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MEBAIIE LEADER
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as citizens.
Thursday. December 19 1912
NO PAPER CHRISlBiiAS
WEEK.
Agreable to i\ir usual custom
we will suspend publication of
the T,eader during Christmas
week, so that afur this there
will not appear an other Leader
until January 2. 1913. We do
this in order that our printers
may take a little rest after a
years faithful work. We hope
our readers will excuse us with
out complaint for this I'rief
period.
THE CHISTMAS TIDE.
It seemed but a few months
past since we chronicled the
fact that the Christmas of 1911
would soon be here, and begged
the leisure of a few days rest for
the mechanical force of the
Leader in a Christmas holiday,
and yet Christmas is most here
again. Before an other issue of
the Leader the Christmas of 1912
will have come, and gone.
Christmas is a season of good
cheer, it is a time when we
pronounce w'ith emphasis that
old moral, phylactery, peace on
earth, and good will to men.
How genuine this may *i)e ex
pressed depends upon the indi
vidual. To many it only applies
to a select few who move in the
immediate circle of special
friends, and then there are
others whose big throbing hearts
takes in all humanity. We do
not know how to better illustrate
this class than by calling atten
tion to the great Salvation
Army, who seem sincerly to
strive for humanities uplift, and
relief. To day all over this broad
land, in every big city, on the
corners of the streets, a tingling
bell directs your attention to the
fact that there are hungry
mouths they want to feed on
Christmay day, and are earnestly
and sincerly appealing for help
that they may be able to do so.
This is the broadest charity
known the world over. But
because you do not belong to the
Salvation Army, or are situated
so you could materialy ^ist
them, is no reason why you can
not make some heart happy, and
exemplify the spirit of that fijeek
and lowly one who came to jthis
world surrounded by the
humblest and most abject con-
ditions'.on Christmas day. Per
haps, and we trust, Gk>d has
blessed you bountifully for the
year just closing, you may have
aplenty, and to spare, if so
think of those who have labored
just as hard perhaps, and yet
fortune did not smile upon their
efforts and they may be in actual
want.
We like to give to those who
a^’e able to give back to us, but
this is not charit>, it is not a
Christian spirit. It contains no
element, of virtue. Help those
who may be unable to help them
selves.
In conclusion we wish for all
a happy, and a merry Chiist-
mas, we wish for all a prosperous
New Year, and that God may so
bless vou, so protect you as to
keep from your cup the bitter
ness an misfortune that so often
befalls so many others. To all
who have in any measure helped
to make the Leaders pathway
easier, and its success more
pronounced, we say we thank
you, thank you most sincerly.
Lung Fish Arrives in Ball
of Mud-
(From The Fishing Gazette.)
The Museum of Natural History has
just received from the remote regions
of Gambia. West Africa, the second
specimen of a living lung fish ever
transported to the United States. In
a block of earth which incl^'sed the
fish was a small tunnel-like opening.
The lung fish, which has both double
lungfs and gills, is considered an ex
cellent instance of the survival of a
race of animals from the early periods
of time. Its fins are of primitive type
and according to Dr. Bashford Deai),
an authority on fish, represent a stage
between fins and hands, The lung fish
to a certain degree, he says, is a con
necting link between the true fish and
four footed animals^
Try Scissors Next Time.
**8he meant to chop off the chick*
•n'l head with a hatchet," says a Mis-
iOttrl editor, “but only succeeded in
cttttlns off her forefinger. The next
tim# she has designs against the life
of a chicken we recommend the use
cl a pair of scisBors.”—Atlanta Con-
fUtutlon.
Cured of Liver Complaini
“I was suffering with liver complaint”
says Iva Smith of Point Blank, Texas,
"and secided to try a 25c box of Cham
berlain’s Tablets, and am happy to say
that I am completely cured and can
recommend them to every one.” For
sale by All Dealers.
50,000 PELLAGRA VICTIMS.
S3mptons of the Dis
ease are Becomini^
miich less severe.
After four and a half months study
ing pellegra in South Carolina, the
Thompson-MacFadden pellagra com
mission reported that while its data
on the ejjidemology of the disease was
tie most couplet? ever  btained, the
mystery envelt'pinj? the origin of the
ailment has not f»een dispelled. It will
take months to get the details into
such shape thnt anytlriiii? like a logical
conclusion may be dx’awn and the pro
bability is that the cause cannot be
positively determined without further
exhaustive investigation.
The commission has expended only
half of the fund of $15,0o0 donated by
Col Robert M. Thompson and John
H. MacFadden of Philadelphia. Fcr
this reason a second expedition will
be sent to the same locality next
spring. Thess general facts were ob
tained:
It is certain that exclusive of the
cases that have proved fatal there are
at present 50,000 persons in the South
afflicted with pellegra. The symptons
of the disease are becoming less se
vere, but the number of cases is net
decreasing. The ailment which for
merly was almost exclusively confined
to the poorer classese, probably on ac
count of their generally unfortunate
surroundings, is spreading more and
more among those who are prosperous.
FOR CHRISTMAS
!i
Forte. _
It was the most exciting momMit of
one of those midnight rehearsals. Try
as he 'v^ould, Donald Brian, the actor,
could not induce the orchestra to play
sufficiently loud for a smashing finale.
Finally in desperation he called out
to the orchestra conductor: “Swell!
Vicars, Swell!” Whereat the phleg
matic, unruffled English conductor
stopped the band, turned smilingly to
Mr. Brian and said: “Thank you,
sir.’»
School of 1.0W6 In Germany.
In order to counteract the falling off
of marriage rate a “school of love” has
been started at Strasburg, Germany.
The school will also give advice on ob
scure questions, such as how to en
courage budding attentions, how to dis
courage them, how to converse with
serious men without any serious knowl
edge, and how to be gay and frivolous
while suffering from headache, bank
ruptcy, and other ills.
EVERY DEPARTMENT
of our busy, thoroughly filled stores ^'arries bargains
of the most tempting character.
Wool Sweaters, Woolen Dress ^ood, Foust Mill
Underwear, Millinery, Coat Suit:* nd Dresses
Long Coats, Short Coats and Jolinn Coats.
A clearing sale of shoes on all this week. Every
pair a BARGAIN. The place to save money.
RROWN -RELK CO.
Greensboro N. C.
SAME FELLOW
The man who becomes offended at
being asked.for the dollar he owes on
his subscription is the same fellow who
would go all over the country abusing
the editor if he owed hipi a quarter of
a dollar and wo’^ld not pay it. Editors,
you see, are just like most other people
in the respect that they want W'hat is
due them because they really need it,
and not bacause they are afraid to trust
the fellow who gets road simply be
cause he is asked to pay a just debt.—
Henderson Gold Leaf.
Yes sir, and an Editor has an'
opportunity of learning the[
character of men perhaps better'
than any other class. A man
will sometimes deliberately lie
out of a debt he owes an Editor,
when he would not think of
treating any one else so dishon
est. Taere is no doubt, but
what an Editor learns the com
mon dishonest frauds in a
Suits for Men And Boys
Tailored
Ready to Fit
and Satisfy
That's the way to describe the ele
gant new Fall and Winter models we’
ve just received.
The scientific modern method of
hand tailoring by which every one of
our garments is made, assures you a
proper fit and workmanship rarely
equaled and never surpassed. Come
and have us demonstrate.
Great Assortment of l adies, Misses
and Childrens’ Coat Suits and Cloaks.
R. GOODMAN
“fhe Home of Good Cloths’*
Burlington, N. C.
We have a large variety
of fancy packages to sel
ect from.
Nunnaliy’s FinsOandies
!
EASTMAN KODAKS
and Supplies.
Mecca Drug Company
Pi-escription Diu gs.s
Mebane N. C. Prompt attention to Mail Orders
W£ SAVE YOU FROM 20 TO 30c ON Cf.&H
DOLLAR YOO SPEND WITH US OUBING
THIS SALE.
35-in white cloth, only 5 l-2c yd. 2«X) bolts of all color outing 6 12c yd
10 pieces 20c white linen for 10c yd. East Durham Gingham 6c yd.
50 dozen ladies heavy undershirts and pants to match for 25c each.
$1.50 undershirts, all color for 95c each. 5CK) ladies coat suits, up-
to-date from $5.50 up to $20.00. 600 ladies long cloaks from $2.75 up
Ladies and children’s sweaters at low i>rices. Ladies and children
shoes. Men’s clothing and boys suits and men’s and Doys’ over coats,
closing out at this sale.
Remember the name,
M. Gladstein
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SPECIAL OFFEft iN GOAT
Extra purchase of Coat Suits enables us to
offer the Biggest Special you have yet heard of
WHEN THE FIRM WITH WHOM YOU TRADE Is
RELIABLE
Then it's a sure sign that you get your value
for your money. We have the largest and most
compleet line of ladies dress ^^oods, shoes, and
ir illiner stock. Don’t fail to see us.
J. P. & L. B. WHITTE ]
STO?SE OF VALUE
Burlington N C.
108 East Main St.
Durham
North Carolina
The Christmas
Times
Is when you want to visit a store that keeps the
goods to make all home folks happy. We carry a
• stock of Coat suits, Coats, ladies dress goods in the
most elaborate patterns and trimmings to match.
We have one of the nicest displays of hankerchiefs
ever seen in Durham. Our stock in general lines of
dry goods has never been surpassed. When in Dur
ham don't fail to call on
Ellis-Stone & Co
Durham, N. C.
H. W. & J. C. WEBB
Ihfillsboro, C.
Carry the largest line of general merchandise
of any store in Orange County. A stock suited to
all seasons, and to all people, but especially are we
prepared to meet your holiday wants in Dry Good
notions. Ladies Coat Suits, in fact a full lines of
everything to please the people in quality and price.
Don't fail to call on.
H. W, a J. C. Webb,
Hillsboro, North Carolina.
FOR SAL^
Seven, three and four room
cottnges. Good large well
located lots. Prices rea
sonable.
Terms to suit.
MEBANE LAND & IMPROVEMENT GO.
W. E. WHITE, Treas.
LADIES FALL
Dress suit'-, some of the latest cuts, made by
the best and most fashionable men tailors.
You should sse my line, it is perfectly
charming.
TRUNKS, TRUNKS
We have the best line of trunks, traveling
trunks, steamer trunks, and all kinds of suit
cases and hand bags.
SEE ME FOR CARPETS
Chas. H.Dorsett
‘THE WOMAN’S STORE”
Greensboro, - - North Carolina
S. H HOCKriELD ^
Dealer in Ming. Shoes And Dry Goods.
1 will sell you goods at an attractive
price. Give me an opportunity to con
vince you.
S. 11. HOCKFIELD
226 WEST MAIN ST.
DURHAM. N. C.
fit Matters
A Full Line
Of Carefully Selected
Ladies Dress Goods, Coats iMiits, Gents’ furnishing and nice thin£fs
to wear at moderate cost. Call and see me.
J. W. Simmons
Haw River,
North Carolina
Not
How poorly you dress, neat fitting, well made
shoes, will give you an air of class and superiority.
We get right down to the job of fitting you with
the nicest and best made shoe with experienced
men fitters, and we always satisfy you, and please
those who admire your good ta&t. Go to.
Pridgen-Jones & Co.
The Great Shoe Dealers Of
Durham N. C.
HARMLESS
And you know for headach
remedies are.
It IS safe eo children can take it.
It’s wonderfully quick.
Feel that thump-ety-thump?
Good for neuralgia.
Bromalgine,
10c, 25c and 50c bottles.
For sale by MECCA DRUG CO.
5c at soda fountain.
Mebane, N. C,
Build Up Your System
For the coming wicter by drinking:
PANACEA MINERAL SPRINGS WATER
It is pure, strengthening, and so full of true merit.
Tones up and invigorates. Dissipates that “tired ff^el-
ing.” Drink it! To an invalid it is worth more than
gold! Ask your local dealer for PANACEA MINERAL
WATER, or order a case direct from the SPRING.
Address
T. ALEX BAXTER, Mgr. or
PANACEA SPRING CO.
Littleton^ N, C.