North Carolina Newspapers

£sluj* s i-J 1«399 Wiii M iks Triic ;b frh Every Soothern State to be Cov ered by Piedmont Salesmen. Following an important meet ing of the directors of the Pied mont Wagon and Manufacturing Co. on Monday, Mr. Arthur L. Marvin tells the Democrat that it is almost an assured fact that automobile trucks will be manu factured at the big plant, A committee was appointed to take up the motor car proposition and will make a definite decision j within the next two or three weeks. The Democrat has several times hinted that such an addi tion to the wagon plant would be forthcoming in the near fu ture. The International Motor Co., which has recently united under one management the two most successful motor truck com panies in the country, the Mack Bros Co.. at Allentown, Pa., and theSaurerCo. at Plainfield, N. J., is owned by the sam* capital ist who have acquired Hickory's bier wagon plant, and think it will pay them to add a motor truck departmelt to the factory here, The New York directors who attended the meeting here were Messrs. A.thur L. Marvin, Jos. Van Vleck, Arthur rl. Lockett and J. F. Allen. Mr. John Scott, of Charlotte, one of the lfrgest stockholders in the old company, has acquired an inter est in the reorganized company. The directors are well pie ised with the success of the plant since the reorganization. In the last six months they have cleared more dividends than they would in a year. It was decided to have a sale's department managed by an ex pert and every Southern State will be covered by the men whom the company will travel. It is believed that the pushing policy to be put into practice will double the output within the next year. Mr. G. H. Geitner will remain with the company as manager of the manufacturing department. Altogether the outlook is bright for the company and the city. Mr and Mrs. Geo. S. Sandlin of Old Fort are visiting their son in-law Mr. R. H. Johnson on Route 2. The Laymen's Convention at Lenoir. Written for the Democrat. Lenoir has the convention habit and is content to let the good work eo; tinue, but a covocati n at the court house of Laymen is a new one in Caldwell section. As an open door policy biings unexpected guests. A town with the "Look us over" smile should expect a special variety. The meeting lasted f rom Wed nesday noon to Fridav noon, Nov. 23 to 24. There was a pro fusion of maps, charts and tables displayed showing the geography of the christian field. The vis itors learned where they are and what is being done The attendance did not cause comment for size. Visitors from remote parts of the county sat j with their brethren of another | credal stripe. l'he talks of Dr. H. K. Boyer, of Statesville, Horace Sanderson, of Colorado, and the field sec retar, were stirring, inspiring and i* st r uctive. It is a local loss that m re did not hear tnem. Thr key note was missions and it was shown thatthe open door so long desired is now too far ajar :nd that trade is following: the zealous missionary in many darV-t red lands. We are urged to help the pastor, use business m t l, ™ ,! in church, make * canvas lor Missions, to pray work in the harmony, Tr; *■''p of the local clergy was efficient and appreciated. A resolution urging a canvas jn all churches was adopted. When you have a cold get a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, It will socn fix you up all right and will ward off any tendency towards pneu monia This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. So d by all dealers. fHE HICKORY DEMOCRAT ' > -OM vi" NT. } i i MR. COON'S SPEECH. We are printing a summary 01 President Coon's address at the Teachers' Assembly on the weak points of the North Carolina pub lic school system. We are not prepared to say that he is alto gether correct, but one thing does stand out from his line of argument, and that is that our Stite school system is not an har monious system, not a workable unit. His scheme is well worth thoughtful consideration. Our school system is top heavy. We are spending too much for our higher institutions in propor tion to whaf- we spend for ou country children. Please note that we say *'in proportion." The papers say that the teach ers howled Mr. Coon down, not hearing him through. If they could not listen to their own pres ident, even though he was icono clastic, they are not fit to be the advisory board in the new educa tional regime rie recommends. McNAMARAS CONFESS Tne country was surprised last by the confession of James B. McNamara at Los Angeles, Oai., to dynamiting the Time. 1 ; newspaper office, and blowing 21 souls into eternity; also of J. J. McNamara to dynamiting the Liewellen Iron Works, nobody being killed. The first was sen tenced to life imprisonment; the second to 15 years in the peni tentiary. James B. escaped the death penalty because he re vealed to the prosecuting officer information about the gang of dynamiters which have been en gaged in wholesale destructive work. Detective Burns ran these ter rible murderers to earth, and found infernal machines made out of a.arm clocks in vari ous parts of the country, and in every instance, Burns charges, connected with organized labor. Labor organizations all over the country raised $196,000 for the defence of the McNamaras, and Clarence Darrow, chief coun sel, got $50,000 of this. Presi dent Gempers, of the American Federation of Labor, who was championing the McNamaras' cause, professes to be abounded over the confessions, but Detec tive Burns charges that he has known all along that they were guilty. Many labor organizations are now repudiating the McNam aras and say J. B. ought to be hung and the money aised for his defense given to the widows of the Times building outrage. It seems a pity that he could not be hung 21 times. He admits putting 16 sticks of 80 per cent dynamite under the building at 5:45 p. m., timed to go off at 1 a. m. He says he did not intend to kill anybody. The whole story points to an appalling state of affairs. While the mass of organized labor ol course would not countenance dynamiting, its leaders have j championed men guilty of it, and |if the detectives are to be be lieved, they knew the accused were guilty. The whole story has not been told yet. Jloly Triaity Lutheran Church Rev. J. H. Wannemaclier Pastor, Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Cmei Service 11:00 a. m. Evening Service 7.00 p. m. At the morning service the pastor will preach from Rom. 15 4 13. Evening subject. "Thv King dom Come." Second Sermon. Catechisation for children Saturday at 2 p. m. The Sunday school is now en gaged in making extensive ar rangements for the celebration of Program will be rendered on Christmas night Dec. 25. Chlln.ion Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA HICKORY, N.C., THURSDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1811. i Child Difcs | From its 3urn j. Ivey Hill Crowded With Hands -Mill News. Correspondence of the Democrat West Hickory, Dec. 4. —The Ivey mill is crowded with hands at present. Mr. Downum, the overseer of spinning and Capt. Cole weave room overseer, treat their help well and consequently have no trouble to keep all the hands they need. Malcolm McKenzie has had his old dwelling house torn down and is having a large new house built where the old one stood. He and Mrs. McKenzie and Mas ter Albert are boarding with vV. P. Austin and family until their new house is finished. Mr. Abe Isenhour from Cataw ba station was here Friday and Saturday visiting his brother, Dan Isenhour, who lives here. It is generally reported that the mam obj-c r - of his visit was to see hisbest girl who also lives here. W. L. Walker, we are sorry to say, has been out of the miP on the sick li3t all week but the last reports says he is getting better. Jjhn Church and family mov into one of the Ivey houses tst week, They are working in n«; mill. W. E. Sigman is now having i nice dwelling house built oi cue lot he recently bought fr m iarte and White near the grc d ■d school. Frank Wilson and D. J. Leon ird, who had been working at the Ivey for several months went to Rockingham last week o work there. Miss Jane Hildebrand fr m Granite is here at present work ing in the mill and boarding >vith the family of Calvin Abee. Mrs. Bai bara Reep and family who moved here from High Shools a few weeks ago bought A handsome lot from Johnnie Fry last week. The considera tion was $400.00. Mrs. Reep's children are working in the mill. Misses Lela and Mary Lou White went to Grarit-3 one day last week to aiten i t ie burial oi thg little child of tneir cousin, Mr. T. Tacker. The child was accidentally burned a few days previous and died from the effect of the burn. Mr. Henry and George Miller, two carpenters of West Hickory have been at Barber Junction corning for tne past two weeks. IOTA: Church of the Ascension. Next Sunday, special address * 'hp rnorninw sprvice. Subject. "The Two Comings— Ours and tne Ma&ter's." The much talked of sale and oyster supper, Dec. 12th, at J.W. Shuford's vacant store, 14th St,, promises to eclipse any former effort of the Guild. The meetings and services of the Morganton Deanery, held this week, have aroused great in terest The following visiting clergymen were present: The Dean, Rev, J. D. Lobdell, of Rutherfordton; Rev. W. R. Dye, of Lir.colnton; Rev. E. N. Joyner, of Lenoir; Rev. *V. B. Magnan, of Marion, and Rev. Theodore and Mrs. Andrews, of Wilkes boro. "I had been troubled with constipa tion for two years and tried all of the best physicians in Bristol, Tenn., and th- y could do nothing for me," writes Thos. E. Williams, Middleboro. Ky. "Two packages of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured me" For sale by all dealers. Share Holders Meeting. The annual meeting of the share holders of the First Na tional Bank, Hickory, N, C. will be held at the office, Thursday, Jan. 9th. 1912 at 3 o'clock, for the election of direct->rs and any other business that may come before the meeting. 12-7-4t. K. C. MENZIES, Cashier. Bazaar. The ladies of the Episcopal Guild asks you to attend their sale of fancy articles and oyster supper on Tuesday Dec, from 3 to 10 p, m. When your feet are wet and cold and 70ur body chilled through and through from exposure, take a big dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, bathe your feet in hot water before going to bed. and you are almost certain toward off a severe cold. For sale by all dealers, GAVANAGH, FOREST RANGER The Great Conver sation Novel By HAMLIN GARtLAND Copyright 1910, by Hamlin Garland CHAPTER XIL THE LAW STEPS IN. ** ¥ J ERE they com*» again?" called I I Llze a« the hurry of feet along the walk threatened A X another attack. Ross Cava oagh again drew his revolver and stood at guard, and LI Re, recovering her own weapon, took a place by his lde. With the strength of a bear the new assailant shook the bolted door. "Let nie in!" he roared. •It s dad!" called yotjag Gregg. "(Jo iway, you chump!" "Let me In or I'll smash this door!" retorted Gregg. "You smash that door, old Bullfrog," mnounced Lize, "and I'll carry one of your lungs away. If you want to get iu here you hunt up the judge of this town and the constable." The old rancher muttered a fierce urse. while Ross explained the situa tion. "I'm as eager to get rid of these ulprits as any one can be, but they .uust be taken by proper authority, tring a writ from the magistrate and . ou may have them and welcome" Gregg went away without further word, and LI» said: "He'll find Hlg iey if he's In town, and be is in town, for 1 saw him this afternoon. He's hiding out to save himself trouble." Lee Virginia, with an understanding of what the ranger bad endured, ask ed: "Can't I get you something to eat? Would you like some coffee?" "1 woukl Indeed," he answered, and his tune pleaced her. She hurried away to get it while Cavanagh disposed his prisoners be hind a couple of tables in the corner. "I guess you're in for a night of it," he remarked grimly, "so make your selves as comfortable as you can. Perhaps your exi>erlenee may be a discouragement to others of your kind." returned s©«m with a pot of fresh coffee and some sandwiches, the sight of which roused young Gregg to the impudent remark: '"Well, notice that! And we're left out!" But Ed ward* shrank into the shadow, as if the light hurt him. Ross thanked Lee formally, but there was more than gratitude 1c his glance, and she turned away to hide her face from other eyes. Strange place It was for the blooming of love's roses, but they were In her cheeks as she faced her mother, and Lize, with fresh acknowledjrmeut of her beauty, broke out again: "Well, this settles it. I'm going to get out of this town, dearie. I'm dona This ends the cat tle country for me. 1 ought to have turned you back the day you landed here." The feet halted. A sharp rap sound ed on the door. "Who's there?" demanded Lize. "The law!" replied a wheezy voice. "Open In the name of the law"' "It's old Higley," announced Llze. "Open the door, Ross." "Come In. law," she called ironical ly as the justice appeared. "You look kind of mice eaten, but you're all the law this blame town can sport. Come In and do your duty." Higley (a tall man with a rusty brown beard, very much on his dig nity) entered the room, followed by a short, bullet headed citizen in a rum pled blue suit with a big star on his breast Behind on the sidewalk Bal lard and n dozen of his gang could be seen. Sam Gregg, the moving cause of this resurrection of law and order, fol lowed the constable. Higley opened upon Cavanagh. "Well, sir, what's all this row? What's your charge against these men?" "Killing mountain sheep. I caught them with the head of a big ram upon their pack." "Make him show his commission," shouted Gregg. "He's never been com missioned. He's no game warden." Higley hemmed. "I—ah—oh. his au thority Is all right. Sam; I've seen it. If he can prove that these men killed the sheep we'll have to act." Cavanagh briefly related how he had captured the men on the trail. "The head of the ram is at the livery bam with my horse." "How about that?" asked Higley. turning to Joe. "I guess that's right," replied the in .-.oleut youth. "W« kllieu i sheep all right" Higley was In a corner. He didn't like to offend Gregg, and yet the case was plain. He met the issue blandly "Marshal, take these men into cus tody." Then to Ross: "We'll relieve you of your care, Mr. Cavanagh. You may appear tomorrow at 9." It was a farcical ending to a very ar duous thirty-six hour campaign, and Ross, feeling like a man who, having rolled a huge stone to the top of a hill, has been ordered to drop It, said, "I Insist on the maximum penalty of the law. Justice Higley, especially for this man!" He indicated Joe Gregg. "No more leaking, Higley," added Lizt, uttering her distrust in blunt (Continued on page 2) Field Day at l aiawba. Stade'3 Do Wan Homrs in the Athletic Eveets. Correspondence of the I 'emocrat New ion, N C , Dee. S —Thanks givii g cuy was a pleasaut at Ca tawba College. Following our usua custom most of the students and fa culty attended the Thanksgiving and service which was held this year at the Methodist church at 11 a. m. Shortly after 2 p. m. the college body and friends from town and neighboring places gathered on the campus to watch the field day exercises The first event on the program was the 100 yard dasK' which was won by Robert Bowers, time 16 secon is. The run ning board jump was won by Clarence Bost, distance 18 feet, next Samuel J. Kirk won the standing board jump making a jump of 9 feet 9 inches. Then came the 110 yards hurdle race won by Bowers, and the mile race won by Holmes Wagner. Kirk also won the standing board jump, height 3 feet 10 inches, and Wagoner the run ning high jump, height 4 feet 11 inches. Other events were pulled off, such as the three legged race, won by John Carpenter and Herbert Ingle; nd the pick a-back race won b\ Sowers and Kirk; and G C. Peele won the prize for throwing the base oall. Prizes consisting of hats, shoes, ountain pens and other articles cl merchandise were given the winner by the merchants of the town. Mr dardister, the jeweler gave a beautifu. gold medai to the best all round ithlete. This was awarded to Bower who had won 21 1-2 points, but Kirk #as a close second having made 20 points. Following the track event was a game of foot ball : etween the NewtOL Jraded School and Piedmont High School. The former won by a score of 10 to 0. . Gertrude Glenn of the French and Business Department spent her Thanksgiving vacation at her home in Gastonia, and Prof- G. H. Smith spent his at his home in Huntereville. President Buchheitwas in Asheville ; unday whtre he preached at the First Christian church in the morning, and delivered an address to the Y. M •J. A. in the afternoon, his subject being, "fhe Eternal Question." Mr. J. C, Corriher has been com pelled to give up college work a while on account of his eyes. A Christmas Treat for the In mates of the County Home The Democrat has the follow ing letter from Rev. M. A. Aber nethy, of Newton: As it has been my custom, for the last fifteen to twenty years, to carry a treat to the inmates of the county home, on Christ mas day, or the day before, I shall do so again tnis year, if able to get it up. There are 24 inmates t ! ere at this time. It will take feom eight to ten dol lars to give them a respectable treat. To all who want to share the blessing and the privilege of helping to put gladness in their hearts, and remind them once a year that somebody thinks of them, will please send or hand me your free-will offering before the 23rd of December. AsChrist mas comes on Monday this year, I would be pleased to get your offering by 12 o'clock on Satur day before. Read Matt. 25th, verse 40. Yours tauly, M. A. Abernethy, Newton, N. C. Mr. Abernethy has been hold ing monthly services at the Cou nty Home for the past 20 years. It has been our pleasure to ac company him to several of these services, and to see the joy and Dleasure it gives these unfortu nate people to see him coming. All of our readers who want to help Mr. Abernethy in this splen did work of bringing joy to the hearts of these people who are deprived of the blessings of home, can leave any contribution that they may want to make, at the Democrat office and we will forward it to Mr. Abernethy. Made Happy by Judge Adams. The following couples were happily married on last Sunday at the residence of H. A. Adams, the officiating magistrate: Mr. Noah Page to Mrs. Minnie Hildebrand; Mr. Bill Williams to Miss Sarah Oats, all of Icard township, Burke county. Itching, bleeding, protruding, or blind piles yield to Doan's Ointment. Chronic cases soon relieved, final'y cured. Druggists all s«ll it. Democrat and Press, Consolidated i9CS | IN SOCIAL 1 | CIRCLES. I ' Sf? € CC€€ Nov. 29th. the Hickory Book Club held the third meeting o' 'he year with Mrs. T.Greer, fiie vice-president, Mi«s Wheeler in the absence of tht .sr«-?s»dent, Mrs Rovster. An v - 'pre ting chat 011 thp books reaa ! since last meeting, Queed, Trav els in Norway, and Tue Harves ter, occupying a prominent place, preceded Current Events. *ht n the ho tess criticised her book, "Kennedy Square,'' by Hopkin- Smith, with a very interest ing account of the author's life. The luncheon was suggestive of Thanksgiving, with its beautiful fruit center piece, and the Thank sgiving's bird crowning Pomono's offering. The place 3ards had conundrums about turkeys, and of course in his true self he ap peared with his train of tooth some dainties. As this delightful hour came to an end. all looked forward to the next meeting with Mrs. E. L. Shuford Dec. 13th. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sims, of Wilson, N. C., arrived in Hickory Monday, Dec. 4th, on a visit to Mrs. Sims' sister, Mrs. J. A. Mar tin. fuetdiy Mrs. Mai tin at home from 4 to 6 for her friends to meet Mrs. Sims, many •f them old friends who knew ler as Miss Pauline Blount, and vere delighted to welcome her ifter a more than Rip Van Win ide interval. Red carnations with isDaragus ferns adorned the tea tables. Presbyterian Church Notes The regular services will be conducted next Sunday morning, but at night the congregation vvill join in a union congratulato ry service at the Reformed church apropos to the dedicatioh >f their ornamental and useful building. We are glad to accord to the church and their splendid pastor our heartiest good wishes. The banquet given to the Priii. ter's Club last Thursday night was a great success. Tne boys who the Bulletin, with the* girl friends, and all the men whp are connected with the boys' work, with their ladies, were iri vited. A goodly company gath ered, and after some speeches by Messrs. Joy, Hall, Ramsay, Gwin, Barker, and Robert Garth, with the pastor in charge, the crowd was divided into two contingents, adults and young people, and some lively games were enjoyed. Then came the elegant refresh ments prepared by thh ladies in appreciation of the boys' work on the Bulletin, and presided over bv the Mistress of the Manse and her able assistants, Misses Wood, Haithcock, and Coline Munroe. Tne merry party broke up about 10 o'clock. Mrs. Ramsay's and Mrs. Yo aer's classes had a delightful af ternoon reception at Dr. W, B. Ftamsay's residence last Friday. Fifteen ladies were present, be sides the Dastor. After interest ing and exciting games, splendid refreshments were enjoyed. News From Gunpowder Correspondence of the Democrat. Gunpowder, Dec. 6. —The Rev. .J. W. Kennedy preached his first sermon on the Caldwell circuit at Rock Mount church Sunday at 11 o'clock to a good-sized congre gation, which gave him a hearty welcome. His sermon was on the line of Christian duty and activi ty with faith, and was well re ceived, All told, he made a good impression on the people. Mrs. Mary Kamby, an aged lady, suffered a stroke of paraly sis last Saturday morning, and died last night about 9 o'clock. She will be buried tomorrow at Rock Mount church. Mr. and Mrs. J. W, Sherrill at tended the funeral of their cous in, Mr. Pink Link, at Granite Fall Sunday afternoon. Mr. R. F, Tutcle, of Alexander county, spent Dart of last week with his son, Mr. L. B. Tuttle, our hustling merchant. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Yount and little girl, of Hickory, spent Sun day with Mrs. Yount's father, Mr. Babel Sherrill. Miss Bonnie Lee Henkel cele brated her fifteenth birthday on Monday evening, by inviting a few friends to a social at her hone. It was a pleasant occa sion. We wish for her many more happy birthdays, Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTO R I A , Negative Won The Debate. I Rev. C. L. Miller Resigns as Field Secretary. A meeting of trustees la>t week accepted very reluctani y ' e resignation of Rev. C. i . M ler as c >llege h 1 seTeta . » omm ttee wili nominate h i cc«sso The canvas for fur. i fo the p'aced in the of hi fo lowing comm. ttee: K. v. M. .. Pence, Henry; ttev. J. L. Cron t •, Maiden; and Dr. W. A. Deatui., Hickory. In a tennis meeting with Ruth erford College last Saturday, in which only doubles were played, Lenoir was defeated, the score ■bv sets being 3to 2. Lenoir has won the tournament for singles. At present the score is tied on doubles. Echoes from the Merchant of Venice are still heard. Miss Stechei's triumph is universally acknowledged, She planned and help make new scenery and cos tumes, in addition to selecting and training the players. The brilliant play drew from out of town the following: Mrs. C. H. Rhodes, Postmaster Yount and Attorney Mouser of Lincolnton, Mr. W L. Plonk and Miss Mae Plonk of Kings Mountain; Mr. S. Mauney of Cherryville, Mr. J. J. George of Ressemer City and Mrs. Fred Speagle of Columbia, S. C. Monday night in the audi torium the annual Freshman- Sophomore, debate was held. One sophomore and one fresh man from the Euronian society met a similar team from the Chrestonian. The question for discussion was, "Resolved, That the Commission Form of Muni cipal Government Should be Gen erally Adopted." The affirma tive was presented by Messrs. Noah D. Yount and C. E. Fritz, and the negative by Messrs. Roy Troutman and Paul Rhyne. The negative side won. —"The Saints Failed to Land Any Sinners. Correspondence of the Democrat. Bandys Township," Dee. 5 Well friends I've sharpened my quill and thawed the ink to write you some more foolishness. It's real wintei over in this neck of the woods now. The schools have all started with pretty good attendance. The change of books has caused considerable confusion among the parents. The ne\fr borks taken as a whole are much better than the old. The hunting season has opened and we are getting fat on game of all kinds. Oiie of the most novel scraps of the season was pulled off the other day. Two boys who were at variance met on the road and agreed to settle it with their manhood, without weapons, and no one there to see. The large crops of wheat is sowed at last and the road men are starting on their work again. The new road law is all right if the men who have the contracts will onlv do as the contracts specify. Rev. Mr. Caldwell preached a very able sermon at Providence Sunday. Our country churches are inprovmg in the oot>le work thev are doing. The Saints held their meeting at Saints Academy last week, but failed to get any converts. JACK. Makes Best Wagons and May Make Best Autos. Charlotte Chronicle. The Hickory Democrat this week prints an advertisemer t of the International Motor Com pa ny, offering stock for sale. The point of interest is that thase people are the same who bo the Piedmont Wagon and Man ufacturing Company, at Hickory, for about $400,000, we helitve, and the inference from the ad vertisement in The Democrat is that they intend to *> into the manufacture of automobiles and motor trucks. It is to be hoped that such will be the case. This Hickory es tablishment has been making the best wagons in the world, and there is no reason why it could not turn out first-clnss automo biles and motor tucks. It looks to us like here is the chance for the South to make a break at building its own machines and keeping its money at home. An automobile factory at Hickory would be a great thing. For any pain, from top of toe. from any cause, apply Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil. Fain cannot stay where it is used.