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THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT. Published Every Thursday bv W. E. HOLBROOK, EDITOR AND PROP R S. COTTRILIv, CITY EDITOR. Entered at the Post Office at Hickory aa second class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year Cash In Advance fi.oc Biz Months, " " 5 three Months " " a ' Advertising Rates. Transient 2o cents an inch. Prefered Position 15 " " Yearly Contracts 10 " Special rates given to long term ad vertising. THURSDAY. AUGUST 20, 1908. DEMOCRATIC TICKET NATIONAL For President: WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN For Vice-President: JOHN WORTH KERN STATE For Governor: W. W. KITCHIN For Secretary of State: J. BRYAN GRIMES For State Treasurer: R. B. LACY For State Auditor: B. F. DIXON For Attorny General: T. W. BICKETT For Commissioner of Agriculture: W, A. GRAHAM : iFor Corporation Commissioner: B. F. AYCOCK Eor Superintendent of Education: J. Y. JOYNER For Labor Commissioner: M. L. SHIPMAN This thing of Hitchcock refus ing corporation funds reminds us of Standards Oil refusing rebates. This Hickory Fayetteyille mat ter seems as endlers as a funny picture. Hon, J. A. Smith, Republican candidate for congress in this district has sent Hon. E. Y. Webb the Democratic candidate a challenge for a joint debate. Just on what grounds Mr. Smith basis his desire for such a debate i* not clear. The gest guess is tHat he does not think Mr. Webb will accept a debate with him. In this he is probably right Mr. {Smith could hardly make as cred itable debate as did Dr. Roberts jtwo years ago and then Mr. Webb was not entertained. Mr. 6mith could not expect Mr. Webb to get up crowds for him to speak to. Yet Mr. Webb may de cide to show his magnanimity to his opponent by doing so. Gas tonia News. Farmers Institute. f The Farmers Institute held Sednesday, August 16th, was e best and most largely attend jed one ever held. Credit for the large attendence is* due to the committee having the matter in {charge. Especial credit is due p> the efforts of the chairman, Mr. John Robinson. The Cham 1 Jberof Commerce used its best best efforts also [to bring about a successful meeting. , The speakers at the institute were Mr. Meacham, superintend ant of the test farm at States ville, who spoke on improved farm implements; Mr. Hudson of the United States Department, who spoke on corn culture. Mr. T, E. Brown, of Ahoskie, who spoke on fertilizers; and Mr. F. L. Stevens, of the State Experi ment Station, who spoke on plant diseases. The woman's part of the institute was condncted by Mrs. Stevens who discussed nursing; and Miss Nellie Cobb, of GoldsbQro, who gave a demo stration of methods of cooking. A picnic tiinner was served on the grounds, and it goes with-' out saying that this was one of the most enjoyable features of the day, for Catawba county housewives know how to prepare food dinners. AIRSHIPS AND THE TARIFF. The air has combined with the sea to encampass the ruin of the Stand-patters. While we have been making the week-and-the money-ring in our efforts for Free Trade and have recklessly been wasting ink and stub pens in our arguments ad hominen infinitum que-to say nothing of ad nauseam—a few inventors for removed' from politics and like sultry things have slipped up on us and beat is to the goal although, as Mr. Peggotty would say they had no intentions that a way! It is easy enough to put a tax on goods that come into the eo'untrv by ship for every well-bred ship has an antipathy to sailing on dry, land and must perforce stop at port giving the officials opporturnity to corral her cargo. But suppose the development of airships make it practicable for them to carry cargoes then our imagination fails to show us how such crafts could be halted and a tariff col lected. Let us haste the glorious day when airships shall be as common a3 steamships and book agents are now. Then we shall see Euro pean and other competition force prices down to where they were before the trusts got them in a corner. Then perhaps we can get paper without paying four times what it is worth and ink at a price that will not threaten our lingering bank account. ty-that roseate time, we Mow we'll be able to support two shirts at a time and maybe invest in a derby for winter use instead of wearing a-straw head piece the whole year round. Here's lookin' at yer, Old Airbox. The Mote and the Beam. The papers of the North have 1 very affecting custom of up lifting their hands and in pious horror whenever it happens that a Southern community losing its temper and reserve strings up some black brute to an accommo dating sapling. At such times they veritably break their ink bottles in jubilant efforts to throw odium on the South, en couraging in sibilant phrases the negroes to resist the white op pressors and contrasting with holy unction the turbulence of the South with the placidity that reigneth forevermore in the Northern State?.' And for forty years the negreos have listened and believed. Up at Springfield, Illinois, the other day our Northern friends cast aside their memory and their scruples alike and proceed ed to entertain the colored con regationin in a manner a la, Southern with a few extras of a truly Northern persuasion. Whereas a Southern mob lynch es the offending negro and then goes back to its usual desuetude, the Illinois mob destroyed all their brethren of the dark color they could find and then getting wronger and stronger as they proceeded drove out of town and massacred the family and friends of the offender. Incidentally the negroes, apparently remem bering the former teaching of their now prosecutors killed a few white men. And this was in the home of Abraham Lincoln the apostle of the blacks. It might be appropriate for us to say it might be appropriate for the North to quit execrating the South for the same passion as they themselves show, but we've no such,hopes. It is the old case of looking around a beam to discover a mote. An Annual Fair. With the expection of the fourth of July—when it is usual ly raining, and Christmas—when the roads are impassable—there is very little save stem necessity to allure the wayfaring man to the peaceful paths of Hickory. It is up to us, gentlemen of Hickory to evolve from our well ordered imaginations some de vice cajoling to induce the ha bitants of the surrounding coun try to visit our town, to become interested in our growth, to make us partakers in their finan cial affluence and to aid us in our development while contributing' to their own. As an outgrowth of this idea we advocate an Annual Fair, i Over in Winston-Salem just now the business man, the dreamer | and the official liar have joined hands, tongues and lung capaci ties in boosting the Piedmont Fair. Hickory is kindly invited to come over and see what a fair is and by so doing gain a new experience. The business man is boosting because he ex pscts to coin money out of affair, the Dreamer is boosting because he sees visions of a greater city, the official liar is at work be cause 'tis his nature to. We see no obstacle to our having a Fair save the one great one —initative. We want to ask the Chamber of Commerce to take the first step, to start the ball rolling as it were, when the rest of us will fall in, tooth and and toenails and make it a suc cess even if we have to break a hames-string to do it. We are longing for the Fair of our fathers; we want again to see the prize pumpkins and the blue ribbon butter not strong enough to reproach us; we are sighing for the sack race and equally fast mule race, the bal loon ascension, the meiry-gc round and *the monstrons Sea Serpent warranted by its trainer to be the longest, strongest liv ing breathing, creeping crawling hissing reptile in captivity. By all means, let's have a Fair. The Closed Church. A stranger arriving in a strange land finds the saloons and brothels open and inviting; the churches of the living God are steadfastly closed save for one lone day in the week. By their airtight appearance they repel rather than invite the weary one; if he needs a minutes rest he must go to the saloon. Of no use to try the church; it is closed and locked. Many a man has started to hell and manya man has arrived there on this ac count. In the olden time —the Dark Ages—the church was always open; it was a sanctuary; anyone at any time could enter in to pray, to rest or to repent. Small wonder that forsaking all thing 3 else men clung to the church. It was a gentle mother, then. We want to ask the ministers of the city, why not leave the churches open? Are there, then j things therein of such great val ue that it prevents you from trusting your fellow men? Make them a Mecca, a rest for -the weary, a shelter in the time of storm.; On the Fourth of July a multi tude was gathered near the Re formed church waiting for the rope walking performance. All at once one of Hickory's most aggravating rains desended and the crowd had no where to find shelter. The Pastor happened by and at once threw open the doors of the church and took the bedrenched multitude inside. It was an act in Christ's own spirit. But suppose the Pastor had not been there? Why should the church have been closed at all? We had occasion not long ago for the hymn poem of Tennyson's— "Crossing the Bar." A friend X Consumption is less deadly than it used to be. V Y Certain relief and usually complete recovery A * will result from the following treatment: O V Hope, rest, fresh air, and— Scott's 2 ALL DRUGGISTS» 60c. AND SI.OO. Al] f 36* r LjfiL had died and we were asked to insert this poem she in memory of her. Our memory failed us and we searched the bookshops of Hickory in vain. I Then we remembered that it was among 1 the hymnals of the Methodist church and we went there. Locked! Many a tired stranger enter ing ajstrange land and seeing the churches closed has bitterly thought of the words: "I was a stranger and ye took me not in." i Lenoir College-Opening. The Fall Term of Lenoir College will open at 9 o'clock, Wednes day morning, Sept. 2nd. Students will be classified and work as sined at once. All students should be present the first day. Then will be' an address before the studants in the auditorirum and an informal reception for them Thursday evening Sept. 3rd at 8 o'clock. The outlook indicates an ex cellent opening, Prof Geo. H. Hartwig of New York, the new teacher of English will arrive the 20th. Dr. Randolph had spent part of his vacation in re search work in the Smithsomian Institute Washington D. C. Prof W. H. Little who has spent a year in Nova Scotia will sesume the chair of History and modern languages. Prof. Cotterill of the University of Virginia will have charge of the advanced work in Gr66k Prof E. 0. Randolph will have charge of the Department of Geology and Biology. With a strengthened Faculty and incre ased equipment Lenoir College will be in shape to do the best grade of College work. Lightening on Rampage. One of the disconcerting things about Hickory is the electrical storms that visit itevery few days. At such times the lighting does not content itself with mere sound and fury but breaks loose and tears up things. Monday afternoon was a gala day for the thunderbolts. The lightening hit in several places in Hickory, burnt out a multitude of phones, and gave considerable shocks to a few people. It entered over the' phone wire the home of Mr. A. F. Hart on Moore's Ferry road. The three children of Mr. Hart who were lying on a bed in the room con taining the phone received seve re shocks. All however recov ered in a little while. Hickory Takes First Game. The much heralded game Tues day between Hickory and States ville proved to be a walk-over for the former. Except for one lone tally in the second inning the visitors were treated to a goose egg entertainment. Harris and Abernethy formed the battery for locals. Harris did some twirl ing for Raleigh in the League games and held the Statesville team at his mercy. Statesville 01000000 o—l Hickory 02102012 x—B Attendance 300. Mrr. J. L. Cox left Thursday night to return to her home in Ardmore, Okla., she was accom panied by Mrs. J. A. Lentz and daughter Miss Frances who will spend some time in the West with relatives. Mrs. Cox come be at the bedside of her sister Mrs. W. E. Holbrook. Among the invalids attracted to Hickory by its fine climate is Mr. E. E. Hight formerly of Henderson N. C. Mr. Hight been here but two weeks and says he feels much improved. At the Churches. REFORMED Dr. Murphy will occupy his pulpit next Sundav mornihg and night. "Friendship" will be the subject at the morning sermon. All are invited, corner Trade and Thirteenth streets. PRESBYTERIAN. There will be * service at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. No services at night. METHODIST Dr. Weaver will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morn ing and night. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. The school has re cently been reorganized and every effort is being made to in crease its attendance. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Tenth avenue and Fifteenth street. BAPTIST The pastor, of the Baptist church, Dr. Harte, is away on his vacation but will be back to occupy his pulpit Sunday morn ing and night, corner Eleventh avenue gnd Fifteenth street. EPISCOPAL. Services next Sunday, Aug. 23d, 11 a. m. morning prayer and sermon. Subject: "Our un used and misused gifts." At 8 p. m. prayer and address. The Rector has recently printed his address in "Eddyism" delivered last winter in the church here, for general distribution. Subscribe for the Democrat; only $l.OO a year. * Dr. Price, the famous food expert, has produced a product called D* PRICE'S WHEAT FLAKE CELERY FOOD which is considered to represent the highest food production. Its healthful qualities are unsur passed. * For sale by all Grocers | Trinity j A Four Departments—Collegiate A \ Graduate. Engineering and r Law. Large library facilities. r A Well-equipped laboratories in A all departments of Science. A best apparatus. Expenses very 2) \ moderate. Aid for worthy f students. r f Young Men Wishing to Study Law r A Should investigate the superior A Advantages Offered by the $ Department of Law at # CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. Hm Kind You Han Always Bought a ' a TRINITY PARK SCHOOL A First'Clas* Preparatory School Certificates of Graduation Accepted for Entrance to Leading Southern Coliegei Best Equipped Preparatory School In the South Faculty of ten officers and teach ers. Campus of seventy-five acres Library containing forty thousand volumes. Well equipped gymna sium. High standards and mod ern methods of instruction. Fre quent lectures by prominent lec turers. Expenses exceedingly moderate. Seven years of phe nomenal success. For Catalogue and other Informa tion Address. J H. M. NORTH, Headmaster 1 Du.ham, N. C, ( Cures Biliousness, Sick ¥ TMf jrt Cleanses the systenl Headache, Sour Stom- II 1 j\| II thoroughly and clears ach, Torpid Liver and ■ill ■ VP sallow complexions oi Chronic Constipation. T *%xr4%\\xrf% pimples and blotches* Pleasant to ta&e L4AOIIYC ITUiI JjlUp It is guaranteed j Sold by W. S. Martin & Co, Druggists. 1 fThe farmers' Special! 8 1 V - We want the Farmers o this section Q to have the best farming implements || that can be had. We carry a line of The Best Disc and Drag Harrows | A Cultivators, Chattanooga Plows, Mow- K © ing Machines, Rakes, etc. Everv- Q k thing in the implement line can be 0 bought through us, at the lowest pos- N V sible prices. V 8 8 5 We Want Your Business | b J. F. MOOSE & CO., \ SI HILDEBRAN, N. C. ?? gHHXXXXXXSmiXXXXXXBB^ 1 Back at the Old Standi | 0 Which has Been Run by L. flakier the Past Year. O We have combined our Big Store with the Flagler u Sr establishment and now have the V Largest Grocery, H Best Supplies, Lowest Prices || in Hickory, 0 Conntry Produce received each day - O • V Fruits, Vegetables, Melons Always on hand y Q - Famous Dan Valley Flour Q |A. H. PARKER,'""nZ'I S"" I • • g § On Buying a Watch f | = & % There are two important things to think about % in buying a watch, one is the Make of the g watch and the other is the Jeweler who sells | it to you. The right watch for you is worth § all it cost. The right Jeweler for you is the g one that has the best Make of watches, and 2 who will take a personal interest in advising % you honestly as to the selection of the case, | a movement: etc., best suited to your needs. * ■ g 1 You Want All You Pay For I The man who gets less is the one who shops 6 around with the one idea of prices in his I g mind. He always finds some one to sell him § an inferior watch for a little lower price, a « watch ought to be a good investment: and e g will be if you come to us to buy it and tell us £ the kind of watch you would like, and the $ kind of work you do, we will advise you hon- « § estly as to the best watch for your particular g needs. k 1 We have them tor $l.OO to $60.00. We have a | m © Crack a-Jack good one for $9.75. Would JM § like tor you to see it. jW 1 ThC Morrison Bros. C« Jewelers & Opticians | HICKORY, ---N. C. 1 Subscribe for The Democrat. $1 per Yl 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. Spend Sunday At Blowing ft Special week end rates, riving Saturday afternoon J leaving Monday morning, $2 Good service, Many attraction Geo. E. Moore Miss Emma Taylon
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