The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1901-06-27

that was an advance IN the former
price. The railroads may get as much
money in the end but they will sell
fewer tickets
J. X. Dill, of Manson, n. C., adver-
tises one engine and separator, cotton
gin and press for sale. Can be bought
cheap for cash or will sell on good
security. See advertisement in this
paper and write to Mr.. Dill if Won
want to buy such machinery.
DIR. Hufham tells us that a letter
received from the parents of the late
Rev. G.. n. Bray begs that their CRATE
full thanks be extended to the people
OF Henderson for the kindness shown
their son and the marks of respect
paid his memory when he died.
The best that's to eat you will al
ways find at John ID. Stallings' fancy
grocery store. He keeps a select
stock of everything, strictly first-class,
fresh and mp to date, and prices are
reasonable, too. Prompt and salts
factory service whether large or small
order.
The concert given by the Oxford
Orphanage Singing Glass appeals to
the patronage of people everywhere.
They have been having good crowds
at otLcr places and the GOLD LEAF
bespeaks for them 3 liberal patronage
from our people. At Cooper Opera
House Saturday night.
Some very desirable farming lands
are advertised in this paper for sale.
\ 800 acre tract in Vance county,
with splendid dwelling house and all
necessary out-buildings, is especially
desirable property. Ifinterested call
or address GOLD LEAF fer terms
and further particulars.
Ms. j. f. Harris was called TO Raj
cigi a few days ago on account of the
serious sickness Of the Mr.. Thco. Hill.
one OF the most gifted OF North Caro-
lima writer's Of verse, has many friends
here and elsewhere throughout the
State who hope he may speedily re-
cover.
Mr.. Bruce Hicks came up on the
excursion from Norfolk yesterday to
see friends ami relatives in Hender-
son. Bruce has grown to be quite a
man since leaving here a few years
ago, He is doing well, has good
position in :, large drug store in Nor
folk and is much liked By his en-
pl"yer<,
d. W. lIardee, undertaken and EN-
balmer, has Just got q new lot Of par
aphernaIie and fixtures for the better
and more perfect equipment Of his line
Of business. He is not content to stand
>;iIl bat is constantly making addi-
lions and improvements tending to
still further advancement toward the
head Of his profession.
Parker's CITY Drug Store was
mach frequented resort of the little
folks Tuesday, Word had gone out
that free drinks would be given to all
girls and boys between certain ages
at his soda fountain and from .'early
dawn until dewy exc" Messrs. Wyer
and Watkins were the busiest and
most popular men in town.
DR.. Huffman left on The fast train
yesterday afternoon for Raleigh where
he spent the night. From there he
goes to Rocky Mount to attend 4
meeting of the preachers in the Tar
River iBaptist) Association to arrange
plan OF campaign for the fall work.
He will not be home until Monday,
but there will be preaching at his
| church by some one else.
Like ray of sunshine bringing joy
| and gladness with it Il pink checked,
! bright-eved little baby boy came into
the home Of Prof. and Mrs. T. j.
Alderman early Sunday morning. The
| Professor wears with becoming dignity
his added hOnors, while mother and
son are both doing we'll. A some
what singular coincidence is the fact
that both Prof. and Mrs Alderman
and their two children were born on
Sunday.
FOUND-A watch chain. Owner
can get same by calling at this office,
identifying property, and paying
charges.
Flour. did you say? We have it-a
fresh lot Just received. Straight and
Patent Cheap enough for the hungry to
be fed. II. THOMSON.