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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
The Old Trunk.

This is the title of very interesting
little book, copy OF which the author
Mr.. Powhatan Bouldin, Of Danville, Va,
has been kind enough to send us. Mr..
Bouldin was for many years editor OF
the Danville Times, and is q vigorous
writer and original thinker with style
alike pleasing and unique. The work
consists of sketches of the colonial days
and is as instructive as it is entertaining.
This little book is composed of valua-
bic historical documents found in an old
trunk, which belonged to Col. Thomas
Bouldin who, in 1744, settled in that
portion of Lunenbnrg county, Va, which
was afterwards cut off and formed into
the county of Charlotte; and traditions
OF the men and things of colonial days,
which he received, thirty-four years ago,
from an aunt, who was at that time
ninety years of age.
The names of 100 of the old pioneers
are mentioned, with sketches of Clement
Read, MADAM" Read, Paul Darlington,
Thomas BouIdin, Joel Watkins, Abra-
ham Maury, Samuel Mo- ris and his sister
Mary, together with anecdotes of various
other persons, all showing the habits.
manners and customs of the people over
100 years ago; also, a lively picture Of
the great conflict which arose upon the
breaking up of the established church
And the reader will find also,-what we
venture to say, he never saw before-a
description of negroes fresh from Africa.
In fact, every page presents some scene
Of home life, and while all students of his
tory will find pleasure in the perusal of
''The Old Trunk" it will be found espec-
tally interesting to the scattered descen-
dants of the Old Virginia homes.
! The first edition having been exhausted
Mr.. Bouldin has gotten out second
edition Nth three mew chapters added and
has retouched Several of the old chapters.
Price delivered by mail so cents. Ad-
dress Powhatan Bouldin, Danville, Vir-
pinia
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COL. ANDREWSIS PRESIDENT
OF the Southern Railway While MIR.
Spencer is in Europe.

Col. A. B. Andrews, Vice President
of the Southern Railway, is performing
the duties of the President of the road
as well as those of the Vice Presidency,
and be will continue to do so for the
next three months.
Order No. Is was issued from the
Broadway Office of the Southern in New
York city on April 10th, appointing
Col. Andrews to act as President dur
ing the absence of Mr.. Samuel Spencer
in Europe. 1t was signed by Mr..
Spencer and reads as follows:
''During the absence of the Presi-
dent abroad, Col. A. B. Andrews,
Vice President, will, on and after the
18th inst, exercise the authority of
the President, as provided for by the
bylaws Of the company
The work of dispatching the duties OF
the chief executive of this great system
of railways will necessarily detain Col.
Andrews in New York city great
part of his time. He will not forget
Raleigh, however and it is certain, that
Raleigh will never forget the President
Vice President of the Southern railway,
whom she is proud to claim as citi-
zen.
President Spencer has gone abroad
for his health. He will be absent in
the old country for three months or
more.-Raleigh Press Visitor.
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OATES OF ADVERT lSlNG.

rr..u.Ient advertisements to be published
,rnuth and under, must be paid Tor In
"! l..,,rr All advertising for a shorter time
,.',n three months is considered transient
r4-s Accounts rendered quarterly
w. iii advertisements published for a
lancer period OF time.
zeal advertisements, to appear among
i',.e Tor first insertion, and cents per line
,r Zach insertion thereafter.
i"I ,',ai advertisements, such as admins
,,i,.Ir,, and executors notices, commission.
er-. and trustees sales, summons 10 non
hzri BY law, except when they exceed "a
tain limit of space, in which case we re,
the right to fix our own price. All
s,rn business mnst be PAID FOR IN A ds
[.,ECE. The compensation is small ana
,.i rannot afford to take risks or walt the
I,,sasure Of persons to pay. ..
Dhituary notices, resolutions OF respect,
80. will he charged for at the rate OF one
cent a word and the cash must accom accom-
tho manuscript In cases where 1rlends anu
natrous of the paper are concerned no chafge
will be made for the first ten lines-apout 30
,yords-or articles cot exceeding thaC III
Fruetl,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
The Press Convention.

The exenctive committee of the
North Carolina Press Association met
in the Park Hotel. Raleigh, last Thurs
day to decide upon the time and place
of holding the next convention. Pres
ent, c. L. Stevens, president, Southport
Leader; J. A. Thomas, Louisburg
Times; H. A. London, Pittsboro Rec
ord; J. A. Ramsey, Raleigh Progress
sire Farmer; Thad r. Manning, Hen
derson GOLD LEAF.
Letters and petitions were read
from two or three places inviting the
Association to hold its session in their
midst. After carefully considering the
claims of all, the loco ton, etc., and the
further fact that many of the members
have never visited Wilmington and per-
sonally know little or nothing of the
industries, resources, environments and
people of that portion of the State, it
was unanimously decided to accept the
Invitation Of the Chamber of Commerce
and citizens of that city to meet there
this year. Wednesday and Thursday,
July 18th and 10th, were the dates cho-
sen for holding the convention.
There is no more delightful place in
the State than Wilmington, and that
the editors will be enter tanned in a
manner entirely in keeping with the
hospitality of the noble hearted citizens
Of the "city of the sea- goes without
saying.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
STORE.
4 Compare Our Cash SI6dQ6 =
" Hammer Prices With Some 4 -
! Of the kim Credit Prices !

On Shoes the world Dongoa
S15o, S1oo. Ladies' grade $125 $7
goods, latest style ladies' button Shoes
Sits and $500 retail big job ladies' Low
Wholesale 65c retail Ladies' lace Shoe worth
less than regular prices Gents, Hand Made
Shoes worth regular $780, Another lot worth
uar price saoo big lot of Gents Fine Shoes
SIT and s.. price s. 49,
big line Of Gents fine Straw Hats bought sample worth wholesale
from CENTS retail regular houses from IS 81 price,
choice retail lot of Ladies Trimmed
latest New York. sell less sold
regular Ladies' Sailors trimmed latest STYLE
all the latest Gents broad brm Malga Hats Malaga
Hats ladies gents purchased
the bottom had fallen
Gents fine Cood Shirts, jobs will sell
gents regular
houses sell Nice lot Framed Pictures
nches Stationery price,
quie Envelopes and pack Ink bottles for Writing
Dozen Paper Box backing Needles
paper All other notions in proportion prices
line of latest and Hamburg Edgng very reduced
Ladies under than goods
making will Goods such generally carried we'll stocked
dry goods Prices proportion big lot of Ladies' Shirt Waists
bought dummers will be sold wholesale prices
The above stock SPOT CASH
When
dinner CASH prefer
best friends their the Dream Book tasted the
King Credit and do need business All ask
CALL stock before purchasing elsewhere and think
will convinced that what advertise facts
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Resolutions of Sympathy.

At meeting of the Whatsoever Circle
OF the Kings Daughters on Wednesday,
April 10Th, 1896, the following was or
dered
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God in His
infinite wisdom to aftlict our dear Presi-
dent, Mrs. Eliza beth B. Clary, by the re-
moval from earth Of beloved aud saint
ly mother;
Resolred, That We assure her OF our ten
der sympathy and Christian love in this
time of deep sorrow, and rejoice with her
that she has the heritage of her Christian
character to remind her that to those
who faithfully serve the Savior she loved,
"There are no clouds and all is bright be-
You'd"
Resolved, That a copy of these proceed
ings be sent her and be published in the
Henderson GOLD LEAF.
Mrs. D. Y. COOPER, lComm;ttee
Mrs. E. G. DAVIS, o''''''''ee'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Samuel Watkins.
SHORT THLKS ON ADVERTISING,


copyright by Charles Austin Bates.l
Doyou expect your advertising to pay
unless you G i've it proper attention? You
wouldn't plant seed in the garden and
never look at it again. If you did, the
chances are that it would never grow
into the fruit-bearing stage of develop
ment.
l saw q notice the other day of an adj
vertisement which had been run continu-
ously in identically the same form since
1866.
That advertisement may have done
some good, probably did; but, to. bring
really adequate returns, advertising
should be freshened by frequent changes
of copy.
| have recommended frequent changes
to man, who said: eyes, but our news
paper charges us extra for composition
if we change our ad. oftener than once a
week"-or once a month, as the case
might be.
That doesn't alter the case at all. The
advertisement should be changed, and, if
it costs a little more, it costs a little
more. and that's all there is of it. 1t will
pay to pay the additional charge.
shrewd advertiser said to me recently:
81 like to advertise in papers which
charge good, stiff, extra rate for dis
play and for the insertion of cuts. The
fact that they do this prevents a good
many people using them, and, as con-
sequence, my ads. are very much more
prominent, for always pay the extra
price and use the cuts and display"
Advertisements should never be pre-
pared in a hurry. There ought to be
some particular time set apart in each
day, or each week, for the consideration
OF this question. Do not wait until the
last minute, and then write something
hurriedly, running the risk OF making
mistakes, and with almost the certainty
of failing to get a really good announce
ment. A bad advertisement in a good
paper may possibly do some goods
good ad. in agoodp paper will always pay
1t ism t such hard thing to write good
| ads; it is mainly a question OF taking
time enough and giving the matter the
requisite amount OF thought. Do not
say you haven't time, because this part
| of the business is just as important at
| any other. In one sense, it is more i'm
portant, because without it the business
| cannot amount to very much.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Pharmacy Examination.

A meeting Of the State Board of
Pharmacy will be held in the city of
Raleigh, on Tuesday and Wednesday,
May 5th and 9th, for the examinati
of candidates for license to practice
pharmacy. Examinations will begin
at 9 O'Clock Tuesday morning, at
which time all candidates are expected
to be present. Any further informa-
ton may be had from the Secretary
of the Board, VIM. Simpson, Raleigh,
n. G.
State papers please copy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
An Affidavit.

This is to certify that on May 11th, l
walked to Melick's drug store on a pair of
crutches and bought a bottle of Chamber
lan's Pain Balm for inhammatory rheuma-
tism which had crippled me up. After
using three bottles l am completely cured
| can cheerfully recommend it.-Charles
II. Wetzel, Sunbury Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before me on
August 10, 1S94.-Walter Shipman, J. P.
For sale at so cents per bottle by NJ. Dor
sey, druggist.
You should see that new and beautiful
line OF Gismonda Silk, Crepon and Chal-
lies at THOMASON'S.
When you wish shingles and lime drive
right to d. w. Hardee's, 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, 1896-04-16
A Very Pretty Song.

"I'll Tell Papa on You" is the title
of a new song, composed by Fred
Lone, and published by J. Fischer 4
Bros, No. : Bible House, New York,
a copy of which we have. The price
is 40 cents-words and music. 1t is
written in a sweet, flowing and grace
ful style, with pleasing and effective
accompaniment. We predict tor 1t
merlted success.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Death of r1rs. BrOdie,

Mrs. Lizzie Brode, an estimable
and we'll known lady, died at her home
near town about 3 O'Clock Sunday
morning. Her death was almost sud
den, she having taken sick only the
evening before. Heart failure, super
induced by some complicated trouble,
was the cause of her death. Mrs.
Brodie was about 76 years old. Four
children survive her, these being Miss
Alice Brodie, Mrs. Paul Clary, Miss
Fannie Brodie and Mr.. B. T. Brodie.
The body was inferred in the old family
buryng ground on the premises Mon
day afternoon. There was large at
tendance at the funeral.
Persian and Dresden Silks, plain and
figured Mohair skirtings in great variety
at WATkINS.'
Something new at II. Thomason's in
Gents Furnishing Goods and Straw Hats
For lime go to d. W. Hardee, the Hus-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
apr2

''To run newspaper" says the
Greensboro Record, "a man must have
public spirit, a big supply Of discretion,
a vast amount Of patience, an abundant
quantity of endurance and forbear-
ance, deaf ear for unjust criticism
and complaint, spirit to be just to
enemies as we'll as to friends and de-
termination TO do we'll in spite Of all
ObStacleS,'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
What Do You Want For Your
Money?

Spring chickens bring 35 and 40 cts.
each. Buy the "Dixie Hatcher" and
make $500 or 500 this season. No old
hens to scratch up your flowers or vege-
tables. We sell 6O-egg capacity incu-
bator for $500. Write for pamphlets.
ATLANTA INCUBATOR CO.,
apr2 Atlanta, Ga
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Testimonial.

Having had one of the West Virginia
Wood Force Pumps put in my we'll, after
testing same to my complete satisfaction.
pleased with it in every way. 1t works
easily, forces the water rapidly and does
not Stir up the bottom like bucket
and chain. l would not part with the
pump for twice what it cost me if could
not get another like it.
J. l.. CURRIN,
Tax Collector for Town Of Henderson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Bones Wanted

Thirty five (35c) cents cash per 100
lbs. will be paid for bones delivered to
LOUIS DE LACROIX,
apr2-3o Oxford, N. c.
Have you seen Thomason's Crepon
de Sole? Something nice.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Bargains.

Parties desiring to purchase real es-
tate would do we'll to call on me. Some
desirable Henderson dwellings, at special
figures. J. r. YOUNG,
Insurance and Real Estate,
Henderson, n. e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
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
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 % cents per box.
TryDr. Cady's Condition Powders they
are inst what horse needs when in bad condl-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
For Sale by NJ. Dorsey. Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
NOTICE.

IwANT every man and woman in the United
States interested in the Opium and Whisky
habits to have one of my books on these dis
eases. Address b. n. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga.
Box $50, and one will be sent you tree.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

Sick stomach means sick man Tor woman
Why not be we'll.
Sick stomach comes from poor food, poor
nourishment; means poor health, poor COM
fort. Shaker Digestive Cordial means
health and we'll stomach.
If we could examine our stomach we
would understand why it is that so little will
put it out of order.
But, unless we are doctors, we never
see our stomach. We only feel it. We
would feel it less if we took Shaker Diges-
tive Cordial.
Shaker Digestive Cordial makes your
stomach digest all the nourishing food you
eat, relieves all the symptoms of indigestion,
acts as tonic and soon makes you we'll and
strong again.
The more you take the less you will feel
of your stomach.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
H. Thomson has just received a nice
and cheap lot of Hamburgs, Laces, &c.
Flour for the family, Hay for the
mules, Bran for the COW, at the Hustler's.
Hardee's prices are right.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Dress Making and Plain Sewing.

Call and see us and save your money
Opening first OF April, at Geo. A. Harris
old residence. We promise to do all we
can to please our customers.
Very Truly,
FANNIE B. SMITH & CO.,
Henderson, n. c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

A Strong Fertilization.
Fortify the body againstdi
by Tut S Liver Pills, an abso-
lutte cure for sick headache, dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, jaundice, bilious
ness and al! kindred troubles.
1.-THE FEy=Wheel of Life"
DR.. Tut; Your Liver Pills are
the hy-whcel oflife. | shall ever
be grateful for the accident that
broughtthem to my notice. feel
as if | had a new lease of life.
J.FaiEleigh, Platte Cannon, COL
TUFTS Liver Pills
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

Hardee will treat you kindly, and his
prices are so fascinating, you will pur-
chase, thereby saving money for the fam
ilv
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

Bran, Hay, Shipstuff, feadstuffs, at
W. E. MOSS, & Co.
W. w. Rowland's old stand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
What You Want.

Times are hard, but you need insu-
rance. You want it cheap. Many of you
carry it in assessment companies and
societies. There is now no need for this,
as you can get about these rates in the
Netherland Life Insurance Co. This is an
old line company that has recently en-
tered North Carolina. Combines low
rates with ample security, and guaranteed re-
suits. For full particulars call on
YOUNG & HUNT, State Agents,
Henderson, n. c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Notice.

Those wishing to rent or purchase the
Queen Anne cottage on Chavasse Avenue
in Henderson, formerly occupied by my
self and family, will please communicate
with me at Charlotte, n. G.
w r. HENRY
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

Parties whose names and property ap-
pear in the above notice can govern them
selves accordingly thereto. The above prop
erty will be sold for payment OF taxes as
above set forth.
This April 1st, 1896:
j. L. CURRIN, Tax Collector
for Town of Henderson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
Notice..

TlHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
L existing between Jas. A. Kelly and W.
P. Surles under the style and firm name Of
The Henderson Music Company, IS this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
This April 13tha 1896.
j. A KELLY,
W. p. SURLES, :
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

Here is some genuine philosophy ex-
pressed in verse. which we find in an
exchange:
A little bit of patience often makes the
sunshine come,
And little bit of love makes a very
happy home;
A little bit of hope makes a rainy day look
gay,
And little bit Of charity makes glad
weary way.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

>" Illustrated baby carriage adver
f'iiient i'll another column.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16
A Remarkable Man.

For lime go to d. W. Hardee, the Hus-
tier
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M92123:GiIe4. lG..a4azzmxrm8sn
<1 ~ TALK z
cFTHE TOWN p
I OCAL LACONICS PICKED UP HERE AND
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.

For Low Prices
On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
IOIIN B. WATKINS.
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DRESS GOODS.

Comprising all the latest Novelties. Figure
Sicilian Mohairs. Imported Silk and Wool S
Wool Henrietta, all Wool Serge. Fancy Suitin|
variety. These goods must be seen to be Apr,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-16

Something new at II. Thomason's in
Gents Furnishing Goods and Straw Hats
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-11-20
A Notable Banquet.

President Cleveland was unable to at
tend, but he wrote letter which, when
read. was received with wild cheering.
The letter was as follows:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Nov.
IL, 1896,
Hereunder Z: Orr, President etc
My Dear Sir: The pleasure which a
participation in the banquets OF the
Chamber of Commerce has afforded me
in the past, and the kindly feeling and
broad spirit Of enterprise which always
prevailed those occasions cause me to
regret most sincerely that l cannot join
tn. goodly company that will gather
around the Chambers hOspitable board
tomorrow evening.
Recent events may well cause those
wh) represents business interests
to rejoice in their escape from
threatened peril. But while they
have abundant reason for rejoicing and
can view with the greatest satisfaction
the support they have given the cause OF
sound money in the contest lately waged
against it, earnestly hope that in this
time Of congratulatlen it will be re-
membered that constant vigilance and
continued efforts are required to even
maintain present conditions. but that
absolute safety will only be secured
when our financial system is protected
by affirmative and thorough reforms.
When our business men are habituai-
ly alert and when they are, moreover,
fully aroused to the Importance OF such
legislation concerning our finances al
business methods approve and the wei
fare Of the country requires, much goot
may be confidently anticipated, not only
in the accomplishment of practical re-
suits. but in the removal of hurtful pref
udees through an assurance to the
people that business and patriotism are
becomming more and more united.
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-11-20

Mr.. Bryan says: The gold Democrats
if they come back to the Democratic
party must come as silver men,"
1t is about time for Mr. Bryan to know
that the gold Democrats have never
left the Democratic party. They have
never allied themselves with the popu-
lists to be defeated aud then scorned by
their allies. They are Democrats from
principle and cannot come back to
coalition party of which they have never
been members. The national Demo
cratic party proposes to stand upon the
principles of Democracy. The strength
Of the party is much greater than their
enemies suppose. Forty Seven does
not represent their strength in Shenan-
doah. The men who expect to make
themselves prominent by vilifying men
who adhere 10 Democratic principles,
NAV learn later that they have made
serious blunder. This National Demo
cratic party will prove to be an impor-
t.nt factor in the politics of this country
Its influence has already been felt and
acknowledged.
In this State the National Democrats
are not only opposed to the free silver
heresy. but they are opposed to frandu-
lent election laws. They will not ally
themselves with a party that attempts
to control the State by fraud. They
will use their influence to have enacted
laws which will give every citizen not
only the right. but the privilege, to cast
his vote as he deems proper and to In
sure him that his vote shall be counted.
liza national election should be de-
termined by the votes Of States that were
known to have secured the electors by
fraud, it would have a most disastrous
effect. The probability is that it would
lead to revolution, and our people be
suddenly plunged into sanguinary war.
Let the demon be crushed at once. Let
every good citizen who loves his country
nae his influence in favor OF honest
election laws and honest lections.