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Evening journal., 1908-06-24
MAY TRANSFER
DOVER CHURCH
Lawyers Looking Up Legal
Details of Withdrawal From
the Conference
DR.. LIGHTBOURNE is FIRM
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, June 24.-Dr. A. w.
Lightbourne. the Dover minister who
is threatened with another prosecution,
and who withdrew from the Whining
ton Conference yesterday after con-
gregational meeting OF his church mad
urged him to do so that they might
stand by and support him in their
church property here, entirely inde-
pendent of the action Of tho confer
ence, was in consultation yesterday
with one of his counsel before the
Wilmington Conference session in
March, Rev. Il. II. Dashiell, of Fred
erica
There was evidently no change OF de-
termination on the part OF the pastor
to withdraw, pending action by the $50
ministers Of the Wilmington Confer
ence In session next March. for he
said
THAT withdrawal stands Just as Il
was presented. Whether they regard
it so or not. one thing il certain. l
shall never go before another commit
tee on these matters"
William T. Smithers. one OF the law
yers whom the congregation has in
terested In the secular phase OF the
case growing out Of the church's recon
lveying of the $4,000 church property
here. which Il is intended TO set apart
I from any disciplinary control Of tho
Methodist Episcopal Church, or super
intendency Of the present presiding
elder, stated to-day that the legal
steps were being taken as rapidly as
they could be closed up. The decision
OF the State courts in the Union Afrs-
can Church of Wilmington and other
cases, gives the attorneys here COM
plete assurance that. under the pecu-
liar terms of the Dover church deed,
they can proceed and hold the church,
with Dr. Lightbourne as pastor, not
withstandlng any attempt as has been
threatened, of the presiding elder 70
lappoint man here until conference.
Nothing was divulged by Rev Rob-
ert Watt or Presiding Elder Morgan
yesterday as 10 what charges or when
lcharges would be presented, but in a
letter to Rev George 4. Price chair
Imam of the Dover congregational COM
lmittee. Mr.. Watt admitted that charges
win be presented for action by a pre-
siding elders. -conrt OF inquiry. inlme-
ldiareiy. as SOON as Such charges car
be prepared. and that mo bluster oi
newspaper talk" will check the tide
that is coming.
1t is reported here to-day that DR.
ILightbourne has received a communi.
cation from Bishop Joseph F. Berry
who hrst appointed him as pastor al
Dover who states the action taken or
the Lightbourne case when appealed e
the house of bishops in its session al
Pittsburg, and that he says the Will
mington rulings Of Bishop Goodsel
were sustained and being both "san'
and correct"
The lawyers engaged on the Dovel
case asserted to-day that. after the
possession Of the property had beer
fixed in accordance with the congrega-
.tions recent decision. that should any
minister be assigned to come here and
take DR.. Lightbourne's place In the
Dover pulpit, he would probably be ar
lrested for disturbing a religious meet
ing. under the Delaware statute givinl
! a magistrate wide scope In dealing
with this offense.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
BOARD OF TRADE TO
HOLD JULY MEETING

Although it has been customary for
the Board of Trade not to meet during
the months OF July and August. r. J.
Maclean, president of the body, an
nounced that the board would meet on
the first Thursday night in July. Ths
subject to be discussed win be, The
Development Of the City of Whining
ton" Mr.. Maclean said the meeting %
necessary because of the great amount
of work the board has on hand.
There will be no meetinfg OF the
board In the month Of Augswt, how
ever.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24

A slight rally set in about midnight, bu.
IL was only of short duration. being im-
mediately followed by a sinking spell
that was at once recognized by DR.. Bry'
ant and his associates as the beginning OF
the end. Shortly before daylight all hope
was given up and It was foregone con-
clusion that only a few hours Of life re-
manned 10 Mr.. Cleveland. His vitality.
sapped by his long illaess and intense
suffering. which had caused him TO lose
$50 pounds in weight failed to respond TO
the efforts OF the physicians and at SO
the end came.
Had Been Failing Two Years.
During the past two years Mr.. Clevc-
lands health had been failing, but it was
not until a year ago that his condition
gave any cause for serious alarm. AL
though the nature of his illness was never
known, either by his physicians or the
members of his family, it was generally
believed that he was suffering from can
Ger Of the stomach.
Late last winter Mr.. Cleveland was re-
moved from Princeton to Lakewood where
his illness became so serious that 1t was
impossible for him to return to his home
when the hotel closed. One wing was Kept
open for the. accommodation Of The dis
tinguished patient. Alarming reports fre-
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
Hurt Id WoodIand Raaoh.

A little girl was crushed by a barrel
Of water rolling against her on tbs
steamer Thomas Clyde at Woodland
Beach on Sunday She was taken to
Smyrna in a gasoline launch and DR..
J. w Clifton attended to her. after
which she was removed to her home
in Philadelphia. Her name could not
ha learned.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
SAYS THE NOW FAMOUS
SPRINGER WAS AN INDIAN

Mrs. Harriet M. George, Of Bedford,
Nd. who says Charles Christopher
Springer was her great grandfather,
filed claim with Register Walker this
morning for her portion of the Spring
er estate" Mrs. Georges letter to
the register gives some additional un-
familiar history of the reputed wealthy
Springer. Heretofore It was generally
believed that Springer was a Swede,
but Mrs. George says this is untrue.
She declares that her grandmother
told her that Springer was a descend 3
ant Of the Cherokee Indians and thar
his possessions in Delaware had come
from this tribe Mrs. George wants
the estate settled In a hurry.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
MEET ON SATURDAY TO
COMPLETE PLANS

Final arrangements for the Fourth
of July celebration at Washington
Heights will be completed at a meet
ing of the association TO be held on
the triangle at 4 o'clock on Saturday
afternoon. 1t is the desire of the as
sociation that every member of the
committees on celebration attend tho
meeting. Suggestions concerning the
proposed celebration are also invited
from persons who are not members
of the association.
The funds in hand are already SUI
ficient to insure a celebration greater
than any ever given by the assocla-
ton.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
Pythians to Go 10 Boston.

AT a meeting of the Uniform Rank,
Knights Of Pythias last night, twenty
hve members Of the rank signifiel
their intention to attend the annual
convention of the order in Boston, be-
ginning August 3. About fifty other
Pythians will make the trip. The party
will. go by way Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-Fair 10 .
night; slightly cooler by early morn
ing; Thursday cooler, light to fresh
variable winds.
Conditions indicated that the extren,e
heat of the past few days will end by
Thursday morning and will be followed
by fair and cooler weather throughout
the Eastern and Middle States.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
DOG CASES TO-DAY
IN CITY COURT

In cltv Court to-dav Hartley Ander-
son. coiored, was fined s. for harboring
an unregistered dog. ard Lorenzo d.
Long, accused Of a similar offense. only
that he had two dogs. was dismissed
as he had the CANNES registered. Harry
S. Speagler was fined IS for harboring
a vicious dog.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
GREAT MAN, GREAT
PRESIDENT. SAYS TAFT
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW HAVEN. June 24-Secretary
of War Taft, presidential nominee of
the Republican party was told of Mr..
Cleveland's death while he sat on the
platform at the Yale commencement
exercises today, and during the singing
hear of Mr.. Clevelands death. He
was a great man and a great presi-
dent and leaves this life with the love
and high respect of all his country
men" (Si~ned) VIM. II. Taft.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24
Was Usher al a Weddino.

The Rev. w. f. ID. Lewis. pastor Of
Rodney Street Presbyterian Church,
was an usher at the wedding of the
Rev. William J. Fitz Simon, formerly
of the Presbytery of New Castle. and
Miss Ursula ]. Morgan, of Tuxedo, N
Y, at Tuxedo yesterday.
Evening journal., 1908-06-24

Advertise in busy fines, be-
cause the iron must be struck
while it is hot, and advertise
in dull fines TO heat fhe iron.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03

Mr.. Harry Bryan who is station
agent OF the Seaboard Air Line at
Lake View, spent Saturday here with
his mother, Mrs Rosa Bryan. He
had a friend with him, Mr.. Dallas
Gardner, the two returning Sunday
afternoon
Thomas NJ. Pittman, trustee, adj
vertises to sell by public auction for
cash, on Monday, January 4th, 1909,
a certain tract of land situate in Mid
dleburg township, known as the c.
NJ. Roberts place and cotaining 127
acres. See notice elsewherefo for further
Information.
The loss Of n small double case
ladies size gold watch with "Nannie"
engraved on outside of back case. is
advertised. Suitable reward will be
paid finder by returning same to Mrs.
Lucy L. Edwards, at the bakery. who
prizes 1T beyond its intrinsic value for
sentimental reasons.
AS will be seen by reference to ad-
vertisement in this paper, 2. II. c.
Cabell and John A. Lamb, special
masters, will sell certain described
timber situate in Townsville town
ship, Vance county. at public auction
to the highest bidder at the court
house door iii Henderson, on Mon
day, January 4th, 1909. See adver-
tlsement in another column for more
definite particulars.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Had Close Call.

Mr.. r. II. Craig who was out with
his automobile Sunday, had IA mar
row escape from serious accident and
prObably death for one or more of
the occupants Accompanied by
Mr.. VIII Mangum and Mr. {. ?. Will
liams he was riding out on the
WarrentOn road several miles from
Henderson, and going down a long
hill the machine got beyond his con-
troll i'll approaching a bridge across
a stream or ravine. The result was
an accident that came near proving
a serious affair for all concerned.
The machine struck the side of the
bridge, ran off and overturned. fall
ing into the ravine below, distance
OF several feet, but no one Was serious
~ hurt. Beyond few slight bruises.
and Il severe shakeup and scare to
the three occupants they escaped
none the worse for their thrilling
experience.
Strange to say the machine was
not very badly damaged either. 1t
is a light affair-a Ford runabout-
and was pulled out and brought
home, a little disfgured but with
slight repairs it will be in the ring
again as good as ever.
But friend Craig says when he goes
down hill again where any creeks or
ravines abound and bridges are to
be crossed he will be very slow here
attef-Or get out and walk.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Flddlers' Convention at Wise.

There will be ii fiddiprs, convention
beld at Wise, y. C., on the night OF
December 23rd. to which all the tid-
dlers. banjo players, &c, in all the
country round about are cordially in
vited No entrance fee will be charged
contestants. Prizes will be awarded
the best performers, and special
feature OF the occasion will be IL prize
given to the prettiest young lady.
This should interest the young men.
This promises to be- the biggest thing
OF the season and those who attend
are assured pleasant time. Musi-
clans are requested to send i'll their
names at once to NJ. II. Wooten.
See advertisement elsewhere in this
paper.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Resolutions of Respect.

The sudden death of our venerable and
beloved fellow member, Bennett Perry
Aston, was great shock to us, though
his ply steal condition for some time past
had made us feel that the end was ap.
preaching
He was one to whom the following
Beatitudes were peculiarly applicable:
Blessed are the merciful. for they shall
obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they
shall see God
For whom have we known who was
more merciful or more charitable, whom
purer in heart?
While we mourn his loss, and are un-
able to understand the necessity there
for, we bow in humble submission to the
will OF an inscrutable Providence
We desire to show our appreciation of
his life and work in the following reso-
lutions:
Resolved l. That in the death of DR..
Aston, the Vance County Medical Society
has lost it's oldest, most enthusiastic,
and best beloved member, and each mem
Der thereof true and trusty friend
Resolved. III. That the community in
which he lived has lost an honorable
and upright citizen and a great and good
physician.
Resolved, III. That a copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family.
Resolved, ". That a copy be inscribed
on page of our minutes, set aside for
that purpose, and that copy be sent
to the GOLD LEAF for publication.
R. J. GILL,
F. r. HARRIS,
A. S. PENDLETON,
Committee.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
"Above the Clouds"
Good Play Admirably Pre-
scented Tuesday Night---One
Of the Best Performances
Given Here by Professional
or Local Talent.

The celebrated drama, "AbOve the
| Clouds" as presented at the Grand
Theatre Tuesday night by local talent
was one OF the best performances that
hasibeen given here in a season. We do
not draw any distinction between
| professionals or amateurs The PLAY
Tuesday night was we'll cast, the
| players being admirably suited to
their respective parts; and upon the
whole it was finished and creditable
performance, enioyablein the highest
degree to the large and apprecia-
tive audience present.
Each one played his or her part
we'll and where all did so admirably
we cannot particularize-even if indi-
vidual praise may be deserved If
one appeared to better advantage
than another it was perhaps due to
the fact that he or she had the more
pleasing part-and not that the
character assumed was more faith
fully portrayed.
Following was the cast of charac-
ters:
Philip Ringold, Crazy Phil. Mr. P. T. Jones
Alfred Thorpe Ia city NabOb) DR.. b q. Allen
Amos Gaylord Ga country gentlemnn) Mr..
). =. Cooper.
Howard Gaylord (his SOM Mr.. J. A. Moore
Titus Tuttle "a Gourmand) DR.. J. III. Tucker
CENTS Chapman (Chip in the Rough) Mr.
Brooks Parham.
Nat Naylor (Thorpe's Protege) Mr.. s. 7.
Peace.
Grace Ingalls, Ia young artist Mrt. $. p
Cooper.
Hester ThOrne (Gaylord's Housekeeppr)
Mrs. J. II. Bridgers.
Susy Gaylord (Gaylord's Daughter) Miss
Genevieve Cooper.
Lucletla Gerrlsh (sO romantic) Miss Edna
O'Neil
The Merry Widow Song as rendered
by Miss Mortie Gilmore with Mr.. J. A.
Moore and Mrs. S. p Cooper, Mr.
Brooks Parham and Miss Ailene
Lewis doing waltzing act with APP
prOprlate costumes, was one of the
most pleasing features of the enter
tainment, and they had to respond
to several encOres.
Taken all together it was one of
the best performances that has been
presented here in a long time-pro-
fessiOnal or amateur.
The entertainment was given under
the auspices of the Kings Daughters,
whose object is to raise funds for
charitable purposes, and is gratify-
ing to know that their efforts were
crowned with success, artistically
and financially.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Election of Officers.

At meeting of Henderson Com
mandery, Knights Templar, No. Is,
held Tuesday night the following Of
ticers were elected:
J. l.. Currin, E. Commander.
+. {. Topleman, G.
A. s. PendletOn, c. G.
r. H. Hood, S. W.
c. V. Singleton, p.
J. B. Owen, Tr.
ID. W. Hardee. Rec.
r. J. Corbitt, st. Il.
I. f. Schroeder. S. ". B.
J. A. Moore, W.
J. W. Beck, Sen.
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Accidental Killing.
Sad Tragedy Enacted Thanks
giving Day---Young Hilman
Barnes Accidently Shot and
Dies from Result of His In
lures.

A sad tragedy was enacted Thanks
giving day IA few miles from town,
when young Hilman Barnes lost his
life as the result of an accident.
Thursday morning Mr. r. Z. Shot
we'll and Mr. Alvin Barnes, two young
men of Henderson, planned a trip to
the country to enjoy a days shoot
ing They went to the home OF Mr..
Joshua T. Barnes on whose land they
purposed hunting and were Joined by
Mr.. Hilman Barnes, Oldest son of
Mr.. j. T. Barnes, who acted as guide
and host. They hunted until some
time between 3 and 4 O'Clock when it
was decided to quit and return to the
house. On the way back when they
reached the road. tired and weary
from tramping over field and stubble,
the young men sat down to rest. 1t
was suggested that they try their
hand at shooting at objects thrown
into the air. Mr.. Hilman Barnes
who WAS on the opposite side OF the
road from Messrs. Shotwell and AL
win Barnes. threw a couple OF shells
into the air and Mr.. Shotwell fired at
them. Mr. Alvin Barnes was then
asked to try his skill He was sit
ting down with his feet in the ditch
or drain of the road side AS Hilman
was III the act of throwing the object
up Alvin. with gun cooked, stepped
backward and his foot striking the
raised portion or ditch side OF the
road he stumbled and his finger pull
ing on the trigger caused the gun to
fire the load taking effect in the left
shoulder of Hilman intiicting a NOR
tai wound. The unfortunate young
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Lost Fine Riding Horse.

Mr.. Fred c. Loughlin who has Just
returned home from a successful en-
gagement with Cole Brothers shows
the past season, had the misfortune
to lose his fine ring horse, Rose, on
Tuesday night. Death was supposed
to be due to pneumonia. The loss is
quite serious one. She was IA fine
animal, we'll trained and thoroughly
broke to the ring and did the work
required of her with the intelligence
and precision of a human being al
most. Mr. Loughlin's success as an
accomplished bareback rider was due
i'll no small degree to the splendid
animal he rode and her loss is keenly
felt by the young artist. But he will
have another horse broke in and
ready to take the place of this one by
the time the next season opens. Mr..
Loughlin closed his engagement with
the Cole Brothers Shows at Frank
lin Tenn, Nov. 18th.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Graded School.

On behalf of the teachers of the
Henderson Graded School, by whom
the article is signed, we publish the
following and urge the friends of the
school to use their efforts to secure
for the institution the prize men
toned:
On Christmas Eve a new piano will
be given away by the Henderson
Book Store to theperson holding the
greatest number of cash tickets.
Any person who will place the
amount of his Or her purchase to the
credit of the Graded School. will re-
ceive the thanks of the faculty and
entire school body.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03

man fingered until about 8 O'Clock
that night when he died He was
perfectly rational and detailed the
entire circumstances of the occur
renee, exonorating the young man
who did the shooting from any culpa-
BILE blame whatever
1t was a very sad occurrence. but
one of those unfortunate and unfore-
seen accidents that will happen some
times. Hilman Barnes was about II
years old near the same age OF
Alvin Barnes They were first cousins
and very much attached TO each
other The latter has been FRUSTRATED
since the unfortunate occurrence and
has been quite beside himself with
grief.
The burial was at Hermon church
Friday afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock.
Rev 0. n Marshall conducting the
service assisted by Rev. J. K. Doan.
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Mrs. McRaney's Experience,

Mrs. NJ. Mckinney. Prentiss, Miss, writes:
Il was confined to my bed for three months
with kidney and bladder trouble. and was
treated by two physicians but failed to get
relief No human tongue can tell how | sui
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
LNOR SALE CHEAP, a good Horse
Buggy and Harness. Apply to
W. Z. WRITTEN,
1919 Main St, Henderson, \. {.

Just think of it, in three more
Weeks Christmas will be here. Are
Won most ready for it?
Mr. :. p. Adcock OF Granville
county. spent Thanksgiving here
with his son. Mr.. F.. ". Adcock.
Us an exchange aptly remarks,
many IL man wants more vim in his
home paner, when at the same time
h" Is carrying a few dollars worth of
lis vim in his pocket.
Mr. Clyde Thaxton of Durham, was
here for short while Saturday on
bis way to Columbia, S. c., where he
has position as book-keeper with a
leading firm of that city.
y j. Cheek wants to buy a good
mi'ch COW. Must be fresh to the
pail, gentle and kindly disposed.
Apply quick giving price and partic
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Are you going to advertise your
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your way? Let the people know what
You have to offer by an announce
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
Here on Their Bridal Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs Henry Belote, of Fin
neys, Va, have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Garlck in Hem
dersOn the past week. They were
here on their bridal trip having been
married on Thanksgiving. The bride
who was Miss Mary NJ Bailey, is a
relative of Mrs. Garlick.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03
AFTER The GRIPPE
Vinol Restored This Mans
STRENGTH

Several years ago was attacked by
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every kind of cough syrup sold on the
market, besides medicine given me by
physicians.
l received no permanent relief until
my druggist asked me to try Vinol,
and after taking three bottles I was
entirely cured.
| believe Vinol to be the greatest
blessing ever offered to the public, as
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Vinol is also unexcelled as strength
builder for old people, delicate children,
weak and rundown persons, and after
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03

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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-12-03

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