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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
EXCUSe-MAKING,
Or Reasons for Not Becoming q Chris-
tian

tian.
This is the title OF = neat little
tract Volume of 81 pages by Rev. A.
r. Shaw, pastor OF the Presbyterian
church, Henderson. n. c. In the
GOLD LEAF there was recently pub
lished = reference to thi, work and
An estimate of it by Rev. Eugene
Daniel, D. D.. of Raleigh, who had
read the manuscript copy before it
was placed in the hands Of the
printer. Dr.. Daniel expressed him
self as highly pleased with Mr.. Shaw's
work, saying it is clear, forcible and
sminsntly Scriptural, and he treats
more Of these excuses than he has
seen handled elsewhere. Under the
blessings Of God, he thinks it may do
much good.
The author has left copy on our
desk. We have net yet had time to
review it sufficiently well to give an
individual opinion. But those who
know Mr.. Shaw's intellectual attain
msnts and ability as q theologian will
not question tho merit Of his work,
the thorough and comprehensive
manner in which he deals with tho
various phases OF the subject under
consideration, or its timsliness. In
the preface the author says:
my experience as evangelist in
the Presbyteriss Of Fayetteville. NC,
and Central Texas, forced upon me
the need of small volume that could
bs placed in the hands of the I'M
saved, a volume containing a state
ment and refutation of the flimsy sx-
cuses rendered for life of sin. All
over our Southern land great i'm
pstus to svangelistic work has re-
Gently been impaired, and the need
Of such a publication is still felt.
From time to time God has honorsd
the truth contained in the following
pages. As this little volume goes
forth on it's mission OF love, it is &C
companisd with the humble prayer
that God will employ it as an instru-
ment in the salvation OF many preci-
Gus souls"
To the memory Of his devoted
father and to his affectionate mother,
the volume is lovingly inscribed by
the author. The price OF the tract is
Is cents a copy; one dozen copies,
$1.25. Application may be made in
person or by letter to Mr.. Shaw.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Spreads Like Wildfre.

When things are the best they become
the best selling. Abraham Hare, the lead
ing druggist of Belleville, o, writes: "Elec-
tric Bitters are the best selling bitters
have handled in twenty years" You know
why? Most diseases begin in disorders OF
stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and
nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach, regulates kidneys, liver and
bowels, puritfes the blood, strengthens the
nerves, hence cures multitudes Of maladies
1t builds up the entire system. Puts new
life and vigor into any weak, sickly, run
down man or woman. Price 80 cents. Sole
by Melville Dorsey, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Setting a. Prisoner Free,

A man with rheuma tism is a prisoner
His letters are none the less CALLING be
cause they are invisible. To him Perry
Davis Pain Killer comes as a libsrator
Rubbed well into the swollen, stiff-neG
joints it not merely drives away the
pain, it makes the muscles pliable so that
the prisoner becomes free man. There
is but one Pain-Killer, Perry Davis. q
and so cents.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
CHANGE 0F BUSINESS.
Announcement Which VIII Interest
Prospective Purchasers aud the Pub
lie Generally.

Prospective Purchasers aud the Pub
lie Generally.
After = successful career Of upwards
OF 25 years in the clothing and dry
goods business in Henderson. an
nouncement 10 made by Mr.. n. Lehman
that be 10 going to make change
60 into different line altogether.
1t would hardly be natural for Nathan
Lehman to quit selling clothing but
he says that's what he's going to do.
To this end he wants to get rid Of
the entire stock on hand and will
sacrifice good money to do so. Every
thing will be sold At and below cost
to close out. Mr.. Lehman says he
means business and 10 going to do
just what he SAYS. He wants it dis
tinctly understood that this is>no
scheme to work off old stock or goods
of slow sale. but everything is going
regardless OF quality or value 1t .
price that will convince the most
skeptisal.
Mr.. Lehman says he is not going to
leave Henderson. He was on the
point of going few years ago and
would have done so had there not
been hitch in getting the store he
wanted where he had decided to
locate. Since then many improve
ments aud changes for the better
have been made here and he now
says he is glad he did not lsavsr Hen
derson, and expects to live and die
here. But hs is going to change his
business and to this end he 10 OFFER
ing sure enough bargains in every
thing in stock-clothing shoes, hats,
gents furnishings, ladies' dress
goods and trimmings, dry goods and
notions, white goods. trunks, valises.
etc. The entire stock goes regardless
OF quality or value at prices that will
mean money saved to the purchaser.
Go and see yourself. examine the
goods, and compare prices and be
convinced OF the gsnuinsness Of the
offer.
Arars opportunity is offered to buy
such articles at genuine bargains
until the entire stock is closed out
clock, stock and barrel"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
STOP the COUGH
And work off the Cold.
Nights JEWELRY STORE.
Fifty-Nine Years of Married Lifo.

Today, Friday, Nov. 18th, 1901, Mr..
and Mrs. H. b. Hunter, ST., of our
town. will celebrate the seth anniver-
sary of their marriage day. The
Record joins Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Hun
ter's numerous friends in wishing
them many, many years more Of
married .-Warrenton Record.
The GOLD LEAF desires to extend
congratulations To Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunter, than whom old Warren
noted for good men and noble women
contains no more excellent people
within her borders. May this veneer
able couple live to celebrate yet many
more anniversaries of their long and
happy married life.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

Mr.. NJ. B. Prince left on the North
bound train yesterday morning to be
away several months. He expected
to stop q day with friends in Norfolk
and then go to Washington City to
meet his son Charlie who 10 JUST
of tho United States regular army
having served his term of enlistment.
After . short stay in Washington Mr..
Prince will go to his old home at
Montour Falls, n. Y, where he has
brother and two sisters living, beside
q number of other relatives. He ex-
poets to be gone six months and
future developments will determine
his course after that. Although Mr..
Prince has property interest, he has
neither business nor family ties to
keep him here and the opportunity is
taken advantage of to visit his old
home and relatives, some of whom he
has not seen in more than thirty
wears. This is the second time he
has been back since he came to Hen
derson in 1sS7-nearly twenty-five
years ago. Mr.. Prince is regarded al
one OF our most worthy citizens, and
we should regret very much to lose
him permanently. For the present
however, he does not intend to relin'
| auish his claims to citizenship here
| CioaEs and FurS-FashiOnable an(
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
To tho Public.

Allow me to say few words in praise OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. | had q
very severe cough and cold and feared
would get pneumonia, but after taking the
second dose of this medicine j felt better
three bottles of it cured my cold and ths
pains in my chest disappeared entirely.
am most respectfully yours for health
Ralph S. Meyers, 64-Thirty-seventh St
Wheeling, w. Va. For sale by Melville
Dorsey, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
WANTED.

Q2) Men to paint at Weldon. Trans
portation paid both ways if You stay
till work Is finished Apply to
f CAIN,
Weldon, y. c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
A Worthy Cause.

We all love to honor him who was
the first great advocate OF the orphan
cause in North Carolina and one who
for so many years, gave his heart and
life in it's behalf. We cannot better
perpetuate his name than by cherish
inc that cause for which he lived.
The orphanages of the State have in
creased in number within the past
few wears and each one is trying to
receive more children than in the pre-
ceding wear. Can we better show our
gratitude to God for His many
mercies to US than by a liberal dona-
ton to these, His little ones on
Thanksgiving Day.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
WANTED.

Quarry hands at once All winter Job.
Also month hands. For sale cheap a
Hall Self Feeding 40 Saw Cotton Gin and
lngersoll Hand Press; 1O=horse power
Portable Engine and Boiler on wheels
Outfit together or separately.
A. b. COOK,
Wakefield Granite Quarres,
Petersburg, Va.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
"Quo Vadis."

Mr.. Carpenters great aim is to
present his plays complete in every
detail, both in the Interpretation OF
parts and in the correctness OF the
stage settings. so that his name may
become a guarantee of first-clsss
production. -.
This year he has sxcelled himself in
the magnificent production OF "Quo
Vadis." Every inch of scenery is
new and historically correct, the
Burning of Rome" being an especial
feature. 1t is the mostvivid produc-
ton of a burning city which has ever
been seen; nothing like it has ever
been put on any stage, and both pub
lie and press announce it to be mar
yelous. ,.Quo Vadis" will be pre-
sented at Cooper Opera House Mon
day evening. Nov. 25th.
| Know One Sure Remedy
,orau obstinate cold. Its name is Pyny-B alsan,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
A Word About Our Advertisements.

Owing to the pressure upon our ad-
vertising columns this week the usual
amount of reading matter is some
what reduced. But our friends will
patiently bear with us until the rush
is over we trust. And besides there
is no more interesting feature of the
paper than the advertise ments. And
certainly they are no less valuable
and helpful to the reader. So then
we are not really depriving our
friends of anything, but rather we
are serving thoir best interest by pre-
senting an attractive array of adver-
tisements in lieu of reading matter.
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MR.. SHAW TO LEAVE us.
Resigns IS Pastor of Presbyterian
Church to Accept Call to Ports
mouth

Resigns as Pastor of Presbyterian
Church to Accept Call to Ports
mouth.
The GOLD LEAF last week mention
ed the TACT that Rev. A. K. Shaw,
pastor Of the Henderson Presbyterian
church, had received unanimous call
to the pastorate of the First Prssbv-
terrain church in Portsmouth, Va.
After careful consideration of the
matter Mr.. Shaw has accepted the
call. Announcement to this effect
was made by him after the morning
sermon last Sunday, and at his re-
quest a congregational meeting will
be held next Sunday to take action
upon the matter.
Personally speaking we shall very
much regret to see Mr.. Shaw leave
Henderson. His place will be sx-
ceedingly difficult to fill. And not
only will his loss be felt in his own
church but in the community at
large. He is a strong man in what
ever capacity he is gagged morally
and intellectually a man whose
strength of character and iorceful
personality have made their impress
for good upon the community, and
Henderson will be the loser by his
going away.
AS preacher this church has not
had his superior. Indeed, competent
judges have pronounced Mr.. Shaw
the peer of any Presbyterian preacher
in North Carolina. while as thsolo-
gian it is doubted if he has a superior
in the whole Presbyterian church Of
the South. He is 4 man of high in
tellectual attachments, of real abil-
ity we know. and the Portsmouth
church is to be congratulated upon
the choice made. Tho going away
OF Rev. A. r. Shaw will be 4 signal
loss to Henderson but a distinct gain
to Portsmouth.
Mr.. Shaw's resignation is to take
effect the first of January.
STOP the COUGH
And work off tho Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.
ClOthing-Schloss Bros. rake, nobby
and stylish, OF WATKINS.
A nice line OF ladies' shopping bags
the most up-to-date articles of the kind
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
lezaaG83aNa gZ2azz,zs7,n
.IsM TALK p
1cF THE TOWN ?
'W88$I9
For Low Prices

On Lime, Lumber, Shingles
Laths, Doors and Windows
call on
John B. WATKINS.
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WANTED.
Tobacco Farmers to WGrk on
Shares.

The undersigned wants two good farm
ers to work tobacco and other crops on
shares. Must be men of family with not
less than four good Woodworking boys in
each family. Only good and reliable peo-
pie sober and Industrious. who can and
will work need apply. Can makeit to the
interest OF the right kind of men,. Soil
we'll adapted to tobacco, cotton, corn
and other crops. Address.
G. A. WILLIAMS,
Ringwood, Halifax County, n. c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Cure Tao Cough

Stop coughing, as it initiates the lungs.
and gives them no chance to heal Foley
Honey aud Ear cures without causing a
strain in throwing off the phIegm like
common cough expectorants. For sale by
Melville Dorsey
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAX
ING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply iron and quinine in tasteless form
No cure, no pay. SOC.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

The work of charging and i'm
proving S. S. Whitten's place of bust
ness on Main street has bsen finished.
First an addition was built in the rear
making it third larger. The floor
in the front part was raised and the
top csiled with native pine. The side
walls were nicely papered and alto
gether it looks like a new place inside.
A great improvement was also made
to the front. The windows were cut
down and large plate glass put in
like appearance.
Nor were the above mentioned
changes all. Mr.. Written has put in
another counter and new wall piece.
In doing this he says he meant no
disrespect to any one but had to do
50 to accommodate his customers.
There is no difference in the treatment
of patrons, the same goods are fur
nished to all alike. And it is Mr..
Whitten's claim that he keeps the best
of everything to be had in his line.
Certainly he has one of the best fitted
up places of the kind to be found any
where-a quiet, orderly place whore
loafers abound not.
Seymour Webb, Mora, N. Y. writes: 81
| had been troubled with my kidneys fol
| twenty FIVE years and had tried several
| physicians but received no relief until
bought bottle OF FOley's Kidney Cure
! After using two bottles | was absolutely
cured. l earnestly recommend Foley's
Kidney Cure" Take only Foley's. Fol-
sale by Melville Dorsey.
Opening of Winter Tourist Season
The Southern Railway, which operates
its own lines over the entire South ant
forms the important link in the grea
highway OF travel between the North ant
South, Florida, Cuba. Mexico, the Paciti
Coast and Central America, announce
for the winter of 1901 and 1902 the mos
superb service ever offered. Its splendid
regular service will be augmented by tn
Southern Palm Limited, a magnificen
Pullman train, which will be operate'
between New York and st. Augustine
Florida.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Well Stocked.

well STOCKED.
John D. Stallings, fancy grocer,
keeps we'll stocked all the time but he
is carrying bigger stock and q
greater variety of goods in his line
now than ever before. There is every.
thing you can think Of almost that.
eatable-and of the best quality. Tt
enumerate would be too much like
publishing the whole catalogue OF tn,
fancy grocery trade. Attention there
fore is called to a few specialties only
Everything for making fruit cakes
flavoring extracts, spices, ETC.. cerea
foods Of all kinds; canned and bottled
goods Of every description; sugars
ooffees, teas, syrups, cakes, crackers
meats, butter, cheese. fruits, vege
tables, &c. Registers candies il
packages. Fresh stock always OF
hand.
Mr.. Stallings caters to the fancy
grocery trade offering the people wha
they want in high class goods a
moderate prices. Prompt attention
to all business and reliable service
promised. II anything goes wrong
he is the man to make it right.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

Destroy ChilIs, Fevers and Malaria by
using Roberts Chill Tonic 25c guar,
antep it. W W. Parker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Do Not ConfOund Them.

s.Quo Vadis" has been played in
Henderson but not by the same COM
pany that will present it next Monday
evening. 1t was Alden Benedict's
Company that was here few seasons
ago and there were but 9 people in
the cast, whereas E. j. Carpenters
Company has IA people with metro
politan artists. The two companies
are not to be mentioned in COMPARE
son, As those who witness the spien-
did production Monday night will
freely admit.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Healthy Children are Happy.

Mothers Worm Syrup makes ehlIdTen
healthy by expelling the worms that
make them ill. Children eat it on bread
Hight & Co. have made arrange
ments to get diamonds often Cd
memorandum, and in this way they
can afford to sell them cheaper than
if they kept them in stock.
Dunlop and Stetson Hats-New fall
shapes, at "AlhiNo.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Facts About the Population of the
Town,

A new census of Henderson has
just been made by the Interstate
Directory Company. Mr.. A. M. Crit
fifth, the manager in charge of the
work here, furnishes the GOLD LEAF
with the following information in ad-
vance of the publication of the direc
tory: In round numbers the popula-
ton of the town including suburbs is
$500. Inside the corporate limits it
is 1900. Outside, taking in the two
cotton mills and the Enthusiastically
a part of the town with the exception
that they do not pay town taxes and
have no vote in municipal matters
there are little short of 1000. OF
the total population the number of
negroes is less than 5000. The num-
Der of families is ascertained to be
1913, and tho number of houses
1,197, two more than an average Of
one to each person.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

Dress GOods-Newest fabrics. at
WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Gone North to Stay Awhile.

Ziegler Shoes-Best made. at
WATKINS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

THE ABOVE NAMED DEPENDENT
L will take notice that an action en-
titled as above has been commenced
against her in the SUPERB II Court of Vance
County by the plaintiff for divorce dis
solving the bonds II matrimony now exist
ing between her and the said plaintiff, and
that she is hereby required to appear at the
next term of the Superior ouIt of Vance
County to be held on the End Monday be-
fore the lst Monday in March. 1902, at the
Court House Of said county and answer or
demur to the complaint of the plaintiff or
the relief THEREIN demanded will be
granted.
This 18th November, 1901.
HENRY PERRY,
Clerk Superior Court.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Notice of Sale.

TSDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE
~ power Of sale conferred upon The
undersigned Trustee, and contained In
Deed In Trust executed hy Albert Wyche
on the lith day Of June. 1892 snd recorded
in Deed Of Trust Book No. !, Page 533 in
the Office Of the Rrgi-ter If Deeds for
Vance County, for the purpose Of securing
the payment OF the indebtedness therein
mentioned, defa ult having been made in
the payment OF the same, al the request of
the holder OF the same, will sell at the
Court House door In Henderson. n. e.. at
public auction, to the highest bidder for
cash, on
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21
Enlarged and Improved.

Furniture-All kinds, just received at
WATKINS.
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Wanted.

On out-of-town work sheet iron work
ers and tinsmiths. Steady employment
for good men. Address IS. Y" care this
paper, stating age and experience.
Death of Mrs. James A. Gill.
Mrs. Odslia Allen Gill, wife of Mr..
James A. Gill, died at her home near
Gillburg, Vance county, Monday, the
18th, aged 81 years. She was the
mother of children, of whom 5 sur
vivs. her, the youngest 13 years OF
age. Mrs. Gill was a consistent mem
Der of the Methodist Protestant
church, and took an active interest
in whatever related to the work OF
the church or the advancement OF the
Masters cause. She was = good
n.ighbor, charitable aud kind hearted,
and was loved by all who knew her.
Funeral was held at the residence
Tuesday afternoon Rev. X. NJ. An
drews, her pastor, conducting the
service. The body was Inferred in
the family burial place in the pres
ence of a number Of Borrowing friends
and relatives.
Geo. A. Points, Upper Sandusky. O..
| writes II have been using FOleys HOney
| md Tar for hOarSeneSs and find 1t tht
| hest remedy ever tried. 1t stopped thu
| cough Immediately and relieved all sore
ness" Take none but Foley's. For SAL
! bv Melville Dorsey.
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A Marvellous Medicine.

Attention is called to the advsr-
ti,ement of Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic on the fourth page of the GOLD
LEAF this week. There is no better
remedy of the kind. 1t has stood the
ts.t for 20 years and is sold under a
onarantee. An evidence OF the re-
markable favor with which this mar.
velous medicine has been received
throughout the country is the hs.t one
million, six hundred thousand bottles
Of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic sold
last year. A simple but eftectise
remedy. iron and quinine in saste.
less form. Sold by all druggists. 0.
cents q bottle, and if il does not cure
Won get YOUR money back.
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| guarantee Roberts Tonic to cure
Chills, Fevers, Malaria and restore lost
appetite. 25c. Try it. W. W. Parker.
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Great Luck of an Editor,

'For two years all efforts to cure Eczema
in the palms of my hands failed" writes
Editor II. n. Lester, of Syracuse, Kans.,
"then 1 was wholly cured by Bucklen's
Arnica Salve" It's the worlds best for
Eruptions, Sores and all skin diseases.
Only % cents at Melville Dorsey's drug
store.
Carpets, rugs, and art squares, at
WATKINS,
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Pile.ine Cures Piles.
Money refunded il it ever fails.
Wanted.

Two boys about 16 years old. Also a
number of girls. Apply at
SEAROARD KNITTING MILLS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

Cioaks and Furs-Fashionable and
pretty, at WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

Every Poison has its antidote: For
Malarial Poison it is Roberts Ion'c,
25c No cure no pay. W, W. farker.
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NOTICE OF SUMMONS

N TRTaE c co1kTxa the Superior Court
P. w. Peace,
vs. NOTICE.
Annie Peace.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-11-21

the property conveyed by said Deed in
Trust, to-wit: One town lot in the town Of
Henderson containing about = Of an acre,
bnund-d on the North by }. IL Lassiter
On the East by Benz. Wyche, land: on the
South BY Sherman stfe.t; on the West by
Albert Gooch; said lot being same bought
by Albert Wyche from Benz. Wyche. See
deed on record In Granville County, Regis
ter's once.
II will make two nice building lots.
Henderson, N. e.. Nov. 6. 1901.
ANDREW J. HARRIS,
Trustee.
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Hannah and Tilt Shoes for men and
boys. at WATKINS.
Avoid Chills and Fevers by taking
Roberts Tonic TO remove Malaria. Pleas
ant to take. 25c No cure no pay. W.
W. Parker
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Believing DIR. Seth ArnOId's BalSam

a reliable remedy for all bowel disorders,
we hereby guarantee every 25c. bottle
sold by u to give satisfaction or money
refunded. Melville Dorsey, druggist.