The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-05-07
Death of an Estimable Young Lady.

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a. o. PURCELL, (Rac',et StOre.)
Death of an Estimable Young Lady.
Miss Sue Harris, most estimable
and worthy young lady, died at the
home of her brother Mr.. L. NJ. Harris,
in this county, Sunday night, April
Goth, aged 20 years. Deceased was a
daughter of the late Rev. S. p. j.
Harris, aad had large family connec.
ton. Beside brother she leaves
two sisters, one living in this county
and the other in Nebraska. Miss
Harris had for some time served as a
trained nurse in leading hospitals Of
New York and Washington, a position
for which she was well suited by ma
ture and experience, and it was only
a few months ago that her health gave
way to such extent that she was COM
PEELED to give up her post and come
home for rest and recuperation. But
consumption was slowly yet steadily
doing its fatal work and she continued
to decline until the end came as above
stated.
Those who knew Miss Sue Harris
loved her for her gentleness of nature
and purity of character. She was a
true Christian and had been a consist.
ent member Of the Methodist Episco.
pal church since her young girlhood.
The funeral was held at her late
home Tuesday afternoon Rev. NJ. D.
Hix conducting the service in the
presence of large number of sorrow
ing friends and relatives. The body
was laid to rest in the family buryine
ground where sleep the remains o.
those who in years gone by have pre-
coded her to the grave.
We have moved to the store formerly
occupied by W. w. Rowland, and are
prepared to furnish my old customers
as well as new ones, with the best of any.
thing in our line. w. f. MOSS & Co.
You should see that new and beautiful
line of Gismonda Silk, Crepon and Chal
lies at THOMASON'S.
An Event of Rare r1erit.
The Shakespearian recital of Mrs
Hannibal a. Williams at Burwell Hal
last Thursday evening was all artistic
end enjoyable event in every particu
lar. a good sized audience composed
Of many of Henderson's most cult
waited and critical people greeted thu
fair artist, and it is not too much tt
| say that the ladp fully sustained tn
| high reputation that proceeded her ant
met every expectation Of those who's
good fortune it was to be present.
Possessed of a charming presenc,
and clear, sweet voice, with a rare
endowment of keen perception for al
that is artistic, refined and grace full il
connection with her art, Mrs. William
is easily one of the most gifted reciter:
and pleasing interpreters of Shakes
peare that has been heard in Hender
son. Her conception and renderin
of "A Midsummer Nights Dream
was simply incompatible. As pre-
sented by her there was so much of III
struction combined with entertainment
of the highest order that words fail t.
convey a correct idea of its true char
acter.
Mrs. Williams gave finished an
polished production throughout, Ell
downing each character portrayed wit
a subtle force and attraction whic
seemed to make it more pleasing tina
the rest. She has Evolutionary taller
combined with dramatic power, an
her intelligent presentation of tn
dramatis persona of the selection ft
the evening showed that she has mao
a careful and conscientious study {
Shakespeare character creations Thel
was nothing to be added to the natur'
grace and sweetness of Mrs. William
recital and those who heard her wi
not soon forget the rare treat enjoyed
The Mendelssohn music rendered /
: Miss Daisy Stephens on the piano, al
Mr.. Edwin J. Stephens on the violil
was an enjoyable feature of the ente
tainment. Skilled and accomplish
musical artists as they are, the int
ludes and accomplishments were We
! | suited and added greatly to the char
| and effectiveness of the recital.
d. W. Hardee the Hustler is headqus
tiers for everything kept in a general mi
chandise store, and he will make it
| n TO coll