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The gold leaf., 1899-08-03
MADDOG SCARE.
One Killed that was Thought to be
Mad-Bit Number of Others in the
Tean Time and Now War Has Been
Declared Against the Canine Family

here has been something of a mad
dog scare in town this week. Sun
day a strange hound, pronounced to
he mad, visited number of places
bit dogs. killed chickens and in few
instances came near biting persons.
He went to Mr.. j. A. kelIv's and bit
a hen. Hearing a commotion among
the chickens Mrs. Kelly went out and
drove the dog awav He soon re-
turned and bit another chicken.
Again Mrs. Kelly went for the
canine with such articles as could he
conveniently hurled at him. but this
time his appearance and movements
were such as to arouse her suspicious
and she was more cautious than ut
iIrst- However. she finally rot rid
OF the unwelcome intruder and when
Mr.. Kelly returned he was told Of the
circumstances and the belief that the
dog was mad
During the day he made his appear
ancc AT other places and in different
parts Of town. As the facts became
known people began to hunt for him.
Sunday night about - O'Clock Mavor
Southerland and Policeman Ousby
came upon him near the Methodist
Protestant church and enfiladed the
hapless brute in manner to make
people in the neighborhood imagine
battery Of Gatling guns had sud
denly been turned loose. The dog
got away, however, evidently wound
ed though. and took refuge under an
adjacent building. There he was
found and killed next dav.
But the war against prowling and
suspicious looking dogs hasn't ceased
and if v"n have one You don't want
Killed you'd better keep him np-for
while at least. Policeman HAYDEN
was ca IL" war path with a double
barrel shot gun last night, and
althOugt he ..retched" for one he
fa!!c.. 80 yet him.
The gold leaf., 1899-08-03
The Habit of Nagging Collectors.

The Petersburg H1de.;-1ppeM very
appropriately takes to task a class Of
people who abound in almost all com
munities. 1t is the habit of nagging
or rudely treating bill collectors.
Some people get frettcd and display
il! temper upon having Il bill pre-
sented to them and seem to think
their honesty has been called into
question by such act. This is wrong
and no thoughtful person will take
exception at it. On the other hand
they ought to thank the creditor for
his indulgence and accommodation
When bill is presented, pay it if you
can: if you cannot, say so honestly
and frankly and give some reasonable
and satisfactory promise to do so as
soon as possible. BE courteous at
all events. Our contemporary SAYS:
The vactous habit of nagging collectors
who present bills for settlement is much
more prevalent in the business world
than is generally supposed. There are
some unfortunate individuals who seem
to be Incapable of paying a bill without
indnlging in some snenring and offensive
remark, not always directed at the col
lector personally, but nevertheless often
sive because intended for his principal in
a mild sort of baok-biting fashion. The
habit is not always the evidence OF i'll
breeding, or low-breeding, or of inher-
emily depraved nature. Some very good
men are often guilty of it, led into it by
thought tlessness and the force of exam
pie, but oftener betrayed into it by ir-
ritabilitv over some other matter that
has vexed them. This latter cause is
evidence OF Il deplorable intirmitY %.
character, and no man should engage in
business WHO has not seli-cOntrol enough
| to deal with every question on its own
| inertia, and not to vent his spleen on one
person to crafty his resentment against
another. Such men will never succeed in
! business, and do not deserve to succeed
Now, there is another hing that shonl1
be remembered in this connection. The
man that pays the collectors bill is the
man that has received the favor. Ac-
cOrdng to any proper rule of business
ethics, or common Justice, he should
have carried The money himself or sent il
! tC his creditor.
The gold leaf., 1899-08-03
Rides Horseback at II Years.

A. r. Townsend, Weir, Mississippi, SAYS:
My mother was visiting me and while here
was taken ill., The best doctor in this
county was called in and at the end of ten
days said she could not live. | had tried
Ramon's Liver Pills myself and in my
family and insisted on her trying one
SO at 6 o'clock =. m she took one of the
Pinks Pills and at next : a M she called
for something to eat | continued with the
pills, and in week she was well and has
been in fine health ever since. She is now
- wears old and can ride horseback anv
where-something she has not done for
years. ANY citizen in town will varifv this
statement. There are twenty boxes Of
Ramon's Pills sold in this section to one
of any other kind
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rolled in the Attempt

An attempt was made by BURGLARS
TO break into the post Office Fridav
night. They sought to effect AN
entrance through the rear door
Policeman Hayden was too watcbfni
~, ,pa mem. however and coming upon
t tne!h 'hey hed leaving a crowbar
iheie were two men and he
shot at Them but without effect. He
tnihks they saw him and started to
run before he was close enough to
'e'ect what they were doing.
n'gh class trunks and valises, steamer
trunks and trunks of all k;nds Va,,
stock inst in, at
BARNES CLOTHING STORE
Parker's He adine
is an pXhiIarator
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Value of Cooperation.

ihe Elizabeth City EconomtSs tells
in rev words the secret CT successful
town huilding in citing hinston as
an Illustration, 1t is in the co-opera-
ton of its business men. 1t says:
"kinston is growing town in
Eastern Carolina We saw a very in
telligent gentleman from there last
week and we enquired of him what
gave the town its progress. when 1t
had so few natural advantages. He
said it was the co-operation OF its
business llen. They were all rfady
To joiu III every movement that gave
an impulse to kinston,
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o,rrc or ADVERTISING.

..t ,tlrrtI>cuents, to appear among
I.''- -...lfrr VIII ~ charged 10 cents per
'.''' ,.-f insertion, and cents per line
..'t Insertion tisrrrafitr
"a . ''' "i..ri5-,.I: ruis, such as administra-
l'-.'..i ,.srrutnrr. notices, commissioners
..I- ,.,-.. sales summons To nOn-reSl-
t'' .,.II tt. charged for at rates hxed
'..r rsr.pi when they exceed "a certain
'' -,..,.,- N which case we reserve the
ia ,uf own price.
q ,.-.'r. notices. resolutions of respect,
.'", 10. charged Tor at the rate nf one
-, ,,'...r .,,,rt. and the c,sh must itccnnp;t-
IN. mnnu-rrIpt- In Eases ~htre iri1huS 'If>
i'I l g,.lt ,,- made for the first ten lines
az az -, ,,sli.-or- articles not exceeding
.,i ID .ensIA-
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~VFf:
10 Cleanse the system

M. ii.-hectnaliy vet gently. when costive or
nous 10 permanently overcome habitual
lPatCn, to awaken the kidneys and
,''' 10 healthy activity. without irritat-
,'I , OF Weakening them, to dispel head
,.'F 'I>' colds, or fevers, Use Syrup of Figs.
'''''e ''F The california Fig Syrup Go.
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For a change try smoked
Pork Sausage, at
HORNER & POWELL'S.
Can't. Smiths Resignation,

On account of leaving Henderson
to engage in business elsewhere Capt.
c. j. Smith last week rendered his
resignation as commander of the
Vance Guards. 1t is needless to say
there was genuine regret among the
members of the company at this
action. Since he assumed command
Capt Smith has nianif Tested loyal
and enthUs lastic interest in every
thing pertaining 10 the company and
its welfare, and he has worked
earnestly to not only maintain but to
improve upon the high standard of
efficiency and excellent morale of the
Vance Guards with which organiza-
ton he has so long been identified in
one capacity or another. No higher
tribute to Capt. Smiths CHARACTER as
a gentleman or his qualities as a
military man can he found than in
the regret felt by his fellow officers
| and men at his resignation. They
have recognized In him genial
associate. loyal Guardsman and Z
/ capable and conscientious officer.
As slight token OF their regard
and esteem the Vance Guards pre-
serted Capt Smith with fine gol'
headed silk umbrella. And he wa:
never prorder of his un.aruishe'
sword IMAM he is Of this gift.
The gold leaf., 1899-08-03
The Summer Season Should be Taken
With a Grain of Salt.

The way to the seaside is by the Sea
board Air Line. Saturday and Sunday
excursions from May Goth to September
9th to Virginia Beach, Ocean View and
Oid Point Comfort, round trip $3.50 via
the Seaboard Air Line Tickets will be
on sale Saturdays and Sundays, good to
return following Monday, from Raleigh
Boyklhs, Durham, Lewiston and inter
mediate points
The gold leaf., 1899-08-03
Off for the Tournament.

Nelson Hose Co. left Monday after
noon for Greensboro to participate in
the tournament and convention of
the State Firemen's Association. The
delegation was not as large rs had
been anticipated but what was lack
ing in numbers we are sure was made
up in quality and character Of the
work the boys will do. They pre-
sented q fine appearance in their
bright new uniforms and We're en-
thusiastlc over the occasion of their
visit to Greensboro. That they will
give good account of themselves
and return with favorable impress
sions of the place and people need not
be added
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(..,. lZ2s:.,.5..
n TALK
fcE THE TOWN ?
>SS9::5:aGy"
For Low Prices
On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
John B. WATKINS.

Farmers are busy curing tobacco
and SOON the market will he wide
awake again.
How rlmcs on the graded school
Dru,r,' IT,, it tn he or not to be-
That the question.
nr, \. McCullon will fill his pulpit
1t the Methodist Episcopal church
next Nuuday a. usual.
considerable building is under way
and hriug arranged for. Henderson
anl.nur> to crow in size and popn!a-
ton.
ila,tr, Melvin Hayes brought to
mu office Monday morning a couple
VI curuubcrs of his own raising
which wrighrd little over six
pounds,
There. has been an excess af rains
IN this Immediate locality of late.
But unless tobacco takes second
growth crops will hardly suffer in con-
sequence.
Having rented the Baptist parson-
agr on Turner avenue, lately occupied
hy Mr. W f. Cheatham, Jr., Mr.. and
Mr., W O. Shannon have moved
into same and will keep house again.
Mr.. John B. Watkins is erecting a
Irn-ronm double tenement house on
his LOT where formerly stood prize
lac.hry. nc>t TO Capt. RobardS on
William street 1t will be for rent
Hhcn I'M ish"d.
Mrs +. II. Wallace, the aged moth
rf IT Mrs Avery, who came to Hen
tcrson several months ago from Nor
f,ih dtud suddenly at her home on
Young street about y o'clock this
morning. \ more extended notice
MI. be- given next week.
\, will he seen bv advertisement
r.>cw herr, the residence of Mr.. Thomas
}. llorncr. on William street, is fol-
sale or rent. II contains 10 rooms
amt necessary outhOuScs. barn and
S'aoir~- For further particulars ap-
lH &C. ". T. Horner orr. +. Hicks. :
air. William Watson, II most
r,tm4hIr woman and greatly beloved
ilrt at her home in Warren county
last Thursday. She was the mother
"i Mr. Rom T. Watson. late of Hen
t'r>ru but now of Wilson, to whom
h. friends here and elsewhere eX
tend warmeSty sympathy.
.hi. II Thomas gives notice tina
-"r,ihcatr NO. :t097 for ten shares o
storh IL the tld dominion buildin!
4"t Loan Association, having beer
lost or destroyed application will b.
MAd" i"r Il new certificate. Al
PERSONS are warned against trading TO
or irving TO use said stock.
Thomas " Newcomb say profit
now "a 10 the purchaser. Their re
naming summer stock must tax
departure to give place 10 ne'
"Wr.>- Now is Your time to seGur
"'ge, scaSonahie goods st very io'
AIurrs, Call early and take az
>aNia4" ot tho opportunity nov
offered
Many and and anxious are the Ell
IHTir>' What about the grade
schools Are We going 10 have it:
some IF our citizens are quite el
,hH~IaStic on the sub ject and ha,
authorized their names to be pl
4'"n for liberal subscriptions. an
" >uH others do likewise success wi
assured. What sav YOU good Pc
Pc "Eo have not already been hear
from -.
: NIil he ssen hy advertisemel
..' another column. Mr.. &. n. Bra
Supervisor OF Schools for Van
county, announces that for the co
,rhirnee of all public school teache
III IN" county. public eNaminatic
NH he held at the Court House
monday next. August 9TH. \
PERSONS interested will remember t
ne and place and govern themsel /.
AGO. DINGHY " i. !
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NOTICE..

THE RESIDENCE or A.f: iHoM,is
/ !. uornor, an William street, is for
SAFE or rent. 1t contains 10 rooms. The
luthas the necessary outhouses and stables
good we'll and large yard and garden.
Applpto ,
or F. T HICKS.
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Detain I'd by Quarantine.

henderson is represented among
those qnarantined against on account
yellow fever at Hampton. Miss
Maggie Barnard has been visiting
there the past few weeks and was to
have come home Monday. Mrs. l..
ID. Stainback just did get away in
time as she left Saturday. But friends
of the young lady need feel no alarm.
there is not likely to be any serious
outbreak OF the saffron scourge be-
yond the Soldiers Home to whic it
is now confined. Yesterdays papers
reported no new cases and the situa-
tion is regarded as hopeful.
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NOTICE.

NJ Office IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ Certificate No. 3O97 for 10 shares of
stock in the Old Dominion Building and
Loan Association, of Richmond, Va =,
issued in my name, has been lost or de-
stroyed. Application has been made for
the issue of duplicate certificate, and
all persons are warned against trading for
or attempting to use said stock in any way.
This August end. 1899.
PHIL ii. THOMAS,
Henderson, n. =.
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For Rent.

The : room residence on Chestnut
Street, recently occupied by Mr.. J. y.
Taylor.
CITY Water, Electric Lights and Bath
Room. For terms apply to
W. +. GARY.
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NOTICE!
To Public School Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that public ex-
animation will be held, by the undersign-
ed, at Henderson Court House, for the
convenience OF Public School Teachers in
Vance county,
Monday, August 9TH, 1899.
All, to whom this is of interest, will
please remember the notice herein given.
q. n. BRAY,
Supervisor of Schools.
Henderson, \. c., August 2, 1899.
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Parker's Drug Store
for Bicycles aud Bicycle material,
LittIeton Female College Catalogue

From the president, Rev, }. Nj,
Rhodes. A. NJ. we have received 4
copy of the catalogue of Littleton
Female College for 1899. 1t is with
pleasure that we call attention 10 ttis
institution. wnieh is perhaps the
cheapest of high grade Colleges:
The 'w0rk that is heing done at l'll-
tleton Female College is worthy Of
more than brief notice. President
Rhodes makes speciality of thorough
high grade work at the lowest pos
sible cost.
Special inducements are being Of
fered to young ladies desiring prac-
tical business education.
The gold leaf., 1899-08-03
An Athletic Horse.

Yesterday while q horse belonging
to Mr.. Hob@ood. who lives in the
country, was standing tied in Bill
Merrimon's black mith shop the ami
NAL suddenly became restless or
excited at the train and made a leap
through the window, over j feet from
the ground, and only j feet hy u
inches in size. He would have clear
ed it hut for the fact that the length
of the rope was reached when the
body was about half through and
there he hung The problem was
how to extricate the animal but he
solved it for himself as soon as his
head was released and did not appear
to be any the worse off for the eN-
perience Mr.. G. w. Williams, who
related the incident to us, said Mr..
Hobgood stated that he had known
this horsy to 60 oyer q ten rail fence
with a pIow hitchea to him
-.< <4eSt t:-----
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The Annette of Il Goat

|, ,nvIed bv all poor dyspeptic. whose
Stomach and Liver are ont of order, All
such should know that Dr. Kings New
Lille Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver remedy, gives Il splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily
habit that inIures perfect health and great
energy Only - cents, at Dorsey Drug
CnmnanN'S
The gold leaf., 1899-08-03
anirg Constantly al it Brings Success
,,,nrCIOUS ADVERTISING

-,,rgs many new business;
- - ..ipGEs many an old business;
YES many large business;
PFDgIJ;rpS .aany a dull business;
FUgsCUES many lost business;
EAyES many failing business,
-CykE, .LCces- IL any o4a ness
.,..- Iudlciously," use the columns
70 ~ ~ y,Or GOLD LEAF. pro-
ne '....,t,-awske newspaper, it circulates
'es' throughout Vance an adjoining
tten'-Ee.I aIr,o1g an Intelligent and prosperous
-h'.e,' .,,n.,, trade is well worth seeking and
The gold leaf., 1899-08-03

Be sure to have White. the Tailor.
make your Spring Suit. Suits made IN
the house from $500 up, pants from
81 aO up.
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TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

i powder TO he shaken into the shoes. AT
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily If You have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens 5
Foot Ease, 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Relieves cornS and bun
ions of all pain and gives rest and comfort
TRY it TO-DAY Sold by druggists, grocers.
shoe stores and general storekeepers ev-
ervwhere. Price % cents. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen 5. Olmstead. :.
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Straw, Felt and Cloth Hats
and Caps at reduced prices to
close them out.
H. THOMSON.
LOST.

Many golden opportunities nave ueeh
Rv taking RheumaCide now they Will
be permanently and positively cured
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BAD BLOOD=--CURE FREEl

Eating Sores, Tumors, Ulcers. cancers.
are all cured by y. b. r. BOTANIC Blood
Balm,a which ;s made especially to cure
all dee p seated, obstinate Hood Diseases,
Persistent Sores, Blood and Skin h'em-
ishes, ScrofuIa, that resist other treat
ments, are quickly cured by R. b. B..
(Botanic Blood Balm.) Skin Eruptions,
Pimples, Boils, Itching, Eczema. Scales,
Blisters, Red or Brown Patches, Catarrh, !,
rheumatism, etc, are all due to bad
blood, and hence easily cured BY r. i. j.
Syphilitic Blood EoisioN. producing u
cerated Sore throat. Aching Bones, Pain
ful swellings, Eruptions, Falling Hair,
etc. literally driven from the system by
b. b. B. (Hotanic Hood Balm in one to
five months. h. n. H. does not contain
vegetable or mineral poison. For sale
by druggists everywhere. Large bottles
81, six for 50. Send stamps for post
age on free sample bottle, which will be
sent by return mail When YOU write
describe symptoms. and personal Tree
medical advice will be given. Address
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, C.
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Parker's He adine
Virginia Beach PARTY.

Quite party went down to Vir-
gina Beach Saturday. They were
Mr. "eo. B. Harris and daughters
Misses Carlia and Ruth: Prof. S.
Simpson and daughter Miss Jewell:
MIR. A. J, Harris and little sons
Andrew and George; Messrs. F.. G..
DAVIS and l.. K. Gooch: and Mr.. F..
I. Harris, Of Oxford. Prof Simp,
son went on to Westminster, Md.
the others returning home Monda V
night Miss Simpson came back to
henderson and will protract her visit
III this State a while longer.
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Death OF FRS. Sugg.

Friends OF DR.. j. L. Sugg, OF Kit
trell. sympathize with him in the
death of the noble woman who for so
many wears had walked the path of
life with him-the wife of his bosom.
She had been sick for a long time but
the immediate illness which resulted
in her death had been only of about
a'month:s duration. Mrs. Sugg was
an Cstimahle woman, Of beautiful
character and Christian graoes and
was loved and admired by a wide
circle of acquaintances.
The funeral was conducted by
Revs. Is. G.. Alfred and Whitaker.
after which the body was taken to
Tarboro for burial.
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Grim son Glover.

Attention is called tn the adver-
tisement of Il. W. Wood Il Sons.
seedsmen. Richmond. Va, to be
found on the fourth page of the GnIn
LEAF. They advertise crimson clover
seed for sale. This is one OF the most
valuable forage and soil improving
crops grown, succeeding well on all
soils. but especially valuable for the
lighter soils of this section. and is
becoming more largely and extern
sivelv grown every year- 1t makes
fine winter and spring grazing, ap!en-
did early green feed OF good hay
crop, hut its greatest value Is as q
soil improver, putting the soil in
splendid condition and adding very
greatly to its fertility wherever it is
grown. Sow from July to October,
at the rate of fifteen pounds per acre
broadcast.
Woods Descriptive Fall Catalogue
will be resdv early in August. 1t
will give full information about
Crimson Glover, NetcheS, Rape Win
ter. Turf CT Grazing Oats, Seed
Wheat. Grasses ard Clovcrs, Turnip
and Vegetable Seeds, Hyacinths.
Tulips and all Bulbs and Seeds for
fall planting. If you desire this fall
catalogue. send your name for same
and it will be mailed YOU when is
sued.
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"Pretty as a Picture"

One of the finest and prettiest
babies in town is Walter Page, the
infant son Of DR.. and Mrs. +. K. Har-
ris. A few days ago he was dressed
up in pants, shirt waist, collar and
scarf and sent out visiting. 1t was a
cute picture and sweet enough to be
set in frame of silver and gold that
this little siN-months-old presented
in the costume Of a youngster OF as
many years, and every one who saw
him wanted ''copy.' May the
future career Of Master Walter Page
Harris be as honorable and useful as
those of his estimahle father and his
distinguished namesa ke.
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Parker's Summer Cure
Is guaranteed.

Just tel them thai you saw me smoking
Tray lor'S "KrH WENU,, bought from
THE DORSEY DRUG CO.
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Every class of Dress Goods
at Greatly Reduced Prices. at
II. THOMASON'S.
Parker's Milk Shakes
ard hard to beat.
May be the Chance for You.

letter from Johnston, Willis Il
Co., prOprietors of the Hillside Ware
house, Nashville, y. c., saws they
haven't as many buyers on that
market As they would like and can
offer some special inducements to
good men. They are centrally located
in the tobacco belt, the crops are
good and prize houses of 100000 to
100000 pounds capacity, are offered
for rent at from $2l.OO to 5000. A
man with proper security can get all
the money he wants. Persons In
terested would do will to correspond
with these gentlemen.
Only few more North
Carolina Roe Herrings, at II
cents a dozen, at
HORNER & POWELL'S.
Now is the time to buy those beautiful
prints cheap at II. .THOMASON'S.
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The University
of North Carolina.

Widest patronaSe and fullest equipment
i,,- It's history. Faculty 3S; Students 49J;
:; Academic Courses; ; Elective Courses; !;
) Professional Schools, in Law, in Medi-
cine and in Pharmacy. New Buildings,
Water Works, splendid Libraries, Labora-
tories, etc.
Advanced classes open to women. Tut
tion $50 year; Board So month. Ample
opportunity for selt-help. Scholarships
and loans for the needy. Free tuition Tor
teachers. Summer School for Teachers.
"a Instructors, AZ Students. 'iota! en-
rollmcnt 6i4.
For catalogue address,
PRESIDENT AtDEKMAN,
Chapel lIlll. y. &.
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No Cure-NO Pay.

That is tho way all druggists sell
Groves TasteIess Chill GOnic for
Chills and Malaria. 1t is simply Iron and
Quinine in tasteleSS form. Children
love it, Adults prefer it to bitter nau-
seating Tonics. Price. a0c. feh9
The NObhiest thing in Hats is Barnes
Special" All shades and sizes-sort
goods Look at them.
BARNES CLOTHING STORE.
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For Sale.

My residence on SOuthal avenue in
Henderson. Apply to
j. J. LOuGHiIN, .JR.,
313 South Street,
Durham, y. {,
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Ladies' Oxford Ties, at q
reduced price, at
H. THOMASONS s.

See our line of trunks and Valisps-tht
prettipst goods in towH--at
BARNtS CLOFH4NG STORE.
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Now is the time to buy those beautiful
prints cheap at II. THOMASONS.