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Mil Tift lit iWM M rcV WATSON I " FOR GOVERNOR. I 25 cents ) !lBtil November .oth. VV . V. K ITCH IN M . OR CONGRESS. S the PUBLIC LEDGER I S 25 cents Until November 10th. VOLUME IX NO. 371 Clover, 2 Grass, and Field SEED ! (Inr itrtv i5 lie.lfl- V'"' !A quarters for all the i s.-liool Books to be jV ;isol by the Public Schools of the county. J Full line of Drugs, Pitnt Medicines. Per- i i 44. i.- - !) fumerv. Toilet Arti- clos, Cigars, Tobacco, V) Cigarettes, Confection- U cries, etc. U G. HALL, DRUGGIST, ( OXFORD, N. C. AARVIN'S CHARM WA ;e perfection of Crackers, in I Caddies and the price is only cents at Jackson's. Marvin's Cheese Wafers in I Caddies, 20c. per pound at Ik-' n's. WER'S FRUIT NECTAR IThe newest Summer Drinks, 1 all the leading drinks at JACKSON'S Popular Fountain. TO BUY Big Bargains ; I N THE BEST- UP-TO-DATE BUGGY A ONTHEflflRKET I am overstocked in buggies (owing to the shortage of crops) and they must be closed out at once. I mean busi ness. Come to see me. I shall also make my repair prices to suit the times. I am prepared to Kive you best work at lowest figures. Vours for business, P. F. TAYLOR. THEL HILL INSTITUTE School of High Grade for both males ''infills. Next session opens Sep- r aii. ls'.ti;. Address J. A. BEAM, Hill, N. (' f,,r further uarticu- ' uunt1 1 it-r.ll. . - 1 V itnvsi i:k, 1 1 o 1 n e y - ett-11 ft w, ( Otj.'KK HANK 1UULDING, HK1, . voit i u CA HO I.I IV A. H'tico wherever his services are want "J pKiruiseH hi hunt Pfl'nrta In hfhftlf of his f- tarsettieruent of Estates a Specialty. WAITED! .1 GASH CUSTOMERS t TIMELY HITS. Points Scored In a Week's Game of Seek and Find. Fall goods are arriving daily. Rain has come but still it is warm. You can eat oysters now if you can get them. The Seaboard road is just a hus tling for travel. Mark Hanna is king among the pie counter seekers. The days of our old straw hat seem to be numbered. Mr. A. A. Hicks is adding to his residence on College street. McKinley's head is closed as he is mortgaged to the gold bugs of the North. Mrs. Powell has inipioved her residence by the addition of another porch. Good-bye Boltocrats, good bye! In the arms of McKinley and trusts you jump. The Democratic County Conven tion will meet in Oxford Saturday, Sept. 26th. The "old man's" peas have given out, and we suppose we shall have to take water, Do not fail to read thenew legal advertisements in this issue of the Public Ledger. Rev. G. C. Shaw has made some improvements to his house at Mary Potter Memorial School. Subscribe to the Public Ledger if you want to keep posted on what is going on in your county. A protracted meeting is in prog ress at Mt. Zion church this week, conducted by Dr. R. H. Marsh. Every true Democrat should look upon a Boltocrat as a true dis ciple of McKinley and the trusts. The pleasant Jim Osborn is now in charge of the stemming depart ment of Messrs. Hickey & Ballou. The Democrats of Granville have thus far only opened one eye. They will get the other opened after the election, Some of the favorite sons who are led out will want to know where they are at after the convention on the 26th inst. Don't forget to vote against whatever side the trusts are on and yo". cast your suffrage in the interest of the masses. Mr. H. M. Shaw has purchased from Mr. Eugene Currin his resio dence on Rectory street and is now occupying the same. When you come to town next week visit Franklin's Shaving Par lor next to the post office. He keeps sharp razors and clean towels. Dr. de Lacroix, one of the dis tinguished citizens of Reavisville, is the North Carolina member of the Boltocrat National Executive Com mittee. Judge Graham is holding his fall courts and continues to dispatch bus iness with great ease and add to his reputat ion as a Judge of the Supe rior Court of North Carolina. Do you want to keep up a news paper in your town? If you do you must patronize it, as no newspaper ever heard of could live entirely on wind, even if brains were short. On Thursday last lightning struck two oak trees at the same time in the yard of Mr. E. W. Kin ton, near Cornwall. The family was greatly shocked but escaped injury. The wedding bells will ring out in Oxford next Wednesday. Who are the contracting parties? It is also rumored that one of our young men wilkwed a Virginia beauty next week. How can any tiller of the soil vote in a way that would tend to benefit the gold standard monopoly that wants to make slaves of the farmers and laboring classes in this country? Miss Lela Routon will teach the public school in district No. 1, Fish ing Creek township, so we learn from Capt. W. O. Bobbitt who is authori ty as to who teaches the school in this district. We are glad to learn that Mr. E. G. Currin is greatly pleased with Greenville, Tenn., his new home. While we regret to lose him from Ox ford we wish him unbounded success in his new home, On account of the National Meet ing of the Colored Baptists at St. Louis, Mo., the Southern Railroad will sell round trip tickets on Sept. 14th, 15th and 16th, with final limit Sept. 26th, for $23.55. Mr. Leak Peace was awarded the scholarship at the A. & M. Col lege at Raleigh from Granville coun ty and has entered the schoo'. Ho is an excellent young man and we wish him great success. Oxford loses one of her fine horses. Mr. Thos. Winston has sold his horse, Zeb Vance, and he leaves Oxford. Zeb Vance was well known here and one of the finest horses that mashed Oxford soil. There is much talk now about long and short haul, but we want to talk to you about John Hall and tell Vou to read his advertisement on this page if you wish to buy fresh grass and clover seed. And parents re member his store is headquarters for school books, both public and pri vate, with a big line of stationery. .. ...... ----- " " " 'lZ lffwa.wiW OXFORD, N. A very interesting potracted meeting is in progress at Bethel Church. - - John Young, one of our colored friends, has placed on our table a nice turnip the first of the season. The editor tenders his warmest thanks to Mr. E. T. Rawlins for a Bryan hat, which he will wear with pleasure. The news comes from Texas that Republicans, sub-Hannacrats and the Populists have fused. What a mixture! On account of the Baptist State School Convention, Goldsboro, N.C., the Southern Railway .vill sell round trip tickets Sept. 21, 22 and 23, good until Sept. 29, for $5.05. Mr. Christian, one of the talent ed editors of the News & Observer, attended the Kitchin-Settle debate Thursday, and called at this office. Mr. Howard Dorsey, of near Oxford also called. If- you want to let the farmers know where to sell tobacco and buy goods, sing them a song with the right tune through the columns of the Public Ledger that has 3,000 readers in Granville and adjoining counties. Mrs. R. B. Peebles, of Halifax county, lied at the home of her mother, Mrs. Paul C. Cameron, in Hillsboro, Tuesday. She was tho aunt of our townsman, Mr. Paul Gra ham, who attended the funeral at Hillsboro Wednesday. Hickey & Ballou have started up their stemmery and all grades of to bacco are now in demand on the Ox ford market. It is a well settled fact that our fine corps of buyers pay the highest market prices for all grades of the weed. Bring it along to Ox ford. We learn from the News & Ob server of Thursday that Dan Rnssell after his visit to Mark Hanna in Washington City, has agreed to come down and Holton and the Pops are happy. Mr. Dockery also come down as Lieut. Governor over the Repub lican ticket. All the details of fusion with the Pops are to be arranged to-day. One day last week the horse of our neighbor, Mr. Durell Brummitt, in attempting to jump over a small gate by some means got caught on one of the palings and was so badly injured that the animal had to be killed. This was quite a Joss to Mr. Brummitt as he is one of the pleas ant tobacco tourists that roll daily over the county. Watson and Guthrie. Cy Watson and Major Guthrie are eanvassing the State together, and it is said that Watson gets decidedly the best of Guthrie and is making votes for Democracy. Guthrie in his speech at Rutherfordton called out Danny Russell like a court crier, and paid his respects to him for de clining to go before the people in a joint discussion lest it might provoke disturbance has no business to run for governor, and he is right. He advised the Populists of the Ninth District to vote for Adams, Democratic candidate for Congress against Pearson and the Republicans are mad about it. He also advised the Populists not to vote for Legis lator pledged to Pritchard's return to the Senate. Carry The News to Vermont. News and Observer says: The Democratic majority in Arkansas is estimated at 65,000; it may reach 75,000. In 1888 the majority was 27,210; in 1890 it was 21,086; in 1892 it was 40,950 and in 1894 it was 48,- 724. What made this great increase? Nothing but the bold advocacy of free silver. Republicans and Fopu lists united in voting the Democratic ticket to tell the world that farmers and laborers in all parties repudiate the gold standard. Thousands of negro farmers actually joined with their white neighbors to repudiate the gold standard. Look Out for Them. It is the plan of Mark Hanna, in States where he thinks his man has no show of winning to throw all the strength to the gold, or Republican, candidate for Congress, in every diss triet where there is any show. For instance, eyerything possible is to be done to elect Settle in this district. Keep your eyes open and you'll see trades offered a vote for Bryan for a vote for Settle. This is on the line that Bryan is sure to carry the State any way and a vote for a gold man is just that much ahead. Called a Liar. On Sunday in New York Rev. Tom Dixon preached a sermon in the in terest of McKinley, and against Bryan. The red heat from his re ferences to Candidate Bryan and his adherents caused some persons to leave the hall. Others who did not agree with the preacher's opinions remained and gave vent to their dis pleasure by hissing and shouting: "That's false!" "You are wrong!" "I am going to vote for Bryan!" One man called the Rev. Mr. Dixon a liar. Glenn at Oxford and Wilkins. Col. Bob Glenn, of Winston, one of the best campaigners in North Carolina, will speak in Oxford Tues day, Sept 15th at 1 o'clock, ad Wil kins, Wednesday, Sept. 16th. If you want to hear a rousing speech turn out and hear him. Be sure and not miss it as he will discuss the great issues of the day. wyTyy ywtBff--' mtmMitmmihm MSwwyM C, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1896. DEATH OF MR. A. R. USRY. This Worthy Young Man Has Passed to the'Great Beyond. We more than regret to have to announce the death of this worthy and promising young man, which oc curred on Sunday, August 30th, 1896, at the home of his father, Mr. R. S. Usry, of typhoid feyer, after a lingering illness, during whieh time he had the best medical attention and the kindest nursing. He was beloved by all who knew him, as he possessed a kind disposition and was of exemplary habits and obliging. He was so popular that the whole town was saddened at his death, and being an only son his father and mother along with devoted sisters feel that their loss is irreparable. He was a pious member of the Metho dist church and was faithful to his Christian duties. Was also a mem ber of the Granville Grays, in which company he took high rank, and was greatly beloved by his comrades. He was a member of the mercan tile firm of Usry & Garrett, and was just entering upon a business career which no doubt would have become a successful one. In the great sorrow that has visit ed the family we tender to them our heartfelt sympathy for the editor was a warm friend of the deceased. The burial services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Hurley from the house on Monday afternoon, witnessed by a large concourse of friends. Tho Granyille Grays turned out about 35 strong to pay the last sad tribute to their deceased comrade. The pall beaiers were: Lieut. H. L. Skinnei, Lieut. J. O. Ellington, Sergt. A. T. Smith, Sergt. A. D. Hob good, Sergt. W. H. Britt, Corporal J. A. Renn. Resolutions of Respect. Armory of Granville Grays, ) Oxford, N. C, Sept. 1, 1896. j Once more we are called upon to mourn the loss of one of our mem bers. Sergeant A. R. Usr- died at the residence of his father m Oxford, Sunday evening, August 30th, 1896, after a brief illness. He was just entering upon the duties of manhood and his loss is keenly felt. Sergeant Usry knew his duty and performed it well. He was faithful as a soldier, steadfast and sincere as a friend and upright as a citizen. His comrades have been deeply grieved by his death and desire to pay their last tribute of respect to his merit and worth, therefore be it resolved, 1st. That our Company has lost one of its best and most loyal mem bers, Oxford a most highly respect ed young man and useful citizen and.his family a devoted and true son and brother; 2nd. That we tender to his bereav ed family our most sincere sympathy and mourn with them the loss of our comrade. 3rd. That these resolutions be in scribed upon a page of our records dedicated to his memory and copy be sent to the family and that the Public Ledger be requested to pub lish the same. 4th. That the usual badge of mourning be worn for 30 days. Lieut. H. L. Skinner, " J. O. Ellington, Sargt. A. D. Hobgood, " A. T. Smith. Corporal Jas. A. Renn, Committee. Oh, Come Off. Three of the black dazzling Billies, of sweet scented fusion fame, held the court house' Tuesday night spell bound with the same old story of putting the negroes back into sla very which made each brick in the building groan when the lie slipped from their lips. On of the colored men on his way home was heard to say, "it wus a lie as der wus over 2, 000,000 niggers and de white folks jest could not put dem back no how as dis wus now a free country and dat old racket of Bill Crews' wus dun played out long ago. Dat wus de cry Jeemes Moore made when he had de niggers in de sling." After the groans ceased the crowd dispersed and it is said a private political cau cus was held in another portion of the town. It was of course com posed of the three Billies and their assistants. Tell Him That You Saw He. It is rumored around among the colored people that Mark Hanna quietly made Oxford a visit one day ihe past week and left part of bis hogshead of money to buy up the election with. Since that time the four Bills, Billie Royster, Billie Crews, Billie Harris and Billie Brown it is said have been quite active among the Populists urging the great importance or fusion on a Hanna pie basis. Probably they may also make a deal with the sub Hannacrats since the ball has been started in Texas. For further infor mation see Dr. de Lacroix, the grand mogul of North Carolina. Prize Fight. There is fun ahead for those who like pugilistic sport. Messrs. A. A. Bryant,. Mayor of Scuffleton, and Thos. G. Taylor, Mayor of Ridley Town, haye challenged each other to "fight to a finish" for the chams pionship. They are both in training and it is proposed that the contest shall take place Thanksgiving on the line dividing the two towns. Ad mission will be the low price of $1 to see the heavy weights in the liirg. Tr. will bo a e-rand affair and it is ex pected that an immense thiong of people will be present. Buy your turnip seed from J. P, Stedman MURDER WILL OUT. Nathan Winston Murdered, by His Daughters. It will be remembered that some 17 months ago that a negro by the name of Nathan Winston, living on the plantation of W. T. Hockaday, near Grissom, with his two daugh ters, disappeared and it was thought at the time he had gone off to Nash county to work in fact his daugh ters said so, but nothing was heard of him and foul play was suspected. The daughters were arrested but as no evidence could be brought against them they were released. It is well said that murder will out, and one of the girls has let it out in a confession- to her grand father. She stated the murder had been committed by herself and sis ter with the aid of Calvin Mangum and Squire Walters, because Win ston did not want the men to come to his house. The girl told where the old man was buried, right near the house in a hole from which they had dug clay to chink the house and build the chimney. When the skel -eton was dug up by the brother of the murdered man it was found that the body had been wrapped in a quilt, covered with ashes and about 2 feet of earth thrown upon it and then the htle was filled with trash. The two daughters and the two men are under arrest, and Coroner Billy Brown was sent for Wednes day to fully investigate the murder. We learn from Mr. Howard Gar ner that on the skull of the deceas ed was indications of a blow inflict ed by an axe, as he was killed while asleep in bed. It is a foul, cold blooded murder, and but for the confession of the woman, probably would haye remained a mystery for years. There is great excitement in the neighborhood among the colored people over the matter and hundreds have flocked to yiew the bones of the dead man. BRYAN WILL SPEAK IN N. C. Candidate Bryan, the great cham pion of the rights of the people, will make five speeches in the State. He will be in Durham at 5:30 o'clock p. m. on the 17th inst, and will speak that night in Raleigh the same night. Let our people be sure and hear him. Arrangements are being made to run a special train from Oxford, leaving about 3, p. m. Happy- Man. Mr. M. L. Watkins, the reliable engineer of the Oxford & Henderson Railroad, quietly on the 10th of Au gust left for Alabama and on the 12ch was happily married to Miss Virginia Steyenson, one of the at tractive young ladies of Oxford, Ala. The happy couple after a tour to sev eral of the Northern cities arrived in Oxford on the 3rd inst. and" haye taken rooms at Mrs. T. D. Clement's, on College street. We extend our best wishes for their future happiness.- A Slight Fire. There was a slight fire at the Orphan Asylum since our last issue, caused by the breaking of a lamp. The alarm was sounded and the flames were put out with slight dam age. As usual Chief Renn turned up and was the hero of the hour, with able assistants. Miss Atwater, one of the accomplished teachers, in try ing to smother the flames with a blanket when first discovered slip ped and fell, spraining one of her ankles very badly, She is much bet ter now we are glad to say. Crenshaws Proclamation. The proclamation of E. H. Cren shaw & Co., in this issue is full of choice reading and we adyise you to cast your eagle eyes on it and digest its contents with great eagerness, as it is money in your "inside pocket, don't you know." Their stock of fall goods is immense and will be sold at the lowest prices ever known for the quality goods. Catch right on and take advantage of the bargains offered, and you will be sure to save money. Our Visitors Thursday. The following gentlemen called to see the editor Thursday: R. L. Newton and L. T. Williford, Berea, Rufus Grissom, of Watkins, Leroy Wagstaff, of Mt. Energy, W. W. Hart, of Oak Hill, Willie Dorsey and T. J. Brummitt and son, of Fishing Creek, W. S. Lyon,' of Berea and James Champion, of Wilton, who was shot some time ago by an unknown assassin in the dark, and so far re covered as to attend to his business. Puppen Fee and Peake Sisters I Will be given at the Opera House next Friday night, Sept. 18th. The "Pnonen Fee" is a beautiful panto- mine, acted by some of our bright pretty children. It will delight both children and grown people. The "Peake Sisters" will arrive from Alaska and speak for themselves. A pleasant evening with plenty of fun is promised. Prices to suit the times and silyer, no gold received. Admis sion 25 cts, Reserved seats 35 cents. Appreciated. It is a pleasure to us to know that the Public Ledger is so highly ap preciated by our patrons, as was in dicated last week on their failure to get the paper. While we have the reputation of getting out the best county paper in the btate we do not take it all to ourselves as much of the credit is due to our splendid corps of correspondents. imBM THE TIDE OF TRAVEL. People Coming or Going in All Di rectionsA Record. Mr. D. J. Gooch was in Rich mond this week. Mrs. Frank Meadows has re- turned to Wilson. Mrs. E. T. White, and children, are still at Chase City, Va. Mr. S. P. Satterfield, of Roxboro, was on our streets Thursday. ! Mr. A. M. Moize, of Quinerly, called to see the editor Saturday. We regret to learn of the con tinued illness of Mrs. D. C. Hunt. Mr. B. F. Kronheimer arrived home Wednesday from New York. Mr. Cooper Hicks, of Richmond, Va., was in Oxford Wednesday. Miss Jessie Hermon, of Warren ton, is visiting Miss Lessie Hunter. Mrs. T. W. Jackson, who has been sick some days is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. James Knott, of Stovall, were on our streets Monday. Mr. and Mis. A. R. Foushee, of Roxboro, were on our streets Satur day. Mr. D. L. Traynham, of South Boston, Va., was in our town Thurs day. Major B. S. Royster has a young Democrat at his home, and will be heard. Miss Oetavia Holloway, who has been sick several days, is much better. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Turner had a 9 lb. girl born unto them a few days ago. Miss Cheek, of Henderson, is yisitmg Miss Mary B. Gregory on College street. The Misses Levy, of Durham, were guests of the Misses Kronhei mer this week. Mr.and Mrs. J.O. Baker, of Chase City, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs R. Broughton. Mrs. Perkins, of Memphis, Tenn., was the guest or Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chapman last week. Our good old friend, Mr. W. T. Hunt, of Tar River section, dropped m to see us Tuesday. Mr. Fred N. Day, of Winston, was on a visit to his father, Mr. I. N. Day, the past week. Mr. R. W. Adcock, and son, of Oak Hill, were among the visitors to this office Saturday. Messrs. W. J. Long, of Long Bros, and J. J. Medford returned Tuesday from New York. Prof. W. H. P.Jenkins, of Brass- field, was numbered among the visi tors to Oxford Monday. Misses Mary and Margaret Jones, of Hillsboro, are visiting the Misses Graham, on Horner Heights. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Renn, have returned from a pleasant visit to re latives in Franklin county. Miss Jennie Williams has re turned from spending the summer with relatives in Portsmouth, Va. Master H. M. Stovall, Jr., and sister, little Miss Kate, honored the "old man" with a visit on Saturday. Mrs. Henry Perry, and son, of Henderson, -spent the past week in Oxford visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Hall. Misses Eva and Annie Cheatham, of near Oxford, are the guests of Misses Mary and Nellie Currin on High street. Mrs. Spencer Haithcock, and two fine looking daughters, of Greensboro, were in Oxford three days this week. Dr. de Lacroix, the chief sub Hannacrat, of North Carolina, re turned Sunday from the Indianapo lis convention. Messrs. S. J. Jenkins, of Zacho, W. H. Whitaker and sons, of Stem, and H. M. Overton, of Hester, call ed to see the editor Tuesday. Dr. Sam Booth returned from, a month's stay at Buffalo Springs Wednesdav much improved in - health, and we hope to see him out soon. It is a source of much pleasure to s to learn that" our esteemed friend, Mr. C. J. Bobbitt, of Watkins, who has been quite sick some days, is improving. After an absence of several months. Mrs. Julia ijanier is again mingling with her friends in Oxford. She returned from Waynesboro, Va., on Friday last. -Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rovster, of Bie Rock, accompanied by Miss V. Rovster, were among the agreeable visitors to the Public Ledger Fri day of last week. Mr. W. A. Sandford, of Buch anan, passed through Oxford Wed nesday on his way to Granger, Lenoir county, and called and sub scribed to the Public Ledger. Messrs. A. Walters, of Stem, J. A. Moss, of Hester, Dr. F. R. Harris, of Henderson, H. O. Coley and J. F. Aiken, of Northside, called at this office one day the past week. Rev. J. A Bean, the distinguish ed principal, of Bethel Hill Academy, was in our town Tuesday, and we had the honor of meeting him in our sanctum. He has succeeded in build in tr nn a fine sehcol in Person county. The next session will begin on the 22nd instant, see notice in another column. $1.00 PER ANNUM. Grant T. Foster, our immense butcher, is on the sick list. Mr. W. D. Currin returned Wed nesday from a visit to Richmond. The venerahle Dr. Jack Booth, of Tally Ho, was on oui streets Mon day. Mrs. W. A. Bobbitt left on Mon day for Augusta, Ga., to visit her parents. Rev. J. R. Cozart, an able color ed divine, of Berea, called to see the editor Wednesday. Miss Charlotte Youner. of Hen derson, is visiting Miss Lula Biggs on Hillsboro street. Miss Estell Brodie. an attractive young lady, of Wilson, and Miss Mary E. Gresrorv. of Stovall. wero the guests of Mrs. James Powell. the past week. Miss Sallie J. Davis, one or the highly educated and accomplish ed young ladies of Greensboro, is now numbered among the excellent corps of teachers at the Orohan Asv- lum. Since our last issue the popular T. B. Jeffreys, of Rockv Mount, was a visitor to Oxford. He is now num bered with the successful warehouse men of the east and has built up a fine trade. Messrs Maurice Daniel, of Corn wall, W. K. Thomas, and A. G. Clement, of Culbreth, W. L. Taylor, of Stovall, were in town Monday and called on the "old Democratic Rat tle Trap." Since our last issue we enjoyed a yisit from Mr. Woodson, the able editor of the Danville Register. While in Oxford he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Bullock on Broad street. Mr. Geo. Knott, of Sunset, spent Tuesday and Wednesday m Oxford to the pleasure of his old friends. He has been on the sick list for some time, suffering from a severe rising on his right hand. Messrs. W. H. Pennebaker, of Virgilina, J. W. Jones, of Mt. Ens ergy, Jasper Parham, of Carlton, J. E. Lumpkins and H. H. Hicks, of near Oxford, paid their respects to , the "old man" Saturday. Messrs. Charley York and W. R. Garner, of Grissom, and J. T. Morton, of Satterwhite, W. A. Par ham, S. T. Dickerson, of Fishing Creek, P. H. Turner, of Brassfield, were in Oxfoid Friday and found their way to our office. The pleasant - Frank B. Hays, one of the editorial staff of the Drug gist Circular, of New York City, was a visitor to his parents this week, and met with a warm reception at the hands of his many friends. Dr. Melville Dorsey, of Hender son, one of' the -excellent business men of Henderson, and as true a Democrat as ever cast a vote, was in our town Thursday, and we were glad to shake his hand in our sanc tion. Dr. F. R. Gregory and his good lady visited Oxford Tuesday. We enjoyed a call from the doctor, and was glad to see him looking so well under the heavy practice which he is called upon to do. He stands high in his profession and is quite suc cessful with his patience. BUCK I. AM ItS FOB SATJE. A few fine well grown Lambs suitable for breeding purposes can be had at reas onable prices from LOUIS de LACROIX, aug2i. Oxford, N. C. Have your job work done at the Public Ledger office Well Said. Mr. Bryan has been speaking to vasit audiences throughout the coun try-audiences of unprecedented di mensions and ot indescribable en thusiasm. The New York newspapers in particular, and the gold standard naDers in ereneral. are foolishly en deavoring to delude the public by pooh-poohing these audiences, speaK ing of them as gaping jays, attract ed bv mere curiosity, and calling for no special notice of any kind. They appear to be afflicted with an in fatuation, and to imagine that they can defeat Bryan by the mere act of ridiculing and disparaging those who attend his meetings. Washington Post. Absolute! Pure. A Cream of Tartar Baking Powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. Latest United States Government Food Report. Royal Baking Powder Co., NEW YORK. mm lM02)IEi I f