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A Good MEDIUM TO K EACH THIS PAPER HAS A UIG Circulation ix Tin; TOUACt O T)KI.T. OlSACCO IJklt. Low Rates TO 'PHI"" OKCTIOX 1 Ills OW'Tll The State ! VOLUME IV NO. 32. OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1891. 1.50 PER ANNUM. - vSia IrTTfTrToirr-Tr Illy1 ; TISTPVW NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mothers' Friend WORTH ITS VVEIOHT EN GOLD. "Mothers' Friend," is worth its weight in ao!d. My wife suffered more in ten minutes with either of her other children than she did altogether with hjr last, after having used lour Dottlea or "Mothers Friend. it is a blessing to expeetnnt mothers, says a customer. hendkrson dale, carmi, m, Having used two bottles my sixth child was porn with no pain comparatively. Mrs. Li. O. Vaughan, tshoridan Lake, Col Wonderful relievos much sufferincr. 1.1 r a. M. M. Brewster, Montgomery, Ala Pent trV express on rpr'int of nriro. $1.50 per bottlft. Slii ty all druggists, Book to mothers mailed fre. Ckahfield Regulator Co.. Atlanta. Ga. UNIVERSITY OF North Carolina. The Next Term Begins Sept. 3. Entrance Examinations, Sept. 2. o tuition j'lU per term. Needy young men of is.it.nt ami chiiraeu-r will be aided with seholar- d i it and loan-. Besides the General Course;' of Muds, wnuti oiler a wide ransre ol elective stud ies, there are courses in Law, Medicine, and Ju fibirnuL', For Catalogue, it., address the i'l trruieijt. GEO. T. WINSTON, Chapel Hill, N. C. Fancetto's Female Seminary, OXFORD, N. C. Rev. T. U. FAUCKTTE, Principals. Mrs. T. U. FAUCKTTE, ) Ml ANNIE HA. MM IK. Instuniental Music. MiS EM.M A t- A I CK TTE, instrumental and oi.il .Music, and l;hetoriC Particulars as to Assistant Teaehers, Matron ami leruis. .. will be given in Circular. esioii will hetrin in September. Address KEY. T. V. FAl'l'ET'iK, iuivJ4 -m Oxford, N. C. Stovall Academy. STOVALL, N. C. A BoAniMNC AND DAY SCHOOL FOR CURLS A N 1 1 SMALL IIOVS. Terms Mod rates. For particulars ad I ires: Al us. J. A. Sthadley, Piincipal, julv24 2 m Oxford, N. C. Tilt: XT(JlTI1 CAROLINA I HE i UKTll VjAKOLlNA College Oi Agriculture -ANTI) MECHANIC ARTS-W AV 'ILL BEGIN ITS THIRD SESSION ON September 3rd. 1'.. with increased facili and equipments in every department. The successful vear ha- given further evidence s tuactical value, and its young men are nl- licr Jiast ..f It re.td v in ueinuun lor responsioie por-moii?. cost S10O per year. .acu oumy oupei imcmiuui iucation will examine applicants for admis- oi Li sic, n i or catalogues, anciress ALEX. t. HOLLADAV, President, J ta y in. Kaieigu, o. Soutli Boston Female Institute. THE EIGHTH SESSION WILL BEGIN Soptcmhor cl. o The munlier of pupils last session was (ionhle tL tit of the preceding'. With a Specialist in Music and Art. the School will enter upon a higher c.ueer of usefulness and prosperity. Terms moderate. For further informal ion, address the Principal J. P. SNKAD, july IT. South Boston. Ya. Littleton "11 School AND BUSINESS INSTITUTE! COLLEGE PREPARATION, tOAl.MKKI lALCOl l!S E, I PENMANSHIP. I rut! i.'C l A T'll V. X CilOI.'T-IIANI) O 4 Nl) T tYPE Writing Prices very moderate. I'nexcelled location, Ojiens Aumist x! II h, lsiil . For catalogue, address. L. W. I1A;LEV. Principal, july 15. Littleton, N. V. CHOWAN BAPTIST FEMALE INSTITUTE. Murfreesboro, N. C. o Parties havin youni ladies 1o educate will do Well to consider the following facts: The Institution oilers superior advantages in Literature, Science, and Art. Only the best tal ent is employed to xive instruction in the differ ent departments. The situation is one of remarkable beauty The Institute has twenty eiirht acres of land w ithin the corporal ion, but so located as to jjive the school all the privacy of the country, while near enouah to the tow ii to secure any advantages it may offer. '1 he health record is unsurpassed. During the lift ten years there have been two cases of pneumonia, one of typhoid fever, no case of dip theria, scarlet fever or measles. OhPls have been strangers, and billions fever almost unknown The verage of medical bills since the organiza tion of the school, has been aboul -J." cents per pupil for the scholastic year. The Institut ion is the unincumbered property of the Uaptists, and it is the onl- properly owned by them in the State used exclusively for the education of girls.. The dormitories have been re furnished re cently, and only two pupils occupy the aine room. A number of new pianos were bought du ring the lust session, and an entire rearrange ment of the music department is to be made du ring the vacation. Hoard. Literary and Music Tuition, if paid Strictly in advance, are Two Hundred Hollars for the tscholast ic year. '1 he Fall Session begins on Wednesday, Sept. 9th. For catalogue or addii ional info'Tiitition ad dress JOHN B. BREWER. President. TOWN AND COUNTY. THE PASSING LOCAL EVENTS OF TH DAY. What is TntnaitirliiK' Arotiut and About tTH, in Town and County Tlie Movement and Doinics of leo You Know. Ktc. Dr. P. Booth and his good lady Lave returned from a visit to Wft3'nesville. The hi iek work of the Cooper Bank and Presbyterian chnreh la about corn pleted. The red headed J. L. Ilamsey, editor of the Progressive Farmer, was in Oxford Tuesday. Mrs. Molly Frink la having some improvements made to her residence on Main street. Mrs. J. N. Lyon, Misses Laura Lyon and Lottie Biitt spent the week with Mr J. A. Lyon, in Dutchville township. We had the pleasure of meeting R B. Boone, one of the able members of the Durham bar, in Oxford on Monday. Mis? Cora Satterwhite after an ab sence of several weeks visiting friends in Durham returned home on Monday. The work of rebuilding the offices of Bullock fc Mitchell's Warehouse is being push forward as rapidly as possible.. The Faucette Female Seminary, of 20 rooms 2-stories high, will be erected at once by Messrs. Hundley Bros. Mrs. Julia Lanier, who has been on a 2 months' visit to Baltimore, returned last week to the pleasure of a host of friends Senator Allen has been on a visit this week to the bedside of his brother, Mr T. Y. Allen of Skipwith, Va., who is ill with fever. Mr. Wm. Daniel, of Berea, visited Oxford Monday, lie Is still somewhat feeble from the severe illness he suffered some months ago. Mr. W. Raker, of Blue Wing Cooper Mines, was in Oxford on Monday. He is determined to make Raker City a big town some day. It is announced that Mr. Buck Currin, sou of Mr. J. M. Currin, will represent the American Tobacco Company on the Uocky Mouut market. -Capt. J. B. Hunter informs us that the lower the hands go down the Hunter Asbestos Mines the larger the quantity and better the quality. Rev. C. A. Jenkins commenced a series of meetings at Enon Church on Sunday, which has been successfully carried on during the past week. By the time the new banking room of the Bank of Oxford receives its finish ing touch it will be one of the most con venient and attractive in the State. -Mr. W. A. Davis, the live tobacco man of Richmond, spent Sunday with his family. Re says that new tobacco is com ing in freely and good prices realized. Mr. Sam Bulloc k, who has been con fined to the house some time with mala rial fever, has recovered and is now at his post of duty at the Banner Warehouse. -Rev. Geosge Watkins closed a very successful meeting last Thursday at the Brass field Baptist Church. He is one of the rising Baptist ministers of the State. The Grand Jury of this term of the Court is composed of excellent material and they know how to dispatch business. We understand that Capt. J. B. Hunter makes a capital foreman. We regret to learn that a hail storm passed over the Berea section Sunday af ternoon seriously damaging the crops of Messrs. S. 1. Adcock, Wesley Lyon, L. D. Dean, Louis Thorp, and others. If you need cabbage plants to set out we advise you call on Rev. Woodson W. Walker, at the Episcopal Parsonage, as he has thousands of fine, healthy plants for sale. Call early and get a supply. Messrs. T. T. Hicks and A. J. Harris, of Henderson, John W. Giaham, of Ilills boro, T. M. Areo of Raleigh Major B. F. Bullock, of Franklinton are attending Granville Superior Court this week. Mr M. P. Roberts who is a partner in farming with our townsman, Mr. li. H McGnire, Brunswick county, Va , has, we learn, 110,000 hills of the best tobacco in that county. Mr. Roberts is a hard worker and is liound to suceed. We had a pleasant call Tuesday from three of our energetic young farmers, Messrs. C. J., R. W. and W. B. Adcock, three brothers. All three could not do without the Public Ledger, and their names are enrolled on our books. -We learn that, the two new stores un der Odd Fellows Hall will be occupied y Messrs. B G. Medford and J. S Hall. Mr. J. P. Steatnnan w ill occupy the new Usury store on College street when com pleted. Mr. Nat Cannady, truly one of the est men in the county, spent several days this week with his son, Mr. N. B. Can na il y. He Is enjoying good health and gets about with as much ease as if he was 40 nstead of 79 years of age. James W. Lancaster, llawkinsvillo, Ga., writes: 'My wife was in bad health tor eight years. Five doctors and as many more different patent medicines had done her no good. Six bottles of B. B. B. has cured her. We regret to learn of the sickness of Messrs. J. D. and George Brooks, and we trust they both will be at their business in a few days. Mr. C, A. Carroll, the manager of the store of Mr. John W. Markham, and Miss Lottie Ferguson, were married Wednes day evening. May joy and happiness be with them through life. Mr. J. V. Rice, of the firm of Rice & Lassiter, is now the owner of the G randy homestead, having purchased it from Mr. Richardson, of Farniville, Va., who held the winning nnmber in the lot drawing of the Oxford Land Improvement Co. Mr. Thomas Cozart, and Dr. J. B Williams, are on visit to Denver, Colorado, Mr. Cozart seeks this dry climate for the benefit of his health, and we truly hope it will prove of great value and that he will return to his home fully restored to health. C. A. Gregory is a whole team, not tn ! a double sense, as he has been accustomed to going it alone for several years, but the particular occasion we refer to is that, he made a very snccessful rnn last week of the wide awake hardware houseof Owen Barbour k Smith. Messrs. W. H. Ragsdale and George D. Pittard, of Adoniram; D. W. Hart, of Dexter, A. P. Overton, of Wilton; Geo B. Harris, of the Warehouse firm of Harris, Gooch & Co., Henderson, B. L. Hester, of Creedmoor, visited this office on Monday We tender our thanks to Miss Mary J. Wilkerson and Master Luther C. Wil- kerson, for a small assortment, consisting of a bunch of flowers, which were very pretty ; a few apples, which were good, what there was of them, and a couple of ears of hard corn, which was raised this year, small lavors manKiuny rectuveu , . i i it. t J Mr. P. G. Piuitt, who resides near WiUiamsboro, has four tobacco plants that are 5 feet 2 inches high, and the leaves measure 31x20. The two tip leaves are 13 inches wide. The Farmers' Alli ance Official Guano has certainly got a move on Mr. Pruitt's tobacco. There will be held at Jone's Store Tally Ho Township, a citizens meeting to to protest against the 20 per cent tax added by the county Commissioners and it is said that the meeting will endorse the position taken by Mr. A. A. Lyon published in last weeks Public Ledger Chief of Police Renn is always on the lookout, and some how has a way of find ing where offenders of the law hang out He brought to Oxford on Saturday night Sam Youne, col., from Keysville where he had been captured and lodged him in jail. Sam is wanted lor stealing !fiiu from a Mr. Dunn, of Forestville some months ago. We are informed that the revival now going on at Bullocks Church is one of the best held in that section for 20 years, urn anu yuuug aie uciug cuu vert ed side by side and there is great rejoic insr among the Christian people. Be- tween 25 and 30 have already professed religion. Rev. Mr. Sharpe is assisted by Revs Mr. Ball and M. L. Winston. On Monday evening last the yard of Capt. C. P. Powell presented a beautiful scene as it was lit up by different colored Chinese lantern, and Miss Annie Powell was attired in a becoming dress ready to receive her guest. I lift occasion was a complimentary reception in honor of Miss jucy Outlaw, ststerof Mrs. Henry Hunt, of Bertie county. It was a most enjoyable affair. Parents who have daughters to edu cate cannot do better than to patronize the old reliable Chowan Baptist Female Institute at Murfreesboro. The faculty Is a model one, and every possible care is taken to thoroughly educate the pupils entrusted to their care. This noted insti- ution has thousands of ladies who stand ready to endorse it in every particular. lead advertisement on this page. Tobacco continues to come in at a lively rate. Our warehousemen have had extremely good breaks for this season of the year during the past week. At the Alliance Friday there was a splendid one and prices were of satisfactory charac ter. Mr. S. H. Moss received as high as f 45 per hundred for wrappers, which is considered good these trust price times. The Granville Grays report that they had a grand time at the Encampment, but nevertheless they were glad to get home on Friday last. During the en campment Major W. A. Babbitt had the honor of acting Colonel of the 3rd Regi ment most of the time owing to the sick ness of the Coh nel, and we are sure their was no better or handsomer looking offi cer in camp. He was chosen one of the elegates to the National Guard Associa tion of the United States. We are happy to learn that after a quiet slumber of several months the directors of the Oxford & Coast Line Railroad have determined to wake up and get down to business. Some important steps have been taken, says the knowing ones, and developments are looked for that will cause work to commence on the line before all the directors become gray and bald and have to use canes to pilot them over the cross ties. They naturally believe in rapid transit, and are regular hustlers. RAXVII,I.E SUPERIOR COURT. The Orand Jury Judite Winston's Charge Cases Disposed oi. Granville Superior Court opened promptly Monday morning at ten o'clock, Judge R. W. Winston presiding. The court room was neatly cleaned up and Sheriff Crews, with his competent and efficient assistants, Messrs. J. A. Taylor, and Leroy Elliott are prompt in all their duties. Clerk W. A. Bobbitt, and 'his urbane assistant, Mr. F. B. WimbisI, were at their post and everything moved oil in a systematic way. This set of officers can not be surpassed by any county in the State. The following grand jury was drawn: J. B. Hunter foreman; E. R. Crews, C K. Hester, A. O. Bryan, G. D. Pittard, C. J. Adcock, Jno. T. Bullock, O. F. Hughes, R. L. Currin, Geo. E. Wilson, Robert Hester John Young, R. A. Adcock, W. T Alston, J. E. Callahan, W. H. Burnett, E J. Jenkins, A. W. Sikes, Cant. W. O Bobbitt has charge of the Grand Jury room. The Court room was crowded and the utmost respect to the Court was visible on all side. The charge of Judge Win ston to the Grand Jury was most complete and impressive, and evinced not only a thorough familiarity with the law but the knack of imparting this knowledge to the jury; defining to thera their duties in such intelligible words that they could not fail to comprehend. After explaining the four capital offences and their various bearings, and reminding them that it was not the severity of punishment that the law imposed, but the certainty of punish ment that detered men from violating the law. He explained the minor offences and the safeguards the law threw around person and property. When he came to speak of the duties of county officers he admitted that he him self was ignorant of the exactions of the law and its heavy penalties for failure to comply with every requirement of the law until he had read up on the subject sufficient to prepare him for this charge. The jury was thoroughly instructed as to its duty of examining into all the re ports and accounts ot each and every county officer,and forcibly reminded them of their duty. For further information they were told that the Solicitor would give instructions, citing the number of the Code, &c. Judge Winston evinces the same court esy on the Bench that he is noted for in every day transactions. Dignity and courtesy are beautifully combined; thus a willing deference to the majesty of the Court is involuntarily blended, with a uni versal admiration of the urbanity, justice and firmness of his rulings. Solicitor Parker is very dilligent in looking after the interest of the State. The following cases have been disposed of at this term of Granville Superior Court: The first case tried by jury was that the State vs. Doc Bass, colored, charged with stealing some clothing from J. P. Stedman. A verdict of guilty was return ed, and His Honor sentenced the prisoner to eighteen months in the penitentiary. State vs. Willie Horner, larceny; nol pros. State vs. Jos. Dawes and Wm. Harris; assault; plead guilty and judgment was suspended on payment of cost. State vs. Clark Russell, for intimidat ing voters and for assault and battery; cases continued, and Clark lound over in sum of $100 in each case for appearance at next term of court. State vs. James Kimball; assault and battery; plead guilty and judgment sus pended on payment of cost. Board of Agriculture of North Caro lina vs. Durham Fertilizer Co. and S. W. Parker; defendants allowed ten days answer complaint of plaintiff. State vs. N. E. Yancey; obtaining goods Under false pretenses; verdict, not guilty. State vs. Lonny Tinsley; larceny; plead guilty and judgment suspended on pay ment of cost. State vs. James Davis and William Harris; assault; plead guilty and judg ment suspended on payment of cost. State vs. Ephriam Mangum; assault with deadly weapon; verdict of guilty; judgment that he be not confined in jil on account of his Ill-health, but be fined $100 and cost and bound over In the sum of $100 to keep the peace of twelve months. State vs Emma O'Bryant; infanticide; submitted to manslaughter and was sen tenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Staie vs. Fred Overton, judgment sus pended on paymeut of cost. State vs. Moll ie Thompson, dirorderly house guilty. Fined $250 and b months in jail. Appealed to the Supreme Court. Bond $400. As we go to press the case of State vs. Dr. H. A. Nash, charged with attempt of rape is occupying the time of the Court. Two cars ''Old Hickory" wagons now in .stock. Prices and terms to suit. We are anxious to sell try us. june 12 tf. Owen, Bakbotjk & Smith. itch cared In 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Sold by J. G. Hall, Druggist, Oxford. We have a large assortment of buggies at any price-you want Come and see us before you buy. mayl5. Owbn, Barbour & Smith. A Revere Storm. On Sunday afternoon a severe stony passed over a portion of Person and Graij ville. We learn that it started near Roj? boro and took in Allensville and Berea sections. It destroyed nearly all the grow ing crop of tobacco for 15 miles In length by 14 wide. It is said what the hail did not destroy the wind broke all to pieced The track of the storm presents a scene of desolation and many farmers are aware of the uncertainty of the weather. World's Fair Appropriation. Gov Holt who is a warm friend of the Chicago Exposition has decided, on the advice of the Attorney-General, not to pay out to the World's Fair Coining sioners any part of the $25,000 voted bi the last General Assembly to be taken from the direct-tax fund. The Governor does not think he is justified in carrying out the provisions of the act as it require him to make inroads upon funds whicj he holds in trust for the benefit of thotj who paid the taxes. Let him adhere t to the law whatever may be the result. CouipliuiPiitlary to Davis A tiroirory North Carolina never lost two more enterprising and energetic men than Davis & Gregory, foimerly of Oxford, but now of Riehmond. They are gentle men who will come to the top in any busi ness community. They know what hard work means, and they understand the art of taking off coat and rolling up sleeves. rhey will le a blessing the Richmond' tobacco trade, if Richmond treats them right. Should Richmond fail in this, the Old North State will welcome back her sons with open arms. Tobacco Journal, (iatliered Hence. Mrs. Kate A. Turner, wife of the lae Mr. Henry C. Tinner, who died suddenly some time ago, passed away in Oxford on Friday night, la.-st. Soon after the death of her husband, Mrs. Turner's health be gan to give way, gradually, and all ef forts to restore her failed. She died sur rounded by her children and friends. She was 46 years old. The interment took place on Sunday in the new ceme tery, and now husband and wife silently sleep side by side awaiting the resurrec tion morn. The University. We take pieasure in commending the University to our people. Its Faculty contains sixteen teachers of learning and experience. Its Professor of Medicine and its Director in the Gymnasium look after the physical development of the students. Its instruction has proved itself equal to that of the largest North ern Universities. There is no need for any North Carolina boy to go outside the State to be educated. The University publishes a small pamphlet which givab detailed information on all points, and which may be had by addreesmg Presi dent Winston at Chapel Hill. Cupid at His Pranks. i The residence of Mr. Monroe Thomasi son, near Tar river, was the scene of happy consummation of plighted love be tween Mr. II. G. Smith and Miss Louisai the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J M. Thomasson, on Sunday morning lasq A large r. umber of relatives and friend gathered in the parlor, to witness th ceremony, which was pertormed b Squire J. R. Walters, in a becoming an dignified manner. Mr. Smith is a prom ising young farmer, and is said to havt an exceedingly fine crop of tobacco an corn this year. We wish the young coii ple all the happiness obtainable in this world, and an immense amount in the Kingdom to come. An Exaggeration. i The Richmond Times of July 26th insj publishes from Raleigh a very exageratecl account of the doings of the white capi iti the neighborhood of Grissoms, in thi count'. The facts are these: That on th night of the 4th inst. certain parties Iti disguise went to house of Airs. France Allen and took therefrom Henry Merret? and Mrs. Allen tied and carried them iijj the woods and give Merrett a very ba: whipping ami also whipped Mrs.rAUetj; aome, but not much. Mrs. Allen's husband-; u In the Lunatic Asylum, and Merrett, who married his sister, is accused of co habiting with her, aud after being noti fied to desist from such conduct and fail ing to do so was whipped for the above alleged cause. Some dozen or more wtre arrested on suspicion, but all proved an alibi. ! Oxford Famale Seminary. Of the schools of North Carolina it seems that none stand higher than the Oxford Female Seminary. Its past re cord has made it friends in every section, as appears from the successful work of its canvassers. In Eastern Carolina Prof. Jenkins in a week secured fiftyteen or twenty girls, while Capt. Pinick reports, similar results from Virginia and those parts of North Carolina he has canvassed.; More of the old girls are going to returuj than usual, and the number of new one was apparently never so large. This is due largely to the increased in terest in education among our people.and In no small degree to the acknowledged excellence of the Seminary. The health ful climate, the wholesome table fare, tl & high standard of its scholarship and ita well equipped faculty place it among the leading female colleges of the South. NORTH CAROLINA. WHAT HAS TAKEN PLACE WITHIN HER BORDERS. A General Epitome of Recent Oerur- renees Around and About Us, Front the Mountains to the Sea, as Culled from our State Papers. 1 hat was a good one on Solictor Blount, which happened during the re. cent court held here. He was cross-ex amlning a witness, when he asked the witness: "Now don't you know you are lying?" "Now sir boss." "Well, sir, one of the other of us is lying, which one is it?" You see, boss, dar Is dis diffurance you has got a license to lie an' I hain't. "Stand aside, sir." Greensboro Record. The Jamesville & Washington railroad has been sold to the Suffolk & Carolina Railroad Company. The Suffolk & Carolina will be extended from Montrose to Jamesville, and the Jamesville & Washington put in good order and ex tended via vanceboro to New Berne to connect with the road which is being built from that place to Wilmington. The Soldier's Home at what is termed the "old Pettigrew hospital," on the eastern limits of Raleigh, has been put In good and ccnfortable shape for the Infirm veterans, but the funds at command for their proper support may be said to be very meagre. Mr. W. C. Stronach who has full charge of the Home is often in receipt of small donations which he turns to the best account possible but they do not seem of anything like what would appear necessary for actual current ex penses. There are now nearly thirty in mates, a majority of whom have been taken from the county poor house. It i a pity, that more genuine, substantial sympathy is not extended, to whttt can be called, our worthiest chaiity. Shall We Have the Rock Crusher ? Why not! In the name of commou sense and General Jackson, if there is one thing needed In this town, it Is a rock crusher! You all know the terrible con dition that our streets were in last win ter, the talk there was about them, the in convenience caused by them to trade, pe destrians, and to vehicles. This, same thing will occur again, when the cold, wet season comes upon us. Don't delay the matter, for it is something that every man, woman, and child, in the town of Oxford who, if they think at all of the matter, should be deeply interested in. We have been hammering away at this matter for about a year, but our long range shots to puncture a hole into the skull of our last Board of Town Commis sioners, in order that this idea might find an easy entrance through the thick wall which surronnded the Town cerebrum, the shots have been ineffectual. We might just as well have been shooting pop-guns at the hide of a rhinoceros, but there is one idea that did find lodgment there, how, your deponent saith not, and that was to spend two thousand eight hundred dollars in piling up mud in the middle of the streets during the past year soaked up, as it were which would not only have purchased a crusher, but gone a long ways to macademize and to make permanent streets. And now that the new Board has at once seen wisdom in the suggestion of such a desideratum, and have agreed to purchase one con jointly with the county, it remains to be seen whether that august body cares "whether skool kepesor not." But while there is inactivity on our part, we have no reason to hope or expect anything bet ter for Oxford. If we let other towns go out and fix bridges, and rock roads, as Durham has done, while our town is un inviting nay, not traveltible, it does not r quire an astute integral calculas-light-niug calculator to demonstrate which ay the trade is going to go. A. W. ("lalnni. Esq , Chairman of the Boaid of Supei visors, has been, f rom the first, strongly in favor of this expendi ture as an economic and trade-drawing measure, and has woiked hard for the realization of its purchase. Something must be done! We are just bound to have this thing. We have unlimbered our guns, and drawing closer to the cita del, which vie shall besiege with prayers, petitions, and hot shot until this objeel Is attained. Disturbance at a Baptist Church. Tuesday afternoon, while public wor ship was going on at Peace Chapel, Fair port, this county, three notoriously wick ed men not boys disturbed and actually broke up the religious devotions that were going on In said church by cursing and swearing, not only in the clinch yard, but in God's house. The names of the offenders, J. W. Vaughan, of Vance county, James G. Cargill, and George Tomlinson, as well as the names of witnesses, have been re ported to the Grand Jury, and from otr knowledge of the men who compose this tribunal, we are satisfied that they will be brought to trial instanter. A whole community justly feel in censed at the commission of such hein ous, or heathenish, conduct, and the wish es of all good men are that there may be no delay in the execution of justice In this and all like offenses. Ladies' phaetons, surrys and carriages at . Owen, Barbour & Smith's. MISCELLANEOUS. mm. J (rOYALBSSoA lb i icvllif POUBEB Absolutely Pure. A cream ol tartar baking powder. Highest of all In leavening strength. Latest U. S. Govern ment Food Keport. Work for the Killer ol High Prices ! NSWSTSSE! NIWST8SK! WE 1IAVK OPKNKD III' IN T1IK COOl'EK old stand, corner of Jlillshoro and Alain streets, with a full line of General-:- Merchandise, CONSISTING OF- DRY AND FANCY GOODS, Notions, Shoes and Hats. MY STOCK IS NEW AND CLEAN ! I PROPOSE TO SELL AS LOW AS A WAN can afl'ord to do, and 1 mean tn dn a legiti mate, square business. All 1 ask the people is to give me a trial. 1 shall make good all 1 prom ise. We Don't Credit You DOES NOT IMPLY LACK OF CONFIDENCE in your honesty, but we know t he one pric e cash system is right and best for all. We ear nestly extend to all who pay cash for their floods to trade with us and enjoy the heneits of our system. A lot of people buy on time through habit. To all such we invite you to ive a trial, feeling assured you will be amply paid for breaking loose from such habits. YourB anxious to please, mch27. L. E. WKltiHT Us CO. Gi?6 Ds Yoir Ear For a Few MINUTES! AND WE WILL TELL YOU WHERE TO GET vour Horse Millinery this year. The ad vice costs you nothing, but if taken will save you money. If you wish a gooc' set of BUGGY HARNESS, -:- WAGON HARNESS, Collars, Whips, SADDLES. BLANKETS, ROBES, i. CALL ON - MOORE, DAY & CO., In the basement formerly used by Hughes' bar ber shop. HARNESS, BOTH BUGGY AND WAGON, made to order, and repairing done prompt ly. We invite everybody to rail and examine our new stock. Yours to count on. mch-27. MOORE, DAY .fct'O. ice -FROM- The Raleigb Plate Ice Factory IS THE BEST, PUREST AND COLDEST U K made by nature or art, wholesale and retail at rock bottom prices by Jones cSc Powell, RALEIGH, N. C, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN GRAIN. FORAGE, SHINGLES. LATHS, COAL, WOOD, MILLKEED, Ac. THOSE WHO WISH TO BI Y WILL PLEASE write for prices. Those who wish to sell please state quantity and prices. may S. H J. CoUNClLrf C -OXFORD, N. C. Cabinet Makers -AND- UPHOLSTERERS HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NICE line of pictures and picture mould ings. Also carry a line of coffins. Anj' one In need of anything of the kind we ffould be pleased to have you call and spe us. We will guarantee prices a3 low as any one. apr.!7-lmo. ri
Oxford Public Ledger (Oxford, N.C.)
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July 31, 1891, edition 1
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