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Business Builders Advertisements inserted under this bead at 5 cents a li»ie for each insertion We selected the. best things from four markets "for our holi day line which will surpass any thing in this section this season. You're the judge. Call at Umstead's. Millinery Clearance Sale Fri day, Saturday and Monday, Dec. 6, 7 and 9. Bargains at Sledge & Pleasants. By far the largest stock of Dolls and Toys. Smallest prices. Umstead's. The very best Groceries you can order comes from Harris & Little's. Our line of Table Ware is com plete, and we invite you to cal look and get our prices. Enough said Umstead's. 0 WANTED —For U. S. Army able tkxiied, unmarried men, betweec ages of 31 aud 35, citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits,who cau speak, read and write English. Men wonted now for service in Cuba. Fo information apply to Recruiting Office*, 5 \V est Trade St., Charlotte, N. C; 2b 1-2 South Main at., AslieviUe, N. C; Bank Building, Ilicltory, N. C.; 417 1-2 Liberty St., Winston-Salem, N. C.; U'o 1-2 North Main St Salisbury, N C; Glenn Building, Spartanburg, S. C- Haynsworth and Conyer'6 Building Greenville, S. C.; or Kendall Bnildiug Columbia, S. C.; Your nickles and dimes play a good part at our store. Umstead's. The best goods for ladies and men to wear are found at - Harris & Little's. Go to headquarters for your holiday goods. Umstead's LAND POSTERS for sale at The Democrat Office. Gur 5 and 10 cent counters are loaded with good things. They are money saving stations for you to stop in. Umstead's. SMOKE The Buck Cigar, the best. Our regular lines are china and homefurnisher's wares and we can best supply your kitchen and dining room and save you money. Umstead's. For Rent— A nice large 2-story dwelling house close in. Among the best residences. Possesion about Ist January, 1908. Our showing in china is un equaled. Prices the lowest on! the market. Umstead's. It's a positive fact that Home made Shoes are the best shoes you can get for boys and men. Harris & Little Get the lady of the house one of our nice Dinner or Tea Sets for a holiday present It will be a pleasure every day in the yeir to you and the lady. High quality with low prices. Umstead's. CANCERS can withou be cured cutting. Simple plaster used Cure guaranteed or money re funded. R. A. Christenbury, Box 277, Gastonia, N. C. Umstead's For Toy 8 and Holiday Goods. Best suited and save money. A Jersy cow for sale. Apply Rt this office. Sunday-school Committee will that we have made a special selection of goods for them. Prices to please. Umstead's. Millinery Clearance Sale Fri day, Saturday and Monday, Dec. 6. 7 and 9. Bargains at Sledge & Pleasants. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. White visited in Newton last week, White going down Tuesday to attend the bazaar given by the Presbyterian ladies on Tuesday evening. j LOCAL The "Deestrick Skule" at Opera House, Friday night ... , , Rev. J. L. Murphy has return ed from a short trip. Prof. G. W. Hahn spent Sun day with home folks. Mrs. W. R. Whisenhunt and mfant left Tuesday for Rock Hill, S. C. Misses Setzer. of Newton, are with their sister, Mrs. H. B. Yount Prof. A. E. Aull and Mrs. Kirk patrick have returned from South Carolina. Misses McGinnis . and Keller, of Salisbury, were Hickory visit ors on Tuesday. Miss Gertrude Hall, of Lenoir, spent thanksgiviiiff 4i with her brother, Mr. Alex See Mrs. Honeysuckle and Bud dy and Sissy at the "Deestrick Skule" Friday night Mrs. W. E. Holbrook came home Monday after a trip to Norfolk and Richmond. Miss Carrie Nash, of Salisbury, spent the week-end in Hickory to the delight of her many friends. Misses Annie Laurie Aberne thy and Hazel Elliott were at home from Wednesday until Mon day of this week. Miss Fannie Cooper, of Ashe ville, visited Mrs. T. F. Steven son and Mrs. Cooper during the past week. Editor H. J. Martin, of the Lenoir News, was a welcome caller at The Democrat office Monday. Dr. R. L. Ramsay and family, of Salisbury, spent Thanksgiv ing with his brother, Dr. Ram say, here. The little daughters of Mr. W. S. Overton, of Salisbury, visited i their grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Wharey, for Thanksgiving. Miss Mary Ramsay came Lome for Thanksgiving, bringing with her Miss Critchett. one of the teachers at the Presbyterian Col lege, Charlotte. Mr. Robert Rosborousrh has re turned from a visit to James town. On the way heme he stopped with friends in Greens boro ana Winston. Miss Minnie Michael, of Lin colnton, is visiting homefolka this week, and looking after the interest of her millinery store of this place. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Martin re turned last Friday night from their bridal tour. They are at home at the Rectory with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Moody for the present. Miss Lois Herman returned home from Charlotte last Friday where she has been employed in the millinery business for sever al months. She is with the Lit tle-Long Co. We are glad to note that Mis. Matt Ransome McCorkle, of Newton, has accepted an excel lent position in the Department of Agriculture. Mrs. McCorkle is a charming woman, and de serves all good fortune. Rev. W. W. Rowe, pastor of the East Rowan charge of the Reformed church, preached at Lower Stone, Nov. 17th, a ser mon on Missions which was pub lished by request in the Salisbury Watchman. The Roanoke Times, giving an account of the Teachers' Confer ence at that place, states that Prof. D. W. Reid, of Leesburg, formerly head of Claremont Col lege, has been made chairman of the committee on nominations, one of the most important com mittees. THE 'DEESTRICK SKULE" Opera House, Friday Night, Dec. 6th , The ladies, who have change of the "Deestrick Skule," are ver: enthusiastic over their prospects for a fine entertainment. Tht play will be given at the Oper House Friday night. Dec. 6. About forty well-known ladies and gentlemen of Hie*, o ;y will act as "skollars"in this "skule/'Mr. M. H. Yount is the skulemaster, and he wields the rod in no un certain manner as Luther Leech, Dr. Ramsey, Gus Setzer, John Blackwelder, John Patrick, Joe Elliott, and members of the oth er "boys" in the "skule-" can testify. Mrs. Ed Shuford makes an ideal and charming Mrs. Honey suckle. Messrs. A.'A. S* uford, C. M. Shuford, T. M. Hufham and A. C. Link will serve on the skule committee. With such a teacher and such a. committee the "skule" can hardlv fail to be a magnificent success JViday night. Play At Lenoir College. On Monday night, December 9th, "The Woven Web," by Charles Townsend, will be pre sented in the auditorium at Le noir College. This is an original drama of the Civil War, full of interest and romance and having its main scenes of action in North Caro lina. Arrest of Supposed Burglar. Mr. Pent Hoover captured near Conover a yellow negro who is suspected of being the one who shot policeman Goforth. The negro was bare-footed, and, so far as Mr. Goforth's identifica tion goes, resembles the one who wrestled with him. But there is no certainty in the matter. Mr. Goforth has undergone an operation and is doing well. Mrs. Cynthia Yount Dead. Mrs. Cynthia Delilah Young, of this place, died at tne home of her grandson, Mr. Munroe Newton Monday night. Mrs. Yount was 81 years of age, and death was due. in great measure, to the feebleness of a frame worn out by the infirmities of old age. Rev. J. S. Moody conduct ed the funeral services at the house, and the interment was at St. Stephens church. Col. Thornton in a New Role. One of the visiting young ladies was taken to church on Thanks giving Day, and introduced to a perfect cloud of preachers, eld ers, deacons "and sich." On the way home she beheld Col. Marcus E. Thornton advancing down the sidewalk in immacu late black, with his his high silk hat crowning the whole get-up. Said the dear young thing to her companion, "And what minister is that?" (Sensation.) Claremont College Notes. Miss Kirkpatrick spent the Thanksgiving holidays at Rock Hill, where she attended the Y. W. C. A. convention of the Caro linas. The boarding students tramp ed to Brookford Friday after noon. While there they were the guests of Miss Elizabeth Hol brook. Miss Flaud Mullen went home Thanksgiving. r\ Mr. Will Johnson, of David son College, wad a college visitor Thursday. Mr. C. G. Mullen, of Lincoln ton, visited his sister last week. Miss Lois Killian, from Lin colnton, spent Thursday at the college. Commenting upon the request of the merchants that purchas ers would do their Christmas shopping early, the Statesville Landmark suggests that it would also save a great deal of unnec essary worry if the-merchants would do their Christmas adver itising early. See? Social Mrs. H. M. Ddll was hosted to the Round Dozen Book Club, in her beautiful new home, 01 Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27 Eleven members were present and a very enjoyable -discussion of the books was held. So far, the favorite books seem to be, "Te Him That Hath," "Th* Weavers," "The Shuttle," anc 'My Lady of the Decoration," The hostess' book is "The Ma. - '■-er of Stair." News items, rang i g from the "panic" to the "gyro-car''were given and dis cussed. After the 4iterary pro gram was over, delicious refresh ments were served in two cour-j ses. This broughj to an end a very delightful meeting. .Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 27th, the Hickory Book Club, were guests of Mr&jfc J. A. Mar tin, twelve being present, Mrs. Philo Hall and Mrsu H. t>. Aber nethy absent, on account of sick ness in the family. The criti cisms of the books read were a° varied as the different personal ties of the The specia' book under diseusaioft was "The Serf'' by Thorne, ,/the scene £of which is laid in England in the twelfth century. The social side interfused throughout was espec ially developed in the talk on current events reaching the cli max in the delights of the fes tive board presided over by this charmin? hostess, The color scheme of the table was violet and green, the place-cards dec- i orated with hand painted violets. Mrs. E. L. Shuford entertain ed her Whist Club Friday after noon, the 28th, with enough ad ditions to make five tables of Bridge. Mrs. W. 3L Reid gained the prize, a cut-glass bon-bon dish. The menu which ended a delightful evening was decided ly suggestive of Thanksgiving. "Deestrick Skule" Tickets. Reserved seats for the "Dee strick Skule" are on sale at Shu ford's Drug Store. The prices are: Children •; > 25c General Admission 35c Reserved Seats 50c Reformed Church Bazaar. The ladies of the .Reformed church will hold a bazaar and serve refreshments in Huffman's store, on Tuesday, Dec. 10th, opening at 3 o'clock p. m. A novelty in the bazaar will be sev en booths, representing Shakes peare's seven ages. Fancy and useful articles, suited to each age, will be on sale in each booth. Supper will be served, as we'l as the usual salads,. ice-cream, etc. Everybody cordially invit ed. Why Shouldn't Hickory Have the Orphanage? Elsewhere in the Democrat a clipping from, the Statesville Landmark kindly gives Hickory credit for being the first town to ask for the Orphanage shortly to be built, by the M. E. Church South. W6 learn from Mr. G. F. Ivey that a majority of the committee are in favor of having the orphanage here; but the town will have to make some 1 real organized effort to get it. At least' $4,000 to $5,000 must be raised. It. would be well for our citizens to take the matter into consideration. Before long those interested hope to have an open meeting, with speeches by prom inent men; and it is to be hoped that our business men will be ready to make an agreement to "help out" the committee. Millinery Clearance Sale Fri day, Saturday and Monday, Dec. 6, 7 and 9. Bargains at Sledge & Pleasants. Sissv Honeysuckle, Buddy, the giggling girl, the crying girl, the boy who drinks Water, the stut tering boy, Mike, and all the oth er "skollars" will create no end of fun when "skule" takes up Friday night. Watch Talk. To be sore of buying Watches c right prices vou should come > us lew England 11.95 ieth Thomas $3.50 Elgin ~ $3.90 Silver Ware and Jewelry We are overstocked on Stick Pins, Ladies Bracelets, Neck Jhains, 1847 Rogers Knives and Forks The Morrison Bros. Co. 1 - Rich or poor alike are habit lally constipated. It slays its /ictims by thousands, although some other name goes into the death certificate. Drugs will not cure. Eat daily. D? PRICES WHEAT FLAKE CELERY FOOD which is of a laxative nature. M For sale by all Grocers lo Cut a Dash If you would join The social whirl Or win a most Bewitching girl.. Or be bowed to Every day And deferrel to In every way. You need not have » A family tree Nor be a wise guy, No, sirree! All that you need To cut a dash Is plenty of The cold hard cash. -■f You don't have to "Cut a Dash" to get one of our policies —Fire, Life accident, Sick bene fit or any other kind of a policy —all that is necessary is good credit. W. A. HALL Successor to G. Hall & Son Much in the Method We can't all be'beautiful,' it ap pears, but we cau all make BEAUTIFUL PICTURES We make the sort which are in teresting and lovely, whether or not your proportions are abso lutely correct or your complex ion faultless. G. M. HARDIN, Photographer. Morganton St. Hickory ) l I ! ' ■' » ™ Doing Business Again "When ray friends thought I was about to take leave of this world, on account of indigestion, nervousness and general debility," writes A. A. Chisholm, Tuadwell, N. Y., "and when it looked as if there was no hope left, I was persuaded to try Electric Bitters, and I rejoice to say that they are curing me. lam now doing busi ness again as of old, and am still gain ing daily." Best of ell tonic medi cines. Guaranteed by C. M. Shuford, Menzies Drug Ca., and W. S. Martin, druggist. 50c Millinery Opening In order to give everyone a chance to get a new hat for Xmas we will for the next 5 Days Beginning Dec. 10th give 25 per cent off on hats and feathers. Now is your time to buy, when you can get nice, new stylish goods at so small a sum. Respectfully MISS M, E MICHAEL BOOKS ARE ALWAYS THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT THE VA»i DYKE BOOK AND ART SHOP You Will Find Books for Everybody Holiday Books, Bibles Novels Testaments Art Books Nature Books Classics Children's Books Van Dyke Book and Art Shop Hickory, N. C. Our Store is Crowded As never before with desira ble merchandise You will lind here the goods you want and the prices are reasonable. Excellent Stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Shoes and Grocers We are after y«ur business and offer you goods goods that will appeal to you from the standpoint of style, quality and price. W.G. FOX *■ ' - Hickory, N, C. Dealers In Groceries, Fresh Meats, Butter Corn, Hay, Cotton Seed Hulls Meal and Country Produce Hickory, North Carolina Notice , . » Having qualified as admin istrator o W. H. Shirer (dead) late of Catawba county, North Carolina, this is to certi fy all~ persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 18th day of November. 1908, or this notice will be plead in bar of their re covery. All persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment. This 18th day of November, 1907. S. M. SHiRER, Administrator
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