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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Notice..

Rl AUTHORITY OF THE POWER
1Jof sale conferred in Trust Deed eye
cn,ed on the eth day OF Nav. ISf, by
ELIZA GLOVER. and registered in book
!. page 5o5. in the Office of the Register of
Deeds of Vance county. shall sell for
cash by public auction, TO the highest bid
der, at the Court House door in Vance
county, \. c., on
MONDAY, 18TH DAY OF APRIL. lsa,
the property described in said Trust Deed
As follows: Begin at large white oak on
the North side of the road leading through
the plantation in J. Y. Lands line aud
run thence along said Lands line \. Sc +,
1888 chains 10 an old stump in the branch;
thence down the krancil as il meanders TO
large red oak j. Ii. Taylor's corner;
thence along said Taylor's line y. 74o f..
e'5 chains To Poplar spring branch: thence
up branch 500 + and its other Course Ia
fork of branch; thence up branch along
right hand prong to 2nd fork: thence $.
IA W. 3l.l5 chains Ia white oak at old
gate place; thence \. GA. W 2.,. chains
to n stake on the North side of plantation
road feet from pine stump; thence along
said road \. iSi. 2 w. 6.S chains TO the
beginning, containing 10 acres, more or
less. T. T. HICKS. Trustee
Henderson, n G.. March 10. lSq.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Notice..

Pl VIRTUE OF AN ORDER lSST-
Ling from the Superior Court Of Vance
county. in a cause therein pending en-
titled ROBERT b. MORGAN. ADMIN
lSTRATOR, &c. vs. FRANCIS NOR
GAN, widow, shall. on
MONDAY, Sd DAY OF MAY, 1885,,
sell at public auction 10 the highr Il bid
der, upon the terms one-half cash. bal
ancc on a credit of twelve months. nj the
Court House door in Henderson. y. c,
the following real estate. 10 Wit: One
tract Of land in Vance county adjoining
the lands of Col. w. l.. Taylor. Charles
Taylor, -. -. Parkinson, ID. :. Marrow,
and the land allotted to Francis Morgan,
widow, As and for her dover, and others
containing 1861. acres, more or less; il
being the land belonging to estate al
John &. Morgan. deceased, known sS the
Home Place. with exception Of the
dover interest which has been allotted
This 18th March. 1897
ROBERT Is. MORGAN.
Administrator of John e. Morgan, deed
Z. Iollicoffer, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
High Grade Tobacco Fertilizers.

Tobacco planters will be interested
in the advertisement the Columbia
Guano Company, Of Norfolk, Va,
which appears in this paper. They
are manufacturers and importers of
high grade fertilizers and chemicals for
all crops, but it is to tobacco manures
especially that they address themselves
IN the present announcement directing
attention particularly to their celebra-
ted Hyco Tobacco Guano and Column
ba High Grade Special Tobacco Guano.
These are strictly high class goods and
their use has been followed with en-
tire satisfaction and highest results
wherever used. Published analysis,
which is guaranteed, speaks for itself
For sale i'll Henderson by the Parham
Bros. Co. and Silus Powell.
You will soon be wanting Mattings to
to take the place of your carpets. Wat
kins has a large variety of qualities and
beautiful patterns to select from. Prices
very low
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April Wisdom.

BE sure that your blood is pure, your
appetite good, your digestion perfect.
To purify your blood and build up
your health, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This medicine has accomplished re-
markable cures OF all blood diseases. 1t
is the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to
make you we'll by purifying and enrich
ing your blood, giving you an appetite,
and nerve, mental and digestive
strength.
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atTFS OF ADVERTISING.

..., advertisement to be published
.r. and under must be paid Tor IN
.... advertising for a shorter time
months is considered transient
Accounts rendered quarterly
&C.,. advertisements published Tor a
... .,-r.od Of time.
advert i-cmentS, to appear among
matter. viii be charged ~ cents per
...-...r~t insertion, and cents per line
..,. Insertion thereafter.
-. entertainments, such as admins
and executors notices, commission
..l trustees sales, summons TO non
.-l--. &c, Will be charged FOR at rates
.r law, except when they exceed
y. limit Of space, in which case we re-
.f. T!ght to fix our own price. All
...,lnc-s must be PAID FOR IN A D.
T.. The compensation is small ana
.,,ri,,' afford to take risks or walt the
.r. Of persons to pay
mary notices, resolutions OF respect,
...lI h,. charged for at the rate OF one
t word and the cash must accompany
.HLu-cTIpt. In cases where friends ana
,a, of the. papcrarc concerned no charge
.,. made for the first ten lines-hbout 10
or articles not exceeding that in
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Notice..
N1 Vancs H 1ann;y In the superior Court

wa Vance COMMIT County, In the Superior Court
LovrIace Malone and
Lucy A. Malone his wife
Meadis Royster and
Robert Register
The defendants above named will take
notice that the above entitled civil action
has been commenced in the Superior Co:r
OF Vance county 10 establish a lost will Of
Watkins Bullock, decreased, wherein his
land was devised To the plaintiff Lucy A.
Malone. and TO exclude the defendants
from any interest III said land; and the
defendants are herrby required to appear
at the next term of the superior Court Of
Vance county to be held at the court house
in Henderson on the eleventh Monday
after the first Monday in March 1897, and
answer or demur to the complaint.
This l7th day Of March, 1891.
ID. IL GILL,
Clerk superior Court Vance County.
THOMAS VI. PITrMAE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
An Advance Crop

OF early spring styles in swell clothing
is ready for your inspection, These
goods have been chosen with an eye to
beauty of pattern, fit, and quality OF
wear. They are made up as we'll as
cloth can be. 1t is not too much to say
perhaps that our spring suits are the
nobbiest and most reliable we have ever
shown, and we are anxious to convince
YOU of these facts The prices are right
and so are the clothes.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Religious neeting.

Mr.. Frank Draper, an advocate of
the doctrine of s'the restitution of all
things, as spoken by the mouth OF all
the holy prophets since the world be-
gan, (Acts 3-1S, 2l) and more recently
brought to light through the teachings
of the Mllennial DAWN book the
name Of which at least is familiar to
many of our readers, will be in Hen
derson Thursday and Friday nights OF
this week ''for the purpose of dissent
mating Scriptural information along
this line Mr.. Draper will speak III
Burwell Hall tonight, at which time
he will attempt to give ''plaln pre-
sentation Of important Bible truths as
now understood by many earnest Chris
tians, whose fidelity to the cause OF
Christ has had life long test There
will be no charge for admission and no
collection will be taken up. Those
having the matter in hand cordially
invite the public to attend these meet
ings and hear the subjects discussed
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
! IT'S Liver Pills
{ IRE all Liver Troubles.

The following news" from the Ok
ford Public Ledger concerning a young
gentleman we'll known in Henderson,
where he formerly lived, will be be-
lieved by his friends when he ''com-
mits" the act limited at and not before:
1T is now thought that Col. Henry
Wikerson will during 1897 shuttle off
the bachelor coil and become bene-
dict. The Colonel has had his consent
for several years to enter the connu-
bal state
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Will Establish High School at Ep-

Enterprising people III the neighbour
hood of EPSON, Vance county, will
establish high school at that place.
They have bought one acre of land and
already have S255.OO of the desired
amount paid in. Lumber is on the
spot and those interested are going
right ahead in determined aud bust
ness like manner The building will
be 22x4S feet, two stories high, three
rooms below aud three above, the
Masons using the upper part as their
lodge rooms.
Mr.. |. NJ Green was here with
subscription paper interviewing some
Of our business men Tuesday, and we
trust that he met with encouragement
as the enterprise is deserving fit.
New Dress Goods-French Brocade
and Lace Etamine, Plaids and German
Checks, Sutlngs, &c. Handsome line Of
black dress goods in all the new weaves.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Piano for Sale

A good secondhand upright piano, in
perfect condition, but little used and
practically us good as new can be bought
for half its original cost. For further
information, apply at this office.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Go and see those handsome new goods
at ThCmasons He has beautiful line
of the very latest spring styles. Checks,
wool and silk sutings in great variety.
Also duck in navy blue, black, white
tan etc
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
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OF THE TOWN ?
1.~'y2ItI'4l-3Dv
LLACONICS PICKED UP HERE AND
Thereby OUR EAGLE-EYED
REPORT ERS.


I..v. +. 7. Thomas will preach at
g.. PRESBYTERIAN church next Sunday.
N.-..us and night.
Mr. Henry Thomson was quite sick
..- tcv days this week but Is I'M
t..,n. a. present.
--.rraI marriages are down on the
:,r aolcmnizing before the June
..-.- t:,Ic and fall away.
r.. i. GIL. mortgage, advertises to
-p certain real property at public auc-
g.. uu May Sth. See notice elsewhere.
Ia Sheriff Powell advertises to sell
certain real estate to satisfy taxes due
g., the wear 1894 See notice III au-
other column
will be seen by advertisement,
M Maize NJ. Barnard wishes to Sc
,..,. sour OF five gentlemen as table
NarIcr,. Terms reasonable.
Ami. 2oth is the date Of the next en-
treatment 10 be given by the llender-
-.u NnstrcIS Reserved seat tickets
uuw Oh sale at Thomas druI store.
Let the motto he less tobacco and a
better quality this year. Plant a small
.ap. manure highly and cultivate well.
There VIII he more money i'll it for the
a,mcr.
E-y. !. y, Huffman, ID. d., of Hen
d.r-eu, viii preach Tire sermon before
a.. Maggie Mutt Missionary Society,
Oh. o.tord Female Seminary, at the an
i... commencement this year.
IDo ,uu want .ood secondhand
pluo. OAe Is offered for sale at halt
if fist cost. Upright, i'll perfect con-
a.r.,u and practically as good as new.
!. a1erc~ted, apply at this office.
II Thomson has Just received a
l,.y Inc of goods to which he invites
attention Ills stock ~ attractive and
plies low. I'm inspection will satisfy
y.a lis To- quality and bargains offered.
Many farmers have planted corn i'll
\as., county. While the stalk may
t.' ROW as high as that planted later
rlr SEASON. it is claimed that early
,a# produces larger and better ear.
Rev. \. McCuIIcn will begin a series
o.. meetings IN the NJ +. Church the
fist sunday iii May, assisted by Rev.
J. 4 1Ioruadav. The public are cor
daily invited to attend all the ser.
y..e~
f.t-. : Eaton, Register of Deeds,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
BOarders Wanted.

-Four or five gentlemen can be provided
with table board, on reasonable terms.
Apply to
MRS. MAGGIE NJ. BARNARD.
Gents furnishing goods in all styles and
prices to suit the times at HARDEES.
Now is the time to make up the chill
dren's clothes, and Watkins is the place
to buy them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
IinlWare.

A beautiful line of tinware. the best
and cheapest yet received. Call and see
it at THOMASON'S.
Call and see our new display of Baby
Carriages. $. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Spring Styles.

Just little change in the crown, a
little difference in the brim, and there
You are; but what a difference it makes
in the hat. There's satifacton in
knowing that you are wearing the cor
rect shape. Watkins sells the makes
of the leading fashion creators in men s
head wear. All colors, all shades, all
shapes, all prices.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Reduction i'm Clothing.

Every suit marked down-Some at
half price, at WATKINS.
No prettier line OF baby carriages was
ever seen in Henderson than Samuel Wat
kins is now displaying. Upholstered in
all the most tasty styles and made in
the most approved fashion. And the
prices are no higher than like goods OF
less desirable manufacture.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Have you seen Watkins new stock OF
baby carriages? Ii not your attention
is invited therto. \ beautiful line just
In. All STYLES and prices.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
New Goods, and Cheap.

II. Thomson has Just received a lot
of new goods to which he invites the
attention of the ladies. There is a
large variety Of dress stuffs in the
newest shades and fabrics, with trim
mings to match. High Model corset,
said to be as good as r. & G. corsets,
only so cents. Beautiful quality of
linen table napkins, bought in sample
lots, sl.0O and sl.25 per dozen. Table
cloths, towels, &c, equally as cheap.
These goods will commend themselves
to .iudicious buyers who are judges Of
quality and price. Cheap line of no.
tons, plain rolled gold rings, link cuff
buttons, aluminium goods, &c. Six
pound note paper for cents a quire.
Other things in proportion.
We can supply all wants of man-or
woman, the little folks included-in up
tO-date merchandise at genuine dollar
saving prices.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
Large supply of seed oats, seed Irish
potatoes, ship stuffs, etc, just received
at H. THOMASON'S.
-.>AeN>.
We are showing a lovely line of White
Goods, Embroideries, Hamburgs, Laces,
TorchOns, &c. New lot just opened up.
Prices low. SAMUEL WATKINS.
Officers Elected.
The b-annual election of officers of
the Vance Guards, took place Monday
day night. Capt. p. Il. Jones was
unanimously reelected, that is the
formal ceremony Of balloting was
gone through with, but in reality in
the hearts and minds of the soldier
boys he had already been chosen for
| the position he has long held with such
credit to himself and satisfaction to
| the company.
Fitst Lieutenant j. H. Goodrich
| having sent in his resignation, Second
Lieutenant Chas. j. Smith was elected
| as his successor, receiving the full vote
| OF the company. Sergeant Jas. 5.
| Poythress was elected Second Lieu
tenant Geo. E. Perry, treasurer; w.
| E. Moss, secretary.
The other officers are appointive
and will be named by Capt. Jones
| later.
| Henderson has Just cause to be
proud of its military organization. The
company easily takes rank with the
| first in the State Guard, and officers
and men alike are esteemed by those
above them in authority for their SOL
| dierly qualities and gentleman!y bear
| ing.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers have re-
recently perfected an ingenious cure for
/ dyspepsia Their Digestive Cordial con-
sists OF food already digested and di-
gester of foods happily combined.
The Importance OF this invention will
be appreciated when we realize what a
proportion OF the community are VIC
| tins of some form of stomach troubles.
| Thousands of pale, thin people have lit
tie inclination to eat, and what they do
eat causes them pain and distress.
This Digestive Cordial OF the Shakers
corrects any stomach arrangement at
once 1t makes thin people plump.
Every one will be greatly interested to
read the little book which has been
| placed in the hands OF druggists for free
| distribution.
What is LaXOl? Nothing but Castor
Gil made as palatable as honey. Chill
dren like it.
New lot Percales !, 10, and 12.c, at
WATkINS.'
NNn rSAnH
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Hardee will treat you kindly, and his
prices are so fascinating, you will pur
chase, thereby saving money for the fam
ily
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

If it's a new spring suit you want Wat
kins can supply it. His new stock is
now open and the goods speak for them
selves. But the low prices speak louder.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Henderson MinStreIS.

Those Of our amusement loving citi-
zens who witnessed the performance Of
the Henderson Ministries some time
ago, will be pleased to learn that the
entertainment will be repeated on the
night of the Goth instant; and those
who did not have the pleasure of en-
joying the really creditable and high
ly delightful mirth-provoking and
laughter-creating bill Of fare then pro-
vided should not again miss the oppor-
tunity. The company is composed of
some splendid talent and the way the
boys acquitted themselves was an
agreeable surprise to their friends.
Aud with more experience aud less
"stage fright" in their favor it is to be
reasonably expected that the coming
performance will be an improvement
upon the other one. But however that
may be, it is good enough and we'll
worth the price of admission. Con-
sidering the character of the entertain
ment as given by home talent, for the
object in view, they ought to have a
full house on the Goth. Proceeds for
the benefit of Zeb Vance Lodge, No.
1873, Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows.
Deserved seat tickets on sale at
Thomas drug store.
Whenever man feels himself failing
in health, when he feels that he is getting
old too fast, that his vitality is low. and
that he is losing flesh, he should waste no
time in getting DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery. 1t will build up quicker
than anything else in the world. It will
give him rich blood and solid flesh. 1t will
make him feel half as old and twice as
strong.
DR.. Pierce's, 1908 page book. "The Peo-
pies Common Sense Medical Adviser" in
plain language, tells all about the Col
den Medical Discovery" and is complete
family doctor book, profusely illustrated.
1t Will be sent FREE on receipt of twenty
ono (2l) one-cent stamps to cover cost OF
mailing only. Address, Worlds Dispen.
sary Medical Association, No. 663 Main
Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Majestic Ranges, Excelsior and New
Lee Cook Stoves, big stock at lowest
prices, at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Something new and strictly first
class is Armour's laundry soap, at IL.
Thomas sons. Six large cakes for a
quarter,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Starke's Dixie Plows, Castings, Back
Bands, Collars, Hames, Harness OF all
kinds, Cheap at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
For the Ladies.

twenty-five new styles OF Baby Ca
riages Just received. ). WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and La
Grippe when Laxative BrOmO Quinine
will cure YOU in one day? Does not produce
the ringing in the head like Sulphate of
Quinne Put up in tablets convenient for
taking Guaranteed to cure or money re
funded. Price, % cents and guaranteed
py all druggists. Oct. IS, lie.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Wanted.

Old gold and silver wanted. We Will
take old gold and silver for any goods or
repairs in our line and allow the market
price. HIGHT & CO.,
jewelers. and Opticians.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Emancipation Celebration.

The colored people will celebrate
the 32nd anniversary of their emanci-
patton tomorrow. \ program has
been arranged in part as follows: En-
ercises to take place in Burwell Hall.
Opening prayer by Rev. W. A. Patillo.
Grafton by Rev. r. l. Walden; sub
iect: The Negro as a Factor in
American Civilization. Music by
the Henderson brass band. Albert
Reavis will be chief marshal, assisted
by Watt Terry, with full corps from
each township in the county. J. Y.
Eaton is chairman of the executive
committee, r. \. Wyche, secretary,
with six other members.
Baby Carriages! Baby Carriages. We
have them in all styles OF upholsterins
and the most stylish patterns, at prices
that are bound to suit.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
Attention is called to a large stock OF
baoutiful tinware which will be sold at
Vow low nrices. H. THOMSON
Verapda chairs in large variety and
low price, at AAhiN>'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Bay State and Ziegler Shoes-beautlful
linegood shoes that will wear we'll and
hold shape, at WATkl\S-
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

Verauda chairs in large variety and
low price, at "AAhlNH
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08
Tax List Takers.

Porch, hall and dining room chairs, at
WATkINS'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-04-08

What is LaxOl? Nothing but Castor
Gil made as palatable as honey. Chill
dren like it
New lot Percales I, 10, and 121.c, at
WATKINS.
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GUSTAvE ECKSTEIN & co.

much stunned when thrown In this way to
remember many particulars, but specta-
tors have told me that / was more like
an arrow coming from a bow than any
thing else. / have also been bucked Off
and come down again by some chance on
the horses back. This Is like the child s
game of cup and ball, but too realistic
TO be at the time enjoyable. one sees
inexperienced riders when hunting per-
form the same feat
OF the recklessness of colonial riders
much might be told, but II Is a painful
subject A timid animal like the horse
must suffer agonies Of fear when knocked
about by some breakers. The reader may
remember an adventurous character of
Rolf Bodrewood's. whose four-in-hand
team seemed TO have received such rudi-
mentary breaking as to excite questioning
on the part of his companions 'Oh, it's
all right; two of them have been in har-
ness before somewhere. and we can break
in the others on our way down., was his
reassuring reply, when they inquired
about their capabilities. But hands are
getting more plentiful in the colonies, and
there Is not a tenth part of the rough
riding now.
considered profitable. Ten shillings Is the
charge for backing a horse, and 30 shill-
ings generally for breaking him to saddle
On colonial stations every man is his own
breaker and it is only on the biggest
runs that a professional rough rider IS
kept on such farms 1t Is a fine sight
to see a mob of 100 horses gallop past TO-
The only way the business can be made
to pay Is by buying up young horses in
the rough and breaking them IN Tor sale
A man who spots them In this way Is
called a trough spotter.' and IL requires
the greatest skill. As one must be guided
by diagnosis alone, having no opportunity
to try the colt, even of the best judges
only one man In 100 VIII do it successfully.
The most experienced may make a mis-
take In the colts points, for we all know
the old maxim-They run wen in all