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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Death Of Miss Bette BlacknaIl.

Deep and profound sorrow was oc-
easioned by the announcement of
Miss Bette Blacknall's death which
occurred in Norfolk at 3 O'Clock last
Saturday afternoon. But a week be-
fore she had gone to ST. vincent's
hospital Tor treatment. She had
been a constant sufferer for a wear or
more and while her friends had no.
ticed decline i'm the condition of her
health little did they realize the Sc
rious nature of her trouble. Nor did
Miss Bette herself know that an op-
Grafton would be necessary when she
left home.
This was found to be the case. how
ever, and an operation was performed
Monday morning. The operation
was entirely successful from the
standpoint of expert and skillful sur
gerry, but the weakened condition
of the patient was such that she did
not respond to treatment. Strength
and vitality were lacking to assist
the work OF man. nature failed, the
pulse grew fainter and the vital spark
of life went out at 3 O'Clock Saturday
afternoon, April Bird.
The body was brought to Hender-
son on the night train reaching here
at 2:3O a. M, and was taken to the
home of Mrs. Bessie Strause on
Charles street, where the funeral was
held at 1870 O'Clock Sunday morn
ing. Rev. Julian E. Ingle, Of Raleigh,
conducting the service. Interment
was made at the old Blacknall home
stead in Franklin county, by the
side of her father. the late Thomas
Blacknall, who died in Henderson.
The pail bearers, active and honor
airy. were Col. Henry Perry, A. C.
Zollicoffer, Col. W. E. Gary, T. T.
Hicks: f. G. Lands, Mayor r. j.
Switzerland, F. c. Toepleman, j. S.
Burwell, j. H. Bridgers, J c. Kit
rell. Alex T. Barnes was funeral di-
rector. There was a very large and
elaborote display of floral tributes,
emblematic of the pure and sweet life
of the lamented dead.
Miss Bette Blacknall was 53 years
old. For a number of years she had
been employed in the offices of the
Home Telephone Company, being
principal book-keeper at the time OF
her death. She was faithful to duty,
loyal to her church, true to her friends.
A good woman in every sense of
the word, bright minded, quick
witted, cheerful of disposition and
friendly by nature, was Miss Bette
Blacknall OF no one could it more
truthfully be said that "none knew
her but to love her. none named her
but to praise" We have never known
a finer character or a woman for
whom we entertained a higher opin-
ion or cherished warmer regard.
To the younger sister who is left
alone, and to whom Miss Bette was
all that father, mother, and elder
sister could be, the sympathy OF the
people of Henderson goes out to in
all it's fullness and tenderness.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Monroe Wants Rev. A. R. Shaw.

The Henderson friends of Rev. A.
r. Shaw, pastor of the Tenth Avenue
Presbyterian church in Charlotte,
will be interested in the following.
Mr.. Shaw has received a call to
Monroe and the fact that he was con-
sidering this becoming known to his
congregation after the service Sun
day morning an enthusiastic conyre-
gational meeting was held for the
purpose of urging him to remain
with the church, as we learn from
the Charlotte News. After number
had spoken the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
''We, the elders and deacOns OF Tenth
Avenue church, having received informa-
ton that our pastor is considering call
to another field, desire the congregation
to unite with us in the following action:
Knowing the good work Mr.. Shaw
has done, and is now doing in this
church, and feeling confident that his
work is not complete with us, and that
the work of the church would be Sc
riously crippled by the severing of our
relations at this time, especially in re-
gard to the foreign mission work SO
recently inaugurated in this church under
his direction, we fear that it could not
be successfully carried on without his in
tluence and guidance. Also in regard to
the advancement along all lines of church
work land especially the advance during
the last twelve months) has been due to
his work and perseverance, and whereas
we feel that all our church work is on a
good basis, we feel that change would
retard the advancement aud would
prove hurtfuf.
"Mr and Mrs Shaw have the love and
respect of not only all of the elders and
deacons, but also of the entire congre-
cation to anextent that is seldom seen,
and we see no reason whatsoever why
the relation should be severed"
The congregation adopted the
above with an increase of $500 in
salary.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Amos
whose death was mentioned last
week, was held from the Presbyterian
church at 3o'clock Friday afternoon,
Rev. J. A Mcclure conducting the
service. There was large attend
ance, a number of relatives and
friends from a distance coming to
pay the last sad tribute of respect to
the aged and beloved woman whose
long life and gentle ministrations
had been an inspiration and a bene-
diction to many. The pall-bearers
were William Buchan, Col. Henry
Perry, C. w. Finch, R. S. McCoin, K.
W. Edwards, J. r. Rankin. Honor
airy. Samuel Watkins, E. A. Powell,
J. w. Beck, Thad R. Manning. Flu
neral director, D. W. Hardee. Inter
ment was made in Elmwood Gene
terry
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
DR.. Tucker Will Visit Venezuela

DIR. J.H. Tucker recently went to New
York for rest and treatment, being
in q somewhat run down state of
health. He was offered the position
OF surgeon on vessel going to
Venezuela and a sea voyage being
recommended he accepted. Downing
his uniform and assuming his duties
as one Of the officers of the ships
crew he set sail and is now on the
high seas, bound for the country of
perennial political revolution. 1t
will take about three weeks to make
the round trip including the time
spent in Venezuelan ports. DR.. Tuck
ers engagement is not for a longer
period than the one trip and of course
carries pay besides affording him the
opportunity of taking a sea voyage
for the benefit of his health.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Will Present a Great Act.

Mr.. ID. C. Loughlin invited a num-
Der of friends to his training barn
yesterday afternoon TO witness some
special riding acts of the CASTILLO
Family, FIRED, Charlie, Miss Edith
and Mrs. Fred Loughlin) previous
to their departure soon to join the
Robinson show for the season. The
principal act is a new one, performed
by no other riders in the world, as
far as we know. 1t is a horizontal
bar act on horseback. Three horses
are used in the act. Fred rides
king" the big fellow on the outside,
Charlie Duke" the inside horse.
and Mrs. Fred Loughlin "John D.. -
the middle one. A pole is held on the
shoulders OF the young men and on
this Mrs. Loughlin performs a num-
Der OF very difficult feats common to
horizontal bar performers. 1t is a
great act, bold in conception and
startling in achievement-something
entirely new in the circus riding
world.
Another act which is only second
to this one is executed by the same
performers assisted by Miss Edith
Loughlin. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tough
lin work together and Charlie and
Miss Edith perform the same evolu-
lions in unison with them. They do
pyramid acts and various turns and
changes from one position to an
other, the whole constituting an act
OF daring nature and skillful accom-.
plishment
1t goes without saying that the
Robinson show this year will have
the premier riding act, and it is a
matter of pride that Henderson
people will furnish the act. Mr.. D.
{. Loughlin will also travel with the
Robinson show this season filling an
engagement as equestrisn director
They will leave on the 18th, ioinin Q
the show at Cincinnati.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
The Orphans Concert.

The concert given by the singing
class from the Oxford Orphanage at
the Grand Theatre Tuesday night,
was very creditable and enjoyable
affair, as anticipated-credit to
the girls and boys who took part in
it and enjoyable to the good sized
audience present. The program was
bright, attractive and entertaining
each number rendered i'm a manner
to show the careful training received
and talent developed by the noble in
stitution represented by these chill
dren. Henderson feels a lively inter.
est in the Oxford Orphanage and the
great work it is doing appeals to
their sympathy and support
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Letter to A. H. Houf,
Henderson, ". c.

Dear Sir:-Take a two-story house
and reckon the costs with different
paints; you will be surprised. Say the
house has total of 3,21O square feet.
Divide by 300; you buy IL gallons.
That's the rule; but it never comes-out
SO.
Buy any other paint than Devoe, you
will have to buy more, up to possibly
% gallons. Paint Devoe and youth have
a gallon or two to return. Here are
some experiences:
N. r. Watkins, Lott, Texas, used ID
gallons on his house before; bought ID
gallons Devoe for same house and had 6
left.
C. B. Edwards. OF Ed awards & Brough-
ton, printers, Raleigh, N. c., used 30
gallons paste paint on his house; bought
80 gallons Devoe for same house and
had 16 left. Go by the gallons.
Yours truly,
| % W DEVOE & co.
P. S.-The Allen Moss Hardware Com
pany sell our paint.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Churn Perfection Found.

There are more frauds i'm the guise
of improved churns and washing ma
chimes than any other two things the
people have been humbugged with
perhaps. So when we saw a new
patent churn exhibited on the street
the other day we mentally said
s'There's another one of EN-" But
we stopped long enough to investor
gate-as a matter ofcuric sity, drawn
by the crowd. And seeing was con-
vincing. The Lender Churn" is what
it's name implies. In it churn perfec-
zion has been found We saw butter
churned from pure sweet milk-iio
cream except the natural butter fat
which it contained. and no "ripen-
ing" or special preparation for the
churn-in one minute And it. was
nice butter too. The machine pro-
duces a perfect sranulated creamery
butt-r i'm from one to ten minutes.
1t churns sweet milk or cream as
thoroughly as it does soured and it
is claimed for it that it increases the
yield from one to ten per cent.
To quote the advertising literature
OF the manufacturers, the Leader
hcuruis d perfect creamery at home.
A distinct victory for simplicity and
mechanical ingenuity. An absolute
necessity to farmers, dair,ymen. hotels,
restaurants, confpctioners and should
be found in all families. The only
perfect method of producing gran
ulated butter from sweet milk or
cream. and will make better and
more butter from sour milk or cream
than any churn in the world.
Daniel & Company have taken the
agency for the sale Of these churns in
Henderson. Mr.. ID S. Moss is State
agent and will sell county rights or
take individual orders for the ma
chine. Every person who keeps one
or more cows ought to have one.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

Friends Of Gen. Francis A. Macon
note with pleasure his appointment
by Gov. Kitchin az quartermaster
general OF the State Guard, the posi-
ton he held with credit to himself
and satisfaction to the interests
served under the administration of
Governors Russell, Aycock and Glenn.
And the disappointment of Col. W.
E. Gary and Capt J. L. Currin gives
no less pleasure TO their friends both
in and out of military cicles. The
retention of these gentlemen in the
respective Offices they have filled with
such efficiency aud acceptabiity is a
fitting recognition of their ability
and qualifications for the duties re-
uuired of them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Marriage of MIR. Nick" Coppedge

The following item which is taken
from the Winston-Salem Journal of
April 1st, will be read with interest
here where the groom formerly lived:
Mr. G. A. N. Coppedge and Miss Mollie
A. Dowell, were married last night at
p. M. Rev. A. l.. Belts officiating.
Mr.. Coppedge, formerly with the Citi-
zens Bank of Henderson, n. c., as book
keeper, has since his stay in the city held
like position with the Forsyth Sport
ing Goods Company. Miss Dowell. one
of the favorites of Southside, came to
the city from near Statesyille, N. c.
At the home of the bride the VOWS that
mean an unbroken chain OF mingled Joys
and sorrows were witnessed by just a
small number of the nearest friends and
relatives.
The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cop
pedge in the city, together with the
, throng they have in Vance and Iredell
counties, wish for them long and happy
life.
Mr. and Mrs. Coppedge will reside in
East Winston and will be at home after
April 9Th.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
The Concert April 10Th.

The ladies who have the concert to
be given by Miss Willie Smoot and
other Richmond talent for the benefit
OF the Kings Daughters in charge.
are doing everything in their power
to make it a success artistically and
financially. As already stated Miss
Smoot will bring with her some nj
the best talent in Richmond-so-
prano, contralto. tenor and basso
solists, and a reader-and an enter
tainment of the highest orderiis prom
ised those who attend.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Spring Openings.

The spring openings of millinery
and dress goods last week were in
every way creditable to Henderson's
progressive dealers. Pretty and at
tractive and brilliant in the gorgeous
display of the seaon's offerings for
feminine wear were the stores Of
Samuel Watkins, The George A. Rose
Company, Thomas & Newcomb, Mrs.
Missillier, Miss Rosa Thomas and
Mrs. 0. o. White. and words of praise
were lavished for each by the crowds
that thronged them.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Politics Warming Up.

In less than one month Henderson
will hold a municipal election and be-
tween now and then interest may be
expected to grow livelier. The cam
paign is already on and much politi-
cal talk may be heard. There will
probably be rival candidates for
town commissioner in each of the
four wards. and Mayor Switzerland
will be opposed by Senator Henry T..
Powell who has announced his candi-
dacY.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Buster Brown.

AS already announced, April Dist,
at the Grand Theatre. we are to have
r. F. Outcault's famous cartoon
creation Buster Brown" offered with
company of forty players headed
by Master Reed who is said to be SO
thoroughly imbued with the artist S
spirit of Buster that he seems the
character in every quick and quirk.
Master Reed is an artist in the fun
purveying field. The entire produc-
ton is new in scenery, costume, ef-
fects, music and songs this year.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Special Easter Music.

There will be special music for Eas
ter service at the Episcopal church
Sunday under direction of Professor
Sidney Hilton Smvthe Children's
service will be at AS p. m. The full
program which has been arranged
for both these services was handed il
too late for publication.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
School Closing.

The closing exercises of Bona Vista
High School will be held on Wednes-
day, April 18th.
Mr.. J. W. Bailey of Raleigh, will de-
liver an address at 1870 O'Clock P. NJ
followed by recital given by the
music class, under direction of Miss
Mabel Harris, of Henderson.
Rev. R. c. Craven, of Henderson,
will preach at o'clock P. NJ.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public by the principal, Prof. E.
l.. Green, to attend these exercises.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
1t the hat j. i'll style it doesn't mat
Ter rs To size or shape.

teF us tO size or shape.
The ice man will soon have the
drop ON the coal man, but not vet.
Mrs. W. :. Thomson went to South
ern Pines last week to visit friends
Tor II week or ten days,
Mrs. j NJ. Smith has gone to Coal
Greek. Tenn, to see her father, Mr..
;. NJ Stone. who is quite sick.
When the farmer thinks he has
planted enough corn might do we'll
to go back and put in few acres
more.
Easterneckwear, fine shoes for men.
women and children are the offerings
to which Thomas 4 Newcomb invite
attention IN their advertisement this
week
Hail, gentle spring-if YOU wish
i but for heavens sake don't snow or
Sieet, IL the salutatiOn given the
changing season by the Morganton
Herald
henderson trade for Henderson
should be the battle crv of every loyal
citizen during 1909. We should form
= th' habit now and it will not be lost
duFlng the years to come.
The weather has been ideal and
4 >prinr-ike this week-a little too
warm II anything-and buds and
-.oSNomS are putting out only to be
'lFped by the cold later on we fear.
MIR. +. J. Hill is visiting relatives
III henderson and will be here for a
r." weeks. \ former citizen and
"'''ihg great many friends here
= a cordial welcome is ALWAYS his on
Ms periodical visits.
l Il" man who goes after business
WIN Il "nP-time advertising cam
4 l''"Eh, Ike man who takes a hunt
M RIP with one cartridge, can't ex.
'T'' 10 get much game, is the truth.
'"i observation of an exchange.
lou Go not help your town bv Civ,
my business 10 outsiders that ought
~ ne Kept mt home. And vet a great
, ,,lalIf people do this very thing
b bonin TOO who are dependent upon
''ie loihS Tor their own support.
tbd ne courtroom Dwelling house or
kp"u} 3"rleF Of andrews avenue and
W Ma f'iu street advertised for rem,
snt ,n'N' Sarah \. Horner, is still un
a iie'i' U"od garden and splendid
vi u water, Terms reasonable.
81 III" supreme Court having con
i tile Judgment of the lowe,
81. III the case against Mr.. Z. E
-"'' convicted at the fall term O
,''nt court for embezzlement. h
O. taken to Raleigh Tuesday t,
?'i The one-year term in the State
Isoh to which he was sentenced.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

Mr.. j. A. T. Shotwell, a we'll known
and highly respected farmer of Vance
county, died somewhat suddenly at
his home in the WILLIAMSBURG section
March 31st He went to the field to
pillow early Wednesday morning and
was apparently in his usual health at
the time. He plowed until about 8
O'Clock when his son, Mr. Roy Shot
we'll, saw him fall, attacked with
something like heart trouble or pa
ralvsis. The stricken man was taken
to his home and died at II o'clock.
The death of Mr.. Shotwell came as a
great shock to his neighbors and
friends. Deceased was 60 years old.
He was a member of Island Creek
Baptist church more than 25 years
md was a consistent Christian, II
good man and a useful citizen. He
leaves Il family, Mr. J. T. Shotwell,
son, living in Henderson. The fu-
neral was held at Island Creek last
Thursday interment being made in
the burying ground at the church.
Services were conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. E.. D. Poe. assisted by Rev.
J. r. Doan OF Henderson. There was
II very large attendance and many
beautiful floral designs we're contrib
uted Alex r. Barnes was funeral
director.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

People past middle life usually have some
kidney or BLADDER disorder that saps the vi
Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects urinary
troubles. stimulates the kidneys, and re-
ste res strength and vigor. 1t cures uric acid
troubles by strengthening the kidneys so they
will strain out the uric acid that settles in
the muscles and joints causing rheumatism
Sold by W. W. PARKER, Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Up Before the Bar.

n H. Brown. an attorney OF Pittsfeld,
Vt, writes: 1--WE have used Dr. Kings New
Life Pills for years and find them such a
good family mediciue we wouldn't be with
out Them For Chills, Constipation, Bilious
ness or Sick Headache they work wonders
Csc at Melville Dorseys drug store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

Read the pain formula on the box of Pink
Pain Tablets. Then ask your Doctor if there
is a better one. Pain means congestion,
blood pressure somewhere. DR.. Shops
Pink Pain Tablets check head pains, wo-
manly palms, pain anywhere. Try one, and
see! 20 for 25c Sold by all dealers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT AP-
~ plication will be made to the Cover
nor of North Carolina on May 8, 1909, for
the pardon OF E. <. Hight, now imprisoned
upon a conviction of enhancement at the
Fall term, 1908. of Vance Superior Court.
This. April 8, 1908.
Al HARRIS.
THOMAS II. PITTMAS.
Attorneys.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolfords
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. Sold by
W. W. Parker, druggist ie-26.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

Mr.. F. G. Fritts, Oneonto, N. Y, writes:
my little girl was greatly benefited by tax
is the best remedy for constipation and liver
trouble Foley's Orno Laxative is best
for women and children, as it is mild, pleas
ant and effective, and is a spendid spring
medicine as it cleanses the system and clears
the complexion. Sold by W. W. PARKER,
Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

JF THAT COUGH Is TROUBLESOME,
/ get Cherry Juice and Vinol at PAR
|KER'S. 1t il guaranteed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, |
TUCAS COUNTY So

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of 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
DOLL AIRS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF Hall s
Catarrh Cure FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. D.,
1886. A. w GLEASON,
(Seal.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surafces of the system. Send for testimOni-
ais free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

NLOUR-BEST GRADE STRAIGHT
i and Patent-at lowest prices.
II. THOMASON'S,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
HONOR ROLL
Seventh Grade, Central Graded School
for Week Ending April =,

During the spring every one would be bene-
fitted by taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. 1t
furnishes a needed tonic to the kidneys after
the extra strain of winter, and it purifies the
blood by stimulatig the kidneys, and causing
ley's Kidney Remedy imparts new life and
vigOr. Pleasant to take. Sold by W. W.
PARKER, Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08
Grand Auction Sale Of Building
Lots.

On Thursday next. April 18th.
there will BIZ a sale of real estate
which should excite more than usual
interest. Col. W. e. Gary will offer
$50 building lots in "Gary's Add
ton" near the Corbitt buggy fac
tory, for sale at public auction. This
is desirable property and whether as
an investment or to build on such
an opportunity is not often pre-
sented. That section is building up
fast and the demand for building
sites will continue to increase and
land values enhance. Sale will begir,
promptly at 2:3O p. m. on the prem
Uses. Terms will be exceedingly lib
eral and announced at sale. J. l..
Curtin, auctionerr. See ADVERTISE
ment in this paper
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

ZDRETTY LINE OF DRESS GOODS
III and Notions at II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

WE have few nice HAMMOCKS
W we are going to close out
BELOW COST.
THE WRITTEN GROCERY co.
Phone 10
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

#EARLY ROSE. Early Sunlight, Irish
IL C0bbler and Red Bliss seed pota-
toes. at II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

zltEED POTATOES-Early Rose, Early
- Sunlight. Red Bliss and Irish Cob
zl,!cr-best varieties grown. at
II. THOMASON'S.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

DElNG your Butter and Eggs to The
#Ib Written Grocery Co. We pay cash
pr trade for same. Phone ~.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-04-08

DGY fine Lawn Grass Seed and Gar
ID Seeds at
w. W. PARKERS.