The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-08-01

hOnOred members but whose faces had
been missing at the last few meetings, we
had much to be proud Of But we have
not space now to write along this line Us
we would.
The citizens of Lenoir were both cordial
| and generous in their hospitality. Never
have We been more favorably impressed
with "a place or people. The town breathes
the very atmosphere of culture and re-
finement. From Mayor Erwin down to
the hack-drivers the citizens seemed to vie
with each other in trying to see who
could capture the greatest number of
good fortune to be theguest of Maj. q. F..
| ". Harper, Il wealthy and cultivated
gentleman, and one of the largest mer-
the most desirable place OF residence in
the town. Delightfully."- situated on IL
beautiful slope, with spacious grounds,
pleasantly shaded, it is d lovely place, and
where oueis entertained with the gracious
and Open-handed hospitality for which
Major Harpers excellent family are SO
prOverbial, it is indeed Il hOme-a VERT
able haven of rest and enjoyment to him
whose privilege it is to be counted among
their guests. Stopping at thesam place
were Mr.. and Mrs. JOsephns Daniels, Mr.
Robert Haydn, and Mr.. Z. E. Harper,
OF the New Berne Journal, and Miss Nellie
Waddell of Smithfield, a charming vocal
list and fascinating young lady, who
+! went up on the same train with our
party.
Maj. Harper represented his county in
the General Assembly a few wears ago,
and no constituency ever had more in
telligent, earnest and faithful representa-
tive. Mrs. Harper is a daughter of the
celebrated DR.. Rankin, (now deceased)
OF the Presbyterian church, and is a most
cultivated and estimable lady. A daugh-
ter, Miss Ellie Harper, is highly ac-
complished young lady whose rare at
tainments as musician are only sur
passed by her superior gifts as an artist
OF the brush and palette. We saw some
work OF hers that would be considered
masterpiece had it been the inspiration
of the brain and hand of one of the
masters
But LenOir seems to be singularly for
tunate in the number and skill of it's
artists-painters and musicians. We
doubt if there is another town of the
same size in the State that can boast OF
az many and as creditable painters and
musicians, among both single and mar
ried ladies. 4 visit to the art gallery
which is fitted up with many beautiful
paintings, all theproduct OF home talent,
representative of local views, convinced
us OF this. However, on this subject we
cannot Tor want OF space say more at
this time
To many OF the citizean we are indebt-
ed for special kindnesses. DR.. J. NJ.
Spainhour, Mr.. J. l.. Nelson, Mr.. NJ. NJ.
('n11r.fnnx-
brother W. W. Scott, .Jr., of the Lenoir
Topic, We're all as clever as could be, and
it was like taking leave of old friends
when we babe them adieu and left for
home Friday morning. We shall not soon
forget our visit to Lenoir and our brief
but very pleasant stay among her clever
and hospitable people.
.>~oN>.
Mr.. Fielding Knott, one Of the largest
growers of bright tobacco in North Care
lima, and the most successful, was at
COOpers warehouse last week with three
loads of tobacco that brought him 1888 &C.
Mr.: Knott was highly pleased with his
price. He always feels better after selling
with his old friend and neighbOr, d. Y.
Cooper.
a NARROW EsCAPE.-While at
work on Walker & Rowland's large
tobacco factory Monday, Mr.. J. w.
Harris, one Of the carpenters, acct
dentally fell from the building to the
ground, distance of 81 feet. He es-
capped with only few slight bruises
and was walking about next day as
usual. 1t was narrow escape from
what might have been serious if not
fatal injuries.
Hats, Summer clothing-Alpaca coats,
thin vests, shirts, underwear, hosiery, &c,
at WATKINS
july IL.
New tobacco is being sold Oh the Hen
derson market daily now. Cooper has had
good sprinkling on hand at every sale for
full price, One lot (primings) sold for
500 The "Old Reliable" never fails to
get there on big prices and high averages.
A Child Killed.
Another child killed by the use of Opiates
given in the form of soothing syrup. Why
mothers give their children such deadly
poison is surprising when they can relieve
the child Of its peculiar troubles by using
Acker's Baby SOOther. 1t contains nc
opium or morphine. Sold by NJ. Dorsey.
/ w. T. Rem sold one barn of tobacco
| this week at d. Y. COOper's warehouse for
s196.27. Average for ali grades ss7 So.
Tobacco fues, sheet Iron all grades and
patterns to order at lowest price.
! july H. S. & 9. WATKINS.
GOOD SALES OF NEW TOBACCO