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Established 1899 Judge Counclll Will Live Here AsbevOle Paper and Bar Pay High Tribute as He Retires Judge W. B. Councill returned last week from Asheville, ac companied by Mrs. Councill. who saw him hold his last court. Ask ed concerning his future move ments Judge Councill said: "I am coming back to Hickory as a private citizen to hang out \ my shingle and practice my prof- ( ession. I want to join my efforts I as earnestly as I can to those of the other citizens of the city for the upbuildingof our city, county and seecion. "I would rather be-in ctoaaftmch with the people who Imveshonor ed me and who know me than to go to some large city,oven though there might be more remunera tion there." The Asheville Citizen of last Saturday contained a most ap preciated and fully deserved trib ute to Judge CouncHl, whil« the Asheville bar, as did the Tran svlvania bar some weeks pre viously, drew up resolutions in commendation of his course on the bench. The Citizen said: "The citizens of Asheville and this section will learn with regret of the retirement from the Superior court bench of Judge W. B. Councill The resolutions passed by the Asheville bar yesterday in connection with Judge founcill's retirement are not the sup erficial expression of men who desire merely to compliment a retiring judge or to observe tne customary courtesies of such occasions. They express the ! deep convictions of men who have known him under all circumstances and who appreciate his great ability as a; iudee. as well as the invaluable services , he nas rendered the state in the high ofice which he has occupied for the last ten years with so mucn dignity and credit to himself. Before going upon the bench Judge Councill had a law practice which was as remunerative as that of any lawyer in the Piedmont section. He stood be fore the bar with such men as Arm- 1 field, Linney, ana Folk, and was a peer in that array of talent for which the section was noted. He made a finan cial sacrifice in going upon the bench, and his is another instance which should convince the people of North Carolina that it is necessary to give to their judges proper compensating. Whiie Judge Councill was a practic ing lawyer he was the undisputed lead er of che Democratic party in his sec tion. In iB9B and in. 1900 ne was elect ed to the General Assembly from the county of Watauga, which therefore had been, and since has been a strong Republican county. He was one of the first men in the legislature of 1899, which is said to be the ablest legislative gathering in the history of North Caro lina. On the bench Judge Councill has demeaned himself in such a manner as to command the respect and admira- 1 tion of all men, layman and lawyer. He retires with North Carolina's assur sce that he has done his duty nobly and well, and The Citizen feels that the people of this state will not be un mindful of his services when the hour of recognition arrives and when there is a demand for a man of wisdom and character. The resolutions adopted by the bar were as follows, and the Democrat is under obligations to Clerk Marcus Erwin for a copy: We the members of the Ashe ville Bar do resolve: 1 That we hereby express the obligations of the people of Buncombe county to Judge W.B. Councill for the great efficiency with which he has dispatched the court business of this county since he has been UDon this circuit. 2 That we appreciate his learn ing as a lawyer, his ability as a judge, and his uniform courtesy to the members of the bar ard to all who have come into his court. 3 That we deeply regret that he has decided to retire from the bench, realizing that the State will thereby lose the services of one of her most useful public servants. We congratulate him upon the eminent reputation that he has so justly earned, and hope for him the great success in the future that is warranted by his character and talents. 4 That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Court, Hickory people are delighted that Judge Councill will continue his residence here as he comes laden with judicial laurels. We nave heard that Judge Allen and he had about the highest record of any of the judges of the State for the percentage of decisions affirmed by the Supreme Court. Afraid To Stay Aoine Cherry Valley, Ark. — Mrs. Carrie Moore of this place says, 4 'l was afraid fo stay by ray self. I had headache Nearly all the time; my heart wjad palpitate and ray vitality was very low. when I would lie down, at night, I had no hope of living until day. I trie d Cardui, and now I feel better tiua I have for 5 years. I cannot prai e Cardui enougn for what it did." A e you a woman? Do you need a tonii ? Try Cardui, the woman's tonic. Y* ur druggist sells it* } THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT Claremont College Notes. The fall term of school which will close December 21, has been one of quiet steady work. It has not been marked by anything out of the ordinary routine work of a school, but in a quiet, unas suming way the teachers and students have approached the task set before them and will re turn to their homes to spend the holidays with a degree of satis faction whicri follows a duty well clone. The student body, while not so large, has been representative. Twelve counties in North Caro >iina nave representatives and I three states. These are North' Carolina, South Carolina and Vir ginia. True to its conHgflfcfl of a school iheconduct of the students has been sucn as would be exoect ed of young women enjoying the advantages of a school for girls only and coming from re fined Christian homes. The students will all return to their homes to spend Christ mas. Prof. Keller will remain ac the Collear« while Mrs Keller will spend the time with her parents in China Grove. The next term will open on January 3 and present indications point to the enrollment of new students. As noted in a former communi cation Miss Bost will open a de partment in dress-making and sewing and this has attracted a good deal of attention as evidenc ed by the number of letters which have been received inaic ing inquirey about this course. Miss Mamaret V tnce Hoffman who has s.» crno-eteU won the hearts of the girls will s;j?ni vacation witn her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Joseph Hoffman of Woodstock, Virginia, and wil 1 return to her work alter the holidays an 1 will doubtless bring some students with he**. Miss Self who has presided over the primary deoartment with so much satisfaction to the patrons of the school will spend her vacation with her parents in Hickory. Lenoir Coflege The final examinations close Thursday and teachers and stu dents whose homes are not in Hickory are stealing away to be with home-folks over this ever happy season. A few students, too faraway, will remain in Hick ory over the holiday season. Work will resume its usual 'ten ure on January 3rd. There will be services in St. Andrews by Rev. C. L. Mi'ler on next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.. The Christmas services by the Sunday school will be held on Christmas eve at 6 o'clock^ Pastor Miller performed a marriage ceremony on last Sun day afternoon at 1:30 o'clock for Miss Edna Ekard and Mr. W. Lafayette Benfield at the home of *he bride's father, Mr. David Ekard, of the Mt. Olive neigh borhood. Mr. Stringfellow, who ownes one of the beautiful villas at Blowing Rock passed through the city Friday on his way to Aalabama. He says he remain ed longer in the mountains this year than ever before. He was much interested to note for the first time that the Hickory Cham ber of Commerce booklet had a picture of his place entitled "A Touch of Art in the Lofty Moun tains," and asked for a copy of the booklet to keep. Christmas Holiday Rates via Seaboard Air Line Ry. Co. The -Seaboard announces Christams Holiday rates on sale Dec. 15th, 16th, 17th, 21, 22, 24, 25, 31, and Jany. Ist, fjood to return until Janry. Bth, 19 ii, rom and to all points on their system, for further information call on your nearest Agent or write the undersigned, JAMES KER, Jr., T P. A., H. S. LEARD.D.P.A. Charlotte, N.C. Raleigh, N. C. Miss Mary Shuford is visiting in Raleigh. Mrs. Cook Tells Truth Dexter, Ky .—ln signed a statement, ] Mrs Cook tells the truth about how Cardui bro ight back her health and rtreng'h. Sue says, "I could not get any re ief, unMl I tried Cardui, the woman's tonic. I suffered more or less for 10 years, and was so weak and nervous I could hardly do my house work. Now I am in better health than ever before, am regular as clock work, do not suffer at all, a d gain strength every day." Thousands of women have been helped back to health by Ctfdui. Try it. 3 HICKORY. N. C.. THURSDJK DECEMBER 22. 1910. v • County News Clerk C. M. McCorkli.* has sent out from Newton nearly all the pension warrants but the follow ing addresses are missing: W. R. Burch, H. W. Bridges, H. A. Gilleland, R. L. Goodson, and J. C. Hedrick; Mrs, H. E. Reitzel, Mrs. Sarah Starnes and Mrs. M. E. Workman. Neely Wvant, son of Daniel Wyant, of Bandy's township, died Friday at 4 a. m. He was be tween 50 and 60 years old. He was buried Saturday at Trinitv church. Register of Deeds Gamble suf jfereda raid on his hen house I shortly after getting settled in his new home in Newton. The Newton News says that r. J. E. Holler has sold 20 acres of farm lands to the Henkles at Hickory for $27.50 an acre. General News. The U. S. government is to send a road Engineer to survey the Willmington Charlotte high way. This will connect with the Salisbury-Asheville highway. Collier's Weekly recently got a verdict of $50,000 against The Postum Cereal Co. It accused the company of "lying" in claim ing that grape-nut would alleviate the necessity for an operation in appendicitis. Mr. C. W. Post, it is alleged, then in an ad accused Collier's of "or >sSituting its col umn* to harm a reputable manu facturer for the purpose of force ing him to advertise." Colliers sujd and the Supreme Coirt of New York rendered tha veriicc noted. • Christmas at the Reformed Church ' At six a. m. the early morning Christmas service. 11 a. m t'ie regular pi-eaching services. 7p. ml services by ue chil dren of the Su i.lav sc'.i 01. Oi ferings for iocai ciiaritvs. i Wants NewlaaJ far Governor To the Editor of the Da.nocrar: We notice in the Asheville pa i per, some one writing from Ro ! land, endorsing Hon. Lock Craig for Governor in 1912, and giving as his reason that Mr. Craig had alwavs beeu an untiring party worker, and the writer suggested that Lieut. Gov. Newland ought to get out of his way and let him be nominated bv acclamation. Now we see no reason for the writers conclusions. Mr. New land has been as hard a party worker as Mr. Craig and is just as deserving in every particular as Mr. Craig. If it is a Western man you want in the person of Mr. Newland you have one who is "to the manner born'*. Two years ago when Mr. Craig was a candidate against Gov. Kitchin, he had no more loyal supporter than Mr Newland, so it would seem if there is any getting out of the way to be done it is Mr. Craig ought to do it. X Mrs. R. E. Simpson of Knox ville is visiting her sister Mrs. T. A. Mott. J. DANGER IN DELAY. Kidney Diesases are too Dan gerous for Hickory,s people to Neglect. The srreat danger of kidney troubles is that they get a firm hold before the sufferer recogaizes them. Health is gradually undermined. Backache, headache, nervousness, lameness, sore ness, lumbago, urinary troubles, drop sy, diabetes and Bright's disease follow in merciless succession. Don't neglect your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with the certain and safe remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills' which has cured people right here in Hickory. R.W .Robinson, 1220 Thirteenth St., Hickory, N. C., says: "I am glad to say that the results I derived from the use of Doan's Kidney Pills were satisfactory in every respect. For some time I was a sufferer from sharp pains through the small of my back. The kidney secretions were irregular in passage and I came to the sion that my kidneys needed prompt attention I procured Doan's Ki 'ney Pills at Moser & Lutz's Drag Store, and from the time I began using them, I steadily improved. I am now feeling much better in every way, the pains across the small of my back are scarce ly noticeable and my kidneys give me no trouble." Fox sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name—Doau'a—and take no other. New German ReformediChurch Sympathetic Monograph o! Noted Congregation by MR. I. G. B^st The following deliirfitftyt mon ograph of the Germ® Reformed church was written befofe the dedication, for the Charlotte Ob server by Mrs. C. C. Bost, and is reproduced here in ofder to pre serye it in the files of the Demo crat. It combines great historic value with the mo t delicate charm of style. The wsftedau thor is both * child ofT tne first pastor, and of the fine old church. The warm breath of filial love glows in every sentence. The church has bfeen one of the great factors for the spiritual upbuilding of the people here, and many will like te preserve the account: Hickory, Nov. 5. —Tommorrow, November 6, will be a happy oc casion for the pastor and people of Corinth Reformed church at Hickory, for on this day, their handsome new church will be used for the first service. The church was opened on October 12th, for the marriage of Miss Esther Shuford to Mr. Bascom Blackwelder, which was most ap propriate because of the deep in terest the bride's father, Mr. A. A. Shuford, has taicui in the NEW GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH building of the church, It is also very fitting that the first service for worship should be on this day because it marks the twentieth anniversary of Dr. Joseph L. Murphy's pastorate in this congregation. It also marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination to the ministry— the entire 25 years having been spent in this country. At the service tomorrow morn ing the choir, with Miss Margaret Hoffman of Claremont College as organist, will render special an thems. The splendid new Moller organ, built especially for this church, will be heard. The organ is to the rear of the pulpit—the cruci form shape of the church giving ideal space for organ and choir. The pastor will preach from the text, "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it." Psalms 127:1. The building, which has been the center of interest to the con gregation for over a year, is of red pressed brick trimmed with yellow and Indiana limestone. The basement contains class rooms, cloak-rooms, a dining room and kitchen, besides two large rooms for the advanced and primary departments of the Sun day school. As one approaches the impos ing marble-faced entrance to the church, the invitation "This is the Way, walk ye in it," greets the eye. Qver this door, the large window, "The Good Shep herd," attracts attention. This window is exquisitely beautiful, and is most fittingly placed to the "Father of this Church," the late Dr. Jeremiah Ingold, D. D, by his son, F. B. Ingold. Other beautiful memorial win dows are to the memory of Mrs. Caroline Loretz Ramseur and Mrs. Ann Wilson by Mr. Carli.le Marshall; to Mr. Abel Whitener by his son, Mr. Adolphus White ner; to Mr. Feter W. Rowe, by his grandson, Rev. W. W. Rowe; and to Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Rein hardt by Messrs. C. C. and M. M. Bost. The church records show that Mr. Reinhardt was the largest contributor to the first church built here, and Mrs. Rein hardt gave the name "Corinth" to the churcn in its early days. It is a matter for regret that only five memorial windows were plan ned for those who know the his tory of the church feel that others who3e good deeds should be com memorated in this manner are Mr. and Mrs. ri. W Link, John F. Murrill, Mr. and Mrs. Johi; A. L. Shuford and others. The new building is erected at a cost of $25,000 or $30,000, much of this amount having been con tributed by A. A. Shuford, a charter member of the congre gation that he has served as treasurer since its organization in 1869. Besides giving so lib erally of his means Mr. Shuford has rendered valuable service to the building committee, giving with equal generosity of his time and attention to all the details of the work. Mr. J. W. Warlick has also rendered valuable service in like manner. fh €he twenty years that Br. Murphy has preached to this con gregation, the membership has increased to six times its original number, but many faithful mem bers have been removed by death. Toe one who was longest missed and mourned was John F. Mur rill, whose place in the congrega tion has never been filled. Perhaps a short sketch of this historic church, whose history is so closely interwoven with the history of the town itself, may be of interest. This congrega tion was formed in 1869 by Dr. Jeremiah lngold when he was pastor of the Grace charge. Hf preached here for a number of years previous to this, at the in vitation of Mr. H. W. Link and Mr. Adolphus Shuford. He preached the first sermon ever preached in Hickory, before it was a town, when it was known as "Hickory Tavern," and con tained only a couple of hou-es. Once a month, l)r. Ingold would drive 16 miles to preach to a little band. In summer, a brush-coyer ed "stand" in the grove near the present site of the Huffry was used by the minister, while his hearers sat on improvised seats made by placing "slabs" across logs of wood. In winter, the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Link was used for the service. Soon a small frame building, called the academy, was built adjoining old cemetery. This was used for school pur poses, a union Sunday school, preaching by any and all de nominations, and by any shows that happened to come, along. The writer well remembers spending her first night "in town, and attending church in the academy, when as a child she came with her father and mother on one of these preaching oc casions, and her fears that she might not know the precise eti quette of a town of a one hun dred inhabitants. The corner-stone of the first church, which was destroyed by fire in the spring of 1887, was laid in the fell of 1871. The con gregation has been served during these years, either as pastor or supply by Revs. J. Ingold, J. H. Shuford, J. A. Foil, J. C. Clapp, A. S..Vaughn, A. P. Horn, G. D. Garley, Lewis Reiter and J. L. Murphy. None of these have been more deeply loved than the first and last named. Of the above mentioned mininsters who have heard "Well done thou good and faithful servant" are Revs. Ingold, Clapp, Vaughn and Horn. The sermons at the laying of the first and second corner-stones were preached by Rey. George William Walker, D. D., the most brilliant preacher and finished scholar the Reformed Church has ever known in North Caro lina, and one of the ablest in the State. The sermon in 1871 was preached in the open air with the congregation grouped around on temporary seats. At the corner stone laying in 1887, it was preached in the Presbyterian church, that congregation having kindly loaned its church while the Reformed church was with out a place of worship. The sermon at the laying of the corner-stone of the new church was to have been preached by Democrat and Press, Consolidated )905 ch« late Rev. J. C. Clapp, D. D., but sickness prevented, and the address was made by Rev. H. H. Rowe, of Newton, who is a chiKi of this congregation and a preacher of more tfcaf* ordinary ability. The five members of this church who ere present at the laying of ail three corner-stones ire Messrs. A. A. Shu ford, A. C. Link, C. C. Bost, Mrs. Leßoy Whirener and the writer. This laying of the cornerstone, which holds valuable and interesting records, is an impressive cere mony of the Reformed Church, and is always an interesting one. To show the brotherly feeling that this church ha? held to other denominations as as an item of history, it might be said that for several years in the early seventies, the Reformed congre gation had service in the old church on the fourth Sunday in each month, the Episcopal con gregation on the first Sunday, the Baptist congregation on the second, and the Presbyterian con gregation on the third Sunday. All of these services were in the old Reformed church until the other denominations built churches of their own. As before stated the first church was burned in 1887. The >pne occupied since its completion iil 1888 was built during Rev. Lewis Reiter's pastorate. The congregation has outgrown this place of worship, hence the new church which —to put it modest ly—is concernded to be the hand somest in the county. At the service last Sunday—the last one i" the old church which holds many sacred memories—the ser* i vices were of a memorial char acter, the pastor's subject being "Our Holy Dead." He referred to many of the congregation who have "passed over," paying touching tributes to them. Dr. Murphy was assisted at this service by Rev. J. H. Keller, of Claremont College. In the old church many of the children of the congregation were baptized, many took the con firmation vows, some were mar ried and from this place many of the beloved dead were buried. The last service was most ap propriately the administering of the holv communion, U>e service closing with the hymn "Blest be the Tie that Binds/' and the "Triple Amen." So the congre gation goes into its new church home with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow—joy because of the completion of the handsome new church—sorrow, because of leaving the old church hallowed by many sacred memories. In 1911, two important meet ings will be held in this church. The Woman's Missionary Society of North Carolina Classis will meet in August, and the Synod of the Potomac of the Reformed Church in the United States vill hold its annual meeting in Octo ber, 1911. The last mentioned is of more than local or denomina tional interest because the synod brings representatives from eight different classes, from Virginia, District of Columbia. Marylana and parts of Pennsylvania. Many of these delegates will visit this State for the first time. The Hickory chamber of commerce, recognizing the importance of such a meeting, added its invita tion to the one extended by the consistory of this church. This article would be incom plete without a reference to the love and esteem in which the congregation hold their pastor, who has labored among them for 20 years so faithfully and un tiringly. A Blow to Prohibition Prohibition gets a blow in the State Supreme Court decision in which it is held that there is no violation of the pronibition laws for a club to be the medium for the purchase of beer in quantities for members; receiving the beer for members; storing it indis criminately and dispensing it on coupon books held by meifibers to the amount of beer each has in storage,—in short' that a club, formally organized and conducted as a club, mav receive and store quantities of beer—and. presum ably other intoxicants— for its members and that these intoxi cants may be served to members holding coupon books. The case was that of the Colonial Club of Charlotte and reverses a SSOO fine imposed by Judge Long. Chief Justice Clark and Justice Hoke dissent in strong opinions. It is said that if Justice Allen had succeeded Justice Man ning on the bench in time to try this case, the dicision would prob ably have upheld Judge Long. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTOR I A Sailing Roads at Hop Creek k Telephone Line in Sight—an Elegant School House Road Superintendent Sigmon met a number of farmers at the Hop Creek school house Friday to sell sections of countrv roads. The roads had not been disposed of as the Democrat man left, though there were some who were considering bidding. This is one the best sections of the eouiity. Mr. D. A. Abernethy, has lately completed the bridge at Abernethy's mill. It is a 20-foot wooden bridge and will doubtless be receievd at the next meeting of the commis sioners. The people are greatly pleased with the new road lately built in this section from John Smyre's to the Whitener iron bridge. Rverv man from beyond the bridge who travels it saves two miles, it is said. Mr. D. M. Abernethey had been working to get it for many years. Supt. Sigmon goes about sell ing the sections of road in a . hustling business like way. He does not let any grass grow under his feet. He is pushing the work vigorously aud enthusiastically and it is no child's play, either. A telephone line was organized for this section. Manager N. S. Dasher of Hickorv having gone out on this day for this purpose. There will possibly be 15 men who will have the phones. Among those present were noted Messrs. D. A. and Jones P. Ab ernethy, Weaver, Crawford, Milt. Sharp, Campell,Baker. Whisnant, Summey Deitz. Cline, Sumter and Fry, and Mj\ Sigmon's sec retary, Mr. Bost. The Demociat was surprised and delighted to find such an el egant school house. It was painted white and had two large rooms with neat cloak rooms. It had architecture about it too. It was as shapely as a pretty girl, so different from the old unpain ted drab tog school house, in plain sight across the fields, and which was passing its days .of ended usefulness like a lonesome old maid. Some of the prettiest girls and sturdiest boys we ever saw were playing in the yard at re cess. They have two very fine teachers here, Misses Ida Mc- Cracken of Haywood county and Ida Duke of Vance county. Both these Idas, we are told, have a surplus of ideas and ideals. Child ren today have a better chance than we did who sat on a rude bench in the old log school house. There is a present attendance of 70 children. x Sugar Beets for Cows in Wa tauga Correspondence of the Democrat. Boone, Dec., 15.—Your corres pondent has talked to a number of farmers who are feeding their milk cows sugar beets. They are well pleased with the experi ment. On the Cone estate 600 bushels were grown. The public school are closing. Several of the Watauga teachers * will go below the "Ridge" and teach a second school. A few schools in this county will be ex tended by private donations. Mr. Spoon, of Raleigh, was here on the first Monday and talked to a small crowd on Good Roads. lie is expected to return early in the year and make some surveys. There is great need of a better road to the Cone Creek section and also to the New River section. Our coldest morning has been 14 above zero. There has been little rain or snow. The roads are frozen and have a great deal of ice in many places. Railroad talk is very prevalent. The new road under construction from Elizabethton up Elk will come into Watauga. Some say they are planning to reach Boone. The Ritter Lumber Co., is ex tending the road from Edgemont to Cotioy's Gap. The Laurel railroad wants to come from Mountain City, Tenn. to Zionville. The Wilkesboro-Lenoir Boone enterprise is looking up again. The Appalachian"Training School will begin the spring term on the 28th. The fall term has been very successful, For the spring term two new teachers will be employed. A business course will be offered. Several 'improvements are under way.
Hickory Democrat (Hickory, N.C.)
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