The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-09-01
Mr.. Thomas Blacknall has "iyC

The GOLD LEAF. in common with
our people, is proud of the schools of
Henderson. You will find 40 better
/ ones anywhere. a fact we desire to i'm
press upon your memory. They are
opening their fall terms. and YOU are
invited to examine into the advantages
offered at home before sendin" YOUR
children away.
Many man gets it into his head
that he is i'll bad condition physically.
and that the green grass will soon be
growing over him, when in truth all
that alls him IS torpid liver, or all he
wants IS disposition to 90 honestly to
work and remedy his condition by
bettering it and forgetting all about his
J imaginary ailments.
Mayor J. II. Bridgers has received
a letter from Mayor Grant of New
\ ork, enclosing a couple of campaign
badges Of the design worn bv the
Tammany Hall braves. 1t is the
national colors, in size and shape like
a cuff button, with the words Tam
many Hair across the upper part and
| the letters &C. 81 S. below.
AS most Of the shadows that cross
ones pathway in life are caused by
standing in his or her own light. the
man that tries to do business without
advertising, had better move from that
position for fear he may cast an un-
pleasant shadow. \ dearth of trade
II not Of darkness and disappointment
usually surrounds such man in this
day OF sharp competition.
Il can't pass YOU tO-night." said
Manager Poythress to a fellow who had
played the game before as he presented
himself at the door of Burwell Hall
Friday night, ready as usual to witness
the performance without paying for
the privilege. We'll, replied the
veteran. Il don't want YOU to pass
me; you Just stay where you are and
I'll pass you.'' lie went in.
Wade Cheek has been promoted to
the position OF manager of the Western
Union telegraph office in this place,
vice Mr.. Motto. who goes to Atlanta.
We congratulate our young friend upon
his rapid advancement To step from
messenger to manager at his age. and
III so short time, shows that he is n
bright and apt young man in whom
are the true elements of success and
usefulness.
y rare opportunity to visit More
head at cheap rates Will be offered bv
the Durham excursion next Thursday.
Round trip fare from Durham or Raj
elgh will be $3.50. and board at the
hotel and boarding houses will be 81 90
day. The eXcursionists will have
two days stay in which to enjoy blue
fishing, sailing, surf bathing, etc.
badger Burroughs, at the Raleigh and
Castor depot. can give any further in
formation desired
The " Washington GazeHe of last
week says this Of Mr. lIenry's speech
in that place:
On Saturday Hon. w. II. Henry
made one of the strongest presenta-
tons Of the political issues of the
country we ever heard. He is Il DOW
crtul reasomer, and he is fortified with
abundant intolmatinn. He spoke about
one and three quarters hour to a Court
House full of people, and their atten-
ton was matchless.
Twenty-Five pupils were enrolled
Monday. the opening day of the Gilmer
HIGH School, aud others will enter next
week. This school comments itself to
our people. Prof. Gilmer comes among
us highly endorsed as a competent and
experienced instructor. and a cultivated
and accomplished Christian gentleman.
and his ambition is to build up sue
eS>tul high school for boys and Young
men in our midst.
Ii you want poor meat, skippery
bacon, tastcless ham, watered syrup,
, anded sugar, gritty coffee. or shoddy
Goods of any kind. don't 90 to II.
'thomasOn store. He does not keep
such. But if you want the best in his
inc, at lowest prices, he is your man.
! lie is getting in fall stock. and offering
bargains III all summer goods, such as
cloths. shoes, hats, ETC., to make room
for new purchases.
AS will be seen by advertisement in
another column, the Singer Sewing
Machine Company want live and en-
erSetc man to act as agent for them in
this territory. They furnish wagon,
agent to furnish horse and enter into
$500 bond. His duty will be to can
Sass. sell machines and collect for same.
The Singer is one of the best machines
Dn the market, and it will sell where
any make can be placed. They are
responsible people, and good oppOr-
-unlty Is here offered the right man.
st. Peter ION summer vacation,
Dut looking after business on the side,
See here why haven't YOU been up
ny way:
Surprised Denizen of Earth-Whv.
m not dead yet.
st. Peter-You deceive Yourself:
'ou've been dead for some time, and
'ou are very much in the way here.
Surprised Dcnizen-I'll call in the ,
leighbors to prove I'm alive and in
business.
st. Peter-That'S too much trouble. .
lere's your local paper show me {
our advertisement.-Erchange :
Every Democrat in the county ,
hould take an active interest in this i
If You cannot speak and {
york i'll other ways. you can at least i
elp by circulating good Democratic I
literature. To this end, induce Your :
elghbor to become a subscriber to the
IoLn LEAF. or send it to him. The
ost will be but % cents. and there is {
10 telling the good that may be done. |
t proposes to do its part in behalf of l,
ound government. which it believes
les alone in Democratic success. and !
will present a bold front to the enemy 7
nd strike from the shoulder. If YOU !
re going to help it in the fight for T
now is the time to do it.