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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
Weather Predictions.

Squire Geo. A. Harris who has some.
what of reputation as q prognosticator of
the weather, has furnished the GOLD LEAF
with the following forecast of the weather
for 1888. His calculations are based upon
observations made during the first twelve
days of the year, noting the condition Of
the weather on each day, the position of
the wind, &c. The Squire tells us he
has made observations for thirty years, &C.
cording to his system" and lays great
store by ITS accuracy. The following are
his conjectures for each month:
JanIary, latter part rain.
February, cool and not much rain.
March, cool, changeable, windy, some
falling weather.
April, seasonab!e at first, dry last part.
May, warm, not much rain till last of
month
June, good signs for rain, but very little
will fall.
July, first Of month rain, remainder dry.
August, first Of month dry, showers lat
ter part.
September, very little rain.
October. first rain, latter part fair.
November, fair and pleasant, rain last
of month
| December. first part cool, latter part
rain.
| LosT.-Somewhere on the street, pail
! of gold trimmed eyeglasses. a suitabl,
reward viii &c nc paid the finder by leaving
/ them at this Office
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
Henderson Tobacco Market.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF The Henderson
toba eco market for we'll sustained prices
stands unrivalcd in North Carolina. There
has been solid and steady progress in the
trade ever since the establishment OF the
first warehouse in the place When 1t was
first known in Oxford that d. Y. Cooper
was going to open a warehouse in Hender-
son for the sale of leaf tobacco, it was said
Henderson is no place for warehouse"
But the result shows how little they knew
about It, The tobacco trade has gone on
increasing so rapidly in the place that in
1857 her sales of the leaf exceeded the sales
Of Oxford about three millions Of pounds.
And if she goes on in her increasing ratio
for the next few years, her trade will be
immense. Henderson has advantages
which, il wisely improved, will place her
in the foreground in the tobacco business.
part can impede her rapid progress. She
has rail road facilities. some completed
and some on the way, that will give her an
outlet for her immense tobacco trade in al
most every direction. She has class OF
tobacco buyers, able, punctual and liberal,
showing liberal spirit in their dealings.
| They are willing tn pay the farmer the full
value of his tobacco. She has a set Of
warehousemen with the capacity and means
to run the business as it should be run.
She has the confidence of the farmers-the
raisers of the yellow leaf. They are salts
fed from the satisfactory prices they get
that Henderson is the market tn patronize
| As an old farmer said to me not long since
| in the warehouse, when a man has all
| the trouble of raising tobacco and break
| ing his rest at night in curing it he wants
| the highest market value for it," ." Ny
| old friend" said l. "you have taken sen
<ible view of the matter" Henderson not
only gets her full share Of the fine yellow
| tobacco Of Granville. bat she is the market
| for that Of the fertile eastern counties turn
| ing their attention to the production OF thu
weed, which adds greatly. and will add
more in the future. TO the trade Of TIL
place With competent and energetic
warehousemen. with the yellow leaf pour
| ing into the warehouses from Granville
Vance, Mecklenburg and Warren, and TIM
productive counties east OF Henderson
| Just embarking i'm the business Of raising
tobacco. and substantial and liberal buyer
fully sustaining the prices, what Is there D
prevent Henderson from being the largrs
and most attractive market for Tobacco
east of Durham? r
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N Office I
COMNISIONER'S SALEi

BY virtue Of 20 wer conferred un"n me
by a deer. issuing from Superior Court
If Vance county, in u spacial proceeding
therein pending, entitle" Marv Pa~''h L,
administrator &c, vs. w. T. ii. Wood
srd, ct al, Twill. on Monday. the 9Th
day Of February, 1888. s-il at the t"aTt
House do n, in the town OF Henderson.
y. c., at pu lie auction, To the Iii. bos;
bidder, all the real estate belonging TO
the late John NJ. P.schHll, situate in
VANCE county, y. G in Nutbu~h Town
>hir, on the waters Of Nu.bnsb Geek,
adj ,iuiny the lands OF WA. II Burwc!',
estate of + W. Watkins, Sail" Fniiock,
Gilbert Bullock, X. r.. Henderson st''d
Richard Wilson. aud ccntaining eight
hundred and seventy eight scres more
or less. Said land sold subject 10 he
dover interest OF Mary Paschasl.
Ierms-one- third cash. balance in twelve
and eighteen months secured by bond
with approved security and title retained
till pu chase money Is paid in full. This,
January 10th, 1883
A.C. ZOLLICOFFER,
& mmission,r.
liam. 10, 4o
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

IL LARGER AND BETTER QUARTERs.-
Mt Anelea has moved his stock of goods
to the large ana elegant store room in the
Burwell building lately occupied by NJ.
Elkan, where he has opened up under most
favorable auspices, and is better prepared
to serve his large and growing trade than
ever before. When you want anything in
the line OF fine boots and shoes, hats, fur
nlShlng goods. trunks, &c, call on 4. r.
Angela. Louie Green VIII take pleasure in
waiting on you at all times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

The Oxford & Clarksville railroad ID
already completed TO Sassafras Frok, te 4
miles from oxford, and track laying Is
being vigorously pushed at the rate Of one
mile per day. Experimental lines have
been surveyed from Oxford to Durham
though the real line IL not located yet.
The Oxfordians are in high feather over
their towns boom. Real estate is changing
hands at big prices and the farmers OF
Granville are said TO have more money
than for years. Oxford Is peculiarly IA
yered in being situated in the heart Of the
finest Golden Tobacco Belt In America.-
Xeus- ObserCeY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED

To THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that | have a positive remedy for
the above named disease. By its timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. / shall be glad to send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any of
your readers who have consumption if they
will send ME their express and post Office
address. L. A. SLOCUA. III. D.
dec 6I ISL Pearl ST., New York
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
Valuable Store House for Sale.

A valuable store house. centrally located.
is offered for sale on reasonable terms.
Ore OF the best business stands in town. and
very desirable property in every way. A
good Investment, paying about l2 per cent.
For particulars, persons meaning business
may apply at this Office. jan. 10, 40.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

MARRIED AT the Methodist Protestant
church, Henderson. \. c, at 1910 o'clock,
"ednr>day morning, Jan. Is, 1888, Mr.
Edward q. Finch and Miss Ida Fox, Rev
). W. Coe performing the ceremony. In
medlat'ly after the marriage the young
couple took the Northern bound train for a
trip to Norfolk and elsewhere The GOLD
LEAF extends The usual congratulations
and good wishes to Mr.. and Mrs Finch.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
Their Rusiea.s Isoasaiaa.

Probably no c:.e thin. has CAUSED such a
general revival Of trade at - Dorsey's
Drugstore rs their giving away to their
customers of SO many free trial hotties OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery f.r C.nSunp-
ton. Their trade is simply euormoas in
this very valuable article from IL" fact thas
ii always cures and never disappainis,
Coughs. Colds, Asthma. Bronchitis, Group,
and all threat aud lung diseases quickly
cured. You can test il before buyin. ~
getting trial bottle free, large size ii
Every bottle warranted.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
Notice.
SALE.

By virtue of an execution n my hands
issuing from the Superior Court OF
Vance runty, In favor of J. ii. Lassiter,
surviving partner Of j. II. Lassiter a.
Son, and against Frank Edw:rds, Il
will sell at public auction, for cash, st
the Cburt House door In Henderson. on
the Goth II February, A. D., 1883, aiiithe
tight. title, interest and estate of the said
Frank Edwards, in and To the dover
lands of Mrs. Harriet Edwards, contain
ing about l30 a 'roS. b 'undad ny the
lands of l.. A. Edward, w. W. El IN, r.
A. Powell, Walter Edwards aud others.
t his, 10Th day of JanusTy. A. D.. 1888.
w. u. SMITH.
Sheriff Of Vance County.
T. II. PIrTMAN, Attorney.
jan. 10, 80
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

For some weeks Mr.. o. A. Able, of
Springfield, Mass, has been stopping with
Mr.. Geo. F. Workman, near town, using
water from the Henderson Mineral Spring
He had been suffering with some kidney
trouble and experienced much benefit from
the use of the water. Before leaving for
Florida, few days ago, where he has gone
the following certificate:
HENDERSON. Y C., Jan. 4th. 1893.
/ have used the Henderson Spring Water
for the last five weeks, and am fully con-
WINGED that its medicinal properties are all
(and nore) that are claimed for it,
o. A. ABBR, Springfield, Mass.
ian. Ia
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

-Our friends throughout the country
will confer a favor 10y furnishing It's Win
any news Of local or general interest that
may occur III their respective helgh""I-
toDds, l.. ,a..1,.
Persons calling on or writing TO adTer-
tiscrs will please mention the COLI! LEAf'
81 50 doing you will greatly obhgc Us,
while it will cost you nothing
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

Nothing but superlative merit can &C
count for the phenomenal reputation
achieved..by Salvation Oil. Ii kills pain.
Price . cents.
The Darwinian theory perplexes the
multitude. They object Ia descendants
from monkeys. Bat not even = baby Oh
jects TO DR.. Bulls Cough syrup.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19


HENDERSON NEED-Henderson reeds
nothing so bad az good hotel accommodate
ns.-GOLD LEAF.
Now you hit the nail square on the head,
Thaddeus. Henderson, with her large and
increasing. tobacco trade, her prosperous
mercantile establishments, her pretty
streets, elegant residences and her wide
awake, intelligent population certainly
needs one hotel, at least, where the Stran-
ger can find a clean bed and something
approximatinc relishable neal South
ern Tobacco Journal.
While the GOLD LEAF had been lahoring
under the belief that Henderson is really
no worse Of in that respect than many
other towns of like size, and supposed that
lat least clean bed and something ap-
proXima.ing a relishable meal" could be
obtained here, it nevertheless recognizes
the fact, that frst-class hotel accommodate
tions are one of our chief needs and such
an Institution it proposes to bend its efforts
tOKard establishing. Henderson must have
"a large and we'll conducted hostelry-a
house in every way equal to the size and
business importance Of our growing town,
and one in every respect adequate to the
demand of the times and the wants OF the
travelling public. The sooner our citizens
recognize the truth of this and take some
steps to secure it the letter it will be fol
the town and all concerned.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

Z. E. Hight. the jeweler. is prepared to
do the most difficult Watch Repairing and
particularly solicits work that has been
done unsatisfactory elsewhere. Special
attention given to Fine and Complicated
Watches, and high class work guaranteed
in all cases. Sign. "Golden Ring"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

II you want delightful smoke, call at
J. J. LoughlLI's and try one Of his IA baroso
cigars. Jan 5.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
SIX YE AIRS OLD.
Some Of the Many Kind Things said
about the Gold Leaf By Cur Ex-
chances

The Henderson GOLD LEAF has started
upon new volume. 1t is bright paper,
and is always full of Henderson. Its local
page is always full of interesting items
that bring the town and its various inter-
ests before the people. Brother Manning
has our congratulations and best wishes.
Durham Tobacco PLant.
The Henderson GOLD LEAF has passed
its sixth mile post and continues with un-
ahated zeal in the onward march of i'm
provement. 1t is a bright and most reada-
BILE paper, and Bro. Manning deserves the
support Of the people of Henderson, which
he is getting -COncord Times
! That bright, newsy and hard working
! newspaper, the ii anderson GOLD LEAF.
has entered a new volume. 1t is one Of
the best papers in the State, and its excel
lent editor, Mr.. Thaa Manning, deserves
great uccess.-Louis5urg Times.
The Henderson GOLD LEAF finished its
sixth years work December 22nd The
GOLD LEAP is an excellent paper and is
doing great werk for Henderson. Success
| to its future .-Edent0n FSsisrnaa and Far
n1er.
Here's our hand in congratulation to
Thad Manning of the Henderson COLI
/ LEAF. His bright paper has entered upon
its seventh years old and We hope he will
edit it until it is To- Winston Ssatt7ct.
800 >~
If you select good and healthy food fol-
youI family, you should also look to the
welfare of your baby. For all trouble.
of early childhood nothing is batter thar
Dr. Bulr> Baby Syrup, Price IS cts.
Record of merit-the popular praise &C
corded to La xador by reason of its won
derful worth as a household remedy
Price 25 cents.
Order OF Tobacco Sales for the Week Com
mepciHg Jan. %, 1888.
Monday. 23.-Cooper, Harris, Siielight
Davis.
Tuesday, 24.-Harris, Sidelight, Davis
Cooper.
Wednesday. 2s.-SideliSht, Davis. Coop
er. Harris.
Thursday. 26.-Davis, Cooper, Harris
: Sidelight.
r Friday, s7.-Cooper, Harris, Sidelight
Davis,
Saturday. 2s.-Iarris, Sidelight, Davis
[ Cooper.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
For Tobacco Men.

Just arrived, 800 hogsheads Of 9 year old
seasoned timber-the best ever in nender-
son. At low prices.
jsn-l2a W. ii. HESTER & Son.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

WANTS TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS
CoUNTRY.-The GOLD LEAF has received
letter from &. II. Conklin, 1904 State
street, Chicago, asking for information
about this part of the country, stating that
he intends to come South to make his home
and wants to get posted about this section
Of our State, the price of land, variety of
soil, its adaptablity to the certain crops,
etc Copies Of the GOLD LEAF and such
information as was at our disposal have
gone forward, with the hope that the gen.
tleman and many other good citizens may
be favorably impressed and decide to come
down and locate in our midst. Such a
bundle of information and statistics as the
| proposed industrial issue Of which we
| spoke recently, would be the thing to at
! tract the attention and catch such persons
of the North ald Northwest as are look
ing in this direction for cheap and good
homes and safe and profitable investment
! of their capital
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<~ -

If y0a have not ''sworn off, for the New
Year. you want a good cigar when you
smoke. You can find it in the Sabaroso,
something fine, at J. j. L0nghlin's.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

street, situate Just below Harris ware
house, is offered for rent. Main room Is
22x60 feet, with an addition in rear 22xzo
feet. for grocery department, &c. Well
fitted up with new shelves and counters.
Immediate possession given. Apply to
jan. 8, 0. HoREER 81 KELLY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

AN INVITING PLACE.-Mr. Qdenheiner,
of Richmond, Va, has come to Uender-
son to engage in business. lie has opened
in the Cheatham building on Montgomery
street, first door from Garnett, the Palace
Saloon, one of the handSomest and best
fitted up establishments OF the kind ever
seen in this section. 1t is not only neat and
inviting in appearance, but is conducted i'll
such a manner as to commend itself ta
those who frequent such places. The best
and purest liquors, wines, beer, cigars, &c
are kept, and no less popular and compe
tent a person than John Quarles is il
charge. The GOLD LEAF does not encoUr
age any one to drink, but if they will do i
they should get the purest article Away:
and patronize a decent and orderly place
such as the Palace Saloon.
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For Rent.

The finest smoke in tOwn-thc Sabaros
cigar-at J. j. Loughlin's. jan. 5.
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Notice.

A meeting of the stock holders of the
Henderson Cemetery Association is hereby
called to meet in the office OF the SUPERIOR
Court Clerk on Thursday. the 18th day of
JANUARY, 1888, at 3 O'Clock p. III. he books
for the transfer of stock will he closed
Jan. I'D, 1888 and until after So id meeting.
j. X. Young,
j2n-192 20. President.
W(H)ATKIN(G)s OF THE MERCANTILE
TRADE THEY ARES. & T.. Watkins are
having the inside of their large and elegant
store embelliohed with a fresh coat of
paint. 1t is needless to say it is always
adorned with one of the largest and most
complete assortments Of general merchan-
disc to be found i'll any like establishment
in North Carolina. This popular firm COM
mence the New Year with a larger and
better stock of goods and brighter pros
poets for constantly growing trade than
ever before. And they are eminently de.
serving Of all the success that comes tC
them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

A GOOD NAN TO DEAL WITH.-Every
person likes to do business with a man
they have confidence in-one whose "word
is as good as his bond"-and it is always a
pleasure to the GOLD LEAF to recommend
such. Such man is II. Thomason, the
we'll known merchant on Montgomery St,
as those who have had business tran.ac-
lions with him have cause to know. Mr..
Thomason keeps large AMI we'll ass orted
stock of general merchandise, embracing
the leading articles of every day want,
deals in good and reliable goods, and sells
at close figures. He makes specially of
family groceries, provisions, and farmers
supplies, and will make it to the interest
of those who deal with him. A large lot
of flour always on hand and a better and a
cheaper article you cannot find anywhere.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

Why not take out policy on your life in
the Equitable" You should have 1t.
J. r Yoke, Agent.
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-. - .
The Verdict 1nani nous.

w. D. Suit. Druggist, Birpus, Ind. to-
flies II can recommend Electric Bi.ters
the very best remedy. Every hottle sold
has given relief in very case. One man
took six BOTTLES, ana was cured OF Rieua,n-
tism of 10 wears ~tatding.' Abraham
Hare, druggist, Brilviiie, Ohio, atiirns {:
The best selling medicine ha>c ever
handled in my 20 Ee1r>' experience, is
Electric Bitters." 1h'1tsandS Of others
have added their testimony, that tie
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitter>
do cure ali diseases Of the Liver, Kidneys
or Blood. Only half dollar a hottie at
! ". Dorsey's Drugstore.
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HENDERSON TOBACCO MARKET.

Corrected weekly by d. Y. Cooper, ProprI-
etor of CooPER's WAREHOUSE.
IirSnrpSoy 4 Januarv IA 1894
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19
Oxford and Cisrksyiiie.

Insure your life, insure your property,
with j. X. YOUNG, Agent.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

A COOP MOVE on THE PART OF THE
RAILRoAD3-The Ne,os Observer says b, :
ginning to-day, round trip tickets for one
fare will be sold from all points on ti.e
Raleigh s. Castor road, the Raleigh & Au-
gusta Airline, and the Richmond & Dan
Vile road between Goldsboro and Greens
boro to Raleigh by an agreement between
the roads mentioned. These special rate
tickets will be issued only on Thursday OF
each week. This is wise thing on the
part of the railroads mentioned, and such
an arrangement will prove of great benefit
to the people living along these lines. The
GOLD LEAF is glad to see our State road.
showing such All enterprising and accom-
modating spirit.
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-01-19

Don't Fool WITH AN EDITOR.-Bill
Nye says good many things that are wise
as we'll as witty. Here is an illustration
Bill Nye says: Don't attempt to cheat
an edit, OF play him false in any way.
Cheat the minister, cheat the doctor, cheat
anybody and Everybody, but if you have
any regard for future consequences don
fool with an editor. You will be put up
for office some time, or want some public
favor for yourself or some of your friends,
and when your luck is "a thing of beauty
and joy forever the editor will open
upon Won and knDck your air castles into a
cooked hat the first fire. He'll subdue you
and then you II cuss yourself for dfive!-
ing idiot, 90 hire some one to knock you
down, and then kick you for faling.''
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-09-07
Labor and Capital.

The point must be remembered that the
tariff helps the employe far more than the
employer. The democratic press Is guilty OF
mendsclty In assuming that it Is for the ben
eft Of the latter alone 1t is imposs Die 10
help the one without the other. When EN-
ploymept Is given to capital, work is given to
labor also at the same time; and that the
working man Is more deeply interested In the
maintenance OF the tar ~ than Is tue capitalist
ought 10 be plain 10 any mau Without WAS.
Ing much though UPON y
Labor 10 bound 10 spot; capital can seek
lite own field, and II can wait till It finds II.
IL there were no tariff duty on foreign goods
that now compete with American, the dealers
Ia the latter might readily enough turn their
capital into importattons, aud tue msnufsct-
urers might remove their plA.N 70 other
countries where labor 10 cheaper But In
that csse what becomes OF the sorkingmen
OF the country. They must seek employment
at other Kinds OF labor, with which they are
rtobsbly unscqualnted, or else accept The
English standard ot wages. IL the protective
element OF the tariff is cut away, either the
workshops must close, or wages be cut down
so that the manufacturers can compete W ia
goods manufactured IN European countries.
-Toled1 Lldds.