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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
WHERE TIE FEGRO LOSES.

The greatest draw back to the pro-
gress-moral, religious, educa,iona!
and industrial of the negro race is
politics. His worst enemy is the poll
tICiaD; his next worst Is the Caucasian
who buys his vote with the promise Of
office. If the negro would keep out of
politics, he could count on more
friends and fewer false leaders. But
there are politicians of their own race
and Of the white race who persist-in
IN truth with no less base motive
than Ia rise - ottlce-ln encouraging
the co.ored i,eople to aspire TO political
preferment. Recently one of their or
gans was demanding that negro can
dIdate for governor be nominated. 1t
has long ceased TO be startling thing
to SEE them in Congress, Legislatures,
postofllces aud clerical positions. Those
who get these places gain little
money; but what does the race gain?
1t gains nothing good whatever; it
loses the friendship of the very class o
people who would help IT. But some
how the negro has gotten the idea that
he can be lifted up only one way,
namely, into office. Can they expect
the white people to desire 10 educate
them, if by their education they shall
straigh.way seek to be made rulers
over their benefaCtors; and to this,
shall yield themselves as instruments
into the hands of the politicians of the
baser sort? The negro needs educa-
ton, not office; religious elevation, net
political preferment; moral enlighten
ment not social equality; and the sooner
he recognizes this the better Any
set Of men, or combination of men,
white or black, that i'll a single in
stance offers negroe: offices in order to
get votes for themselves, are inimical
TO the interests Of both races The
black races were not made to rule; they
never have ruled; their history is a CT
pher except in places and periods in
which they have come into contact
with the other races. And every time
they seek to rule they drive away those
who would help them. Men may talk
about religion and brotherho God and
all that; but if the white people must
educate the colored people at the ex-
pense of making congressman, legisla-
lators and postmaslers of them, then
they may stay right where they are
| The sensible ColOred man will perceive
the truth Of this, and instead of a po-
ltical preferment will seek indus
trial, educational and religious ad :
vanCement, and will cease to be tool
OF demagogs who would destroy the
nation if they could only get into Of
flee by it.-B!bHtGI Recorder.
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"MADE IN THE SOUTH"

This is the Stamp we like to see on
goods, says the North Carolina Bab-
Hst and continuing it says:
We are supremely loyal to the
Southland. lis prosperity is joy to
US, aud any adversely which befalls
her IS a source Of personal sorrow to
US. The other day we received
beautiful calendar from the Elkin
Manufacturing Company and to the
advertisement of blankets and woolens
they added "Made in the South" The
South could make many more things
than she does. She does not utilize
her resources as she should. We no.
ticed recently milk and butter for
sale in Fayettevllle-both from the
North-mllk from Vermont and but
ter from Illinois. North Carolina hills
and valleys could easily supply this
trade and save Us the constant drain
Of money. With the money that goes
out of North Carolina to the North
and West :or insurance, life and fire,
meat, corn, clothing, milk products,
hardware, breadsluffS, &c, is it any
wonder We are poor Our farmers
should think Oh these things. Oar
men OF capital should consider the
constant drain on Us. Cotton mills
alone will not solve our troubles. We
need the smaller institutions scattered
over the State with the farms supply
ing the people rather than depending
on the North and West with profits to
the farmers, middle men and railroads.
We can be independent. We should
Ia
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
Great Book Free.

When Dr. X. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, n.
y, published the first edition of his work,
The Peoples Common sense Medical Adj
wiser, he announced that after 100000
copies had been sold at the regular price
81 80 per copy, the profit on which would
repay him for the great amount of labor
and money expended in producing it, he
would distribute the next half million
free. AS this number of copies has al
ready been sold, he is now distributing.
absolutely free, 800, 900 copies of this most
complete, interesting and valuable COM
mon sense medical work ever published
the recipient only being required to mail
to him, at the above address, tWenty-one
CID cents in One-cent postage stamps to
pay for packing and postage only. and the
book will be sent by mail, 1t is a verita-
bic medical library, complete in one
volume. 1t contains over 1000 pages and
more than 800 illustrations. The Free
Edition is precisely the same as those sold
at $3.50 except only that the books are
bound in strong MANILA paper covers in
stead of cloth. Send now before all are
given away.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
KjttreIl Letter.
kITTRELL. n. c.. Jan. 10, '9o

kITTRELL. n. e.. Jan. IL, 30.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Rev. {. l..
Whitaker has been conducting series
of meetings at Union Chapel. He has
been assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hutton, OF
Climax. y. {.
Mss Pattie Mcdonald. of Edge
connie county. i visiting at Dr. ). /.
SI12'>.
Miss Martha Overto!l. lady much
beloved By every one who knew her.
died Friday 9Th, at the advanced age OF
seventy-five year-. She was really
one of the old landmarks that are now
fast passing away. Her brother was
one of the first men TO begin business
here and. at the time of his death, had
amused large property. Miss Martha
was buried Saturday at the old family
buryiug ground i'll the presence OF low
inc friends. The service, being con-
Quoted by Rev. B. &. Alfred, OF the
NJ. F. Church. OF which the deceas ed
| had long been Il devoted and consistent
member.
Mrs. Guy Barnes has returned TO
| her home in Raleigh after delightful
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
II. Williams.
Everybody in kittrell is glad to
know that Capt aud Mrs. J. IL. Fuller
will soon return to reside here perma
uentIv. Capt Fuller resigned as SUI
perintendent OF the Soldiers Home be-
cause he did not feel that he could ef-
ficiently dishcarge the duties devoiving
upon him in consequence Of his lame
condition. the result of IA severe tall he
had last year.
Mr.. John Allen, of Franklin county,
who has quite az extensive reputation
for his ability in spelling. was here'last
| week >hakiu. hands with old friends.
Mrs.. Clifton Cheatham returned Last
Wednesday to her home in LouisburE
She was accompanied by her daughter
little Miss Stllie Charles and her sis.
ter Miss Lizzie kittrell. In the at
sence Of the little yri Mr.. &. w. Raney
takes much pleasure III communicating
with her by telephone. He was hearC
to request the other day that she CRY
for his benefit.
Mr.. Julian Hines. Il former resideu
of Kittrell now Of Morven. Y. g.. wal
here for short time last week on biz
way home from Oxford, where he ha'
been attending the Grand Lodge o
! Masons. He stopped with Mr.. an(
Mrs. l. T. Hunt.
Mrs. O. w. Blacknall went to Frank
linton last Thursday to visit her sis
ters Mrs. W. w. Green and Mis-
Grace Blacknall.
J. II. Thorpe, colored, has been ap
pointed postmaster here.
Mr.. f. F. Reid, Of Lenoir, cam
Sunday to see his little daughter VIII
is staying at present with her grand
mother Mrs. Regina Reid.
Referring to last weeks GOLD LEA
wherein it was stated that MIR. A. X
Rogers in hunting had killed 20 turkey
and walked 10000 miles for each,
friend of his remarked that if all thes
had been aciId ones there's no CON
putting the distance he'd have walked
as most of Mr.. Rogers game has bee,
his neighbours turkeys. He said hi
neighbors had learned his mistakes 6
we'll now that when he sallies fort
they put up their turkeys. 2.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
Trustees Sale
Of a Very Desirable Farm.

Rf VIRTUE OF THE POWER OF
- sale conferred in Deed Of Trust exc
cuted on the 10th day of December, 1896,
by Daniel Finch and wife, and registered
in Book 2G, page 1873. in the Office OF the
Register of Deeds of Vance county. shall
sell for cash by public auction to the h Ugh
est bidder at The court house door in Vance
county, y. e on the
7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1898.
the property described in said Deed OF
Trust as follows: The tract on which
Daniel Finch lately lived, lying on the
old road leading from BOwen's store to
Fox's mill. beginning at an iron stake in
Mrs. CrOzier's line and running n 80. Z.
Al 80 chains to stone at CroZier's corner
on the road: then with her line and Will
liams line 5. $40 4. 1875 chains to a
stone in Williams line; thence 5. 10 W.
40 s. chains to stone; thence West 49,
chains to the beginning. Containing sew
enty acres.
Jan 3, 1898.
W. B. SHAW. Trustee.
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Executors Notice.

IT AVING Qualified AS EXECU-
L 1tor of the last will and testament of
Mrs. Isabella NJ, Harris. deceased. late of
Vance county, \ c., this is to notify all
persons having claims against the estate Of
the said deceased To eXhipit them to the
undersigned or his attorney. on or before
the 18th day of January. A. D., 1899, or
this notice Will he pleaded in bar of lheir
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make prompt settle
ment.
G. l.. whitaker, Exector
of Isabella NJ. Harris, decd
Henderson, \. G., Jan. 18th, 1898.
Andrew }. Harris, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
The Surprise of All.

Mr.. James Homes, OF the drug firm Of
Jones 4 Son, Cowden, Ill, in speaking of
Dir. Kings New Discovery, saws that last
winter his wife was attacked with La
Grippe. and her case grew so serious that
physicians AT towden and Pana could do
nothing for her. 1t seemed to develop into
llasty Consumption. Having DR.. Kings
New Discovery in store, and selling lots of
il. lie took Il bottle home, and 10 the sur
prise of all she began to sc; better from
first dose, and half dozen dollar bottles
cured her sound and we'll. DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds is guaranteed TO do this work Try
it. Free trial bottles at NJ. DorSey's drug
store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS ADMIN
IA istratOr of the estate of John d..
Clarke. decd. before the Clerk of the Su
perior Court Of Vance county, this is to no.
tify all persons holding claims against
said estate 70 present them to me on or be-
fore the nth day of December, 1898, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of the
recovery Of the same. Person, indebted
to said estate must make immediate pay
ment.
This 18th December 1897.
JOHN l. CURRIN.
Administrator Of estate Of John ID.
Clarke. deceased.
A C. /olIicOffer Attorney
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

The election of Mark Hanna while
in nowiSe surprise IS still dishearten-
ing, not IN party or partisan sense.
but TO the men OF all parties who look
for some recommendation in the way
of services or ability in a Senator. Mr..
Hanna IS not Republican,. He cares
no more for the Republican party or
its principles than he does for the re-
ligion of the ParSees or the picture
writing or the Aces. He belongs 10
that small yet dangerously large body
OF men who Use political places to foI-
ward their own private commercial
schem, He cast his lot with the
Republican party merely because it of
Tered best chances OF success. He
would have cast his lot with the Popu-
list or the Democratic party under
changed conditions To show that
such is his real position 1t is only nee
essary to note tina. the genuine Repub-
llcans of his State opposed his election.
Greensboro Telegram.
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TIL TUESDAY,, JAN. 20, 1898.

MARX HANNA got there as we ex-
pected. If any one doubted that he
would be reelected TO the United
States Senate said person underes,i-
mated the power Of the "almighty dol
lar" and the ability of Hanna and his
henchmen to manipulate an Ohio
legislature
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
Notice..

pY AUTHORITY OF THE POWER
Dof sale conferred in a deed in trust ex-
ecuted on the oath day of February, 1897,
by Anthony Peace and Lizzie Peace his
wife. aid registered in book 49, page 1856
in the Office of the Register of Deeds of
Vance county, l shall sell for cash. b Y
public auction to the highest bidder, at
the Court House door in Vance count "
\. C., on the
olST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1898,
the property described in said deed OF
trust. as follows: A tract of land on Tabs
Creek, in Kittrell Township, Vance
county, adjoining the lands OF Thos Peace
on the \ orth. Miss Margaret Peace on
the South and West, and JuniuS Peace Oh
the North West and Tabs Creek on the
North and East. containing IS acres The
same conveyed by Miss Margaret Peace to
Lizzie Peace
This 10th Jan, 9s
L. +. HICKS. Trustee
for The Parham Bros Co
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

OUR valued contemporary and
nearby neighbor, the Oxford PnbHt
LtIgrr, has entered upon the eleventh
year of its publication. There is not
a more wide-awake, enterptising and
meritorious local paper in the State.
Its editor and owner Mr.. John L.
Britt is an indefa.igable and indu5tri
Gus worker in behalf of his town aud
county and what he conceiyeS to he
for the best interests of the State and
the Democratic party, and he de-
serves the cordial and unstinted sup
port Of his people. Long may friend
Britt and the PubHt Le4Scr live and
flourish together.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

one-fIfth more wheat has been planted
in North Carolina than was soun last
year. Good. This shows that our
people are Giving at home" more and
more each Forthcoming less de
pendent upon The North and West for
their meat and bread
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

TOUCHING the matter of the alleged
shortage of Mr.. +. G.. Butler, burSar Of
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege, as remarked upon in these col
umns last week, we note that the Pre-
.gyessipc Farmer says that an inves-
tigation of the matter by the commit
tee appointed for the purpose discloses
the fact that instead of being behind
in his accounts there is 4 difference of
$500 in his favor. Mr. Butler ex-
plains that the tangled condition of
the accounts is due to the manner in
which the books were kept by his PIE
deCessor.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

The Christmas number Of the VIM
ston .SonAhT,n 70bartO /0n,nal, was
ahead of anything Of the kind yet IN
dertaken by Editor Hartman. And
his previous efforts along that line
have not been without peculiar merit
by any means. If was a superb and
credtable issue in every way, surpass-
ing anything i'll the way of trade jour
nal special editions We have seen.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
Notice.
Sale Of Valuable Building |.

Sale Of Valuable Building Lots.
pY VIRTUE OF 4 DECREE OF TIE
DSuperior court Of Vance county, filed
in the case of Sand: Dickerson and Others
vs. J. W. Short and Others, shall sell for
cash before thr court house door in Hen
derson. y. e., on the
7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1898
thirteen building lots 80 80 feet each.
known "a lots Nos. l. ;, ), :, 9, II, I3, -.
II. ? l. u and on the plot Of survey filed
in said proceedings. said lots being sold
for balance of purchase money due on
same. Owners of said lots will have until
the day IF sale t. pay the balance wit h
costs Of notice. 4 plot showing location
Of these lots can be Seen in my office.
Jan. s. 1898.
". 3. SHAW. Commissioner.
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It'll DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1898,
Land to Rent,

have some fine tobacco lands | want
To rent Correspondence solicited.
}. 6. LAYTON, Jr.,
Box IL. Dunn. \. e..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

Nearly all women have good hair
though many are gray and few are bald .
Halls Hair Remover restores the natura
color, and thickenS the growth of the hair
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

The folly of prejudice is frequently
shown by people who prefer to suffer
for years rather than try an advertised
remedy. The millions who have no such
notions, take Ayers Sarsaparilla for bio d
diseases. and are cured. SO much fer
cnmIlnU sense.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

oURE BLOOD is the foundation
] of health. Hoods Sarsaparilla makes
the blood pure, rich and nourishing and
gives and maintains good HEALTH.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES.
HENRY, THOMSON.
Execution Sale.

pI VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION
1issued in the case of 0. i. Bresse *
Son, W. J. w. Clarke, placed in my hands
December, -. 1897, | shall at Il NJ. Oh
the
It'll DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1888,
sell Cor cash. before the Court House door.
in Henderson, the undivided fourth inter
est of j. " Clarke, in the tract Of land
wheieof 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. I. Buchanan. K. W kearnev, ID. II
Reavis and others, in Sandy Creek town
ship. TO satisfy the jud gment in said
Case.
Dec. Is. 1897
W. Ii SMITH,
Sheriff of Vance county.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

ANOTHER bright and brany North
Carolina lawyer has been employed by
the American Tobacco Company and
transferred to New York City. Ex-
Judge L. b. Wcmack, Of Plttsboro, has
been appointed assistant attorney Of
that concern. The company has in
various suits been relying entirely on
local counsel, but this has been found
unsatisfactory, and it will be Judge
Womack's duty to assist General
Counsel w. w. Fuller by assisting
local counsel in the conduct of various
suits.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

ANOTHER negro has been appointed
postmaster in Halifax county. The
Office TO be 50 filled is no less i'm
portant one than Weldon, for which
position respectable and worthy lady,
Mrs. w. b. Green, daughter of the
late deceased Republican postmaster
w. II. Capell, was a candidate. J. II.
Howard, local negro politician, is the
new Mckinley appointee. Comment is
unnecessary.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-01-20

COMMENTING on the fact that Gen.
Lees birthday, although made holt
day in some States of the South, is
is not observed in more gen
eral or fitting manner, the Charlotte
Observer says:
This does not indicate lack Of
reverence for Lees meri,pry in The
South. The people of Ehis section
hold him great and grand, but the
truth is that the South has always been
a mighty slow hand at observing me-
moral days and building monuments.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-29

81. Johns church wss Handsomely
trimmed with evergreens; Wreaths de-
scending from the chancel arch and thu
windows and door being framed in green
The Christmas service OF the church wal
read and the holy communion was ceie
DRAFTED. The text Of the sermon was Isaiah
Q: 8. A larger congregation than usual waf
in attendance. The Christmas tree for the
| Sunday school was at the residences OF J.
ID. Denison, Esq, Monday evening, Dec.
rs. The tree was beautifully decorated,
and when the candles .-ere lighted and
the curtain Withdrawn from before 1t, 1t
delighted the eyes OF botn old and young.
Some fine music was rendered and some
old fashioned games enjoyed by the chill
dren and by some not in their first youth.
Every child received presents from the
tree and the recJor's prize for regular at
tendance was taken by Frank Hatch. The
attendance has been very good the past
year. Those entitled to honorable men
tion are Harrison Theyer, absent ten
times; Alice Mcintyre, six times; Louis
Williams, four times, and Frank Hatch,
three times. These absences were oc-
casioned by sickness or by absence from
town.
'sSanta Claus Expected came to the
CongI church with hosts of expecfant
friends and gifts. He made his arrival on
scheduled time IN the person OF Mr.. Ed
gar T. Salisbury, in genuine sealskin jack
ct and tan. colored ieggins, bag on his
shoulders, running over with presents,
and charming song greeting the little
folks. The preparation for his coming
and reception was the best that the in
habitants OF wonderland could arrange for
him and all that his majesty could ask.
The queen of fairyland in the person OF
Miss Jennie Morton, with a most beauti-
full band Of dozen white-robed, whites
winged golden starred spritee with wands
and darts and bells, were present with their
merry voices. Among the smallest cf this
happy band we're Laura Wedgwood, Stella
Blanchard and Dorothy HeaIey. The
brownies were there in their quaint dress
and drnIl ways under the lead of Clifford
Eaton, "Young Santa Claus" to do him
honor. A battalion of jolly boys, headed
by Lenie Newton and Robert Adams, were
on hand to march and countermarch, sing
and salute. Home scenes In the exercises
were daintily represented by Evelyn Den
ny in the cradle song "Rockaby Baby Up
on the Tree Top,n In the "Good Night
Wish" by Eva Green, in the solo by May
Johnson, ".Tis Almost Time" and In the
announcement OF Santa Claus coming in
his authorized letter, with dialogue
and song by Nettie Robbins and Robert
Adams. Everything presented in the
cantata was appropriate to the house OF
God and the approach of the most sscred
Sabbath OF the year. The sSong OF the
Flower Girl" by Alice Woodward was a
very sermon in itself In its appeal
for the poor of the earth. the trees
we're full and filled many heart and hand
and pocket with their fruits.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-29
(other locals on next page, ,


Fred Preston has been Ill the past weel
with the grip.
Miss Lydia Pixley is home from Han
| over Tor a vacation.
Mrs e. K. howell visited friends il
Hanover the past week.
L. l.. Hatch is home from South Royal
ton for a weeks vacation.
Arthur Pierce is home from -outi
Royaiton for short stay.
Mrs r. G. Avery visited at Mrs. c. L
Cobb's in Hanover last Monday.
Miss A. B. Pierce was in Hanover las
week taking dressmaking orders.
Charles Collins OF White River Junction
spent Christmas at his home here.
G.F. Kent aud daughter, weltha, were
in Randolph Wednesday OF last week.
Miss Belle Preston Is home from Palm
er, Mass, for two months vacation.
Fred 8. Carpenter OF Providence, r. l.,
spent the holidays at A. B. Carpenters.
Mrs. ID. L. Udall has been very Ill the
past week with the grip and confined to
the bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Harlow OF Wilder
visited at Mrs. Clara Paine's the frst OF
the week.
Misses Florence and Mary Houston are
home from the Randolph Normal school
for their Christmas vacation.
Miss Bertha Wardner returned to her
home in Randolph last Wednesday, after
a months stay among friends here.
While chopping in the woods last week
Hiram Burrows received cut four inches
long on his arm from fellow workman's
axe.
A Christmas carol service was held at
the Congregational church Sunday after
noon, many children participating in the
exercises and all enjoying the service.
Fred Livermore died last Saturday Of
consumption after a long illness. His
funeral was held Monday, services being
conducted by Rev. E. e. Grant OF Sharon.
A Christmas tree was the program at the
town house last Saturday evening, pre-
ceded by short impromptu exercises.
Many were in attendance and pleasant
evening participated in by all.