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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
Death of Mrs. Hester.

Mention was made in these columns
last week of the critical illness of Mrs.
Parthsnia Nj. Hester, of Granville
county, at the home of her sister,
Mrs. f. f. Hight, in this place, and
the peculiar circumstances attending
her sickness. At the time we wrote
her condition was such that she was
not expected to live but short while.
After lingering little more than two
weeks, during portion Of which time
she was unconscious, Mrs. Hester
died last Friday morning, May II.
Deceased was born Nov. "a, 1916,
and was in the 56th year of her age.
She was daughter of Thomas A. and
Edna Stewart, both dead. She was
married to DR.. G. j. H. w. Hester in
1868, and three daughters, Mrs. w. T.
Pardue, Mrs. W. j. Wrenn, and Mrs.
w. j. Davis, survive her, DR.. Hester
died on the 9Th of April, 1875, great
ly lamented by wide circle of friends
and acquaintance.
Mrs. Hester joined the Methodist
Episcopal church in her early girl
hood and ever afterward she remain
ed loyal and consistent Christian
and died beloved by all who knew
her. The funeral was held from the
Methodist Episcopal church at 2:3C
Saturday afternoon, the pastor Rev.
Nj. H. Tuttle, conducting the service.
The body was taken to Union Chapel
and buried beside the grave of hel
husband, the interment taking place
about O'Clock. Rev. R. Nj. Andrews
of the Methodist Protestant church,
conducted the burial service.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
THE M0CKING BIRD.
Is This Sweet Feathered Songstsr of
the South Passing AWAY?

On the first page of the GOLD LEAF
appearance of the blue birds and to
our own satisfaction we have account
ed for it by the presence and destruc-
tive habits OF the English sparrow
Now the Atlanta Constitution speak.
OF the scarcity of mocking birds and
asks if they are passing away. Then
it declares that he is and attributes
the fact to that same pe.tiferous lit
tie highwayman. the English sparrow
Says the Constitution:
Is the knocking bird passing away?
Competent observers declare that he
Is; that with each returning spring time,
the sweet singer, whose mission it is to
give inspiration to Southern poets, is be-
canning noted principally for his greater
absence
A poet who bemoans the change finds
| reason for it in the presence OF that pes IT,
ferrous highwayman. the English spar
row. His early morning communings
with nature have, he says, led TO the dis
coyery that no sooner does a knocking
bird complete his nest than sparrows
come in droves and inaugurate a sys-
teuidtIc campaign 1or the purpose oil
driving out the rightful owne. in order
that some of their number may take
possession. They gather around and
keep up their incessant chattering until
the mocking bird and his mate have to
give up in disgust and seek Judgment
elsewhere.
Then the leader of that particular
gang OF sparrows, or some of their num-
Der selected by the gang, take posses
sion. The knocking birds go off presum-
ably to seek pastures new where sparrows
are not. The net results is a steady
dimunition in the number of hooking
birds in the vicinity of cities.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
Going Down After Water.

Work out Of the usual order is
under way at the knitting mill. the
progress of which will be watched
with interest. 1t is the boring OF a
we'll the object being to supply an
abundance of pure water for use in
the dyeing department and elsewhere
throughout the establishment. The
Sydnor Pump and Well Company of
Richmond, Va, are the contractors.
The machinery was set up Tuesday
morning and half days work put
them 35 feet into the ground. At 6
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon \ depth
Of 425 feet had been reached. but As
they had begun to strike rock pro-
gress will be slow until this is passed.
At what depth an abundance of water
will be obtained is \ matter Of con-
lecture entirely. 1t will not be what
is known as An artesian well-self-
fowing-but driven we'll. the water
forced up by means OF pump.
Thomas Maple, Birkbeck. ILL.,, writes:
and my back panied me so l could not
straighten up. The doctors treatment did
me no good. Saw FOley'S Kidney Cure
advertised and took one bottle which
cured me and | have not been affected
since. l gladly recommend this remedy.
For sale by Melville Dorsey.
The Youths Companion is the best OF
all family papers. A 10 weeks trial sub
scription for 25 cents.
Three months subscription to either OF
the Ladies Home Journal or Saturday
Evening Post for Is cents.
H. LEONORA CLEMENTS, ACT,
Southern Subscription News Agency,
Wilson, n C..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
VANCE SUPERIOR COURT.
nay Term Convenes nonday Morning,
Judge Coble Presiding-Cases Dis
posed Of-Report of the Grand Jury.

May term of Vance Superior Court
convened Monday .morning Hon. A. L.
Coble, judge presiding. The grand
jury WAS drawn and the usual charge
was delivered, after which business
was proceeded with in the regular
| order. The following named good
| and true men constituted the grand
jury:
W. L. Estes, foreman; j. w. John
son, c. E. Fuller, J. E. Holloway, j. X.
Barnes, A. E. White, w. B. Daniel, J.
w. Joung, T. T. Hight, r. L. Wester,
R. T. Peasants, S. w. Satterwhite, J.
D. Fox, j. Nj. Ellington, G. Nj. Stain
back, NJ. B. Fuller, l. c. Bobbitt, Joe
Ward (coD.
Solicitor l.. l. Moore was present
to represent the State.
The following State cases have been
disposed Of:
Charles Tinsley (col.), larceny and
receiving; 5 months in county Jail.
Wiley Allen, assault with deadly
weapon; Judgment suspended on pay
ment of costs.
Lee Collins and Willie Bailey, as
sault and battery; fine of $40 and cost
as to Collins; 5 weeks in Jail as to
Bailey.
A. Capehart, carrying concealed
weapon; Judgment suspended on pay
ment Of costs.
Willie Bruce (col.), false pretense;
Judgment suspended on payment OF
costs.
Nora Jones (col.), larceny and re-
| ceiving; 6 months in Jail
Claiborn Williams (col. J, and Charles
Young (col.), ARRAY; months in Jail
with leave to hire.
Lee Collins, carrying concealed
weapon; judgment suspended on pay
| ment of costs.
Wiley Allen, assault with deadly
weapon; one month in Jail.
The usual number of divorces were
granted-both white. They were
W. e. Rem vs.. Florence Rem, and
w. d. Bowden VS.. Florence Bowden,
the cause in each case abandonment
the wife leaving the husband.
The docket was light and Solicitor
Moore finished up hi. work and left
Tuesday night. The grand jury con-
cluded its labors and was discharged
yesterday afternoon. Following is
the report of the grand jury:
Vance County. May Term, 1901
To His Honor:-We, the Grand Jurors,
beg to report that we have passed upon
and finished all business before us. We
have visited the jail and County Home
We find the jail and premises in good
condition but wDuld racnmrnan6 tho
cuspidores be furnished for each cell
We have visited the County Home, by
committee, and find the houses well
kept and the surroundings in good SAM
tary condition. From the best of our in
formation the inmates are properly cared
for. The present conveniences for draw
ing water might in our opinion be I'M
proved upon. We also recommend that
hogs be raised on the county farm
Respectfully submitted,
w. T. ESTES, Foreman.
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Highly Appreciated.

In RENTING amount of his sub
scription, Mr.. John M. Wester, of
Elbsrton, Ga, says:
as l have gone from place to place all
these years and is always welcome as
= letter from home. Henderson peo-
pie can hardly realize | think how
the GOLD LEAF in your hands has
helped to make the cold town" the
progressive ''little city" she is now
getting to be. I am glad to note the
progress and that you stand on the
right side urging the people on in
the line Of duty and material pros
perity.
We do not attempt to disguise the
fact that we appreciate the above
coming from such a source. Indeed,
we hardly know which most to value,
the sentiments expressed or the re-
mittance made. The latter serves to
better purpose in meeting incidental
expenses and satisfying urgent credit
ors it is true but apart from this
there are some things more greatly
to be priced than silver or gold. And
true friendship and the kindly SEN
timents emanating therefrom - the
confidence and esteem Of our fellows,
the appreciation and good will OF
those about us-these are some OF
them. The GOLD LEAF may not de-
serve all that our friend says OF it
but such kindly words only serve to
stimulate us to higher effort in future
that we may more nearly attain that
decree of excellence and usefulness
claimed for it by too kind partial
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
REUNION MUSIC.
Stirring March Dedicated to the Con
federate Veterans.

With the compliments OF the pub
fishers. 0. X. Houck 4 Co, of Mem
phis and Little Rock, the GOLD LEAS
has received beautifully gotten up
land we doubt not an equally meritori-
ous) piece Of music entitled the II.
| {. Y. March, 1t is a two-.tep, COM
posed by Theo.H H. Northrup, and dedi-
| Gated 10 the United Confederate Vet
Grams. This beautiful and appropriate
piece Of music was specially written
for the Reunion of the United Con-
federate Veterans at Memphis, May
28th 3Oth, and has been adopted as
the official march for this occasion.
The cover is 4 thing of beauty,
wrought in the old Confederate col
ors. The top OF the sheet is adorned
with Confederate standard, with the
letters, II. c. v" in blue. Below
this are the portraits of Gems. Robert
f. Lee and Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Two sheathed sabres, cavalry type,
stretch downward from the flag, while
the beautiful Reunion button form. a
tasteful emblem in itself. At the
| base of the oval pictures Of Lee and
Forrest are laurels and an emblematic
design of the glory of the Confeder-
acy, broken gun carriage, shattered
drum, musket and trailing colors. 1t
tells the story Of the most heroic
struggle ever made in the beautiful
language of symbolism, and needs but
to be seen to be admired as work OF
art and a credit to the designer.
We append a couple of brief criti-
cisms as showing the merit of the
work. The Memphis Commercial
appeal, Of May 18th, says this:
1t is unquestionabIy composition of
the highest order and one of the most
stirring military marches of the decade.
The opening theme is well conceived and
leads into a trio that is exceptionally
brilliant and original. The finale is a
magnificent movement written in the
true march style.
While the new march has all the essen
tial qualities necessary for effective band
performance, yet it is perfectly adapted
to the piano. and will attain gre 1t popu-
larity with the musical public
Mr.. Northrup, hecomposcr, has written
many compositions Of sterling worth in
the various departments of vocal and
instrumental music and is worthy OF the
highest compliments from the fact that
his genius has given birth to the official
march Of the Reunion.
The Memphis Scimitar of May 18th,
says:
For originality and briliancy it can
not be excelled. From a musical as well
as an artistic viewpoint this production
is q masterpiece, and one that will live in
the memory Of those who hear it from
scores of bands and orchestras here dur
ing the great gathering. The contrast
of the brilliant catchy first part, with the
sweet sadness of the memories of the
great tragedy recalled 10y the conclusion,
is whore the composer has shown his
art.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
EXCURSION RATES TO BUFFALO


On account of the Pan american Expo
sitiOn, the SeabOard Air Line Railway is
selling tickets from stations on its lines
to Buffalo at very low excursion rates.
This Company offers the choice of two
routes, with the fastest and most con-
venient schedules ever enjoyed to Buffalo,
either via all rail route through Rich
mond and Washington, or through Ports
mouth and Norfolk. thence a delightful
sea trip to the East where connections
are made with the great Trunk Lines
direct to the Rainbow lily. These routes
are positively the most convenient and
attractive to Buffalo, and it will interest
and benefit you to call on Seaboard Air
Line Railway Agents before completing
arrangements for your trip.
Know One Sure Remedy
i.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
Fought for His Life.

MY father and sister both died Of Con-
SUMPTION writes j. T. Weatherwax, of
Wyandotte, Mich, land / was saved from
the same frightfnl fate only by DR.. King S
New Discovery. An attack of Pneumonia
left an obstinate cough and very severe lung
trouble, which an excellent doctor could
not help, but few months use of this won
derful medicine made me as we'll as ever
and gained much in weight" Infaliibe
for Coughs, Colds and all Throat and Lung
troubles. Trial bottles free. Guaranteed
bottles at SOC. and $l.0O at Melville Dor.
sev's drug store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
Rock=a=Bye Baby

These are sweet words, but how much
pain and suffering they used to mean. It's
different now. Since Mothers Friend has
become known expectant mothers have
been spared much of the anguish of child
birth. Mothers friend is liniment to be
applied externally. 1t is rubbed thoroughly
into the muscles of the abdomen. 1t gives
elasticity and strength, and when the final
great strain comes they respond quickly and
easily without pain. Mothers Friend is
never taken internally. Internal remedies
at this time do more harm than good. If q
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
800 ReWdard 800.

The readers of the GOLD LEAF will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being a constitutional disease re-
uuires a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the consti-
work. The proprietOrs have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer one
hundred dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY& Co,
Toledo, Ohio.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
You're Invited,

The ice cream and strawberry fe,ti-
val to be given by the Whatsoever
Circle and the Helping Hand Circle
of the Kings Daughters in the O'Neil
Block next Tuesday evening, May %,
ought to be we'll patronized. 1t is a
worthy object these good ladies are
laboring in behalf Of and they should
not lack for encouragement and pat
ronage on occasions Of this kind.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken in the shoes.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives
instant relief to corns and bunions. 1t s
the greatest cOmfO.t discovery of the age.
Cures and prevents swollen feet, blisters,
is a certain cure for sweating, hot, aching
feet. At all druggi SITS and shoe stores, Csc.
Trial package FREE by mail. Address,
Allen s. OImStead LIE Row N Y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
The Great Scourge

of modern times is consumption. Many
cures and discoveries from time to time are
published, but Foley's Honey and Tar
does truthfully claim to cure all cases in
the early stages and always affords COM
fort and relief in the very worst cases.
Take no substitutes. For sale by Melville
Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
1t Saved His Leg.

Z: A. Danforth, of LaGrange, Ga, suffer-
cd SIX months with a frightful running sore
on his leg; but writes that Bucklen's Arnica
Salve W holly cured it in five days. For
Ulcers, Wounds, Piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c
Sold by Melville Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23

Biliousness is disease characterized by
disturbance of the digestive organs. The
stomach is debilitated, the liver torpid, the
bowels constipated There is loathing of
food, pains in the bowels, dizziness, coated
tongue and vomiting, first of the undigested
or partly digested food and then of bile
Chamberlain S Stomach and Liver Tablets
allay the disturbances of the stomach and
create healthy appetite. They also tone
up the liver to healthy action and regulate
the bowels. Try them and you are certain
to be much pleased with the result For
sale by Melville Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23

II had running sore on my breast for
over year" says Henry r: Richards, of
WillseyvIlle, n. Y, "and tried a great
many remedies, but got no relief until 1
used Banner Salve. After using one
half box, was perfectly cured. | cannot
recommend it too highly For sale by
Melville Dorsey
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
ShuiderS at His Past.

recall now with horror" says Mail
ir'.rr Burnett Mann, of Levanna. o.,
ms three wears of suffering from Kidney
Trouble. was hardly ever free from dull
aches or acute pains in my back. To stoop
ur lift mail sacks made me groan, felt
t'rei, worn out, .,bout ready to give up,
when began to use Electric Bitters, but
,i1 bottles completely cured me and made
NE feel like Il new man They re I'M
rlyalIed to regulate Stomach, Liver, Kid
ny.~ and Bowels Perfect satisfaction
guaranteed by Melville Dorsey, druggist.
Only - cents
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
Among the Sick.

Mrs, f. c. Toeplemsn has been sick
for some days but is somewhat i'm
proved.
Miss Jessica Smith has been quite
sick this week but is now better
though still very weak.
Mr.. Horace Rowland came home
from Durham some days ago sick
with fever but he is now getting on
very well.
Mr. A j. Cheek is suffering with =
mild case of appendicitis but his ply
stefan thinks he will be all right in a
short while. He is doing very well
at this writing.
Miss Mamie Smith, Middlesboro, Ky,
writes: my little sister had the Group
very bad. l gave her several doses OF
FOIey's Honey and Tar, and she was
instantly relieved. 1t saved her life. -
For sale by Melville Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
JOHN Z. WATKINS,

JOHN L. WATKINS.
Rain rain , rain !. There has
Deer enough and to spare thi. week.
DR.. Hufham went to Bracey, Va,
Nnglav to organize Baptist church.
Mr. John d. Cooper returned Sat
urday from ten days business trip
To Nrw York,
Mrs. lizzie CIary went to Virginia
Beach last week to open her cottage
for the season.
DR.. F. r. Harris is attending the
meeting II the State Medical Society
I'm Durham this week.
DR.. Bass and DR.. Coggeshall arc at
tending the meeting of the State
Medical Society in Durham.
III, has raincd up the country as
/, has here folks who live down the
country NAV look out for Hoods later
uu
Drs Il. T. Aston and X. j. Gill, Of
the county, are attending the IL Getting
II the State Medical Association in
durham this week.
Rev Julian f.. Ingle, Mrs. Willie
fucrtt. Miss Sue Hines and Mr. G..
&. Lamb are delegates to the Episco-
pa, convention in Durham this week.
Rev VI. H. futile went to Weldon
Monday to assist in revival meet
ing Il, the Methodist Episcopal church
If which Rev. j. ID. Bundy is the pas
tor.
Mrs W IL. Jenkin. and little son,
Master James, returned Monday from
wilson where they had been for a
week, visiting the family of Mr..
james I. Virgins.
An exchange get this of: 1t is
sometime the case that men are born
great ,oiIe capture AguinaldO, and
some publicly announce that they
never kissed or Rugged Il girl"
Just at the hour OF going to press
this morning the death OF Mrs. DR..
" J Judd is announced. She had
been sick about five months. A more
extended notice will appear next
week.
Miss Charlotte Young went 10 Raj
eigh Tuesday afternoon TO attend
commencement exercises at Peace In
s.itutr. Her sister Miss Mabel is a
member Of the graduating class this
season.
Farmers have been busy setting
on tobacco plants lately. The seasons
have been favorable but plants have
been most too small AS general
thing and planting has been retarded
1mcwhat
Judge Coble, who is here this week
holding court, is accompanied by his
wife. They are stopping at Mrs
Manniug'.. Both have many friends
who ALWAYS welcome their presence
IN Henderson.
Oar charming young friend Miss
blanche Thomas sends us an invita-
t"u to attend the commencement
exercises of kinsey Seminary, Will
son. y. t.. May DIST 10 24th. DR.. B..
+. Dixon. state Auditor, will deliver
the address.
Energetic. reliable statesmen are
wanted by the Clinton Oil Company,
Cleveland. Ohio. to sell roofing paints
AMI lubricating oils-superiOr goods.
Liberal commissions. Ii interested,
So advertisement elsewhere and
write "a above.
Undertaken \ r. Barnes went to
Wilson Monday to attend the meeting
oI the North Carolina Undertakers
Association. Prof. Clark. of Cincin-
natl. vii conduct the smbalming
.'h''.. giving daily lectures and
demonstrations
The ladies' Literary Club met at
N.Y. Aldermaus Tuesday afternoon.
III" original papers were of high
order The readings timely, the dis
'us>ions interesting. The meeting,
winch was the closing one for the
summer months, was pronounced one
"i ,h" best Of the series
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23

can furnish rough rock for all kinds
of building purposes, such as walls,
foundations, underpinning, chimneys,
wells, &c. Quarry convenient and prompt
delivery made. Am in position to save
you money on large or small quantities.
r. J. SWITZERLAND.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23

Geo. G.. Hickock, Curtiss, Wis. says:
"Foley,s Kidney Cure has been tested
and found to be all you claim for it. l
have given it to my father and it is the
only thing that ever helped him." For
sale by Melville Dorsey.
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INDIGES'

INDIGESTION, resulting from
] weakness Of the stomach, is relieved
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great stom-
ach tonic and cure for DYSPEPSIA.
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Won the Medal.

A postal card from Prof. j. Allen
Holt, one Of the principals, informs
us that Master B. Frank Harris, Of
Henderson, won the medal given by
MIR. l.. &. Bass, Of Goldsboro, for the
most Improvement in defamation in
the Athenian Literary Society at Oak
Ridge Institute. The GOLD LEAF is
glad to hear such a good report of its
young friend and congratulates him
upon the distinction won. Frank is
a son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. b. Harris.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-05-23
Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival.

The members OF the Whatsoever Circle
amt the Helping Hand Circle OF the King S
daughters. will give an ice cream and
strawberry festival next Tuesday even
M, May 2Sth, at the vacant store in
III" We'll Block. 1t is earnestly hoped
That liberal patronage will be given
The entertainment by the good people of
our town.
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REDUCED RATES TO OLD POINT, VA.
Via Seaboard Air Line Railway.

On account of the annual convention OF
the the National Travellers Protective
Association of America at Old Point, Va,
June 3rd to Sth, the Seaboard Air Line
Railway will sell round trip tickets from
Henderson for $435. Tickets to be sold
June 1. ,, 8, good 8 days fIom date OF
sale.
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Twenty Years Proof.

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v-;tes don t know how could
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