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Why Cannot OXFORD . join the Wave of - .-nr-Il I r' VOLUME IX NO. 18. OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1896. $1.00 PER ANNUAL TTDTT TIKI MM TO THv fTL TT5 UTTi rt of an w Jackson's S chossUts Milk Shake. ! Ch:c3l-ts Cream Soda. jS pineapple Sherbet. Lssun Fho-sphate. Chc:alato Sherbet. Lsncn Sherbet. I ivj ttr-l i! vin"- Charm Sod i Crackers t'ho.e Wuftrs in 1 lb. pa -kages YOU MAY- NEED -SOME OF- THESE ! Moth Balls, Camphor Gum, Insect Powder, Quicksilver, Bed iBu' Poison. Garden heeds. I have them for sale. J. P. STEDMAN, "The Old Reliable." A nice line of new and stylish Jewelry, Belts, Link Buttons, Scarf Pins, Shirt Waist Sets, etc., in Gold, Silver and Plate. Will be pleased to have you call in and look at these goods. They are prettv and very cheap. W. D. LYNCH. " Durham UarDle Works. TLis old reliable house Is still turning oat First Class Worl A I- LOWEST PRICES :.AiiGE STOCK OF MQNUMENTS Ind TOMBSTONES ALWAYS ON HAND. re-l.! work guaranteed, and a pleasure to ,9J-l:vfc satisfaction. Write for designs. lk Ip 'J. TTvilin, Prop'r, 'h2.0m DURHAM, N. C. Aiient at Oxford, J, S. HALL. mi Do you iWant the Best ? IF SO, GO TO- prinkley's Photograph Gallery ! . . I, I' " U.Ot III HUI 111 proi ia. H l.,...,- .u.. i .... r- rpa me oesi jine oi rir- p. .uuuiunis in town. mr i t to order- No stairs to ;ov, ' .1,,... "- - n. 1 siore. Look lor mi " I i j Received ! This Week ! K V J. D. BRINKLEY, Oxford, N. C. ;C2arC A FEW BITES. Little Minnows of News Caught in the Stream of a Week's Happenings Dr. Coggeshall and Col. R. J. Mitchell lost fine Jersey cows last week. Mrs. R. soldo choice H. Marsh has rooted species or geranium which she wishes to sell The dwelling house of Mr. W. A. Woody, Bethel Hill, Person Co., was destroyed by fire on Monday. Mr. aad Mrs. C. J. Cooper will occupy the Gilliam lesidence as soon as the improvements are completed. The handsome prize house of Mr. Graham Royster on the corner of Penn Avenue and Broad street is being painted. The host of friends of Mr. N. B. Cannady, will be glad to learn that he continues to improve from a severe attack of acute rheumatism. Mr. Phillips, of Boydton, had one of his horses to die on "horse swapping lot" Tuesday, and Chief Renn had him sleighed off to the bone j-ard. At 5 o'clock Wednesday morn ing the Seaboard shops at Raleigh were destroyed by fite, and is a total loss. Work of rebuilding will com mence at once. Messrs. Will Gulick, C. H. Easton, Tom. Winston and J. D. Brinkley have gotten rid of their heavy coat of whiskers preparing for the sum mer campaign. We wonder what has become of "Dutch' our valuable correspon dent of Northern Granville? We nave not as yet heard of his becom ing a victim, if it is leap year. Let the Superintendent of Health and the Chief of Police join hands and see that the town is put m a good sanitary condition. Let the woik begin at once gentlemen. Master Wingate Hollaway was arrayed for the first time in pants on Sunday, and accompanied "Uncle Billy" Hollaway to Sunday-school. Wingate is one of the bright and handsome little boys of Releigh St. Master Morebtad Emmett, was out on Saturday afternoon walking with his devoted mother, cunningly dressed up in his pants, and called to see us. He is a manly little fel low, and the joy of his mother's heart. Rev. J. B. Hurley was taken sick on Sunday morning with ver tago just as he commenced preach ing. He dismissed his congregation and was taken home. He was all right next day and mingling with the people. In case that noble Democrat, Caleb Green, of Durham, is in favor of free silver, why would he not be a good man to nominate for Con gress in this district? He is a power on the hustings and would make a gallant fight. The genial Alf Hobgood must have been talking with the states man at Carlton, as he is now brim full of fusion between free silver Democrats and Populists. Well, we shall see which way the cat is going to jump. If you have rheumatism it is best not to delay the matter. It might prove fatal. Rheumacide is a sure cure. It removes the cause of the disease, and is also the greatest of all blood purifiers. Sold by durg gists everywhere. Just as we predicted in our last issue Broomfield Ridley, the old col ored jury hanger on, was holding one of the bleaching boards down in front of the Court House at 7:45 o'clock Monday morning He must have arrived the night before. Some 50 colored voters assem bled at the Court House Saturday night with Bill Royster as ehainun to nominate town offic rs. Major B. S. Royster was indorsed for Mayor and Mr. J. Y. Parris for Com missioner, the balance of the names we could not learn. Any Democrat who is willing to support Col. J. S. Carr, of Durham, for Governor, should also heartily support Treasurer Worth, as Col. Carr is a Democrat and his largest bondsman. So far as we are con cerned we do net see any difference. Both of them are good men. The Public Ledger of the 10th instant did not r-ach quite a number of post offices, some of which were only 7 to 15 miles from Oxford, until Saturday the 19rh, being out on the road 8 days. The question now ar rises where were the packages all that time? Will some rise and ex plain. It looks to us from the late con sultation between the Republicans and Populits at Raleigh that Sen ator Butler was really in earnest as to his advocacy of free silver which we hope will proye true in the end. Of course the regular pie counter seekers will not be in accord with him, as they allied themselves with the Populists for spoils only. Married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Ralph Currin, of Oak Hill township, Wednesday, April 15th, 1890, Mr. W. W. Adcock aud Miss Martha E. Currin, J. A. Pool, Esq., officiating. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding par ty and a host of friends were invited to the home of the groom where a most sumptuous dinner was served, which was hughly enjoyed by all. The best wish s of the Public Led ger go with Mr. and Mrs. Adcock through life. J. B. Elliott, a young farmer of North Fork section, comes to the front with a hen that lays eggs three inches long. Strange coincident Ex-Register of Deeds, R. J. Daniel and Charlie Hester both called to see the "Old Man" on Tuesday at the same time. It is said that Grant Foster con tinues to grow larger and larger, and is claimed that Slippery Tommie Settle's boom is the cause of the in flation. Chief Renn requests us to state that he will make his usual round in regard to the sauitary condition of the town in a few days. Keep a look out for him and have your premises thoroughly cleansed. The Merchan tof Venice Friday evening, April 21th, at the Opera House at 8:30 o'clock, don't fail to see it. Tickets 25 cents, Reserved seats 35 cents. Tickets on sale at J. G. Hall's drug store. Proceeds for Building tund of St. Stephen's church. The famous Geo. I. Nowitzky, with his tongue swung on a pivot, appeared on a dry goods box Tues day in Oxford to the great delight of his host of friends. He is a regu lar charmer and his medicines stand as the best of its kind on the market. The doctor is always welcome in Oxford. Mr. C. S. Chandler, and brother, of Oak Hill Township, were on the breaks Friday and sold tobacco with W. I. Wilkerson. Mr. C. S. Chand ler called to see us and renew ed his faith in the Public Ledger. Later we saw him roll out of Oxford in a new buggy, with a bright smile on his face. Col. Nathan Lunsford, the King of Shake Rag, and great dispenser of the law, was numbered with those who met with a cordial welcome in our sanctum Tuesday. He really looked better than we ever saw him, as he had a fine coat of beard on bis face which gave him a distinguished appearance. Mr. John A. Waller, of Knap of Reeds, passed through Oxford Mon day on his way to Louisburg, and we enjoyed a few minutes talk with him in our office. We found him in good spirits and hopeful that all free silver men would get together and elect a President, and the editor joins him heartily in the wish. Champion heavy weight tobacco men, Mr. Eugene Crews, the noted auctioneer, and Mr. W. H. Blalock, the splendid book-keeper at the old reliable Meadow's Warehouse tip the scales at 240 pounds each. "Of course Jumbo Williams of the Far mers' Warehouse reaches out and goes either one of them 60 pounds better. Dr. J. G. Hunt, who has been at the bedside of his sick brother, Mr. Lon Hunt, at Fortress Monroe, returned home Wednesday evening, and we are glad to learn that he continues to improve. He visited the Secretary of War and succeeded in securing his discbarge from the army. He is now in a hospital at Baltimore. Capt. W. S. White, the polite agent of the Southern Railway at Stovall, has felt the great need of a help-meet and consequently on Wed nesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, April 22, he wedded Miss Jennie Hester, of Adoniram. The marriage took place at the home of the bride's pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Hester, in the presence of a home gathering. Rev. R. H. Marsh performed the ceremony. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will give an Expe rience Party Friday night at the res idence of Rev. J. B. Hurley on Col lege street. Prizes will be donated by Mr. John J. Paris to the one who brings in the best experi ence and the one who brings the most money. Admission 10 cents. No further charges. Plenty of re freshments suited to the season. There will be some rare experiences. Leteverybody come and hear them. We regret to learn of the death of Mr. Vv . A. Davis, which oc cured at Lynchburg, Virginia, on Saturday evning last of con sumption. He was at one time one of Oxfoid's most enterprising citi zens, and was one of our leading warehousemen several years ago. He established the Torchlight and run it successfully for about 10 years. Some four years ago, in company with Major N. A. Gregory went to RL'hmood and established ajleaf ware house, which proved not a success. From there Mr. Dayis went to Lynch burg and connected himself with a warehouse in that city. He was a member of the Episcopal church, and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death. We know of but one c.omniunity in the world wher? dyspepsia is practically un known, and that is the Shakers of Al unt Lebanon, N. Y. These good people have been studying the subject of digestion for m re than a hundred jears, and that thev understand it pretty thoroughly, is evi denced in the foregoing fact. Their Di gestive Cordial is the safest and best remedy in cases of indigestion that we know of A trial bottle can be had through your druggists for the trifling sum oT 10 cents. The Shaker Diffestive Cordial supplies the 8 stem with food already digested, and at the same time aids digestion of o?hr foods. It will almost instantly rv liee the ordinary symptoms of indiges tion, and no sufferer need to be told what these are. Laxol is the best nieaicine for children. Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil. Have your job work Public Ledger office done at the ORFORD DEMOCRATS flEET. rlayor and Commissioners Nominated Friday Night. The Democrats of Oxford held an enthusiastic meeting at the court house Friday night, as there was a yery large attendance. There was considerable excitement exhibited over the nomination of Mayor as two of our most popular citizens, Major B. S. Royster and Mr. A. J. Feild, were contending for the nom ination in a friendly way. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Sol W. Cooper and he re quested Mr. J. C. Horner to act as temporary chairman, with J. T. Britt as secretary. On motion of Mr. J. C. Biggs the temporary or ganization was made permanent with Mr. F. B. Wimbish as assistant sec retary. It was decided that none but Dem ocrats should participate in the con vention, and Messrs. H. M. Shaw, Sol Cooper, J. S. Hunt and J. Craw ford Biggs were appointed a com mittee to pass upon the qualifica tions of voters. Messrs. J. Y. Paris and J. A. Taylor were appointed tel lers. Nominations for Mayor then followed. Mr. E. T. Crews nomi nated our present aoie and efficient incumbent, Major B. S. Royster, whose most excellent record speaks for itself. Mr. J. A. Taylor nomi nated Mr. A. J. Feild, a popular cit izen and an able lawyer. At this juncture Mr. Feild made a statement to the convention refuting some charges made aerainst him in connec tion with his candidacy. There were no other candidates nominated and balloting commenced amid much excitement as it was well known the contest for the nomina tion was exceedingly close, as the friends of Messrs. Royster and Feild were out in full force doing all they could for their favorite. When the ballots were counted out, 157 votes had been cast, it stood as follows: B. S. Royster, 81; A. J. Feild, 76, a difference of five votes in favor of Ma jor Royster, and Chair man Horner declared him the nomi nee amid applause. Mr. Feild arose and thanked his many friends for the hearty support given him which he appreciated most highly. Major Royster next spoke and tendered his warmest thanks for the confidence and sup port accorded him, and would con tinue to discharge the trust reposed in him in the future as he had done in the past. On motion of Col. W. A. Bobbitt the nomination of Major Royster was made unanimo.s amid applause. Nominations . for Commissioners were next in order, and Dr. E. T. White and Mr. J. M. Currin in neat speeches declined renomination after their names being mentioned. Messrs. J. Y. Paris, W. D. Currin, S. H. Cannady, S. W. Cooper, J. G. Hall, J. F. Edwards, J. C. Horner, J. P. Stedraan, J. T. Britt, J. E. Howell, J. B. Booth, W. L. Mitchell and A. A. Hicks were placed in nomination. As a result of the vote Messrs. J. F. Edwards, J. G. Hall, W. L. Mitchell, S. W. Cooper, J. Y. Paris, John Booth and W. D. Currin received the nominations for Com missioners and were so declared by the chairman. After the selection of an Execu tive Committee as follows the con vention adjourned: Messrs. J. Craw ford Biggs, J. A. Taylor, J, G. Hunt, S. W. Cooper and H. M. Shaw. Mr. W. B. Ballou took in Dan ville this week. Capt. Gus Hall is at Cannady's mills today with a party of friends trying their luck fishing. Thft handsome J. M. Norwood. the excellent cigar manufacturer of Raleigh, is in Oxford today with sam ples of fine cigars. Mr. J. M. Murai, of Murai Bros. & Co., Cigarette manufacturers of Kyoto, Japan, honored our town with a visit Saturday and was the guest of Mr. W. A. Adams. Mr. H. W. Kronheimer, the val uable assistant editor of the Ihrifty Southern Tobacco Journal, Winston, arrived in Oxford Sunday and spent several days under the parential roof. His many friends in Oxford greeted him cordially. Messrs. E. D. Lyon and son, Clarence, of CreeJmoor, W. N. H. Harris, of Wilton, E. N. Crews, of Dabney, William Pleasants and W. H. Daniel, of Creedmoor, J. T. Bul lock and J. T. Pergerson, of Mt. Energy, Capt. Rufus Amis, of Vir gilina, Thos. Bullock, of Stem, J. D. Tilley, of Knap of Reedc, James W. Dickersou, of New Light, W. A. Parham, of Watkins, A. A. Gordon, of Berea, J. E. Ford, of Pleasants, and J. B. V. Tunstall, of Bullock, called Tuesday and paid their re spects to the Public Ledger. The rapidity w'.tu which croup velops calls for inst;:;t treatment; and yet few hous-eholds ar- prepared for its vis its. An admirable remedy for this dis ease is Acer's Cherry Pectoral. It has saved hundred of lives and should be in every home where there are young chil dren. Gxford, N. C , Apkil 23, 1896. To the School Committkemen op Grakville Coun y. 1 have this day sent y u by mail blanks for having the census of the school children of your districts taken. Thi law requires that the census shall be -. iben and returned to the Uegister of D eds on or before the first dav of June in every year. See sec tion 2579 of the school law. It, is very earnestly desired thar. you give this your personal attention so that an accurate census can be had this year. If you fail to get the blanks let me know at once and I will send you more. CHAS. F. CREWS, Register of Deeds and ClerK ex-officio to Board Education. ap!24-lt. AND HE GOT IT IN THE NECK. Did up the Old flan at the Democratic Town fleeting in Glorious Shape. .... Then there was the most in tense excitement at the Democratic meeting Friday night. The name of the Old Man, of the Public Ledger, had been presented for town commissioner by an admi rer, in whose heart must have welled up immense patriotism as the aver age country editor is not generally m the swim ! The court room rang with cheers that lasted five minutes, ten min utes, fifteen minutes, and seemed as though it would be prolonged even throughout the night and beyond the dawn. The Chairman managed to restore order at'tcr nearly wtariug his arm off rapping with his gavel. "I beg you, gentlemen, to be quiet for a while," he said, "so that the business of the meeting may pro ceed. There is other important work for you to do, and that is to nomi nate our most highly esteemed and inestimably valuable townsman as one of the commissioners." "I desire," said a citizen, spring ing upon a bench, "to second this nomination. The Old Man has la bored in season and out of season for the upbuilding of Oxford. He cheerful 'y gives his aid to every thing helpful to the town, its tobacco market, its people, its churches, its schools,, its politicians. Why, my friends, the way he booms our to bacco market, the bed-rock of our prosperity, enterprises and men with out hope of reward, and the way he puffs up amateur theatricals, con certs and entertainments, and then pays his admission fee to see the show and to get pointers that he may give the affairs and the participants write ups, are beautiful examples of giving much and receiving noths ing! Let us honor him we can con sistently do so for he will get no pecuniary or other returns for his services as a dad of the town." Renewed enthusiasm followed this tribute. The applause was tremen dous. The lights danced, the win dows rattled, the very walls of the building shook. "I, too, heartily second this most excellent nomination," shouted an other citizen when things were com paratively quiet once more. He had jumped upon the clerk's desk, .and his remarks were punctuated with deafening yells of approval. Re member, I beg you, what the Old Man has done for the party ! He is eyer in the thickest of the fight and stands firm amid the threats of be ing whipped, abuse of the enemy, and despite of boycotts. He is criticised, condemned and cursed but never wavers. He contributes to the wherewithals to run the campaigns, is liberal in furnishing us printed matter and doesn't murmur when we are two years behind in payiner him for election tickets. We must take advantage of this inexpensive oppor tunity of showing our appreciation his worth and work. We can square ourselves with him at a jreal bar gain." The yelling was tumultous. Plas tering dropped. Sleeping babes all over town were aroused and began crying. A third citizen took the floor and said, when he could be heard: "A great political campaign is about to open, and we need the Old Man in our business as he is a bold, hard fighter. I am for him and " "Enough, enough !" went up a cry. "Yes, yes. Let's vote ! Vote ! Vote !" Men screamed in excess of enthu siasm, danced and tossed up hats. "Hurrah for the Old Man ! ' "One moment," a fourth citizen managed to put in. "Let us not go too fast. We may make a grievous mistake. The Old Man has done without anything so long has re ceived no sort of recognition that there is danger of spoiling him even with an unsalaried, feoless office. We want to preserve him as he is now; keep him out of temptations." This was a wet blanket. The ex citement subsided under a discussion of the matter from this new point, with the result that the Old Man got it where the domestic bird got the edged-tool associated with the fame of the Father of his country. A Rare Entertainment. Under the joint auspices of the Oxford Female Seminary and the Horner Military School, Mrs Han nibal Williams, of New York, will give a reading of Sh;ikspeaieV beau tiful comedy, "The Winter's Tale," reciting from memory almost the entire play and impersonating the characters. She has read before the most cul tivated audiences in the Northern and Southern cities and always with entire success The Ladies1 Home Journal, of N. Y.. the New York Herald and other metropolitan pa pers pronounce her an artist, in this line. The Messrs. Horner and Prof. Hobgood have engaged her to give this reading for the benefit of their schools. The admission for the general public is 50 cents. The reading will be given in the Chapel of Oxford Female Seminary on next Tuesday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Dr. J. E. Wyche Coming. Dr. J. E. Wycho, will make his annu al visit 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 tomei. apH7. THE TRAVELLERS. People That Move with the Times They go Forward, of Course, -Graham Peed, of Tar River, was on our streets Friday. W. H. Osborn, of Greensboro, was in Oxford Tuesday. M iss Porter, of Tarboro, is the guest of Misses Lawrence. -Judge and Mrs. Coble are stop ping at the Meadows House. Miss Pleasants, of Creedmoor. is visiting the Misses Longmire. -Mr. E. T. Rawlins has returned from a business trip to Baltimore. The hustling O. R. Smith, of Henderson, was in town Saturday. Maj. N. A. Gregory, of Rich mond, Va., spent Sunday in Oxford. Mr. Henry Knott returned Fri day from a tiip to Eastern Carolina. Mr. W. H. Gregory, of Stovall, honored us with a yisit on Wednes day. That splendid merchant, Ira Hunt of Kittrell, was in Oxford on Tuesday. Mr. Dave Lawson, a clever gen tleman of South Boston, Va., is vis iting Oxford. Mr. G. T. Sherman and two lit tle daughters were in Oxford Satur day, shopping. Mrs. James Tyson, of Durham, is spending a few days with Mrs. J. L. Furgerson. Our old friend C. C. Wheeler, of Ducthvil'e, dropped in to see us one day last week. Major W. A. Guthrie, and C. J. Hulin, Esq., of Durham, were on our streets Monday. Mr. J. K. Clement and daughter, of Brownsville, spent a few hours in Oxford Monday. Mrs. John Smith, and Mrs. L. F. Smith, of Tar River, were on our streets Monday. Mr. W. W. Knott, of Dinwiddie county, Va., yisited relatives in the county this week. Mrs. W. E. Dorsey, and sister, of Fishing Creek, were in Oxford Tuesday shopping. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hancock had another daughter born unto them a few days ago. Mr. S. M. Evans, postmaster and merchant, o Satterwbite, dropped in to see us Wednesday. Messrs. Shelburn, Thomas ard Thorp, all revenue men, were on our streets Wednesday. Messrs. J. B. Neal and W. H. Pannabaker, of Virgilina, Va., paid us a short visit Monday. Misses Alma Piper and Lillie Smith, of Hargrove, were among the shoppers in Oxford Tuesday. Mayor Southerland, of the pros perous town of Henderson, honored our town with a visit Tuesday. Messrs. A. E. Bobbitt aud W. E. Cannady, of Wilton, and H. Suit, of Berea, called to see us Friday. Mr. Smith, of Wilmington, accompanied by Mrs. McRary and Miss Rowe Wiggins, visited Oxford Wednesday. S. L. Wilson, of Wilton, and Wes Btummitt were numbered among the pleasant visitors to our office Monday. Miss Langdon Hicks, who has been on an extended visit to friends in Oxford, has returned to her home at Warrenton, Va. Mrs. Dr. A. F. Osborn and two daughters, Misses Hettie and Annie of Lawrenceville, Va., are visiting at the Osborn House. Mr. W. L.Umstead, of Bahama was in our town Friday and we had the pleasure of meeting the young gentleman in our office. -Mr. John Ragan has left us and cast his lot among the good people of Rolesville. We wish him much success in his new home. Mrs. W. D. Lynch returns to Oxford today from an extended visit to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Kingsbury, at Wilmington. Ex-Judge Winston, of Durham, Maj. John W. Graham, of Hillsboro, and Capt. W. B. Shaw, of Hender son, are attending our court. Mr. Philip H BllmaD, Jae superintendent of Victoria Cotton Mill, Newberyport, Mass., is the guest of Mr. Louis de la Croix. Mr. D. T. Jackson, a veteran farmer of Creedmoor section, was in Oxford Tuesday, and we had the pleasure of grasping his warm hand. Mrs. C. A. Tuck, accompanied by her son-in-law, Mr. W. D. Amis, the prosperous merchant of Virgili na, sDent Wednesday and Thursday in Oxford. Judge Graham is at home this week, having as usual, made good record holding Edgecombe court. He will presiue over Bertie court next week. Old Sluetb, of Hampton, was on our streets Tuesday looking as young as a 16 year-o'der He had bis mustache dyed to hide his gray hairs as it is leap year. The two gentlemanly little boys of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hester, of Creedmoor, joined their father in a visit to Oxford Tuesday, and the editor enjoyed a visit from these bright looking and rosy cheeked lads. QRANVILLE SUPERIOR COURT. Judge Coble and Solicitor Bynum at their Post. Granville Superior Court com menced on Monday with a li ht crim inal docket, and in the language of the able Solicitor, "I am glad to see that Granville people are getting better every month." All the officers of the court were on hand and are discharging their duties with their usual diligence, but thus far Broom- field Ridley and Ed Jones, two faith ful colored bench waimers, have failed to be cabed by our friend Coley Gill as talis jurors and they are cast down and exceedingly sorj; rowtul. The following compose the grand jury: K. A. Amis, toteman, Ed Bu chanan, S. P. Washington, B. H. Peed, Thos. Morris, .1. E. Howell, Goodridge Wilson, D. C. Hunt, C. E. Gooch, L. Meadows, E. T. Smith, V ; R. Bullock, J. M. Ellington, W. T. Allen, John S. Eakes, J. F. Puckett, T. B. Parham, John W. Fuller. Judge Coble's charge was plain and matter of fact, conveying no new points as to the various offences to be considered by the grand juiy, and did not consume a great deal ot time in reading his charge. The State docket was taken up and So licitor Bynum in his vigorous way prosecuted offenders agaiust the peace and dignity of the State occu pying two days and left for home with the satisfaction of knowing thnt the people of Granville are getting better every day. State vs. Bud HoltniD, a. w. d. w., guilty; judgment suspended on pay ment of cost. State vs. Baxter Aaron Allen, Wm. Merritt and Will Corbet, forcibly en tering dwelling; plead guilty; judg ment suspended on payment of cost. State vs Benj. Hester, a. w. d. w.; guilty; 15 days in couuty jail. State vs. Geo. Hardee, assault; guilty; judgment suspended on pay ment of cost. State vs. Chas. Thorp and Allen Dodson, a. w. d. w.; guilty; Thorp pay fine $3 and half cost and Dodson 30 days in jail and pay half cost. State vs. Ned Smith, burning church; nol pros. State vs. Tom Emmett, c. c. w.; judgment suspended on payment of cost. State vs. Henry Sanford, enticing servant from employer; not guilty Sj;ate vs. Joseph Smith, burning church; not guilty. State vs. William Herndon, at tempt ot housebreaking; guilty; sent to the pen for one year. flAKlNG A GOOD RECORD. Judge Graham Continues to Receive Compliments. Our distinguished townsman and all round good citizen. Judge A. W. Graham, recently held Northampton court and Brother Connor, of the Patron and Gleaner, speaks in the following high praise of him, and it is a pleasure to us to reproduce it: "The Patron and Gleaner does not follow the stereotyped custom of praising everybody who comes along especially men in high position; neither doe. it speak disparagingly, except for good cause. We have purposely refiained from expressing any comments on Judge Graham, who presided over the two weeks term of Northampton cour: which adjourned at Jackson lastFii day, until after the adjournment of court in order that we mig.it know what had been done and speak mtellig utiy of his works entirely unbiased. "By their works e shall know them." According to this rule no judge deseives higher commendation, f.r Judge Graham signed about fifty final judgments and cleared the docket of many old and troublesome cases. Judge Graham Is a comparatively young man, though physically and mentally a strong man, and a thorough gentleman. He is his own mau has his own opinions about questions arising for his considera tion, and about the public questions of the day, and we believe they aie geneially right. As a public officer he realizes that "a public office is a public trust." lie is prompt, aggressive, and at tbe same time reasonable and judicious. He Las been only about one year on the bench, having been appointed by Gov. Carr hi Februiry 1:95, to fill a vacancy, and yt he r riks with the first of our judges. Gov. Carr has been particularly happy in his appointments, so far a' we h;tve had occasion to know them. Our people almost unanimously entLusia-tically en dorse this appointment of Judge A. W. Graham. Besides, he U a worthy sor; of a nobl sire thtt gr-at and go id man christian gentleman, patriot, trtatesmati ov. Win. A. Graham. ltp s nrwrTnn m Absolutely Purci A cream of 'ar'nr bantux powder. II it-'U' to all In leaving strength. Latent U. S. Gover n Hunt Food Beport. Royal Baking Powder Co., 100 Will St., New Tot In.