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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27

Persons having friends visiting them or
knowing of strangers visiting in the city
will! confer great favor upon the Editor
by informing him either in person or by
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27

'AAAo - VIII viz OFAAA6AASAo AsSPsANAASeAh
expresses the sentiments of other edi.
tors whose Offices are being deluged
with trust literature: "This Office is
receiving flood Of circulars from the
various sugar and tobacco interests
over the country which are concerned
in the Cuban tariff. Most of the men
behind these interests have been
'whooping it up for expansion and
imperialism along back. They are now
doubtless jubilantly figuring on the en-
.largement of the bounds of "the EN-
pire" to come from the purchase of the
Danish West Indies with their sugar and
tobacco potentialities. They were as
quiet as mice when the last administra-
ton was engaged, in violation of the
nations pledges, in tying rope to
Cuba through the Plat amendents with
verbal assurances of tariff concessions
by way of compensation. Accordingly
they are not now entitled to great
amount of sympathy. They assisted in
mixing the medicine, and may reasona-
bly, be asked to take it without grim
ace"
An Iowa editor. who is Jared to live
on buckwheat cakes, gravy and sausa-
ges, reels of the following spasm:
"When the gravy's Oh the buckwheat,
and the sausages are hot, when the
steam floating upward from the shining
coffee pot; when the cook stirs up the
batter that was set the night before,
when little Bob and Clara smack their
lips and cry for more; oh it's then a
man is almost feeling pretty near his
best-if there isn't any trouble with the
works beneath his vest-and it's then
he ought to thank the Lord for what
he's got-when the gravy's on the
buckwheat and the sausages are hot.
There's fragrance that comes floating
from the pancakes on the plates that
should never be ahead Of action-make
him fit for any fate. There is joy, and
inspiration in the smears on Bessie's
chin, and it's good to see dear Willie as
he scopes The sausage in: and what
sweeter music is there than the Tapping,
slapping sound that the cook produces
as she stirs the stuff around? Oh, each
precious, lucious mouthful quickly
finds the proper spot, when the gravy's
on the pancakes and the sausages are
hot
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27

The beautiful wood carving in She
magnificent dining-room of the Gramer-
cy Park house was left unfinished.
'"Why?" asked friend. Because
whispered Mr.. Tilden, ~ don't propose
to improve the reputation of great
architect -
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
See our Brussels carpet at so cents
q yard. Mattings from ten cents up.
SAMUEL. WATKINS.
Cheated the OaIi0wS.

Plummer Hicks, the condemned
negro murderer who has been in Jail
here for several, months awaiting
death by natural cause OF execution,
died about ) O'Clock yesterday after
noon, 1t will be recalled that he was
convicted of killing a young negro
man at Kittrell. An appeal was
taken to the Supreme Court and this
served as a stay of execution. The
case was delayed and months elapsed
before it was finally taken up. The
Judgment of the lower court was sus-
tanned. 1t remained then for the
Governor to fix the date of execu-
ton. In the meantime Hicks had
become SO badly dAased that it
looked as if he could not live but a
short while anyway and it seemed in
human to hang a man in his condi-
ton. He had loathsome disease
and developed consumption after bis
confinement. These facts being made
known to the Governor no action
was taken in the matter and nature
was allowed to do the work OF thu
gallows. This it did slowly ane
tortuously as if to punish the poo
devil but the more for his terribf
crime. 1t would have been better
for the victim as well as Tor tn
COUNT, for Justice and society-f tn
law had been permitted to take IT
course and the sentence OF tn
court carried into effect at tn
outset.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
WADE MECUM SPRINGS.
A Charming Place That Will Become .
Popular Resort.

Popular Resort.
A correspondent of the Raleigh Post
says this of Wade Mecum Springs.
advertised in the GOLD LEAF:
"Your correspondent has just re-
turned from the Wade Mecum Springs
in Stokes county, little paradise of
peace and beauty nesting right in
The bosom Of the Sauratown noun
tains. The locality is an ideal one
for rest and recreation and the re-
cuperation of WORKOUT nerves and
wearied limbs and fevered brains.
The air is pure and invlgoratiug. the
scenery picturesque and beautiful.
for in the musical ripping OF sweetly
babbling brooks, and in the varie-
gated tintings Of breeze-kissed leaf
and flower, and in the towering cliffs
of sky-hugged mountains we see
much of the power and the glory and
the grandeur and the magnificent
workmanship of Him who flung from
His creative fingers such wondrous
scenes of beauty and sublimity. And
the water is wonderful and has effect
ed some marvellous cures. Some pro-
nounce it the equal in its curative
powers of the world renowned Carls-
bad. Be that as il may, those who
have tested its properties. speak Of it
in terms of highest praise and we pre-
dict that the Wade Mecum Springs
will ere long become one OF the most
popular resorts in the South.
1--WE must not stop this notice OF
our delightful sojourn at the Wade
Mecum without paying our respects
to the generous and big-hearted Ell.
Enyson, one OF the best hotel men in
the country, and his refined and love
| ly wife whose charming and gracious
manner lend such an air OF refinement
and delight to the surroundings. A
cleverer, more affable hotel man can
not be found anywhere than the
warm-hearted and sunny-spiritsd
E. H. Ellyson. And the owners OF
this admirable watering place are
Messrs. Sparks, Eller and Tice. lib
eral and progressive and enterprising
men, and having unlimited means at
their command they will complete
what nature has SO lavishly and SO
wondrously begun, and make the
Wade Mecum the most popular and
the most attractive watering plsce in
the South.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
Statement In Behalf Of the Board Of
County Commissioners In Regard to
Use of the Blood Hounds.

Use Of the Blood Hounds.
By an agreement made with the
Town Commissioners. the blood
hounds belonging to the county have
been put in charge of Policeman o. S.
Faulkner, who will exercise and have
the exclusive handling OF them. 4
resolution adopted by the Board OF
County Commissioners is in effect
that these dogs are for the benefit of
the people OF the county, and any
person has q right to their service
without cost. When they are wanted
all that is necessary is to see MIR.
Faulkner. He has authority to take
them anywhere in the county at any
time.
One thing should be impressed
upon persons who may have need OF
the dogs. Keepaway from the tracks
the dogs are to run and do not allow
others to go about the place. The
Importance of this is obvious. 1t is
i'm possible for the dogs to get the
right trail or do anything with it
where several persons have been
along. If q crime is committed
anything for which the dogs are
wanted-do not make an outcry and
alarm the neighborhood but come i'm
mediately and notify Mr.. Faulkner
and let him get his dogs there before
the fact is known if possible. His
services are yours for the asking but
he wants all the help you can give
him and in no way can you render
greater assistance than by observing
the rule above mentioned. fthe whole
neighborhood has been tracked the
dogs will be confounded and cannot
work, results will be unsatisfactory
and it will DO time wasted and trouble
for nothing.
When the dogs are to 20 outside
the county-that is when they are
wanted by non-residents-a reason
able charge will be made for their
| services. In that case it will be
necessary to apply to Chairman
Amos or Sheriff Powell, either of whom
has authority to permit them to go.
These dogs can be of great service
to the people of the county and a.
they are for their benefit, free of cost,
it is earnestly desired that they will
be called for and used whenever
needed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Practical Object Lesson.

When the first cotton mill was built
in Henderson ) years ago the re-
ceipts were not over 800 or ZOO
bales. Time was when they were
four or five times as great but from
some cause they had fallen off from
year to year until as a cotton mar
ket Henderson did not seem to be
very much in it. Now the two mills
here consume IA, 1000 bales a year.
That is to say we are getting 1000
bales now for every 100 received
then. And Henderson is noted as
one of the best cotton markets in the
State-paying outside prices always.
This is one of the many practical OBJ
ject lessons of the value and impor-
lance to a community of manufacto-
rieS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
SAMUEL WATKINS.
Will Increase Spindle Capacity.

The capacity OF the Harriet Cotton
Mills is to be increased by the addi-
ton of 5000 spindles, making a
total OF 10000. This will fill the
present building and utilize their sur
plus power. The new additions are
to be made at once and everything
will be in readiness for the present
crop.
In this connection it is worthy OF
mention that the Harriet Mills paid
their first dividend Tuesdays per
cent. These mills have not been run
ming quite II months yet and it
speaks we'll for the management to
increase the spindle capacity 5000
and pay a dividend the first year:
The GOLD LEAF does not know OF
another new mill that has done as
we'll
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Use Aliens HOoS-EAse,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and not.
and get tired costly. Ii you have smagting
feet Or tight shoes. try Aliea's Foot Ease.
II coOls the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen, sweating feet. inGroHin1
nails, blisters and sallous spots. nelss ;ves
rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by
ali druoeists and shoe stores for 25e. Don {
accept any substitute. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmstead' La
Row N Y
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate with its sudden
changes of temperature---rain, WIND and
sunshine often intermingle in single day
1t is no wonder that our children, friends
and relatives are so frequently taken from
rs BY neglected colds, half the deaths re
shifting directly from this cause. A bottle
of Boschee's German Syrup kept about your
home for immediate use will prevent seri-
ons sickness, q large doctors bill and per-
hans death BY the use of three or four doses.
For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages,
pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Group or any
disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success is
simply wonderful, as your druggist will
tell YOU. Get a sample bottle free from NJ
Dorsey, druggist Regular size rs cts. Get
Green's Special Almanac.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
By the Board of Town Commissioners
Complimentary to Maj. p. T. Jones,
Retiring Clerk

Complimentary to Maj. p. T. Jones,
Retiring Clerk.
The following resolutions were
adopted at regular meeting OF the
Board of Town Commissioners held
July 28th, 1902:
WHEREAS, Owing to the duties OF
his office being such that he cannot
longer serve the Board, Mr.. Pryce L.
Jones has offered his resignation as
Town Clerk; it is hereby
Resolved, That the Board accept
his resignation with sincere regret,
and commend him for his painstaklng
and careful attention to the duties
of his office, and the thanks OF the
Board are hereby extended to him
for the many courtesies which he has
shown the Board, assuring him oflts
appreciation and best wishes for his
success.
Resolved, That "a copy OF this reso
luton be recorded upon the records
of the Board together with the min
utes of this meeting.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Goes With Another Firm.

Mr.. Will Ed Moss has given up his
position with the Watkins Hardware
company to go with the Parham
Brothers Supply Company: Friends
and patrons of the popular estab-
lishment with which he has been so
long identified will regret this while
congratulating his new employers
upon securing his services. There
is no better known or better liked
salesman in Henderson than Will
Moss. He is equally at home in any
department and can sell one thing as
we'll as another or wait on every
class OF citizens with equal facility.
He has been living in town sixteen
years and has worked for but three
firms during that time. For a little
over nine and one-half years he has
been with Mr.. Samuel Watkins and
was one of the most popular and ca
pable statesmen in his employment.
The Parham Brothers Company
will enlarge their hardware depart,
| ment, putting in fuller stock OF
| shelf and case goods, implements
| etc. They will utilize the new build
| ing in the rear of the Citizens Bank
for the purpose.
L
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07

Enterprise Hose Company, No: l.
Henderson's crack colored reel COM
pany, in a practice race Monday al
ternoon broke the State record Tor
$50 yards. They made it in 30
seconds. The winning record last
wear was BIZ. If the boys do as Well
at the State tournament the iat!er
part of this month other companies
viii have to do some good work or
the honors will come to Henderson.
The GOLD LEAF is betting on the
Enterprise Hose Company and IL !.
is not a winner it will be due to n9
fault OF theirs We are sure,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Doing a Good Business.

The GOLD LEAF is always pleased
to note the we'll doing of any Hen
dersOn man or Henderson enterprise.
One of the successful enterprises OF
the communicated one that sup
plies needed wants 0. 0. Young's
grist mill. Rather we should say
mills, because he has two, using both
steam and water power. He manu-
features good article of meal and is
doing a good business, both at home
and elsewhere. Friday he shipped
two car loads of meal to Louisburg.
A car load represents a thousand
bushels. From this it may be seen
what one mill is doing to supply the
staff of life in the community. And
there are others.
Everything for the dining room
extension tables, chairs to match,
sideboards, china presses. crockery
and glassware-at
SAMUEL WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
NEW FIRM.
The Burroughs-Powell Company In
corpoFated to do q General Supply
Business in Henderson.

The Burroughs-Powell Company In
corporated to do a General Supply
Business in Henderson.
The Burroughs-Powell Company is
the name of a new concern that will
soon be added to the number Of Hen
derson's business firms. It will be
strong concern both in capital and
personnel and the GOLD LEAF pre-
diets that it will be popular and sue
cessful Que. The company has been
incorporated with capital stock Of
5000. and privilege Of increasing to
any amount not prohibited by the
laws of North Carolina. The purpose
is to do general supply business
dealing in general merchandise. bug
gies, wagons, horses, mules, etc.
MIR. Silus Powell is president; Mr..
Roger G. Burroughs. vice-president;
MIR. Henry 7. Powell, secretary and
treasurer; Mr.. James G. Burroug his,
general manager. All good business
men, with the qualities of judgment
and experience, energy and ambi-
tioh, wloe acquaintance ana popular
ity in their favor.
Mr.. Silus Powell is a man of ripe
experience and sound judgment and
is accounted one Of the wisest and
most sagacious business men in the
community. The Messrs. Burroughs
are capable and clever business men
and have youth aud activity COM
bined with valuable training and OK
perience as merchants. Mr.. Henry
T. Powell is admirably qualified for
his duties and altogether it is well
balanced and strong firm.
They have leased the vacant store
room in the O'Neil Block and will
open for business Sept. LIST. The
GOLD LEAF gives the Burroughs-Pow-
ell Company cordial greeting and
wishes for them the greatest measure
of success.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Should be Extended.

We notice that stone for the street
curbing has been placed only as far
as the corner just this side OF the Ok
ford depot. From this we take 1t
that the street is to be paved only
that far. The work should not stop
there. 1t ought to be extended SO as
to take in the passenger station
building. The distance is not much
greater and the additional cost would
be small. While the work Is beng
done let's have a complete job OF 1t
to the point indicated. 1t is due to
the town and the travelling pub
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
SCHOOL OF MUSIC.
Piano, Harmony and Music
History.
Fall Term Begins August 4th, 1902.
For particulars apply to or ad-
dress
MISS MABEL BLANCHE HARRIS,
Box ~. Henderson, N. L.
Beautiful Field of Tobacco.

Artist A. II. Houff has on exhibi-
ton at his studio a couple OF photo
graphic views of a Vance county to-
bacco farm which surpass anything
we have seen. The views were taken
last week on Mr.. Jesse L. Kelly's
farm about Z miles Northwest OF
Henderson. One shows a field of to-
bacco with a six foot man (Mr.
Kelly who was standing erect only a
short distance away completely lost
to sight, while Messrs. Ham Beacon
and Andrew Harris, standing close
up in front of the camera can only
be distinguished by the tops OF
their head and an umbrella hoisted
above. This view was taken in the
bottom or level land where the
growth is largest. The other view
was taken on the hill and the faces OF
Mr.. Kelly and his little son are seen
in the distance. Then they had to
stand where the tobacco was thin
and get on high place to get their
"picters" taken.
1t is a beautiful sight and picture
of it properly circulated would do
much toward advertising the posi-
bilities of Vance county as tobacco
growing section.
Druggets, art squares, carpets
mattings, linoleums. Largest and
prettiest stock to select from.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Miss Emma w. Averett.
Piano and Voice. Organ and Guitar.
Theory. Harmony. Music Nota-
ton. and History of Music.

Full Conservatory Course. Teaching
methods endorsed by eminent authorities,
North and South. The shakespeare
Method" used in vocalization, also the
Natural Course in Music" This care
fully prepared series of books and charts
gives adequate training in sight reading
and singing, the grades extending from
children's Songs to Oratorio choruses. The
special Teachers Course for Piano has
been very helpful to young teachers.
The Fall term opens on Monday, Sept.
LIST. Terms 81 90 per month. For further
information address Miss Averett, An
drews Avenue, Henderson, NC.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Leg Broken.

Norman, the little four-year-old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Shepard
had the misfortune to break his left
leg above the knee Saturday after
noon. He was playing in the front
porch and fell off the railing. The
little fellow has suffered much but is
now getting along as we'll as could
be expected.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Mayor Southerland's Handsome Pres
emit,

Mavor Switzerland is the posses
sor of a fine Parker gun, of which he
is very proud. And well may he be
for aside from it's money value and
the sport he anticipates having with
it the manner of his getting it is
enough to make him proud: 1t was
the gilt ofhis friend, Mr.. W d. Rohrer,
formerly of Pennsylvania, but now Of
Washington, D. g., who In seasons
mast has enjoyed sport aield with
Nr. Switzerland in these parts and
who seems to have taken this means
of showing his remembrance and
appreciation of the fact. The Parker
oi,n is one of the best guns made
the standard of the United States
and is the sportsman's pride and de-
light. Mr.. Southerland's gun Is
little beauty valued at 800.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
New Store Building,

Mr.. NJ. Dorsey is erecting a store
house on his lot in the rear of his
drug store. 1t will front on Wyche
Alley and will be finished up in good
style with large plate glass windows.
The building will be two stories.
"a 53 feet. It will be for rent.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
sToP The COUGH
Aud work off the Cold.

Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets eyre q
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.
Beautiful line of Carpets, Mattings.
Art Squares, Rugs. Linoleums, Win
dow Shades, Lace Curtains, ETC., at
SAMUEL WATKINS.
\ nice line of ladies' white dress
goods and trimmings just received at
II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07

Parlor furniture with odd pieces,
comfortable lounges, easy rockers
very cheap-at WAIhINo.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Everybody KNOWS

We sell Lamps, Lamp Chimneys,
Burners, Wicks, Glassware, Bowls
and Pitchers and Toilet Sets in end
less quantities. Come and let us
know that YOU are vet customer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
NEW FLOUR.


Just received, lot of FLOUR
made from new wheat. None better
on the market.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07

New stock of furniture and car
pets under new management. Prices
as pleasing as the goods.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07

A nice line OF pound paper and en-.
velopes. just received at
W.T.WHIT.TEN & cos BOOK STORE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
STORY OF A TUBEROSE.
Contributed

A little flower gently pinned
With cherished. loving hands,
/ love thee, sweetest little thing.
And hope to gain demands.
keep the little flower
And do remember we'll,
A feeling OF the gentle power
That holds me In its spell.
| kiss the little flower
And press it to my breast,
And long to see the day
When you may do the rest. CIV
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07

Every Poison has Its AnaidOte. For
Malarial Poison it is Roberts, Tonic.
&c No cure, no pay. W. W. Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
Hoods JGrSdPdrillQ
l,s2zag4aass AgG2a.1en
aasH@ TALK p
FOR THE TOMMY
2&gh17
VERY LOW PRICES.

Lumber, Lime, Shingles,
Doors, Window Frames, Oak
NantcIs, Tiles, &c.
John B. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
To MY Friends.

1t is with joy tell you what Kodol did
for me. Twas troubled with my stomach
for several months. Upon being advised
to use Kodol 1 did so, and words cannot tell
the good it has done me: A nei ghbor had
dyspepsia so that he had tried almost every
thing told him to use kodol. Words
of gratitude have come to me from him be-
cause | recommended it-Geo. w. Fry,
Viola. Iowa. Health and strength of mind
and body depend on the stomach, and nor
NAL activity of the digestive organs kodoi,
the great reconstructive tonic. cures all
stomach and bowel troubles, Indigestion
dyspepsia Kodol digests any good food
you eat. Take dose after meals. W. w
Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-08-07
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it rails
to cure. E. W. Groves signature Is on
each box. go.