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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Hon. Ihos. G. Skinner.

Col. r. B. Creecy, editor of the Eliz-
abeth City Economist, who is still
young in heart, vigorous in mind and
active in feeling at 90 years of age,
says this of Hon. Thos. G. Skinner,
who is his junior by many years:
I've had a friendly, social call last
| week from our friend, Hon Thos. G.
Skinner, and we hope our long commun-
ion left an impression on him as it did
on Us. His tendency is to announce q
surrender in life. ours is to grapple with
its trial and difficulties and never to sur
render until the final summons Perhaps
we are both in error. Surely he is. His
has been the more checkered and distin-
guished life, and perhaps he NAV have
some reason for thinking he has exhaust
ed its opportunities. but from our view
point, his harvest of life is now half gar
nered and the ripening field is inviting
the bright sickle that hangs dangling
from his hands. His career has been one
OF manifold blessings. Wealth, honor, a
good name, troops OF friends and heis
yet young man of sixty, with physi-
cal build that betokens longevity. 1t sa-
vOrs OF ingratitude to heaven for him to
fold his arms and utter all is vanity.
lNt uIIi ttihe lof Ills unHnlSneu lie WORK
the Walter Raleigh Memorial monument
and make its celebration at Roanoke Is
land. grand success. Let him take it
in hand. The work awaits the man. and
as Nathan did not say unto David. Tom
thou art the man. Should Tom Skinner
awaken an interest in that work com
mensurate with it's greatness and which
appeals to the civilized world. he will
then fill the full measure of his fame
Mr.. Skinner is the father of Mrs. c.
ii. Turner and Mrs. J. c. Kittrell, of
Henderson, and has not a few friends
and acquaintance among our people
who will endorse what Col. Creecy
says of him.
ANY CHURCH or parsonage or institu-
ton supported by voluntary contribu-
ton will be given liberal quantity of
the Longman & Martinez Pure Paints
whenever they paint.
NOTE: Have done so for twenty-seven
years. Sales: tens of millions of gallons;
painted nearly two million houses under
guarantee to repaint if not satisfactory
The paint wears for periods up to eigh-
teen years. Linseed Oil must be added to
the paint done in two minutes) Actual
cost then about $1.25 gallon. Sam
pies free. Sold by Melville Dorsey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
For Ease and Comfort.

Woven Wire IIammocks, the latest
thing out, at
Daniel q Co.'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
For Sale at q Bareain.

Werner edition of Encyclopedia Brit
tanica. Complete and in perfect order
Bound in half morocco.
+. G. ToepIeman.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Personal.

DR.. \. +. Vowles, who has been in
Henderson fOrsOme months as repre-
sentative OF the Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, of New York, has re-
turned to his home in Washington
City, owing to impaired health. Dur
ing his stay in Henderson Dr. Vowles
made many friends and acquaint-
ances and the hope of those who
know him is that his prediction of
going home to die may not be full
filled for Il good long time yet. He
is a most genial and companionable
gentleman, well informed and an en-
ghglng cOnversatiOnalist and there
hope to see him again.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
MILLET SEED.

Just received quantity of German
Millet Seed. Clean and cheap.
II. Thomson.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Would Seek a Quiet Place.

According to Western exchange
a bright and sensible young woman
made this request of a friend. Said
she with earnest manner and pathetic
voice as she was discoursing on the
calm and sequestered> spot she would
choose as final resting place after
LIES fitful dream is DER:
DO not lay me down by the ripping
brookside. lest the babbling lovers wake
me from my dreams, nor in the beautiful
cemeteries in the valleys, lest sightseers
cooling over epitaphs distract me; but let
me sleep under the counter OF the mer-
chant and business man who never adj
vertises. There is the peace that passeth
all understanding, and deep is the sleep
in which neither the buoyant football OF
youth nor the weary shuttle OF old age
will ever intrude."
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
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
s . AOS e.
The X-RayS.

Recent experiments, by practical tests and
examination with the aid of the X-Rays, es-
tablish it as fact that Catarrh of the Stom-
ach is not a disease of itself, but that it re-
suits from repeated attacks OF indigestion.
Glow Can l Cure My Indigestion?' kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is curing thousands. 1t will
cure you of Indigestion and dyspepsia, and
prevent or cure Catarrh of the Stomach
kodol digests what you eat-makes the
stomach Sweet. Sold by W. W. Parker.
We carry a 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.
GlIs GL
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Ask Your Dealer for Allen. Foot
Ease.

A powder for the feet. 1t cures Swollen
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. At all druggists and
shoe stores, Poe. Ask today
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
NOTICE OF ELECTION

NJ HEREAS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
w of North Carolina. at the last session,
passed an act entitled: An Act to Authorize
the Town OF Henderson to Issue Bonds for
Sewerage and Street improvements, to an
amount of forty thousand dollars, for works
OF internal improvements, if approved by the
voters of the town; and whereas the Mayor
and Clerk of said town are required by said
act to give notice of said election 30 days
before said election,
Now, therefore, we, Il. J. Switzerland,
Mayor, and II. T. Powell Clerk Of the Town
OF Henderson, do, in accordance with said
act, issue this our proclamation giving notice
to the qualified voters of the said town of
Henderson. as follows:
That an election will be held in the town of
Henderson, at the several voting places in
the several wards of the said town, on
MONDAY, JUNE list, 1903,
For the purpose of taking the sense of the
voters of said town on the ratification
lection OF the provisions OF said act. Those
who favor the issuing of said Bonds, for the
purpose specified in the act entitled rs above
stated. will vote n ballot on which shall be
printed or written the words For Bonds, )"
and those desiring to vote against them shall
vote a ballot on which shall be printed or
written the words Against Bonds"
The same Registrars and Judges of election
will act as now appointed for holding the
town municipal election in May, and no new
registration will be required, but the Books
will be open in the several wards and the
Registrars will register all qualified voters
not now registered from the Goth day of May,
1903, to May Both, 1903, inclusive.
Given under our hands his Both day of
April, 1903.
r. j. SUTHERLAND,
Mayor.
H. T. POWELL. Clerk
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Mothers! Mothers! Mothers!

How many children are at this season few
erish and constipated with bad stomach and
headache Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
Tor Children will always cure. If worms are
present they will certainly remove them. At
all druggists, Doe Sample mailed
Those Ladies and Misses Zeigler Shoes
are beautles-sO comfortable and last SO
well. Samuel Watkins sells them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
Memorial Exercises,

?. S.-Parham Bros. Supply Co. sci
our paints
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-05-07
EXECUTRIX NOTICE

II. T. POWELL. Clerk.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
JUST A BATCH OF IDIOTS

DECENTLY IL young couple set
N out from an Arkansas town en-
their wedding journey. They were
very happy OF course. The bride re-
ceived letter from mutual friend
stating that the conduct of the groom
had on some occasion been disgraceful.
Immediately the bride announced her
intent TO leave him, and he began to
undergo the process Of suicide, not,
however, with the success that might
have been wished. First the doctors
had to pump lot Of poison out OF his
system, and then they had another
struggle when lie essayed to breathe
gas, which is VIGOROUSLY unhealthy.
Just at this point the mutual friend
was heard from. He asked in apparent
amazement, Cant you take a joker
The only thing that can be said as to
this phase OF the matter is that the
mutual friend is fool. who ought to
be kicked across the continent and
into the sea. Having received the
message, the Bride was good enough
TO forgive him for the otfense lie had
never committed, and he was sissy
enough to forgive her for the very
aagrant offense she had committed,
aud the nuptial tour was resumed
with gladness and without pause for
the infection of capital punishment
upon the mutual friend.
Take the three people concerned,
and it is fair to characterize them as
batch OF idiots. OF course there will
he no dissent as to the fitness OF the
term "idioL" FOR the third party ma.
liciously butting into joyous occa.
sion. The groom was as bad for hav.
ing taken to poison instead Of putting
up the bold front Of an honest man
injured by gossip. The bride was
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
WoOdchuck Variations,

In reply to "Wood's" question,
"How much wood would a wooden ck
chuck il q woodchuck would chuck
woodl" ! would say, III woodchuck
would chuck oil the wood that wood.
chuck could chuck II q woodchuck
could chuck wood, a woodchuck would
chuck as much wood as a woodchuck
codld chuck il a wocdchuck could
chuck wood"
! wonder il "Wocd" knows that
Betty Better baked u bit Of batter, but
her batter was 90 bitter that to make
hel bitter batter better Betty Better
bought bit Of better butter, and with
this bit Of better butter Betty Better
made her bitter batter better"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
FART LIFE.

EOD made the country and man
VI made the town." contains about
as much truth as "God sends meat,
and the Devil sends cooks" We would
dispense with towns no more than
with cooks, but it is misfortune that
: the advantages Of towns are so much
more felt by the poorer classes, immi.
grant and native, than the charms OF
country life. Anything which makes
farming more attractive increases ma
'tional stability. Much that made
farming dismal is growing less. Wages
are advancing. Hours are shortening.
Labor, with the new machinery, lie
nov light and interesting. Isolation
and ennui have decreased with transit
facilities, newspapers and cheap books.
Our schools and colleges should do
their share to lend attractions to the
farm and only in agricultural courses
and agricultural colleges, but in ordi-
nary text books, which should be per.
meated as much with agriculture as
with commerce. Arithmetics keep
boys calculating how many yards oil
cloth they could buy at twenty cents
yard, compared to the number OF
barrels OF cement at two dollars bar.
rel, but eggs and potatoes, those city
staples, are about the only rural pro.
ducts in our elementary textbooks.
Country life has aspects which have
earned devotion from the highest
minds. Now that the FIRST fever OF
commercial zeal promises to abate,
this love OF nature may develop in
enough of our countrymen to supply
the farming districts with large and
sterling population. 1t was "the en-
battled farmers" who won our indie
pendcnce. Enlightened patriotism
today calls for every favor to country
lille. The manufacturer and the la
borer, rather than the farmer, have
thus far received help from the govern
ment and from the nations thought
and ingenuity. Our hordes of south
ern Europeans would be more welcome
ii, instead of bouncing on the slums,
ihey scattered themselves through the
broad land and learned attachment to
the soil.-Collier'
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

equally stupid for believing o mess Of
SANDER. They were on plane OF silli-
meas for forgiving each other, and con-
tinuing in double harness when each
had been made certain Of the fact
that the other did not have as mucl,
Drains as q toad. The chief offender,
however, is that mutual friend. A
brick thrown into the trio would he
sure to hit an ijiot.-Ex.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Spokane Falls. Wash.
81 \


Spokane Falls. Wash.
July l3. 1867
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
w,th the provisions OF the act of Congress of
June 3. 1878, entitled. IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States CT California, Ore
gOn, Nevada and Washington Tcrritory"as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892, william l.. Leonard of Ritzville,
county of Adams, state OF Washington, has
this day lied In this office his sworn statement
No: G29 for the purchase of the El5 NEl4 and
FL. SK,4 of Sec. -, in Township IL II. Range &c,
E.W. W. and will offer proof to show that the
land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and
to ablish his claim to said land before Alice
e. French, is. Commissioner for the district
of Washington, at kitzville, Wash. ON Monday
the 9th day OF October. 1903.
He names as Witnesses. James 8. Rogers,
Carl Z. Rogers, Edwari II. wyrick. Of Bemis,
WASH, and Edward GaskilI OF Leon, Wash.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above-desbribed lands are requested to file
their claims In this Office on or before said 9Th
day Of October. 1865
WILLIAM II. LUDDEN. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
NOTIrE FOR PUBLICATION

I
June ]. 1908. I
Notice IL hereby given that In compliance
with the provisions Of the acS OF Congress Of
June 3, 1873, entitled, IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands III the States Of California;
~ extended to ali the Public Land States by
act Of August 4 1892. Robert Bills, Of Rite
vile. County Of Adams, State Of Washington,
ment No. 59l, for for the purchase Of the "
SwH and SwN 81 OF Sec: No. In Township
No. 70, N, Range No. 81, Z. ". NJ, and will
offer proof 70 show that the land sought is
more valuable for Its timber or stone than
his claim 10 said land before Alies C. French,
=. 9: Con1ieplooer for the district
Of Washipgtou' 81 Ritsville. wash, on
Saturday. the 22nd day Of Avg. 1901 He names
- Witnesses:
jacob Shirley, Thomas D. Smith. George In
gram, Adam Angel. all Of Ritsville Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
aboyedescribed lands are requested to file
Ind day Of Aug. 1908.
WILLIAM II. LUDDEN. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
Comfort In the Great Light.

Comfort In the Great Light.
The following biblical readings will
be found appropriate as here noted:
II you have "blues," read the twenty
first psalm.
If your pocketbook is empty, read
the thirty-seventh psalm.
If people seem unkind, read the if
tenth chapter Of John.
If you are discouraged about your
work, read the l2Gth psalm.
II you are out Of sorts, read the
twelfth chapter OF Hebrews.
II you cannot have your own way
In everything, keep silent and read
the third chapter Of james.
If you are losing confidence in men,
read the thirteenth chapter Of First
Corinthians.-Pacific Mason.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
One Of the First.

Dining car service on American rail-
roads was first inaugurated in 1875. and
dining car service between the Twin
Cities and Chicago was first established
by the Northwestern Line. as also were
all the conveniences of Limited" train
service; and today finds the Northwest.
ern Limited between Minneapolis, St.
Paul and Chicago the peer of all other
trains.
Call up Phone No. 33I. Model Meat
market, Geo. Colbert, Prop, for any.
thing in the meat line. Orders will be
delivered free of charge.
TEETH-When you are looking for
dental work call on DIR. LEHMAN, Ros-
enoa block.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
Notice TO MANUFACTURERS.

Notice is hereby given that the council of
O'clock p. IN of Tuesday, September lst 1903,
receive sealed bids to furnish humping plan
capable Of throwing from one hundred twenty
ter per minute, through SOY feet Of eight.:nch
main and then reduced to two four-inch mains
for $500 feet each against eighty pounds press
nre per square men; SAG DidS 10 state guar,
o'clock p. m. September LIST, 1903. The said
council reserves the right 20 reject any or all
bids.
Al. Coss, Z. D. gibson,
City Engineer, City Clerk
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION


August 10, 1908.
Mctics u hsrety giysn that In compliance
June ., 1873, entitled. "An oct for the sale Of
timber lands in the etatss Of Caniesnis. Ore.
ssn. csvaAe SD washin(ten fsFfitosy." ~
Of August I, leo0,
NARY A. NURRAY,
Of Bitsvills, county q Adams, state Of Wash.
ingtoa. has this day nled In this once her
ewosn statement No. 81 for the purchase Of the
swN Of Section No. ~ In Township No. Is n,
Range Mo- .. E.w. NJ. and will offer proof "a
show that tho lsnd sought 10 more valuable fol-
its timber Or stone than ios agricultural pur::
poses, and 70 establish her claim to said land
before Alice G. French. U. g. Commissioner ioI
the disesict Of Washington st Ritsviiie, Wash
on Wednesday. the 4th day 81 November, 1903
che nance - Witnesses: John Bills, william
Raneose. Louie r. Nissen. Robert Bills, all Of
kitsvtlle, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested " ale
thei! claims In this once on or before said
eth day Of November, 1908.
WILLIAM II. LunpEN, Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
BLACK
DRESS
GOODS

We have received an
advance shipment of
our Fall Dress Goods,
and would be pleased
to show you the new
things for Fall if you
will call.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
king MERCANTILE COMPANY.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

Spokane Falls. WASH, July %, 1908.
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has nied notice Of his intentio
to make nnal proof IN support Of his claim
aud that said nro0f will be made before Alice
C. French U. 8. Commissioner i0r the district
OF Washington at kitxville, WASH, on Septem.
Der y. 1895, Wis:
ANDREW MCQUEEN,
who made tim beer culture entry No. 3i76 for the
~, se,< and e1f Sw,<, sec 81. tp ~. range 81
Q v N.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his claim to said land, viz:
Robert Mason and Luther A womach. oil
Ritxviile. Wash Ed win Baker. Of Washiucna
Wash, Joseph scimar, Of sprague. wash.
WILLIAM II. LUDDEN, Register
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
UNIfyD SrAfEs LAND OFYicE. !
SPOKANE FALLS, WASH. \

6POk4yE EAIIB, W 1BH
July %. 1905.
Notice IL hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice OF his in ,entiOn
to make final proof in support Of his claim
and that SAT-! proof viii be made tefore Alise
District OF Washington at Kitzville, Wash, on
q, 1907, viz:
LUKE CONROY,
who made homestead entry No. 1877 for the
lots 2. 3, 4 and s, sec 8. tp IL, II 81 m.
lie nalpeS the following Witnesses TO prove
his continuous residsnce upon and cultiva-
tton, said land, viz:
Robert Bills, John Hills. Frank llallett, and
Jacob Sherley, ali Of Ritxville, Wash.
WILLIAM II. LUDDEN. Register.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

Boys who put stones Oh the track
so az to wreck the cars should bear in
mind that there is a road leading to
the gallowe, aud the time has come
for them to side.step.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19
ANNlHILATION OF DISTANCE

LfOW much nearer to each other
Il Il the nations of the world seem
to be today ard really are today than
was the case few decades ago. When
weeks and months were required for
communications bctxeen the United
States and Europe, the countries of
the old world appeared to be II long
way off. Now the circumference OF
old earth is belted with telegraph and
cable fines in every possible direction.
What happens today in Europe, Asia,
Africa, Australia, South America and
the great islands of the sea is made
kncwn to us tomorrow by great news
papers whose foreign correspondents
are located in every important city in
the world outside OF the United States.
This country has become famous for
the reliability OF its foreign news and
also Of that great cooperative news
gathering organization, the Associated
Press.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

The Sprague Times says: A cigar
cite is little roll Of paper, tobacco
and drugs with little bit of fire on
the front and fool on the rear. 1t is
never known to precede any but fools.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

1t might rain alike on the just and
the unjust if the unjust would only
return the umbrellas that belong to
The Just.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

The Puget Sound Tent & Duck
Company is putting in the new tent
for the Empire Park. 1t is ll5x118,
and is therefore one OF the largest
ever made in the West. 1t is water
proof and in every regard one OF the
best and most durable products Of the
tent.makers' art,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

The Seattle Times states that an
attorney from Lawrence, Kan, is in
the city looking up the whereabouts
Of girl by the name of Alice NJ. W.
Clark, who is supposed to be wait
ress in that city. That article also
states that she at one time worked in
Spokane in the same capacity. Miss
Clark, it is claimed, has fallen heir to
a $4,000 estate and is being sought
by the attorney.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

The police court and city officers de-
sire it understood that the hoboes and
tinhorn gamblers which are being run
out Of Spokane and other large tow ms
need not expect to make Ritzville
their rendezvous. We have the neces.
sary paraphernalia and Missouri brace
lets to equip chain gang and officers
to work them ON the rock pile. Mr..
Thug may come but he will not like
it here and the chances are that he
will wear Arkansas jewelry if his be-
havior is not what it should be.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

A story comes from Burmah OF a
Burmese boy in the Pegu
who is believed by the simple
villagers around him to be the rein
carnation OF the late Mr.. A. H. Tuck
er, district superintendent OF police,
who was killed by Dacoits in 1894.
The child has been taken to various
places where Mr.. Tucker was station
ed, and the Burmese declare that he
remembers all the incidents of his
previous existence. At the place OF
tho murder he trembled and gave par.
ticulars Of the deed, they say, and moth
ing will persuade them that the spirit
OF the late Mr.. Tucker has not return.
cd to earth in the shape OF the boy.
Such reincarnation is generally be
lieved in Burmah, and numerous al
legged examples OF it are on record.
The reincarnated ones are called Twin.
zas."
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-08-19

Seattle would diaw II crowd if they
would give reduced rates to witness
"The Greatest Exhibition of Daylight
Holdups Ever Produced Under One
Tent" In fact the Seattle spirit is
evidenced in the statement Of one
of their papers that man who can
be separated from $4,000 in cash by
bunco men has no business with 60
much money. The wide open policy
OF the town seems to include a gener-
al opening Of pocket books and safes.
The whole political, governmental
and social fabric lie permeated with
system OF corruption, and the Queen
City OF Puget Sound is a victim and
sufferer from graft II the Seattle
conscience doesn't allow them to re,
fuse to take anything means OF pro-
lection might be the advocation OF
another labor carnival to systemati,
cally bury oil the dead men she now
has walking around.