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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
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Pimples and Carbuncles.
Costs Nothing to Trv

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etc. Botanic Blood Balm cures the worst
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purifying and vitalizing the blood, thereby
giving healthy blood supply to the skin
Heals every sore and gives the rich glow of
health to the skin. Builds up the broken
down body and makes the blood red and
nourishing, Especially advised for chronic,
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
End of Bitter Fight.

1.-TWO physicians had a long and stubborn
fight with an abeess on my right lung"
writes J. F. Hughes, of Du Pont, Ga, land
gave me up. Everybody thought my time
had come As u last resort tried Dr. King
New Discovery for Consumption. The bene-
fit | received was striking and | was on my
feet in few days. Now I've gained my
health" 1t conquers all Coughs, Colds and
Throat and Lung troubles. Guaranteed by
M. Dorsey. Price. so cents and $1.00. Trial
ht,tf
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
Only One Remedy.
Charlotte Observer.

Referring to the low level of prices
set for the new crop OF tobacco and
the complaints OF eastern North
Carolina tobacco-groWers on account
of it, the Statesville Landmark asks:
"But what are they going to do
about it? Abuse of the trust, . it con-
tinues, unfortunately, will not
change conditions Not at all. And
there is but one thing to do about it
and that is for North Carolina farm
ers to 90 out OF the cultivation of
tobacco. Cotton is an object of
speculation, but whenever there is
q bear there is a bull. Wheat and
corn are subject to corner, but oil
and tobacco are the only products
OF the earth the prices OF which are
absolutely controlled by monopolies
in these articles. The tobacco-grOwer
must take the price fixed by the trust
or not sell. A man had better be
dead than to be in this situation.
He is simply hiring himself out, and
at wholly insufficient wages at that.
1t looks as if the competition which
last year gave the farmers good
prices for their leaf tobacco is at an
end for good and all, and they may
know hereafter, when they set out
the plants that they will get no more
than it will cost to raise it. And it
is an exceedingly troublesome crop,
calling for constant care from the
moment the seed is sOwn until the
crop is on the warehouse floor The
man who wrestles with such crop
for six months i'll the year is entitled
to Il profit on the product. If this is
denied him he should, as Il necessary
step for self-preservation, go out OF
the business That is the PROPOSE
ton that confrOnts the North Caro-
lima farmer now
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
Dewitt is the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel Salve
look for the name DEWITT on every box
The pure unauthorized Witch Hazel is used
in making DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve which
is the best salve in the world for cuts. burns
bruises, bois eczema and boils. The popu
larity OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, due TIC
it's many cures, has caused numerous worth
less counterfeits to be placed on the market
The genuine bears the name of f. c. Dewitt
& CO., Chicago. Sold by W. W. Parker.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13

to tobacco this year may shit
around to either of the Others next
year under similar circumstances.
Over production of either simply
means Improbable prices, poverty
and chickering's, such as engenders
suspicion and bitterness and breaks
down that confidence and kindly
feeling, so essential to promote the
business relations that should at all
times exist between seller and buyer.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.
The st. louis & San Francisco Rail-
read Assumes Charge of the Ozark
& Cherokee Central Railway.


The st. Louis & San Francisco Rail-
road Company has assumed charge OF
the line formerly known as the Ozark <
Cherokee Central Railway, extending
westwardly from Fayetteville. Arkansas,
to Okmulgee, Indian Territory, dis
lance of 1889 miles.
The line forms a connecting link be-
tween their Central Division and the
Red River District Aside, however, from
the convenience OF this connection. the
road penetrates a section offering excel
lent opportunities to those in search OF a
new location. either from commercial
or forming standpoint. Fayetteville, its
starting point, is located in one of the
best portions of the Ozark fruit belt. and
the line will open, to the west of that
place, country whose ability to pro-
duce apples, peaches and other fruits has
already been demonstrated, and whose
prosperity and rapid development is,
since the establishment of railway COM
municatiOns, assured.
Passing through the Land Of the Big
Red Apple" the line enters the Indian
Territory near Westville crossing the
Cherokee Nation. and traversing the
Creek Nation, a country that has lately
States by reason of Congressional legis-
lation permitting the requirement there
in, by outsiders, of Indian allotments.
The Creek Nation is known to possess as
great Gf not greater) proportion OF
available land TO the square mile as any
other of the Indian reservations that
have been opened to white settlement.
The character of it's soil and climate is
almost identical to that Of Oklahoma.
Wheat, corn and cotton grow side by
side, and all yield crops calculated to
astonish, by their abundance and excel
lence, farmers from the older States.
A number of towns are of recent birth,
and all are in a condition of rapid and
substantial development. Business open
ings of all sorts are to be encountered on
every hand, for the man with large or
small capital-in many cases for the man
with no capital at all.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
A Successful CoIored Farmer.
Charlotte Observer.

CHARLOTTE observer.
J. f. Lyttle, colored, OF Hunters
vile, told at the colored farmers in
stitute at Biddle Institute, Saturday,
according to the report in yester-
days paper, that he had bought a
tract Of poor land, filled with gullies,
brought it up, paid for it from it's
products, bought a tract adjoining
it, and when other farmers were COM
planning of poor crops had made 10
bales of cotton of over 500 pounds
each on Is acres. This is capital in
a section where a bale to two acres is
not considered bad, and this colored
farmer is to be congratulated upon
his success and commended for his
thrift.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
BESs REMEDY FOR BLOOD AND
SKIN DISEASES

For eczema, pimples, dandruff and all skin
diseases, use EancOcI1's Liquid Sulphur
In such cases as scale eczema and sores of
any nature, when the skin becomes dry and
harsh, you should use Hancock's Sulphur
ointment in connection with the Liquid. A
few applications of Hancock S Liquid Sulphur
will cure the worst cases OF prickly heat.
For sale at The Eagle Pharmacy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13

Before beginning the battle of life
it is up to the sweet girl graduate to
secure a husband.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
Lesson From the EIks.
Baltimore American.

Baltimore American.
The pastor of a Lutheran church
in Baltimore used the Convention of
Elks in that city to make this good
point in a sermon:
Not few of Gods people might learn
from them the power of a smile and the
uplifting influence Of good fellowship and
good will. The kindly spirit of ''Hello,
Bill' might work well in some churches
where there is a superabundance of cold
formality and unfriendliness, where men,
bers of the same church pass each other
without speaking and where the stranger
must wait and hunt for a seat.
Waterman's ''Ideal''-the best fountain
pen made-sold by W. W. Parker A
large stock to select from, representing a
great variety of styles, sizes and prices,
plain and ornamental.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
Canned and Bottled Goods,
Cereal Foods, &C.,

Suitable for warm weather diet. Dainty
dishes of various kinds, tempting and
appetizing, can be prepared on short
notice with little trouble from the list OF
good things to eat we have. Come and
see us, look out stock over and make a
selection to suT yourself Or you may
phone your order and it will receive the
same careful and prompt attention.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13

Occasionally it is well to remember
that a crown will not cure q headache
any more than golden slipper will
cure the govt.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
NEW GROCERIES

And old Groceries, Ours are new, be-
cause we sell SO much that an article has
no chance to get old here. You get the
best that's made at the least money
when you buy here.
If you think there is any scarcity of
Fruits and Vegetables, there isn't any
foundation for the notion No season
has ever brought with it more plentiful
supply, and no supply was ever finer in
variety or lower in cost to the purchaser.
Our stock is replenished daily with the
choicest products Of the farm. In most
cases the prices quoted are so low that
you will wonder what pays the cost OF
cultivation. We have an especially fine
line of
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13

See those beautiful new dress goods
just received at H. Thomason's. Lawns,
percales, embroideries, laces, ribbons, no.
siery, underwear, hats, shoes, ETC.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-08-13
Our Goods Are Fresh
And the Quality ALWAYS the Best.

That is what we pride ourselves upon.
We try to handle the best in our line or
nothing No pains or expense are spared
to this end. The eyes dance with Joy
when they see the many good things to
eat that make up our stock. There are
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
WaverlY Otto Wood.

WaVerly Otto Wood was born
August II, 1881, near Sparten-
burg. S. G. He came with his
parents to Mississippi in child
hood. He was for many years
in the employ of the Southern
Railroad Company. filing various
positions. He was for a long
time engineer of the switch en-
CINE in Columbus. Miss.
He was converted in boyhood
and joined the Methodist church
here. He was happily married
on January 18th, 1901, to Miss
Alice NJ. Thomas. He was
greatly revived during our meet
ing at the Second Methodist
church in April.
He lost his life in that awful
wreck on the Southern on May
81, 1903, near Bryan, Ala. His
remains were brought to Colum-
bus for interment, the funeral
services being conducted by Rev.
T. w. Lewis assisted by the
writer. He was buried with the
honors of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen of which or
der he was a member. All who
knew him have only good things
to say of him. He was a dutiful
son and devoted husband. He
leaves a wife, father, mother four
brothers, one sister and a host
of friends to mourn his death.
They sorrow not, even as others
which have no hope" For we all
believe that all is we'll with Otto.
The bereaved ones have our sin
cere sympathy.
His pastor,
]. B. RANDOLPH.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Death Of Mrs. ]. ]. DAVIS

DR.. john Davis received the
sad tidings Of the death of his
mother, Mrs. J. J. Davis, last
Thursday, her death occurring
at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Sam Webb, in Meridian,
where she was visiting. Mrs.
Davis health had been declining
for some time past and her death
was not surprise The body
was carried to the old home in
Crawford on Friday evening and
Inferred in the Presbyterian
grave yard in the presence of a
large eoncourse of sorrowing
friends, Rev, A. Fl. Barkley con-
Quoting the funeral ceremony.
Mrs. Davis leaves three child
rem, DR.. John E. Davis and Mrs.
Rupert Richards, of this city,
and Mrs. Sam Webb, of Meri-
dian, to whom the sympathy of
this community is extended in
their hour of sorrow and grief.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

Tee races for the past week
were attended by fair crowds
and the races were good The
following is the result Of first
day racing:
800 class, trot or pace, half
mile heats, best two in three.
Purse 25 per cent of the gate
receipts. two monies. Won by
Prairie Bell, first; Cloth Of Gold,
second.
Running, quarter mile. Purse
ten per cent of the gate receipts.
Lucy, first, Jimmy McClung,
owner. Battle AK, second, Tom
Sharp owner.
$40 class, trot or pace, best
two in three. half mile heats.
Purse % per cent of the gate re
ceipts, two monies. Geo. NJ.
first. Oliver owner. Elected, sec
ond.
Running, quarter mile, ponies.
Purse 5 per cent of gate receipt.
Battle Ak first, Tom Sharp own
er. Lucy, second, Jim McClung
owner.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

The protracted meeting held
at Border Springs by Rev. T. J.
Watts. of Aberdeen, ended Sun
day with grand success for the
glorious cause. The good work
done by Rev. Watts, our beloved
pastor. Rev. p. w. Cain, and a
visiting brother, Rev. Stephens,
of Aberdeen, will long be remem-
bered by the people of this place.
Rev. Watts arrived Monday
night bringing with him the
good tidings of great joy" He
held the congregation in perfect
silence for the space of half an
hour. delivering to it this great
message which the shepherds
who were abiding in the field
keeping watch over their flock
by night were SO glad to hear
The series of sermons delivered
were to the Christian people as
well as TO the unconverted, plead
ing with them to reconsecrate
their lives to God and live upon a
higher plane of life and by so do
ing their lives will be a light
thrown upon the paths of the
ungodly that they may see the
way of eternal life.
The messages to the ungodly
were as ones from on high,
pleading with them to seek the
way of salvation with all their
heart and by so doing they
would be preparing themselves
to meet their God in peace, whom
we will all have to meet sooner
or later.
There were six bright souls
brought to Christ and others
manifested an interest in their
soul s salvation but did not see the
way plain enough to join the hap
by band of workers for Christ.
We all hope and pray that they
may realize that Jesus of Naza-
reth on CalYary's tree shed His
dear blood to set their souls free
and that he is still passing this
way.
The saddest scene of all was
the farewell hand shakes gwen
and words spoken to Rev. Watts
and Bro. Stephens. They re
turned to their homes ia Aber-
deem to begin a new work in
their field, carrying with them
many wishes of success and
thanks for the good they did the
people at Border Springs.
August IA, 1903.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
COUNTY NEWS

Rev. J. B. Oakley has closed a
successful meeting for Rev. q.
o. Hubert at Woodlawn.
Mrs. w. A. Nichols, who has
been quite i'll at her home i'm the
Caledonia neighborhood, was re-
ported some better the past
week.
Mr.. NJ. c. Vandlver, of Biz
mingham. who has been spend
ing ten days vacation with
friends in the Caledonia neigh
borhood, left last Wednesday for
Birmingham to resume his work
there.
Mr.. r. D. Stewart, Of Biz
mingham, has returned to that
city after spending some time
very pleasantly at his old home
with his parents, Mr.. aud Mrs.
r. ID. Stewart, in the Caledonia
neighborhood.
A negro named Brewer was
killed by Lee Doss in the Jack
son Ferry neighborhoOd the past
week while resisting arrest.
Brewer was wanted for break
ing into Kilpatrick's grocery
store at Nance's Mill and Doss
had arrested him. The negro
escaped and was pursued until
he reached the ferry where he
picked up a stick and knocked
the officer down. D0ss shot him
killing him almost instantly. He
was exonerated from any blame
in the matter.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Resolutions of Respect.

The following resolutions to
the memory Of Geo. n. Lawrence
have been adopted by McBee
Lodge No. 10, I. o. o. F:
Whereas our esteemed brother,
G. n. Lawrence. has been\ re
moved from our midst by death,
be it resolved
First. That we realize TIE loss
this community and our lodge
has sustained in the death of
Brother Lawrence, who was
ever willing to contribute mate
rial assistance to the weak and
for the advancement of Odd Eel
lowship.
Second. That in the death of
Bro. Lawrence his family has
lost a devoted husband and in
dulgent father, this community
and Pickens county a useful citi-
zen and McBee Lodge a worthy
and respected member.
Third. That this Lodge ten
ders to the family of our depart
ed brother love. sympathy and
coincidence IN their sad bereave-
ment and joins them in the hope
to meet him finally in the haven
of rest.
Fourth. That these resolu-
tons be inscribed on a page in
the minutes of this Lodge dedi-
Gated to the memory of Brother
Lawrence, a copy be furnished
the bereaved family and that the
West Albanian and the Column
bus DISPATCH be requested to
publish the same.
S. f. HICKMAN,
LEWIS RANDALL,
r. II. LAVENDER.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Lodge Lore.

Union Lodge No. 30, |. 0. o. +.
gave three degrees on Monday
night to Messrs. Warren M.
Cox, Howard holland and Brooks
MCGOWAN. Three degrees will
be conferred tomorrow night.
DR.. II. M. Lanier and mem
bers of the degree team of Union
Lodge No. 30. /. o. o. F. will
leave this week for Alderman
and Louisville where they go to
initiate twelve members in the
Alderman lodge and to institute
a new lodge at Louisville.
Queen City Camp No. %.
Woodmen of the World, held an
enthusiastic meeting last Wed
nesday night and initiated the
following members: Messrs. +.
S. Presley, G. W. Easley, L. ].
lines, w. d. Reeves and II. c..
West.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20

Mr.. J. L. S. Albright feels un-
easy and anxious concerning the
whereabouts and welfare of his
two sons Harry and Robert.
They left this city on June 9th
on the excursion to Denver in
tending to be absent a month.
Mr.. Albright last heard from
them in the interior of Idaho,
where they were travelling on
mules looking at the mining
country. Nothing has been heard
from them since that date and as
they are nearly a month overdue
their friends in this city feel
very apprehensive concerning
them. Mr.. Harry Albright is
the ok-keeper for Robertson
& Co., and Mr.. Robt. Albright
is one of the efficient employees
of the postoffice.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
A Quiet Wedding.
Z. z. LANDRUM,
Secretary.

Mrs. Willie Equen and Mr.. E.
2. Wilkerson were quietly mar
ried last Thursday night at the
home of Mr. Warren Cox in the
presence of only a few friends
and the immediate members of
the family. Rev. Dunbar Hunt
Ogden performing the happy
ceremony. Immediately after
the marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Will
kerson left on the east bound
Southern train for Asheville, n.
C.. Washington and Richmond.
Va. the groom s home.
Mr.. Wilkerson comes from a
fine old Virginia family and is a
man of fine character and princi-
pie. who has held the RESPONSE
BILE position of agent of the South
ern in this city for mum Der of
years past and who has a wide
circle of friends who watt him
congratulations. Mrs. Equen is
the oldest daughter of Mrs. G.
w. Cox and a lady of culture and
refinement. After a two weeks
visit to Virginia and the North
they will return to this city, their
home.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
His pastor,
j. B. RANDOLPH.

President Hardy, of the A. &
NJ. College. desires to state that
there will be a State Farmers
Institute and Industrial Conven-
ton held at the A. & NJ. College
on September 2, 3 and 4. This
meeting will be the close of the
Institute season and every
one is invited to attend this last
meeting. Prominent agricultu-
raIists of Canada and the United
States will be present and take
part in the program. Sleeping
apartments will be furnished
free and meals will be given at
the mess hall at actual cost.
The Farmers Institutes have
been a marked success all over
the State and those who attend
this meeting are assured of
hearty welcome.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
To My Friends.

The next best thing to the win
ming of a victory is the taking Of
defeat in d manly and acquies-
cent manner. Such is my inter
est and purpose. The lofty
character of the support given
me robs defeat of its sting and
eleyates me above the plane Of
humiliation. In some places my
action and my conduct have been
miscOnstrued, misconceived and
misrepresented which some day.
[ trust, may be better under
stood and then fairness may be
accorded me. [ think it an hon
or and a privilege to represent
in the legislature d constituency
composed Of such conservative,
intelligent and progressive citi-
zens as are the electors of this
district. To my friends who
have given me their support. [
acknowledge a heartfelt obliga-
ton and owe a debt Of gratitude
that [ can never discharge, but I
shall ever be faithful and loyal
and always prepared to respond
to their calls upon me- [ now
retire without harboring ran
cour, without cherishing bitter
ness and without bearing malice
towards any.
S. S. SCALES.
Crawford, Miss. Aug. 10. 1903.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-20
Wood Items

The annual revival of the Wood
lawn church is being held, con
Quoted by the pastor. assisted
by Rev. Mr.. Oakley, of Column
bus.
Miss McCrary. of West Point
Is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Frank Harris.
The popular daughter of Mr..
Louis Halbert, Miss Ada is
visiting her aunt, Mrs Q. p.
Norris.
Mrs. c. E. Hughson is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Harris.
The village has turned out en-
masse to hear Bro. Oakley and
there seems to be a strong inter
est in the meeting despite the
frequent showers.
Mr.. Dewitt Harris, from Caro-
lima, is the guest of his brother,
Mr.. e. E. Harris. His coming
has caused much pleasure among
his many friends.
Mrs. Sallie Wood was called to
the bedside of her son, DR.. N b.
Wood in the delta. He has been
stricken with fever for two weeks
and is still quite i'll. We sincere
ly hope he will soon be well
again.
The crops look fine everywhere
you go and as soon as the rains
are over there will be a fodder
pulling" time.
Mrs. Askew and her boys were
over for a few days.
Mr.. Vivian Halbert spent
week with his aunt, Mrs. @. e.
Morris, and on his return home
Miss Ora Morris accompanied
him.
Mrs. Oakley is out this week
assisting in the good work Of
bringing souls to Christ.
Miss McCrary is spending a
few days with Miss Hattie Har-
ris.