The gold leaf., 1910-09-01

The first meeting OF the ContempO-
rafy Club latter the summer vaca-
lOn) will be held next Monday night.
Sept. 9Th, with Messrs w. S. Parker
and S. T. Peace as hosts.
Mr.. T. NJ. Pittman, Jr.. leaves this
week for Champaign, Ill. where he
graduates from the University of
Illinois in the spring He will visit
friends in Wisconsin and Illinois be-
fore resuming his studies.
Mr.. Stephen HampletOn Currin an
nOuncPs himself a candidate for the
House OF Representatives from Vance
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries See card pub
llshed elSew here in this paper
Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner Plummer
OF Newport News, Va, spent Il short
while in Henderson last week with
their daughter, Mrs. Boyd kimball,
coming up from Panacea Springs
where they had been staying for
some time.
s. X. Rowland advnrtises II horsr,
buggy and harness for sale Reason
for selling is that he has no use for
same. Horse perfectly sound and
gentle, safe and trustworthy for lady
or small boy to drive Will be sold
singly or all together at a bargain,
for reason above stated.
The round trip fare for the old
soldiers to Norfolk, account of the
Confederate Veterans reunion to he
held on the 9th, 7th and Sth, is 81 80.
Persons who contemplate going
should notify J. I b. Hoover, COM
mander OF Henry l.. Wyatt Camp,
Confederate Veterans. at once.
Mrs. j. Fl. HendprIite and children
came last week to join Mr. Henderlitp
who was visiting friends here Sine
they left here there has been an addi-
tionto the family-a a bOy--and the chill
dren now number three. Mr. and Mrs
Henderlite have given great pleasure
to their friends by their presence.
w. H. Westpr advertisps a good
family horse, Hackney buggy and har-
ness for sale. Horse sound and gentle
and safe for lady or children to drive
Buggy and harness in good condition.
Reason for selling is that he has no
use for them, and the outfit-all to-
gether or separately-may be had at
a very reasonable figure.
Prof. J. II. Alderman who has been
assisting in holding teachers insti-
tutes in u number of places in the
State recently, returned home last
week. They wanted him very much
in Johnston county this week, but as
the Graded Schools will open on the
18th he thought it best to come
home and look after matters here
Mr.. Thomas Taylor announces him
self a candidate for the Legislature,
subject to the action of the DemOcra-
tic primaries. One fVance's best and
most worthy citizens, we'll known
throughout the county, Mr.. Taylor
needs no Introduction. He has
served i'm the Legislature and is fa-
miliar with the duties required of IL
member OF that body.
Rev. j. II. Henderlite who filled
Pastor McClure's pul pit at the Pres
byterian church Sunday night, was
heard by good congregations many
being present beside those whO.regu-
larly attend there. AZ compliment
to Mr. Henderlte Rev r. c. Craven
| did not have any service in his church
at night and he and his scongregatiOn
went to hear the visiting brother
whom they hold..in such warm esteem.
The last opportunity of the season
to visit Asheville, "The Land OF the
Sky" on low excursion rates will be
next Tuesday, September 9th. Fare
for the round trip from Henderson
only $500. Persons going from here
will travel on regular passenger
train as connection cannot be made
with the excursion train starting from
Goldsboro. Tickets good on any
regular train leaving Asheyille Sept.
9th.
Attention is called to the change
in II. Thomson advertisement this
week. New fall goods are arriving
and a nice line is shown-dress goods,
trimmings, notions, ladies and gen
tlemen's underwear, shoes, hats, hos
iery, &c Then in the line of things
to eat, and farmers supplies OF all
kinds, Mr.. Thomason carries a good
stock-staple and fancy groceries,
flour. meat, meal, feed-stuffs, &c,
and his prices are satisfactory.
W. II. Wester, town tax collector,
gives notice by advertisement in this
paper that the tax books for the
town of Henderson, for the year
1910, have been made out and placed
in his hands for collection. All
property and poll taxes are due from
the first day of September, and per.
sons liable therefor are requested to
take notice and govern themselves
accordingly. Taxes must be paid
and the sooner the better for all con-
cerned.