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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-10

HENDERSON, N. c., Sept. 16, 81.
MR.. w. Il. CHEATHAM, JR:-YOur rheu-
matte cure, "Pokine,' has completely
cured me. |. NJ. GREEN.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-12-10

Mr.. W. T. CHEATHAM, JR., Henderson,
n. c.:
Dear Str::-Being asked my opinion OF
your rheumatic remedy, Pokine, will
gladly state deem it the only medicine
of its kind on the market that will accom-
plish that which is exclusively claimed for
it. Being a sufferer of rheumatism | con-
sequently tried many remedies, until final
ly relieved by Pokine.
Very respectfully,
j. A. KELLY.
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Notice.

have this day qualified in the Superior
Court of Vance county, as the Admins
traitor of D. ). Allen. decd. All persons
having claims against said estate Will pro
duce them TO me within one year from this
date OF this notice will be pleaded IN bar
Of their recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate are notified TO make inme-
date payment
d. IL. GILL, Admir-
of D. ). Allen, decd
Henderson n C., Novsntsr4, 1891.
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not wait another day. The
coats are a triumph in tailor
ing. The prices are always
rcasonable-in some cases ri
diculously cheap.
Nobby Motions in English
box cut styles, Strapped
seams. inlaid velvet collars,
silk lined throughout. Some
are half silk lined and half
lined with fancy serges more
expensive than silk. ker-
scys, Beavers, Chcviotts and
Tweeds are among the stylish
top coats we show. All sizes,
all weights, all lengths, all
prices. A variety of the fin
est coats you ever saw. Call
and examine them.
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Notice..

Having qualified as administrators Of the
estate of John NJ. Barnes, deceased, before
county, all persons indebted to said estate
must settle at once, and persons holding
claims against the said estate are notified
to present them to US duly authenticated,
on or before the 9th day of December. 1892,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar OF
their recovery. Persons indebted to the
estate can settle the same with George A.
Barnes, Henderson, n. c., who is author
lied to receipt for the same.
This Dec. 9, 1891.
&c. BOBBITT,
j, K. BARNES,
Adm'rs of J. NJ. Barnes, decd
A.C. ZollieOffer, Attorney
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Tobacco Tenants Wanted.

The farmers in the new Tobacco Belt
in the counties surrounding KinstOn, N.
C.,---want tenants who are familiar with
raising tobacco, and will make favorable
terms with reliable parties.
Tobacco is the coming crop of this sec
ton. Most favorable results have al
ready been obtained.
Those wishing to locate in this new to-
bacco section Will do we'll to correspond
with
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4, TH0MASON'S STORE,

He has a large stock from which TO Sc
lect and the prices are always low for the
class of goods offered. We have a better
line this season than usual and are fully
prepared to meet the demands of our large
and growing trade. We keep everything
N tln nf
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THAD r. MANNING.
i Owner and Editor
NvoTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL, EDUCA-
ONAL AND MATERIAL WELFAR2
OF VANCE COUNTY AND NORTH
CARoLINA.
Eublfsned at the live and growing town
Of Henderson, in the centre of the
Famous YELLOW TOBACCO District
weekly resume of the News, Humor an
General Topics of the Day.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
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for Infants and Children.

"Castoria d % ven adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me- II. A. ARcHxR, II. D.,
Iii So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, Ny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
NEW YEAR FEsTIVTTIEs
Some Of the Social Gatherings That Close
the Holiday Season,

Some Of the Social Gatherings That Closed
the Holiday Season.
The unstable elements upset the plans OF a
party of weli-known society people FRIDAY
evening to some extent but the disappointment
did not interfere with their plans altogether.
1t had been arranged with much precision that
sleigh ride should precede visit to the resi-
dence of Miss Allie Pitfeld, On Terrace street.
Oakland, but the capricious weather precluded
all possibility Of that part of the programme
being carried out successfully, and 'busses
were secured. The party numbering about So
gathered at the residence of the Misses
Brlnkman, on Forbes avenue. at9P NJ. and
in few minutes were whirled out Forbes
avenue to the Pitfield mansion. The Young host.
ess was unaware of the party's coming, and was
much surprised when they invaded the recep-
tiOn-rOOm and proceeded, without ceremony to
celebrate the young lady's birthday. Prof.
which discoursed delightful dancing music un-
I'll long after midnight The ladies present
werei Annie McKenna, Marie and Ag-
mes Loomis, Annie Briiey, EsteIle and
Sarah Bigley, Catharine McKenna, Nelly
Duly and Estella Duffy, Esther and Anna
BrInkman. Laura kerrigan, Annie and Mar
Guerite Kane, Catharine Kane Geneva Shep-
ard, Emma Palmer and Mary Keefe. The
gentlemen of the party were w. McElroy. q.
Douglass c. Cambell, John Bigley, John
Rogers, c. Pitneld, David Murphy, p Canfieid,
J v.
d. McAllster, Edward L Portman and q. G.
McSwigan.
Until midnight the time was devoted TO
dancing and at that hour supper prepared by
Schlosser. was announced. The party spept
some time after supper dancing and then re-
turned TO the starting point in the business,
The merchants carnival, given for tho bene-
fit OF ST. Stephens Church McKeesport. the
evening of December so was pronounced sue.
cess and considered the hit of the season.
Too much credit cannot be given 20 Mrs Aud
ley Calhoun. who planned and managed all the
details Of the carnival with tact aud judgment.
She was assisted by two clever Young ladies
from Ohio, the Misses Dooris. Miss Margaret
DOORS is poetess OF more than local celebrity,
having written for prominent journals in
Europe. as well as in this cosntry. She is the
author Of st. Stephens Greeting" poem full
Of hits and illusions highly interesting to Nc
Keesport merchants. This poem was
read by the rector, Rev. ]. Foster, a
graduate of Dublin University, Ireland.
He is gentleman of fine presence
and read in faultless STYLE. Miss Mabel Bar.
nsnd, pupil of The Royal Conservatory. /"
London, England, sang several selections which
showed her to be a vocalist of marked ability
To Miss Sallie Dooris, the elocutionst of the
evening. is 10 be awarded the distinction of car
rying on the highest honors. Her repertoire
showed her to be an artlste in each and every
selection. Her voice is powerful, vet under
perfect control Her rendition Of the sChariot
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Davis Camp Does Itself Proud.

On Tuesday evening Davis Camp had an
open meeting at its hall, the first for long
time, and an enjoyable one it was. The hall
was tastefully and beautifully decorated.
Chinese lanterns hung from the ceiling. and the
many flags were nicely arranged. At the front
of the hall was the name Of the camp in large
silver letters and the colors yellow. blue and
national. There was a large attendance. Many
brothers from other camps were present.
The entertainment was good one, consisting
of music vocal and instrumental, and recita-
tions. pretty feature was the illuminated
Christmas tree. Much fun was had over the
gifts to visiting brothers. The members of
Davis Camp appeared in their handsome new
uniforms adopted some time ago. The trim
mings are scarlet and white. A very pleasant
evening was spent by all, and the success Of the
affair paid the boys well for their trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
An odd Incident Of the War.

II remember an incident relating to the
countersign of General Isaac L Stephens brig
ade az Beaufort. s. c." remarked J. H. Steven
son, of the old Roundhead Regiment, yester-
day. "On one occasion an orderly from brigade
headquarters brought the countersIgn tor the
night to Colonel Leasure. Commander OF our
regiment was in the Coonels office at the
time and hence / remember the facts quite
well. On opening the envelope Colonel L read
the word to be used for the nights couurersign,
and asked the orderly TO remain q little while
as he had message to send too the -Adjutant
General. Captain Hazard Stephens. Then,
Colonel l. wrote ? note ana returned the coun.
tersign to the Adjurant General, with the re.
mark thatit was not correct The orderly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.
The Interstate.

January series now open. Shares, 500
each, payable sin installments of 60c per
month; dividends declared semi-annually.
Last year dividends exceeded 18 per cent
Stakeholder can withdraw at any time and
receive interest up to time of withdrawal.
Cost to borrower, per cent. Borrower also
gets dividends on his own stock. Paid up
stock drawing and 8 per cent interest sold
that can be withdrawn on demand, and in
terest paid to time of withdrawal
E. L. HAwLEY, General Agent,
COG Penn building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Post 1885 Memorial Service.

The memorial service of Post 12S last Sunday,
at Carnegie Hell, proved to be notable one,
Beside Post l28, which turned out with full
ranks, Posts Al, IS. Isl, 155, l57 and l62 were
there with number from other posts, nearly
all in the county being represented. The hail
was crowded. The stage was tastefully ar
ranged with old battle flags and the post, State
and National colors. On the right of the stage
were nine chairs beautifully draped, with an
arch extended over them trimmed with smiax
and flowers, flying dove in the center holding
ribbon on which was inscribed, "Post 128 Re.
members Departed Comrades"
On each chair was beautiful bouquet. On
the back Of the chairinside was the name COM
pany and regiment of each of the departed
comrades. In the center of the stage sat the
officers of Post l28. Department Commander
Deuniston and wife, Past Department Com
mander Stewart Mrs: Charles F. Sheriff, De-
partment President of the Ladies of the G. A,
R., Pension Agent Bengough and the COM
manders Of all the posts in the county who were
present.
The programme as printed in this column last
Sunday was carried out. A beautiful part of
the ceremony was the forming of q square clear
around the hall in double ranks by all the
Grand Army men present While in this posi-.
tion Miss Irene Sample sang "The Vacant
Chair" Past Department Commander Stewart
delivered the address of the day. 1t was one of
the silver-tongued orators grandest efforts
Department Commander Denniston delivered
q brief and pointed address.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

carried this back to brigade headquarters. and
In few minutes he was back to Colonel LIS
office with another official envelope enclosing
the countersign.
"This Colonel l. opened and just IS promptly
re-enclosed it IN another envelope and sent ,ie
back by the same orderly. In this the clerks
were again informed that there was mis-.
take about the word to be used that night
Again it was sent to Colonel Leasure, the same
orderly bearing it. This time Colonel L.
thought the joke was carried far enough. and
he then told what was wrong with the word.
The had spelled Cesar with but one a. and
without the dipthong. The clerks in the Ad-
jutant Generals office had to acknowledge that
they were wrong and that Colonel Leasure was
right"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Dishonored Drafts.

When the stomach dshonors the drafts made
upon it by the rest of the system, 1t Is neces-
sarily because its fund of strength is very low.
Toned with Hostetter's Stomach Bltters, it
soon begins to pay out vigor In the shape Of
pure, rich blood containing the elements of
muscle. bone and brain. As sequence of the
new vigor Afforded the stomach, the bowels
perform their functions regularly and the liver
works like clockwork. Malaria has no effect
upon the system thus reinforced
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
THE LOST CATTLE sTEAMsHIp,
It Il Probably the Thanmore, From Bslti.
more Bound for London.

more Bound for London.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 3.-Dr. Faville, local
Government Inspector of cattle at Balti-
more, stated that the carcasses of cattle
found on the coast of Deal, England, as re-
ported in a cable dispatch to-day, and bear
ing brass plates upon the horns of two
marked 63.455 q. S. A, and SO, 3,S71 UPS.
A, were part of the cargo of the steamship
Nessmore, which left Baltimore December
10. bound for London and already reported
arrived out
The Nessmore had cargo of 543 head of
cattle, and lost by disease and other causes
153 head. The steamship Thanmore left
Baltimore November 26, bound for England
with several hundred head OF cattle on
board. Since that date nothing has been
heard of her. The cattle on the Thanmore
bore United States inspection tags, num-
bered from Is, 900 to Is, 800.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
A NEW SUIT AGAINST KEAN.

Cashier warne Also Arrested, Discharged,
and VIII Sue the CompIainants.
CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-Banker S. A. Kean
and Cashier Warne were arraigned in police
court to-day on complaint of depositor
named Boyer that they had accepted de-
posits from him knowing that the bank was
insolvent.
Warne was discharged from custody, and
at once began action against Boyer tor mali
cious prosecution, laying his damages at
$50, 900. The hearing as to Kean was con-
tinued until Monday. pending the produc-
ton of additional evidence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Auction Sale.

I have but short time to close out the
balance Of nv stock, consisting of fine dia-
monds, watches, jewelry, silver and silver
plated ware, clocks, bronzes. etc. The goods
left are all of the finest quality and must be
sold regardless of cost. AL goods war
ranted. Sales daily at 10 A. NJ, 2 and
p. M. NJ. G. COHEN,
Diamond Expert and Jeweler. 5s3 Smith
field street
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
speoial Clearance Sale

OF winter dress goods, black silks, serges.
black and colored cashmeres, plaids, stripes,
jamestown suitings, broadcloths, combina-
tion suits and embroidered robes at extraor-
dinarily low prices to close winter stock, at
Il. J. Lynch's. 438-440 Market street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

CREAM ale never tastes better than when
the weather is cold. The Iron City Brewery
makes the finest. At all dealers. MwFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
BUrTNER,s OFFER REFUSED.

The Bogus Divorce Lawyer Not Allowed to
Plead Guilty to Larceny.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Wllliam q. Butt
ner. the bogus Cook county, ILL.,, divorce
lawyer. was again arraigned in the Police
Court to-day.
He offered to plead guilty to grand lar
ceny, but this plea was refused, and a COM
plant of forgery was made against him. As
yet he has not been able to obtain bail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
FOUND DEAD ON THE STREET.

An Operator on Chicago's Open Board of
Trade Dies of Heart Disease.
CHICAGO. Jan. 3.--The body Of 8. L.
Mrsser, an operator on the Open Board OF
Trs@ was found in the street late last night.
he was about 20 years of age, and it is
thought he died of heart disease,
Mr.. Musser was farmer and mill owner
in Minnesota prior to coming to this city
about six years ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Union Veteran Legion.

COLONEL ]. ]. HUSTON mustered Encamp-
ment No. 80 at Dayton, O., last week, and No.
S3 at Worcester, Mass, will be mustered In a
few days.
THE newly elected officers Of Encampment
No. ! will be installed tomorrow evening by
Comrade Fullmer, Of No. g. A large meeting
Is anticipated.
THE wives of members of Encampment No.
l are forming ladies' society, auxiliary to the
encampment. For information address the
committee through Mrs. George w. Hughes,
l69 Beaver avenue, Allegheny, Pa.
ENCAMPMENT NUMBERS 3s, of New York
City, and 70. Of Brooklyn, accompanied Ma
tional Commander Miller to Jersey City and as
sisted in mastering Encampment No. 81 A
banquet and high old time followed the serv.
ices Of muster.
MRS BLACKSMITH and daughter, of Oak
mont presented No. with q very handsome
quilt with all the army corps marks embroid-
cred on it last Monday. The presentation
speech was made by Colonel Danks, who said it
ought to be called CHARITY" as it would no
doubt cover q multitude Of SINS As it will go
to the library fund the colonel may get it.
GENERAL GALLUPE. Chairman of the Com
mittee on Anniversary, has received a number
of replies from different States in which the
writers say they will attend the meeting. Pres
ent indications point to a decided success. The
committee will meet at headquarters Encamp-
ment No. l tomorrow evening at o'clock to
make definite arrangements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
THE BLIZZARD IN NEBRASKA.
Nearly An Through Trains Blockaded a
Some Abandoned.

CNcdEAy AL AEaAub 1oloCkaoSo buu
Some Abandoned.
DENVER, Jan. "A blizzard has been
raging in Nebraska during the past "a
hours, and the through trains on nearly all
the through lines are blockaded by snow.
Last nights trains were delayed, and
abandoned in some instances. and all but
one or two east-bound trains scheduled to
leave the Union depot this morning were
abandoned. On the Burlington and Mis-
souri, the worst effect Of the blizzard is felt
west of Lincoln.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

QUE great purchase over 1000 pieces of
black and colored silks, the balance of
manufacturer stock. enables us to offer un-
heard of values. See our black Peau de
Sole and Rhadames at 81. 81 25 and 81 30
yard. HUGUs g HAcKE
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Interesting Meeting at Connellsvi1le.

The Grand Army meeting under the auspices
of Post l04. at Connellsville, on Tuesday even
ing, was a most interesting one 1t took place
IN the Opera House there. Josiah Kurtz, wife
and family presented the post with beautiful
and costly memorial volume. This post Is
named in honor of the son of Josiah Kurtz,
who was killed at the battle of Fredericksburc
in December 1852 The meeting was called to
order by Post Commander David Brickey,
veteran of Company @, Eighth Pennsylvania
Reserves, who appointed Captain Thomas NJ
Fee master of ceremonies. Captain ]. M
Dushane, Of Company II, One Hundred and
Forty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers, pre-
sented the volume on behalf of the Kurtz fam.
ily in a neat address. Comrade A. P. Burch.
field, OF Post 1872 received it In an eloquent
manner on behalf of Post 104.
Department Commander Denniston was in
troduced and made one Of his best Grand Army
speeches which was well received by the old
boys and citizens. After Commander Dennis
ton came Comrade Thomas g. Dample. of Post
l2S who made one of his usual good speeches
Comrade ]. r. Bakley made the address of
welcome. Comrade Bakley was member of
Company H, One Hundred and Forty y.second,
and was with William KurIz when he was
killed. After the meeting closed the members
of Post lO4 went forward shook hands with the
Department Commander and the visiting COM
rades. The meeting was one Of the best ever
held in Connellsville.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

HOUSEHOLD goods packed for shipment.
HAUGH & KEENAN,,
su SO and "a w ater street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04

HOLIDAY goods in shape OF diamonds,
watches, jewelry and musical instruments
arriving daily. Largest line of music
boxes. GALLINGER's,
MWsu 1900 Penn avenue, 1000.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
Gossin of the Posta


PosT ys Detroit club now numbers LA men,
bers.
ADJUTAET D. A. JONES Of Post Isl arrived
home from New York on Thursday.
CoMRADE A. J. REID, Of Post A, was bereft
Of his mother last Wednesday evening by
death.
PosT 236 Is entirely out OF debt This ener-
gettc post has made its last payment on its hall,
and does not owe cent
On Friday evening Post 155 was presented,by
a gentleman named Ashford, with 80 volumes
of official rebellion records.
CoMRADE DAVID DAVIS, Of Post Il, buried
his 7-year-old SON last Monday. He has the
sympathy Of his comrades in his bereavement
CoMRADK Il. E CHURCH. of Posts who had
a leg blown OF last week in an explosion and
from which he died, was buried yesterday by
his post.
COMRADES K g. REEs and Commander-elect
b, l. Hoburg, Of Post 157. did themselves
proud at the concert and Sunday school treat
OF the Fifth U. P. Church on New Years even
ing
PosT ISL will hold memorial services In honor
of its dead of i've years in the Eighteenth Street
NJ P. Church, Southside, on Sunday, January
rs. The departed comrades In that time num-
Der nearly 80.
THE exemplifcation of the unwritten work of
the restored ritual will be given by ex-Chief
mastering Officer K. s. Rees at the hall Of Post
l57 on next Thursday night The post invites
all comrades to be present.
Posi- 80, of Hollidaysburg. has leased the
Opera House at that place for a number of
| years. 1t will be used as a headquarters, and
| will be renovated and improved, SO that it can
| be sub-let for the benefit of the public.
THE inmates of the Ladies Of the g. A. r.
Home were kindly remembered on New Years
Dav. All were given black cashmere dresses
| and good warm hose. They never cease to
| feel grateful for the good Home provided for
| them.
THE officers of Post 4 Latrobe, for the year
| 1891. are: Commander, Rev. G. w. Miller;
Senior Vice, James Derby; Junior Vice, Will
| lam Haslet; Officer of Day, James Ogden;
Delegates, Rev. J. q Oliver, James Petets and
John r. Oursler.
| CoMRADE JOHN W. TURNEY, a former men,
ber of Post 238. but now located at Pullman,
ILL.,, in Pittsburg last week visiting his old
| friends in the Thirty-frst ward. He was for q
number of years connected with the fire de-
| partment in this city.
| CoMRADE CHARLES r. YOUNG, of Post 8,
and wife. will leave this week for OIL City, Buf.
| falo and Niagara Falls. While at Oil City they
| will be the guests of Lieutenant r. NJ. Craw-
| ford. They expect to have . pleasant time
among his old comrades.
THE following is the result Of the election
held by Circle No. Z, Ladies' of the G. A. R last
Tuesday: President, Mrs. Mary A. Jones; g.
| v. c., Louisa Teeman; ]. v. G., Rachel Cox;
Chaplain, Nellie Carbly; Treasurer, Sarah Nc.
| Kee; Conductor, Amanda Hahn; Secretary,
Alice Hopkins; Guard, slatheyer; delegates,
Mesdames Quin, Kaufman. Wakefield and
| Thomas. Miss Maggie Hare will install the
| officers Of this circle on next Tuesday evening.
The Installation will be public.