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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
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Speaks Well for the Gold Leaf.

Mr. O. W. Blacknall, of Kittrell,
was an agreeable caller at this Office
Tuesday After expressing regret at
seeing that the editor had an idea of
disassociating himself with the GOLD
LEAF and quitting the newspaper
business, Mr.. Blacknall mentioned a
few circumstances in connection with
the paper two of which ara worthy
Of note. He says the first straw
berry plants he ever sold were the
result of an advertisement in the
GOLD LEAF. And strange to relate
they were sold to a person in Kit
trell. This was in 1883 when Mr..
Blacknall first began what has devel-
oped INTO the biggest business of the
kind in the world, and out of which
the Continental Plant Company, of
which he is president, has grown
Another fact mentioned was that
when he wanted a nurseryman some
months ago he advertised in q State
paper and in the GOLD LEAF fer one.
He got no results from the adyer-
tisement in the State paper but
through the medium OF the adver-
tisement in the GOLD LEAF he Sc
cured the services of one whom he
thinks is the best nurseryman in the
State.
And there are instances that might
be related in the experiences of others
beside Mr.. Blacknall to show that
advertising in the GOLD LEAF pays.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
THE CONFEDERATE BAZAAR.
North Carolinians Should Contribute
to This Worthy Object.

Supplementary to the article print
ed on the first page of the GOLD LEAF
this week from the Wilmington Mes
senger regarding the Confederate
bazaar to be held in Richmond in
April, the following will be of inter-
est:
Each one of the Southern States
will represent, by their booth, some
book. In view of North Carolina s
wonderful tobacco trade, Miss Alice
Blanche Morgan, who will have
charge of the North Carolina table,
has selected the tame of ''My Lady
Nicotine" and will make Il speciality
of tobacco. However, this selection
is not intended to exclude any other
article, and indeed she will be glad to
receive anything for the North Caro-
lima booth which our citizens may
donate. The object of the bazaar is
stated in the article above referred
to. The directors of each State (for
North Carolina, Mrs. j. P Allison, OF
Concord, and Mrs. Garland Jones, OF
Raleigh) decided the question of the
bazaar, and are directly responsible
for the work of their respective
States-soliciting contributions and
the sending of the same to the
bazaar. Yet, their efforts can be OF
little avail, writes Miss Morgan, I'M
less they have the cooperation Of
each Chapter of the Daughters
throughout the State, and the indi
vidual interests of each member Of
each Chapter.
In closing her communication Miss
Morgan says: II have become not
the leader, but the servant of eacf
Daughter of the Confederacy in the
Old North State, and | shall be most
happy, SO far as lies in my power, te
carry out their wishes regarding the
work. She begs, therefore, that they
| advise her as to the best plan OF pro
cedure. Miss Morgan's address il
Ill East Franklin street, Richmond
Va.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
At Rest.

On Monday morning, January 26th,
at the home of her son, Junius Belvin,
the spirit of Mrs. Nancy Belvin took it's
fight to God, who gave it. She had not
been in good health for more than two
years. She was in her seventy-four
year when the end came
The funeral services were conducted by
the writer, and then her remains were
laid to rest in the cemetery at Flat Rock
church to await the resurrection.
A loving mother, faithful friend to
the suffering, an obliging neighbor and
devout Christian has passed over the
river to be with Jesus and to ''rest under
the shade" of the tree of life. She loved
the Lord and was always willing to
work for His Kingdom. Well might she
have quoted those beautiful words OF
Paul, which he uttered at the sunset OF
life, as she yielded up her spirit into the
hands of a loving Saviour: Il am now
ready to be offered and the time OF my
departure is at hand. | have fought a
good fight, have finished my course, |
have kept the faith; henceforth there is
laid up for me a crown of righteousness
which the Lord, the Righteous Judge,
shall give me at that day; aud not to
me only, but unto all them also that love
His appearing
God bless the bereaved family and bind
up the broken hearts.
r. 2. WALKER.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
COAL AND WOOD,

Anthracite Egg and Stove; kanawha
and Jellico Lump Splint; Bluefield and
Pocahontas Steam.
Oak. Hickory and Pine Wood.
Sawed any Length.
Lumber. Shingles and Laths. Trade
solicited and will save you money.
Poythress' Coal and Wood Yard.
G. v. Poythress. Manager.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
MRS, MARIA PARHAM.
Henderson Bereaved by the Death of
This Noble WOman-LOved and Ad.
mired by All Who Knew Her.

Henderson has again been deeply
bereaved in the death OF one OF her
noblest women. In last weeks GOLD
LEAF mention was made OF the criti-
cal sickness OF Mrs. Maria Parham.
Tuesday about 1 O'Clock she passed
peacefully away after an illness OF
about two weeks of typhoid pneu-
monia. The death OF no one has
caused profounder sorrow.
Mrs. Parham was a most estima-
BILE woman, loved and admired by
all who knew her. Possessing a
strong individuality and brilliant
mind, highly cultured and accom-
plished, she was indeed one OF Hen
derson's brightest jewels. In all the
walks of life her pleasing personality
cheerful nature and kindly DISPOSE.
ton attracted to her innumerable
friends. No one took a more lively
interest in whatever concerned the
welfare of the town and community
industrially. commercially, intellect
ually, socially and religiously.
For a number OF years Mrs. Par
ham taught school and many there
are among the younger generation Of
bright and ambitious men and
women who rise up and call bel
blessed. In the church, in the nu
merOus societies and clubs to which
she belonged, in the social circle, il
the home, in every walk and sphere
of life which she cheered by her pres
ence and blessed by her being she
will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Maria Switzerland Parhan
was the relict of the late Capt. Sam
uel J. Parham, and came OF an ole
an excellent family noted for its
sturdy stock She leaves one daugh
ter and five sons, all grown. These
are Mrs. E. W. Watkins and Messrs
Samuel J., S. S., J. Hill, Asa and W
Brooks Parham.
The funeral was held from the
Baptist church, of which she haC
been for many years one of the most
active and devout members, at II
O'Clock Wednesday morning, DR.
Hufham conducting the service. The
funeral procession was one of thu
largest ever seen in Henderson. The
floral tributes were both prOfuse an(
beautiful.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Remember John D. Stall
Fire at the Jail.

Sunday morning about 8 O'Clock
an alarm Of fire was given the out
break being located at the county
Jail. The fire companies soon re-
sponded and large crowd collected
Fire had broken out in the upper
part of the front portion of the build
ing evidently originating from the
fue AS soon as the fire was discov-
cred the prisoners were promptly re-
moved to the back part Or new ad-
dition to the building where they
were out of danger and safe from es-
cape. For a time there was some
little excitement among the inmates
when smoke began to fill the room
in which they were locked in their
cells. The fire was soon overcome
and no considerable damage was
found to have been done although it
might have been serious and resulted
in the death of a number OF the pris-
oners from suffocation if not burning
had it not been discovered so timely
and checked so promptly.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
QUESTION ANSWERED.

Yes, August Flower still has the largest
sale of any medicine in the civilized world.
Your mothers and grandmothers never
thought of using anything else for Indiges-
ton or Biliousness. Doctors were scarce,
and they seldom heard of Appendicitis,
Nervous Prostitution or Heart Failure, etc.
They used August Flower to clean out the
system and stop fermentation Of undigested
food, regulate the action of the liver, stimu-
late the nervous and organic action of the
ing dull and bad with headaches and other
aches. You only need few doses of
Green's August Flower, in liquid form, to
make you satisfied there is nothing serious
liable remedy at Dorsey's drug store. Price
Csc and 75c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Will Remain Two Weeks L0nQer.

Campbell & Co., the Richmond
photographers, state that owing to
the rush of business they have de-
cided to remain in Henderson two
weeks longer Their $500 cabinet
pictures are now only S14S per
dozen, and 90 cents per half dozen.
If YOU wish to have work done it is
best to go at once so they can finish
your pictures before they leave Al
though the prices have been reduced
they promise first-class work, such
as you would have to pay three
times us much for in Richmond.
Another lot of drummer's samples OF
Hair Brushes at wholesale price, at retail
at Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
CAPT. THRowER DEAD.
An Old and Estimable Citizen Dies
Suddenly at Ills Home in Hender-

Suddenly at Ills Home in Hender-
son.
Capt, James H. Thrower died sud-
denly at his home in this place at 10
O'Clock Thursday night, January
22nd, aged 20 years. He had COM
planned of a slight indisposition dur
ing the day but ate supper as usual
and was sitting with his family
around the fire talking when the end
came. Death was due to heart fail
ure. Capt. Thrower was one of the
Oldest and best known residents of
the town and was very popular. For
many years he had gone in and out
among us and the announcement of
death caused pain and surprise. He
was good man and good citizen
and he will be greatly missed in the
community.
Capt. ThroWer was a native of
Halifax county, N. c., and was son
of Eldridge Thrower. His mother
was billiard. In early life he con-
Quoted saw mill and building bust
ness, but just after the war he be-
came Roadmaster of the Raleigh &
CASTOR Railroad, then under the
presidency of DR.. Hawkins. Col, A.
B. Andrews became Superintendent
| of the road about the same time.
Capt. Thrower retained his Office
until age and ill health compelled his
transfer to a position requiring less
exposure and lighter labor, but he
| continued in the service of the road
| until his death. When he was about
| thirty years of age he married Miss
Ann E. Fowlkes, OF Virginia, who
with four sons and two daughters
survive him. These are Messrs,
James R., Jr, W. Thomas, Daniel w
and Hiram, and Mrs. T. NJ. Pittman
and Miss Eugenia. Capt. Throwe1
came to Henderson about 1867. He
lived in the house adjoining the Mas
senburg Hotel until 1887 when he
erected the home in which he died
on James Street. Sometime after
coming to Henderson Capt. Throw.
er united with the Henderson Baptist
church, of which he has been for many
years a deacon, and was one Of its
most earnest and substantial mem
bers, held in high esteem by his
brethren. He was a man of noble
and generous impulses, kind hearted
and chivalrous natured, true to him
self, his friends, his country and his
God. AS citizen, husband, father
friend and follower of the Master, he
filed every requirement and wore
| we'll the "white flower of a blameless
life"
The funeral was conducted from
the Baptist church Saturday after
noon at 3 O'Clock, DR.. Hufham, Off
ciating, assisted by Rev. j. s. Viii
liams and Rev. R. P. Walker. Inter
ment at the cemetery.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
VERY LOW PRICES.
Lumber, Lime, Shingles,
Doors, Windows, Frames,
Oak Mantels, Tiles, Crates, &c.
JOHN B. WATKINS.

There are several new advertise
lnents in the GOLD LEAF this week
Read them.
Cooper Opera House should be
packed next Tuesday evening to see
''What Happened to Jones" 1t is
the funniest and best play Of he kind
ever seen here.
Read Samuel Watkins ADVERTISE
ment this week. He is offering spe-
cial inducements in white goods.
department. An opportunity to buy
such goods at Il bargain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Junius BeEvin desire
through the GOLD LEAF to extend
their thanks for the kindness shown
them OH the occasion of the death of
their mother. and to assure each and
all Of their grateful appreciation of
the same.
There are more good solid laughs
to the square minute i'll What Hap
pened to Jones than any show on
the road. This is said after having
stfil t1ltHi, Out hoil tame our worn
for it, 90 and see for yourself next
Tuesday night.
Mrs Mary Ella Judd and her
daughter Miss Bessie, formerly of
Bedford City. Va. but more recently
New York City, are visiting the fam
lily of Dr. W. J. Judd. Mrs Judd is
the widow of Mr. NJ. C. Judd, of the
late firm of Judd, Hart & Co., tobac-
conists, of Bedford City.
Mr. O. G. Burt left last week for
New York City, where he will engage
i'll business, having formed a cOnnec-
ton with large commission house.
We regret to see him leave Mr. Burt
is Il good business man and Il good
citizen and we need more like him
His family will join him i'll the
Spring.
Your money back if YOU are not
satisfied after seeing ''What Hap
pened to Jones' would be a perfectly
safe proposition for Manager Aron-
son to make. A better pleased aud
fence never left the Opera House after
any play than the one which wit
messed the performance when they
We're here before
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Persistent Activity.
Advertising World.

Advertising World.
The man who makes an occasional
squirt and then let's go will not win
the race, for he will always let the
other fellow catch up on an easy jog
while he is resting. 1t is better to
plod along with a persistent step
timed to the right measure than to
hustle and then fall back while the
other keeps right on with his effort.
There are so many ways to get bust
ness interest, that the man without
the necessary persistence will see the
other fellow making inroads on what
he is trying for every day. Activity
is advisable and persistence in activ-
ity is necessary both in order to gain
and to keep business.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
A THEATRICAL TREAT.
"What Happened to Jones" a Great
Hit-Return Engagement at Cooper
Opera House Tuesday Evening,
February 3rd.

Announcement has already been
made Of the return engagement of
"What Happened to Jones" at Coop
er Opera House next Tuesday even
ing, Feb. 3rd. While the performance
given by this company when they
were here not long ago was it's own
highest communication, in addition
to what was then said of them by the
GOLD LEAF, the following from the
Asheville Citizen will not be out of
place. 1t says:
Manager Whitlock, of the Grand Opera
House, had a treat in store for theatre
goers when he booked what Happened
to Jones' among his seasons attrac-
tions. This successful farce, by far the
best that has been seen at the Grand
this year, held the boards yesterday af-
ternoon and evening and will again be
repeated this evening.
At both matinee and evening there
were large and fashionable audiences
and the indications are that there will
be another big house this evening
The cast is an exceptionally strong one.
There are no weak features anywhere in
it, and it is one continuous laugh from
start to finish.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Your Last Chance.

This is your last chance to buy the
celebrated Gable pianos at factory
prices. Messrs. Langley and Gamble,
the statesmen who have an exhibit OF
pianos at Hight & Company's new
iewelry store, announce that they
will remain in Henderson only until
next Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. They sell
for cash or on time, to suit pur-
chaser, or will exchange old instru-
ments for new ones.
Messrs. Langley and Gamble 60
from here to Durham where they will
establish an agency. If you wish to
buy high grade piano at factory
price see them before they leave.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Letter to R. ]. Switzerland.
Henderson. v. c.

DEAR SIR:-You are interested in the
prosperity of your town, and every dol
lar anybody saves adds to the wealth OF
the place.
People can save half their money on
paint-more than half Devoe Lead and
Zinc takes fewer gallons than mixed
paint to cover a house, and lasts twice
or three times as long as lead and oil
Paint is saved; labor is saved: and the
painting nuisance is made half as fire.
quent.
When Devoe Lead and Zine is estab.
lished in Henderson. Henderson will get
more out of it than we shall
Yours truly,
F. W. DEVOE & CO.,
: New York.
?. S.-Parham Bros. Supply Co. sci
our paints.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Serious Loss by Fire.

Mr.. John s. Royster. Of TONNES
vile, who was here Monday, informed
the GOLD LEAF of a serious loss by
fire which occurred in his neighbor-
hood on Wednesday night of last
week. The barn and stables of Mrs.
W. H. Boyd were burned together
with three horses and five COWS.
There was also a quantity of feed
burned. The fire occurred early in
the evening, between and 8 O'Clock
but it had made such Roadway when
discovered that it was impossible TIC
remove the stock or check the flames
1t Is not known how the fire origi.
mated. There was no insurance.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Dislocated Her Shoulder,

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm, of Fergus
Falls, Mimi, fell and dislocated her
shoulder. She had surgeon get it back
in place as soon as possible, but it was
quite sore and panied her very much
Her son mentioned that he had seen
Chamberlain Pain Balm advertised for
sprains and soreness, and she asked him
to buy her bottle of it, which he did. 1t
quickly relieved her and enabled her to
sleep, which she had not done for several
days. The son was so much pleased
with the relief it gave his mother that he
has since recommended it to many
Others. For sale at Parker's Two Drug
Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Preached Two Excellent Sermons.

Rev. s. J. Porter, of Fayettev .le
preached in the Henderson Baptist
church last Sunday morning and
night. Both efforts were good ones
and stamped him as preacher of
unusual ability and power. This
was the first time Mr.. Porter had
been heardin Henderson and the i'm
preston made was a fine one. His
sermon in the morning was the sub
iect of much favorable comment but
the one at night far surpassed it. In
thought, diction and delivery it
measured up to high standard,
many competent critics pronouncing
it great-one of the finest pulpit ef-
Orts they ever heard.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Notice to Telephone Subscribers.

The Henderson Telephone Ex-
change has attained size where it
is not possible for the operators to
memorize every subscribers number
and the management request that
subscribers call by number, not by
name. This viii greatly facilitate the
service as the subscriber may readily
understand.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Shoes to Order.

b. s. AronsOn calls attention to a
nice line of sample shoes from which
to take orders. All styles and leath-
ers made mp like you want them. Fit
guaranteed. See the samples and
enquire the prices. You will be sur
prised at the cheapness and quality.
Big lot of Pocket Books at wholesale
price at Parker Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Unconscious from Group.

During q sudden and terrible attack
of Group our little girl was unconscious
from strangulation, says A. D. Spafford,
postmaster, Chester, Mich, and a dose
OF One Minute Cough Cure was admins
tered and repeated often 1t reduced
the swelling and inflammation, cut the
mucus and shortly the child was resting
easy and speedily recovered. 1t cures
Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe and all Throat
and Lung Troubles. One Minute Cough
Cure fingers in the throat and chest and
enables the lungs to contribute pure,
health giving oxygen to the blood. W.
W. Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
A Good Show.

The most laughable show ever seen
i'll Henderson is what was said by
those who witnessed the performance
OF what Happened to Jones' when
they were here a short while back. 1t
will be good news to those who had
the pleasure of seeing this really
meritorious company at that time to
learn that they will be here again
next Tuesday evening. And those
who did not see them then should
not fail to do SO ii they enjoy clean,
mirth-provoking, side-splitting COM
ady
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
Woods Seed Book for 1903.

AS are all the publications sent out
by T. W. Wood & Sons, seedsmen,
Richmond, Va, Woods Seed Book
for 1903 is a useful and valuable
periodical. Every one who has a
garden or farm should write for a
copy. tits beautifully gotten up and
we'll printed, and is really complete
handbook of information, both for
the garden and farm 1t is peculiar
ly valuable to our Southern growers,
as it gives practical information
about the seeds best adapted to our
own section
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy. either sex, by Wholesale
Merchandise Company OF solid financial
standing. to Manage Local Representa-
tives who will organize clubs among con-
sumers. 40 per cent. saved for our Gus
toners. Business no experiment but
q proven success. Salary $1,000 a
week, expenses advanced. Experience
unnecessary. Address
D. b. GARRISON. Mr.,
334 Dearborn ST.. Chicago. Ill.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29

John D. Stallings is now
nicely located in the Lehman
building, next door to his
old stand, where he invites
his friends and the public gen
orally to call and see him.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-29
HymeneaI.

Mr. and Mrs. r. II. Peasants have
issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter Matte Elizabeth,
to Mr.. Sidney Moore Bumpass, on
Wednesday, February 4th, 1908.
The ceremony will occur at 3 o'clock
p. m. at the homo. PEASANTS. n C.