fHE HICKORY DEMOCRAT
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THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1913
SEGREGATION AND CLASSIFICA
TIONOF PROPERTY FOR
TAXATION.
We note that by a majority re
port, the committee on constitw
tional amendments will recrn
mend to the extra session of t>
legislature the segregation a»
classification of property for tf 1
purpose of taxation. Their re
also contain the add
recommendation that in cases r
segregation the rate of tax*
shall be uniform throughout th»
districts in which the taxes at
levied.
This step marks a very fct
ward and progressive advanr*
in the right direction, and it is t«
be hoped that the Legislator*
will adopt this recommendatk»
in substantially the form in whic»
it will be presented. In theal
sence of information on a bett>
plan, it seems that the one whicl
has been recommended" will offt
the best solution of the inequali
ties? which we have endured *■«
long under the old system. Th»
absurdities produced under on
present system of assassing res
property for purposes of taxatioi
are so well known to everyon
that there is no need for ar >
argument why it should be di
pensed with. We have all lean
ed that there is such a lack o
uniformity in assessing re
property that the burdens 
supporting the state goven
ment fall very unequally on the
different counties of the stat'
As a result of this valuations (
real property have fallen to th«
lowest possible minimum, an
we are unable.to raise them hip
enough to make a showing t
valuations that will meet th>
necessary requirements of th»
state and county government
on our present rates of taxation.
Nor can we much blame th*
assessors of the different coun
ties, for with real estate assess
ed at 40 per cent of its actual
value in Catawba County, ar.(.
only 25 per cent in Mecklenburg
county, it is easy to see that Ca
tawba is paying 15 per cent mor«
to the state treasurer on thi?
class of property than is being
paid by the people of Mecklen
burg county on the same class.
Under the plan of segregating
property for the purpose of taxa
tion, the Legislature will in al»
piobability relieve the counties
from taxes on real property foi
state purposes, and leave this as
one of the sources of revenue
for the support of the various
county governments.
Another evil of the present
system which we have grown ac
customed to is the inability to get
solvent credits and other forms
of personal property on the books
for the purposes of taxation. It
is to be hoped that by the adop
tion of a system of classifying
property this evil will be very
much remedied if not whollj
eliminated. We know from the
experience of states that havt
tried this plan, it is a great dea
easier to get this property listec
when rates of taxation are re
duced; with the result that thej
have seen a very large increa*
in the revenue from tnese pai
ticular sources. The recommen
dationsof the committee certain
ly suggest a much needed chang
and we hope that both the Legis
lature and the people of the star*
will endorse the recommendation
as presented.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Hickory is proud of its Cham
ber of Commerce for in it we fee
that we have an organization tru
ly representative of the town'fc
life. Its many ways of stimula
ting civic pride and making even
citizen of the town feel that ht
wants to have a part in the mak
ing of Hickory the best town in
the state are appealing to every
one. It is this kindling of indi
vidual interest that is contributing
very largely to the success of the
Chamber of Commerce and it is
very largely due to the efforts of
the Chamber of Commerce that
Hickory deserves the title of be
ing the "Town that does Things."
With our introduction to its new
quarters last Friday night we feel
a keener interest and have a
greater confidence than ever be
fore in the officers to whom have
intrusted the management and
shaping of the policies of the or
ganization. Their foresight in
providing quarters that will be
able to take care of its growing
and expanding energies and use
fulness, has not only supplied
needs and given comfort, but has
provided an elaborateness of
equipment that eclipses the home
of any commercial organization
in the state. Its every arrange
ment and feature is a cause for
congratulation of its management.
The large display and assembly
room will serve most excellently
the idea of displaying Hickory
made products," besides provia-
most useful place lor tne
er/tertainmer.t of visitors and an
ideal assembly room for the meet
ings of Hickory's different organ-
Z learned to regard Mr
Joy as a promoter of commercial
and material interests but te
seems to play equally well the part
of social entertainer, for in hi?
new role as host to "All of H'?k
.OTJt!' he has made a success which
will create now demands upon hi?
aireadv indispensable usefulness.
"All of Hickory" now has an in
r.toduct'on to tne work rhe Cham
ber of Commerce is doing; an in-
into its plans and ideals and
rhe things it hopes to accomplish
that will mean the betterment of
•very phase of civic life. It hfis
• Iready been of incalculable jfooo
to the town, and its past achieve
nents have thoroughly demon
era'ed its ability to make good,
trough the proper cooperative
oirit it can be of still reater
sef ulness in the future. Much
:reriit is due to the past efficiency
>f its Board of Directors and Sec
-etaiy tor the success they have
nade of the organization. With
the help of "All of Hickory,"
lowever, its future success can
oe made bigger and greater.
Notice of Service of Summons by
Publication.
Mrs. Ora J. Yount 1
vs. f Notice.
C. J, Yount. J
The defendant above named will
take notice that an action entitled as
above has been commenced in the
superior court of Catawba county to
•jbtain an absolute divorce from the
oonds of matrimony rxisting between
the plaintiff and defendant; and the
aid defendant wi.l further take notice
that he is required to appear at the
next tTm of the superior court of said
county to be held on the Bth Monday
oe.fore the first Monday in September,
it being the 7th day of Jaly, 1913, at
the court house of said county in New
too, N. C. and answer or demur to the
comp'aint in said action, or the plain
tiff will apply to the court for the re
lief demanded in said complaint.
This June 4th, 1913.
C. M. McCorkle,
Clerk Superior Court.
Councill & Yount, Attorneys,
NOKTN CAKOLINA, ( In the Superior
Catawba County \ Court.
M rs. Lot tie Taylor
vs.
Howard Taylor.
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY
PUBLICATION.
The defendant above named will take
that an action entitled as above
named has been commenced in the Su
perior Court of Catawba County by the
Plaintiff above named for the purpose
of securing an absolute divorce from
itie bonds of matrimony existing be
tween l he parties Plaintiff and Defend
ant. The said defendant will further
take notice iliat lie is required to ap
pear at the fall term of the superior
court of Catawba County to be held on
i he eighth Monday after the first Mon
day in September 1913, it being the
twentieth day of October, 1913, at the
court house of Catawba County in
Newton, N. C., and answer or demur
to the complaint in the action, or the
Plaintiff wi l apply to the court for the
relief demanded in said complaint.
This tiie third day of July, 1913.
C. M. McCorkle,
Clerk Superior Court Catawba Co.
D. L. Russell, Attorney.
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-Notice.
NORTH CAROLINA, \ Mortgagees' Sale
Catawba County. S of Land.
Under and by virtue of a certain
mortgage executed on the 22nd day of
November, 1909. by M. A. Bolch and
wife, Alice J. Bolch, mortgagors, to
Pink Duncan, mortgagee. Said mort
gage being given to secure the payment
of the sum of four hundred dollars to
the aforesaid mortgagee. Now where
fore default having been made in the
payment of the same under and accord
ing to the terms contained in the said
mortgage: By virtue of the power of
sale contained therein I Pink Duncan,
Mortgagee, will on Monday, the Twen
ty-First day of July, 1913, at 1 o'clock
P. M., sell to the highest bidder for
cash, at the court house door in New
ton, Catawba County, North Carolina,
all that tract or parcel of land contain
ed in said mortgage; which mortgage
is duly recorded and found in Book No.
92 page 52 in the office of the register
of deeds for Catawba County, and
bounded and described as follows:
Lying and being in Hickory Town
ship, Catawba County, N. C.,
described and defined to wit: Begin
ing at a stake in a road, John Flowers
southwest corner, and running N. 52
W. 12(5 2-5 poles to a stake, Mrs. Anna
Rolch's corner, thence N. 61 E. 21 22-
25 poles to a stake; thence S. 52 E. 114
poles to a stake in John Flowers' line;
thence with his iine S. 37 1-2 W. 19 22-
25 poles to the beginning, containing
fifteen acres more or less.
Immediately upon the sale of the
said premises and the payment of the
purchase money therefor the mortgagee
will execute a good and law ful deed for
the premises above described, under
and by virtue of the powers contained
in the sain mortgage.
This the 19th day of June, 1913.
Pink Duncan, Mortgagee.
D. L. Russell, Attorney.
Carolina & North-Western Ry.
Schedule Effective June 29th, 1913.
Daily Daily Mixed
Northbound Pass. Pass. Ex. Sun
Chester Lv. 1 30 p m 7 50am
Yorkville 2 16 836 .... ..
Gastonia .... 303 930 t
Gastonia ... 310 930
Lincolnton ... 410 10 27
Newton 4 47 II 05
Hickory 535 11 45 7 00am
Lenoir 635 1 10pm 8 18
Mortimer . ...7 46 235 .. ..
Edgemont_,Ar. 7 53 2 45
Southbound No. 7 No. 9 No. 51
Edgemont ..Lv. 5 30am 12 10pm
Mortimer j 37 12 17
Lenoir .... 645 130 3 00pm
Hickory 7 43 2 35 4 22
Newton 8 13 3 05
Lincolnton 8 55 3 43
Gastonia... Ar. 10 00
Gastonia ..Lv. 10 05 440
Yorkville 10 54 5 36
Chester ... Ar. 11 40 625
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CONNECTIONS.
Chester —Southern Rv., S. A. L. and
L. & C.
Yorkville—Southern Railway.
Gastonia—Southern Ry., Piedmont &.
Northern Ry.
Lincolnton—S. A. L.
Newton and Hickory—Southern Rail
way.
E. F. REID, G. P. A.,
„ Chester, S. C.
Freckled Girl?
It is an absolute fact, that one 50 ce:
jar of WILSON'S FRECKLE CREA:
will either remove your freckles or c&u
Ihem to fade and that two jars will ev
in the most severe cases completely cu*
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without argument if your complexion
not fully restored to it 3 natural beaut-
WILSON'S FRECXLE CREAM is fin'
fragrant and absolutely harmless. Wi
not make hair grow but will positive
remove TAN, PIMPLES and FRECE
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Mammoth jars SI.OO. WILSON'S FAlfc
SKIN SOAP 25c, For sale by
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and not just for the mo
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thirst — stops it —doesn't make
you thirsty, because it is made
of thirst-quenching ingred
ients and flavored with de
licious snd rare citrus fruits.
Just enough sugar to make
everyone like it, and not a
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Pleases refreshes nourishes.
Anybody can drink it and feel
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noon and night. It will cool
your blood—quicken your brain.
No other flavor as good. Aren't
you thirsty now i
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Hickory Township Road Commission
Statement For June 1913. v
V $ 188 61
Pay roll.week ending June 4th 149.63
Pay roll week ending June 11th 163.85
Pay roll week ending June 18th ; 173.70
Pay roll week ending June 25th_ 11.70
Blacksmith week 4th . •""* 11.70
Blacksmith week ending June 11th ' " 10 72
Blacksmith week ending June 18th 1- ll7O
Blacksmith week ending June 25th — 112.55
City Feed Co., for hay 7 8 70
Gus Teague for corn, "VV Vo~i " 4 05
Piedmont Wagon & Mfg. Company Axle & 1 ole. 'jj
Bost & Newton bag of salt '95
Hickory Ice & Coal Company coal
Aber net hjP]Hardware bin Mch"Aprij and May.... 100.92
Guy Huggins Payment on Rock Culvert, Horseford Creek ino'ftO
W. S. Fallis salary June.. v - -s'^
Cloyd L. Miller salary June..- - - o',o
J. L, Cilley bookkeeper - - - - .
Total for June - 11'QH.
Previously expended - " ' '
Total to date. - - 24,174.74
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Housework U drudjery of thThousehold, her back acb
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More nervous troubles and headaches come
from eye strains than any other defect. Eye
troubles not corrected, not only ruins the eyes
but impairs the whole system.
Come at once, and have your eyes ex
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