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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

HoS. F. NJ. SIaIMoSs.-Accordi to
previous announcement Hon. F. N. Sim
mons, member Of Congress from this dis
trict. spoke here Wednesday lie had
large and intelligent audience TO hear him,
tie court house being full Ameng the
crowd were many negroes who paid strict
attention 10 all the speaker said and many
times he was heartily appiauded on that
side of the house. Nr. sim mons made an
admirable speech dis ussing the ties Oe-
tween the two parties in a calm, dIcnitied
manner, and his argument was SO plain.
simple and direct thatall could understand
lie made most effective speech and he
had it from their OWE lips that many of
Our most Intelligent and fair minded.
independent and right thinking colored
men will vote u keep him IN Congress.
They recognize the fact that he is repre-
sentative Of the whole people and remem-
Der the services he las rendered this dis
trict during the short time he has been in
the halls Of the National Legislature On
the other hand they know that one of their
own number, ignorant of their needs and
unSkilled in the science of law-making
and belonging to 4 party in the minority,
can be Of little or 10 service to his constit-
uents. This is the light in which many
colo.ed voters throughout the entire dis
tr!ct are seeing the matter now. And no
longer blinded by race Oh party prejudice.
they see that President Cleveland has
shown himself TO DE the friend Of the negro,
they recognize the fact that Mr. Simmons
has not been a representative of the white
people of his district only, bat that he has
done all in his power at all times for the
best interests Of the whole people, and
they believe he will continue to do so, and
are willing IA trust him even beyond what
they were when lie was elected before
They know him now and they did not then
1t is gratifying to know that Mr.. SIM
mons chances Of reelection are 50 very
good. From every section come the most
encouraging reports. That this talented
young gentleman VIII again represent us
in Congress admits of little doubt-if his
friends all over the district viii only do
their duty.
Al the conclusion Of Nj Simmons speech
Col. D. WorthingtoG, Solicitor for this dis
trict, was Introduced. lie spoke about an
hour and made strong and forcefui ar
gument for the Democracy. Col Worth
ngton is bold and aggressive. and as elo-
fuent as lie is logical. His speech was
warmly applauded.
Mr.. Junius ii. Dunn, candidate for Rec
lister of Deeds, and Col. W. H. 5. Rurgwyn,
candidate for the Legislature, made short
addresses, the Iatonass of the hour-being
near time for court to meet for the after
noon session-preventing anything like eX-
tended speeches on their part. Both gen
tlempn promise 10 be heard from again
and often during the short time remaining
before the election.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
The W eIGOn Fair.

The Weldon fair to be held Oct. 3Oth,
3lst and Nov LIST and End, promises to be
the best of any we are assured by the Off
GERS. We take the following from the
Weldon Ne3os. 1t says
The fair is now only little more than
two weeks off, and letters are daily arriv-
inc asking for space for the exhibition Of
articles. and il is believed that every de-
partment will be full.
The grand military display each day, the
hops at light and the tournament Oh Ell
day are among the many attractive tea-
lures of the week.
For eighteen years these fairs have been
successful and the nineteenth annual eXhl-
bitten Will not fall behind any that has
gone before it. The fair is place and oC-
casion for the meeting Of friends, it affords
a week of relaxation and recreation after
a wear of toll. It gives amusement and en-
tertainment to many who cannot afford to
travel long distances to seek them. These
are some Of the reasons why the Weldon
fairs are always so successful and SO much
enjoyed by visitors.
The Secretary will take pleasure in CIV
ing any desired information concerning eN-
hibitS, transportation &c, and letters VIII
receive prompt attention.
Excursion trans will I've rIn on " edneS-
day, Thursday and Friday on all the roads
including the Roanoke and Tar River road,
and the usual reduced rates Will be given.
Arrangements have also been made 10y
when one admission to the grounds Will
be sold with each railroad excursion ticket
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
To the Voters OF Vance County.

AS candidate for tie Legislature from
this county, duly nJmimatpu by the Demo
cratic Convention that assembled in Hen
dersOn on Sept. 18th, cepectGully solicit
the votes OF my fellow citizens.
Not since our county was formed has it
been represented by a citizen of Vance,
elected by the qualified voters of Vance
county. Warren county has been electiug
our representative. We think III this re-
spect we have been deprived of our ConSti-
tuti0nal right to have at least enc member
in the House Of Representatives elected by
the people Of our county.
You have selected me 20 make this can
vass in your behalf, and | confidently rely
upon your active support and on your I'M
failing Attendance at the polls on Tuesday,
November 9th.
If elected l shall advocate in the Legis-
iature. every measure that will c0nduce to
the we'll being of the people of my county
and State.
Our public school saystem can be amend
ed so as to give greater facilities to the
people aud longer terms Of schooling.
A RPf0rmat0rN Institution where youth
full criminals may be sent and given a
chance, while serving out tneir punish
ment, to acquire some SkiIiful trade that
will fit them TO become COoj and useful
citizens il after lie, shyIl0 be established
in the State, 50 that only those Of adult
age and those who nave committed the
highest crimes shall be sentenced to the
penitentiaty.
In national matters | believe laws that
tax the people above the needs Of Govern
ernmtnt are unconstitutional that a high
protective tariff, such a we now suffer I'M
der, imposes a harden upon the great
masses of the people for the benefit OF Il
few manufacturers and that the expense
of living for tn, poor Will be reduced by
an amendment Of the Tariff laws such as
is proposed by tie Democratic party.
which | heartily approve. Remember that
a people are juG,red by the character of
those they eject to office.
Your Obedient Servant.
WIN. II ). BURGWYN.
rI,,,ja,.,~r, n,4 ,-.r roo,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
The cold Reliablc'' Cooper's Ware
house Still Ahead.

Sales of tobacco have been large at
Cooper'S Warehouse this week, and
prices satisfactory to sellers. But this
IS 50 common thing that it IS hardly
worthy Of mention. VIC notice farm
ers here from long distances, Nash,
Warren, Franklin, Granville, Person
and Vance counties in North Caro-
lima, and Mecklenburg county, Va,
Icing represented. y large proper
ton of the offerings have been old to-
bacco, while much of the new crop
has changed hands during the last few
days Out OF many excellent sales
made at Cooper's this week the GOLD
LEAF mentions the following:
], NJ. Gay, of Gold Rock, Nash
county, sold ten lots AT an average of
s5I.4o hundred. The price by lot
was, $40, Fl, 1850, 81, SO, 90, 65,
70, 81, I2o. This is good sale and
hard to beat.
NJ. +. Gay, from the same neigh
borhood, sold six lots at the following
prices: S2o.so, -, 30, 40, 80, 10;
an average of SS7.2I per hundred.
]. A. Rideout, also OF Nash county,
sold fourteen lots that averaged him
an even $50 per hundred. His sales
by the lot were, SITS, 2i.5o, IS, 50,
50, $3.50, 3I.71, 10, 1850, 4S, 20,
OF, 100, IFS. \ splendid sale for SO
large a quantity of the leaf.
Our friend Thos. Y. Avent, of Hill
liardston, another successful tobacco
planter OF old Nash, was here this
week with a small part only OF his ex-
tensive crop. He did not bring his
good tobacco, however, and his aver
age was not as high as he has made,
nor was it up to what he will do later
on. He sold seven lots at very salts
factory prices, though, these being the
figures: S19.75, IS, $3.50, s., 40,
~. so, S..
These figures, 4 few out Of hun
dreds of sales, selected because they
come from a new territory where to-
bacco culture has only been intro
duced within the past few years, album
dainty testify 20 the high reputation Of
Cooper's warehouse for biggest prices
and best averages always.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
GRAND EXCURSIONS!
Special Ttrain and Very Lo!" Rates to
the Richmond Exposition.

The Richmond & Danville railroad has
arranged TO run a special train to Rich
mOnd. Va. October 23rd. from Durham
over the new road, leaving Durham ga. M,
Oxfoad loss a. M, StOvails ll:25 a. NJ,
ClarksviIle 1910 D. NJ, arriving in Rich
mord at 5:25 y. m to enable ali parties to
attend the great Exposition at that point:
Special train from Henderson will connect
Win this train at oxford Tickets for this
train only Will he sold at the following eX-
traordiuarily low rates for the round trip,
which includes one admission 10 the Expo
sition From Durham, Sf25; from Hen
derson. 50 %: with spondingly low
rates from all intermediate stations Tick
cts will admit of TWO days stay In Rich
nond and good 10 return On regular trains.
The tremendous crowd intending 10 avail
themselves of THE special excursion will
make the Path and 18th the big days at the
Exposition for our people.
We would advise that parties buying TX
position tickets be at ticket office at least
half hour before departure OF train a they
have to be properly filed up, signed and
witnessed, or they will not be honored by
conductor for return trip,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
FOR SALE!
A Splendid Yellow Tobacco
Farm in Warren County.

offer for sale my farm, lying mid
way between Warrenton and Warren
p aims, directly on the WArrenton rail-
road ia miles from either dep6 y and
containing IO3 acres. Competent judges
say il is one of the best yellow tobacco
farms in the Golden Tobacco Belt.
The ace has on il good dwelling
house, barn, crib. tenant houses, &c.f
and has splendid pasture for stock
raising. Good orchards, vineyard, &c.
W Ill be sold iow.
Also a tract ON the public road leading
from warrenion t. sIzcoD, = miles from
Wnrrenton, Iging on Keeiy creek. and
containing IS acres. Twenty acres ars
cIeared. IN good state o! cultivation,
and adapted 10 The growth of yellow to-
pacco, cotton, corn, grin and grasses.
On the place - several acres OF splendid
log grounds; the remainder h In orig
inal growth, well mbered.
A splendid piece Of land and II viii be
sold low. Good reason for selling,
IT not sold. either or both places viii
be rented to a good man ~ a reasonable
price. MRS. +. j. LUDISGTON.
Fer further particulars, apply To
JAMES A. LUDIseTCS,
henderson, n. C., or
Ii. A. FooTE,
sept. G. Wzrreuton, ) Z,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

Among the many en'erprising and
progressive mercantile firms in Hen
derson, none is more deserving of
mention than that Of w. L. Cheatham
& Co., druggists. Since commencing
in business about a year and half
ago their trade has steadily increased
until they found it necessary to seek
larger and better quarters in order to
be able to meet the demands Of their
patrons. Recently they moved into
one OF the large and elegantly lighted
store rooms in the Young Block where
they are now thoroughly fitted up in
one Of the handsOmest drugstOres. in
the State. They have added largely
to their stock since occupying their
new place OF business. carry 2 com
plete and we'll assorted line Of drugs,
patent medicines, dye stufs, oils,
toilet and fancy articles, brushes OF
all kinds, braces, trusses, etc, etc.
Indeed, thew keep everything to be
found in a first class establishment OF
the kind. A full line of smokers
goods also. Fine cigars, chewing and
smoking tobaccos and cigarettes. All
the choicest brands of cigars kept in
stock.
In addition to their soda and min
eral water fountain Me SIS. Cheatham
& Co. have just put in an apparatus
for dispensing all kinds OF hot tenn
perance drinks. This will be an at
tractive feature during the winter sea
son no doubt, as ther soda fountain
has been doing during the . heated
term
Drs. ". T. & Arch Chcatham have
an Office fitted up in the rear part Of
the store where persons desiring to
consult them may find one or the
other when not Professionally engaged
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

Cora YAK TAssEI.-The GOLD LEAF
takes pleasure in announcing thai Cora
Van TasseI, the bright and talented little
actress who scored such success here last
season. will appear at Burwell Hall, sup
ported by her own excellent company,
next Monday and Tuesday evenings. OF
course she will have large audiences to
see her each night Tickets on sale at
Harris drugstore. Prices CT admission .,
s. and 80 cents No extra charge for
reserved seats.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

VANCE CoURT.-Judge Graves failed to
get here Monda: and court did not com
mence until Tuesday. His uouor's charge
to the grand jury was, to use the expression
of learned lawyer who sat next to US
inside the bar, Learned, able and eXhaus-
tive Solicitor Worthington was in his
place and the mill of Justice proceeded to
grind. \ number OF cases have been dis
posed of up to tits writing. We notice the
presence Of visiting lawyers from Oxford
Raleigh and Warrent0n.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
cnrcrAL NOTICE.

-~nrr friends throughout the county
oonf.r favor by furnishing Us WIN
gu s 1D, of local OF general Interest Ila'
any. any ' occur in their respective neiShOor-
hG nor.o,. calling or OF writing 10 3dYer-
.. I ~ NH please mention the GOLD LEAF
..i j., 90 doi4g you viii greatly oDIige Us,
.Ds,hjIe it viii cost YOU nothing
vor1cE.-AIl obituary notices. resolu-
- If respect, etc. Will be charged for
=. .lo H.. rate Of one cent word and the
as:n must accompany the manuscript III. In
- where friends and batrons OF the
Gu, Arc. concerned. 10 cHasEe viii be
.p,n apg for the first ten liues-aoout - words
M ",,rs,r.icies 10: exceeding that in length
Tbf, paper Is published for revenue
only Gold not glory is what we are
working for We say this Tor the benefit
- those who think a newspaper - pub
Ij,h.d ztDspLg jar tie t3fn u tie Mt'9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
To let.

Burwell Hall, with all appnrtenances,
can be leased for one year, OF more Oh
very reasonable terms. Is we'll fitted up
in every respect, with good scenery, SPLEEN
did piano, etc. Apply to
SAMUEL BURwEIL,
oct, 18-4 0. Henderson, y. &
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

SHILoH's VITALIZER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss Of Appetite. DiZzi-
ness, and all symptoms OF Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and - cents per bottle. For sale
at ". 7. Cheatham * Cos drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

For THE LADIEs.-AIr. Jas. 4. Stall
lings Of the firm Of StaIlings II Crews,
has returned from the Northern
markets where he purchased a large
and we'll assorted stock OF ladies
dress goods and trimmings, notions and
fancy goods of every description to which
lie invites the attention Of the ladies Of
Henderson and the surrounding country.
He tells us that he bought the largest and
landsOmest stock this season that he has
ever handled, and tie beauty Of it all is
that he bought on very close margins. This
Will enable him to sell low and he wants
his friends and customers to Get the full
benefit Of the bargains he has to offer
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
For Sale.

1000 acres as good tobacco land as I'M
the Stale: produces all other crops Az
well. Plenty OF t;inber Ia pay for the
whole: easily divided viii sell 200. 800.
or 800 acres, cor the wiiDls at remarka-
bly, low price. 1909 bear ing grape
vines. Five miles of railroad school,
pGstofIice, church and stote at the place.
FERNS satisfactory. For further iutor~
nation, apply TO
WILLIAM A TRCTTER.
Rural Bower + o., Greenville Co. Va.
laugust 3O-3 II
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigestion,
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss Of Appetite,
Yellow Skin? Shiloh'S Fitaiizer Is a posi-
tive cure. For sale at ". L. Cheatham &
Co.'S drug store. Feb-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

WILL You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer j.
guaranteed to cure you. For sale at W. j.
Cheatham {: Cos drug store. feb-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

SHIIoH's CoUGH and Consumption Cure
i sold by us Oh Il guarantee. 1t cures
Consumption. For sale at ". L. Cheatham
d Cos drug store. itO-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

GROUP. WHooPING CoUGH and Bronchitis
Immediately relieved by ShilolPs Cure.
For sale at W. L. Cheataam d Cos drug
store. leD-S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

THAT HACKING CoUGH can he quickly
cured nv Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee il.
For sale at w. T. Chatham * Cos drug
store. Ieo-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

WHOM TO PATEONIZE.-Th Charlotte
CbTUH5ctG knows to whom 10 direct its read
ers when they want bar9aiuS-and Of
course every one desires the best and the
most goods for his money The Chr0Bjc!e
says:
Look in your paper for the ADVERTISE
ment Of Your merchant, doctor. lawyer,
dentist, photographers. If he does not adj
lertise, change of, and patroniZe one that
does ; for you may be sure that he is more
pnterpriSing than one who does not adver-
tise. One VINO desires your trade will adj
vertjse in the paper you read, because he
kno%s You will see his business PROPOSE
ton. The fact that he does net patronze
the paper he knows you read, is the very
best evidence that he does not want your
patronage. If lie did want your trade,
wouldn't he ask you for it in the cheapest,
easiest and most direct way?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

The ladies ore invited 10 call and see
those beautiful dress goods anu trimmings
just opened at StaIlimgs < Crews. They
have large and elegant stock from which
to select. Oc.. Is.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

THE Rev. Glsn. II .-THAYFR, of Bourbon,
Ind. says :: Both myself and wife owe
our lives to. SIHI oH's CONSUMPTION CURE.
For sale at V. 7. CAcatham & Co.'S drug
store Feb.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

Stallngs & Crews have just opened a
beautiful line of ladies dress goods of cv-
ery description. All the latest styles and
shades, and prices are as low as any first
class house can afford. Call and see them.
Oct IL
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

"We've got 'em''-thp best. largest and
cheapest stock of goods ever brought to
henderson. ). & Z. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

Hoe CHOLERA.-The GOLD LEAF learns
that hog cholera is raging to a great extent
in portions of this and the adjoining conn
ties Mr.. L. \. Watson, one of Warren
county's most excellent citizens and pro-
gre5sive farmers, told us at the Warrenton
fair last week that he had lost more than
1900 pounds of meat hy cholera This is
one of the serious things in the way of our
people raising their own meat. The hogs
die of cholera. An exchange gives it as
the opinion Of an old and observing farmer
that this is caused to great extent by
acorns. He says if you want your hogs to
live and do we'll keep them from acornS.
Let this matter be given proper attention
and it can be determined whether or lot
this is the true cause of hog cholera.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

Parties wishing to buy egg coal in small
quantities can get If OF me in any amount
desired from j. pounds up.
Ii. THOMSON
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

THE Observation-Disclosures, Cook q
Dillon's minstreIs gave delightful per
formance at Burwell Hall Saturday even
inG This is always bad show night in
henderson and the audience was not as
large as it otherwise would have been.
But we have never seen better pleased peo-
pie than those who were present. The
company is a good one and the entertain
ment was higAly enjoyable throughout
Geo. II. Edwards, Chas. W. Goodyear and
john stiles are a strong comedy team,
while Polly and Wonders wonderful feats
of contortion were really marvellous. The
Leech Brothers are masters of the banjo
and their song and dance business was we'll
done Cook has a remarkably fine soprano
voice and tales the female character off in
a=- style, N.le the singing of Messrs.
aoiI0Well and Pollard was we'll received.
Altogether it was a splendid performance
by one of the best companies now travell-
ing
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
HENDERSON TOBACCO MARKET.

Corrected weekly by -. I Cooper. PrOpri-
etor of Co0PER's WAREHOUSE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18
ENTERPRIsyNG AND PROGRESS
SENE.

This is the Verdict of the People
about W. L. Cheatham & Co.,
Druggists.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

The ladies say the dress goo s and trim
mings al Watkins are prpttier and cheaper
than ever before. You are invited to call
anG see for Yourself.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

New ENTERPRISE.-Ihe GOLD LEAF
takes pleasure in announcing the establish
mpnt of another new enterprise in HendeT-
son. As will be seen by advertisement
Mr.. P. Bourke practical AID experienced
stone cutter has opened marble and
granite yard here for the purpose of SUI
plvfng tombstones, monuments, etc, of all
kinds. lie has had long experience in the
business and is a thoroughly competent
man in every respect. Mr.. Bourke Is not
a stranger among Us having been for the
past II years employed at the Graystone
granite ouarries in this county. and SAM
pics of his work may be seen in the cem-
etery at this place, notably among which
we mention the handsome granite monu-
ment erected to the memory of the late
Cant. Edward Cheatham. Mr. Bourke
keeps full line of samples and illustra-
tions of monuments aud tomhstoneS NJ diff
ferent styles and prices from which to make
selections. Ofice and yard next door 10
the postoihce. The GOLD LEAF commends
him to persons desiring work in his line.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-10-18

L. c. EDWARDS, a. Il. WORKMAN,
Oxford. y. &. Henderson. n. &.
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". y. : .
Henderson, Oct, 18th, 1888.