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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
LOngview, Texas.

But didn't the old choir ring? Yes,
say the sisters, out of sight.
Wonder has Miss A. F. let the devil
catch her at last? She is looking very
curious now.
l wonder if F. has quit acting q crank
at parties? If he hasn't some one tell
him we know he is yellow.
The missionary sermons preached by
Rev. W. D. +. Gregg was out of sight.
Go on boy. you will get there by and by.
Strangers when visiting our city can
find frst-class place to stop at Mrs. H.
Wheat's residence on North Central St.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19

Bishop w. H. Miles, Senior Bishop of
the Colored Methodist Church diel at
Louisville, KY, Monday.
DR.. o. M. Ricketts, was elected to the
Legislature and G. F. Franklin re.elect-
ell Assessor of the Fifth Ward in Oma-
ha, Neb.
In Wayne county, Michigan, VIM. W..
Ferguson, was elected to the Legislature,
and D. Augustus Straker, was elected
Circuit Court Commissioner at the late
election.
On last Tuesday in New York Miss
Agnes Huntington the popular and
famous prima donna and MIR. Paul Der
man Cravath son of Rev, E. M. Cravath,
president of Fisk University, Nashville
Tenn, were married,
Australian "Billy" Murphy, wants to-
fight George Dixon. He thinks that
Dixon is afraid of him. He offers to &C.
commodate him at 1l5 pounds, or will
fight him at lis pounds for the feather
weight championship.
Anderson Veney, Colored man in
Windsor, Can, awaiting trial for wife
murder, is slowly starving to death at
the Jail. A week ago he refused nour.
ishment, and since then he has not
tasted food. Veney has reduced his
weight seventy.fve pounds and is a
living skeleton.
James Still, the Colored inmate of the
reform school, New Brunswick, N. j.,
has completed the seventy. second day
of his long fast. Although he is very
weak he does not show signs IF immedi-
ate dissolution. The authorities are puz-
zled over the case and the physicians
who have seen Still say that his vitality
has been remarkable.
the strike in Homestead, Pa, was the
case OF a shooting scrap which occurred
last Monday night but fortunately was
not attended with any fatalities. A num-
Der OF non-union Colored men attended
''social'' at the African M. E. Church.
Their presence was not desired, and al
though threats was made, no outbreak
was made until the dismissal. AS the
obnoxious non-union men emerged from
the church they were assaulted by
number of men from the congregation.
The crowd speedy sought places of safety
Revolvers were drawn and in all about A.
dozen shots we're exchanged, but with
out serious result. Three of the implicat-
ed men were arrested.
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Meade-NiNer.

Last Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Frank
B. Meade of Chicago was married to MISS
Florence E. Miller of Louisville, KY. at
the residence of the brides mother 27O4
W. Walnut street. The ceremony was
performed by Rector Brown of the Epis-
copal church. The happy couple came
Immediately to this city. A grand re-.
ception was held Thursday night at the
residence of the grooms parents, No.
1914 Dearborn street. The spacious par.
lors were thrcnged with the elite of the
city. The happy couple are now at
home at 35ll Armour Ave.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19

Union Baptist church last Sunday morn
ing.
Miss Ida Liverpool who has spent
pleasant time 10 Columbus lately is homo
again.
Prof Nickens gave a lecture with stere.
optican views at Union Chapel Friday
evening.
The Queen City Social Club having re-
organized gave their frs, entertainment
Thursday evening the 10th. =.
Mr.. Edward Mason and Miss Serena
Evans will be married on the 2Sth at the
brides residence 80 Freeman Ave.
Mr.. James Hicks and Miss Elnora
Hicks were united in marriage at Elm.
wood Ave. Walnut Hills by Rev. A. Oar
nell.
The Jennie jackson Concert troupe
started last week on tour through the
states with material to insure a success
full engagement.
Last Monday evening concert was
given under the direction of Miss Sallie
Pryor and Miss Mary E. Smith at
Browns. Chapel. Quite . number of
prominet artists took part in the exer-
cises.
There was meeting held at Allen
Temple last Monday evening called by
the ministers Of the city, the object of
which was to devise a plan for securing
positions or employment for the vast
number of Colored people who are out Of
situations.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
church vii. meet in few weeks to call
pastor.
MarshalltOWn, Iowa.

One ofthe most enjoyable events of the
season was the reception given by Mrs..
c. M. Suter, on Friday evening Nov.
18th, at the residence of G. r. Warn,
7O8 E. Linn street, in honor Of the birth.
day of her daughters, Mrs. Warn and
Mrs. A. s. Taylor of Mason City, Iowa.
After a delicious supper served at =
O'Clock the remainder of the evening
was spent in discussing the most interest.
ing topics of the day. The guests were
the, elite of the city and the presents
were numerous and beautiful.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19

PEAL can't get her, but who was it under
the house?

PEAL can't get her, but who was it unde,
the house? ,...-..... ..-.
Mr.. Aleck Rain and wife of Fort Worth
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. W.
Blackwell the 9th
The band boys will have to get move
on themselves if they expect to furnish
music for the city.
Miss Callie Young celebrated her Goth
birthday at her parents residence, none
were invited but few ladies.
Nine convicts left here last week for
the penitentiary and only one Colored
man. This shows we have a peaceful
country here.
The Rcunder says the table was all
ready with wine, cakes, etc.. but the
groom failed to show up. Why did he
leave 30 suddenly. SEsfsss
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
They Actually Want

Geo. Gray-A Job.
Geo. Smith-A new hat.
DR.. Magee-A chance to live.
Claude Bella digni6ed air.
Jesse Howard-To be man.
r. B. Harrison-A sweetheart.
Dodie Burns-A new plug hat.
Henry Branham-To be dude.
Phil Miller-Coal trade to boom.
Doc. French-That old old smile.
Roger Pryor-A meal occasionally.
Joe Crum-A few pounds Of flesh.
Will Cowan-More hearts to smash.
T. Avendorph-A pair of white uppers
Leroy Taylor-To see his distant love.
Louis B. White live on the South
5ide.
Lloyd Wheeler-A look over his eye
glass.
HamC arter-A chance on every bottle
Of bourbon in the city.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19

The APPEAL is one Of the leading Negro
newspapers published in this country.
and it's efforts to please its Nrons is
commendable. and should be encourap.
ed. We wish The APPEAL abundant sue.
eas.-Pe oples Defender. Jackson, Miss,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19

Haps and Mislaps and Items In General
Collected and Compiled BY our Rcporter
'or the peiectation ofPorkopolitans aud
Readers Generally.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
Playing Cards,

You can obtain pack of best quality
playing cards by sending fifteen cents In
postage to P. s. FUsrIs, Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
G. B. & @. r. R., Chicago, Ill.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
DRIFTWOOD.
CAUGHT ON THE NEWS SEA AND
STEERED INTO

Our Once by our Army of Correspond
ents at all Points of the Compass and
Carefully Condensed for Hasty Readers
Perusal.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19

MR.. w. r. Fossett has returned to
Washington, d. C.
MIS-. Nelson Trabue is quite i'll at her
home MI. Auburn.
Preparations are being made for
Thanksgiving in all the churches.
Dr. Garnett OF Louisville preached at
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
SAINT LOUIS.
SOCIAL MATTERS, CONDENSED
INTO SMALL SPACE

For the Benefit Of our Thousands of Read
ers-All Sorts of News Items From the
City by the Big Brldge-The Culture
Great" at the Present Time.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19

Do you borrow TIE ArrlAL, II. 10
you subscribe for and pay for IT
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
DALLAS, TEXAS.
THE METROPOLIS OF THE
LONE STAR STATE.

a Compilation of the DOings of the Afro
Americans of the Greatest City ofTexas-
Matters Religious, Social and Otherwise
May be Found Here.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
EVANSTON, I'LL.
OOINGS OF A WEEK IN CHI.
CAGo'S SISTER CITY.

Items ofall Sorts Gathered In by our Ubiu-
"itous News Gatherers and Carefully
Arranged In an Attractive Style for our
Eager Readers. ...s
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-11-19
CINCINNATI.

AMONG THE
OF THE "QUEEN CITY,"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
Americg II Razors in DE mand.

The best Ia ors no-longer come from
Sheffield, and oven EnSnshmen are alive
to the fact he best customers for "a
zors are of Ell glish and Scotch descent,
as ve4g few c ermans or Irishmen act Us
their own b; rbess. Formerly nothing
without a genuine or fraudulent Shelf
field trade mark cutinto the blade woald
be looked at y an ex-subject Of Queen
Victoria, but now American goods are
generally pro erred, and some eastern
makes are ' ry, popular. Tho greatest
run the last two years has been on a
razor with u distinctly military name,
and although / have sold u great many
of the Kind | lon't know where they are
made. But ne fact is im4nateria, for
no purchaser yer finds fault with any
thing connect ID with one in any RESPECT
save price, al even that is not serious
~ objected t3.-lnterview in ST Louis
Globe-Democ. at
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
HORSE HINTS.

Don't ask me to "back" with blinds
on. | am afraid to.
Don't lend me to some blockhead
that has less sense than have.
Don't think because l am a horse
that iron, weeds and briers won't hurt
my hay.
Don't be SO careless of my harness
as to find a grea: sore on me before
you attend to it.
Don't run me down steep hill, for
if anything should give way l might
break your neck.
Don't think because l 60 free under
the whip l don't get tired. You
would move up if under the whip.
Don't put on my blind bride SO
that it irritates my eyes, or so leave
my forslock that it will be in my
eyes.
Don't whip me when l get frightened
along the road, or l will expect it the
next time and maybe make trouble.
Don't hitch me to an iron post or
railing when the mercury is below
freezing. l need the skin on my
tongue.
Don't keep my stable very dark,
for when | 60 out into the light my
eyes are injured, especially if snow be
on the ground.
Don't leave me hitched in my stall
at night with a big cob right where
I must lie down. l am tired, and
can't select smooth place.
Don't forget to file my teeth
when they get jagged, as ! canno:
chew my food. When get lean it
is sign my teeth need filing.
Don't say whoa! unless you mean
it. Teach me to stop at the word. 1t
may check me if the lines break and
save a runaway and smash-up.-
Courier ./ou1naL
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
Two Daily Trains to Montana


On and after April Sd nains ON the
Northern Pacific Railroad will run as fol.
lows: Train Number Three will leave St
Paul 900 \. NJ daily, running through to
Spokane, Seattle, Tocoma, and Portland
will leave St. Paul 4:15 P. NJ. daily, run.
ming through to Spokane, Seattle, Tocoma,
and Portland via. Helena, Montana. Both
trains carry complete equipment of Pull
man tirst-class sleepers, tourists sleeping
cars, free colonists sleepers, day coaches
| and dining cars.
cars will leave Chicago 1O:45 P. NJ. daily
and the Pacific Northwest. First-class
p. NJ daily, via. c. NJ. & St. P. .Ry. for
Butte, Tocoma and Portland. These
through sleeping cars afford the best &C
| avoid all trouble or delays from change OF
cars en- route.
The dining cars on the Northern Pa
the travelling public. No efforts are
spared by the company to make this an
attractive part of service. With the supe-
rior accommodation now offered, TOURISTS,
business men. or settlers will find the
Northern Pacific Line the best route to
Minnesota, North Dakota, Manitoba,
Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington,
British Columbia, Alaska and California.
Montana, Eastern and Western Wash
ington folders. Wonderland book,
Sportsmen's Guide, Yellowstone Park,
Broad Water, Ho. Springs and Alaska
folders for the season of 1892 are now out
of press. Any of these publications will be
mailed free on application to General or
District Passenger Agents, Northern Pa
cific Railroad or to Chas. S. Fee, G. ?. &
T. A. N. P. r. R., ST Paul, MINI.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
Ser itorS and Flowers.

Senator Teller has one of the prettiest
gardens iii the northwest And oh.
what stories the roses could tell :therel
The senator favOrite relaxation all SUM
mer is to Ply dsisent attention to his
flower beds.
ConStitucn 5, caucus managers and
other gentle men who want to whisper
little suggc+ ions in the senator's ear
find him cy .ry evening armed with :,
hose sprinkler going around among the
flowers, and as they talk they follow
him around rom bush to bush. They
might not It all they want, but the
senator has pleasure and relaxation
from his ga den work, and boasts the
prettiest KEY lawn and flower beds il,
his neighbof. sod.
Senator: Iss sxes has :! nice Garden, .but
he does not & erve>any special ,Jaentaen
for it. It's Frs. Evarts.. particai ar caro-
and pride'to spend her mornings weed
ing the bods, and when the senator and
herself sit & ,wn for their after dinner
talk they &c, a great deal Of pleasure
from viewin. tho bright blossoms all
around the " indows. Washington Let
ter
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
The GOLD LEAF.
HENDERSON, n. G.
THURSDAY,JUNE %, 1892.
The Author of Lorna Doone.

The Author OF Lorna DOonc.
r. d. Blaclmore lives in great retire
ment at hi7 pretty villa residence,
sf8hortwood, close to Tsddiagton sta
ton, which latter place, by the way. is
IN innovation not at all to the taste of
the veteran 1>ovelist, who built his Home
before the gt.stion existed, and now re-
grets its pr .ximity Mr.. Blacknore's
hobby is his garden. In front there is a
trinity kept lawn, surrounded by forr-
ishirg beds there rhododendrons, pieo-
tees, roses Of every hue and old fashion
ed country { ,wers vie with each other
IN abundan. g. Behind is the fruitful
orchard, hia great pride, where straw
barries, CUR nts, stone fruits, pears nd
apples are t, be found in such plenty
that much o. it is sold in the fruit mar
kets
1t has aIv avs been Mr.. Blaclmores
custsm to work a few hours daily in his
gen1sa, and ais seems to be his fa~orite
reen.tien. II. Bisalzmore is now over
70 years of a,Ae, and widower. His two
nieosstreside with him. II figure he is
rather short and thicl, set, with white
hair and wi. skers; his face is strongly
lined, and tn blue eyes and bushy eye
brows are wy characteristic. He re-
minds one &C .newhat Of "Uncle Corny"
in his latest FORK, Kit Kitty" the hero
of which, ST. angely enough lis i market
gardener liv ng at one Of the river vii
lagos little higher up than Teddington.
Toronto NJ Ill.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23

Women are not slow to comprehend
They're quick. They're alive, and yet il
was man who discovered the one remedy
for their peculiar ailments. The man was
Dr.. Pierce.
The discovery was his ''Favorite Pre-.
scription''-the boon to delicate women.
Why 90 round with one foot in the grave u
suffering in silenee-misundersto
there's a remedy at hand that isn't an ex-
pertinent, but which is sold under the
guarantee that if you are disappointed in
any way in it, you can get your money
back by applying to its makers,
We can hardly imagine wOman's not
trying it. Possibly it may be true of one
or two-but we doubt it. Women are ripe
for it. They must have it. Think of a
prescription and nine out of ten waiting
for it. Garry the news to them!
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
4 Brief Wedding.

A certain Georgia editor, who is also
4 real estate gent, a builtAng and loan
association dl.ector, IN attorney at law,
clerk of the >wn council aud paster Of
the village CHURCH, was recestly asked
to marry II c'uple. He was in a great
hurry, and to couple surprised him in
the. middle "a q hssTy editorial ON the
taEff Tim i money. j said he. with
out looking Il. from his work DO You
want her. lie man said yes. And
do you want hlri;' The girl stalnlAerel
al affirmative. Man and wife" cried
the editor. One dollar. Bring nae a
load of wood or it-one- third pine, bal
pnce oak. "A lanta Constitution.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
Money Goes"

The old S; ying that money goes
was illustfat ID recently. A customer
rendered a s. bill. The tradeslnan had
it changed ~ neighbor, who, being
in hurry, G We u pocket piece of $40 in
gold of the is lie of 1861, whicfrhe priced
highly and did not want to part with.
He went to t! 9 tradesrnan as soon as he
had given the valued coin, and the lat
ter went out and hunted up the custo-
mer to whom he had given it. He had
bought some cigars at IL neighboring
store and hal given the gold piece in
payment.
Upon going to the cigar store it was
found that the. proprietor had trans
ferred the COZ to saloon keeper near
by, and at that place it was found that
the saloon Ike, per had used it in liquida-
ting his brew ry bill. The next day a
neighbor wen to the brewery and found
that the cash II of that institution had
just parted With the coveted piece of
money to a dissatisfied employee The
individual W IS at last located and the
coin recovere, Chicago Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
Deer Park and Oakland.

To those contemplating, during the
coming summer, a tri p to the mountains
in search of health or pleasure, Deer
Park, on the dome of the Allegheny
Mountains, 5000 feet above the sea
level, offers such varied attractions as O
delightful atmosphere during both day
| and night, pure water, smooth winding
roads through the mountains and val
| leys, and the most picturesque scenery
| in the Allegheny range The hotel is
equipped with such adjuncts conducive
| to the entertainment, pleasure and COM
| fort OF its guests, as Turkish and Rus
| sian Baths, swimming pools for both
| ladies and gentlemen, billiard rooms,
| superbly furnished parlors, and rooms
| single or Ell suite, an unexcelled cuisine
and superior service.
The surrounding grounds, as well as
| the hotel, are lighted with electricity,
| have cosy and shady hooks, meander-
ing walks. lawn tennis courts and grassy
| play grounds for children within full
view OF the inviting verandas Six miles
| distant on the same mountain summit
| is Oakland, the twin resort of Deer Park,
and is equally well equipped for the en-
! tertainment and accommodation of its
| guests. Both hotels are upon the main
| line OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
have the advantages of its splendid YES
tibuled Limited Express trains between
the East and West, and are, therefore,
readily accessible from all parts of the
| country. Season excursion tickets,
| good for return passage until October
31st, will be placed on sale at greatly
reduced rates at all principal ticket Off
ces throughout the country One way
tickets reading from st. Louis, Louis
vile, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, and
any point on the B. & o. system to
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia
or New York, or vice versa, are good to
stop of at either Deer Park or Oakland,
and the time limit will be extended by
g ents at either resort upon applica-
| on.
| For full information as TO rates,
rooms, etc, address George D. Shields,
Manager, Deer Park or Oakland, Gar.
| ,ntJ County MARYLAND
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23

A baggage nasher calls for a baggage
lifting machine. He says the baggage
smasher wear out almost as fast as the
trunks he is thought to take such fend-
ish delight in ,reaking. No mortal man
can endure tn strain of lifting hundreds
of huge. UNIV eldy TRUNKS sdy after day,
year after year, and no mortal man
ought to be 90 oec<sd to stand it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
UOIniEi- HireOpa In EnAsin

The Russians established pigeon sta
tons in vario Is parts of their territory
about sixteen years ago. They have
eight stations n all. There are five Off
GERS. twelve ;rainers and twenty four
servants conn cted with the pigeon ser
vice. 1t is t. ,ir dutyto Loo, after the
carrier pigeon. and see that they are al
ways in peri ct health and condition,
and ready for use at any moment. A
bushel'of grs; is allowed to each bird.
New York Evening Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
LEAD THEM HOME.

Lord, we can trust thee for our holy dead !;
They, underneath the shadow of thy
tomb,
Have entered into peace; winl Bonded
head
We thank thee for their rest, and for our
lightened gloom.
But, Lord, our Hving-who, on stormy
seas
OF sin and sorrow, still are tempest
tossed!
Our dead have reached their heaven, but
for these
Teach us to trust thee. Lord, for these
our loved and lost!
Fer these we make our passion-prayer by
night;
For these we cry to thee through the
long day.
We see them notch, keep them in thy
sight.
From them and US be thou not far away.
And if not home to Us, yet lead them home
To where thou standest at the heavenly
gate;
That so from thee they shall not further
roam;
And grant us patient hearts thy gather
ing time to wait.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23

When you write to advertisers for
goods mentioned in these columns say
You saw the advertisement in the
GOLD LEAF. When buying anything
you have seen advertised in this paper,
mention the fact to the merchant.
You will be doing us a favor and your
self no harm.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23

SECTION. 1. Be it enacted
by the General Assembly of
the People of this Trading
District, embracing Vance
and adjacent counties, That
on and after this date, all per-
sons, male and female, of both
races, are hereby allowed to
vote to protect their own fl
nancial interests and BUY
GOODS at H. THOMAS
ON'S where they can find
the largest and best stock of
Pure Fresh Groceries.
General Merchandise
&c, &c, at moderate prices.
SECTION ?. They shall find
a full and complete line of
Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes,
Boots, Hats, Meat, Meal,
Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Lard,
Salt, Molasses, Syrups, Fish,
Canned Goods, Hay, Grain,
Shipstufs, &c, the benefit of
which his customers are en-
titled to at LOWEST PRICE
FOR CASH.
SECTION 5. Buying in car
load lots enables him to meet
all honest competition and
save his customers some of
the profits charged by other
dealers, which he is required
by strict regard for the wei
fare of his patrons and the per-
petuation of his we'll earned
reputation for Good Goods
and LOW PRICES, Ex-
act and Equal Justice
to all and Par TALLY to
None, to do under this act.
SECTION q. Any person not
complying with section one
of this act shall be deemed
guilty of neglecting their own
interest by spending money
unwisely.
SECTION S. This act shall
take effect at once.
Signed]
H. THOMPSON,
Governor,
The PEOPLES POPULAR STORE,
Opposite COopers Warehouse,
HENDER SON NJ z
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
XII O'Clock.

Do you know what time it is by a clock
when it strike. thirteen? Well, if you
don't know l " Il tell you. 1t is time you
were taking it to Nights Hospital for
repair.