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THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT. Published Every Thursday bv W. E. HOLBROOK, EDITOR AND PROP Ente"-J at the Post Office at Hickory as seconr class matter. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year Cash In Advance $ i- 00 Six Months, " " £ Three Months " " Advertising Rates. Transient 2o cents an inch. Prefered Position 15 Yearly Contracts 10 Thursday, September 23, 1909. GOOD ROADS. The "good roads" question is the largest, longest and most im portant of all questions now be fore the people of Catawba. Ca tawba is one of the best counties in the State. Its farmers are not only interested in growing good and paying crops, but take delight in improving tneir soil, and in building good houses, barns, &c. Not only this, but they are specially interested in fine stock and tools of all kinds. They are interested in schools and churches. On these lines, they are beginning to be proud of themselves. The other class es, in the towns and manufactur ing districts, are certainly proud of them. In fact, their calling and the way they seem to enjoy themselves,, is envied by many people, who, if they could ex change their business and fine houses and lots in town for good farms, would gladly do so. The only thing needed to make this county ideal, is better roads. And we can never have them with the present system. It will •cost money; but what good thing, which it is our privilege to enjoy, that did not cost us, or those be fore us something? No one will say we do not need good roads. The truth is, the tendency of the age, especially here in Catawba, makes good roads a necessity. And no one, who feels the need of a thing and feels that the peo ple must have it, can consistent ly refuse to help bring it about, or be willing to take hold of it at once. And the argument that it will cost money, wont "hold wa ter." For, no good person wants a good thing for nothing. And a thing that costs nothing is gen erally worth nothing. It is hoped, the committee ap pointed to solicit petitioners, wil: see every voter, and record him either for or against good roads. It is believed those who are lead ing in this matter, the farmers specially, are interested enough, and have experience enough, in honest toil and economy, to see that the money collected for good roads, will be judiciously spent, and that those who do the work, will do good and honest work. This is a question that will effect all, and all can help in some way to make it a success. Then why should any one be afraid of the people, his neighbors, his breth ren in the church, and even of himself and those of his own household? Good roads are com ing. If anyone thinks they wil! not come right, it is his duty' to help make them come right. Be a helper and not a kicker. Gov. Johnson Dead. Everybody will be pained to learn that Governor Johnson, of Minnesota, is dead. The coun try, just at this crisis, cannot af ford to lose men who are willing to devote their lives for the com mon good. The Democrat will more to say of this great political and social A great loss to the country. WHO GOT THERE? Who got to the North Pole seems to be an unsettled ques tion. Cook has the people with him and Peary may have the government with him. The liberal minded first be lieved both got there. Now they have doubts whether either did, or not. The evidence seems to point that they did not. The only evidence we have that Cook got there is his own statement. Peary who knows more about that country than any body—except perhaps Cook —sajs Cook lied about it; he was rtever there. The only evidence we have that Peary got there, besides his own word, is Cook. And Cook is the only man who says Peary got there, and Pearv, you know, says Cook is a liar. Prof. D'Anna Married. On Monday night, Hugh D'An na received a telegram from his father,. Prof. D'Anna at Lexing ton, Ky., saying he was going to marry Miss Nellie Winn there that night and that they would b3 in Hickory on Wednesday of this week. Miss Winn's home is in Ver sails, a town near Lexington. She spent part of the summer here last year, stopping with Mrs. C. C. Bost. And while here, she won many friends who will be more than delighted to welcome her back as one of them. The Professor and his bride have and will have the best wish es of all our good people. Stockholders of the Shuford Mill Organize. The stockholders of the Shu ford Mill Company held their or ganization meeting Saturday and the following officers were elect ed: G. H. Geitner, president; G. F. Ivey, vice-president; A. A. Shuford, Jr., secretary; A. A. Shuford, Sr., treasurer. The capital stock already subscribed is $lOO,OOO and this will be all the stock issued for the present. It has not yet been decided whether the work on the build ing will commence this winter or early next spring. Power w;Il be furnished by the Southern Power Company. Gladest Man in Town. J. C. Martin is the gladest man in the city. He has not only a severe case, but, it seems, he has \ protracted case of gladness. The best doctors even, have no hopes of his ever getting over it. They rather hope he wont, and :hat he will keep on being the "gladest," as it is very becoming to him. Now it happened this way: On last Saturday morning, Sept. 18, Mrs. Martin presented him with a very fine son. And it being his first, John didn't know what else to do but to get real glad wer it. And he didn't care one cent if Zeb Buchanan, in extend ing congratulations, did tear up his hat and turn him out bald, or rather, bareheaded. Their many friends are more than glad to hear that the moth er and son are doing well, and that the glad father has a new hat, a new smile and a new lease on life. Mr. T. D. Payne, of Charlotte, came up Saturday and visited relatives and friends here until Tuesday. "Tom" has been in Charlotte nine years. He then took a position as clerk with W. T. McCoy and Co., Furniture dealers. The business was in its infancy then, but has grown up to a firm of note. Tom is not only a member of the firm, or company, but is Vice-President of it. He says business has been very good this year, and the prospects now indicate that the panic is over. We were glad to have him come. I A Delightful Day. PW over two years, Miss Can-, dace Henkel has been confined J to her room, caused by a stroke of paralysis. She is able only to walk from her bed to the fire, or out on the porch—not able to go anywhere, only as helped into a carriage and driven out. Last Monday was a happy day I to her. Mr. Tom Henkel. her brother, carried her and her mother and neice over to his pleasant home, where they en joyed a nice, bountiful dinner, and spent hours of pleasant chat ting together. In the evening, he took his sister down to feee Lenoir College and other noted places in the city—and out as far as Fred Ab ernethy's residence and other places she had not seen since her first affliction. No tongue can express how she enjoyed the ride and the visit to her brother's. Presbyterian Church Notes. Next Sunday a series of meet ings will begin. There will be a children's service at 11 o'clock. The pastor will preach a sermon on "a ship and its pilot" using objects to illustrate the truth to the children. Rev. Alberto Clot, a Waldensian minister, will also have a few words to say at the morning service. Sunday night at 7:30, the pas tor will preach in "Conditions for a Revival." On Monday, Rev. Shields will , take up the work and will preach | throughout the week at 3:30 in the afternoon and at 7:30 at night. An effort will be made to have good singing at all the services. Everybody invited. The attention of the men of our congregation is called to the men's class which meets at 10 o'clock in the church parlor ev ery Sunday morning. It is pos itively necessary for men to study the Bible, and our plan is better than for them to meet together in a class with the Sunday school. Tne church is the backbone of society, and it is certain indica tion of religious spinal disease in a church whose men cut out the Sunday school for any reason or excuse, except profoundly conscientious one. The church can't grow strong without the support of its men. Every in terest, pride, self-presevation, family protection, but most of all, a desire to please Christ, ap peals to them to attend Sunday school. Come next Sunday morning. Boys' Brigade at 3 o'clock. The boys are taking up a special cause in Bible/characters which will interesting and profitable. The missionars societies will meet next Monday. Announce ments on Sunday. The entire community is cor dially invited to attend these special meetings next week. McCoy Moretz sold his resi dence on Bth avenue, with a view of building on his little farm which lies m South Hickory, and which was a part o'f the Barger !ands. We understand that he is going to build a large and handsome residence, and wil) begin right away, perhaps thi? week. NOTICE. Reduced rates via the South ern railway to New York anc return account of the Hudson Fulton Celebration. Tickets on sale September 23rd to 30th, 1909, inclusive. Good to leave New York returning up to and including, but not later than mid-night of October 10th, 1909. For other information call or any agent, Southern railway, or write R. I. Vernon, D. P. A., Charlotte, N. C. Certainly every one does, or should, have a desire to visit New York, regardless of anj special attractions, and the pros pects of this Grand Celebration, and cheap railroad rates, make* it a golden opportunity for ail. R. I. VERNON, D. P. A. Charlotte, N. C | Society News. | Tuesday afternoon, Sept 14th, Miss Alice Lang entertained four tables of six-handed euchre. Mrs. Bryan Jones received the first prize. Miss Schaffer, of Durham and Mrs. Ed Shuford drew for the consolation prize, the former obtaining it. Both prizes were beautiful framed pic tures. Fruit-punch, ice cieam and cake were served and with the profusion of flowers added to the pleasures of the evening. -0- The Hickory Book Club held an informal meeting Wednesday afternoon, September 15, on Miss Wheeler's porch to select books for the incoming year. Mrs. lioyeter, the vice-president, pre sided in the absence of the pres ident, Mrs. J. A. Martin. Truly delightful were the criticisms of the recent books and the genial tone was emphasized by serving pleasant Refreshments before ad journment, to meet next with Mrs. Martin Wednesday, Oct. 20. —o — Thursday Study Book Club meets with Mrs. C. C. Bost this evening. Conover. Prof. R. A. Bischoff, with his estimable lady, has returned from j eastern Massachuse.ts, where he I spent the summer. He seems to be in comfortable health. Mrs. S. A. Mauney, of King's Mountain, is expected by her mother to pay a visit to her par ents' home here, this week. Ten years ago (She was one of our Ca tawba teachers. Miss Cofa Yount who was chosen to teach in the Hickory Graded school this year, is not strong enough for the work at present. Her sister. Miss Eula, is teaching in her place for the time being. ) Miss Mary Ellen Smyre has returned to King's Mountain to teach in a graded school there, where she taught last year. "Her mother and younger sister are on a visit to Ohio. Rudolph, son of Wm. Wagner, has gone to Richmond, Va., to seek employment. I think every one at Conover has something to do. Some of our boys are away at school. A dollar; or a five dollar bill, now set in motion might relieve the tension in the affairs of many a ptrson, besides the man who sends us our newspaper and his family. Our little Concordia College has opened with eight or ten more pupils than usual. Here, as all over the land we have felt the effects of the powerful high er criticism of the Holy Script ures, of evolutionism and all that. Obedience to parents, to teachers and to the civil govern ment, have for some y ears been regarded as repressive and ty rannical. That is, the exercise of discipline and authority have been so regarded. Is it not time for a reaction, and for a return to the needed, wholesome discipline at home, at school, and at church? Prof. Romoser has been absent in Virginia for the last few davs, on business of his Synod. It is written that in the last days grievous times will come, for men shall be Jovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, etc. These things are already in evi dence in our churches as well as in the family, the school and in government. A very common mistake- is to confuse hookworm disease with nalaria. So writes Dr. Stiles: At Conover, at least one case of hookworm disease has been dis covered and cured. How many perhaps in the county should be t'ound and cured? # Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTOR I A Banner Elk, N. C. It is inspiring to visit this beautiful spot, located in the western part of the ttate. The little village, with an elevatiop of 4000 feet above the sea, nest les in the Elk valley, with four great peaks towering on all sides, all over 5000 feet high. Beech mountain guards the North securely, while Sugar mountain is on the west. Then Grandfath er stands in solemn grandeur to the south, and Hanging Rock, Diers over the foothills on the east, like a sentinel alert, and ready to meet the advance guards pf the enemy. This is a prosperous valley, rich in hay and grass, and with splendid orchards of apples, a good home for man and beast. The community is peopled with a substantial class of citizens, | with many improvements in their | homes. They abound in gener osity and hospitality to the stran ger. The most notable institution in the village is Lees-McCrae In stitute for girls, under the charge of Rev. Edgar Taft. Mr. Taft began eleven years ago with a one room school house, and by patient, prayerful perseverance has now a school house and dor mitory, both large, roomy build , ings, and a neat Church, and in I addition another good sized house ' for manual training and art. ! Here are six teachers, women who are giving their lives in ser vice to Christ, 40 girls who are boarding in the dormitory, and over 150 pupils in all. The girls do their own work in the kitchen, dining room and laundry, all these rooms being well equipped with modern ap plicances. The industrial places of the work are commendable because many are enabled thus to pay their way. Manuel training and arts pre sent a creditable showing. Be j sides good pictures, the girls and 'small boys allowed to attend, I make rugs, baskets of rattan and raffia, toy-bedsteads and oth er articles too numerous to men tion. While a considerable out lay of money is represented here, the institution is reported as hav ing no debt. So much for the equipment. Much could be said of it, but best of all is the character build ing that is going on. And the girls show by their earnestness, courtesy, and good j manners, that the heart, as well as the head and hand, is being cultured and adorned. Practical benefits are visible in the homes from which the girls come. A gentleman visit ing at Cloudland hotel, which is located on Roan mountains, was struck with the excellency of the meal he was eating and found on inquiry it was prepared by the daughter of the family who had attended the school at Banner Elk and learned her art of cook ing there. This instance, no doubt, has many similar ones which could be narrated. But the best results are found in the homes and characters that are influenced in the highest inter ests of soul, as well as the body. For Christ is honored and the Kingdom of Heaven peopled by just such institutions as this. May it live long and exert the widest possible power. J. G. G. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTO R I A I stops loss of flesh in babies B ana children and in S in summer as well as winter. I Some people have gained a I pound a day while taking it. I Take it In a little oold water or millr, Get a small bottle now. * All Druggists I From Our Greensboro Corres pondent. Greensboro, September 20th.— T. F. Coble, the chain gang guard of Capt. Tyson's camp, who on Sept. 6 shot and killed Will Turner, a negro convict who was trying to escape the gang, was, it is alleged, unjustable in his act. J. A. Davidson, chair man of the county commission ers, Friday night offered a reward of $2OO for the apprehension and delivery of Coble to sheriff B. E. Jones.' Coble, who apparently went to bed Monday night after doing the deed, was missed the next morning and is still at large. He had allowed two convicts to escape recently and it seems that he was determined to not let Turner go. Nelson Turner, the convict's father, has employed attorneys to investigate th* mat ter. Miss Nettie Dixon, who grad uated from the State Normal College last year, will teach in the public school at Dunn this year. She is a neice of Mrs. N. H. Lawrence, of Hickory. Among those from Catawba county who are attending tchool here this year are: Miss Nettie Abernethy, of Newton, at the Greensboro Female College; Miss Rose Moose, of Newton, at the State Normal and Industrial Col lege; Misses Lillian Fields, Lzzie Foard, Mattie Abernethy, Pinkie Forney and Gertrude Finger, of riickory, at the State Normal and Industrial College. The W. G. Field great Mins trels showed to a full house here Saturday night. The Central Carolina Fair As sociation has decided to have for the night attraction, at the fair, the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This will be a display of fire works far more gorgeous than the famous Payne's Fall of Port Arthur last year.- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Adams are here organizing a class for young men and ladies. See ad. On last Monday, Sargeant H. R. Triplett, of our Military Com pany, received a beautiful marks man badge from the United States War Department, a prize which he won in the annual tar get shooting, that came off dur ing the recent encampment at Morehead City. We congratu late Sargeant Triplett. B. F. Ingold, wife and child, of Elsie, Neb., are in on a visit to his old home and friends. Last week, they visited his father in Iredell county, Monday they came to Hickory, and were met here by his brother, Mr. J. L. Ingold, who took them out to his home. Mr, Ingold left here in 1876. He married in Nebraska. This is Mrs. Ingold's first trip to the Old North State. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S C A3TO R I A Subscribe for THE DEMOCRAT, $l.OO per year in advance. " x *m> - *+■ «- Do You Want a Good Heart, Stomach, Lungs, Etc? Study my method of caring for the body. Be a man. Your greatest asset is health. Pennies invested with me today will mean dollars to you tomorrow. No apparatus used. Only three mi n * utes a day required. A time-saver and health-producer. Unique, fascinating. Direct road to strength, longevity and health. Un equaled as a means of preventing and curing indigestion, constipa tion, insomnia and nervousness. Just the thing to keep one in S" physical condition! Class now being arranged for men, ladies and children. See or telephone me at Mrs. Royster's, 15th street. THOS. C. ADAMS, Director, i MRS. ADAMS, For Ladies. CHURCH DIRECTORY, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Corner 13th Street and 13th Avenue Rev. J. G. Garth, Pastor. Sunday —Preaching service, 11 a m. and Bp. m. Sunda' school, 9.45 a. m. Boys brigade, 3p. m . 'Wed nesday —Prayer meeting, 8 p. m. CORINTH REFORMED CHURCH Corner 13th and Trade Avenue. Rev. J. L. Murphy, Pastor. Sunday—Preaching service, 11 a m. aDd Bp. ra. Sunday school, 9-45 a. m. Wednesday—Mid-week ser vice, 8 p. m. FIRST M. E. CHURCH. 1442 Tenth Avenue. Rev. J. H. Weaver, Pastor. Sunday—Preaching service, 11 a> m. and Bp. m. Sunday school, 9 ; .ts a. m. Junior league, 7:15 p. ' ra Wednesday—Prayer meeting, 8 p. m . HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Corner 13th Avenue and 15th Street. Rev. J. C. Moser, Pastor. Sunday—Preaching service, 11 a . m. and Bp. m. Sunday school, 9;45 a. m. Wednesday —Prayer service, 8 p. m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Corner 11th Avenue aud 15th Street. Rev. J. D. Harte, Pastor. Sunday —Preaching service, 11 a. m. and Bp. m. Wednesday—Prayer service, 8 p. m. Sunbeam baud, every Ist and 3d Sunday at 4 p. m. Deacon's meeting, Tuesday after 2nd Sunday at Bp. m. Church meeting, | Wednesday after 2nd Sunday at 8;30 :p. m. 'Women's missionary society, | Monday after 2nd Sunday at 4 p. m. Ladies Aid society, Ist Tuesday in each month at 4p. m. Celebration of the Lord's Sapper, Ist Sunday of each quarter. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (Episcopal) Avenue near 10th Street. John S. Moody, Rector. Sunday —Morning Prayer and Ser mon, 11a. m. Evening Prayer and Address, Bp. m. Sunday school 9,*45 a. m. (Ist and 3d Sundays each month.) Wednesday —Service and Bible Study Class, Bp. m. (July and August, 5;30 p. m.) Parish Guild — Ist Monday each month 3 p. m. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH (Colored) 521 13th St. C. W. Simmons, Pastor. Sunday —Preaching service, 11 a. m., 3 and 8 p. ra, Sunday school, 1;30 p. m. Christian Endeavor, 7 p, m. Wednesday —Prayer service, 8;30 p. m. Friday —Buds of Promise, 4 p. m. Of course speculating or deal ing in futures sounds more refin ed than gambling, but a man will lose just as much. CASTORIA Yor Infants and Children Tlx Kind You Have Always Bought s£,a7Jf of The question of good ron ls is very important to Njrth Caroli na. They would mean sul s'.an tial advancement in the value of farm property as well as giving the farmer a good highway to the markets. We hope that as many of our people as possible » will attend the good roads con vention at Asheville in October, and come back preaching the gospel of good roads for our en tire County and State.
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