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j0D Printin In Different Colors At tne RM Price ! Our Readers Should Trade With O Our Advertisers ! VOLUME VIII-NO. 42. i ft M QMS REGU LA TOR . ' ,s.v- rw- 4 ?Li?;iEi utok. the "King of Liver Medi-es-Fs?" That is what our readers ffanr. :u nothing but that. It is the ,ne old friend to which the old folks iiied their faith and were never dis mnointeil. But another good recom iidation for it is, that it is BETTER l3o" PiLLS, never gripes, never weak r,i. but works in such an easy and ' nmi war, iust like nature itself, that Ifef e mes quick and sure, and one leelr pew all over. It never fails. Everybody needs take a liver remedy, and everyone should take only Sim mons Liver Regulator. Be sure you get it. Tlie Red Z ijou tw wrapper. J. H. Zeilia S Co., Philadelphia. dCKSON THE- jtiiet vt tne Kino Candy and Fruit Business in Oxford, will Open To-Day an entire new Stock of ueBou Boiis and Chocolates, Chocolate Jor ih Almonds, Frecch Jordon Almonds, Hickory lit Csr.-m.-Ms. Chocolate Walnut Carornels, etc. The Fruit Fair :.c'iit:i:uf. and the following line Fruits are exhibit cm : lia'&ja. Niagara. salem. Concord and Cataw- BeiDavi. Kins and 20 oz. TFine .-ipplea. uritsre. Bananas, Lemons. Peses, Cocoa .'.ir:.: C'tiPstnuts. " Citny Cider, Coca Cola and Ginger Ale on lERYTHING GOOD AT JACKSON'S ! septSO.tf. iXFORD OPERA HOUSE! ONE NIGHT. I . 25! FITZ AND WEBSTER -IN 'A Breezy Time," TI N ED UP TO DATE. :verythmg New, Novel and Original. ' "'Hi- Trilby Burlesque." 'in..- Tennis Qnai tette."' "Hi; I'.owery Pet?."' 1 "'J'tic liirycle Swells," ' "''ur Lnteet : The Turkish BELLE GAVOTTE. iJ- Look out for our big open air free show .idvaiifv. brigade No. 2, Thursday evening at 0 t'ock. Prices, Reseryed seats 75 cents; Gen-sLVjmi-sion 50 cents; Gallery 25 cents. Seats !-:e fit Kronheimer's. SILVER. SILVER. lONEr SAVED . . . -IS- . MONEY MADE! MOTTO in to sell you such GOOD tOr r n a S" A1'L amount as io save ,.L 'KtNKV. which U pnni vnlnnt. to nnr tak- H oat "'CSeta the laree SIIA'EK wheels from our a&1 putting them INTO YOURS. . 'u J'OU know vp BT-P the .t ATKRS in XYW n ;w put 'r'rm51""1 GOOD goods in Oxford Did you o'r,;,.,e ":'v" tlie JLAKGEST mixed STOCK -irom; Did vou know we keep almost HrC y"" can cai' for- from a SACK of salt a 'A Mli It I' l.'l'Tirii,9 Tiri vnn know 'a fn6 accommodations and SQUARE ijl ,-; ' UKIL IT IS A FACT, and if yon omT, ,,,l fJ1 U9 ?ive us a trial. Second door iljUl!(if k A' Vl.f.lw.l , ll'r ...l.,.,. ri-,nrl iv Av-riue. Jf YOU HAVE, COME t r 0 '"ant you for past favors, and ask Yr 0,'!;nidion of the same. IjJ'if Silver DOLLAR SAVERS and HARD nut i KiSERs, BROOKS i CO., in i NIGHT OCT tilUA sepl3, NORTH CAROLINA. A FEW BITES. Little Minnows of News Caught in the Stream of a Week's Happenings See "The Bicycle Swells" in "A Bre-zy Time." To relieve that tired feeling, see "A Breezy Time." There is still a splendid opening in Oxford for a first class barber shop. Brooks & Co.. are now fiHing up their store with a nice line of cheap goods. Read the letjal advertisements which appears for the first time in this issue. Laughter is the pepsin of long evity. See "A Breezy Time" and laugh forever. Quite a number of Oxonians at tended the State Fair at Raleigh Wednesday and Thursday. Music, the latest songs and dances, abound in the performance of Fitz & Webstei's "A Breezy Time." On Oct. 13th, in Brassfield town ship, Mr. J. W. Dean and Miss Mary B. Currin were married by Rev. J. W. Atkinson. Very often even public men are charged with having what is known as the swelled head when there may be nothing in it. While Hot Springs may be quite handy, the Governor of Ar kansas seems to prefer throwing cold water on that match. Establishment of a whipping post, for those who abuse their help mates is on the principle that nothing can beat a good wife. If you wish choice fruits of all kinds, confectionaries, crackers, etc., why Jackson's is headquarters. Read change in his advertisement. Mr. Ivey Hill, the splendid young man who has charge of the Orphan Asylum shoe shop, we regret to learn is quite sick with the pneumonia. Mr. W. H. Washington, of Hes ter, sold one day last week 30 barns of tobacco at $25 per hundred round. How is this for farming in Granville? The fellow who enjoys a nice plump partridge these days has the additional satisfaction of knowing that he is eating it against the law. There is something to amuse; something to instruct; something to entertain; something to please, but nothing to offend or bore in "A Breezy Time." Mr. S. J. Rogers, of Mt. Energy, had the bad luck to lose two horses in a few weeks by running into barb wire fences, cutting them up so badly that they died. We ask you to read the change in the advertisement of Paris Bros., as they are offering new attractions to the ladies in wrapes, dresses, carpets and rugs. "We are builders, and each one Should cut and carve as best he can, Every life is but a stone; Every one shall hew his own; Make or mar, shall every man." --Little Edna, one of the little gems that cluster around the happy fireside of Dr. and Mrs. E. T. White, who has been very sick for a week, we are glad to learn is some better. The rich and poor, the old and young, man and wife, sweetheart and lover, will find everything to laugh at, applaud and appreciate in the performance of "A Breezy Time." Mr. Dolph Roberts, left Tuesday for Richmond, to purchase a fine lot of horses for his livery and sale stables, which will be opened up to day. His stables ai'e on Wall street, so call and see him. The new store of the Messrs. Paris Bros., next to the Bank of Granville, is about completed and they will move in about the first of November, and have on display a magnificent stock of goods. Mr. J. M. Currin has finished the addition to his residence, and the whole building is now in the hands of Mr. H. H. Eatman, the painter, who is rapidly transforming it into an attractive home. We urge our readers when they start out to trade to be sure to give those merchants and business men who seek your trade through your county paper the first showing, as they are offering bargains through our columns. Dr. S. H. Cannady, and his charming lady, are now handsomely ensconced in their pretty home on Main street near the Methodist Church. All who desire the doctors professional service will remember where he is located. Some two weeks ago Mr. W. R. Montague, of Tar River, caught a carp at Cannadys mill that weighed 23J pounds and measured 37 inches in length. He held the monster while one Mr. Overtons shot and wound ed it so it could be managed. Nowadays, when the small boy desires to convey the idea that an individual is mentally wanting, he doesn't say. "He's off." "He's a crank," or "He has wheels in his head." No, the latest verbal coinage with respect to such matters is "His tire is punctured." Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton objects to the title "old maid" being longer applied to an elderly unmar ried woman. In these days of the new woman she holds the title im proper. She wants an unmarried woman to be called a "bachelor," and not a woman bachelor at that. OXFORD, We call attention to the busi ness card of Mr. Chas. J. Gregory. Landis & Easton have in stock an elegant line of dress goods and millinery. One of the little boys at the Or phan Asylum died Thursday of con sumption. Tuesday night Durham had a $10,000 fire. Several wooden build ings were destroyed. Mr. S. JH. Smith makes a very important announcement in an other column to which we invite your special attention. Hurrah for Oxford and Farmers Warehouse, as well as Hunt & Wil liams. There entire break of tobacco on Thursday averaged $16.50. Come off now, ye constant spun5 gers on those who have pride enough in their warm hearts to take their county paper and stop borrowing it week after week, and stop cheating the editor 'and have the manhood to subscribe to the Public Ledger. Mr. L. M. Caviness, of Hester, is a good tobacco seller and hunter. He has just sold 7,000 pounds of to bacco at $30 per hundred round, and walked out a few days ago on the banks of Tar River, and caught a mess of fish, and killed 17 squarrels and one hawk. -At the Tounament at the Ral eigh Fair Mr. Eugene Johnson, Knight of Halifax, the successful Knight, crowned Mrs. S. W. Cooper as first maid of honor, and Miss Nannie Whitaker, who is well known in Oxford, was crown .third maid of honor by Mr. C, Warren Woodard, of Halifax county. Our merchants have gotten in all their fall and winter goods and we ask our numerous readers to con sult our columns and patronize first those who seek your trade through your county paper that is doing all within its power to build up grand old Granville county, the home of beau tiful women and manly men. The protracted meeting that has been going on at the Methodist Church for 10 days closed on Wed nesday evening last. Rey. Mr. Troy, of Weldon, who assisted the greatly beloved pastor, Rey. J. B. Hurley, preached some able sesmons, which will result in great good to our com munity. Large congregation were in attendance nightly. President Cleyeland, and his Cabinet with the exception of Secre tary Olney, and Vice-President Stevenson attended the Atlanta Ex position this week, and met with a a grand ovation along the line of the Southern Railroad. On arrival at the Gate City on Tuesday, over 20, 000 people met them at the depot. The Exposition is a grand thing, and we hope a large number of our peo ple will take it in. Rev. James Plummer was hap pily married in Staunton, Va., on the 17th inst, to Miss Fannie Minor of that City. The happy couple arrived in Oxford on Monday evening last, and went direct to the Rectory and met with a warm reception by a large number of the members of the churchy who had everything in readi ness for the coming of the bride and groom. We extend our congratula tion with the wish that their wedded life may be a joyous and happy one. Oxford's splendid Jeweller, Mr. W. D. Lynch, invites thiough our columns this week the good people of Oxford and Granville county to call and inspect his elabor ate display of all kinds of Jeweller clocks, spectacles and silver ware. He is prepared to sell at bottom prices everything in his line, includ ing handsome wedding presents. Special attention paid to all kinds of repairing. Call and see Mr. Lynch as he will take pleasure in supplying your wants. Another Good Man Gathered Home. Another one of Granville's good citizens has passed through the dark shadows of death and rests from .bis labors. In the death of Mr. James W. Lyon, of Dutchville, Wednesday morning at 0 o'clock we lose one of the oldest citizens of the county. He has been in declining health for some months and his death was not a sur prise to the immediate family. He was a man of strong convictions and stood high in his community, being a zealous member of the Methodist church. Hs was about 0 years ot age and leaves behind a large family to which we extend our heartfelt sympathy in the great loss they have sustained. We hope to publish next week a fuller account of the death of this good man. Sells Bros' Circus and Double Me nagerie Coming. SpIIs Brothers circus will be in Durham Saturday, October 26, and Hfindflvson. Mondav Oct. 28th. The show this season is the largest trav elling. Twelve tents are required to contain the various parts of this mammoth exhibition. Sells Bros' a.ro vfiteran showmen and know what the people want. For nearly a quar ter of a century have they catered to the people of America and Australia. Their aim is to excel in presenting to tho nnhlic, an exhibition clean and instructive, and a better than others offer. A grand free street parade will take place at 10 o'clock on the morning of the exhibition, and give our citizens an opportunity to wit nfiss a enerantic Daereant. after which two performances will be given af ternon at 2 and eyening at 8; doors nnnn one hour earlier. Seating ca nacitv 12.000. Positively the only great show will visit these places this season. N. C, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1895. EDWARDS & WINSTON. It's a Hustling Firm and They do a Hustling Business. The above firm is known as one of the most enterprising hardware houses in the State. They have been doing all the while a large business in spite of the panic and by great tact, energy and judgment have been making money all the time. They have however been selling goods in their line all the time at low prices and have relied on making money by selling large quantities. These gentlemen have lately made a big trade in purchasing the S. H. Smith stock of hardware thus enlarging their heretofore large stock of hard ware, buggies, wagons, &c, &c, so that now Edwards & Winston will be enabled to sell better bargains than ever as they have two stocks to sell from. For this reason they can sell the yery best of bargains. Messrs. Edwards & Winston will hereafter buy hardware cheaper than ever as they can buy so many arti cles in large quantities and thus get ower prices. They will give their customers the benefit of the reduc tion in prices that they will get, and really will be able to sell country merchants many articles at whole sale as cheap as they could buy in the Northern markets. We hope eyery person in Granville county will at least see what Edwards & Winston can do for them before buying any thing elsewhere. Frank Edwards, the senior mem ber of the firm, came here from Ral eigh when quite young and opened up a little shop in which he worked faithfully and industriously in a quiet manner, conducting himself with great propriety and keeping only good company. He did his work promptly and well and his charges were always moderate. He soon attracted the attention of the good people of Oxford whose friend ship he at once earned. Whenever his name was mentioned it was inva riably accompanied with a compli ment. He toiled on at his trade and his head was not turned by kind and complimentary words that were spoken of him and to him. He stuck to his trade gradually getting more and more work until finallv he en tered the hardware business and at once became one of the most respect-j ed merchants of the town. His credit was good because his word was his bond, and by degrees his trade in creased and his business was estab lished. For awhile he was the senior member of the firm of Edwards & Rogers. At the retirement of Mr. Rogers he conducted the business in his own name. Finding it too large for one man to manage he took in a few years ago Thomas W. Winston, Esq., of Selma, N. C. Mr. Winston is a born salesman, quick, polite and obliging it only took him a short time to get acquainted witn tne peo- pie, and the trade of the new firm soon became immense, and was all the time increasing atter Mr. Win ston became identified with the bus mess. A. new impetus was given to the hardware business of Oxford when the firm of Edwards & Winston was established. They are both in cessant workers and employ polite and industrious salesmen and work men. Of their salesmen too much cannot be said in praise, and we only regret that space forbids our going into details about them. Their work- men are of the most worthy and the best. Mr. Howard, the chief work - man in the shop, Knows how to do his work well and is as true as steel m doing it so. F. B. Wimbish, an expert in book-keeping, has charge of that department. S. H. Smith, Esq., who sold out his stock to Messrs. Edwards & Win ston, since he has been living in Ox-. ford the past several years has es tablished his reputation as a first class hardware merchant and a gen tleman not only of fair dealing but of high sense of honor. He has proved himself to be a valuable ac cession to our town, and it will be gratifying to his many friends to learn that he will be connected with Edwards & Winston ever ready to serve them with the same fidelity he has ever evinced. As strong as is the firm of Edwards & Winston the connection of S. H. Smith with them is a strong spoke in their wheels, so if you want to buy anything that( runs on wheels such as buggies, wag- j ons, &c, go to Edwards & Winston. Joyous Youth. . "Somebody loves me,yes I know," softly warbled a gallant young far mer or the bouthside a tew days ago as he drove off home with a pocket full of money that he had received for his tobacco on the Oxford mars ket. Yes, he struck the right town as our splendid warehousemen and well-heeled buyers love to give the highest averages for all grades of to bacco as it carries joy, peace, com fort and happiness to the homes of our noble farmers. Let the grand and glorious work continue through out the year, as Oxford is certainly the market to get the very highest prices for all grades of the weed. Farmers we urge you to stand by and sustain your home market as it is money in your pockets. We know whereof we affirm when we state that Ayer's Pills, taken promptly, at the first svmptoms of colds and fevers, arrest further progress of these disorders, and speedily restore the stomacL, liver, and bowels, to their normal and regular action. Seiu Rrns.. Circus Henderson, N. C. Tickets on sale Oct, 28th, final limit Oct. 29th '95 rate 55cts for round-trip . Passengers are requesten to be prepared to make their own change. G. DUSENBERY, ACT. ATLANTA EXPOSITION. Take it In, As It is a Grand Thing The Southern-Negro Exhibit. We joined about 100 editors of the State last week and went to the At lanta Exposition with big impres sions of its immensity and import ance. We had read about the great preparations that were made for it and the large number of varied arti cles that would be on exhibition, and knew it would be an important ob ject lessons to visitors As grand, however, as was our anticipations, and we assure our numerous readers we had expected much, and we soon found that our conceptions were far short of the reality. We spent four days in sight see ing, and on every hand our wonder grew until we were almost lost in bewilderment. Atlanta is not only a credit to Georgia, but such a city reflects on the whole South. We felt proud as a Southern man that Atlan- : ta was equal to any demand made upon her. We knew she was capa ble of much, but the meeting of the requirements of the Exposition upon her was tremendous, but she had the grit to tackle it and "got there on all four feet with ears and tail erect." It was our intention at one time to give our readers a synopsis of what we saw at the famous Exposition, but we find that it would fill every column of our paper to give even a synopsis of the interesting features of the show. We can only advise our people who wish to be abund antly compensated for the trip if they have the hard, cold stuff to pay expenses with to take the South ern Railroad where they find the best accommodations and elegant equipments, fast schedules, obliging and attentive conductors, and indeed every accompaniment desired to make the trip pleasant in all its fea tures. Our sojourn at Atlanta was the more agreeable because there was no extortion in prices, nor disreputable schemes to rob visitors. -Freedom from intemperance and profanity, so far as we could see and learn, was of course very much to be commend ed. Aside from the brilliant an un paralleled success of the exhibit of the different States and foreign coun ties, it was noticeable that the colored race had a splendid building that was anve witn proor or the progress that the Afro-Americans have made in material development. it was apparent to our imagina tion at least, that those of the colored people who thus showed their skill, success, enterprise and enlightenment were not of that class who spent their time a great deal "among their color" trying to stir up prejudices against whites, as , if that was the chief end for which God had put them here. We though a Democrat rejoice at the proof that j the negro is advancing, at the same time we have a disgust for the po- j htical darkey who is always trying ; to stir up prejudice against the Cau ; casian race hoping thereby to make money out of their crusade of malig nity and prejudice. We should be pleased if all the worthy colored people of Granville could see the truly splendid display by their own color, it would be a valuable lesson and an incentive to i them to stride to do something that ; would tend to improve and elevate them instead of abjectly following ( the wake of white demagogues whose ; only object is to use them to their advantage to put money in their own pocket, while at heart having a con tempt for them personally and are chietly gracious so them on the eve of an election. Accidently Shot Himself. Mr. Robert Hockaday, of Gris soms, was on our live market Friday with a load ot good tobacco and was greatly pleased with the prices he received, and left for home in a happy frame of mind little thinking that he would have to shortly return and place himself in the hands of a doctor. When he was some two miles from town by some means the pistol he had in his breast pocket with the muzzle extending upwards went off, the ball entering just under the right arm and lodged in his neck. He was brought to town, and carried to the home of Col. Clint Rogers, and Dr. T. L. Booth was summoned, who cut the ball out, and dressed the wound. We are glad to learn that Mr Hockaday is getting along nicely and will be out in a few day. He had a narrow escape as Dr. Booth informs us that if the ball had gone i inch lower he would not have had any use for a doctor, but an under taker to prepare him for the grave. There is no medicine so often needed in every home and so admirably adapted to the purposes for which it is intended as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Hardly a week passes but some member of the family his need of it. A toothache or hei dache may be cured by it. A touch of rheumatism o neuralgia quieted. The severe pain of a burn or scald promptly re moved and the sore healed in much less time than when medicine has to be sent for. A sprain may be promptly treated before innammation sets in, which in sures a cure in about one-third of the time otherwise required. Cuts and bruises should receive immediate treat ment before the parts become swollen which can only be done when Pain Balm is kept at hand. A sore throat may be cured before it becomes serious. troubleome corn may be removed by ap plying it twice a day for a week or two A lame back may be cured and several days of valuable time saved or a pain in he ide or chest relieved without paying a doctor t ill. Procure a 50 cent bottle at once and you will never regret it. For sale by J . G. Hall, druggist. Kye, Oats, Clover STEDMAN'S. and Grass Seeds sept37-tf. at THE TRAVELLERS. People That Move with the Times They go Forward, of Course, Mr. Jeff Daniel, of Beiea, was on our streets Sunday. Mr. A. J. Harris, of Henderson, was in Oxford Monday. Judge A. W. Graham is holding Carteret Superior Court this week. Col. J. S. Amis, left on Wednes day for a visit to Waynesboro, Va. Mr. Fred Cheatham was in Ral eigh Wednesday taking in the Fair. Mr. Alphous Cooke, of Hender son, spent Sunday afternoon in Ox ford. Mr. -Wilson, returned on Monday to his home at Tonawanda. N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Brodie Jeffreva. of Mt. Energy, were on onr strpfits Tuesday. Mr. T. T. Bobbitt. of Baltimore. was in Oxford a short time Monday morning. Mr. C. J. Ward, of Burlington, was among the visitors to Oxford Monday. Mrs. M. A. Faucette is on a visit to her son, Dr. Faucette, at Burlington. Mr. W. B. Ballou spent a few days this week in Danville and ynehburg. Mr. Chas. J. Gregory was in Richmond, Va., a few days this week on business. Miss Bettie Jordan returned last week from an extended yisit to Chat tanooga, Tenn. Miss Eya Cheatham, was the guest of Miss Fannie Landis Satur day and Sunday. Dr. S. D. Booth was confined to his home several days this week on account of sickness. Messrs. J. Crawford Biggs and A. A. Hicks were in Durham Fridav ast on legal business. .... " ivirs. juuck, or uiyde, jn. u., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Paris on Gilliam street. Mayor B. S. Royster, accompan- ed by his accomplished lady, visited the State Fair Thursday. Miss Plummer, a bewitchen young lady of Warren county, is the guest of Mrs. Ed Rawlins. Miss Susie Gooch, of near Ox ford, is visitiing Miss Octavia Hollo way a few days this weeks. Miss Carrie Hobgood, who has been sick some days, we are gratified to learn is rapidly improving. Mr. F. W. Hancock returned on Wednesday evening from a week's visit to his old home Newborn. Mr. Ed Atkinson, of South Bos ton, Va., was in Oxford Tuesday shaking hands with his old friends Mr. W. B. Tarkinton, editor of the Orphan Friend, returned from the Atlanta Exposition Friday night Mrs. Wilson, mother of Mrs. T. W. Jackson, of Asheville, left Ox ford on Monday for a visit to Balti more. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Currin, Mrs. J. M. Currin, and Miss Mary Cnrrin, are taking in the Atlanta Exposition this week. Mr. C. A. Daniel, of Charlotte, was in our town Sunday and Mon dav. on special business connected with the fair. Rev. J. Earnest Thacker, has recovered from his indisposition, and is attending the Synod at Fayette- ville this week.- Mrs. -Jackson, who has been spending sometime with her son, Mr. T. W. Jachson. has leturned to Petersburg, Va. Mrs. Ira Burnett, of Wilton, ac companied by her son and two daughters were among the visitors to Oxford Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Clay, ac companied by Miss Permelia Clay, are on a visit to their brother, Dr. C. L. Clay, at Moody, Texas- Miss Bertie Daniel, of Satter- white. one of the fine looking and attractive young ladies of Granyille,4 graced our streets on Wednesday. Mrs. Sidney Hunt, the most es timable wife of our popular post. master who has been sick for some days, we are pleased tc note is great ly improved. Cadet Mark Stevenson, of New- bern, who has been sick some days at the Horner School was taken home by his father, Mr. DeWitt Stevenson one day the past week. Mrs. W. T. Brogden, and chil dren, with all the household effects, will join the "Governor" in Rich mond, Va., this week. This is a most interesting family and we greatly regret to loose from them our midst. In many cases, the first work of Ayer's Sar8aoariila is to expel the effects of the other medicines that have been tried in vain. It would be a saving of time and money if experimenters took Ayer's bar saparilla at first instead of at last. "I would ratner trust that medicine than anv doctor I know of," says Mrs Hattie Mason, of Chilton, Carter Co., Mo , in speaking of Chamberlain's Colic. Chol era and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by J. G. Hall, druggist. W hen vou need a new pair of hand made shoes, or repairing done be sure to call on Morris Bros., the shoe makers on lawyers row. Satisfaction guaranteed. S1.00 PER ANNUM. COLORED BAPTISTS. neeting of the State Convention in Oxford , Wed nesday . This representative body of the colored race met at the First Bap tist church in Oxford Wednesday afternoon with some 300 preachers and lay delegates present. It was a nice looking body of men, and the utmost decorum prevailed. His honor, Mayor B. S. Royster, delivered the address of welcome in his usual happy style, which was re plied to by Rev. J. A. Whitted, of VVarrenton, who acquitted himself with great credit to his race as well as tne convention or which he is an honored member. Rev. C. H. Brown, of Winton. is President, and a good presiding of ficer, showing that the convention made no mistake m selecting him to wield the gavel over this intelligent body. Rev. Summerell, of , is Secretary. At night the Opera House wa3 crowded with our colored citizens along with the delegates to hear the introductory sermon preached. There were quite a number ot white per sons present. Alter singing and prayer Prof. DeNorman, of Shaw University, arose and preached the introductory sermon. It was well delivered and showed that he was well educated, and his whole dis course was full of the love of Christ the Savior of sinners. President Messerve, of Shaw Uni versity, and Rev. Dr. Moorehouse. of Massachusetts, General Field Secretary of Missionary of United States, were present and were intro duced to the Convention by Presi dent Brown. They made a few re marks on religious and educational line which were well received. Dr. Luke, an old fashioned look ing colored man of Texa5, who ha3 charge collecting mission funds for work in Africa made a strong appeal for funds toassist in spread ing the Gospel in Africa. His ad dress was out the ordinary line, and succeeded in raising many dollars to aid him in his noble work. Our colored citizens have thrown wide open their doors and are enter taining the delegates and visitors in a handsome manner. We truly hope the meeting of this body in Oxford will be of great benefit to our colored people and re sult in making them broader minded and better citizens. A Breezy Time. Manager Renn should be congra tulated on securing so good an at traction for the Oxford people to night (Friday) as Fitz and Webs ter's "A Breezy Time." If he always books an attraction as good as this the amusement-loving people of our town will have no cause to complain. Wherever this company have ap peared thus far this season tlie press and public have been unanimous in pronouncing their performance the very best ever seen, positive proof having been produced in copies of the many publications by the mana ger, who called at this office to-day. We therefore haye no hesitancy to recommend Fitz and Webster's com pany of comedians to the public. Miss Kathryn Webster has won fame throughout the land, with the leading companies, and is to-day one of the few acknowledged "Queen of Soubrette" who can successfully act, sing, dance and play exceptionally well many different musical instru ments, four qualifications possessed by few, which have contributed to her high standing in a proiession ot clever people. E. B.Fitz, as a come dian, is equally as clever as Miss Webster, and never tails to please his audience. The company sup porting these artists is composed of experienced and clever people se- ected for their various capabilities from the best people in the profe? . sion. ARE FEATURES WITH ShLLi BROS.' GIGANTIC SHOW COMING. In Unique Curiosities this Mauimotn Show has no Equal. They will exhabit at Henderson Monday Oct. 28th. Their pair of mons ter Hippopotamis are unquestionably the rarest and most valuable wild beasts on exhibition; their flock ot Ostriches unrivaled; their Educated Seals and Sea Lions, Rooster Orches tra and Pig Circus, Riding Peacock are genuine - wonders. An Arabian Caravan, magnihcent r uty-age Menagerie. Triple Circuses, Regal Roman Hippodrome, Performing Arenas, Mid-Air Carnivals, Tropical Aquariums, Australian Aviary, Athletes and Arabian caravan. The names of really great perform ers are legion, and the Hippodrome races given are ot tho most vanea and spirited character. Everybody will want to zee the glorious, tree, morning street parade at 10 o'clock, and for that matter, the whole world of fnn and wonders Sells Brothers' everywhere present. Now every body can have an opportunity of witnessing The Greatest show on Earth. Special excursion rates on all lines of travel. If you want a reliable dye that will color an even brown or black, and will please and satisfy you every time, use Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
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