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MMMWMIiaWIMMIMMIWWMi II 1 li Mil it tlM Mi r T " ' ill - flittm - - ir- - - - - ,Mn VOLUME VII NO. 1. OXFORD, N, C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1894. $1.00 PER ANNUM. M i ! r f v f t Only the Scars Remain. "Among the many testimonials which I see in regard to certain medicines perform ing cures, cleansing the blood, etc.," writes Henry Hidson, of the James Smith Woolen Machinery Co., Philadelphia, Pa., "none impress me more than my own case. Twenty years ago, at the age of 18 years, I had swellings come on my legs, which broke and became running sores. Our family physician could do me no good, aid it was feared that the bones would be affected. At last, my good old mother urged me to try Ayer's Sarsaparilla. I took three bottles, the sores healed, jjEl and I have not been troubled since. Only the memory of the past, to remind me of the good Ayer's Sarsaparilla has done me. I now weigh two hundred and twenty pounds, and am in the best of health. I have been on the road for the past twelve years, have noticed Ayer's Sarsaparilla advertised in all parts of the United States, and always take pleas ure in telling what good it did for me." For the cure of all diseases originating in impure blood, the best remedy is AYER'S Sarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Cures others, wiM cure you r PRICE SO CENTS PER BDTTLE. I00K OF VALUABLE INFORMATION FREE. FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. REMOVAL ! Having removed to the house on the Corner of College Street and Penu Avenue, I am prepared tit) to continue entertaining transient people as well aa boarders. an5-lm. MRS T H. JONES. NEW YEARS GIFT TO- ALL OF Mr FRIENDS ! I am just beginning- business on my own account and I earn estly so'icit the gift of your trade. I'LL GIVE AS MUCH Honest value for YOUR MONEY as any one. I am buying for casb, getting every discount, and will give you your s' are. Ful! stock Hardware, Sasb, Doors, Paint--, Stoves, Plows, etc., Baggies, Carts and Wagons all regular si:es and sty'es Respec ful y, S. H. SMITH. January 3, 1894. jan5 ly. Administrator's Notice. If A VINO DULY QUALIFIED AS ADMIN II. istrator of ihe etitate of Mrs. Francis T. Allen, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persona indebted to said estate to make imme diate oettlement of same with me Persons holding claim against -aid estte will present them to me for payment on or before the 4th day of December, 18.44, or this notice will be pleaded tn bar of their recovery. This 4th day of De e -inber, 1S1)3 11'. T. ALLB Administrator of Mrs Francis T. Allen, dee'd. jan5-0t. Sale of Land. BY VIRTUE OF A DEED IN TRUST TO me executed by miiam Thorp, Jr , on the 2Mb day of December, 1890, and recorded on page 50. book 33, in the office of the Kegister of Deeds of Granville county, and by direction of the assignee f the cestui qui trust, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the courthouse do r in Oxford, on Monday, the 5th day of Feb ruary 1894 that tra.;t of land known as the-Webster place, in U'alnut Grove township, bounded on the nonh by Peterson Thorp, Jr., on the west by Airs. I. li. Davis, on the south by iniliam Sherman and Thomas IJ'ood, on the east by Louis Thorp, containing 30 acres, more or less. Also the interest of the said Hilliam Thorp in the estate of the late Benjamin P. Thorp, Sr., Including the share Lot No. S in the partition of the lands of Peterson Thorp, Sr., dee'd. This January 3, 1894. jn5 4t A, ir. GRAHAM, Trustee. S3 5 li mm n ,lkt M fa&drrects indigestion AfS. t'a 5 minut&s LOCAL LINKS. Things that Happen in Town and County Boiled Down. How many leaves did yon turn down Monday'? The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Hart died in Weldon Monday morning. Mr. J. F. Royster, after a well fought battle with the grippe for a week is out again. Mr. T. W. Jackson now occu pies the residence of Mr. Thos. Tay lor on Raleigh street. During the year 1S93 there was not a lynching, a riot or a race trou ble in North Carolina. Mr. R. H. O'Brien, of Lewis, killed 4 pigs that averaged 11 months that weighed 1,000 pounds. We regret to learn that Mrs. Henry Taylor, near Oxford has been seriously sick for several day. Most of the small grain planted in this section is up. The stand is good and the plants look well, Mr. L. D. Burwell, of Fishing Creek has been appointed a store keeper by Collector Simmons. Love is the molasses on the bread of matrimony; but the groom is expected to furnish the bread. About the toughest thing that can happen to a man is to go con trary to his wife's wishes and then fail. The day for men to fall on their knees to women is passed. In some communities there are more than twice as many girls as boys. Judge Winston has appointed a permanent receiver for the Durham Suppl' Company, and the managers of that concern have retired. John Chavis, a good colored far mer near Lewis, killed some fine porkers a few days ago- 2 pigs, one 9 months old 310, and one 14 months old 330. Some hold-over officials are so tirei of holding office under a Demo cratic administration they'd be will ing to stay just where they are and never move. When it comes down to a con test between the people and the pol iticians the people generally win, and in future we shall be found on the side of the people. Rev. R. H. Whitaker, editor of the Spirit of the Age, who was pas tor of the Methodist church in Ox ford several months last year, has been in editorial harness 40 years. The many friends of Miss Effie Gregory will be pained to learn of her serious illness at the home of her father in Richmond. Col. and Mrs. R. 0 Gregory were called there sev eral days ago. A 2 per cent, tax on incomes above $4,000, and additional tax of 10 cents a gallon on whiskey, and a tax of 2 cents a pack on playing caids was the decision reached by the Dem cratic members of the Ways and Means Committee. During Christmas we attended an informal reception given b Messrs. Bruce Crump and Frank Meadows at Bachelor's Retreat to their gentlemen friends. The room was handsomely decorated with ever greens. It was a pleasant affair. There was a man in our town And he was wondrous gay, He went into a drinklet shop And spent the night and day. On New Years day he had a cough That gave him lots of pain, So on the impulse he swore off, Next day swore on again. The register of deeds has sent out blanks to every merchant in the county for the purchase tax returns. The law requires that they must be filled out and returned on or before January 10th. Any merchant who fails to receive a blank can get one by applying at the register's office. On December 20th, 1893, Mr. Stephen M. Green, a worthy young man of Vance county, N. C, was united in marriage to the attractive Miss Katie B. Ellington, of the same county. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. Strad ley in the presence of a large num ber of relatives and friends. Gus Hobgood entertained quite a number of his young lady and gentlemen friends on Monday night at the residence of his father, A. Hobgood, Esq. A most delightful evening was spent. On the same evening Miss Cora Taylor gave a luncheon to several of her friends which was a pleasant affair. Prof. M. D. Oakly, of the Brooks, hippodrome, spent several days the past week in the wilds of "Shake Rag" in search of varmints, but it is said the only thing which attracted his attention most was a big snake which charmed him, and the Profes sor became so entranced that he failed to capture a valuable addition to his museum. Stand by your own town and let other towns take care of themselves. Wes Hart, of Salem, has a young Democrat at his home and a noisy one at that. The County Commissioners were in session Monday. The regular routine business was transacted. Governor O'Ferrell was inaugu-f rated Chief Executive of Virginia on Monday with great enthusiasm and the Democrats are happy. The annual election of officers of the Granville Grays will take place on Monday night, January 22. Every member is requested to be present. Their holiday recess gave the members of Congress a chance to feel the pulse of their constituents. If they act on what they learned, they will pass the new tariff bill promptly also an income tax. Dr. Fort has returned from a visit to the eastern part of the State and can now be found at his office ready to do all kinds of dental work, f you have an aching tooth he can extract it for you without pain. A small boy riding up from the depot the other night, who had not been here since the town had been lit up with kerosene lamps, when he saw them exclaimed, "just look at the lightning bugs up the street." A meeting of the King's Daugh ters will be held at the residence ol Dr. D. C. White Saturday at 3 p. m. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. J. Y. Paris, Secretary. We regret to chronicle the death of Mr. J. Abner Harrell, which took place at Henderson Wednesday of heart disease. He was a well known publisher in the State, and by pluck and energy built up a large business. Mrs. T. H. Jones has removed her boarding house from the Ex change Hotel to the building on the corner next to the Episcopal church, where she can still accommodate transient as well as monthly board ers. S. H. Smith, the hardware man, has launched out on hie own hook,, and sends greetings to his many frends in another column. If they will call on him he will greet them with everything in his line bottom prices. It was our pleasure during the festive season to break bread with Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Ellis, and we never sit down to a more sumptuous supper. The menu was all we could wish and those present certainly en joyed it. Amid the joys of the holidays sadness came to the household of Mr. W. S. Burwell, near Oxford. Just as the old year was going out and the new one coming in, the mes senger death at that hour claimed as its own his little son Isaac Norman, aged 2 years. This little cherub is "asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep." During the past week, we have had the pleasure of seeing on our streets quite a number of Granville's attractive and bewitching maidens, accompanied by manly, chivalrous young farmers, who seemed to de light to pay due homage to the sweet maidens. We wish all the jroung people as well as the old ones great blessings during 1894. One of our most worthy and in telligent colored school teachers, R. B. Cannady. has become a benedict. He linked his destiny with Lizzie Pettiford at Antioch church on Dec. 20, 1S93, m the presence of many friends. Rev. M. C. Ransom was the officiating clergyman. We wish our esteemed colored friend all joy that wedded bliss can bestow. Rev. Ernest Thacker, the able young pastor of the Presbyterian church, married his first couple on the 24th of December, at the Mead ows House. It was a runaway cou ple from Virginia, Mr. Curtis, of Boydton, and Miss Keaton, of Lun enburg county. Quite a number of our citizens witnessed the ceremony Col. Buck Meadows acted as best man. The farmers of Granville in the main all seem to have a plenty of the necessaries os life, if not much mon ey. They made their crops the past year at nominal expense, not going in debt, and raised increased food supplies and the outlook for them and for the town people as well is encouraging if we all will pull a hard pull and a long pull altogether we will regain our foot hold. Let us do it. The annual report on the Orphan Asylum at Oxford was made to the State and to the Grand Lodge of Masons which shows that during the past year 41 children were admitted; 12 placed in homes, 11 discharged, and 3 died, leaving now 230 present. From the State and the Grand Lodge $19,4G5 was received, all of which was expended. An industrial de partment was builj and repairs made to other buildings, all at a cost of $2,673. . D. G. Hobgood dropped in to see us Thursday. In a social way the holidays in Oxford were the most pleasant for years. It is Major B. S. Royster now as he has been promoted to major of the Third Regiment. Call on A. P. Worsham, in the Hunter building, if you need your wagon, cart or buggy repaired in the best and cheapest mannei . Just as we go to press Coroner J. W. Brown received a telegram that the dead body of a man had just been found near Stovall. Among those who entertained friends during Christmas were Col. H. G. Cooper, R. W. Lassiter, S. V. Ellis, R. F. Knott and J. F. White. Give Us Your Attention. There are quite a number of our subscribers who we have accommo dated during the past year by send ing them the Public Ledger on a credit, and now we ask them to come forward and settle up according to promises made, as we need the small amounts due. We shall not send the paper any further on promises, but must have the spot cash. Don't forget to come in and settle up as we have given you the benefit of the paper now we want you to come forward and give us the bene fit of the money due us. The promptness with which Ayer'f Cherry Pectoral stops a hacking cougL md induces refreshing sleep is some thing ma velous. It never fails to give instant relief, even in the worst cases of throat and lung trouble, aud is the bfst remedy for whooping cough. New Officers of I. O. O. F: The following are the new officers of Oxford Lodge No. 103: J. E. Howell, N. G.; J. F. Edwards, V. G.; W. T. Clement, (Past Grand) Secretary; J. A. Renn (Past Grand) Financial Secretary; W. L. Mitchell, Treasurer. Noble Grand appointed the fol lowing: J. M. Baird, Warden; W.A. Bobbitt, Conductor; H. H. Howard, Out. Guardian; I. H. Steg'all, 1. G.; Robt. W. Day, R. S. N. G.; J. M. Morris, L S. N. G.; L. E. Wright, R. S.V. G.; E. W. Jones, L. S V.G.; J. F. Royster, R. S. S.j R. S. Wil liams, L. S. S. Bucklen'N Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, ores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever 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 pei hox. For sale bv J. Q. Hall. mch,4-ly Spent the Holidays in Oxford. The following Oxonians living at different places returned to their old home to enjoy the holidays with loved ones : Major A. S. Lanier, L. E. Cooper, Dr. Ben Hays, J. F. Rogers and W. T. Brogden, of Richmond, Va.; T. M. Washington, S. M. Bobbitt and Chas. Fleming and wife, of Wilson; Wes Mangum and R. H. Hays, of Greenville; Miss Hattie Hicks and F. O. Landis, of Baltimore; Col. Buck Meadows, of Durham; W. D. Bryan and Miss Tempe Williams, of Wash ington City; E. R. Amis and Mrs. F. N. Day and children, of Winston; Mrs. J. A. Fishburn, Waynesboro, Va.; Miss Eva M nor, Wilmington; Crawford Biggs, Radford, Va.; Harry Williams, Bethel, Va.; D. Eatman, University; Dr. Thos. Faucette, W. A. Wilkinson, Burlington; H. O. Furman, N. Y.; Misses Eva and Annie Cheatham, and Miss Cora Tay lor, of Salem Academy. Do not wear impermeable and tight litting hats that constrict ti e blood-vessels of the scalp. Usa Hall's Hair Re newer occasionally, and 3011 will not be bald. A Royal Supper. It was our pleasure to join quite a number of gentlemen in participat ing in a handsome and bountiful en tertainment in the shape of an oyster supper given by that popular and genial gentleman, F. W. Hancock, Esq., Xmas night. It was indeed a great success, and an elegant and refined affair in all its appointments. Covers were laid for thirty. Wit, humor and enjoyment pre vailed, and every one spoke only words of commeudation of the superb spread and the beauty of the ladies who discharged their tasks in serv ing with so much grace and refine ment. The trio of ladies to whom we refer were Mesdames F. W. Han cock. B. S. Royster aud M. A.Jeter. The appearance of the tables were attractive, and the bivalves were first class and eargerly devoured by the guests. It was an occasion not soon to be forgotten by those who had the pleas ure of being present. Johnson's Magnetic Oil cures all pain and it will never return again- Internal and external for man and beast. Sold by J.G Hall. I Don't stumble along in uncomfortable shoes when you can wear the easy fitting, handsome shoes Paris Bros. sell. decl. nOVEHENTS OF PEOPLE. Coming and Going of Friends and Strangers. Mr. Len Henderson was in Ox ford Saturday. Mr. Sam Webb, of Graham, was in Oxford on Saturday. Mrs. F. P. Hobgood spent the holidays at Wake Forest. . Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Wyche spent Christmas at Greensboro. Our foreman, Mr. E. W. Harper, spent Christmas in Warrenton. J . R. Dupree, of Creedmoor, vis ited our office several days ago. B. F. Taylor and family spent the holidays in Franklin county. Mr. A. W. Graham was in Ral eigh Tuesday on legal business. Miss Agnes Faucett spent sev eral days in Durham the past week. Mr. D. J. Gooch paid Washing ton City a visit since our last issue. Miss Fannie Cozart, of Durham, is the guest of Miss Beulah Mitchell. Capt, Baldy Williams spent the festive days wnh his family in Ox ford. Miss Susie Gooch spent several days at Culbreth the guest of Miss Blalock. Miss Mary Lynch spent Christ mas with her sister, Mrs. Joyner, al Franklinton. ATrs. A. H. A. Williams spent Christmas at Salem with her daugh ter, Miss Lucy. Miss Annie Booth attended the marriage, of Miss Bingham at Me- banes last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Wade, of Stem, spent several days in V ance during Christmas. Miss Puttie Jordan is on a visit to her neice, Mrs. E. H. Sholar, at Chattanooga, lenn. Miss Alice Daniel, of Cornwall, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. li.. li Pruitt, near Gxford. Mr. W. J. Coley, of Northside, was a pleasant visitor at this oihct the 28th of December. Our handsome young lawyer, Mr. H. M. Shaw, visited friends in Northampton last week. Messrs. J. B. Booth and W. B. Ballou sought the old dominion to enjoy the holiday season. Remember that the tri-weekly freights with passenger car attached continue to make regular trips. The stylish Misses Nellie Curtiu and Fannie Landis, spent several days in Henderson the past week. Mr. F. B. Blalock, one of the fine looking men of Culbreth, paid his respects to the Public Ledger Wed nesday. Mr. J. C, Horner and family spent Christmas in Wilmington, and Capt. and Mrs. T. J. Drewiy at Boj kins, Va. F. O. Bumpass, one of the thrifty farmers of Oak Hill, was on our streets Wednesday, aud dropped in to see us. Mr. J. D. Brooks sought the pa rental roof in Person county to en joy the joyous season with the ''old folks at home." Dr. E. T. White visited the dif ferent tobacco centres of Virginia last week. He is one of our largest leaf dealers. Col. and Mrs. R. J. Mitchell, after spending a month in Washing ton City, returned home in time to spend Christmas. T. G. Dean and son, called to see us Tuesday. He has removed from Hillardston to Engleside, Franklin County. Messrs. J. M. Currin, W. J. Long and Fielding Kuott attended the Masonic Grand Lodge at Wil mington this week. Mr. Frank Hunter . and mother, of Washington City, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Coggeshall during the holidays. Miss Ora Jones, of Durham, and Miss Nettie Hunt, of Fishing Creek, spent several days last week with the Misses Holloway. Messrs. J. L. Pittard, E. T, Pit tard, S. C. Lyon, W. O. Bobbitt and V. T. Allen were pleasant visitors at this office on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Jeffreys and children, of Rocky Mount, spent the past 10 days in Oxford the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hobgood. The charming Miss Covington, the accomplished music teacher at College Street Seminary, has return ed to her home at Rockingham. The great and only Col. W. F. Beasley, after an absence of Several urday to the pleasure of many friends. He shed the rays of his ge nial countenance in our sanctum. George D. Pittard, of Stem, was in Oxford Thursday and paid the ed itor a visit. The father and brother of Mr. J. F. White, spent Christmas with him. They reside near Greensboro. Miss Kate Denson. of Raleich. and Miss Nettie Baldwin, of Win ston, two fascinating vounsr ladies. are the guests of Mrs. Dr. S. H. Can nady. Mr. Eucene Hicks, of th M. W. R. R.. snent sevpral ds.vs in Or. ford during the past week on a visit to his mother and his sister Mrs. C. J. Ward. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Winston and attractive little Julia and Miss Tuck gladdened the hearts of their relatives at Selma by a visit during the holidays. James Hobgood, an old Gran ville boy, spent several days in the county during the past week. He is a prosperous leaf dealer on the Rich mond market. Capt. Gowau Duseubery spent the Christmastide with relatives at Concord. Mrs. Dusenbery preceded him m a visit and will remain for some days yet. Col. W. A. Bobbitt and Capt. B. S. Royster are -in Washington City this week, and rumor has it they are interesting themselves in the selec tion of postmaster for Oxford. The srallant Col. Thos. Bovd rus ticated a few days the past week at his old home in Mecklenburg county, Va. Mr. E. T. Rawlings also paid a flying visit to the grand old county. Mr. Geo. B. Harris, one of the enterprising citizens of our sister town Henderson, accompanied by his little son, was in Oxford on Sat urday last and it was our pleasure to meet him in our office. Mr. Henry Kronheimer, one of the best equipped young journalists in the State, has accepted the posi tion of assistant editor of the South ern Tobacco Journal at Winston. We congratulate friend Harman upon securing his services. Rev. J. B. Hurley arrived last week and entered upon his duy as pastor of the Methodist Church. He occupied the pu'pit Sunday morning and night. In the name of the good people of Oxford we extend to him and his family a cordial welcome. We are sorry to learn that Dr. J. E. Wyche will about the 15th of February take his departure from our midst and take up his abode in Greenshoro, but he will come to Ox ford several times a year and remain some weeks for the benefit of his pa tients. His Honor Judge Winston hav ing completed his circuit will rest at home until March. It is gratifying to us as a citizen of Oxford to know that he has made a fine reputation as a Judge, possessed as ihe is with great legal ability. We truly hope to see him some day on the Supreme Court bench. Two shining lights of the Corn wall section were in Oxford Tuesday in the persons of J. R. Hart and Leroy Elliott, and they actually smiled in upon the editor. They are excellent farmers and their latch strings always hang on the outside for their friends. Mr. Hart told us that but one doctor had visited his house since 18G0, and he had nine children, one of whom had the pneu monia two years ago when a doctor was called in. Largest stock of Holiday goods and Bridal Presents in Oxford. Hall Lamps, Parlor Lamps, 'Stand Lamps, Crockery and Glassware, Tableware, and many other things useful for housekeepers. See out new line of After Dinner Coffee Sets, Fruit Plates, Toilet Sets, Salad Sets, China Plates, Cups and Saucers. dec-8 4t. Edwakds &Winston. A Small Fire. Early Saturday morning there came very near being quite a fire at the residence of Col. H. G. Cooper. The two room servants house was discovered on fire, and assistance was prompt at hand and the flames ex tinguished. A part of the petition between the rooms burned. It is thought the fire originated by a spark popping out on some clothing. The damage was small. Fowaer JIbsoIaiely Pure A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. Latest TJ. S. Govern ment Food Report. Royal Baking Powder Co. 106 Wall St., New York i
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