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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
SOME REASONS
Why Henderson People Should Fol.
low This Valuable Advice.

Because the proof is in Henderson.
You can easily investigate it.
Not necessary to experiment
With some untried remedy.
Profit by the experience of a citi-
zen.
Eugene Thorne. Adams avenue,
Henderson, N. C., says: 81 used
Doan's Kidney Pills and can cOnsci-
entiously say that they proved of
more benefit to me than any remedy
| had previously taken. For years |
was victim of kidney trouble, the
principal symptom of which was a
constant backache and distressing
pains across my lOins. On some oc-
casions | was unable to stand on my
feet for over twenty minutes at a
time, for if | did SO my back would
ache intensely. | could not rest at
night and as result, for the loss of
sleep, was tired and languid during
the day. The kidney secretions were
very unnatural in appearance and
scanty in action and believing this to
be an evidence that my kidneys were
at fault, ! tried several remedies for
such troubles. They afforded me
only slight relief. however, and when
Doan's Kidney Pills we're brought to
my attention, | obtained a box at
kerner McNair Co.'S drug store and
began taking them. They cured me
entirely and since then | have been
in excellent health and without a
sign of my former trouble. [ have
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills
to others and know of several in
stances in which they have been
used with satisfactory results
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Beautify Your Premises.

There are some beautiful, we'll kept
lawns and front yards in Henderson,
but there are not enough OF them.
There is hardly yard in the town
that could not be made attractive
with grass and shrubbery, il given a
little attention. We hope the Civic
League (that is or is to be- will DO
all it can To encourage the citizens OF
the town to beautify their lawns and
yards by growing shade trees and
grass. WI re there is not room for
shrubbery small flowers and grass
may be grown to relieve the scar of
barrenness and add to the beauty and
attractiveness of the premises.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
SPECIAL RATES TO CHARLOTTE
Account of the Republican State Con-
vention August 26. 1908.

The Seaboard begs to announce rates
based on so 0Io OF the double local fares
for the round trip from all points in
North Carolina to Charlotte account OF
this occasion. Tickets to be sold for all
trains August 25th and for trains arriv-
ing in Charlotte forenoon of August Goth,
with final return limit August Both.
The Seaboard offers excellent double
daily train service to Charlotte. For
further information regarding rates and
schedules from your station call on
your Ticket Agent or address the under
signed, I. I'll. GATIlS,
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Raleigh. \. e.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Charles T. Crews, of Oxford, Dead.

Oxford has suffered the loss OF
another popular and useful citizen in
the death of Mr. Charles +. Crews,
Superior court clerk Of Granville
county, which occurred at his home
in that place Saturday afternoon. 1t
was only recently that the death of DR..
J. Graham Hunt, one of the most
universally popular men i'll the
county, was recorded, and now
"Charley" Crews, alike beloved and
esteemed, is mourned by those who
knew him. Mr.. Crews was sick
about two weeks. An account says:
He had an attack of sickness from
ptomaine poisoning several months ago
from W hich he had not entirely recovered
and quickly succumbed when taken with
typhoid fever He left a devoted wife
and four children He was easily one OF
Granville's finest citizens, a Mason, an
Odd Fellow and member of the Wood
men of the World. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon, the burial being at
Salem Methodist church. near Oxford, Of
which church he was faithful member.
The people OF this community are deeply
grieved at the loss Of this good and
useful man.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
NOTICE..

WE HAVE QUALIFIED AS EXECUTOR
w and executrix of the estate of Mrs
Jane E. Young. deceased before the Clerk of
the Superior court of Vance county, and this
lis to notify all persons holding claims
against the said estate to present the same
to us on or before the Goth day of August,
1909, or this notice will be pleaded in bar to
the recovey thereof.
Persons indebted to the said estate must
make immediate settlement.
This. the 10Th day of August, 1908
JAMES X. YOUNG,
HALLE a. HUNT.
Executor and Executrix estate Mrs Jane
E. Young. deceased
A. t ZOLLICoFFER, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Death by Accident.
Capt. Sidney Green Popular
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Freight Conductor, Fatally
Crushed Between Cars While
Coupling Up His Train
Formerly Lived in Hender-
son and Well Known Here.


Friends OF Captain Sidney Green
were shocked and panied to learn
that he had been severely injured at
Petersburg Friday morning, from
the effects of which he died several
hours later. He was caught be-
tween cars and badly crushed about
the chest while coupling up his train.
Several ribs were broken and he was
injured internally. When the terrible
accident was discovered the victim
was tightly wedged between two cars
and unconscious. AS soon as he
could be removed from his position
be was taken to the Petersburg hos
pital and placed under treatment.
He suffered greatly from shock and
it was apparent that his injuries were
Of a fatal character. An eXamina-
ton revealed the fact that some of
the vital organs had been torn by the
pressure of the broken ribs, and that
practically nothing could be done for
the unfortunate young man beyond
temporary relief from suffering, end
he died at O'Clock Saturday morn
ing
Sidney +. Green was about 81
years old and leaves wife and two
children. His home was in Raleigh
and the body was taken there for
burial. He had been in the employ
ment of the Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way for several years and was re-
garded us one of the most competent
and trusted men in the service of the
company. He was sober, energetic.
intelligent, genial and good natured
and exceedingly popular with all
who knew him. He had gradually
worked his way up from a minor po-
sition to that Of freight conductor.
his runs being between Raleigh and
Richmond and Norfolk and frequent
ly to points farther South
Deceased was yard master in Hen
derson at one time and he had many
friends here who are deeply panied
at his tragic and untimely end.
Pineues for the kidneys. 80 days trial
81. 90. Guaranteed. Act directly on the
kidneys and bring relief in the first dose for
backaehe, rheumatic pains kidney and blad-
der trouble. 1nvigorate the entire system.
Sold by kerner-McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Paine Accented Devoe's Offer.

Good yarn: How Devoe got an agent
at Delhi, y. Y:
Gladstone ( Paine were agents for
-----: we mustn tell names.
Bevoe wanted 'em. Paine was painting
his big Colonial house. Said it took 10
gallons of white for the trim.
Devoe sent him 10 gallons and said:
Ii you get it all on, no pay; if you have
any left, return it aud pay for the rest.
Agreed.
He returned four gallons and took the
agency. Four or five years ago. He
knows now that his old paint was and
is adulterated; that's why it took ten
gallons to equal six of Devoe's.
Go by the name; there is but one name
to go by: DevOe lead and-zinc
). ALLEN-MOSS HARDWARE co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Trust Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF TRUST DEEDS EXECU-
ID ted to me by Mrs. Fannie B. Smith now
deceased. which deeds are duly recorded in
the Office of the Register of Deeds Of Vance
County, | shall sell by public auction for
cash, at the Court House door in Henderson.
Vance County, North Carolina, on
Saturday, August 22nd, 1908,
all that lot or parcel OF land situate in the
town OF Henderson in said County and
State, and bounded follows: Beginning
at the corner OF the Miss Bette BIacknall
lot, an iron stake, on Horner street and run
thence along the Blacknall line :. II u W
PIT feet to stake in Spring street. Theme.
along Spring street :. 40 f. 81 ~ feet 10 y,
stake. Mrs. Virginia Watkins corner Thenc-
along the Watkins line n 80 ~ r.. pa let
to an iron stake on Horner street Thence
along Horner street \. 81 W. 50 feet 10 the
beginning. Being the land conveyed to Mrs.
Smith by deed Of ". ID. Horner and wife. da
ted October 2, 1902 and recorded in the Of
flee of the Register of Deeds ofyance County
i'll Deed book No. Il. page 2GS.
This July %, 1903.
THOMAS NJ. PiTTMAN.
Trustee
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

The upshot of the Cox Hilderbrand
row over in Greensboro town was,
Cox took stock and the editor took
water.-Shelby Star.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

The application of Man Fan Pile Remedy
for all forms OF piles, relieves pain, soothes.
reduces inflammation. soreness and itching.
Price soc Guaranteed to give satisfaction.
Sold by kerner-McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Children teething often suffer from Cholera
lnfantum, DiarrhOea or some form of Bowel
Complaint. DIR SETH ARNOLD's BALsAM is
the best Remedy. Warranted by Melville
Dorsey, Thomas Brothers and Parker's Two
Drug Stores.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Mr. George Il. Harris went to
Chase city Tuesday to be q guest at
the Mecklenburg for awhile
Mrs. Lucy Y. Hunter, of San Anto-
MO, Texas, is visiting Mrs. Jane Y.
Harris on breckenridge street
"NO man liveth to himself''-or as
Shakespeare expressed it 1.-The great
and the little have need of each
other
Capt. W. X. Green was among
those who went to Wintson-Salem
Tuesday to attend the Confederate
Veterans reunion.
You will never advance your town
or promote your own interests by
abusing your competitor or running
down his business.
Misses Carrie and Olive Suther and
Miss Olivia Lands, of Durham, were
guests of Miss Louise Register sew
eral days last week.
Mr. and Mrs Harper Alexander, OF
Scotland Neck, spent few days with
relatives in Henderson last week, re-
turning home Sunday.
This bids fair to be q good sweet
potato year. as with all kinds OF
vegetables generally. Some fine speci
mems are coming to market.
Mr. r. A. Bullock, of WILLIAMSBURG,
was here Tuesday to join the Vance
delegation to the Confederate Vet
Grams reunion niWinstOn-Salem this
week
See notice of fountain pen lost.
Waterman make silver tiligree work
ON barrel. Suitable reward will be
paid to finder by leaving same at
this office
W. Il. Written 4 Co. advertise Il
special sale on books, stationery,
toys, china and notions for 30 days,
at and below cost. to make room for
fall stock.
Ii YOU fail to see it in the paper,
maybe it is because you failed to tell
Us about it. We haven't the power
nf absorbing news and learning
things by instinct
James Il. Young andHallie A. Hunt
give notice of having qualified as ex-
ecutor and eXecutriX of the estate of
Mrs Jane +. Iaung, deceased. Per-
SOnS interested will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
The voice of the warehouse auction
eer is now heard daily-and a familiar
and pleasing sound It's. New tobacco
is coming in, the season is opening
up. and prices are said to be very
good for the quality OF stock offered.
The George \. Rose Company want
n good young man who is sober, in
dustrlous and competent, as mana
ger at cotton gin. Must have soIae
knowledge of book keeping and the
ability and determination to make
good.
Mrs. Missillier left Tuesday on a
business and pleasure trip to Phila-
delphia New York and New Jersey
points to be away about three weeks.
While gone she will buy her fall stock
OF goods, and expects to select a full
and attractive line.
Public school and college text
books are advertised by the South
ern Book Exchange, Raleigh, n. c.,
at One-half the State price. All
kinds of books bought, sold and ex-
changed See advertisement else
where in this paper.
Weak women should read my Book No. 4
lot W omen" 1t tells of DR.. Shops Night
lure. Tells how these soothing. healing,
ahtlseptic suppositories, bring quick and
certain help. The book is free. Address DR..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Does your back ache? Do you have sharp
pains i'll the side and the small of the back?
This is due usually to kidney trouble. Take
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills They
will promptly relieve weak back, backache,
rheumatic pains and all Kidney and Bladder
disorders. Sold and recommended at Park
er's Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Pinesalye Carbolized acts like poultiec.
Quick relief for bites and stings of insects,
chapped skin cuts burns and sores. tan and
snuburn Sold by kerner-McNairC Co
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

/ OSl-SOmewhere on the street, or be-
IL tween the business part Of town
and the Henderson Cotton Mill, Il Water
man fountain pen. Silver filigree work
on barrel Suitable reward will be paid
finder by leaving same at this Office.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
SPECIAL SALE
On Books. Stationery, Toys. China
and Notions.

For 30 days we will sell our entire
stock at and below cost for cash,
in order to make room for our fall stock
Call early before the stock is picked over
W. T. WRITTEN & co.
August 18th. 1903.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Sick Headache and Biliousness relieved at
once with Rings Little Liver Pills. rosy
complexion and clear eyes result from their
use Do not grippe or sicken. Good for all
the family. Sold by Kerner-McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Sale of the Ports Gold Mine.
Louisburg Times, 14th.


The Ports gold mine was sold on
Monday last by Mrs. Leila A. Stur-
CESS to A. J. Overton, of Salisbury,
the consideration being $50, 900.
933 acres were conveyed, one thous-
and dollars being paid in cash, five
thousand dollars to be paid on No.
vember LIST, 1908. and on the first Of
February, 1909, the balance of $144,-
600 is to be paid The agreement
stipulates that upon the failure OF
the buyer to make good his payment
of $4,000 on Nov. LIST, 1908, then the
contract becomes null and void 1t
is gathered from the contract which
is on public record in the Register of
Deeds office that the purchaser in
tends installing new machinery and
to operate the mine on a large scale
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
Attention. Asthma Sufferers!

Foley's Honey and Tar will give immedi-
ate relief to asthma sufferers and has cured
many cases that had refused to yield to other
treatment Foley's Honey and Tar is the
best remedy for coughs, co,ds and all throat
and lung troubles Contains no harmful
drugs. Sold at Parker's Two Drug Stores.
No one is immune from kidney trouble, so
just remember that Foleys Kidney Remedy
will stop the Irregularities and cure any case
of kidney or blader trouble that is not be-
yond the reach OF medicine. Sold at Parker's
Two Drug Stores
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Watch Henderson grow is Il good
motto; but help Henderson grow is
Il better practice
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Mrs. Lucy \. Hunter, of San Anto-
MO, Texas, is visiting Mrs. Jane Y.
Harris ON breckenridge street.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Mr.. George b. Harris went to
Chase city Tuesday to be a guest at
the Mecklenburg for awhile.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, IT,
Lucas COUNTY.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm F. j. Cheney & Co.,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December, !. d.,
1856 4. W. GLEASON,
(SEAL) NOTARY Puzzle
Halls Cattarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimoni-
ais free
F J. CHENEY < CO, Toledo o.
Sold by all Druggists, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for eonstipat ton.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

A NNUAL or Crimson Glover Seed at
y II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Weak women should read my Book No. 4
LOT Women" 1t tells of DR.. Shops Night
'ure Tells how these soothing healing,
antlseptic suppositories, bring quick and
S SiI help. The book is free. Address DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. DR.. Shoop's Night
lnre is sold by all dealers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

"NO man liveth to himself''-Or as
Shakespeare expressed it 1.-The great
and the little have need of each
other
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Pineues for the kidneys. 80 days trial
S1.0O. Guaranteed. Act directly on the
kidneys and bring relief in the first dose for
backache, rheumatic pains kidney and blad-
der trouble. Invigorate the entire system.
Sold BY Kerner- McNair Co
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20
VERY LOW PRICES.
RS. 6. 6. WOODWORTH
--HORIST.--

Ferns, Palms, Norfolk Island Pine, Il
nice lot Of Apple-scented Geraniums.
Asparagus-bOth kinds
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Operation for piles will not be necessary if
you use Man Fan Pile Remedy. Put up
ready to use Guaranteed Price zoe Try
it. Sold by erner-McNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

Capt. W. K. Green was among
those who went to Wintson-Salem
Tuesday to attend the Confederate
Veterans reunion.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-08-20

The lawn party ut Railroad Park
Tuesday night for the benefit of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
church, was very enjoyable affair
and quite successful both from a
social and financial standpoint The
Henderson Concert Band furnished
music for the occasion and contrib
uted very much to the enjoyment
of the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-23

Rivai Yachts Will
Race Today
.Nepa and Discovery viii Meet in
Big Struggle of the
Season
HISTORY OF CUP RACE

HISTORY OF CUP hACE
IS95-EI .Sueno. EncinaI yacht club,
beat the Queen, San Francisco
yacht club, by minutes rs Sec
onds.
Is9G-Fawn, Encinal yacht club, beat
the Catharine, San Francisco yacht
club, by minutes 55 seconds.
IS9s-Aeolus, Corinthian yacht club,
beat the Fawn, Encinal yncht club,
Is99-Gadder, San Francisco yacht club,
beat the Truant, COrinthian yacht
club, by 1 minute 5s seconds.
beat the Gadder. San Franeisec Cisco
yacht club, by rs minutes 30 Sec
oBds.
I901-Iresto. Corintbinn yacht club.
beat the Helen, Vallejo yacht club,
Dy 40 seconds.
I902-ChaIlenRer, San Francisco yacht
club, beat the Harpoon, Corinthian
yacht club, by 10 minutes "a Sec
onds.
1904-Corinthian, Corinthian yncht club,
beat the Challenger. San Francisco
yacht club, by Al seconds.
I9O5-Corfnthian. Corinthian yacht club.
beat the Challenger, SAN Francisco
yacht club. by minutes 28 sec
onds.
I9O7-Discovery, Corinthian yacht club,
beat the Nalkyrfe. south Coast
yacht club, by ~ minutes Sec
The eyesof the yachting men will be
on the race for the perpetual challenge
by John Z. McFarlane. will defend the
trophy from the Corinthian yacht club,
while the Neva, owned by Harry Brin-
die and sailed by w G.. Morrow, will
represent the San Francisco yacht club.
the members of which hope to regain
the trophy which they lost in compe-
titiOn in 1905.
The rival yachts will be started from
Meiggs wharf at 80 p. m. and will
sail over the channel course, which is
reckoned at Il miles. After leaving
Meiggs wharf the yachts will beat out
TO windward to Presidio buoy. They
will then run to Goat island shoal buoy.
After this will come a reach Of two
miles to stakeboat near southampton
shoal- There will then be another beat
TO windward TO the Presidio buoy. leav-
ing AlcatraZ on the starboard hand and
thence TO the finishing point at Meiggs
wharf.
The conditions under which the race
will be sailed will have much to do
with the outcome of the struggle. ac-
cording to the experts. The Discovery
should be at her best in heavy weather,
while the Neva will be favored If the
wind be light and the water smooth.
The regatta committee has secured a
steamer which will follow the yachts
over the course. This will start from
Meiggs wharf and will be open to the
public. a small fee being exacted for
the trip, during which all the move
~ MS on the rival yachts can be wit
messed.
49,. officials of the race were greatly
surprised when they measured the
yachts at the wharf of the Fulton iron
works yesterday to fnd that they were
almost identical in size. The Neva
measured 22:24 while the Discovery
measured 22:23. This makes them prac-
tically a tie so that there will be no
time allowance. The members OF the
Corinthian club expected that their
boat, the Discovery, would be entitled
/ to possibly minute and a half handi-
cap. The fact that the boats will
start on equal terms will make the race
all the more interesting for the spec
( tatOrS
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-23
Championship Game
of High Schools

The baseball schedule of the Aca-
oemic athletic league will be closed for
the season when the teams of Palo Alto
high and Napa meet this afternoon on
California field. The game will be called
promptly at 2:30. with Walter Christie
OF the University of California acting
as umpire All things being equal.
Palo Alto should return home with the
large end of the score. Lockwood.
catcher of the college town team.
should be the star OF the game both in
his position and at the bat
On Saturday the football team of Lick
VIII line Up against the Mohawk team,
composed Of old Lick and Lowell play
ers- This is the first time in the his
nigh schools that a spring schedule of
games has been attempted. The Tigers
viii have from Is to 20 men to work
out, every one getting a chance to show
what he knows Of the game.
Kirby, who played a star game for
the LICK baseball team. was elected
captain Of the Tiger nine for next sea-
son Lick viii have "A veteran team
next year as in loses only three play-
ers, Graft Percival and Huber but their
places can be filled by Holt. Ingram.
Murrey and Storey, who are old at the
game.
It is rumored that Billy Orr. who
played third base for Wilmerding. will
enter Lick next fall.
The Park athletic club. composed of
star baseball players Of the San Fran
cisco high schools. will play the San
Rafael nine this morning in San Rafael
The girls basketball team of the
LICK school is scheduled to play the
maidens Of San Rafael high today.
The class baseball teams of Lick are
playing a schedule for the school cham
pionship with the following results
II. IS TO 3. and 10 beat IL. 20 to 8.
The ,os classes of Wilmerding and
Lick VIII hold a field day on the Will
merding grounds the latter part of next
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-23
PARADE AT BELLINGHAM
Vast Throng Views March of
Sailors and Marines

BELLINGHAM. Wash. May 22.-The
first division of the Atlantic battle
ship feet today furnished the citizens
Of Belltngham one of the most interest
ing spectacles IN the history of the
community. Thirty-five hundred sail
ors and marines paraded through the
fore 100000 people. The day was the
crowning one of Rear Admiral Sperry's
visit TO this port.
From every village. town. city and
farm In the northwest counties and
British Columbia men, women and chill
dren began to arrive early this morn
ing in special trains steamers and
wagons. and when the parade started
the visitors outnumbered the citizens
Spontaneous response to the spirit
aroused when the naval bands at the
corner OF Elk and Holly streets struck
up medley OF patriotic airs. a surginr
throng cheered for many minutes the
men in naval uniforms who swung
through the streets in perfect time,