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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
COL. BURGWYN CONGRATULATES US.
Says There is no Better Place Than
North Carolina and Henderson is as
Good as Any.

Col. Burgwyn writes from Penn
Van, n. Y, to congratulate Vance
county upon the result of the election.
1t is especially gratifying to him that
we are to have white men to repre-
sent US in the Legislature.
Touching upon the negro question
Col. Burgwyn says: Il believe up
here that the ma jority of the people
sympathize with us in this perplex-
ing negro problem and are willing to
let us in the South settle it as we
think best" Col. Burgwyn expresses
regret that he could not take part in
the campaign but says he had to look
after other matters which could not
be neglected, a fact which we all UNI
derstand and appreciate.
Adverting to the subject OF manu-
factories Col. Burgwyn expresses sur
prise that there are so few in the
place from which he writes and says:
You are much better off in the man
ufacturing line in Henderson than
they are here. If North Carolina will
only keep on as she has done the past
ten years in increasing her manu-
factories, she will eventually outstrip
any New England or Middle State in
that respect. Farming lands are not
more than one-half as valuable in this
section as they were some twenty
years ago."
In conclusion he says: There is
no better place than North Carolina,
and Henderson is as good as any
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
ABOUT THE ELECTION.
The Kind of Democrats they Have at
Townsville.
TOWNSVILLE, y. C., August s. 100

TOWNSVILLE, \. C., AugustS, 1900.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-The election is
over, and the results are glorious. Once
more can our dear old State hold up her
head and say she has been redeemed from
ignominy and disgrace. by her TRUE
SONS AND DAUGHTERS Yes, the
ladies, too, have done much to lift the
political shame and stigma from North
Carolina by their influence.
On the End day of August every white
man in this township had registered; all
of them appeared at the ballot box and
voted except three. Sad to say, they
would not vote at all: all white votes
We're Democratic and for the amendment
except those three.
Campaign literature and speeches We're
entirely unnecessary with us, as our
minds We're made up on the right side,
and always are when such an important
issue as the amendment is at stake. Such
Infamous literature as Butler and his
clan tried to deceive the people with Jared
a sad fate here. and | don't think that
worthy CO. or his followers stand in
much repute with either OF the races in
my section of the county. Several OF the
most intelligent negroes voted for the
amendment, and say they consider it the
best for their race.
In my opinion the amendment brings
with it the greatest moral law on the
statues OF our State, as it makes it pos
sible for North Carolina to be represented
by true and honest men, and not has
tards and scalawags Such publication
OF politics will follow that good govern
ment will result and it will be a boon of
great value to all classes and conditions
OF our citizens. and both parties will then
be on a higher moral and political plane
voting upon important issues, and will
not have that disturbing element of office
seekers to contend with who have been
such a curse to the politics and govern
ment of our Commonwealth.
y. D. BOYD.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
DEMOCRATIC WATERMELONS.
Two Fine Ones With Which We Celebrated
the Glorious Victory.

Saturday we received with the com
pliments of ouf venerable and es-
teemed friend Capt. Wallace White,
Of Enterprise, mammoth water
melon weighing 50 pounds. With it
came a note saying it was sent with
congratulations on the result of the
election, requesting that we call in
Chairman Gary to participate in the
eating.
Next to this the finest melon we
have seen this year was of Warren
county growth. 1t was not quite up
to the Vance county product in weight
but much the same in all other re-
spects. 1t was grown by Mr.. l.. n.
Watson, of the Axtell neighborhood,
who sent it to the GOLD LEAF in honor
OF the great Democratic victory in
which both Warren and Vance bore
SO honorable part, electing for the
first time i true white man to repre-
sent them in the State Senate
Both melons were of superior quail
ltV and flavor and almost as much en-
Joyed as was the glorious result in
the commemoration of which they
were eaten. There is no discount on
the Democracy Of the gentlemen who
grew them-each a perfect type of the
best citizenship of his own county
nor can they be beaten when it comes
to raising fine watermelons.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
The Official Vote of the County.

The official vote of Vance county
published in this issue will be read
with interest. After giving the vote
for Governor and the amendment the
balance of State ticket is omitted,
this being of minor Importance. But
the vote for each county officer is
given from the man who only received
votes and was elected township con-
stable to the one who received the
greatest number at the hands of his
fellow countymen. f. A. Lewis, in
township, has the dis
tinction of being the first one and K.
w. Edwards, for Register of Deeds,
the latter. He received 1913 votes,
20 more than the next highest man,
(J. E. Burroughs, Senate) and 143
more than the lowest (E. A. Powell,
Sheriff The ma ority for the amend
ment was 43O, Aycock's majority
being 36l, or 60 behind the amend
ment.
Robin P. Cunningham was elected
township constable for Henderson
township, receiving $50 votes; j. Ed.
Smith, Kittrell township, 1856; Ed.
Ellington, Dabney, 1O1; John j..
Pegram, Middleburg, 1O5; c. D. Rig
gan, Nut Bush, 21; f. A. Lewis,
Townsville, 3; V. Davis, Williams
boro. IS; f. w. Falkner, South Sandy
Greek, 191.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
DEATH OF A LOVELY YOUNG WOMAN
Mrs. D. l.. Traynham Dies at Her Home in
South Boston, Va.

A telegram received here Monday
morning conveying the intelligence
of the death of Mrs. David l.. Trayn-
ham, at her home in South Boston.
Va, was a painful shock to her
friends and relatives. She was sick
only few days, and her condition
was not regarded as serious until Sun
day afternoon when she grew sud
denly and alarmingly worse. Sinking
into stupor she did not rally again
and died at $40 o'clock Monday
morning. She had jaundice
Mrs. Traynham was native of
Henderson and was well known and
exceedingly popular. She was Miss
Mamie Wyche, only daughter of Parry
w. and Rebecca j. Wyche, and be-
sides her mother and two brothers
she leaves number of relatives in
this State and Virginia. Her mar
riage to Mr.. David Lawson Traynham,
one of South Boston's most prominent
and successful young business men,
few years ago, is well remembered.
Their married life has been singularlv
happy and their union was blessed bv
two bright and interesting children, a
little girl and boy. AS one there
says of her Mrs. Traynham was one of
the brightest and sweetest of South
Boston's young married wamen, and
her death is sincerely mourned.
She was a superior woman, as
lovely in character as she was attrac-
tive in person. She had brilliant
mind, cheerful temperament and
happy disposition. The power to
make friends and hold them was hers
in large degree. She delighted to
make Others happy and was loved by
all who came within the circle of her
influence
We never knew a finer character.
We knew her well-had known her
from childhood. She had lived in
our family; it was from there that she
was married; it was there she delight
ed to call ''home" and turn her steps
in after years. We loved her for her
womanly worth, for those resplendent
virtues which adorn and ennoble
womanhood. We loved her as one of
our own and mingle our tears with
those who sorrow over her untimelv
passing away.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
BURNING OF THE FREIGHT DEPOT.
The Biggest Fire Henderson Has Known
in Several Years.

The burning of the freight ware
house of the Seaboard Air Line Railway
on Thursday, July Goth, was the most
destructive fire Henderson has had in
a long time. The origin of the fire is
unknown. 1t was first discovered in
the oil room in the lower end of the
building and in an incredibly short
time the whole structure was in a
sheet of flame. 1t was impossible to
save anything nor could the fire be
checked before the building was a
total loss.
The fire companies did heroic SER
vice and but for them the flames
would have been communicated to
adjacent buildings. In addition to
the warehouse three loaded freight
ears standing close by were burned
also. And a number Of coal cars some
diseance away caught fire several
times.
There was insurance on the prop
ertv but the amount we have not been
able to ascertain. 1t is understood
that the loss was in excess of insu-
rance, however.
The debris was cleared away at
once, measurements have been taken.
plans drawn and steps made toward
rebuilding. A modern brick struc-
ture will take the place of the burned
wooden building.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
With Us Aagain.

b. S. Aronson has "opened up in
the O'Neil Block and many of his old
friends and customers have found
where he is as the amount of business
he has done testifes. Owing to the
burning of his goods in the freight
depot here week before last his stock
is not as large and complete as he ex-
poets to have it soon, but it is being
added to as fast as possible.
Mr.. Aronson's friends welcome him
among us again. He is popular with
the people and has the confidence and
good will of those who have had deal
ings with him. And this good opin-
ion he intends to strengthen if posi-
bic by giving the public the benefit
of the very best bargains and fair
dealing always. In clothing, gents
furnishings, shoes, hats, ETC., Mr..
Aronson will offer something extra
as to high values and low prices when
he gets his stock complete.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
HELP THEM OUT.
The Volunteer Firemen and Their
Claims Upon Us.

The colored iremen are asking
financial assistance to provide them
selves with new uniforms (shirts) and
other needful purposes. They should
not ask in vain. 1t should be a pleas
ure to our people to give these brave
fellows what they want. Their APP
peals are few, their wants very
modest and when they do come before
the public in this way they should
not 90 away empty handed.
We owe much to the volunteer fire
men of the town, colored as well as
white. Never a fire visits us that
this fact is not abundantly demon
strated. Look at the fire Of week be-
fore last, see the work of these men,
think of the debt Of gratitude we owe
them and then when they ask you to
help them in any way at any time
90 down in your pocket cheerfully
and give ungrudingly much or little
as you feel disposed. 1t will be ap-
preciated and our word for it, it will
be money we'll spent.
Yes, we owe much to the volunteer
firemen and the GOLD LEAF speaks in
behalf OF both the white and colored
organizations. Both are alike deserv-
ing.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
Capt. Shaw at LOulSburg.

Capt Shaw spoke at the old soldiers
reunion in Louisburg Yesterday 10y
request of the Franklin county veter-
ans. That he made a good speech
the GolD LEAF is well assured. An
able and eloquent speaker at all times
and under all circumstances Capt.
Shaw is at his best when discussing
suchthemes as the Confederate soldier
and nothing inspires him to higher
efforts unless it be the women of the
South. And when he has both to
talk to and talk about the incentive
to great speech is furnished and q
great speech is the result. Did you
hear him at Cooper's warehouse here
last week? Then you know what we
are talking about.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
Hon. James K. Young.

Vance county has cause to be proud
of the part her sons have taken in
the campaign at home and elsewhere.
And no one perhaps did better work,
in his office and on the stump, than
Hon. James X. Young. He never
tired in well doing, and when he was
not compiling and sending out cam
paign literature he was making
speeches to delighted and enthusiastic
audiences. Mr.. Young spoke in a
number of counties and established
quite reputation as campaign
orator. His speeches were among
the finest made and had the effect of
winning votes wherever the people
heard him.
Yes, Vance county is "up to- any
of them when it comes to good speak
erS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
OUR PARIS CORRESPONDENT.
Curiosity as to the Identity of the
Henderson Bow Abroad.

Our Paris letter last week was read
with interest and many were anxious
to know the name of the Henderson
boy abroad. Marshall McDuf1ie, son
of Rev. NJ. V. McDuffie, was the writer
Born in Henderson about II years
ago those who remembered him as a
little fellow when his father left here
to accept call to the pastorate of a
leading Baptist church in New Bruins
wick, n. j., were surprised to hear
from him SO far away from home.
Marshall has worked his way through
Germany, Italy and Switzerland and
is now '.doing gay Paree." He has a
position in the Exposition and in this
and other ways, corresponding for a
number of newspapers, ETC., he is
paying his expenses and seeing the
sights at the same time.
That young man has the right stuff
in him. What other boy of his age
would have undertaken what he has
and succeeded so well?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
THE BUGGY FACTORY ASSURED.
An Enterprise Which VIII Mean Much
for Henderson,.

Mention has already been made in
these columns of the probability Of
Henderson having a big buggy factory
added to its list of enterprises in the
near future At the time we wrote
there was nothing definite about the
matter although an option had been
taken on the building. Now we are
in position to state that the buggy
factory is an assured fact and it is ex-
pected that it will be in operation as
soon as the necessary machinery can
be procured and installed.
Mr.. B. F. Taylor, of the Taylor
Cannady Buggy Co., of Oxford, will
be the proprietor and the Pogue brick
factory building will be used for the
purpose.
We 90 forward.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
H,>2zEI!E:G...E.4s ..g22lao.azsunesr
IA n TALK =
pcF THE TOWN P
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For Low Prices
On Lime, Laths, Shingles,
Doors and Windows, call on
IOHN b. WATKINS.

The weather is warm but it is he
..s.t that makes the crops grow.
Ih.. summer visitors are turning
b.ru,yard again. Many of those who
have. been away at the watering places
and mountain resorts are again with
Iowne,ville township is entitled
IT, chc banner. In that precinct not
It white man voted against the
amendment while six negroes voted
iur it.
-krmetnbcr the main question is:
What excuse have those white men
- Lp refused to stand with their peo-
l.r in the struggle for deliverence
from negro domination?
y between chairman Gary, DIR.
Bennett Aston and DIR. Moss it is
hard to tell who feels best over the
result IF the election. AS three can
mot make Il tie we'll call it a unit.
All praise to Chairman Gary, the
Speakers. county candidates, regis
trlrs and others for the valiant work
done by them in the campaign. They
deserve 4 vote of thank and more
The seaside resorts around Norfolk
crow in popular favor Numbers OF
Henderson people are attracted
rhithcr weekly and all feel beter after
4 dip in the ocean and breathing the
salt sea air for few days.
Attention is called to a special line
If trunks at Thomas Il Ncwcomb's.
They have all styles and sizes. large
stock to select from and prices that
cannot be discounted or duplicated.
See them if you wish anything in the
trunk line.
One Of the neatest and most attrac-
tive business places in town is Whit
tens book store, next to the ONell
Block. He has IA nice line-every-
thing usually to be found in well
furnished book and stationery store
all new and ut very moderate prices.
The Hardee Furniture Co., success
ors Of ID. W. Hardee n Co., are doing
business at the same place and invite
their old customers and the public
generally to call and see them. They
carry IN excellent stock in their line
and their prices are as attractive as
the quality and value Of their goods.
At the meeting of the North Caro-
lima Division of the Southern Whole
sale GrOcers' Association in More
head City, our popular and esteemed
townsman Mr. W. :. Parker was
elected president for the ensuing
wear \ good selection. MI. Parker
IS one of our leading business men, q
man Of practical and progressive
ideas, who makes Il success OF what
ever he undertakes.
Editor John 4. Britt, OF the Oxford
Pnbiic Lcdgcr, spent few hours in
Henderson Tuesday. He was feeling
good over the result of the election in
Granville. and he had cause to re-
ioice. The Publir Ledger was an i'm
portaut factor in the achievements of
Granville's Democracy Just az it has
ever been in the political. Industrial,
educational and moral welfare of its
town and county. The people do not
really know how much they owe TO
their local papers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
HIS HEART WAS WITH US.
Interest a Former Countyman Felt In
Result of the Election.

During the progress of the election
Thursday afternoon the GOLD LEAF
received a telegram from its quondam
friend and countyman, Mr.. G. Horace
Finch, of Spartanburg, S. c., which
read as follows: "Although absent
to-day from my grand old State my
heart is in sympathy with White
Supremacy. God grant you success
is my prayer"
That night we were able to wire
him as follows: Your prayer an
swered. White Supremacy trium-
plant. State redeemed from Butler
ism and negro rule. Vance county
Democratic by good majority. Elects
white man to represent her in the
Legislature first time in history Of the
county"
And that did G. Horace's heart
good we know.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
A Son of North Carolina,

In the GOLD LEAF of July 10Th was
a sketch of Hon. Adlai f. Stevenson,
the Democratic Vice-Presidentia can
didate, in which it was stated that
his early education was begun under
DR.. L. +. Worrell in his native
county christian county, Ky). 1t
is worthy of note that Dr. Worrell
was born in what is now Vance
county, near Brookston, within a few
miles Of Henderson. He was a great
uncle OF conductors Joseph r. and
Louis H. Rem, of the Seaboard Air
Line Railway. Leaving this section
in early manhood he went West and
it fell to his lot to become the friend
and preceptor of the man, himself a
grandson of North Carolina, who
should be twice selected as Vice
Presidential candidate by the Demo-
cratic party.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
Why Not a Union Depot?

Instead of the new passenger sta
ton building, which the Seaboard
Air Line people have been talking
about So long, why not unite with
the Southern and give Henderson a
union depot? The old Methodist
church lot opposite the O'Neil Block
would he 4 good place for it, con-
vunient for the public and ont of the
way nf freight trains and shifting
engine and cars Lets work for 4
union depot and cease not until we
yet Ii.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Allen S Foot Ease,
powder for the feet. 1t cools the feet
and makes tight or New Shoes feel Easy
Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Smarting,
Hot, CallOus, Sore and Sweating Feet.
Aliens FOOt-Ease relieves all pain and
gives rest and comfort. We have over 80,
600 testimonials. 1t cures while you walk.
Try it today. All druggists and shoe stores
sell it, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y. Aug. %.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
he Thanks His Friends.

Mr. X. W. Edwards, register OF
deeds, desires to thank his friends
throughout the county, and especially
OF henderson, for their support and
encouragement during the campaign
and the substantial endorsement given
by the large and fattering vote re-
ceiVed at the polls. He fully ap-
Preclates what has been done for him
ana Will try to show it by discharging
the duties of his office as faithfully
and satisfactorily in the future as he
has in the past. And in doing this
his administration cannot be i'm
proved upon.
;. "ANlED.-A young lady of aniable
disposition desires a situation in a nice
home, to assist as a member of the fam
Ily- For further information address p
care Henderson GOLD LEAF.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
DR.. q. A. COGGESHALL,

having taken an office in the Cooper
Opera House Building. offers his services
aS PLY SlCIAN AND SURGEON to the
citizens OF Henderson, and respectfully
sohcits share OF their patronage.
Office hOurs:-11 a. M to p. IN.
Phone No. 20 When not accessible by
phone at office leave call messages at
dorsey or Thomas drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
HON. J. W. ATWATER.
Vance County During the Close of
the Campaign.


Hon. John w. Atwater, member of
Congress from this district, made a
number of speeches in Vance county
during the close Of the campaign.
This was the first time our people had
had the pleasure of seeing and hear
ing him and the good impression they
may have had of him was strengthened
by his coming. Mr.. Atwater is a
strong and convincing speaker and
his work in the campaign did good.
He is plain, honest, direct, straight
forward. a sound thinker and logical
reaSOner.
Mr.. Atwater's last speech in Vance
was made in the court house Monday
night before the election. Saturday
previous he spoke at Kittreu. There
he made fine speech which was
heartily applauded and highly praised.
Here the crowd was small and the
opportunity to make as good speech
was somewhat lacking.
Mr.. Atwater is pleasant and
agreeable gentleman and personally
made number of friends among our
people.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
Vance Guards Going to Raleigh.

The Vance Guards will attend the
unwilling of the Vance statue in
Raleigh August 22nd. An official in
vitation has been received and ac-
cepted. Capt. Poythress expects to
take the company with full ranks.
1t will be especially fitting that
the county named in honor of the
great Carolinian will be represented on
this occasion by both her civilians and
military. great crowed is expected,
the railroads offering special low
rates.
There will be meeting Of the
Vance Guards Monday night to ascer-
tain who will 60, at which time a
full attendance is desired
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
A Confederate Entertainment to Be
Given at kittrell.

On Tuesday night, August 18th.
the c. c. Blacknall Chapter Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, will give an
entertainment at kittrell in aid
of the Jefferson Davis Monument
fund. The entertainment, which will
begin at eight in the evening, will be
given at the Davis hotel. An inter-
esting repertoire has been chosen for
the occasion. Among other things
will be humorous recitations by Miss
Moore of Raleigh, the most gifted
elocutionist of the State, who has
been engaged for the occasion.
A variety of refreshments will be
served Henderson is cordially in
vited and many of her people have
expressed an intention to be present.
Those attending can pass an en-
joyable ewing and at the same time
discharge a duty in aiding good
cause. Admission free: exit not ex'
pensive.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1900-08-09
OATES OF ADVERTISING.

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