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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
DAYS OF LONG AGO.
Renaissance of the Old Stage Coach

With the new century ends, most effect
ually. the notable institution of the old
stage coach, hallOwed by SO many pleas
ant associations. AS the years advance,
so the days of that system of transporta-
ton recede. While not attempting to
discourse as elOquently on the subject as
did Dickens elder Weller to his son
Samivel, yet memory carries us back to
that period when the institution was in
its decline. We We're often awakened in
the silent hours of night by the cracking
whip, trampling hoOfs, rumbhng wheels
DER hill and dale, and the sweet notes Of
the bugle announcing the arrival OF the
old stage coach. which often brought Joy
and sadness to many hearts. Lines of the
defunct system penetrated every section
East of the Mississippi, connecting and
intersecting each other. But the old
slow, cumbersome coach, is OF the past,
having yielded it's place to the palatial
car, drawn by the swift iron horse, which
traverses numberless miles per day,
giving quick and comfortable transport
tatiOn.
first glimpse of q large stage coach
Standing on the portico of the old Eagle
Tavern in the town of Lousburg we
heard the blast of the horn. in few
moments came dashing down the street a
gayly painted coach, drawn by four
splendid horses. We stood gazing upon
the scene in wonder and admiration
Since then many years have elapsed, but
how sad the changes. The old hostelry
still stands, relic of the sacred past, but
the proprietor, and guests, and servants,
and spectators have all passed to the
great beyond. None remain except that
little child who stood upon the old porch,
now grown old and weary of life's
troubles and sorrows, who alone is left to
tell the tale c. NJ
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
CALLED TO CHARLESTON CHURCH.
Rev. Alexander Sprunt, d. D., Re-
ceives Call Which May Take Him
Away From Rock Hill, 6. c.

Rev. Alexander Sprunt, ID. D.,
former pastor Of the Henderson Pres
byterian church, but for the past 8
years pastor at Rock Hill, S. c., has
received call to the First Presbyter-
ian church in Charleston. The Rock
Hill Herald says this:
Rev. DR.. Alexander Sprunt the loved
pastor OF the First Presbyterian church
Of our city, has been called to the first
Presbyte church in Charleston and
there is a feeling OF anxiousness in his
devoted congregation and in the city
that the circumstances OF the call are
such that he may be induced to accept.
The invitation is certainly a very fatter-
ing one, since it has been reported to us
that the names OF several distinguished
ministers We're before the session. but DR..
Sprunt was the only person upon whom
the members could unite, and the session s
nomination OF DR.. Sprunt was endorsed
by A unanimous call by the congregation.
The removal of such man and such a
family as DR.. Sprunt's would indeed be a
loss to our city, and along with the com
munity we personally hope he may find
the way clear to remain in our midst.
We esteem him as a preacher OF great
power ana force, a cOnSecrateQ man ana
a patriotic, public-spirited citizen, and
one OF the most perfect gentlemen we
have ever known. He has been the pas
tor of the Presbyterian church here for
more than 8 years and we, like all Others
who know him, have learned to love him
more ardently as the years have gone by.
Men like DR.. Sprunt give the community
character and Importance, and their
going away must be sorely lamented.
The above we are sure will be read
with interest by DR.. Sprunt's hosts OF
friends and admirers in Henderson
and elsewhere. The compliment paid
him i. well merited and it is crafty
ing to the GOLD LEAF to reproduce
what has been so we'll and cleverly
said of its friend by his home paper.
This is all the more significant Of the
general esteem in which he is held
from the fact that the Herald editor is
not member Of DR.. Sprunt's congre-
CATION but a Catholic, as we under
stand, who is devoted friend Of the
beloved minister.
DR. Sprunt has not yet signified his
acceptance or declination of the call
to the Charleston church
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
MRS. JOE PERSONS
RIB M EDY .
WHAT ARE STRONGER THAN FACTS ?

Aulander, n. c., Oct. Is, 1900.
To Mrs. Joe Person:
My little boy was sorely troubled
with impurities of the blood, and the
result was boils and sores on his
body to such an extent that he could
not rest while lying on his back or
side, but for three weeks he had to
lie with his face down, and turn his
head from side TO side to rest it.
After consulting prominent ply
stefan lie told me to try your Remedy,
which did. After using it short
time he was completely cured, and
his general health restored.
At the same time that my little
boy was afflicted with these sores and
boils, his bowels were in very bad
condition, and this medicine effected
complete cure of them.
| recommend said medicine as q
Great Remedy, and would not be
without it in my home.
ALEX LASSITER,
Attorney at Law.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
FLORIDA Fast Mail"
FLORIDA Fast Mail"
BY THE
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY
FLORIDA and West India Short Line"
Winter Resorts of the South.
The Only Line Operating Daily Linz
tied Trains to Florida.

The "Florida Fast Mail" another one
of the Seaboard Air Line Railway
splendidly equipped trains, leaves New
York daily at 1910 A. NJ, 23rd Street
Station, Pennsylvania Railroad, with
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping car and
Day Coaches to Raleigh, Southern Pines,
Columbia. Savannah, Jacksonville, where
connections are made for st. Augustine,
Tampa and all Florida points. This
train connects at New York with train
leaving Boston 700 p. NJ. Leaves Phil
adelphia $50 A. NJ, Baltimore 6:22 AM,
Washington 1855 A. NJ Richmond 2:4O
p. NJ, arriving Southern Pines 9:35 P. NJ,
Columbia Lao A. NJ, Savannah 500 Z.
NJ, Jacksonville $40 A NJ. St Augustine
lilo AN, Tampa 5:3OP.M NJ. Through
Pullman Drawing Room Sleeper New
York to Jacksonville. Through Vesti-
buled Passenger Coaches and perfect SER
vice.
For information call on or write to all
Pennsylvania Railroad offices, or Sea-
board Air Line Railway representatives
at 306 Washington Street, Boston,
Mass; 1906 and 81 Broadway, New
York; 80 South Third Street, Phla-
delphia; 2O7 East German Street, Balti-
more; 1884 New York Ave. Washington,
or to R. Z. l.. Bunch, General Passenger
Agent, Portsmouth, Va
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
Keeping up With the Times.

Nothing too good for his customers
is the motto Of Oscar Outlaw, the
polite and popular barber. And he is
constantly putting into practice what
be breaches. If it is not new and
luxurious chairs, neat and appropriate
wall pieces, hat racks, etc, it is
something else. The supply Of new
and sharp razors, shears, clippers,
toilet goods, and other requisites Of a
frst-class, well equipped shaving and
hair cutting establishment is con-
stantlv being added to and everything
i. kept strictly up with the times.
The latest Improvement noted is
the work of the paper hanger and
painter The room has been nicely
papered which gives it lighter and
prettier effect and the paint brush
has been used with good results also.
Oscar saws he is not content to give
his patrons the ''best in the shop
always but he is determined TO give
them the best shop in town in which
to got the best service.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
HON. JAMES R. YOUNG.
SUCCEEDS HIMSELF AS INSURANCE COM
MISSIONER.

Gov. Aycocks' First Appointment
The Nomination Promptly Con-
firmed by the Senate Merited
Recognition of Eminent Fitness and
Faithful Performance of Duty
Appointment Gives Great Satisfac.
ton Throughout the State.
If Gov. Avcock shall do as well in
future as he did in making hi. first
appointment there can be no doubt
as TO the success of his administra-
ton. His first message to the Senate
| OF North Carolina was the nomination
of Hon. James r. Young, of Vance,
as Insurance Commissioner for a
term of four years.
Mr.. Young i. the present able and
efficient incumbent, having been
elected by the General Assem- bly, when
the office OF Insurance mission er
was created two years ago. He has
made most capable, intelligent and
faithful official, and his administra-
ton of the duties of his department
| have not only been creditable to him
self but vastly beneficial to the
States revenues and the public at
large. Mr.. Young's reappointment
is deserved compliment, a high
recognition Of eminent fitness, loyal
ty TO duty, and fidelity to the public
trust committed to him. His friends
| throughout the State will be greatly
| pleased at this first act OF Gov. Avcock
OF which no higher approval can
be given than the wish that all his
future acts may be equally wise and
| fit.
The Ners and Observer says this OF
Mr.. Young:
The Governor did well in reap
pointing Mr.. James Richard Young,
of Vance, Insurance Commissioner.
| He has been an excellent officer and
| his administration has elected State.
wide commentator. He richly de.
| served a second term.
| Mr.. Young is native of Granville
county, was born in 1858, and is the
son of the late DR.. p. W. Young. 8
leading physician of his section. His
mother was Miss Cooper, sister Of
the late J. c. Cooper, Esq, of Oxford
Mr.. Young wa. educated al Horner's
and at lampden-Sidney He engaged
in the drug business and afterwards
became an insurance agent. He be,
came an expert in insurance and wai
male the first Insurance Commits
| sioner Of the State. He was the first
| Clerk Of the Superior Court of Vance
county and has long been a leading
and influential Democrat of the Fourth
| district. He is a member of the
State Executive Committee and chair
| man Of the committee in the Fourth
| district. He is an astute politician,
a capable and wise public officer, and
an upright man.
The Raleigh Post says this:
One good term, as well as turn, de-
serves another. So Governor Aycock
thinks, and illustrated yesterday by
the nomination to be his own sue.
cessor for another two years of Insur-
ance Commissioner, James R. Young
The office was only established two
years ago, and Mr.. Young chosen to
| put the machinery thereof into gooC
running order. He has succeed &c
admirably, and merited thi. renewal
of confidence and expression of ap
| proval. The Senate, cognizant OF
these facts, and the merits of thu
case. promptly confirmed the nom
ination. all of which, nomination and
| prompt confirmation Mr.. Young may
know, comes as public testimonial
of his faithful and efficient perform
ance of duty.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
BAD MAN AND A GUN.

Experience Which Tight Have Re.
suited 1uch More Seriously for
Him-Pluoky In the Discharge Of
His Duty tie Shows the Stuff Of
Which He's nade.
Policeman Ellington had an expert
ence Monday night which came very
near proving quite serious as well a.
exciting. A man named John Swing.
discharged hand from the Cotton
Mills, had filled up on fighting
whiskey and started out TO round up
things in North Henderson. 4 phone
message was sent in for policeman.
In the mean time Swing sought the
man who had discharged him (the
boss" carder), and attempted to in
crease his weight few ounces by
pumping lead into him with a 3S
calibre pistol. No damage was done
however, beyond perfora,ing few
| cat holes in the door behind which
| the gentleman whose society was so
unceremoniously sought had taken
! refuge.
Policeman Ellington responded TO
the call for an officer and when he
arrived he found Swing at his board
ing place. When he opened the door
he was greeted with shot from
Swings pistol. The bullet struck
Mr.. Ellington just below the left hip
and glanced. He promptly knocked
the man down and went on top Of
him. Swing shot second time, the
bullet taking effect in Ellington's
left arm about six inches below the
shoulder, ranging upward and pass
ing out near the joint, producing
only flesh wound. The plucky
policeman succeeded in taking
Swings pistol away from him and
put in his pocket, never having
drawn his own weapon at all. He
had his man captured and would
have brought him back with him but
for the interference of j. w. Allen,
with whom Swing boarded. He pulled
the policeman off and allowed the
fellow to get away. He made good
his escape and has not yet been appre-
hended.
A warrant was sworn out against
Allen next day for obstructing an
officer in the discharge of his duty
and hearing was held before Justice
w. H. Check. Allen was placed
under justified bond of 800 for his
appearance at February term of court
failing to give which he was com
mitted to Jail.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
Continue Yeur Advertiseme nt I.

Now that the holidays are over,
some people will temporarily discon-
tinue their advertising. Trade is dull
they saw. II so the reason for advsr-
tising is all the stronger. Printers
ink is tonic. People must buy.
They must wear clothes, eat food,
burn fuel. Everybody will still want
necessaries. and many will want
luxuries. If you have either, invite
them in. The way to make trade is
to hustle for it. Advertising is one
of the ways successful merchants
employ to keep their clerks busy
Exchange
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Athenian Literary
Society of Whitsett Institute in
nemory of w. M. Blackwell, De-
ceased

Athenian Hall. Whitsett Institute,
Whitsett. n. C., Jan. 1G, 1901.
WHEREAS. Mr.. W. NJ. Blackwell was a
most faithful and ardent worker in the
Athenian Literary Society; and
WHEREAS, He was always faithful in
performing any duty imposed upon him
by his Society; and
WHEREAS. In all OF his Society work he
was among the leaders, and had won
some of the honors of the Society: and
WHEREAS, The Great God has seen fit
in His wisdom to call our beloved Brother
from earth to a Life beyond; therefore
Resolved That we the members OF the
Athenian Literary Society assembled and
with one accord extend our heartfelt
sympathies to his parents and relatives
in this their time of sorrow and bereave-
ment.
Resotrcd, That a copy OF these resolu-
tiOns be sent to the bereaved family, one
to the Raleigh Netrs and Ob,errer and to
the Henderson GOLD LEAF for pubhca-
ton, and that copy be inscribed on a
page OF our Secretarys book il remem-
brance of our deceased Brother.
JOHN F. WATSON,
Ben NJ ROGERS.
JAMES S. MCNIDER, Com
E. l.. THOMPSON
". X. PERRETT,
J. NJ WATKINS. j. e. BOWEN.
Secretary. President pro tex
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24

Approaching what the teachers Of
the Graded School have to GO through
with in sharpening pencils for the
hundred. OF pupils (some are not
large enough to sharpen pencil if
they had a knife and were allowed
the privilege during school hours),
Mr.. d, c. Loughlin proposes to help
them out He ha. presented the
school with Planetary Pencil Pointer,
an unique and admirable little
machine which beats anything Of the
kind we have seen. 1t is made some
thing like coffee mill, and is oper
ated by crank. The pencil is placed
in position, the cutting knives given
few revolution. and the thing is
done. 1t sharpens both lead and slate
pencils. giving beautiful point.
The shavings being caught in little
box underneath, there is no litter to
be scattered about the floor. which is
another good thing in favor of the
Planetary Pencil Pointer.
Mr.. Loughlin's gift is duly appreci-
ated from Superintendent to the
smallest bow in school and the more
it is used the more will the thought
full kindness Of the donor be priced.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
Iet the Best.

Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement OF +. W. Wood & Sons, seed
growers and merchants, Richmond,
Va. Woods tested prize seeds are
grown and selected with special refer
ence to their adaptability to the soil
and climate OF the South. The best
results and highest satisfaction al
ways follow their use
Woods Seed Book for 1901 is fully
up with the times, and tells all about
the best seeds for the South. Sur:
passes all other publications Of it's
kind in helpful and useful informa-
ton for gardeners, truckers and
farmers. Sent free upon application.
Write for it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
"A Deep nystery.

1t is a mystery why women endure Back.
ache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleepless,
ness, Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy
Spells, when thousands have proved that
Electric Bitters will quickly cure such
troubles. II suffered for years with kidney
trouble" writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, OF
Peterson, Ia, "and lame back panied me
so | could not dress myself, but Electric
Bitters wholly cured me, and, although 70
years old, now am able to do all my house
work. 1t overcomes Constipation, i'm
proves Appetite, gives perfect health. Only
SOC at Melville Dorsey's Drug Store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
The Salt of the Earth.

The Lexington Dispatch of last
week said this of our townsman In
surance Commissioner Young, and
this week 1t can have the pleasure of
announcing that he has been re-
appointed to the position he ha. so
well and creditably filled:
Insurance Commissioner James r.
Young should be reappointed. He
has made a good and faithful officer
and deserves we'll at the hands of his
feIloWmen. James r. Young belongs
TO 'hat class of men who might be
denomlnated the salt of the earth.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
Beware of OintmentS fOrCatarrh
That Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the
whole system when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j. Che
ney & Co.. Toledo, o., contains no mer-
curry, and is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
Its taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by f. J. Cheney & Co.
IzSSold by druggists, price 75c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks.

Prof. RoXa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice Presi-
dent Illinois Woman's Alliance, in speak
ing of Chamherlain's Cough Remedy, says:
Il suffered with severe cold this winter
which threatened to run into pneumonia.
| tried different remedies bat seemed to
grow worse and the medicine upset my
stomach. A friend advised me to try
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and found
it was pleasant to take and it relieved me at
once. 1 am now entirely recovered, saved
a doctors bill, time and suffering, and
will never be without this splendid medi-
cine again." For sale by Melville Dorsey,
Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
Approaching NuptiaIs.

The following announcement will
be read with interest in Henderson.
where the prospective groom is well
known and very popular, having beer
born and reared here:
DR.. and Mrs James Ellis Malone
request the honor Of your presence
at the marriage Of their daughter
Carolyn Hill,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
NOTICE..
Petition To Change Boundaries
of Henderson Township.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ application will be made to the
Board of Commissioners of the County of
Vance at its meeting on February 4th, 1901,
to detach the following described territory
from Henderson Township, and attach the
same to Middleburg Township: All that
part of Henderson Township beginning at
a point where the County road leading
from Henderson t. Hunter Satterwhite' 5
residence crosses the Township line, run
ming in a Southea st-rly direction to Raj
eigh & CASTOR Railroad and across said
railroad to the County road, where Hender-
son Township line crosses said road to
Sandy Creek Township line. being all ter
ritory lying Northeast of the above de-
Scribed line
This January 4th, 1901.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
ROLL OF HONOR
For Week Ending January 18th, 1901.

First Grade, Miss Lemme Jordan.
Teacher.)
Thomas Aycock, Annie Lee Beck,
William Cheatham, Myra Dempsey,
Sallie Garlick, Madolin Harper, Leila
Newton. Rowland Rankin, Macy
Rowland, Elizabeth Shell, Elizabeth
Thomas. Warner Watkins
Second Grade, Miss Charlotte Young,
Teacher)
May Blackley, Harry Bryan, Belle
Davis, Eleanor Davis, Joe Elmore,
James Jenkins, Lillian Shaw. AL
Wester, Ethel Thorne, Anderson
Faulkner.
Third Grade. Miss Birdie Watson.
Teacher.)
Josie Barnes, Jimmie Beckham,
Mariel Gary. Bonnie Goodrich, Asa
Hardee, jamie Harris, Louise Harris,
Ruth Hunt, William Hunter, Harry
Harper, Aileen Lewis, Frank Powell,
George Powell, Florine Rowland,
Egbert Shaw. Allie Thorne, Fred
Tucker, Lizzie Watkins, Willie
Wester.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
Blown to Atoms.

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs 4 powerful, drastic, purgative pill has
been exploded; for DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which are perfectly harmless. gently
stimulate liver and bowels to expel poison
Gus matter. cleanse the system and absolute
" cure Constipation and Sick Headache.
Only DC at Melville Dorsey's Drug Store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
so SAY WE ALL.

A long suffering public appeals to
the Ananias Club to make its mem
bers, the NeUs and Observer folks and
the Morning Post folks, do their
wrangling in the back yard. out OF
sight.-Wilson Ne,CS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
w. T. WRITTEN.
Certificate of Sale.

State of North Carolina, Vance County-ss.
r w. II. SMITH, SHERIFF OF THE
i, County of Vance, in the State OF North ut,
Carolina, do hereby certify that the fol-
lowing described real estate, in said
County and State. to wit: One lot in the
town of Henderson. n. c., listed In the
name of Winnie Daily, recorded in office
OF Register of Deeds in Vance COUNTY, ID
Book 5, Page $40, was on the 9TH day OF
MAY, 1900 duly sold by me in the manner
provided by law. for the delinquent taxes
for the year 1899 thereon, amounting to
s. .65 including interest and penalty there
on. and the costs allowed by law, 10 j: B
Povthress for the said sum of 81 g. he being
the highest and best bidder for thu same.
Also town taxas for the year 1899 amounting
to s. 26 And further certify that unless re-
demption is made of said real estate In the
manner provided by law, the said J 5 Poy-
thress. heirs or assigns, will be entitled to
deed therefor on and after the 1st day OF
May, A. D., 1901, on surrender of this certl-
ficate.
In witness whereof, | have hereunto set
my hand this 9TH day OF May, A. y. 1000.
W. Il. SMITH, Sheriff.
Ry w. y. SMITH. d. :.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
III druggists refund the money if it fails
TO cure. +. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Big bargains in all lines OF goods at
II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
LOuisburg, North Carolina.

If troubled with weak digestion, belch-
ing, sour stomach, or if you feel dull after
eating, try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets Price 25c. Samples free at
Melville Dorsev's Drug Store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-01-24
At the Times and Occasions Below
Mentioned the Southern Railway
Will Sell Round Trip Tickets as

Annual meeting OF State Council unior
0. L. A. NJ, Winston-Sal lem, February 10,
81. 1901.
For this occasion the Southern Rail
way will sell round trip tickets to Wins
ton at reduced rates. Fare from Hen.
derson will be $ So. Tickets to be sold
February 10th to 10Th inclusive. Final
limit February 23rd, 1901.