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Flat Rock News.

Mrs. Robert Barker has been quite
sick for several days.
The rains of last week were very hene-
fetal to the late corn.
Mr. William Burroughs, of Watkins,
visited at Mr.. Frank WOrthams last
week.
Mr.. Thomas Ellis and family spent
Saturday night and Sunday at Mr.
Hunter Satterwhite'
Mr.. W. j. Satterwhite's little son, who
broke his leg few days ago, is nearly
well now. He is able to sit up.
The ladies' of Flat Rock church will
have an ice cream supper at the church
on Friday night of this week. The pro-
ceeds will be used for the benefit of the
church.
The public schools will open next
week Miss Mary Workman will teach
yet been decided who will teach the
school at Cephas Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Royster, OF
Henderson, and their little grand ddaugh-
ter, Miss Louise Campbell of Ports
mouth, Va, spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. Registers sister, Mrs. I. B.
Parham.
Mr. Exon Jones, who lives with his
uncle, Mr.. Robert Jones, was very badly
hurt last week by being thrown from a
horse He has since suffered very much
pain Dr. Bass, having been called to
attend him, took him to the Sarah Eliz-
abeth Hospital at Henderson for treat
ment His friends hope he will soon be
well again.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07

built. and | found the farmers de-
lighted with them. They constitute
one of the most valuable assets in
the community. They have enhanc-
ed the value OF real estate. Persons
travelling through the community
mark it as a desirable place to locate.
Farmers told me that they are able
to haul over these roads about twice
as much as over the old. Then, the
wear and tear on horses and vehicles
is greatly reduced, and a given dis
tance can be covered in about hall
the time formerly required. A num-
Der of the farmers told me that the
amount paid in taxes to support the
roads is mere trife compared with
the amount that is saved in the va
riOus ways just enumerated.
But more important than all the
material benefits just named Is the
increased Joy OF living. Why should
a farmer in Vance county desire to
live when he cannot come to town
without dragging his wagon or bug
gy through sand dunes mile after
mile? Such roads-if they can be
called roads-as We have in Vance
county do not belong to civilization;
They belong to another age and
stage in our development and have
been allowed through our laziness to
protrude themselves into the pres
ent. We trust that the progressive
editor of the Henderson Gold Leaf
will conduct a campaign against
these sandy anachronisms till the
last one is no more.
J.W. MORGAN.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07

To see all of his regular Patients and such
new Cases, as may wish to consult him.
DR.. Packard enJoysa state wide reputation,
among the profession and the Public of
North Carolina, where for more than rs
years he has devoted his entire time to the
Study, Treatment and Cure of Chronic
Diseases. The Doctor has had wonderful
success in his chosen work, that of curing
chronic sufferers, Men, Women and Chill
dren. The Patients he has restored to
Health after they had given up all hope
of being Cured are numbered by the
Thousands. He is a kind, generous,
democratic gentleman to meet, of high
scholarly attainments, and dignifed per
sonality. Coupled with Brotherlv inter
est, in all who seek his advice. He does
not take Patient for Treatment unless
he can foresee Cure of the Case. The
most commendable feature of his work.
and one that appeals to the ordinary sick
person, is the fact of his charges being so
reasonable and moderate as to make if
within the reach of even the very Door
At no time do the c;-;zrges amount to
more than 81 90 a month or about 81 SO
a week. He gives his own medicines
and there are no extra Charges. It takes
him never more than from four to six
Months to Cure a Case under Treatment.
All Cases, even those who have been
given up as lncurable or Hopeless, have
been Cured and restored to perfect
health by this Brilliant Physician and the
wonderful methods he employs.
Ii you want to meet him and have him
examine you, go to see him, and talk the
matter over with him. 1t will cost Won
nothing if he does not put you under
treatment. If he takes your case, it will
tost You very small sum to get well.
Remember the Date, Wednesday, Sep
tember goth, and come early.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
News Notes From Middleburg.

Mr. Fred Wiggins will leave for the A.
& NJ. College this week.
Mr. Sawyer, of Elizabeth City, is visit
ing Mr. Il. L. BENEFITS family.
Miss Zuleen McAllister left for Char
lOtte Saturday to visit relatives.
Mr.. W. II. Booth has returned from
Norfolk, where he spent few days.
Mr.. T. r. Parrish and Mr.. G. T. Row.
land will leave for the A. K NJ. College
Thursday.
Miss Bertha Parrish will leave for the
State Normal College at Greensboro
next Monday.
Mrs. J. X. Plummer and son, Mr. Gar
land Rowland, went to Oxford Saturday
aud returned Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sykes. OF Peters
burg, are here for a short stay and are
stopping at Mrs. II. NJ. Church's.
There will be a picnic held under the
auspices of the NJ E. Church Friday af-
ternoon, the 18th. Oysters, ice cream,
etc, will be served.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
Jurors for October Term.

The county commissioners last Mon
day drew the following jurors for the
October term OF the Superior court.
First Weeks. D. Brummitt, W F..
Moss, W. Ed Moss, W. 7. Durham, Joel
Ii. Carroll, f. W. Adcock, j. J. Durham,
J. 4. Ayscue, F. E. Shrowder, II. S. Wat
kins, W. W. Swain, ]. II. Taylor, W. NJ.
Ellis, ]. l.. Wilkinson, J. Z. Barnes, W.
B. Waddill, A. p. Mustain, A. G. Cheat.
ham, Geo. f. Wortham. J. P. Massen-
burg, +. ". Burrows, J. Fl. Bum. ]. 2.
WoOdlief, E. L. Hicks, Chas. E. Fuller,
r. B. Powell, {. b. Singleton, Eugene
Thorne. ". B. Thomas, E. O. Taylor,
W, +. Branch, c. B. Hight, l.. c. kerner,
II. l.. Wright, j. l.. Workman, ". n.
Ellington. j. f. West
Second Week-F. L. Mabry, Elijah
Matthews, j. t. Bowling, A. j. Perkin-
son, f. NJ. May, g. g. Staunton. W. L.
Duke, W. Hunter Robinson, p. II. Al
ford, T. \. Edwards, D. L. Woody, Hen
~ Il. Edwards, ]. T. Crocker, ". r.
Darnell, T. H. Crudup, ". Fl. Wynn,
Lewis Clayton, s. F. Coghill.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
Spring Valley News Items.

Messrs Taylor Turner and B. S. Par.
ham spent Sunday With M. VIM. Par
ham.
Mrs. David HoyIe spent last week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ.
Harris
Mr.. Hugh A. Jordan and mother, Mrs.
A. NJ. Jordan, were guests of Mrs. VIM.
p. Parham last Sunday.
Mr.. Walter Burroughs and little son,
Walter Cook, spent Sunday with his
mother, Mrs. Lucy Burroughs, who is
spending the summer with Der daughter,
Mrs L. j Basket.
We all +, ,gret so much to give up our
popular school teacher, Miss Mary
Wortham. We were all SO reioiced to
think we would have her back again, un-
til news came to us Friday that we were
to have a new teacher. But who? We
do not know. The children are so anx-
ious to know, as the school will open
Monday. We extend a most cordial
welcome to our new teacher.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
Colored Farmers Conference.

For the past three years, the col
Ored farmers of Vance county have
held @ conference some time in
September. These conferences
have proved to be very helpful to the
farmers and those interested in farm
ing. The object of these conferences
is to have the farmers to learn bet
ter methods of farming, the best and
most profitable crops to grow, and
to awaken a greater interest in the
farm.
1t is hoped that these conference.
will help to check the rush from the
country to the cities, and be the
means of sending our boys back to
the farm. The ground gives up her
treasures to the touch of the black
mans hand, and hence his salvation
lies largely in the farm.
Last year there were given away
about forty dollars worth of prizes
for the best specimens of farm and
garden products. 1t has been ar
ranged this year SO chat about the
same number OF prizes will be award
ed. We are encouraged and helped
in q substantial way by the white
business men of Henderson. They
have furnished these prizes and a
large amount of the money necessary
to carry on these conferences.
Some special prizes OF ten dollars
have been offered this year. Mr.. W.
r. B. Williams, OF Hampton, Va,
will deliver the annual address, and
other noted speakers are expected.
The conference will be held at the
Henderson Normal Institute, Sept.
10Th, 1911. The farmers and public
are invited to attend
J. A. COTTON, Pres. of Con.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
MEETING AT PERRY'S CHAPEL.

Beginning Monday after the fourth
Sunday, and continuing through
Thursday of the same week was en-
gagged at Perry's Chapel in one oft the
most unique series OF meetings that
| have ever attended. We had from
two to four drelching rains each day.
We sometimes had rain as we were
coming to the church, and so far as
remember, it never failed to ac-
company us home. Notwithstand-
ing this, we had good congregations
from the beginning. Whatever sue
cess was attained in the meeting was
dne largely to the faithfulness and
persistence of the members of the
church. The rain persisted also, and
we finally decided to close with the
eighth service. Seven persons, four
women and three men, were received.
Some OF the brethren pronounced the
meeting one of the best the church
has ever held.
Perry's Chapel is one of the best
Baptist churches in this section. 1t
is one OF the best country churches
this writer has ever known. We
were delighted with the type of men
and women who compose its member
ship. Young men were prominent at
all the services. The pastor, Brother
NJ. Stamps, says little about him
sell, and we had not heard CT him
till this meeting came. We found
him, however, one OF our strongest
pastors. In body and in spirit he
bears a strong resemblance to our
beloved DR.. r. j. Willingham.
In this meeting We learned to know
another of our pastors, Rev. j. T.
Kitchener, recently OF Winston-Sa-
lem. Brother Kitchener had just en-
tered upon a promising pastorate
at the place named when his nervous
system collapsed. He is now work
ing (at his saw-milD and praying
daily for strength in which to resume
his work.
One OF the delightful experiences
connected with the meeting under
consideration was my experience
OF the Good Roads. Perry's Chapel
Is about half way between Franklin
ton and Louisburg. left the train
at Franklinton with some dread of
my trip to the church-six miles
through sand or mud as l supposed.
l soon found, however, that was no
longer in Vance county. The trip
was a delight There was neither
mud nor sand. We rolled high and
dry over road built of gravel and
clay, [ believe they cali it. have
seen good roads North, and East.
and West, but have never seen any
that surpass these roads in Franklin
county. One OF the brethren took
me by another route to Louisburg,
and l found this road still better if
possible than the one over which I
had first Travelled.
These roads have been recently
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
A Picnic.

Correspondence of the Gold Leaf.
On last Wednesday the little folks of
Fullers Sunday school enjoyed a very
pleasant afternoon with their teacher,
Miss Eunice Coghill, at her lovely cOun-
try home, known as Elm Grove. The
children, numbering fifty -four, asse mbled
in the grove about l :45 O'Clock and COM
msnced playing games such as crOquet
baseball, etc. After having thoroughly
enjoyed the various games for an hour
or two, they were invited on the east
porch, where a great number of nice
watermelons were served. Then they
gathered around the lemonade buckets
and drank as much as they wanted
Afterwards they went into the sitting
room and enjoyed some music and sing
ing among themselves. Then from the
sitting room they were ushered into the
dining room where cream and cake were
served. The little folks left for their
homes about 6 O'Clock, all thanking
Miss Coghill for the good time she had
given them.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
Opening Of Tobacco Market.

OOntribut ted.)
The Henderson tobacco market had
its opening sale on Friday, September
1st. The offerings were very light, con-
sisting of only about fifteen or twenty
loads of the first primings. The tobac-
CO sold very well indeed considering
quality. After the sales the Henderson
Tobacco Board Of Trade held it's annual
meeting in the office of the Harris Ware
house. Mr. JAS l. Miller, secretary and
treasurer of the ]. p. Taylor Company,
was reelected president Tor third term
The other officers elected were Mr. l.. R.
GOoch, vice president; MIR. G. W. Knott,
secretary; Mr.. SpottswOod BurWell,
sales supervisor.
Sales will start promptly at $50
O'Clock a. m. each sales day. The Hen
derson market has not only held it's own
Tor the past three years, but has each
year gained a little in point of pounds
over the preceding year, and the gain
in dollars paid the farmers has been
greater than the increase in pounds as
will be seen by the following:
1908 crops, ,205, ,706 pounds at II =
%, $587 ,2O3.63
1909 crops, ,365, $40 pounds at 12.-
80, $6SS, ,064.7O.
1910 crops. .432, 800 pounds at 13.-
II, $715, ,149.45.
These averages include about 250, 900
pounds OF scrap that is sold here each
year, some of it being practically worth
less and of course brings a very low
price. If these scrap sales were left out,
the average for tobacco would be con-
siderably higher than is shown by the
above figures. In addition to the three
strong warehouse firms on this market
and the regular buyers that have been
here for many years the market now has
three new buyers-Mr. J. z. Meadows,
representing the British American To-
bacco Company; MIR. L. R. Gooch and
Mr.. Spottswood Burwell The buying
force is one of the strongest in the State
and the market could we'll take care of
twice the quantity of tobacco that is
sold here.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
Graded Schools Open September

As previously announced, our grad
ed schools will open September 1lth.
The rooms have been thoroughly
aired and renovated. Repairs have
been made ard all will be in Teadi-
ness.
Teachers and pupils have been vac
cinated. The children have had the
opportunity of the services OF our
physicians in having eyes, ears,
noses, throats, etc, examined and the
parents notified OF any special ex-
animation and treatment needed.
The teachers will be on hand fresh
for the labors OF another year.
These are:
First grade, Miss Daisy Storey and
Miss Lucy Wray.
Second grade, Miss Lula Page.
Third grade, Miss Leona Currin
and Miss Annie Jones.
Fourth grade, Miss Hattie Nc
Intyre.
Fifth grade, Miss Belle Graham.
Sixth grade, Miss Ethel Plummer.
Seventh grade, Miss Lillian Dean.
Eighth grade, Miss Lottie Valen-
tine.
Ninth grade, Miss Helen Jones.
Principal and teacher of tenth and
eleventh grades, r. c. Gresham.
Teachers for the North Henderson
school:
First room, Miss Rosa Cheatham.
Second room, Miss Val Aston.
Teachers for the South Henderson
school:
First room, Miss Bessie Hines.
Second room, Mrs. W. d. Horner
Harris primary, Miss Ruby Woody.
Wortham primary, Miss Christine
Thomas.
Teachers for the colored schools:
First grade, Miss Lizzie Cheatham.
Third grade, Miss Sallie P. Eaton.
Third grade, Miss Lizzie BrOdie.
Fourth grade, Mrs Sallie A. Eaton.
Fifth grade, Mrs. Mary A. Eaton.
Principal and teacher of sixth,
seventh and eighth grades, j. Y.
Eaton.
Nuttbush, Miss Ida Hart.
Graystone, Miss Lucy A. Eaton.
This is the year for d new State
adoption of text books for use in all
the public schools of the State. The
books have been adopted and quite
d number of changes made. 1t has
been our policy to use the books on
the State list so far as possible and
we shall continue to do so, notwith-
standing the fact that our schools
are exempt from the requirements of
the State adoption. Very liberal ex
change prices are provided so that
the change will not work hardship
upon our people.
A lot has been purchased upon
which to erect a high school building.
We hope to:see a handsome building
upon this lot in the near future. For
the present it is necessary to continue
the high school department in the
central school building as heretofore.
We had earnestly hoped to move
into a new building confident that a
separate building for the high school
would do a great deal toward Great
ing O high school spirit among the
advanced pupils and in the town
which shall mean much for the fu-
ture OF our young people.
During the year our teachers will
meet as heretofore each Wednesday
at 3 o'clock to confer on the work in
hand, and to secure the best results
from consultation. At these meet
ings we shall also use as text books
/ two or more of the best and most
approved works of teaching. 1t is
the purpose OF the teachers to put
themselves and their best efforts in
to the work and it is hoped that
parents and the people will rally tC
their support.
J. r. ALDERMAN, Supt
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07

Partridges are among the farm
ers' very best friends, and every
farmer in Vance county should see
to it that they are properly and Sc
curely protected against the slanght
er Of the huntsman The millions Of
insects Of various kinds that infpst
the farmers crops from early spring
till late fall are among the farmers
very worst enemies, and the par
tridges spend their whole lives in
destroying these insects. The farm
er who allows the partridges on his
place to be killed out by hunters dur
ing the winter months has no right
to complain that his crops are dam
aged by insects and worms the fol
lowing spring and summer.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
News on Hawkins Avenue.

Mr.. James A. Gill spent Monday at
LOuisburg.
Miss Minnie Pardue is spending a few
days at Pecan Ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis OYerton are spend
ing some time with Mrs. f. f. Edwards.
Mr. and Mrs John L. Gill spent the
week end with relatives near Franklin
ton.
Miss Ellen Bryant, who has been visit
ing Miss Minnie Edwards, has returned
home.
Miss FIorie Kittrell spent Sunday af-
ternoon with Miss Willie Buchan at Hen
dersOn.
Miss Addie Ellington left Friday for
Nashville, where she is to teach in the
graded school.
Miss Sue Hortense Watkins, of Man
son, speI several days with Miss Florie
Kittrell the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Finch, Misses
Mabel Gill and Lillian Huff spent Satur-
day night at the home of Mr.. J. A. Gill.
Friends and neighbors of Mr.. 0. NJ.
Ellis regret very much to learn of the
loss OF his barn of fine tobacco last week
Several of the farmers on our avenue
are delighted to state tn at they finished
getting in their tobacco this week, and
others will do so next week.
Mrs. John Fuller, of Watkins, who is
just recovering from er"il of typhoid
fever, Is spending the weck With her
mother, Mrs. E. E. Edwards.
Seems that there is always something
doing" at Pecan Ranch. especially dur
ing the tennis and croquet season. Then,
too, the delicious scuppernongs and figs
add something to the attraction at pres
ent. Lastly, but not leastly, is the warm
welcome with which everyone is receiv-
ed. On last Saturday afternoon Misses
Rowena, Ada and Lottie Daniel, Ruby
Ellis, Minnie Pardue, Mabel Gill, Lillian
Huff, Gussie Finch and Florie kittrell
and Messrs Luther Whitaker, Willie
Daniel, Sam Brummtt, Joe Mitchell and
Ollie Finch enjoyed all these good things
over at Mr.. j. A. Gill's home known as
Pecan Ranch
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
Publication of Sum
mons.

State OF North Caro- IN the Superior Court
lima Vance County Before the Clerk
Thomas H. Reavis, Sallie J. Reavis, Ella
r. Allen, James Crosby, William Crosby,
Annie Z. Johnson, Mary Crosby, Mrs. Geo.
Ii. Pierce
Against
Mary Mayes, William r. Bryant, and wife,
Grace Bryant, Oscar J. Mcconnell, and
wife, Zada B. Mcconnell, Whitfield A Bry
ant. and wife, Elizabeth Bryant, H. Groves,
end wife, Elizabeth Groves, John Praytor.
and wife, Lucy Praytor, Eta Tomma,
William Tomma, and wife, -- TOmma,
Julia Tomma, Monroe Rice, William Rice,
Emma Rice, Horace Rice, Hettie Rice, Ova
Rice. Claude Rice, Elmer Rice, Fannie Will
lialns, Salle Williams, John Reavis, Albert
Reavis, Haywood Reavis, Harold Reavis,
Herd Reavis, Henry Williams. Ernest Viii
liams, Amy Williams, Eula Williams, Nesta
Williams, J ohm W. Reavis, Leonidas Har-
ris, James Harris, Henry Harris, Thomas
Harris, and the husbands and wives of the
above named defendants who may be mar
ried, and all other heirs at law, and distrib-
utees OF the late Wesley W. Reavis, dec d.,
whose names may not appear above, and
who may have any interest in his estate.
The defendants above named and all OF
the heirs at law. and distributes OF the es-
tate of the late Wesley W. Reavis, will take
notice that a special proceeding, entitled as
above has been commenced in the Superior
Court OF Vance county, State of North Car
olina, before the Clerk for the purpose of
securing an order for the sale OF certain real
estate and personal property belonging to
estate OF the late Wesley W. Reavis, for par
tition among the heirs at law, and distribu-
tees of the said Wesley W Reavis, under the
terms of his will: the said real estate con-
sists of a tract OF land situate in Vance
county, State OF North Carolina. containing
1873 acres, more or less, and of certain i'm
proved and vacant lots, situate in and
near the town of Henderson. n G., and two
lots or parcels of land in the county OF Or
ange, State of North Carolina all OF which
lands and lots are fully described in the pc
tition herein which has been filed in the Of
fee OF the Clerk OF the Superior Court OF
Vance county. The said personal property
consists OF certain notes, accounts, books
and other evidences of debt belonging to
the said estate.
The said defendants, and all other heirs
at law, and distributes of the estate Of the
said Wesley W. Reavis, If there be anv not
named above, and their husbands and
wives, are required to appear before the
Clerk OF the Superior Court OF Vance county
at his office in the courthouse in the town
of Henderson. State of North Carolina on
the 25th day OF September 4. u. lg11 and
answer or demur to the complaint. or pe-
titioners will apply to the court for the re-
lief therein demanded.
This the i sth day OF August 1911.
HENRY PERRY
Clerk Superior Court of Vance cnu0ty.
4. G. ZOllicoffer.
Attorney for Petitioners. "a
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07
Kittrell News Notes.

Mr.. Harcourt Blackna visited at
Ridgeway the past week
Misses Cora and Rosa Hunt entertain
ed most delightfully."- Saturday evening
Mrs. Laura Lambeth has returned to
her home at Norfolk, after a visit to
relatives here
Miss Frances Lee, of Charleston, who
has been visiting Miss Kate BlaeknaH,
returned home Wednesday.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07

Judge Clark has embraced so much
in his platform as q candidate for
the United States Senate that he has
left very little for the other fellows
to stand upon. We had always un-
derstood that the Judge was very
much opposed to monopolies, but in
this instance it appears that he has
made a clean sweep OF everything in
sight that might go to make up "A
political candidates platform.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-09-07

There are q few "Cheap John"
merchants around this town who do
not believe that newspaper advertis-
ing pays, but at the same time il
they can manage by hook or crook
to palm off little puff for their busi-
ness on reporter they think they
have done great stunt.