The gold leaf., 1900-04-05

Greenville where he has been the past
season with Struse Brothers, as man
ager Of their leaf tobacco business. A
fine judge OF tobacco, capable man
ager and good superintendent OF fac
tory help, Mr.. Alston's services are
always in demand.
Vance Chapter, Daughters of the
Confederacy, met with Mrs. w. S.
Parker Friday evening. The attend
ance was good and the occasion a
most entertaining and inspiring one.
Several interesting and instructive
papers, original and selected, were
read. Refreshments were served.
One Of the most unique things to
be seen, and something very few
small towns have, is an electric cigar
lighter which has just been put in at
dawes Place" No sort OF descrip-
tion could give an adequate idea Of its
mechanism, perfection and conven-
fence. 1t must be seen to be appre-
ciated.
Read John D. Stallings' advertise
ment. He has everything in the way
Of staple and fancy groceries, canned
goods, etc. Everything in the eat
ing line of the best quality and lowest
price. Call and inspect his stock, see
what he has and ask prices on same.
He will make it to your interest to
trade with him.
Right you are, as usual" said
gentleman to us the other day COM
menting on the GOLD LEAFS sugges-
ton as TO the need of vagrant law
in Henderson. 1--WE ought to have
an ordinance against street loafing
just as much SO as one againt other
public nuisances, and you do well to
call attention to this matter" said
he.
Hon. Jos. B. Bachelor, of Raleigh,
was here between trains Tuesday re-
turning home from Oxford. One of
the States truest and most worthy
sons, and one of the most lovable Of
characters withal, it is only his in
nate modesty that has kept him from
being called to occupy some of the
most exalted positions in the gift of
the people.
The body OF Gen. Francis H. Came
ron, who died in Richmond where he
had been living the past two years,
passed through here Monday aftc.-
noon en route to Hillsboro for burial
Gen. Cameron was formerly Adjutant
General of the State. He was an ac-
complished gentleman and a true
soldier and did much for the State
Guard during his term Of office
Burglars broke into Whitten's
saloon, near the O'Neil block, one
night last week. smashed the cash
register and took nine or ten dollars
therefrom. An entrance was effected
through back window. The damage
to the cash register amounted to
more than the money stolen. A
small quantity of liquor was taken
also. No clue to the perpetrators Of
the deed.
Davis & Rose millinery department
has been ablaze with beauty this week
beauty Of several kinds First there
were the pretty things shown by Miss
Herbst for adorning the head of my
lady fair, and she herself in great
was personally there never
looking more charming or exercising
half the interest and curiosity in the
latest style for this season in dainty
head wear.
Capt. w. B. Shaw has accepted an
invitation to address the White Su-
premacy Club at Kittrell Saturday.
) p. m. is the hour of speaking. We
do not hesitate to promise our Kit
trell friends a good speech. Capt.
Shaw is an eloquent speaker. strong,
logical and free from bitter parti-
sanry, and if he cannot covince by
clear reasoning he will not resort to
prejudiced abuse. Let there be a big
crOwed to hear him.
Miss Mary Fowle, daughter of the
late Gov. Fowle, has been the guest
of her friend Mrs. James H. Lassiter,
Jr., this week. A fascinating and
accomplished young woman, loved
and admired for her own charms of
person and worth OF character, as
we'll as for the sake of her distin-
guished father, her hosts of friends
are pleased at her presence in the
State again. For the past few years
Miss Fowle has made her home in
Chicago.
Our people will be filled with Joy when
they call on Barnes and see the large and
beautiful spring line of Furniture now on
exhibition.
If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm trial. twill
not cost you n cent if it does no good.
One application will relieve the pain. 1t
also cures sprains and bruises in one
third the time required by any other
treatment Cuts. burns. frost bites, QuiIl-