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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06
sending Letters In China.

China has still the oldfashioned sys-
tenn of private letter carrying. Letter
shops are to be found in every town. If
he has a letter to send. the Chinaman
goes to a letter shop and bargains with
the keeper thereof. He pays two-thirds
of the cost, leaving the receiver to pay
the rest upon delsvery.-Answers.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

L am sure Piso's cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-Mrs. THos. ROBBINS
Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y. Feb. IL, 1900.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

Cart Horse-That white nag yonder
won't recognize me any more.
Cab Horse-Why not?
Cart Horse-Why, the day he first APP
peared In that pneumatic-tired rig
there, / yelled "rubber!"-Chicago
News.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

Even in the hottest weather some
people are all wrapped up in them
selves.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

"A Splendid School," So say stu
dents of the Sioux Falls IS. Dak.) Bust
ness College. Catalogue Free.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

Woman came after man, and has
been after him ever since; but he
doesn't give her many hurdles.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

To invest a little money so that i
will go a long ways, buy a postag,
stamp.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

Happiness cannot be bought but one of the
great hindrances To it's attainment can be re-
moved by Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

The greatest truths are the simplest
so are the greatest men.-Anon.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

A blind man may not see merit in
others, though he can easily feel his
own importance.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06
One Thing We Escape.

Towson-There's no use trying being
up-to-date in slang.
Yorkrode-Why?
Towson-'rhere is no Chinese equiva-
lent for trek. "-Baltimore American.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

Loss OF hair, which often mars the prettiest face
prevented by PARKEKs HAIR BALsAM.
HISDxRcoRss, the best cure for corns. i5cs.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

Heat what age do you think a girl
should marry? She-When asked.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are
fast to sunlight, washing and rubbing.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06
Carriers Ink Is Scientifically

compounded of the best materials. II your
dealer dos not keep il he can get ii for you.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06

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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-09-06
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
The DelineatOr for July

The oldest. the greaest home and
fashion magazine in the Workable
Delineator- to us for July full
Of beautiful illustrations, and timely
reading matter. Among other arti-
cles two are noted in the following
paragraphs:
OF all the open-air festivals for which
various cities Of theSOuth are noted, not
one appeals more rresistibly to the pop
ular sentiment which associates the
States South OF Mason and Dixion's line
with flowers and sunshine than the
Floral Parade given in Augusta, Ga.
each April. This beautiful event, which
this year was participated in by many OF
the most notable women OF Georgia, the
Carolinas, Alabama and Tennessee, is
made the subject of an illustrated article
in this number.
The vexed question rs to whether lit.
erary men make good husbands will
probably never be disposed OF, as it needs
must be settled by individual cases, and
no two individuals are alike. The crab
bed Carlyle and his high-strung Jane,
the latter undoubtedly dwarfed in her
literary product by her constant self
placement in the presence OF her moody
husband. form the subject for Miss
Laughlin's July contribution to the
| Stories of Authors Loves. appearing III
| the Delineator She gives pathos to thu
| subject. lacking with some OF the harshel
pens that have treated it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
ST. JOHNS DAY
At the Oxford Orphan Asylum.

Hon. A. NJ. Waddell, of st. Johns
Lodge, No. l, A. +. q A. NJ, Whining
ton. will deliver the address at the
celebration of St. Johns Day by the
Masons of North Carolina, Saturday,
June 23rd, on the beautiful Oxford
Orphan Asylum grounds. Gel. Wad-
dell is one of the strongest, most elo-
quent speakers in the State. He is
patriotic, courageous, gifted.
1t is expected and earnestly desired
that people from all over North Caro-
lima. in great numbers, will attend
this celebration. 1t is always a pleas
ant occasion. An attractive feature
will be a general basket picnic, which
was so satisfactory and enjoyable last
year.
The Oxford Orphan Asylum is now
caring for 22O destitute, homeless,
orphan boys and girls. Visit this in
stitution and your interest for and
efforts in behalf of its work cannot
fail to be increased.
1t is expected that railroads will
grant special rates, which will be an
nounced later.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14

BECKHAM-- AND.
Beautiful rlidday Marriage at fiddle
burg

The Methodist Episcopal church in
Middleburg was the scene of very
pretty marriage at high noon on
Wednesday OF last week, June 9Th.
The contracting parties were Miss
Jennie P. Rowland, daughter of Mrs.
H. j. Rowland. of Middleburg. and
Mr.. Cornelius H. Beckham. of Raleigh.
The Rev. J. A. Daily was the ofliciat-
ing clergyman. Miss Sue Fleming,
of Vaughan, was maid OF honor, and
Mr.. Frank Moore, Of Raleigh, was best
man.
The bride is beautiful and attrac-
tive young lady who numbers her
admirers and friends only by the cir
Gle of her acquaintance. Mr.. Beck
ham is young gentleman of fine
character and steady habits and is
quite popular with all who know him.
He is a locomotive engineer in the
service Of the Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way and is one of the most efficient
and trusted men on the road.
In starting upon life's voyage to-
gether may their matrimonial barque
be guided by the fairest breezes that
blow.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
THE MOZART CLUB.
Delightfully."- Entertained at DR.. Cheat
hams Oil the Evening of June 4tf1.

Among the many pleasant musical
evenings which ii is the good fortune
Of the writer 10 recall. none are as
sociated with more charming recol-
lectiOns than the occasion o. June
4th. The beautiful home of DR..
Cheatha.n, on William street, opened
wide its hospitable doors to welcome
the members of the Mozart Club In
their honor, the rooms were taste
fully decorated with plants and cut
flowers. 1t was, indeed, scene of
loneliness which greeted the eve as
one passed from the hall, vista of
palors. Here, had conversational
merry flow been stilled. had music's
syrcn tongue been silent. the silence
would have been eloquent. The
Spirit Of Art, in loveliest guise, smiled
upon YOU from the canvases which
glow from the walls. Billowv sea,
turreted castle, lovely pastoral land
scape-all from the same artist hand
-awoke the musings of poetic Fancy
the twin sister of Art. The Genius
OF Music found here her fitting en-
vironment. The program was neces-
sarily long-the class consisting of
twenty-four pupils. Their perform
ance evidenced remarkable improve
ment in technique and expression.
Miss Averett has cause to be proud of
her pupils and does not hesitate to
say that she has never had a more
talented, painstaking class. To the
teacher what can be more delightful
than one of Bach's fugues correctly
played by skillful young fingers? Or,
some divine thought of Mozart from
still younger fingers? Or. vocal
solo well rendered by sweet, true
voice? There are beautiful moments
in life for teachers.
The program ended with the clos
ing chorus from Mid Summer
Nights Dream successfully given by
the junior vocal class. In response
to a cordial invitation Prof. Alderman
was present, and at the conclusion of
the program, delivered an address
upon music, which was worthy of its
subject. Want of space forbids analv-
sis. Suffice it to say that it was COM
prehensive, mastery, brilliant, and
was greatly enjoyed. Creams and
cakes were then served.
Riant mirth seized the hour and
wreathed it with garlands of gay
verbiage and laughter. But Life's
gayest tapestry has in its wool Fare
wells" sombre skein, and at last
adieux were made, and the Mozart
Club had adjourned for the summer.
Its members desire to express to
Dr.. Cheatham and Misses Jennie and
Elizabeth Cheatham their sincere APP
probation of the kind invitation and
their thanks for memorably delight
full evening" A.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
kittreIl Letter,

KITTRELL. n. c., June 10, 1900.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-COmmence-
ment exercises were held last week at
the kittrell Normal and Industrial
School, colored. There was, as usual,
large attendance on Wednesday.
The City of Charlotte" visited our
town last week. Quite a number
went in to see the unique exhibition.
Miss Annie d. Crudup, of Louis
burg. is visiting Miss Ellen Crudup.
Mrs. d. S. Rowland has been very
sick for several days.
Rev. James b. Avirett, of Cumber-
land, Md, is visiting friends here
and at Louisburg.
Mrs c. b. Cheatham, of Louisburg,
is spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Raney.
Misses Jodie and Onnic Tucker, Of
Louisburg, are visiting their sister,
Mrs. J. l.. Reid.
Mr.. j. r. Young made a very effec-
tive speech here Saturday for the
amendment Mr.. |. G. Bobbitt, the
candidate for the Treasurer, was
present, and Col. Henry Perry came
over to give the encouragement OF
his presence.
Mr.. J. f. Sugg, who ha, been 50
seriously i'll with typhoid fever at
Newbern for several weeks, was
brought home yesterday. He is still
very weak, having had to come all the
way on cot. We hope soon to see
| him fully restored to health.
Mrs. c. W. Raney gave a very
pleasant lawn party to the members
of the Episcopal Church choir, which
is composed mainly of sweet-voicet
| children.
Misses Maggie Reid and Olive AL
len will leave to-day for Ashevillc
where they 60 to attend the annua
| w. c. +. L. Convention. p.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Registrars Appointed.

The following named registrars
have been appointed for their respect
i've precincts for term of two years
by the County Board Of Elections, of
which j. l.. Currin is chairman and
w. A. Belvin secretary:
West Henderson-W. ID. Burwell.
East Henderson-W. W. Swain.
North Hendcrson-R. II. Hood.
South Henderson-R j. Corbett
East Kittrell-JOhn W. Overton.
West Kittrell-Luther b. Edwards.
South Sandy Creek Daniel.
North Sandy Creek j. n. Tunstall.
Middlcburg-Thos. Il. Parham.
NutbuSh A. p. Harris.
Townsville -Thos. Taylor.
Williams boro-J. H. Rice.
Dabney-I. K. Fuller.
Always on hand n fresh lot of Straight
and Patent flour at LOWEST PRICES,
at II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
ImpOrtant to the Public.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway. Flor
ida and West India Short Line, begs TO
announce that in addition to the through
vestibuled trains which it now operates
between Atlanta and Washington. begin
ming Sunday. June Bird. it will operate
through sleeping cars between Atlanta.
Richmond, Washington. Baltimore. Phil
adelphia and New York.
For full particulars i'll regard to this
magnificent service please refer TO Ticket
Agents of connecting lines. TO any Sea
board Air Line Railway representatives
or to l.. S. Allen. General Passenger
Agent. Portsmouth, Va.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
"All Aboard for Durham

The Baptist and Methodist Epi>co-
cal Sundaysch will run an excur-
sion to Trinity Park, Durham, on
Thursday, June DIST. leaving Hender-
son at 1880 a. m, and returning, leave
Durham at 6 p. m.
ally invited to accompany the schools
and enjoy with them the occasion.
The splendid grounds, halls and all
the attractions Of Trinity College will
be open to the visitors.
Round trip rates: Children under
II Years Of age, 40 cents; II to II, 60
cents: II and over. 80 cents.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14

Local advertisements, to appear among
,..'.,trng matter VIII be charged 10 cents per
H.. fnr first insertion, and D cents per line
,.r each insertion thereafter.
I.,,.,I advertiser entS, such as admnistra-
and executors notices, comm lssiOnerS'
~ tru-fr..' sales, summons to nOn-resi-
,f..ri,, &c, will be charged for at rates fixed
-. Iaw except when they exceed certain
mat OF space. III "hlcIi case we reserve the
,i,,f,f TO III our own price.
I4tu:rv notices. resolutions OF respect,
80. ygiII b.. charged for at the rate OF one
- mgr word: and the cIsh must accom- pa
I'M. manuscript. In eases where friends
80. "a t:,troI- 1.-THE paper are concerned no
rt,.,r,.. " IA be- made for the first ten lines
.i,,rf - Enrds-Or articles not exceeding
MAI in length.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Ha.ried,

Mr.. +. 5. Goodrich and Miss Emma
watkins were united in marriage
Monday evening. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. NJ. H. futile, only
few friends being present. The
bride formerly lived in Ridgeway but
Tor some time past she has made Hen
derson her home. Their friend. wish
for them all the happiness that we'd
ded life can bring.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Hon. John w. Atwater,

Congressman from this district,
will address the citizens of Vance at
the following times and places:
Dabney, Wednesday, June goth, at
3p. m.
Carlton, Wednesday, June 2oth, at
sp. m.
William boro. Thursday, June 21st,
at 3 p. m.
Dexter, Thursday, June 2lst, at 8
p. m.
Epsom, Friday, June 22nd, at 3
p. m.
Amos Mill, Friday, June 22nd, at
8 p. m.
Bear Pond, Saturday, June 23rd, at
3 p. NJ.
Kittrell, Saturday, June 23rd, at 8
p. m.
Other prominent speakers and the
candidates for the Legislature and
county offices will be present at these
places.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
1.-The Smart Set

The Smart Set-A Magazine of
Cleverness.n is what its name implies.
The June number adds to the reputa-
ton gained by the previous ones. In
three months-the first number APP
pearing in March--it has gained a
place in the literary world held by few
of the older claimants OF it class for
public favor. This is due to the fact
that it avoids Stereotvped, conven-
tional lines and is thoroughly bold.
original and up to date. 1t has
corps of unusually strong, brilliant
and witty writer's. who know how to
be entertaining while pointing social
moral. and who do not know how to
be dull or proliN. To persons who
like good, racy English and have a
prejudice in favor of originality and
individuality in literature The Smart
Set" may safely be commended with
out fear of disappointment.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Best Brick Inn The State

FOR SALE on ears f. O. b.. Henderson,
y C., at 81 90 and ~ 90 per thousand.
Address w. p ROSE,
Raleigh, y. C.,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
DEFAULTlNG NEGRO POSTMASTERS.
pointees Doing Time in County
JaiiS.

AS a result of the Federal court
just ended here. three of ..Pritchari's
Pets" have come To grief.
They are now serving sentences in
the common jails Of Wake and Hall
fax counties for taking money tina,
did not belong to them while they
were in charge of the postoflices to
WHICH they were appointed by Presi
dent Mckinley, with the consent Of
Jeter c. Pritchard and upon the rec
ommendation of George H. White.
The three defaulters-all negroes
are as follows, with the length of sen
fences they are to serve:
Israel ID. Hargett. postmaster at
Rocky Mount, one year in Wake coun-
ty jail.
c. W. Battle, postmaster at Battle
boro, nine months in Halifax Jail.
James NJ. Pittman, postmaster at
Tillery, one year in Halifax Jail.
Hargett was sentenced yesterday
and in delivering the Judgment of the
court Judge Purnell had some timely
remarks to make. Among other
things he said:
1T appears from the criminal dock
ct of this court that the postmasters
of the Second district are becoming
a stencil in the nostrils of the people.
This is the third one that has recent
lv been sent to Jail, and there is never
term of court that there is not one
or two up here charged with some
grave crime.
''And | can't understand why it is
that officers of the government con-
tinue chaffering with criminals and
scheming to get them off light. |
want to serve notice now and here
that this is the last one of these de-
faulting postmasters that will be sent
to Jail. Hereafter they will 60 to the
penitentiary. This man would have
gone there but for the pleadings and
solicitations of public officials and
others in his behalf"
People who have been in court
watching the proceedings say that
one of the "otlicers Of the govern
ment' Judge Purnell had reference to
in his remarks was little Claudio Mel
not the Bernard, who imagines he
fills the office of District Attorney,
and who has recently been mighty
busy rubbing off the blots these ne
gro officials have put on Senator
Pritchard's fine record.-Raleigh NeUS
and Observer
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Cow Peas.

Soundest, cleanest stock in State, Vel
low or clay variety, makes enormous
crops OF peas and vines, best to restore
worn out land. Bags free.
CONTINENTAL PLANT Co..
kittrel, y. E.,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Young lien Wanted.

This is the caption of an ADVERTISE
ment Of the Globe Telegraph College,
Lexington, Ky. They want young
men with fair education and good
character 70 learn telegraphy, rail-
road accounting and tvpewriting.
Ladies also admitted. All graduates
are assisted to positions. This insti-
tuition is endorsed by leading railway
companies as perfect in its system Of
instruction and reliable in its methods
OF business. Fall term opens August
18th.
big lot Of NICE spring and summer
dress goods at II. THOMASON'S to be
r'OS,'d out ut and below cost. Call and
So. them. Phone -
A Rem-Sho typewriter in your office
will demonstrate its advantages. Let
Us put one in there.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
By Way of Explanation.

In our issue of last week mention
was made of a visit in company with
DR.. Goode Cheatham, County Health
officer, to the Home for the Aged and
Infirm. We wrote of the sanitary
condition and things in general as
we saw them, and as explained to us
on the Sunday morning previous,
without reference to the past and in
no spirit or purpose to reflect upon
either the intelligence or veracity of
the gentlemen who had called our
attention to the matter. Yet, in the
opinion of some we used language
which appears to be capable Of such
construction. While no such reflec
ton was meant in Justice to these
gentlemen we cheerfully disclaim any
thing OF the kind. On the contrary we
believe them to be both intelligent
and truthful. And in this estimate,
to quote the language employed in
said article, and which light as we'll
have been omitted altogether, we are
quite sure those who know them,
land others qualified to express an
intelligent opinion,' will heartily
| concur.
Last fall spraine1 my left hip while
handling some heavy boxes. The doctor
called on said at first it was slight
strain and would soon be well, but it
grew worse and the doctor then said |
had rheumatism. 1t continued to grow
worse and could hardly get around to
work | went to a drug store and the
druggist recommended me to try Cham
berIain's Pain Balm. ] tried it and one
| half of 5O-cent bottle cured me entirely.
now recommend it to all my friends
| F. 4. BABCocK, Erie. Pa. 1t is for sale by
| The Dorsey Drug Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Week End Rates to Chase City and
GAINESVILLE, Va,

and continuing each Saturday thereafter
to and including Saturday, September %.
1900 the Southern Railway will sell
round trip tickets to Chase City and
Clarksville, Va, at rate of one fare for
the round trip. Tickets to be limited to
Monday following date of sale.
Why not try II. THOMASON on flour
and get the best in town for the money?
Phone Is
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
SOrely BereaVed.

Again has the dread messenger
entered a happy home in Henderson
and taken thcrefrom cherished lit
tie one. Matte Bell, infant daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. q. i. Shell, died at
about l o'clock Tuesday night, aged
one year. Her illness was very brief
and the announcement Of the little
girls death was the first intimatiOn
many friends had that she had been
sick. The body of the fragile little
human Hover was taken to Warren
ton yesterday for burial, Friends Of
the family sympathize with them in
their bereavement.
What difference. does it make WHITTIER
this is he 10Th or ooh century. Just SO
YOU can buy farms, town lots. etc, of
J. l.. Currin, real estate broker?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-06-14
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease. a powder. 1t cures
painful, smarting. swollen feet and in
growing nails, and instantly takes the
sting ont of cornS and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovered of the age.
Aliens FoOt-EaSe makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure for
sweating, calfous and hot, tired. aching
and shoe stores. By mail for % cents, in
stamps Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen ). OImsted. lie Roy, n. Y. Aug. %.
The meddlesome man always finds
plenty of chances to stick his nose in.
He knows all about the church affairs
in the neighborhood. He knows how
party politics are running in all par
ties. He knows all about his neigh
boris business. He knows the tinan-
cial standing of every one in the
community. In fact, he knows every
thing except that everybody speaks
of him as an egotistical meddlesome
ass with more gall than brains
Waterloo Observer.
A Slight Attack OF cramps may bring
on Diarrhpa. which is, in many cases,
followed by inflammation of the stomach
and other dangerous complaints. All
such disorders are dangerous and should
i in their infancy be treated with the best
known remedy. The merits OF Pain-hll
| Ter are known and it is recognized as thu
| standard specific for cramps. d!arrhoea
| etc. Avoid substitutes, there is but one
Pain Killer. Perry Davis. Price 2oc. ane
and soc.