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Mrs. .'. it., i .v j mi. ::.M:s L I) : l .v... nr. t - 1 . -,l l l Id h K town iote, . ' !..tf. . ' '.. U lutS, I i town lots, 2 - io the people of !' f inn ly occupied hy -r iJu l ..... i I:. - AMI l(. Hnu-y.Mt-Law, i '. x. c. I'juk. Executors' Notice. AI.1K1EU KXKC aiiiiifsisment of Mo : lir Superior Court of - i:i-iehy iiven to all 'i ''tnte to make iiniiie--iuj'. Persons holding -' 'i' ' will present them to ' 'it "ii or before Alay Mil l: plead iu bar of . i -to I llOs. c. DEAN, Ii K. DEAN, Executors. raa'2-Ct. A If A' JCY for 4 --u-.fjii why the boy oo made to ride a ;.'.ily constructed Let him have as j''.'.-asure as you : h to have your4 'i here re small te WBIAS, 100 0r HAMliJHUS.50 '! Vr. the best bicycla -l reputation for ' v i-e. Hartfords "ti.i , rT -- ' : -itr tree if you cal ' J; JONES, Agent tree if youcalL Mi "i Hartfords. urCa,L installments Cil ' ' ' '' . . BRIEF MENTIONS. Picked up and Put in Shape from the Town and County. Board of County Commissioners will meet next Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Landis had a daughter born unto them on Wed uesday. Russet shoes may be easy on the feet, but straw hats are wearing on the head. The eold spell is about over and nature will soon regain what the frosts tried hard to deny it. Grant Foster, the Butcher, is now keeping on hand a nice supply of fresh meats. Call and see him. Walk right into Stedman's when you want to cool off, as his soda fountain is a sizzing refregerator. Mr. Eugee Crews now has the tax books open at the office of S. V. ejus, n.sq., so call and give in your town tax. Two 10 pound boys arrived at the home of Mr. Joe Morris, of Sunset, on Friday night. One of the twins has since died. - Quite a large number of people from Granville are deeply interested iu the United States Court now in session in Raleigh. Recent weather phenomena jus tify settling the "Beautiful Snow" poem controversy by deciding some spring poet wrote it. "Woodford K," the blooded young stallion of Mr. Henry Knott, has developed into a beautiful ani mal, with great speed. The little daughter of Mr. Leroy Crews, who has been in Oxford sev eral days under treatment of Drs. Booth is rapidly improving. Maria Smith, wife of James Smith, one of our really good colored citizens, dropped dead on Wednes day. He has the sympathies of our citizens in his sudden affliction. Mr. Willie Taylor, who clerked some months for Mr. E. T. Rawlins, died in Raleigh last week. While in Oxford he made many friends, who regret to learn of his demise. The commencement exercises of the Horner Military School begin this Thurday evening at 8:30. The program is an excellent one. The public are cordially invited to attend the exercises. A large number of people at tended the commencement exercises of the Oxford Female Seminary this week. There were many very be witching and beautiful young ladies among the visitors. Judge Gresham, Secretary of State, under Cleveland's so-called Democratic Administration, died in Washington City on Monday night. He was an able man and has filled his office with great credit. The bicycle riders are greatly worked up over the new ordinance not allowing them to ride on any of the sidewalks of the town. Well, boj-s. it seems you will have got t,to "Keep in the middle of the road." Invitation are out announcing the marriage of Mr. R. P. Hunt, one of our energetic young countyman, to Miss Nonie E. Allen, of Hargrove, on Wednesday evening June 5th, at the residence of Mr. E. C. Allen. Several of our tobacco men took a dav off Wednesdav and went fish ing. It is not certain whether they took a bugle along or not to diow the fish up. That is a new fad now, and is destined to become very popu lar. Mise Hallie Parham, the talent ed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Parham, of Watkins, and Mr. I. M. Reams, Jr., of Durham, will be mar ried at Rehoboth church on Wednes day, June 12th at 3:30 p. m. No cards. In commenting on the drunken ness of Fusion Judge Norwood at Robeson Court a Democrat remark ed: "Well, I do not blame him for getting drunk while trying to inter pret the laws passed by the Douglass Legislature." We thank Col. Jeff Davis for a very attractive invitation to attend the annual celebration of the Davis Military School at Winston June 5. The invitation is the handsomest that has reached this office so far. This school ranks among the best military schools the South. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Cora I. Jen kins, the accomplished and attrac tive daughter of Prof, and Mrs. W. H. P. Jenkins, of Brassfield town shin, and Mr. Willie E. Moss, a pros perous young business man of Hen derson, on Wednesday June 12th, at 3:30 o'clock p. m., Grove Hill church. Mrs.L.F. Day is a great chicken raiser. She has a hen that has set 6 weeks hatching out two broods of chickens. The first brood Mrs. Day gave to another hen, and the old setter was hot satisfied and posi tively refused to leave the ne3t, so Mrs. D. decided to try heron another setting of eggs which she hatched out and is happy if she did set for 6 weeks. We would be glad to see Mr. J. M. Sikes, Clerk of the Supeior Court, appoint Prof. W. H. P. Jenkins, School Examiner for Granville coun ty under the new law. His long ser vice in the interest of public schools of the county have eminently fitted him for continued seryice. His ap pointment would be hailed with de light by every good citizjwi of the county. Read new legal advertisement in this issue. The sizz of the Soda Fountain is now heard in town and Stedman's is the place to get refreshing drinks. The "Flower Queen," which met with such a warm reception some weeks ago was reproduced on last Thursday night, and the charming little girls acted finely. Durham mourns the death of one of her very best citizens in the sud den death of Sam Dixon, who died in Chase City on Tuesday morning, where he had gone for his health. Durham did not hold within. its bor ders a better man. The graduating exercises of the Francis Hillard School will take place at the Opera House Monday morning, June 3 at 11 o'clock. At this time an address will be deliyered by Dr. J. B. Van Meter, Dean of the faculty of the Woman's College of Baltimore. The final recital will oc cur on Saturday evening 8:30 o'clock. All friends of the school will be wel come on both occasions. The address of Dr. Ben. K. Hays before the Alumni Association of the University College of Medicine at Richmond Va., April 11, is publish ed in the May number of North Car lina Medical Journal. His subject was "Where to Locate," which he handles with force and ability, show ing that he has a bright intellect and we predict will attain to high emi nence in his profession. Our deep sympathy go out to our esteemed and worthy friend, T. R. Manning, of the Henderson Gold Leaf, in the deep affliction which visited him the past week in the death of his father, Mr. L. B. Man ning. The sad event occurred Thurs day morning last. He was 70 years of age. A friend in writing about his death says : "It can be truth fully said in the passing away of this generous, noble man, the world loses one of its best characters and Heaven has received one of the best gifts," JUDUE A. VV. GRAHAM. In His First Circuit he has Hade a Fine Record as Judge. A special from Murphy to News & Observer May 28th says: Judge Gra ham has been on this circuit for 3 months and in a few days he will have finished his courts and will then take his leave. In doing so he will carry with him the affectionate friendship of the entire bar of this the 12th Judicial district the esteem, admiration and best wishes of the people. The Waynesville bar at the close of Haywood court tendered him a handsome set of resolutions commen surate with his official conduct there. He is a model judge, above the aver age judges who have held the courts of this district. It is the common re mark with what facility he carries on the business of the court without the least- friction, and he being fresh from the forum of a praetictioner. He is an indefatigable worker, fre quently holding court day and night. He hae tried more cases on the civil docket of this district than has been tried in the last five years combined. The Governor and the people 'are to be congratulated that he is one of the judiciary of the State. May his life be spaied for many years of use fulness to his State, friends and fam ily is the sentiment of the people of the mountains. Kope Elias. A Rare Music Treat. We are pleased to say a good word in behalf of the exercises at the Opera House on Wednesday night, the 29th, because it was of such a high order of excellence. The occa sion was the concert and other ex ercises by the scholars of Miss Eva linor. Miss" Minor is a faithful, indus trious and intelligent lady, who her self possesses rare musical talent and has the faculty of imparting in struction to the ' cholars who take music lessons under her in a manner that attests her fitness in that de partment, and it is not extravagant to say that she has superior qualities as a teacher in other departments of the school room. She and her scholars deserve all the praise that was so layishly bestowed upon them by the truly pleased audience. The programme was judiciously arranged and was carried out bril liantly, and the parents of the chil dren who took part must have felt gratified at the undoubted success which characterized the graceful and beautiful entertainment in all of its details. Mr D. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Blaok Creek, N. Y., was so badly afflicted with rheumatism that he was only able to hob hlA Rrnnn-i with canes, and even then it caused him great pain. After using ... . t, i ni l i. Chamuenain s ram naim ue was bu uiucu improved that he threw away his ca ies. He says the liniment did him more good than all other medicines and treatment put together. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by J. G. Hall, druggist. . It2h on human, mange on horses, dogs and all stock cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold by J. G. Hall, druggist, Ox ford, n: O Johnson's Magnetic Oil Is the greatest internal remedy for cramps, colic and all internal aches and pains for man or beast. Large bottles, 25 and 50 cents. J. G. Hall, druggist. If ynu want a good pair of Shoes for a small amount of money go to Brooks & Co. They have all kinds, tans, blacks, low and high cuts, large and small. mayl7-2t. OXFORD, N..C, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1895. OXFORD FEMALE SEMINARY. Commencement Exercises in Every Way a Success. On last Sunday morning at the handsome and large auditorium of the Presbyterian church the Baeca laureate sermon was preached by Rey. C. A. G. Thomas, of Greens horo, a gentleman of distinguished ability who has won a big reputatiou as a pulpit orator. His sermon was one that ful'y sustained his reputa tion. The marked attention of the young ladies of the Oxford Female Seminary and of the entire congre gation as well plainly indicated that Rev. Mr. Thomas and his hearers were "en rapport." We would not think of doing the speaker the injus tice of giviug a partial report of a sermon so well timed in all its parts that anything short of the whole dis course would do the speaker injuss tice. There was only one opinion of it which has been expressed by anjr one with whom we have conversed since its delivery as to its merits and that has been altogether compli mentary to Mr. Thomas. At night another able sermon was preached before the Calliopean So ciety by Dr. J. A. Munday, of Wil son, N. C. Our people had heard him before and their anticipations were high and were more than real ized as the able divine proceeded to preach the truth as he was moved by the Holy Spirit. Eyery word and every thought of this sermon was fitted to stir up the souls to a higher idea ot the true christian. He seem ed unusually imbued with a spirit of faith, love and devotion. Such sers mons are well calculated to arouse fresh interest in the cause of religion generally and the cause of missions more especially. He like Mr. Thomas had a large and intelligent audi ence to address and they both must have felt repaid for the exceptiona ble good attention which was shown by the audience. "song op the spheres." On Monday night the rendition of "The Song of the Spheres," com posed by the talented Miss Bettie Jordan, was an entertainment that will ever remain impressed on the heart and mind of all present. It was in every sense new and beauti ful and the genius of the bright au thorship could be seen at every step in the programme of its successful presentation. The array of beauti ful young ladies who took part in these proceedings was literally mag nificent. Expressions of admiration could be heard in every direction throughout the audience while each part was pregressing in the brilliant panorama that captivated all behold ers. GRADUATING EXERCISES AND CONCERT Tuesday morning the class exer cises occurred at the Opera House in the presence of a splendid audience. After an appropriate prayer by Rev. G. B. Perry instrumental music by Misses Mary Purefoy, Lottie Britt, Lena Stone and Myrtle Turrentine showed that they had received excel lent training at the hands of a com petent music teacber. After this followed President Hobgood's report and the conferring of diplomas to the following members of the gradu ating class: Miss Birdie Dunn, full graduate; Miss Jessie Herman in music; Misses Janie Lacy, Phoebe Knott, Annie Williams in history; Misses Maud Freeman, Mamie Crews in French. With his peculiar gifts for doing such things in the happiest and most fitting style the Rey. J. S. Hardaway presented the diplomas mixing with sound and valuable instruction some rich and most enjoyable bits of hu mor in his introductory remarks. The graduates in a graceful and modest style received the well earn ed diplomas eliciting meanwhile much admiration especially from some of our young gentlemen friends. Immediately succeeding the delivery of the diplomas was the Annual Con cert under the direction of Miss Gaff the accomplished teacher in this de partment. PROGRAMME. Gondellied, Graben llotfman Birdie Dunn and Carrie Hobsrood. Polka de la Reine J. Gaft' Sarah Parham. Call Me Back t L. Denza Minnie Kronheimer. Danse Macabre (Dance of Death) C. Saint Saens Maude Freeman and Berta Bell. a. Among the Lilies H. B. Farnie b. Open Thy Blue Eyes, J, Massed ' Birdie Dunn. Barcarole, Fr. Chopin Janie Lacy. Oti the Ocean, '. Concone Minnie Kronheimer, Maude Freeman and Carrie Hobgood.""""' Rhapsodie Hodgroise VIII F. Liszt Jessie Herman. Marche religieuse de "Lohengrin," L, Wagner Nanny Kelly, Marie Moss. Sarah Parham and Susie Gooch. Ernani Fly With Me, G. Verdi Carrie Hobgood. Concerto G. Minor,.. F. Mendelaohn-Bartholdy Andante, Presto, Orchestral part on second piano, Jessie Herman, Carrie Hobgood. Summer Fancies, O. Metra Vocal Class - The concert was up to the standard of those that have heretofore taken place since President Hobgood has had charge of the Seminary, and we could not bestow higher praise for Prof. Hobgood has ever maintained the highest standard of excellence in the various departments of the Ox ford Female Seminary. ART EXHIBIT. At 3.30 p. m. Tuesday the doors of the Art Department at the Seminary tvere opened to visitors, and it is a notable fact that this feature of the school is one awaking the greatest of interest in the refined mind as it is in charge of the highly gifted Miss Sue Hall whose fondness for and ac complishments in ait constitute her one of the best art teachers in the State. ADDRESS OF DR. HUME. At night the closing exercises of the commencement ended with the annual address before the Calliopean Society by Dr. Thomas Hume of the State University. It is known that Dr. Hume is one of the most pro found scholars in the State. What he has to say is always clothed in the choicest of rhetoric and his thoughts are such as to command the atten tion of a cultivated audience. His speech Tuesday night was worthy of the eminent scholar and speaker. He had something to say and he said it only as a scholar and a thinker could say it. He spoke in Oxford before the Horner School on a former occa sion and his address was then the theme of universal praise. The on Tuesday night was quite worthy of its predecessor. ALL WERE THERE. Oxford's Lads and Lassies Turn Out . and Have an Evening of Pleasure. Oxford never does things by halves. When it goes in it goes for good, but she out did herself last night when the Friday German Club gave their "German,1' the last of the season. There was in attendance, truly the beauty and chivalry of the town, and while there were no '"Sounds of revelry by night," be cause all was quiet and gay and happy yet as Byron remarked it, the music was on and joy was un confined. The German was led by Mr. J. Crawford Biggs, assisted by H. L. Skinner. To say that it was a success and a grand success, does not approach the full meaning of it. Oxford always contributes largely to the amusement circle, but last night people came from a distance to partake of the enjoyment which the German afforded, and many pretty girls from miles round about came with their escorts and danced away the hours which were between nine and two o'clock. Among those present, a reporter for the Public Ledger noticed the following names : J. C. Biggs with Miss Watts, of Portsmouth, Va.; H. L. Skinner with Miss Carrie Shepard, of Suffolk, Va.; P. C. Graham with Miss Annis Hughes; R. L. Gregory with Miss Willie Skinner; W. M. Gulick with Miss Fannie Skinner; W. H. Britt with Miss M. B Gregory; C. H. Easton with Miss M. E. Gregory; Bruce Crump with Miss Annie Booth; Phil Hawkins with Miss Nannie Gregory; 0. Gregory with Miss Fannie Landis; F. J. Crews with Miss Mable Leach, of Little ton, N. C; T. Lanier with Miss Bes sie Lewis, Lawrenceville, Va.; M. M. Jordon with Miss Laura Newland; Eugene Hicks with Miss Irene Grimsley, Snow Hill, N. C, L. P. Landis with Miss Hawkins, of Hen derson, N. C; H. P. Buell with Miss Nannie Cannon, Concord, N. C; C. J. Gregory with Miss Saunders, of Knoxville, Tenn.; Taylor Jackson, of Va. with Miss Annie Travis, of Halifax; H. G. W'llliams with Miss Lizzie Outlaw, of Windsor, N. C; J. S. King with Miss May Francis, Baltimore, Md., Dr. T.L. Booth with Miss Mamie Boykin, of Rich mond, Va.; I. H. Davis with Miss Berta Bell; Mr. and Mrs. G. Dusen bery; Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hunt; Mr. and Mrs. Gregory, of California; Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Wright, of Wil mington, N. C; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Henderson, N. C. Stags. J. E. Ingle, W. H. Cheek, R. B. Powell, T. Horner, W E. Gary, E. M. Foote, Henderson; E. G. Landis; Dr. Lerry, of Clarksville, Va.; Mr. Farroll,of Richmond, Va.; T. M. Washington, of Wilson. N. C. Chaperons. Mrs. R. O. Gregory, Mrs. J. B. Williams, Mrs W. R. Taylor, Mrs. L. Skinner. History of 7ist Regiment. Editor Public Ledger: The fol lowing appeared in your last issue: "Historians have been obtained for each regiment North Carolina fur nished in the late war except 37th, 68fh and 71st. It seems as if these regiments will be omitted from the volume of sketches to be published by the Veterans' association." I was selected to write the history of the 71st Regiment and promptly declined. My reasons for so doing, if published, might be misconstrued and therefore 1 shall not state them, but simply say that if Major Clark really desires the history of the 71st Regiment to appear, with the others, he can easily find, among the living line officers, one eminently capable to perform the task. As you are the only member of our regiment editing a paper I think this card should ap pear in its columns. Yours truly, &c. . W. F. Beasley. For the convenience of the sick I have placed a night bell in my store. You pull the knob, we'll attend at once to your wants. 5 21-4' STEDMAN, Druggist. J. S. Hall's is now recognized head quarters for all grades of Harness and Saddles. He has a large stock on hand, which Is said to be the prettiest and cheapest Harness ever sold in Oxford. Call and see Hall if you want Harness of any kind. - maylU-tl. GOING TO AND FRO. Folks You Know and I Know, Who flove Aronnd. Mr. Fred Battle, of Durham, was here Tuesday. Mr. Frank Meadows is on a visit to Wilson. Mr. H. M. Shaw attended Vance Court this week. Mr. L. M. Warlick, of Milton, is on a visit to Oxford. Rev. Mr. Allied, of Stem, was on our streets Saturday. Miss Annie Booth has returned from yisit to Chase City. Mr. R. Broughton is on a visit to his farm in Virginia Miss Lizzie Outlaw has returned from school at-Richinond. Tom Farthing, the Durham drug gist, was in the city Monday. Mr. T. W. Winston, and daugh ter, visited Selma this week. Miss Mabel Leach, of Littleton, is visiting Mrs. S. W. Cooper. Mrs. Herndon Hunt of Enfield, is visiting relatives in Oxford. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Thorpe, of Oak Hill, were in town Friday. Mr. T. T. Bobbitt, of Baltimore, spent a few days here this week." Mr. T. G. Dean, of Franklin county, was in Oxford Monday. Mrs. C. J. Cooper returned Monday from a visit to Durham. Misses Lucy and Annie Webb, of Stem, visted Oxford this week. Miss Cara Wimbish has returned from a yisit to friends in Raleigh. Mr. Maurice Daniel, of Corn wall, dropped in to see us Friday. -Miss Annie Landis is at home from teaching school near Durham. Col. Wimbush, of Virginia, is visiting his son Mr. F. B.. Wimbush. Messrs. L. C. Edwards and J. C. Biggs attended Henderson court this week. Mr. Iverson Skinner has return ed from Wilson and remain for a month. Mrs. J. E. Thacker, who has been sick several days is much im proved. Miss Jessie Howard, of Culbreth, is visiting her sister Mrs. W. H. Blalock. Mr. T. A. Riggs, and family, oft Berea, were in Oxford shopping Tuesday. Miss Bessie Lewis, of Lawrence ville, Va., is on a visit to Miss Mary B. Gregory. Miss Dena Roberts, of Knap of Reeds, is visiting her sister Mrs. J . C. Hundley. The charming Miss Nellie Currin returned Saturday from school at Richmond, Va. Mr. S- M. Evans, the hustling merchant of Satterwhite, call to see us Wednesday. Messrs. George. Andrew, and Sam Harris, of Henderson, were on our streets Monday. Misses Mattie Mahone and Jessie Clack, of Henderson, are visiting Mrs. J. M. Sikes. Mr. Chas. E. Elliott, of Norfolk, returned home Monday after a weeks visit to relatives. Mr. R. P. Hunt, a prosperous young farmer of the county, was in our office Monday. -Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Meadows, of Raleigh, spent several days in our town the past week. Mr. J. W. Harris, one of the prosperous business men of Wilton, was in Oxford Tuesday. Miss Jacksie Shepard and Miss Bailey, of Suffolk, Va., are the guest of Mrs. John Booth. Messrs. J. K. Wood and D. A. Moore are attending United States Court in Raleigh this week. Miss Annie Goocn, an attractive voung lady of Berea, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jonn uoocn. That true and sterling citizen, of Berea, Mr. W. S. Lyon, was among the visitors to our town Monday. 1 1 m m i Pleasants.of Creedmoor, and J. I. Champion, of Mt. Energy, called to see the editor xnursaay. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Owen, of Henderson spent a few days this week with the family of J. M. Cur rin. Hf Tvo v (1 T.anp of Wilt OTI. WHS Mnnrtav and we enioved his 111 W v ' J V company for a short time in our onice. TUa vATifirnhle Mr. S. W. Dicker- son, of Fishing Creek, was among the welcome visitors to our office Saturday. TVia nnxr and original Colonel AL Fairbrother, of Durham, took in Oxford Thursday on uis way iruiu Ricnmond. Mrs. W. D. Amis, (nee Miss Pearl Tuck) of Virgilina, Va., spent the week in Oxford attending the commencements. Mr. Graham Royster, one of our county commissioners, of Buchanan, was on our streets Tuesday and call ed to see the editor. Oxford, is coming. A telephone i: : o, Uitin arctrrod this week. 11UC IO ' nv,;ii mill rrnv ft P-reat convenience nutwi " f - ' ra - to our business men. S1.00 PER ANNUM. Mr. R. J. Woody and daughter, of Stovall, and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Crews, of Watkins, spent a few hours in Oxford Monday shopping. Our old friend Jessie Kelly, of Vance, attended the commencement exercises in Oxford this week. He called to see us while in town. Mr. J. W. Downey, one of the bright young men of Northern Gran ville, visited our town on Saturday and found his way to this office. Rev. J. B. Hurley and Messrs J. S. Hall arid G. W. Martin have returned from attendance on the District Conference at Louisburg. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Currin, of Sunset, visited Oxford Tuesday on a shopping tour, and we were pleased to meet them in the Public Ledger office. ' -i-Major W. A. Guthrie, who claims to be a political orphan, came oyer Monday from Durham. lie perhaps was looking at our Or phan Asylum. The attractive Miss Nannie Cannon, of Concord, who has many admirers in Oxford, is making our town another visit and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. Dusenbury. Josephus Daniels, the talented editor of the News & Observer, ar rived in Oxford to-day (Thursday) and will deliver an address at the commencement of Horner Military School. Mr. Crews, a prominent busi ness man of Danville. Va.. no.. comnanied bv his son Allen, attend- M. ed the commencement of the Oxford Female Seminarv this week. His three attractive daughters were stu dents at this institution. I will be out of Oxford the 17th until the 23rd of June. If you want photographs made watch these dates, and be guided accordingly. J. D. Brinkley. Photographer. Agreeably Surprised. "I had a very severe cold on my lungs that caused much soreness and gave me considerable uneasiness in regard to the result," says Mr. T. E. Smith, of Billeri ca, Mass. "A local druggist called my at tention to Chamberlains Cough Remedy, and on his recommendation I gave the remedy a careful trial. The result sur prised me; I recovered entirely in three days," 25 and 50 cent bottles for s&le by J. G, Hall, druggist. Ms Lizzie "iihs-'s Nvliool. Creedmoor, N. C, May 28, '95. Mr. Editor: It is a pleasure to write to "our paper" when I can see that our people are prospering and that they are becoming more and more interested in education. Many men in this community who have been under the burden of debt for years are now paying as they go. Many parents have been making sac rifices this year that their children might attend school. We only have five schools in a radius of three miles of this place. Isn't that a good show ing? It was my pleasure last night to attend the closing exercises of Miss Lizzie Cannady's school at Mt. En ergy. Hundreds of people were there but seats had been prepared for the comfort of nearly all who came, if only they had been used. The stage was decorated with all the necessaiy evergreens and flowers, and over it were the words, beautifully arrang ed, "A Hearty Greeting." The ex ercises began promptly at the hour appointed. From beginning to end the program as it was carried out, showed that the teacher and pupils had done their part in the prepara tion; the audience did theirs in pay ing good attention. It was a splen did entertainment. I should like to mention in detail the pieces which were worthy of spe cial notice but haven't time just now. I must say, however, that Miss Prudence Jones received a beautiful book as the prize for the best speller in her class and Robert Smith, who did his part well throughout the whole entertainment, delivered the valedictory. That was splendid mu sic of its kind which the young gen tlemen made with their violins and banjo but I must say Miss Mary Jones bore off the palm in the beau tiful piece which she rendered on the organ. Many of us would say let such entertainments come oftener but the tired look and the wan feat ures of the teacher forbid our insist ing too much. Well our people are not as cool to ward each other as the weather is to us but that tobacco must be planted out while we have a season so I will close right here. lours yery tiulv, M. B S. BAKINU POWDER. B&kince Powder JIbsolaleJy Pure A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all In leavening strength. Latest U. S. Govern ment Food Report. Royal Baking Powder Co,, 108 Wall St.. New YoTk.
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