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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17
SAD DEATH.

MRS. Carrie Written Lea Dies In a
Richmond Hospital, Where She
Went Sunday to Have an Operation
Performed-News a Shock to Her
friends.
Intelligence of the death of Mrs.
Carrie Written Lea, which occurred
at O'Clock Tuesday afternoon at
st. Luke's Hospital in Richmond,
came as a painful surprise to the
people of Henderson. But few per-
sons knew Of her recent presence here
and fewer still that she had been
taken to the hospital. Mrs. Lea had
been visiting her sister iii Roanoke,
Va, for some time and came home
tire" weeks ago. She had to run sew
eral blocks to catch the cars, ard
soon after getting OH the train she
became very sick. She suffered great
ly and was i'll when she reached Hen
derson. Her condition was such
that an operation was found to be
necessary. Sunday she was taken to
Richmond for this purpose The
news OF her death was the first init
nation that many OF her friends had
OF her being there. it Was all very
sad and OccasiOned much sorrow.
Deceased was beautiful young
woman and was we'll known here.
where size was raised She was the
youngest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
5. s. Written, for whom much SYM
pathy is felt in their deep bereave-
ment. The body was brought home
yesterday and the funeral will be held
from the Baptist church at ? o'clock
this afternoon.
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18Th Day Of December, 1904,

1911 U6t OF DeCem0ef, 1SO4,
Sell at public auction to the highest bidder
for cash at the Court House door in the town
of Henderson, n. e.. one tract of land in
Vance County, North Carolina, adjoining the
lands of George HOughtaling, George Wor-
than, George b. Harris, and bounded as fol
lows: Begin at a stone on the East side of
the new road from Henderson to Williams
boro, Virgins and Harris line. thence along
Virgins line n. SSk, +. 1915 chains to a
stone, n S61a. E. 80 chains to a dogwood,
n. 7S1a, Z. OBJ chains to George Houghtal-
ing's corner, thence along Houghtaling line
S. "a, W 6.67 chains, S. S9H, f. sos chains
to stone, Houghtaling's corner in Wor-
tham's line, then along Wortham's line S.
IA, W. 43.44 chains to stone, then \. So,
W. 600 chains to the WILLIAMSBURG road.
then along said road n. 372, W. S.33 chains,
N. 46, ". $50 chains. N. IL, w. 1862 chains,
n SO, W. 1922 chains, N 2SA W 9.34
chains, then n 30, f. L 33 chains to begin
ming Containing 1151a acres.
Also another tract bounded as follows:
Begin at Wiggins and Harris corner and cor
ner of land above described then run along
new road S. 30, W. 1913 chains to Hender-
son and Williamsboro road. then along said
road n. 4112, W. 3.S6 chains. n. 1919, W. 1860
chains to stake Harris corner. then along
Harris line n. SS12, +. 1856 chains to be
ginning Containing S12 acres
Also one lot as follows: Begin in Henderson
and Williamsboro road. at intersection o,
new read % feet Northward of stone OF
South side of said old road, then 5. 30, W
176 feet to stone then n. 4112, W. 80 feet
| to a stone, then n. 30 f. 76 feet, Z feet be
yond green tree on South side of road te
centre of old road, then along old road to be
| ginning. Containing one acre.
This 9Th day November, 1904.
A. c. ZOLLICOFFER,
| Trustee,
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DRAkE--McnAIR.

Mr.. William r. McNair in Raleigh
Last Night-Ceremony Performed at
tiome of the Bride-They Leave im-
mediateIy for a Northern Bridal Trip.
The following account OF the mar
rage OF Mr.. William r. McNair, OF
Henderson, and Miss Carolea Drake,
of Raleigh, which occurred at the
home of the brides parents in that
place at 8 o'clock last night, is taken
from the Morning Post:
\ simple but pretty wedding was sol
emnized last evening at O'Clock at the
home OF Mr.. J f. Drake, on North Blount
street, when Miss Carolea Drake became
the wife of Mr. William Z. McNair, OF
Henderson,
The parlors had been Hastily decorated
and large company OF friends assembled
to witness the happy event. Rev. L. Nick.
Pittinger rector of the Church OF the
Good Shepherd, officiated. The only at
tendants were a maid OF honor, Miss
Adele Drake, sister of the bride, and a
best man, Mr. John Hicks, of the United
States Navy. The bride was becomingly
attired in a white crepe de chine and car
ried a bouquet of brides roses and lilies
OF the valley The maid of honor wore a
pink crepe de chine and carried cluster
of white carnations.
Mr.. and Mrs. McNair left on the one
O'Clock train for trip North before go
ing to Henderson to make their home.
The bride is very attractive and tai
ented young woman and has made many
friends during her residence here. Mr..
McNair is a successful and popular phar-
macist in Henderson.
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Prices to Please You

Henderson, n. C.. October Both. 1901
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17
Stands High Among His Fellows.

The unusual height of II young ne
gro man. Edward ThOrp by name,
attracted our attention in B. S.
AronsOn's store Saturday afternoon.
When asked how tall he was he said
he didn't know, that he had never
measured. He appeared to be lit
tie superstitiOus about the matter
but finally consented to stand up
against the door facing and permit
Mr.. Aronson to apply his tape meas
ure. Six feet eight inches is Edward S
height, his slender build making him
look even taller than he is. Thorp
says he is about 20 years old and
weighs 40 or 145 pounds. He is in
good health and is Il good worker,
but we would not select him as being
especially suited to picking out cot
ton of low growth-bumble bee size.
Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Simpson Every
thing disagreed with me and baby until used
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Now baby
sleeps and grows like a weed 35c. Tea or
Tablets Eagle Pharmacy.
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Put It In the Paper.
Our Home.

Our Home.
eff you see anybody that wants to
buy a cow, send them to me- have
two or three to SELL That's what a
man said to us one day. Well, we
like to be accommodating, but it is
useless to say that we didn't con-
vert ourself into a walking adver-
tisement for those cows. Since rural
free delivery has become so general
nearly everybody who would be apt
to have the money to pay for a COW
takes the local paper. 1t costs only
a few cents to insert a short adver-
tisement in the paper, and in thirty
six hours after the paper comes from
the press it has reached nearly all of
its readers. A man who will feed
stock several weeks waiting for neigh
bors to advertise them for him rather
than invest a few cents in the quick
and convenient method of newspaper
advertising, puts into practice rather
expensive economy.
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Telephone Company Furnished EIec-
ton Returns.

Tie Home Telephone Company put
Il phone i'll the Opera House and fur
nshcd the election returns to the
Kings Daughters the night of the
election. Two operators were kept
busy ana 60 per cent. of the news
given out came this way. This ser
vice was furnished free of cost and it
was but another instance of the pub
lie spirit and generosity of the tele-
l,hone people for which Superinten-
lent Toeplenian has the thanks of
the Kings Daughters and the people
present. 1t WIS IL handsome act and
much appreciated.
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The Croaker and Fault Finder.
Orange va Observer,

Orange va Observer.
We have but little respect for the
croaker, the fault-fnder, the busy
body, in any family. in any town, IN
any community. No family can do
we'll with one of these in the house.
Neither can a town, which is only a
larger family, succeed so we'll where
the croaker and fault-tinder abounds.
One such in a community is a thorn
and a curse to that community. Ii
YOU live in a town and can tspeak OF
it and it's people without slur or in
ridicule, you had better get out.
Seek some other place. The space
YOU occupy is preferable to your
presence.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

MARRIAGE YESTERDAY.

Mrs. r. J. Whitfield, of Frsnklinton,
Wins q Bride 10 the Person of Miss
Fannie v. Foster-Nuptials Cele.
brated at the Home of Mr.. J. G.
Cooper.
A very pretty home marriage was
sOlemnized at the residence of Mr..
James c. Cooper at a quarter to five
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Franklin Jefferson Whitfield, of
Franklinton, and Miss Fannie Vir-
ginia Foster, of Henderson, were the
contracting parties. The home was
beautifully decorated, Mrs. Cooper
and a number of her friends having
put the parlor and reception room
in bridal array for the occasion. The
rooms were darkened, burning lamps
diffusing soft, mellow light, which
presented picture of rare beauty
and loneliness.
Rev. l.. L. Nash, d. D., reformed
the ceremony, which was witnessed
by a goodly number OF ladies and
gentlemen. Little Misses Fannie
Cooper and Lizzie Southerland, dress
ed in white and carrying punches OF
immense yellow chrysanthemums,
were the flower girls. Miss Emma
| Averett presided at the piano and
played in a minor chord during the
performance of the ceremony.
The bride is a young lady of lovely
character and amiable disposition
and has "a great many friends who
admire her for her womanly worth
The number and beauty of the gifts
she received attest the high respect
and esteem in which she is held.
| The groom is a popular and sue
cessful business man of his town. He
is member of the firm of Whitfield
Brothers,, merchants and cotton
buyers, and enjoys the confidence
and good of those who know him.
Soon after the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Whitfield took the Southbound
train for their future home in Frank
linton, being accompanied to the
station by a number of friends and
well-wishers, who had abundantly
provided themselves with rice, which
was generously showsred upon the
newly we'd couple.
Two Good lnvestments-Atr trip to
the Worlds Fair and an Accident Insur-
ance ticket issued by the Citizens Bank
General Insurance Agents. $1,000 ticket
costs you only % cents per day.
|
Shoes for little men and women Cor
rect in shape. made well and the price is
right SAMUEL WATKINS.
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WANTED

Special Representative in the county
and adjoining territories. to represent
and advertise an old established bust
ness house of solid financial standing.
Salary $21 weekly, with Expenses ad-
vanced each Monday by check direct
from headquarters. Horse and buggy
furnished when necessary; position per-
manent. Address Blew Bros, & Co,
Dept. A, Monon Bldg, Chicago, Ill. nov.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17
No Clue Yet.

No clue has yet been found connect
ing the guilty parties with blowing
up the boiler at the Graded School
building. What efforts are being
made in that direction we are not
advised, but the welfare of the school
requires that something be done
everything possible, in fact to appre-
bend the guilty parties-and this the
public demands. Many people are
heard to say that a reward should
he offered-an amount sufficient to
induce some one to undertake to
ferret out the matter and fix the
guilt where it belongs. 1t is believed
that this can be done. Certainly no
effort should be spared at any rate.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17
Death of John Temple.

We regret to learn as we do from
the Warrenton Record of the death
OF young John Temple, formerly an
employee in the telephone exchange
here. which occurred recently at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. }.
A. Temple, in the Alton nelghbor-
hood of Warren county. tie had been
sick a long time, never having fully
recovered from the effects of a severe
case of fever last summer. After leav-
ing Henderson he contracted fever
and some of his friends will recall
when he was brought through here
from Durham and taken to his home:
John Temple was a good boy and
had many friends in Henderson who
will learn of his death with sorrow.
He was about 20 years old.
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Who Were They?

Three young men-or boys-were
seen running up street, between the
Knitting Mills and O'Neil's corner
the night the boiler at the Graded
School building was blown up short
ly after the explosion occurred. They
we're met near Smerdon's shop. Two
of them ran across the street and one
probably lodged into Mrs. fuckers
ward, while the other went across
Main street by the Croatan Club build
ing. The third one turned the corner
at Smerdon's shop and ran up Wyche
alley. One wore a long Overcoat,
one had on knee pants and one had
his coat collar turned up. Who were
these boys? Where had they been?
Where were they coming from? Where
did they go? Why were they running
and acting in this way? These are
questions they can answer. There
may have been nothing wrong in
their conduct whatever. But it looks
a little suspicious in view of the cir
cumstances. If they were not con-
nected in any way with the explosion
will these young men come forward
and explain? They may be doing
themselves an injustice by remaining
silent.
Shoes for boys, sturdy in build, right
in shape, moderate in price.
SAMUEL WATKINS.
As winter approaches the danger OF firt
| increases. Have you enough insurance
on your dwelling and household goods
| If not, see the Citizens Bank, General In
surance Agents, and have them writ
you policy.
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Vance Guards to Have Competitive
Drill.

The Vance Guards will have a COM
petitive drill and supper at their
armory Tuesday night, Nov. 22nd.
Orders have been sent out notifying
the members accordingly. Every
enlisted man is entitled to enter this
contest, the best drilled man getting
the prize, a handsome gold medal,
which will be presented by the com
pany and worn by the winner as long
as he is the champion. 1t is the in
tentiOn to hold these drills annually,
and it is earnestly hoped that every
man will try for this medal. The
drill will be in the manual OF arms
and will commence at 800 O'Clock.
'Taint no use to sit down and whine,
When no fish get tangled in your line
Bait your hook with humble bee,
And keep on taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
Eagle Pharmacy.
Porto Rican cOcOanut soap, for toilet
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A Good COMPLEXION.

''Sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks restored
by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers,' so
writes :. p. Moore, of NacogdOches, Tex
A certain cue for biliousness, constipation,
etc. Small pill-easy to take-easy to act
Sold at Parter's Two Drug Stores
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EXPRESSIONS OF APPRECIATION.
Kings Daughters Thank Those Who
Aided Them in Taking Their Bazaar
a Financial Success.

At a meeting OF the Whatsoever
Circle of the Kings Daughters Nov.
10Th. an unanimous vote Of thanks
was extended to the good people OF
Henderson for their liberal patron
age OF the bazaar: 1t is due to their
generosity that the sum Of $4,000
is added to the Circles hospital fund.
The Circle also wishes to express
thanks and sincere appreciation to
Mr.. Manning for the many kind
notices OF the bazaar which appeared
in the columns of the GOLD LEAF; to
Mrs. Oscar Blacknall, of Kittrell, for
the dainty and delicious cakes do
mated; to Mr.. A. I. Barnes for the
handsome furniture loaned; to Mr..
Steinmetz, of Raleigh, and Messrs.
Hammond & Brown. of Richmond.
for the beautiful plants and flowers
sent, and to each and every one who
lent helping hand.
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Personal.

Mr.. d. c. Loughlin. of Cortland,
n. Y, spent q few days here during
the past week. He came on business,
to look after his property interests
here. and paid his respects to the
sheriff and town tax collector. Mr..
Loushlin was looking well, the eli
mate. while much colder, agrees with
him. He says he is getting on very
we'll, his hotel business improving as
il becomes better known under the
new management. 1t is an elegant
place but had been pretty much run
down and had changed hands several
times before Mr.. Loughlin took
charge.
Mr.. Loughlin spent Sunday in Dur
ham with his cousin, Capt. j. j.
Loughlin, and left for his home
! Tuesday.
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Thou my friend, would like to know
Why fair twin roses blush and blow
In baby's cheeks? I'll tell thee,
They re nourished by ''TEETHINA-' See.
"TEETHINA" tTeething Powders) Over
comes and Counteracts the Effects Of the
Summers Heat, Aids Digestion, Regulates
the Bowels and relieves much suffering and
dread
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JAMES n. LASSlTER DEAD.

u
ing Merchant-Was Prominent in
the Affairs of His Church and the
Business Life of the Town for Hany
Years.
Mr.. James H. Lassiter died at his
home in this place at 1870 O'Clock
yesterday. His death was not unex-
pected Mr.. Lassiter had been in
feeble health a long time and had but
recently undergone serious surgical
operation. He appeared to be re-
covering from this, however, despite
his advanced age and feeble condi-
tioI., when he was stricken with
paralysis. For nearly two weeks he
has been in helpless state, speech
less and unconscious and the surprise
to his physicians anG friends is that
he survived as long as be did.
James II. Lassiter was a native OF
Gates county. When young man
he entered into business in Murfrees-
boro, moving to Franklinton during
the war He afterwards came to
Henderson and opened a general
merchandise store First by himself
he later associated his son Harry
with him and the business was for Il
long time conducted as James H.
Lassiter & Son. even after the death
of Mr.. Harry Lassiter. Then it be-
came Lassiter, Stainback & Co.,
Messrs. W. T. and C. +. Stainback.
former employees, being admitted into
partnership After the dissolution
o. this firm by limitation Mr.. Lassi-
ter took his two grand-sOns, James
H. and Robert, in with him, and the
style of the firm became James H.
Lassiter 4 Co. Under that name it
has been conducted up to the present,
the management of the business de-
volving upon Mr.. Robert Lassiter
after the death of his brother and the
retirement of Mr.. James H. Lassiter
from active business few years ago
J on account of enfeebled health.
Mr.. Lassiter was an experienced
merchant and was quite successful in
| business. He took an active interest
in whatever concerned the welfare Of
his town and occupied a large place
in the business life of the community.
He was a remarkably active and
energetic man and his industry was
ali example to those about him. He
amassed a considerable estate and
his gifts to his church and to objects
of benevOlence were liberal.
Mr.. Lassiter was Henderson's old
est male citizen. He would have been
80 next April He was twice married
His first wife was Miss Adeline Hart
who died in 1896. OF his union there
were two children, a son and daugh
ter, both dead. He afterward mar
ried Miss Chetta Darden. IA kinswOmar
of his former wife, who survives him
His grandson, Mr. Robert Lassiter
is his nearest relative living here.
The funeral will be held from the
Baptist church, of which deceased
had for many years been prominent
member, at $3.50 o'clock this (Thurs
day. afternoon. Interment will b'
made at Elmwood cemetery.
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''Sapphire Waltz"

This is the III title OF pretty and an c Popg
Baker and published by the Theatrical
Music Supply Co., A West 2Sth ST., New
York. 1t is written in an easy style and
can be played on either organ or piano.
The title page is very handsome in four
colors. Upon receipt of ) cents in post
age stamps q copy OF this beautiful waltz
will be mailed to any address in the
United States, by addressing as above.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. man or woman as
permanent representative of big manufactur-
ing company, to look after its business in
this county and adjoining territory. Bust
ness successful and established. Salary $40
weekly and expenses. Salary paid weekly
from home Office. Expense money advanced.
Experience not essential. Enclose self-ad-
dressed envelope. General Manager, Como
Block Chicago oct. 13
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x-.xrEn-NEN AND WOMEN IN THIS

WANTED-MEN AND WOMEN IN THIS
represent and advertise an old established
house of solid financial standing. Salary to
men s21 weekly, to women $12 to SIS
weekly with expenses advanced each Monday
by check direct from headquarters. HORSE
and buggy furnished when nscessary; posi-
ton permanent. Address, Blew Bros. Co.,
Dept. r. Monon Bldg. Chicago. Ill
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17
PRINTER WANTED.

Single young man preferred. No one
who drinks or smokes cigarettes need
apply.
Address this Office stating experience,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17
A Runaway Bicycle

Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg OF
J,B Orner. Franklin Grove, Ill. 1t develop
ed a stubborn ulcer unyielding to doctors
and remedies for four years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured. It's just as
good for Burns, Scalds, Skin Eruptions and
Piles 25c. at Melville Dorsey's Drug Store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

Just across from the post office, corner
of Railroad Square, II the little round
house you will find Swep Major, cigars,
chewing and smoking tobaecos. cigar
cites, and a cheerful word always.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

Have you tried Porto Rican Coeoanut
Soap? It's purity attracts the rich, its
economy attracts the poor; For toilet
and laundry use. At H. THOMASONS.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

Five show cases Can be seen at b. ).
AronsOn's store Owner having retired
from business these cases can be bought
very low.
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TABLE BOARDERS.

Wanted, six table boarders. Good ac-
commodations a moderate charges. Con-
venient to business part of the town.
Apply to
Mrs. Mamie Lehman.
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Let Us Bake Your Fruit
Cakes.

Why run the IRISH OF burning and spoil
ing your fruit cakes when we will bake
them for you for % cents? We bake
every Saturday.
J. r. CARTER & co.
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80 Head Of Horses to be Sold
At Public Auction.

We will sell at Reavis' Stable. Hender-
son, \. C., Saturday. November 10, 1904,
IL a. H.. 30 head of well bred horses
from the West.
They run from to years old, well built
and blocky, and will make nice drivers or
draft horses. Some that mate we'll Re
member the date and attend this sale.
They viii all sell for the high dollar
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

On cooking and heating stoves and
ranges. 4 car load just received. As
good goods as you can get anywhere
and prices lower than you can buy else
where
ParhAm Bros. Supply Co.
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Try Porto Rican cocoanut soap. For
toilet and laundry use. Rich in quality
and low in price. There is no better
combination. For sale at H. THOM-
ASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

Let Okey Goodrich at Samuel Watkins
take your order for tailor-made suit;
Pretty line of samples to select from. All
the newest fall styles. Fit and satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1904-11-17

Don't forget the bargaine to be had in
shoes and hats at h. Thomasons. See
them before you buy elsewhere.
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- AOS -
Thousands Cured.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has cured
thousands of cases of Piles. II bought a
box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve on the
recommendation of our druggist" so writes
c. H. LaCroix, of Zavalla, Tex, land used it
for a stubborn case of Piles. 1t cured me
permanently Sold at Parker's Two Drug
Stores
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To Cure Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUiNINE
Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.