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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29
Mobile Society News.

At Mrs. Rhett Goode's card party, yes- terday afternoon the prizes were espe- ciaily pretty and the prize winners be- came the objects of envy to the thirty seven less fortunate girls. For the great est number of games Miss Grace Bestor and Miss Carrie Wilson cut, Miss Bestor winning a small equisite oil painting in ebony shadow frame. Miss Katrina Ruse of Atlanta. for the greatest number of lone hands won a large water color of a woman's head framed in gilt, and Miss Virginia Inge cut successfully for the consolation, a monochrome of Julia Mar lowe in old oak frame.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29

An oversight in the Constitution, which was discovered after the adjournment of the Convention. was remedied yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29
Case of W. Fl. Wick.

This morning with the jury in the case of the State vs. Charles E. Brannon, murder, still out. the case of the State vs. William H. Wick. murder, was called. It will be recalled that Saturday, July F, 1902. about 10 o'clock at night, at the northeast corner of Royal and St. Fran cis Streets, Wick shot and killed Daniel J. Brown. The prominent location, 1t be- ing at point where many pedestrians pass at night and especially on Saturday nights, the shooting attracted an im- mense crowd. When it became known that Daniel J. Brown was the victim much excitement was created. MT. Wick Is much older than was his victim and the. fact that Brown was popular and a member of several organizations, besides having a large family, left in very mod crate circumstances, sympathy was large- ly against Wick.
 On the same night Wick made bold statement to the several local newspaper men this later being used to effect against him. At the preliminary hearing Wick was bound over without bail and the grand jury returned true bill charging murder. It was alleged that Wick pur- chased a pistol. went to the place of business where Brown was employed, sought for him and, failing to find him. waited within a few yards thereof and shot his victim. He charged Brown with alienating his wife from him.
 This morning witnesses for the State were called and all answered. Solicitor Webb announced ready. The attorney for the defendant stated to the court that his colleague and chief counsel in the case vase physically unable to be present in court. A week or so ago he had to undergo an operation on his leg and yesterday and the day be- fore was in the Brannon case and retired to his home last night completely ex- hausted. The court thereupon, the de- fense alleging it would be unjust to force trial. ordered a continuance until the next term.
 The wife, mother and father and chil- dren of MT. Brown were present in court, as was also the wife and step daughters of the defendant, the last three being wit nesses for the State. A special venire of 100 jurors had been summoned for the case.
 Because of a Diamond Ring.
 In the Recorders Court this morning H. Weinberg. claiming Thomasville as his home, was arraigned on a charge of grand larceny. The complaint was Ma bel Rivers. a demi- monde who charged that the defendant took diamond ring from her finger while in conversation. Detectives Brown and Lacey recovered the ring from the finger of defendant. Weinberg claimed the woman gave him the ring to repair. The defendant was bound over in the sum of $500 to the City Court. There was a charge. of em- bezzlement of a silver watch, also pre- ferred against Weinberg by a negress named Frances Dudley, but this case was dismissed. the watch having been recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29

The Wednesday Whist Club met this afternoon at Mrs. S. Haas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29
TO CURE

R. s. McKniht of Birminham is il the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29

J. J. Canterbury of Linden. Ala, l. registered at the Windsor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29

Dr. B. C. Stevens and wife of Logans- port, Ind, are registered at the Ben- vile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-29

Mrs. P. J. Hamilton in honor of Miss Virginia Smith of Selma, gave a Kmona party this afternoon to a number of young girls.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
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Robert Ward, Maxey's, Ga, says: Il SUI
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
A Card From Mr.. DAVIS.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Please allow
me through the columns of your pa
per to publicly announce that can
not run for Commissioner in the Sec
ond Ward. This decision has been
made after mature thought and for
personal reasons entirely satisfac-
tory to myself. l feel very grateful
to my friends for their support in the
past and deeply appreciate their So
licitations to again serve them. Fee
bile as may have been my efforts
have endeavored faithfully to repre-
sent my constituents and discharge
my duties with an eye single to the
welfare OF the people, and the glory
OF Henderson, and would gladly serve
them further if l could With pro-
found appreciation OF the loyalty of
my friends and sincere regrets that
circumstances over which l have no
control compel me to take this course,
| am,
Very truly,
OWEN DAVIS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16

Bruce was hit four times. One shot,
the fatal one, took effect in the alb
domen just below the stomach, an
other in the head, also a serious one,
one on the elbow and the fourth in
the side, both slight. All three emp
tied their pistols. Officer Robertson
did not receive but one shot, and
that was fatal.
The shooting occurred about fif-
teen minutes after ten O'Clock, more
than two hours after Bruce had been
made to leave the reserved seats, and
shows that the act was deliberate
and premeditated on his part.
A special train was chartered and
as soon as a start could be made the
two badly wounded men were taken
to Rex Hospital in Raleigh where
they were operated upon: The wounds
in both instances were of serious
nature and no hopes of recovery were
entertained. However, the opera
lions were performed, the bowels Of
both being badly perforated. Mr..
Robertson died at 9:15 Friday night.
The body was brought to Henderson
on the fast train Saturday morning
and the funeral was held that after
uoon the burial being at Cokesbury.
Bruce died at 3 O'Clock Saturday
morning and the body was brought
home that night, the funeral being
held from the colored Presbyterian
church at $50 O'Clock Sunday after
noon.
1t was an awful and unfortunate
occurrence and aside. from resulting
in the death of two men the bitter
ness and feeling engendered by it will
not soon be overcome, And then the
false and sensational reports that
have gone abroad (the baseless and
absurd article in the Raleigh Post of
Sunday especially have done the
town great injury. But Bruce brought
it all upon himself. And yet the boy
was not so much to blame, perhaps.
His employment, his environment,
his business associations had made a
fool of him and his negro human ma
ture could not help asserting itself.
He felt himself above his own race
and believed that he was as good as
a white man. Hence he preferred to
take place among white people even
here at home where he was known.
Last year when Gentry's dog and
pony show was here he had to be re-
| moved from the reserved seat section
| among the whites. And on that Oc
casion as on this he walked out of
| the show instead of going and taking
| a seat on the other side among his
own people.
The past cannot be recalled, nor
the dead brought back to life. What
has been done cannot be undone and
the GOLD LEAF does not propose to
| 90 into all the details that led up to
the this lamentable affair and repeat
rumors with which the town has been
| rife.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
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
system, and that is all they took when feel
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
the matter with you. You can get this re-
liable remedy at Dorsey's drug store. Price
Csc and 76c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
Letter From KittreII.

KITTRELL, N. C., April Is, 1908.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Our little village has
been quite gay and festive for the past few
days, there being several visitors here for the
Easter holiday
Miss Pela Williams. of Hamlet, arrived Fri
day and is remaining over for a few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Will
liams.
Mr.. Leigh Hunt came home from the Bing-
ham School at Mebane He was accom-
panied by his friend Mr. Earle Webb, of Will
mington.
Mcssrs. Bayley and Peyton Ellis. of Selma,
C. B. Ellis.
Saturday night the young people We're
pleasantly entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. |. r.
Hunt. Carroms was the game of the evening
after which dainty refreshments We're served.
Mrs. c. W. Raney gave the children of the
town an Easter egg hunt Monday afternoon
which was much enjoyed by those present.
Little Miss Sallie Charles Chatham, Mrs
Raney's granddaughter. was the attractive
hostess of the occasion
Monday night the young people gathered
at the home OF Mr. and Mrs c. H. Williams,
where they were most delightfully."- entertain
ed. An artistic Easter nest had been placed
on a table which had been filed with beauti-
fully colored eggs, to which were attached
cards whereon We're written rhymed descrip-
tions OF various birds. The guests drew eggs
and We'd with each other as to who should
guess the greatest number of birds. Mr..
Leigh Hunt won the prize. This being over
toe for some time, after which cream and
cake were served.
Tuesday evening Mrs. de Forest gave a
charming little dance in honor Of the young
people and their visitors
Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Capehart gave a most
delightful dance Monday evening in honor of
their guest, Miss Bertha Bill, of Springfield,
Mass. Despite the down pour of rain there
was a large number present from Oxford,
Henderson and the Kittrell neighborhood
The residence was beautifully decorated
throughout with the flowers of the season.
Hospitality and good cheer reigned supreme
all through the evening. Dancing was en-
refreshments were served in great profusion
and to this part of the entertainment the
guests did not fail to do justice.
Mrs. J. B. Crudup returned yesterday from
an Easter visit to her daughter, Mrs j. R.
Rogers.
Mr.. r. NJ Person returned from Baltimore
a few days ago much improved in health.
Miss Lillian Williams, of Oxford, is visiting
Misses Margaret and Lantina Williams
Mrs. Clifton Cheatham arrived yesterday
from Louisburg to spend several days with
Mr.. and Mrs c. W. Raney.
Miss Bertha Bill left yesterday for New
York City.
Mr.. T. H. Crudup has gone to Baltimore,
having been summoned there as witness in
the Federal court
Capt 7. 7. Capehart, of Abbeville, s. c., is
here on a visit to his parents. P.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16

Two things are necessary to entitle
one to vote in the town election.
First, he must register, and second,
he must have paid his town tax. The
law says that no person shall be al
lowed to vote unless he has paid his
tax for the previous year, on or be-
fore the first day of May. This being
a town election the law applies only
to the payment of town taxes. A
new registration is required and it
is also necessary to register in order
to be allowed to vote. The registra-
ton books will be open next Satur-
day, the 18th, and remain open to
and including Saturday, the 25th
We urge, therefore, that if you have
not already done so, call on Town
Tax Collector J. l.. Currin and get
your tax receipt and be sure to regis
ter. "A word to the wise"-and
those who wish to vote for Mayor
and Commissioners ought to be sutfi-
cient
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con-
stitutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, thereby de
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assist nature in doing
it's 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, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
Gentry Bros DOG and Pony Show.

No event happens within the calendar
year that attaches more announcement
Importance to the hearts of the ''little
folk than does the Gentry Bros Famous
Dog and Pony Shows which will exhibit
in Henderson next Monday, April Goth.
Hardly a child lives in the length and
breadth OF this broad land who has not
heard of Gentry Bros. and their famous
animal actors, and the simple announce
ment of an exhibition day plays havoc
with the picnic schedules and other
things which are intended to delight the
hearts of the little ones. For almost a
score Of years Gentry Bross Famous
Shows have been successful in amusing
both young and old, and this season by
combining their exhibitions program
exactly twice as long and meritorious as
before is presented.
Remember the day and date, Mon
day, April Goth. Grand free street
parade at 10 a. m. Be on hand in
time to see it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
Our Duty to the Old Soldiers.
Concord Tribune.

concord tribune.
The Confederate veterans are max
ing ready to go to New Orleans for
their annual reunion, and that city
ispreparing to give the battle-marked
heroes warm and tender reception.
In this busy business age of hustle
and hustle, principally after the
dollar branded honOrs, we must not
forget the old soldiers of forty years
ago. 1t is the duty of the Southland
to diligently look to the care and
comfort of these men and make each
year one of peace and happiness to
them. Their annual reunions, in
which they SO much pride, recall us
to our duty to the Confederate vet
eran and furnishes an opportunity to
lay the choicest flowers on the grave
OF the dead and add a JOY to the life
OF those who linger on this side the
river
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
DROWNING OF Mr.. FRANK
CHURCH.
Former Henderson Young Man Loses
His Life In Yadkin River,


His Life In Yadkin River,
News was received here Tuesday OF
the drowning OF Mr.. Frank j. Church,
formerly OF Henderson, but for the
past four years book-keeper at the
Union Copper Mine, near Salisbury.
The accident occurred Monday after
noon at Mauney's Mill, on the Yad-
kin river, Mr.. Church being with a
party of friends from Gold Hill who
were enjoying an Easter Monday out
ing on the river. A special to the
Charlotte Observer from Salisbury
gives the following particulars:
Mr.. Church and his party had gone
by boat to an island in the river and
picknicked there. Boarding the boat,
he remarked that he would take a
ride down the river alone. 1t was a
dangerous proceeding, as the current
below the island is not only swift, but
full of strong eddies. Mr.. Church was
animated by a spirit of adventure,
however, and disregarded the warn-
ings of his companions. 1t was not
long before he lost control of the
boat and, having narrowly escaped
being dashed against q rock standing
out of the stream, he succeeded in
reaching a place OF comparative safe
ty. His companions, who witnessed
the whole tragedy, called to him to
hold on and they would rescue him,
but he was too much excited to heed.
Letting 90 his hold, he struck out for
the bank, but was Immediately whirled
down the stream. After going sew
eral hundred yards, he went under
and was seen no more. The body has
not yet been recovered, although the
river was dragged all last night and
part of to-day. 1t is believed that
the search must be extended several
miles down the river to meet with
success.
The dead man was about % years
old and had been in the employment
of the Union Mine for four years. He
was of a frank, open character and
was very popular in Salisbury, where
he was we'll known. He was a men,
Der of the Salisbury Lodge of Elks,
and on account of his death the Eas-
ter dance, which was to have been
given by the Elks tomorrow night,
has been postponed until next week.
Mr.. Church was a son of the late
c. B. Church, the well known merch-
ant of Vance county, and was an es-
Unable and popular young man. He
leaves a mother and two brothers
and one sister. The brothers, Messrs.
Herbert and Charlie Church, have
gone to assist in the search for the
body which has not yet been re.
covered.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
r. r. PINkSTON.
Dealer in Lumber, Etc

At the same old reliable stand, Pink
ston's Pla nint Mills. near the Oxford
Depot, you will find plenty OF FLOORING,
Ceiling and Misunderstanding and
Buildint Material of all kinds Turn
work and scroll work of every descrip-
ton.
General contracting work at short
notice. Terms reasonable.
Thanking my friends for past patron
age respectfully solicit continuance of
the same. X. II. PINKSTON.
Henderson, N. C..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
CHOOSE GOOD MEN.

In the selection of candidates for
Town Commissioners the GOLD LEAF
has only one desire, and that is to
see the best men nominated.
There has never been a time in the
history of Henderson when the best
service of the best men was SO much
needed as at this particular time. In
order to assure this the question OF
who shall be Commissioners should
be carefully considered and a strong,
conservative body OF practical bust
ness men elected, men who have only
the best interests of the town at heart
and who are willing to make q rea-
sonable sacrifice for the public good.
Every voter should require of the
man to be voted for that he shall be
pledged to faithful performance OF
his every municipal duty, with pur-
pose and aim for Good Government,
which means the faithful execution OF
the laws which protect society; an
honest, conservative and economical
administration of the business affairs
OF Henderson; and the spirit to pro-
mote the growth and advancement
of the town and secure it's betterment,
socially, intellectually, morally, COM
mercially and industrially.
These are the kind of men Hander-
son needs at this time-and all the
time. And it is the kind of men who
can be found here, and the only kind
who ought to be entrusted with the
administration OF the towns affairs.
Measure the man for whom you
vote by a high standard, seeing in
him the qualifications of Il good Com
missioner and the inclination to rem
der good public service.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
The Great Dismal Swamp

OF Virginia is breeding ground of malaria
germs SO is low, wet or marshy ground
everywhere. These germs cause weakness,
chills and fever, aches in the bones and mus
cles, and may induce dangerous maiadies.
But Electric Bitters never fail to destroy
them and cure malarial troubles. They will
surely prevent typhoid. I'VE tried many
remedies for malaria and stomach and liver
troubles - writes John Charleston, of Byes-
vile, o., but never found anything as good
as Electric Bitters." Try them. Only soc at
Dorsey's drug store. Guarantee satisfaction.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
Good for Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in
all cases of Cough, Group and LaGrippe be-
cause it does not pass Immediately into the
stomach, but takes effect right at the seat OF
the trouble. 1t draws out the inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures permanently by
enabling the lungs to contribute pure life-giv
ing and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the blood
and tissues. W. W. Parker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16

"A Variety of Idle Comment which APP
pears in the Charlotte Observer of Monday
each week, is as nice work sis being done on
any North Carolina newspaper. Mr.. /. E.
Avery is the author of this salmagundi, which
ought to bring him good salary if he did
not write another line for hepaper.-Charity
and Children.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16

EUVlTA, the new fountain drink, is
one of the greatest discoveries of the
kind. 1t is more than a refreshing, i'll
MIGRATING, palatable beverage; it is a
medicine as well. Cures headache, dizzi-
ness, sour stomach, and all disorders
which come from over indulgence in eat
ing or drinking Sold at w. W. Parker's
soda fountains. ) cents.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16

REFERRING to the tragedy here last
week the Durham Herald sizes up the
matter this way:
The Henderson negro thought that he was
better than other negroes and the members
of the race in that town should give them
selves no trouble over his timely end
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
NOTICE.
Sale of Land for Taxes.

pYAUTHORITY OFLAWISHALLSE SELL
- by public auction at the Court House
door in Henderson, Vance County, N. c., on
MONDAY, MAY THE FOURTH, 1908,
of as may be necessary to satisfy the taxes
thereon for the year 1902, the same being
duly levied on by me. The names of the par
ties listing and the lands listed; and the
amount of taxes are correctly set out below
This April LIST, 1908.
E. A. POWELL,
Sheriff of Vance County.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16

WE do not see the reason in the
great cutlery of the statepress against
the proposition that our supreme
court justices should wear gowns on
the bench.-Wilmington Messenger.
There is no reason for such opposi-
ton. The idea is good one. We
insist that the judges be respected
whether the law is or not.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease 1t rests the feet. Cures
Corns. Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen
and Sweating feet At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c Ask today.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16
"ASHBOURNE HALL"

The Hospitable Home of nr. and Mrs.
: Armistead Capehart the Scene, of q
Brilliant and Pleasant Event non-
day Night.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-04-16

in the above notice can govern themselves ac-
cordingly thereto. The above propertywill
be sold for payment of taxes as above set
forth.
This April LIST, 1908.
]. L. CURRIN, -
Tax Collector for Town of Henderson.