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VOL. X. HENDERSON, INi C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1890. HO. 2T
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CHRIS I'M H ODE.
Peace, peace on earth!
. Good-will to men? .
And tbtlp this holy day found heavenly
birth.
On earth ieace, good-will to men!
OiIefled Child O Habe of Itethlehem.
- ie children dear, draw near, draw near.
And list the tiding doubly dear;
Greet, greet with gladness this glad morn,
For the Babe- of Itethlehem is born!
The Christ, your Chriat, is living near.
Good news, good news, let 4111 the earth
- rejoice, ,
- I.t all that breathe shcat with a merry
TOice, -Let
all joioinmr Chrurtmas lay;
Tit Klng.of fPory liven to-day, .
Christ is tha Iflng of Glory; He
Ifath made immortal our mortality
Good news, 1goo4 news! 0 children weet
Draw near and bow before His feet.
He guards you with a brother's care
So gentle He, ao fond, so fair; ' I
Gi ve t b an lu, pri ve t hanks, ye children dear,
That' Christ, your brother-friend, i near;
Rejoice, rejoice; be glad and iriug ,
Make airthe Christmas welkin ring
Oh this qear day when Christ was born
Moke wild with joy the blessed morn.
O, children dear, draw near, draw near,
' And lift yonr eye on high,
Your beaming eyes and bright!
Behold the raptured eight!
Draw near with mournful cry
Behold the awful sight!
Behold Him on the cross of pain,
Dying that ye might live again!
Your Hing He bore, H9 freely died,
BIeding.and broken, cruifi!!
He died that ye might live again!
. He bore your sins, lie boreyour abame,
' In utter agony and pain, - '
He died that ye might live again;
He died for you, for me, for men,
This Star of Bethlehem.
But from. the tomb He rose to savef
He conquered Death, defied the Grave!'
Hp bade adieu to clayey portals,
And gave immortal lffe to mortals!
A ud now, within 11 in home above.
He usks each child to share His love;
For He is risen He is risen
Ascended from the rocky prison;
No reel is broke, no bolt is riven;
Death could not have Him for its own;
And now, upon the great white throne,
He reigns in majesty in Heaven.
. Bow low, ye children, at His feet;
Your friend He is, and oh, how sweet!
Two thousand years ago this morn
The Babe-of Bethlehem was born.
He lived, He suffered, and he died
He cruelly was crucified;
Before the croHS your sins he bore
..The bloody sweat stained every pore;
fjlutsideethey pierced; Hisigsthey break
. He suffered all for your dear sake!
.O, children, let your hearts aswnd
This Xmas morn, to ('lirint. your fri'iid;
He ia your very help indeed;
He is your friend lie is indeed!
- Your friend, your savior, and yourguide
Tour sinless brother deified!
'About Christmas.
Said Christ to doubting Thomas:
'Blessed are they who having not seen,
yet have believed." For over eighteen
centuries this benediction on faith in
the unseen has fallen on the world;
and the few hundreds-, whose eyes be
held the founder of Christianity, have
grown to as many millions of those of
every nation, kindred and clime on
the earth who have found in the vision
of faith as strong a solace as the dis
ciples found in the vision of fact.
I:cember 25th is the time agreed on
among men to attend and celebrate
the birth of Him who raised this prin
ciple of trust to the keystone position
in the arch of His spiritual system. The
spectacle that the globe furnishes to-day
is proof of the power of that principle
So let the bells ring out; let the chimes
'resound; let the organ lead and answer
the melody of pious hearts. From the
altar of church and the shrine of home,
and the holies in every soul, let the
laising influrnce of reverence and rap
ture proceed. Let the children make
holiday and sing roundelays. Let the
rich and the poor meet together to
hail the Lord who is the Maker of them
all. On earth good will, to men peace,
was the song of the angels to the shep
herds. That song is the music of the
spheres. It was started when the morn
ihg stars sang together and when all
the sons of God shouted for joy, as the
earth sprang from nothing into beauty.
It is now the song-of the Christmas
time, and its strains should fiud echo
alike. in the love and in the
of us all.-
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THE WORK OF THE ALLIANCE.
The Chronicle has never believed
the organization of the Farmers' Alli
ance would ' do other than promote
the best interests of the people of the
State. It is composed of the most
conservative class of our citizens men
of patriotism and devotion to the edu
cation of the people. Early in the
campaign fears were expressed on ev
ery side that there would be conflict
between the Alliancemen and those out
side the Alliance which would rend
the-party in pieces. Extreme and
radical men in the Alliance and out
side the order acted in such way as to
endanger Democratic success but as the
Chronicle predicted, the sober judg
ment the second thought of the peo-hV-'
asserted itself and all differ
ences of ' opinions were harmonized,
of all shades of thought came
.iKr ami fbuVct side by side for
Ugbkin-' " ,
ntnnrratic success.
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The fear that the Alliance would in
iure the Democratic, party was ground
less. 4 So far from tioing so, the ac-
h Alliance has largely ena-
SXZi : rUnocratic party in North
atolina to poll the largest vote known
in its history in an ou
HV.V r, At information goes
wacw-- - maioritv. and in
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the mem-
almost .WW
to increase
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Spate for enristmas.
We all try to make the
the happiest of .the year,
we have a nice line of
Christmas season
For the Holidays
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES,
Canned goods, syrups, cheese, butter, cakes, !
cracKcis, teas, conees, spices, &c, which we
are selling very low just now. Try a barrel
of our FLOUK; none better for making up
yonr Christmas cakes and breads.
We have also a large stock of General Mer
chandise, felioes. Hats, Dress Goods, &c., 011
w hich we offer special bargains Just now.
HOW LAN i- & POWELL.
BUY NOW.
We have two car loads of fancy
White and Yellow
WINTER - OATS
For Spring sowing on hand.
Buy now or you may not be able
to find good seed stock when you
want it.
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.Q Farrar's is HRaflnnaTters for Holiday Goods
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IVOl We 1,ave tl,e pb-'asui e of announcing that Old
iAN oama (Jlaus nas inane ins neauquimcia
FARRAR'S BOOKSTORE,
Oibama (jlaus has made ins neaaquaneia i
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f) Where can be found the biggest stock of toys
here can n
AJand confection
goods, games,
yy tiling to pleast
confectioneries m tlie Henaerson. tuim
dolls, horns, wlnstles, ana every-
se the little folks, as well as the
prettiest line of
Flush Goods and Fancy Articles
Ever seen in this section of the State. All new
shapes and novel designs. Everytliing mr,ke(i
at reasonable prices. ASA FARKAK.
; Special Loi Prices for Xmas.
We have made extra provision for the
Holiday trade, and lespectfullj in
vite j our attention to our stock oi
V - FAMILY :-: GROCEKlhb-
l I I 11111 a A HP
24' fnprai Merchandise, on all of which
!. we can save you money. Let o : pena
V7 . hnrrei of our Best Hour lor
ChrWmas. As an inducement to secure
nT.K."B.' ,tintrnr ces very low
"r.u"Vc "c "'fUOMASON.
FAMILIES
Can be supplied with fine
fancy groceries, coffee, tea,
spices, Hour, chtse. ciim,
crackers, etc., etc., for the
Holidays at
Harare's Store.
1 would also announce
that I have put an im-
l i l'nn in
proven r iuhuiuu ' ---
mv mill and will be pre
pared in future to give my
natrons a better grade of
11 meal and Hour than ever.
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"The Old Reliable"
ONLY THE BEST.
We keep a large and well selected
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Htock of FINK H AMiw
CERIES, Canned Goods, etc., and
are mating special price lor.
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- Tie Holiday Season. -
You will find this department
etockedwith only the best and
choicest goods. A barrel of our
nonrwiU certainly please you.
"COOPER & MITCHELL.
MERRY XM AS !
Old Santa Claus has again made
arrangements with us to supply
the people of this section with
HOLIDAY GIFTS.
We have a Targe stock of Plush Goods,
Albums, Toilet and Manicure Sets in
Oxidized Silver, Celluloid, etc.; fancy
China and Glassware.Toys.Pictureand
Storv Books, Standard Authors, etc.
MELVILLE DORSEY.
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Still maintains its enviable position as THE LEADER in
sold, and amount of money
. New, Year, 1891, one of still
vvitn tne season s compliments, ; very nwiy x our
Ynu want somethim? useful as well as orna-
mental for Christmas Presents. We have all
V. l.t rtt.li In P.f.n o ml W!olrr (MmlM
Parlor and Chamber Suits, Writing Desks,
Bookcases, Wardrobes, Sideboards, Marble
and fancy wood top Tables, Bugs, Druggits,
Moquets, Velvet, Brussels, Tapestry and In
grain Carpets, &. Special bargains in tbese
goods for the next 15 days. - ; '
Clothing ani Overcoats.
If you want a good SUIT OF CLOTHING or 1
a SPLENDID. OVERCOAT for little money,
come to see us. For the Holidays we are offer
ing special bargains in Clothing, Hats,- Shoes,
and Gents' Furnishings. The largest and best
line of these goods in town.
THE TOADIES
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Will find something to interest and 'please""
them during the Holiday seasou in our DRESS
GOODS and MILLINERY department. We
have a large and varied assortment of, goods
suitable to their wants Wraps, Cloaks, Hats,
Ribbons, Shoes, &c.
See our line of table li en, towels, blankets,
&c. We are offering Special Bargains in
these goods now. ,
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Hardware Department.
Here you will find a large variety of articles
suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, or
something for use in your own home, s.
Pocket and Table Cutlery,
Carving Knives and Forks,
i Fancy Decorated China,
Crockery and Glassware, Cooking
and Heating Stoves and Ranges.
S. & C. W ATKINS.
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greater prosperity to those W"Q sell
Toilet ani fancy
Moustache Cups, .
;V Shaving Mugs,
(li-f -x Toilet Articles Generally
PARKER'S DRUG STORE,
' - O'Neil Block.
YOU WILL FIND
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An Immense stock of Holiday goods of all
kinds at the
HENDERSON BOOKSTORE
Everything in the line of fancy China
ware, bisque ware, dolls, rocking horses,
sleds; bicycles, toys of all kinds, lamps,
story and picture books, poems, novels, wri-
V tine materials, rancv gi
ooos or every aesori
y Wests,, and one nun red other articles suitab
young. EUWIN STEPHENS.
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AN APFPOPBtATB AND HEXaiBLK
ChnliaTTresent
FOB YOUR FAMILY WOULD BE
Life Iasoraace X Polici
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In a responsible company reprwsia v
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I will remove my stock of
goods to the store one door
North of J. W Anderson's
hardware store, formerlv
occupied by J. A. Stalling I
On January 1, 1891,
where I will carry a good
stock of gen'l raerchandim
'MJB.i,...
for sale at bottom prices.
Old and new customers cor
dially welcomed.
John W. Pithefov.
IH ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE OUR PART
Toward making this glad Holiday season
one of great rejoicing to our numerous cus
tomers, we are now making Sl'LCIAL LOW
riucttH on
Clothing and Overcoats,
SHOES, HATS, NECKWEAR, &c. Do not
fail to pay us a visit.
BARNES, STAIN RACK & CO.
Ene Lipors for HoMay Use.
I have the choicest foreign aud domestic wines
for family and cooking purposes. Also pure
brandies, whiskies, porter, ale, Inter, etc.
Brandy for mince meat. Pure Hol
, land gin and Irish whiskey for
eggnog. Quality the best
and prices the lowest.
Pn Norh Carolinacorn whiskey a specialty.
Also choice cigars, tobacco, etc.
Call and see me. E. X. J ACKSON .
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WE DO NOT CLAIM
To have the biggest stock of holiday goods in town, but
you will find many pretty and useful articles
for Christinas presents at
CHEATHAM'S :-: DRUG:-: STORE,
A beatiful line of fancy decorated China and Glass- .
ware, Bisque Figures, Vases, Plush Goods,
. Dressing Cases, Photograph Albums, Etc.
W. T Cheatham, Jr.
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FARMERS I
It you would get highest prices and best
averages for your
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During the coming year. 1891, sell at
HARRIS' WAREHOUSE.
We shall spare neither efforts nor money
to mate it to your lutertuh
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He reigns the round world o'er
i his good and Jolly King,
'Neath austral sun's downpour
They give him welcoming."
And in the frozen north
The seeker of the whale
Brims cup and sendeth forth
To Santa Clans ahail.
The dusky cotter, too,
The man who plenty hae
All share the common view,
KJod bless St. Nicholas."
History ofitonUCUtu.
The bistorr of Santa CUus a cn.
rious mixture of truth and table goes
far back into the ancient time. Cen
turies ago a child was bom -in Asia
Minor wbo received the name of Nich
olas. His parents were wealthy and
of high rank, and desiring to express
their gratitude to God for the birth oi
their little son, they resolved to edu
cate him for the Christian priesthood.
The child was sober and thoughtful,
and while yet young both his parents
died and he inherited their great wealth.
He considered the riches a sacred trmt.
he fed the hungry, he clothed the des
titute, ami pertorrned all kinds olgood
deeds as secretly as nnstihV. As a
priest he was greatly beloved; as a
bishop he continued his benevolence.
Alter his death the church canonised
hiin and he became one ot the greatest
patron saints, bein? revered tw foln
of the poor, the protector of the weak.
ana as the especial patron saint of. lit
tle children, who were taught tc be-
icve that their good gifts came from
him. bt. Nicholas was the name erven
him by the monks and this was famil
iarly changed to Saint Nic'Iatts, and
finally clipped down to , Santa Claus,
who is still represented as . reiainia?
his old habits of secret benevolence
and coruim? down the chimner at
nicht la(rWvN Christmas rjresenta li
for childrl 1ilcasant fiction it is
to them, uv Yover of wnih that
charming secreV Wcrning the do-
eyes and ears and minds are keen, incTV
oania emus is usually very well known
to them as 'a much more modern ber-
sonage than old St. Nicholas. But the
children enjoy the harmless pretence,
the mysterious filling of stockings and
the heavily laden Christmas tree. ,
Just Aa I Am. .
f Durham Olobe.l
The Globe, as an earnest and enthu
siastic advocate of all that is pious and
moral, urges its readers to go to church
to-morrow. There are six days in
which to work, and a day of rest is a
physical and righteous necessity.
It was many and many a year ago,
in a kingdom by the ; sea, that there
lived a youth who had a penchant .for
fishing cxcursionson the Sabbath. He
would organize himself into an excur
sion for piscatorial luxuries rather than
attend divine services. But he was
very young. The minister was old and
wheezing, and droning, and his ser
V I
mons were intolerably long,- and the
boy would go to sleep. And there
were old ladies who sat behind him,
aDd they nudged .punched and lectured
him until his soul grew weary, and he
never returned to the church, but from
fishing went from bad to worse.'
But last Sunday that same traantJiow.
alas! in manhood's years, roamed aim
lessly to the vestibule of aeh
this citv and V-arrt th
The hymn opened
"Just as I Am."
And the pilgrim
leaned upon the wj
"Just as I Am."
And be said:"
are furrows on my
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