North Carolina Newspapers

7 Job Printing In Different Colors At the Right Price ! Our Readers Should Trade With Our Advertisers ! r r 7 VOLUMK VI II NO. 1 K O Is It 1 I'.T A It Y M K I) I I r.s. it .. .-u Are yon taking Sim mons Ltvkr Rfg ULATOtt, the "Kim; F Lu KU r.lKDT cinks?" That is hai cur readers want, and m. thing but that. It is the same old friend to which the old folks pinned their faith and were never dis appointed. Hut another good recom mendation for it is. that it is kettkr thax Pills, never gripes, never weak ens, but works in such an easy and natural way, just like nature itself, that relief comes quick and sure, and one feels new all over, rt never fails. Everybody needs take a liver remedy, and everyone should take only Sim mons Liver Regulator. Bt sure you get it. The lied Z is on tlse wrapper. J. 11. Zeiliu & Jo., Pliihuleli'hia. A GOOD THING TO TKKLE -AT THIS- articular Time IS AN ICE CREAM FREEZER THAT FKEEZES Before You Melt ! WE HAVE THEM ! We have Lawn Mowers that .Mow and Work ing Lteij--ii- that list-in fart Hardware that does what Hardw are i- infant to to. We keep a hu ire Hti.ck of speeiult ies for house keepers. Au KXCEI.SIOK or Nhtt I.EK COOK STO V'h.", I'reperviii' Kt-ltlcs of all kinds, Tin Fruit Cans, i!ass l-'ruit ':iii in al'imdaiiCe. All kinds Tinware. UUs-wa-e and Crockery. I'lcJiinmt V;i:'inr. clipper Wairoii?. -. li. liisscn Wagons, i'' j sou .V .lone?' Cf. rriares, Sur Ties and tiiiL'ii--. ( o-nni lie olumbus. I!n iriries, iriuiik Taylor'e liUL'L'ies iiiuuie at home.) They are foo.i Bntrii-s and made rijjtit. Latest styles and t il I ly warrant ed. Full stock of Doors, Windows, Uimds, Lime, Cement. Cow Hair. Locks, Hinges, etc. I'ure Lend and 'J'urc Linseed Oil, Vaniishes, Brushes. A:c.. Keiulv Mixed I'ailits, Car Loud Ohio, Keed CiiMers and Horse 1'owers, at Rock Bottom -rii-cs. I. art'..- stock lie'tintr, Ac. ilube. iiims, Spokes, liiiL'Lry and Cart Wheels. faSe: our complete I i ne of troods, embracing almost every imaginable variety of goods for Housekeepers, Farmers, Carpenters and Brick Workers, and our line of Carriages, fr'nrrys and Buggies are as pretty as is shown in North Carolina. Very respectfully, HOWARDS WINSTON, "We have a few second hand, good etyle Baggies -some with new wheels and axlee, and are all right, at very low prices. Light Strong Beautiful Talking about Columbia bicycles, of course. Lighter than ever, and yet stronger. Better methods of mak ing, better material, if possible. If you want to know how wonderfully bicycle manufacture has advanced, come and examine the new models of Columbia l)ic)cles Now on exhibition. You need the new Col urn fcia Catalogue, for its beauty and for the infor piatioa it gives. Free if you call. m F 31. BRIEF MENTIONS. Picked up and Put in Shape from the Town and County. Judge Graham is holding Dup 1 i ii court this week. Head new legal advertisement in this issue as you may he interest ed. Several of our people left Thurs day morning on the Excursion to Norfolk, -Mrs. J. T. Britt had the misfor tune to lose her tine Jersey heifer on Wednesday. Watermelons, cantalopes and eider are now being offered for sale on our str ets. Mrs. B. S. Royster, who was quite sick a few day, we are pleased to nole is much improved. And still the generous citizens in Oxford who are willing to aid m the establishment of a Cotton factory have not been found. Kev. J. B. Hurley will occupy his pulpit on Sunday morning and night, as he has returned from a two weeks visit to Lexington. We are pleased to chronicle the continued inprovement of Miss Fan nie Skinner who has been quite sick and hope to see her out soon. We learn from the News ifc Obser ver that Miss Eliza Pool had the mis fortune to sprain one of her ankles while on a visit to New York City. Mr. P. L. Thomasson, of Stem, has placed the editor under obliga tions for a ;2-pound watermelon. It is the largest we have seen this sea son. There's a bearing upon the pub lic weal in the fact that a century ago girls spun in the house, and now they may be seen spinning along the street. We learn from the Durham Sun that the IS months-old son of Mr. J. A. Vickers, 4 miles from town, drank some concentrated lye and died in a few hours. We ask vou to be sure and read change in Landis and Easton's ad vertisement, and to take advantage of the opportunity to get rare bar gains at this popular house. The G-year-old son of Mr. Coley Gill, of Dexter, while fooling with a feed cutter cut the end of one of his fingers smooth off. The end of the finger was picked up off the floor. The editor had laid on his table Wednesday the gem tomato of the season, It was raised bv Mr. J. M. Currin, perfect in all respects, and weighed one pound and ten ounces. We thank Mr. Currin for his kind remembrance. We more than regret that Mr. L. E. Wright, one of our large dry goods merchants, has found it nec essary to make an assignment to Mr. J. Crawford Biggs. We trust he will come out all right and resume busi ness again soon. Here is a sample of the voting in the Democratic primaries recently field in Mississippi for Governor: Jasper county, McLauriu, 1,101; Mc Cahe, llo; Union county, McLaurin, 1,-J10; MeCabe, 1SS. McLaurin is for free silver and McCabe for fiee gold. - The Sun says that J. V. Jones, a cigar maker of Durham, while under the influence of liquor concluded he would play the billy goat and tried to see if his head was not harder than a post. It proved not to be so and he died from concussion of the brain. It is thought he intended to commit suicide. "Col." Ernest Edgerton, the hustling clerk of J. S. Brown, the grocer, is rusticating this week in Warren, and the polite Willis Peace is subbing for him. It is not known whether Ernest is following up cu pid's arrow in a certain section of Warren or not, but we suppose so as he is now on the carpet. We take pleasure in calling at tention to the advertisement of Capt. W. H. White, tlie loeal agent of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Associa tion, the safest and cheapest plan of insurance now out. It is just the thing for our farmers and we feel sure they will take advantage of it. Be sure and read his advertisement. The last of the noble order en terprises, the Alliance Warehouse, was sold under mortage Monday, and bid off by the mortgagees at $0,000. It has been rented by Messrs. Graham Hunt and R. S. Williams, and will be called the Farmers Ware house. This is a strong team and will be found selling their share of tobacco. A good scheme for a man who wants to go sleep. It has leaked out that their lives near Irinity a man who is so lazy when he wants f to sleen he takes two pieces of pm and smeres them with molasses and then props them on each side of himself and goes to sleep. Of course he is not disturb with the flies as they take up their time in sucking molasses, and he sleeps for hours undisturbed. We call the attention of parents and guardians to the advertisement of Lafayette School at Fayetteville. Col. T. J. Drewry, who for many years was connected with the Messrs. Horner, has charge of the school. He is so well known to our readers as a most proficient teacher that he really needs no commendation at our hands. Write him for informa tion, as he has a splendid building and withall a faculty that is first class in every respect. OXFORD, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. This Body flet on flonday Last--Pro ceedings. Board met at 10 o'clock with Messrs. T. D. Waller, chairman, B. L Breedlove, G. B. Royster, J, P. Thomas and W. II. Garner present. Ordered that Sandy Kittrell be stricken from the pauper list. Tobitha Davis and David Lawson were granted $1.50 por month as paupers. It was ordered that the clerk issue panper orders to the various parties to whom they were due. Ordered that Josephus Waller and Peter Marable be placed on the out side pauper list at $ 1 .00 per month. Ordered that W. H. Hunt be in structed to issue policy for $ ,000 ad ditional insurance on the court house for three years. In settlement with Z. W. Allen, superintendent of poor house, it was found that the county owed him $ 10.4; and an order issued for tin same. Ordered that the Sheriff bo notified to keep cows, hogs, tVLc, from around the jail. Ordered that the contract to build the bridge over Tar river at Canna dy's mill be given to Wheeler ec Dixon at $2S!) as per specifications. Ordered that the clerk be instruct ed to issue order to W. T. Wheeler for building bridge over Tar river at Crews' mill for $275 upon order of C. W. Bryan, chairman of inspection committee. Starvation Bill, whom the grand jury has reported twice for not giv ing prisoners enough to eat, present ed an account for $53.05. The Com missioners investigated and found that he had $5.10 illegally charged and refused to allow it, leaving the amount for half feeding tho poor prisoners and turning so many kejs at $4S.55. The present jailor we will say in this connection is not only a disgrace to the Third party but to the county of (Iranyille, and so far as we know is the only jailor that ever starved poor prisoners in jail in order to put money in "my partners" pocket. What a spectacle, citizens of Granville ! The Sheriff of out great county is equally respon sible, and it strikes us that as he is the real custodian of the jail he is the man that the grand jury should get after along with the jailor. It is the duty of proper officials to see that this inhuman treatment to pris oners shall cease and not allow men to put money in their own pockets by starving prisoners in jail. Since the adjournment of court and the complaint of the grand jury about half feeding prisoners Rev. Bill one day assumed giant propor tions, expanding his "chist" all over a portion of Third party headquar ters, and exclaimed: "Not as long as I haye control of the jail the grand jury shall not talk to or question the prisoners in my absence." We take it, that the grand jury, the constituted head of the court, would slap his Douglass majesty be hind bars himself if he attempted such a thing. Then for the second time he would know what it is to be locked up. His first experience, that we kuow of, was when Uncle Wash Betts assumed the role of jailor and locked his immaculateship up in the Sheriff's office. Colored Teachers Association. At Oxford, on Monday, August 5th, a few of the teacliers of Gran ville county assembled at the court house and organized an institution known as ''The Colored Teachers' Association of Granville County.'" Its aim will be to bring together more frequently than heretofore the teachers of the county, and to es tablish among t hem a greater degree of proficiency in the branches taught in the different schools of the county. The following named persons were elected officers : Pres., lev. J. A. Fuller; vice-Pres., Kev. J. II. Co zart; Cor. Secy, Ilev. G. C. Shaw; Uec. Sec'y. Miss L. A. Cooke; Ast. Sec y, L. P. Worlham; Tresis., Mrs. G. C. Shaw; Committee on Program and Arrangements, L'ev. G. C. Shaw, Miss L. B. Crews, Miss II. A Black nail. Both Profs. Jenkins and Baker, respectively, the preceeding and present County Superintendents, were present, and by request, ad dressed the Association. Their ad dresses were entertaining and im pressive. Prof. Jenkins, who is noted for his choice language and pleasing style of delivery, was given a long and hearty applause. The Association will meet annu ally on Thursday before the 4th Sunday in July. It is earnestly hoped that the membership will gradually increase and that it will prove a means to the highest litenvry development. "Canst thou minister to a mind dis eased?" asks Macbeth. Certainly, my lord; the condition of the mind depends larcely, if not solely, on the condition of the stomach, liver and bowels, for all of which complaints Ayer's Pills are "the soverignest thing on earth." Mr. E. W. Durham, who along with his brother was injured in rail road accident at Haw River, died troni his injuries. His brother, J. W. Durham, it is thought will re cover. I have a big stock of general hardware and buggies and wagons. I must sell. Come and get a satisfactory deal. may24. S. H. Smith. N. C, FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1895. OLD TIME BARBACUE. Elegant Dinner and Champion Barba cue flasticators. Wedesday was another field day for the lovers of tender barbacued pig. The great center of attraction was at the home of Mr. Joe Currin, where General Barbaeue Alt' llob good had joined him in preparing a choice dinner. They were assisted by Mr. J. S. Ilobgood, and the old timer, Capt. J. C. Randolph. The barbaeue was fixed up in brown style with plenty "sass" and when we got a whin" of it as we rolled down the hill in company with our friend J. M. Cur rin it made our month water as we were raised in Wayne county. Of course the spread took place under the elegant shade trees near the cool spring. The participants in the feast were Dr. Coggeshall, H. M. Shaw, J. M. Currin, F. W. Hancock, E. C. Currin, Major B. S. Royster, Roy Currin, J. J. Med ford, J. P. Mize and son, L. B. Turner, James Paris, S. W. Parker, John Meadows, Capt. W. 11. Randolph, of Halifax, Col. W. A. Bobbitt. J. Fa Howell, Waller Overby, 15. F. Taylor, W. I. Wilkinson, Tit us Currin, Sam Hob good, Jack Howard, and sons of J. F. Currin. About one o'clock a sweet sound echoed through the grove carrying with it "come to dinner" making every one rise from their chairs all at one time. And if Alt' Hobgood had been a candidate for coroner he would have received every vote. We do not believe we ever witnessed a more uniform attack on a table, nor do we believe a set. of men could be found anywhere that gathered around a dinner quicker except at the Orphan Asylum on the 125 th of June. There were quite a number of fine eaters present, and the contest was quite a lively one between Messrs. James Paris, Major. B. S. Royster, Walter Overby, J. E. Howell, S. W. Parker and the editor. At one time it was thought that Walter Overby would be the winner, but he fell back along with Sam Parker, too full for utterance, leaving Messrs. Paris and Ro3'stcr still calling on Alf. Hobgood for barbaeue all the others haying retired. At this junc ture Major Royster took a lean on a tree at the same time taking a si e glance at friend Paris, who had dropped into a chair close by a tray upon which a tempting pig that had not been cut. The Major was good pluck and generally a winner, but he had finally to retire leaving James Paris the winner in the meat around the festive board. He used to live m Edgecombe and no doubt took les sons under Supt. Lawrence, of the Orphan Asylum. " Choice grapes and watermelons were also enjoyed. The melons bes ing presented from Mr. J. P. Mize. Before the assemblage broke up resolutions of full thanks were unan imously tendered Messrs. A. Hob good, J. F. Currin, J. S. Hobgood and J. P. Mize for the sumptuous dinner that all had so heartily en joyed. On our return we had the pleasure of riding through the magnificent farm of Mr. Matt Currin, which was really a sea of growing tobacco of 200,000 hills. It is really the best tobacco we have seen this year. It is ripening and curing will begin next. week. Corn and other crops are equal with tobacco. Mr. Currin expects to make o00 barrels of corn. The farm is in charge of Mr. Fred Currin, who ranks among the best young farmers in the county. On this farm in 1890 Mr. J. M. Currin tells us with 2 mules he raised 40,000 pounds of tobacco, which he sold at an average of $25 per hundred making t lie total amount received $10,000. Love's Dream. It is a well established fact that the watchful eye of parents are often eluded when cupid comes into the house and takes full possession of the maiden's heart. On Sunday morning Mr. J. A. Keaton, of Char lotte county, Va drove into Chase City and took Miss Lucy A. Rey nolds out for a drive, and they con tinued until late Sunday evening when they reached Mr. Zack Dan iel's, six miles from Oxford, where the couple and several others that made up the party spent the night. Monday morning they arrived in Oxford and license along with the services of the yenerable Rev. R. I. Devin were secured. About this time Dr. S. D. Booth droye down town and recognized the name of Keaton as some of his old Virginia friends, so he made himself known to the young people and invited them to his house which they accepted. In the presence of a few witnesses the ceremony was performed in the par lor and soon thereafter the young couple left for the home of the groom in Virginia. It was quite a nice looking couple and they were profuse in their thanks to Dr. Booth for courtesies so kindly extended them, and also to Rey. Mr. Devin who in a kind, gentle manner consummated love's young dream and sent them on their way hand in hand to battle with the world. WASTKD ! A few good men to : ell and collect for us in Granville, Vance and Franklin counties. Each man will furnish horse and will give bond for $500. Good pay will be given. A. M. M ATI OS, Dist. Agt., The Singer Manufacturing Co., aug9-ot-pd. Henderson, N. C. 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. C. DEATH'S AFFLICTING HAND. Two Loved Ones "Cross over The River" the Same Day. Mrs. S. H. Smith (nee Carrie White) died suddenly in Oxfoid on Wednesday morning the 7th instant, which was a great shock to our peo ple. She had been well up to an hour before her death, and her fam ily and friends had no premonition of the heartreudering shock. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Dr. D. C. White and sister of Dr. E. White and Mrs. R. W. Harris, of Wilton, and was in the prime of young womanhood, being about 20 years of age. She was a devoted Methodist and loved her church. Her cheerful and sincere nature drew to her a large and appreciative cir cle of friend ;, and (die was beloved by all. Warm hearted, affectionate and tender she knew how to feel for other's troubles, and always gave that sympathy which brings comfort and consolation. Lives like hers are the ones that spread sunshine and flowers along our pathways, and we can hardly understand how her taking away is for the best, yet 'tis He "Who doeth all things well" who has called her to be with the saints in glory. Let us bow in humble submission to this chastening of our Father and look to Him for comfort. She leaves a husband, little boy, father, brother and sister of her immediate household and a number of relatives to mourn her loss. Would that we could say some word to cheer and comfort the bro ken hearted and crushed husband and father. To them and to all of her relatives we extend our deepest sympathy and we trust they may be sustained a.ud comforted in this great affliction. The funeral services were con ducted by Rev. J. B. Hurley in the Methodist Church Thursday after noon at 5:.'0 o'clock. The exercises were very impressive and the large concourse of sympathizing friends attested the high esteem in which Mrs. Smith was held in our commu nity. The interment took place at El in wood Cemetery. HEYONI) THE SMITHING AND THE WEEP ING SHE IS AT REST. It is with a saddened heart we are called upon to announce two deaths in Oxford the same day. Thursday afternoon the spirit of Mrs. Lizzie Osborn, the beloved wife of Edward H. Osborn passed upward into the Great Beyond. Siie was the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Knott, so well known in this section. i Mrs. Osborn was but 18 years old, and had been married but a year- She died from congestion of the brain after an illness of but G days. She leaves a girl infant six days old which is doing well. Her death is peculiarly distressing, coming as it does when she was just reaching womanhood, and causing her to leave a child that, should God spare its life, must travel the journey of this world without the guidance of a mother's tender hand. Then too she leaves a deyoted husband whose life joy went out when her spirit passed beneath shadows. Mrs. Osborn made friends of a.ll who knew her by her exemplary character and many christian virtues. She had been for six years a devout member of the Baptist church, and her untimely death leaves a, sad va cancy in her church as well as in two devoted families. We extend to the bereaved family this our most sincere symp.tthj and trust that He who does nothing with out a wise purpose, may give them strength to bear the heavy stroke. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. S. llardaway, from the Presbyterian church on Thurs day mom ing. The exercises were expressive in the extreme. She was buried in the beautiful Elmwood Cemetery, where a large procession had followed. Nervous debility is a common com plaint, especially among women. The best medical treatment for this disorder is a persistent course of Ayei 's Sarsapa- rilla to cleanse and invigorate tlie blood . This being accomplished, nature will do the rest. The Colonel Himself. We are glad to see out again Col. Henry Wilkinson, after being con fined to his room two weeks on ac count of a rising on one of his feet. During the Colonel's long confines ment he really felt the need of the consoling influence of some sweet, gentle woman, and it is thought from the large mail that he received dur ing his affliction he will cease to be the old moss-back president of the bachelors club of Oxford. We are greatly pleased to see him out on our streets if he does have to hobble around with his dear old companion, a tobacco stick. Low Pates to Boston and Return via. Southern Railway. On August 28rd, 24th and 25th, the Southern Railway will sell lound trip tickets to Boston, Mass., at rate of one fare; tickets good to return until bept. 10 tli, and can lie extended until Septem ber 30th. This will be a splendid opportunity for any one to visit Eastern Cities at a small cost. For further information call on any agent of the Southern Railway, or Chas. L. Hopkins, T 1. A., 39 W. Trade St., Charlotte, N. C Tablet IJniii-Uei-s. Several young men can secure good table board at "Mrs. A. Landis', College street. jly203t, Victor Ranges are strictly good and the Farmer Girl cook stoves are the best. For sale close by ST H. Smith. GOING TO AND FRO. Folks You Know and I Know, Who Hove Aronnd. Mr. E. N. Crews called to see us Monday. Miss Eva Minor is on a visit to Charlotte. Mr. W. B. Ballon is on a visit to Lynchburg Va. Mr. W. L. Mitchell spent Sun da y in Chase CR3'. -Mr. Clem Daniel, of Charlotte, was in Oxford Sunday. -Mr. J. N. Fuller, of Berea, visit ed Oxfoid Wednesday. -Miss Mary B. Gregory has re turned from Buffalo Springs. Dr. J. G. Hunt spent a few days at Chase City the past week. Miss Viola Jones is spending the week with friends in Durham. Mr. H. O. Fuiman. snent a few days this week with his family. Mr. W. M. G ulick is on a visit to his father at Washington City. Mrs. A. R.Wortham,of Hender son, is visiting friends in Oxford. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chapman, spent, last week at Buffalo Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Owen, of Henderson, spent Sunday in Oxford. Miss Marie Spencer left on Wed nesday to visit relatives at Boydton, Va. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Tilley, of Hampton, were on our streets Tues day. Mr.Hillman Cannady,of Wilton, spent the week with friends in Ox ford. Mrs. E. II. Sholar, and child le turned to Chattanooga, Tenn., Wed nesday. Wade H. Britt returned Friday from a pleasant visit to friends near Bullock. Mr. Charley Pearson was in Ox ford Monday shaking hands with his old friends. We thank Mr. Rufin Fuller, of Carlton, for the first watermelon o the season. Miss Effie Gregory, of Richmond Va., is visiting the family of Col. li. O. Gregory. Mrs. C. D. Ray, and children, of Roxlioro, are visiting Dr. and Mrs R. H. Marsh. Mr. Sim Bullock, the popular merchant of Knap ol Reeds, was on our streets Monday. W. J. Stem is spending a few weeks at Greenville watching the new crow come in. Mr. R. IT. Gooch, of Dayton, N. C. visited Oxford the past week and called on the editor. Master JNorman lsohintt who is quite an expert ridei, has a new wheel and is happy. Mrs. W. L. Mitchell, and her daughter, Miss Bnlah, returned from Chase City Tuesday. Mr. W. R. Dupree, the carriage maker, of Creedmoor, was a welcome visitor to this office Monday. Messrs. S. A. Fleming, of Hester, and Mr. J. R. Stem, of Stem, paid the editor a visit on Friday. Prof. W. II. P. Jenkins and T. L. Cannady, of Brassfield township, were on our streets Monday. Miss Tempie Williams, of Wash ington City arrived in Oxford Tues day on a visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brooks, and children spent several days last week on a visit to relatives in Person county. Mr. W. II. Randolph, of Tillery, spent several days the past week in Oxford visiting his brother Capt. J. C. Randolph. -Dr. Melville Dorsey and family, of Henderson, passed through Ox ford Monday en route to Chase City to spend sometime. -Mr. Sidney Cooper, of Hender son who was sick several days in Oxford last week has recovered. He returned home Saturday. We regret to learn of the sick ness of Misses Annie De Lacroix, and Nannie Gregory, and trust they will soon be restored to health. Mr. W. A. McFarland, one of the bright young men of Trinity sec tion, was a welcome visitor to the Pi'iiLic Ledger Tuesday. Rev. J. A. Stradley, who has been holding successful meetings at Rock Springs and Stovall for two weeks is at home this week. Col. R. J. Mitchell left on Tues day to spend a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. T. H. Collins, at Langdon, near Washington City. Rev. J. S. llardaway returned from a visit to New Jersey Saturday and occupied his pulpit on Sunday, preaching two practical sermons. Mr. J - E. Calhs, of the Town ship, who has been spending some time at Chaso City for his health, has returned home greatly improved in health. Messrs. C. H. Burnett, a pros perous business merchant of Hester, and D. G. Crewsa substantial far mer of Tar River, called to see us Saturday. Mr. J. S. Harper, the clever and energetic grocery tourist, was in Ox ford Tuesday and paid his respects to the Public Ledger office. He enjoys a good trade in our section. $1.00 PER ANNUM. Rev. J. R. Griffith, of Pungo teague, Va., is on a visit to Oxford. Col. Amis, accompanied by Mrs. H. M. Lanier, left Monday on a visit to Mr. and by Mrs. II. M. Lanier, left Monday on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fishborne at Waynesboro, Messrs. J. J. Meadows, W. A. Slaughter, Luther Wilkinson, Simp sou Latta, Sol O'Briant, of Berea, J. H. Breedlove, of Salem, W. II. McFarland, and A. A. Gordon, of Gooch's Mill, dropped in to see us Tuesday. Mr. H. T. Beasley, who has been connected with Bullock & Mitchell for several years, has left with his family for Louisburg a few days age to enter the tobacco business. "Dick" is a regular hustler on wheels, and we predict for him success in his new field. -- We had the pleasure of meeting in our office Tuesday Mr. A.M. Mat ics, District Agent, of the Singer Sew ing Machine Co., with headquarters at Henderson. We found him an agreeable gentleman and was glad to learn that he was greatly pleased with our territory. MR. GEO. PARHAH KILLED, And Four Others Wounded by Boiler Explosion in Person Co. The Person County Courier says : On Tuesday, about o o'clock, l)rs. Morton and Wise were called to minister to Messrs. Pai-hanTs, who had been wounded by the explosion or the boiler at Mr. Dirk I arham s saw mill, near Allensville, about H miles from here. Dr. Morton informs us that, upon their arrival tliey found Mr. (Jeorge Parhani, who was about 18 years old, son of Mr. Dick Parhani, dead. His skull was crushed, both legs broken and a gash in his side. There were three others wounded, as fol lows : Mr. Wm. Parhani, head fractured, seriously hurt. Mr. . . Parhani, gash in scalp, serious ly wounded, and one other gentle man, whose name we could not learn, was scalded on the arm, though not seriously. The accident, was caused by neg ligence, tlie water in the boiler be ing allowed to get too low, when the firemen attempted to fill it, causing a terrillic explosion, blow ing the boiler, engine and shed a distance (if 100 yards. It was al most a miracle how any escaped with their lives.11 Mrs. Parhani, mother of Mr. Dick Parham, and her daughters Miss Rosa 1 'arham, Mrs. A. A. Hryant andMrs. J. A. Sharkey, accompa nied by Mr. .1. A. Sharkey, of Ox ford, loft on Wednesday morning for the scene of the disaster. English Spavin Liniment removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, King-Bone, Stities, Sprains, all Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $.10 by use of one brittle. Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by J. G. Hall, druggist, Oxford. N. C. Call for the Horse Brand, Johnson's Magnetic Oil, It has no equal for all ex ternal purposes for man or beast. Cures sprains, bruises, swellings, rheumatism and neuralgia. Large bottles, 25 and 50 cts. ,L G. Hall, druggist. I sell tho McCormick Binders and Mow ers. 1 hey are the best if not the lowest priced may21, S. II. Smith. int. Kneriiy Morsel. Crop prospects are flattering and farmers are pleased. Miss Kate Holland, of Wake For est, is on a visit to her uncle, Mr. J. W. Jones. A protracted meeting will begin at leasant Grove the oth Sunday in September. Curing tobacco will bo all the go now for a few weeks, and few far mers will have the chanco to lay down to pleasant dreams. Miss Corinna Smith, a charming young lauy ot italeign, ami Miss Lucy Beck, were the guest of Miss Morada Hughes Saturday and Sun day last. Messrs. Ed. Rogers, Lee Tingen, Zeb Overton, Ed Cottrell, Johnnie Cannady, Capt. James and Marvin Pleasants, Bud Sandford and John Peace, gallant young men of jCreed moor, visited this section Sunday to the delight of some of the girls. Shoe Stri.vos. it.MiiNU imuih:. Balance Powder JIbsotolely Pure A cream nf tartar hftkinET powder HiKheBt of all In leavening strength i. L atoat U. S. Govern- ment Food Keport. Royal Baking Powder Co., 1U6 Wall St.. New Sotk. J ( V