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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Letter From KittreII.

KITTRELL, N. c., March Is, 1903.
EDITOR GOLD LEAF:-Miss Maggie Reid
has returned from two months visit to
friends in Florida
The following item taken from the
News and Observer will interest the
friends of Rev. Marvin Culbreth, who
lived here in his early boyhood:
Rev. J. Marvin Culbreth, pastor OF
Epworth church, has returned from Fay
etteville, where he preached on Sunday
The Fayetteville Observer says:
Rev. J. Marvin Culbreth, of Raleigh,
filled Mr.. Shoots pulpit at Hay Street
church yesterday at both services. He
is one OF the youngest members OF the
Methodist ministry; but as a preacher,
he is already in the forefront Of the
States ablest divines. Those who heard
him yesterday predict a brilliant future
fer him.
Mrs. L. H. Crudup returned last week
from a months stay with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. b. Coffield, of Martin
county.
There was a runaway marriage here
Saturday afternoon about 6 O'Clock.
The contracting parties were Mr.. Troy
Bowden and Miss Lille Turner, of Ok
ford. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. l.. Ormond, of the NJ. E. church.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Harris, formerly OF
Henderson, are visiting friends in this
vicinity They will leave tomorrow for
Dunn, where they will reside in the flu
ture.
Mr.. W. II. Blacknall, of Raleigh, was
here last week, the guest of Mr.. G. l..
Blacknall.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
DOES 1T PAY TO DUY CHEAP?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds is
all right, but you want something that will
relieve and cure the more severe and dam
gerous results of throat and lung troubles.
What shall you de-? Go to a warmer and
more regular climate? Yes, if posi- Die: if
not possible for yon, then in either case take
the only remedy that has been introduced
in all civilized countries with success in
severe throat and lung troubles, ''Boschee's
German Syrup" 1t not only heals and
stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, out alays inflammation, causes
easy expectoration, gives good nights
rest, and cures the patient. Try one bottle.
Recommended many years by all druggists
in the world. You can get this reliable
remedy at Dorsey drug store. Price Csc
75c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
HOW'S THIS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, O., WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Notice of Sale.

HNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE
~ power of sale conferred upon the I'M
dersigned Trustee, and contained in Deed
in Trust executed by Mary W. Hawkins,
on the End day of September, 1901, and re-
corded in Deed Book No. 20, Page l3l, etc,
in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Vance
county, for the purpose OF securing the pay
ment of the indebtedness therein mentioned,
default having been made in the payment OF
the same, at the request of the holder of the
same. will sell at the Court House door in
Henderson, N. c., at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, on
Monday, April 9Th, 1908,
the property conveyed by said Deed in Trust,
to-wit: lot adjoining lands Of Sherman
Davis. - Brown, J. H. Lassiter, Sherman
Street. and others, bounded as follows, VIZ:
Begin at a stone on the Eastern edge OF
Sherman street 46 feet, S. 55120 East of Al
fred Gooch's old corner and feet 5. $50 W.
from the center of a well and run thence
across center of well \. 53o +. 152 feet, more
or less, to a post in J, H. Lassiter's line 4S
feet S. 591so E. from Alfred Gooch and j. ii
Lassiter's corner; thence along j. ii. Lass-
ter's line n 591ao W. 4S feet to said corner;
thence along Alfred Goochs old line (nOw
James Brown's) 152 feet, more or less,
to Sherman street; thence along Sher-
man street to the beginning. Same being lot
bought by Mary Hawkins from +. X. Harris
and wife Sept 2, 1901.
ANDREW J. HARRIS,
Trustee
Henderson, n. C. March 4, 1908.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

Henderson, n. c. March 4, 1903.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Whitten's Book Store.

nice line of boxed paper cheap j.,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
JUST RECEIVED
An up-to-date line of Stationery a
Whitten'S Book Store.
Returned After Iona Absence.

Mr.. and Mrs W. f. Wallet arrived
home last week after an absence of
about four and one-half years in
Europe They have been with the
Barnum < Bailey Show touring Eng
land, France and other countries.
Mr.. Wallet, who is famous as a
bareback rider and jumping jockey,
has gone to New York to rejoin the
show which opened yesterday at
Madison Square Garden for its first
engagement since returning to this
country. Mrs. Wallet and the three
Children are still here.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Increasing Their Stock.

Hight 4 Co., the up-to-date jewelers.,
make an interesting announcement this
week. They have recently purchased a
beautiful line of solid silver, cut glass,
novelties, &c, of the most costly and
latest designs made, to arrive about
April 10th, and advise that persons in
tending to purchase such in the near fu-
ture will not regret waiting to see them.
These goods added to the already large
and well selected stock carried by this
firm will form such a collection as the
most exacting buyer cannot fail to make
q pleasing selection from
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Accident to a Little Girl.

While playing on pile OF wood
last week, Alice, the pretty and inter-
esting little daughter of Mr., and Mrs.
Rufus Person, of Kittrell, was the
victim OF an accident which resulted
in the breaking of her leg The wood
tumbled down, one of the sticks roll
ing on the child's leg, fracturing the
bone between the knee and ankle.
DR.. Sugg was called in to see her and
the little patient is reported to be
getting along very well.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Samuel Watkins
Useful Little Article.

The Imperial Trousers and Skirt
Hanger is something which every
wearer of trousers or skirts ought to
have. The best hanger ever made is
the claim made for it by the manu-
facturers. 1t will hold four trousers
or four skirts in the space usually oc-
cupied by one garment. Can be hung
on hook or screwed into place in
the back Of the wardrobe or closet.
Sold at Barnes Clothing Store. Only
III centG
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
r.. II. PINkSTON,
Dealer in Lumber, Etc.

At the same old reliable stand, Pink
ston's Pla nins Mills. near the Oxford
Depot, you will find plenty of Flooring.
Ceiling and Misunderstanding and
Building 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 l respectfully solicit continuance of
the same. r. r. PINkSTON,
Henderson, n. c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Henderson Cotton Mills to be En-
larQed.

Another addition is to be made to
the Henderson Cotton Mills. The
contracts have already been let and
the work commenced. This is the
third time the mills have been en-
larged. The new addition will be
56x79 feet, main building, with an
':L' 36x72. The capacity OF the mill
will be increased 33h per cent. by the
new addition.
Mr.. Robert Bum is the contractor.
He built the two cotton mills and the
oil mill and it goes without saying
that the work will be we'll DONE
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

loan ofthe cut but it was not received
in time for use in connection with the
article in question. However, &C
knowledging the courtesy of our con-
temporary having sent the cut, the
GOLD LEAF has pleasure in present
ing it herewith for the benefit of those
of our readers who have not had the
privilege of looking upon the hand
some and classical features of our
brilliant and popular young repre-
sentative Sin the flesh"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Returned from the North.

Mr.. Norwood Thomas has just re-
turned from a ten days trip to New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore,
and says he bought the latest and
best at inside prices and Thomas 4
Newcomb's customers shall have the
benefit thereof.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Would Smash the Club.

If members of the Hay Fever Association"
would use DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption the club would go to pieces, for it
always cures this malady-and Asthma, the
kind that battles the doctors-it wholly
drives from the system. Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers from Consumption, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis owe their lives and health
to it. 1t conqners Grip, saves little ones
from Group and Whooping Cough, and il pos
itively guaranteed for all Throat and Lung
troubles. soc, 81 90. Trial bottles free at
NJ. Dorsey's Drug Store.
We carry fine line of samples and
will make you a suit to measure in any
style you want. Don't fail to see our
line of goods. 1t will do you good to
look through the stock whether you
wish to buy or not.
RarnoS C1o<hin6 Store
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
HIGHT q cos

Hospital for Sick Watches is the most
complete and up-to-date of any in this
part of the country. In regard to watches
did you know that it is fact that more
watches are ruined by inexperienced
watch-makers than are ever worn out
from actual use?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Samuel Watkins.
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

Hight & Co. have decided to continue
the piano and organ business as side
line for The Cable Co. They will keep
several in stock, as sample and will be
glad for any person interested to call, see
and try them
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Samuel Watkins.
Art Thou the Man?

Who has Mr.. Hicks books? This
is Il question which concerns the GOLD
LEAF as we'll as the lender. See his
communication in another column
for further explanation. The reputa-
ton of this paper may be involved in
Mr.. Hicks call for he return of those
borrowed books. If you are friend
of ours and have either, or all, of Mr.
Hicks books, carry them back inn
mediately and tell him you ''saw it
in the GOLD LEAF"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
WALL PAPER S.

Our new samples of Wall Papers are in
and ready for inspection. Latest designs,
exclusive patterns. And you will be
pleased with the prices as well as the
papers. Let us show them to you.
w. T. WRITTEN q CO.,
Under Croatan Club.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
POSITION WANTED.

An energetic young man would like a
position as ook-keeper. Good references
furnished Address "A" care this Office.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Said the Word.

Squire T. L. Jones is quite an ex-
pert at marrying couples and his ser
vices are frequently in demand. Sat
urday afternoon he was approached
on the street by a colored man who
remarked with a broad grin on his
face: 81 got de license and de 'oman
and now l wants you to say de
word" Ready and willing as he al
ways is to marry Il couple or issue
warrant Col Jones invited them into
the rear part of the Western Union
Telegraph office and in the presence
of the necessary witnesses required
by the law he ''said the word" that
united Albert Lester and Amanda
Henderson in the holy bonds of mat
rimony. Alex Cheek, Ed Register and
the GOLD LEAF scribe were the three
persons who were asked to affix their
autographs to the paper testifying
that the matrimonial job was done
lawfully and decently according to
the statutes made and provided.
Strength and vigor come of good food,
duly digested. Force" "a ready-to-serve
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
A Certain Cure for ChiIblains.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder 1t cures Chilblains, Prostitutes
Damp. Sweating, Swollen Feet. At all
Druggists and Shoe Stores. 25c.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

Paradigm, Lansdowne, Etamine, Bril-
liantine, Mohair, Crepes, etc, in Creams,
Blacks and Navy-all the latest dress
goods fabrics just received at
Samuel Watkins'.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

On the first page OF the GOLD LEAF
this week is printed an interesting
sketch of Hon. Edward W. Pou, men,
Der OF Congress from this district.
The article is from thepen of Mr.. l. E.
Avery, OF the Charlotte Observer, in
which it appeared together with
picture of Mr.. Pou. We asked the
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Will Continue to Live Here.

Mr.. Louis White, who had charge
OF the dyeing department of the Sea-
board Knitting Mills, arrived in Hen
derson Friday morning from the
North, where he has been since leaving
here after the mills shut down. He
tells the GOLD LEAF that he will not
move his family as contemplated but
will continue to make Henderson his
home. Mr. White will travel the
Southern States selling goods in his
line and such an arrangement will
enable him to make this his head
quarters and keep his family here,
where both he and Mrs. White have
formed many pleasant acquaintance
and associations.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
VERY LOW PRICES.

Lumber, Lime, Shingles.
Doors, Windows, Frames,
Oak Mantels, Tiles, Crates, &c.
JOHN B. WATKINS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure f. W. Groves signature is on each
box. 25c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
The Stomach is tho Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, be-
cause it cannot transform the food he eats
into nourishment Health and strength can
not be restored to any sick man or weak
woman without first restoring health and
strength to the stomach. A weak stomach
cannot digest enough food to feed the It's
sues and revive the tired and run down
limbs and organs of the body. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure cleanses, purifes, sweetens and
strengthens the glands and membranes of
the stomach, and cures indigestion, dyspep-
STA and all stomach troubles w W. Parker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
EVERY CHURCH or institu-

ton supported by voluntary contribn-
ton will be given a liberal quantity of
Longman & Martinez Pure Paints wheu-
ever they paint.
NoTE:-Have done so for twenty-sev-
en- years. Sales: Tens of millions of gal
Ions; painted nearly two million houses
under guarantee to repaint of not salts
factory The paint wears for periods up
to eighteen years. Linseed Oil must be
added to the paint done in two minutes)
Actual cost then about 1926 a gallon.
Somples free. Sold by our Agent, Mel
vile Dorsey
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Lest You FOruet.

Lest they forget the GOLD LEAF again
reminds its readers of the offer OF free
drinks at their soda fountain for one day
made by W. T. Written & Co. Saturday
next will be observed as opening day for
their new soda fountain, and this enter
prising and popular firm will be glad to
serve free of charge with their compli-
ments soft drinks to every person who
visits their store on that day. Don't for
get the date and don't fail to show your
appreciation of this invitation by accept
ing it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Trustees Sale.

10y VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EX-
ID ecuted February 6, 1902, and duly
registered in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Vance county, in Mortgage Book
"a, page 81 will sell by public auction for
cash at the Court House Door in Henderson
on the
9Th Day of April, 1903.
at noon, that lot or parcel of land situate
in said town bounded by Young, Chestnut
and Church streets and the residence lot of
Dr. F. r. Harris.
This March A. 1908.
THOMAS NJ. PITTMAN,
Trustee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

Peau de Sole, Peau de Crepe, Crepe de
Chine. Silks, Satins, Washable Silks, etc,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

have a fine Jersey Bull and thor.
oughbred Berkshire Boar for service
Terms reasonable
III. A. DAVIS,
Henderson e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Hoods Jdrsdpdrilld
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods sarsaparilla has been used In
our family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring 1 was all run
down and got bottle OF 1t, and as usual
received great benefit" MISS BEULAH
BoYcE, Stowe, Vt.
Hoods SarsaparIila promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
IN HIGHT q cos

Show window, opposite O'Neil Block,
You will see the new 400 day clock
Best yard wide Percales only 10 cts a
ward at
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

Haviland China Dinner Sets, $500
Cut Glass and White China CrOckery of
all descriptions. See our $3.50 Nickel
Lamp at
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Personal.
w. T. WRITTEN q CO..
Under CrOatan Club.

We had a call Tuesday from Mr.. R.
R. Window, the popular and ener-
getic Travelling Passenger Agent of
the Old Dominion Steamship Com
pany, New York City, who was max
ing one of his regular trips through
this territory in the interest of his
popular route. Mr.. Window is a
veteran solicitor, full of business and
knows how to make friends for him
self and his line wherever he goes. He
is known to the newspaper men,
transportation lines and the travel
ing public far and wide, and always
meets with a warm welcome
There is no more delightful trip
than that afforded by one of the fast
and elegant steamships of the Old
Dominion line between Norfolk and
New York. The appointments are
comfortable and luxurious, the ser
vice all that could be desired by the
most exacting. The officers are
courteous and agreeable and the tri
is made most pleasant every way.
Fare for the round tripis only $13. 90
including meals and stateroom.
Never was more clothing sold at this
time of the year than they are selling at
Barnes Clothing Store. Why, do
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
PEAS FOR SALE,

have a lot of peas for sale. Apply
early. NJ. S. DUKE.
Gillburg. n. G..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Spring Medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine is 80 much needed as in the
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoverished-a condition indicated
by pimples and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss Of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want of animation.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
va Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves IasteIess Chill
Tome because the formula is plainly printed
on every bottle showing that it il simply
Iron and Quinine in o tasteIess form. No
Cure, No Pay. soc.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

Never was more clothing sold at this
time of the year than they are selling at
Barnes Clothing Store. Why, do
you ask? Oh, they have the stock to
sell from and the prices that make them
90
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

IT is sometimes hard work getting
an office but after one gets it the
work is supposed to be over.-Dur-
ham Herald
Depends upon what kind of an Of
fee it is. If it is a Federal office one
has about as hard time keeping it as
he had getting it.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

Strength and vigor come of good food,
duly digested. Force" "a ready-to-serve
wheat and barley food. adds no burden, but
sustains, nourishes, invigorates.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Zeigler's Ladies' Shoes
SAMUEL WATKINS.

Best welt Wei 300 shoe made. Spring
~ ylpS inst received Mt
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
On Saturday, March 21st,

We will have our opening day for our
Soda Fountain, when we will be glad to
serve Free of Charge soft drinks to every
person who visits our store ON that day.
Don't forget the date Come early and
avoid the rush
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
Samuel Watkins.

Mercerized Waistings in whites, creams,
and fancies, ID to 10 cents yard at
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage
business in this County and adjoining terri
tory for well and favorably known House of
solid financial standing. $4,000 straight
by check direct from headquarters. Expense
money advanced; position permanent. Adj
dress Thomas Cooper, Manager, 1880
CaxtOn Bldg, Chicago.
When you fret and fume at the
petty ills of life, remember that the
wheels which go round without creak-
ing last the longest.
Letter to 7. 7. Hicks.
Henderson, ~ c.
DEAR SIR:-TwO and two make four
not always; depends upon what two
and two are
Two gallons OF water and two gallons
of milk don't make four gallons of milk.
Neither does four gallons of paint
that's half lime, whiting, clay and kero-
sene oil. make four gallons of real paint.
That's what we mean by saying Few
err gallons; wears longer 1t takes
fewer gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc
than OF mixed paints to paint house,
and it wears twice or three times as
long as lead and oil mixed by hand.
Prowse & Pelton, Herkimer, n. Y,
write:
Mr. Chas Avery OF Herkimer, bought 81
gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc to paint his
five houses, his painter having figured that
it would require at least that amount SO
gallons did the work and he returned Is gal
Ions.
Yours truly,
f. W. DEVOE & CO.
NaU York
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19
HON. EDWARD w. POU.

Member of Congress from the Fourth
tMetropolitan) North Carolina Dis
tf1ct
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

Ify you want n suit of clothes made to
measure see the samples at Barnes
Clothing Store. Everything up-to-
date Fit guaranteed Prices all right
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-03-19

A secondhand engine, 1S to 20 horse
power. r. II. Pinkston.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-12-18
Hints on Giving

We should not give people things
they don't want.
We shouldavoid giving anybody
the mumps OF the chicken-pox If we
can help It.
Do not give friend the cold
shoulder without baked beans and
hot coffee 20 go with it.
A man should not give a lady a
lady a kiss unless he thinks she
would enjoy it, except in the case of
his wife and his mother-in-law
Do mot give red suspenders to a
total stranger he might prefer
those Of a pale blue shade instead.
Do not present q buoking broncho
to a tall, pale man Of sedentarY
habits, as he would not likely live
long to enjoy it.-Lippincott's Maga
zine.