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I Kerry Christmas | Jjj To all our customers, present C and prospective. May your S gj Christmas stocking be padded § S right down to the toe, full up g £ and running over. 8? I Gifts in Leather Goods | Jh Every one feels proud of 2 3 a present in leather. There § jjj is always a use for it. It jjj §j almost seems as if you J§ jjj could never get enough 5 g pieces in leather. We look {§ S at it that : way and we be- S § lieve you will when you § |j are making selections for Sc H your gift list from our jg jjj great variety of Hand g ijj Bags, Satchels, Purses, M Pocket Books, Card Cases jpH Dollar Bags, Cuff Boxes; >1 j| something you can de- p pend on being a credit to § the giver ar« the only S |s grades we handle. jjj | STATIONARY : | S Always is an important g item in our stock but our {p £ stock this Christmas sea- jl g son is beyond description jl £ in new creations, new 5 §4 colors and new materials. § A box of stationary al g ways makes an acceptable }jj a Christmas gift. jjj § CIGARS | S Are appreciated by ninety jjj 5j per cent, of your gentle- g g men friends, but cigars are {a S a line ladies cannot always § 5j buy with safety. Unless g g you come to our store }| 5 you are liable to get some- jg S thing your friend will not g B like. In boxes special for j| j| Christmas, SI.OO to $5.00 pi C Ladies' Dressing S 3 Brush and Toilet Sets, Sg g represent a large portion £ g of our stock. g solntely safe in *8 selection here , without visit- g i| ing any other store. jjp' | mm S. MARTIN &CO . I si DRUGGISTS, | HICKORY, - - N. C. J 'J STORY OF HEROISM] j Showing How Brave IVSen Can;" Calmly Meet Death. WRECK OF THE BIRKENHEAD. The Way Thir British Vessel Went Down Off the Cape of Good Hope. Most of the Crew Were Lost and All the Women and Children Saved. Visitors to the hospital of the old -fM'Usloners at Chelsea will perhaps have noticed lu the colonnade a simple me morial tablet, placed there by order of the late Queen Victoria to record the heroic constancy and discipline of tha officers and soldiers who lost their Ji.es in the wreck of the transport Bir fc,-"hf*sd ofT the Cape of Good Hope on Feb. 1852. On Jan. 7 in that year, aft er embarking re-enforcements amount ing to fifteen officers and 470 men for the troops engaged in the Kaffir war. the Birkenhead ieff for the - ca l>e. On board were also 166 women and children, the wives and families of soldiers. All went well till the transport reached Simon's Town, where teu officers and* eightf»en men were landed. The ship continued her course on the eveniug of Feb. 25. But the captain In his anxiety for a quick pas sage unfortunately kept so close to the shore that during the night the ship got among the rocks which line the coast About three miles off Danger potnt at 2 o'clock in the morning of the 2t»th. while all except those on watch were sleeping p/aeefully iu their ham mocks. the ship struck with a violent shock. The bulk of the men on board were young soldiers. The rush of water on the Birkenhead striking was so great that most of the soldiers on the lower troop deck were drowned iu their hammocks. The re mainder. with all the officers, appeared on deck, many only partly dressed, and fell in as orderly and us quietly as on {be barrack square. Calling the officers round him. Lieutenant Colonel Seton of the Seventy-fourth highlauders, the senior officer on board, impressed on them the uecessitj' for preserving or der and silence among the men. The services of the nest senior. Captain Wright. Ninety-first highlauders. were placed at the disposal of the command er of the ship to carry out whatever orders he might consider essential. Sixty men were put on the chain pumps ou the lower after deck and told off in three reliefs. Sixty more were put on to the tackles of the pud die box boats, aud the remainder were brought on to the poop to ease the fore part of the ship, as she was roll ing heavily. The commander next or dered the officers' chargers to be pitch ed out of the gangway. The plunging and terrified horses were got up and cast over, five of them managing to swim ashore. The cutter was then got ready for the women and children. • * who had *x*en collected under the p«K»p awuiug. and they were passed iu one by one. There being room In the boat for one or two more, tbo order was given for any trumpeter or bugler l»oys to be taken. A young drummer atandiug near was told by an officer to get iuto the boat. but. drawing him self up, exclaimed that he drew man's pay and would stick by his comrades. The cutter then shoved otf iu charge of oue of the ship's officers, and the women and children were safe. No sooner was she clear than the entire !>ow of the vessel broke off at j the foremast, the bowsprit going up in , the air toward the foretopmast. The j funnel also went over the side, carry- j ing away the starboard paddle box aud boat aud crushing the meu ou the tackles. The paddle box boat capsized on being lowered, and the large boat in the center of the ship could not be got up. The men were then ordered on to the poop, where they stood calmly awaiting their fate. Within a few minutes the vessel broke In ttfco, cross wise. just abaft the engine room, and the stern began rapidly to fill. In this extremity the commander called out, "Those who can swim jump overboard and make for the boats!" but the of ficers begged the soldiers not to, as the boat with the women aud children would be swamped. They were young men In the prisie of life, with all be-1 fore them, yet no one moved, nor did j any sign of terror or fear escape them. | Lower and lower sank the vessel into the deadly sea. The old transport, shivered, gave a final plunge and dis- j appeared, carrying with her the band of heroes on deck and those working below at the pumps. Men of all ages and ranks they were —the colonel and the drummer boy, of- ( fleers of gentle birth and men from the workshop, the plow and the mine, but: all animated with the same heroic resolution, fortitude and chivalry—«s cool as though they had been on their parade ground, with as much courage as in action in the field. A few man aged to cling to the rigging of the mainmast, part of which remained out of water, while others got hold of float ing pieces of wood and were eventually rescued, but of fourteen officers and 4i)B men no fewer than nine officers and 349 meu perished, many falling prey to the attacks of the sharks, trhlch surrounded the ship in shoals, waiting for their victims. Every wo man and child was saved. Perhaps the greatest compliment ever paid to the memory of the brave was the order of the king of Prussia for the account of the wreck of the Birken head to be read on three successive parades at the head of every regiment In his army, and it was spoken of la every school in Prussia and Germany. | .-Loudon Globe. « Subscribe for the Democrat. Items From Granite Faf's. j Correspondence to The Democrat. We will have several entertain ments and Christmas *rees in our city during the holidays. There will be a tree and some appropri ate exercises at the M. E. church Christmas eve. and a treat and some exercises at the Lutheran and Baptist churches on Christ mas day and night. The workmen are putting th« finishing touches to Air. W. E. Starnes dwelli g. Warlick & WhisnanJ; Co., are putting in some new machinery and building an addition to their table plant. They will then have an up-to-date piant for making all kinds of plain and veneered tables The Duddley Shoals Cotton mill are preparing to run both day and night by building a lot more tenenent houses putting in new boiler and engine. W. T. Sherrill received a tele gram from his son Luther who is in the State of Washington, that he was dangerously ill with appendicitis. He afterwards was opperated on and was doing very well the last they heard from him. Mr. Ottis Mackie has sold his farm and will move to Virginia in the near future. Hustler. City Bakery. Mr. C.W. Ellington of Virginia has recently purchased the City Bakery and is prepared to serve the people of Hickory with all kinds of bread, cakes and pies. Mr. Ellington has had seven years experience in his line and fully understands his business. No pains or expense is spared by him to give his customers the best products of the baker's skill. He carries a full and com plete line of Sparrows chocolates Headly's box candies and other confections. We are glad to wel corfle*Mr. Ellington to our town and hope our people will give him a liberal portion of their patronage, as we believe him to be a man i» every way worthy of our confidence. He is prepared to deliver your bread or cakes right to your own door and all orders will be promptly filled. Claremont College. If one is to judge by the ex pressions of praise on the part of those who have attended, the Monday Evening Entertainments at Claremont College have been most enjoyable occasions. We are told however that the best of the season will be the Grand Christmas Concert given on next Friday night, December 18th. Some of the music has been or dered from Italy, the same not being published in this country. No admission fee will be charged and the public is most cordially invited to attend. Death of Mrs. Russell Mrs. Elzabeth Russell,"wife of Mr. D. H. Russell, died in this city, Monday, after-noon, at the age of fifty-two. She leaves a husband and two children—Atty D. L. Russell and Mrs. Albert Huffman, of this city. Mrs. Kus sell had been ill for some time, and her death was not altogether , unexpected. The funeral was con ' ducted from the Lutheran church t Tuesday after-noon, Dr. J. C. Mc- S3r officiating, the interment be -1 ing in Oakwood cemetery. The bereaved friends have our deep sympathy. Lady Wanted—Honest indus trious woman wanted tointroduce o ir large line of fancy and staple dress goods, waisting, trimmings etc., among friends, neighbors and townspeople. We also man j afacture a full line of parfu.nes l •and toilet articles, no Should be able to earn S2O. cr more weekly. Dealing direct from the mills our prices are low >rd patterns exclusive. No morey required. Writ* us for full par ticulars. Standard Dress Goods Co. Dept. 9 Binghamton, N. Y. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pilla FOR BACKACHE BROOKFORD ITEMS A Baptist Church for Broolt ford, Ceristmas Entertain ments, Marriages, Hogkiiling Times, Etc. Correspondent to the Democrat. DnDec. Ist Mr. W. H. Hoppos and Miss Mattie Davis were mar ried and left the next day for Danville. Va., their future home. Killing hogs is the order of the day here. One day l?st week there was 1700 lbs of pork killed. J. P. Killian had the largest one, ft weighed 432 lbs. The mill is running on full time. The manager has found ft necessary to run part of the looms day and night. We expect to have a Christmas tree about the 24th. The enter tainment will be in the hall over the crmpany store. Mrs. Hol brook is training the children, and all are expecting a nice time. We have a good school which is well attended. Miss Daisy King of Charlotte is our teacher. The Baptist congregation* has let the contract for a new church The site is on Main street near the company store. Mr. L. W. Poovey of Hickory has the con tract for the brick work and Mr. Jones Aberiiethy will do the wcod work. Mr. F, F. Drake of Ware Shoals, S. C., is overhauling machinery in the card room of our mill. His wife will join him here next week. They will stop at the hotel Brookford. Mr, John Daniel, manager of the E. L. Shuford store, will go to Forest City some time soon to spend a few days with his moth er. His wife and babe will ac company him and will remain a month visiting, before their re turn. Dr. A. D. Abernethy who went to Atlanta in Sept. to take a special course in dentistry is expected home the 19th. Mrs. Arvin Abernethy has gone to Charlottsville, Va., to spend three months with her father, Mr- Mosteller. C. H. Hewitt our boss spinner is all smiles. It's a boy. N. rkeyskibneycure ■akH Kidneys and Bladdar BtaM Xmas Services at the Reform ed Church. The service at six o'clock Christmas morning has become a fixed institution in the life of Hickory. For more than t\v enty years this sservice has been held and the people not only of the congregation, but the entire town take much interest in it. It is appropriate, it is beautiful. The anthems and carols with the reading of the scriptures prepare for a proper observance of the day. The programme this year will be similar to those on form er occasions and will lose none of itsfreshness, because praises to the New-born King are ever fresh and new. Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypo phosphites should always be kept in the house for the following reasons: First— Because, if any member of the family has a hard cold, it will cure it Second—Because, if the chil dren are delicate and sickly, it will make them strong and well. Third—Because, if the father or mother is losing flesh and becoming thin and emaciated, it will build them up and give them flesh and strength. Fourth— Because it is the standard remedy in all throat and lung affections. No household should be with out it. Send this advertisement together with m se of paper in which it appears, your address *nd four cents to cover portage, and w« will send you a "CIIIIIWB li—iiy iftllM if MW WnrM." •OOTT A BOWm 40» VmA St, Nn» Yack 1 Everything To Eat | 0 ======= fi 8 The best of Everything in the Gro- M eery line May be Found at all Times A at our Store. X | Fr3shMeats,FishandDysters | || All Rinds of Fruits and Vegatables. a 8 Heavy and fancy Groceries | fc • 9 8 Polite and Prompt Service. Let us JJ Supply You. „ x ® | § ilammoiuli Johnson 8 § Main St. Phone 86 h jooooocaaooooooaocoscaoo^ ■ 1 Free ||. COMMENCING DEC. Bth and |g 1 LASTING UNTIL DEC, 24th ji P We will give with every 50 cent purchase FREE jg| H TICKETS TO THE MOVING PICTURE SHOW mm the place you will want to go during the holidays. *1 Here is a chance to get that NEW HAT you want M IS before Christmas! ll |P You will find nice and up+to-date Millinery to g » select from. 11. p Come early that yT)u may have a chance at the p best values, feathers and Flowers before they are all P gone. We will spare no effort to please our custo- jp mers. | Miss l^^^nAYES - I 1 Great Decline in Prices I »- * Everything in this line will be sold .1 at reduced prices fIU . I For the Next I You can get as much from me for SI.OO as you can get at ather places BK • for a third more. I have taken every ..■» advantage in buying and L I Will Give My Benefit^of My I ' I A Full Line of I Groceries & Fresh Meats I Ready to prepare for your table All orders delivered promptly. I H_ X- MAYES, I B Phone 180 West Hickory, N. C. m T\ Is the best advertising medium in Cataw- I Ifl lIQTTinOPQ county'as it is raed in very near every I II) II IMi I State in the Union, and in every home in lUV i/UUluUi ill th e county. Tah subscription price is Kmly sl.lO per year.
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