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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-07-28
THURSDAY. JULY %, 1898.
BERTHE Sneed Dies In Camp. -

New Orleans, July 4-Lieutenant Ber-
tie Sneed. Of Company A, First louisiana
regiment, one OF the best newspaper re-
Porters in the South. formerly on the
Times Democrat, died at Miami, Fla, this
afternoon Of typhoid malarial fever
We read the above with deep feeling
OF regret. The editor of the Reflector
knew BERTHE Sneed personally, and he
was as clever a young man as we ever
met. At the National Editorial Conven-
ton in Galveston in February, 1897, and
the subsequent trip over into Mexico, We
were with BERTHE Sneed much of the time,
and on the return together with our
good friend Thad Manning, OF the Hen
derson GOLD LEAF, stopped over a day
with him in New Orleans and we're shown
over the city. We will always have the
observation-disclosures of him and sincerely
regret his misunderstanding Reflector.
The above brief paragraph tells its
own story. The intelligence of Ber-
tie Sneed's death causes us profound
sorrow. Rarely have we known a
young man of finer character or
social qualities, one for whom we
formed stronger attachment on so
short acquaintance.
His kindness to us as a guest of his
for a day in New Orleans last year, of
which Editor Whichard speaks, and
our travels, association and rooming
together previously has been a pleas
ant memory-for it was good to have
known a man of Mr.. Sneed's pleasing
personality and manly worth. He
was gentleman by birth, education
and environment, and to know him
was to like him. His nature was as
genial as the Southern skies under
which he was reared; his heart as
warm as the sunshine about him; his
hospitality as generous as the orders
of flowers which he inhaled.
Mr.. Sneed had peculiar aptitude
and capacity for newspaper work and
was one of the brightest, most indus
trious and intelligent reporters ever
given an assignment. He loved his
profession and was honorable, con-
scienious, ambitious in his work.
He was held in high esteem by his
employers and among his associates
there was not more popular or be-
loved man than BERTHE Sneed
Poor fellow! his death is peculiarly
sad. Responding to his country's
call and springing to arms in its de-
Tense, he illustrated the highest type
of patriotism and showed the metal of
which he was made. And although he
died in camp of an insidious disease
without ever having faced the enemy
BERTHE Sneed was as truly martyr
to his country's cause as if he had
sacrificed his life upon the altar by
Spanish bullet.
He was a dutiful and affectionate
son and to his devoted and idolizing
mother, crushed and heartbroken, we
offer the condoling sympathies of
warm friend and sincere admirer of
the noble boy whose untimely death
we mourn with her.
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Central Academy.

We have before us catalogue of
Central Academy, which is of more
than passing interest. This is an
industrial school at Littleton, N. c.,
the purpose of which is to fit boys
and girls for college, or give them a
thorough academic education, and
thus lay the foundation of success in
practical business life.
Central Academy is'projected along
somewhat new lines and it's course
will be watched with interest. 1t has
undertaken a great work. Indeed,
we do not think work that is more
needed has been inaugurated at any
time in our State. The object of this
school is to make useful men and
women out of the hundreds of boys
and girls in our land who without an
education have nothing before them
but a dull and plodding life. Its
plan is feasible, its purposes laudable,
it's aim both high and commendable.
The entire work of the institution
will be under the general supervis-
ion of Rev. j. M. Rhodes, A. NJ,
president of Littleton Female College,
while John c. Gibbs, A. B., will be
principal, with a strong faculty.
The terms of tuition are reasonable
and the course of instruction thorough
and practical, both in the academic
and technical departments.
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The Sin3iu SkuIe Ac0min.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E.
church have arranged to present Mr..
Jedediah Bobbins' famous "Singin Skule"
at Burwell Hall Friday night, Aug. 5th.
This entertainment has been a pro-
nounced success at Wilmington. Char
lotte, Greensboro, Winston and other
important towns in this State and in all
OF the principal cities OF the entire South.
The direction and coaching is in the
hands of two competent conductors from
abroad.
The "Singin Skue" is not a play, but
an entertainment, the chief aim of which
is to amuse and in no way offend. The
situations are unique and original, over
flowing with clean, wholesome and re-
fined humor. Mr.. Bertram plays the
part of Mrs. Jedediah Bobbins and MIR.
Willard plays Jedediah Bobbin. These
two parts as played by these gentlemen
afford in themselves an entertainment OF
unusual merit. The cast is otherwise
made up OF local talent.
The 'Singin Skule" is not confined to
musical numbers alone, though it con-
tains several numbers that are very
bright and catchy, but it presents some
quaint character sketches, delineatiOns
and representations true to nature and
strictly within the limits OF an entertain
ment appealing to the taste of the re-
fined, moral and Intellectual. Its success
has been nothing short of phenomenal
and its Endorsement pronounced by the
clergy, press and public.
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Gin Business With the Lord"

Such is the caption the Greenville
Reflector gives an article concerning
our townsman Mr.. H. c. Linthicum
and his manner of beginning work
every morning. Mr.. Linthicum is
experimenting the construction of
large stemmery for Strause Bros. in
Greenville. The Reflector says:
when Mr.. Linthicum stepped off
the train it was noticed that in adj
dition to his equipments for work he
carried a Bible under his arm. Be-
fore leaving the depot he gave notice
to his force that work would begin
promptly next morning at O'Clock.
The workmen, thirty strong, were on
hand at the appointed time. and just
before entering upon their duties Mr..
Linthicum called them all around
him, read chapter from his Bible
and offered prayer to God. Then
every mans coat went off and work
commenced with a will.
1--WE understand that this is Mr..
Linthicum's custom every morning
before beginning the days work, and
his example is commendable one.
IT'S no wonder that he can manage a
large force of hands SO we'll as he
does, and everything progresses with
utmost unity and harmony when he
thus takes the Lord with him in his
business. If in every business where
several persons are engaged-in the
store, the factory, the workshop. this
custom were followed and before
entering upon the days duties the
employer or manager should assem-
BILE the employees about him and first
engage in devotion to Almighty God,
we dare say that strikes, discords
and dissensions would be things I'M
heard Of.
"God will honor those who thus
honor Him, and any business that
has the Lord in it will be blessed"
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Worthy of Commentator.

The daughters of the Confederacy
have performed their first work by
sending an ex-Confedcrate veteran
to Johns Hopkins for treatment.
1t is no fault of theirs that the
patient would not submit to an
operation after arriving there, and it
is hoped this will not deter them in
the good work in which they are
engaged. After securing passes for
transportation and furnishing the
patient with money the nature of the
operation for cancer of the tongue)
was such that he declined to have it
performed.
The work these noble women are
engaged in is worthy of all common
datiOn.
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Henderson Female College.

Attention is called to the adver-
tisement of Henderson Female Col
lcge, the fall term of which will open
Aug. Goth. OF the faculty it is not
necessary for us to speak. With one
exception all are we'll known to the
people of this community. Mr.. w.
D. Horner, president; Mrs. w. D.
Horner, lady principal; Miss Char
lotte Young, assistant; Mrs. Henry
Perry, art-a strong array of talent
and experience whose capabilities and
success in their respective depart
ments are recognized and appreciated.
Miss Blanche Murchison has been
employed as teacher of music-vocal
and instrumental. She is graduate
of Western Maryland College and
comes very highly recommended as
an accomplished musician and vocal
list and a competent and experienced
teacher of same.
The prospects for an increased pat
ronage are bright we are pleased to
learn, large attendance from out of
town students especially being ex-
pected. Our people have cause to
congratulate themselves on having
such an enterprise in their midst as
Henderson Female College, and by
both their moral and financial sup
port should aid and encourage the
principals in making it what they are
striving for college of high class
instruction and one of the leading in
situations of it's kind in the State.
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Teiser, who has long kept supply
OF postage stamps for the accommo-
dation of his friends and patrons, at
hours when not convenient to get
them from the postot1ice, has added a
letter box to his stamp counter. You
can now get stamp and leave your
letter in the store when the office is
closed and it will 60 at the proper
time. This thoughtful consideration
on the part of Mr.. Teiser will no
doubt be appreciated by the public
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Local advertisements, to appear among
IraIlug matter, will te charged 10 cents per
/ !l,. tor first insert ion and , cents per line
for each insertion thereafter.
IrgtI advertiser; cnts, such as admnistra-
tors aud executors notices, commissioners
and trustees sales, summons to nOn-resi-
t.ufr &c., will be charged for at rates fixed
Ly law, except when they exceed a certain
Limit at space. In which case we reserve the
right 10 fix our own price.
Obituary notices. resolutions of respect
etc., viii he charged for at the rate of one
cont yer word; and the cash must accompa-
D. tn" manuscript. In eases where friends
and PATRONS of the paper are concerned no
cu.trr" will he made for the first ten lines
about - wOrdS-Or articles not exceeding
that in length.
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Excursion to Norfolk.

The Durham SIN announces that
Christian & Muse will run an excur-
sion from Durham to Norfolk next
Thursday, August 4th, fare for the
round trip $1.75. Train will return
Saturday evening, thus giving persons
a reasonable stay at the seaside.
Those who wish to 60 to Washington
and spend day will have an oppor-
tunitv to do so. the round trip from
Norfolk costing but $500.
These gentlemen have had exper-
fence in running excursions and those
who go with them may count on
having pleasant time.
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White, the Tailor.

J. W. White, the progressive tailor,
announces that he has received his
fall and winter samples-as complete
line of goods as can be found at any
first-class establishment. White came
here to stay and to establish business
oreditable to the demands of the town.
He has been quite successful and enjoys
the patronage of the best trade See his
handsome samples and leave your order
for nice fall or winter suit.
Handsome line of silks for shirt waists
and trimmings, also satins, etc, at
H, THOMASON'S.
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A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect Of Syrup of Figs, when in
need of laxative, and if the father OF
mother be costive or bilious. the most graf
living results follow its use; SO that it is the
best family remedy known and every
family should have a bottle. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-07-28
HOuff'S Photo Art Studio.

Houff's Studio will be closed from July
LIST to August LIST, when it will be re-
opened with all the latest attractions in
our line as l will give special attention
to all the latest novelties of the larger
cities.
Wait for the reopening, August 1st
Respectfully,
A. H. HOUFF.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-07-28

Win your battles against disease by act
ing promptly. One Minute Cough Cure
produces immediate results. When taken
early it prevents consumption. And in
later stages it furnishes prompt relief.
Phil IL. Thomas.
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Miss Emma Hoods
Private School will beQin Sent. r.

Thorough Instruction. English, Math-
ematics, Latin, French, German, Elocu
ton and Calisthenics.
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War and the Origin of the ANGLO
Saxon People, is the subject of the
lecture to be delivered at Burwel1
han tonight at 8 O'Clock by Mr.. p.
Z. Enniss, of Raleigh. He is an
entertaining speaker and has given
the SUBJECT much thought. Go out
10 near him and you will not be
disappointed. The admission is free
and all are cordially invited-the la
dies especially.
Mr.. A. e. Zollicoffer has bought the
vacant lot in front of his residence
ana Will use it for his stable lot.
garden, etc. 1t is fertile field and
wall make an ideal garden SPOT.
Mayor Switzerland has Cultivated the
iand Tor several years and the crops
ne has produced on it shows what
can be done by a plentiful applica-
tlon OF home made manures and
proper cultivation.
1he CASTOR ''cut-off'' having been
completed trains now run through
ON the new track thus doing away
with the sharp curve at CASTOR and
the heavy grade a mile or two this
SIDE. The road has been Strengthened
and the grade greatly reduced by
the new arrangement. This will be
great saving to the company and
The wonder is the thing has not been
done long before.
Mat. Satterwhite, colored, a well
known character about town and in
this county where he lived, died at
his home near Henderson Yesterday.
lie was quite remarkable as a math-
ematlcian in his peculiar way of
counting. 1t is said that upon learn
ing the dimensions of any size board
or piece of lumber he could tell inn
mediately the number of feet it con-
tanned without the use of figures.
The finest crop of millet we ever
saw was grown by Mayor Souther-
land on lot right in town-nearly
opposite the court house-and which
he was cutting yesterday. On about
three-hfths of an acre he expected to
get over two tons. Doubt was ex-
pressed by some one that he would be
able to cure the hay on the same
ground where it was produced, there
was so much Of it. A crop of crimson
clover was grown on the land previous
to sowing it in millet.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
purfies the blood, stimulates digestive
ever they exist and puts the whole body
into vigorous, strong and healthy con-
dition. 1t builds up solid. useful flesh,
rubs out wrinkles, brightens the eyes and
makes life really worth living.
ThOmasOn announces that he will sell
his entire stock of summer dress goods at
cost from now on. Here is a rare oppor-
tunty for the ladies.
Informal Meeting of J. 0. U. A. M.
w. f. Faison, State Councillor of
the Junior Order United American
Mechanics, will make the Henderson
lodge an official visit Friday evening,
July 10Th. An informal meeting will
be held about $3.50 o'clock and those
desiring to become members or to
learn something of the objects of the
order are invited to attend. The
meeting will be held at the lodge
room in the Burwell building.
-.>~oN>.-
j. NJ. Courtney, of Morrillton, Ark,
says that Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic gives
the best satisfaction of any Chill Tonic he
handles. Tasteess and guaranteed. SOC.
Ice Cream Soda 5 C served daily at the
Bakery All kinds of Ices. Wine Coco.
Hires Root Beer, and many other drinks
that will tickle your palate are served in
the best style, at WHITMORE'S.
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Claremont College,
Hickory NJ c.

For young women. Noted health resort
in the mountains of Western North Caro-,
lima. Ten schools or departments OF study.
Faculty of IA University men and women.
Students from nearly every state in the
South, also from Canada, Western and
Northern states. Chartered by the State.
$500 piano given to best music graduate.
Elegant buildings, home comforts. reason
able rates. Write for catalogue.
S. P. HATTON, A. NJ, Pc. B., Pres.
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r1iss e. ID. Stephens,

OF the Metropolitan Conservatory and
New York College of Music, also State
Medallist OF '92, will open
Private Class of Music, Harmony and The
DRY, August 10Th, 1898.
Number of Pupils limited. Lessons
given at Residence or at Pupils home.
For terms apply at Residence.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-07-28

When you want Shoes don't fail to see
the beautiful line just received. at
H. THOMASON'S.
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Real Warm Weather Rest and Com
fort.

Have you seen Houff's Relief Photos?
They are the latest.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-07-28

Thousands of persons have been cured of
piles by using DeWitts Witch Hazel
oaiVe; 1T heals promptly and cures eczema
anu an SKIN diseases. 1t gives immediate
relief. Phil II Thomas.
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0aplehurst School,

Attention is called to the advertise
,nent OF Maplehurst School, Mrs. T. NJ.
rlttman and Miss Eugenia Thrower,
principals. Both ladies are admirably
qualihed for the duties undertaken.
Mrs flttman is recognized as one of
the most cultivated and ACCOMPLISHED
laoles OF the town, while Miss Thrower
tgradua Of Peabody Normal College,
Nashville, TENN is we'll fitted by
requirements and experience for sue
cessful work in the school room.
MISS Averett will have charge of the
music department and no more COM
petent teacher of music could be Sc
cured. Term will open Sept. 1st
For terms, etc., see advertisement.
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Mr.. LaSSlter'S Marriage.

Our venerable and esteemed towns
man, Mr.. James H. Lassiter, left
yesterday for Southampton county,
the home of Miss Chetta Darden,
with whom he was united in the holy
bonds of wedlock Wednesday, July
9th, at 8 o'clock p. m. Rev. DR.. j.
ID. Huffman accompanied the groom
from Henderson and performed the
ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lassiter will 90 to
Buffalo Springs to pass the honey
moon. after which they will come to
Henderson and occupy Mr.. Lassiter's
beautiful home.
My entire Stock of Summer Dress
Goods will be offered at cost from now
out. H. THOMSON
a nice fresh lot of Candy just received
at THE BAKERY.
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Patriotic nemorialS.

At the hour of going to press
Barney ArOnson seems to have sue
ceeded in getting a few to believe
his story of the knife which he says
is a relic of the Maine disaster. His
brother, Mr. Moe Aronson, the patri-
otto real estate dealer of New York,
sent him this week a few tokens of
his patriotism including large
United States flag. sailors knife,
etc. The knife he says belonged to one
of the sailors on the Maine who was
on shore at the time of the memora BILE
explosion. and was secured from one
of his tenants.
Mr.. Aronson also received the fol-
lowing verse printed on card board
and surrounded by stars. which he
has pasted in one of his show win
dows:
Like thieves in the dark,
With electric spark,
1t was done in the night by Spain,
But in Gods bright Zig hit,
In an open fight.
We will make them
Remember the Maine"
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Bound for Manila.

A postal card from Geo. +. Fowler,
San Francisco, July 2lst, stated that
he expected to sail for Manila on
Friday. 1t will be recalled that he
enlisted in the Signal Service at Raj
eigh about the time J. L. Moss did
and went thence to San Francisco
where they have since been in camp
undergoing instructions.
BY the way, one man from North
Carolina who went from Raleigh has
been guilty of some very bad conduct.
But it was not one of ''our boys" of
course-a fact which hardly needs to
be stated. Yet as those who joined
the signal corps were but few in num-
Der it is well enough to make this
statement lest a wrong impression
should get abroad. The man in ques-
ton was one Carlton. from Warsaw.
The nature of his otfense we do not
know
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Hrs. ROWland'S School.
August goth, 1898,

Mrs W. f. Rowland's private school
for girls will open
August 10th, 1898.
English, Latin and French thoroughly
taught. Terms for. English 81 so per
month. Boys under II years of age
admitted.
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A Public Accommodation.

l6 OF loaf of Bread C, at the
Bakery. Bread and Cakes baked daily,
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ThOmasOn announces that he will sell
his entire stock of summer dress goods at
cost from now on. Here is a rare oppor-
tunity for the ladies'
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STATEMENT

STATEMENT
Of the Condition Of the Citizens
Bank Of Henderson, N. c., at
the Close of Business on the 18th
Day Of July, 1898-Made at the
Call Of the State Treasurer.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts, sos, 666.5G
Over drafts, 3,127.2O
Bonds, IL ,237.5O
Furniture and Fixtures, 1,S46.36
Due from Banks $66, O3S.71
Cash on hand and
Cash items, 17,212O1 S3,25O.72
Total. $2OS, 1854
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, $ 100000
Surplus Fund, G,5OO.OO
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses, 5S4.33
Deposits subject to check, 155, 1922
Due to Banks, 439.O3
Cashiers checks outstanding, 3O6.7O
Certified checks, 1880
Total, $2OS, 1884
I, VIM. A. Hunt, Cashier Of the Citizens
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
W. A. HUNT, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
18th day of May, 1898.
P. T. JONES, Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest.
!. B. OWEN,
SAMUEL WArkIxs, directors.
MELVILLE DORSEY
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Informal Meeting of J. o. U. A. M.

J. NJ. Courtney, of Morrillton, Ark,
says that Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic gives
the best satisfaction of any Chill Tonic he
handles. Tasteless and guaranteed. SOC.
Ice Cream Soda 5 C served daily at the
Bakery. All kinds of Ices, Wine Coco,
Hires Root Beer, and many other drinks
that will tickle your palate are served in
the best style, at WHITMORE'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-07-28

DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
purifies the blood, stimulates digestive
action. searches out disease germs wher-
ever they exist and puts the whole body
into vigorous. strong and healthy con-
dition. 1t builds up solid. useful flesh,
rubs out wrinkles, brightens the eyes and
makes life really worth living
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-07-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative BrOMO Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money if
it fails to cure. 25ctS. 15Sept1c.
Remember you can have goods deliver
ed any where in town absolutely free of
charge, from II. THOMASON'S.
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Bob Moore. of Lafayette. Ind, says that
for constipation he has found DeWitt's
Little Early Risers to be perfect. They
never grippe. Try them for stomach and
liver troubles. Phil h. Thomas.