The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-11-16

it now is.
We were pleased to have a call last
week from Mr.. Cleveland Manning
representing the Old Dominion Paper
Co., of Norfolk, Va. He is well
named and is apparently as clever
ana sterling young gentleman as his
llIustrious namesakes-'' Me and Gro
ver.''
Hal, the bright and interesting little
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Hunter.
who has been very sick with typhoid
fever the past three weeks, had a
relapse few days ago, up to which
time he was improving. His condition
IS not serious, however, we are glad to
say
Mr.. a. w. Rowland left Monday for
Tyler, Texas, where he will spend the
winter with his brother Mr.. II. II.
Rowland. His many friends in Hen
derson while regretting his departure
sincerely hope his sojourn in the far
southwest may be agreeable and
greatly beneficial to his health.
Rummage among the old things in
the attic or closet. There may be
q pair Of old shoes there that will keep
some poor mans feet off the freezing
| ground. 1t Is better to give them to
some deserving poor person than it is
| to let them remain hidden away-vir-
tuaiIy burled-where they will do no
one any good.
Mr.. J. II. Daniel left Saturday for
the Northern markets to replenish his
| stock OF hardware. During his absence
young Mr.. E. Il. Garland, Of Green's
boro, is here helping Master Curtis
Gary to run the store. Both are
polite, courteous and Industrious young
gentlemen, and = at home" to friends
and customers during business hours.
Character VS.. Reputation is the
subject Of a lecture to be delivered at
| the rooms Of the Y Dung Men S Christian
| Association next Sunday afternoon at
the usual hour by Mr.. 7. 7. Hicks.
Mr.. Hicks is deep thinker, logical
reasOner and a strong speaker and his
lecture no doubt will be worthy of the
| subject. the occasion and the man. Go
| to hear him.
y number of prominent officials of
the Seaboard Air Line spent last
Friday night i'll Henderson. The
| party was comprised of Mr.. w. W.
Chamberlaine, Comptroller; Capt. J. II.
Sharp, Treasurer Maj. L. w. Whis-
nant, superintendent; Capt. l.. w.
| Rem, Master of Trains Lee Johnson,
Esq, Chief Dispatcher, and Mr..
| MOncurc Robinson.
Mr.. ID. C.. Louohlin returned last
| Thursday from Philadelphia where he
| purchased a beautiful NOrman-Per-
chcron horse for his brother-in- law
| Mr.. Will +. Wallet, who will thor
oughly train him for the circus ring
The horse is about ) years old, weighs
LOO pounds and is a splendid animal
| i'll every way. He has attracted much
attention since he arrived.
The Henderson skating rink is a
popular place for the young people
who like such sport. The first mas
| querade carnival will be given to-
morrow night, Nov. 18th, and there
will be fun galore for all. Skaters are
expected from, Oxford Louisburg,
and other places. and a handsome pair
| of skates will be given to the holder of
the lucky No. Admission 10 cents.
Rev. John Surgius, missionary to
India, preached two interesting SER
mons i'll the Presbyterian church last
Sunday to large congregations. He
is foreigner, a converted Jew, and
long association among the people Of
| the Eastern world all cambine to make
his English imperfect and difficult to
understand, but he is evidently man
OF intelligence and great earnestness.
The marriage of DR.. J. E. Wyche,
| of Oxford, and Miss Sallie Richardson,
| of Greensboro is announced to take
| place on the Goth inst. DR.. Wyche
is popular and successful young
dentist who is we'll known throughout
the State, and his many friends and
| congratulate him on the wisdom of the
step he is about to take and the choice
| he has made.
Messrs. Thomas n. and John Z.
Beacon left Monday for Los Angeles,
| California, where the former will spend
the winter in hopes Of improving his
| health. He has been suffering from
| lung trouble for some time and seeks
| the mild dry climate of Southern Cali
| fornia on this account. Mr.. John
| Beacon will remain with his brother
until he gets comfortably fixed and re-
! covers from the fatigue of the long
| Journey. when he will return home.
He expects to be away about a month.
Barnum. the great Snowman. who
| spent millions in advertising and was
as competent to speak intelligently
and give advice on the subie as any
man. said this " If you have ten dollars
| to invest in business where you are
dependent upon public patronage, spend
one for the article and the other nine
man on earth but a printer. The man
who can stick type and talk next morn
inc to thousands of people while l am
talking to one. is the only man I'm
afraid of. | want him for my friend
The old man knew a thing or two
about the value and Importance of
newspaper advertising.
From the Darlington, S. c., News
we see that at baby show held there
recently in connection with chrysan-
themum fair given by the ladies. the
first prize for the = finest boy under
one year old. was awarded to Charles
. Henderson. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Nat
NJ. Henderson. The little fellow is
four months old and weighs 90 pounds.
There were fifty babies in all but the
Judges awarded the premium as above
stated without discussion among them
selves. The many friends here of Mr..
and Mrs. Henderson will join in con-
gratuations to them upon having such
prize winner who though born else
where claims allegiance to the ole
North State.
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