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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Christmas gift


lhtl5 lllltS 1It.
Merry Christmas to you.
The GOLD LEAF greets you little
ahead of time this week, Oh account OF
the holidays.
Remember the poor when you start
out to make others happy during this
Gladstone and glorious holiday season.
The tiotD LEAF wishes for its
friends and patrons one and all a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year.
The Woman's Christian Temper
auce Union will meet i'll the Nj. L.
church, next Monday afternoon, at j
o'clock.
DIR. J. ID. Huffman has been on the
sick list for several days. lie is i'm
proving, however, and it is hoped will
he out again soon.
Rev. Jehn l.. White, of Raleigh,
secretary of the State Mission Board,
preached an able sermon in the Bap-
list church here Sunday.
Read GOLD LEAF advertisements
before you start on your shopping
rounds. They will tell you where to
find goods at lowest prices.
Rev. Il. II. Lewis, president of West
crn Maryland College, Westminster,
Nd, preached in the Methodist Prot
estant church last Sunday.
The GOLD LEAF is out little early
this week in order to give the, office force
brief holiday season, but it will greet
YOU again next week as usual.
The chapel at the County Home is
nearly completed. 1t is expected that
services will be held in it next Sunday.
Mr. Robert Bum is the contractor.
Mr.. ID. l.. Traynham, the popular
wholesale grocery man of South BOs-
ton, Va, was here shaking hands with
friends and filling his order book last
week.
The bad weather seriously interfered
with the tobacco business this week.
Large sales were expected but the
breaks i'll the early part of the week
were light.
The bazaar Of the Kings Daughters
closed Thursday night. Ii was Il pleas.
ant ard successful affair both socially
and financially. The net proceeds o
OF the enterprise amounted to 5000.
We had call Saturday from Mr.
Jas. ii. Johnson, representing wei
known proprietary remedy house III
Philadelphia, his object being to maxi
an advertising contract with the COLI
LEAF
Messrs. &. NJ. Cooper, l.. d. Stain
back, b. |. Powell and w. Q. Shannon
all popular and successful Commercial
men mailing FROM Henderson, but rep.
resenting houses elsewhere, are honl
for the holidays.
We regret to report the serious sick
ness of Mrs. Herbert Church at he
home in this place. She has been
great sufferer for several days but he
friends sincerely hope she may soon b
restored to health again.
Our advertisers have taken han
III editing the GOLD LEAF the las
two weeks. And they have done
well as our pages will show. Rea
these announcements and see where t
spend your money to best advantage.
Mr.. W. B. LaFar, Of Durham, th'
clever travelling salesman for tn
American T"bicco Cos products
Old Dominion cheroots. cigarettes, etc
was here from Saturday until Monday
looking after the wants of his custom
erS.
Fine linen Neck wear-all of the lates
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
SWEET SIXTEEN.

What Some of Our Exchanges say
About the Gold Leaf on the Occa-
sion of its Celebrating its Sixteenth
Birthday.
The Henderson GOLD LEAF, as a
journal, has arrived at the age of sweet
sixteen and is bright and hopeful as
that romantic age inspires. May it
live to reverse the figures.
Standard.
The Henderson GOLD LEAF, one
of the best weekly papers published in
North Carolina, has just reached its
sixteenth year of existence. It is al
ways welcome visitor to the Fisher
man & Farmer office and we hope it
will never fail to come.-Elizabeth
City Fisherman g. Farmer.
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Rev. r. A. Bishop.

Rev. F. n. Bishop, who was at one
time pastor of the M. E. Church in
Henderson was made Presiding Elder
of the Fayetteville district by Confer
ence. He has moved to Fayetteville
and the Observer in speaking Of him,
says: Mr.. Bishop and family we are sure
will receive a cordial welcome to-their
new home. Mr.. Bishop has very favor
ably impressed our people and already
he has made many friends.
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Oak Ridge Institute.

On Dec 2lst, Oak Ridge Institute
closed the most successful term
ever seen at that we'll known institu-
ton. The spring term will open jan
uary 9Th. The principals are expect
ing largely increased patronage.
There are 80 members of the gradual
ing class in the Literary Department,
and some sixty or more in the Com
mercial Department.
Evaporated Peaches 10y cts, Pears 10
cts, Prunes, etc, at
CHURCH & cos.
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A Christmas Tale.

A friend and subscri-
Der sent the following ar
,icls which::he cut from an
exchange to the Lumber
ton Robesoniam. We pub
fish it as appropriate TO
the OCCASION:
An editor once being
weary from overwork
fell asleep and dreamed
that he was in a large
hall in the midst of which
stood a Christmas tree lii
up with thousands Of can
y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
w. r. BEST,
Physician. and Surgeon.
Office at Massenburg'S Hotel.
Execution Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION
Dissued in the case of O. F. Bresse x
Son, vs.. J. w. Clarke, placed in my hands
December. -. 1897, l shall at l. NJ. on
the
It'll DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1898,
sell for cash. before the Court House door
in Henderson, the undivided fourth inter
est of j. w. Clarke, in the tract Of land
whereof his mother Winnie Clarke, lately
died, seized and possessed. containing
one hundred and four acres more or less,
and bound by the lands of Edward Allen
NJ. T. Buchanan r. W. Kearney, ID. III
Reavis and others, in Sandy Creek town.
ship. TO satisfy the judgment in said
case.
Dec. 18, 1897.
W II. SMITH,
Sheriff of Vance county.
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Wanted.

Raw furs and skins, such as skunk,
muskrat, otter, mink, raccoon, oppos-
sum, etc, by the Providence Fur Com
pany, Providence, r. l. Buying Agents
wanted.
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Desirable Property For
Sale.

iinving decided that could not leave
TO offer the tract oi land near Iiendar-
son known ~ the Brp1ie place for sale.
This il n fine farm. Good buildings If
all kinds, orchard, &c. Will give liberal
time, say one-ihird down, balance in one
and two years. For further particulars
address. &c. HARRIS,
oxford, NC
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WHAT TO DO.
letter. Sail. }heum and Eczema

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases isinstantly 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
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes, 25 cts. per box.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

SO thorough is the excellence OF Ayers
hair Vigor that it can be used with bene-
fit by any person, no matter what may be
the condition of the hair, and. in every
case, it occasions satisfaction and pleas
ure. in addition to the benefit which inva-
riably comes from its USE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Henderson Book Store.
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rate.
I8o7-0S.

For this occasion the Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip tickets to
points within North Carolina. South
Carolina and Virginia at the rate of
four cents per mile one way for round
trip. Tickets to be sold Dec. 22nd to
Dec. 25th. inclusive-also Dec. 30th,
3lst and Jan'y lst, 1898. For further
information as to rates, ETC., apply to
A. BUFORD, Ayt.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

We Wish Him Well.

Capt Thos. II. Chavasse. late of the
Seaboard Air Line, and one Of the best
and most popular conductors who ever
handled train, was here Saturday. He
is now representing the Daily Post,
Raleigh's bright and ably edited new
morning paper. If our friends sue
cess as soliciting agent is anything
like his deserts or the merits of the
article he presents he will fare better
than the average mortal in his line.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
1900 bSo Gitts11 rsS SoRTHI

CAROLINA ALLIANCES now already
for free distribution to all who use or
expect to buy our celebrated Orinoco
Guano, Farmers Bone, Special Com
pound, &c. We have seven clerks mailing
them, Call at your post office and if you
do not find one write US as possibly your
name may have been overlooked.
F. $. ROYSTER GC ANO CO.,
23dec3o Norfolk, Va.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

We are Offering special bargains in
Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods
Look through our stock.
BARNES CLOTHING STORE.
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Statement.
OFFICE REGISTER OF DEEDS, I

OF VANCE COU>TY,
Henderson. y. &. Nov. both, 1897.
Pursuant to the provisions OF Section
713 of the Code the following statement
showing items and nature of all co,npen-
sation audited by the Board of County
Commissioners of Vance county to mem.
bers thereof severally, from December
LIST, 1896, to November Both, 1897, both
inclusive, is submitted to the public;
S0c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Piano for Sale.

\ handsome seven octave PIANO for
sale. Carefully kept and in good order
Will be sold at a sacrifice. Apply at
dec 16-4 THIS OFFICE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

WATKINS has just received another
big lot of new furniture. The styles and
finish are up-to-date and the prices are
exceedingly low.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADMIN
11istratOr of the estate OF John ID
Clarke. deed, before the Clerk of the Su
perior Court Of Vance county, this is to 10.
tify all persons holding claims against
said estate 20 present them to me on or be-
fore the nth day of December, 1898. OIL
this notice will be pleaded in bar OF the
recovery OF the same Persons indebted
to said estate must make immediate pay
ment.
Thi nth December, 1897.
JOHN l. CURRlN,
Administrator of estate of John d.
Clarke. deceased.
&C. ZollicOffer, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

Dr. Cady's Condition Powders, are
lust what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
For sale by NJ. Dorsey.
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BARGAINS

In Oxford Teachers Bibles at $50.
Large, good print. Also stationery. -
pen points for ) cents.
2dec3O w. W. PARKER.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Col. Turks Address to the Hunters.

The Southern Railway has issued a
handsomely illustrated book on ''Shoot-
ing and Fishing in the South 1t has
an Introductory by Col. W. A. Turk,
the genial passenger agent, in which
he says: "Shootng and fishing in the
South, in this season Of 1897 and 1898,
are all that any sportsman could de-
sire. In North Carolina, particularly,
the quail shooting is of the finest. Re-
ports from all along the line of the
Southern Railway in the State show
that the birds are abundant. Their
swift wings offer some lively work for
the gun. But North Carolina hasn't a
monopoly of game. In all the States
reached by the Southern Railway the
fishing is good, and shooting, too. You
will, learn of the place in this little
book. It's a season for big game
bag. OF course you will have a hearty
welcome All the world knows the
latchstring in the South hangs out.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

The best OF everything in the line OF
pure wines and liquors, fine cigars, oys-
ters, &c, at DAWES PLACE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
You'll Find EN- There.

We mean Christmas goods Of all
kinds at Parker's drug store. He has
an immense stock of .oys Of every de-
scriptlon. And dolls enough to dazzle
the eyes and please the hearts of all
the little girls in town. There are
novelties and fancy articles in endless
variety-and all for little money. Mr..
Parker has made every provision to
supply the holiday trade and invites the
public to giveshim a call and inspect
his stock
The handsomest line of fine and me-
dunn rockers for the holiday trade, bridal
and birthday gifts ever brought to Hen
dersOn at WATKINS.
London Layer Raisins 10 cts. per
pound; also seedess Muscatels, at
CHTTRCH e CO.'S
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

PARKER'S DRUG STORE is the place to
buy Nmas goods, because the people
know Parker beats all competitors on
prices
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Located in Henderson.

Take Laxative lBrOmO Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money if
it fails to cure. 25cts. 15Sept1c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

Big stock of Dolls and Toys of various
descriptions at PARkER'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Telephone Connections.

Mr.. F. c. Toepleman, manager Of
the Henderson Telephone Company,
was in town this week, looking after
the interest of his company. He in
forms US that the line is now completed
to kittrell, Franklinton and Youngs-
vile. He says this new addition is
supplied with an all metallic copper cir
cult Connection with these towns
with the other towns now supplied
with telephone service will be made
in a very short time.-Loulsbur g
Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
NO CURE-NO PAY.

This is the way all druggists sell
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for
Chills and Fevers and all forms of Ma
laria. 1t is simply Iron and Quinine in
tasteless form. Children love it. Adults
refer it to bitter nauseating tonics. Price
80 cents. l6Sept1c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
x TALK 2
I OF THE TOWN p
'-5 2Z5!:E.!sf57 T233'L77>
LOCAL LACONICS PICKED UP HERE ANE
THERE BY OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORTERS.
For Low Prices

On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
IOHN b. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
How Your Money is Expended.

Helms Bottled and Sweet Mixed Pick
les. The BEST. CHURCH 4 co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

Oysters served in every style, and sold
by the measure, ut Dawes PLACE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle of common glass with urine
and let it stand twenty four hours; sedi-
ment or settling indicates an unhealthy
condition of the kidneys. When urine
stains linen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble.
Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in
the back, is also convincing proof that the
kidneys and bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort iu the knowledge so
often expressed, that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills
every wish in relieving pain in the back,
kidneys. liver, bladder and every part of
the urinary passages. 1t corrects inability
to hold urine and scalding pain in passing
it or bad effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer and OvercOmes that unpleaS-
ant necessity Of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to urinate.
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
Swamp Root is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. If you need a med
icine you should have the best. Sold by
druggists, price fifty cents and one dollar.
You may have a sample bottle and
pamphlet both sent free by mail. Men
ton the GOLD LEAF and send your address
to DR.. Kilmer Il Co., Binghamton, n. Y /.
The proprietor of this paper guarantees
the genuineness of this offer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

DR.. W. r. Best, Of Wilson, has To-
Gated in Henderson for the practice of
his profession. The GOLD LEAF gives
him cordial welcome. DR.. Best comes
highly endorsed as we'll furnished,
admirably equipped physician and sur
geon. He was graduated from the
Medical College of the University OF
Virginia year ago, after which he
took post graduate course at the New
y ork Post Graduate School and Hos
pital, and is thoroughly up in his pro-
fession. DR.. Best has an office at
Masseuburo's Hotel for the present,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

The annual exhibit of expenses aud
tied and allowed by the county COM
mssioners from December, 1896, to
Dec. 1897, makes interesting reading.
Every tax payer is interested in mat
ter of this kind and reference to the
statement will show in what amounts
and for what purposes the money was
paid out. 1t will also show that the
affairs of the county are honestly and
economically administered, as they
have been heretofore
We are Offering some rare bargains
in our furniture, carpet and China de-
partments. Now is your chance to fur
nish your house at little cost.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
Unbleached and Bleached Domestic
very cheap at IL. THOMASON'S.
Gents furnishing goods in all yles and
prices to suit the times at HARDEE'S.
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80 oN>s

Don't be persuaded into buying lini-
ments without reputation or merit
Chamberlain Pain Balm costs no more,
aud its merits have been proven by a
test of many years. Such letters as the
following from l.. G. Bagley, Hueneme,
Cal. are constantly being received: The
best remedy for pain have ever used is
Chamberlain Pain Balm, and | say 50
after having used it in my family for sew
eral years. 1t cures rheumatism, lame
back, sprans and swelings. For sale by
the Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

All sorts OF holiday goods, toys, nov
elites, &c, at
PARkER'S DRUG STORE.
Don't fail to see the Perfection Mat
tress-something new-at
WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
The Ladies Bazaar .

The good ladies who had in charge
the bazaar held by the Kings Daugh-
tiers at Burwell Hall last week, are to
be congratulated upon their splendid
success. They did remarkably we'll
considering the weather and all the
circumstances surrounding them. The
gross receipts i'll round numbers were
1925, and they cleared 5000. But the
affair could not have been other than a
success, either from a social, enter
tanning or financial point Of view under
such able and excellent management.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera,
Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, of Ana
helm, California, purchased bottle of it
for his own use and is now as enthusiast
tic over it's wonderful work as anyone
can be. The % and so cent sizes for sale
by the Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Notice to Public School Teachers.

In pursuance of instructions from
our State Superintendent OF Public
Schools, l cordially invite you to at
tend the Supervisors meeting in RAJ
eigh. y. c., Dec. 30th, 1897. The Of
ficers and teachers will accomplish
much good by conterring together.
y. NJ MATICS.
County Supervisor.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

Fine linen Neck wear-all of the latest
styles-at % cents, just received at
BARNES CLOTHING STORE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

BILE circulation, and impoverished blood,
Ayers SaIsaparilla is boon beyond
price. Its effect is to check the ravages OF
time. by invigorating every organ, nerve
and tissue of the body. See Ayers Alma
nae for the new year.
CitrOn, Mince Meats and Currants at
CHURCH & CO.'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Will Bear Retelling.

We venture again to say that the
business man who does not employ
the advertising columns of the GOLD
LEAF, is loser of trade thereby.
There is no way for merchants to get
their goods and business properly be-
fore the people except through the
medium Of newspaper that reaches
the people. If you want the people to
know what You have for sale advertise
it in the GOLD LEAF.
1t is better to take Hoods Sarsaparilla
than to experiment with unknown and un
tried preparations. We know Hood Sar-
saparilia actually and permanently cures
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure sick headache
WATKINS is making some wonder
fully low prices in furniture and carpets
and he has superb line to select from.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23
Ayers Cherry PeCtOraI

has no equal as a remedy for
coughs, colds, and lung dis
eases. Where other soothing
elixirs palliate, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral heals. It is not q
cheap cough syrup. which
soothes but does not strength
en-; it is a physicians cough
remedy. and it cures. It is
put up in large bottles. only.
for household use. It was
awarded the medal at the
Worlds Fair Of ninety three.
It has a record Of
so Years of Cures.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

Messrs Montgomery & Quick. of Client,
Tex, say: 1--WE sold 1856 bottles of -
amount of Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic
which gave such good satisfaction we will
handle no other next season. and you may
send us gross of RamOn's Pepsin Chill
Tonic and gross of Ramon's Liver Pills
and Tonic Pellets, which is the best we
ever handled.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-12-23

ents upon the tree but while the editor
wondered at this wide door opened
at the end of the hall and there enter
ed a great multitude of men with
happy faces. Ea4h man had one hand
in his pocket ana as he passed the tree
he drew forth shining silver dollar
and stuck it thereon. The editor Won
dered how the dollars were made to
stick and as the last man left the hall
he inquired Of him as to this singular
thing. The man replied: ''Mr. Edi-
tor, that is a miracle, but it is not the
only miracle you have seen tonight.
for this is your Christmas tree, and the
men you saw were your subscribers
who hit upon this ingenious method of
paying their subscriptions.
The editor awoke. He shivered as
he stepped upon the bare floor and he
sighed as he thought of his dream, for
dreams often 60 by contraries. But
dollars put on an editors Christmas
tree will stick. Who comes first TO
see the miracle2
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-23
GENERAL MAnTN's STATEMENT.
He Knows Nothing ~ His Reported
Transfer 10 Cubn.

Now York, January ga a0relnl 10 the
Herald from San Juan, Porto Rico, says;
General zobras Marin, the governor gene
eral Of Porto Rico. In an interview. said
that he has not heard any rumor that he
Is 10 80 10 Cuba 10 succeed Captain General
Wcyler there IN command.
The governor general SAYS that the re-
forms granted 10 Porto Rico viii be put
~ to operation Just soon ais the details
arrive here from Spain. In the meantime.
he shys. the number OF troops on the island
IA constantly varying, according To require
ments hero.
There IL great curiosity and some anxiety
among all classes here to learn the full
details and particulars OF the new reforms.
prominent American subject residing
here and now owning large estates. said
recently. In view Of the rumors OF General
Marin being transferred to Cuba, that no
more able governor general had ever held
tho office In Porto Rico.