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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

Biggest line of Furniture and the most
up-to date styles and finishes at
WATKINS'
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is
narrated by him as follows: Il was in
a most dreadful condition. Ny skin was
almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated +,
pain continually in back and sides, no
appeiite-gradually growing weaker day
by day. Three phyicians had given me
up. Fortunately, friend advised trying
Electric Bitters;' and to my great joy and
surprise, the first bottle made a decided i'm
provement. l continued their use for
three weeks, and am now 4 we'll man.
know they saved my life, and robbed the
grave of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only Scots, guaranteed,
at the Dorsey Drug Co.'S.
One who has observed and knows
whereof he alleges says: The man
who can't use advertising in his bust
| ness has no business to be in business
and generally is not in business very
| long
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

This is thicker clothing weather, and
the stock to select from is at Watkins.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

You will feel more comfortable if your
underwear is right. The kind that is
right is the kind sold by Watkins The
prices are right, too. and if you will look
you will be convinced that the place to
buy is there.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

The approach Of Christmas suggests
the thought that as present for
father, mother, sister or other rela-
tive, friend, sweetheart, especially if
it be an absent one, what can be bet
ter than 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.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

Now is the time to look for BARNES
CLOTHING STORE. Big lot of clothing
Just received
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Parker's Headline

IS an eXhIlarAtOr.
The old folks are waiting for you
Christmas, so is the Seaboard Air
Line. One and one-third fares
round trip. Tickets good for two
weeks, if purchased December 22nd.
Powder and shot, loaded shells, etc, at
II. THOMAsON's
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

Dorsey Drug Co. guarantees every bottle
of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and will
refund the money to anyone who is not
satisfied after using two-thirds of the con-
tents. This is the best remedy in the
world for la grippe, coughs, colds, Group
and whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. 1t prevents any tendency of
a cold to result in pneumonia.
Newest styles in leather goods, such as
corner and window seats, rockers,
cOuches, &c, at
A. T. BARNES FURNITURE HOUSE.
For the cheapest and best Felt Mat
tress go to WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Give Them Your Trade.

Believing it will be to their interest
to do so we ask our friends, in town
and country, to give the preference to
GOLD LEAF advertisers when they 90
TO do their trading. The advertiser
is the live man. and the live man is
the progressive, the up-to-date mer-
chant whose stock is kept constantly
replenished with new and attractive
goods. He is the bargain giver, the
inducement olferer. He values your
trade and asks you for it. That is the
spirit and purpose of the ADVERTISE
ment, TO get share of your patron
age. When an il v',ation is 'brs eS-
tended the advertiser has done the
equivalent Of sending carriage to
your door. He has asked you TO
come. viii you accept the ivita-
ton? Our word for it, you will save
money by dealt ng with the live mer-
chant who adverlises.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

Fresh pork Sausage at
HORNER & POWELL'S
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Fur rugs, linen mating, table scars,
etc. at
A. II. BARNES FURNITURE HOUSE.

You'll look az we'll in one of Watkins
$15 business suits as you would in a
| custom-made $25 suit. And you will
feel great deal better, for you'll have
that 10 in YOUR pocket
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Mr.. Shaw's Sermon Sunday forming.

Mr.. Shaw preached sermon at the
Presbyterian church Sunday on the
subject OF debt paying, taking as his
subject: Thou shalt not steal" 1t
was plain, practical discourse suited
to every day business and life, and if
strong, vigorous language was en-
ployed it was because there was not
only authority forit but need of it. One
gentleman said he wished every man
and woman in the United States and
outside of it-could have heard Mr..
Shaw. We have requested the liberty
OF publishing this sermon and shall
do so in the near future.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

- advertise Judiciously," use the columns
,,fa- HENDERSON GOLD LEAF. \ pro
gres. ye wiie-awake newspaper, it c,rculates
xr,o,Ivoly throughout Vance an. adjoining
rs4ntIcs, am ing an intelligent and PROSPEROUS
,coV.e whose trade is well worth seeking and
.svsuS.
RATES OF ADVERT IslnG.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

"Garand" stoves and ranges have
been sold here ; years nor have we had
a call for piece OF repairs. What other
make could show a like record? Sold by
the WATKINS HARDWARE co.
Roman chairs, clover leaf odd dress
ers, brass and iron beds, window tables,
etc, at A. T. BARNES.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Proud of His Son,

Mr. Thos. Coppinger, Dayton, Tenn,
says: l have used Ramon's Liver Pills and
Tonic Pellets for years, and cannot say
enough Of them for the good they have done
in my family, l wish to tell you specially
what they did for my youngest son. We
thought he was too little to take pills, but
when he saw the rest of US taking our usual
Tonic Pellet at night, he would cry for one
also. So we commenced giving them to him
regularly, and from a pale, delicate child
he improved Immediately, and lately he is
as robust lad as ever breathed mountain
air, rosy-cheeked, and he looks as healthy
as any big fat Irishman you ever saw. For
sale by The Dorsey Drug Co.
We would again call attention to the
GREAT BARGAINS being offered at II.
THOMASON'S. especially DRY GOODS,
which he is selling at and below cost.
Chairs, Hall Racks, Tables, Lounges,
Couches, Bed Room Suits and in fact
everything in the furniture line at
S. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

If you need a hat or pair of shoes,
Or a suit Of clothes you would choose
Overcoat or furnishings at prices low
Whatever it is QUILL find displayed
OF latest syle and size and grade
In the matchless stock at Watkins store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
ping Constantly at it Brings Success
IUDICIOUS ADVERTISING

CFHhIFS many new business;
FtLARGES many an old business:
PRESrR |ES many a large business:
REVI rs many ouIi business:
KESCUtS many lost business;
SAVES many a failing business:
SECURE success ia any ou.tY,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Mr.. Fielding Knott

This gentleman long the leader and
most successful tobacco grower in
Granville county, was here the past
week selling a big lot of bright to-
bacco from his Nash county farms at
Cooper's Ware house. Prices were
highly satisfactory he said His to-
bacco is always nicely graded and
handled and the buyers all like to buy
1t. Mr.. Knott is very remarkable
man and has amassed a fortune from
farming. He adopted the plan ''be-
fore the war; of ''living at home. -
He says that no farmer can succeed
who does not raise all of his supplies
first and then make all the market
crop possible; that there is no hope
for the farmer who raises his on a
''crop lein.''
AS to conventions or resolutions
putting up price of tobacco or any
other products Mr.. Knott has little
patience. He thinks the farmers have
this in their own hands, simply to
make their supplies first, and if they
do this that the tobacco and cotton
crops will necessarily be very much
reduced. Smaller crops of tobacco
and cotton will alone raise prices
Come again, Mr.. Knott, we like you
and your methods.
AS a cure for rheumatism Chamberlain
Pain Balm is gaining wide reputation. D..
B. Johnston, of Richmond, Ind, has been
troubled with that ailment since 1862. In
speaking of it he says: 81 never found any
thing that would relieve me until l used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t acts like
magic with me. My foot was swollen and
paining me very much, but one good APP
plication of Pain Balm relieved me- For
sale by The Dorsey Drug Co.
Entirely new, odd and beautiful ID my
line of dressing tables, music cabinets,
combinations, &c. A. Il. BARNES.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

Elko Vinegar for Picking.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.
For sale by
HORNER & POWELL.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

Do you suffer from lumbago, rheuma-
tism or swollen muscles If so, procure
at once a bottle of Pain Killer and fol-
low the printed directions. The relief is
instantaneous as we'll as lasting. No
necessity to suffer when a remedy such
as Pain Killer, is to be had. Sixty years
of success speaks for itself. Avoid sub
stitutes, there is but one Pain-Killer,
Perry Davis. Price aoc. and SOC.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Closing Out Sale AT Cost!

Dry goods, notions, shoes, hats, caps,
trunks, valises, crockery, wood and will
low-ware, all must go before January
LIST, 1900.
am going to make a change in my
business, and will close out my entire
stock of dry goods and notions at cost.
Those who come early will reap the
benefit, by getting the goods before they
are picked over.
Respectfully,
J. A. KELLY
Henderson, &C.
Go to BARNES CLOTHING STORE
and see their immense stock. They have
the goods and will make the prices lower
than the lowest
Every feature OF economy, durability
or convenience that an experience of 90
years has shown to be desirable will be
found in the Garland" cook stove. Sold
by the
WATKINS HARDWARE co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

THE BEST should be your aim
when buying medicine. Get
Hoods Sarsaparilla and have the
best medicine MONEY CAN BUY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14
Honor Roll.

The following is the Roll OF Honor
for the Third Grade Miss BERTHE Wat
sons room. Graded SchooD for last
week: Henry jenkins, Eugene Powell,
Helen Lamb. kennie Dunkley, Annie
Watkins, Juliette kearsey, Ethel
Belts, Aileen Lewis, Alvin Barnes,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

The Royal Elastic Felt mattress has nc
equal. Sold at
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

The "Garland" cook stove is sold with
the absolute guarantee of being the finest
and best construction of it's kind made
for the price asked. Sold in Henderson
only by the
WATKINS HARDWARE co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

You can't to save your life get a pref
tier and more useful Christmas gift than
the selection now offered at
At. BARNES FURNITURE HOUSE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-14

'He mistakes the effect for the cause
That is what the person does who tries to
cure rheumatism or any other disease by
alternating the symptoms. Hoods Sar-
saparilla removes the cause and per-
manently cures.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08

A prosp arous theater in the city of
New York may in favorable season
do n business of more than $3.50. 600
and keep in employment $50 persons
There are 81 theatCrs. including the va
riety houses. in active operation in the
boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx,
while the borough Of Brooklyn adds a
score or more Everything which affects
business in general affects the theater
Immediately
A man will reduce his expenditures
for tickets to places of amusement long
before he thinks of cutting down his
supply of cigars. for the cigar belongs
To that class of luxuries which subtly
become neccSsaries while the theater
habit as any observant manager will
tell You requires constant cultivation
The management of theater is there
fore an occupation requiring business
sagaeity in greater degree than it
calls for artistic taste w J Hender-
son IN SCrihner
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08

II was many Years before the Great
Unknown" was identified. At the pub
lication of the Lay of the Last Min
strel. .'Marnion. Lady of the
Lake" and finally of novel called
"Waverley, popular curiosity was ex-
cited, and the whole of England rang
with the fame of the Great I'm
known. as Scott was called
The secret was well kept. Sir Walter
Scott. who all his life had been storing
material and training his mind to such
concentration that he could work in the
midst of interruptions and was able to
turn out volume after volume with a
rapidity. two year. that made his
readers doubt their very senses. His in
cognito was all the more perfectly pre-
served in that he kept open house at
Abbotsford, devoting much of his time
to entertaining his guests and visiting
1t was not until the embarrassment of
his publishers occurred that the identity
of the author of the 'Waverley Novel;"
was discovered.
The case of Scott furnishes one of the
many Illustrations of the power of de.
ceiving the public in literary matters
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08
AN HONEST ARTIST.
lie Would Not Paint Lie Even For
Napoleon.

There was no love lost between the
Emperor Louis Napoleon and his cousin.
Prince Napoleon. whom the Parisians
called "Plon Plon The prince used to
make abusive speeches against the en-
peror. which people were only too ready
to repeat ~ h.m Let him alone.
Louis Napoleon would reply He is
too well known No one would turn me
ont Ia place him On the throne
The emperor WAS correct. fer no one
said good word about "Plon Plon
He was commonly believed to have
shown the white feather in the Crimca
and never exposed himself where the
lead was falling An English lady. who
in her young days mingled with French
society tells in her Foreign Courts
and Foreign Homes story as discred
itaEle to Prince Napoleon as it is hon
orable To Il French artist
While the artist was painting the
historical picture of the battle of the
Alma. which the emperor had ordered.
Prince Napoleon called at the painter )
stndio To make known To him the facts
On leaving he said hc wished the prom
inent figure in the battle Ia be himself
mounted on his white charger He sent
the horse To the artist 50 that he could
paint its exact portrait When the pic
ture was finished and invitations were
sent ont for private view, the
white charger was seen. "A prominent
figure in the battle but without rider
On hearing of this terrible omission
the prince sent an aid-de camp to ask
the reason. TIE honest artist said the
horse should remain if the prince wish
ed. but no rider would be ON it Tell
the prince have never yet painted n
lie The hint was taken The prince
ordered the horse to be rubbed ont
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08
cold Comfort For Her Grace.

have very little sympathy with the
dowagcr duchess of Sutherland in the loss
Of her jewclry. What possible advantage
TO any civilized being is it to own go. 900
worth Of gems! Pearls. diamonds and
other stones can now he So well initiated
that it is impossible to distinguish real
from sham, unless by AN expert. Why,
then. wear real? The effect is precisely
the same If sham are worn. At per cent
go 900 would produce 1900 per annum.
Probably the same jewels might be pro-
duced IL artificial stones were used, at a
maximum cost of Gl 900 Why, then, not
wear the latter and make $50 per annum?
But If n lady does find her happiness in
owing expensive icwclry, why travel
about with il and leave il in bag on the
rack Of IA railway carriagey What would
hc thought of any one who did this with n
bag containing this value in bank notesY
The duchess only did what other ladies are
in the habit of doing. and do not sup
pose that we have any right to expect
more wisdom in duchess than in other
ladies IL is the female habit OF travelling
about with expensive jowclry and leaving
II about which l regard rs foolish Lon
don Truth
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08

In the "Di>ervatiurS nf Ranchwo-
man are plentiful instances illustrat-
ing both the ''shif 'leSsn,s So and stu
pidity If Mexican servants. Here is a
sample Of the latter quality:
Comply ing with law and custom. |
provided fong mon tu do each DAYS
woIk toward cleaning public ditch
for irrigation purposes At the end Of
the day Il youth presented himself and
the bill. The names Of but two men
Were inscribed as having worked, but
the sum j manded amounted to the
wages of ipur
What j. the meaning of this 2" |
inquired IF only Luciano and Pedro
worked. why do | pay the wages Of
Matildo and jesus
Two men worked. was the stolid
rejoindor
Then ! won't pay the wages of
four.
"But two men did four days
work :
"All in one dayg That is impossi-
BILE .
''But. sonora, they did
THAT cannot be. | must understand
better before ! pay two men the wages
of four. Go and request the majordomo
to look into this affair
Presently the majordomo appeared
"Senora said he 1.-THE bill is cor
rect The men have worked
''Senor. | repeat the thing is impos
sibe Two men cannot N one day do
the work of four men.
''Senora. four men worked. :
"Why. then. did this man tell me
that only two worked! And why are
not the names of Matildo and Jesus Oh
the bill?''
He told you that only two woi ked.
because there was no room ON the bill
for the names of the others
The majordomo spoke quite impa-
tiently. as if | should have divined that
process of reasoning by instinct in
duced him to squeeze in the names of
Matildn and Jesus. which he did with
out smile. and we parted ON TIE best
of terms.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08

81 heliev" that's where he Is. sald
he The shots seemed To come straight
from this direction
No; it was farther to the left. =
said a man behind him. That's the
one. that tree over there =
Lets try shot or two anyway, "
said second
What scnselcss chatter" Thought
the man in the tree
mo; it's waste of lead. = said the
officer Dave was right 1t must have
been the other one. Come on" He
stepped back from the bush and started
toward the left.
As he moved off the man in the tree
followed him through the sights. He
had moved half dozen PAGES before
the rifle sputtered The tall fair man
pitched heavily forward.
''He was there. blasted coward - said
one of the squad The others said moth
ing. They were shooting.
''Why don't he drop-curse him 2"
mutterod u soldier after score of shots
had raked the branches
For answer they saw rifle slide
down, strike branch and bound off to
the ground. The strap was doing its
work
Two women sat dry eyed heartbro-
ken and comtortless. Onc was ny win
dow against which beat the cold rain of
October. The skies wept for her The
other stared ont over sun kissed vine
yards. where the leaves were yellow
and brown.
''IIe will come no more said the
first.
'Ay! III no vicne mas said the
other meaning about the same Sew
ell Ford in Short Stories
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08
The senator's Isandanna.

The late Senator Thurman is still re-
membccd for the red handanna which he
used to carey senator Morgan, although
his fame rests upon u thousand things,
carries red handanna also
As punctual n the rising sun senator
Morgan appears every day during ses-
sions, emerging from the Democratic
cloakroom as the reading of the journal is
concluded In his hand is a red bandanna,
conspicuous because of its rich and glow
ing color and its generous size. The ban
danna is visible afar off IL is like a danger
signal or an urilamb Of war As the
senator walks down the aisle to his desk
In tho front row the handanna slowly dis
appears from view. II is carefully folded as
the senator slowly moves. and by the time
the desk is reached it has been tucked
away in Mr. Morgan's capacious pocket.
Washington Post
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08
To the Farmers.

Having made better terms with the Railroad
Company than ever before, we are now in posi-
ton to supply farmers with fresh phosphate direct
from the factory. Our grades are the best made
as evidenced by the fact that those who bought
last year are placing their orders for coming sea-
son. Don't waste your money inferior goods,
but buy the best We have them for all kinds of
trucks and save you money your purchases.
Now is the opportune time and we are the people
who give you the best goods for the least money.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08
OF GOLF AND DEATH.

Our planet is n links whcrcon we play
Few holes or many, as death may decree.
We call him Colonel Bogy; It's the way
OF mankind to invent kindlicr name,
a jCsting phrase for the arch enemy
With every match the colonel leaves the tee.
But all alone he finishes the game
some start with the rash confidence af youth
To end in an untiu'ly bunker grave:
The colonel j. incicmoni void nf ruth.
Spares not the ~lnshinI driver in his pride;
No doft approach, no pawky putt can stave
Him pff-many, not ov.rbrnvc,
Tear up their cards IN futile suicide
Sooner or later oftcncr soon ihan late,
We pass. and The next victim forth is led
Naunting himself superior over fate.
But ere the home green is in sight he yields;
With one grim stroke ihr colonel lays him
dead
Yet il the long match ours: tbs soothly said
The colonel plays not in the Elysian fields.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-08
Our Philippine Foes.

A Kansas soldier i'm the Philippines,
writing home some time ago. spoke thus
of Aguinaldo's cabinet: MANY of them
arc ignorant and greatly in need of educa-
tional ability, most Of them are honest,
some are rasc;,ls Of the worst type and all
need tn learn something of the art and
science of war. II they are ever engaged
in deadly conflict. they will he found
wanting in the conmoncSt class of mill
tary movements and will have their fol-
lowers slaughtered lik- sheep i'm butcher
pen All they know about war is what
they have learned in resisting the Span-
ish, and that was nothing more than n
guerrilla warfare Of the poorest sort. To
come ut and meet Il foe ON an open bat
tlcfield would he new experience for
chem, and they are not inclined to face
hat kind of music -