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You want yo" r car to reflect in its name the judgment you
fV -rcis- in posing it. You want to mention the name with pride,
It apology You ask no odds oi anybody, or of any car—no matter
n its price—:? yours is an Overland.
To matvJtctur.: an automobile that will gfve fairly good service with expert
~-vision is m>t a very difficult matter. But to produce a first-rate automobile, a
"that fi' ves " I,!;,r:r| and unfailm S satisfaction in the hands of the average user, was
( ,i The Wiilys-Overland Company.
" The Ovcrlard has been, and is, a splendid proof of its makers' conviction that n
flintorea' *• stcr;;n « aiities can be sold to the public at a price lower than thi ,
i vidcJ fc> o, ' Hr nianu ' acl u r ers of similar cars.
Automobile values tnust be looked at from sever.
'J tt if different angles. You mu« consider not only the price, bi
u'l® f *1 A M S that price buys you. You must take into «n*ider&
♦ij > A tk)n the power, the strength, the beaut), the coiutructioc
i \ j size, the appearance and the equipment of the car.
C jll BBf You must judge a car by the in u. ihc workman
i-/\A j 'sk ship on it, the methods employed to produce it. and lus? but
jj , j 0 ■>" 'east, the facilities behind the production methods.
ir Take the equipment item alone. The car has a War -
j ner speedometer-the best made; a fine mohair too and to •
/ covering: a clear-vision windshield; a self-sturter aad Prest
/ I'" tank—every practical accessory made for an ajtomobi' •.
/ F.C-.8. TOLEDO. And all lor the one price. There are. no "extras."
Only enormous capital and gigantic preparation can accomplis >
Overland lias both, in this regard is in a clas. '
Come in and let us give you a trial ride. No obligation.
The Overland Car Co., Hickory, N. C.
Keep Cool!
Keep Cool!
You need a Refrigerator and a Ice Cream Freezer to
keep you cool this summer. .o* .o*
Come in and see the New Automatic, Re
frigerator with the 5-gallon bottle water
cooler. It is the very one you need in your
home. .o* \o. .o*
Also look at our fine line of Freezers. They are the
best that can be had. .o* •. .o* .o*
Shuford Hardware
Company, SSfß.*. J
rs3S»aTOMMjft.'jamij «
Spring Oxfords
We have the nobbiest line of Spring
Oxfords we have ever shown. All of
the very latest styles in shapes, lasts,
etc. We can fit any foot that wears a
I
shoe. Our line consists of
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ICrossetts for Men
The Selby for Ladies
Barefoot Sandals, too
Call in and inspect our line, we'll be
glad to see you. -o- -o-
Setzer & Russell |
7
try our new
''Flavo" Cakes
Orange, Chocolate and Maple
and the best ICE CREAM in town.
Our bread is made clean, kept clean and sold clean.
Our Motto: "QUALITY."
CITY BAKERV
Phone 235
"3it Social (TircUs
A social event of much interest was
the one given last night by Miss
Mattie Abernethy at her home on 13th
Street. A large numbe> of friends
were invited and a rare treat was in
1 the store for them. Mr. R. H. West
| brook, of Charlotte rendered a nura-
I ber of vocal and whistling seltctions;
his interpretations being of unsual "in
terest. ,A number of other vocal
solos were rendered 1 , and not often
are the young people given the op-
Dortunity to attend such a musical
event Refreshments were served.
Miss Mary Abernethy presided ovtr
the punch bowl.
The handsome home of Dr. and
Mrs. W. L. Abernethy was the
scene of a brilliant reception last
Thursday afternoon from three
to Fix o'clock, when Mrs. Aber
nethy entertained in. honor of
their niece, Mrs- B~n Gaddy, nee
Mis? Pauline Phillips of Newton.
In marked contrast to the in
clement weather without, wasthe
| warmth and gayety within, The
; house which lends itself admir
| ably to an entertainment of this
kind, was a dream of beauty. In
the parlor choice pink roses
formed thechiefdecoration. Here
the receiving line stood compos
ed of the following ladies: Mes
dames W. L. Abernethy, Ben
Gaddy, Phillips of Newton, Ray
mond Abernethy and H.H. Ham
i bleton.
! The reception room fthere the
punch bowl was presided over by
Misses Margaret McComb an 1
Mattie Abernethy, was beautiful
! iu decorations of red roses and
j magnolias, the large columns be
| ing twined with crimson ram
j bier. Here the guests were wel
comed by Mesdarties Roy, Fred,
! and Albert Abernethy.
In the dining room great bowls
of sweet peas lent their fra
grance and beauty to the scene,
! Ices and cakes served in
this room by Misses 'Lucile Lit
aker Pinkie Forney and Minta
j Deal.
About one hundred and fifty
ladies called durinsr the afternoon
to greet the lovely young bride.
, The guest register was kept by
Mrs. Joe Abernethy. Seldom has
social Hickory enjoyed a more
delightful occasion.
Mrs. J. D. Elliott Charming Hostess.
With dainty sewing bags and a few
with their knitting a delightful coterie
of old ladies were found in- Mrs
Elliott's beautiful home on 15th st.
this afternoon at a sewing party which
she gave in honor of Mr. Elliott's
mother, Mrs. Althia Elliott of Knox
ville, Tenn. After chatting and sew
ing for an hour, they were invited into
the dining room, where a three course
luncheon was served. The round
table was beautiful with a profusion of
lavender sweet peas. The favors were
dainty little lavender caps, made by
the hostess.
A Card ot Thanks.
On behalf of my motherless
children and myself, I desire to
return thanks to the kind friends
and neighbors who tenderly nurs
ed my baby son in his last hours
and laid his little body to rest.
R. L. Boyd.
James Elrod. of Middle Fork,
left for Hickory. Monday, to con
sult an eye specialist. As a result
of measles or some kindred dis
ease his eyes were so effected that
when he left home he was almost
totally blind. Here's hoping Jim
will find the relief he is seeking,
and ere long be returned to his
home and family entirely restor
ed.—Watauga Democrat.
Everybody's friend —Dr. Thomas'
Eclectic Oil, the great household
remedy for toothache, earache, sore
throat, cuts, bruises, scalds. Sold at
all drug sto-es. 25c and 50c. (adv.
Diarrhoea
When you want a quick cor* whhwl
any lou of time, and one that li W***'
tof no bad results, use
Chamberlain's
Colic, Cholera and
pfarrhoea Remedy
It never WU and k pleasant «s take.
H to equally valuable fa* ataildren. It »
Ibsmmis for Its enrec* ewe* a I m*u* next e>
4M
STATEMENT
RELIANCE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
PITTSBURG, PA.
Condition December 31, 1912, a 6 shown by statement filed.
Income—Miscellaneous * $ 19,714.79
Disbursements —To Policyholders, $4,201.25; Miscel., $12,516.67: Total. )6,717.92
ASSETS
Premiums in course of collection 1,749.75
Total admitted assets. -i*. ..." —1,749.72
LIABILITIES
Unpaid policy claims and expenses of settlement 900.00
Unearned premiums. 9,851.32
Commission, Brokerage and other charges due. 612.41
Totat liabilities - 11,363.73
BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA DURING 1912
Accident, Premiums received $51.56; Loses.paid $55.75.
President, J. H. Reid; Secretary, H. G. Scott; Treasurer, J. W. Fleming; HomeOf
tice, sth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Attorney for service, Insurance Commissioner, Ral
eigh N. C. ' Business manager for North Carolina home office.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, March 13, 1913.
I, James R. Young, Insurance Commissioner, do hereby certify that the above
is a true and correct abstiact of the statement of the Reliance Life Insurance Com
pany, of Pittsburg, Pa., filed withjthis Department, showing the condition of said
company on the 31st day of December, 1912.
Witness my hand and official seal the day and date above written.
J. R. YOUNG, Insurance Commissioner.
Best Medicine for Colds.
When a druggist recommends a
remedy for colds, throat and lung
troubles, yon can feel sure that he
Knows what he is talking about. C.
Lower, Druggist, of Marion. Ohio,
writes of Dr. King's New Discovery:
"I know Dr. King's New Discovery is
the best for throat and lung medicine
I sell. It cured my wife of a severe
bronchial cold after all other remedies
fai'ed." It will do the same for you
if you are suffering with a cold or any
bronchial, throat or lung cough. Keep
a bottle on hand all the time for every
one in the family to use. It is a home
doctor. Price 50c and SI.OO. Guaran
teed by C. M. Shuford, Moser & Lutz
and Grimes Drug Store. adv.,
- and not just for the mo
ment, either! Pepsi-Cola is
/ax//»fin its effect. Quenches
thirst — stops it —doesn't make
you thirsty, because it is made
of thijrst-quenching ingred
ients and flavored with de
licious ?.nd rare citrus fruits.
Just enough sugar to make
tveryont like it, and not a
bit too sweet.
PEPSI-Cola
Pleases refreshes nourishes.
Anybody can drink it and feel
better. It's pure. Builds up
body and mind. It's food— it's
pleasure it's vacation for the
tired man or woman. YOU ought
to drink Pepsi-Cola, morning,
noon and night. It will cool
vour blood—quicken your brain.
No other flavor as good. Aren't
>dLjL you thirsty now ?
In Bottles At
/V 3' / r/J)Y Fount*
New Parcels Post
Will Require
Thousands More
Employes
The United States Civil Service will
lequire the appointment of approximate
ly 35,000 employes during the coming
year.
The opportunities for positions in the
Civil Service were never better.
Civil Service positions are desirable
because the hours for work are not too
long, salaries are good and certain, and
promotions are frequent.
The greater number of appointments
will be made in the Postoffice '""•vice,
paying from S6OO to $1,700 and more per
year; the R. F. D. Service, paying $l,lOO
per year to standard routes; and the Rail
way Mall Service, paying from S9OO to
SI,BOO per year.
If you are an American over 18 years
old and can read and write you can make
sure of appointment to one of these posi
tions by study of an I. C. S. Civil Service
Course. v
Call to see the representative of the
schools before Saturday night. He is
holding a window display at the
MORETZ - WHITENER CLOTHING
COMPANY'S STORE
He will tell you of hundreds of I. C.
S. students who have successfully pass
ed the Civil Service examinations, and
who are now holding good positions as
a result of their study with these schools.
Don't forget the time or the place—Mor
etz-Whitener Clothing Company until
May 31st. (Advertisement.)
After a hearty meal, take Doan's
Regulets and assist your stomach,
liver and bowels. Regulets are a
mild laxative. 25c at all stores, (adv.
QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQ
§ BUSINESS LOCALS 8
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGOOOOOOOOOO
WANTED —Cattle beef and milch cows
Will swap milch cows for dry cows.
Phone 326J, R. B. Shell Hickory. N. C.
IF you are looking for a lot, home,
or land, see J. C. Martin.
SHIP US YOUR PRODUCE
We buy straight or handle on Com
mission at highest market prices:—
1 Chickens, eggs, ducks, turkeys, but
i rer, sweet potatoes, dried apples, peas
—anything to eat. Blue Ridge Pro
i duce Co., Charlotte, N. C. 320 lOtx
IF you want quick sale of your
property place with J. C. Mar
tin, Real Estate Agent.
For Sale—
Scholarship in one of the best Busi
ness Colleges in the State. Address
this office. *
FOR quick sale I have a fine lot,
cheap, close in. J. C, Martin,
FRESH meats, vegetables and
strawberries. The best the
market affords. Bost & Newton,
| VEAL CALVES WANTED- Highest
prices paid. Write L. O. Sigmon,
Hickory, N. C. Phone 1705.
BUY you a house and save rent.
J, C. Martin.
VEAL CALVES WANTED-1
am still buying calves and pay
highest market price all the time.
J. L. Miller. Hickory, N. C.
Phone 122 L. *
TRY Todd's Bread received fresh
evervdav. Bost & Newton.
FRESH BUTTERMILK for sale
5c per gallon. Buttermilk for
hog and chicken feed 20c hun
dred pounds, Catawba Creamery
Co. -
WANTED -A good man to act a?.
assistant to the manager of the.
Singer Sewing Machine Co., at
Hickory. Will pay a salary oi
SIO.OO a week and a selling com
mission of 15 per. Singer Sew
ing Machine Co., J. R. Boyd,
Manager. Hickory, N. C.
JUST opened a complete line of
boys wash suits 65c to $1.50.
Moretz-Whitener Clothing Co. .
THE word Toric stands for all
that is best in lenses. Large
field and perfect vision. I furn
ish all my perscription glasses
now in Tories. See my big ad. !
E. E. Hight, Expert Watchmak
er and Registered Optometrist,
Office Singei Co., 1316 Union
Square, Hickory, N. C.Phoneß3
HOUSEHOLD Goods for sale.
I have left yet, a small quanti
ty of household goods which I wish
to sell by private sale bv the end
of this week: One bedroom suit,
several druggets, chairs, kitchen
utensils, wheelbarrow, and a few
garden implements, also a num
ber of|fruit jars Will sell cheap.
J. W. Clay, 7218 th St. .
WE have a few more pianos to
sell or exchange for organs.
Our pianos are as fine as you
can find, and at $ Price Bowles
Furniture Co.
DR. HESS Louse Killer Guaran
teed to kill lice. • Wh.tener &
Martin.
SOMETHING new in Bed springs. |
See them. Bowles Furi itureCo. j
ORANGE Pekoe Tea best- for Icif
Tea. Whitener & Martin.
STOVES and Ranges at the righ:.
price. Bowles Furniture Co. I
FANCY Caked for Sunday din
ner. See them. Whitener &
Martin.
JUST a few more Porch Rockers
at the special price. Bowles
Furniture Co. !
WHY PAY MORE for sugar anct
lard when you can buy it for
less at Knox 5 & 10c store. Lard
sale on Saturday and Monday.
ASK us to show you the best silk
hose ever sold for 25c Moretz-
Whitener Clothing Co,
SECOND window screen sale at
Knox 5 & 10c store Saturday
and Monday. Regular 50c value
25c each. Not over 4to a cus
tomer.
BUY your boys suit from Mor
etz-Whitener Clothing Co.
KEEP COOL, 50 pieces sheer
printed lawn fast colors, the
regular 6c grade, 6 yards for 25c;
10 yards for 39c. Not over 20
yards to a customer, Knox 5 &
10c store Saturday and Monday
May 31 and June 2.
IF you haven't seen Moretz-Whit
ener Clothing Co's. dollar shirts
you don't know how much shirt
value you can get for a dollar.
FOR SALE—Southern Queen,
Nancy Hall, Big Stem Jersey
and Early Red sweet potato
plants, $1.50 per thousand; ten
thousand or more, $1.25 per
thousand. Prompt shipment.
Hickory Seed Co., Hickory, N.C.
2t.
A big assortment of men's work
pants, shirts and overalls all
prices. Moretz-Whitener Cloth
ing Co.
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
OASTORI A:
Wilraa. the little daughter of
Mr. R. G. Mace, was seriously
hurt Sunday afternoon when Bh*
attempted to climb in the buggy
with her father. The horse
started backing, and she fell and
the wheel ran over her, and the
horse tramped on her head,
making an ugly wound the size
of the calk on the shoe, and her
legs were badly bruised. She
is able to be out now.
"Juft Exi&ing"
Some men are satisfied ju& as long as a
place to eat and sleep is provided. :
But, the man who takes advantage of
every opportunity to make an hone&
dollar and banks half of it4s the fellow to
enjoy real happiness in the cloudy days
ahead.
The National Bank affords the be&
protection for your funds, as well as the
easiest method of saving money.
Four per cent Interest paid on Savings
Accounts, compounded quarterly.
Money to loan at all timeSo • - •
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
HICKORY, N. C.
Capital and Surplus, $250,000.00
J. D. ELLIOTT, President K. C. MENZIES, Vlcr-Pres. and Cashier
J. L. CILLEY, Assistant Cashier
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For The Merchant Who
Doesn't Advertise
.. In these days of higher efficiency in the management
of affairs, where do you stand, Mr. Merchant?
We invite you to become an advertiser in this newspa
per; to Join, if you have not already done so, the progres
sive merchants »f this vicinity who have something of
merit to sell and something of interest to say about it.
Many a tale is yet untold about your store or your bus
iness which if placed before our readers would rejuvenate
your whole establishment.
i
The game is out in the open today.
The livest merchants and manufacturers tell the public
of the merit and superiority of their wares.
■ •' The most successful enterprises in this city are so con
stantly before the public in the columns of THE DEMO
CRAT and other first-class newspapers that when one
' thinks of aLy of the many articles of dally trade his mind
turns instantly to one of the stores or one of the particu
■ lar makes whose advertisements are set forth in these
: ' pages.
I A merchant told us last week that in the month of
J.V. March he advertised a great deal; in April he did no ad
vertising. He said he tried it again in May and hl9 busl
ness was double in March and May what it was for April.
' :;" y How about that Mr. Merchant.
.ty :
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Metal Shingles
We have just received a car of Ed
wards Colonial Galvanized and
Painted Metal Shingles, also a com
plete stock of Galvanized V Crimp
ed Roofing. • -o- -o- -o*
Abernethy Hard
ware Company
Robert Duncan, was captured
at the home of his parents in
West Hickory by the chief of
police, and was taken to Atlanta.
Ga. Sunday by Deputy Slidnft
Burns. He was said to have de
serted from the army, and when
the authorities heard he was
there they wired the chief of
police to arrest him, which was
promptly done. A reward of
SSO was offered for bis capture.