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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08
DURHAM & HENDERSON RAILROAD

DURHAM & HENDERSON RAILRoAp.-W.
P. Fortune Co.. have been awarded the
contract for building Is miles of the
Durham & Henderson railroad, from Tar
river to the point already graded to the
Durham line. Msssrs. Linehan & Co.,
were given 6 miles more. and thus the
work will he pushed to speedy completion.
With two sets of contractors the work Of
construction will 60 forward more rapidly
and the idea is to build the road as soon as
possible. A large force of hands will be
put to work at snce by the new contractors.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

A FALSE REPORT, PERHAPs.-It was ru-
mored in town this week that "Tsxa.
Harry" the Indian Medicine Man" who
was here recently, had killed his wife
while in the act Of shooting an apple off of
her head with rife in Franklin, Va, last
Saturday. 1t will be remembered he per-
formed the same feat here, even doing
more difficult and dangerous ones. The re-
port lacks confirming. however, and the
GOLD LEAF doubts II it is true. We have
seen nothing of it in any OF the papers.
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NEW STORE.

John W. Purefoy has opened a first-class
stock of general merchandise, dry goods.
shoes, hats, heavy and fancy groceries.
snuff, cigars, cigarettes, &c. In the corner
store of Kelley's new brick tailding, be-
low Harris warehouse. where he would be
glad to welcome his old friends, and the
trading public. He proposes tn sell goods
as cheap as any one, and asks an inspec-
ton of his stock and comparison OF prices.
march-S a.
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FARMERS BONE FERTILIZER,

Manufactured by the TARBORO OIL
MILLS, F. S. RoYsTER, secretary and man.
ager, has made fine reputation i'm this
section. Mr.. Z. G. Brodie is agent for the
sale of this valuable fertilizer and will
keep supply on hand. Read the follow
ing testimonials:
MR.. e. u. BRoDIE, Henderson, n. e.
purchased last year, 1887, one ton Of
Farmers Bone of Z. q. Brodie. This Fer
tilizer more than answered my expecta-
tions. Ny crop OF Tobacco last year was
the best | ever raised, and attribute IL to
the Farmers Bone. l do not hesitate to
recommend it to others who are engaged in
the culture OF Tobacco. My Tobacco grew
sufficiently large and yellowed we'll or the
! of the Farmers Bone. Respectfully,
7. J. HORNER,
Henderson, n. Z.
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enEcrAI fiOTlCE.

H-,ur friends throughout the C., county ,riIS
III Confer favor by furnishing US WIN
sny i pews OF local or general interest illat
M; nav occur in their respective nelgaOof-
hoods .,.,;,;,o IN adyer-
.. reI' ,yiII please mention the GOLD LEAF.
~ 50 doing you will greatly oDll9e MS
tIIile it will cost YOU nothing
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

WILL TAKE IN PARTNER AND EN-
LARGE HIS BUsTNEss.-Ar. James A. Stall
lings left yesterday for New York to buy
new goods for the spring trade. Ne pnr-
poses making large purchases and gen.
tleman of his judgment and experience in
the business will buy to such advantage as
to be enabled to make ii to the interest of
his patrons to await his return before max
ing their selections elsewhere Mr.. Stall
lings has taken in a partner in the person
of Mr.. Il. T. Crews, and will greatly en-
large his business in consequence. He
goes prepared to pay the cash for what he
suys ald will lay in a much larger and bet
ter assorted stock this season than ever
before. In the line of ladies' dress goods,
notions. &c, Mr. Stallings has taken a
! leading stand since commencing in bust
| ness and his store has become popular for
the extent and variety of the stock kept
| and the excellence and reliability of his
goods. The GOLD LEAF wishes the new
firm of Stallings & Crews the fullest meas
ure of success
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NEW C0NCERN.-Mr. Walter Rowland
is making extensive additions to his al
ready large stock of -four, grain and feed
stuffs, having received three car loads of
goods this week. He done has very sat
isfactory trade since engaging in the grain
and feed business here and purposes to
greatly enlarge his operations in the future.
About the 18th instant Mr.. z. Powell, Jr.,
will be admitted to partnership in the con-
Germ. There Is no more suitable place in
town for such business, both as location
and capacity Of the house. The cars are
unloaded at the back door and the base
ment and three floors furnish ample stor-
age room. Mr.. Rowland handles several
we'll known brands of -four, meal, corn,
hay, oats, ship stuff, shingles, laths, lime,
cement, sash. blinds, doors. &C., and is
prepared to fill all orders on short notice.
He does q large jobbing trade in flour,
meal, hay, &c. and can save the purchaser
money by buying of him. The GOLD LEAF
congratulates Mr.. Rowland upon having
associated such an excellent gentleman as
Mr. Powell, who is a good business man
and competent salesman, and withal popu-
lar and reliable, with him, while
"Nucky" is fortunate in having formed a
compact of this kind with gentleman Of
such fine business tact and Judgment, en-.
ergetic..and enterprising, and possessed of
| ample means as Mr.. Rowland, and in a
business that promises so we'll to them
both. Messrs. Rowland & Powell will
push the -four, grain anu feed business fol
all it is worth, and the GOLD LEAF viii
help them to impress upon the tradin.
public the advantages of buying from
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Mourning Jewelry.

The requirements of refined society de-
mand that certain forms shall be religious
~ adhered to, and prescribed rules and
Vsages for the guidance Of her devotees,
and in all cases Grape has been the type or
symbol of deep mourning. Fowler's En-.
glish Grape Stone Jewelry takes its we'll
deserved place in the front rank Of the
world 8 market, and Is recognized as the
standard article in Mourning Jewelry. As
the name implies, this jewelry presents q
surface Stimulating that universal symbol
of mourning, fine English Grape, in hue,
finish and sheen. Strict rules for society
are being acknowledged and followed,
recognized forms for mourning are made
necessary, and while individuals may fol-
low their own wishes, yet those who con-
form to the "Code" are protected from in
vidious comparisons, their own self-ques-
tioning as to propriety, and from others
commenting on their line of conduct
Owing to the multitude OF base infringe.
ments placed on the market. we advise
such of our readers as may be interested to
call on e. 4. Hight. the jeweier, who keeps
full line of the genuine English Grape
Stone JeWelry.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

FITTED UP IN New QUARTERs.-Bob
Switzerland has moved his tin shop 70
the new brick building recently put up by
DIR. W. W. Reavis in the rear Of Rowland
s. Mitchell'S store. lie succeeds Mr.. Mis-
sillier in the Timing business. having
bought his tools, &c, and will also handle
stoves and that class of hardware. The
GOLD LEAF wishes him success, and If he
continues to do as good work as he has
started, he will certainly deserve it. In a
job of tin roofing done on the building in
which the GOLD LEAF has rooms, his boss
workman Mr.. John Duke, did the most
complete piece of work of the kind We have
yet seen. And good tin roofing is not done
every time, noW days.
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For Sale.

A ane Holstein COW. I'm good con-
dition and a splendid mixer. Also
a registered HOlstein bull calf 10
months old, and registered Jersey bull
calf six weeks old.
feb ga SAMUEL WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

SHILoH's VITALIzER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss Of Appetite, Dizzi-
ness, and all symptoms OF Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and Is cents per bottle. For sale
at ". L Cheatham & Co.'S drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

ENTERTAINMENT TO BE GIvFN AT
TowNEsvILLE.-The good ladies in the
neighborhood of Townsville will give an
entertainment in the Hall at that place
April End easter Monday to raise money
for the purpose of rebuilding Tabernacle
church. That it will be a successful and
enjoyable affair in every way the GOLD
LEAF has no doubt the right persons have
the matter in charge to make it such. The
entertainment will consist of charades.
tableau scenes, recitations, music, &c.
with free dinner. A handsome silk quilt
is to he voted to the most popular young
lady ; while the fair ones, agreeable to
Leap Year privileges, will have an equal
opportunity of showing their preference
among the sterner sex, in voting off hand
some chenille embroidered slumber robe to
some gallant and fortunate beau. A large
attendance is expected, and ample prep
aration will be made for the accommodate
ton of all. The performance will COM
mence at II o'clock a. M. Admission so
cents; children half price. The GOLD
LEAF hopes the ladies who have this affair
in charge may meet with the liberal ell
couragement and support that their noble
and praiseworthy efforts deserve.
that HACKING Cough can he so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it.
For sale at w. L. Cheatham Il Co.'S drug
store feb-9.
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Do You Want Timber?

Having accepted the agency for large
lumber mill. l am prepared t. furnish
Notwithstanding, flooring aud scantling
in any desired quantity. A large lot kept
on hand. Framing lumber can he sup
piled on short notice. Prices low.
j. A. KELLY,
feb ga Henderson, \. G.,
Beautiful styles i'm dress goods, white
goods. &c, at
march !, 4 o. COOPER i MTTcHEI.Ls.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

Order Of Tobacco Sales for the Week Com
meneing March ~. 1858.
Monday, 12.-Cooper, Harris, Sidelighs.
Davis.
Tuesday, 49, Harris, Siielight, Davis
Cooper.
"Wednesday, 14.-Sidelight, Davis, Coop
er, Harris.
Thursday, 15.-Davis, Cooper, Harris.
Sidelight.
Friday, 16.-Coopcr, Harris, Sidelight,
Davis.
Saturday, 17.-Harris Sidelight, Davis,
Cooper.
For lame back. side or chest, use Shiloh
Porous Plaster. Price IS cents. For sale
at W. T. Chsatham & Cos drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

GROUP. WHooPfNG COUGH and Bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure.
For sale at w. 7. Chestham s Cos drug
store. feb-9.
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IuREROSES

For sale at Cemetery Lodge, Henderson, N
C., cents each Per dozen so cents re-
duced rates for more than dozen.
feb-234o. JAMES RODGERs.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

SHILOH's COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by us on a guarantee. 1t cures
Consumption. For sale at W. L. Cheatham
& Co.'S drug store. feb-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08
JaI. %, 1888.

Mr. E. e. BRoDIE, Henderson, n. &.
DEAR SIR II used the Farmers Bone
Fertilizer, manufactured by F. 5 Royster,
TarborO. n. G., for tobacco last year, and
/ unhesitatingly pronounce it as the best
fertilizer / ever used for bright tobacco. i
shall use it again If can getit.
STARKS & NEWMAN,
Henderson, n. Z.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shilol's Cure is the
Remedy for you. For sale at w. 4. Cheath.
am & Cos drug store. feb--9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

Fresh lot of Patent Family Flour, just
received, at
march l., 40. COOPER & MITCHELL's.
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lfeb. 1S, 4o.l

CArARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh REM
edy Price so cents. Nasal Injector free.
For sale at ". 7. Cheatham & Co.'S drug
store. feb-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

WILL. You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint Shiluh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. For sale at w. L.
Cheatham & Co.'S drug store. feb.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

Cooper Il Mitchell are agents for Daisy
and Clipper plows. Best on the market.
march !. 4 o.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08
A Handsome Testimonial.
The following correspondence explain
itself

The following correspondence explains
itself
HENDERSON, n. c., Feb. 25th, 1888.
lHr ThGd r. Manning j.; DEAR SIR We,
a committee of the Tobacco Board of
Trade of the town Of Henderson, take
pleasure in presenting to you, on til: happy
occasion OF your marriage, this silver tea ser
vice as token of the high personal regard
we bear for you, and also to show our APP
probation of the valuable services rem
dered to the Board OF Trade through the
medium of the GOLD LEAF, in building up
and extending the Tobacco and CONNER
cial interests of Henderson. Wishing you
and Mrs. Manning long and happy mar
ried life, we are,
Very truly yours,
w. E. GARY,
w. II. SHOOT,
ID. Y. COOPER,
Committee Of Henderson Tobacco Board
of Trade.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

PREPARING FOR AN ACTIVE CANPAIaN.-
Have you been in to see the improvements
recently made in S. & &. Watkins great
double store? This live firm have greatly
enhanced the beauty of their splendid
place Of business by judicious application
of the painters brush, and added i'm
mensely to their large and we'll assorted
stock of goods in every department. They
are getting in shape to make things quite
lively during the Presidential year, and
will hold their convention several weeks
in advance Of either of the other parties.
They are going in for very vigorous busi-
ness campaign, and the candidate for pub
lie patronage this Spring will find in this
old and reliable firm a more formidable
competitor than ever before.
.~~4S>.
| HANDSOME PREsENT.-Desiring in some
| way to show their appreciation OF the part
the GOLD LEAF has taken in furthering the
interests of the Henderson tobacco market.
the Board of Trade decided to make the
editor present of handsome silver tea
service on the occasion Of his recent mar
-riage. But from some cause, possibly the
|! DELAY in having it made to order, it did not
| arrive in time, and so card bearing the
congratulations and good wishes of that
body and signifying their purpose, served
as the shadow rather than the substance
for the time being. The service has come,
however, and as the correspondence pub
lished i'm another column will show, is now
in our possession to remind Us Gf indeed
we needed anything TO remind to us) OF
the kindness and liberality of the excel
lent body of gentlemen who compose the
Henderson Tobacco Board of Trade. The
service is q very handsome one and has beer
much admired by those who have seen it
In the centre of the waiter Is the inscrip
ton engraved in large clear cut letters
Henderson Tobacco Trade, to Thad 4
Manning, Feb. End, 1888" There ar,
seven pieces in the set and it Is quite cost,
as we'll as beautiful, being of Hall, Simp
son, Miller 4 Co.'S best make. 1t wa
bought through Mr.. Wilmot Wood, who's
taste and Judgment In the selection of sucl
things cannot be disputed.
; Having said this much, the writer hope
he may not be thought egotistieal for ad
ding that he was the recipient of man
very handsome testimonials Of FRIENDSHIP
and asteem, on the occasion of his mar
rage, aud takes occasion in this public man
J ner to acknowledge his deep appreciation
; and extend his grateful thanks for th
same.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

A GOOD PIECE or WoRK-The steeple
Of the new Methodist church has been fin
soonest church spire in town. While it is
by several feet higher than any of the 9TH
ers, it is not out of proportion to the size
and general character Of the building, and
"sets it off" with good effect. The orna-
ment placed ON the top, made of metal
and finished in gilt. is very pretty de-
sign and adds greatly to the symmetry and
beauty of the whole thing. The contractor,
Mr.. l.. L. Hamacher, has. done credita-
BILE and satisfactory piece Of work. A fine
architect as we'll as a frst-claass mechanic
he does no halfway work in his liue.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

MAKING READY FOR Bio BUsINEss.-
News from Lewis Barnes and Ed Young.
who left last week for Baltimore, Phla-
delphia and New York, to buy new goods,
as mentioned in the GOLD LEAF, states
that they have bought large and elegant
stock, and will have something in store"
for their friends as soon as their purchases
arrive. They went prepared to pay cash
for their goods which insures the very low
est prices OIL them, and patrons of their
store will be given the advantage of these
bargains. They are running off their pres
snt stock at a sacrifice In order to make fosm
for the large stock of new goods new being
shipped.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08
Cows For Sale.

have for sale some fine cows. Fresh to
milk.
feb-23 j. Il. DUNG.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

BEAUTIFUL NEcKwEAR-The most beau
tifui assortment of gentlemen's neckwear
ever seen in Henderson, is now or exhibit.
ton at Lehman's clothing store. The stock
is varied, the :syies exquisite and the dis
play elaborate. Every Imaginable shade.
in every known style. and at all prices. 1t
is worth visite to 20 and see whether you
want to buy or not. The exhibition" will
remain open to-day, and the ladies as we'll
as the gentlemen are cordially invited to
call and feast their eyes
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

PERsoNAL-Mr.W William Reynolds, Pres
ident of the International bbath-school
convention, is expected in Henderson OH
Saturday and on next Sunday afternoon at
81 o'clock will address the Sundays
workers of Henderson and vicinity at the
Baptist church. He will speak in the in
terest of Sundayschool work generally,
and in furtherance Of the inter-depomina-
tional State Sunday school convention to
be held in Raleigh on the Dist, 22nd, and
2Srd-of this month, He is spoken of as al
able speaker and Christian man Of
highest character. All Sunday school
workers are cordially invited to hear him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

Mr.. SoLoN SWITZERLAND, SR-1t
will be gratifying intelligence to his
many friends to know that Mr.. Scion
Switzerland has made q profession of re-
ligion and been baptized and joined the
Presbyterian church. It will be remem-
bered that he suffered severe stroke of
been confined to his bed, in a helpless and
partially speeches. condition. His mind
is clear and his reasoning faculties are
good. Mr.. Switzerland has very extern
sive acquaintance throughout this and ad-
Joining counties, and his present affiiction
| is source Of painful regret to his friends
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Agency for Hackney Bros Carriages. Se.

Having the agency for Hackney Bros
nuRsies, Carriages, wagons road CT rts, dc >.
can sell any style vehicle desired n. fac.
tory prices. This work is all of the best
materials and fully warranted. Raposi-
tory in O'Neil building. A good supply
uf vehicles of all kinds ALWAYS on hand
Mr.. JAS. A O'Neil will show the work
and wait ON customers
March s, /. H.. BuRwELL.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-03-08

Committee Of Henderson Tobacco BOARD
of Trade.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
WHO WILL GO?

A little more than two months from
now and all the delegates to Chicago
will be named. Who will represent
the Old North State? What colored
men will go? The 9th Congressional
District will send two delegates and
two alternates two of these should
be colored men. Who will they be =?
Can the leaders of the district unite
ON two men? W. G. Coleman and
John S. Lewis have been mentioned.
The west, middle, and eastern part of
the district should be heard.
We are not particular to have Blaine
men, Hawley men, Sherman men, His
cock or Gresham men go, but we want
good, true, reliable, representative
men to go. Who will you send?
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
ARE WE LAZY (?

Evidence may be brought forth to
convict person and at the same time
he is not guilty of the charge Some
folks go SO far as to say we, as a race,
are lazy. Well, let us see if that is a
just charge, and if the evidence IS not
much against US, while the facts are to
the contrary? Our children are often
tardy at school we don't start to
Church till we hear the last bell ring,
and we 60 in after the preacher takes
his text. At the funeral, the lyceum,
and other meetings it is the same
Such evidence is convicting, though
we may not be lazy, as the evidence
shows.
When we hire out to work we are
usually ON time, and work faithfully
from sunrise to sunset. Then why
not be punctual when we work for
ourselves, and in everything we go
about. Let us not disturb the preacher
and congregation by going in Church
late. Let us be more punctual in our
Sunday duties.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1888-02-25
A PLEA FOR SOUTHERN SCHOOLS.

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. Feb. 16, '8S.
More than month ago it was my
good pleasure to visit what is now
called the New South. And moving
around in different circles among the
people of my race / soon found out
that their many needs were beyond
the imagination of common language.
Hence, after due consideration, have
concluded to present a plea to the in
telligent public for Southern schools,
and trust it may meet the heartiest
approval of the press, and its many
readers. Those who are at the North
to-day cannot form the slightest con-
ception as to the many wants of these
people until they themselves visit the
work among them. The majority of
schools iRthe South do not run but
four and five months during each year,
and in many districts they do not
have any school from one year until
another. By such means the children
are allowed to run at large and grow
up in ignorance and vice. This state
of affairs can be remedied by the pass
ing Of the Blair Educational Bill, now
waiting the actions Of Congress. I
am sure those who are at the helm in
the administration Of affairs at Wash
ington are too intelligent to let igno-
rance and vice continue to infest our
land for the sake of a few dollars.
The South has been extremely poor
ever since the close of the war, and
quite inattentive towards the educa-
ton of the colored youths If any
race needs aid we, the colored, do.
And / hope the day is not far distant
when their many wants may be adj
justed, 50 much SO that the way may
facilitate for them to become intell-
gent men and women.
The younger growth of youths
coming up nowadays are very anxious
that their condition in life should be
bettered, and each one is striving
after that clear perception of truth
which is so beneficial to a race. We
hope that this plea may receive the
most serious attention of all philan-
thropisfs. SO as to produce more Slater