The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-05-31
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Doors and Windows, call on
JOHN B. WATKINS.

Smoked glass was in demand Mon
dav.
Fair Luna gpt ahead Of old Sol
Monday and eclipsed him in the race.
behold Monday rs the daughter was
the day before.
Many nose was showed into the
glass Monday, even Of persons who
never take anything-'
Friends OF Mr.. l.. W Barnes have
been rongratulat;ng him Of late upon
The advent OF Il pretty diamond-eyed
little cir! into his home,
Assistant Postmaster Prince has so
far recovered from his sickness, here
tofore noted i'll these columns, as to be
able to be at his post agan.
Col. and Mrs. Burgwyn and MesSrs
Alex Cooper and Robert Powell left
Monday for Louisville, Ky, To at
tend the Confederate reunion
\ little girl has recently come to
bless the hearts and home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. f.. Avcock, and .'Doll'' is as
proud as if it was his first born.
Bear in mind the public sale of
land advertised by \. G. Zollicoffer
and Geo. X. Grissom, trustees, to be
held at the court house next Monday.
Mr.. ID. Y. Cooper, who is one of the
directors Of the Scaboard Air Line
Hallway. joined the party here yester-
day on the inspection trip to Tampa,
Fla.
Mr. J. Ed Lyon, Of Durham. spent
Sunday in Henderson. Mrs. Lyon
who had been here visiting here
daughter Mrs. l.. W. Barnes returned
home with him Monday.
II. \. Finch gives notice of having
qualified as administrator of +. A.
Bum, deceased. aS will be seen by
reference to advertisement in this
paper. +. +. Hicks, attorney.
Do you need eye glasses? Read
DIR. Happort's advertisement and take
advantage of the offer he makes. Will
be At Massenburg's Hotel days be-
ginning next Monday, June 18th.
There was not only spot on the
sun Monday but there was spot on
the end Of a good many persons nose
who observed the sun. They turned
the smoked side Of the glass towards
them.
More people looked heavenward
Monday than they did on Sunday we
dare say. Not that they were in 4
more religious frame of mind, they
were merely looking at the sun in
eclipse.
Sergeant W X. Green started for
Louisville Sunday to attend the great
Confederate Veterans reunion. Uncle
Scrap" never misses an event OF this
kind il he can help it and no one en-
Joys them more than he.
Mr.. II. Thomson, whose serious
sickness has been referred to in these
columns, has been able to be up about
the house some the past few days.
He Is still very weak and suffers a
gread deal with rheumatism.
There was al interesting and en-
thu>iaStic meeting of the Chamber Of
Commerce Monday night. at which
time some timely talks and encour
aging reports on the industrial situa-
ton and future outlook of the town
were made.
Friends of Miss Isabel Horner, the
talented daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
ID. Horner, congratulate her upon
having received her certificate of grad
uation from Cooper Union Art school,
New York. OF which institute she has
been a pupil for some time.
Mr.. l.. n. Watson to whose critical
sickness at his home near ANtell,
Warren county. difference was made
last week, is slightly improved. In
dicationS now are more favorable to
his recovery although his condition
i not altogether satisfactory.
Thomas Il Newcomb call attention
to a new lot of fans which they are
selling very cheap. They have a
beautiful line of dress goods, shoes
and ladies wear generally, umbrellas,
parasols and gents furnishings which
are unsurpassed for quality and
cheapness.
North Carolina branch of the Interna-
uonal Order of Kings Daughters and
Sons, in session here this week, has
been well attended. Some very prom
lnent and intellectual women from a
distance have been present and the
services have been very interesting
and helpful.
The Justices of the Peace will meet
IN Joint session with the Board of
County Commissioners next Monday
to levy the taxes for the year 1900,
and the transaction of such other bust
ness as may lawfully come before the
Joint meeting. The Justices will also
elect Board Of County Commission
ers on said day.
Always On hand fresh lot of Straight
ana Patent -four at LOWEST PRICES
nj H. THOMASON'S.