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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
AFTER 'EM WITH A SHARP STICK.
The Vance County Board of Education
rlay Be Made to Walk the Plank
With rIaticS

Superintendent Mebane is after
the Vance County Board of Education
with sharp stick. He is Of the opin-
ion that they should be made to fol-
low the example Of Supervisor Mates
and is moving in that direction. The
following letter as published in the
Neacs and Observer has been sent to
each member of the Board. That
paper says:
The members Of the County Board
OF Education OF Vance county have some
very grave charges preferred against
them. Superintendent OF Public In
structlon Mebane says these serious
charges are embodied in the evidence
submitted in the Mates case, which was
heard recently by the State Board of Ed
ucation. These gentlemen will be given
chance to exhonorate themselves ii
they can, OF these charges.
The board is composed of the following
members: W. H. Jenkins, B. NJ. Holden,
and VIM. NJ. Henderson, the latter col
ored.
Superintent Mebane yesterday sent
letters to all three members of the Board
informing them of the serious charges
which had been preferred against them
There is little doubt but that the board
will be bounced unless designations are
quickly sent in The following letter was
sent to w. H. Jenkins and the other
members:
W. H. Jenkins, Henderson, n. c.;
In the record sent to this office in the
case of 4. NJ. Mates, it appears that your
county board OF education removed men,
bers of the school committee of Hender-
son township without notice of the
charge against them or opportunity of
being heard, and without the thorough
Investigation required by section %,
chapter 1O6, Laws of 1897, and to give
color and support to your action
adopted and entered upon your minutes
false record OF your proceedings in re-
spect to such removal.
1t also appears that you violated the
jurisdiction of the school committee 10y
electing teacher and establishing a
school in Henderson district, such being
the province of the school committee eX-
clusively. There is also on file here writ
ings signed by the members of your board
asking the State Board of Education to
discretit the Judgment rendered by you
in the Mates case. a course calculate to
bring the board and the school manage
ment of Vance county into disrepute.
If these things are true shall deem
it my duty under section "a, chapter 1OS,
Laws Of 1897, to report them for inves-
tigation. Before proceeding, however,
| shall be glad to hear any explanation
you may wish to offer.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. II. MEB !hNE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
THE LIBRARY MOVED.
New Books Added.

The Circulating Library has been
moved to the store of Mr.. Walter J.
Powell. The following books have
recently been added to the Library:
The Hon. Peter Sterling.
\ Lost American.
The Sewers.
In kedars Tents.
Penelopc's Progress.
The Quest of the Golden Girl.
Another addition to the books will
be made this month. including:
Hebeck of BanniSdale.
Dead Mem Rock.
Soldiers OF Fortune.
Red Rock.
Other popular books OF recent date
will be included.
The reading public are cordially
invited to subscribe. Subscription
for year is only one dollar
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

The following romance of pair Of
socks carries with it moral that
some of our county and town mer-
chants would do well to heed:
"A story is told Of an old bachelor
who bought a pair of socks, and
found attached to one of them slip
of paper which read: 1 am young
lady of 20 and would like to cor
respond with bachelor with a view
to matrimony.' Name and address
was given. The bachelor wrote, and
in few days received this letter:
Mamma was married 20 years ago.
The merchant you bought those socks
from evidently did not advertise or
he would have sold them long ago.
Mamma handed me your letter and
said possibly | might suit you. am
eighteen years old. n-Erchange.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Marriage Yesterday.

At the home of the parents OF the
bride, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Wester in
Henderson. at l o'clock, Wednesday,
Feb. Sth, 1899, Mr.. William Edwin
Moss and Miss Xemina Florine Wes-
ter were happily united in matrimo-
ny. Rev. A. McCullen, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, was the of1ici-
ating minister, the ceremony being
performed in the presence of a small
company of the immediate friends
and relatives of the family.
The hall and parlor were tastefully
decorated, the darkened room being
lighted with candles. 1t was pref
ty and impressive scene, the warmth
and glow inside being in striking con-
trast with the sombre weather with
out. Messrs. Norwood Thomas,
Benz. Marlborough, Will T. Watkins
and Robert l.. Wester were the ush-
crS.
The bride wore a beautiful and
stylish travelling dress the groom
being attired in becoming suit of
black and both looked happy and
handsome.
Mr.. Moss is one of Henderson's
worthy and popular young business
men, a member of the firm Of the
Watkins Hardware Company, and his
bride is most estimable Young lady
whose lovely traits of character make
her favorite with all who know her.
Both have host of friends who wish
for them every success in this life.
The bridal gifts were numerous
and handsome, embracing the useful
as well as ornamental in character.
Immediately after the marriage
Mr.. and Mrs. Moss left for Franklin
ton to spend short while with rela-
lives of hers.
Two good secondhand Tandems for
sale cheap at MOSS & cos.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
The PerniCiOuS Grumbling Habit.

Do not let your child acquire the
habit of grumbling- Stop the first
beginning and it will never become
habit. Ii there is just cause of
complaint try to remedy it: if there
is no possibility OF Improvement
teach that silent endurance is the
best way to meet the inevitable. 1t
is never wise to stay in a place and
grumble. If the things YOU dislike
cannot be altered change your envi-
ronment. If on reflection YOU decide
that, balancing one thing with anoth-
er YOU would rather bear the ills YOU
know than to fly to others that YOU
know not of. bear them in silence
Ladies Home Journal
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

MATES STEPS DOWN.
Rather Than Be Removed From Office
He Sent in His Resignation.

The atmosphere surrounding the
public school matters Of Vance county
is clearing up. The once deposed,
afterwards reinstated but always OBJ
jectionable County Supervisor, A. NJ.
Mates, has finally loosed his hold
upon the public pap and steps down
and out. Fortunate as the people
are to get rid Of him under any cir
cumstances there is prevailing opin
ion that he has been permitted to es-
cape too easily-io resign instead Of
being removed from office by the
State Board Of Education. However,
since we are to have no more Of Mat
les rule that ought to suffice. The
following which is taken from the
Raleigh Post Of last Thursday is self
explanatory:
The good people Of Vance are rid OF
Matic-, the odious Supervisor OF that
county, who has so long defied The best
sentiment Of the people there
Mates received "A grape vine tip that
his name would be mud after the meet
lug Of the State Board OF Education last
night and he shOwered letters OF resigna-
ton upon the members OF the Board yes
t4rdny. Governor Russell, Superinten-
dent Mebaue and Attorney General Wal
ser, each received letters from Matics
containing his resignation. In his letter
to the Attorney General there was an ac-
cOmpanying letter from his counsel,
which was connected with the reSigna-
ton by a string. The Attorney General
was told to withhold the letter of resig-
nation in the event that the Board
should sustain him.
The fears OF Mates were realized. His
resignation was accepted and with de-
gree Of much satisfaction. The State
Board declared he office OF County SUI
vervisor OF Vance vacant and directed
the County Board to proceed with an
election. This was the action OF the
board last night. There was present, on
behalf OF the outraged people OF Vance,
Messrs. T. NJ. Pittman and K. 5. McCoin.
The State EOard of Education has at
last aWOke TO II realization of the lntOler-
able conditions existing in t he educatiOn-
al affairs of Vance aud it is almost GER
tain that the p.e-ent Count" Board of
Ed cation, which forced the distasteful
pat'cs GA the people, will be investgated.
1t WIS learned from member that while
the state Board did not take formal Hc-
ton last night it was the understanding
that the County Board is to be thor
oughly Investigated.
The members OF the County Board who
are likely to walk the plank with Mates
are b. NJ. Holden, W. II. Jenkins, and
Willis Henderson. colored.
The people of Vance are to be con-
graduated upon their victory for the
good of their county schools. The entire
county school system needs to bepurged.
1t Is an outrage upon civilization that
such as Il representatives and intelligent
countyas Vance should be fettered with
negroes at the head of its educational
institutions. In every township in the
county, with two exceptions, the negroes
havet three out of the five township school
committeeman.
\ nice lot OF winter Seed Oats at H.
Thomson Cali and see them Phone
Is.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Resolutions Adopted.

At meeting of Nelson Hose Co.,
held Feb. 9TH, 1899, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolyed, BY Nelson Hose Co No. l. of
Henderson, y. c., that we strongly in
dorse Capt. James d. Mcneil, of Fay
etteviIle, for the position Of Railroad
Commissioner, and trust that the Legis-
latnre will elect him.
Resoloed, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be mailed our State Secretary
and published in Henderson GOLD LEAF
and Raleigh News and Observer"
JOE 2. HAYDEN, W.T. WRITTEN.
Secretary. Captain.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Taking Rapid Progress.

Some time in December we made
mention of the fact that Mr.. Bailey
Jones had taken his little deaf mute
son Dorsey to the Deaf and Dumb
Institute at Morganton. Saturday he
showed us a letter from the little fell
low, dated Jan. 9th. which read as
follows: dear papa and mama, |
am thin | am not sick Dorsey" The
writing was very legible for be-
ginner and shows Dorsey to be an
apt pupil. He had been there Just
seven weeks when the letter was
written Mr.. Jones is very proud of
it moreso we dare say than Dorsey
himself.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Services in Memory of De. Hoge.

RICHMOND, Feb. 5.-The service
here this afternoon in memory of DR..
Moses D. Hoge was one of the most
remarkable demonstrations of its
character in the history of Church
gatherings. The memorial service
took place in the Second Presbyteri-
an church. Governor Tyler presided,
and the lesson from the Old Tesla
ment was read by Rabbi f. n. Calisch,
of Synagogue Beth Ahaba. Address
es were delivered as follows: For
Episcopalians, Rev Bishop Penick:
for Baptists, Rev. DR.. W. +. Hatcher:
for Disciples, Rev. DR.. Dearborn: for
Presbvterians. Rev. DR.. W. W. Moore
and Rev. DR.. r. P. Kerr. Other
ministers took part in giving out
HYMNS, invocations, etc.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

Col Rur,rvyn came last week to
spend a few days at home
Nj Pos, Rndprrs of Salisbury. y.
T. :. tt,. ,,nc.t If Mrs Eva Edwards.
here l. no aust III TIC an nov
The succeeding ana '\r'ISlN' !. i''''S
have completely SAT "''''' INC sun
II j, true that advertising will not
put merit INTO poor 'h'I HAN 'iIS'' '"'
good merchandise "''th '''"i.'e9
poor Tor the want "f S""H advertising
p ,r,,.np I..ft Tuesday NIGHT
w.. VII =, Inv nav, ,rnnIs He
,,i1i ..I.,., , r,r,nIr,.. line. for ,prinp-
'.In'hi,.r sh,c. hat- furuishinr
,..I. o.,
~. ,..a. rhif.r If u,rr,nton
,,.i' 49,. ;n., rnm,,Irt.J lis law
"n r ' -, ,han,I iii i vi-itinr his
an,, NJ + GiImrr in Henderson
,,I.
Til" Rev. j LIndSaE ration OF the
Mission IN Japan, = r\ptctrn I"
I,'I,',. INV, All ,ro
;, ",.', ~ - a,,.nI
Married. on Wednesday evening,
Fch- list, ~, Mr.. Jack j. hIttrell ana
Miss Lizzi" Edwards, the ceremony
being performed at the home OF the
bride by IL y. Finch, j. F. All OF
5uch severe Sl'''l VI
Proiractt' al" '\''SSi'' LIN o-'
WINDS sLt'' ana Si'"" w. i, 'I,,
n'H i"r the past N''N ,''''',,'','
II l. true ""' we h't' '''' ~ 'Nf'''
eh'' lis llNe again
At = mectinr Of the County Board
Of Education held Tuesday Mr..
hat.eS RULER former H"pGrN lS"r Vi
inhhr E'"'a'i"n' WAS e'ee'', ="
III OUT The "heIP'f''l term u a A"
Ma'i's' 'i''''h@ June 'L7'-
The bic real estate sale to take
place on the DIST Of February will he
an event of interest and should be
largely attended, The property to
3 he sold is valuable and desirable and
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Il
Married..

At Cokcsburv church, Wednesday,
Feb lst., Mr.. Joe Stainback and Miss
Lucy Shaw were married.
From the church the bridal party
repaired to the home of the brides
father, Mr.. w. ID. Shaw, where a
reception was had. The Young lady
has many friends and acquaintances
in Henderson, she having for some
time held position at Davis 4
Roses store. The groom is a worthy
and industrious young gentleman
who is to be congratulated upon his
fortunate choice.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
The Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed, to
do pleasantly and effectually what was for
merly done in the crudest manner and dis
agreeably as well. To cleanse the system
and break up colds, headaches, and fevers
without unpleasant after effects, use the de-
lightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of
Figs. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield & Co., $40 Wabash-av,
corner Jackson-st, one Of Chicago's oldest
and most prominent druggists, recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe,
as it not only gives a prompt and complete
relief, but also counteracts any tendency of
la grippe to result in pneumonia For sale
by The Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Barnes Clothing Stoi {.

A woman who will wear to thea
tre a big hat, all piled up with high
feathers. and does not take 1T oil,
should buy the two seats behind her.
She may see and enjoy play-but
those behind do not; unless they have
extremely long Durham SH''
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
BRANCHING OUT IN BUSINESS.
d. w. Hardee s. Co. Add an Under.
taking Department.

To their furniture business-a bus
mess that has rapidly developed by
the way since adding that branch
some months ago-D. w. Hardee q:
Co. have now added that of undertak-
ing also. They have fitted up the
rear part Of their furniture establish
ment for this purpose and will carry
full and complete line of caskets
and burial cases of all kinds from a
plain wood coffin to the finest metal
lie goods.
Their arrangement for showing
stock is unique and convenient and
one may see at a glance just what is
wanted without the time or trouble
usually consumed for the purpose of
making a selection. There are plain
and cloth covered goods, oak and
walnut, all styles and sizes, and the
prices are reasonable.
Mr.. Hardee will soon 90 to Balti-
more to take a course of lectures and
thoroughly prepare himself in all
branches of the undertaking bust
ness, embalming. etc.
q
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Chamberlain Cough Remedy in Chi
CapO.

Hisgen Bros, the popular South Side
druggists, corner G9th-st. and Wentworth
av., say: Eve sell a great deal OF Cham
berlan's Cough !:emedy, ana find that it
gives the most satisfactory results, espec-
tally among children for severe colds and
Group For sale bv The Dorsey Drug Go.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Claimant Wanted for Pension Warrant

X. W. Edwards, Register of Deeds,
has in his office a State pension war
rant drawn in favor of Mrs. G. Dicker-
son, widow OF William Dickerson, of
Vance county. A letter addressed to
Mrs. Dickerson remained in the post
office uncalled for for several weeks
and was finally returned to him.
Any one acquainted with Mrs. Dicker-
son will confer 4 favor by communica-
ting with Mr.. Edwards as he is anxious
to deliver the order to the proper
person, who no doubt is in need of
the money.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

To the ladies that ride Crescent Bicy-
clrs. Send Us Your wheels before March
18th and We will clean them free OF
charge and have them ready for riding.
MOSS 4 co
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
New rIerCantiie Firm.

Mcs~rS Norwood Thomas and
Andrew Newcomb, two we'll known
and popular young men, are prepar-
ing TO go in business for themselves.
They will engage in merchandising
and will occupy the store room latcl"
vacated by Rowland x Rankin. They
expect to open about the 18th. The
GOLD LEAF beapeaks for the young
gentleman liberal share of the
public patronage and wishes them
the most flattering success.
We have about fifty second hand bicy-
cl"s ON hand that we will sell cheap
Prices ranging from $500 to $1,000
MOSS K 60.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
The Best Prescription For ChiIls

and fcverS is bottle of Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic. Never fails to cure;
then why experiment with worthless imi-
tationS? Price, soc. Your money hack II
it fails to cure. feb 9
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Claim and Delivery.

Absolutely pure is the claim made
in every advertisement of the Royal
Baking Powder, and absolutely pure
is the verdict of every housekeeper
in the land using the Royal. 1t is
the standard among baking powders,
worth the price sold at, because Of
its purity, healthful bread-making
qualities and the strength that
makes a small quantity 60 a long
way. No trouble about delicious bis
cult and pastry when the Royal is
used.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

Wehave one good Bartholomew Peanut
Parcher that cost us over S60. that we
will sell cheap and on easy terms.
MOSS 4 co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative si-oInn Qninine Tab
lets All druggists rcfunt money if it
fails to cure. &c. The genuine has L.
Is. q. on each tablet feb9
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
Personal.

Mr. b, ". Cornclison, epresenting
the Paris Medicine Co.. st. Louis,
Mo, manufacturers Of Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic, Laxative BrOmo
Quinime, and other preparations of
recognized merit. was caller at this
office Saturday. Mr.. Cornelison is a
clever and agreeable gentleman and
like his house is popular wherever
known, He i kcntuckian by birth
but for some wear, he has been travel
ing this territory. his headquarters at
present being in Rocky Mount.
Ii You want ii good likeness go to the
Globe Photograph fompany's $, over Dor
srE' : dug store, Henderson. y. e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
EPSON High School.

The following students are entitled
to be placed on the honor roll for
January, having received 100 on
department and above 80 on their
studies:
Bennette Las,itier, Willie Daniel,
Early Faulkner. Joe Gooch, Jimmie
Newman. Carrie Aston, Edna Ayscue,
Willie Ay>cue, Lollie Ayscue, Sue
Dunn
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

IUDICIOUS ADVERTISING

CREATES many d new business;
ENLARC rs many an old business;
PRESFR US many large business;
REVI rs duIt business;
RESCUES many lost business;
SA rs many failing business;
, CURE auJce-- % any 1u.'rcse
To "Adyertise Jud.ciously," use the columns
- ,be HENDERSON GOLD LEAF. n pro-
gr.ssiye vi ie-i wake newspaper, il c1rcuiatcs
xten4iveIy throughout Vance an adjoining
Counties, among an intelligent and prosperous
people whos- trade is veil worth seeking a'o
havin
RATES OF ADVERT ISiNG.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

Isheun.acidc goes right to the root of
blood diseases like rheumatism and eff
ftcts permanent constitutional cure.
Why suffer year after year when cure is
at hand"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

THE Norfolk Tirginian and Pilot
has been studying figures and it dis
covers some peculiarities worthy of
mention in these constituting the
present Year 1t says: 1899 is
composed of mines. for 10 is twice 9.
Taken backward it is still all mines,
for 81 is 9 times 9. as 90 is II times
9. l and are 8: and is said to be
the magic number"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

Amy one wishing to purchase a good
house and lot would do we'll see or write
to w. f. MOSS.
Will sell my home place.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
A Beautiful Thought.

1t is seldom that one comes across
a more beautiful thought more beau
tifully expressed than the following
from the pen of an anonymous writer
in one of the GOLD LEAFS exchanges:
LAS often and often mother feels
the baby's restless head pressing her
breast a long time after the baby is
dead, so when one is sitting alone in
the twilight, thinking of other and
happier days, one will involuntarily
put out a quick, glad hand to the one
that WAS never slow to answer, but
now there is no tender, responsive
clasp, and turning with strong,
keen throb of painful remembrance,
one sees in the ghostly semi-dark-
ness only the empty chair, lonely and
motionless, where once a beloved form
rested and warm heart beat. And
many and many a time, while the
long hours OF the night are beating
themselves away, one will leap from
dreams of remembered kisses and
stretch out empty arms in passionate
longing-and, Oh, | am almost sure
that at such times our dead ones are
with us once more. If they could
nlv-On'Y-speak.'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

Ride IL Crescent bicycle because it is the
best wheel and gives genuine satisfaction.
Sold by MOSS 4 co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09

Best line OF Bicycles ever seen in Hen
dprsOn at MOSS & cos.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-02-09
A Romance of Socks.

Two good secondhand TIA ndems for
sale cheap at MOSS & cos.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-07
POSTAL AFFAIRS.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 6.-The
following fourth class postmasters
have been appointed in West Virginia:
George l Morris, Belva, Nicholas coun-
ty, vice Fenton NJ. Morris, resigned;
Charles A. Divine, Panther. Mcdowell
county, vice VIM. l.. Thompson, re-
signed; F. r. Gibson, Shelley, Clay
county, vice James o. Jackson, resign
ed; Okey j.. Hill, McKim, Tyler county,
vice Lycurgus Hill, resigned; VIM. r.
Maynard, Ragland, Mingo county, vice
John B. Chain, dead.
A new postoftice has been established
at Pear, Raleigh county, with James
p. Buckland as postmaster. Star mail
service has been established from
Shafer to Warrington, three times a
week, and from Mannheim to Rowles-
burg, twelve times a week. Mail mes
senger service has been established to
Crickland, Randolph county, and to
Proctor, Wetzel county. The railway
postoffice run, known as Grafton and
Beverly, has been extended to Huttons-
vile, and will be known hereafter as
the Grafton and Huttonsville r. P. o.
Postmasters commissioned: Lummie j.
Lake, Webster; Tilbary NJ. Spaid, Con-
cord; John j.. Lemley, Randall; Ly-
man j. Galloway, Rockville.