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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1884-03-06
To TIE PUBLIC.

Having published a card in the
Henderson GOLD LEAF and Oxford
J0rcAljght, 10 Wtjcn card. one L. r
Knott has attempted to reply |
deem it neceSoaryr.or a proper under
standing Of the J-~ues involved TO
appear again III I'm. In the caro-
referred TO, cha Eed F. r Knott,
Isl, with slanH r'ng my house by
charging us with false weights: Pad,
tha, said Knott has been busyiHy
himself trying t. Sauder my h"ns. :;
3Iu, mat said Is 81 after cDnfeSsi1tg
the incnrrec:ness of his weights 10
gsxssu
give &. rtlticate IA hat effect. alter
ward stuititied hie,seif b. declining
To comply with HI, promise; 4tn,
that said Knott by his conduct has
proven himself iaspn>ible TO the Oh
legations of truth and honor; 5th, and
lastly, that said Knott had been
charged to his face, in the city Of
Richmond, with stealing, and did
not resent ii, to which said Knott
replies. 1st, that the separate piles
of Mr.. Browns tobacco gained. differ
emily. 10 the SEC md charge, he
saws he never said anything about it,
but Of course We mad NO control over
ANYTHING Mr.. J. ". Brown might
say or do" To The third charge, he
denies ever having stated TO Mr.. J.
s. Burweii that III motifs weights
wer xa, ws e es sn ss Il. t.go 7
also .!aisns that sfE4ss weights We're
incorrect on that day. the weights Of
another warehouse in Oxford were
also incorrect, stating weighs OF MIR.
BDWllng's tobacco at the johnson
house as proof. Not wishing to
wrong q public at whose hands |
have received So much confidence
aud support, by too venimous an
article, and being unwilling to de-
scend to a low mode of warfare, L
simply offer the following certifi-
cafes from parties above suSpicion,
leaving it to a fair and impartial
public to judge whether my card
wa, iustifable, and whether or not
ny charges against said F. r. Knott
are not mr~e than just. fled; and if [
may be pardOned TOR LnuS trespas
lug upon the patience Of my friends
aud be public, [ wash my hand Of
MIR. f. l., Knott.
The SAID Knott after he had told
my brother the mistake was his
(knotpa), and not ours, aud that he
had cautioned his drum mers not to
use it to the de;rin"nt of our house,
afserWard states, in substance, in the
presence Of Mr.. +. NJ. Walker OF
Person county, thatswe had weighed
H. ~,
As 10 the reported gain Of weight in
the ". IL. Bowling tobacco sold at
the johnson warehouse, | have SIM
ply this to say, that or aOeights are
correct and it was their mistake, as
me following certificates will un-
doubtediy proee.
II. II. BURwELL, JR.,
of BurWeIi Bros & Co.,
Carolina Warehouse.
Henderson, N. T., Mar. l, 1884.
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Ask for Stewards Mountain Corn
Whi-key and take no other. Sold
only at the "Mlut Saloon" l..
Billiards, poole and carom palette
at the White Elephant Saloon. \
delightful place TO spend few hours
very pleasantly. l.
The finest brands of Whistles
Brandie5. Wines, Beer, Cigars, etc,
III town, al the
so. GLOBE SALOON.
Beer on drausht at the White
Elephant Saloon. 10.
The Globe Saloon is still ahead for
fine LIQUORS. cigars. DC. 80
tscrfT HcusE-ss on
Young al the Court House and get
a policy on your life. Best terms.
Best Companies. 5.
Large stock Of fine cigars just re-
ceived at the Globe Saloon. Rose
and Lily, Trade Mark, Three Span
iard7, A Deviiioh Fine Cigar, and
o her POPULAR brands always on
hard. so
Now's the time to give Smiths
worm oil. 10-1c.
When you want a refreshing drink
or choice cigar, drop INTO see A.
Jordan at the GLOBE SALOON. He
keeps none but The best. IS.
FIRE.-By calling on J. II. Young,
Genrrai Insurance Agent, at the
LEI o:nea in thafHsW Carrt louie
f.,snk Sfyuf TfopeFty ot><en
kinds iii the safest con- panies on the
best terms. IF you forget this you
Will not be prepared for fire. 5.
Go to JoRDAN's GLOBE SALOON
and CAL for any drink or brand of
cigars You want, and you can always
find The best. For pure Liquors and
fine Cigars, the GLOBE takes the gin
ger bread. so.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
To the Public.

The success with which our Banking
House has met, owing to the liberal en-
enlargement extended by the citizens of
Vance county, makes Us wish to become
still more identified in interest and name
with the town of Henderson. We there
fore respectfully announce to the pubic.
that on and after the lst May 1884. the
Banking House of VIM. Ii. =. Burgwyn
" Co.. will be known as The Bank OF
Henderson,, with tha following officers,
70 wit: VIM III. S. Bu'gwyn. President;
K l.. Daingerfield, Cashier; w r. Wat>
sou, Teller; II. M. Hawkins, Collecting
ERIK. Our course of dealing in the iu-
ture, as in the past, will be character
lied by conservative policy and desiI 9
to aid in the progress and development
OF the town.
The community at large, will please
accept cur sincere thanks for the iuter-
est 1t has always taken i'll our enter prise.
VIM. h. S, BURGWYN & Co,
Henderson, N. c., March 6, 1884.
sept. % lc
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A E'UESskINC.

Mr.. EDITOR i take this method
of returning my sincere thanks TO
the members Of my congregation and
!: |.
.JoundiLg given BY them on The even
ing of the 3fd, inst. S1ch kind re
tnem brance just as was beginning TO
Keep house is dOubiy appreciated.
May the kind donors realize the
fuIIuess of the Saviour's words ut is
more blessed to give than to receive"
J, J. REM.
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How To RAISE FINE BRIGHT
TOBACCO.-U>e Ob+r's Tobacco Conn
pound, or listers High Grade Am
mnuiated Dissolved Bone Potash
Tobacco Phosphate. For bottom
prices call on w l. McGhee, manu-
facturer agent, FrankiinlOn; that he
ing the nearest depot to a majority of
the tobacco planters Of Granville.
fell, G. >
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Bone and Peruvian GuznO is the
highest grade tobacco fertilizer sold
in the State according to DR.. Dsbney
State Chemist. Sold in Oxford and
Henderson by Davis i Clements.
Mr.. Alexander Crews will anage
the Henderson agency. Large stock
on hand at all times, IL
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BOAkDERS WANTED.-FOur or
more single gentlemen to board in a
private family. For terms and
further particulars, address "H."
care GOLD LEAF, Or call at this
Office
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NOR RENT IN THE TOWN OF
IL WELDON, n. G..

A desirable store house on First street
in the town of Weldon. n. O., is offered
for rent on easy terms to good tenant.
The location is one Of best in town tor
a grocery or liquor business, or both
being on one ofthe Main business streets
For terms and particulars. apply to
J. W. SLEDGE.
Weldon, n. C.,
fan. 81. a. or at THIS OFFICE
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feb Is, 6 /.


feb Is, 8 /.
YOU want to, -snate f1o. silk
tobacco, use Bone and Peruvian Gu
ano-Davis & Clements sell it in OK
ford, and Mr.. Alexander Crews in
Henderson. Big stock always on
hand. Ii.
Sparkling Champagne Cider at the
Mint Saloon. This is a pleasant,
healthy and wholesome beverage,
and just the thing for those who have
sWorn off, but still have hankering
after something a little strungtr'
than Water. IL.
An examination of the Oxford &
Henderson RAILROAD books show that
more Bone and Peruvian Guann
gO,'s to Oxford, than any other fer
UIiZAr. This accounts tor the Gran
vile farmers making such fine t.
baccO. II.
The GLOBE SALOON is "Head-
quarters for Gentlemen" Conducted
in strictly frst-cIass style. No OBJ
iecti0nabie customers allowed about
the place. 38.
One Of the finest crops of tobacco
grown in Vance county during 1888,
was Mr.. Calls. He used Bone and
Peruvian Guano. A. Crews sells it
in henderson, and Davis Il Glenn
ents in Oxford. IL.
"Tin-tag" Chewing Tobacco, the
best in the world, sold at the Mint
Saloon. IL.
Jasper H. Parham Of Vance cour-
ty, always makes fine tobacco, and
why? He uses Bone and Peruvian
Guano. Sold in Henderson by A.
Crews. ii.
Picked hog-feet, canned beef,
sardines, &c. &C., at the "White Ele-
phant' lunch counter. 10.
Ask Mr.. B. W. Hicks what he
thinks of the celebrated Bone ami
Peruvian Guano, that is sod in our
town by Alexander Crews. IL.
John J. Meadaws E~q another
prosperous Granville farmer, Uses
Zone and eruyian Guano. II
Tie Mint sotirits cask trade only.
| L0afers, op0ngerS and dead heets''
not wanted until further notice. II.
More than two hundred Granville
farmers used Bone and Peruvian
| GuanO last season, and not a single
| complaint. Alexander Crews sells
this popular fertilizer in Henderson
| IL.
Scotch Punch, Tom and Jerry, and
all Other kinds OF hot drinks, at A
Jordan's Globe Saloon. 2.
Mr.. Samuel G. Hobgood, Gran
viIle's brag fine tobacco produces
says he feels no hesitancy in recon
mending Bone and Peruvian GranO
Sold in Henderson by AIexande
Crews, representing Davis & Glenn
en,s, general agents for Granville
and Vance. Cali and examine sam
pie. IL.
Carombolette, an amusing ant
fascinating game, tree, at the
SO. GLOBE SALOON.
Capt. E. E. Lyon, J. c. Fleming
Of Du;chville, can't be surpassed il
growing fioe yellow tobacco Tn
warehouse books wherever they sell
tell the tale. They use Bone ant
Peruvian GuanO. Sold in Hender
son by Alexander Crews and il
Oxford by Davis & Clements. High
est grade tobacco fertilizer sold Il
the State. u.
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To THE PUBLIC.

In recent OmmunicatiOn sub
mitted 10 the public and signed f II.
Knott, il is stated that he, (knottl
never promised To give me written
statement tn the effect that his scales
or trucks were out of order on the
l4th day of February which account
ed for the gain Of GA pounds in the
tobacco of j. w. Brown sold on his
floor that day over our weights for
the same tobacco. | have siupiy to
say thai NJ. Knot did, on the eEeain.;
Of the lSh Febr4o'y, promise TO 10 s.,
>11ESaxsek>safi, 49, - s-1ap 10 'i-FsH<
4 must dnaod,tct IL an aa.ruth, rs 1t
has already bern stated ne did after
wards decline TO do 80. And further
I will say that when I called upon
Mr.. John Meadows who | understood
had bought tobacco on his floor that
day (the 14thJ and asked did his to-
baccO loose any in weight FROM
KNOTS weights, he sta Ell to me
that 1t do, but Said that as he had
amount Was SO small he had never
made claim for it, and when | stated
that it might be necessary to ask
that he give card to that effect, he
said he would he unwilling 10 do SO,
but that We could refer to HIM. Il is
published in KNOTS card that Mr..
Meadows states he forbid the use of
his name.
J. S. BURwELL
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OXFORD, n. c., March I, 1884.
NJ Essk KS. BURWELL BROS. d Co,
Henderson, n. G.
Gents: have 20 say in answer
to your inquiry regarding my settle
mpnt with r. r. Knott for tobacco
hnught at his Wareh"ase on the l4th
February aud WHICH Mas discovered
- no ~s.e.ks1ip .Mja>t ahou' 7 car 8
pounds per lot ,.T'j [ refused to
pay his bill until he should deduct
the amount I ciaime,. As it WAS not
my purpose TO pay for tobacco L did
not get. And to this he consented
and sent his agent 10 effect settle
men, which was made and 20 my
entire satisfaction. This all took
place before the 18Th on which day
yOnr Mr.. j. S. BurWell came to our
own, and, AS [ learned from him
then, to Investigate 4 u ference in
the weights OF some tobacco which
had been sold in your house and at~
forwards resOld win r. Il Knott &
Co., and reported as having gained
"a pounds in weight before which
DINE [ had no ku0 Wedge Of your
course of complaint. | will add fur
ther that on The 18th of February at
the Johnston warehouse in Oxford,
n. g., | bought smnlgst others, four
lots of tobacco, weighing, according
TO said warehouse We lgntS, 33 pounds,
5S3 pOunds, 34l pOu',is, and 10 POUNDS
respectively. Making in al, lO46
pounds. The said lot weighing 81
pounds belonged to Mr.. w. II. Bow
lug. [ priced oil of the tobacco in said
4 lois in one hogShead aud the hogs
head when weighed on my scales
(which [ know to be cOrrect) Weigh
I'd net only 948 pounds showing q
loss on the the tots, as compared
with said warehouse weights, Of SO
pounds, and it WA priced in less
than twenty hours after it was pur-
chased. [ thereupon complained to
Messrs. A. HpbgnOd & Co., prOprl
ejurs OF the Johnson Wareh" use. OF
the shOrtness ia weight of said lots
Of tobacco, and requested them to
come to my prize house and see said
h g~head weighed. They replied
that they were willing 10 rely on my
iepr ,entatinn about the matter, and
ID iofactorily adjusted the claim fox
shortage OF weights with me. My
relations with Messrs. A. HobgOod
& I O., are As friendly as can be-, aud
| do not mean to lnt!unate that there
"a g. ',E.;r-.1 49,. ,;.>l>..J -ss.~~r.s
GU their part, as [ buy on their floor
two-tnirds of all the tobacco | buy
aud expect to continue to do so. The
! facts alone stated as to weights Of
said lots of tobacco and the loss Of
! weight with same are fully shown
! by my books. 1t gives me pleasure
20 b,. able to make this statement il
justific ttion of yourselves, and not
w thstanding the fact, that l an YOU
first cousir., as stated by knott ir
his windy epistte to the public Of re-
what Mr.. Knott has not done, tel
! the truth.
Yours truly,
T. n. BURwELL.
| I do hereby testify that the tobacco
bought at the Meadows warehouse
F Il. Knott & Co.. proprietors, Oh
the ii h of February 1854 by [. \
BurWell, fell snort in weight from
to pounds to the lot.
A. r BURWELL.
Oxford, n. c., Feb. 90, 1854.
This is to certify that DIR. J. S
! Meadows of the firm of "A. Hobgoo'
& Co., said in my presence that h
believed every word 10 Mr.. I. n
Burweli's card in reference to wha
he says of our (Johnson) warehous
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1884-03-06

CHUFAs For SALE.-L0t Of nice
chutas for sale by Boyd & Eaton, at
Side Light Warehouse.
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SHINGLES AND LATHs,-A splen
did lot on hand and for sale cheap by
JOHN B. WATKINS,
Henderson, n. G.
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Seed Irish potatoes-$l 90 per
bushtl-at Owen Davis Drugstore.
-.
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For SALE "A good open buggy,
and fr5t-rate Set Of plain harness,
cheap for cash. Apply to
L. Is. JOHNSTON,
or J. r. Young, Henderson, NC.
feb %, q.
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CONTRACTOR WANTED,

At a meeting of Building Committee
or baptist church, held Monday night
March ord, the secretary was authorized
TO advertise for sealed proposals from
contractors for building brick church
accofdinE TO plan and specifications
aCopted by the committee. and To be seen
by d. pilcetlon to j. X. Thrower, archi
tect. All proposals 10 be sent in on or.
before 18th ofpresent month. Work to
be coninencsd by LIST OF May. ard fin
= 1n go ~ rts.sss ,.sx:~ - =. ~. -, ~
VIII please make two proposals each, one
TO furnish all matt rails aud do The work
the o'ner 10 furnish all materials except
Dtlck, ana do the work W. will ia
pleased 10 CONSIDER proposals from sew
eral parties. NJ. V. MCDUFFIE
Secretary building COMMITTEE.
w. d. HoRNER, !
J. l.. III. Miss ILLIER,
NJ. v MCDUFFIE, Com.
S. DEAN,
J. II. LAsSITER.
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The SCOTCH CROFTERS.- The first
lnstaIinent Of Scotch croftors VIII"
are to found colony near Lauren
burg, in this State, passed through
Henderson last week. A special car
was set apart for them, and it was
full. The remainder Of the comps-
ny, NUMBERING several hundred in
AL. viii! fellow soon. The Greens
borO Workman, speaking of them
says:
y 9 regard it rs highly significant
thar these people should have their
attention directed to North Carolina,
and tn fIOTe SO rs they are vel Ca l.
cu atet a. any people Is De tound 70
ndapt themselves to the laws ana the
CUSTOMS which prevail in our state
The peaceabients-, the uniform s1ru-
E~iity aud prosperity of our Scotcn
settlements in the southern part o.
North Carr!Ina, are we'll knOWn, an0
give eminent promise that tnese
NV "OMers will remain and be con
tented. g
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TIE New ENGLAND BAKERY
The GOLD LEAF is indebted to
M"s-rs. L. L. Dunton & Co., OF the
New England bakery, for present
# some very choice candies, CAKES,
pies, &c. Of their make, sent to this
"tiice few days ago. The goods
sent out by this house are OF the pur
est and best quality. In fact, we are
free TO say that in many respects
they have nev-r been eQuaiIed by
anything Of the kiid in this market
betOrr' Mr.. Duntuu makes and Keeps
on hand n fuit line of cakes, candies,
pies, breads, &C., and sells his goods
An cheap Is 'h.-y can he hOught else
where. Outfits for weddings, parties
and bll!s furnished on short n0tice'
Privare fan,Ilie, furnished with any
thing desired, to order. Orders from
distances will receive prompt atten-
ton. See advertisement in anotnel
column Of this paper.
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The "BaItimore Club" is admitted
by All to be one of the finest Whis-
kle5 made. A. Jordan controls the
sole agency for its sale ia Hender-
SIN u
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THE GOLD LEAF.-It gives US
pleasure TO see i'm the GOLD LEAF
the announcement that that eXcsl-
lent paper Will in a short while don
an entirely new dress and be printed
on power press. Manning deserves
this and more. The people Of Hen
dp(snn should be proud Of her news
paper and its efitOr.-RodnOke Macs.
A mother who starts cut in the
battle OF life without a bottle Of
Shriner's Indian N-rmifuge is like
the warrior who marched upon the
battle field weaponioss IS. Both meet
with defeat because they are no. ore
pared for thu battle.
~~~>+ #.
Hill G. Ltnthicum, contractor and
builder, offers his services to the tJub
lie in a card in this issue. Mr.. Liz
thicum has served ten years at The
buainess-under the careful super-
vision Of his father Mr.. W. II. linz
thiCum-and is q thorough master Df
his trade. 40 better testimonial bf
his superior workmanship can De
given than he massive pile OF briek
in the Watkins aud BurWell bund
in9s, the work of making and burE%
ing of which was done by him.
Try the celebrated Old MeliW td''
Whiekty, a new brand, just into
duced here, for sale by \. Jordan.
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If the pages Of the GOLD LEAF
=. ark la Wiz, ugjiaIi . Liir kf,g,.~A. 70
frtu-e; # he ediIOtiai5 seem more
sound And Iogicai the locals more
crisp and n"wsy; and The special par
agrdphS more numerous aud spicy =
attribute it 10 the fact that the sub
jet mater for its columns is now
written on bran new office desk
This explains it all; and the whereof
of said desk is accounted for when
we Say il WAS a present from soGr
near nrighbor and friend, John "
Nirhol~on, Vance county's efficient
Register Of Deeds We duff our
Derby in recognition ofthe Kind ness,
Jack.
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THEIR RIGHTS.-A B ,stOn firm
has scot Us description OF what
they term Il "Patpnt Form LITER"
This will be sad news to Thad
Manning and the rest Of The court
ing boys. as it is an Infringement
uIon their rights u inst0n Ie0der
Alb, Jim, We have been "lif; ed"
too many times TO care anything
about your patent form lifterS. So
long as 10 one infringes upon our
right AS form supporter, OF. a
double armed embracing machine,
we're solid
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Referring to above notice, tax pleas
ure in announcing to the public that |
will continue the business at the same
place, under the firm name and style Of
Nathan Lehman; and will be pleased to
serve all friends and patrons of tho old
firm. Very respectfully.
MAI AN LEHMAN.
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Henderson, n. c., Feb. 30, 1881.
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Having this day Withdrawn from the
firm of y. & W. Lehman. I wish to thank
all nv friends and patrons for past fa-
vors aud take pleasure in recommends
ing t. them my brother, Nathan Leh
man, who will succeed me in the business
Respectfully,
WILLIAM LEHMAN.
Henderson, y. O., Feb. %, 1884. 1920.
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Yours truly,
T. n. BURWELL.

lido hereby testify that the tobacco
bought at the Meadows warehouse,
F Il. Knott & CO.. prnprietors, Oh
the IA of February 1854 by [. n
BurWell, fell snort in weight from ]
to s pounds to the lot.
A. r BURWELL.
Hvfor1 N n F.h 90 1924
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This is to certify that DR.. J. S.
! Meadows of the firm Of "A. Hobgood
& Co., said in my presence that he
believed every word 10 Mr.. T. n.
Burwei's card in reference to what
he says of our (Johnson) warehouse
to be true.
". 3. BOYD.
Henderson. n, c., March l, 1884
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S'ewart's Mountain RE Whiskey
h"atS thetil al. Nunfbp!Iesl fancy
br+rd5 # liquors. with IithuZraphs
possessed OF every color Of the rain
bow, have come and gone, while
this old standard brand still holds lis
own, and is HoW in greater demand
than ever. Sold at the Mint Sa-
lOOu,' aud don't fp"get it. -
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Sen ~IBLE.-Ehe Norfolk Erenip0
NewS records the following very kiud
and sensible acL Of a gentleman of
that city. It says:
On" OF the prettiest and most val
udDlo valentines we have seen for
some time WAS posted in this city
this moIni'tg by we'll koowu mer-
Ghaut Of Nuftolk. Ii WAS seat Co q
farnIer sweet heart, whose hus
hand had lately died and left his
| widow in an almost destitute enpdi>
ton. TIE valentine Was d draft for
one hundred dollars.
DFATH.-- We regret to be chilled
upon to chronicle the death Of Miss
| Madria A. Jenkins which occurred
at the residence of her father IMr.
JOHN Jenkins, near Middleburg, in
this cJunty, Friday last. Thel de
ctased had been afflicted with fon~
sumption for several years and her
| death was not surprise to her fm-
lily and friends. Miss Jenkins id the
! days Of her health was noted forI her
! heauty, and was an exceedingly in
teIIigent lady Her funeral was
preached by the Rev. Mr.. PettiFew,
and her body WAS buried in the
cemetery at Warrenton last Sunday.
We tender our sympathy to the
| fl ,nilv
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Ifyou want some "teaI sure en-
OUgh' Brandy ask for Stewart <
Mountain Apple and Peach Brandiea
Warranted otictIy pure and as good
a. any made regardless of the pr'c'.
$ Id only at the Mint" II
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1884-03-06

IF YOU want to Snake fsrn. silk.
tobacco. use Bone and Peruvian Gu
ano-Davis & Clements sell it in OK
ford, and Mr.. Alexander Crews in
Henderson. Big stock always on
hand IL.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1884-03-06

The recent cold weather is said to
have been very damalng 20 tobacco
plant beds, Most Of the young
plants have heen Killed out.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-05-17

him, however, must make the old battle
stained hero feel proud. Living the
quiet, unassuming life Of a farmer, seek
ing no notoriety or political preferment'
General Ross nevertheless occupies
place in the hearts and affections Of the
people Of Texas, which no other man In
the State can I'LL. The people are drawn
to him by those sterling virtues, which
ever command the love and respect OF
ali classes, and mark the true gentleman
and noble statesman. Should he enter
the race, and receive the nomination, II
is more than likely that the majority by
which he would be elected would ex-
coed 10000, and remind one Of the days
Of Coke and Hubbard. 1t Is sometime
yet TO the convention, and 1t Is within
the range of possibilities, that quite q
change may sweep the political field In
Texag