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VOLUME Xll NO 23 OXFORD, N. C, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1899. $1.00 PER ANNUM. REMOVAL LL i I I i We shall begin to close out every dollars worth of goods on hand at New York cost. The stock consists of Men and Boys' Cloth ing, Shoes, Hats and Caps, Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Neckwear, Suspenders, Handker chiefs, Suspenders, &c. Also Dry Goods,Trunks and Valises.Umbrellas, &c. This stock is choice, the best ever carried in Oxford and has 20 years knowledge of your wants back of it. This is the grandest chance you will ever have to invest your money and it will pay you to come any dis tance. Amongst this offer ing is a large amount of splendid winter suits In 90 days you will pay 30 per cent, more for them. This stock must and will be sold in 60 days as we surrender the store at that time. We advise an early call. B, F. KRONHEIMER. JUNE JOTTINGS. SHORT-STOPS IN THE LOCAL LINE Gathered and Condensed for the Eye of the Reader. The wicked flea and the morning fly are equally vicious. Mrs. Will Dorsey, who has been sick for some days, is improving. Dr. S. H. Cannady has present ed Mrs. Cannady with a handsome surry. If you want to buy a high-grade Columbia chamless wheel call at this office. Mr. D. J. Breedlove, of Fishing Creek township, placed on our table a few days ago a turnip that weigh ed 31 pounds. A prominent professor says man can support life on alcohol and sugar. But why ignore the spoon? Should they not be mixed up with it some how? Since this trust business has become so prolific there, it is rumored the usual sea serpent seen off the coast of New Jersey has turned into an octopus, The question arises: What are you doing to help push Oxford along? Can you not make up your mind to patronage those who are trying to build up the town? Mariah Montague, a erazy color ed woman, was placed in jail a few days ago, and she is making things lively in the neighborhood of the Turner Hotel by continually preach ing. General John B. Gordon, of Geor gia, with the ill luck of General Wade Hampton, loses his home by fire. The whole South sympathizes deeply with the old hero of the Army of Northern Virginia. Mr. Eugene Betts and Miss Allie Pool, both of Henderson, were quietlv married at the Exchange Hotel on Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m., Rev. M. H. Tuttle officiated. The couple returned to Henderson the same evening. The best wishes of. their many friends go with them through life. American farmers will be in terested to learn that a combination of manufacturers has decided to raise the price of all agricultural im plements from 15 to 25 per cent. The farmers in this country are in the majority ana when they combine or hump their backs over a monopoly outrage something is going to drop. On Saturday at the special meet ing of the Grand Lodge of Masons of the State it repealed the resolu tion passed at the regular meeting in January at Raleigh abolishing the place held by Miss Bemis at the Orphan Asylum, which will continue her as General Manager of the great Masonic Institution of North Caro lina. The Oxford Correspondent of the New and Observer is not much of a judge of a large crowd when estimat ing that 10,000 people were present at St. John's celebration Saturday. Of course it was the largest we have had in years, and mostly composed of our Granville people and the largest estimate was placed at 5'000. It was a great day for the Asylum and everything was conducted in an admirable manner. Capt. S. E. Allen, wholesale and retail merchant, one of Winston's prominent and useful citizens, died suddenly June 23, of paralysis of the heart, aged 54 years. Capt. Allen has been in busines here since 187G. Before coming to this city he was general ticket agent for the old Richmond and Danville Railroad. He had resided in Raleigh, Char lotte and Greensboro. He was born in Granville county, and married Miss Laura Miller, of Concord, who, with six children and two brothers, survive him. Sentinel. Drop In At Hall's Drug Store for good cigars. "Drop In" At Hall's Drug Store for school books and stationery "Drop In" At Hall's Drug Store for chewing tobacco. "Drop In" At Hall's Drug Store for patent medicines. "Drop In" At Hall's Drug Store to have your prescriptions compounded. "Drop In" Hall's Drug Store, New platforms have been built around the Southern freight depot. Mr. L. B. Turner has had his hogshead shop lot enclosed with a wire fence. Bear the fact in mind that Long Bros, are now offering some rare bargains in summer goods. The Public Ledger is glad to learn of the continued improvement in the health of the popular Capt. John A. Williams. If you desire to help sustain the Public Ledger which is one of the enterprises of Oxford, extend to it your job printing and advertiseing patronage. Union service's for Sunday nights during the summer commenc ed Sunday night at the Presbyterian church, Rev. M, H. Tuttle occupy ing the pulpit. The Odd Fellows Lodge of Ox ford is rapidly on the increase, as IS new members have been added to the already large membership. It is a grand order, and never ceases to do good. If you need anything in the fur niture line don't forget to attend the auction sale at the old Crawford store Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Many nice aiticles will be sold yaluable to house keepers. The pleasant home of Mrs Susan Williams was the scene of joy and gladness Friday night, as there was assembled in the spacious parlor quite a number of our young ladies and gentlemen, who spent a most delightful evening. Brick-laying on the foundation of the new Methodist church is mov ing and the heart of each Methodist beats with joy at the event, as they have for many years desired a new edifice in keeping with the progress of Methodism and of the town. Mrs. A. J. Dalby and Miss Helen Cannady are preparing the children of the Sunbeam Society of the Ox ford Baptist Church for a yery in teresting seryice to be held in the church on Monday night, July 3rd, at 8 o'clock to which all are cordially inyited to attend. And Oxford is to lese Mr. W. J. Stem, one of our expert judges of tobacco who has attained to high distinction in the tobaoo world. He will locate in Darlington, S. C, and will enter the warehouse business in that place, and the yery best wishes of a host of friends will go with him to his new home. Three of the moving spirits of the state press, Messrs. Thad R. Manning, of the Henderson Gold Leaf; James A. Robinson, of the Durham Sun and 33. T. Rollins, of the Herald, were present at the St. John's celebration Saturday. We had the pleasure of meeting Messrs. Manning and Robinson, who called at our print shop. We take pleasure in directing the attention of those who have daugh ters to educate to the advertisement of Littleton Female College, It is in its 17th year and is numbered among the best Female Colleges in our state, and Rev. J. M. Rhodes.the President, ability as a teacher is well known, and surrounds himself with an able faculty. The Public Ledghr notes with joy and gladness tht Mrs. W. C. Tyree, who has been critically ill for two weeks at the home of her pa rents, Mr.and Mrs. J. M. Currin,con tinues to improve, and there are many happy hearts in Oxford, Dur ham, and elsewhere, as she is ex ceedingly popular where ever known, and dearly loved for the rare quali ties she possess. The home of Mr. A. S. Hall has been one of sadness during the past week, as their bright eyed and lov able little son, John G. Hall, Jr., has almost been within the tender grasp of One who said: "Suffer Little Children to Come unto Me." We sincerely wish that the God of Love and mercy will spare the dear little fellow, and restore him to full health to the arms of his loving parents. Eight of the nine Leaf Tobacco Warehouses, of Danville, Va., have formed a Warehouse Trust, backed up by Northern Capitalist. Of course it is chartered in New Jersey with a capitol of $1,000,000. It will sell all the leaf tobacco on the Danville market, which it is said will teach over 50,000,000 pounds a year. It looks as if everything now is against the producer as well as the consum er. The State Normal and Industrial School has developed into a great institution of learning and is educat ing hundreds of our young women. Eieht of our Granville young ladies attended it last session, and were highly pleased with the school. We call attention to the advertisement in another column and hope you will read it and send for a catologue and take advantage of the hne opportu nites offered by the school. The armv and navv orders of 17th inst. contain this: "Captain Henry P. Kiugsbury, Gth cavalry, is relieved from duty in Washington, and will join his troop." He is a native of Oxford, N. C, a graduate of West Point, first attended the University of North Carolina and was prepared by tne iaie rroi.u. n. Horner. He was with his company in the Cuban campaign. Oxford had another captain in the Cuban war, Uapt. William Lassiter, who was wounded.He,too,was a"Horner boy." By the way, the Horner school has lately sent out a large catalogue of students that haye attended that famous school since it began in 1851. Wilmington Messenger. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE. Fine Addresses, Good Singing and Good Work. Oxford during the past week had the pleasure of entertaining the Methodist Sunday School workers of the Raleigh District, and was glad they come if the thermometer did range up in the nineties. It was in deed a noble band of workers in the vineyard of the Lord, with a sprink ling of old gray-haired patriarch who have weathered the storm in the in terest of Sunday School work. Among the number we failed to see the kind and gentle face of Presid ing Elder Gibbs, who we have al ways thought believed in pushing forward the foundation of the church that of the Sunday School, the bed rock upon which the cause of Christ ian religion rest. The only pastors of the district present were the great ly beloved and most highly esteem ed Rev. R. H. Whitaker, of the Youngsville Circuit, who has so many warm admirers in Oxford, Rev. A McCullen, the talented and fine looking pastor of the Hendeison Church, and Rev. B. C. Aired, the efficient and consecrated pastor of the Tar River Circuit. They proved by the many excellent talks made that they had not lost any interest in looking after the nursery of the church. We are sorry that more of the ministers of the district did not attend, as their presence would have tended to greatlv encourage the grand Sunday School work. It is well said, "In unity there is strength." The Methodist church pulpit was decorated with choice flowers, and in the back of the pulpit was the word "Welcome", which carried with it a hospitable welcome to the homes of the Oxford people of whatever denomination. The Sermon of Rev. A. McCullen on Thursday night on "Our work in Life a Divine Mission," was indeed a sermon worthy of the distinguished divine, who ably dis cussed the great mission of the Sun day School worker, fully sustaining his reputation as a consecrated em bassador in the vineyard of the iiord. One of Oxford's charming vocalist, Miss May Hundley, sang a beautiful solo with grace and ease. At 9, o'clock Friday morning the Conference met with many delegates present. Mr. John W. Moore, of Kittrell, presided with Dr. C. D. Fort, of Oxford, as Vice President, and Rev. R. C. Gulley, of Franklinton, as Secretary. After devotional exer cises the entelligent Miss Etta Peace, of Oxford, in a pleasing manner delivered the address of welcome, which showed that Oxford had not lost any of her laurels as an educa tional center. After a review of work by President Moore, Mayor Minor, ably discussed, "Who is Responsible for the success of the Sunday School." Miss Etta Peace, of Oxford, rendered with grace and ease a recitation of a pathetic character. Miss Annie Strickland, of Louisburg, formerly of the Orphan Asylum, followed with some excellent suggestions as to "Sunday School Music." Miss Gertrude Royster, one of Raleigh's energetic workers in the Sunday School, portrayed in a pleasing way the "Social Side of Sunday School work." Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming, of Ox ford, then read a very entertaining paper entitled, "Reminiscences of Oxford Sunday School in the past 40 years," prepared by her highly cultured mother, Mrs. John W. Hays. The last on the morning program was the addressjof Rev. R. H. Whit aker on the "Little Child," which was delivered in his usual happy style so peculiar to himself. We forgot to say that Mr. M. S. Davis, President of the Louisburg Female College, made a few remarks as to that excellent school, and he too like Dr. Kilgo, gave the audience an eulogy on the venerable Wash ington Duke, of Durham, who had opened his warm heart and contri buted some of his easy earned wealth for the benefit of the school. It seems to us now-a-days it makes no difference whether at Sunday School Conferences, School Com mencements, Methodist Conferences, in the Lodge Rooms, on the streets, or at a Masonic Celebration, the watchword, is "Duke, Duke, Duke." Wonder if all this is done to make the giant trust that now has the farmers of this section at their mercy, popular with the masses, or whether it is done to gratify an ambition to weild controlling influence of all these institutions or a spontaneous outburt to do good among the peo ple the trust is making so much money out of each year? After devotional exercises at 3 p. m., in the afternoon Mr. D. A. Pierce, of Raleigh, made a plain, practical talk on "Primary work and Primary Literature." The next subject was "The Library Its selection, Influ ence and Results," which was most intelligently and ably discussed by Miss Mamie B. Terrell, of Raleigh, and was pronounced one of the ablest papers read before the Confer ence. The venerable John W. Hays, of Oxford, who never arises to speak but says something that you can think about, next talked upon "How can we induce the children to pre pare their Lessons?" The Relations of Pastor and Superintendent," was next discussed at length by Mr. Geo. S. Baker, of Louisburg, and Mr. E. P. Roberts, of Stem. Our Organ the "Sunday School Evangel," claims were put before the Conference by its able consecra ted editor Rey. R. C. Gulley, of Franklinton, who is now getting out a most excellent Sunday School paper and should receive the cordial , support of the Sunday School work ers or the State. On motion of Rev. W. S. Hester, it was requested that the reminis cences of Mrs. John W. Hays, read by Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming, be published in the Public Ledger, and the Sunday School Evangel. As the present officers proved to be so efficient they were unanmiously re-elected. After tendering many thanks to the citizens of Oxford for their hospitable entertainment of the delegates the Conference adjourned to meet in convention next year with the Raleigh District Confer ence. SERMON TO GRANVILLE GRAYS. LargeCongregation at Baptist Church Sunday Morning. On Sunday morning the Baptist Church was crowded with an intelli gent and refined congregation to lis ten to the sermon preached to the' Granville Grays by their able, con secrated and beloved Chaplain, Rev. J. S. Hardaway. The Company was out in goodly numbers and striking ly handsome in their new uniforms. They were in command of Captain Willie Landis, and Lieuts. Sidney W. Minor and Robt. Wood. Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming presided at the organ, and the choir sung praises to the Lord of Host. The offertory by Miss Annie Strickland, of Louisburg, was charmingly ren dered as she is gifted with a sweet yoiee. Rev. J. S. Hardaway in an earnest manner delivered a splendid sermon from Col. 3-17: "And whatsoever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks unto God and the Father by him." In many respects it was one of the best sermons we have heard him deliver for years. He said in part that life consists in doing, not in dreaming. The high est living is doing the best things, and doing them well. There are many ways of doing the same thing. Deeds spring from motives, and we cannot decide on their excellence or badness unless we knew the motives that brought them forth. Many mo tives determine the lives of men. The gratification of the appetite; the acquisition of wealth; love of power; desire of superiority; love of appro bation; the desire of moral improve ment. The great trouble with the lives of men is that their fruit is. so of ten spoiled by the tap-root of selfish ness. Given the highest motives, and we have the noblest deeds. The General who wins a great victory animated by personal ambition is not as great as the private soldier who exposes himself to danger in the path of duty. The subject is Duty our rule of life. Duty is that which is due from one person to another. "Any action or course of action, flows from the relations we stand in to God or man." It is obvious that we are under duty in many directions. We owe the highest duties of life to our parents. They gave us to the world; cared for our unprotected infancy; trained and reared us, and sent us forth into life. Never will we be ab solyed from the supreme obligation to honor our father and our mother. How tenderly should we care for them ! How considerate of all their feeling ! How deep and sincere our filial reverence ! We owe a high duty to our conn try. This sense of duty we call pa triotism. It leads us to promote the peace and prosperity of our country; to elevate and morally help her peo pie, and to defend her in time of danger. The patriot, the true pa triot is rare. This Company is organized I trust upon the principle of patriotism. The Granville Grays have had a past his tory which should ineite you to a no ble future. Our country needs good soldiers, and the highest elements of a soldier are patriotism, obedience, faithfulness, courage, heroism, self mastery. We are under supreme duty to our God. That duty is set forth in the text: "Whatsoever ye do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus." This is all inclusive. There are two ways of judging a man by his actions and by his mo tives. The first is superficial and external; the second is heartsearch ing and internal. No actions can fully set forth char acter, for men can do right actions from sinister motives; and they can do wrong actions from good motives. Man can judge only from actions, hence bis judgment is superficial. God looks at the motive, hence his judgment is just. If you will set God before you, think of Him, try to please Him, fear Him, then your actions and your motives will corre spond. I call on you to be Christian soldieis soldiers after the pattern of Lee and Jackson, Havelock and "Chinese" Gordon. There is to be a great inspection when we must all be judged by our secret thoughts and motives. How will we stand under the scrutiny of the heart searching Judge? If we take "Duty" as our watch word, trust in Christ, and do all in His name, then all will be well. The Flat River Association will meet with Grassy Creek Baptist Church on the 11th of July. THE MODERN BEAUTY Thrives on good food and sunshine, with plenty of exercise in the open air. Her torm glows with health and her face blooms with its beauty. If her system needs the cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs, made by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE. YOU KNOW SOME, BUT NOT ALL. They Will Come and Go All the Same. Mr. R. A. Loyd, of Adoniram, was in our town Friday. Mr. Roger White, of Concord, is visiting friends in Oxford. Mr. Luther Stark, of Danville, va., was on our streets Friday. Rev. 3. B, Floyd, of Berea, was in Oxford a short while Monday. Miss Mattie Brown left Monday to yisit relatives in Wilmington. Mr. Robert Lonermire, of Creed moor, visited his father this week. Commissioner Joe Royster, of Bullock, was on our streets Monday. Mr. J.B. Higbsmith, of Durham, was in Oxford Saturday and Sunday. Mr. J. M. Sikes, of Greensboro, spent a few days in Oxford the past week. Prof. J. C. Horner, daughter and son are yisiting relatives in Wil mington. The Misses Perry, of Franklin ton. visited friends in Oxford the past week. Mr. L. M. Caviness, of Hester, was on our streets Friday and called to see the editor. Mr. and Mrs. George Sizemore, of Chase Citv, Va., are on a visit to Mrs. Sarah Elliott. Mrs. Lillie Lyon and daughter, of Washington City, are on a visit to Mrs. John T. Britt. Mr. W. R. Beasley, of Durham, was in Oxford Saturday mingling with his old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Bobbitt and children, of Baltimore, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hunt. Ex-Judge Graham is again in the land of Beans this week. Boston seems to have a charm for him. Professors F. P. Hobgood and J, C. Horner were elected Vice-Presidents of the Teachers' Assembly. Mr. Louis Kronheimer, of New York, who has been on a visit to his mother, left yesterday for that city. Mrs. W. M. Rues and children, of Ralegh, were the guest of Mrs. A. A. Hicks on College street the past week. Mrs. R. L. Brown and Miss Jo sephene Brown, of Danville, Va., visited Mrs, W. B. Ballou the past week. Squire W. H. Tilley, of Berea, joined the great throng in Oxford Saturday, and found time to visit this office. Miss Ethel Finlator, of Greens boro, attended the celebration in Ox ford Saturday to the delight of her old friends. Sheriff Fleming, of Hester, was in his office a few hours Monday to see how Deputy Sheriff Howard was getting along. That sterling young Democrat, J. P. Jenkins, of Wilton, was on our streets Friday and dropped in to see the "old man." Messrs. J. T. Meadows, of Berea, E. P. Roberts and W. C. Sharron, of Stem, were in town Friday and call" ed at this office. Mr. L. A. Royster, of Adoniram, was an Oxford visitor Friday, and rolled out in one of Taylor & Can nady's new buggies. Editor R. C. Gulley, of Frank linton, the excellent Secretary of the Sunday School Conference, honored us with a visit Saturday. Misses Carrie and Sallie Law rence, of Charlotte, who have been the pleasant guest of Mrs. Thos. L. Booth, returned home Tuesday. Inspector General Frank Hob good returned Saturday from inspec ting the military companies in the extreme eastern part of the State. Mr. S. M. Bobbitt, one of the hustling warehousemen of Wilson, is on a visit to his mother in Oxford, and his numerous friends are glad to see him. Mr. W. B. Bowline, of Frank lin county, visited his old friends in Granville last week. He was in Ox ford Friday and of course called to see the editor. Mrs. W. H. Rogers and daugh ter, mother and sister of Mr. Winston Rogers, the . yery efficient clerk at the Asylum, spent several days with him the past week. Misses Jennie Adcock and Mag gie West and Mrs. R. W. Adcock, and J. S. Bailey, all of Oak Hill, were in Oxford Saturday and called at the Public Ledger office. After a lapse of nearly 30 years the editor certainly enjoyed meeting Mr. W. S. Stevens, one of his old and most highly esteemed Wayne county friends in Oxford the past week. It was a genuine pleasure to us to grasp his hand once more and look into his kindly face. His home now is in the banner Democratic county of grand old Johnston, God bless her, and has the distinguished honor of being so popular among her people that he was at the last election chosen to preside over the Superior Court Clerk's office, and must certainly make a capital offi cial. It was his first visit to our beautiful town, and fell in love with our people. He is a Methodist and was a delegate to the Sunday School Conference. Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROYAL BAKINO POWDER CO., NEW VOBK. Dr. J. N. Ramsey, of Seaboard, was the guest of Mr. James Loner the past week. Mrs. Dr. Groce, of Taledega, Ala., is on a visit to her sister. Mrs. J. D. Brinkley. Miss Parker, who has been spending some time with Mrs. Brinkley, returned to her home at Suffolk, Va., Saturday. Masters G. D. Mangum, L, H. Jones, and Willie Jones of Brassfield, were among the yisitors to Oxford Friday and it was a pleasure to the editor to receive a visit from these young men. Wish to inform the people that I am now grinding the best of flour and meal at the Cheatham mill, which has been thoroughly repaired and will do my best to please all who come. L. F. Hammie. NOTICE. The Board of County Commissioners will meet on Monday, the 10th day of July, 1899, same being the second Mon day in July, to revise the tax list and val uation reported to them by the List Takers. All persons objecting to the val uation of their property are notified to at tend said meeting when their objections will be heard and passed upon by the Board. This, June 28th, 1899. C. jr. CREWS, june29-2t. Chmn. Bd. Corns. The license tax of lawyers, doctors, un dertakers, &c, in this county are over due, and unless they come forward and settle at once I will be bound to return them to the Judge at next court. junel5-2t. S. A. Fleming, 8heriff. Don't Miss the $2.68's. Not a man in town who won't feel bet ter with himself for making such a pants purchase. Sold only by E. H. Crenshaw Co., Oxford, N. C. Get Your floney Together. This is the season when many bar gains are offered by merchants and if you haye any spare money get it together and take right hold of the real bargains now offered by Messrs. Long Bros. Thev want to close out their summer millinery, dress goods, &c, and all you have to do is to call and get them, as it will pay you a big interest on the investment. This splendid firm is getting ready for their fall stock, and want you to come along and get the adyantage of the great reduction in price. Get a move on you ladies and get the first pick. Read their big advertise ment on the fourth page of this paper. FIVE CENTS A A A INVESTED . . A A IN A BOX OF 5CENT Blood and Liver Pills May save you dollars and a long spell of sickness. They don't gripe. Thoroughly ellicient, yet mild in action. Uy removing the cause they cure torpid liver, biliousness, constipation, indi gestion, colds, stomach and bowel troubles. Sent by mail to any part of the world. If your dealer does not keep them send 5 cents to the manufacturer, who will mail you a box. Thous ands of boxes have been sold and people rejoice at feeling well again at an expense of only five cents. JOHN I. STEIHHAJV, Mannlatnrer, may 25. Oxford, 2i.fl. The State Normal and Industrial College of N. C. Oilers to the young women thorough literarv. classical, scientific, and industrial education and special pedagogical training. Animal Ex- pennes to i:to: lor non-residentM KI50. Faculty of 30 members More than 00 regular students. Has martriculated about 1,700 students, representing every county in the State except one. Practice and Observation School of about 250 pupils. To ween re board in dor mitories all Iree-t nltlon application shonld be made before Auf umt 1. Correspondence invited from those desirinc competent trained teachers. For catalogue ana otner mrormation, address PRESIDENT McIVKH. june2!), Greensboro, N. C. Trinity M Hi School, DURHAM, N. C. Prepares boys and young men for college. Thorough course in Latin, Greek, English, Mathemat ics, History, Physics and French One of the best equipped hierh schools in the Soutn. New and elegant buildings; beautiful loca tion, healthy; College advantages: Gymnasiums, furnished with all of the modern equipments, hot and cold water baths, swimming pool, bowling alley, etc. Expen ses $135 to $175 yer year. For cat alogue, address, o. j 131V1NS, Headmaster,