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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19
THE DEATH OF SHERMAN.

Gen. w. /. sherman, the most CON
spicuous figure among the leaders oil
the Northern armies since the death OF
Grant, Mcclellan, Hancock and Sher-
idan, has gone to join the silent ma
jority. He, too, has laid down his
arms and surrendered to the grim
monster Death. After a brief illness
of about ten DAYS he died at his home
in New York City last Saturday. The
LaiT Continent says this Of him
David Dixon Porter on Friday
William Tecumseh Sherman on Satur-
day-the two men who were our great
est living sailor and our greatest living
soldier have passed away almost to-
gether, one by a sudden and unex-
pected stroke, the other after a long
and brave struggle with his last enemy.
OF General Sherman's brilliant ca
reer we speak fully on another page.
We may add here that in him New
York has lost beloved and honored
citizen, America has lost one OF her
favorite sons, and the world has lost a
man whose name will live in the pages
Of history.
He was one worthy to be, as he had
become, the hero of mighty nation.
He was the ideal soldier-all grit and
energy, dauntless in time of peril. and
generous in the hour of victory. Duty
and patriotism were the watChwOrdS OF
his whole life. His magnificent mill
itary record, his blameless character
and his noble qualities Of head and
heart made him great in war and in
peace, and dear to his fellow country
men, who now join in universal sorrow
around his silent form.
OF Grant, Sheridan and Sherman,
there is no question that the last
named has always been nearest to the
heart Of the soldier and the citizens OF
his country. He was the most genial
and approachable of men, with moth
ing of the loftiness and sternnesS
which often characterized the genius
of Grant.
One OF the most beautiful features Of
General Sherman's character was his
popularity. He died beloved by every
citizen of our country, and lamented
by more friends than, perhaps, any
American hero since Washington. He
is the one soldier in history who
achieved greatness without making a
personal enemy. He conducted one
of the most destructive, offensive cam
paigns of the war, but even the gallant
Georgian of to-day smiles as he accuses
him of the slight fault of being ga lit
tie careless with fire.
Cesar, Marlborough, Frederick,
Napoleon, Wellington, even Washing
ton and Grant made hundreds of bit
ter enemies, but the grim old soldier
who lies to-day in his burial casket
leaves not a man in the world who
would say, 81 hated him." The sun
set of his life was a glorious one.
Probably no man ever enjoyed the
fruits of success SO modestly and yet so
thoroughly as he did. He felt keenly
the JOY of living, and, what was better,
he made others feel that even in this
world there is splendid recompense
for every one who manfully does his
or her duty. He was a magnificent
soldier but he was, too, something
greater than that-he was an ideal
man.
The grief at Sherman's death, there
fore, will probably be greater among
the rank and file of the vast Army OF
the North than it has been at the
death of any man who has ever passed
away.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19
PUBLISHERS ANNOUNCEMENT

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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19

The Greenville Reflector says it has
been boycotted by the Durham GIobe.
The same paper has failed to put in
an appearance at this office for the past
two weeks or more, but we are too
charitable to believe any such thing as
the Reflector charges, attributing it to
mere oversight on the part of the
mailing clerk, or possibly due to re-
vising the mailing books-or some
thing of that kind. If the Reflector is
willing to confess itself one of the
"jim crow papers that the great Dur
ham daily, which proudly boasts that
it is a bowler with false teeth, can so
well get along without, the GOLD LEAF
does not. No, this paper has not been
boyCotted by the Globe.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19
JAMES HYATT Treasurer Ga Ala Investment and DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
NOTICE.

Having qualified as executor OF the last
viii and testament of j. o. Coghill. decd.
before the Clerk of the Superior Court OF
vance county, all persons having claims
against said estate are hereby notified "a
present them for payment to me on or be-
fore JANUARY 20, 1892. or this notice will
De PLEADED IN bar of their recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate are "a.
qbested to make immediate payment.
j. f. COGHILL,
Executor of j. o. Coghiil, deceased.
Henderson, Y. g., Jan. 20, 1891. 90
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19

| respectfully tender my
services to the patrons Of the
Bank of Henderson. as its Vice
President, and assure them of
my earnest desire to make the
relationship mutually agreeable
and advantageous.
J. H. VosE,
Vice President.
January 10th, 1891.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION

Under the heading of "Another
Step Backward" the High Point En-
terb,ise comments as follows on the
passage of the Railroad Commission
Bill
The bill to establish Railroad Com
mission passed both houses and is now
a law. Every amendment that was
proposed was voted down, which
showed that the Alliance Caucus had
agreed to stand by the Committee
During the discussion OF the bill in
both branches of the Assembly the ad-
vocates of the bill advanced no argu-
ment in its favor except that the people
wanted it. We think that this is a
mistake. The people did not want it.
The leaders in the Farmers Alliance
wanted it and for what purpose it is
best known to themselves. A clause in
the bill DISTINGUISHES the members OF
the body that passed it as far as hold
ing place as Commissioner is con-
cerned. We are not surprised at this
because a man must have had a poor
opinion of himself after voting for such
measure.
If the present Legislature represents
the views OF the Democratic party then
there is no consolation to be had for
ever having voted the ticket.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19
| Mrs. JOE PERSONS REMEDY,
THE GREAT BLOOD
-: PURIFIER. :.
ScrOfula.

ScrOfula.
CEFFO, Person TO, N. C.
used Mrs. Joe Persons remedy on a
negro boy living at my house. who had been
afflicted from an infant. All who saw the
boy at the time he commenced the Remedy
thought he could live but few days He
was totally unable to walk step. had four
or five large running sores which We're
very offensive. The inside of his mouth
and his tongue were perfectly raw, lips SO
swollen they appeared to be turned out
wards and were also raw, both eyes had
been closed for weeks. The hoy is now
we'll, was in the tobacco field few days
ago at work. Eight bottles of Remedy
made this cure. and it has been a year since
he was cured.
SAa'L A BARNETT, J. 2.
ScrOflila.
ORANGE FACTORY, Durham Co, n. &.
MRS. JOE PERSON
Dear MGdam:-I would say in regard to
your Remedy, that was severe sufferer
from scrOfula. used ten bottles of your
Remedy, and am now we'll man. l think
it is all you claim for it, and you are at
liberty to use this, if you choose, for publ
cation. I am,
Respectfully,
SIDNEY NJ LEA
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19

AN investigation of our entire pen
sion system and the elimination OF
names not properly upon the rolls,
can not be STAYED off much longer
When such Republican papers as the
New York Tribune join with the Dem
ocratic and Independent press in ask
ing for an investigation, it is high time
for the small fry Republican sheets to
withdraw their opposition. Honest
pensioners have nothing to fear from
this investigation, which we trust will
be undertaken by the next House, but
the dishonest ones, who are entirely too
numerous, may we'll feel shaky and
fear the just indignation of the people
no have been and are being robbed
illions for their benefit.
f seems to have knocked out
EAcKinley, ct al, with one
Va reciprocity club. The
ening the markets of
Eesent reciprocity
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19
NOTICE.
The Bank Of Henderson

1t is with pleasure that I
announce to the people Of
Henderson and the patrons Of
the Bank that | have associated
with myself in interest and Joint
management of the business.
as its Vice President. MIR. Josiah
Howe Vose, lately Of the CITY
of Boston, Mass. Mr.. Vose is
a gentleman of extensive ex-
perience in banking, having
filled responsible situations in
one of the largest banks in the
country, the National Hide and
Leather Bank, of Boston. /
beg to congratulate the commu-
nifty in having secured the SER
vices of one so eminently
fitted by education and training
to render them valuable ser.
vices.
VIM. H. S. BURGwyN,
President.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19

''Castoria is 20 wen adapted to children that
recommend ita superior to any prescription
known to me-" n. A. ARcHKR, II. D.,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19
for Infants and Children.

Castoria cures Colc, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, DiArrh1a. Eructation.
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes d.
gestion,
Without injurious medication.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-02-19

! would most respectfully inform the
public generally that l have the largest
and most complete stock of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07
Church Items.


Winchester PresbyterY viii meet
at Piedmont, W. Va, April IA.
The General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church in the United States
Will convene at Birmingham, Ala, on
the 21st of May, 1891.
Bishop Peterkin. of the P. E..
Church, has appointments for Summit
Point, Leetown and Middleway, May
"a; and Harper's Ferry. May %.
Rev. G. N. Campbell assisted Rev.
DR.. A. G. Hopkins in the Monthly
Concert of Prayer and Offerings for
Missions, in the Presbyterian church
last Sunday night.
Rev. P. H. Hamill, new pastor of
the M. e. Church South, arrived here
last Wednesday, and preached to
large congregations on Sunday morn.
ing and night. Mrs. Hamill has been
unwell, and will not arrive until some
time this week.
Bishop Peterkin held confirmation
services on Sunday morning in Zion
Episcopal Church in this place, on
Sunday afternoon at st. Andrews
Chapel, and on Sunday night at st.
Philips Chapel. Three persons were
confirmed in Zion Church, five in st.
Andrews and seven in st. Philips
fifteen in all.
The Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per will be administered in the Pres
byterian church in this place on Sun
day next; preparatory services on
Friday and Saturday preceding, when
Rev. Mr.. Stribling, of Berryyille, will
preach. The annual congregational
meeting will be held Immediately af-
ter public worship on Saturday.
Sunday last completed the first
year of the pastorate OF Rev. NJ. S.
Read of the Baptist church in this
place, and in his morning sermon he
alluded to the work accomplished
during that time. He had preached
232 sermons, delivered Is addresses,
made 400 pastoral visits, and 80 mem
bers were added to the church. We
may also add that in that time the
auditorium has been handsomely i'm
proved. Other improvements are con-
templated and will be made shortly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

A neat and convenient awning has
been placed in front of the place of
business of the popular firm of NJ.
Palmbaum & Bro. These gentlemen
have lots of enterprise, are courteous
and accommodating, carry choice
line of dry goods, notions, &c., and
do good trade.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

The recent thaw and continued
wet weather has caused many cellars
in town to become partly filed with
water, and the Independent Fire
Company's fine steamer was used
last Friday and Saturday in pumping
some of them out. AS a sanitary
precaution, the steamer was put in
operation again yesterday, to pun p
the water from the celIers in regular
order, beginning at the highest and
moving towards the lowest points,
After the water is removed lime and
other disinfectants should be freely
used and the cellars well aired, as a
safeguard against epidemic diseases.
An official inspection of all cellars
should be next in order.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Our enterprfsing clothier Mr.. VIM.
Kahn has handsome new awning in
front of his store in the Sadler build
ing. Whilst the outside is thus pro-
tected and adorned, visit to the in
side of his store-room will disclose as
large and varied stock of goods as
can be found anywhere in the Valley
clothing, hats, caps, boots, shoes,
gents furnishing goods and notions.
Prices as low as the lowest.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07
Mrs. Mary ifhompgon Baker.

Last October Miss Mary Thomp-
son Wilmington was married to Mr..
Thos. NJ. Baker. During the past
winter Mr.. Baker was laid up for a
long time with severe and danger
GUS attack of infiammatory rheuma-
tism, through which his fathers fam
lily and his young wife nursed and
watched him. He had hardly recov-
cred before his wife was seized by the
grip, and Notwithstanding all that
medical skill and family devotion
could do, she fell asleep in Christ
last Friday, Sd of April. She was
buried on Saturday afternoon from
the Presbyterian church, when an
unusually large concourse of persons
showed the esteem in which she was
held, ard the sympathy of the COM
munity for the afflicted families with
which she was connected.
To her widowed mother she had
from early childhood been a most
valuable help, always tender, watch
full and attentive; to her younger
brothers and sisters an affectionate
and thoughtful guide; to herhusband
a true, sympathetic and devoted wife,
while to the family of her husband
she had been welded in intimate and
most congeniaI association. We are
seldom called to record death which
brought more disappointment and
grief, yet assurance that call is welI''
is based on life well spent, and one
which for years followed Christ
Our teuderest sympathies are extend
ed to the families that are bereaved
in her death.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Mr.. Troutman, the proprietor of
the glove factory to be established
here, has made temporary arrange
ments, awaiting the erection of his
buildings, for partial prosecution
of his business.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Me'srs. yesterday & Co. have in
stock fine lot of new cook stoves
and ranges. and are making spe-
ciaIty of the New Process Oil Stove,
which will doubtless become a favor
lite with the ladies'.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

g Mrs. JarIey," after many years
absence, will return to Charlestown
on April 28th, with heart full of
sunshine and cay-loadOf wax. She
will exhibit her " figgers' in Wash
ington Hall, for the benefit of the
Baptist Sunday School. Mr.. Hawks
has given the farley show in Balti-
more over one hundred times. See
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

W. F. & T. P. Lippitt, the CON
tractors for the erection of the hand
some office building for the c. NJ,
NJ. & I. Co., are getting things in
shape for an early commencement of
the work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07
Personal Mention.

few days.
Mrs. 1. N. Renner was quite i'll
last week, but is now better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. A. Washington
left yesterday for AsheviIle. N. C.
Rev. j. E. Walton, of Clayton, N.
T., is visiting his niece, Mrs. R. w.
Morrow.
Miss Amelia Harlan went to her
Berkeley home to enjoy the Easter
vacation.
Mr.. John Q. Fleming, of this place,
has been visiting his friends in shep-
herdstown.
| Miss Jennie Crane came down from
Martinsburg to spend the Easter with
her mother and sisters.
Mr.. Charles G. Skinner and family
have removed TO Rockingham county
and will occupy their farm there.
Col. R, P. Chew has returned from
New York, whittier he had gone in
the interest of the c. NJ, n. 81. Co.
Mr.. j. f. Briscoe, who has been
sick and confined to his bed for the
past six weeks, lis getting about again.
Miss Lydia Chapman. of Winches-
ter, who has been visiting the family
of Mr.. Luther F. Slifer, has returned
home.
Mr.. John T. Colston has removed
to "Burnlea,'' and Col. Jno. t. Glib
son and family are at Capt. Geo. II.
FIagg's.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Norris gave a
handsome reception to Mr.. r. Worm
ley Norris and bride last Friday
evening.
Our townsman Mr.. j. G. Holmes
has been awarded the contract for the
erection of twenty-five cottages at
Brunswick, Md.
Mr.. Chas. S. Stephens, of New
York, President of the Shenandoah
Brass and Iron Works, will be in
town Tomorrow.
Mr.. Geo. l.. Sencindiver, late Dep
uty Sheriff of Berkeley county, was
in Charlestown yesterday, and gave
us pleasant call.
Miss Lou Baylor, who has been
home since the Easter holidays, re-
turned to Miss Randolph's school in
Baltimore yesterday.
Rev. j. L. Shipley stopped over a
few hours last Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Armentrout, enroute
from Hinton to BerryvilIe.
Prof. j. S. Renner, of Harper's
Ferry, spent last week at the paren-
tai home at Wheatland, on account
of the illness of his mother.
Misses Annie Barr and Maize SEN
cindiver have returned from Balti-
more and Washington, where they
have been visiting for several days.
General Manager B. C. Washing
ton, of the G. NJ, NJ. & I. Co., was
housed up several days last week,
but we are glad to see him about
again.
Misses Hattie Broaddus, Annie Sell
den, EstelIa Richardson, Leslie Green
and Louisa Hardesty, of Berryyille,
spent Easter with the family of Mr..
c. D. Ely.
Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Miss H. G. Bailey to Mr.. w.
Lorraine Mcknight, on the 18th
inst, at the Presbyterian church,
Charlottesville, Va.
Rev. A. NJ. Cackley and wife
stopped over from Wednesday until
Thursday of last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Haines, enroute from
Lexington to Martinsburg.
Mr.. c. II. B. Rouss, of New York,
spent several days last week with
his uncle VIM. Rouss, at shannon
HILL" looking after proposed i'm
provements at Shannon Park"
The families of Messrs. Samuel
Glover and Frank Monson have ar
rived from Boonton, N. j. The
former will occupy the dwelling of
Mr.. D. S. Hughes, lately occupied
by Mr.. w. T. Mauck, on West Main
street, and the latter the Gallaher
building near Hollis pump.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

A full line of solid silver Coffee
Spoons, Butter Knives and Sugar
Spoons, at G. w. BRowN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Thanks to Mr.. H. B. Baylor for
late copies of the Atlanta (Ga.) Con-
Stitution.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

This (Tuesday) evening will be
the time for the regular monthly
meeting of the Jefferson Guards in
full uniform. A full ATTENDANCE is
requested.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Beautiful line Of Snake Scarf Pins
and Snake Rings, at
C. w. BRowS's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

We are waiting with patience for
friend Hainesof the SPIRIT to tell what
he knows about coloring Easter eggs
with Diamond Dyes.--Advocdte.
Eggsactly. Wants enlightenment.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07
Get Your Clover Seed
THRESHED

TINE undersigned has inst received a new
Il and improved Glover Seed Huller, ami is
now better than ever prepared to Tfresh Cio-
yer Seed. and viii be pleased to receive orders
from the farmers of jefferson county. First
come, first served SO send in your orders al
once, that you may have yonr thresbing done
in B Soed IS season isao JAMES W, BANE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Solid Silver Salt and Pepper sets,
at G.. w. Browns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Carpenters Union Pins in solid
gold, at c. w. BRowN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07


Mr.. Thomas S. Schoppert, formerly
of this county, was killed on the B.
& o. R. r. at ElysviIle, Nd, last
Tuesday evening. Mr.. S. was cross
ing bridge over the Patapsco, when
he was struck by the engine of a pass
ing train and thrown into the stream
below, it being supposed that the
great noise of the roaring waters in
the swollen stream prevented his
hearing the train in his rear. His
body has not rs yet been found, al
though diligent search has been made
for it. Mr.. w. S. Merchant, of this
place, a brother-in-law of the de-
ceased, went to ElysviIlc Immediately
on receipt of the news of the sad ac-
cident, ana remained there until yes
terday. Mrs. VIM. Edw ards, daus b.
ter of Mr.. Schoppcrt, came on here
from Lexington, Va, accompanied
by her husband, last Wed nesday,
and left for Elysville on Thursday,
not then knowing that the body had
not been recovered.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07
To the Public.

HAyfNG severed my connection with
Ii Stephenson Seminary, / respectfully an
nognce that viii teach VOCAL AND IN.
STRUMENTAL MUSIC at my residence on
the corner of Mildred and Liberty streets. In
a'conlmunity where am so wcn known as an
instructor do not deem 1t necessary to tlim-
Der this announcement with testimonials.
MADAME BERTHA RUHL.
August 5. 1870. = -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

L. r. Custer has been admitted to
bail, Mr.. Henshaw, of Martinsburg,
and Mr.. Randolph Custer becoming
his sureties.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

The N. & w. r. r. are putting
down good gravel walks about the
Charlestown station, and making re-
pairs at their freight depot, cattle
pc Is. &c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-04-07

Mrs. George Washington on last
Friday evening gave reception to
her guest Miss Mary S. Miller, of
Baltimore. II was most enjoyable
occasion, and pronounced an elegant
affair in every particular.