The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-04-06

Inc ance GUARDS held their annual
election of officers Monday night. Capt.
L. L. Jones was unanimously reelected.
Ed Dean was elected LIST Lieutenant
and J. H. Goodrich End Lieutenant.
Lieutenant r. J. Switzerland resigned,
Reference to our mailing list shows
that a good many Of our subscribers
are in arrears. Look at the date on
your address liable and see how your
account stands. The figures show to
what time the subscription has been
paid. If you are behind now is a good
time to "get even with us-or ahead
if you prefer.
Mr.. Hartmaier a few days ago slaush-
tered very large OK fer Mr.. w. w.
Reavis. The animal weighed l,44O
gross and dressed 100 pounds. About
the same time he killed a remarkably
fat cow which was as choice beef as
that from Richmond, Chicago or any
other market. Our people can raise
as fine cattle as can be found anywhere
they try.
Will F. Wallet, the renowned young
English jockey and bareback rider,
left Sunday for Philadelphia to join the
Old Forepaugh show with which he has
closed contract for the season. 1t
is safe TO say there will be no finer per-
former in his line connected with that
famous organization than Will Wallet.
His many friends in Henderson wish
him safe and pleasant season.
A circular is being issued by the
Henderson Canning Company setting
forth the aims and objects Of the enter
prise and showing the market that will
be afforded the farmers for certain pro-
ducts Of their cultivation, such as
tomatoes, string beans, corn, &c.
Valuable suggestions as to the cult
walton of tomatoes, the best kind to
grow. &c, are also given for the bene-
fit of those who may be interested.
Mr.. II. S. Major has taken position
as salesman with the LassiterP arham
Co. His many friends in and about
Henderson will be glad to learn this.
Mr.. Major is capable business man,
a fine salesman, atfable and agreeable
in manner and nature and has the con-
fidence and regard of those who know
him. 1t is gratifying indication of
the firms business that they find it
necessary to employ more help. They
could not have got a better man.
Miss Alice Digger, one of the music
teachers at st. Mary's. Raleigh who
has many friends and admirers here,
paid an Easter visit to Mrs. J. F.
Harris in Henderson this week. return
ing home yesterday morning. Miss
Digger is a pleasant and attractive
young lady and an accomplished musi-
clan, and those who have ever had the
pleasure of listening to her delightful
music are impressed with the sweetness
of her voice and the exquisite style Of
her renditions.
Mr.. VIM. Bowden, a former citizen
Of this place, and at one time pro-
prietor of the Henderson Hotel, died
at the home Of his son Mr.. Frank Z.
Bowden, about three miles from town,
last night. He was about 80 years old
and while he had been in feeble health
for some time. his death was some
what sudden. Mr.. Bowdcn was a good
man and was liked by all who knew
him. The funeral will be held at the
late home of the deceased this after
noon.
We had pleasant call yesterday
from Mr.. Book, the very agreeable
and business like young travelling man
and advertising agent of H. E. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago. Recognizing the value
of the GOLD LEAF as medium for
the public with their
standard proprietary family medicines,
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
Electric Bitters, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, &C., he was not long
in renewing his contract for another
year, after selling a good bill Of goods
to Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, the wholesale and
retail druggist.
Thomason's store Uassiter's old
stand on the corner, near the postOffice)
is headquarters for staple and fancy
groceries, provisions and farmers sup
plies of all kinds. You will also find
a complete stock Of dry goods and no
tons, ladies' dress goods, (some beau
tiful Spring patterns just opened), shoes,
hats, &C., all of which will be sold at
very reasonable prices. His motto is:
Goods cheap always sell,
Cheap goods never we'll.
Good goods create trade,
Poor goods kill what's made.
Call on him when you want anything
in his line.
Capt. Sweeney, U. S. A., San Diego,
Cal, says: Shiloh's CatarIh Remedy is
the first remedy have ever found that
would do me any good. Price 80 cents.
Sold by W. W. Parker
Glorious Easter.
Sunday was an ideal Easter day
in Henderson and one could not fail
to be impressed with the solemnity Of
the event which the day commentaries.
The churches were we'll attended and
services suited to the occasion. were
held in each Of them. In the after
noon special Easter exercises consist
ing OF songs, Rotations, and collec-
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