The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-09-04
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
LOCAL LAcONIcS PICKED UP HERE AND
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.

REPORTERS.
Dr. +. X. Harris, trustee, advertises a
the court house door, Monday, October,
9th. See notice in another column.
Mrs w. o. Shannon left Monday for a
visit to Philadelphia aud New York, and
will be away several weeks. The GOLD
LEAF wishes her a very pleasant time.
There was Il very pleasant party out at
Mr. j. II. Dunn's Tuesday night. Sever
al young people went from town, and the
occasion was one of real enjoyment to
ALL
y. b. Cannady, attorney, advertises a
valuable tract of land to be sold at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, at the court house door, Teusday,
October 18th. For further particulars
call on james r. Young, Henderson.
Miss Alice Digger, of Warrenton, an
accomplished young lady and charming
vocalist, is visiting Mrs. Maj. J. f. Har-
ris, in this town. Miss Digger has been
requested to sing q solo at the Episcopal
church Sunday morning, and will proba-
bly, do SO.
Again we have got the iniatials wrong
and called him W. r. Bowen-the mana
ger out at Col. Burgwyn's place, we mean
His name is not William Thomas, but
Thomas Farmer Bowen. At least we
think that is what the "F.' ought to
stand for.
Mr.. J. f. Rem has been kind enough to
bring Us lot of very delicious figs, the
only ones in fact we have seen this sea
soH. Fruit of all kinds is scarce this
year. and this makes it all the more tC
be appreciated when one does get an Op
pOrtunity to whet his tooth that way.
Doctor and Mrs j. H. Tucker are back
from pleasant sojourn at Nags Head
and Virginia Beach. Both are much re
freshed by a stay at the seaside and the
rest and relaxation afforded by perfect
immunity from the perplexing cares that
beset one in business and professional
life
Mr. and Mrs Thos. F. Hargis, of Balti
more, are guests at Massenburg's Hotel
llr. Hargis is one of the best known anC
most popular gentlemen who do Hen
dersOn commercially or socially, while his
accomplished wife made many very warm
friends during a previous visit to oul
town some months ago.
The competitive drill of the Vance
Guards Tuesday night was a very spirit
ed affair and much enjoyed by those who
witnessed it. The contest was close anG
exciting, and was finally decided in favor
Ed Dean, amid hearty applause. His
strongest competitor was p. T. Jones, h
being the last man TO retire.
Mr. Hatchett, the ediCor of the 1oma
hauk. tells US that the temporary suspen
sion of his paper is not owing to want o
sufficient patronage to make it a paying
business, but because of his bad health
and consequent inability to make neces
sary collections He hopes to resum
publication by or before the first of DC
tOber
A good sober and industrious printer
if he is the right sort of man, can get ,
permanent job at this Office. Write stat
ing amount of wages wanted, board ant
room being furnished, how much cod
ding and fondling will be required, an,
what whims must be humored, and the
at the very outset.
A Prince among good fellows surely i
our friend NJ. b. The printer has n,
more constant attendant upon his want
during fruit season, and the best is no
withheld when Mr.. Prince has the select
ing and the giving. His latest token G
remembrance was q remarkably larg
and fine watermelon which was left a
our Office Monday. The fact that it wa
grown by NJ. B. Prince is sufficient guar
antee of its excellence.
Mr.. \. W. Rowland, of Wilson, and hi
niece Miss Minnie Rowland, of Henderson
returned home last week from TYLER
Texas, where they have been for som
weeks, spending the time very delightful
visiting the Messrs. Rowland, formerl
of this place. They were accompanies
by Masters Park and Benjamin Rowland
who will spend a week here and then g
to attend Bingham School.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. c. Rowland entertaine
complimentary to Masters Park an
Benjamin Rowland, quite a number {
young people last Tuesday night Mis-
Minnie Rowland assisted by Miss NJ. 7
Goodrich entertained the guests and s
perfect did they make the pleasure of al
that the hours flew by all too soon.
proper hour refreshments consisting
lees, cakes, fruits, etc, were served.