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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
Letter From kittrell.

| KITTRELL, n. c., Feb. 18th, 1896.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-In compliance
| with your request that news of interest
| be sent from every part of the county.
| give few KittreIl items:
Last Thursday night about three
O'Clock, the Allen building, one OF the
structures belonging to the cclored Nor
NAL school was entirely destroyed by fire.
Nothing of value was lost except q watch
and trunk. The building was insured
for q, 900. We are informed that it will
be rebuilt at once
Mr.. Thos. Capehart's store house was
broken into Saturday night. The thief
did not get enough to justify him in TAX
ing SO great a risk-only sufficient to
satisfy his hunger for very short time.
"Uncle Dick" Michaux conducted pray
er-meeting services at the Methodist
church last Wednesday night. He is a
great favorite in this section and despite
the rain, quite a number went out to
hear him.
Mr.. W. H. P. Jenkins was in town one
day last week. He came on q visit to
his brother Paul who lives near here. He
has not forgotten how to use "words OF
learned length and laundering sound"
since retiring from the superjntendency
of Granville County's public schools.
There are several guests at the hotel
now. The gentlemen are taking advan-
tage of this fine weather to go cunning.
Mrs. J. C. Thompson, of Raleigh, is
visiting her father, Mr.. K. A. Fuller.
Mr.. q. W. Blacknall went to Raleigh
Tuesday to see DR.. G. W. Blacknall, who
is quite i'll with pleuro-pneumonia
Mrs. c. H. Williams went to Raleigh
Sunday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Guy
V. Barnes.
Mrs. c. L. Whitaker arrived Saturday
from Yadkin College where she has been
visiting her parents. Rev. Mr.. Whita-
ker went up to accompany her home.
All kittrell is glad to have Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitaker again.
Rev. K. D. Holmes, the new Methodist
minister, is fast winninglhis way to the
hearts of his people. He breaches good,
strong, helpful sermons. p.
The little daughter of Mr.. Fred Weber,
Holland, Mass, had very bad cold and
cough which he had not been able to cure
with any thing. l gave him 25 cent bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says W. P.
Holden, merchant and postmaster at West
Brimtield, and the next time saw him he
said it worked like charm. This remedy
is intended especially for acute throat and
lung diseases, such as colds, Group and
whooping cough, and it is famous for its
cures. There is no danger in giving it to
children for it contains nothing injurious.
For sale by NJ. Dorsey, Druggist.
Coaks 81 90, $500 and $3OOat
WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

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certain limit of space, in which case we re-
serve the right To fix own price. All
such business mnst be PAID FOX IN AID
VANCE The compensation is small ana
we cannot afford to take risks or walt the
pleasure of persons to pay
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etc. Will he charged for at the rate OF one
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patrons of the paper are concerned no charge
will be made for the first ten lineS-about 20
words-Or articles not exceeding that in
length.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
Earthuuake Shock,

Henderson experienced the sep sation
of an earthquake Monday night. The
shock was very perceptible and lasted
several seconds. It was accompanied
by roaring noise resembling the rum
bling of a train of cars in the distance.
Many Of our people in different parts
of the town distinctly felt the oscillating,
quivering motion of the earth and heard
the sound following. At one place some
tumblers resting side by side on table
shook against one another and kept up
a regular Standardization as if ratified
together by hand. The shock came
about quarter to 9 O'Clock.
beautiful line of Pcrcales, 10 and 12h
cents, just opened at WATKINS.
For lime go to d. W. Hardee, the Hus-
tier.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
Threw AWAY His Canes

Mr.. ID Wiley, ex-postmaster, Black
Creek. n Y. was 50 badly afflicted with
rheumatism that he was only able to hobbIe
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 ether
medicines and treatment put together. For
sale at 30 cents per bottle, by NJ. Dorsey,
Druggist.
Chenille Curtains and Portieces rheap, at
WATkINS'
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Capt. James Lawrence, the Brave and
Intrepid.

Capt. James Lawrence, the Brave and
Intrepid.
The following from the pen of the
Durham correspondent of the NeaOs
and Observer, will be read with inter-
est by those who know the iron nerved,
brave and warm hearted veteran engi-
neer, Capt. James Lawrence, of the
Durham & Northern Railroad:
This gentleman is veteran in the
railroad business At present he is an
engineer on the D. 4. N. Railroad, and
though he is 63 years old, is as lively as
boy 20 years old. For 81 years he
has pulled the throttle and no one man
understands and handles the fiery steed
any better than uncle Jimmie Lawrence.
For five years he worked in the railroad
shops, five years he was on the Virginia
Central; six years in the same capacity
he served the Roanoke Valley; four years
he was under the direction of the South
ern COnfederacy, and went over all roads
in the dominion OF that government; and
for twenty three years without intermis-
sion or change. he has been directing an
engine on the Seaboard Air Line. Uncle
Jimmie, as he is known in railroad cir
Giles, is a clever gentleman of the old
school, and it is pleasant to talk to him
of bygone days.
When you wish shingles and lime drive
right to ID. w. Hardees, who has just
put into his immense lumber yard two
car loads of the best shingles. None supe-
rior,-they must, and will be sold.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are lust what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For Sale by NJ. Dorsey. Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
WHERE THE SHOE
PINCHES.

One pair of wrongly made shoes may
keep you in misery for the rest of your
life. lfyou want to avoid corns insist
upon having a shoe that follows the lines
OF the natural foot. Feet differ in shape,
but we keep SO many different sizes and
STYLES of shoes that we are sure of fitting
any one not actually deformed.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
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Boiled Peas Excellent.

An ancient story, tells Of two unfortu-
mates who were condemned to make long
pilgrimage with peas in their shoes. The
feet of one of them, at the end of the jour
ney were terrible sore and swollen. His
companions were not hurt in the least.
Being asked the reason he replied. Il
boiled my peas" Wise man. Why should
men and women and children make the
pilgrimage of life with pains and aches
troubling them. not only in their feet. but
all over, wlen a simple remedy will eff
feet cure. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is potent to cure dyspepsia.
Liver complaint" skin disease and kin
dred troubles arising from the same source
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

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.
II 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 artificial IL 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
preparation. and a single ten cent bottle
will convince you of its value. If your
druggist doesn't keep it he will be glad to
get it through his wholesale house.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
TObaccOniStS to Meet.

Col. Julian S. Carr, president of the
Southern Tobacco Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION has issued the following call:
At meeting of the Southern Tobac-
CO Manufacturers held in Danville, Va,
on January 18th last, was instructed
to call another meeting of your Asso-
citation as soon as practicable. Acting
under these instructions, 1 hereby re-
quest you to assemble in Greensboro,
n. c., February 22nd, 1896, at 10 a. M.
We have assurance from the railroads
that they will issue special rates for
that date, and the Tobacconists OF
Greensboro will see that the hotel rates
are reasonable and accommodations
satisfactory.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

Some people are nothing ifnot small
They will not take a paper devoted to
their interests. Haven't got time to
read it." they always say when asked
to subscribe. But just let their name
appear in the paper. and they will walk
four miles to borrow copy i'st to see
how it looks in print. There Is another
class who want their local paper to
puff them every week, yet they are
never willing to contribute a cent to
help the paper along Aberdeen Tele-
gram.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
A. O. PURCELL.
Notice.

II AVING QUALIFIED AS ADMIN
Xistratrix OF the estate Of N. w. Hicks
deceased, | notify all persons having
claims against him to present them TO me
for settlement before the 18th Of February.
1897, or this noliee will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery.
LUCY T.. EDWARDS,
Adm'x of NJ. W. Hicks, decd.
Henderson. Y. C., Feb. 18th, 1898.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
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.
j. Fl. LASSITER & co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

Watkins is Offering great bargains i'll
mems boys and children clothing. Good
goods, that fit and wear well.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
Advertising Truths.

1t is as foolish to use too much space
as too little.
Words TO an advertisement are like
ipecac to a sick man. Just enough"
will strengthen; more will weaken.
In small advertisement there should
be but one catch line. With more than
one it is apt to resemble poorly set
display ad.
Never put in an ad. anything which
does not appear convincing to you. If
it will not impress you, how can you
expect it to Impress others:
The first requisite of an ad. writer is
that he shall be able to say the same
thing differently, but always concisely
and interestingly, several days in sue.
cessiOn. - Octdrius Cohen.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
New Business Arrangement.

DR.. Francis A. Macon has associated
DR.. D. 7. Smithwick with him in the
practice Of dentistry. This has been
made necessary owing to DR.. Macon S
extensive patronage. DR.. Smithwck
will take charge Of the laboratory work
and look principally after the mechani-
cal part of the business. This arrange
ment will enable Dr. Macon to better
accommodate his patrons his practice
having increased to such an extent that
he has not been able to attend to it as
he desired.
DR.. Smithwick is a graduate of the
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery,
the oldest dental college in the world.
He has had six years practice, and
has the reputation Of being skillful
and capable man in his profession.
About three years ago DR.. Smithwick
abandoned lucrative practice on &C
count of his health giving away and
retired to life on his farm. Having re-
gained his wasted strength and ener-
gies with natural love for the profess
sion of dentistry, in which line his hand
still retains its former cunnj ng, he
again takes up the implements of his
craft which erstwhile he welded with
signal success and skill.
DR.. Macon is fortunate in making
such business arrangement while DR..
Smithwick is to be congratulated upon
forming the association he has.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
GET THEBEST.
ARMOUR'S FERTILIZERS

Are excclled by 40 similar goods on
the market. The value of a fertilizer
to the farmer is in proportion to the re.
suits obtained by its use, not how much
he pays for it. The ordinary chemi-
cal analysis is some guide. but the re-
sui. obtained in the field is the analy-
sis the farmer must 60 by. Read the
following testimonials:
Messrs. Jno. d. and IL. l.. Petty, OF
Northview, Mecklenburg County. Va.
very prominent tobacco growers. write as
follows under date Of October oath. 1895:
I'VE used the past season on our crop OF
tobacco carload Of your goods. composed
Soluble brand Mr.. J. d. Petty. used on
his crop formula Of his own. composed
of your Dried Blood and Bone Meal. which
analysed ammonia ~ per cent. phospho-
rio acid 13 per cent. and potash ia per
cent. at the rate of 275 pounds per acre,
which has given him crop OF tobacco OF
good size. good body and good color, and
matured without burning on the hill and
without disease. The photograph OF his
field includes a strip of twenty rows Oh
which All Soluble alone was used. There
Is no apparent difference in its appearance,
and good judges were unable to distin-
guish where 1t commenced or left OF. The
All Soluble was used at the same rate per
acre.
"Our Mr.. II. l.. Petty used the All Sol
uble at the rate OF 27O pounds to the acre,
and has the best crop made by him In five
years. The photograph OF his field will
show the use OF the All Soluble alone, as
no other kind was used by him.
GEO. ORENSHAW, Agent,
Henderson, N. G.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

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, 1896-02-13

Be sure you see that new line of Gauffro
Cloths, Princess Ducks, and Court Royal
Pique only 1Oc per yard, at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
TO Preserve Song Birds,

Gov. Carr has received letter from
| David Bond, OF Nashville, Tenn. in regard
| to the preservation OF song birds. Mr.
Bond says there is an organized move
ment on foot in this direction. There is
q law in this State for the protection of
hooking birds as well as other song
birds.-Raleigh Press Visitor
The law above mentioned, like the
game law prohibiting the killing OF
certain birds and animals at certain
seasons Of the years not enforced as
it should be. If the public would take
greater interest in this matter and re-
port all violations of the law and see
that the viOlators are punished as they
ought to be, much Of the wanton de-
struction of our song birds would be
put an end to.
ID. w. Hardee the Hustler is feadquar-
tiers for every thing kept in Il general mer-
chandise store, and he will make it to
your interest to call.
Do not fail to hear Mr.. Geo. A. Car
ter, the humorist and lecturer, at Bur-
we'll Hall next Friday evening.
FIR. Cheatham's Promotion.
The recent promotion of Mr.. r. l.
Cheatham to the position of general
agent of the Seaboard Air Line at At
llnta, to succeed Capt. V. E. McBee,
who becomes general superintendent,
is especially gratifying to his friends
here and elsewhere. Only short
while ago Mr. Cheatham was trans
ferred from the depot agency in Dur
ham to Atlanta where he assumed the
duties of division freight agent, and
now he steps up again. Dick Cheat
ham is young North Carolinian, (son
of Capt. l. J. Chcatham, of Franklin
ton, and nephew of DR.. w. T. Cheat
ham, of Henderson, who has been
brought to the front by his own merit,
and his North Carolina friends will be
pleased to hear Of the enlargement of
the field of his operations.
Now is the time to make up the chill
dren's clothes for spring and summer
We are showing the handsomest line of
White Goods, Embroideries and Laces
ever brought to this town.
SAM Ell WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

Hardee will treat you kindly, and his
prices are so fascinating, you will pur-
chase, thereby saving money for the fam
ilE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
Don't Abuse Your Credit.

Credit is a good thing, but it is too
often abused When this is the case
it proves curse rather than bless
inc in the long run. 1t is so easy to
buy a thing and have it "charged'
that could be done without if the money
had to be paid down. So we say don t
abuse your credit. Settling time must
come after awhile and then it may not
be so easy or convenient to pay. As
the Charlotte Ne,cs we'll says:
100 much credit many times proves
a detriment to man. Things are
frequently bought that could be dis
pensed with at no great sacrifice, but
the temptation of time i'll which to
pay gets the better of sound judgment,
and thus debt is continually hanging
around the neck of the victim of too
much credit. There are times no
doubt when credit is a real benefit but
it should be handled like gun powder,
with care.
Do you want shoes? II. Thomson
will sell them to you at prices which are
so rdiculously 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, 1896-02-13
Be Careful What you Say.

Car load Of Hay just received at
II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
THE HENDERSON GOLD LEAF
Roll of Honor.

Maggie Amos, Belle Bullock, Lucy
Bullock, Bertha Bum, Amy Butler,
Rebecca Butler, Nora Clements, Cor
nelia Currin, Florence Curtin, Leona
Currin, Mamie Dean, Mary Belle
Gary, Sue Hines, Bessie Kerner, Mat
tie Lehman, Leah Perry, Fannie Wat
kins, Sudie Watkins.
Jesse Kelly, r. A. Mcmillan, Henry
Powell, Marvin Hight.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
Cheap and Excellent Pump.

A good pump is not only a great
convenience but great saver of time
and trouble. The difficulty in the way
of a more general use of pumps, how
ever, has been the cost. To get good
and serviceable one the price is bar
to their use by the majority of people.
And of course no one wants any other
kind. But this feature has been over
come in the article advertised in this
paper.
Messrs. F. B. McKenny and J. w.
Pole, of the West Virginia Wood Force
Pump Company, are here advertising
their pumps and will have them on ex-
hibition in few days. These pumps
are sold strictly on their merit. They
are not only effective in operation, but
durable in nature, while the price is
within reach Of every one. The pub
lie is invited to examine them, see
their practical operation and Judge for
themselves.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

The following gem, which comes
from Missouri paper, would not be
out of place in many mans hat as a
reminder of his duty when he is in
clined to speak ill of any woman's
character: Remember this, my fell
low, be careful what you say of
women's character Think how many
years she has been building it, of the
toll and privation endured, of wounds
received, and let no suspicion follow
her actions. The purity of women is
the salvation of the race, the hope of
future greatness, and the redemption
of man. Without her purity, man
sinks beneath the wave of despair with
not star to guide his lite into a chan
mel Of safety. Think, then, before you
spea': and remember that the common
est swine can root up the fairest flower
that ever grew
Flour for the family, Hay for the
mules, Bran for the COW, at the Hustlers
Hardees prices are right.
Allison 4 Addison's Special Tobacco
Manure for plant beds, at
J. H. LASSITER & cos.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

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 whoopng cough. When in need
of such medicine give this remedy a trial
and you will be more than pleased with the
result
most reliable, and best known corset in
the world. $1.OO at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13

Allison & Addison's Special Tobacco
Manure for plant beds. at
J. H. LASSITER & CO.'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-02-13
A VETERAN ENGINEER.

Cloaks 81 90, $500 and $500 at
WATKINS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-27
A CHICAGO DELEGATION

Hepresent Important Interests and
Favor the Improvement Of the Chit
cngO River.
A representative delegation OF Chicago
business men came to the city last night
and Will appear before the rivers and har-
bors committee tomorrow in the interest Of
an appropriation for the improvement Of
the Chicago river, or Inner harbor," as
the Chicago men please to call that his
tortc stream In this delegation are sew
eral men well known in Washington, az
ex-senator Charles B. Farwell, ex-Con-
gresham George Adams, ex-Consressman
Thomas J. Henderson and ex-Represeata-
tive Abner Taylor. With these gentlemen
are Capt. ]. s. Durham. one of the big YES
Sci men Of Chicago; George ]. Brine, rep
resenting the real estate interests; William
ID. Harper, representing the grain eleva-
tors; Bernard A. Eckhart, president of the
drainage board of Chicago; George Merry
weather. L. o. Goddard, ". r. Sterling
Charles w. Deering, Alderman Martin b.
Madden and Commissioner OF Public Works
Kent, representing the city government.
These Chicagoans claim to represent
more than 0.O00. 600 worth of interests in
the commerce OF that city. and they ask
the general government to improve their
harbOr. which for years the city has taken
care of, while the federal authorities con-
trolled it as harbor Of the United States
They want a sixteen-foot channel in the
river to prevent the great commerce Of
Chicago from being driven to other ports by
reason of the lack of harbor facilities.
They Will hold conference with the ILL.,
nois congressional delegation at Wizards
Hotel tonight, and appear before the rivers
and harbors committee Of the House to-
morrow.