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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
SUNDAY-SCHOOl CONVENTION
Held at Middleburg for the Purpose of
Organizing the lnterdenominationa
SundaY.SchooI Association.

| Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25th, upon call
OF the county chairman, c. A. Lewis, a
| Sunday school convention was held in
| the NJ. E. Church at Middleburg to Or
| game the lnterdenominational Sunday
school Association OF that township.
The meeting was called to order By
Chairman Lewis, who conducted deyc-
| tional exercises: The chairman then
stated the object of the meeting. to dis
cuss the feasibility of organizing branch
OF the County Association in that town
ship and if the way be clear tc proceed
to the organization. In a few practical
words he explained the nature and pur-
pose OF the State Sunday-school Associa-
ton, the good work it is doing for the
spread and the improvement of Sunday
schools, mentioned the rapid progress
| the Association has made till it well
| nigh covers the entire State, and explain
| ing those features Of modern and i'm
| proved Sunday-school work which the
Association emphasizes and seeks to in
| troduce into all the schools of the State;
such as Normal Department. Home De-
| partment, Cradle Roll, etc
A brief address was made by the Rev.
James II. Henderlite, of the Henderson
Presbyterian church, on the supreme i'm
portance of the Sunday-school as an
evangelistic agency. and in the moulding
| and development of character and capac-
| ity for Christian service. Upon motion
it was heartily and unanimously decided
to organize an association embracing all
the Sunday-schools of the township, and
the following earnest and efficient corps
| OF officers was elected:
President-Mr. l.. r. Croker
Paschall.
Chairman of Home Department-Mr
R. T. Spain.
Chairman of Primary Department
Mrs. H. +. Rowland.
L. R. Croker
With such an able organization the
Association is launched under favorable
circumstances for a useful and prosper
GUS career. The newly elected president
gave good promise of the spirit that
should characterize the enterprise under
his leadership by an earnest speech in
which he forcibly set forth the need of
spirituality as the mark and first requisite
OF successful effort in Sunday school
work
The attendance upon the meeting was
very good considering the unfavOrable
weather and the fact that the convention
had not been well advertised. The hos
pitable members of the congregation and
community had provided lavish dinner
on the grounds to which ample justice,
OF course, was done; especially by the
county chairman of the Association who
made his horse break all livery stable
rules and records in order to cover the
distance between Henderson and Middle
burg in order to get a share.
The work Of organizing the county
into the Association is progressing well
under the vigorous leadership of the
chairman, Bro. Lewis, and soon no doubt
all the townships will be covered If the
various township presidents and their
helpers will press the work and perpetu-
ate it as it has been begun it will mean
much to the Sunday schools and the
churches of the county
VISITOR.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Cosmos Club.
Communicated.


The Cosmos Club was entertained in
elegant style by Mrs E. 6. Davis Tues
day afternoon. Six-hand euchre was the
game selected by the hostess There were
seven tables. The score cards were i'm
ported and We're unique and beautiful.
On the cards were japanese figures in re-
lief, and the counters tiny japanese Ian
terms attached by dainty ribbons.
Delicious refreshments were served in
courses.
Mrs. Sydney Z. Cooper Misses Leila
shannon, Laurine Dorsey and Mr. James
>. Davis aided Mrs. Davis in doing the
honors
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. G.
Davis, Dr. and Mrs Arthur S. Pendleton,
MIR. and Mrs. S. 2. Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander Cooper, Col and Mrs. Henry
Perry, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hill Parham, Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Davis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Kittrell
Mesdames J. Gooch. of Weldon; Samuel
Telfair, OF Raleigh; J. Furgerson. of Kit
trell; ID. Y. Cooper, G. A. CoggeshaH W.
y. Shannon, j. H. Bridgers, Thomas
Chavasse, j. l. Miller, n. H. Chavasse;
Misses Bette and Gussie Blacknall. Stella
Perry, Willie and Gloss Parker, Ethel and
Laurine Dorsey, Leila Shannon, Leak
Perry, Amy and Rebecca Butler, Mamie
Clark, OF Tarboro; Julia Hood, Claude
Hunter; Col. Renfroe, of Atlanta; Messrs.
w. S. Parker, ]. p. Massenburg, James
5. Davis, Carroll Singleton, Robert Las
sitter, Samuel Watkins, Jr., Gus Moore,
James Brodie, Littlejohn Taylor and DR..
Edward Tucker
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
The Ideal Gift.

The season of gift Christ
mas and New Year's-is near at
hand. You may be puzzled to know
what sort of gift to make to friend
or relative. 1t depends somewhat
upon the person to be remembered.
But if a grown person, whether male
or female, no more suitable gift could
be picked out than Waterman's
'IdeaF' fountain pen. This is the
ideal gift for self or friend for birth
day, Christmas, New Years or any
other time. Waterman's "IdeaP' is
the best fountain pen made, by the
largest manufacturers of fountain
pens in the world. It's handler than
a pencil because you don't have to
sharpen it. Quicker than a regular
pen, because you don't have to dip
it. Cleaner than either, because it
neither crooks nor spills. Better
than all others, because it is ready
when you are. The best present, be-
cause it brings happiness and COM
fort to every one who receives it,
causing them to hold the giver in
loving remembrance daily as long as
it lasts.
w. W. Parker, druggist and sta
toner, sells Waterman's Ideal foun-
tain pens. A variety of styles and
prices to select from, both ladies' and
gentlemen's sizes. Ii not convenient
to see him order direct from the l.. e.
Waterman Co., 173 Broadway, New
York. If you do not know exactly
what you want, the price. &C., write
them to send you their little book
about pens.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Moved Into New Quarters.

robert b. Powell, fancy grocer. has
moved into the store room racon+I,,
vacated by Thomas Brothers Ths
pace has been refitted and newly
painted and presents a neat and
handsome appearance. The shelves
nave been made to conform to tho
size OF bottled goods and packane
goods cereal goods of all kindsl and
TO economize space. The place is
lilght and airy, having front and rear
doors ana windows, and is every way
admirably suited to the business.
In the rear is a large storage house
with q capacity almost as great as
.he mann store room. Here goods
are Kept i'll bulk-meats, -four. hay
gram, oats. shipstuffs, bran, &c.
Mr.. Powell carries a first-class
STOCK and caters to the best trade in
MS line. His goods are high class,
fresh and pure, and the prices are all
ways within reason. He handles al
most everything one may call for in
the way ofstaple and fancy groceries
canned and bottled goods. cereal
foods, fruits, coniectioneries. &c
Lowney's, Huyler's, and other fine
candies. always fresh Foreign and
domestic fruits, vegetables and coun-
try produce OF all kinds in stock at
all times. ~ GU
MIR. Powell takes great pains to
serve his patrons and leaves nothing
undone to meet the wishes of his
large and growing trade. He has
every facility for conducting his bust
ness and is in position to please the
most fastidious and exacting patron
IN quality of the goods, reasonable
ness OF price and promptness of ser
vice.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Morning Card Party.
Communicated.


The Misses Richards gave a most de-
lightful morning card party Tuesday
complimentary to Mrs. Arthur S. Pendle-
ton.
There were five tables of six-hand
euchre The score counters were unique
and beautiful-dainty little tinted bask-
cts filled with bon bons, with card and
spray of holly. or flowers, attached.
Miss May Hunter aided the young
ladies in doing the honors.
After the games were over an elegant
luncheon was served. Those present
We're:
Misses Virginia and Sue Richards,
hostesses); Mesdames William Robards,
Alexander Davis, Arthur S. Pendleton,
guest of honor; Samuel Telfair, of Raleigh;
]. Gooch of Weldon;J j. Furgerson, of Kit
trell; j. S. f. Young, Alexander Cooper,
G. A. Coggeshall, J. H Bridgers, Joseph
Burwell, Edward Lands, E. G. Davis,
D. Y. Cooper, S. ?. Cooper, Henry Perry
W. O. Shannon, W. W. Parker, J. Hill
Parham, Joseph kittrel1, Arch Lewis, F
c. Toepleman, W. X. Sturges, j. |. Miller
Richard Corbett, Alexander Cheek. John
Thomas; Misses Stella Perry. Mamie
Clark, of Tarboro; Bette and Gussie
Blacknall Lila Tucker, Edna O'Neil and
May Hunter.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Praise for Romeo and Juliet.

From the Chamhersburg. Pa. Daily
Repository Of October Both. we take
the following comment on Simvelle's
elaborate production of Romeo and
Juliet, which will be seen at Cooper
Opera House December 18th:
The Simvelle Company. which pleased
so well last season, won equal favor last
night in meritorious presentation Of
Shakespeare great love tragedy Romeo
and Juliet. The east was good through
out the scenery excellent and the effects
adequate. The large audience was much
pleased.
From the advance sale of seats al
ready the indications are that the
largest and most fashionable aud
fence that has greeted any perform
ance at the Opera House in years
will witness Shakespeare's immortal
love tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Gave a Good Show.

The entertainment given at Cooper
Opera House last week by Yearly &
Osment's Comedy Co., proved an
agreeable surprise to the audience.
We were not present but many who
were have spoken in high praise of
the performance. One person said
he had never seen better comedian
on this stage than Mr.. Yearly. And
he has attended about all the shows
that are any account. The other
parts were well sustained, the enter
tainment upon the whole, being OF a
creditable and enjoyable character.
This Is q home troupe, all of them
being amateurs, but it was declared
by many that they were as good as
some professionals seen here, and a
great deal better than some.
1t is hoped that the boys" will re-
peat the performance at a later date,
in which event a better house would
greet them.
Ready baked Fruit Cakes at POWell's.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Church Burned.

The Methodist church at the Hair
riet Cotton Mill was burned between
I and > o'clock Monday morning
Cause of the fire is unknown. Sun
day-school was held there in the
afternoon but nopreaching at night,
and it is said that very little fire was
left in the stove. When first discover
ed the building was afre on top.
The house was not finished but was
being used. There was about $500
insurance.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Hight Co.,
jewelers. md Opticians.
TOWN TAXES.

OFFICE OF Town TAX COLLECTOR, /
HENDERSON, y. C., September II, 1903.J
NOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Tax Books for the town of Henderson
for the year 1903 have been placed in my
hands for collection. All persons liable for
town taxes for the current year are requested
to take notice and govern themselves accord
ingly. No discretion is allowed me and in
diligence cannot be given. 1t is desirable
therefore that all persons concerned will come
forward and settle at once as the law requires.
BY attending to this matter NOW you will
save me trouble and yourself cost, As l will
be compelled to collect by LEVY AND SALE
all taxes not paid by the time prescribed.
THAD r. MANNING,
Town Tax Collector
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Thanksgiving Day in Henderson.

Thanksgiving Day was observed in
about the usual way. Most of the
stores We're closed and business peo-
pie generally took a day off for rent
ana recreation. There were good
dinners in many homes and inter-
change OF social pleasures, while in
Others there was, as there always is,
scant to eat and little to cheer and
comfort. TO some it was a day of
Sladness and pleasure, while to others
IL was day OF sadness and mourn
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
A BAD HEAD

Is one that is all stopped up with Il cold.
lou cannot breathe freely: your throat is
sore; your chest is tight Paracamph will
frheve such conditions instantly. 1t never
ialls and has saved thousands from Pneu-
monIa- Get u bottle today. Forsa at The
Engle Pharmacy
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
ZERO WEATHER

Is apt to freeze your ears, nose, hands and
toes. You don't notice it at the time but
later on it is painful, and oftentimes danger
Gus. Paracamph relieves frost bites imme-
diately. 1t draws out the frost because it
opens the pores of the skin, induces perspira-
ton and stimulates the circulation. Para
camph prevents erysipelas and dreaded
blood poisoning. For sale at the Eagle
Pharmacy.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
AON>s-

=, There is no method whereby your fam
lily may be so surely and infallibly pro-
vlded for after your death as by insur-
ance In the Penn Mutual In security, in
average low cost, in nOn-forfeitable and
incontestable policies and in all that is
lair and liberal and honest, don't hope
to find a better. Large dividends each
year-don't have to wait 20 years. See
j. y. Stewart, Agent, and learn how cas-
lily you can create an estate of 81 900 or
more. No matter what your condition.
the Penn Mutual can arrange for you to
nave immediate protection. Office at
Hight & Co.'S
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
FOUNTAIN PENS.

The George S. Parker and Paul f. Writ
Fountain Pens. at Hight 4 Cos, are too
we'll known to need any further advertis-
ing than to know they are in the city.
We have q good assortment. A hint to
the wise sufficient Hight q Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Thinning, = GUTTERING.
Roofs Repaired and Painted.
Promptly
Watkins Hardware Co.
TerseIv Told Truth,

An exchange states in q few words
a fact which a great many people do
not appear to realize when it says
the columns of newspaper is the
editors farm, his shop, trace, his
trade, his grocery, his law office or
profession. And when he donates
space for which he gets no return,
he is out, just as the farmer that
gives away his pigs and chickens and
butter and eggs, or the professional
man who gives advice gratis.
The Aronson Shoe is waterproof, com
ortable and q long wearer.
Mother Gray'S Sweet Powders for
Children,
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the
Children's Home in New York, cure Feverish-
ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms
Over 10000 testimonials. They never fail
At all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
FORCE" a ready-to-serve, ready -to-di-
gest, delightful food brings the independent
strength that comes OF health.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Are you going to buy watch, diamond
or anything in the jewelry line? Ii SO,
you cannot do better than what HIGHT
4 co. can and will do for you. They
also give you a written guarantee as to
quality and weight of diamonds.
ALL the people OF the State, and
the papers as well, seem to agree that
Dr. John Spencer Bassett acted the
fool when he wrote that article, but
some of them cannot see how DR.. kilyo
is responsible for DR.. Bassett's opin-
ions about social equality or any
thing charlottesville Review.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
Do NOT NEGLECT

slight cold in the head or chest. 1t NAV
lead INTO Pneumonia or Consumption. Para
camph will relieve such troubles instantly
You simply apply freely and rub in well 1t
is mothers remedy. For sale at The EARLE
Pharmacy
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
FOR SALE.

Two broom Cottage Dwellings,. desir-
ably situated and convenient to business
part of town. Will be sold on reasonable
terms. For further particulars apply to
w. r, HORTON.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
To Cure q Cold In One Dav

Take Laxative BrOmo QuInine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure b. w Groves signature is on each
box. zoe
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

BEST REMEDY FOR BLOOD AND
SKIN DISEASES.
For eczema, pimples, dandruff and all skin
diseases, use KEancOck's Liquid Sulphur
In such eases as scale eczema and sores of
any nature, when the skin becomes dry and
harsh, you should use Esancock'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, 1903-12-03
DISTRESSING AFFAIR.
ilr. Eugene Belts, While Out Hunting
With Party Of Friends, Is Acct.
dentaIIy Killed.

One OF the most distressing affairs
the GOLD LEAF has been called upon
to chronicle was the accidental kill
ing OF Mr.. Eugene Belts last Thurs
day. Early in the morning Capt.
VI: Smith and Messrs. r. A. Crockett,
b. 4. Payne aud T. E. Belts left town
Tor days sport in the field, rabbit
hunting and to shoot birds. They
were accompanied by four colored
boys who went along to handle the
dogs and carry the game.
Leaving on the Durham train they
went out at Watkins station and
were hunting near there when the ac-
cldent occurred. Soaring up a rab-
bit Mr.. Crockett fired at it but
missed. Turning to giveit the other
barrel the gun was accidentally dis
charged just as it was brought in
line with Mr.. Belts The load took
effect in the back of his neck cutting
the spinal cord, and death was almost
instantaneous.
1t was terrible affair but one OF
those unfortunate accidents liable to
occur with any person at any time
under similar circumstances. Mr..
Crockett was crazed by the awful
tragedy and attempted to take his
own life. He was prevented from
carrying out this purpose, however,
and Capt. Smith took him in q buggy
and brought him to Henderson. He
is completely crushed, as is natural
to suppose, and cannot talk about
the matter
Mr.. Payne remained with the body
OF the unfortunate young man and
brought it home on the Durham
train that night. The funeral was
held from the residence at 3 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. D. Lar
kins conducting the service, assisted
by DR.. Hufham.
Mr.. Belts was about 3S years old.
He was the only son of the late Sam
uel and Mrs. ISABELLA Belts, and was
esteemed ana respected by all who
knew him. He was an Industrious,
handwriting young man, frugal and
thrifty, and had just begun to get a
fOOthold in life. AS announced in the
GOLD LEAF last week he had bought
out Capt. Smith in the mercantile
business and moved into his store
with brighter prospects ahead OF
him. His untimely end, under the
unfortunate circumstances of his
taking off, is very sad indeed.
Mr.. Belts was a member OF the
Baptist church and lived Il consistent
Christian life. He leaves a mother,
two sisters and Young wife to mourn
his DEATH
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENT.

The best safeguard against accident is to
use good Judgment in directing every act.
But accidents will often occur in spite of
every effort to prevent them. The best safe
guard against injury resulting from accidents
is ElIiOtt's Emulsificd Oil Linimeni.
1t is the most serviceable accident and Emer-
gency Liniment ever made, and is the most
satisfactory Liniment for use in the family
and on animals ever offered. Large bottle
25c EAGLE PIsARNIACY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

When the time comes to bid a long
farewell to your family, their most press
ing need will be ready money. The safest
and best way to provide for this is to
secure policy in the Penn Mutual. The
large annual dividends returned to the
insured reduces the insurance to the low
est possible cost Any information cheer
fully given by J. A. Stewart, Agent. Office
at Hight & Cos.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Strength and vigor come of good food, duly
digested FORCE" ready -to-serve wheat
and barley food, adds no burden but sus-
tains and invigOrates.
p6r"Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer. ''@Tas1
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

W. H. Wester, the grocery man, is
going to move the first of January.
He will take B. S. Aronson's store
across the street and Mr.. Aronson
moving next door into S. S. Written s
present stand. 1t is believed that
this will be a good move for both,
each getting into larger quarters
with more opportunities to ''spread
OUT and grow into bigger proper
tions in business. To avoid moving
any more of his stock than possible
Mr.. Wester offers money-saving bar
gains on his entire stock. Every
thing will be sold at lower price while
many articles will go at and below
cost. The entire stock OF baskets,
woodenware and tinware is offered
at cost. All bottled goods such as
pickles, sauces, catsups and other
things of the kind at reduced prices.
A rare opportunity is thus offered to
buy staple and fancy groceries, can
ned goods, confectioneries, cakes,
crackers, toilet soaps, &C., at figures
that mean money saved to the pur-
chaser. Remember it is only during
this month that these reduced prices
will apply and this reduction is made
to make the goods into other hands
to Mr.. Wester that trouble and ex-
pense.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
IL Keeps the Feet Warm and DRY.

- Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, q nowder
cures S,oilen, Sweating, Sore.
aching Damp Feet. At all druggists and
Shoe storps. 25c
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Watch Hight & Co.'S window. Changed
daily
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03
--s AO>
G0ing to Move.

Try can Of Overby's String Beans
at PowelFs.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Look out for nice lot OF Flour for the
Christmas holidays at H. Thomason
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Pity the fellow whe gets in the
dumps without cause and cherishes
unkind feelings toward someone who
never did him a wrong, either in word
or deed There are many such-too
many. Reader, be sure you have just
cause for displaying an unfriendly
spirit before you indulge it towards
any one.-Reidsyille Weekly.
Wear the Aronson Shoe and make your
foot rlo6
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Ready baked Fruit Cakes at POwell's
Call at his new store and see them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Just received nice line of high cut Shoe.
at low cut prices. For men and women.
H. THOMSON
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Nice line of Shoes for the holidays-very
cheap-just received at H. Thomascn's.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-12-03

Try package of Premier" Cat Flakes.
Ia cents at Powell's, and you will use
M ,tlnr