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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
HOLIDAY BUSINESS,

The Local Trade Not so Good
This Year as Usual at Christ
mas Time.
Business with Henderson merchants
this year is not as brisk as it was last
year, or as it usually is at the holiday
season. OF course the depressed con-
dition of trade throughout the country
is the reason for such a state of affairs.
The situation is not alarming, how
ever, and if the next few days prove
good ones for trade, as is generally
expected, the majority Of our trades
men will be agreeably disappointed.
There are yet a few days Of buying
before Christmas, and most of the
merchants anticipate busy season
still.
The dry goods trade is in pretty
good condition. The big houses are
doing we'll. Some of them exceeding
their anticipations. The large dealers
are doing almost as much business this
year as last year, and from present in
dications their holiday trade will about
come up to the average.
Dealers in household ornaments,
bric-a-brac, queensware, glassware,
etc., report fair trade which will not
fall far short of their holiday average.
Still, some OF them, however. are feel
ing the effects of the dull times and
are complaining.
Dealers in toys and miscellaneous
articles are not doing the business that
is usually done at this season of the
year, although they anticipate that this
weeks sales will swell the receipts
considerably.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Nice Holiday Presents.

FOR YOUNG LADIES
Bonbons,
Gold and Silver Thimbles,
Puff Boxes,
Jewel Cases,
Card Cases,
Silver Vases,
Love Chains,
Gold and Silver Hair Pins,
Card Receivers,
Silver Mirrors,
Glove ButtOners,
Souvenir Spoons,
Pin trays,
Lace Pins,
Ear Drops,
Gold Pens,
Gold and Silver Watches,
Gold Rings,
Photographs,
Carriers, etc.
FOR YOUNG MEN.
Silver Match Boxes,
Collar Button Boxes,
Vest Chains,
Gold Tooth Picks,
1nkstands,
Fountain Pens,
Scarf Pins,
Cuff Buttons,
Shirt Studs, etc.
FOR MARRIED FOLKS.
Silver Tea Sets,
Butter Dishes,
Butter Knives,
Pickle Stands,
Spoon Holders,
Knives and Forks,
Tea and Table Spoons,
Cake, Fish and Pie Knives,
Soup Ladies,
Cake and Fruit Baskets,
Souvenir Spoons,
Sugar Shells,
Table Casters (new style),
Gold Spectacles, etc.
FOR LITTLE BOYS.
Little Watches and Chains.
FOR LITTLE GIRLS.
Love Chains,
Finger Rings,
Breastpins, etc.
All the above and many Others may be
found at NIGHTS if you will go at once
before they are all sold.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

RuckleuA, Arnica SalYe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rhenm. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblaians
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pas required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by ". 7. Cheatham. Jr,
druOpist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
The Late T. P. Rowland.

In the recent death of Mr.. Thad p.
Vance county has lost one Of It's best
and most useful citizens-a man hon
orcd and respected by all who knew
him, and whose acquaintance was by
no means confined to his immediate
ncjGhhorhood. He had. been i'll de-
cIininy health four or five months, and
while his condition was such as did not
give promise Of recovery. his death was
10 less surprise to those outside Of
his family and intimate friends and was
Iamented by all. Mr.. Rowland was IS
years old and leaves a wife and several
children.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

\ beautiful line ofCrockery
and Glassware, Washstand
Sets, &C., will be found at S.
& c. Watkins All styles
and all prices. All tastes and
all pocket books suited.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
EEcndcr>nu Chapter, NOyas irch
fIasOpS,

NasOn~,
Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in
each month, at 10 Il. III.
Christmas gift,
We will issue no paper next week.
Old Santa CIauo-blc,scd aoul-will
soon be with uo again.
What do YOU expect to Get in your
stockin" Christmas:
Mr.. X. W. CoghiII, Of Rocky Mount,
has been here several days Oh business
Miss Lucy Sugg, of Ilittrell, has
been visiting Miss Edna O'Ncil in
Henderson.
Miss Matte Clements has returned
home after a pleasant visit to friends
in Winston.
Christmas time is drawing near,
bringing with it festive thoughts and
happy memories.
Hight has holiday presents suitable
for all. as will be seen by his ADVERTISE
ments in this paper.
At this season of Joy and happiness
throughout the land let Us not forget
the poor i'll our midst.
An acceptable Christmas @iIt to the
editor would he Il remittance OF your
past due subscription.
Marriage bells are ringing making
joyous music with the merry jingle of
the happy Christmas bells.
The GOLD LEAF wishes Il Merry
Christina, and Il Happy New Year to
one aud all of It's patrons and friends.
1t /, more blessed to rive than to
receive. the GOOD Book tells uS. and i'll
bc>towin@ riffs at this season we
should remember the poor especially.
The great command now IS pay
what thou owc>t." There must be
:, general reckoning and accountinga and
settling at the beginning of the New
Year.
See advertisement of \. J. Check,
who has l25 choice pit game chickens,
representing the finest strains, for
sale There are no finer birds than
these.
Do not fail to visit Dorscy's drug
store when Won 90 to buy holiday goods,
novelties. TOYS. &c. He has Il large
st,.L =, Sniart from and price. are
ro,.araIln
Make that absent friend of yours 4
Christmas present of the GOLD LEAF
for one year 1t will be a weekly
i rl,''' ",'I ,,a"a-,,Sit,.
~ '''''
Our TREND CIaud Hunter Is worthy
to be counted IN 1T when 1t comes
Iost week that wciyhed 1859 pounds.
an AVERAGE of BIZ each.
h!cnarG I ''Ite"' d sui t ~ '''l :
nie' VIII" AN'S ,'',.' ~" -. H'''', w.
I'>t "'TN ,''', u, '"| u '' ~ ,7,,.1,
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C,,ri-t,.,,. will J.. , ,,roat fine for
I1cn.Inr.nn ,,,i. ye,r II Will he the
o,,...i.,r FAR many homn-,.nmiur, and
1ots - La,r.s viii ho Gladly reunited
a T' ~" ,iroSiln AND 1Ir fr~t,I board
Beginning W!th the ne" year SUP
rc.teI I'm my in advance. We shall
aI,,+ ,l,, cash ,,l,p IN r,,t,,r, and a>k
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thereto.
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

See those exquisite Tea
Sets, Crockery and Glassware
of every description at S. &
c. Watkins's. Very cheap.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Santa Claus at Turnbull'S.

Old Santa Claus. as natural as life
and full V as large. i, at =. }. Turnbull's
store. The merry Old soul is the work
of Mr.. {. McNair'S creative genius and
has attracted much attention. Butno
more 50 than the choice assortment of
candies. fruits. nuts, toys. novelties
and GOOD things to eat Of every descrip-
ton which Mr.. TurnbulI has for Christ
mas. Call and see him for such articles
Shjiuh's NitaIiZeriS what You need FOX
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver. Yellow Skin or
Kidney Trouble. K is guaranteed to give
You satisfaction. Price 75c. Sold by W.
". Parker, druggist. Henderson.
Nov Is the tim" to get your christmas
Whi~kcy. Wine, Sc, cheap for cash at
:. :. WmTTEN'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Ladies',

Have you seen the Lassi-
ter Parham Co.'S new $500
shoeo Don't fail to try a pair
of them. Perfect fitting. Every
pair warranted.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

Capt Sweeney, L. S. A. San Diego.
Cal. says: Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy is
the first remedy have ever found that
would do me any good. Price so cents.
Sold by w. w. Parker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Fair w arning.

With the beginning of the new year
the GOLD LEAF will part with some
Of It's old friends (subscribers) who have
received the paper i'll the past without
having paid amount due on their sub
scription. 1t takes money to publish
newspaper as we'll as it does to con-
duct any other kind Of business, and
the publisher certainly can not afford to
send the paper for years to those who
make no disposition to pay. If there
are any who have waited so long that
they are ashamed to come and "whack
up after all these years, they need
have no feelings of embarrassment in
the matter. Come in. and you will be
met with smile. But if you won't
come-ta-ta. This is final. We mean
business.
Shiloh's Cure, the Great Cough and
Group Cure, is for sale by us. Pocket size
contains twenty-five doses only 25c Chill
dren love it. Sold by w. W. Parker.
Big lot OF Fireworks at the Postoffice.
Having decided to make a change in
my business the first of January, 1894.
will in order to reduce my stock of
Whiskoy, Wine, &c, sell the same at
greatly reduced prices. Near Dorsey's
Drug Store. S. S. WRITTEN.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
s>AOS

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she bad Children, she gave them Caseoria
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
TESTIMONIALS published in

behalf of Hoods Sarsaparilla are
as reliable and worthy of confidence as
if from your m ost trusted neighbor.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Town Lot for Sale.
Notice Of Sale Under Deed Of Trust.

pY VIRTUE OF THE POWER AND
- authOrity given by a certain deed OF
trust executed bv john w Smith and wife
Ellen Smith, November 18TH. 1887. TO
secure the sum therein specified which
is recorded in the office of Register Of
Deeds for the county of Vance, in book ],
page 81, the following property will he
sold at public auction: On MONDAY,
JANUARY 81H, 1894, one lot adjoining
Joshua Downey, Arch Davis, Hodge and
others, containing = acres, one two room
frame dwelling. For definite boundaries
see deed in Registers Office for Vance
county, book ] , page SO.
Place Of sale, court house door.
Time Of sale, u O'Clock NJ.
Terms of sale. cash.
December ), 1898.
ANDREW J. HARRIS, Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
For Low Prices

On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
TOHN B. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
FOR DYSPEPSIA,

Indigestion, and Stomach disorders, take
BROWNS IRON BIT'TERS.
AL dealers keep 1t, 81 per bottle Genuine has
Trademark and crossed red Gnes On wrapper.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
A Good Showing Indeed.

Mr.. John A. Fleming sends us the
following report of hogs killed by neigh
bors of his within mile Of his place,
near Middleburg. As will be seen by
reference to the figures it is very good
showing and illustrates the fact that
these gentlemen do not depend upon
Cincinnati or Chicago for their meat.
G.. G.. ESerton killed. II hogs weigh
ing 2,3l4 pounds. Z. I. Turner II
weighing ,. 100 j. r. Fleming weigh
ing l.63l c. J. Fleming : weighing
995; T. F. Virgins 5 weighing LILO
R. A. Paschall 1885 pounds of pork
with one more hog to kill; John Jen-
kins. Sr., 1876 pounds; George NJ
Fleming about 500 pounds. James 7.
Virgins will kill about 1000 pounds.
We have the largest line
and best assortment Of Cook
ing and Heating Stoves in
Vance county. If you need
a frst-class Cook Stove or a
good wood or coal burner
for little money, call at our
hardware department and
examine stock. We can please
you. S. & c. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

We have a beautiful line
Of Smyrna Rugs. All sorts
and sizes, and they are just
as cheap as they are pretty.
Come and see for yourself.
S. & G. Watkins.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

People who have tried it, say that there
is no better medicine for dyspepsia than
Ayers Sarsaparlla. 1t may not give one
the stomach of al ostrich, but it so
strengthens the alimentary organs that
digestion of ordinary food becomes easy
and natural
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Marriage Yesterday.

Miss Alice NJ. Stallings. daughter
Of our esteemed toWnsman Theo. Stall
lings, Esq, and Mr.. Macon L. Vann,
of Raleigh, were married at 80 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. 1t was very
quiet affair, the ceremony being per-
formed at home, only the immediate
family and q few intimate friends be-
ing present. Rev. w. l.. Cuninggim,
otficiated. The bride is an estimable
young lady, admired for her worth Of
character and womanly virtues and
has a host of friends who Join in the
hearty wishes for a long and happy
married life The groom is a worthy
and popular young gentleman, an en-
ployee of the Seaboard Air Line and
is to be congratulated upon his good
fortune i'll winning the heart and hand
of so estimable a wife. After the
marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Vann left on
the Southbound train for their future
home in Raleigh.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

You will find what you
want in our assortment of
Carpets, Rugs, OilCloths, &c.
And the prices will please
YOU as we'll as the goods.
S. & {. Watkins.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Farewell Sermon.

Rev. II. J. Ogburn, who has so faith
fully and acceptably served as pastor
Of the Methodist Protestant church
here during the past three years and
a half, preached his farewell sermon
last Thursday night. Mr.. Ogburn is
one of the best known preachers in
the Nj. Z. Conference. and one that
the love of Christ constraineth in all
his teachings. He has thoroughly inn
pressed himself among our people as
an earnest. fOrceful. Jealous and fear
less minister, and his sermon on this
occasion was an able effort, rich with
the divine love. His closing remarks
in thanking his people for their uniform
courtesy and kindness to him and the
loving tribute paid the ministers of
other denomira lions Of the town, were
touching indeed. We hope to repro
duce his sermon and will not attempt
a synopsis here. Mr.. Ogburn, who is
now i'll Greensboro, will return next
week and remove his family to their
new home. The departure of Mr..
Ogburn and his excellent wife is a
matter of regret to our people, ire
spective of denOminatiOnal influences,
and they will carry with them the
prayers and best wishes Of all for Gods
blessing to rest upon them.
Itch on human and horses and all an
mails cured in 80 minutes by WOOlfor DIS
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by Melville Dorsey, druggist, Henderson,
\ G.. feb23
Do not put off taking a medicine. Numer-
Gus little ailments, if neglected, will soon
break up the system. Take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla now, to expel disease, give strength
and appetite.
Hoods Pills cure constipation by re-
storing the peristalic action of the alimen-
taly canal
Lamps and Lamp Goods of
all kinds, at
s. & 6. WATKINS's.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Finest Candles at the Postotfice.

Ii YOU feel that You have hut little
money to buy your groceries, dry goods,
hats shoes. &c. with. YOU should 20 to
see IL. ThOmaSon, where a little money
will 60 Il long ways in making your
purrh3SpS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Notice..

r VI UST CLOSE Up THE AFFAIRS
l. Of the late firm 81 BarEco, Stainback az
Co ., and persons indebted tu s. III finn are
requested to make rayHI"''t = ~" amount
due 10y them without fm'.,. 1..ay.
All claims not settled l.. Tia. 1T dav Of
SANITARY, l89i viii he epld at pabIc auc-
ton at the court house door ia Henderson,
y. C., "a required by the terms Of assign
ment. IouI attention j. requested
This November -, 1893
A. &. ZOLLICOFFEE.
noV30 Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

School Shoes-Heel and
Spring Heel. Boys and girls
rubberS to fit.
The LuSsitcr-Par Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

karl's Glover Root, the new Blood Puri-
fer, gives fl eshneSs and clearness to the
Complexion and cures Constipation. Csc,
soc. and 81 90. Sold by w. W. Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

This is the season of the
year when you want carpets.
We have them-the prettiest
and cheapest line of all
Wool Carpets ever brought
to Henderson.
S. & c. Watkins.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21


300 gallons OF pure Old Rye and Corn
WhskirS Brandy, Wine, &C., a t greatly
reduced prices at :. > WHTTENs.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21
Beautiful Gifts

- u -
Have you a Gift thought that il
bothering you Suppose you drop
in next time you are near us and
see what we can do to help You.
We are always looking for unique
and beautiful things for Presents
at every notch of price, from the
simplest to the most costly.
Not having room to carry over
Toys and Holiday Goods, will sell
all kinds as low as the lowest.
My stock will consist in part Of the
following, it being impossible to call
attention TO all "A nice line of
Dolls, Bisque, China, Wax, and Wash
able-all of which will be offered at
and under cost.
Leather Goods, including Card
Cases, Lap Desks, Cuff and Collar
Boxes, Photograph Albums, Scissor
Cases, &c
Pocket Knives, every Style.
Agood line OF China and Glass ware,
Cups and Saucers, Vases, Water Sets,
&c.
The largest and best selected line
Of Handkerchief Extracts, Cologne,
Toilet Water, Sachcts, Soaps and Face
Powders, to be found in this or adj
joining counties.
An examination will be to your
interest
Very truly
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

IF TOTR BACK ACHES,
Or you are all worn out. really good for moth.
ing. it is general debility. Try
RRODS'S IRON RITTERS.
II will cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

The Local Trade Not so Good
This Year as Usual at Christ
mas Time.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

We print likeness Of the skeleton Of this
remarkable archaeological reptile because
some of its physical characteristics are synon-
ylnous with our business methods. Perhaps
the most striking similarity may be found in its
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-12-21

Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays II
each month, at 10 Il. III.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-08

Is your family protected in case OF
death. 1t does not cost very much to
leave them we'll provided for. We are
agents for the New York Life Insur.
ance Co., one Of the strongest and best
in the world, company that pays all
death losses promptly, that has abso-
lutely no condition of contest, and the
only large company doing business that
pays case of suicide.
1t is very important that you should
leave those dependant upon you pro-
vided for; IL does not cost very much
you will be surprised to know how little.
Come and see us or drop us letter, and
we will see you and explain the entire
matter SO that you will agree with US
you ought not 90 uninsured.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-08
rELEGRArHrc AND oABLEBREvIrlE,

Evason's livery in Louisville. with
forty-6ve horses, has burned Loss,
$4,000.
Mrs. Lispenard Stewart OF New York,
who was seized with paralytic shock
Friday, died in New York Yesterday.
julius Falk, cadet in the United
States Navy Academy at Annapolis. has
resigned, in consequence of guying by
other cadets.
Bismarck left Kissengen on special
train yesterday morning. The streets
through which he passed were crowded
and he was cheered continuously
Seven prisoners, one charged with
murder, escaped from the county Jail at
South Bend, ind, by digging hole
with their hands in the iron floor of the
first tier OF cells and climbing into the
basement. escaping through tho cellar
door. They were aided by outsiders.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-08

New YORK. Oct. THE first race to
finish between the Vigilant and the
Valkyrie in the series for the Amer
lean cup was won by the vigilant
The day was q beautiful one, and though
the wind at times was trif1e light the
sport was fine, and every one, especi-
ally Americans, feel satisfied.
To-day there was pretty finish and
all the attending demonstrations of
enthusiasm consequent upon native
boat securing victory. When the
Vigilant, riding the waves like victor
unapproached, drew near the finish line
with all sails spread leading the En-
glish crack by nearly two miles all the
crafts in the vicinity of Sandy Hook
drew up in the line and screamed her
welcome that could BIO heard miles
away to the mainland. Her gallant
race is detailed below:
The yachts started from Bay Ridge
for the lightship at o'clock this morn
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-08
In Conference with the Secret rv

WASHINGTON, Oct. Secretary Car
Isle appeared in the marble room off
the Senate chamber at about o'clock
to-day and held conferences with sew
eral Senators who came in response to
his call. Voorhees, would disclose moth
ing OF the nature of the private talk,
but assured the representatives of the
press that 1t was nothing to cause any
nneasiness or produce any mystery in
the minds of the public.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-08
A Gorgeous Display.

If YOU want to see one go to Enock
Bros New York Bazaar, No. "a Salem
avenue, Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. October 9, 10 and IL, when they
will have their grand fall and winter
opening. In their millinery department.
they have many surprises, consisting of
the latest importation in pattern hats,
toques and bonnets, also varied and
beautiful display Of the newest fabrics
in silks and dress goods for fall and win
ter wear. AS usual they Will have q
large attendance and the Messrs. Enock
tend.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-08
Relative OF Mills in Trouble.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct. 7-While en-.
gagged in game of cards at Bell station
in the southern portion of Christian
county. Ky, last night, David Quarles
aid Tom Daily became involved in an
angry dispute over the game, when the
former Dire" pistol AMI opened fire
upon Daily. one ball taking effect in his
thigh, infiicting dangerous, if not
fatal, wound. Quarles then made good
his escape and has not been heard of
since. He is near relative Of Senator
Roger Quarles Mills, the Texas states.
man, having been born and brought up
in that Kentucky neighborhood.