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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
School commandments.

The editor acknowledges receipt of
an invitation from Mr.. G. w. Wright
to be present at the closing exercises
of the neighborhood school, to be held
at Poplar Creek Baptist church, Mon
day, June lst, between the hours of 8
and 10 O'Clock, p. m. It would afford
us great pleasure to be able to attend.
There are no cleverer people than are
to be found out that way, and we are
quite sure the school exercises will be
of a creditable and enjoyable nature.
The closing exercises of Ridgeway
High School for boys and girls, Prot.
John Graham, Principal, will take
place on Thursday, June IL. The lit
erary address will be delivered by w.
r. Henry, Esq, Of Henderson. At
night there will be declarations and
dialogues by the pupils. We acknowl-
edge receipt Of an invitation to be
present.
From Messrs. Frank Armfield and
J. H. Crowell, manager and marshal
in chief, comes pretty and unique
ticket Of invitation to the commence
ment exercises at Trinity College,
Thursday, June 18th. Literary address
by Willis B. Dowd, Esq. of North Car
DINA. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev.
&. G. Woods, of Missouri.
To the marshals the GOLD LEAF
tenders thanks for an invitation to be
present On the occasion Of the celebra-
ton of Washington and Jefferson Lit
erary Societies, Davis School, Winston,
May 2oth. Annual address by Hon.
F. NJ. Simmons, of North Carolina.
Music by Davis Cadet Orchestra.
Our young friend and townsman,
Master Joseph 7. Hart, has sent us a
ticket of invitation to the Fortieth An
niversary of the Franklin Literary So
ciety of Horner Military School, Ok
ford, Thursday, June 4th, at $3.50 p. M.
Annual address by Hon. Harry Skinner,
of North Carolina.
From the principal, Prof. Silas E.
Warren, we have received an invita-
ton to be present at the commence
ment exercises of Wilson Collegiate
Institute. for young ladies, Tuesday
evening, June ?, at $50 O'Clock. An
nual address by WalterR R. Henry, Esq,
of Henderson. Wednesday evening al
8 O'Clock the annual Concert and pre-
sentation of diplomas and certificates.
The Mirror of this week says this:
The commencement exercises of the
Wilson Collegiate Institute will take
place next week. and unusual interest
is crystalizing around it. On Tuesday
night that thrilling orator, the Tully OF
North Carolina, the eloquent Walter
Henry, will deliver the annual address
and We know it will be replete with the
most sumptuous fruitage of human
genius and prove one of the finest ora
! torical efforts ever made in Wilson.
Rev. J. NJ. Rhodes. president, ha:
kindly sent us an invitation to attent
the commencement exercises of Little
/ ton Female College. Wednesday ant
Thursday. June 3rd and 4th. Wed
nesday morning at II O'Clock the an
nual sermon will be preached by Rev
F. d. Swindell, Of North Carolina. A
$50 p. IN. elocution recital. Thursda
at 10 a. m. graduating exercises. A
II m. literary address by Rev. W.
Rome. of North Carolina. Annual Cor
cert at $50 p. m.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
GEN. JETHRO SUMNER.
Removal of the Remains of the Rev.
dictionary Hero to GuilfOrd
Battle Ground.

lSpecias Correspondence Of the Gold Leaf, |
How sleep the brave
Who sink to rest,
By all their cOuntry's
HOnOrS b1est.
One hundred and six years ago in a
beautiful grove of oaks near Shocco
creek, in Butte county, was laid to rest
the body OF General Jethro Sumner, "One
of the heroes OF 70"
Gen. Sumner, as your readers doubtless
know, was aGeneralin the Revolutionary
war, and as such had the love and esteem
of his brother officers. He was the pos
SCISSOR of large landed estates in BERTHE
county, and held the office ofsheriff under
the Provincial Government.
1t is said the sentiment was very strong
in making General Sumner Commander
in Chief of the American forces. And but
for his being located SO far South that
he would have been offered the position.
Near the residence of Gen. Sumner was
Butte Court House, and history says
"There were no Tories in Butte" That
our people were with one accord for indie
pendence.
These thoughts impressed themselves
upon our mind as we stood at the head
OF his grave on Tuesday, the 10Th inst,
while his body was being disinterred for
removal to the Guilford Battle Ground
Cemetery. Before US was all that re-
manned of great mana few bones and
little dust.
dust thou art, to dust re turnest,
Was not spoken of the SOUL
Near us was a large head stone which
had been removed from the grave ofGen.
Sumner when the monument was erected.
This head stone was placed upside down
against what was then q small sapling.
Time has caused this sapling to expand
into large tree and to grow over the
stone to depth of two feet and at least
four in width, giving undisputable evil
dence that it mas been there long years.
This head stone, with the monument,
was removed by DR.. Schenck, son oi
Judge Schenck, who had the removal in
charge.
Warren county is part of Butte county
and has in her bosom the remains OF
many prominent people. In the north
eastern part OF the comfy lies Hon. Ma
thaniel Macon, one OF the greatest men
| the South has produced-a man Of the
people.
In the family cemetery of Mr.. Jos. S
Jones, Miss Annie, daughter OF Gen. R
| Il. Lee, Is U9lTleti. anu near HIS TtSiueECe
| on high hill beneath the shade OF &
cluster of locus.s is all that remains o
| Benjamin Ward, who represented hi
people in the Provincial Congress. At
the White Sulphur Springs, Just insid'
the gate, Grandmother Cook is buried
She was the first white woman who
crossed the Roanoke river, and from
whom the majority OF the people o
| ~ re
Gen. Sumner, Benjamin Ward, Grand
mother Cook" and Miss AnEie Lee ar
buried within a radius of three miles.
The dust OF Gen. Sumner has been il
our keeping for 106 years and it wa
with feeling OF sadness that we gave al
to Others that which he had entrusted t.
our care.
Il am the resurrection and the life b
that belieyeth in ME, though he be dead
yet shall he live" II. f. J.
May %, 1891.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Court Notes.

The following are the most impor-
tant cases disposed of at this term of
court
/, State VS. Richard Lewis, colored, en-
bezzling judgment suspended on pay
ment Of costs.
State VS. Bill Hawkins, colored, lar
ceny, one year in the penitentiary.
State VS. Board of County Commits
sioners, indicted at last term of court
for bad condition of Jail. In this case
plea OF nolo contendere was entered
and upon the payment of costs the
matter was not prosecuted further. The
Commissioners admitted nothing but
simply said by their action that they
were not disposed to contend against
the State. The jail has been put in
proper condition and the Commissioners
having shown disposition to do their
whole duty in the premises the Solic-
itor consented to the plea as above
stated being entered and the Judge
only required them to pay the costs
in the case. No judgment was entered
against them and such action ON the
part of these gentlemen carries no
intamy whatever with it.
State VS. Lewis Burwell, colored, lar
ceny. Judgment suspended on pay
ment of costs.
j. l.. Rowland, white, Reuben Stone,
Bob Stone, Lewis Reid and Jordan
Perry, colored, fighting; fined S cents
each and costs equally divided.
Mark Richardson, colored. false pre-
tense. This was horse trading case
i'll which plaintiff alleges that he was
defrauded by defendant who traded
him a diseased mule which died in a
short while thereafter.
Jerry Neal, colored, larceny, not
guilty. In this case the defendant was
accused of stealing a COW which he sold
to a butcher in Henderson, but. the
theft having been committed in Vir-
glnia. this court had no jurisdiction.
Jim Coleman and J. r. Riddick, COL
ored, larceny, not guilty. They were
up for stealing chickens but the case
was not sufficiently made out to con-
Wet and the Judge so instructed the
jury and released the defendants with
out letting the case go to them.
LeWlS Jones ana w alter fOWelI, col
ored, assault and battery, fined S cents
each and costs.
Bill Wilson, colored, assault and
battery, 3 months in jail.
Joshua Perry, colored, and Ernest
Fuller, atfray, fined cents each and
costs.
Joshua Williams, colored, entering
store in the night, 2 years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Town of Henderson VS. Owen Davis,
ct al. Verdict in faver of town recov-
ering penalty sued for-s1O.OO This
is the case growing out of the obstruc-
ton of the street next to Watkins
store. This verdict does not affect the
title of the land, as that question was
not involved in the present case.
Commercial Bank, Of Danville, VS.
W. Fl. S. Burgwyn, J. P. Taylor, J.
r. Young, A. G.. Zollicoffer and R. l..
Daingerheld. Verdict in favor of de-
PENDANTS, the issue being fraud in con-
ception. These actions all grew out
of false representations made by the
contractors in constructing the Hen
derson Electric and Gas Light Plant.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

establishment for the purpose
of examining the superb line
'of Mems, Youths, Boys and
Children's Spring and Summer
Weight CLOTHING we have
in stock. The assortment is
very large and embraces the
finest materials manufactured
in and imported to this coun-
try. A Perfect Fit and the
very Highest Standard of
Workmanship is guaranteed.
The number of we'll dressed
men who have been fitted out
with Correctly Made, Stylish
Garments is proof that our
Goods and Prices are just right
Have you been in to make
your selection? We can suit
you. We have all the latest
shades and fabrics, and your
size in each pattern.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
A Wonder Worker.

Mr.. Frank Huffman, a young man of
Burlington. Ohio, states that he had been
under the care of Two prominent physicians
and used their treatment until he was not
able 20 get around. They pronounced his
case to be Consumption and incurable. He
was persuaded to try DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
and at that time was not able to walk
across the street without resting. He found.
before he had used half of dollar bottle,
that he was much better; he continued to
use it and is to-day enjoying good health.
Trouble try it. We guarantee satisfaction.
Trial bottles free at ". T. Cheashams Drug
store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Huckien's Arnica Salye

The best saIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by W. I. Cheatham.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Death of Mrs. 3. A. Capehart.


Mrs. Meta A. Capehart, wife of B. A.
Capehart, Esq, died at her home near
Kittrell, Vance county, Sunday after
noon, in the SD year Of her age. 4
writer in the Oxford Day says this of
the deceased:
In the character and person of this
good woman were beautifully blended
those virtues and graces which throw
the sweetest and brightest colorings
over human existence and adorn the
true dignity Of human life.
All seemed better for having been
brought in contact with her. Her life
was indeed the shining light that
shineth more and more unto the per-
feet day. BY an ever-abidng faith she
left the world better for having lived
in it-and we cannot doubt but that
the same faith which made her bless
inc to earth has secured her home in
our Fathers house above. Her treas
ures were being laid up all the while;
and the legacy of memory she leaves
to those whom she loved so well, and
who had the privilege Of loving her
in return, is such as precludes their ''sor
rowing as others who have no hope
"They will meet us, cheer and greet us
Those we've loved who've gone before
We shall find them at the portals,
Find our beautiful immortals,
When we reach that radiant shore.
Summer Excursion Rates.
The Richmond and Danviile r. r. will
begin the sale of Summer Excursion
tickets" at greatly reduced rates June
LIST, 1891. and will continue the same on
sale at all coupon ticket Offices in North
Carolina until Sept. 30th, 1891. These
summer tickets are limited good tc re-
turn at any time until and including Dc
tober 31st, 1891.
For list of Summer Homes" giving
cost of board per day, week and month,
timetables and excursion rates, call on
coupon agents OF this company or ad-
dress, W. A YIN,
Div. Pass Agt., Raleigh. Nc.
JAS. l.. TAYLOR, q. L. A.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Have you read the directions wrapped
around Sugar Coated Yeast? may21
Tobacco Committee Appointed.

According to instructions from the
Tobacco Association OF North Carolina
to appoint a committee on exhibit ofleaf
tobacco to be made made at Morehead
City on the 9Th of August, 1891, | make
the following appointments W. A.
Davis, Oxford H. A. Reams, Durham !;
E. NJ. Pace, Wilson; E. c. Edmonds, Win
ston ) J. P. Taylor, Henderson W. l..
Walker, Ashevile.
Only farmers will be allowed to COM
pete for premiums.
JNo S. LoCKHAR T, President
Tobacco Association North Carolina.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

We can show speciaities in
Mems. Boys and Children's
Clothing that will be decidedly
interesting to all who appreci-
ate the best in this line. Very
particular people are earnestly
requested to call and inspect
these garments, which will be
cheerfully shown whether a
purchase is contemplated or
not. When We have good
thing we like to show it. And
we have it in the Clothes we
sell. Our goods are recog-
nized as of the very highest
merit, in Fabric, Style, Fit and
Durability. They are made with
that conscientious and careful
attention to every detail that
makes our CLOTHES a thing
of beauty and a JOY to the
wearer.
We are willing to place our
goods in direct competition
and comparison with those of
any dealer, feeling confident Of
their undoubted superiority
and the cheapness of the price.
We carry at all times a COM
plete stock-all sizes for reeu.
lar, stout or slim people-as-
surfing perfect eft" to the
most difficult figures, and en-.
tire satisfaction to every GUS
toner who fully appreciates
THOROUGHLY
GOOD
CLOTHING.
There are many advantages
in buying and wearing these
garments. They are fashiona-
ble-don't get out of shape
easily, are of the best material,
m@de in the best way, and are
constructed with but one aim
in view and that's to give the
wearer complete satisfaction.
NJ n N
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Its Excellent Qualities

Commend to public approval the Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs.
1t is pleasing to the eye, and to the taste,
and by gently acting on the kidneys, liver
and bowels, it cleanses the system effect
ually, thereby promoting the health and
comfort of all who use it,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Trustees Sale.

Under and by virtue of the power con-
ferred on me by a deed of trust from Geo.
II. Littiejohn and wife, Mary Littlejohn,
on the 18th day Of May, 1880, shalt. on
MONDAY, JUNE 18TH, sell for cash at
the court house door in Henderson, the
land described In said deed Of trust. The
land adioins the lands of Moses Cheatham,
Sylvin Brown, Wesley Mayfeld and
others. For boundaries see deed of trust
on record in Registers Office Of Vance
county, Book ]. page 36i.
Time of sale, 12 N. Terms cash.
GEORGE b. HARRIS.
may14 Trustee
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
N oTICE.

Under and by virtue Of the power con-
ferred on me by Deed Of Trust executed
by Stephen Gregory ON the 3rd day of De-
cember, 1889, and duly recorded in the
Registers Office for Vance county. in Book
No: |. poge 2Ss, &C., shall on MONDAY,
JUNE 1ST, 1891, sell for cash at the court
house door in Henderson, N. e., certain
lot in the town of Henderson, n. c., 30
feet front on Peace street in said town by
60 feet deep, with one good two-roOm
dwelling house, &C., Oh it. Full particu.
lars may be learned from the records OF
at the Office of Andrew j. Harris, Attorney
Terms of sale cash. Time, - o'clock M.
JOHN EATON, Trustee.
A. J. Harris, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

The Importance of purifying the blood
cannot be over-estimateti, for without pure
giooa you cannot enjoy good health. 2. P.
;H.lfrickly Ash, Poke Root and Potassium
Is miraculous blood purifier, performing
nioIe cures in six months than all the sar
druggist. ~ W. W.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

Since our editorial on the graded
school question was written and put
IN type, Mr.. J. II. Bridgers. City Clerk,
tells us that the Commissioners have
ordered an election to be held july
18th to ascertain whether Or not we
shall have the school. This is a step
the GOLD LEAF is glad to see taken.
and it feels quite certain the PROPOSE
ton will be voted upon favorably.
Col. Burgwyn attended the conven-
ton of Northern Settlers in Raleigh
yesterday. We do not know whether
any one else went from this immediate
section or not. A native Tar Heel
and to the manner born, Col. Burgwyn
always feels a lively interest and
takes an active part in whatever af-
fects the welfare of his State, and
whether there be convention of nat
ural Or foreign born citizens if the OBJ
ject sought is to benefit North Carolina.
he is apt to be there.
1t looks like the water works COM
pany is getting its affairs in more of a
tangle instead of adjusting matters and
going on with the work without much
delay, as was hoped would be the case.
Mention has already been made of the
fact that attachments have been levied
on the works, material, &c. The con-
tractor for the pipe laying instituted
proceedings against the company and
he in turn has been sued in the Magis-
trate's court by Charles S. Petrie. for
s2l5 unpaid wages. For the past six
and half months Mr.. Petrie has been
here as superintendent of the pipe
having.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

hA good assortment of Watches
beautiful new Gold aud Silver " u.onon
lust received at NIGHTS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Pastor Installed.

Rev. Joseph Rennie was formally
installed as pastor of the Presbyterian
church yesterday morning. Rev. DIR.
John S. Watkins, of Raleigh, and Rev.
Alexander Sprunt, Of Henderson, con-
Quoted the ceremonies.
In the afternoon DIR. Watkins
preached powerful sermon to a very
large congregation.-Oxford Day.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Wool.

Bring us your wool. We have an
order for all we can buy and will pay
highest prices.
w. D. BURWELL & Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
Ice ! Ice Ice ~!

Natural Frozen Ice for sale at the
Sulphide Calcium Mineral Water Store,
Henderson, n. G..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

Observation-Disclosures Paxton, of Sanan-
nah, Ca, says that he had rheumatism so
bad that he could not move from the bed
Or dress without help, and that he tried
many remedies, but received no relief
Ash. Poke Root and Potassium), and two
bottles restored him to health. For sale
by w. W. Parker, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

The services OF one or two attractive
young ladies to clerk in a Confectionery
and Fancy Grocery Store to sell mineral
water and will keep read up On Sulphide
Calcium Mineral and exert themselves
to make popular Sulphide Calcium Mineral
Water. Reference required from high
responsible sources. Address Post Office
Box No. 203. Henderson, n. {.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28
- ~SS
Our NJ. DIS.

Drs. w. T. Cheatham, J H. Tucker
and F. r. Harris are attending the
meeting of the State Medical Society in
Asheville this week. Among the most
popular, useful and honored members
of that distinguished body, no presence
is more welcomed in its councils than
theirs. Skilled and scientific physi-
clans and surgeons. and splendid types
of noble manhood, Henderson has cause
to be proud of her doctors-all of them.
NOTE-Since the above was written
a special telegram from Drs. Long and
Young conveys the pleasing intelligence
that DR.. Cheatham was elected Presi-
dent of the North Carolina Medical
Society by reclamation. A deserved
recognition of the skill and accomplish
ments of that gentleman, which is pc
culiarly gratifying to all his friends. A
compliment to our town as we'll as to
the individual and as such the GOLD
LEAF feels doubly pleased at its be-
StOWal.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-05-28

The people at the Worlds Dispensary,
OF Buffalo, n. Y, have a stock-taking
time once year and what do you think
they do? Count the number of bottles
that've been returned by the men and
women who say that DR.. Pierce's Col den
Medical Discovery or DR.. Pierce's FavOrite
Prescription didn't do what it said it
would do.
And how many do you think they have
to count? One in ten? Not one in five hun
bred
Here are two remedies-one the Golden
Medical Discovery, for Regulating and
invigorating the liver and purifying the
blood; the other, the hope of weakly
women; they've been sold for years, sold
by the million bottles, sold under a posi-
tive guarantee, and not one il five hun
bred can say: at was not the medicine
for me - And-is therc any rdason why
you should be the one? And-supposng
you are, what do you lose? Absol Jely
nothing.
Reader, when you come to this don't
think you have struck quack medicine.
1t is Panacer Water. 1t is nature, rem
edy. The proper ingredients are all in it
and well mixed, so drink and be cured of
Dyspepsia, of Chronic Diarrhna and of
Liver and Kidney troubles. Ask your
druggist or send and order to
PANACEA SPRINGS 4 HOTEL Co.,
Oxford, n. c.
Telegram-herald., 1891-08-31
ELIZA ARCHARp GOMEZ


r. is a widespread belief that 10 read
whilo in a lying position is hurtful to the
ewes. and il therefore dangerous lux
ury. "A a rule, some truth can be sifted
out ot every popular saying. More or less
Influenced by the superstitions which seem
a part Of our very organization, we have Of
ten abused this privilege, quieting our con
science by kind OF mental protest. Ex-
periencing no inconvenience from the en-
joymsut Of reading in bed. we came to the
point Of questioning the truthfulness Of
the adage, however hoary with respecta-
bility age has made IL.
A reporter got the opinion OF The surgeon
IN charge of the Presbyterian Eye. Ear and
Throat Charity hospital on the matter
Injury 20 the eyes in reading" he said,
"coues not from the position OF the body
hut from the way in which light falls upon
the book. Provided the open page receives
the lig6t. and st the same time the eyes
are shielded from the direct harsh rays.
reading can b@ indulged In 20 any extent
when the body Is in the rcCumbsut posture.
No one questions this when during their
summer outing they stretch themselves on
the turf or in hammock. under the shade
~ a friendly tree Why should they cues
ton II when they lie on a soft couch at
h0nle'
The s.rainirg IN sight c0res from u.
improper illumination of the printed sur
face a.. when persons read IN he'd from =
distant zas jet, which throws the light cn
the Tack - the nooS. and necessarily into
the eves 81 che reader While the page De
rised i in sbad1~ II the gasizht in
the center - the r1on or ~ the bureau ia
good and The res3er rsverses the pillow =,
th. foot q the 1cl. so a. - have the Hzht
fsii On tte open hook. no more harm can
~or1e ro the ere from che rPrnrnhent ros-
fgre thar from rrasIirg AZ a table With the
q ght overhead
The Fo.nIat rsyinE - our s~ardrnofh
- 49,. -eatl-,s fNtrz down va7 .ssa--.Aa
Ga "a - 81 -.'tue $3.50, .~-t..-..,t t.--.-+
wes pre-erhisi ind 9er~n-. aaa when fre
rsnfrr t.rle Oh 'snfp rss th4 ,rfv Fsht
ft fer -eseiag purposes The talier al,
s1Heft1te arrd IN ssfie AZ fhss sas ~
the oes. saoual have h~ep c.ssnifes vifa
rlrcnhRat rrafinE rt.rh n- s@r- o e,-
en- saoa .5 s~sf le sa.ty of F. Bslr.as re
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