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The Penn's Grove record., 1888-05-19

nrrnses Wonders exist IN thousands Of
tlkkpforms, but are surpassed by the niafvels
It'll az Invention. Iii Sc who are In need
s. OF profitable work that can be dore while
living at home should ut once send their address
10 HalIett & Co. Portland, Maine, and receive
Tree. fii Information how either sex, OF all ages
can earn from IS to s2s per day and upwards
wherever they live. You are started Ire,.. Calr
itaI NOT req bred. some have made oyer so III
single day ct this work. All succeed.
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SMALL photographs copied aud enlarged 10
- any size, style or grade desired In Crayon.
India Ink or Water COlors. Cheaper grads
est. Satisfaction guaranteed. For full par.
uculsrs, Address W. u. COMPTON, woods
foNa. Nd.
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WARNING,

Rudolph Conard, a bound apprentice TO the
farming trade having left my einpl 'yipent !
warn al not to trust him on my account and
forbid any one harboring or hiring him IN salem
or Gloucester county.
HOWARD COOPER.
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WANTED,

NlVE hundred ladies and gentleman 10 buy
Il Esiy organs aud plans, The best Is the
cheapest GEORGE DARE, ACT.
-S-ii. Grant ST., Salem, Nj.
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4 HOUSE !vii o. FURNITURE FOR y.

One Bottle Of Gould's Polish and RestOrer VIII
make a HOUSE FULL OF furniture look new
for Is cts. Get 1t Of GOULD a co.'s Fnriii'
ture Store, Phila., or ask your dealer OF drug
glst for II. Take no ether. 1t does the work.
Wholesale Depot and Mandatory. S5 and 3il
s. Second street. Branch Stores, 9Th ana Mar
ket Streets and 81 and 80 n. Second ST., fhiia',
Pa. lobby.
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DRs. STAKKEY Il PALEN have the liberty to
refer to the following named well known per.
sons whe have tried their Treatment.
Hon.. VIM. ID. Kelly, NJ. c., Philadelphia.
Hev ". L.. COnRrd, Editor, Phlla.
Rev. 9. w Cushing ID. d.. Rochester y. Y.
Hon. VIM. y. Nixon, Editor, Chicago. III
w. II. WOrthingt"n. I'd. Birmingham. Ala.
Judge II. 4. Qnelleniu, Kan.
Mrs Mary A, LtSerHnOre, MelroSe, Mass.
Judge Il. y Voorhees, New York City.
Mr.. n. q. knight, Philadelphia.
Mr.. Frank Merchant, Phila.
Hon. W. W. Schuyler Eastop, Pa.
D.. l.. Wilson, Ed. lhila. Photo, N. Y.
fidelia VI. Ly Waimea, Sandwich Islands
A. Richie, Inverness. Scotland.
Mrs. Manuel v. Ortega, FresnillO, MeNicu.
Mrs. Emma Cooper. Ctilla. Central Am.
J. Cobb, En- Vice Consul, tasablanca, Morocco.
NJ. v AshbrOOk, Red blutf, Cal.
J. Moore, sup Police, BlandiOrd, England.
Jacob Ward 0wral, New South Wales.
And thousands OF others i'll every part Of the
United States.
compound OXygen-its Mode of Action and
Results. is the title OF Il new brochure OF two
hundred pages, published by Drs. Slarkey 4
palen, which gives To all inqt!lrerS full iiIiOriIll-
ton aS tuthis remarkable curative agent and Il
record OF several hundred surprising cures in a
wide ran e al chronic cdScs--many OF them AT
ter being Abandoned to tie by other physicians.
VIII be mailed free 10 any address ON applica'
ton. Read the Brochure
DRS. STARkEY & PALEN,
No. l52g A rph Street plNlals luhiA. PA
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ANNUAL REPORT

/NF John r. Flynn, Treasurer OF the surplus
~ Revenue Fund Of Salem County, for the
year ending May 18th, 1883.
The bonds and mortgages In possession OF the
Treasurer OF said fund are a. follows:
when loaned amt
J. C. Belden, May q, 1861 $3.50 W
q. II. English, Nov. Is, 1881 200 %
Clinton Kelly, Oct. %, 1887 100 w
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SALEM, Nj. MAY =, 1888.
To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREE
OF SALEM COUNTY.
GENGLEMEN.-Ws have examined the above
report OF John =. Flynn, treasurer of the sur
plus fun of salem county.
VT have also examined, carefully and Sc.
paralely, every security, bond and voucher
named IN said report and found them correct in
every particular.
We certify that there is Il balance in said
treasurer's hands of sl2s7 03.
DAVID MILLER,
Loan Committee. A. NJ. STR0WBRiDGE,
EI RI 49, L. Il A Il IN
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THESPRING RUSH.

Owing to the great demand made
upon us for the special hmPainS we
have been selling Tor some time, we
have concluded To cont niue the offer
ing during the present season. Gus
toners will find ia the line goods taken
from u regular stock and reduced,
and not inferior qualities mixed with
them, as is sometimes the ease with
Others. The truth Of our statements
can only I've proven by AN examine
lion, which we invite. Our regular
customers will do well to supply their
needs as early as possible, rs the SEA
srI is short and the stock is rapidly
diminishing. Tie following is the
list:
Administers. sI..5. usual priee.sI..S
veiye'-. best quail %. i.iS
RoIy Brus-ei-. best
quality. I.io. " q" I..5
BODY Brussels. I'd
Tapestry brussels.
best quality, 80. 80
Tapestry Br"sseis. az
IN. supper ing grains,
a,I-w o best, so, " 10
EN. super Ingrains,
cotton chain, 80. CD
All Carpets are guaranteed AS rep
resented. Our regular line contains
the latest styles of every grade and
can he obtained ut the lowest market
rates.
"~CHLlDE
In choice patti erns and colorings, is
among the Carpets to which we have
given special attention to please those
who desire fine works of art. Fur
nished in Rugs of all sizes.
JOHN & JAMES DOBSON,
Falls OF S~chylkill Carpets Mills.
500, 81, 8i3 Chestnut Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
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nirllt uRewarded are those who read this
XII! XII vand then act; hey h.ill fnd honor
HULL able cinpios nrut thai Will not take
them from their home and families.
The profits are llrge and sure for every indus
trious person. many have made and are now
making several hundreds dollars a month. 1t
is easy Tor any one IL make - and upwards per
day, whois will n to work. Either sex. young
or old capita mt need; We start you. Every
thing new. M special ability required: you,
reader, eau do 1t AS well AS any the. Write to
rs at once for full particu ars, which we mail
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BRUNA'S ICE.CREAM
AND
HlRES's ROOT Beer
A

DR.. A~1burger'S
By giving it a fair trial you viii save money,
time, pain and trouble.
Ills q certain and positive cure.
1t has never been known ~ fail TO cure Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint, Indigestion, COnstipa-
ton, Malaria, Jaundice, Chronic or Nervous
Debility, Diseases Of Kidneys. pain IN the sides OF
back, weak stomach, sour eructatiOns, General
Debility and all diseases OF the skin and Blood.
This powder Is composed Of Roots and licrbs,
perfectly innocent and harmless. yet effective
Tor what 1t Is recommended. srtt il prepared by
a registered physician with ~ Years practice,
and s. years, compromising ",,iicines.
Price, IS cents P.r box.
Pleasant and agreeable r. take. Prepared only by
DIR. ALBURGER, Nskistsrsd Ply stefan
l2O2 Poplar 50. Phtln., Pa
II your druggist or storekecpcr has not got IL
request him TO procure 1t for yo,i or send TO the
office and l will send IL by mail. Trial package
sent to any address free OF charge.
Aa-ARsnts and C~anvassers Wanted.
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j. j. Herbert Publishing Co.
9I7 d 9i9 olive ~, st. LOFTS, MO.
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Carpet BARGAINS

Having received our spring
stock of Carpetings we are pre-
pared to offer extraordinary
inducements to persons con
templating making purchases.
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! p RI Gil S

Sold by Druggists, or sent post paid on receipt OF
price. -HrAPHREl MEDICINE 90. los fuhen 81. ME-
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DRS. STARkEY & PALM,
No, l52y Arch Street, PNlsdeIph Pa.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03
The Best Thing Out.

Attention is called to the advertisement
of Smiths Patent Novelty Force Pump and
Fire Extinguisher which appears In this
paper This is something every gardener,
farmer, florist and property owner needs.
1t is cheap and durable, and is simplicity
itself For watering flowers and plants,
sprinkling yards, sidewalks and floors and
washing windows, vehicles, etc, it sur
passes anything Of its kind on the market.
You want one of these little machines and
will have one after you see it in operation.
The very thing to water and fertilize your
wife's flowers, or to sprinkle the front
ward. 1t is worth a dozen times its cost
for use on plant beds, and in the garden,
when insects begin to ravage on your
plants. Can be seen at the GOLD LEAF
Office where orders will be taken.
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Gone. but not Forgotten.

Good people all, with one accord,
lament for Monsieur Rex" who departed
this life on April Goth, 1888, and leaves he
hind him in the minds Of more than one
young man in this town the beautiful pic
ture he made while dancing around to the
music of his own voice, with lightning like
rapidity, at the end Of that self same fell
lows cane or umbrella.
He was the hardest and most difficult
member of his race dead or alive to make
friends with and always resented any at
tempt at Familiarity"
He will not soon be forgotten, for IA
theirs in years to come Will tell theil
children how their blood was frOze by the
proximity of the deceased made known by
his low, deep, musical voice, sounding III
their ears with that terror which the
''growl' of the tornado brings to the Yves
tern settler. "A VICTIM.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03
RAISE FINE TOBACCO !

Every planter knows it does not pay to
"a :Se common tobacco +; the markets of the
world are overstocked and there is not
seniand for it. 1t should be the aim Of
every farmer then to raise fine tobacco,
and in order TO do this successfully he
must plant his best lands, prepare and
manure we'll, and use judiciously the very
best Tobacco Fertilizers tn be had. For the
past fifteen years no Fertilizer has been
sold upon this market that has given such
fatteIing results and made half as much
fine tobacco as Ober's Special Tobacco
Compound l. has stood tie test year in
and year out, wet or dry, and never diSap-
points YOU. \ large supply on hand
ID. /. COOPER.
march ga Henderson, y. {.
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LUMBER AND BRICK FOR SALE.

Having accepted the agency for large
lumber mill, | am prepared t. furnish
weather-boarding, flooring and scantlins
in any desired quantity, at same prices it
is sold at the mill. 4 large lot kept
on hand Framing lumber can be sup
piled on short notice
200. 900 we'll burned brick on hand
j. Il. KELLY,
feb GA Henderson. y G..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

We call special attention of farmers to
the claims and merits Of Raleigh Standard
Guano. which is advertised in this paper.
Til fertilizer is manufactured by COM
ia of gentlemen here IN the State. and is
a high grade manure as testimonials from
good farmers in the comfy show. Our
farmers should all use 1t if ey use any.
For sale By ID. 7. Cooper, who has large
supply on hand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03
TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES.

In these days every person is so occupied
as 10 nut the eve to the severeSt test; and
it becomes nice question how best to pre-
serve the sound eye, and improve the con-
dition of decaving sight. How shall we
obtain soft, cooling eyeglass which will
relieve the overtasked eye anc enhance
the power of vision? A great cause Of dis
comfort found in wearing cheap spectacles
is the heated condition Of the light as it
passes through the glass to the eye. This
i all avoided hy using the Paris Crystal
glasses sold by Z. Z. Hight. Pain in the
eyes. dizziness, &C., entirely cured by
these SpeCtacies. may-3a a.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03
GALE OF VALUABLE TOWN
~ PROPERTY,

By virtue Of a judgment of the supe-
rior Court OF Vance county, n c., duly
made on April End, lsos, IN the SIP. ei:i
proceeding therein pending entitled
Eugenia b. Wyche, administratrix Of
BENJAMIN Wyche, deceased, VS.. James
4. Wyche and others, / shall sell by
public auction at the courthouse door Ia
Henderson, \. c.. on Aondsy, May 9Th,
1883, several lots of land situate In and
near the said town OF Henderson. One
lot Is known rs the tan yard property
and is situate in rear of the Fsmais Col.
lege on the head waters OF Sandy creek.
The other is situate in the forthern part
Of the town adjoining the cemetery
lands, Phelps, Harris and others. These
lands will be divided into email lots to
suit purchases, plots of which may be
seen at the Office OF T. r. Hicks, my
attorney, on and after April 18th, 1855.
said sales to be confirmed by the Clerk
Terms of sale, one half cash, balance In
SIX months, the deferred payments to
bear eight per cent. interest. Said sale
is made to raise assets ior the payment
OF debts. The title to the property In
good. THIS 4th april. 1889.
EUGENlA b. WYCHE,
Administrative OF B. Wyche deco.
i. L. HIcKs, Attorney.
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Raleigh Standard Guano for bright vel
low. tobacco stands we'll with those who
have used it. Good results are reported
from its use the past two seasons, and
many of our best farmers hereabOuts will
use 1t extensively again this season. 1t Is
not high priced fertilizer, but high
grade one. solid worth counting for more
than style with the manufacturers. d 7.
Cooper handles Raleigh Standard again
this season. and has large lot on hand
TRY it,
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TO GROW FINE BRIGHT TOBACCO.

Use G. Oher & Sons COmpany's SPECIAL
COMPOUND FOR TOBACCO. Reliable in its
special attention being given
to the manufacture of every pound Quick
I'm its action, profitable Units results. Has
been used successfully by the farmers OF
Virginia and North Carolina for thirty
wears. By proper cultivation, care and
ii inSuTcs YOU crop OF I me
yellow Tobacco. Try il this year if you
want a crop of GOLDEN BRIGHT TOBACCO
None better on the market. Refer you 10
the thousands of planters who have used 1t
wear after wear. Scld in Henderson hy
march ga D. Y. COOPER.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

Those who have used It pronounce Rail
ejgh Standard Guano one of the best fer
tiiizers now on the market. It's success in
the production of fine bright yellow to-
bacco has been all that could he demanded
Sold in Henderson by d. i. Cooper, who
has a large supply on hand. See adver-
meat.
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For Those Who Think.

In the BiblicaL Recorder (RaIeigh) of
May 9th, 1883, Prof. ". L Poteat, of Wake
Forest College. will have an introduction
to series Of articles, the subject OF which
will be "I9stlgton in Science" Prof Poteat
is known as one Of the most progressive
scientists of the country. He is deep and
careful thinker. and in view of the fact
that many articles of skeptical nature
are being printed with a view to esta bli>h-
ing conflict between the Bible and
Science Prof. Po!eat's articles should be
read by cyeTVbOdy
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Agency for Hackney Bros Carriages, &c.

Having the agency for Hackney Bros
buggies. carriages, wagons, road carts, &c,
| can sell any style vehicle desired at fac
tory prices. This work is all of the best
materials and fully warranted Rnposi-
tory in O'Neil building. A good supply
OF vehicles of all kinds always on hand
Mr.. JAS A O'Neil will show the work
and wait on customers.
March 8, 3 |. II. II. BURWELL.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03
YOU WANT ONE!
SMITHS PATENT NOVELTY FORCE PUMP
AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

The most perfect thing OF the kind
ever invented Indispensable TO Car
deners Florists, Farmers and Property
owners. Nothing equal to it for water
ing Flowers, Plants. Sprinkling Yard,
Sidewalk, Washing Windows, Vehicles,
&C Cheap and Durable. Valuable i'll
case Of Are. Every person should have
one. Sample may he seen at the GOLD
LEAF office. Orders ta<en by
THAD K. MANNING,
Henderson, ~. e.,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

THAT HACKING Cough can he so quickly
cured ny Shiloh's Cure We guarantee it.
For sale at ". T. Cheatham & Co.'S drug
store. 1eo-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

CATARnH CURED. health and swee-
breath secured. by Shiloh 5 tataFTh Rem
edy. Price 20 cents Nasal Injector freet
Fer sale at ". 7. Cheatham 81 Cos drug
store, leo-Ss
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

AID OUR MILITARY COMPANY.-Assist-
ance will be asked of the town and
county for the Vance Guards, and we pull
lish the following as CLEANED from the
Greensboro Workman showing the prece-
dent already established:
The Wilmington Company gets $500 per
annum from the city, and $500 per annum
from the State.
The Oxford Company gets $500 per annum
from the town and county, and $500 per
annum from the State.
The Tarboro Company gets $500 per an
mum from the town and county, and $500
per annrm from the State.
The Raleigh Company got city and in
dividual subscriptions outside of the com
pany sufficient to buy their uniforms and
equipments without any expense to the
men of the company.
Greensboro has made a handsome APP
preparation for the benefit Of its military
company, and we are sure the tax payers
and citizens generally will endorse the ac-
ton of the Board of Commissioners in do
ing so.
Oxford and Winston have both racently
given valuable building lots to their COM
panies for armory purposes.
1t will be seen from the foregoing facts
that an appropriation to a company is not
an unusual thing, but that there annual
appropriations made for the benefit of the
com anes named.
Now let US as a corporation do as much
for our military company just organized,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

SLEEPLEss NIGHTS, made miserable by
that terrible cough Shiloh's Cure is the
Remedy for you. For sale at W. T. Cheath-
ham & Cos drug store. feb--9.
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SPECIAL NOTICE

w~Our friends throughout the country
viii confer favor by furnishing Us WIFE
ANY news OF local or general interest, tiat
may occur IN their respective HeI9hOoT-
Persous calling OF or writing to adVer-
,;srTs viii please mention the GOLD LEAF.
~ 50 doing you will greatly obIige Us,
while il viii cost you nothing.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

SHILoHs 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 W. T. Cheatham & Cos drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

GROUP. WHooPIS6 COUGH and Bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure.
For sale at ". T. Cheatham Il Cos drug
store. 1eD-9.
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II. II. BURwELL.


SHIIoH's Cough and Consumption Cure
is sold by us on a guarantee. 1t cures
Consumption. For sale at w. I. Cheatham
& Cos drug store. feb-9.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

One oily-tongued miscbief-maker can
cause more trouble than an organized gang.
OF thugs and horse thieves. The latter ares
then YOU can protect Yourself with the law
against them But there is no law that
Will reach the sneaking mischief maker
who rohS neighbors of their good will for
each other, and Oftimes steals into a family
circle with his poisonous utterances, de-
stroying the peace and harmony of a house
hOld.-P ain6SriIke Dsmocrat.
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MIIIIN EPN

Miss Rosa Thomas has returned from the
North end has large and pretty stock of
Millinery open and ready to show you at
S Il G.. Watkins All invited to call.
-1os- ~-------
DEATH OF A GOOD MAN.-Mr. Joseph
Basket, an old and highly respected citizen
of the county, died at his home neal Hen
derson about ) o'clock p. m, on Saturday,
April DIST, in the 10th year of his age.
Mr.. Basket led an active and industrious
life as a farmer, but had been in feeble
health for some Cime before his death. H is
wife survives him at the ripe age of SO
years. They had been married Sc years
and during all that time, more than half a
century, lived together peaceably and hap
PLY. In the death of Mr.. Joe Basket a
good man and respected citizen has gone
to his rest.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

ABOUT Town OFFICERs.-Town election
next Monday. SO far nothing has been
done in the way of making nominations
for Mayor and Commissioners. Let this
matter be gone into wisely. Henderson is
getting to I've place of too much import
ance to make any false step in the matter
Of its government. Soon the question Of
increased taxation, the matter of our town
bonds, &c, will have to i've dealt with and
We must have good men in office to do it.
Let Us then elect only men of sound bust
ness principles who will be equal to the
duties that must necessarily deyolye upon
them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-03

TIE GUARDS BENEFIT CONCERT.-The
concert given by Prof. Gruber and Ben
Hardy last Friday night for the benefit of
the Vance Guards, was very enjoyable
affair, and melted the company about S18
clear of expenses. The performances Of
the Professor were highly cOmplimented,
as were those of his accomplished little
daughter Miss Camille, and MI. Hardy
who rendered him valuable assistance.
The thanks of the Guards, individually
and collectively, are due and hereby ten
dered for this testimonial in their behalf
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Sash. Blinds,
DOORS, SHINGLES AND LATHS,
SOLD VERY CHEAP ny
JOHN B. WATKINS,
sept. 2S-6 /. Henderson, n. T..
Notice.
4 CCTION SALE OF COTTAGE ON
"a TURNER ANGNIfR

4 CCTION SALE OF COTTAGE ON
"A TURNER AVENUE.
By virtue OF power Goa icrred by deed
in trust executed TO the undersigned on
the 18th OF January. 1857, by $ J. Cur
rim aud Wife To secure certain note
therein mentioned, executed To Parker
& Gloss, and default having been made
III the payment Of a portion OF said not 9,
l will, at the request OF said Parker a
Gloss, sell TO the highest bidder, for
cash. on the premises in the town Of
Henderson, on the 25th day of May,
1883, one certain town lot with The cot
tsge dwelling thereon. said lot situate
on North east side of Turner avenue,
between the lots of Thos. Staiuhack and
George A. Harris, fronting so feet on
>ald avenue and running hack $50 feet.
SAID lot Is more fully described in said
deed IN trust, which ia of record on page
II, Book J, in the Office of Regisier Of
Deeds OF Vance county. Time of sale,
May 18th, 1855. Auctionser, Mason and
Currin. Term of sale, cash.
April rs, 1883. III. r. WATKINS,
spril 70 40. Trustee.
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Will You SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer is
guaranteed to cure you. For sale at ". L.
Cheatham & Cos drug store. feb-9.