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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

The Adams Family.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I propose writil. g
two or three articles under the abo,
heading. In doing SO I shall no
weary the patience of your readers bui
state briefly few points of interest il
the history of the Adams family. A
family so distinguished for their deyo-
ton to liberty and their firmness in de-
Tending their rights should not be for
gotten by the children of the revolu-
tionary fathers. They lived in aperiod
OF our history when it required some
firmness to resist entertainments on
| our rights and assert them. They were
the men for the times in which they
lived and did much to shape the course
OF events in the years preceding and
during the struggle for freedom. Sam
uel Adams was one of the guiding spir-
its that gave direction to the move
ments in the troublous times when hes
itating minds needed stirring up to
''firm reselve.'' He was as true to his
principles as the needle to the pole,
and in sunshine or in storm he pointed
in one direction. AS preacher said
of his deceased brother, ''You always
know where to find him." So ardent
was he and so persistent in his efforts
to rouse his people to resistance he
was decreed beyond the pale of mon
archical mercy with tempting reward
for his apprehension.
The British authorities could not
have paid him a higher compliment.
1t will be written on the pages of his
tory to his praise when republican
principles shall root out monarchical
power from sway in Europe. 1t was the
efforts of his foes to arrest him and Han
cock, the two arch rebels that brought
on the Concord fight. He was the
| first to lift his voice, ten years before
the war, in a ''prOtest against Lord
Granville's plan for taxing the colo
Mes" He took. such an active part
against innovation he was called the
| ''helmsman of the revolution" He
was as firm and mistaken in his devo-
ton to liberty as the rocks of Gibraltar
against which the storm dashed waves
spend their fury. He served in almost
every public capacity form representa-
tive in the General Assembly of his
State to governor. When the cargo of
tea came into Boston Harbor the citi-
zens met to deliberate what to do. ADJ
ans advised the destruction of the tea
and was one of the resolute and silent
'sMohawks'' that marched down and
threw it overheard. He wanted to
teach England lesson she would not
forget. He was one of the signers of
the Declaration of Independence, and
said he should be in favor of prosecut-
ing the war if it was revealed from
Heaven that ninety-nine out of hun
dred should 60 down in the struggle if
the hundredth surviving man enjoy
ed the right Of a freeman" After
the surrender at Yorktown Adams
wanted to retire from the public SER
vice, but his people induced him to
accept the position of Governor of his
State. This position he filled accepta-
bly, until he found the quiet Of private
life was essential to his health, and he
declin ed serving any longer.
r. w. H.
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Sunday-School Association for Vance
County.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-In the Y. NJ. c. 4.
rooms at Henderson on the Dist Of
March, 1891, Prof. Blair organized a
Sunday School Convention for Vance
county by electing the following officers
and delegates to the State Convention to
be held in Fayetteville the oath, 25th
and Goth of March:
President-Dr. F. R. Harris, OF the NJ
p. Church, Henderson, n. c.
Vice President-Mr. W. H. Green, of the
Baptist church, WILLIAMSBURG, n. c.
Secretary-Mr. Geo. S. Prichard, NJ. E.
church, Henderson, n. c.
Treasurer-Mr. j. B. Watkins, Presby-
terrain church, Henderson, n. c.
County, Aid Secretary-Miss Sue White,
kittrell, n. {.
Executive Committee-A c. Zollicoffer,
of the Protestant Episcopal church, Hen
derson, n c., Chairman;J. E. Burroughs,
NJ. P. church, Dabney, \. c.; L. NJ. Har-
ris, Middleburg, n: c.
Delegates-Rev. Alexander Sprunt,
Henderson, n. c.; DR.. F. s. Harris, Hen
derson, n. c.; c. W. Raney. kittrell, n.
C.: W. B. Hundley, Middleburg, n. c.;
Samuel L. Graham. Woodwork, n. c.
Collection, 1925.
l.. NJ HARRIS, Secretary.
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BOUNDARIES OF WARDS.
An Act to Amend the Charter of the
Town of Henderson.

The General Assembly Of North Caro-
lima DO Enact:
SECTION l. That the town of Hen
derson shall be divided into four wards,
to be known respectively as the first.
second, third, and fourth wards.
The first ward shall consist of and
include all the territory of said town,
lying and being West and North Of the
following lines: Beginning in the CEN
ire of Orange street, where it crosses
the western boundary of said town, and
run thence along the centre of Orange
street, to the centre of Chestnut, thence
along the centre of said Chestnut street
to the centre of Rock Spring street.
thence along the centre of said Rock
Spring street to the intersection of
Vaughan street, thence along the CEN
ire of said Vaughan street to the North
west boundary lines Of said town.
The second ward shall consist of all
the territory of said town embraced
within the following limits: Beginning
at the centre of Orange street, where it
crosses the western boundary of said
town, and run thence along the centre
of said Grange street to the centre of
the main track of the Raleigh & Gas
ton Railroad company, thence down
the centre of said Railroad track to a
point opposite the centre of Tan yard
alley" thence down the centre Of said
alley to the southern boundary lines of
said town, thence south and west along
the boundary line to the beginning.
The third ward shall consist and be
included in the following limits: Be-
ginning at the intersection of Chestnut
and Orange streets, thence along the
centre of Chestnut street to the centre
Of Rock Spring street, thence up the
centre of said Rock Spring street to
Vaughan street, thence along the centre
of Vaughan street to the northwestern
limits of said town, thence with the
boundary line of said town in a south
easterly direction to the centre of the
main track of the Raleigh & CASTOR
Railroad, thence along the centre of
said Railroad track to Orange street,
thence along the centre of said Orange
street tie the beginning.
The fourth ward shall be contained
in the following limits: Beginning in
the centre of the main track Of the
Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad where the
northwestern boundary line crosses
the said Railroad track, thence with
the boundary line Of said town, easterly
and southerly, to point where it is
crossed by "Tan yard alley" or an
extension thereof, thence up the centre
of said alley to the centre of the main
track of the Raleigh & CASTOR Rail
road, thence along the centre of said
main track to the beginning.
Sec. 2. That the town government
shall consist of a Mayor and eight
commissioners. J. H. BRIDGERs,
March "a, '9l. Town Clerk.
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Leg Broken.

Master Alex, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Y. Cooper, had the misfortune to
fall and break his thigh yesterday.
Walking on his clutches his foot was
caught by stick when he was thrown
to the ground with the above result.
The broken member is the lame leg
which he has suffered so much with for
so long time. The bones were set
and the little fellow is now resting as
we'll as could be expected under the
circumstances.
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1t was Ben johnson, we belive, who.
when asked MallOck's question. "ls life
worth living?" replied, THAT depends on
the lScer." And Ben johnson doubtless
saw the double point to the pun. The
liver active-quiek-life rosy. everything
bright, mountains of trouble melt like
mountains Of snow. The liver sluggish
life dull. everything blue. molehills OF
worry rise into mountains of anxiety, and
as a result-siek headache, dizziness, con-
stipation. Two ways are open, Cure per-
manently, or relieve temporarily. Take a
pill and suffer, or take pill and get we'll.
Shock the system by An overdose, or coax
! 1t by q mild. pleasant way.
Dr. Pieree's Pleasant Pellets are the
mild means. They work effectively. with
out pain, and leave the system strong
One little sugar-coated pellet is enough.
although a whole vial cests only Is cents.
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4OD<s
HOW'S This?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Prop'rs, Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions, and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Druggists, Toledo. o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
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Mutual Life COnSOlS.

The Consol Policy recently announ
ced by the Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
of New York, combines more advan-
tages and fewer restrictions than any
investment insurance contract ever
offered. 1t consolidates insurance,
endowment. investment, annual in
come. No other company offers this
policy. Claude Hunter, agent, Hen
derson, n. C..
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Obituary..

On the 23rd of February, 1891, after
years of sickness and for the last six
months OF suffering, Mr.. Ira d. Elam
died at his home in Mecklenburg, in the
33d year of his age. He was the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs John G. Elan, of Smiths
X Roads, and one link of family chain
now broken of six SONS and four daugh-
tiers who have attained their majority.
He was converted under the ministry OF
Rev. E. L. Baptist and Rev. E. S. Taylor,
decd, and Joined the Baptist church at
Ephesus in the year 1876, and for Is
years was an active and consecrated
member of the same, taking part in all
church work and attended regularly its
meetings until disabled by disease. For
several years he led the singing OF the
church and always well and devOutly.
No one that knew him could doubt his
piety, as it was OF that genuine sort,
burning like candle fame and reflect
ing light all about him. He was married
in 1885 to Miss Eva Thomas, of Lunen-
burg, and the young pair set out in life
with bright prospects, but disease soon
cast dark shadow which at length
deepened into the gloom of death and
the grave. Many sympathetic hearts
will grieve with his stricken widow SO
soon and so sorsly bereaved, and many
prayers will go up in her behalf and Tor
the two little fatherless sons, four and
two years OF age. The Lord will provide
for you and yours, dear sorrowing sister.
He is the great and only adequate COM
forter.
Ira bore his sufferings with patience,
courage and submission to the Divine
will. He often said "the Lords will be
done' He sang on the Sunday morning
before he died hymn and spoke of the
"rest, sweet rest of Heaven" At the last
moment he smiled in token of Christ's
presence and though his lips moved not,
his eyes and heart said "come Lord Jesus,
come quickly"
He rests in the cemetery at Ephesus
church until the morning Of the resurrec
ton.
May all the family meet him in the
bright land above. FRIEND.
We copy the above from the Boyd
ton (Va.) Neps of recent date. The
deceased gentleman was brother of
our townsman Mr.. Geo. B. Elan, and
was himself we'll known in Henderson.
Another lot of new spring dress goods
L ~ l.
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Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep, de-
pending upon healthy condition of all the
vital organs If the liver be inactive you
have bilious look. if your stomach is dis
ordered you have dyspeptic look and il
your kidneys be affected you have pinched
look. Secure good health and you will
have good looks. Electric Bitters is the
only Alternative and tonic acts directly on
these vital organs. Cures pmples. blotches
and boils and gives good complexion.
Sold at w. T. Cbeatham's drugstore, Scots
per bottle.
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Bucklen's Arnfea Salve,

The best salve 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 25 cents per box.
For sale by W. T. Cheatham.
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Garden Seeds.

Large stock Of fresh Garden Seeds
just received at
CHEATHAM's DRUG STORE.
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Notice.

Just received, lot of country Hams
at 12hc per pound. Another barrel that
good moIasses at 25c per gallon. Try
some my Rex Flour-everyone delighted
who tries it. Ny stock is all new. Call
and see me before buying elsewhere.
J. A. KELLY.
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JOhnsOn's Sunny South Coalition
Powders.
DURHAM, n. c., March 2,

DURHAM, n. c., March 2, 1891.
Having used great many horse and cat
tie powders during my experience in X.
r. Construction and stock dealing. having
had under management and treatment
over 200 head at various times, / can say
with all caudor that Johnson's Sunny
South Condition Powders act more
promptly and satisfactorily than any J
have used and believe they will do all
that is claimed for them.
Respectfully, l.. L. PAMPLIN.
For sale by NJ. Dorsey and others, Hen
derson, N. &. mch5-4o
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Notice.

Just received a car load of No. Tim
othy Hay as nice as has ever been on
this market: Call and see me before buy
ing. H. THOMSON.
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-s>~O>>s-
POkine.

Old lady, come tell your tale,
1t is Rheumatism that makes you pale,
Your step to lag, and your spirits to fail.
Pve gazed at you on the street and here.
And the truth TO tell, sadly fear,
You haven't been taking Pc kline, dear.
B.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

Freoue ntly accidents occur in the house
hold which cause burns, cuts, sprains and
bruises; for use in such cases DIR: j.
McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment has for
many years been the constant favorite
family remedy
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

Mother. think Of the battle that Is being
waged by worms against the life Of your
child. There is no night of rest with them
they fight to kill Shriner'S Indian Yer
mifuge will annihilate them. Only %
cents bottle
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Asparagus Roots.

Mr.. O. W. Blacknall of kittrell, has
for sale a limited quantity of exception
ally fine two year old Asparagus roots
at moderate price. Now is the time to
plant
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

If you suffer from any affection caused
by impure blood, such as scrofula, salt
rheum, sores, boils, pimples, letter, ring
worm, take DR.. j. H. McLean's Sarsa-
Darilla
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

Itch, mango ant scratches on human or
animals cured in 50 minutes by WO0lford S
Sanitary Lotion. Sold by Melville Dorsey,
druggist, Henderson, n. G. apr. 10 1c.
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Important Notice.
To Persons Who Have not
Paid their Town Taxes.

All persons who have not paid their
town taxes, are notified that they MUST
DO SO AT ONCE, as the law requires
that all property on which the taxes have
not been paid must be advertised for sale
the first of April. Please call and attend
to this and save trouble and expense to
yourselves. j. l.. CURRIN,
Tax Collector
For the Town of Henderson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

When you are coustipated, have head
ache, or loss Of appetite. take Or. J. H..
McLean's Liver and Kidney Pillets: they
are pleasant 10 take and viii cure yen.
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Commissioners Sale.

Under and by virtue OF the power OF sale
conferred on me by decree of the Supe-
rior court of Vance county, entered at the
February term, 1891, in a case therein
against A. w Schaum and wife ct al, I
shall, on MONDAY, APRIL 9Th, 1891,
sell, at public auction, to the highest bid
der, for cash, at the court house door, in
Henderson, n. g., the following described
real estate:-That lot of land situate at
the corner of Burwell Avenue and Chest
nut street In the town of Henderson, being
16O feet on Burwell Ave. and go feet on
Chestnut street. Said sale made subject
to confirmation by the court at May term.
1891. This March 2, 1891.
J. Ii. BRIDGERS.
mch5 Commissioner
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English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calOused Jumps and blemishes
from horses, blood spavins, curbs, splints,
sweeny, 1ing-bone. STILES, sprains, ali swol-
en- Threats, coughs, etc. Save $50 dollars
by use of one bottle. Warranted the most
wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold
by Melville Dorsey, druggist, Henderson,
N. U. apr. 10 1c.
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when you are we'll. If you feel tout OF
sorts, take DR.. j. III. McLean's Sarsapa-
rilla
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

II you suffer pricking pains on moving
the eyes, or cannot bear bright light, and
find your sight weak and failing, you should
promptly use DR.. j. H, McLean's Strenth-
ening Eye Salve. % cents a box
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

Only live fish swim up the stream.
Nights hospital for sick watches and
clocks is still in operation. mch19
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Your patronage is solicited by w. w.
Parker, Druggist, O'Neil Block, with
thanks for past favors. apr15
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SAY

II you have any old Spoons, Knives,
Forks, &c. or Jewelry Of any kind, that
needs plating with Gold or Silver, bring
them to me at the post ot.ia eess and let me re
plate them for<y5n. Work s6ot'.,or "
'' 3. r. TAYLOR,
At Pos EOfce. Henderson, n. 4
inch 10
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If you have painful sense of fatigue, find
your duties irksome, take DR.. j. H. Nc
Leans Sarsaparilla. 1t will brace you up,
make you strong and vigorous.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

You cannot accomplish any work or bus.
mess unless you feel we'll. If you feel
used up-tired out-take DR.. j. H. Nc
Leans Sarsaparilla. 1t will give you
health, strength and vitality
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For Sale.

One seated phaton, one new top bug
gy and one set double harness as good as
new. BIT J. F. HARRIS.
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Children often wake i'm the night with a
burning fever, and the parent il at loss
to divine the cause. Worms. Worms! are
at work. A dose of Shrner's Indian Yer
mifuge is the only remedy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

Send your prescriptions to Chatham $
drug store where they will be skillfully
compounded with the purest chemicals.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

Mild. gentle. soothing and healing Is DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. Only 50 cents; BY
druggists.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-26

4 lot of nice sweet potato paintings
for sale at Rowland & Powell's store.
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Trustees Sale.

By virtue OF the provisions Of q deed Of
trust duly recorded in the Office Of the
Register OF Deeds of Vance county, in
book 10, page l53, will sell, at public
auction, for cash. at the court house door
in Henderson, On WEDNESDAY, APRIL
10, 1891, those lots Of land in the town Of
Henderson bounded By Chestnut, Orange
and Horner streets, and the property Of j.
A. Kelly and others-frOnting $50 $40 feet
on Orange street; it being the property
lately occupied as residence by II. II.
Burwell, Esq. This is one OF the most
valuable properties In Henders0n,is we'll
improved, and has been divided into lots
Of convenient size, plat OF which can be
seen at my Office. i. VI. PITTMAN, g.
March II, 1891 Trustee.
am authorized to say that
can be made il desired, whereby q cash
payment of only one fourth the purchase
price will be necessary.
Persons wishing to buy privately are in
wv " +. n. PlTTHAN.
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TO allay pains, subdue Inflammation, heal
foul sores and ulcers, the most prompt and
satisfactory results are obtained by using
that old reliable remedy, DIR. jill. Nc
Leans Volcanic Oil Liniment.
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Seeds :!

That sour-tempered, cross, dyspeptic in.
dividual, should take DR.. J. II. McLean's
Sarsaparilla! 1t will make him feel as
we'll and hearty as the healthiest of US
He needs bracing up, vitalizing, that is all
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SEED POTATOES FOR SALE

have for sale at my place, " Starvation
Empire" Fifty Bushels of a good kind Of
POTATO PAINTINGS. Also at Row.
land IL Powell's store, Henderson, n. T..
These paintings were raised from the vine
the only proper way to raise potato seed.
Price 80 cents a bushel.
l.. 3. MANNING,
March Is, 1891.
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WOrtham's Mineral Water.

"Ortnam'S Mineral Water.
What the Henderson Mineral Spring
Water has donefor me : Eighteen months
ago the scrofula had eaten a hole in my
leg that | could put my finger in: it was
a running sore. Mr.. brother seeing Mr..
Geo. F. Workman hauling the mineral
water to town every day, concluded
should try this water. bathed and kept
wet cloths applied to the sore and drank
the water months. The sore got we'll
and have been in very good health
during the past twelve months.
G. NJ. WEIR,
Henderson. n. C..
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Another lot of new spring dress goods
las just been opened at
J. w. PUREFOY's.
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NOTICE.

Having heretofore become the sole
owner of the Brands. Trade Mark Good
Will and other properties of the Hender-
son Tobacco Company, 1 am prepared to
TED BRANDS OF SMOKING TOBACCO
so favor ABLY known as