Select Your Christmas
-*-Gifts Now-*-
Holiday buying is easy at our store. The question of "what to give" is
solved when you see our stock.
A study of our offerings is a pleasure rich in Holiday inspiration and sug
gestion.
We have the gifts for everybody at prices that p'.ease. Come and see.
Our 1915 Holiday display of Dolls, Toys and Fancy Goods are now on
display and we will be glad to have you make our store headquaiters for >our
Christmas shopping.
We have a good stock of Ladies' Coats and Millinery wLIA we will give
special prices to close out by Christmas.
Respectfully,
W. T. SLEDGE
HICKORY, N. C.
For pain in the stoma M try i
little essence of peppemint ir
hot water. If given to children
sweeten a little.
JACKSON, MISS., MAN
Tells How To Cure Chronic Cough
Jackson, Miss.—"l am a carpenter,
and the grippe left me with a chronic
cough, run-down, worn out and weak.
I took all kinds of cough syrups without
help. I read about Vinol and decided to
try it. Before I had taken a bottle I
felt better, and after taking two bottles
my cough is entirely cured, and 1 have
gained new vim and energy."— JOHN L.
DENNIS. , .
Vinol is a delicious cod liver ana iron
tonic, guaranteed for coughs, colds and
bronchitis and for all weak, run-down
conditions.
—Lutz's Drug Store, Hickory, N. C.
The Rayo Lights
Like a Gas Jet
TO light the Rayo
lamp you don't
have to remove the
shade or the chim
ney. Just lift the gal
lery and touch a
match. It is just as
easy to light as a gas
burner and it requires
little effort to keep it
clean.
Rstyb
Lamps
are the modern
lamps for the farm.
Simple in design
yet an ornament to
any room in the
house.
Use Aladdin Security
Oil or Diamond
White Oil / obtain
best results in Oil
Stoves, Lamps and
Heaters.
The Rayo is only one of
our many products that are
known in the household
and on the farm for their
quality and economy.
Ask for them by name and
you are sure of satisfaction.
Standard Household
Lubricant
Matchless Liquid
Gloss
* \
Standard Hand Sepa
rator Oil
Parowax
Eureka Harness Oil
Mioa Axle Grease
If your dealer does not
have them, write to our
nearest station.
S'ANDARD Oil. COMPANY
(Naw Jersayj
BALTIMORE
Washington, D. C. Charlotte. N. C.
Norfolk, W.Va. Charleston, W.Va.
Richmond. Va. Charleston, S. C.
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NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE!
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as administrator of
the estate of George W. Harrison, de
ceased, late of Catawba county, North
Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of said
deceased to exhibit them to the under
signed at Asheville, N. C., or C. L.
Whitener, Atty,, Hickory, N. C., on or
before the 2nd day of December, 1916,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make imm'ediate
payment.
This the Ist day of December, 1915.
Mose Harrison, Admr. of Geo. Harrison
deceased.
C. L. Whitener, Atty.
dec-2-9-16-23-jan-t-13.
Reward if You Don't Laugh.
Exchange.
Wanted —A furnished room by ac
old lady with electric lights.
Wanted—A room by a young gen
tleman with both kinds of gases.
Wanted--A room by a young gen
tleman with double doors.
Wanted —A man to take care of
horses who C3n speak German.
Wanted- -Saleslady in corsets and
underflannels.
Wanted—Lady to sew on buttons
on the second story of Smith & Brown
building:
Wanted—A dog by a little boy
with pointed e;rs.
Wanted— A nice young man to run
x pool room out of town.
Wanted—A boy who can open
oysters with a reference.
Wanted —Experienced nuise for
oottkd baby.
Wanted-—An organist and DOV to
blow »he same.
Wanted —A bov to be inside and
partly outside the counter.
Wanted —A room for two young
gentlemen about thirty feet long and
twenty feet broad.
Wanted-—A cow by an old lady
with crumpled horns.
For Sale —A farm by an old gentle
man with outbuildings.
For Sale—A nice mattress by an
old lady full of feathers.
For Sale—A piano by a young lady
with mahogany legs who is going
abroad in a strong iron frame.
For Sale—A large, nice dog, will
eat anything, very fond of children.
For Sale —A parlor suite by an old
lady stuffed with hair.
For Sale —A cottage Dy a gentleman
with a bay window.
Why You Should Use Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.
Because it has an established repu
tation won by its good works.
Because it is most esteemed by
those who have used it for many years,
as occasion requited, and are best ac
quainted with its gcod qualities.
Because it loosens and relieves z
cold and aids nature in restoring the
system to a heslthy condition.
Because it does not contain opium
or any other narcotic.
Because it is in reach of all. It
oolv costs a quarter.
For sale by Menzies Drug Co., and
Lutz's Drug Store. —adv.
Christmas Holiday Round Trip
Excursion Fares Via
Southern Railway
"The Southern Serves the South."
Southern Railway will sell low round
trip Christmas Holiday tickets on De
cember 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 t> all
points, tickets limited until midnight
of January 10, 1916.
Round trip tickets r>ill also be„|sold
to points in II inois, lowa, Minnessota
and other Northwestern States.
Speed your holiday vacation with
friends and loved ones. Travel via
Southern Railway. Fast through trains,
through sleeping cars and dining cars
to all points. Let us route you by the
best and quickest schedules.
For full information, schedules, Pull
man reservations and fares to any point
ask any Agent Southern Railway, or
write. R. H. DeBUTTS,
D. P. A.,
12-9-3t. Charlotte, itf. C.
War Upon Pain!
Pain is a visitor to every home and
usually it comes quite unexpectedly
But }ou are prepared for every
emergency if you keep a small bottle
of Sloan's Liniment handy. It is the
greatest pain killer ever discovered
Simply laid on the skin—no rubbing
required—it drives the pain away, It
is really wondeiful.
Mervin H. Soister, Berkley, Cal.,
writes: "Last Saturday, after tramping
around the Panama Exposition with
wet feet, I came home with my neck
so stiff that I couldn't turn. I applied
Sloan's Liniment freely and went to
bed. To my surprise, next morning
he stiS 123S had almost disapoaired,
four hours after th: second applica
tion I was as good a s new,"
March, 1915. At Druggists, 25c.
Celebrates Re-Enthronement.
King Cotton is manifesting art
inclination to join in the spirit of
the r.oliday season and the coun
try in in a mood to encourge him
in his merriment.
Doan's Regulets are recommended
by many who say they operate easily,
without griping and without bad after
(fiecti. 25c at all drvg stores.
S Why those Pains? 5
MI ' 5
Hero is a testimonial unsolicited
J "If I had my will it would M
be advertised on every street BIIH *
W corner. The man or woman Bffijfl M
2 that has rheumatism and fails "plf
I'l'lfjii to keep and use Sloan's Lini
"HT ment is like a drowning man
w' refusing a rope."—A. J, Van jy~| UJfLj!
JQ Dyke, Lakenjood, N. J. BjlKHulglfgji
g Sloan's |jy
g |||, I Liniment yj
Sprains l|
A ticklir g in t~e t) roat m; y
ften he relieved if cne garglts
hot si.lt water.
Chew^^H^^^obs' '
sc. the packet or two "Bobs" for a
cent at all the better stands and stores.
HAVE a heart for
"Bobs"— "Bobs"
has a heart for you. The
pepperminty candy heart
with gum inside —chewy
and delicious.
Join ttie "Bobs" happy crowd
K f» h jk ' I
s^ssipim
SPEED UPr> I
minutes an hour
Vyy/ by taking the "grind**
WMk/./ out of typewriting !
I /'/ AND smile ! For here at last is the master E
machine that makes it easy for any stenog- I
rapher to turn out MORE letters with LESS i
effort in the ordinary working day. The new J
Royal Master-Model "10" speeds up the day's ||
work and sets the pace that pays!
Built tor ü ßig Business" and its
Great Army of Expert Operators
These new features of the Royal add to the B
1 sensitive fingers of the typist, the one vital thing B
I that the old-style typewriter subtracts — speed! g
The speed with brains behind it the all-day jj
speed of the expert typist in the day's work. 1
8 Errorless speed is the kind of speed that counts. H
|l Commonsense has punctured the illusion of the 8
gg other kind.
Get the Facts / ji
1 T> , ? ** TYPEWRITER COMPANY
|g Leal & Leonard, Dealers, Hicko v, N. C. M
Try hot dry flannel oad9 for
neuralgis. Renew often. Do
not allow to become cooi.
Popular Coach Excursion To
Washington, D. C., and Re
turn Thursday, December 16,
1915.
Southern Railway will operate last
excursion of the season to Washington
on Thursday, December 16, at very
low round trip fares from all points
Morganton, Salisbury and intermediate
points.
Fares from some of the principal
points shown below.
Morganton $6 50
HICKORY 6 50
Statesville 6 00
Taylorsville 6 00
Newioa 6 00
Fares from all intermediate points on
same low basis.
Special train leave Salisbury 8:15 p.
m , Thutsday, December 16, arriving
Washington 7:00 a. m., December 17.
Tickets gcod going only on special
train, but returning will be good for
any train carrying day coache sup to
and including train 43 leaving Wash
ington 9:00 a. m., Monday, December
20. Three days in the National Cap
ital. Ample time to visit Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York and other
points.
Tickets not good in sleeping cars on
either going or return trips. Not good
on train 37 leaving Washington.
Educate yourself. See the National
Public Buildings, Museums, Parks and
the best theatres. See Congress in
session.
For further information ask nearest
ticket agent Southern Railway or write,
R. H. DeBUTTF,
D. P. A.,
Charlotte, N. C.
Dyspepsia is America's curse. To
restore digestion, normal weight, gcod
health and purify the blood, use Bur
dock Blood Bitters. Sold at all drug
stores. Price SI.OO.
Professional Cards.
THOS. P. PRUITT BLVERY T. SUSTARE
PRUITT & SUSTARE
LAWYERS
Office Next Door to First Nation*! Bank
HICKORY, - - N. C.
D. F, CLINE'S
Palace Barber Shop
and Pressing Club
—Phone 96
ALL FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN
HOT AND COLD BATHS
We Are Prepared to Do Your Tonsorial
Woikand Make Your Clothes Look
New. Club Membership Tickets 4
Suits SI.OO. All Work Guaranteed.
D. F. CLINE, ■ PROPRIETOR
| Q. TE. I'fcrmart
| ARCHITECT
I Stevenson Bldg .HICKORY, N. CA
R. W. WOLF'S
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Corner 9th Ave., 9th St.
DR. PAUL W. TROUTMAN
Sucessor to Dr. J. C. Biddix
DENTJST
Office over Singing Sewing
M ichine Office.
HICKORY. N. C.
Clines' Barber Shop
9TH AVENUE NEAR POST OFFICE
Modern, Sanitary, Convenient
HOT and COLD BATHS
EITHER SHOWER OR TUB
Polite Barbers, Splendid Service
Courteous Treatment.
HICKS & HICKS
DEMISTS
Office in Masonic Building
ARTIFICIAL TEETH
A SPECIALTY
Dr. I. A. Wood,
DENTIST
Office over Moser & Lutz Drug Store.
Hickory, N. C.
Dr. Charles L. Hunsucker
PHYSICIAN
Office Over Shuford's Drug Stored
Calls Answered Promptly at all Hours.
Phones: Residence 92; office 26.
Office Hours: 3:30 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.u..
DR. W. B. RAMSAY,
Dentist.
Office Over Shuford Drug Store
F. S. Steele, M. D.
Office Over Menzies' Drug Store
PHONES
Residence 221-L. ,o. Office 37C
THAT NEAT HAIR-CUT
YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING;FOR
IS AT
Dietz's Barb r Shop
TRY US NONE BETTER I
H For Chilly Nights |
H and Frosty Mornings 1
A SMOKELESS, odorless
l\ PERFECTION OIL HEATER |
is just what you need In
the morning it warms up the bed
room and bathroom in five minutes.
In the evening it lets you read and
smoke in comfort —and saves start
ing a costly coal fire or furnace.
SI , The Perfection burns 10 hours on
a gallon of kerosene.
Clean—quick—convenient.
Look for the Triangle
Sold in many styles and
sizes at hardware, general
§ll and department stores 1
Use Aladdin Security Oil or Diamond B
White Oil to obtain best results in Oil j§|
Stoves, Lamps and Heaters. (8
H OIL COMPANY 1
TH Washington, D. C N. C.
Richmond, V*. ICbarleiton, S. C. B*|
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Now is the Time to Order Your Fruit Cake
FRUIT CAKES. POUND CAKES,
CUP CAKES BAKED IN SANITARY
FRESH BREAD. CAKES AND PIES.
FINE CANDIES AT POPULAR
PRICES—2Oc and 30c lb.
SBrfer*'" ORANGES, APPLES AND NUTS j
PHONE 235 CITY BAKERY
The "Only" I
Southern Public Utilities Com'y. I
Si TEX*S-C*MFOMIU
lllMil ALL POINTS WEST |
Double Daily Through Service
BETWEEN
CHATTANOOGA, BIRMINGHAM and NEW ORLEANS
Through Service
BETWEEN
CHATTANOOGA, BIRMINGHAM and SHREVEPORT
DtRECT CONNECTION AT NEW ORLEANS AND SHREVEPORT ]
WITH TRAINS FOR ALL POINTS WEST.
FOn SCHEDULES, FARES AND COMPLETE INFORMATION.
APPLY TO NEAREST TICKET AGENT, OR WRITE
0.0, CHANDLER, Tray. Pass'r Atfent, 400 Bank 8 Trait Bid*. . RnoxviHe, Tenn.
J. C. COSS, Division Passenger Agent, Read House, • • Chattanooga Tenn.