The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-12-05
TOWN AND COUNTRY
LOCAL LAcONIcS PICKED UP HERE AMI
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.

Christmas occurs on Wednesday this |
year.
The holiday trade is beginning to
boom.
Holiday goods are fast coming to the
front.
The Turkeys that were spared will do
for Christmas.
See notice of T. r. Hicks, commissioner,
advertising valuable land for sale.
We had the pleasure of call from Maj. |
VIM. A. Guthrie, of Durham, who was here
on professional business, Tuesday.
Many a gobbler got gobbled last Thurs
day by those who were lucky enough to
gobble one for Thanksgiving dinner.
However unfortunate it may be wealth
is the key that opens the doors OF mod
ern society, rather than worth OF char
acter.
Rev. ROb't. SanDeventer, pastor OF the
Baptist church in Henderson, is conduct
ing q series of meetings in Oxford this
week.
Mrs James III. Lassiter, with her little
granddaughter Miss Zene, is visiting
among relatives in Hartford county at
present.
1t is said that if equal parts OF turpen.
tine and pine tar are mixed together and
burned i'm the house you will not have
diptheria.
Bleak winds now whistle through the
corner loafer's whiskers and plalntlvely
inquire as to the whereabouts OF his sum-
mer's wages.
Holiday goods are being displayed,
and the little folks are nightly dreaming
of Santa Claus and the good things he
will bring them.
The GOLD LEAF is fourishing like a
green bay tree Look at its advertising
columns and observe its style and get up
little later on.
Advertise your holiday goods in the
GOLD LEAF, and let the people know
what you've got. Only two more issues
before Christmas.
The holiday goods drummer is now
uetting in his work. The holiday goods
merchant will get in his work later on
See our advertising columns.
Hyou wish to take shares in the Build
ing and Loan Association, consult Geo
Field. special agent, DR.. I. c. Debnam
president, or C. NJ. Cooper, secretary ant
treasurer.
Mr. W. R. Henry works hard Tor his
clients, Cross and White, and although
unsuccessful he deserves praise for his
ability and athfumess.-Edenton Fisher
man and Farmer.
The Democrats throughout the coun
try were out in full force thanksgiving
day. They had something to be thank
full for and they raised up their voice
like unto tug whistles.
Capt. b. H. Cozart having resigned a
treasurer OF Granville county. DR.. I'll. I
Herndon was elected in his place by tn
Board of Commissioners last Monday, a
We learn from the Oxford Day.
A very creditable piece OF work is NJ
Asa Farrar's new sign-the big book
which will hereafter hang out in front
his place of business. 1t is his own woI
and shows skill and mechanical talent
Mr.. Riley promises to have somethlI
nice for his customers in the way of fires
c,eats for Christmas And in the mea
time his supply will be kept up to the u
ual standard both in quality and qua
tity.
From all accounts Newton Beer
Company which will play here next We
nesday evening, is one OF real merit al
ought to have a large audience L
play, Lost in London" is one OF thrl
ing interest
There will be special meeting OF Van
County Farmers Alliance in LENDERS
next Tuesday, Dec. 10. All members Q
requested to be present, as business
Importance will come before the bod
See call of the president.
DR.. Willis Lewis called our attention
a somewhat remarkable coincidence tn
poes to show how old men get to be
this community. During the Pears
meetings a number of aged gentlen
happened to take seats near each OIL
in the same row at one of the eveni
services. There were nine OF them al
gether and taking down their names
the time he afterwards ascertalned tn
respective ages. The Oldest was "a We:
old and the youngest II, DIR. Lewis hi
self being the junior one.
Hurrah! Christmas knocketh at
door, .,
And through the air the snowflakes viii
The lover HES to Cheatham's drug ST
Tob handsome present for his 81
An Al find it there and at .pri
that defy competition. His stock of Chr
mas goods is large and handsome. Z
and Sac for yourself. Dec.