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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Uncle Sans Blue Jackets.

A special train of coaches passed
through Henderson yesterday afternoon
conveying party of United States ma
rines from New York to San Francisco.
L: was the crew of the battle-ship
TEXAS going to man the new coast de-
fence vessel Nonadnock, which has just
gone into commission. There were
1877 men in the draft, Lieut.. Roper be-
ing in charge, with Lieut.. Miller, En-
sign Douglas and Surgeon Steele. The
coaches were decked with miniature
flags On top, the sides and ends being
draped with bunting while large flag
doated to the breezes from staff at
tached to the rear coach.
There were sleeping coaches Of
the Southern Pacific Railroad (Which
had been brought east for the purpose)
a Pullman and two baggage cars. The
sleeping cars, although not of the reg
ulatoin palace car order, are similar to
the regular Pullman, with mattresses,
blankets, bed linen, and contain all the
accessories, such as laboratories,
stoves, ice water and everything the
men may need to be comfortable. A
Pullman porter was in attendance on
each car, to attend to the wants of the
passengers.
This mode of transferring men to
the Pacific is an experiment with the
government. Heretofore the plan
adopted was to send them by water to
Aspinwall, Panama, across the 18TH
mus, and again by water to San Fran
cisco. The expense of land travel it
seems has been the only thing that has
kept the Department from making the
experiment before. And in this case
it was only through the intelligent and
persistent Offices of Capt. 7. J. An
derson, General Passenger Agent of
the Seaboard Air Line, that it was
done. The outcome of the innovation
will be watched with interest.
The men will go through without
change Of cars, the route taken being
via. Raleigh, Atlanta, Montgomery,
Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, San
Antonio, Ell Paso, Y una, Los Angeles,
Vallejo, Fresno, and to San Francisco.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Railroad Accident.

A disastrous wreck occurred at MAN.
ly on the Raleigh & Augusta division of
the Seaboard Air Line last Thursday
night. The accident was due to an
open switch causing through freight
to run into local on the siding. Two
men were killed outright and engineer
Thad Peasants was badly scalded, but
will recover. Twenty mules were also
killed and the damage in wrecked c4rs
was great. One Of the men killed was
Walter Flanagan, colored, who
belonged in Henderson. The body
was brought here and buried Saturday.
He was fireman on Mr.. Peasants en-
CINE. The other man who lost his life
was colored brakeman. Mr.. Pleas
ants lived in Henderson a few years
ago, when he was engineer on the
shifting engine, and is known to many
of our people.
The train run into was in charge Of
Mr.. Joe Dunn, of Henderson, as con-
ductor. The accident was deplorable
affair and was much regretted here on
account Of Mr.. Dunn's connection with
it. He had been a hard working, faith
full employe and was striving for pro-
motion, and when the outlook seemed
encouraging to him all is lost in a
moment. Pending an investigation he
was suspended.
The responsibility of the accident
has not yet been fixed, that is who
left the switch open.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
With a New Firm.

Mr.. Theo Stallings, we'll known to
the trading people of Henderson, has
accepted position with Davis s. Rose.
A good man and good house, the two
will go we'll together. It is hardly
necessary to say more than this. Mr..
Stallings is too we'll known to need
either introduction or words of COM
mendation. He had been with W. W.
Rowland seven years, first with Row.
land & Powell and continuing with Mr..
Rowland when he succeeded to the bus
mess, only leaving when the latter
closed out and retired from merchan-
dising.
There is no more popular man in the
trade than Uncle Offie," and no
more polite, accommodating, capable
salesman anywhere. He has had
large experience behind the counter :,
knows how to please his customers and
counts nothing trouble when he can
serve them. Honest and straightfor-
ward in his dealings he has the conf
dence and respect of the people in an
eminent degree. In his new position
Mr.. Stallings will be able to serve the
public to best advantage and invites his
friends to call and see him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Notice of Sale.

TNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE
~ power of sale conferred upon the un-
dersigned Mortgage and contained in a
Mortlnge Deed executed by James &. Reed
and Regina NJ. Reed on the 10Th day Of
October, 1881, and recorded in Mortgage
Book No l,pages 1863 and $40 in the Office OF
the Register Of Deeds for Vance county,
for the purpose of securing the payment
of the Indebtedness therein mentioned, de-
fault having been made in the payment
of the same. will sell at the Pos: Office
door in Kittrell. n. C.. at public auction
to the highest bidder for Cash ON MON
DAY, THE OATH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1896, the property conveyed by said Mort
gage Deed. to wit: A house and lot In the
town OF Kittrell bounded as follows: Be-
gin at a stone in second street at j. ID.
Overton's corner. thence along said street
s. 800 Z. 1O41a feet to stone In said street.
thence N. 100 X. 384 feet to stone in 3rd
street, thence along said street n. 800 w.
1O4a feet to a stone in said street, thence
S. 100 w. 3S4 feet to the beginning, con-
aiming seven-eights Cd Of an acre.
Time of sale IL o'clock.
EPPY GRISSOM, Mortgage
A. J. Harris, Atty for Mortgage.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Kind Remembrance.

There are many pleasant features in
the life of a Methodist preacher. The
love OF our people, so often exhibited in
kind words and practical deeds, is a
source of much Joy.
Not long since. our people brought
many gifts of love into our home. II the
early part OF last year, was made the
happy recipient OF a handsome suit Of
clothes and other useful articles.
Such acts of kindness are always APP
preciated, and inspire an ambassador Of
Christ to do the best work possible for
such a noble people.
With implicit faith in God, and with
love for souls for whom the Lord Jesus
died, enter upon this, my second year.
May the Lord abundantly bless this
people, and may He make me not a mere
"hand-shaker,' but faithful Shepherd.
Affectionately,
NJ D, UIX
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
The Value of Newspapers.

Many of our newspapers are perma
nent business enterprises and the edi-
tors are making precarious and haz-
ardous living out of them. We all find
it hard to get out OF the old ruts and
harder still to educate the people up to
the true value of newspaper. But we
are slowly but surely doing it. After
awhile the leaven will leaven the whole
lump, and every family will realize that
they must have at least one or two
good papers, and they will not hesitate
to pay for them. The people will soon
learn that good county or State paper
is worth more than a great institution
of learning in any county in the State,
and we are not detractng from the value
of colleges. It costs from two to four
thousand dollars a year to run good
county paper, and then the editor and
printers only make a bare living, but
if eight-tenths of the families in any
county would subscribe and pay for the
paper, the cost of it would be mere
trifle compared to its value. People
should learn that it is justas important
to pay for newspaper as it is to pay
for shoes or any article they buy.
-Progressire Farmer.
If we could trace Dyspepsia to its source
it would lead back to our kitchens. In fact,
the secret of good health is good cooking.
If we'll cooked, foods are partially digested
If poorly cooked, they are less digestible
than in their raw state. If you are a vic
tim of faulty cooking; that is. if YOU suf-
fer from Dyspepsia, the rational cure must
be looked for in an artificiaily digest
ed food, and food which will at the
same time aid the digestion of other foods.
Such preparation virtually rests the tired
digestive organs, thereby restoring them to
their natural strength.
The Digestive Cordial, as prepared by
the Shakers of Mount Lebanon, is just such
a preparation. and a single ten cent bottle
will convince you of its value. If yonr
druggist doesn't keep it he will be glad tc
get it through his wholesale house.
Laxol is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor
Oil.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

A historic drama of very unique
character THE Chronothanetoletron,"
will be presented to the Henderson
public in Burwell Hall at an early day.
1t will be followed by "a Box of Mon
keys" most laughable comedy. Our
best amateur talent engaged. The
caste and other particulars will be
given later.
Rev. NJ. D. Hix, pastor of the Meth
odst Episcopal church, who has been
sick with severe attack of grip, is out
again and was able to occupy his pull
pit Sunday as usual. Although not
well enough he preached in the morning
the Sunday previous, but suffered in
consequence of coming out SO soon.
His pleasing presence and kindly greet
ings on the streets and in the homes of
our people are all the more agreeab
since their enforced absence.
One of the finest wild turkeys we
have seen i'll a long time was displayed
in front of Capt. Jones' printing office
Tuesday afternoon. 1t was %
pound gobbler, sent him with the COM
pliments of his friend Mr.. Peter Stall
lings, of Macon. Warren county, by
whom it was killed The bird was a
remarkably fat and handsome one, with
beard about six inches long and at
tracted much attention. 1t need not
be added that Capt. Jones was Justly
proud of his possession.
Nice lot of Seed Oats and Seed Potatoes
for sale at ii. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Schubert Symphony Club.

The Wilmington Messenger says this
Of the Schubert Symphony Club, which
will appear at Burwell Hall next Thurs
day evening:
The largest and most appreciative
audience OF the season greeted the Schu-
bert Symphony Club at their entertain
ment in the Y. Nj. c. A. auditorium last
night.
The varied and splendid programme
was carried ont in a most excellent man
ner and every number was encored, the
members of the company responding &C
commodatingly to all the fattering de-
mands of their appreciative audience.
The singing of Miss Grace Dyer, So
prano with Il marvellous voice and Guilt
waited vocal talents, delighted every
body and was given the special favor of
the audience.
Nine Lowe Zendt Purcell, a contralto
singer OF splendid accomplishments, was
one OF the favorites during the evening
Master Tommy Purcell, a little boy
artist, rendered song and violin solo
and also song story, which were we'll
received.
The singing of the lady quartette was
superb, and altogether the concert was
one OF the finest and most EN- oyable ever
given in Wilmington.-Wilm Ton, N.
c. Messenger.
Car load of Hay just received at
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Sale of Land.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED IN TRUST
Dexecuted to me by b. b. Workman and
wife Rosa p. Wort ham, December, 10Th.
1894, and recorded in Record of Mortgages
No %. page 22S. etc, of the Register of
Deeds office Of Vance county. | shall, ON
MONDAY, THE path DAY OF FEBRu-
AIRY, 1896, sell to the highest bidder, for
cash. at the Court House door in Hender-
son, Vance county, the tract OF land de-
scribed in said Deed in Trust. and more
particularly defined as follows, to-wit: In
Sandy Creek township, adjoining the
lands of b. Ii. Workman, Blackwe heirs.
Falkner and Others and is known as
the lot drawn in the division OF the late
Richard Wortham's estate. The record
of said division appears fully by refer
ence to the book of Records in Regis
ters effice in Vance county, less 81
acres sold to John A. B. Falkner. Said
tract now contains 80 acres, more or less.
Time of sale II o'clock NJ.
This January 2lst, 1896.
II. T.. WATKINS, Trustee.
3. s. Royster, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

Transient advertisements to- be i','n t -,
,ne month and under. must De 'alu ~ ~
i,.nre i II advertising for a shorter lltle
fF'an three months is nsldered transfer
tnuiue-s Accounts rendered qua 'eii
[,r oil advertisements published f"r
longer period of time ~ ,,,,,
ncal vtrtisrInent~. to appear dill'iI :
r..dfun matter will be charged ~ Genus per
INC for tirst In sertion and > cents per hhe
tnr each insertion thereafter. .
IegaI advertisements, such as aaiii MS
traitors and executors no ices oihiiiissI"i
.rs' and trustees sales. summons l" non
rn-idcnis &c will be charged Tor ~ fttes
fx.d nv law except when tnty eScttu d
certain limit of space, in which case we re- re-
serve the right to fix our own price. AZ
surh business must be PAID FOX IN AZ
VANCE. The compensation Is Small anu
we cannot afford 10 take risks or wait the
pleasure of persons I" pay .
obituary notices, resolutions OF respect,
etc will be charged for at the rate OF one
cent a word and the cash must accom- pahy
the manuscript. In cases where ilthds ana
patrons of the paper are con cerned no charge
will be made for the first ten lines about 20
wortIs-or articles not exceeding tlat IN
lrupth.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
The Best State Almanac For 1896.

AS State Almanac for correct as
Economical time, for official, historical,
statistical, and agricultural information,
for domestic use in the family, and a
record of the most important events,
with biographical sketches of prominent
citizens who have died during the past
year in our State, Turner's North Caro-
lima Almanac for 1896 has no rival.
There is no other Almanac to be COM
pared to it in it's valuable information
Price only 10 cts. For sale at Melville
Dorsey 8 drug store, Henderson, N. c.,
or by the publisher, Jas. H. Enniss, Raj
eigh, n. G..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Married in WarrentOn.

Mr.. Bella Workman, son of Mr. E.
W. Workman, who lives near Hen
derson, surprised his friends last
week by going over into Warren and
taking to himselfa wife. The Warren
ton Record gives the following particu-
lars:
Yesterday afternoon at Mr. f. p. AL
len s residence in town, at + O'Clock, Mr..
Bella Workman, of Vance county, and
Miss Pattie Virgins, a highly respected
and accomplished daughter of our es
teemed countyman, Mr.. VIM. Virgins,
were united in marriage, Rev. Z. l..
Herman officiating. The marriage was
an exceedingly quiet and unexpected
one no one, save two or three friends,
knowing anything about it. Our best
wishes follow them
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

"A very appreciative audience
greeted the appearance ofthe Schubert
Club and Lady Quartete at Porter's
Opera House Friday night. The mu-
sic was very fine. Every member was
an artist. and the renditions Of the
music could not have been better. -
Bowling Green, KY, Sunday Bee.
At Burwell Hall next Thursday
evening.
Allison 4 Addison's Special Tobacco
Manure for plant beds, at
J. II. LASSITER & cos.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Eugene Fields Last Story.

In 1884 Eugene Field wrote a story
which he called THE Werewolf When
it was finished he laid it aside and year
afterw ard entirely rewrote it. In 1886
he again took it up and revised it, and
during the nine years between that time
and his death in November last, he re-
wrote it eight times. His last revision
pleased him and he decided toprint it, but
death came too suddenly, and the story
was found, unpublished, among his effects.
Mrs. Field, concluding to have the story
appear, gave it to the editor OF The
Ladies' Home Journal, in which magazine
all of Mr.. Fields work, outside of his
newspaper articles, Was presented to the
public. The story will be printed in the
next issue of the Journal. strikinSly illus
trated by Mr.. Howard Pyle.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

Our people are growing more and more in
the habit of looking to NJ. Dorsey, Druggist,
for the latest and best of everything in the
drug line. They sell Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, famous for its cures of bad colds,
Group and whooping cough. When in need
of such medicine give this remedy trial
and you will be more than pleased with the
result.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Threw Away His Canes.

Mr.. d. Wiley. ex-postmaster, Black
Creek, n. Y. was SO badly afflicted with
rheumatism that he was only able to hobble
around with canes, and even then it caused
him great pain. After using Chamberlain's
Pain Balm he was SO much improved that
he threw AWAY his canes. He says this lin
iment did him more good than all other
medicines and treatment put together. For
sale at 80 cents per bottle, by NJ. Dorsey,
DruoClSt
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
A Great Treat.

The Schubert symphony Club and
Lady Quartette have made arrange
Hall Thursday evening, February 18th,
when our people will be given one of
the musical entertainments which have
made the company so famous.
We are fortunate in being among the
favored few who secure this attraction,
and should show our appreciation of
high class concerts by giving them a
crowded house. We have not space
to write of the artists severallyas they
deserve. but all of them are highly
praised by the press. Seats on sale at
Thomas drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
Death of Mr.. A. w. Rowland.


A telegram was received here SUM-
day, conveying intelligence Of the
death of Mr.. Alex w. Rowland, which
occurred in Chicago on Saturday. He
had gone there i'll company with his
brother Mr.. Parry Rowland to have
surgical operation performed, but
this had not been done.
Mr.. Rowland was a native of Hen
derson, being a son of the late II. H.
Rowland Until his health gave way
few years ago he had been for a long
while successfully engaged in the drug
business in Wilson. Disposing Of his
interests there he came to Henderson
and again made his home here living
with his brother Mr.. l. G. Rowland.
Later he moved to Tyler, Texas, where
his other brothers were living, and it
was from there he went to Chicago for
the purpose above mentioned.
Mr. Rowland was a man of genial
temperament, polished manners and
splendid address, and was popular and
esteemed wherever known. He was
a brave soldier. true friend and up
right Christian gentleman. His death
will carry sorrow to the hearts ofmany
persons in Henderson and elsewhere.
Mr.. Rowland had been married but
lost his wife ten or twelve years ago.
They had no children. He was IS
years of age.
The body was brought to Henderson
for burial reaching here Monday after
noon. The funeral was held from the
Episcopal church, of which dnomina.
ton deceased was a member, at
O'Clock, the rector Rev. Julian E
Ingle condu citing the service. The in.
terment was made in the family square
| in Elmwood cemetery.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
About Wire Fences.

The last Legislature passed an act
the provisions of which may not be
generally known, and as it is a matter
Of public interest we call attention to
it now. 1t was law requiring three
inch board on top of all barbed wire
fences along a roadway, as a protection
to stock The law went into effect Jan
uary LIST. 1t will be a job to put them
on in many places, but the law requires
it to be done. and where this has not
been attended to already we suggest
that further negligence Or delay may
involve extra Trouble and expense.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
The floral is Plain.

A haggard down cast look he wore.
His quiverng lip told sorrows tale;
With heavy heart he paced the floor,
There seemed no 'scape from the sheriff
sale.
Harsh fate had placed him under ban,
Because, forsooth, he was not wise;
He did business on the back date plan
In his local paper he didn't advertise.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
The Baptist Missionary Rally.

The program of the Missionary Rally
at the Baptist church, which began
Sunday morning, was we'll carried out
The exercises were Of an interesting
nature. the address edifying aud the
topics instructive. The Biblical Re
corder, whose editor was present and
delivered an address on The Silent
Hunered Thousand' Sunday night,
says.
The Henderson missionary rally start
ed off we'll Sunday. The excellent pre-
pared program was carried out with the
exception of the address by Associate
Secretary Mullins, who had to postpone
his coming until Tuesday. Secretary
White preached an inspiring sermon
Sunday morning, and delivered an able
also made a well-conceived speech at
night on the ''Moral Basis of Missions :"
We enjoyed the meeting very much and
were delightfully."- entertained by Rro.
Lassiter. Ii is good to see people so
fond and proud of their pastor as the
Henderson people are of Bro. Millard
The meeting was continued through
Monday and Tuesday, Elders Taylor 81
Narrenton and Hardaway OF Oxford
taking part.
Blessings are not always Sugar-coated
No, neither are pills-but DR.. Pierce s
Pleasant Pellets are, and they are genuine
blessings in (sugarcoated) disguise to the
sufferer from billiousnesS. constipation
indigestion and all arrangements of the
stomach. liver and bowels.
Buy them and try them.
You can't make mistake,
They're powerful, yet painless.
And pleasant to take.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
SAMUEL WATKINS.
The Woman of WashingtOn's Heart

The Woman of Washington's Heart.
Mrs. Burton Harrison has written for
the March Ladies' Home Journal an au-
thoritative sketch OF Sally Cary, to whom
George Washington, in his private let
ters, clearly points as the passion OF his
life Mrs. Harrison, who was Miss. Con-
stance Cary before her marriage, is a
direct descendant OF Sally Cary, as well
as, on her mothers side, of the Fairfax
family, into which the Southern beauty
OF Washington's day finally married.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

The many friends of Mr.. r. Perry,
who has been sick for some time,
will be panied to know that his condi-
ton has assumed critical aspect. He is
failing gradually and the end we fear is
not far off. A good man and useful citi-
zen if the prayers and sympathes Of
our people could prevail he would soon
be restored to health and strength.
LATER-Mr. Perry breathed his last
at O'Clock last night. A more extended
notice of his life and character, sickness
and death will be given next week.
The funeral will be held from the
Episcopal church at O'Clock Friday
afternoon.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
POTATO SLIPS.

All kinds, any variety wanted. Place
orders now, stating kinds desired. Price
81 90 per LOCO. DIR. D. T. SMITHwTK,
Axtell, n. C..
Orders left at this office will receive at
tentiOn.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
CIoaks 81 90, $500 and $500 at
WATKINS

Allison & Addison's Special Tobacco
Manure for plant beds, at
j. H. LASSITER & cos.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
GuanO For Plant Beds,

One car load Star Brand Special, just
received. People who have used this
guano say it is the quickest they know.
!. II. LASSITER & co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
For Rent.

The nnincosed lot back of J. p. Tay-
Tors. Nearly l acre, suitable for garden
purposes. Apply at this office.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

The remaining stock Of Blankets, La
dies Underwear, Muffs, Furs, and Knit
Goods will be sold very cheap at
WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07
To the Ladies'.

Still G few Cloaks and Capes remaining
Come at once and get a choice garment
at your o,un price. SAML WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

Do you want shoes. H. Thomason
will sell them to you at prices which are
SO ridculously low You will think some
mistake has been made in the figures
Call and see the goods and you will be
sure to buy if in need of shoes.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-07

This is your opportunity for buying
Chenille Curtains and Portieres cheap. at
WATKINS