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

lciHTI>tic OF the season aud we ''cfJi-
aren Of an larger growth" catch the in
'ccj. om aui rartale Of the spirit Of the
Dcca> on a. well Is the younger ones.
In keeping with a long establish
rustom-a practice its patrons have
come 10 LOOK for as regularly as the
recurrence Of the season-the GOLD
LEAF celebrates the coming of Christ
has thIs year as usual. Did we not
do 20 We would feel thai We had been
remiso IN our duty dr.ty lraught with
| much pleasure to be sure because we
may thus assist oar friends to fuller
appreciation and or. joyment Of the oc-
CasIOu.
Holiday SHOPPERS will fad in the
array 81 adVer l.sements presented IN
'uE columns Q diversity OF lines repre-
-eulod. No matter what you want it
may be haf, among the dealers named
He.o". 80 where can be found
''cIeTer OF more liberal merchants or
letter '.nd more varied stocks than in
iIend' rson.
OR advertising columns as will be
"DF crved present a diversity Oflnterests
AID variety Of lines suitable to all re-
Iuirement7 and We bespeak for these
! wide-awake merchants a liberal pat
rouage. Look the list over and see
| who Invites your patronage. Note
the special provisions made to meet
| the wants Of the holiday trade and
| bargains that are offered in goods of
every day demand and then give these
enterprising dealers a call.
We have pleasure in presenting the
following giving them III alphabe teal
| order as the names appear:
BEACON BROTHERS.
Iu the line Of general merchandise
dry goods, notions, heavy and fancy
groceries, provisions and farmers sup
plies Of all kinds-the firm of Beacon
Brothers offers one of the largest and
best. They carry a big stock and
kcep ii strictly up-todate by cons family
adding to and replenshing same. In
add ton to occupying one Of the most
| spacious store rooms in town extra
storage rooms and warehouses are en-
pIoyed to accommodate the immense
amount of stuff they handle. such as
Lay, grain, feedstufls, &c. Aud last
but not least by any means they sell
at prices III keeping with the times.
They will make It to the advantage of
| their customer. to deal with them and
on this basis they invite your trade.
| A. T. BARNES.
The name of Barnes suggests fur
| nlture-an sorts of furniture, baby
carriages, carpets, pictures, &c. And
in 80 large and varied stock there
are many articles suitable for Christ
mas presents to say nothing of the
SPECIAL orders made for this purpose
| There are easy rocking chairs com
Portable lounges, writing desks, book
cases, centre tables, hat racks, wal
pieces and hundred and one other
thing, from which to make a selection
and all pretty and cheap. Mr.. Barnes
makes speciality of strictly high grade
furniture for bed room and parlor
dining room and hall. He has 8
splendid assortment, embracing every.
thing to lie found in an up-to-date es
Enlistment of the kind, which fol
style, quality and price needs only tc
be seen to be appreciated by the iutel.
ligent and economical buyer.
BARNES CLOTHING STORE.
y nobby suit of clothes, handsome
overcoat. stylish hat, handy travelling
bag, trunk, umbrella--auy of these
and various other things to be found a
Barnes Clothing Store, would make q
suitable holiday present for yoursel
or friend. And ..holiday price ha:
| been put on them so that a little none J
goes 4 long ways right now. Here you
| will tiud an unusually large line Of
clothing and overcoats- mer
and boys and Lewis Barnes says he i:
cutting the price on everything tt
such figure that great reduction
must be made in the stock during the
! next teW weeks. In style, quality. fl
and finish the garments sold by hin
cannot fail to please any taste Will,
the price VIII readily adjust itself tc
any size purse.
J. W. BECK.
Ii YOU were asked who your bss
friend was, what reply would you make
We'll, this is pretty hard question tc
, answer we must admit, but about one
, thing You will agree with u. we are
quite sure. And that is if the mea
man does not take first place he comes
very near it. What would we do with
out him? for we must eat you know
Nor Is this habit of eating confined tc
any particular season. Itnever leaves
, us-lonG at a time. Satisfy it once an,
, Ike the mendcant who has received
aims 1t Will come again. And talkiu.
about eating reminds us that at J. W
Beck meat market you will find at al
times a choice lot of fresh meat-beef
. pork mutton, sausage, etc. The quail