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VOLUME VI NO. 45. BRIEF LOCAL MENTIONS. What Is Transpiring" Around and Abont Us. in Town and Comity. Mr. Alf Hobgood attended the fair at Rocky Mount last week and reports a "rousing time." A. M. Overton, of Cannady's mill section, is working for Bullock & Mitchell, of the Banner. Mr. J. F. Hobgood, of Clarks ville, Va., sold tobacco on our mar ket Tuesday at a good ayerage. As an evidence of the repeal of the Sherman law we have been en abled to buy a one cent lead pencil. The outstanding indebtness for cjunty purposes we are informed by the Register of Deeds will not exceed $300. The Democratic Executive Com mittee of the county met in Oxford on Monday to consider recommenda tions for appointments under Col lector Simmons. The North Carolina Methodist Conference meets at Wilmington December 3rd. The conference has made large gains in membership du ring the year now so nearly closed. We are gratified to learn that Mrs. R. J. Daniel, near Berea, who has been critically ill with typhoid fever, is some better and hopes are entertained for her ultimate recov ery. It is now said that one of our Oxford drummers has got drumming really on the brain. The other day he refused to bring his tobacco to town unless one of the other drum mers would come out and make him an offer on it. Turn out everybody and give James Young, of Baltimore, the noble young tragedian, crowded houses on Friday and Saturday nights at the Opera House. The press of the State speak in great praise of him as an actor. Owing to the increase of the number of inmates to the Home of the Aged and Infirm, the County Commissioners have ordered the erec tion of a two room house. There are now between 30 and 40 persons to be provided for at the Home. Mr. Abner Overton has a sow that dropped among a litter of pigs one that looks something like an el ephant. The skin was slick, had one eye in center of its head while just above was a regular snout with a hole in the end of it. The curios ity lived only a short time. Allen Cozart, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jones, died on Sunday after a short illness of mem braneous croup. The burial took place on Monday afternoon in Elm wood cemetery, services being con ducted by Dr. R. H. Marsh. We ex tend our condolence to the bereaved parents. The venerable Mark Tray lor, the fighting Thirdite of Salem town ship, as soon as he heard the news from Virginia "Tit out, for parts un known so rumor has it. There are now quite a number of his creditors who are moaning the loss of this venerable apostle of Thirditeism. How we apples do swim ! Rev. Mr. Swain preached to the Alyis Allen Lodge of I. O. O. F. at Stovall on Sunday afternoon. Text from Genesis, 4-9 "Am I my broth er's keeper. He discussed the real love, friendship and truth fully, and his sermon was well received and highly complimented. There was quite a number of the members of Henry Grady Lodge, Dabney, present. OXFORD, A little boy now gladdens the home of Rev, J. M. Horner. We call the special attention of the ladies to the important announc ment of Mrs. J. T. Britt elsewhere. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Dr. J. E. Wyche, of Ox ford, to Miss Sallie Richardson, of Greensboro, November 29th. After an extended tour Dr. & Mrs. Wyche will be at home in Oxford on the 8th of December. The question has been asked what' tobacco drummer it was who some days ago was driving up to a farmers house and the family spied him coming up the road, and the old man at once locked up the house and the whole family escaped out of the back way? When the drummer arrived not a soul could be seen on the premises. Raleigh correspondent Rich' mond Dispatch says Mary Ann But ler, is very greatly incensed because red-pepper was thrown from a sky light into a building in which he was speaking at Monroe. It is said boys did this, and that the people severe ly condemn it. Eggs were also thrown at Butler in the streets of the town. It is said boys did this also. A printer on a Georgia weekly re cently in making up the forms for the first time last week got a marri age and a grocer's notice badly mix ed up so as to read as follows: "John Smith and Ida Onay were united in the holy bonds of sour krout, which will be sold by the quart or barrel. Mr. Smith is an esteemed codfish at 10 cents, while the bride has many hams at a shilling a pound." What has become of Tar River Academy Tips? Come out of your hole if you did get taken in by not selling your tobacco in Oxford. Some wind mill must have gulled you and made you act contrary to your own judgment. Old boy, you will have to keep your eye peeled for such gas bags. He is a regular gasser and takes a special pride in spirting out his gas against Oxford. "Bill," the "money and the change right," and admirable and popular colored man who driyes the wagon for Capt. C. P. Powell, who had the misfortune to shoot himself accidentally a few nights ago, is getting along as well as could be ex pected. In placing his pistol on the mantle piece it fell off and exploded, the ball entering one of his hips and ranging downward and was cut out by Dr. S. D. Booth near the knee. We hope to see "Bill" out soon hol lowing "all aboard." It is a pleasure to us to state that Revl Ernest Thacker, the tal ented young minister who recently took charge of the Presbyterian Church, is rapidly developing into one of the ablest expounders of the Word. His sermon on Sunday night was grand in conception, deep in thought, and finely delivered. A very large congregation was present and showed their appieciation of his effort by strict attention. The choir under the leadership of Mrs. H. M. Lanier, rendered good old fashioned hymns in an elegant manner. The fall of tne year is a trying season for elderly people. The many cheerless, dark, dismal days act depressingly, not to say injuriously on both old and young. Now is the time to re enforce the vital energies with Ayer's Sarsaparilla the best of all blood medicines. Itch on human, mange on horses, dogs and all stock, cured in 30 minutes by WoolfonPs Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by J. G. Hall, druggist, Ox ford, N. C. . Tf tha hair has ben made to STOW a natural color on bald heads In thousands of cases, by using Hairs Hair itenewer, why will it not in your case? j N. C, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17; 1893. Shooting: Affair. On Wednesday about 1 o'clock, near Ragland's store, a shooting afs fair took place between two negro men. As near as we learn the facts are as follows : John Henry Day went to the house of Mark Johnson, what took place between them is not known. A man who was standing some 300 yards off says that Johnson fired upon Day from inside the house, filling his full of small shot. Johnson seeing that Day did fall stepped out of the door and laid him out with the butt end of his gun and took to the woods. Day was brought to town in a wagon holding to the gun that had sent the shot into his face. He was taken to Hall's drug store where one of our skilled physicians picked out the shot and dressed the wounds, which are not of a serious character. Bncklen'N Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, or es, ulcers, salt rheum, lever sores, tetter chapped hands chilblains, corns and all skin ruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis faction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. G. Hall. mch,4-ly Calamity Howlers and the Truth. As the calamity howlers are circu lating a false report as to certain acts of the Board of County Com missioners, charging them with send ing Mr. N. B. Cannady down to Ral eigh during the session of the last Legislature and having the law changed as to time of collection of taxes, we publish the following: At a meeting of the Board on the 7th of February, 1893, the following ordei was passed: "Ordered, that N.B. Cannady, At torney, is instructed to draw up such a bill as will empower the Board of Commissioners and Magistrates to abolish the work House in this coun ty, if in their judgment they deem it necessary. Also to have an . act passed by the Legislature to allow the Board of Commissioners to ap point a tax collector for insolvent taxes." We respectfully refer the howlers to page 234 minute book in Regis ter of Deeds office. You missed it this time, like your Prince did on the tax he paid in 1875 and 1893. Come again, and we will see if can not nail you the third time. Sing a song of common sense, A mind that's full of try, A man who knows a thing or two And shows it in his eye Who's well aware the medicine That's best for you and me Is always Dr. Pierce's Med ical .Discovery. You can escape just about one-half the ills that nVsh is heir to, by being ready for them. When you feel dull, languid, "out of sorts" generally then you may know tbat some of them are coming. Don't let them get any further. Brace the system up with D. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. Ti.at prevents as well as cures: It invigorates the liver and kidneys, purifies and enriches the blood, sharpens the appetite, improves diges tion and restores health and viaror. Mental depression, wakefulness, lost manhood caused by errors of youth or later excesses quickly cured by Magnetic Nervine. Guaranteed by J. G. H .11. An rmpralinn or imVctions of carbolic acid are extremely dangerous. Try Jap anese Pile Cure. Positively guaranteed oy j. jt. nan. Dr. W. H Wakefield, of Winston-Salem will be in Oxford at the Osborn House on Saturday, December 2nd, for one day. Practice limited to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. novl7-3t. Johnson's Magnetic Oil cures cramps and colic and internal neuralgia; 40 and 75 cents. Sold at J. G. Hall's. .TomnosA Mvr Pallets are the best fami'y medicine tor liver complaint and constipation. 50 pills in vial 25 cents. Sold at J. G. Hall's. J XX C7 WiivClt VA. ill' ivvw for sale at a sacrifice on good terms. PURELY PERSONAL. Brief Mention of tne Movements of Tonr Friends and 'Acquaintances. Judge Winston is spending the week at home. Mr. W. D. Currin took in Rich mond this week. Mr. Alex Feild spent Friday and Saturday in Richmond, Va. Miss Bell Harris, of Wake, is visiting at the Exchange Hotel. Mrs. J. S. Brown is on a visit to her old home in South Carolina. Hon. A. H. A. Williams is spending a few days with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Latta, of Berea, were on our streets Saturday. Mr, H. M. Lanier, the venerable drummer, spent Sunday in Oxford. Mrs. J. W. Dugger, of Boydton, Va., is visiting Mrs. A. B. Spencer. Mr. E. G. Morgan, of Berea, was in Oxford Thursday, and called to see us. Mr. A. W. Graham spent several days in Baltimore this week on legal business. Mrs. J. V. Rice and son, of Farmville, Va., are visiting Oxford this week. Mr. M. L. Winston, accompa nied by his son and daughter, were in Oxford Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Rice, of Reids ville, passed through Oxford Tues day on their way to visit relatives at Dexter. "Uncle Buck" Peed, of Har grove, one of the cleverest farmers in the county, honored us with a visit on Friday. Mr. W. J. Parker, accompanied by Mrs. Sim Tippett and her two daughters, of Clay, paid this office a visit last week. Col. and Mrs. R. J. Mitchell left on Wednesday'for Washington City on several weeks' visit to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Collins. Mr. J. D. Bullock, one of our largest leaf dealers, and his accom plished wife, left Wednesday for a short stay in Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Currin, near Oxford, and Mr. and Mrs. William Washington, of Stem, were in town Friday on a shopping tour. We enjoyed a visit on Friday from Mr. S. F. Coley, Jr., and son, of Lyon. Mr. Coley. was very suc cessful this year in farming. Bachelor A. J. Veazy, of Stem, dropped in Friday and renewed his subscription to the Public Ledger, saying he could not do without it. Miss Octavia Holloway, one of Oxford's prepossing maidens, has re turned from a week's visit to Miss Kittie Satterwhite, at Satterwhite. Mr. W. D. Hobgood, of Roun tree, Pitt county, is on a visit to his parents at Sunset as well as to sell some of his good tobacco on the Ox ford market. Mr. H. D. Mangum, one of the thrifty farmers of Brassfield, was in Oxford on Monday and deposited in our box of large potatoes G that weighed 33 pounds. Mr. A. Morris, of Wilton, a far mer who believes in living at home, was on our streets Friday. Mr. C. W. Conway, of the same section, and a true blue Democrat, visited Oxford Monday. Mr. T. J. Smith, of Hargrove, called to see us Wednesday, and re ported that during she past week the people of bis neighborhood had a pleasant time attending candy stews, corn sh Tickings and suppers. $1.50 PER ANNUM. Mr. Bailey Hobgood. of Durham, spend Sunday in Oxford. Little Miss Katie Blackley left Thursday morning for Goldsboro to enter the Odd Fellows Orphan Home. E. B. Parrott, one of the clever young farmers of Wilton section, Mr. Rufus Grissom, a hustling far mer from Watkins neighborhood, and R. T. Crews, a substantial far mer of Tar River, called to see the editor on Tuesday. JIBsoIofely Pure A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. Latest U. S. Govern ment Food Report. Royal Baking Powder Co. a 10G Wall St., New York. OPERA HOUSE ! TWO NIGHTS ! NOVEMBER 17 th and 18th, MR. JAS. YOUNG, THE TALENTED YOUNG ACTOR, IN - SHAKESPEARIAN - TRAGEDY, Fridaj Evening HAMLET ! Saturday Evening RICHARD III ! ""Prices", 25, 50 and 75 cents. Tickets on sale at Kronh timer's Clothing' House. ' Owing to length of performance, curtain will rise promptly at 8:15 p. m, novl7-lt. CHILD BIRTH MADE EASY! f ' Mothers' Friend " is a scientific ally prepared Liniment, every ingre dient of recognized value and in constant use by the medical pro fession. These ingredients are com bined in a manner hitherto unknown "MOTHERS FRIEND" WILL DO all that is claimed for it AND MORE. It Shortens Labor, Lessens Pain, Diminishes Danger to Life of Mother and Child. Book: to " Mothers " mailed FREE, con taining valuable information and voluntary testimonials, Sentby express on receipt of price $1.60 perbottlo BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. Ga. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS Trustee's Sale. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER of sale conferred upon me by a Deed of Trust executed on the 24th of November, 1880, by JohnH. Averett and wife, Sarah F. Averett, I shall on Monday, the 18 h December, 1893, sell for cash to the highest bidder at the courthouse door in Oxford, Granville county, N. C, a part of the land described in said Deed of Trust, which is recorded in Book 11, Page 522, Granville County Register's offi-e. The said tract of land being the land on which John II. Averett now resides and contains about fifty acres. Terms of sale cash. Time of sa e 12 o'clock, m, GEO. B. HARRIS, Trustee. November 14, 1893. novl7-4t. For Sale. AN EXCELLENT PRIZE HOUSE SITnATED near the old depot, in Oxford, adjoining the prize house of John Webb, will be sold by the undersigned at the courthouse door in Ox ford, to the highest bidder for cah, on Monday, the 4th day of Dec , 1893, by virtue of a power contained in a deed of trust executed by K. T. Smith and his wife, Mollie T. Smith, and duly registered in Book 34 and page 122, deeds of trusts, in the Register's oflice for Granville Co, Nov. 3, 1893, nov3-4t J, S. AMIS, Trustee, JEW -lu MM tLLM W W U - MA I ! ! ; i ' 5
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