The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-04-05
TOWN AND COUNTRY
1oc.LLAcoMcs PICKED rs EEKE AHA
THERE BY OUR EAGLs-EYEO
REPORTERS.


The late rains did serious damage 70 To-
racco plant beds. In some places 'heJ |
we're entirely destroyed
Gentle spring has been little basn.ul
aud backward t.is year, but it has at last
smiled upon us in all its ethereal uiidhess.
All nature seems to be smiling. Fruit
.raos have nut out in full bloom and the
earth is being covered with a carpet Oh
green.
A number OF new advertisements appear
for the first time in this issue. feao the'il
over carefully; you may be benehtted
thereby.
MIA. L. Anglea is visiting the North
ern markets this week making extensive
purchases in the line of shoes, boots ana
gents furnishing goods.
w. 7. Chcatham & Co. will put in
handsome soda fountain this season. 1t has
already been received and will soon
be placed in position III their store.
As general rule, the merchants Of Hen
deyson will be found good men to deal
with. Look over our advertising columns
and see who they are, and then give them
your patronage.
Remember the Boston Stars, one OF the
finest companies Of the kind on the road
this season, are to appear at Burwell Hail,
April 18TH Secure your tickets at Harris
& Co.'S drugstore.
Our oxford friends propose 10 make their
railroad celebration on the 18TH grand
affair. And they generally accomplish
what they undertake. There is no lack of
cO-operaton among the Oxford people.
tuesdays break of tobacco was one Of
the finest of the season. The warehouses
we're full and the offerings were above the
average for such a large sale. The leaf
was in good condition for handling and
prices ruled high.
The banks of every creek and mill
pond in the county were lined with fisher
men Monday, representing all ages, sizes,
colors and sexes. 1t was Easter holiday,
end of course few people worked and
fewer schools kept on that day.
Secure your tickets fer the Boston Stars
on the 18th. This promises to be by far
the finest entertainment of the kind Hen
dersOn has yet had. Walter Emerson is
said to be the equal, if not the superior, OF
Levy as a c0rnet player. You should
hear him.
For the information of those who would
be up with the styles, we ANNOUNCE that it
is given out that straw hats and white
vests will be worn more than ever before,
this spring and summer. Tie hats will
be 1ashy ard nobby, and the vests will be
cut decOictte.
See notice OF valuable land for sale by
Capt john Booth, or ]. IL. Malone. This
is 4 very desirable location for residence
or farming purposes. Within stone:
throw of the corporate limits of the town
and easy of access to the business centre
A bargain may be had in this property.
Bishop Lyman is expected to visit thC
Episcopal church on Sunday next. The
offerings in the morning Will be for Mis-
siOns in the State, and at night for thu
Building Fund of the Parish. All arr
cordially invited to attend the services
which will be held at Il and o'clock.
At meeting of the Vance Guards hel,
last Friday night, Mr.. George Field re
signed as Captain of the company AM
Col. Burgwyn was elected in his stead
MI Field was then elected first lieuenan
and Mr.. &. \. Lewis second iieutenant-
all the former officers stepping down on
grade lower.
Rev. 5. w. Coe will deliver lectur
before the Young Mems Christian Assoc
alton tomorrow (Friday) night, to whic
all are Invited. After the lecture tn
regular business meeting of the ASsocif
tion will be held, when delegates will h
elected to the forthcoming conventio
at Charlotte
Mr.. Willie jenkins, ex-Mayor of Wa
rentou, died at his home in that plaC
Tuesday of last week. Deceased was
son of the late Col. VIM. A. jenkins,
one time Attorney General of the Stat
and was young man Of unusual prom
Use. He was elected Mayor of the tow
when but % years Old
The ladies are specially invited to a
tend the grand opening of spring and sun
mer stock of dress goods, trimming
laceS, white goods, notions, etc, at Sta
llngS X Crews to-day and tomorrow
April 9Th and 9th. They show a lar.
stock which has been selelected wi
great care and taste, and have somethir
Suit all
AIR. Samuel Watkins. of the extcnsi
frm OF 5. & {. Watkins, went North No
day to purchase new spring stock. and vi
lay in hountiful supply of fresh al
substantial goods to dazzle the eye a,
gladden. the hearts OF all Glasses and &C
ditions of the human family. lie was {
companied by Miss Rosa Thomas who 90
- select their millinery goods.
Let the farmer study the nature of |
soil, ascertain its adaptability to ccrta
crops, and then as best he can. make n
mare to meet the demand, and cultiya
we'll. Follow this advice and with or
narily favorable seasons there need be
legitimate cause for failure to obtain 90
results. Success on the farm REQUIRES
telligence as we'll as any other business
The State of Sonora, Mexico. levies q :
or Two tallarS on every baby born will
Its IImItS.-ErchdHgs
Il 'ho 'o"A OF henderson should do
same, fund sufficient to subscribe lib
ally to every railroad enterprise row q
tated by our citizens could be raised !,
short while We doubt if any town of
size in the State can boast OF as ma
babies.
When You want shoes, any STYLE.
ladies, Misses, gentlemen or bows call
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