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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Gone After a Bigamist.

Sheriff Smith has gone to New Mex
leo to bring bigamist back to this
county for trial. The man Of two
wives is a colored individual named
Swith Williams. He is in the United
States army but the Secretary of War
agreed to surrender him upon a requi-
sltlon from the Governor and so mott
fled the cOmmandant of the fort where
Williams is stationed. Sheriff Smith
Will be back this week. Lawyer
L. I. Hicks is plaintiffs counsel and it
was his indefatilyable industry after be-
ing employed i'll the case, that led to
the apprehension Of the mans where
abouts, his surrender to the State au-
thorlties aud the accumulation of evil
dence sufficient to convict him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
HENDERSON,
Total
1884, so
Climbing without Limit.

49, GeOrge,' she exclaimed, as they
gaZed seward. There seems to be no
limit to old oceans broad expanse. And
the waves. how they gamble along the
shore The waves are very foolish,
dear" ''How, foolsh?" ''rO gamble
where there is no limit But not half SO
foolish as are thousands who dying with
consumption are stalking their last chance
on this OF that remedy which has never
yet been known to cure, and refusing to
try that which certainly brings them back
to lie and health-Dr. Pierce'S Golden
Medical Discovery. In the earlier stages
of this terrible disease it is positive cure,
while even in the last stages it gives great
relief and prOlOngs life. For weak lungs,
splitting of blood, lingering coughs, Asthma
aud kindred ailmeats, it is a most positive
remedy
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Order of Sales for January

The following is the order Of sales for
January as fixed by the Henderson Tobac-
co Board of Trade:
Friday l7-Cooper. Harris, Davis, Jen-
kins.
Saturday 1s-Davis. jenkins, Cooper,
Harris.
Monday 20-Harris. Davis, jenkins,
Cooper.
Tuesday 2l-Dayis. Jenkins. Cooper.
II iris.
Wednesday 22-Jenkins, Cooper, Harris.
Davis.
Thursday 2S-Cooper, Harris. Davis,
jenkins.
Friday 24-Harris. Davis, jenkins,
Cooper.
Saturday 25-Harris. Cooper, jenkins.
Davis.
Monday 27-Davs, jenkins, Cooper,
Harris.
Tuesday as-Jenkins, Cooper, harris.
Davis.
Wednesday 2e-Cooper, Harris, Davis,
jenkins.
Thursday 3O-Harris, Davis. jenkins,
Cooper.
Friday 31-Davis, Jenkins. Cooper. Nar-
ris.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
The Baby Show.

The baby show at Burwell Hall
Tuesday afternoon was an interestin G
event and quite a success in every way.
There were about so infantlle speci-
mems OF humanity present and it was
pretty scene to look upon. All were
pretty, of course, and while each
was entitled to the prize lin the opinion
Of at least one PERSON. every one could
not be winner under the plan of
arrangement. For the prettiest baby
under six months old the child Of Mr.
and Mrs. r. j Corbitt was voted the
prize; under two years old, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. w. Rowland's; over two years
old, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Davis.
The proceeds of the entertainments,
afternoon and evening, were very sat-
lsfactory, netting over $1,000. The
ladies having the affair in charge de-
serve great credit for the artistic aud
financial success they made of it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
YOUNG TOXINS AT THE LEAP
YEAR HOP.

Apropos of the Henderson Dance.
Contributed
Young archibald Tomkins was quite a
beau
(In his own eyes, you m ust understand)
But his dress was certainly conanae-it- fdut
And his manners exceedingly grand.
That he was small he was fully aware,
For boy of his age far too small,
But for pounds and inches what did he
care?
Since the girls did not mind that at ALL
So he hied away to the Leap Year Dance
With a heart Overlooking with Joy
Here was certainly very good chance
10 prove who was the favOrite boy.
His evening suit would be the best there,
His pumps and gloves. too. were very
fine;
In the latest style he brushed his hair
And his dancing he knew was "divine.'
The girls would ask him for dances, no
doub.
Till his isl programme would seem far too
He'd sit by the wall like girl lust out"
And they'd make him the Belle of the
Ball"
He walked in the ballroom and took
Quite near to the dancers, by chance.
He bowed, he smiled to every girl there,
But not one of them came for dance.
His smiles were soon changed to looks of
=, AS all the other boys, one by one,
By pretty girl was each led away,
And he was left there alone.
He sat through that dance and still waited
For no partner had come for him vet
And he thought dances were but poor fun |
When you did not dance a single "set."
He'd break the rules, he said, and ask
And not act lady but man.
But Maud WAS engaged and SO was Miss |
Pearl,
SO he went and asked mischievous Fan. |
"Why, Mr.. Tomkins, you seem to forget
You arc attending Leap Year Dance
When boy doesn't ask girl for 'sets
But sit off and each stand his own
chance"
Now Archie's chance seemed remarkably
Of being Wall Flower of the night,
And l think he fully understood
What is meant sometimes by a ''slight."
Now know that all of YOU will agree
That he was not treated at all we'll
For boy SO stylishly dressed as he,
And with such hopes of being the
'belle.''
He's glad that Leap Year will not come
again
Until nineteen hundred and four.
Perhaps he'll be married and settled then,
And will not care to dance any more.
K
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Plea for the Polk Monument.

Senator Marion Butler makes an
appeal in his paper the Caucasian of
last week for the Polk monument. He
says: The Polk monument is hardly
half finished and the money we have
collected has all been spent. We must
not let the work stop here. The mon
ument must be finished. Some ALI
ances have not contributed. They
should do so. But at any rate let
every Alliance and individual that has
contributed send in another contribu-
ton of equal amount and this will raise
sufficient money to complete the mon
ument.
This monument should be finished
without delay. We hope to have the
unwilling ceremonies sometime next
spring or summer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Carnival of the HOLIDAYS.

The usual quiet, succeeding Xmas
festivities, was delightfully."- dispelled on
Tuesday evening, last, when the fairest
and most gallant Of Henderson's bellies
and beaux united in celebrating Car
nival of the Holidays. No rose
crowned, laurel-wreathed festival of
olden days. ever assumed personality
from more charming and chivalrous par
Elephants. New Years, Saint Valen-
tines, Washington's Birthday, Easter,
Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Labor
Day ard Christmas were tittingly and
appropriately represented. Around The
New Years booth, was constant ebb
and flow Of visitors, for, in truth, it was
a veritable dove-cote ofdaintily
maidens and he who was not moved to
higher resolves although thirteen days
after date) at such a vision Of incarnate
youth, innocence and beauty, must in
deed have possessed the proverbial
heart of stone. Those who were cour-
ageous enough to seek what advantages
fate and the future held for them were
not disappointed with the predictions
of St. Valentines gypsies, for, this
night, "fortune was merry and in this
mood will give US everything.' Dainty
refreshments proved great attraction
in the Thanksgiving booth but an even
more potent attraction were the lovely
Hebes, who so gracefully served. The
good resolutions, formed in the begin
ming, strengthened, at the purity and
loneliness of the Easter bOwer-a SIM
phony in green and white Patriotism
rose high, on beholding the materialized
spirit of Labor Day and Fourth of July,
but it reigned supreme when one was
served with tea from the fair, slender
hand of fascinating Nelly Gusts or
| bowed low, in unspoken reverence,
before the Father of His Country and
the stately beauty ofLady Washington,
finding "the lingering soul of other
days. in the charm of their cordiality
and old-time grace and courtesy. Beau
tifully rendered solos, instrumen tai and
vocal, recitations and tableaux added
greatly to the pleasure Of the evening
aud, both socially and financially, it
was voted an entire success. The pro-
ceeds 60 to liquidate the debt on the
Methodist church and the directresses,
Misses Cheatham and Thomas, are to
be congratulated on the deserved sue
cess attending their efforts. F. G. z.
Many merchants are well aware that theiI
| customers are their best friends and take
| pleasure in supplying them with the best
goods obtaina6le. AS an instance We men
tion Perry & Cameron, prominent druggist:
| <~fL Nj ,at, 4
have no hesitation in recommending Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to our customers
as it is the hes. cough medicine we have
ever sold, and always gives satisfaction
For sale at 25 and so cents per bottle by NJ
| Dorsey Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Death of MIR. Charles J. Voorhees,.

Last week we noted the fatal illness
| of Mr.. Charles J. Voorhees,.
He died Thursday afternoon, only a
few hours after those lines were pen
ned. His death was very sad under
the peculiar and distressing circum-
stances surrounding his brief sickness
and the closing Of once active and
useful life.
Mr.. VOORHEES, had been drinking to
excess but was thought to be recover
ing from the effects ofsuch indulgences
when he had an apoplectic attack fol-
lowed by paralysis on Wedn esday. He
received the best of attention but all
that friends and medical skill could
suggest or devise was of no avail.
Charlie VOORHEES, was not with out
faults but no man had more or truer
friends. He was worse enemy 10
himself than any one else. He was a
kind and congenial soul, of pleasant
and affable manner and had the rare
faculty Of impressing himself upon
tn ose lie came in contact with and
making them his friends. Few men
have had larger opportunities or been
thrown more Intimately with the trav-
cling public. For many years Mr..
Voorhees, was connected with the South
ern Express Company. Then he came
to Henderson and for long time was
agent Of the Southern Railroad at this
place. Later he was in the service of
the Seaboard Air Line, which position
he held until few months ago.
do no
etery at $3.50 O'Clock Friday afternoon,
Rev. Julian E. Ingle, rector Of the
church Of the Holy Innocents conduct
ing the burial service. Mr.. j. G.
Burroughs, Of Charlotte, uncle of the
deceased. attended the funeral.
The Neus and Observer says this of
Mr.. Voorhees,:
Mr.. Voorhees, was a former resident of
Raleigh, and had host of friends here
He was for years agent of the Southern
Railway at Henderson, and was, until u
few months ago, travelling passenger
agent of the Seaboard Air Line.
Charley Voorhees, was as good-hearted
a fellow as ever lived. He made his &C
quaintances his friends, and all who know
him will regret that he is dead.
The Press Visitor said of him:
To know "Charle' VOORHEES, was to
like him. No man had a more extensive
acquaintance, and wherever he went he
was always welcomed.
Mr.. Voorhees, was once a resident of
this city. He has held responsible posi-
tions with the Southern Express Compa-
ny, the Seaboard and Southern railways.
The radiance of that bright and cheer
full face, which always carries sunshine
and happiness with it, will be missed.
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aO5 Monk ST., Brunswick, Ga

Not few who read what Mr.. Robert
Rowls, of Hollands, Va, has to say below.
will remember their own experience under
like circumstances: LAST winter had la
grippe which left ME in a low state ofhealth.
| tried numerous remedies. none of which
did me any good. until | was induced to try
a bott of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The first bottle of it SO far relieved me tina;
l was enabled to attend to my work, and the
second bottle effected cure For sale at
% and so cents per bottle b.! NJ Dorsey,
druggist,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Lost.

On the street in Henderson, n. C., on
January 9th, 1896, an order drawn by
the Commissioners Of Vance county, APP
proved by J. r. Young, chairman, and
signed and sealed by L. S. Eaton, clerk,
for S131 80, dated January 6, 1896, and
payable to Inc or Order-unendorsed. All
persons are warned against trading for
said order and whoever has it is requested
to return 1T to me forthwith, as it is of
no use to the finder W. H. REAEIS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
HenderSOn'S Liberality,

At the last meeting Of the Methodist
Protestant Conference held in Green's
boro, steps were taken to establish
denominational publishing house in that
city. Among the list of contributors
as published in Our Church Record we
find the following named Henderson
people, together with amount sub
scribed. 1t makes good showing for
the llberality and denominational pride
Of our Methodist Protestant friends
here at home, and if other places do as
well us Henderson it will-not be long
before the desired sum is raised:
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
An Expert in Charge.

The Henderson Electric Light Co. ,
have employed an expert electrician to
take charge of their plant and look after
the operation of the same. The gentle
man referred to is Mr.. Geo. C. Wood
worth, of Nunda, n. Y, late of the
electrical department of the great Steel
Works and Ship Yards near Baltimore,
who comes highly recommended as in
every way qualified for the work under
taken. He has been busy putting the
plant in perfect order and promises a
much better service as soon as he gets
everything in such shape as he wants.
This of course it will take some little
time to do, but patrons will have no
cause for complaint when it is done.
Mr.. Woodwork is an intelligent and
agreeable gentleman. full of business,
and expresses himself as much pleased
with our place and people so far.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Beware of OintmentS for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
ney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally. and acts di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. j. Cheney Il Co.
@-Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Insanity Among Wamen.

The large increase in mental trouble
among women is directly traceable to a
cate organism Much of this is brought
about by carelessnesS, late hours. thin
shoes, ght cOrsets, Oyer-wOrk, anxiety
and sometimes by excuses. When her del
icate mechanism is disabled or deranged
nothing equals DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
ScriptiOn in restoring it to order.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16

It was reported some time since
that Walter r. Henry, of Henderson,
would become citizen of this Con-
gressional district, making his home at
Hickory Or Newton, and would con-
test for the Populist nomination for
Congress this fall. Mr.. Henry is COM
ing to this section but this district will
not get him. It is not asserted that
Charlotte will be his home. --Salisbury
Herald.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
In New Quarters.

Our Masonic friends have fitted up
splendid lodge room in the Burwell
building over the Citizens Bank. 1t is
on the third floor, is spacious and we'll
ventilated, and with its new carpet and
furnishings is one of the best and hand
soonest lodge rooms in this part of the
State.
Henderson Lodge No 229, 4. F. &
A. NJ, is in dourshing condition. 1t
numbers between so and 60 members,
and its contributions to the various de-
mands of charity made upon it are
always as liberal as quick in response
ThOmsOn's Glove-ftting is the oldest,
most reliable, and best known corset in
the world. S1OO at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16

The following is the list of jurors
drawn for the January term of the
Criminal Court, which convenes on the
9th, Judge Meares presding:
\. ID. Aston, Jr., L. l. Jones, IL.
a. Draper, A. Y. Bobbitt, j. Warren
Wilson, B. L. Brodie. G.. G.. Edwards,
L. I. Garrett, II. A. Crockett, J. w.
Adcock, w. T. Estes, L. G. Butler, J.
b. Sailing, w. S Green. Lewis Dick
arson. /. NJ. Green, j. II. Ellington,
Jas. L. Virgins. II. II. Hight, J. ].
Pegram, y. f. Aston, J. II, Goodrich,
|. G. Bobbitt, 5, b. Hetts, j. r. Car
roll, ST.. w. II. Thomas, F. NJ Mar
row. j. G. Jotes W. j. Wade, Thos.
G. Hughes, Thos, Virgins. j. H.
Steed, Wesley Henderson, Sr., Isham
Durham, J. IL Peace. Minyo Crudup
The last four named ire colored.
CIoaks 81 90, 800 and $500 at
WATKINS.
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- @eN e-
Pounded Their Pastor.

Editor GOLD LEAF:-Please allow me
space in your columns to eNrress my
grateful thanks to the good people OF
CokeshHry congregation for a liberal
<.nounding." On last Wednesday that
prince of good fellows, l., H. Langford,
and his excellent wife came to the par
souage bringing meat, lard, -four, chick
ems, u fine turkey, canned and dried fruits,
etc, enough to last US for weeks to
come These donations We're not con-
fined to the members of the Methodist
Church, but Baptists, some not members
of any church, and one colored sister took
part in the good work. | am glad the
itinerant wheel in its annual revolution,
did not move me this year. My people
havegiven expressions of approval OF my
return to them in way that makes me
rejoice that am to serve this kind peO-
pie another year. thank God and take
courage. Respectfully.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Notice of Dissolution.

We hereby give notice Of the disso-
luton of the firm of The Lassiter Par
ham Co., the term Of the copartnership
having expired by Limitation.
All persons, indebted to said firm
will please make Immediate settlement
to S. S. Parham, who is winding up
the business.
Messrs. J. H. Lassiter & Co. will
succeed us and we commend them to
the public.
JAMES H. LAsslrER,
S. S. PARHAM,
J. H. PARHAM.
Having succeeded the firm Of The
Lassiter Parham Co. we ask contln-
nance of the patronage SO literally ex-
tended them and their predecessors for
the past thirty years.
JAMES II. LAssITER & Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Electric Lighting.

4 limited number of lights can now be
placed. Ifyou want your residence or
store lighted apply at once.
HENDERSON ELECTRIC co.
J. H. BRIDGERs, Supt.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
RuY Coal Now.

have a full supply OF coal on hand,
ready for delivery. All kinds-the best
to be had. Cheaper than ever sold be-
fore. Place orders early.
J. S. rOYTHRESS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Wanted.

At once, two young men as statesmen in
a Dry Goods, Fancy Goods and House
Furnishing Goods store. Brunswick, Ga.
Must have several years experience and
come we'll recommended. Last employ
er's references must accompany applica-
tions for above position. State salary
demanded and direct all communications
to NJ ELKAN,
S0S Monk ST brunswick Ga
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Henderson Electric Company.

As will he seen from another column
the above has been Incorporated. The
gentlemen who are mentioned are all
well known in Richmond, where they
live
Mr.. &. Y. Bergamin has been
cleo ted president of the Company. He
is a prominent business man in Rich
mond, being the managing head of tho
plumbing supply house ofG. & A. Rer-
gamin, president Old Dominion Elec-
trio Construction Co., and president Of
the Endorsement Guarantee Co., aud
other institutions receive his care as
officer and director
Mr.. J. II. Rridgers will be Superin-
tendent, as heretofore. They will be
the managers of our Electric Light
plant.
Arrangements have been made for
new machinery, the pole lines will be
rebuilt, and every arrangement made
to give the public perfect Ii .hting.
Mr.. Geo. {. Woodwork, late of the
Electric Department Of the great Steel
Works and Ship yards near Baltimore.
| will be III charge of the operating and
constructing work.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Very LOWEST MARKET Prices


Mrs. James Taylor, who resides at
No. 81 Bailey avenue, Kingsbridge,
New York, on the 14th of December.
1861, said: "My age is 65 years.
Fer the past two years I have had
iir.r t.oublc and Indigestion. ]
.iways employ physician, which
] Lil in this case, bat obtained no
lcnchc.al rcults. | never had any
f.::il in Iatcat medicines, but having
seen Hpans Tabulos recommended
very highly in the New York III
concluded TO give them trial.
liter using them for a short time,
found they were just what my case
demanded. have never employed
physician since, which means 81
cali and Z for medicine. One dol
lars worth of Kipans Tabules lasts
nc month, and / would not be
without them if it were my last dollar.
They are the only thing that ever
gave me any permanent relief. / take
great pleasure in recommending
them to any one similarly affected.
(oigned), MRS. J. TAYLOR"
lana Tabules are sold by druggists, or by m,
tHe price 80 cents q box In sent To The Eipa
- Tuical Company. No. 10 Spruce st., New Yor
Sample vial. 10 cents
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, She cried Tor Castoria.
When she became Miss, sh chung t. Castoria.
When she had Children, 81. gave them Castoria.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16
Pastor Warren Circuit.
Warrenton, y. C., Jan. 9th, 1896.

For pain in the chest piece of flannel
dampened with Chamberlan's Pain Balm
and bound on over lhe seat OF pain, and
another on the back between the shoulders.
will afford prompt relief. This is especially
valuable in cases where the pain is caused
BY a cold and there is tendency toward
pneumonia. For sale by NJ. Dorsey, Drug
uiSt,
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Lost.

Town of Henderson Warrant 1863,
dated to Nov. 1, 1895, payable to }. I.
Moss, for Twenty dollars for October,
and endorsed in blank by J. T. Moss
The same belongs to me. All persons
are notified not to accept or negotiate
the same. Payment has been stopped.
!. n. MALONE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-01-16

The remaining stock OF Blankets, La
dies Underwear, Muffs, Furs, and Knit
Goods will be sold very cheap at
WATKINS.
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Perfect Health.

Keep the system in perfect or
der by the occasional use of
TUFTS Liver Pills. They reg
ulate the bowels and produce
A Vigorous Body:
For sick headache, malaria, bill
iousness, constipation and kim
dred diseases, an absolute cure
TUFTS Liver PILLS
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Statement.
OFFICE REGISTER OF DEEDS }

OF ' ANCE COUNTY, 2
Henderson. n. G.. Dec. 3oth. 1867
Pursuant to the provisions of section 713
OF the Code the following statement show
ing items and nature of all compensation
audited by the Board of County Commits
sioners of Vance county to members
thereof severally from December lst. 1894,
to November 3Oth, 1895. both inclusive, is
submitted to the public:
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Any Poor Young Man

Who wants an education will do we'll
to correspond with l.. W Bagley, Little
ton, y. E.