expert Compositor The Best Work V at lowest prices, send us TUB II MB Out-of-town orders given our special at tention. Dr. F. P. Love VETERINARY SURGEON Stock treated for all diseases. Ring Bones, Spavins and weak eyes a spe cialty. Office at Banner Warehouse, ASHEVILLE, N. C. pinS KIDNEY CURE ,3§r 8 Will cure any case of Kidney or Bladder Disease not Bright's Disease A beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. or Diabetes Sold by W. S. Martin & Co, Druggist*. LENOIR COLLEGE Brings $30,000 into Hickory each year! 16 Teachers. 210 Students. Co-education under best conditions. 50 young ladies board in Oakview Home; 100 youn men in Highland Hall. College Courses taught by able and experienced men, with University training. Specialists in charge of Music, Art, Expression, and Business Departments. OUR A. B. GRADU ATES ENTER GRADUATE COURSES AT CHAPEL HILL. Hickory Business College Offers first-class advantages in Book keeping, Shorthand, etc. Why go away for a Business Course when you can get it here for much less cost. TUITION PER YE \R—College Courses S4O; Preparatory, I, $20.25; 11, $27; Music, Art, and. Expaession $27; Bookkeeping and Shorthand Cour ses S2O each. Board at Co^t—Steam heat, electric lights, baths, etc. —in Oakview Home $8 per momh; in Highland Hall $7 (excepting room rent.) Catalogue and full particulars free. R. L. FRITZ, Pres., HICKORY, N. C. —————p— An Attractive Innovation IN WEEK-END RATES. $2.00 From Saturday until Monday without regard to hour of arrival or departure This rate has been established for the season by THE BLOWING ROCK HOTEL Blowing Rock, N. C. Geo. E. Moore, Mgr. The same excellent service will be given as on regular rates. FIRST CLASS TABLE. VISIT AMERICA'S SWITZERLAND! RSTcsr™? m D. W. HOLDER lias taken charge of the MJ Flannigen building and will conduct a first- Kg class Cafe. This building has recently been W MB fitted up with the most beautiful and up-to- Kg date furnishings for this line. W M Good Meals and Lunches j| ffe will be served in the best of style. A Ladies' £)>| ttfe Dining Hall has been arranged and we ex- js|j fjfe tend to them a cordial invitation to take meals, jftj Everything Under New Management, Come to See Us. ||j f EXPERIENCE COUNTS 4S W js iff 4ft We have been in the Jewelry business many w years. We are prepared to give you the bene- V/ i fit of our knowledge of JK # REPAIR WORK. w jfo Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Repairing. \j/ jfc ENGRAVING AND PLATING. $ | ■ w § The Morrison Bros. Co. | /K (Incorporated) W $ Jewelers & Opticians $ 4 c c 01°
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