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"j i VOLl'MIi II XO. 27. OXFORD BUSINESS DIRECTORY. vJ. KI . 2sTorvooi I, Mnuufrifl iiror of all irr.iik-s of "lldAlfO V KiAKO OXFOU'H, N CMiiA UJAUk? OXFORD, N. CM FRIDAY IVIORNINgTfEBRUARY 14, 180o COXDEXSEI) NOTES OF THE PASSING LOCAL EVENTS OF THE DAY. The trado of country solicited. l"ator ove'r nuT' Ii.-uits r- piM-t fully I lir Oxford Hook Store. WT. II. Wliite. -Wholesale and l.'ctail i KOC'K I i;ocl I i l.'OC K UOVK 11 -and ilealer in- GHA1N. FLOl i;. I'.KAN. FKl.DSTl 1'FS FIELD SFEDS. AND Full line of Fancy Croceries. Tobacco and Cigars, J. O. 3 .5 riii Iv lev -Art ist in Instant :U.c 1lloTOt;iAI,Il" I iioto;uaiii r IH)TOOK,Fll 1 j I liOTOliltAlMl X -OXFOHO, X. C F IX EST woi;k- LOWEST FKJFKKO Kemeinber I make enlarging a special feature in my business. Uiinu' nu- that old tintype, da guerreotype, old faded photo, or whatever it may be, and have it enlarged. XI r s . 1 3 c 1 1 i e O o ope r, Prorietn-s of THI i I1;WIV i P1 17 -OXFOKD. X. C- AccotniiHulatioiis first-class. c;ood tables; ele gant rooms; -parious sample rooms; home com forts. Free hus meets evi ry train for the bene fit of patrons. Oav-is cSc Grco-orv's waiu:iioi.se : T OXFOIM), X IN0 DRUMMERS TO PAY ! All tobacco sold on its n.erits. drumming on our Warehouse iloor. "We do our W. T Lyon, ''ent for I VfALLK VTYl ITIA I - i ALLE 1 I Jil TFA u- I XSf l; AXC'E C O M I'AN Y.- OXFORD, X. C. This i- one of the safest and most reliable Life Insurance Companies doin.' ' usiness in the State. If you desire to take out a policy be sure to give me a call, as it will he money in your pocket. XI. Oppeiilieimer, What is Transpiring- Around and About Vs. tu Town and fount ... The Movements and loinus ot Ieo lle You Know. Kte. The Durham Globe will make its ap nea ranee next week. The Baptist College is gone and will "never return, never return."' Mr. Tom Ilarton, of the Durham Sun culled to see us Wednesday. ' A large numler of our son I fanners were on the breaks yesterday. Tobacco has advanced some and out fanners seem satisfied with the prices. Miss Ola Devin, a charming young lady from Virginia, is on a visit to her uncle, Rev. R. I. Devin. Messrs. J. A. Taylor and C. R. Black ley, who have been quite sick, we learn are on the road to recovery. Capt. Geo. B. Daniel one of the best citizens of the Satterwhite neighborhood, was iu town on Vednesdaj Mr. II. O. I ..rman has the grip on his sack and has taken the road in the interest of a large drug house in New York. Don't forget the fact that Oxford is paying as high prices for tobacco as any market in North Carolina or Virginia. Mr. James T. Cozart has become a victim to the grippe and is now busily engaged in trying to get the best of it. We are glad to see on our streets Mr. II. II Blackley, who has been quite sick in Raleigh for ten days with the grippe. Miss BettieJ. Robards, who resides near Clays, who has foi some time been quite sick with the grippe is improving The gripp is having a lively time in the Berea section. A lar?e nnmlr f the good people having fell a prey to the disease. $1.50 PER ANNUM. He learn that Prof. W. II. P. Jen kins, who on account of sickness failed to be in Oxford on Thursday to examine teachers for public schools will be in Ox ford on the 20th and 21st to examine all applicants. Looks badlj- Raleigh was allowed alter all the bids were in before the lo cating committee of the Baptist College to increase her bid from $25,000 to $30, 000, which placed her on an equal footing with Oxford. -TIIE- -T KAMI'S f'-i I lirTCIIKI)--IEADInLT j JLTCIIKlt- -OXFOIM), X. C- 1'inest and" best variety of fresh meats always on hand. IJemembcr the place, the slall former ly occupied by c. E. Alley. We strive to please our patrons. W. II. iSnut h. K TiTTi . VN r rI 'A I Ho I V i:ii( iiax J. LailoIV- OXFORD, X. C. Samples of sprim: good.- of the latest designs. Call and leave your order, as I can make up jjoods as cheap as can be done anywhere. Work guaranteed. -Fleiiiinir Bros., Dealers ir "Ss'l'-u'Lir 11 'i V i t oodTt: TAPI.r iJll 1 I LlOODO- AND SHOliS. hm bushels b-st seed oats: COO bushels best white corn; pounds best hav flo ir ,.. i meat molasses, slips, tl and bran ar v .i?v Winch fl vi s,.ll !t ,i.. '-'"".b equalled. cannot tie 3. Iy Taylor, .Manufacturer of and dealer in AX I) rA;oxo yy Atioxu -OXFORD, X. C. Uest material used. All work warranted. Ten years experience in the business. Ilepairing a specialty. 13. W. Eakcs, Wholesale and "Retail f ROCK i ijri'iOCKiL ROCK Jf RO mi OXFORD, X. C. A full line of Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Sj-rup, Cheese, Hominy, Etc. Water-ground Flour and Meal of superior quality. Our prices we guaran tee to be as low as the the lowest. Lclolpl) Max, Dealer in GiKNERAT V KRt'lJANDis fjV EXKRA 1 j lHmtCHANIHslif -OXFORD. X. C.- I have in store a lull line of Dry Uoodd, Grocer ies, Hats, Shoes, Xotioin, and in fact everything usually kept in a general store. How is this for old pine rooters? Mr. D. G. Hobgood killed 5 pigs 16 and 18 months old which averaged 270 pounds a piece. We rise to ask if Oxford was treated fairly in the late contest before the com mittee at Haleigh for the location of the Baptist College ? A good second hand 12 horse power engine for sale very low, in good order. Apply or write, to W. D. Amis & Co. Blue Wing N. C. -j- We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Chas. Gregory and Mrs. J. A. Lewis, are quite sick with the grippe. We wish them a speedy recovery. We are till progressing. Messrs. Ilun ley Bros, haye increased to such an ex tent that they are compelled to enlarge the capacity of their sash, blind and door factory. We are very .sorry to learn that Mr. Tom Averett, one of our most excellent and highly respected citizens, continues confined to the house on account of rheu matism. Messrs. W. P. Lyon, J. A. Crews, II. T. Gill, W. T.Adams, S. V. Roberts, J. X. Floyd, A. R. Cannady and J. W. Davis all prominent farmers of Granville were on our tobacco market this week. Mr. I. M. Green, and old Granville man, but now of Vance, was on our mark et Tuesday with a big load ot fine tobac co. Meadows & Wilkinson had the pleasure of selling it for big prices. We are greatly pleased to call the attention of our readers to the Oxford Business Directory. Be sure and consult your interest by patronizing the business houses represented in this column. We are pleased to learn that the re port of the death of Mr. Thomas S. Robards, an old Granville boy is not true, as he is in good health, and an honored citizen of Georgetown New Mexico. P. A. Cox, of Mecklenburg county, Va., was on our market Wednesday with a shipment of tobacco and Messrs. Davis & Gregory made him happy when they handed him a check for a handsome sum. Mr. M. Oppenheimer has opened a first-class butcher stall in the market, and all who are lovers of good meats should be certain to patronize him as he strives to please his patron. He is at the Alley stand. Mr. J. D. Brinkley has added a new and important feature to his art gallery, that of copying and enlarging pictures and finishing with air brush, one of the latest inventions which caused him at great expense to go west to secure, that he might save our people the cost of sending elsewhere to have their pictures enlarged. Mrs. J. C. Hundley, who has been on a visit of several weeks to her parents in Dutchville township has returned home, and Mr. and Mrs. Hundley are now snug ly ensconsed in their handsome residence on College street. Mr. Job Osborn has something to say to the merchants of town and county in another column, lie lias a splendid line of satnples always on hand and a neatly furnished office to show them. Be sure and give him a call as he will save you money. The side walk on Raleigh street that crosses the Mitchell ditch has been com pleted, and is a first-class job in every respect, and great credit is due to Mr. W. J. Pitchford, the contractor. This work was done by private subscription and not by the town authorities. Why should have our people worked so hard to raise such a large amount to secure the Baptist University when the committee, as it looks to us now, had already decided to follow the old estab lished rule of letting out to the lowest bidder the location of the College. We strayed into the photograph gal lery of Mr. J. D. Brinkley a few days ago and saw resting upon an easel a splendid me size picture ot the late Mr. I. II. Davis, one of the oldest and most honored citizens ot Granville. It was splendidly executed and is a great credit to the ability of Mr. Brinkley as an artist. GRAYS CELEBRATE. DRESS PARADE, PRIZE DRILL PUBLIC EXERCISES. AND Par Excellence. nri. i . i , . . m-uuii nas ueen written antt said in praise of "Emerson's Boston Stars" and it is not our aim to attempt a correct esti mate of the merits of each individual per former, neither is it our intention to flat ter, if it were possible, any member of the company, but it is safe to say that never before has any one who attended their performance at the Opera House on Wednesday night last, been better pleased. The audience, though somewhat smaller than is usually present at a first-class per formance, (which, by-the-way, was partial ly due to the inclemency of the weather) manifested its appreciation in round after round of applause. It has been truly said that Walter Em erson is the greatest cornet player living, and it may be as truly added that each and every other one of the company are masters of their specialties. Medora Henson-Emerson completely j enchained the attention of every one present. Her voice is the richest, sweet est tone ever heard within the walls of the Opera House, and unlike our famous prima-donnas, her articulation is clear and distinct, and every syllable could be heard in the remotest parts of the house. John Thomas' appearance before the foot lights is in itself suggestive of mirth and hilarity of the highest degree, and before he had uttered a word the audi- j ence was almost convulsed with laughter. He was recalled three or fonr times after every performance indeed the audience seemed never to tire of him. Prof. Rudolph King is the most briliant pianist and accompanyist we have ever heard, and his rendition of Raff's "La Filieuse" and Gilder's "Raphsodie Ameri caine" was par excellence. Taken altogether it was an entertain ment long to be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to be present, and should they ever appear on the Ox ford boards again the hall will not con tain a vacant seat. leath Hie Reaper. We are called upon to chronicle the death of another one of our good citizens. Mr. Fielding R. Knott, son of one of our leading farmers Fielding Knott Esq., who died at his home near Oxford on Monday last in the 30th year of his age. He was only sick some three or four days, having been attacked with a severe case of la grippe. . The deceased was a resident of Oxford for several years and was at one time one of the most liberal buyers on the tobacco market. He leaves a wife and several children, besides a large number of re latives and friends to mourn his loss. The remains were entered in the Oxford cem etery Wednesday afternoon in the pres ence of a large nubmer of sympathizing friends. A Beautiful aiul Valuable Sword Pre sented ('apt. W. A. Bobbitt A ward in Medal Speeehes and So Foi-tli. Monday was the day the Granville Grays celebrated, being the fifth anniver sary of the re-organization of this com pany. The Grays, with the Horner School Cadets, formed a batallion and had a dress parade in the afternoon under the com mand of Maj. A. S. Lanier, of 3rd Regiment North Carolina State Guard. They presented a fine appearance and executed the movements with grace and precision. It was a sight that attracted a large crowd and won for the soldiers boys many deserved expression of praise. After the parade a competitive drill of the Grays was held for a gold medal off ered by Lieut. B.S. Royster. The judges, were Lieut. Wm. Lassiter, U. S. A.: Mai. A. S. Lanier. N. C. S. G Cant T .T Drewry, Commandant Corp Horner Cadets and Capt. Wm. Kenan, Horner Cadets. Private F. P. Hobgood, Jr., proved the winner, but he was so closely pressed by by Private Willie Gulick that the latter will also get a medal, to be presented him by Capt W. A. Bobbitt. EXERCISES AT OPERA HOUSE. Monday night public exercises were held at the Opera House, and witnessed by a large audience. In the absence of Chaplain B. F. Dixon, Private W. T. Meadows was called upon to preside. The muster roll of the old Granville Grays, when first organized to enter the late conflict, was read by Maj. A. S. Lanier. Lieut. B. S. Royster was then introduc ed and, in behalf of the company, presen ted Capt. W. A. Bobbitt with a handsome sword and belt. He referred in eloquent language to the valuable services rendered the company by Capt. Bobbitt how he had stood by it in adversity as well as prosperity, and how largely the existence and success of the company was due to his energy and unselfish interest., Lieut. Royster's effort was ornate and happily conceived and delivered with grace and force. Capt. Bobbitt made an appropriate and feeling response, which was received with prolonged and hearty applause. The sword is a beautiful weapon. The blade is of the best Damascus steel, with a gold mounted hilt; the scabbard is of nickle with gold mounting ; the belt is of gold wire heavily embroidered, and the whole is enclosed in a satin-lined morocco case. The hilt bears this inscription: "To Capt. W. A. Bobbitt, from the Granville Grays." Maj. A. S. Lanier delivered the gold medal for the best drilled man in the company to Private F. P. Hobgood, Jr., n a neat speech replete with beautiful thoughts. Ma. N. A. Gregory followed with some remarks on the Granville Grays and what they are worth to the community. He said our people took a pride in the com pany, and it was an invaluable conservator of the peace. It merited the warmpst. support of all good citizens. He dwelt upon the bravery of the old Granville Grays in battle, and said that, to the dis grace of our State, one was an inmate of the Granville county poor house. He wanted to see the pension to the Confed erate vetrans increased doubled. The members of the Grays were voters they should vote to send -to the Legislature men who would see that the helpless old soldiers were not allowed to endure want and suffer disgrace. Capt. R. V. Minor made a brief address, earnest, touching and characteristic of that sturdy patriot, after which the ex ercises came to a close. The Bay. KAI.IIII WI.S THE RACK. Meeting oolite Trustee Last Xiuht The Low est Bidder ets There. fNew & Observer of the 12th. in pursuance with the arrangement agreed upoij the board of trustees of the Baptist Fejnale University met in the Baptist chuch in this city last night at 8 o'clock, Coif L. L. Polk in the chair. .Nearly ail Lfie members of the board be mg present the meeting proceeded to business. A motion prevailed that the delegations lo present the claims of the various tows competing for the Univer sity be heal from. A motion prevailed that the representatives of each compet ing town sh juld be allowed not more than one Hour xoi discussion. J udge Fafrcloth, of Goldsboro, moved that the visaing and location committee make theii report which was carried. The report of the committee was then read. It shewed that the committee had visited Oxfjord, where they visited the sites there offered, six in number. They next visitec Durham, where they were shown three sites. They considered the Cox sight tip most desirable. They then visited Gre nsboro, and were shown the sites of that city after which they adjourn ed to meet i i Raleigh on yesterday when they visited rhe proposed sites in this city. Mr. R. W . Winston, of Oxford, then proceeded t. present the claims of that town forthtBaptist University. He spoke of Oxford 'sailroad facilities, of her loca tion, and oi her healthy record. There had been o jly three deaths in the Horner's school sinc(i it was established, and only one death the Hobgood Female Institute there. A lr'iru;e number of the npnnlo f w -- j--... v. Oxford are Baptists, and the institution would be among its friends. The people of Oxford were all a unit in their enthu siasm for the University. The men, wo iucu duu tjiuuiru an wanieu ir. as an educational center Oxford is well known She already has two flourishing schools, The sites offered are among the most de sirable in Oxford. Mr. Winston closed by saying that Oxford's bid in cash would be sealed la an envelope and delivered to the committee, to be opened when all the other bids had been handed in. Capt. J. A. Williams, of Oxford, briefly supplemented Mr. Winston's remarks and enthusiastically advocated the claims of Oxford. After speeches made by the different representatives from other towns the different delegations retired. The boad of trustees then went into executive ssion to take action upon the offers submitted. ABOUT THE GOLDEN LEAF. THE DOINGS OF OUR WAREHOUSE MEN, DEALERS AND SELLERS. Personal Paragraph!. Concerning I riees.I,arae Shipments from Vir ginia anU Month Carolina and Kast em JVortli Carolina. Taylor & Bros, sold a load at the Cen tre for 35, 55, 60,42 and 18. A. A. Lyon sold a load at the Banner for 83tf, 51,25, 30, 30, 55, 50, 27 and 12. J. L. Jones Sold n raA i .vuv. ub liiio vjeuire 20, 29, 47, 331, 32, 15, 42 and for 35. Gilbert Thorp sold load with Davis & Gregory Tuesday for 23, 43, 23, 20 and 18. Morris & Son sold a load Tuesdv ot the Centre for 17W, 33.54. oqiz and 18. W. J.Whitfield sold a load t. ti,o Centre for 20, 18, 32W; 47 H. 56. and 10. ' . ' ' c- Veasey sold a load Tuesday with Clement & Hobgood for 47J 7i 05 and 31. W. D. Thomas sold one load with Davis & Gregory Tuesday for 2ii, 45i, 38, 23, and 14i. T. J . Averett sold a load with Mead ows & Wilkinson for 18, 13 4i add28- J .. W. Dean sold one load Tuesday with Bullock & Mitchell for 19, 29, 35, 44 and 25. vv. A. Williams sold a 11 I w- m oieineni cc llonhfmn.1 fVr load with 49 63 Cranvilleinl Wake lrnitel. Mr. Loufe Thorp, one our most worthy young menf, and Miss Pauline Faison, one of the most popular young ladies of Ral eigh were? married in Christ Church in that city, ly Rev. Dr. Marshall, on the morning of the 12th inst. Mr. Willie Landis of Oxford was one of the waiters. The Hews and Observer in speaking of the marriage says that the fair bride is the elder daughter of our esteemed fel low townsman, Col. P. F. Faison, and one of the mot popular young ladies of our city. She possesses in an eminent degree all those jovely traits of character that adorn and -ennoble true womanhood and enjoys the. admiration of all who know her. 29 and 18. W. D. Bowden sold a load at the Old Granville Wednesday for 21 6 40 JTi 23 and 10. ' ' '' Lyon & Veasey sold a load at the Old Granville Thusday for S, 30,26 18 and 42. W. II. Dixon sold a load with Davis & Gregory Wednesday for 16, 31, 33 28, 25, and 17. II. S. Cox sold a load with Meadows Wilxinson Tuesday for 47, 34J, 25 26 19,23and 38. ' ' R. A. Loyd sold with Meadows & Wilkinson Tuesday one load for 20, 35 46, 2334' and 12. J. E. Lawson of Mecklenburg countv. Va., sold a shipment with Bullock & Mitchell Tuesday for 20, 33, 27 and 15. I. M. Green, of Vance, sold a biff load with Meadows &, Wilkinson Tuesday for 14, 18, 30, 43, 27J, U, 28, 30. 60. 47K, 18, 10M, 28,67,63, 42.32,41, , dt, id and 10. Hurrah for friend Green and the Oxford market. Still Moving Onward. There is nothing that "succeeds like suc cess" and we are pleased to learn that the Hardware firm of Owen, Barbour & bmith have succeeded in establishing a first-class business in-Oxford. This firm engages largely in the manufacture of buggles, carts and plows at South Boston Va which rank with the best on the market. A car load of these goods have just been received and for beauty of finish and durability cannot be excelled. Mr. S. H. Smith, who has charge of the store in Oxford, is one of those plain sub stantial men who is conscientious in all his dealings, which accounts for the wide spread popularity this house has gained in such a short time. The energetic and live C. J. Gregory is with this firm and takes a delieht in serving his numerous friends. Read advertisement in auother column. Together in lAfe and Ieatli. A remarkable case become known here yesterday which probably never had a parallel in human history. News was received here yesterday that James and Dave Crocker, two brothers residing at Garner's Station died yesterday morning at their hoipe at Garner's. Both were between the jages of thirty-five and forty. The two brothers died of pneumonia and the death of one occurred at 12m., and of the other at 3 a.m. Both married sisters and each has a wife and six children. In ad dition to this each one was born on the 12th of the month, each married on the 12th of the month and each died on the 12th of the month. News tfe Observer. Patronize llim. The great iron roof paint man is in town. Look to your interest and let him preserve the roof of your store or dwell ing. Mr. II. Pannell is well known in Oxford on account of the heroism dis played at one of the biff fires in nnr tnmn when he ascended the lightening rod on fT; : . so and Put out flames. He was assisted by Mr. W. T Adams one our prominent leaf dealest this' perilous undertaking Mr. Pannell is a he Osborn House, and will take p LUre m receiving ordero for work. Rear his advertisement in another column. OXFORD TO It At DIAIUni. Corrected Bemi-weekly by a. Bobbitt. Oxford, N. C, Feb. 15, 189. The receipts for the last few days have been small, but of pretty fair quality. There seems to be an upward tendency on everything, and prices on all grades are some higher; especially is this the case with wrappers of all descriptions. Com mon fillers are also higher flian before Christmas by 25 per cent. In other words the tone of the market is strong, and I think it a good time for the farmers to sell. SMOKERS. Common $ 3 00( 6.00 Medium 6.00 8.00 Good 8.00 12.00 Fine 12.0015.00 CTJTTKRS. Common 12 80 16.00 Medium 16.0018 00 Good 18 00fe25 00 Fine 25.0030.00 Fancy 30.0035.00 FILJERS. Common 4.00 6.00 Medium 6.00 9.00 Good 9.00 12.00 Fine 1200(1600 WRAPPERS. Common 20.0030.00 Medium 30.040.00 Good 40.0050.0t Fine 50.0060.00 Fancy 00.0075.00 ORDER OK SALES FOR FEBRUARY. OS Q o a v a a a eS 35 a a 9 a o IS) a O -5 14. 15. tl6. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.. 25.. 26.. 27.. 28.. 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 $ 2 1 6 5 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 1 j
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