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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-01-18
Saturday, February 10th, 1900,

Saturday, February 10th, 1909,
sell at public auction to the highest bidder
for cash, at the Court House door in the
town of Henderson, Vance County, the
following real estate, to-wit: One certain
t or parcel Of land bounded as follows:
Begin at the y. W. conner of J. w.
Gregorv's lot on the road leading from
kittrell to Henderson. and run thence \.
81 +. 5l2 feet to a proposed street 10 feet
vide: thence long said street 5. 81 +. 81
Ieet to the n W. corner Of Owen Davis,
) acre lot; thence in a S0utherly direction
along the line Of the last named lot 800
feet to !. W. Gregory's y. +. corner;
theme" We>twardlv along said Gregory ;
linz 62S feet 10 the beginning. Containing
seven acres. more or less.
This the 9th day Of January. 1900.
NICHOLAS IL. CHANA>SE,
Trustee.
G. /OTJICOFFFR AttOrnpy
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-01-18
To Wash Brushes and Combs.

TO wash hair brushes and combs dis
solve tablespoonful of Gold Dust
Washing Powder in boiling water;
when it is nearly cold, dab the bristls
up and down, without allowing the
backs Of the brushes to become wet ::
when the brushes are clean, dip them
in plain cold water, and dry them
either by the fire or in the open air.
brushes yellow, but Gold Dust does
not in ure them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-01-18
NOTICE..

DY VIRTUE OF POWER CONFER
ID red upon me by a Deed of Trust
executed by J. j Jordan on the 18th day Of
September, 1897 and which is duly record
ed in Vance County, book 10, page i29,
shall on
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-01-18
|,r.%4If.:.t...., ..,..I.,-...z,zfnEsr
o1sz.e. TALK z
I OF The TOWN ?
.. SyZTGI'S5y
For Low Prices

On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
OuN b. W ArKIN~
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-01-18
Another Cotton NIL! for Henderson.

lnitiatory steps have been taken
towards the establishment Of another
cotton mill in Henderson.
1t is proposed to start with CAPT
tai stock Of something like $4,000,
and about half this mount was sub
srrihed as a beginning. The balance
will be secured without difficulty
and ere long we may expect to see
work begin on another cotton mill in
Henderson.
IF the cap fits. wear it." If you have
bulIS pmpleS, Scrufular. salt rheum, dy>-
prp>Ia rheumatism or catarrh, You are
lust the unn that should take Hood Sar-
saparlla, for this medicine cures Ill these
troubles.
Hoods Pills cure all liver Ills. Non
irritating.
What difference" does it make whether
this is the 10Th or 2Oth century, lust so
Won can buy farms, town lots, etc , Oh
!. l.. turrin, real estate broker?
For the chrnp"st and best Felt Mat
trrss 90 to WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-01-18

Newest styles in leather goods, snch as
corner and window seats, rockers,
touches, &c. at
A. I. BARNES FURNITURE HOUSE
Bargains in Drummer's Samples Hair
and Tooth Brushes at
PARKER'S DRUG STORE.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-01-18


comparable Ideal fountain pens,
the fortunate possessor is in position
to realize the force Of the adags:
The pen is mi@htier than the sword. =
The communication Of DR.. +. ).
Harris. published in another column
III regard to the mass meeting at the
Methodist Protestant church Friday
evening, is xplanatorv- Parents
and others Interested in the matter Of
passing a curfew law for Henderson
are invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs George William Kit
trell have issued cards to the marriage
Of their daughter Miss Mary Boddie,
| to Mr.. Francis Furguson, on Wednes-
day, January 24th, 1890, at II O'Clock
! noon, St. James Church, kittrell, \.
{. We acknowledge receipt Of an in
vitation 10 be present.
Mr.. K J. Allen returned Saturday
from Raleigh where he has been visit
iny for some weeks While away he
had the grippe and d case Of vaccina-
ton at he same timc-a double dose
when either one i enough to satisfy
the average man Mr., Allen says he
wa, more than satisfied.
The Rcm-Nho type writer i made Of
the best material money can buy. the
most simple III construction through
out. light running, easy Of action,
strong and durable. Those who are
acquainted With typcwriter, are
"a Il - 10,
the advantages OF this machine. Call
and cxamin" it.
IIorncr Il Powell viii move into the
Keavi- building, corner Main and
breckenridge streets. The store room
i, nnw being fitted up for the purpose.
back or side entrance for re ceiving
and sending out goods instead of hav
ing to pass everything through the
front door is one Of the advantages to
bc derived from he change,
Mr. W. l. Coghill, the very capable
representative Of the John Church
Company. New York, one Of the larg-
est firms Of music publishers and mu
steal instrument dealers in the
country, spent few days here this
week with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
X. W. Eoghill, Mr.. Coghill left Tues
day for Jack sonville, Fla, on import
ant business connected with his
house.
Mr.. Tom Rowland, who has been
with the Georgia Southern Il Florida
Railroad at Macon Ga, for the past
year, has taken position with the
Central OF Georgia Railway and is now
stationed at Fort Valley. Ga. This is
in the way OF an advancement, that
i to say he has a better place than
heretofore. whcrcat his Henderson
friend. will congratulate MIN most
heartily. The GOLD LEAF will follow
him a, Tom says he can't keep house
without it,
The Grippe This can be avoided by
taking t"n-Ioonfui doses OF Pain-kiIIer
in hot water swretened, as we'll az by ok
t.runI applications, full directions are on
";ich bottle. \ brttl" of the Pain h Her
krp: IN IT." hou-" Will prove valuable not
only for tn" Grippe, but for ordinary
rnugh- and colds Avoid substitutes,
,h"rr is but one Pain Killer, Perry Davis.
Prize. 3:5c, and zoe.
Chnjrs. Hall Racks. Tables, Lounges,
C"uch"s Bed Room Suits and i'll fact
everything in tn" iurnitur" line at
:. WATKINS.
Sea. list Of farms and town property for
sale and rent by J. l. Currin, real estate
broker, and don't bother about the cen
The colored American., 1900-01-13

On Furuitu e. Pianos
and all kinds of per
son al Property, with
out REMOV AL, pub
licity. or delay. We
make loans on the
building loan associa-
tion pl a n allowing
The colored American., 1900-01-13

significant that the tVo and three room
cabin are fast giving p ace to handsome
two story eight and twelve room resi-
dences. This change is noticeable in
almost any community where there is
consid number of Afro Am eri
cans.
A society that levels all barriers OF
of race and proclaims that art knows
no nationality has just been formed in
London under the name of the Inter
national Society of Sculptors, Painters,
and Gravers. Its first exhibition, now
open, Is one of he most interesting in
the art world, for the works of the
artists of the day are there S EN-, and
the finest specimens Of the painters
and scuIptor's talent that dazzle the
eyes of the visitors.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
Ferguson to 'Stickit Gut"

Mr.. W. T. Ferguson who recently
Instituted proceedings against Managers
Burke and Chase, of the New Grand,
on account of being elected from the
theater because of color, denies the
rumor that he has withdrawn his case
The Colored American reported that
such a rumor was in circulation, but
ventured no statement, as we had not
seen Mr. Ferguson in person. Mr.. Fer
guson was outrageously treated by the
Jim crow" managers, and it will please
his friends and the race generally to
learn that he purposes to contest the
matter to the bitter end, and find out
If the District civil rights law means
anything or not. Mr.. Ferguson is right
in refusing to be intimidated.
The colored American., 1900-01-13

The Teachers of Prince George County
Maryland Adopt Appropriate
Resolutions.

Whereas. 1t has pleased Almighty God in
His wise providence TO remove from our
M DIST our beloved associate and co-worker
Miss Virginia Fradley:
Be it resolved, That We, the teachers Of
Prince George County, Maryland, do extend
ou1 heartfelt s! &c pathy to the bereaved fami-
ly, Our deceased associate having been con.
nected with the schools Of said county for the
past five years, and also having been an &C
tive and ardent worker in the Association
her removal is deeply deplored by her associ.
ates and tamil6 to whom she had endeared
herself by her an1able disposition al intel.
lectual ability.
Be it further resolved: That eopv of these
resolutions be spread upon the face of the
miIu of this Association and copy be
sent the parents of deceased.
Mrs. a. l. Proctor, Pres.
a. l.. Phillips.
B. E.. Gray.
l.. j. Shepherd.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
TUARY.

On Sunday afternoon, January 7th,
there passed from earth an old and re-
spected resident OF this city, Mrs. Eliza
Chase of 407 o street, northwest She
was the mother of number OF chill
dren, the most prominent of whom
was MIR. Henry W. Chase, tie oldest
son, who not only looked after his
mother and took the part of a father,
but who educated the younger children
to the perfect satisfaction of his mother,
He cared for his mother throughout the
last years Of her life, and brought her
home twenty-three years ago where
she has since resided. Mr.. W. E. 81.
Chase, a younger son, foreman of The
New York Age, and who has held
position on that paper since it was The
York Globe, attended his mothers
funeral. There is younger son who
has been in the U. b. Army for thirty
years. Mrs. Chase leaves daughter and
three other sons and number of grand.
children.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
At Congressional Lyceun.

Jan. 14th, Paper; Miss Lulu Chase, a
teacher in Garnett School.
Jan. 21st Paper; Subject, "The New
Factor in Education" Prof. J. D.
Baltimore, Asst. Principal of the Man
ual Training School.
Jan. 2Sth Paper; Subject, "Ihe Judi
cal System of Our Country" W. T.
Menard, Esq Correspondent N. Y. A &c
and manager Afro American News Blu
rean.
Time allowed for discussion.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
st. Augustine's College.

Raleigh, N. g., Jan. 2, 1900.
Mr.. E. E, Cooper, DEAR 5lr:-Wtth
the best wlshe and gIaces for the New
Year, salute you, az extend congratu
lations for the beautiful and captivating
way in which The Colored American
makes its debut as our foremost journal.
D, Lery Furgeson.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
INSPIRATION.

In peace tt ere's nothing so becomes a man
As modest stiffness and humility;
But when the blasts of war blows in our ears
Then initiate the action of the tiger,
stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood.
SHAKESPEARE,
The colored American., 1900-01-13
Press Comments On The EOlored Hmeriean.

The Colored American, Washington,
D c., comes to US this week changed to
16 page journal.-Baptist American.
The Colored American has been boil
ed down from blanket sheet to con
venlent pamphlet form; it sho VS. that
Bro. E. E Cooper, it's brilliant editor,
Is up with the times.-The Free state,
( Miss.)
The Conservssor congrstuIates the
Colored American on its new dress
Like the Conservator, it has risen to
the times, and is now well on into the
front rank Of Negro journals. Success
to you Brer' Editor.-The Conservator
The Colored American, OF Washing
ton, D. c., has come out in 16 page
form. While we do not admire the
style we are candid to confess it is
more handy than the old style. The
Colored American is progressive-Bal
timore Afro American.
The Colored American has been
changed to handsome Is page sheet
It is one Of the best edited CT lored Jour
nails in America. 1t is always full Of
choice literature and the best reading
matter. We recommend this valuable
paper to the race as an able and fear
less defender of it's rights. The Pro
gressive Age La.
Hon. f. E. Cooper, the manager OF
The Colored American, Washington, D.
G., ia indeed progressive journalist.
The new form Of The Colored American
will certainly delight its thousands Of
readers and will be more highly appre
ciated than ever The Student, Tuske
gee, Ala.
The Colored American printed al
Washington, D. g., reached us thi
week changed in costume. AS tits al
ways alive to modern ideas in make
up, and alert to adopt that which l
best and convenient in literary qualit
and form, it has changed to style tba
is compact and artistic.-The Plaindeal
er, Utah.
The Colored American and Chicag
Conservator have broken away fror
the old style of six column folio sheets
In their new form of four column, six
teen pages, shows that our esteeme
journalist Edward E. Cooper of th
American and Messrs. DeClelland an
Ramsey, publishers of the Conservato
are progressive newspaper men. Th
two papers are not only representativ
in form, neatness and typographics
appearance, but their news depart
ments, pointed and interesting editor
iaIs on questions of national and lo
cal character make these journals cleal
cut publications of which Negroes il
all sections of the country should fee
degree of pride commensurate wit
the journalistic ability Of these editors
The Florida Sentinel.
MISS ", BRADLEY REMEMBERED
The colored American., 1900-01-13

human nature, edit Negro newspaper
awhile. You know nothing Of the ups
and downs of life until you have served
in this capacity. You may have
8 sgspued horses, conducted bank, sold
goods, practiced medicine or law, sawed
wood, put up stove pipes, and hunted
potato bugs, but sou need a few
months experience as Negro editor
to complete your knowledge OF the
eccentrlcities of life-St. Joseph Radi
CAL
We get the cake walk from the
French.
Iii said that Gen. Antonio Maceo,
the great Cuban warrior, was worth
about $40, 900.
ev.D. Webster Davis, ofRichmond,
Va, DIALECT poet of no mean ability,
ha, been giving series OF readings IN
Cleveland, Ohio.
The Daily Recorder, bright and
we'll gotten up sheet published at New
port News by hustling Matt N. Lewis,
has entered its third year.
Grand Worthy Master W. l.. Taylor,
of the True Reformers, was rendered
magnificent reception, Tuesday even
ing, the 9th, by the citizens OF Rich
mond, Va.
Hundreds of white m& with trades.
have for years been wanN But now
that the mills and boundaries are open
ing they are going back to their former
vocations. This will leave vacancies
for colored men to fill. It's an i'll wind
that blows nobody good.
The latest business venture of Mobile,
Ala, Negroes is drug store owned and
operated exclusively by colored people.
DR.. Harris, OF Montgomery, Ala, and
Dr. Aldridge will conduct the enter
prise, which Is to be called the Peo
ple's Drug Store.
The most awkward man in the world
without doubt lives IN Tennessee. He
recently shot dog, and in explaining
the accident to the dogs owner, shot
him. Later, in showingIhow the tragedy
occurred, he shot the coroner. He has
been liberated now for fear he will try
to explain it to somebody else.
Aunt" Polly Jordan is a Negro
woman living about two miles from
Fort Valley, Ga. She is, according te
reliable authority, 1o7 years OF age
Some years ago she lost both sight ano
hearing, and her mind became de-
ranged. Recently hearing and sigh
have both returned, and her menta
balance is completely restored.
Clark Hampton, the wonderful young
c0iored artist, has placed life size
picture, "The Pointers" on exhibition
in the Circuit court at Cincinnati. Ths
Judges were 80 impressed with the pic
ture that they offered to have it hung
IN their private room. The late Miss
Christine Sullivan said, two years ago
when Hampton but nineteen, that h'
did not have an equa! in the West.
The Negro with his $500, 900, 900 o
wealth owns some as fin. homes as ar
be found In this country 1t is very
The colored American., 1900-01-13
Money to Loan
ON FURNITURE, PIANOS. ETC,

fyou are in need of money, we desire to
inform you OF our new method. We can Sc
cure you loan on an easy monthly payment
plan, at less cost than before, and below the
rate of any other company in the city. You
can pay in full at any time after loan is Sc
cured, and it will only cost you for such time
as you have had the money. Our bus ness is
strictly private, and all applications are
treated conf1dentially. If you have loan
with any other concern, you can secure a loan
through us to pay II and get more money If
desired. 1t will pay you to call and see US
before going elsewhere. We are ready at
any and all times during Office hours to give
information concerning our business meth
DDS, and you will receive courteous treat
ment.
CAPITAL
LOAN GUARANTEE GO
602 F ST. N, W
The colored American., 1900-01-13
FINANCIAL.
We Will Lend You
any Amount Of Money

$50 will cost you 81
per month.
S25 will cost 81 25.
$40 win cost you 81.
$50 will cost $3.50.
And larger amounts
at still lower rates.
The colored American., 1900-01-13
$4,000 Money

To loan on furniture, pianos, &C., without
removal or publicity and the day you ask
TOR 1t. We will loan aEy amount making
time and payments to suit, giving one month
or one year as you desire, and at rates that
you can afford to pay. If you now have loan
with any other company and desire more
money. give us call. VIII as cheertully
make $40 loan as 500, and no charge or
expense If loan is not made. Always ready
to give information regarding rates and meth
ods 10 secure loan. We are the Oldest loan
company IN the city, and will give you honest
treat ment. Ali business strictly confidential.
Private offices.
Washington Mortgage LOan Co.,,
610 F Street, N. W.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15
The Drug Trade.

SO many changes in the last few
years in the drug trade have
caused the druggist of to-day to
keep a close watch upon his pres
cription case as well as his general
stock of drugs. New formulas, new
processes of compromising with new
pharmaceuticals, chemicals and
elixirs keep the up-to-date druggist
in constant state of watchfulness
that he may be prepared and quail
fed as a good prescription drug
gist.
We are good prescription drug
gists, constantly adding new chemi-
Gals and parmaceuticals to our
line so that prescriptions brought
to us may be accurately filed "with
Just what the doctor ordered.
We also carry the most complete
line of toilet articles, perfumes
druggists sundries and all tina
makes a drug store fully up to date
We have just secured the agency
for DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
which is guaranteed toecure Con
stipation, Indigestion, Sick Head
ache and stomach Troubles
( Remember our motto, "No oil
stock, mo Substitution" You al
way 5 get what you ask for whei
you come to our store.
Yours for business,
c. X. WHY.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15

The biggest of papers sometimes
make mistakes. The Cincinnati
Enquirer got it's wires crossed on
the pictures of Jim Howard and Sir
f. M. Hodgson. The mountain
teudist appeared as a sleek and
well-fed Englishman dressed in the
latest style, while, Sir Hodgson was
clad in a negligee shirt and no
cravat. The pictures we're on the
same page and in the makeup got
into the wrong columns.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15
TO THE LADIES.
A Valuable Gift to Those Who At
tend on Dates Below.

Commencing tomorrow evening
and lasting until Saturday evening
the Citizen S Trading Stamp Com
pany will give away Is trading
stamps to every lady visiting their
store in Hotel Latham during the
above time. The store will behand-
somely decorated with cut flowers
and palms and a special invitation
is extended to the ladies to call and
inspect the large and varied stock,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15

Already there are three Presi-
dental tickets in the field and the
real parties have not made selec-
tons. Bryan and Towne, Popu-
lists Swallow and woolley, "Chris-
tan Party Barker and Donnelly,
boiling Populists, are the tickets
already named. Bryan will head
two other tickets to be nominated
July 4 and Mckinley will be given
permission to try It again on June
- The Probibitionists, woman
suffragists and other old stand-bys
may be expected to get in on time.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15
City Residenc /. For Sale.

On Satu day, June BOD, 1900, at 10
o'clock, a. M, we will offer for sale,
at Public Auction, ON the premises,
the House and Lot, on South Camp
bell Street, in Hopkinsville, Ky, re,
Gently owned and occurred by the
late r. T. Petree. Immediate pos
session to be given. Terms made
known on day Of ssle
L. n. PETREE, a. j. w DowNER.
Executors CT RI PETREE, deces sed.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15

Reports of special examiners of
the Civil Service Commission who
investigated charges that Collector
of Internal Revenue Sapp, of Louis
Vile had been guilty of serious
violations of Civil Service laws,
were transmitted to the Senate
Thursday. The investigation
proved the charges to be true and
the commission recommended the
removal If Mr.. Sapp.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15

JeHries knocked out Corbett Fri
day night, in the twenty.third
round of their fight, with a left
blow on the jaw Corbett had the
contest we'll in hand up to that
time and looked a certain winner,
ms SHOWS as against the champion
was sensational, and the result
puts him back near the top of the
heavyweight pugilists of the
world.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15
FRANKLIN FAyORITR SOLD.
Editor Jack Collier Quits News
paper Work to Become An
OsteOpath.

Franklin, KY, May 10.--The
Franklin Favorite, the newspaper
published here, has changed hands.
J. h. Collier, the heavyweight of
the Kentucky press, has retired.
He has been engaged in active
newspaper work for twenty-four
years, and for twelve years past
has owned and edited the Favorite.
He will enter the Southern School
of Osteopathy and become doctor.
e. J. Hobby and c. L. Hobby are
the new owners Of the Franklin
Favorjte. They are pushing young
men, reared in this county, and
will conduct the paper on high
plane. They paid $500 tor the en-
tire outfit. The paper will continue
to be strictly Democratic.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15

Account meeting q Nsw Louisville
Jockey Club and May Musical Festi.
val, the Illinois Central r. r. will sell
round trip tickets to Louisville, on
May End to 10Th, inclusive, limited to
May 2lst for return, at one and one.
third fare On May 2nd, 9th and 18th
tickets will be sold at rate OF one fare,
United to three lays from date Of sale
for return. e. NJ. SHERWOOD, Agt.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15
Annual Reunion United cOnfeder-
ate Veterans.

Louisville, KY, May SOTO June 8.
For the above mentioned occasion
the Illinois Central r. r. will sell
round trip tickets to Louisville, on
May %, 20 and 30, at rate OF $3.50.
Return limit June 10Th. An extern
SIGN OF return limit to June 25th,
will be allowed provided tickets are
deposited with Joint Agent at Louis
Vile on or before June 4th., and upon
pa ment of fee Of 50 cents.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15

Miss Salue Greenville has notified
the city council olMaysville, Ky that
she owns 500 acres OF land ON which
the place is built. She claims that
she is the only heir of John Waller,
a former owner, whom, she says,
died without will. She threatens
a suit 10 custer if her claim is not
allowed and the town turned over
10 her. Our old bachelor friend,
Col, Geo. S. Rosser, OF the Mays
vile Bulletin, is one OF ths "appur-
tenances" to some valuable Mays
vile real estate, and it begins to
look like the Colonel is in danger OF
having to marry the heiress to save
his property.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1900-05-15
OLD GRUDGE
Between Two Men at West Liber-
ty Settled With a Revolver.

West Liberty, Ky, May H.
Bernard Lewis shot and instantly
killed Joseph Lyons here this morn
ing. The killing was the outcome
of an old grudge and every one ex-
pected trouble between the two at
any tire.