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Established 1899 Mr. D'Anna Buys Mr. Cline's Stock. Important Clii.j ii meut o! Hickory Hosiery Mis. An important busings oijv « at the beginning of the N*w Yenr is the purchase by Mr. D'Anna of the stock of M»\ J. A Cline in the Hickory Hoaie y Mill, 59 shares, Mr. D'Auu* h* a given up his position as assisra it cashier in the Hickory Banking and Trust Co. to succeed Mr. Cline as secretary and treasurer of the mill, and entered on his du ties Monday. Mr. Cline has not decide what he will do, but has several propo sitions, three in connection with hosiery mills, (two. for building new mills) and two with cotton mills. He has had a fine exper ience in the mill business in Charlotte, here and elsewhere, and under his able administration for the past five years the Hickory Hosiery Mill has flourished. Starting with 27 knitting mr chines, 65 are now running. The plant has thribbled, and has often run at its capacity of 300 dozen per day. The capital stock is $•20,500 and the surplus $3,101.97. Mr, D'Ama is the talented son of Sig. S, D'Anna. He be gan business with the Carolina Electrical Co., of Charlotte, and wired the Asheville depot and also part of the Charlotte. He was with the surveying corps of the C. and O. R. R. for a time, laying off the road bed of a branch through the coal fields to connect with the C. C. & O. He next served a two year apprenticeship in the machine shops of the Du Pont Fowder works at Gibbs ville, N. J., and later worked in the powder making department Coming home he accepted a po sition with the Hickorv Banking add Trust Co., and his business ability means continued prosperi ty for the mill. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. J. H. Wannemaclier Pastor, Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Communion Service 11:00 a. m. Evening Service 7.00 p. m. Morning Theme Why should Christians commune often. Evening Subject Give us this day our daily bread. Preparatory Service Saturday at 2:00 p. m. It is hoped that every member of the congregation will avail himself of the blessed privilege of communion the first Sunday of the New Year. We also take great Measure to announce that the "every mem ber canvass" made by the van * ous committes has been crowned wich great success. Every mem ber seen thus far has loyally and joyfully accepted the weekly Du plex System of giving to the cur rent expenses and the benevolen ces of the church. There are a few yet to be seen and committees will not fail to see every member. Rheumatism. This is often a disease of the blood though not always It attacks usually the joints and tissue and causes a de posit of uric acid. In its acuit stage it is one of much pain and suffering, sometimes affecting a large part or even all the body. Wheii near the heart it is dangerous to life# We are thankful to say there is a proper treat ment—Dr. King's Sarsaparilla—inter nally, to eradicate the poison from the blood. Dr. Kings Nerve and Bone Liniment —externally, to give life to the stiffened, painful joints an"l tissue. Sold by all medicine dealeas. The Landmark's correspond ent at Taylorsville writes it that Mr. Poly S. Hafer was seriously but not dangerously cut by his brother-in-law, Nathan Fox at the tetter's home in Whitten burg township Christmas even ing. Hafer had gone to the aid of Mrs. Fox, who, it is said, was being beaten by her husband. After being cut he knocked Fox down with a chair. How's This. We offer One Hundred Dollars re gard for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY &CO Toledo O We, the undersigne , nave kn:wn F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. 0. Hall's Crtarrh Cure is taken intern ally, ajting diiectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonialls sent free. Price 75 per bottle. Sold by all druggists Take Hall's Family Pills for con •Stipation. THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT I LOCAL j Mr J. D. E'liott and daughter, M ICnte. spent Friday in Char- Ma>t nRi Id;? 1 , YbrV v.ll .ji vU,.;rrK Miss Elizabeth Holm* Ks. Mis.® Eih Ke Uts i-? ing »'iJJar) oj,{ home in C 1-ra.o*, S. C. M s. We«t«-y Mn tin is st>en» - i>ig U«jiia*yv ai G.jeewiHf, N. C , with relatives. Mr. A. D. of Eliza bethton, Tenn., was in the city last week. Mr. Hazel Aiken, city editor of tie Wilmington Star, spent C'nn. t'nas wit fi his pafeTifs. Mr. John Bramlit. who used to travel for the Newton Hosiery mill, died recently in Atlanta. Miss Mary Hughes, of New bern, was the guest of Miss Mary Shuford last week. Prof, and Mrs. B. Gay Childs, of Central, S. C , spent the holi days with Mrs. C. A. Little. Miss Nell Blanton, of Marion, spent la t Friday with Miss Mary Knox Henderson. Capt. Percy Ward, attorney for the Southern R, R., spent one day last week with his old friend Prof. G. W. Hahn. Mr. Carl Marshall, of Johnson City, is here to see his father-in law, Mr. T. E. Fields, whose con dition remains about the same. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Keith, of Eaton, Ga , are alse spending the holidays at Mr. Fields. The Charlotte Observer secured a change in the schedule for No. 15, whereby it leaves Salisbury at 5 a. m. bringing the paper to Hickory at 7 a. m. It is a better hour than 6:30 and now makes a fine connection with Asheville. The 5 W's gave an advertising party at Miss Riddle's Friday night, liec. 29. The eight club girls dressed to represent some well known ad. There were 22 invited guests. There were 12 quiet dances, followed by an adver tising contest. Delicious refresh ments were served. Mrs. Post wishes to thank the young gentlemen for their autographs and their unique way of giving them to her. Bishop Horary officially re-opened the beautifully Vemodelled Episcopal church building last Sunday morning and blessed the memorial altar rail presented through Miss Ada Schenck and members of her family; and also the new chancel wind>.v, the gift of the Sunday School, vith the co-opera tion of Mrs. Nirholson. An enlarged choir assisted in the music under Mr. Hardie Turner as organis;. Pounded, But Not Dead On New Years night the solema stillness at the residence of Rev. J. H. Wannemacher was broken by a loud knocking on the door. Opening the door the pastor and his happy family were overpow ered by a Christian army of men and women, headed by Mrs. Alta Deal. And what an army it is. Old and young, fathers and moth ers were storming the parsonage, hot to frighten but to cheer the inmates with happy New Year greetings. It was nothing unusu al, however, for this had been their good old custom for many years. But they did not come emp ty handed, but laden with earth's choicest gifts. The pastor I was presented with a beautiful overcoat and with a pair of han some gloves, his wife receiyed a set of beautiful silver spoon*, and Oh, wonders, how these good people remembered the kitchen with gifts too numerous to men tion. The presentation speech wa3 made by J. A. Moretz, who, in well chosen words, reminded the pastor of their acknowledg ment of his untir ng and fruitful labors in their midst and as a token of their esteem and love for him and his good spouse they were here. The pastor replied as best he could and while he tried his best to impress these proud people that he was not overcome with emotion and gratitude, yet his heart was too full t > adequate ly express his tender regard for them and how this New Year's spirit will urge him to do still greacer things tor God and His church. A Beautiful Complexion Comes of Using Cydonia Lotion. Softens and whitens the skin: cures sunburn, chapped oi roughened skin. The genuine ha= Burvsrell and Dunn Co 's name and label. Pr.ce. 25 cents. Fore sale by t all medicine dealers, HICKORY, N. C., THURSDAY. JANUARY, 4, 1912. Children Enjoy Christmas-Tide Yfloug People in the Churctos - Enjoy Dtlightlnl Occasion. An old time candy-pullijii the surprise of tie entertainment giv t. at the First Baptist chared on t evening >f Dec. 17. A humorous recitation was given by »t . t' G. Kiserand & comic son* •y -i quartette consisting oi vltsMS. Kiser, W. L. Boatriglu, V. G. Whisnant and J. W. »• v es. Nice bags of fruit were distributed and candy was manu factured on the Bpot. Superin tendent J. D, Elliott saw person ally that everyone had a good time. Pastor J. D. Harte was oresented with a handsome cler gy suit. Thf Presbyterian Sunday school had a Christmas entertain ment in the evening of Dec. 25 it _the church, Supt, Geo. W. I all being master of ceremonies. There were recitations and songs by nnny of the children, individ ually and in- groups. Pastor Garth made a talk and called on Rev. Mr. Crane, who recently married Miss Louise Dixon, to make a talk as brother-in-law of the congregation. This Mr. Crane did very neatly. Mrs, Gamble's d iss ot boys performed a mem ory feat in reciting all the sub jects and Golden Texts for the entire year. Bags of candy and fruit were distributed to the chil dren. The L'ght Bearers Society of the Methodist Church gave a Christmas exercise, and a tree Christmas night. The children delighted all present with their singing and recitations. Mr. G. F. Ivey, superntendent, made an interesting talk. All the Christmas services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church were of a high order, and well attended Christmas night. The Sunday School rendered a most beautiful and inspiring service in honor of him who was born in Bethlehem. The children ac quitted themselves aceaptably Great credit is due to the-faithful services of the various commit tees for the wonderful sucpess :>f the Christmas services. A large audience filled the large auditorium and Sunday school room, many were standing, The quiet order and the good attention paid bespeak the high character of the service. At the close the scholars received their usual treat. Many presents were given. The tree was beau tifully illumined with electricity. And a handsome offering of a - bout S3O. was presented to our orphanage at Salem, Va. The day dawn Christmas ser vice at the Reformed church was the best ever held and the atten dance was the largest. The mus ic, with Miss Rose Shuford, at the organ, was of an unusually high order. The children had a tree in the basement in the afternoon and in the evening an entertainment with songs and recitations. A Hero in a Lighthouse. For years J. S. Donahue, So, Ha ven, Mich., a Civil war captain, as a light-house keeper, averted awful wrecks, but a queer fact is, he might have been a wreck, himself, if Elec tric Bitters had not prevented. "They cured me of kidney trouble and chills,'' he writes, "after I had taken other so called cures for years, without benefit and they also improved my sight. Now, at seventy, I am feeling fine." For Dyspepsia, indigestion, all stomach, liver and kidney troubles, they're without equal. Try them 50 cts. at C. M. Shuford : s, Moser and Lutz and Grimes Drug Stores. Rev. Dr. P. R. Law editor of the Presbyterian Standard, of Charlotte, died suddenly of asth ma at the home of hi 3 daughter, Mrs. M. M. Inabinett, at MeColl, S. C., Dec. 20. Dr. Law was one of the ablest religious editors in the South and a very likable man. New Hope tor Consumptives. King's Wild Cherry and Tar, for Coughs, Colds and LaGrippe. Even for Consumption in its early stages, this wonderful remedy is a panacea. Have you a cold and cough? Stop it MOW. Have you tightness in throat and pain in chest? Get rid of it NOW. Are you hoarse? Do you fear bronchi tis? Don't wait when you get relief so easily. 25c. Taste is good and al ways guaranteed to cure or money back, by all medicine dealers. •7 yy'? »y -y-y 1 COMMENT. I t A ' ««€«€€*€€ fc«€« £«•€*€€€«* The Democrat and the Por *ressive Farmer can be had at tnis offi ;e for $1 65 or the Dem - ef-at and the thrice-a week Nev Xors. World for the same price. vVe are in a revolutionary age a to farming and :this is a goo' chance to get yj&r home pape» and. the best agricultural paper in the country at a reduced rate. The National campaign will soon be upon us and r you cannot find a paper in the United States will give fairer or abler consideration of great public questions than the World. >. . - .• zjr • - • jjfey*; . > • n. ■ ■ +' ~> We are sending this wask, to all our delinquent subscribers a statement of their accounts. We would greatly appreciate a settle - ment on subscriptions. The Dem ocrat will run henceforth on a cash in advance system for sub scriptions. DO IT NOW. Hickory People Should Not Wait Until it is too Late. The appalling death-rate from kid ney disease is due in most cases to the fact that the little kidney troubles are usually neglected nntil they become serious. The slight symDtoms give place to chronic disorders and the suf ferer goes gradually rnto the »rasp of dropsy. Bright's disease, gravel or some other serious form of kidney complaint If you suffer from backache, head aches, dizzy spells; if the kidney secre tions are irregular of passage and un - natural in appearance,' do " not delay. Help the kidneys at once. Doan'a Kidney Pills are especially for kidney disorders they cure where others fail. Over one hundred thou sand people have recommended them. H-ire's a case at home: Mrs. W, M. Hickory, N. C., says: "Doan's Kid ney Pills, which I obtained at Moser & Lutz's Drug Store, are the most re liable kidney medicine I ever used. They gave me prompt relief from a constant paiu in my back and improved my condition in every way." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cts. Foster-Milburn Co , New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name —Doan's —and take no other. T axes Last Round I will be at the following places to collect vour taxes. Please meet me and get your receipt, All property that taxes are not paid on after this round will be advertised FOR SALE! Rudisill & Anthony, Store, half day, 9 a. ru, to 12 m. Jan. 2. T. D. Shuford's Store, half day, 1 p. m.to 4, Jan 2. Plateau, one day, 9 a. m. to 4. Jan. 3. Young & Mull's store, half day, 9 a. m, to 12 m., Jan. 4. Foard & Whisnant's store, half day, 1 p. m. to 4 p. m., Jan. 4. Brookford one day, 9 a m to 4 p m, Jan, 5. Hickory one day, Whitener & Martin's store Jan. 6. Noah Deal's store half day, 9 a m to 11 m Jan. 8. Q. M. Smith's store half day, 1 a m to 4 p m Jan, 8. John Holler's store half day, 9 a m to 12 m Jan. 9. Claremont half day, 1 p m to 4 p m Jan. 9. Catawba one day, J U Long & Co's store Jan. 10, Long Island half day, 9 a m to 12 m Jan. 11. Monbo half day, 1 p m to 4 p m Jan. 11. . Sherrills Ford one day Jan 12. Terrell one day, 9 a m to 3 p m Jan. 12, Maiden half day, 9am to 12 m Jan. 15. Taylor's store (Providence) half day, 1 p m to 4p m Jan. 15. Oliver's one day Jan. 16. Lock Little's store half day 9 a m to 12 m Jan. 17. J. J. Ratcnford's store half day, 1 p m to 4 p m Jan. 17. Walt Alley's store half day. 9 a m to 12 Jan. 18. Bandy's Cross Roads half day, 1 I pmto 4p m Jan. 18. Conover one day, 10 a m to 4 p m Jan. 19, Hickory one day, Whitener & Martin's, 9 a m to 5 p m Jan. 20. Respectfullv. R. LEE HEWITT, i Sheriff. Xidiiappsd His Deserted Boy I ilio Prop it Cdiigiit at Newton While Trying to (iet Awaj. Kidnapping his child, now ; )>v of 5 years of age, whom hi U accused of deserting befor the little fellow was even borr is the charge brought against John Propst, of Washington City, Propst last Friday slipped up t the house of Mrs. Speagle id Bandy's township, . while the mother was away, so it is said, and seizing the boy made off with him. Officers were at once noti fied and papers issued for tht man's arrest. Officer Burns o] this city was called up at 4:30 this morning, and asked to look out for the man here. Newton and Lincolnton were also notified and the police in Nev*ton nabbed him at the station. It is said he deserted his wife before the child was born, and there is a good deal of indignation expressed that he should want to take the child after the wife has struggled on in poverty to raise it. She had a position at the Catawba Springs hotel last summer. Why Change? To the Stockholders of the First Btiikl ing ami Loan Association of Hickory, N. C. Do you want to see our Asso ciation continue in business and be successful? If your Presi dent, Vice President and Direc tors have been faithful in the discharge of their several duties, do you care to have either of them removed? If your Secretary Eind Treasurer and your Attorney have each of them faithfully and properly discharged their duties, and done what they could to pro tect your interest and save the amount of money you have paid in"ta the Association, do you want thfcjn removed? Do you know that practically all the officers, except the Attorney and Secreta ry and Treasurer have held their respective places for nearly twen ty-one years? Do you know that the former Attorney of the Association held his position for nearly twenty years? Do you know of any reason why any change should be made in the management of the Association? Do you approve of men who have no stock in the Association, tak ing it upon themselves to gather up the Proxies, and undertake to use them against any party or parties who have been faithful to the interest of the Asssociation? Do you believe that the Associa tion is in any way a political one or that it should be used to the advantage of parties or parties? Do you believe in a square deal, if so, go to the meeting on* the 16th day of January, 1912. and ask your President, Vice Presi dent, and the members of the Board of Directors, whether or not, in their opinion, there is any cause that would warrant a change in any office of the organ ization, and if you find that no reason can be given, don't you believe that it is your duty to cast your vote yourself and con tinue the association in its pres ent good condition? SJStudy these questions careful ly. Think for yourself. Dc what you honestly believe is right. Respectfully yours, A STOCKHOLDER. .Constipation is the cause of many, ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all deal ers. J. Calvin Deal, of Alexander Co., is dead. Do you know that fully nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism are simply rheumatism of the muscles, due to cold or damp, or chronic rheu matism, and require no internal treat ever? Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely and see how quickly it gives re lief. For sale by all dealers. Rev. G. E. Eaves, pastor of Main St. Methodist church, High Point, has resigned his charge because he couldnt live on his salary and will be con nected with a Chicago publish ing house. SIOO Per Plate was paid at a banquet to Henry Clay, in New Orleans in 1842 Mighty cost ly for those with stomach trouble or in digestion. Today people every where use Dr. King's New Life Pills foi these troubles as well as -kidney anc bowel disorders. Easy, safe, sure. Only 25cts. at C. M. Shuford's, Mosei and Lutz and Grimes Drug Stores. Democrat and Press, Consolidated 1905 |j LOCAL j Mr. and Mrs. W. H. C o Lenoir, were in tne city last week Mr. Fred Winters, of Nev fork, was here for the holidays Miss Poithress Stokes leaves Friday tor Blackitone, Va., after a pleasaiv •isitat Rev. C. A. Munroe's. Mrs. A. E. Herman is spending the lolidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Herndon in Kinston, N. C. Mr. Lester Keller, son of Mr. P. A Keller, left Wednesday for Bluejacket, Okla. He joins his brother, Esley, 7ho has been there for 7 years-fsrming. Mrs. H. D. Abernethy's Kinder garten opens Jan. 8. The schoo' closed the holiday session with a lovely Christmas tree, and every child had presents on it for his parents. Prof. G. W. Halm's lon Catawba's. Confederate history is out and the Democrat will give a full review of it next week. It is o superb piece of work. Hickory people will be sorry tc hear of the death of Mr. J. E. Montague, manager of the old Hickory Inn when it was burn ed down. It occurred at the Charlotte Sanatorium after an illness of four weeks. Messrs. Wm. and Sherrod Menzies gave a party Monday night at their home to a number of their friends. There was a contest in which the counties were uniquely worked in. Many other games were enjo7ed. Miss Grace Patrick got the prize. The 0. M. and 0. B. Card Club gave a Christmas tree at residence of Miss Rose Shuford on Christmas night. On Mon day night Misses Rose and Mary Shuford gave a "stunt party." Every guest had to do whatever commanded, and some of the performances were side-splitting. The delightful evening ended up most delightfully in the chafing dish. Hickory Lodge No. 206 J. 0. 0. F. Tuesday night, installed the following: J. 0. JRhodes, N. Y., W. J, Caldwell V. G., Chas. W. Ellington Sec., J. A. BolickTreas. After which a delicious supper was served at the Depot Cafe. There was a dance Tuesday night at Cotillion Club hall, which was largely attended and was one of the most enjoyable yet held. From out of town were Messrs. Geo. Ransom and Mr. and Mrs. McCoy and the Misses McCoy. The Do as You Please Club met Dec. 28, 19)1, with Miss Kate Elliott. After the business session, when the plans were concluded for the reception, which is to be given Jan. 4, 1912, at the home of Miss Adelyn McComb a very pleasant hour was spent laughing and talking. Delicious refreshments were then spread by the hostess. Frightful Polar Winds blow with terrific force at the far north and play havoc with the skin, caus ing red, rough or sore chapped hands and lips, that need Bucklen's Arnica Salve to heal them. It makes the skin soft and smoothe. Unrivaled for cold sores, also burns, boils, sores, ulcers, cuts bruises and piles. Only 25 cat C. M. Shuford's, Moser and Lutz and Grimes Drug Stores. Fireworks, forbid by the city fathers for Hickory boys, but sold outside the incorporation by a country store, are responsible for the burning: of the barn ot Mr. J. D. Hart Monday. A colored boy bought some crackers and met a bunch of white lads. They went into the barn to shoot them. The building: was soon in flames, the boys releasing a pig, the only inmate. Four tons of peavine hay, the property of Mr. Postelle Cloninger, worth S2O. a ton, were destroyed. The barn was worth $l5O. Mr. Hart is in Burlington at present lay ing that town's new streets. Cures Blood, Skin Diseases, Eczema, Greatest Blood Pur ifier Free. Is your blood is impure, thin, dis eased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cance r , carbuncles, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itch rng, rising and bumps, swelling or sup uating sores, scabby, pimply skin, ulcers bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or skin disease, take Bo tanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. ! Druggists or by express sl. per large I bottle. Sample free by writing Blood l Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. B, B, B, is j especially advised for chronic, deep ' seated cases of blood or skin diseases, las it cures after all else fails. Sold bji ' Moser & Lutz. bedding ssehs At Christmas. 'iipicl Acis the Role o! Santa Glaus to Lucky Hen. Weeks Sigmon. In a ceremony impressive through narked by simplicity, Miss Lovie A. >igm.>n, of this city, and Mr. George £"helbert Weeks of Maysville, N. C , wedded Wednesdas mornir.g >t th® home of the bride on Tenth Avenue. ine ceremony was solemnized by lev. J. L. Murphy, pastor of the German Reformed church. - Only members of the immediate araily, and a limited number or riends were present. The bride, an ittractive type of brunette, was stylish ly gowned in a coatsuit of blue cloth with hat aud gloves to match. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. 0 and Mrs. Weeks left on No. 22 for Maysville, where they will make their future home, Yesterday's wedding was an event in which centered the interest of a le gion of friends who unite in wishing ror the bride and groom all possible happiness. Mrs. Weeks is a native of this town, where by her lovely character and dis tinct attractiveness, she has won a large number of friends. She has been pleasantly indentified wiih the social life of the city, and will be greatly missed. The bride is a talented musician, having taught piano for some time, and this marriage is the culmination of a romance which began while she was teaching in Maysville. The groom, a prominent young man of Eastern Carolina, is widely acquain ted, and by his high qualities of char acter has won the confidence and es teem of all who know him. He is at present chashier of the Maysville Bank ing and Trust Co. Sustare-Williams. One of the prettiest weddings in the history of the city was that of Miss Clara Nannie Williams and Mr. Beverly Sus tare, of Matthews. It was celebrated in the Baptist church on the evening of Dec. 27, Rev. J. D. Harte officiating.' The church was crowded by friends of the young people. Miss Clara Bowles played the wedding March and Miss Catharine Gwaltney sang very sweetly. White and green decorations made the church beautiful. The bride never look edjsweeter than in her bridal attire. The young people, followed by rice throwers, old shoes and best wishes of a host of friends, left for Wake Forest where the groom is completing his law course. Culler-Marshall. Mr. Lloyd G. Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joliu G. Marshall, of the Marshall Hotel, brought his bride home and spent a week during the holidays. She was Miss Margaret Culler, of Johnson City, und is a most charming young woman. Mr. Marshall is an employee of the Braiding & Marshall Lumber Company of Johnson City. The Democrat wishes them a long and happy life. Married in Icard township, Burke county, Dec. 23, at the residence of H. A. Adams, the officiating magistrate, Miss Alice Chapman to Mr. Grover Wilkie, both of Burke county. Miss Katie Smith was mafrried to Mr. John Smith of East Hick ory Dec. 23 by Dr; Murphy at the home of Mr. Ottis Rhinehart. Will Stay. For pain in back or Chest, King's Anti-Pain Plaster touches the spot. 'Tis especially good to protect the lungs with one of these on front and back. They are 25 cents and their curative and protective power is very great. Sold by all medicine dealers. Jos. L. Seawell is now clerk of the N. C, Supreme Court, suc ceeding that line old veteran, Col. Thos. S. Kenan, who held the place for many years. Mr. C. M. McCorkle, of Newton, was ane of the many applicants for the position. Mr. Seawell had been 27 years in the office. A. Girl's Wild Midnight Ride. To warn people of a fearful forest fire in the Catskills a young girl rode horseback at midnight and saved many lives. Her deed was glorious but lives are often saved by Dr. King's New Discovery in curing lung trouble, coughs and colds, which might ended in consumption or pneumonia. "It cured me of a dreadful cough and lung disease," writes W. R. Patterson, Wellington, Tex., "after four in our family had died with consumption, and I gained 98 pounds." Nothing so sure and safe for all throat and lung troubles Price 50c, and SI.OO. Trial bottle ree. Guaranteed by C. M. Shuford, Moser and Lutz an 4 Griraw Drug Stor«s.