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THE HICKORY DEMOCRATS Published Every Thursday bv W. E. HOLBROOK, EDITOR AND PRor Bote--0 at the Post Office at Hickorj as secotif class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year Cash In Advance $ I •* Six Months, " " * Three Months 1 Advertising Rates. Transient 2o cents an inch Prefered Position 15 " (( „ Yearly Contracts 10 Thursday, September 2, 1909. It is rather noticeable that the onh manufactory that ever quit business ii Gastonia was one that made coffins. Gastonia Gazette. Perhaps the people were lik some others who might be men tioned, dead and didn't know it. The graded school is to open on the 6th, Claremont and Le noir colleges on the 7th, and St Paul's school on the 15th. Wit! all these institutions in operation. Hickory can certainly not be ac cused of indifference to learning. Each is first-class in its field and gives its pupils the best of intel lectual and social training. That they may all go on to the highest success is the wish of every good citizen. The good roads circular just is sued by the state geological and economic survey shows that Ca tawba county, with 400 miles of roads, has not one mile of im proved roads of any description. The roads are still worked by the old and should be obsolete road law labor tax, and our convicts are not worked on our roads. Comment is superfluous, but it may be remarked that Catawba will never take the place tc which she is entitled among her sister counties of the state until she improves her roads. How sentiment has changed in North Carolinians the past 60 years or so is strikingly shown by the Catawba County News, as follows: "Resolved, that while North Caro lina, in the opinion of this Legislature, will never object to any amount of taxes, equally apportioned and impos ed for the purpose of raising revenue, to support the Government, economi cally administered; yet this will nevei consent to the imposition of taxes, the design and operation of which are to promote the interests of particular oc cupations at the general expense." The above is a copy of the resolu tion passed by the Legislature of North Carolina in 1842, and is of interest now since all the representatives save one voted in the last Congress for protec tion in one form or an other." Some way should be devised ' for stopping promiscous spitting on the sidewalks. It is not only that it is offensive to people of any sensibility to have to wade through pools of tobacco, and other filth, but the practice is a menace to the health of the com munity. There is no more pro tific source of disease than this, and it should be stopped in the interests of public health, if for no other reason. The habit of throwing waste paper into the streets is another practice which should be stopped. It is an offence to every canon of good taste, and distasteful to every lover of neatness and or der. If there is not a city ordi nace prohibiting such practice there should be one, and it should be strictly enforced. To one not familiar with the ways of a certain class of people it is a little singular how the man who never advertises, because . It doesn't pay, nobody ever reads such matter," is the most eager of all to get a free notice in the paper which will call at tention to his business. Such a man will send a notice to the ed itor announcing that Mr. So.and So has gone to the market to bu\ his Fall stock of goods and will return with a full line of what ever he may be dealing in, and he is much agrieved when the editor refuses to publish it. The same man is the one who is al ways caught by the fake adver tising schemes, and will give up ais dollar- for a place in some cir cular, or something of the kind, which nobody will ever read, inc 7 which is entirely valueless as a means of publicity. The av erage man needs education in more directions than one. IMPROVED HIGHWAYS. The expenditure of the $25,000 vo'ed for the improvement of our highways means more for the batterment of our city than any other work ever undertaken here. Tne money is ample sufficient, if properly used, to put all the streets within the city limits in good condition. It is whispered that it is the intention of the city city government to use some of this money in the payment of back debts and for other unauth orized purposes. It is sincerely to be hoped that this rumor has no foundation in fact. This money was voted by our citizens for a specific purpose, and the officials have no right, either moral or legal, to use it for anything else. There is much quiet criticism heard here and there as to the way in which the city's money has been expended in the past, and the meagre in formation which is given to the citizens by the monthly financial report, and it will be much to be regretted if any further excuse is given for adverse criticism. We are convinced that the present city government has only the best interests of the city in view, and intends to act only for its best good. We hope, there fore, that no ill advised action on its part will give any excuse for further hostile comment. FOR GOOD ROADS. Our Farmers Being Aroused to the Necessity of Work in This Line. The Catawba Live Stock Asso ciation, which was formed last February with 8 members and now has 20, is the only organiza tion of its kind in the state. Its purpose is to increase interest in stock raising, promote better farming, build good roads, buty machinery together, exchange bulls to prevent inbreeding, build telephones, increase and improve the poultry business and any thing else which will help the farmer. Its members strongly favor good roads and, hav ing failed to get the county com missioners to do anything, have built split log drags and are try ing to make better roads them selves. Along the road leading to "Oakwood" they have used this drag with remarkable effect, and as a result the roads are bet ter than ever before. They are high in the center and hence I in summer can be prevented I | by taking II It's as beneficial in Himmpf I I &s in winter. If you are weak I I and run down it will give you I I strength and build you up. I I Take it la a little oold milk or water [ Cet a «maU bottle now> All Druggist* I OWES HER UFETO Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Vienna, W. Va. "I feel that I owe the last ten years of my life to Lydia y....'s„Av:'i. ,J ... E. Pinkham's vege ' - table Compound. Eleven years ago I was a walk ing shadow. I had been fW carebutgotnorelief. '••• * ■ M - v husband per suaded me to try T % Lydia E. Pinkliam's : f. vegetable Co m pound and it worked like a charm. It re ■■l lieved all my pains and misery. I advise all suffering women to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound."— MßS. EITMA WJIEATON, Vienna, W Va. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- Eound, made from native roots and erbs, contains no narcotics or harm ful drugs, and to-day holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases of any similar medi cine in the country, and thousands of voluntary testimonials are on file in the Pinkham laboratory at Lynn, Mass., from women who have been cured from almost every form of female complaints, inflammation, ul ceration,displacements, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, indigestion and nervous prostration. Every such suffering woman owes ft to herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial. If you would like special advice about your case write a confiden tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free, and always helpful. well drained, the ruts are gone and the holes filled up. At a recent farmers' institute held at R. L. Shuford's "Oak wood Farm"~ Mr. R. W. Scott was called on to talk good roads He said that he had been hearing how old Catawba was leading in many lines,and so much had been said about Catawba that he came prepared to see good reads, and utterly astonished to find that we didn't have them. A score of years ago Alamance people got tired of mud and so they adopted a tax of 8 1-3 cents, la ter they increased this to 16 2-3 and finally, seeing that their sys tem was wrong, they jumped in and voted $200,000 of good roads bonds last year and now, instead of there being any kicking abont taxes, the farmers were fussing because they couldn't get more and more roads. The only op position to roads came from the farmers themselves, which was strange. The farmer uses the roads most; they are as the breath of life to him, and he should join with the towns in hearty co-operation and work for better highways. Mr. Scott cautioned the people to go slow and make no mistakes. The ad vice was good. Catawba can go to Mecklenburg and to Guilford and to Alamance and learn their ex perience, and come home the possessor of knowledge that cost thousands, but which is free to Catawba. Mr. Scott said that if Catawba delayed she would certainly be damaged. The county is too fer tile, the people too clever and thrifty and intelligent, to put up with red mud any longer. The mud tax is the heaviest tax they pay, but it is like the tariff, an indirect tax, so they do not feel it so keenly as the tax they pay the sheriff. If they had to pay their mud tax directly--the same amount —to the sheriff, thev would be oiling their old muskets and swearing they would not suffer such a burden. The spirit of '76 would not be in it with the furious indignation that would seize hold of the people. Veteran's JDay. The Confederate veteran's turned out in force for the re union at Charlotte last week, and enjoyed themselves to the full. Their ranks are thinned year by year, and each occasion of this sort only serves to bind the sur vivors more closely together. The parade was of course the great event of the day, and was participated in by 1,085 old sold iers. A crowd witnessed it, and their apprecia tion of the men who marched was demonstrated by frequent bursts of hearty applause. There were three buNet-riddled battle flags in the parade, each borne by the man who carried it in actual bat tle.- There were various recep tions, and also a barbecue, all of' which were fully appreciated. Of the 2,300 veterans wht were in attendance about 60 wer. from Catawba county, amon? those going from this vicinit\ being A. A. Shuford, Co. F, 23 regiment; C. L. Hawn and J. S Ward, Co. K, 35th, the latter e lieutenant; L. A. Whitener, Co. A, 12th; S. E. Killian, Co.K, 46th; Moser and Barger, Co. C. 28th; J. F. Jarrett, of the junior reserves, 72d; E. Crouch, Co. B. 11th; Prof. G. W. Hawn and T. P. Cloninger, of the 23d; W. C. Yount, S. Suttlemyer and Fred Herman, and Alfred Killian of the Palmetto Sharpshooters, of South Carolina. A HICKORY VISITOR'S VIEW. Pass it down the line; Great is Charlotte, the most progres sive city in all the Piedmont re gion. Her sky-scraper buildings, her tall steeples, and the hight of aspirations, of her leading citizens,are only limited by space. The old heroes agree, That nothing was wrong; The whole thing was right, The coffee was strong The light bread was light. The pickles were new. And so was the beef, And sweet mountain dew Was such a relief. We had lager-beer, And cold drinks erstwhile, To keep our eyes clear They repeated the smile. The Catawba camps' contin gent was officered by Col. White ner and Major Killian, and yau know that meant good behavior by all the old boys; though there was one case of insubordination. One of the boys drank fifty bot tles of beer, besides coffee, lem onade, cold drinks and the morn ing winning smiles. One of the officers suffered burglary in a small way. He was stopping at the Queen City, and a thief did feloniously break into his suit case and extract therefrom his bottle of medicine and pocket handkerchief. But he is a very modest man, and declined to ac accept any indemnity from the proprietor or to have the police to run down the burglar. You may sing way down in Dixie, And my old Kentucky home; We'll not forget that whiskey For many days' to come. And in the drum corps blare and rattle, In line we bravely stood, We felt we could again do battle, That liquor was so good. Lenoir College Opening. The next session of Lenoir Col lege will open on Tuesday morn ing at 9 o'clock, September 7. Students will be enrolled and classified and work will be as signed at once. All students should reach the college on Mon day , September 6th. On this day all trains will be met by teachers and former students. The college has in readiness a large supply of books for the students. There will be no delay in the matter. Be on time! Friends and pat rons are cordially invited to at tend the opening exercises. The indications for a good opening are most encouraging. The college is fortunate in se curing Prof. H 0. Whitmore, A. B , A. M., of the University of Virginia, for the chair of Chem istry, Physics and Geology, and Prof. W. L. Stirewalt for the chair of Economics and Greek. Both have had five years of suc cessful experierce in teaching their subjects. The new wing to Oakview home has been completed and the entire building newly painted. The roof of the main building has been given a coat of fine paint. New showerbaths have been in stalled inHighlanddall,and about a hundred dollars worth of work has been done on the campus. Through the kindness of friends considerable new apparatus and materials are being added to the laboratories. All will be in read iness for the opening and a good year is promised. Prof. M, L. Stirewalt is resident professor in | Highland Hall, our boys' dormi tory, this year. He and his good wife will carry out the Lenoir College idea of home-life in a boys' dormitory. Lenoir College offers first-class advantages in Literary, Music, Art, Expression, and Business courses at a most reasonable cost. R. L. Fritz, Pres. 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. Cooks, Mt. Bethel, N. C. or J. P. Seaboch, Hickory, N. C. Aug. 16, 1909. C ASTORIA For Infants and Children. Tin Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of f-C&kJU/U YOUNG MEX LEARN TELEGRAPHY! Telegraph Operators Are In Great Demand!! Boys, this is your opportunity to learn a first-class trade that pays a good salary every month in the year. There will be a greater demand for Telegraph Operators this Fall and Winter than there has been for many years past. The prominent railroads of the South and other parts of the United States are writing us to qualify as many young men of good character for their service as we possibly can. We trust that the reliable, ambitious boys of the South will rally to this golden opportunity. Our students qualify for service in only four to six months. We guaran tee positions. Graduates begin on $45 to $65 per month; easy and pleasant work; permanent employment; rapid promotion. Our tuition is reasonable; board at low rates; Newnan is extremely health ful; fine climate; excellent drinking water. Write at once for our new illustrated catalog. A letter or postal will bring it. It Is Free. Southern School of Telegraphy, Box 272, Newnan, Georgia 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 Those desiring to enter should apply as early as pos sible. For catalogue and other information address J. I. FOUST, President. Greensboro, N. C. Bring Your Pre scriptions to us Our prescription depart ment is in charge of the most competent phar macists. Accurate work and prompt service. Moser & Lutz, Druggists On the Corner Hickory, N. C PIANO TUNING Will G. Kirkn;.an, Piano Tuner, of Greensboro, N. C. is in the city for a few days only. Parties de siring work in his line will please leave orders at the Van Dyke Book Store. ' First-class local references given and SATISFACTION ASSURED. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. | A HIGH CLASS FARM Nice large buildings, dwelling and other buildings fine •• orchard,; land in high state cultivation, lies level. Close | to town. Price $4350.00. ONE REAL GOOD FARM | Two-story painted dwelling in good condition, about I eight miles from town, contains about 100 acres, quite a lot » of lumbes, right on public road, ahd 35 or 40 acres in good H state of cultivation. Price $2500.00. Terms part cash. I have a nurr.ber of other farms on my list ranging from 1 $1500.00 to $5000.00 e2ch. Write for list. Town Properties. ONE ELEGANT RESIDENCE —Eight rooms, on largo f corner lot, good neighborhood, close in. Price $3000,00. Anotner real nice cottage residence on one of the main | residence streets, large lot, nice shade, real nice borne about i four blocks from center of town. Price $2500.00 i, I have several other nice residences and lots close in. t Write for description. ONE FOUR ROOM DWELLING HOUSE Painted, good large lot on Horseford Heights. Price f only $450.00. Terms §150.00 cash, balance almost as easy as 1 you want. p - NICE LITTLE HOME | Situated on the north side of town near Miller's Store, | contains about five acres of land, real good orchard, good | neat comfortable three-room dwelling Land lies level and | nearly square, and price for quick spot cash $600.00. I hav- a number of other dwelling houses and lots in | town ranging from $25J.00 to $3500.00 eacii. Write for list. | J. E. HAITHCOCK, j Real Estate Agent, Hickory, N. C. -j g Better" Buy Thari Bake, g 3* unless you wish to do it yourself, for among the hired help of to- *|j 3« day there are very few good bread bakers, so when you get as Kb 5| superior a quality of bread as is furnished by Rice's bakery it |? would seem foolish to go to the extra trouble and endure the jg C "trials and tribulations" of baking day. You will find Rice's 3 Cj bread as good in quality-as any made. It is always uniform, Jl 2 white and of delicious flavor. JC §j THE HICKORY BAKERY 5 5 1240 Ninth Avenue § /r Yon Can Be Proader Than A Peacock | Ik BT y\r 9 F* Ijl \A! * ' * 1 bought at this ave l°°ks and quality as (T- made for wear and plenty © U °f it* Choose your trink- A/ )Q ets here if you would wear f| C the good as well as the $ MACE & RHODES ({ D Jewelers and Opticians { U Hickory, :: . IN. Carolina |/ jj Large and |j your small orders are so cheerfully and satisfactorily filled. ff Hammond & Johnson | (I HICKORY, N. C.. Try an Ad. in The Democrat.
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