The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-05-12
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y terrific rain fell last Thursday
might, accompanied by some hail.
Thursday nights storm was the
ecvcrc,t electrical disturbance of the
season.
Mrs. j. \, Gilmcr left Tuesday for
Baltimore expecting to be gone 4
week or ten days.
Tobacco sales are light these days.
The season will close earlier than
usual this year
MIR Arthur Sattcrwhitc has re-
turned from Il pleasant trip through
the Western part of the state.
Mrs. Go"dc Chcalham and Miss
Jennie theatham were passengers on
the Northbound train Tuesday, their
destination being Baltimore
J. Il. Watkins offers one of his brick
dwellings for rent. Conveniently
located and Il very desirable place of
residence. Terms reasonable.
Mrs. Randall Pope has returned
to her home in Madison. Fla, after 4
short visit To her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. G. McNair in Henderson.
The condition OF Mrs. X. j. Souther-
Land. who has been quite seriously
sick for three weeks. has slightly i'm
proved we are pleased to note.
Flour that could have been bought
two months ago ut $40 4 barrel is
now worth $1.jO-Onc of the differ
ences between peace and war time
prices.
At the last regular monthly meet
ing of the County Commissioners
DR.. W. j. Judd was elected to the
office of County Physician, succeed
ing DIR. j. X. Moss.
DR. Huffman went up to Greensboro
last week to fill two or three appoint
ments, among them one to preach to
the young ladies of the State Nor
NAL and Industrial College.
T. ii. Chavasse, former news
paper man, was in the city to-day.
lie is now representing Il cigar house.
ilo IL still in the putting business,
but there is more money in his line
Durham .SiGr.
\ conscientious and successful
business man provides not only fol
the present. but takes no chances fol
the future. y hint that You become
a member of the Improved Order
HrPta>ophs-
There are several distinguished
gentlemen among both the clergy
and lay delegates in attendance upon
the Episcopal convention here this
week. And Henderson is glad tC
have them.
The Democratic county convention
will be held at the court house Sat
urday. This meeting will be simpl,
Tor the purpose of electing delegate:
To- the State and Judicial conven
tion>. No nominations for count -;
officers will be made.
Merchants or other business meI
who are candidates for public patron
aye. and who fail to advertise, ar.
out Of the race with the live. up-to
date advertisers of this ..get-there'
aye. No wonder they have Shopworn
du>tcovcrcd goods Suffolk Herald.
Henderson extends cordial wei
come To the visitors within its gate
This week and hopes their STAY viii
he - pleasant that they will be con
strained To come again. either collec
lively or individually. whenever the,
may see lit TO so honor us.
See Dobhin X Ferrall's new adver
tlScment. They call attention TO
great special sale of extra heav,
China straw mattings at Is and ,
cents per yard. 500 rolls. ; grades
numerous varieties of patterns L
select from. Freight paid to YOU
depot.
Rev Sidney L. Bost. of Soutl
River, near Salisbury. who is attend
ing the Episcopal Convention her
this week. IS to be the new rector q
st. Philips church in Durham. tn
vestrv having called him to sery
that parish. Mr.. Bost is expected +
take charge on the 22nd of tbi
month.