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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
Survivors Of the Merrimac.

Mr.. Henry Howard, of Oxford,
perhaps the only living survivor OF
the memorable naval battle between
the Merrimac and the Monitor, in
Hampton Roads during the War
between the States, is here spending
the holidays with his family.-Weldon
Roanoke News.
This opens up an interesting SUBJ
ject. Now, let's see how many other
survivors of this memorable naval
battle there-if any. When a matter
OF this kind is brought to the front it
not infrequently develops that there
are others'-Henderson GOLD LEAF.
A citizen OF Northampton, Mr..
William F. Drake, OF Jackson, who
spends much OF his time at the Sol
diers' Home at Raleigh. was an Of
ficer on the Merrimac at the time of
the famous encounter. Mr.. Drake
witnessed the whole OF this battle
and few years ago wrote a graphic
description of it for the columns of
this paper-Rich Square Roanoke
ChOWan Times.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
Whiskey Cases Predominant.

Wednesday two white men who
had been convicted in court OF ARRAY,
were called up for judgment to be
passed upon them when Judge Allen
gave them lecture which they will
not soon forget. The Judge referred
to both of them being men offamilies.
and while being drunk had engaged
in an ARRAY in which one used knife
on the other. Whiskey, he said, was
the cause of this trouble, as it had
been of nearly every case before him
at this court. Outside OF the cases
caused by whiskey there is little for
the courts to do.-Greenville Refec-
tor.
And this since Statewide prohibi-
tion has gone into effect when it was
promised that with prohibition there
would be no more offenses of this
kind and subjecting the tax payers
to heavy and unnecessary expense
for court costs on account of liquor?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
The Homestead Law.
Raleigh Times.

Raleigh Times.
The present Legislature cannot do
a better thing than to order an cleo
ton for the repeal of the old, out-of-
date homestead law. Unfortunately
there is lot of opposition to repeal
ing the law, and strange to say from
people whom this law could not pos
sibly benefit. 1t is certain that bill
will represented ordering an election,
submitting the question to the peO-
pie, and it should have the support
OF every member OF the body. The
homestead law was a good thing in
its day and served a good purpose.
and in many ways has been one of
the best laws the State has ever had,
but the time has passed when it can
be of benefit to the people, and in or
der to prevent dishonest people from
hiding behind it and swindling others
it would be good thing to get it off
the statute books. There possibly
may be occasions when it is some
benefit still to some few people, but
on the other hand there are a hun
dred abuses for every good that it
does, and we see no good reason why
it should not be repealed. AS it is
hundreds OF dishonest people every
year hide behind this law and de-
fraud their creditors out of thousands
of dollars, and there is no recourse
on them. We oppose any law that
enables dishonest people to take ad-
vantage OF merchants or others, get
into their credit and then stand be-
hind some old law that served it's
purpose years ago. A law that pro-
tects a criminal or that can be used
as shield for dishonest people should
not he allowed to remain on the
books OF the State longer than it
takes to draw and pass Il bill getting
it OFF
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
Main Building Of Odd Fellows Or
phans Home Burned.

Goldsboro, n. c., Jan. 16-About
$40 childr . were, in ii measure, rem
dered homeless tonight, by the
destruction by fire of the main dormi-
tory building of the Odd Fellows Or
phans Home. All occupants of the
building escaped injury, so far as can
be learned.
The city fire alarm was sounded
about 10 O'Clock tonight, but the
orphanage being located beyond the
fire limits of the city. the fire depart
ment was unavailable and the build
ing, recently erected by the Odd Eel
lows at a cost of $50, 900, or S4O,-
900, went up flames.
The origin of the fire is unknown
but it is supposed to have been
caused bv defect in the electric
wiring. The children were given
temporary homes in other buildings
and in homes of the citizens.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

Marshville Our Home.

Marshville Our Home.
Every time a Governor retires
from office he calls especial atten-
ton to the fact that during bis four
wears of service of Governor things
have grown and "fggers" show up
larger than they did before With a
growing population it would, indeed,
be remarkable if things didn't show
up bigger every year, but a partisan
administration has nothing to do
with it. There would be growth and
improvement even if we had no Gov
ernor at all. This thing of claiming
credit for other folks industry makes
politicians look small
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
A Horrible Hoid.Up.

About ten years ago my brother was
"held ap" in his work, health and happiness
by what was believed to be hopeless con-
sumption" writes W r. Lipseomb. of
Washington, n. c. He took all kinds of
remedies and treatment from several doc
tors. but found no help till he used DR..
Kings New Discovery and was wholly
cured by six bottles. He is well man to-
day" It's quek TO relieve and the surest
cure for weak or sore Lungs, Hemorrhages,
Coughs and Colds, Bronchitis, LaGrippe.
Asthma and all Bronchial affections SOC and
$1.00 Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
Melville Dorsey, druggist
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
The Presbyterian Standard.

ThomasviIIe Charity and Children.
1t is good news to the people OF all
denominations that the Presby terrain
Standard declines to be swallowed
by the merger of half-dozen Presby-
terrain papers in the Southern States.
the Standard is an excellent paper,
edited with fine ability in admirable
temper. The complete change in its
disposition of n few years ago has
recovered the friends its former bit
terness drove from it's support. DIR.
Law is not only m able but an ami-
able brother, aud we hope he will be
Loyalty sustained by his brethren.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
Miscellaneous Factories in North
Carolina.

Charlotte Chronicle.
Mr.. NJ. L. Shipman, who is Assist
ant Commissioner of Labor and
Printing and who was elected chlefof
that office last fall, has issued re-
port on the miscellaneous factories
in North Carolina, which he finds
number 1855. The summary shows
an aggregate authorized capital of
S42.41O,430. The Old Fort Extract
Works. as usual, reports as branch
of the United Stotes Leather Com
pany. and represents only a part OF
the 1925. 164, 500 reported by that
corporation. The aggregate of CAPT
tai stock reported last year was $42,-
OS5.790. exclusive of the plant at
Old Fort; so that an increase of
324 $40 is recorded this year.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
Enforce The Law.
Wilmington Star.

WHuiiuStcn star.
The Star opposed the prohibition
bill recently ratified by the people
because it was unfair-beinp based
on the principle of 'heads I win
tails. you ioses-because we believed
its adoption would weaken the Demo-
cratic party in the State (as it did)
and because We believe local option
Is the fairest and most practical
solution of the liquor problem.
But the prohibition bill having
been endorsed by the people by more
than forty thousand majority. will
become a law and will 20 into effect
next Friday.
NOW, We say, enforce the law.
Give it Il fair trial during the next
two years. II it proves success let
1t stand as it is. If it proves n
failure let the Legislature of 1911
take such action as the then prevail
ing conditions may warrant. But
the Legislature to meet next month
should let this prohibition question
severely alone. Let us have no more
agitation over the liquor question.
at least until the present law has
been fairly tested. The Star homes
the authorities will call into action
every legitimate agency in its power
IN its efforts TO show the people that
law, whether good. bad or indif-
ierent, must be rigidly enforced so
long as it is on the statute books.
II the law prove Ineffective there will
be found a remedy two years hence.
In the meantime crush the "bIind
tigers" that are sure to come. They
ought to he suppressed not only
| because they are lawbreakers. but
because the vile stuff they sell tends
to make criminals of the buyers.
If You will take Foleys Orino Laxative
until the bowels become regular YOU will not
| have to take purgatives constantly, as
Foley : Orino Laxative positively cures
chronic constipation and sluggish liver.
| Pleasant to take. Sold at Pnrkers Drug
Store.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

AsHAD been foreshadowed Herbert
F. Seawell OF Moore county, was on
Monday appointed United Statea dis
trict Judge for the Eastern district
of North Carolina, to succeed Judge
Thomas r. Purnell, deceased. The
matter is thus disposed of as far as
President Roosevelt is concerned. A
fight may be made to prevent conf
nation by the Senate but We doubt
il this will amount to anything more
than delay.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
A Date to Remember.
Charlotte Observer
kittrell, \. {.

Charlotte Observer
1t appears to be certain now that
greatly over a hundred thousand hui
man beings-probably 100000 or
more-pprished in the Messina earth
quake. How this happened may be
II little better conceived ii we are
mindful that IL densely populated
territory nearly the size of North
Carolina beyond the Blue Ridge was
violently shaken and Il large part
of it Immediately thereafter flooded
by Il tidal wave; that Messina. with
100000 inhabitants, one of two inn
portant cities involved, was first
shaken into almost utter ruin, then
flooded from the sea, and then visited
by Il fire which made the most of
rather limited opportunities. More
over. all this began to transpire at
about 4:3O o'clock in the morning,
when nearly the entire population
was abed. 1t is said that the Antioch
earthquake, in the sixth century and
the 1eddo earthquake two hundred
and SIX years ago were even more
fatal, but we doubt the assertion.
Certainly the Messina earthquake is
the greatest disaster which admitted
of fairly reliable estimates. Deem
Der 2Sth, 1908, will take its place
among. the notable events in human
history.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

The city of Durham has suffered a
serious fire loss. Its handsome mu-
nicipal building was burned Sunday
morning. The building which was
the home OF the municipal govern
ment, city market and Academy OF
Music, cost $4,000, and with the
office furniture and other equipments
placed by the city the loss figures ur
closely to 100000, with insurance
amounting to $40,50O. The total
loss, all told, including that suffered
by individuals, is about 5000.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. Sold b..
". W. Parker. druggist je-26.

The reelection of Senator Overman
by the Democratic caucus in the State
House, last night, was happy event
all around. 1t was one of those rare
occasions when the people are as glad
to bestow an homer as the recipient
is to take it. The State is proud of
Senator Overman and its pride is
based upon personal worth and in
tegrity. 1t is delighted at the oppor-
tunity OF returning an able and in
fluential man to Neutrality-suspicious.
lOtte Chronicle. I4th
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

Again have the people Of North
Carolina done the right thing and
elected Hon. Lee s. Overman to the
United States Senate. 1t is to our
credit that we appreciate the worth
Of such a man and keep him where
he will be blessing to the State and
nation. During the next six years
Mr.. Overman will be in better posi-
ton than during the past six years
to aid in National legislation and in
serving his State. During these six
years he has made for himself a firm
place in Washington and his useful
ness will grow day by day.-Concord
Tribune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

The Wilmington Star which paper
did not support MIR. kitchin for the
nomination, says this Of him after
his inaugural address:
Aycock's was called the educational
administration and Glenn's the IN
dustrial. What will Kitchin's be? We
believe it will stand for broad-minded
conservatism, linked with general up
building of all the interests OF the
State with no arraying OF one class
or industry against another.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

We may say ''well done to Gov.
Glenn who is once more IL private
citizen and who served his State faith
fully and well; and Good morning.
to Gov. kitchin who comes into the
high office with the confidence of his
fellow citizens in his wisdom and
worth. North Carolina has honored
herself for the past eight years in
calling to the helm OF the ship the
ablest captains she had.-Thomas-
vile Charity and Children.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

The tender leaves of a harmless lung heal
ing mountainous shrub give to Dr. Shoop's
Cough Remedy it's marvellous curative pro
prieties. Tight, tickling, or distressing
coughs. quickly yield to the healing, sooth-
ing action OF this splendid prescription-Dr.
Shops Cough Remedy. And it is so safe
and good for children, we'll Containing
no opium. cloroform, or other harmful
drugs, mothers should in safety always de-
mand DIR. Shops If other remedies ara
offered, tell them MOI Be your own Judge!
Sold by all dealers.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

The inaugural address ofGovernor
Kitchin was all right. 1t was full of
good cheer and there was nothing in
the address to cause any one to be
niraid of the Governor and his admin
istration. Governor Kitchin is open.
honest and fearless, but there is no
reason to have fear that he win do
things to iniure the State and the in
terests of the State. II such a feeling
ever existed it should disappear
totally now.-Concord Tribune.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
THURSDAY. JANUARY 81, 1909.

We NOTE with pleasure signs OF re-
turning prosperity to the Seaboard
Air Line Railway. The Receivers OF
that road Saturday awarded a con-
tract for 5000, 900 worth OF rolling
stock.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

Honor Roll.
Pupils of the Central Graded
School Whose Names APP
pear on the Honor Roll for
Month of January-Interest-
ing Exercises Tuesday.

The public exercises at the Graded
School Tuesday in connection with
The reading of the honor rolls OF the
various grades. we're of an unusually
interesting character. 1t being the
anniversary OF Gen. Robert E. Lees
birthday II special program had been
arranged and exercises commemora-
tive OF the occasion were held. Mr..
j. c. kittrell delivered an excellent
address on the life and character of
Gen. Lee, wlliel, WAS greatly enjoyed
and highly praised by those who
heard it,
Regret is expressed by the school
authorities thai these monthly ex-
ercises are NOT attended more largely
by the parents. The teachers feel the
lack of their interest and Incorporation
in this movement.
Following was the order OF ex-
ercises:
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

Johnny: "Pa, when is the freedom
of the city given to a MANI"
Pa: "When his wife goes to the
country for the summer. New York
Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21

Hands cracked and bruised from husking,
skin disease, tan, freckles, cuts, relieved at
once with Pinesalye Carboiized facts like a
poultice). Draws out Inflammation. Price
25c> Sold By Ksrner-MacNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
SECOND GRADE.

SECOND GRADE.
Emna Marston. Mary Taylor, Mildred
Wester. Frances Swain, Eleanor Ches-
son, Edna Garick. Minda Holmes. Helen
Payne, Mary Cleog Goodrich, Conrad
Sturges, Luther Holloman
THIRD GRADE.
Alese Aycock, Genarie Crabtree. Alice
Cheek, Josephine Craven, Annie Belle
Futrell. Emily Henderson, Sallie Lyman
Lamb, Mary Macon. Jessie Powell, Mag
Gle REM. Hattie Register. Louise Stall
lings, Sadie Stone, Jose Wester, Goode
Barnes. Lee Faulkner. Leonard Harton,
Thomas Sniaw. John Thomas. Garland
Moore
FOURTH GRADE.
+ Runyon Tyler. Sadie White, Dorothy
Harris, Tom Skinner Kittrell, Andrew
Newcomb, Elizabeth Fox. WILDER Perry,
Newell Caudell.
FIFTH GRADE.
Benton Royster, Francis Harris, Glenn
Bobbitt, Norwood Thomas, Moses Mos
covtz.
SIXTH GRADE.
Louise Smaw. Alice Faulkner, Mabel
Pearson. Elizabeth Corbitt, Bette c.
Jones. Francis Macon. Annie Souther-
land, Nellie Rose, Spotswood Parker.
SEVENTH GRADE
Ruth Roth. Aurthur Tyler, Earle Har-
ris, Julia Thomas, Virginia Alderman
Florence B0bbitt, Will Whedbee, Addie
Newman.
EIGHTH GRADE.
Mary Atwood, Katie Bum, Jennie
Gary, Wortley Hayes, Mabel Jones,
Mary Mclntyer, Esther Register, Row
land Rankin.
NINTH GRADE.
Annie Lee Beck. Elizabeth Shell, LESSEE
Tyler.
TENTH GRADE.
Blanche Gregory Louise Jones, Lottie
Keller. Mary Butler, Gertrude Harris
| Mary Lee Hight, Christine Thomas
| Eleanor Caudell
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
NOTICE.

pY VIRTUE. OF AN ORDER OF THE
- Superior Court of Vance county, made
this Bird OF January, 1909, in the special
proceeding for partition of land between A
5. Cheatham and his brother, j oe S. Cheatham
and VIM. l.. Cheatham, we shall sell for
cash by public acution To the highest bidder
at the Court House door in Henderson. n
C., on
Monday, February LIST, 1909,
the tract of 81 acres, more or less, in the
Fork of Ruin and Redbud creeks on the
shorter road from Henderson to xford, adj
joining the lands of |. c. Bobbitt. Jno. X.
Barnes, Jos. 5. Burwell, and having long
front on the road. The sale will be made
subject to a mortgage of about 800 and
subject to confirmation of the Court.
4. J. HARRIS.
T. L HICKS,
Commissioners.
Henderson, n. c. January f. 1909
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-01-21
PROGR ANNIE.

Prayer.
Tooth Psalm. School.
Bonny Blue Flag.
Address. Mr.. J. {. Kittrell.
The Sword of Lee. School.
Honor Rolls.
Explanations. &c.
Dixie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-30
RAISING CHURCH FUND.
Committee of Eufaula Parishoners Is
 Meeting With Success.

Eufaula, December 2s.-(Special.)-Th committee appointed by the parishioners of St. James, church here to raise funds for the erection of the new church edi- flee is meeting with fattering success. Cit izens of all denominations are respond ing liberally with contributions and the fund aside from an amount previously secured is now given at s42O0. The com mttee is encouraged sufficiently to begin the work of having proper plans submit ted and will then award the contract to some suitable architect. Rev T. IT. Johnson, the rector. through whose in- strumentaIity the work was brought about, is being warmly congratulated upon his splendid achievement.
 Mrs. J. P. Butler. an estimable woman, died at her home here yesterday after lingering illness of several months. De- ceased moved here with her husband from Atlanta, Ga, during last June. and has made many very warm friends in the city. In addition to her husband she is sur vived by four children who reside here, three of whom are grown. The remains left on the eastbound train for her former home last nirht, where the interment will be made today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-30
NEW IN 5URANCE
 COMPANY FORMED
Interstate Casualty of Birming-
 ham Gets Into Field
w. D. WOOD PRE- DENT
Makes the Required Deposit In State Insurance Department-Capita Is $25o,00o Fully Paid In-News
 of Capital City.

Montgomery. December 29.-(special)- Final arrangements for opening business on the first of the year have been made by the Interstate Casualty company of Birmingham, of which W. D. Wood is president. Mr. Wood, Vice President J. W. Hughes and Attorney Hinds Peevey have been in Montgomery some days ar ranging for the deposit required by the state, and getting in shape for work. Though organized for some weeks the company, in line with state insurance department wishes, held off to the be- ginning of the year. It has put up in excess of the s100000 required by the state.
 This is the third legal reserve com pany organized in the state since Frank N. Julian, as secretary of state, became the insurance commissioner The other two were life companies. The Interstate Casualty is also one of the few of it's kind in the south. It is showing it's faith in the south by investing in Alabama se- curities, thus keeping money at home It is organized under the new laws and is therefore all the more substantial. The
 
 of casualty insurance, including life and accident, will be written. It has more than 1000 stockholders.
 Tax Office Examined.
 In a report on the books of the state tax commission made Wednesday to the governor, H. '. Brooke state examiner of accounts, shows that for the fiscal year ending September 90, last the raises amounted to $32. 403, ,505 in value, return ing In cash to the state S254, .56 The division Is made as follows. On tax raises, $6,404S47; escapes, $5, ,9S1, ,321; fran chise assessments, s20017,337: total S32- 403,505. Income to state On raises, SAL 631.50; on escapes, $3987S.5S: on delin- quent licenses, $42, 719.79 on franchise as- sessments. s1S0, 112.69. The commission IS made up of J. J. Mitchell, chairman J. B. Powell and Col. Harvey E. Jones.
 Safety Mine Device.
 A. P Weaver and J. k. Carney in- vented and organized company to push a device to prevent gas explosions in that set off bells in central station every time gas appears. The company has capital of s50000.
 To Examine Life Companies.
 Shortly after the first of the year the uSpdI tHlcut Ol lnsurdice VIII DeSll Sx- animation of domestic life insurance com- panies, a thing required under the law every two years.
 The first money from the operation of the new oyster laws has been received by the state, amounting to little more than $500. John H. Wallace, state game and fish commissioner, is very much pleased with the workings of the act
 Teachers Are Urged.
 State Superintendent of Education H. c. Gunnels Is urging every teacher in the state to attend the state association meeting in Birmingham, March 24, 25 and 2s. He anticipates that at least 25O0 teach CTS will be on hand Teachers will be given credit as time at work for the days spent at the association meetings.