The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-11-12
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LOCAL LACONICS PICKED UP HERE AND
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.
For Low Prices
On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
John B. WATKINS.
The weather has been more fall like
the past week, the atmosphere being
decidedly crisp and braclng.
liy paying proper atten ton to adj
ycrtiain5 the intelligent and wide
awake merchant C an make his business
pay for the attenti on.
Mr. II. A. Crenshaw, one Of Louis
burg's most highly esteemed citizens
and useful business men died at his
home in that place Thursday.
DR.. X. a. Patterson, one of Halifax
county's most sterling citizens, was in
Henderson this week selling tobacco,
spending Monday night with friends.
As will be seen by reference to adj
vcrtiscment in this paper II. L. Hester
gives notice of having qualified as ad-
ministrator of w. *. Hester, deceased.
Rufus *. Young gives notice OF hav-
ing qualified as administrator Of J.
Willie Duke, deceased. See ADVERTISE
mCnt elsewhere. Il. Il. Hicks, attor-
uey.
The various candidates are busy this
wCel, making out schedule of eXpen-
res incurred during the campaign.
These reports have to be filed with the
Clerk Of the Court.
Hamilton Stewart having qualified
as administrator of Hamilton Stewart,
deceased, gives notice of same by ad-
vcrtsement in this paper. See notice
in another column.
The work of Il conscientious publish
er i tedious and exacting, but he knows
IL Importance and that is enough to
make him love and respect his task
Press aHd Printer.
There is no longer need to talk poll
tics. Let us now give attention more
closely to our individual business aud
work ndustriously for that which will
bring us greater prosperity.
The returns being all in it is ascer-
tanned that Palmer and Buckner re-
celycd Just two votes i'll Vance county.
Had they run much further behind their
names would not have figured in the
count at all SO far as this county is con-
cernrd.
Mrs. Isaac Il. Avery, of Moryanton,
who has been visiting her slster-inlaw
Mr.. j. A. Gilmer in Henderson the
pa>tthree weeks returned home Mon
day. \ lady of rare culture and charm
IN personality she made many warm
friends who will be pleased To have her
VISIT our town again.
NJ Henderson Female College to-
morrow friday evening, Nov. 18th,
Nj. j. II. Bridgers will deliver the
second of the series of monthly lee
lures. His subject will be Electricity,
and those who know Mr. Bridgers may
q expect it to be treated in manner
both interesting and instructive. The
8 public is cordially invited to attend.
! Price I. Jones, the Job printer has
! Just added a lot OF new and pretty de-
8 s-n> of type faces to his already well
equipped establishment, and as re-
suit he is turning out some decidedly
neat aud artistic work in his line.
Jones he does the printing when you
want up to date effects in ink and type
as applied to plain white paper, at
8 rates that are reasonable.
8 rs will be seen by reference to the
8 advertisement of Mortimer Maxwell,
9 Raleigh, \. c., State agent of the En-
q pre- Life insurance Company, of New
ork. good local agents are wanted.
Ihls company gives pure life insurance
al cost, (35 per cent. under the old line
eompanies) and is a satisfactory one to
q work Tor. If you are interested, fol
further particulars, terms, &C., write as
q above.
y handsome new cut of Harris
warehouse. showing the recent add.
q IONS and improvements to the build.
ing, is shown in their advertisement
Today. The engraving was made from
Photograph by Houff, the work:be
done by the Harper Illustrating Syndi
cate OF Columbus, Ohio. The hous,
SHOWS up to excellent advantage, thu
aithiuIness to the original rejecting
credit on all concerned.
Is already announced Evangelis
I-ie viii begin a series of meetings il
henderson next Sunday. His singer
Ar. II. \. Wolfsohn, of Fanwood, n
d. has been here week organizing {
tholr and making other preliminary ar
'ansements. A fine vocalist himsel
ana splendid leader the singing will
doubtless be delightful feature of tn
meetings. The choir will have abou
ole hundred Of the best voices in tow,
IN il.
q lou can find Jennings pure whea
H'"r at III .THOMASON'S.