The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-12-21

Nelson Willis, who went to New
port News, Va, few months ago,
has returned to his old post in the
GOLD LEAF office. Nelson saws after
all there is no place like Henderson
and no girl like his Henderson girl.
j. K Carter, the baker. has added
handsome nickel plated coffee boiler
OF improved pattern, and serves
therefrom hot coffee and chocolate at
all hours. Go and see him when YOU
want stimulating, delicious drink of
this kind.
10 those in comfortable circum-
stances Christmas affords a special
occasion for the exercise of practical
religion, by sending a part Of their
turkey and other good things to some
FAMILY to which such luxries are
strangers.
Mrs. Z. McNair and son Mr. VIM
X. McNair have returned from Madi-
son, Fla. where they have been stay
ing for some months. Their friends
gladly welcome them home and are
pleased to note their improved con-
OillOH OI ncalIu.
Mr. II. b. Hardy, travelling agent
and correspondent Of the NeWs and
Observer, was an agreeable caller at
this office Friday afternoon. Mr.
Hardy at one time lived in Henderson
and has many friends here who are
always glad to see him.
Think of a first-class, up-to-date
magazine for only $l.OO a year. That
is what McClure's Magazine is and it's
only one dollar a year or ten cents a
copy. Cheap, isn't it? You'll think
SO when you see it. Send and get a
copy. See advertisementin this paper.
Christmas is near at hand and holt
day shopping is in vogue. Intending
purchasers will find it wise to begin
their rounds at once and make their
selections before the rush begins.
BY adopting this plan they will be
able to secure first choice and also
get through their shopping with much
less Inconvenience and greater salts
faction.
Read the advertisement OF Philip
Werlein, Limited, GA Canal street,
New Orleans, La, the Oldest and
largest music house in the South.
Dealer in all kinds of musical instru-
ments, music, etc. Latest coon ami
rag time songs, all so cent music, at
half regular price-sent postpaid for
70 cents, Send for catalogue and
price list.
Turkey or no turkey we are fixed
for Christmas. Our ever thoughtful
friend MIR. John A Fleming brought
US basket OF spare ribs, back bone
and sausage Tuesday. Not that he
thought that we might not have the
turkey, but as an evidence that he
had been killing hogs. And when he
has good thing like that he has at
least one friend he always wants to
help him push it along.
Go to BARNES CLOTHING STORE
and see their immense stock They have
the goods and will make the prices lower
than the laArst
Every feature of economy, durability
or convenience that an experience of 90
years has shown to he desirable will be
found in the "GarIand" cook stove Sold
by the
WATKINS HARDWARE co.
Fur rugs, linen mating, table scarfs,
A. 7. BARNES FURNITURE HOUSE.
Honor Roll.
E,ll,u-;n,r &c Tho VOL rs ho,o- S,r
the Third Grade. Miss BERTHE Watson
teacher, for last week: Gus Zollicof-
fer, Eugene Powell, Juliet Kearsey,
Annie Watkins, Aileen Lewis, Alvin
Barnes. Robert Lee Hart, Henry
jenkins. Helen Lamb, Edwin Clary,
Kennie Dunkley, Edward Butler,
Mabel Engelberg, Wesley Allen, John
Garlick, Callie Brame.
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.
''GarIand" stoves and ranges have
been sold here 3 years nor have we had
a call for IL piece OF repairs. What other
make could show q like record? Sold by
the WATKINS HARDWARE co.
Roman chairs, clover leaf odd dress
ers, brass and iron beds, window tables,
etc, at A. L. BARNES.
True Meridian Established.
A government expert. Mr.. J. b.
working in connection with the North
Carolina geological survey, has just
visited Henderson for the purpose Of
establishing a true meridian. In the
court house square two granite posts
are set by which surveyors compasses
may be tested for the purpose Of de-
termining their correctness.
Mr.. Baylor has been in II counties
Of the State having been engaged in
this work part of last year and a
part of this. 1t was at the instance
of Prof. Holmes, State Geologist, that
this work was undertaken and to him
MIR. Baylor says the credit is mainly
due.
The 1odern rlother
| Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when
| in need of the laxative effect of gentle
remedy, than by any other. Children enjoy
it and it benefits them. The true remedy