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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
GROWING ALFALFA.
An Excellent Feed Crop Which Our
People Should Grow More of.

Time was when our people did not
think that clover and the cultivated
grasses could be successfully grown
in this soil. But that idea has been
dispelled long ago With proper prep
aration and enrichment OF the land
our soil will produce as fine clover
and grasses as any other And one
OF the most profitable Of the legumi-
nous crops has not been grown here
abOuts only on a small scale. We
refer to alfalfa, Or lucerne, as it is
generally known in this section of the
country. If examples are wanting to
show that this crop can be success
fully and profitably grown here the
GOLD LEAF has but to point to the
experience of Mr.. J. B. Owen, Mayor
r. J. Switzerland and others. Mr..
Owen has three acres of alfalfa in cul-
tivation-the second years growth.
He has cut it five times this year.
Just how many tons he has got off
OF the three acres he does not know,
but he obtained a good crop from
each cutting.
Mayor Switzerland has about
two acres in alfalfa-the first years
growth. He has cut over the land
four times, to get rid of the weeds
principally. He did not have q good
stand and the crop did not amount
to much. But that is characters-
tic OF alfalfa and one must not be
discouraged. If it makes any show
ing you are doing we'll. 1t comes up
scattering, in patches like bed OF
mint. The second year will show bet
ter results. It gets thicker and the
stand more uniform. One good thing
about alfalfa is you do not have to
replant it. Once a good stand is OBJ
tanned it will reproduce itself from
year to year yielding on good land
five or six cuttings a year.
Mr.. Switzerland has planted three
acres more in alfalfa making five in
all. In few years he will have more
alfalfa hay than 'Carter had OATS
and it is fine feed, too. Stock relish
it and thrive on it,
Alfalfa must not be put on land
that has acid in it-low grounds and
damp soil. 1t needs plenty Of lime
and potash to insure successful
growth. In this connection we will
state for the benefit of those who may
be interested that the German Kali
Works, 93 Nassau street, New York,
and 22hSouth Broad street, Atlanta,
Ga, have a little book which is full
Of valuable information to all farm
ers who are experimenting with alfal
ia, and will gladly mail it free of cost
to any one who will write for it as
above.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
The Old "Hoss" Sale Saturday.

The sale of unredeemed freight by
the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Com
pany attracted a large crowd Satur-
day. Some valuable articles were
Soda piano, platform scales, and
the like among them-while the bulk
of the stuff was Of little value. And
yet nearly everything sold we'll The
largest individual buyer was Mr.. j.
W. Odom, a merchant at Wadesboro,
whom many persons thought was a
by-bidder for the railroad. He got
some bargains but paid big price
for most of the articles he bought as
he realized when the packages were
opened and the nature of the con-
tents revealed. Mr. Odom stayed
over until Monday afternoon for the
double purpose of getting his stuff
shipped and seeing more of the place
and people. He left with a favorable
impression of Henderson and thinks
the town has d bright future. Mr..
Odom is an old acquaintance OF Mr..
r. r. Pinkston and Mr. D. L. Parker
both of whom formerly lived in
Wadesboro.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05

As to Privilege LICENSES.

For the purpose OF defraying the
expenses OF the town, a privilege or
license tax is levied on the various
businesses Of the town, said license
being due and collectable from and
after the first day OF July-good for
one year or only until the thirticth
day OF June following if taken out
after the first of July. The law is
very plain on this point and that
there may not be any mi.under-
standing about it We publish the fol-
lowing:
Chapter XVI of the Code OF the
Town of Henderson, as amended and
re-enacted July 28th. 1906, is as fol-
lows:
SECTION 80. Any person, firm or cor
pOratiOn desiring to engage in any trade,
business or profession taxed blythe char
ter and ordinances OF the Town of Hen
vided fOr) shall make application to the
Town Clerk stating the trade, profession
or business, and the place where he pro-
poses to conduct the same; who shall is
sue the same as provided in this chapter,
to the Collector of Taxes.
SEC. 90. That before engaging in said
business the person, firm or corporation
shall procure the said license from the
Collector Of Taxes and post the same con-
spicuously in his place OF business Every
violation of this Section shall be subject
to fine of fifty dollars
SEC. 81. The Clerk shall enter in a book
an account of the number and amount
OF licenses issued to the Collector of Taxes
and the Collector shall report to the
Board Of Commissioners through the
Finance Committee.
Among other businesses taxed is
that OF boarding houses. A board
ing house as defined by the Finance
Committee, is where any person or
firm receives compensation in money
or otherwise for board and lodging.
The exact reading of the act is as
follows:
Boarding houses, each, including all
persons or firms receiving compensation
in money or otherwise for board and
lodging, five dollars
All persons who are liable for privi-
lege license OF any kind would do we'll
to pay and save themselves trouble
and additional costs.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Letter to ]. S. PoYthress.
Henderson, ". {.

DEAR SIR: Have you found out you can
paint job with fewer gallons Devoe
than of anything else, lead-and-o oil or
anything else?
Mr.. Floyd Amy, House and Sign Paint
er, Greenwich, New York, found it out
three years ago; he writes: Il have used
Devoe lead-and-zinc for the past three
years, and cannot say too much in it's
favor. am using it now on a big job
that took by contract, and it has saved
me at least $25 in the cost of material :"
Devoe is the strongest paint we know
of; goes furthest; takes less of it to do
your job.
Lead-and- oil is pure; lead -and-zinc is
stronger; covers more; goes further.
Have you found out you can paint a
gallon Devoe in less time than gallon Of
anything elseo That means less time for
the job. Less time; less money.
Less paint; less money for that; less
time, less money for that. Devoe lasts
longer; do you mind the less money FOR
that? You are surer of it.
Yours truly
F. W. DEVOE & co.
=. S.-Parham Bros. Supply Co. sell
our paint.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05

There is more catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable For q great many years doe
tors pronounced it local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constsntly
failing to cure with local treatment pro-
nounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be q constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it fails to
cure Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,O
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Gone on a Pleasant Mission.

Mr.. Ernest V. Bum, book keeper
for the Parham Bros. Supply Co.,
left Sunday morning for New Boston,
Texas, on a pleasant mission. At
4:3O o'clock this Thursday after
noon he will be married to Miss Vir-
ginia Williams q pretty and attrac-
tive young lady who has many ac-
quaintnaces and admirers among
our readers. The bride-to-be is q
niece of Mrs B. P. Aston and grand
daughter of the late DR.. Edgar Will
iiams OF Warren county. Mr.. Bum
met her while she was out here visit
ing relatives summer before last.
Mrs. Bum will receive a cordial well
come to Henderson and will come
among us not altogether as stran
ger
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Poythress Pleased Patrons.

The exhibitions of the New York
Moving Picture Company at Cooper
Opera House last Wednesday and
Thursday nights drew large crowds.
The house was crowded beyond it's
seating capacity the first night, and
the entertainment proved quite en-
loyable. Some of the pictures we're
new and the ludicrous parts provoked
hearty laughter. Manager J. w.
Poythress ''made good" and pleased
the audiences.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Mr.. Aston Returns to Turkey.

Mr.. Henry Aston has gone to New
York to stay a month previous to
his return to Turkey. He represents
the American Tobacco Company at
Cavalla, where they have large inter-
ests. having been there nearly five
years. Mr.. Aston did not set his
face toward the Ottoman empire with
rs much alacrity as he did coming
home, his experiences in that country
being anything but the most pleas
ant and agreeable. But loyal to his
employers and faithful in his obliga-
tions it is business rather than pleas
ure that actuates him.
Nice line of new Dress Goods from
Riverside Plaids up to Ladies' Cloths
cheaper than ever. II. THOMSON.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
SDecjal Rates via Seab0ard.

Washington, d. C.-American Banker s
Association, October 1Oth-13th
One frst-class fare plus 25 cents from
all points for round trip. Selling
dates October Sth-9th, final limit
October 10Th.
Richmond, Va.-Richmond Horse Show
October 10th 14th. One first-class
fare plus SO cents for admission to
Horse Show minimum rate includ-
ing admission coupon S1.OO) Sell
ing dates October 9th-14th, finallim-
it October 10th Tickets sold from
Raleigh Durham and intermediate
stations.
Chicago, Educational Baptist Conven-
ton (colored) October 25th-31st.
Tickets on sale October 23rd-24th.
Final limit November 9Th.
Norfolk, Va.-Norfolk Horse Show,
October 17th-21st. Rate OF one first
class fare plus 50 cents for admission
to Horse Show. Tickets sold Octo-
Der 16th-21st, final limit October
23rd. Minimum rate including adj
mission fee $1.OO.
For further information call on nearest
agent or address,
E.H.BRADY, ACT, C. H.GATTIS, T.P.A,
Henderson, n. G.. Raleigh, n. {.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
A Happy Event.
Communicated.

A pleasant and very happy day
was spent at the home of Mr.. L. b.
Parham the 4th day of September,
when all his children and grand-chil-
dren assembled to celebrate the birth
day OF his lovable, charming wife
who was Miss Mamie Register:
daughter of the late Col. S. S. Roys
ter, an old and noted family. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Workman and their
two lovely little girls, Mrs. Tom
Flovd, three winsome little girls and
bright little boy, VIM. Pettigrew,
who is in the employ of the SeabOard
Air Line, Miss Mamie Register, the
Youngest child who is stenographer
for the Corbitt Buggy Co., OF Hen
deIson, the four sons living at home,
Messrs. Sampson, Thomas, Beverly
and Royster, composed the guests;
q family reunion. 80
A most elegant and sumptuous
dinner was prepared by Mrs. Par
ham for their enjoyment, the menu
consisting of home cured ham, chick
en- prepared in different ways, all
kinds of vegetables and pickles, des-
sert of various kinds of cake, two
kinds of ice cream, peach and vanilla.
All paid due respect to the dinner
leaving late that afternoon wishing
fond mother many happy returns OF
her birthday, long to be remembered.
especially by the little folks.
AFRIEND.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Marriage in CoIored Society.

An event in colored society last
week was the marriage of George
Bruce and Lizzie Aston. The nup-
tials occurred at the home of the
bride Wednesday night at 8 o'clock,
Rev. Richard /. Weldon, D. D., per-
forming the ceremony. There was
reception after the marriage which
was largely attended. The groom is
a we'll known colOred man who has
been in the employment OF Mr.. W. S.
Parker for several years. The bride
is the daughter of Rev. Buck Aston
and is intelligent, respectable and
highly thought of by all who know
her
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Full of Tragic Meaning

are these lines from j. H. Simmons, of Casey,
Ia. Think what might have resulted from
his terrible cough if he had not taken the
medicine about which he writes: II had a
fearful cough, that disturbed my nights rest.
l tried everything but nothing would relieve
it until took Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which COM
pletey cured me-" Instantly relieves and
permanently cures all throat and lung dis
eases; prevents grip and pneumonia. At
Melville Dorsey, druggist guaranteed, soc
and 81 90 Trial bottle free.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Thirty-eighth Marriage Anniversary

MIR. and Mrs. j. p. Massenburg Gel
ebrated the thirty-eighth anniversary
OF their marriage on Tuesday, Oct.
Bird. And yet they are both young
as youthful in spirit and as senti-
mental in nature as when, thirty
eight years ago us happy groom and
Joyous bride, they began LIES journey
together. Their hosts of friends here
and elsewhere wish for "Jimmie" and
"Miss Carrie many more years of
as perfect and as peaceful a union of
hearts and hands as the past ones
have been
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Doctors Said He Would Not Live.

Peter Fry, Woodruff, Pa, writes: After
doctoring for two years with the best physi-
clans in Waynesburg, and still getting worse
the doctors advised me if had any business
to attend to had better attend to it at
once, as l could not possibly live another
month there was no cure for me. Foley's
Kidney Cure was recommended to me by
friend, and l Immediately sent my son to the
store for it, and after taking three bottles l
began to get better and continued to improve
until was entirely we'll" Melville Dorsey,
Druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
A Pleasure to All,

No Pill is as pleasant and positive as De-
Wits Little Early Risers. These famous
Little Pills mild aud effective that chill
dren, delicate ladies and weak people enjoy
their cleansing effect, while strong people say
they are the best liver pills sold. Sold at
Parker's Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists are au-
thorized to refund your money II Foley
Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or
cold. 1t stops the cough, heals the)ungs and
nrevents serious results from cold. Cures
la grippe cough and prevents pneumonia ana
consumption. Contains no opiates Inc
genuine is in a yellow package, Refuse sub
stitutes. Melville Dorsey. Druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Lost.

Somewhere on the street Wednesday
night between Mrs. Joe Wester's and
Mrs Hunter Dunn's small gold breast
pin. Odd shape, about 1 inch long, in
form OF flag with reddish-yellow OBJ
long set. Suitable reward will be paid
finder by leaving at this Office or return
ing to Miss Grace Harris
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Don't Borrow Trouble.

IL Is a bad habit to borrow anything, but
Tue worst thing you can possibly borrow is
trouble. When sick, sore, heavy, weary and
WORKOUT by the pains and poisons OF dys-
r"Psia. biliousness, Bright's disease, and
SIMILAR internal disorders don't sit down and
brood over your symptoms, but fly for relief
10 Electric Bitters. Here you will find sure
and permanent forgetfulness of all your trou-
Dies, and Your body will not be burdened by
load OF debt disease. At Melville Dorsey s
lFng store Price soc. Guaranteed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Vance Court.

Regular fall term of Vance Supe-
llor court opened Monday, Judge
Webb presiding. The docket is a
small one, no important cases COM
ING on for trial. The grand jury con-
Guided their work Tuesday afternoon
and We're discharged. Solicitor {. {.
hanlpls was present to represent the
StAtn
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Richmond Horse Show.
Special Rates via Seaboard Air Line
Railway October Ioth.I4th.

The Seaboard will sell tickets from
Raleigh, Durham and intermediate points
to Richmond and return for one nrst-
class fare plus so cents, including one
admission to the Horse Show: Iickets
will be sold October 9th to l4th lnciu-
siye. final limit October 18th.
Rates from Henderson $3.50 lnciuoihe
admission to the Horse Show:
For further information, address,
E. B. BRADY, AG'T., C. H. GA11lS, I.p.A''
Henderson, N. C. Raleigh, I.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protudlng PIie les;
Druggists refund moneyif PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure any case, no matter how long
standing, in to IA days. First application
gives ease and rest. SOC. If your druggist
hasn't it send soc in stamps and it will be
forwarded postpaid by Paris Medicine Co..
ST Louis Mo
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
For Rent.

House and lot on Playground street,
late residence of DR.. W. J. Judd. Seven
rooms, two stories, good garden and
large lot in connection.
CLAUDE d. JUDD.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Has Stood the Test 2s Years.

The old. original GROVES Tasteless Chill
Tonic. You know what you are taking. 1t
If iron and quinine in tasteless form. No
cure, nopay. soc.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05

Bargains in drnmmer's samples OF
Lather Brushes, and Hair and Nail
Brushes at Parker's Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05

y, Dolls reduced 20 per cent. at Parker S
Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05

George H. Adams is acknowledged
to be the greatest and most popular
clown since the days of George L..
Fox. See and laugh at him at Coop
er Opera House next Tuesday night.
Indigestion, constipation, dyspepsi kid
ney and liver disorders, and all stomach
troubles positively cured by using HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 80 cents, Tea or Tab
let's. Parker's Two Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-10-05
Dress Making.

Mrs. W. A. Jackson annOun-
ces that she is prepared to do
Dress Making, and solicits a
share OF the patronage OF the
ladies of Henderson. Salts
faction guaranteed as to work
and prices. Residence the Old
Harry Burwell place, next to
Mr.. J. s. Burwell's, in rear OF
Harris Warehouse.
The Lambertville record., 1905-09-06
ORIGIN OF NAVAL TITLES.
borrowed Military Terms From the
Arabic and the Spanish.

Arabic nnd the Spanish.
In the early days the rank Of admiral
was unknown Tho chief officer of a
squadron was called constable or jus
tice. The term admiral as now used
Is derived from the Arabic amir" or
"emir," commander (aS In "amira
bahr," commander of the scal, The
early English form was "umral" and
Is still preserved as such by the
French. The Spanish and Portuguese
terms are "almIrantc," the Italian
"ammlraglio." The title captain is not
n naval but military one. Under the
older organization the real captain of
Il ship WAS master, but military of
ticer was placed ON board, though he
knew nothing about nautical affairs.
AS the captain became bigger and big
ger the muster became smaller and
smaller until Mt the present day he
fills subordinate position, which Is
gradually becoming obsolete, being re
placed by an officer under the title Of
navigating lieutenant
Commodore comes from the Spanish
commentators. The title lieutenant
borrowed directly from the French, is
more modern and Is meant as Il place
holder or one who took the place of
the captain when absent Suhleutcn-
ant is still more modern and Mt the
same time mlsnomer MS he never
was n sublieutenant, but merely Il
mate, or one who assisted In former
days we had no cadets, but Nolun-
teers. However, with the gradual ad-
vance of politncss, the more seemly
term of cadets was borrowed from the
French and adopted ns the title of the
young gentlemen In our navy.
In place OF paymasters the ships Of
old had pursers. who looked after the
provisions. The naval purscr did more.
He had charge OF the stores OF the
ship and the money chest. Surgeons
and surgeons mates fulfilled the duties
of the doctors. Chaplains are of mod
ern Introduction. Naval instructors
and schoolmasters ruled In their stead,
The term mate wns gather n universal
one and applied to all branches.
The Lambertville record., 1905-09-06
THE GRAVE or ELLA.
Hutton's Effort 40 Find the Tomb of
Charles Lamb

Huttou's Literary Landmarks OF
London" was largely Il labor of love
and was the result of years of hard
work. MIR. Hutton gives this example
of the difficulties that stood In his way:
Another Sunday afternoon | devoted
to II plous pilgrimage to the grave Of
Charles Lamb Mt Edmonton As usual
nobody ut Edmonton knew anything
The churchyard Is not n small one, and
ii is entirely filled The sexton and the
gravcdigger and few persons wan
dering about could give me no infor
nation. Most of them had never heard
of Mr.. Lamb, and could not find the
sacred spot. Naturally applied to the
rector, and as he left the NeGtry door
after service leaning ON the arm of Il
pretty young woman | approached
him, raised my hat and asked politely
IL he could tell me where Charles and
Mary Lamb We're resting Really he
could not say! And |. forgetting the
day. the place and his sacred office,
| cursed that rector for his criminal gno-
rance.
Great heavens l said, you ought
to be ashamed of yourself! In your
care have been placed the ashes Of one
of the foremost men In the whole his
tory of English letters. And you don't
know where they arc They have made
your churchyard and your parish dis
tlnglshed all the world over | have
come 5000 miles to visit Charles
Lambs grave, and you, the rector of
the church. don't know where ii is.
You ought to be heartily ashamed of
yourself. And l turned upon my heel
and left him standing there speechless
and confounded"
Half an hour after the above incident
occurred and while Hutton was crop
ing around the graveyard In the twi-
light the rector came to him, hat In
hand, apologized most humbly for his
Ignorance, which he had corrected In
the meantime. and conducted him to
the grave of the immortal Elin
The Lambertville record., 1905-09-06
TItI.. In cermnnx

The question of title Is one of the
most delicate In Germany, a fact of
which the stranger is constantly re
minded In intercourse with the people,
particularly with the women Frau
Professor, Frau Director, Frau Doctor,
are most particular about their hus-
bnnd's titles being attached to their
own names But when 1t comes to mil
itnry circles It Is different, and both
men and women protest vigorously
against this sharing OF titles Lieuten-
ant Won Is. objects TO having his wife
addressed as Frau Lieutenant which
title belongs us well to the wife of
Lieutenant Schmidt or IIaff of Il less
aristocratic regiment
The Lambertville record., 1905-09-06

A miniature paiEter had been EN-
ployed TO paint Il portrait OF Airs. Glad
stone In her old age, il sas intended
that 1t should be "A present for MIR.
Gladstone on one of his birthdays.
Mrs. Gladstone was particularly well
pleased with the portrait, but some Of
the grandchildren had opinions of their
own about It, One of the younger
grandsons drew Mr.. Gladstone aside
and asked him If he did not think TINT
the portrait was somewhat nattering
at Isn't much like grandmother, IL itr
he asked. my boy" replied Mr.. Glad
stone in his beautiful voice, 1T IL the
truth beautifully told that's ALBUM
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