North Carolina Newspapers

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It is SlM ,v : v., r REGULATOR, and there is .. j every one who takes it is . - :v:ief:teJ. THE BENEFIT IS NT r t:.'. - lj i . i anc it. aims iui i:;J Sick Headache; both are . .i !u.isih Liver. .. iliii V Co.. Philadelphia. J. 15 Try . . . Jackson's Ice Cold Drinks. NOV- MAY- NEED SOME OF- THESE ! ..!h Rills, Camphor Gum, w. i.t Powder, Ouicksilvcr, Bed I '.uson. Garden Seeds. 1 have tliem for sale. J. P. STEDMAN, The Old Reliable." )iirii;ini Marble Works. Li.i. ivii ible bouse i ri still tin n; fit; out (Jirst Class Work AT LOWEST PRICES STOCK OF MONUMENTS ml TOMBSTONES ALWAYS ON HAND. A: wi.ik Hiiiaiited, and a pleasure to --iTi-fiicriim. Write for designs. J. Hulin, Prop'r, ! ' -in IH KIIAM, N. C. vnt at Oxford, J, S. HALL. Do you Want the Best ? i H SO, CO TO rinkley's Photograph Gallery ! . . " ' '-i"iajhs ar the Lest in North H - kerps the best line of Pir ' 1 '..;ik . ;,! Mouldings in town. ;'!!(;-, niaile to order. No ir. I am down on the ground rloor, drug store. Look for my J. D. BklNKLEY, Oxford, N. C. 'A i KK VI. K. H A VIS -"f M.- 'i. . U": lu Oxford for the prac .v,.r ii ,f,"i. SllrKery iu a" its branches, n iln.u... 11 Ur store where he will h ?ltuhoue ;'1V.)U8'.,iB8 hour8 of the day. cv xv in 75 A FEW BITES. Little Minnows of News Caught in the Stream of a Week's Happenings Improvements in the side walks ami crossings are still in progress. Hardening is now all the go among the house-keepers of Oxford. Major B. S. Royster is adding some improvements to his attractive home. John Voting had a bunch of nice raddish on the streets one day last week. The loving kiss of a child vi brates the tender strings of angel harps. Dr. Henry Herndon is putting up back porches to his brick office bu ilding. Mr. J. M. Currin has enlarged his frout yard and enclosed it with a new fence. We are glad to learn that Mr. N. B. Cannady who has been quite sick continues to improve. The Oxford & Cost Line is likely to remain among the sleepers, that seem to know no wakening. Superior Court Clerk, Mr. J. M. Sikes, is getting ready for court, which conyenes on Monday. Mr. West Brummitt has removed with his family back to the country and gone regularly to farming. Our Warehousemen enjoyed good breaks of tobacco on Tuesday and prices were about as usual. The improvements in the Gil lam residence is in progress. Mr. A. B. Spencer is doing the work. The new drug store of Mr. F. W. Hancock will be a beauty when he has everything in proper shape. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hancock occupy the residence of Mrs. Har grove in front of the Oxford Semi nary. Mr. T. W. Winston has sold his tine sorrell trotting horse, along with a handsome new buggy and set of harness, to Mr. Henry Strause, of Henderson. Excitement in regard to the gold discoveries in Cabarrus county con tinues. The 24 pound gold nugget is the prime cause. If you live by the thermometer this is summer. If you rely upon the almanac, it is spring. As to whether it is a late or earlv summer, however, opinions differ. Some of the sweet little cherubs of Broad street are numbered with the many darling babies that roll along Main street these sunny days in their carriages. Mr. John Pope, one of the most liberal citizens of Richmond, and one of the Vice-Presidents of the American Tobacco Co-, died in that city last week. He left an estate of $1,500,000. The News and Observer is being badly printed these days. Brother Daniels stir up that pressman of yours as good press work is one of the essentials to the success of a newspaper. Dr. J. Q. Hunt received a tele cratn Monday summoniug him to the bed side of his brother, Mr. Lon Hunt, who is quite sick at Fortress Monroe. We are glad to learn that he is much bettor, and on the road to recovery. The following farmers sold to bacco Tuesday with Hunt & Wil liams and gathered in the following prices: ' E. G. Morris, $101, 21, 33 i, 121, 7i, 15 K 25, 351, 12 and 8. A. E. Bobbitt, 17, 25. and 26. W. T. Allen, 10, 14j, 201, 132, and 91. The stock of goods of Mr. E. T. Rawlins was sold at auction on Mon day by Major B. S. Royster, trustee. It was kuocked off to Mrs. Rawlins at $1,G00. The many friends of Mr. Rawlins will welcome him back in business again. Of course Luther Russell is behind the counters as he is one of the fixtures. Everything around the Orphan Asylum looks quite busy. The brick yard is turning out brick for the new Duildings, while digging out the foundations for five of them are going on. The grounds and walks are being graded. New presses and new engine have been put in the printing department. April is the pilot of spring, the precious harbinger of grandeurs and glories only waiting the touch of the sun and tempered breezes. And when April pilots the way what wakenings from the soft brown earth, what responses from the lan guorous fields, what showers and lengthened days to welcome this generous guide. "I hardly think," said the law yer, "that you can get a separation from your wife on account of her making a practice of throwing things at the dog." "But, Great Caesar, mister!" said the man with the haggard look and the black eye, "nigh every time she thiows at the dog she hits me!" Indinanapolis Journal. The kind of men who build up a town or a county, and enjoy life and make the best citizens are energetic, enterprising and liberal men; who believe in living and letting others live, and who, when they get a dol lar: don't squeeze it until the god dess of liberty fbels as though she had on a corset. Such squeezing is what causes the hard times and stops the circulation of the American eagle. Read administrator's notice of Ralph Currin. Judge A. W. Graham is dis pensing justice in Edgecombe coun ty this week. Mr. R. H. D. Gooch, of Dayton, Wake county, was a welcome visitor to our office Thursday morning. It is now claimed that the re cently discovered gold mines near Oxford will yield $30 to each ton of ore. Mrs. Pattie Arriugtou is after bpier Whitaker again. She has in stituted suit against him for $1,300 damages. Dr. Kilgore, says the Durham Sun, preached at Hickory last Sun day and raised $2,500 to help build a new church at that place. Rev. W. C. Tyree, of Durham, is one of the delegates fro the South ern Baptist Convention which meets in Chattanooga, May 7th. Col. A. B. Andrews will act as President of the great Southern sys tern 3 months during the absence of President Spencer to Europe. The gold standard men in North Carolina are now saying that they haye really more strength in the State than the general public is aware of. Mr. T. Y. Allen, of Skipwirth. Va , was married on Wednesday to Miss Check, of Durham. His brother, Mr. G. L. Allen, of Wilton, atten ded the nuptial. As a mark of respect to the memory of ex-Governor Holt, Mon day the day of his funeral, every one of the 22 cotton-mills in Alamance county shut down and their bells tolled. Kinston Free Press says crime ap pears to be on the increase in North Carolina. It is largely due to the poor jury system, which enables smart lawyers to pick juries and get their clients off clear of punishment. The sizz of Jackson's Soda Fountain is now heard, and his store is headquarters for different kinds of cool drinks. Drop a nickle in the slot and Jackson will take pleasure in assisting you in keeping cool. , The Orinoca Club is proving a success, and is a source of great pleasure to the members. All the latest newspapers and periodicals are on file in the reading room. Lawn tennis will be one of the sum mer attractions. Despite all that has been claims ed by the Reed men that McKinley could not sweep North Carolina it looks like he has scooped in IS votes, and Slippery Tommie Settle has proved a failure in managing Reed's campaign in this State. Court will convene on Monday, so look out for "bench warmer" Broomfield Ridley, the old time col ored Republican, as he will be here bright and early Monday, occupying a front seat in the courthouse wait ing to be put on the jury. Why can't Oxford join the pro cession 1 Read this: Burlington is to have a large furniture factory in which considerable capital is being placed. A mill is being equipped at Salisbury to work up cotton waste from mills in that section. Leap year has accomplished one thing for an old time handsome Dur ham bachelor, as he has became a benedict. Capt. U. B. Wahab was married in Raleigh Thursday, to Miss Nettie Terry. We extend our congratulations to our old friend. April will soon give way to beautiful May, and still the new Baptist church is not finished. We hope the able Rev. J. S. Hardaway will have the opportunity of preach ing his first sermon in the handsome edifice by the first of January 18117. - Senator Butler's amendment to the postoffice bill was passed by a vote of 27 to 2G. It provides for $70,000 to be used in making the ex periment of carrier delivery of mails in the countrv and contemplates a trial in the sparse as well as in the thickly settled States. The Kinston Free Press is now published semi-weekly. It is seven column, and handsomely printed, and well edited. It is run by a stock company with our esteemed friend, W. S. Herbert as editor. We congratulate Kinston upon the ad vent of a semi-weekly paper. The Elkin Times of last week says: "The citizens of Elkin were treated to a spectacle last week that they have never had the pleasure of enjoying before a judge of the Su perior Court in an intoxicated con dition. He was one of the fusion judges elected at the last election." Name the judge and let the people know who he is. From sunnier climes on eager wing the birds are all returning. The silence of gray Anril skies is broken by4 their callings, the soft breezes, the mornings sweet with the roundelay of robin and bluebird, the voice of the wind ringing through the deep woods, and the woods in turn breaking into bud and bloom this is the opening song of spring time. Mr. Joe Randolph, who has been doing business in Oxford for quite a while, having charge of the store of Messrs. W. H. Randolph & Co., has packed up and removed the goods to Tillery. Mr. Joe has made many friends in town who regreted to bid him good by yesterday, but we are inclined to believe that we shall see him occasionally, as he has been captivated by one of Granville's handsome young ladies. OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 1896. Summer has struck us with full force, the thermometer up to 90. Read the changes in the adver tisements of Mr. W. D. Lynch, and Dr. J. P. Stedman. " Senator Butler presided over the United States Senate Wednesday very creditably says the News & Ob server. Put a dollar in a years subscrip tion for the Public Ledger. It will prove a good investment beside help sustain your county paper. Grover's a first-rate fisherman, And he rishes soon and late; But 10 to I he'll never catch The third term bait. If you want to help the editor when you buy goods from any of our advertisers be sure and tell them you saw their advertisement in the Pub lic Ledger. Mr. Sam Hobgood was the first man in Oxford to don a straw hat. He appeared with one on Sunday and probably it caused a coolness between him and his giri. The Republican State committee is to meet one day before the State convention to settle disputes as to delegates. It will be a big job as county after county is coming for ward with contests. Philosophic men see only desti ny and not a perversion of econom ic principle in a wife's being remin ded, that she wants a new hat when the head of the house lays aside his winter hat and dons a new straw. The editor had the pleasure of greeting Thursday morning the three bright little boys of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Landis, who were at one time our close neighbors. They looked as if though Horner Hights agreed with them as their cheeks wsre red and rosy. Alabama swings grandly into the free silver column led by Capt. Johnston, formerly of Charlotte. He beat a gold standard man for nomi nation for Governor. He is a banker and in a position to see and feel the evils of a system of finances that is run in the interest of Wall street. Pops and Reps have fused in Warren but decline to do so in Hali fax. A Rep says that the Populists would be willing to fuse everywhere on the Warren county terms, "the Populists took everything and the Republicans the remainder." Yes, they want all the seats at the pie counter as that is what the leaders are crying for. "Maw," said the little boy, "Johnny is such a mugwump that I don't want to sleep with him any more." "A mugwump?" "Yes, mamma. Didn't you tell me that a mugwump was some one who would not take either side? And that's the way with Johnny. He alwaj's wants to sleep in the middle of the bed." Cincinati En quirer. Mr. J. T. Purgason, of Mt. Energy, was in Oxford Thursday and called to see us. He informed us that Mr. Reamus Strother, at Wil ton, had the misfortur3 to have his dwelling burned on Tuesday night. The tamily did not have time after awakening to save but a small amount of furniture and a few cloth ing. The origin of the fire is not known, but thought to have been caused by a lamp left burning. The class in Elocution at The Francis Hilliard School will give a presentation of scenes from "The Merchant of Venice," at the Opera House on the evening of Friday, April twen y-fourth. Those who re member their artistic rendering of Tennyson's "Princess" last year are looking forward with pleasure to seeing the young ladies of the class in this beautiful drama. The pro ceeds will be given for the building of the new Episcopal Church. An Early Bath. Capt. W. H. White arrived in Henderson Sunday morning and hunting "around secured a convey ance to come home. He left there about two o'clock and nothing oc curred until he reached a creek near Carlton. It being dark the driver could not see which way to drive so he run the risk and drove down in the creek, but in doing so he drove up on the side of a high sandbank and over went the buggy, catching Capt. White and the driver under it. The boy held to the reins while Capt. White, all dripping with water, righted the buggy. When the Captain reached Oxford it was about day and he was glad. His better half took in the situation at a glance and soon had him some dry clothes. The Place to Buy Millinery. Our Miss Carrie Kronheimer hay ing just returned from Baltimore and New York where she purchased a handsome and fashionable line of latest novelities in millinery and trimmings, we extend a cordial invi tation to the ladies in country and town to call and examine our stock before placing their orders for spring and summer hats. Our prices will be as low as the lowest. L. & C. Kronheimer. Dr. J. E. Wyche Coming. Dr. J. E. Wyche, will make hir. annu al vbit to Oxford, and remain during the month of Ju y, on professional business. He requests that all desiring his profes sional services to remember the time and call and make engagements when he comes. apil7. BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT. Easter German a Great Success Fri day Night. On last Friday night the lovers of the dance enjoyed one of the most delightful Germans ever given in Oxford. Armory Hall was filled with the grace, beauty and gallantry of Oxford and neighboring towns and it was like a fairy scene as the couples glided through the mystic figures. Besides the dancers there were many spectators who enjoyed the de lightful music and lovely dances. It was a typical Southern gathering and portrayed the grace, ease and elegance of our noble sons and beau tiful daughters. The manage meat is to be congrat ulated on the brilliant success of this German, which is but another evidence of the splendid manner in which our people always do what they undertake. The best of order prevailed and everything combined to make it all that could be wished for. Many regrets were heard when the time arrived to close the dance and this German will long be re membered as one of the most enjoy able ever given in the State. Maj. Cook, in his usual easy and graceful style, led with Miss Hicks, of Warienton, Va. The following couples were present: Maj. E. P. Cook with Miss Landon Hicks, of Warrenton, Va.; T. Lanier with Miss M. B. Gregory; W. E. Massenburg with Miss Ida Gregory; C- H. Easton with Miss Annie Booth; J. C. Biggs with Miss Willie Skinner; H. G. Wil liams with Miss Fannie Skinner; L. P. Landis with Miss Lula Biggs; Dr. I. H. Davis with Miss Lizzie Hil liard; J. C. Thomas with Miss Lottie Britt; H. L. Skinner with Miss An nis Hughes; Henry Macy, of Hender son with Miss Laura Newland; E. G. Landis with Miss Irene Grimsley; Willie Blackley, of Henderson, with Miss Blanche Morgan, of Durham; M. Foote, of Henderson, with Miss Daisy Stephens, of Henderson; Sid Cooper, of Henderson, with Miss Lila Tucker, of Henderson; Henry Strause, of Henderson, with Miss Carrie Wize, of Alexandria, Va.; Julian Ingle, of Henderson with Miss Pat Lou Jones, of Henderson; Mr. and Mrs. G. Dusenbery. Stags. Dr. T. L. Booth, Phil Hawkins, W. M. Gulick, F. J. Crews and Wade Cheek, of Henderson. Chaperones. Mesdames W. R. Taylor, J. B. Williams, C. L. Skin ner, Payne, W. H. Hunt, R. O. Gregory. Not Our Fault. At quite a number of postoffices in the county the Public Ledger fail ed to turn up until Monday, and up to Tuesday had not reached Clay, Tar River and Watkins. We had the mail in the postoffice at Oxford one hour and a half befoi-e closing mail time on Friday morning, and hence we are not to blame for it. It is something new to us that mail matter has to be put in a postoffice more than one hour and a half be fore closing time to insure its tran sit. At any rate such delays dam age our business. Of course our postmaster cannot be held responsible for mail matter after it leaves his office, but we can not see why the paper should fail to reach postoffices along the lines of the railroads in the county under three and four days. Our paper has not yet reached Hester and did not reach Hargrove, G miles from Ox ford, until Saturday evening. We regret exceedingly to have to com plain, but it is a serious matter with us as such uncalled-for delays oper ates against our business. - Another postoffice heard from. Up to Wednesday evening the Public Ledger had not reached Mt. Energy being just 5 days out roaving around among the unknown. We will thank each one of the postmasters in the county if they will inform us what day the Public Ledger of April 10th arrived at their respective offices. Rawlins Dry Goods and Shoe Co. The stock of goods formerly owned by Mr. E. T. Rawlins of this place has been purchased by Mrs. Tazzie L. Rawlins, and the business will be conducted as Rawlins Dry Goods and Shoe .Co. Mr. E. T. Rawlins for sixteen years one of our leading merchants, wil1 be in charge and his best efforts will be given to please and serve the public acceptably. We are very much gratified that Mr. Rawlins will still be identified with our business interest and the town and eountv should accord him that support which his energy and up right dealings entitle him to. Fresh goods will be added from time to time and the stock well supplied to meet the demands of customers. We welcome Mr. Rawlins back to his post of duty and bespeak for the new firm a full share of public pat ronage. A poorly cut pair of trousers will detract from the appearance of the best dressed man. Style, material and finish must all be right to en sure a satisfactory garment. Messrs. Noell Bros., of .Roxboro, N. C. make a specialty of trousers at $2 68 These goods are guaranteed as well as tailor made trousers, and to be all the most exacting could desire as to fabric, finish, and fit. Sold by Long Bros., Oxford, N. C. ESPECIAL ATTENTION. All persons are hereby warned not to employ or harbor one Jim Ellis, colored, who has left my employment without provocation. W. A. BRUMMITT, April 14, 1806. Oxford, N. C. THE TRAVELLERS. People That Move with the Times They go Forward, of Course, Mr. L. E. Wright yisited Louis burg this week. Mr. W. H. McCabe, of Durham, was on our streets Friday. Mr. R. T. Slaughter, of Berea. dropped in to see us Thursday. Mr. J. M. Currin returned Monday from a visit to Richmond. Mrs. Pete Thorp, of Oak Hill, was in Oxford Thursday shopping. Miss Nettie Hunt, of Fishing Creek, is visiting Miss Lula Knott. Mr. and Mrs. Georere Stem, of Stem, wre in Oxford Thursday shop ping. Mr. Sidney Cooper, of Hender son, was on our streets Friday after noon. Mr. E. T. Rawlins left Wednes day for Baltimore to buy new spring goods. Miss Ela Hays, of Chase Citv. Va., is the guest of Mrs. R. H. Marsh. Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Bryan, of Stem, spent a few hours in Oxford Tuesday. Mr. Joe Webb is attending a meeting of the Presbytery at Kin ston this week. Miss Fannie L. Goodwin, of Warren county, is visiting her uncle, Mr. Alex Feild. Mr. T. C. Rogers, and daughter, Mrs. Gibson, of Wilton, were on our streets Tuesday. Mr. Roberts, one of the leaf dealers of Henderson, was on our streets Wednesday. Ex-Judge Winston and Mr. A. Max and son, of Durham, were on our streets Monday. Mr. S. T. Parrott, of Hester, and Mr. J. F. Usry, of Fishing Creek, spent a few hours in Oxford Thurs day. Mr. E. Plummer, daughter and aunt, of Petersburg, Va., visited Rev. and Mrs. James Plummer this week. Messrs. D. W. Hockaday and L. Woodlief, of New Light, visited Ox ford Monday and called to see the editor. Mr. James Pleasants, one of the handsome young men of Creedmoor, smiled in upon the office force Wed nesday. Messrs. Shelburn and Mebane, two prominent gentlemen of the revenue department were in Oxford Tuesday. Miss Lettie Bullock, one of the fine looking ladies of the Hester sec tion, was numbered with the shop pers in Oxford Friday. Miss Blanche Morgan, of Dur ham, spent a few days in Oxford last week the guest ot Miss Mary B. Gregory on College street. Mr. R. J. Daniel, who is now merchandising at Berea, and Mr. S. M. Evans, merchant at Satterwhite, were on our streets Tuesday. Col. W. A. Bobbitt and Capt. J. Crawford Biggs attended a meeting of the Regimental officers at Wil mington thi3 week in regard to hold ing an encampment this year. Messrs. D. G. Bullock, of Stem, S. F. Coley, Jr., of Lyon's, Glaude Allen, of Wilton, and W. A. Mc Farland, of Trinity, paid their re spects to the Public Ledger Tues day. Master Wilber Smith, who has been spending some days with his father, Mr. S. H. Smith, and grand father, Dr. D. C. White, returned Wednesday to Mrs. J. B. Floyd's where he now makes his home. Did They Protest ? The Wilmington Messenger says, when the robbers were cursing and outraging North Carolina in the black days 1868 70 who ever heard either Judge Russell or Dockery re nouncing Black Radicalism or say ing a word in condemnation of the manifold injuries and crimes being visited upon their native State they cLm-iM hava loved, honoied. and J U J fc w t 7 ' sought to save from the remorseless wretches and scoundrels. Pflonlfi have memories, and they have not forgotten and will not for get the damning, black days of Re construction in North Carolina. Neither Russell nor Dockery raised nr lifted a hand-to save their State from ruin and dishonor then. Are they worthy to be trusted now 1 What, sav the real white men of North Carolina ? Think of it. - Town Democratic Convention. The Democratic electors of Oxford will meet in the court house this io-ht. the 17th instant, to nominate candidates for Mayor and a i-v n 1 - TT1 . . Commissioners ot Uxtoru. rvery niti-zon of Oxford is interested in l''-'VSUV good government and we urge the Democrats to attend tuis meeting nnH saa to it. that onlv men who are competent and interested in the town's welfare and prosperity, ar named for office. Don't stay at home and then blame others for any mis take that may be made. If you love Oxford and want it to prosper nomi nate the best men and you will not be disappointed. Be on hand and let us have a rousing convention. W ben vou need a new pair oi nanu- . i ,a made shoes, or repairing done be- sure to r.all on Morris Bros., the shoe makers on Main street. Satisfaction guaranteed. $1.00 PER ANNUM. THE TWO BILLS HAPPY. Had a Big Time Thursday, but Leak Held Them Down at Night. The two Bills, the favorites of the Third party in Granville, were in their glory last Thursday at the head of the "cession," but not for the best interests of their race as such men care but little for them so long as the white Pops and Reps put the cold stuff in their pockets to whoop up and gull the colored voter and put pie-counter seekers in office. We believe that Billie Royster and , "my partner" Bill Crews got up the emancipation celebration for the purpose of getting a large crowd of the faithful together and have a rip roaring old political meeting at night. The scheme was nicely laid but the colored orator of Raleigh Leak ed in on them and spoiled some of their plans, as they were going to run the meeting in favor of Russell and fusion. Rev. Leak was on hand that night and made as usual a good straight Republican speech, pouring hot shot into the fusion camp. Of course the Billies were quite mute and submissive in the face of such a giant fighter for the true principles of Republicanism and were like the little boy the calf run over. As Billie Royster and his beaver were chief moguls of the meeting they were both at great disadvant age and could not cope with brains, as Rev. Leak was soon master of the situation. He had resolutions pass ed endorsing Dockery for Governor, Settle for Congress and Holton for Chairman of the Execntive Commit tee. It is not known whether the proceedings were satisfactory to Rops and Pops or not. but they cer tainly could not have been to Jjoge Harris, of Raleigh. Just received a Car Load of Best Burn ing Oils: RED 175 Test. WHITE 175 Test. RED 160 Test. WHITE 160 Test. Clean out your Lamps and put in new wicks and we guarantee every gallon of oil we sell, mchlli. Edwards & Winston. A second hand Steel Centennial Corn Planter with Fertilizer Attachment for sale. A bargain. mchl3. Edwards & Winston. He Slept OiC The great Capt. Hester giye way fully to the emancipation celebras tion on Thursday, and fell into gen tle slumbers while the orators dis cussed the rapid strides the colored race had made during the last 30 years. But not a single word was uttered about the race being the slaves to the Republican and Third party Bosses. Of course Capt. Hes ter slept on as he had iu view the political part that Bill Royster's plug had maped out for that night, and only awakened from his slumbers about four o'clock in the after noon. The first words he uttered was, "Has Leak arrived yet?" and Grant Foster replied "he has my Lord, who slumbereth in the hour of liberty." FOR SAE.E. I have for sale In Warren county sev eral grain, grass, cotton and tobacco farms which I will sell very cheap. One-third or fourth cash. Balance on time, if de sired. H. A. FOOTE, Warrenton, N. C. FOR SALE. A second-hand Hammond type writer for sale cheap. Machine in good repair and can be gotten at a bargain. For particulars address this office or Lock Box No. 9G, Ox ford, N. C. apl.3. The County Paper. ' Any man can take a newspaper. It is the cheapest thing he can buy. It costs less than a postage stamp less than to send or receive a letter. What good does it do you? It m stracts you and your wife and teaches your children; it comes to you every week rain or shine, calm or storm, bringing you the best news of the neighborhood. No matter what happens, it enters your doors a welcome guest, full of sunshine, cheer and interest. It shortens long summer days and enlivens long win ter evenings. It is your adviser, your gossip and friend. No man is just to his wife and children who does not give them the home paper to read. Durham Sun. Absolutely Pure. ' a ucoiu jl Lax tni ua&iuu uuwucr. a Ar 4- w: . m Highest o S. Govern" aU in leavening strength. Latest U ment Food Report. Royal Baking Powder Co.. I loe wust.,Mev Yoifc. ' N