The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-09-27
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
,0cALLAcoNGCS PICKED UP HERE AMI
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYEO
REPORTERS.

Hon. DaTIel ". ro"lo WIN 'P
NEXT Saturday. Let everybody come out u
near hiG'-
Nr.E.A. Fuller lest a barn of tobacco
nv fire SATURDAY.. Mr.. I. NJ. Green had one
to burn d short while ago also
The dullest season of the year is Rearly
,,vey and our merchants are looking fof~
ward to a brisk trade this fall.
Irarp FowIe will speak in Henderson
Saturday, Goth inst. Let everybody come
and hear him. Whites and blacks alike
are cordially invited to be present.
Work is progressing we'll on MI James
II Lassiters new building opposite the
Uarri, warehouse 1t will be a handsome
block when fnished-quite an addition to
that part Of town.
It is said by one who perhaps speaks
from experience, that young man ought
not to propose too gracefully. If he does,
the girl may get the idea that he has more
practice than she deems desirable.
Horace Finch has come back to Hender,
soil and will engage in merchandising.
lie will occupy w. T. Cheatham q Cos
store room as soon as they move out See
announcement in another column OF this
paper.
Mr.. " E. Gary, president of the Hen
der,on Tobacco Board Of Trade, has APP
pointed Meosrs. W. II SmOot and Sam
Watkins Judges of tobacco for the Durham
Exposition. a good selection as to both
gentlemen.
John r. Hicks & Co., is new firm that
has Just commenced business. They will
make a speciality of fine family groceries,
country produce, etc. They occupy the
middle store in the Chas. Watkins build
ing, Opposite Rowland K PowelIs.
We were pleased to see Mr.. ii. E. Har-
man the Intelligent and energetic young
editor of the Danville SOuthern Tobacco
JolrnpL in our town this week. His jour
hal is hour>hing, as it deserves to do. He
HIS many friends and patrons among the
Henderson trade.
w 5. Parker'S new building will be in
keeping with the improvements lately
made oil Main street, in the business part
OF town. The front has neat and attract.
i've appearance, something out of the usual
,'yc, and the structure will be a credit to
both the owner and builder.
Mr. Horace H. Harton, of Richmond
Va, arrived yesterday afternoon for a
short visit to Henderson and Vance county
Mr.. IL. lived about a mile South of tow
at the old Jones place, now owned 10y
Copt ChayasSr. and in 1855 moved to Rich
mond where he now lives. Yesterday va:
his first i,it to Henderson since he left
nuw 81 years.
Mr.. Saml Watkins left Monday for the
North to buy new fall stock. He viii
purchase extensively of everything in the
line of general merchandise, making ;
speciality of fine clothing, Shoes hats
gents furnishings, ladies dress goods, trim
mings, notions, etc. Look out for the an
nouncement of his return and the arriva
of his new stock.
Mr.. Horace Finch has gone North Il
purchase an entire stock of new goods anC
will engage in business with his brothe
Mr.. Edward g. Finch. They will Occup,
W. T. Cheatham & Cos present stand
where they will open a complete stock o
general merchandise, dry goods, notions
hats. shoes, groceries. &c, and propose t.
sell as cheap as the market.
Mr.. Archibald Cree offers his services a
boot maker and repairer, to the people o
Henderson and the surrounding country
through the medium of an advertisement
i'll the GOLD LEAF this week. Mr.. Gre
Is superior workman and will give salts
faction both as to the style and quality o
his work and prices charged. Room No. !
over the Bank of Henderson.
J. l.. Currin, city tax collector, give
notice that taxes due the town of Hpnder
son for the year 1888, ARE now receivable
and must be settled. He can be found a
Barnes, Stainback 4 Co.'S store from t
t o'clock p. m, and it would be we'll fo
persons who owe corporation taxes to cal
and obtain receipt from him withou
further delay. See advertisement i
another column.
The enterpriSing citizens of Henderso
should look to the interests of the town b
building II large first class hotel here
Nothing is needed more than this. Sue
an institution would contribute mech t
the notoriety and prosperity of the town
With suitable hotel accommodations Her
der>On could be made both a summer an
winter resort. Think about it,
The Roanoke and Tar River Agriculture
Society will hold its 10Th annual fair q
Weldon October 3Oth, 31St and Novembe
lst and 2d. Maj. T. l.. Emry, its president
AIR. W, ". Hall, secretary, and the othe
.ofhcerS are alive to the true interests of tn
society, and its success under their pruder
ana able management is assured. TIL
premium list is very liberal this year an
covers great variety of exhibits.
II. e. Harris will move his stock
drugs into the store room in the ALE
building at one time occupied bv F I
smith. This will be much hotter nIac
Tor Mr.. Harris business, and with an q,
iarSed stock he will he better prenarad ,
se,'e the trade than ever before. 4 car,
i"i and experienced druggist as q mr.,
S1''P'lon CLERK and compounded of med
ciheS Mr.. Harris stands deservedI,. NV,
VA a beautiful line of ladies' fine shoos
"a'AlnS See those lovely patent ioot,,'
Ups. The uobhicst thing If the s sontlt
cheap. ''"''"'''A AH"heS. Yer
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