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THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT. Published Every Thursday bv W. E. HOLBROOK, EDITOR AND PROP Rnte" -il at the Post Office at Hickory as secour class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year Cash In Advauce $ I - oc Six Months, " " 5 Three Months " " * Advertising Rates. Transient 2o cents an inch. Prefered Position 15 " t( u Yearly Contracts 10 Thursday, August 19, 1909. THE DEMOCRAT'S special edi tion next week is going to be A hummer." It will show up the industries and the enterprise of the town in a way which has never before been attempted, much less accomplished. Every body will want one to send to frends and, as the edition will be limited, all wanting extra copies should leave their orders at once An exchange savs: This near beer license and sale will prove a thorn in the municipal flesh un til definite action is taken by some uniform law regulating or abolishing the trafic. If it is wrong, legally or morally, to sell the stuff, the question of high or low license is not a matter of consideration. The most satis factory solution of the whole question very probably has been adopted by the aldermen of Shel by, N. C., who simply refuse to fix any license tax at all and pass an ordinance prohibiting the sale of beer. Hickory has in its two city parks a possession whose value is beyond estimate. On the one, in these warm Summer days, the seats are filled with men who, having by a life of toil and busi ness, earned the rest which they enjoy, discuss matters of inter est to them in a way which shows that age has not withered them. On the other through the day little children disport themselves enjoying the fresh air, the green grass and the shade of the trees, while, as evening comes on young men and maidens gather and whisper to each other the story which is old as the world and yet is ever new. The town which has no place of this sort is to be pitied, and we hope the time may never come when Hickory will be without one. BAD ROADS. A representative of THE DEM OCRAT visited Rollins, about 10 miles Southwest of Morganton, a few davs ago, and is compelled to state that he never saw roads anywhere in so bad a condition. The Morganton News-Herald did well to call attention the other day to them and to demand that the county commissioners do something for their improve ment. They were full of deep ruts and the mud was hub deep in many places. Such roads are a disgrace to any community, not to speak of the immense money loss they cause. The fact is that our method of making roads is a relic of bar barism. The work is put in charge of men who have no idea of how it should be done, and is done by men who usually have little or no interest in producing good results. Owing to favora ble natural conditions the roads of Catawba county are not so bad as those of Burke, but they are certainly bad enough. Our coun ty commissioners could expend money in no better way than by putting a mile or two of the roads leading out of town in first-class shape. With such a load as an object lesson we believe our citi zens would readily vote the mon ey for good roads. We could not expect all the roads of the coun- ] ty to be put in good shape in one year, but we could spend what money could be spared each year, and it would not be so very long before we would have good roads all through the county. Every man who does heavy teaming could well afford to -contribute ?50 a year towards putting the roads in good shape, and he would find- it a paying invest ment. Every one who knows says our roads are the worst of any civilized country's in the world, and it is impossible to es timate how much they cost us. AND THE DOG CAME BACK. Peter was gone, and the asso ciate editor mourned. Peter is Ithe associate editor's dog. He is a brown fox terrior, clever md good natured. While, like my other well-bred gentleman, he is always readv to respond to any friendly advances, he never obtrudes himself, and never forces himself into any company where he is not wanted. George Sand said that the more she saw of men the better she liked dogs, and she was not alone in this feeling. The man who has never owned and loved a good dog has missed one of the best things of life. When luck goes against one and things look blue, when men look at him askance, and it seems that nothing was good on earth, the man who owns a dog has one friend who will always remain the same, through evil and through good report, who is always glad to greet him, and who believes in him thoroughly. He is the one friend who never questions your actions or your wisdom, and who believes that, like the king, you can do no wrong. When 'a man loses a friend like that he feels that something has-gone from his life which it will be hard to replace. Byron voiced this sentiment when he wrote, although in a somewhat misanthropical mood, these lines over the grave of his favorite dog, "Boatswain," "To mark a friend's remains these stones arise, I never had but one, and here he lies." 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This world-famed specific for woman's weaknesses and peculiar ailments is a pure glyceric extract of the choicest na tive, medicinal roots without a drop of alcohol in its make-up. All its ingredi ents printed in plain English on its bottle wrapper and attested under oath. Dr. Pierce thus invites the fullest investiga tion of his formula knowing that it will be found to contain onlv the best agents known to the most advanced medical science of all the different schools of prac tice for the cure of woman's peculiar weaknesses and ailments. If you want to know more about the composition and professional endorse ment of the "Favorite Prescription," send postal card request to Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y., for his free booklet treat ing of same. You can't afford to accept as a substi tute for this remedy of known composition a secret nostrum of unknown oomxxwi* Hon. Don't do It. | say consumption can beß I cured. Nature alone won't g I do it, it needs help. | ■ is the best help, but its use g I must be continued in sum-1 I mer as well as winter. Take it In » little oold milk or water I Get a small bottle now. All Druggists joicing when, two or three days later, Peter returned. He was lame in one leg and rather thin, but otherwise was in good shape. Where he had been no one knows, but he had made his way back. Not having been long in his pres ent home it was probably hard for him to find his road, but he finally succeeded. He will be kept hereafter, so far as circum stances will permit, in a safe place. Hickory's Christening. W. A. Campbell, of Maggie, made THE DEMOCRAT a pleasant call last week on his way to the Confederate veterans' reunion at Newton. He told the following tale about the origin of Hickory's name, which in the interests of historical accuracy should be pre served. According to his story, many years ago, before there was a railroad through here and where the town now stands was all in cultivated fields, a man had a little log hut where the Huffry Inn is now being built, and here he used to entertain casual travelers. He was accus tomed to beat his wife with a hickory stick, hence his place be came known as the Hickory Inn. and from this the town took its name. We hope the future his torian will not overlook this state ment. As opposed to this the Lenoir News prints the following story of how the town got its name: Mr. Nelson Powell gives us a very interesting account of how the town of Hickory got its name. About the year 1812, during the war with England, a man named West, built a small log cabin on the road where the busi ness center of Hickory now stands. This road was the old State road leading to Lincolnton, and the road from all this moun tain part of the country, crossed the Catawba river at the old horse ford and intersected with the State road about one mile west of the present town of Hickory. This cabin built by Mr- West was of pine logs as some people think, and in this cabin West sold brandy, whiskey, and cakes and other things to eat. When the battle of New Orleans prac tically ended the war of 1812, by General Jackson's victory, Jack son became a great hero and was called "Old Hickory." West was a great admirer of Jackson, and in his glee over the great victory at New Orleans, gave many free drinks to Jackson men, calling them "Hickory Treats." In tl:is way his cabin got the name "Hickory Tavern," which clung to it as long as it stood. Later West moved away pnd after the town had grown to be considera ble size it droped the word "Tav ern" from its name and has since been known as Hickory. To the Haag Shows' Unload ing. To those who have never seen a big show unloading from its trains of cars, a grand sight is in store for them on Aug. 21st, when the Mighty Haag Railroad Shows will arrive there. To those who have seen shows unload they will see something very interest ing in the system of the Haag shows, which is an improvement on the usual shows unloading. The snow will arrive about four-thirty o'clock from Ashe ville, and will start to unload about live o'clock, and will ex hibit here afternoon and evening on Aug. 21st. Porch Party at Leasburg. On last Friday evening from 8:S0 to 11, Misses Ella and Ger trude Stanfield entertained the young people of Leasburg in honor of their friend, Miss Edith Simmons, of Raleigh. The north porch where the guests assemb led was beautifully decorated with potted plants and lighted with Japanese lanterns. From the porch the guests were invited to the parlor where numerous games were enjoyed. The height of fun was reached when it was announced that each young m»n present must propose to some young lady and this young lady respond in some manner. After each young man found his part ner the proposals and answers were read causing much laugh ter. Music was rendered by Misses Graves, Thompson and i Simmons. Dainty refreshments were then served, after which the guests departed, declaring a most de lightful evening. Those present were: Misses Sarah My rick, Sittleton; Bessie and Ella Thompson, Helen Graves, Lula Bell Stephens, Hallie New man, Bettie and Cora Pullian, Mildred and Mary Connally, Em ma and Ruth Staiifield,Leasburg; Edith Simmons, Raleigh; Messrs. Edwin Featherston, Albert Ful ler. Joe and Tom Smith, George and Edgar Connally, Voss Ste phens, Graves Thompson, Ed. Sea, Leasburg; Hester Wagstaff, W. W. Woody Winstead. Leasburg, N.C. Aug. 9th, 'O9. Church Notes. The Pastor will preach at both services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday, and expects a full attendance. Mr. Alex Sefter, a candidate for the ministry at Davidson Col lege. visited Rev. Mr. Garth this week. Rev. J. G. Garth and his two sons expect to leave for Mitchell county on Monday, and will hold a meeting at Magnetic city. The Boys' Brigade will meet at 3 p. m., Sunday at the Presby terian church. Rev. J. L. Murphy will con duct morning and evening servi ces at the Reformed church next Sunday. - Excursion to Charleston. Mr. Eugene Morrison will run an excursion from Statesville to Charleston, S. C., Thursday.Sep. 16. The fare will be $6 for the round trip and this will include a steamer ride at Charleston. Train will leave Taylorsville at 6 o'clock on the morning of Sep. 16, and Statesville at 7 o'clock, making stops at all stations along the route as far as Charlotte,and will arrive at Charleston at 4 o'clock the same afternoon. Two nights and a day will be spent in Charleston, and the party will leave there on the return Satur day morning. Sep.lß,at 7 o'clock, SALE OF LAND. The heirs of S. A. Huffman have agreed to sell the farm of said Huffman, deceased. The land lies three miles north of Hickorv, near Mt. Olive church, and there is a public road leading through the planta tion. It has one two story dwell ing, two barns, with cribs and granaries, and also a good or chard. The property comprises about 80 acres, more or less. Intending purchasers should apply to J. S. Cook, Mt. Bethel, N. C. or J. P. Seaboch, Hickory, N. C. Aug. 16, 1909. CHICHESTER 8 PILLS . THE DIAMOND BRAND. a /rf Alb yonr DruKfflst for A\ J Ills In Bed »nd bold R Spfftl with Blue Ribbon. \ T / I*7 OTHER- BUT of Tour V / W As .M orC, "* c, " : B-TEHg R *F DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, forss A. ff ye*" known as Best, Safest, Alw*y» Reliable SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE Subscribe for THE DEMOCRAT, SI.OO per year in advance. 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Southern School of Telegraphy, Box 272, Newnan, Georgia South Fork Institute Maiden, N. C. A first-class preparatory High School, emphasizing Christian character, thor oughness in course of study, and good fellowship among students A splendid girls' dormitory, presided over by Mrs. O. L. Stringfield, furnishes home life for young ladies. A commod ious boys' dormitory is in charge of the principal. Expenses in lowest classs for 9 months session including everything dry and books, $88.75; in highest class, $106.75 Fall term opens Atfg. 17, 1909. For further information and catalogue, address S. J. Honeycutt, Principal THE NORTH CAROLINA State Normal and Industrial College Maintained by the State for the Women of North Carolina. Four regular Courses Leading to De grees. Special Courses for Teach ers. Fall Session begins Septem ber J enter should apply as early as pos sible. For catalogue and other 1 information address J. I. FOUST, President. Greensboro, N. C. NOTICE. Sale of House and Lot under Mortgage. By virtue of the powers con tained in a Deed of Trust execu ted on the 25th day of July 1908, by K. A. Price and wife, Ressye Price, to M. H. Groves, Trustee, to secure a loan of SIIOO.OO from the Hickory Insurance & Realty Company and W. E. iiolbrook, which deed is registered in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Catawba county in Book 78, on page 427, and default having been made in the payment of the notes and interest secured by said Deed of Trust, the under signed trustee will, on Saturday, August 28th. 1909, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the steps of the First National Bank, Hickory, N. C., sell at public auction to the high est bidder for cash, the follow ing described property lying and being in Catawba county, North Carolina, in the eastern part of the city of Hickory and more particularly described as follows, viz: Beginning at a stake, the cor ner of Lots No. 2 and 3 in the Southwest margin of Lenoir street and running with the line between said lots 2 and 3 South 33i degrees W. 20 poles to the corner of said lots in the back line of the tier of lots of which they form a part; thence with said back line N. 56 1-4 degrees W. 8 poles to a corner of lots No. 3 and 4; then N. 332 degrees E. 20 poles to the corner of said lots in the South-west margin of said Lenoir avenue; thence with said margin S. 56 1-4 degrees E. 8 poles to the beginning. Con taining 1 acre, more or less, and being the lot conveyed bv George Herman to L. V. Brown on the 13th dav of March, 1905, and by said Brown to Dr. K. A. Price. On the above lot there is a large two-story dwelling house. This the 28th day of July, 1909. M. H. GROVES, Trustee. M. H. YOUNT, Att'y CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. Tin Kind You Have Always Bought NXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX7 FALL OPENING 1 FRIDAY aid SAMMY I 8 August 20th and 21st. 8 r> You are invited to our store on the above date tS to inspect the New Fabrics for Fall and Winter C) © bliown by an Exper f . Cutter from Columbia Tailor- w O ing Co., who build clothes to satisfy the must V X critical dresser. . " X v Remember the Dates, 9 O August 20th and 21st O § UNDERSELLING STORE § V L. E. ZERDEN, Prop. V 2 Where will I place my money S 24 in furniture where I will get the most value for it the young HZ S bride or the inexperienced housekeeper will ask. Th® more experienced will tell you that there is no place in Hickory I? C where you can get such up-to-date designs, rich upholster- 3 C ing and all kinds of good furniture at the ieast cost as you 3 2 ran at Hatcher's. Jj| | Hatcher furniture Co. f S Complete Home Furnishers § COMING! COMING! COMING! The Mighty Haag Shows HICKORY Saturday, August 21 Afternoon and Evening Don't Miss Seeing The Pure White Baby Camel. V Somersault Elephant. Big Free Street Parade, SIOO,OOO Expended in Parade Features Alone
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