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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

Charley Branch Dead.

Chas. w. Branch, the silver tube
printer, died at O'Clock this morning,
at his home on South Mint street. Branch
came to Charlotte six years ago and
took q case on The Neus, and two years
later he met with an experience from
which he virtually suffered lingering
death. 1t was one Sunday a week or so
before Christmas, when he met a party
OF boys who took him into an alley and
asked him if he wanted drink OF whiskeye
He did. They handed him a bottle, and
turning it up he took a deep draught
and instantly fell to the ground writhing
in pain. The bottle did not contain
whskey. What it did contain was a
quantity of undiluted ammonia. The
suffering that the unfortunate printer
underwent from that time to the hour of
his death can be imagined. The skin
was burned from his throat and in
healing grew together, completely closing
the channel. He was sent to Atlanta
and there a silver tube was fitted into
his stomach and through that subse-
quently passed ali the nourishment that
sustained his life. He grew stronger and
returned to work. Recently his health
began to fail and for week past he had
been in dying condition.
Inc aOOFo IL Ldkeu iIoIH tHe CudI-
lotte Erening News. Many of our
readers knew Charley Branch. He
formerly lived in Henderson and at
different times was composltor in
this Office. His great weakness was
for strong drink, and his Incorporate
habits brought untold suffering upon
himself, to say nothing Of the trouble
and anguish Of mind and heart he
caused to others by his conduct. But
worse than all his days were shortened
thereby. What warning this should
be to others. We would not dwell
upon these thoughts but for the lesson
they teach.
Charles Branch was good boy
sober and perhaps we should now draw
the mantle of charity over his frailties
and bury them with him. We regret
exceedingly to chronicle his death. It
was only few months ago that his mar
riage was announced and we had hoped
that he was in stronger health, broken
off from his former habits and a
reformed and better boy altogether.
Peace to his ashes.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
The Forum For Nav.

The May Forum will contain a note
worthy study of the career and charac-
ter OF Prince Bismark, by Col. Theodore
\. Dodge, the well known military writer,
Col. Dodge has recently returned from a
long soiourn in Europe, and he has pre-
pared this paper after fresh study of the
historical events covered by Bismark' 8
remarkable career. The Criminal
Crowdlng OF Public Schools and pub
lie Schools as Promoters of Disease" are
two subjects OF pressing Importance that
will be taken up in this number. Pro-
lessor }. II. Penniman, of Philadelphia.
by study of school reports themselves
OF many of our principal cities, shows
what lamentable lack of sufficient and
wholesome buildings there are-how, in
deed much of the educational work of
Boston and New York and many other
cities Is worse than wasted. DR.. Ii. d.
Chaplin, OF New York, lays down the con-
dltlons that should govern the healthful
building and arrangement of school
rooms. The Rt. Hon. J. G. Bourjnot-
Clerk of the Dominion Parliament, has
written for the May Forum a very striking
comparison of the Canadian and the
American systems OF government, to
show why the American system does not
commend itself to Canadians. He thus
explains the absence of any influential
sentiment in Canada.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
SUPERLATIVE CHEEK.

The Geo. p. howell Advertising
Agency, OF New York, gets out a
Newspaper Directory in which it tries
to inveigle newspapers to place adver-
tisements at $3.50 page. 1t also
publishes weekly magazine called
Printers Ink in which IS to SO cents
per line is charged for reading notices,
and about 500 page for display
advertisements. 1t has been trying
hard to get up State departments for
this latter publication and a recent
issue of it attempted to rldlcule the
papers of those States which would not
advertise in it. OF the North Carolina
papers it said, "they prefer home
advertisements, which pay better"
We rather think this is compliment to
the North Carolina press. This same
agency that charges such high rates
for advertising in its publication has
the cheek to offer advertisements to
newspapers at about one-thlrd price
with a IS per cent. commission,
invariably wanting "top of column
next to reading matter We are
glad the papers of this State take but
little stock in Rowell, and the sooner
they cut entirely aloof from advertis-
ing agencies, or refuse to give them
space at less than regular rates, the
better it will be Tor the papers. 1t i.
amusing, too, TO see how this Rowell
Agency, after treating papers as II
does, tries to get them to help along
its fight with the Post Office Depart,
ment to get Printers Ink admitted at
second class rates of postage.-Green-
Vile Reflector.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
Harper's Magazine for May.

The second instalment of the " Personal
Recollections of Joan Of Arc, lin the May
Harpers, tells the story of Joan's visions
message, with illustrations from historic
material by Mr.. F. V. Du Mond Interest
in Mr.. Hardy's novel, Hearts Insur-
gents deepens with the unhappy matri-
monial experiences of his heroine. A
full-page illustration for this story. by
Mr.. W. Hatherell, printed in two tnts,
from engravings by Mr.. F. FIorian. is
the frontispiece to the number. Mr..
Julian Ralph presents the social and
industrial attractions of the least under
stood of all the Southern States in an
illustrated article entitled SIN Sunny
Mississippi" In" The Museum of Prado''
Mr.. Royal Cortissoz contributes a lumi-
nous review of Spanish art, superbv
illustrated. The last of Mr.. Alfred
Parsons brilliantly illustrated articles
on the Empire OF the Mikado appears
under the title "Some Wanderings in
Japan Mr.. ". D. Howells relates
curious psychological experiences in a
paper entitled "True, Talk OF Dreams. -
A popular paper, entitled The Story of
the Liver" is contributed by DR.. Andrew
Wilson, OF Edinburgh. Rev. Brockholst
Morgan, D. D., Superintendent of Mission
Work of the New York Protestant Epis-
copal City Mission Society, relates Incl
dents within his experience in an article
called Mems Work Among Women"
The short stories of the number are
La Tinaja Bonita" a tale of the Ari.
zoua desert, by Mr.. Owen Wister, with
illustrations by Mr.. Frederic Remington
by Hook or Crook" an amusing social
episode by Mr.. Robert Grant, with illus.
trations by Mr.: c. D. Gibson; and
Dutch kitty's White Slippers one Of
Mr.. Julian Ralph's sketches of " People
We Pass" with illustrations by Mr..
Clifford Carleton. In "The Editor
Study" Mr.. Charles Dudley Warner dis
cusses the European view of America
The Editors Drawer includes an
! Introductory sketch 10y Mrs. Kate
Douglas Wiggin.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas. of junction City.
ILL.,, was told BY her doctors she had con-
sumption and THAI there was no hope for
her, but two bottles Or. Kings New Dis
covery completely cured her and she says
it saved her life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, l59
Florida ST.. San Francisco suffered from a
dreadful cold. approaching consumption,
tried without result everything else then
bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and in two weeks was cured. He is
naturally thankful. il is such results, of
which these are samples. that prove the
wonderful efficacy Of this medicine in
coughs and colds. Free trial bottles at
Melville Dorsey's drug store. Regular size
soc. and ST 90
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
Resolution of Thanks.
ARMORY OF GRANVILLE GRAYs

ARMORY OF GRANVILLE GRAYs,(
OXFORD, N. c., April 10th, 1895.
On April 10th, 1895, our Company
attended barbecue and picnic given by
the Vance Guards, of Henderson, cele-
brating the 18th anniversary of their
organization.
We were most Hospitality entertained
and desire to express our appreciation OF
the many courteous attentions shown
U.S. Therefore.
Resolucd, That We tender to the officers
and members of the Vance Guards our
sincere thanks for their kind attentions
on this occasion
S. W. MINOR, Captain,
II. L. SKINNER, End Lieutenant, }Com.
J. 0. ELLINGTON, Sergeant,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

THE recent death of MIR. Bennett
Bum, post master at Rocky Noun,
caused a vacancy. There was 4
contest between Congressman Woodland
and ex Congressman Bum as to which
should have the naming OF the post
master, half of the town being in Nash
(Bunn's district and half in Edge
combe (Woodard's). The matter has
been settled by Mr.. Bum rc'rIv'ng
the appointment himself. The bonner
post master was cousin OF bis and
although he was allowed to have the
naming of the appoin,ee before he was
not gallant enough to accord that
privilege to Mr.. Woodland this time.
But perhaps he had his weather eye
on the main chance himself, hence his
action. He supported the President
in voting for the repeal Of the Sherman
silver coinage act, and since he IS a
statesman without job it was but
natural that he should be provided tor
in some way
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
Valuable Town Lot for
Sale.

A I THE REQUEST OF THE OWN
1Aers | shall sell for division ON
MONDAY, MAY 9TH, 1895, at the court
house door in Henderson. at public outcrv,
for cash. that valuable lot OF land on
Chestnut street ad iOining the lot of Strause
and Raab, DIR. j. IL. Tucker, and Others
fronting Chestnut street 20 feet and run,
ming back 80 feet. The same being the
lot bought by ID. Y. Cooper, S. Watkins
Harris, Gooch & Co, and w. II. S Bur,
gwyn OF }. III: Tucker and wife by deed
dated May 18th, 1887. For full description
u salo land see Deed Book 4, page sO3,
Time Of sale ~ o'clock IN.
ANDREW J. HARRIS, Trustee.
Henderson, n. C., March 29th, 1895.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
800 Reward 800.

The readers of the GOLD LEAF will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
tarrh being constitutional disease re-
qulres constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the consti-
tuition and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer one
hundred dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY Il Co..
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold Inv 1irIIOuiSfc
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

Frederick Mayer, retired butcher,
who died in Philadelphia few days
ago, was a considerate old man. He
bequeathed his daughter $500 month
for life and then to guard against
contingencies put P. s. TO the will
giving $1,000 more. to her husband in
the event she married. This fact being
given due publicity the presumption is
that the daughter need not remain
single any longer than she desires
Wilmington Star,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

Among the contents of The Forum for
May that have been announced are "Can
We Revive the Olympic Games?" study
OF the. esprit of ancient and modern ath-
letics, by Prof. Paul Shorey, of the Uni
versity OF Chicago; "The Future of the
Great Arid West" by Mr.. E. W. Smaley,
OF st. Paul; "Our Debt to Inventors:
Shall We Discourage Them?' by Prof.
r. H. Thurston, of Cornell; ''The Coming
OF Equality of Opportunity" by Col.
Carroll d. Wright; and "The Govern
ment as a Great Publisher,' by Mr.. A.
r. Spofford, Librarian of Congress.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
Vance County Sunday School Conven-
ton Campaign.

The undersigned officers of the above
Association, with others interested in
the Sunday School cause will make a
canvass of Vance county as indicated in
the appointments below. Our purpose is
to interest every man, woman and child
in the county, regardless of denomina-
ton in this glorious work, and to
organize Township Associations, which
shall work to get every child as we'll as
all others, to study the Word of God, and
we ask that every body whether inter-
ested or not in the respective Townships
to meet us at the time and place indica-
ted, when a speaker will fully set forth
the Importance as we'll as the object of
the work:
Henderson Township NJ E. church.,
April 21st, 1895.
Kittrell Township, Plank Chapel, NJ.
E., April 2Sth, 1895.
Dabney Township, Harris Chapel, NJ.
P, May 9TH, 1895.
WILLIAMSBURG Township, Island Creek
Bap., May 18th, 1895.
Townsville Township, Nutbush Church,
Pres, May 10Th, 1895.
Nutbush Township, New Hope Church,
NJ. P, May Goth, 1895.
Middleburg Township, Baptist Church,
Sandy Creek Township, Amos Mill,
June 9th, 1895.
The above meetings will begin promptly
at 3 p. m. on each day named. We
earnestly request every person in each
Township to meet us on the day named
Ours is a work of love towards the
children of our county, and we ask every
father, mother, brother, and sister to
help us inaugurate work that we hope
in the Providence of God may lead all
our dear children to Him who said:
"Suffer little children to come unto me. -
Then come one and ALL
" The Spirit and the Bride say come"
Very truly.
F. R. HARRIS, President,
6. S. PRICHARD, Secretary.
J. l.. CURRIN,)
l. B; !, GARY, Com.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
NOTICE!
Trustees Sale Of Valuable Property.

pY VIRTUE OF POWER CONFER
ID red upon me by Deed of Trust exc
cuted on the 9th day of December, 1898, by
the Henderson Light and Power Company
which deed is duly recorded in Vance
county, book IS, page 536, &c, and at the
request of the holders of the debts secured
in said deed, shall, ON MONDAY, THE
9Th DAY OF MAY, 1895, sell at public
auction at the court house door in the town
of Henderson, in Vance county, that valua-
BILE property situate in said town, known
as 1.-THE Henderson Electric Light Plant.
said property consisting of: Station House,
and lot on which it is located 5OH. ?.
Ball engine; 6O-H. 2. boiler; dynamos,
arc lamps, incandescent lamps, poles,
wire. tools, &c. Also the contract or
franchise of said Company. obtained from
the town of Henderson for lighting said
town. on the 22nd day of November 1892
The lot upon which the Station House is
located is fully described in a deed from
the Henderson Electric Light, Water
Works and Power Company to A. e.
Zollicoffer, dated the 3lst July. 1891
recorded in Vance county. Terms of sale
Cash, IN amount sufficient to pay OFF the
costs and expenses of sale and the amount
of matured Indebtedness secured in said
deed, (abOut S.. 400 the balance on a
credit of twelve months.
Parties desiring to examine said property
can see same on application to Mr.. }. II
Bridgers, Henderson, y. T..
This 18th day of March, 1895.
ID. Y. COOPER, Trustee.
A. Z. ZOLLICOFFER, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

| recommend Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and
swellings. There is no better liniment
made. | have sold over 100 bottles of it
this year and all were pleased who used it.
j. F. Person, druggist. South Chicago,
Ill. 1t is for sale by Melville Dorsey,
druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
TO HORSE owNEpa

For putting horse in fine healthy con.
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. Is
cents per package. For sale by druggists
Sold in Henderson by NJ. Dorsey. druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

Chamberlain Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chappso
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

"The New Woman is the subject OF a
paper by W. D. Howells, which will be
published in Harper's Weeklyo of April 27th,
The same number, among its varied con.
tents, includes richly illustrated article
on New York City's Flower Markets, and
in the department of sports, a graphic
treatise on the "Amateur Pitcher"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
Enlarging His Quarters.


Mr.. E. \. Watkins is adding to and
greatly improving things at his new
barber shep and bath rooms next to the
post-office. He has moved the furniture
and fixtures of his "West End estab-
lishment down there and consolidated
the two. This will give him seven bath
rooms, which are quite sufficient to af-
ford comfort and cleanliness to his GUS
toners during the summer season as
well as at other times Mr. Watkins has
added to his force of help also by en-
ploying two new BARRIERS. One of them
is Doc Skyles, of Jackson, noted tonso-
rial artist who has the reputation
among drummers and others of being
zone of the finest" The place is well
furnished and fitted up in class style.
Everything is neat and inviting, the
rooms are large, cool, and comfortable,
and altogether it has the essentials of a
popular and attractive resort.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

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 had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

For Liver and Kidney complaints of all
kinds try Balls Blood Purifier and Tonic
1t invigorates the digestive organs, in
creases the appetite and gives tone and
strength to the whole system. For sale by
Melville Dorsey, druggist. mch21
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
APRIL %, 1895.

SAYS an exchange: Less dema-
yoguery and more common sense IS
what is needed for the settlement OF
the financial problem.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
Rheumatism. NEURALGIA

and pains OF all kinds are speedily cured
by DR.. A. ID. Balls great specific For
sale by Melv lille Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
IUItUU, y
s Sold by druggists, 75c.

Use DR.. A. d. Balls great cure for
rheumatism. Neuralgia and pains of all
Kinds. Sold at DOrsey's Drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

Go to H. Thomson for Embroider,
Silks, all colors.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25
NOTICE.!
Sale For Taxes.

Under and by virtue of the Tax List for
the town of Henderson, n. e., for the year
1894 which is in my hands for collection. [
shall, ON MONDAY. THE 9Th DAY
OF MAY, 1895, offer for sale, at the court
house door in Henderson, n. C., the
to and listed by the parties hereafter
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

We desire a live agent and correspondent
at every postOfIice in Vance and adjoining
counties.
Correspondence on all subjects of local
and general interest and opinions upon
matters Of public concern. are invited.
The editor will Eot be responsible for
the views or statements OF correspondents
and reserves the right at all times to
revise or reject any article he may think
proper.
One side, only, Of the paper uIust be
written On-and the real name OF the
writer accompany the contribution. No
attention will be paid to anonymous let
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

N amt.
Eliza Blacknall, / lot
Andrews avenue,
Moses Cheatham, ! lot
Chestnut street,
r. j. Daniel, l lot
Andrews avenue,
T. A. Davis, 5 lots Cha
vase and Davis sts.,
Aaron Eaton, l lot Tan
Yard street,
Abram Foster, l lot
Rock Spring ST..
Henry Foster, / lot
near Cemetery,
Mrs. j. Il. Harris. !
lot Chestnut street,
Monroe J. Harris, =
lots Pearl street.
Henderson f. l.. Il p.
Co., l lot Pettigrew
street,
Alfred Jeffreys, / lot
Fair Ground street,
David Jones, / lot
near College,
Nathan Lewis, | lot,
Mrs. H. e.. Linthicum,
l lot Burwell ave-,
Richard Parham. l lot,
Alexander Reavis, l
lot Andrews ave-,
James Rogers, 2 lots
William street,
John 1. Rowland, / lot
Rowland street,
James Smith. Sr., ! lot
William street,
Larkin Smith, / lot
Pearl street,
P. j. Turnbull, l lot
Poplar street,
Il. l.. Walker, l lot
Rock Spring street,
Lewis Williams, ! lot
Rock Spring street,
billiard Wy che, / lot,
billiard street,
John Young. l lot,
Mrs. w. II. Young, 3
lots Garnet street,
Parties whose nam
appear in the above
themselves accordingly
property will be sold fC
as above set forth.
This April LIST, 1895.
j. l.. CURRIN
for To,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

the BEST is what the People
] buy the most Of. That's Whv
Hoods Sarsaparilla has the largest
sale OF ALL MEDICINES,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

PERSONS who visited the State Far
last fall will remember the fine flock
of sheep exhibited by Col. }. ). Carr
from his OCConecchee farm, near
Hillsboro. The Durham Sun says
that sheep shearing was begun Friday
in this flock which numbers 100 OF the
finest sheep to be found in the State.
The first fleece weighed 10 pounds,
the second IIA pounds, and the third
12I pounds, or an average OF ny
pounds. The master Of OCconeechee
offers Duroc Jersey pig to the farmer
in North Carolina who shows a better
yield. And judged by the specimens
shown at the fair OCConeechee farm
shows up equally as we'll with fine
cattle, hogs, horses and fancy poultry
as it does with sheep.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

SOME time ago the GOLD LEAF had
something to say about the National
Seed Company, OF Washington, d.
C., and the advertising proposition
received from it. We then pronounced
the concern a fraud, in our opinion,
and expressed doubt about those pub
fishers who accepted the advertisement
getting pay for it. Now comes the
intelligence that the PostoffIce Depart
ment has excluded their letters from
the mails.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-04-25

ga Calling Costume from the Maison
Worth (now conducted by the sons of the
famous Charles Frederick Worth), has a
prominent place in Haper's Bazar for
April Goth Among French fashions in
the same issue, an outdoor costume and
a pretty summer house-dress, both
drawn by Chapuis, are especially note
worthy. Literary features in this num-
Der OF the Bazar are attractive, as usual:
a bright short story by Bessie Chandler,
a weighty sketch, with "Touch and Tone
in Piano Playing" for its subject, by
Colonel T. W. Higginson. The last men
toned is a critique, apparently based
upon or suggested by the career in New
York of distinguished woman of New
England origin.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1895-02-05
Peter Kicks.
'lal!g.l! Ait.ls ID! Esif Dresser.

Can he found > his Shop in O.
.. +. bnjlling every Saturday Give
him = call Satisfaction guaranteed
Wearc oow prepared TO Be- your
! ob work
The river hcing full Of ice, i is inn
possible to gc, goods by that route.
and to wagon over land j.. exceeding
ly dangerous ~ account Of ice IN the
roads, 80 people will have to wait for
an opening.
Roaring creek, Randolph county,
las produced the champion hunter IF
the age An exchange says be- has
killed 10 the last ten years l1s deer,
129 turkeys, - ruccoous, - red fox.
cs, 6 grey roxc-. 80 wild cuts, 2 Gaia
mounts 2 black bras, : offers. =
miuks, eagle, $500 rs,uc s.akc.
and found ID bee trees, one If which
contained l-G pounds Of clean hon
ey.