The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-07

Ni0o"'i me uuring the past summer.
returned home last week having fin.
ished up his work there for the pres
emit.
Mr.. W. G. Caswell, of RALEIGH q
special agent of the Sun Life Assur-
ance Co., OF Canada, is in town this
week soliciting business for the com
Pany. The Sun Life is strong and
perfectly reliable company and issues
very attractive policies.
Mr.: Edward Young, of Spring VAL
ley N. T., is here to spend the winter
ior his health and incidentally to en-
JOY sport afield with the gun having
brought three fine bird dogs along
with him. Mr.. Young is stopping at
Mr.. VIM. Buchan's near town.
Thomas & Newcomb are Offering
bargains in ladies' coats and capes,
Misses and children's REFERS and
jackets to close out the entire line of
same Call early or your size will be
sold. Attention is also called to their
ladies' wool vests at $3.50 and $500
pair. Can't be duplicated.
AS will be seen by advertisement
Andrew j. Harris, administrator of
Handy Crudup, deceased, will sell
certain lands situate near Kittrell at
public auction on Monday, January
sth, 1900. For more definite particu-
lars see advertisement elsewhere or
call on T. T. Hicks, attorney.
With blank paper costing from SO
to 100 per cent. more than it did
few months ago it is impossible for
publishers to carry load OF delin-
quents and dead beats as many of
them have done heretofore. Saying
which ought to suffice for those who
wish to read the paper longer.
We mentioned some time ago a
second crop Of apples growing on
tree on the lot of the American To-
bacco Company. Tuesday Capt. jim
ME Cooper ate ripe one from this
second growth, and he says if the
frost would stay off a little longer he
would have enough to pass around to
several of his friends.
The friends Of Rev. J. S. Williams
are del GIFTED that his conference re-
turned him to the pastorate Of the
Methodist Protestant church here.
No other action was expected of
course but on behalf of the people of
Henderson the GOLD LEAF wants to
say that it is gratifying to know that
he is to remain with US.
The Helping Hand Circle of the
Kings Daughters desire to express
their thanks for the courtesies ex-
tended them and the services so ef-
ficiently rendered in getting up their
entertainment Friday evening. They
also desire to thank Mr.. Chandler for
the use Of the handsome new piano
so kindly rendered them.
A pretty, attractive Christmas ad-
vertisement now, when the public is
open to the best inducement before
purchasing their holiday goods, should
bring in the investor pleasing returns.
The GOLD LEAF offers a splendid me=
dunn by which the merchant can tell
OF his wares to the greatest advan-
tage. II you put it in the GOLD LEAF,
they'll see it.
As is customary at stated periods
! the Government recently had all mail
matter passing through the Hender-
son postoffice weighed. MIR. Prince
tells us that from October 3rd to Nov.
| 3Oth the total amount handled was
5,O434 pounds. Government free mat
ter, 555 pounds ounces. Equipment,
including sacks, etc., was 3,421
pounds Z ounces.
The approach of Christmas suggests
the thought that as a present for
father, mother, sister or other rela-
tive, friend, sweetheart, especially il
it be an absent one, what can be bet
ter than a years subscription to the
GOLD LEAF? The recipient will be
benefited as we'll as entertained by
the gift and will be constantly re-
minded of your kindness.
Mr.. Nathan Whitfield, OF New
Haven, Conn, has been visiting
friends here since Friday: He is &C
companied by his bride, an attractive
and accomplished young lady, and
their presence under such happy
auspices has given pleasure to many.
Mr.. Whitfield formerly lived in Hen
derson and his friends here note
with satisfaction the success and good
fortune with which he has met.
The old folks are waiting for you
Christmas, so is the Seaboard Ali
Lins. One and oue-third fare.
round trip. Tickets good for two
weeks, if purchased December 22nd
You'll look as well in one Of Watkins
$15 business suits as you would in {
custom-made $25 suit. And YOU viii
feel great deal better, for you'll hav'
that $40 in your pocket
A Talented Vance County Lady.
Mrs. Cicero w. Harris, Of Washing
ton City, has been visiting the famil..
Of her brother MIR. w. H. jenkins
near town the past week. Mrs. Har
ris. who is very accomplished wo
man and whose literary talents hav
; won for her wide reputation in news
paper and magazine circles, is ma
tive Of this county and as Miss CARR
Jenkins she had many friends ant
admirers who have noted with pleas
ure her later achievements in life.
Dorsey Drug Co. guarantees every bottl
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy and wi
refund the money to anyone who Is nc
, satisfied after using two-thirds of the cor
: tents. This is the best remedy in tn
world for la grippe, coughs, colds, crou
D and whooping cough and is pleasant an
safe to take. 1t prevents any tendency {
cold to result in pneumonia.
o You will feel more comfortable if you
. underwear is right. The kind that
right is the kind sold by Watkins. Tt
: prices are right. too. and it you will loo
!. YOU will be convinced that the place t