The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1890-10-30

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ylories to battle with winters storms.
The public are cordially invited to
attend the exercises of the convention
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tons this week.
Mr.. Charles w. Jasper, who has
been foreman of Aycock's job office
for some time, has accepteda position
with l.. Thomas, job printer in Oxford.
If you want overcoats, shoes, hats,
&C., 90 to S. & G.. Watkins store
where you will find them in great pro-
fusion and of the best makes at lowest
prices.
Col. w. F. Beasley was here shaking
hands and cracking jokes with his
friends Tuesday. We always feel bet
ter after having been with the genial
Colonel.
speeches are all right in their way,
but to make the votes it is necessary to
get out and talk it all over with the
boys. It's the silent work that tells
at the polls.
Asking for news items the newspa-
per man does not solicit favor. only
the privilege of comforting one. Some
people do not seem to regard it in this
light, however.
Parents should instil the lesson OF
economy into their children. Teach
them that economy is savings bank
into which men drop pennies and get
dollars back.
Mr.. w. R. Henry will speak at
Warrenton Saturday, under the auspi-
ces of the State Democratic Executive
Committee We hope there will be a
large crowd to hear him.
The friends of Mr.. Owen Davis read
with pleasure the tribute paid to his
worth and character in the GOLD LEAF
last week. They felt that he was de-
serving of all said of him, and more.
See that the Democratic absentees are
at home election day. And see also
that no Democrats are at home
away from the polls-on election day.
1t is important that all should vote.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. R. Baker, of Rich
mond, Va, father and mother of our
esteemed young townsman, Mr.. Harry
Burgywn Baker, are guests of Col. and
Mrs. Burgwyn, Henderson.
Col. Isaac A. Sugg, one of Pitt coun-
tvs first lawyers and most progressive
farmers, was here selling some fine to-
bacco this week. 1t is needles to say
he was well pleased with the result of
his sales.
Mr. John Warren. one Of Pitt
county's successful tobacco farmers,
was here selling some of his fine tobac-
co this week. He got good prices, one
lot selling for $500 a pound. He sold
at CoOper's warehouse.
We are requested to say that in the
absence of the Rector Rev. Julian f.
Inglc, Rev. Junius M. Horner. Of Ok
ford, will of1iciate in his stead at the
Church of the Holy Innocents, the first
and second Sunday in November.
w. II. Green, contractor and build
er, requests us to say that he will not
work for $3.50 per day (board inclu-
ded) longer than March lst. After
that time he will charge $l.75. Per
sons in need of his services would do
well to see him.
One of the most refined Minstrel
Companies that travels is Hi. Hen
RVS Minstrels which have decided to
appear here next Thursday, Nov. 9th.
This Company only visits the large
cities, ami plays here only to fill an Oft
night.
The political campaign in this county
is progressing well and at the present
writing the outlook is hopeful for Demo-
cratic victory, but not one vote should
be lost 1t will not do to be too san
guine of success. Let every Democrat
do his full duty. and above all not fail
to vote.
No Democrat can afford to scratch
his ticket; for good Democratic gov
eminent you can afford to sacrifice any
little personal feeling you may have in
the matter. So 60 to the polls and
vote the straight ticket. Don't let
"personal' considerations influence
YOU in this matter.
We hope no white man will vote for
any candidate on the republican side
who has allied himself with that party
for office on ''personal' grounds.
When you have a good and capable
man who has been nominated by
white men for the same office, person
al feelings should not be regarded at
the polls.
The county candidates have been
cauvassing the county this week and
have been putting in some of their best
work, which has gone home to the
hearts Of the people. The talk of the
Republican candidate for Clerk of tho
Court, and his bug bear" stories
about cliques and rings, have been met
and refuted at every point, and they
do say that he has lost votes by talking
20 much with his mouth.
We were pleased to have a call last
week from Mr.. f. 7. Fuller who is the
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Keith & Co., of New York, who have
the contract for building the water
works in Henderson. He was here
looking after the work. which will soon
be we'll under way as the pipes, n.y.
drants SC, have been received and are
now being distributed along the princi-
pal thoroughfares preparatory to put
ting in position.
The iron piping for the waterworks
mains are being distributed along the
principal streets and the work Of put
ting them down will soon be common
ced. The hydrants or fire plugs have
been received and are ready for bcins
put in position as the pipe is laid
Mr.. John W. Nelson. the efficient
young expert who has the work il
charge. says Henderson is bound t.
have a complete system of water
works. and he is going to give it to III
as soon as possible.