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THE HEXDEKSON GOLD LEAF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 11)06. m f T ' The Gold Leaf, ESTABLISHED 1881. -I5Y MANNING. THAD R. THURSDAY, JLT. 20. W TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. The G01.1t Leak is twenty-five years voting. With ihc issue of last week it closed its twenty-fifth volume, having' been started Ity the present owner and editor December ", 1 881 . Iy its past record its future may lie judged jterhups better titan by any promises we may make. . . Mr. Harrison's Book. The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags, Including their Origin and History. Reference has already been made in these columns to the very interest ing and informing volume entitled as above by I'elpgl). Harrison of Man chester, N. H. Littl, Rrown & Co., publishers, 2.71 Washington street, Boston, Mass. H7 pages. 8 vo. Decorated cloth. Trice sf.'l.OO. The work is a carefully considered, com prehensive history of the origin and history of our national flags,!. he result of many years of painstaking research by the author who undertook it more for the love of it than from a pecu niary point of view. As the publish ers' advertisement states it "this book not only brings together a vast amount of invaluable information, but it will make a strong appeal to patriots, inasmuch as it instils veneration for the symbol for which so many have dared and died." There are 8 colored illustrations, -A of these being Confederate flags. Devoting considerable space to the origin .of the flags of the Confederacy, there is much matter of peculiarly local interest. Capt. Orren Randolph Smith, (now a citizen of this town) has the dis tinction of having devised the flag that was adopted for the first na tional flag of the Confederacy. This honor, however, is also claimed by Mr. Nicola Marschall of Louisville, Ky. The claim of the North Caro lina man seems to .be estalished by documentary evidence, though. We quote the following: 'There are two claimants for the hon or of devising the design that was adopted for the first national flag of the Confed eracy, Mr. Orren Randolph Smith, of Henderson, X. C. and Mr. Nicola Mam-hall, of Louisville, Ky. Mr. ttaiithsayshe was an original secessionist and before the advertisementsappeared in the newspapers asking designs fora Con federate Hag, he hail an emblem for the ( 'onfederacy in mind. He devised a model, purchased bunting of John Harrow, had a flag about 12 by 1.") inches made by Mrs. German Watson, nee Miss Catherine Rebecca Murphy, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Murphy, who was then a widow. Her sister, Miss Sarah Ann Murphy, who was for the Tnion,' re fused to assist in making a pattern for a Confederate flag, but while Mr. Smith and Mrs. Watson were engaged upon it, she entertained them by singing and playing 'Dixie'nnd other Southern songs on the piano. Soon after the war Miss Sarah married Lieutenant James A. Miller, of the Union army, and both are dead a number of years. "Mr. Smith states that he sent his model by mail to Montgomery, but to whom it was addressed he does not say, and some time after it was announced in the newspapers that the Confederate Congress had adopted his design. Un fortunately, as he states, these newspa pers were destroyed during the war, anil he cannot remember their titles. "Without waiting to hear whether or not his design had been accepted, he had Mrs. Watson make a Hag of ladies' dress goods bought from John Harrow, D by 12 feet, in Accordance with his design, and raised it in Louisburg, it being the first Confederate flag to float in North Carolina. An account of this flag is given further on. "It was a compliment indeed to have Congress adopt the design for a Confed erate flag that eame from the 'Good Old North State.'which had not then ceceded, and neither did she pass an ordinance of secession until two and half months af terwards." We quote again from Mr. Harri son's very illuminating work, mak ing reference also to Capt. Smith: "The first Confederate flag that floated in North Carolina was raised in Louis burg by Orren Randolph Smith, in March, 18(51. Mr. Smith states that the ma terial for this flag, good dress stuff, that floated lightly in the breeze, was bought from John Harrow, and he engaged Mrs. German Watson to make a flag Dx 12 feet of the Stars and liars pattern. In her affidavit Mrs. Winborne says that the material was brought to her on Sat urday, the Hth of March, 18(51, by Mr. Smith, and we sewed and worked on the flag as hard as we could, but did not get it finished by Saturday night, so we completed it on Snnday, and early on Mouday morning, March 18th, Mr. Smith raised this flag, it being the first Confed erate flag ever displayed in North Caro lina.'' "Over the flag Mr. Smith had floating in the breeze a long blue streamer, like an admiral's pennant, on his ship when homeward bound, and on this pennant were nine white stars. He said that though North Carolina was still in the Union, she was homeward bound, and this was the first significant straw that showed which way the wind was blow ing. The raising of the Confederate flag created great excitment. as it was some two months before North Carolina with drew from the Union. "Mr. Joseph John Allen, a half-brother of Mr. Smith, and then a boy of fourteen years, says that the 100-foot flag staff from which this flag floated was com posed of two poplar poles cut on his father's plantation by Bill Allen, color ed, a slave of his father, and still a neigh bor, who hauled them to Louisburg, where they were spliced together by iron bands made in a blacksmith shop at the mill owned by Mr. Smith. The flag staff was planted by Mr. Smith on what is now known as Hicks' Corner, where! it remained until Sherman's army passed through the town, rawed it down and erected it directly across the street on Court House square. The Stars and Strips was raised on the staff and con tinued to fly until the close of the Recon struction period." It is gratifying to know that this unique work, fair, full and impartial in matter and treatment o! the sub ject is meeting with such a warm re ception. Miss Jessica Smith, who has the agency for its sale in this ter ritory, is succeeding beyond her ex pectation.and those who do not pos sess a coppy of the "Flag Book" can not attribute the blame to her. State librarian Miles O. Sherrill writes: "I have purchased, for the State library, from Miss Jessica R.Smith of Henderson, N. C, a copy of a book, 'The Stars and Siripes,ana Other American Flags.' This is a book of 419 pages by Peleg 1). Har rison. This book not only gives an ac count of the Stars and Stripes, but also theStnrsand Bars; and will fill the place f " f'ug felt need in regard to the flags of our, w h8 Smttn deserves a great deal 01 credit for the interest and assistance she ! gave the anthor.espeeially in seeing that ! North Carolina has duecredit in the mat ter of flags. Those desiring a historical account of i our flags should write to Miss Smith,IIen I derson. X. V:,ani purchase the book. MILKS 0.SHERR1LT-. ! "State Librarian." 0-n the Iow-Ih ami g;t the eoM out of your Hj-Btem. Kennedy's Laxative Cough S.vni opT)8 the bowels and at the name time allays the inflammation of the mucous mpmbrain's. Contains Honey and Tar. DrivffM out thf cold and stops the tough. Ab solutely free from all opiateK. Conforms to the National Pure Food anil Drug Law. I'lffimint to take. Sold at Pnrkr'n Two Itriitf Stores. Public Lecture By. Dr. C. Alphonso Smith Under Auspices of the Contemporary Club Friday Night Followed by Banquet at Masaenburg's Hotel - Contributed. The annual public meeting and ban quet of the Contemporary Club on last Friday evening was a most delightful oc casion. As previously announced, the speaker of the evening was l'rof. C. Al phonso Smith, Ph. !., L.l of the Chair of Lnglish Literature in the Univer sity of North Carolina. Dr. Smith fully sustained the reputation he has made as a lecturer and more than met the expec tations of his hearers. A large and rep resentative audience of Henderson people filled the hall, and listened with absorbed attention for a short forty-five minutes to what without dissenting voice was styled one of the finest lectures ever de livered in Henderson. Dr. Smith spoke on "Literature and In dustrialism," and the proposition which he endeavored to establish concerned the true relation existiug Itetween the two; that it was not one of antagonism but, on the contrary, of entire accord and harmony; that precisely at the jteriod of most active and progressive industrial ism literature has put forth its most vig orous and fertile efforts; that, instead of a strong current of industrialism sub merging a people in a sordid flood of materialism, it rather refreshed and en riched the fields of literature, and by cul tivatinga spiritof confidenceand nation al pride gave new inspiration to genius and talent. ly happy citations from his tory, the speaker fully established his proposition and laid the foundation of a prophecy of great things to come in the future literary life of the South. It is really but sober truth to call this address a niasterpiec. In thought, ex pression and delivery it was as near without a flaw as human elocution may often hope to get, and it was indeed a rare treat for the town. The Club made to mistake in selecting Dr. Smith to fol low the distinguished lecturers that have preceded him. The public address was followed by the l'anquet at the Hotel Massenburg. Covers were laid for about fifty guests, and Mine Host Massenburg surpassed himself in menu and service. It was one of those infrequent occasions when a man deplores the fact that he is not a camel or even twins. The president of the Club, Dr. G. A. Coggeshall, presided with his accustomed tact and genial dignity. Toasts were proposed and responded to as follows: "American Humor," Dr. C. A. Smith. "Opportunity," Mr. J. C. Kittrell. "Just Anything,"... Mr. F. C. Toepleinnn. "The Contemporary Club," Rev. J. H. Henderlite. "H00," Mr. Samuel Wntkins. " The Ladies," Hon. A. J. Harris. They were all good. Dr. Smith won new applause by his superb delineation of American Humor and his side-splitting illustrations. As a speaker, before din ner or after, he is right on the spot. There was sincere regret at the euforced absence of Uov. Glenn and the Hon. Tasker" I'olk, who were expected to be present. The Club holds its next regular meet ing Jan. 15, 190(5, with Mr. Samuel T. l'eace. at which time a paper will be read by Mr. J. H. Bridgerson the Dispensary. Asthma Sufferers Should Know This. FoIpj'r Honey and Tar ha cured many vntvt of nathma that were considered hope leas. Mm. Ariolph Dueling, 701 Writ Third St.. Darenpoit, Iowa, write: "A severe cold contracted twelve year ago wai neg lected until it flnnlly grew into aftluna. The bent medical nk ill available rould not give me moie than temporary relief. Foley's Honey mid Tar wan recommended and one fifty cent hot tic entirely cured me of asthma which had lwn growing on me for twelve years. If I had taken it at the etnrt I would hare been saved yenM of suffering.' Melville Porsev. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmvmmm (S 'Lb Fnsfl m as as QdDmoudg ! Macke Horrve Beautiful ! New Furniture ChinaCut Glass and Crockery of all kinds. Tremendous Stock I Second and third floors of our Bis 'Store full of Mahogany and Oak Bedroom Suits. Fall Importation Brocss acrid Iron Beds All sizes and prices. Felt Mattresses and Bed Springs 4U,grale Mattresses as low ns $ 2.00. Beautiful Display Our Prices are LOOK OUT FOE wwv. fK i it a uun lags fiaout trie aame Color and Design As This The quality of the genuine sun cured tobacco used in REYNOLDS' Sun Cured and grown on soil where the best sun cured tobacco grows, has caused imitation brands to be brought out and offered as the genuine Reynolds' Sun Cured to unsuspecting dealers and chewers who do not look closely at the printing on the box and on the tag. These brands only imitate the outward appearance and do not possess genuine inside quality that has been found in Reynold's Sun Cured ever since Reynolds' Sun Cured was introduced and which has so increased the chewing of sun cured tobaccos and proven so popular, that the word " Sun Cured" is now printed on tags or in the advertising of many brands claimed to be genuine sun cured tobacco. Did you ever see the word "Sun Cured" us'ed in any chewing tobacco advertisement, 01 on any chewing tobacco tag or label, or in any other way, before it was introduced and used to identify the genuine Reynold j' Sun Cured 2 You see it frequently nozv, because many imitation brands are being made to appear as nearly like Reynolds' Sun Cured as they dare with tag, shape of plug and style of package so similar i that experienced buyers sometimes accept these imitations as' the genuine Reynolds' Sun Cured. Don't be deceived into taking imitation brands for the genuine. Be sure the letters on the tag spell " R-e-y-n-o-l-d-s' Sun Cured," and you get the best value in sun cured chewing tobacco that can be produced for chewers. Sold r.t 50c. per pound in 5c. cuts; strictly 10c. and 15c. plugs, with chewing qualities like that which was sold from COc. to $1.00 per pound before Reynolds' Sun Cured was offered to the trr.de. BE SURE YOU GST THE GENUINE Manufa.ctts.red. by J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO., Wlnstoa-Salesa, N. C. Sure Aids to Perfect The air arising from toilet rooms loader! with impuritfes evi dent by odors, etc. is poisoned air. Like slow noison, too, it affects the health, as eminent authorities agree that many forms of nausea, headache, and other complaints can be pro duced in a previously healthy person by exposuse to an atmos phere rendered impure by odors nml impurities from t li- un- '.' guarded toilet room. ( Safeguard Your HeaJth by Using The Ta.ussig Automatic Disinfectors. Attached in position they discharge a deodorizing fluid directly into the bowls of the toilet, destroy all odor and remove the impurities. They do the work more thoroughly, quickly, and surely than any other cleaning, effecting a larjre saving in time, labor, and expense, and making those rooms CLEAN and SAN ITARY, as they ought to be. Let us talk to you about this important matter. The cost . is small and the protection and satisfaction great. 0. R. Browne & Co Seasonable You are beginning to think of Christmas Pres ents, you can't help it along about this time. Let us assist you, we have the kind that will be valued much more than mere dollars and cents that you pay for them. Our line of Rogers Silverware, Carvers, Chafing Dishes, etc, will please. Be sure to get a Christy Salad Mixer in time for Christmas cooking, it is almost indespeusibly in preparing dainty dishes for your holiday guests. ' With bttt A Merry Christmas and VUatldns Hardware Company. pf Decorated and Plain White China! of Carpete-Rjigs Mattings Art Squares. RIGHT too ca.ll and see I IMITATIONS .n - - " 1 Tag Sanitary Conditions. e Suggestions. wishes for- a Happy Mew Year. New-Style Furniture FOR THj: Parlor, Library, Hall, Dining Room. Lounges, Chairs, Sideboards, China Closets, Tables, Desks. 3 3 Big Stock of lamps, All Kinds. Tumblers : 4c each. Plates : A & 5c each. the pretty gopds. lain Having had the good fortune to purchose a stock of the leading makes of Watches at the closing out sale of a wholesale dealer at a big reduction in price, we are going to give our customers the benefit of the deal. Beginning on Christmas eve we will conduct a special sals of watches ending January 1st, 13Q7. This is a slaughter sale in every sense of the word and a bargain giving such as has never been seen before in Henderson's history. Every Wtch We Sell is Fully Gnaranteed. Here are some of the price: 18 size, Elgin and Waltham nicel case, regular price Same movement in 20 year gold filled cases : 7 jewel Elgin and Waltham, regular " 18 size, 17 jewel adjusted Illinois or ' Hampden, 25 year case : " " Ladies' solid gold watches, 15 jewel " " $5.00 watches at $2.98 - $2.50 watches at $1.98 SALE POSITIVELY ENDS JANUARY 1st. 1907. ill Of the Car Load of Clothing received by Express, Some of the BIGGEST BARGAINS yet remain f liese Goods will be Sold at 25 per cent. Less than Mannfaelnrers' Cost. RJdDW IS In this lot of clothing you will find some of the smartest and up-to-date SUITS and OVERCOATS ever shown in this market. This Lot of Goods Will be Sold in Ten Days ! Bear that in mind and if you want a Suit or Overcoat "Get in the Swim." BARNES Alex. T. Barnes' Big Furniture House Is now exhibiting a line of Furniture second to none in the State. . Biggest Furniture RUGS. ART SQUARES, DOOR MATS. MUSIC CAB NETS. BRASS AND IRON BEDS. ROYAL ELAS TIC FELT MATSRESSES.VICTOR SPRINGS. No finer artistic Mahogany, Qak and Birds5 Eye Maple suits of Bed Room Furniture ever entered the mind of the artist who designed the most fancied furniture for the magnificent homes of Henderson. Best line to select Bridal Inspect Our Goods, Compare Our Prices, buy where it's to Your Interest. ALEX. T. BARNES Or JOS. S. ROYTSER WiU Take Pleasure in Slovmg You. Call an4 let us present you with a handsome Calendar for 1G07. $18.00, 7.50, 35.00, 35.00, $1.00 at Jewelers and Opticians. to ran op a TME TIME CLOTHING STORE 1 Leather Chairs, Couches, Big assortment of high grade Ch&.mbera.nd Parlor Suits, etc. The prettiest line of Dining Room Furniture we ha.ve ever displayed in our Store yet. We a.re sole agents for ELASTIC BOOK CASES House in this Section of North Carolina. and Christmas presents. rem SlaughterSale price $ 8.99 : 14.98 " " 3.98 55 cents. 17.98 18.75 op V TW TO BUY. ait t We can fit all sizes, from the shortesttothe longest andthe smallest to the largest, and best of all, we can fit any size pocket-baok ! Dining Room Furniture. the Globe-Wernicke AND FILING CABINETS. 1 I I II, m i tm 1 r NEXT TUESDAY IS (Ghrirtmas. Merry Christmas to all. The musical households are the hap piest homes, f The queen of all musical instruments is the piano. 1 The queen of all pianos is tlw STIEFF. J Have yon a ST1EFF in your home? I he Best Pianos Lowest Pricec Easiest Terms. Write for prices CHARLES M. STIEFF, C6 Cranby St.. Norfolk. Vm. (lEoituE S. XrssEAH, Mgr. Aftr January 1, 1007. 112 Gruuliy St without rif;COtfCEIVABLE! POSSIBLE I! r .x ir.zn sible ! 1 1 R. B. Powell. The Indies' Store. SPECIAL RUN on Dry Goods To reduce stock before the first of the year. t t t : : ! Rarrraino maw of ill Va Via4 in ladies' Cloaks! Only a few more left. I MRS. MISSILLIER oooe Christmas Gift Keliabl We will p,ive it to you iu tli" Best Goods at Lowest Prices. -At- Parker's Two Drug Stores. We are ready now to enpjdygift cola for Chrirftnin come now or wait nl come with the runh. Also a nice lino if Raisins, Apples, Oranges, Nuts, IZtc. Our aim always i to satisfy our nif tomen. Paurker's Two Drug Stores. For Reasons Given Below I will not carry v.iy UMiial large Btock of Christmas Novelties: 1 For fear that they would in terfere with nttention to Drug and Prescription Work. 2 The unfortunate condition or the front of iny etore nt present. My Htock of Colognes, Hand kerchief Extracts and Toilet Waters, and the usual Drug gist Sundries is complete. I tba:ik ray frinds for their literal putromtgennd aMsurethcm that I will uw very effort in nto k, quality ami attention to deerre a continuance of name. MELVILLE DORSEY. Let Us Saw Your WOOD. We furnish our own fuel. We saw lots of 3 rorls or more at 50c per cord. Full Stock Coal and Wood. HENDERSON ICE & COLD STORAGE COMPANY. v. Vl.lMWl if Uiu v M I I Tl i 4 4 i
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