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C7'7 DQER (J VOLUME Xll-NO 24. MUST We must dispose of this magnificent stock before August 15th and the opportunity to secure the best goods at New York cost is yours. It won't occur again in Oxford I assure you. This stock is the best in this line ever han dled in this place. It must go, "stock and barrel," and we trust our many friends will wisely come in without delay and secure their Clothing, Hats and Shoes at a saving of 25 to 40 per cent. Every thing at absolute cost, everything must be sold by August 15th. This is the chance to buy winter suits. One third to one-half saved. You know us and the kind of goods we han dle. Don't delay; come early and invest your spare money. It will pay you handsomely. Men Suits worth 6.00 to 7.50 at 4.00. Men Suits worth 8.50 to 10.00 at 4.90. Men Suits worth 10 to 15.00 at 6.00 to 10.00. Hats at 50c, 75c. and UP 50 per cent saved. Shoes at 1.00 worth 150. Shoes at 1.50 worth 2 OR We leave Oxford lor another town. This store will be closed August 15th. Remem ber thuse goods must ksold. You know how do business and you can save and make dol e's easily by investing !t, buying your winter Rothes now. B. F. KRONHEIMER, Granville's Clothier. JULY JOTTINGS. SHORT-STOPS IN THE LOCAL LINE Gathered and Condensed for the Eye of the Reader. Mrs. W. C. Tjyree continues to improve as the days roll by. The warehouse trust in Danville it is said will throw out of employ ment 125 men. 75 cords of good dry pine wood can be bought bv applying to the Public Ledger office. H. M. Shaw had in the News and Observer a few days ago an able paper on the Craig Insurance law. Talking of chair trusts, what is that where a loving young couple plight their vows while together oc cupying one? We call the special attention of our reader to the advertisement of the Durham Marble Works, and if you desire a monument or tombstone write for prices. A big difference between the kissing bug and the kissing bee once common in this countrv, is that while the former swells the lips the latter affects the heart. Mr. Lee Pitchford has completed his new residence on his farm near Oxford and moved his family there today, and will cease to be a resi dence of Oxford. Granville Superior Court will not commence until Thursday, July 27th, and all persons having business with the court are requested to bear this fact in mind. What proves little Jack Horner was connected with the original pie trust is that the very records state he had what may be considered a finger in the pie at least. The only thing that was visible to show that Tuesday was the 4th of July was the closing of the bank and postoffice. Not a single cracker was exploded or a gun fired off. A game of base ball was played Tuesday in Oxford between the Ox ford colored nine and that of Wake Forest which resulted in a goose egg for Wake Forest, the score being 5 to 0. All members of Oxford Lodge 103, I. O. O. F., are requested to meet at the hall this Thursday even ing, July Oth, at 8:30 o'clock. The presence of every member is desired. C. A. Carroll, Secy. Catch right on at once to the change in the Kronheimer advertise ment, and go and get clothing and other goods at New York cost. This is a rare opportunity and it is money in your pocket to take advantage of it. Everybody should take care of their eves and if yours trouble you remember that Dr. Rapport, the fine optician of Durham, will be at the Osborn House, Monday and Tuesday, July 10th and 11th. Consultation free. Read his advertisement in another column. The only fun seen in Oxford on 4th of July was a regular Sharkey and Fitzsimmons prize nght between two negro boys, which was witnessed by a large crowd of their race. They struck a ring behind the Public Ledger office, and fought several rounds and finally it was declared a drawn battle. Mr. John Haskina has been un- amiouslv elected President of the Oxtord Bachelers Club,vice Mr. J. F. Edwards, who has been placed on the honor roll. Mr. James uong is continued as Vice President and Mr. J. E. Howell as secretaryv The club ia in n. erl find hI condition and new members are initiated at nearly every monthly meeting, xne ciud will not meet any more until October as the members are allowed wide rage during the big meetings and associations. "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. it Drop In" Hall's Drug Store, OXFORD, N. Mrs. J. M. Sikes has celery plants for sale. Gardens as well as farms have suffered from the drought, There were quite a number of farmers on our streets Monday. If you want to buy a high-grade Columbia chainless wheel call at this office. Mr. John G. Hall is having re paired the store occupied by Messrs. Paris Bros. Messrs Paris Bros, have closed out their remnant stock of goods to Mr. J. C. Dayis, The kitchen of Mrs. N. M. Nor wood, at Henderson, was burned on What's in a name? Apparently finthirify urtion 4 Vic nVi dlr off o nVinrl to it proves worthless. It is so easy to suspect others of wrong motives and so hard appar ently to credit them with good ones. How few women there are who do not think that they could run their husband's business better than he does. The trouble with ambition is it generally attacks us when we are not strong enough to fight the battle to the bitter end. The 14-year old daughter of Anna Wilson, a worthy and indus trious colored woman, died Sunday with consumption. From the summer resorts come statements that between the absence of men, and especially dancing men dancing is on its last legs. The person who dubbed consci ence a still small voice never had one. It is the biggest kind of a brass band if it is in working order. Married men are less likely to become insane than bachelors. This, of course is exclusive of the period when they are crazy to get the girl. If a man would continue his wife's loyer all the davs of his life she wouldn't care how much his looks changed for the worse as the years went on. We verv much recrret to learn of the serious illness of the daughter of Kev. Waiter 1'attillo, the emcient Superintendent of the Colored Graded School, and trust she will be restored to health. Goldsboro now has a woman physician, Miss Dr. Sallie Borden, who recently graduated with high honors at the Woman's Medical Col lege in New York city. She is now a full fledged physician and surgeon. When the Public Ledger works and stands faithfully by the Demo cratic party and helps to put good men in charge of county affairs, and uses every means possible to help push forward the interest of the town why is it our business men will not extend to it their patronage? Theatricals at the Opera House Friday evening July 7th, "Masques" and"a Prearranged accident." These two bright and entertaining comidies will be given by Oxford's dramatic talent on Friday evening under the auspices of the Chancel Guild of St. Stephen's church. If you want to be entertained be sure and go. Ashley Booth, an aged white man, was killed by the east bound passenger train while crossing the track between Cary and Raleigh Saturday afternoon. He had been to Raleigh and was returning home pretty drunk it was supposed, for when he was picked up it was found that a bottle of whiskey that he car ried in his pocket was broken. It seems that its a hard matter to euchre a Knott, as Mr. Rufus Knott bobs up serenely and will run the Owen Warehouse on College street the coming season. It will be completed at once and will be ready when the tobacco season opens. He was rented out of the Center Ware house, but it is said that you cannot down a working man, and has come right to the front. Report has it Mr. Alf Hobgood will be associated with him. The Lumberton Robesonian says: It was reported here Monday that a Croatan named Oxendine and his mule were killed by poison last week. Paris green had been put on some tobacco to kill worms and the man was plowing it. The mule, it is said, bit some of the tobacco and died from the effects of the poison in a few minutes. The man in hand ling the tobacco in some way got enough of the poison in his system to cause his death during the night. Monday, July 3, 1S99, was the first anniversary of the most brilliant naval battle of the world. The strongest and best equipped fleet of Spain was destroyed one year ago by the United States squadron under the immediate command of Commo dore Schley, not a single Spanish vessel surviving, and every offieer and sailor of the Spanish fleet either killed or captured; while our fleet suffered only the loss of a single man with very few wounded and not a single vessel seriously injured. And this year's summer girl is not modeled on the primitive lines which realistic Greece thought good enough to give the imperishable marble and which are still valued by fa-ar narrow minded persons with out a proper regard for fashions. But tor all that she has her charm, a sort of delicate poster charm, of long, fine lines and nicely adjusted angles. She gathers up, her trailing skirts about her narrow hips with a care less crook of her elbow) which is not by any manner or means so careless as it looks. C, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1899. SENDS OUT GOOD flATERIAL. Oxford Loses two of Her Most Enter terprising and Valuable Citizens. Since the beginning of the culti vation and sale of tobacco in the Eastern' section of this State and in South Carolina, the Oxford tcbacco market has sent more men of experi ence to these markets perhaps than any other place. While we are al ways proud of the business qualifi cations of the men who have gone from our midst, and hail with pleas ure their success in the several markets of this and other States, still we regret that they should find it necessary to seek other fields for their labors. We are proud to boast that among the most success ful and widely popular men who control and direct this great enter prise in some ten or more places in this State, and in other States, our own Oxford men stand in the front rank. This is but natural when it is remembered that Gran ville is the birth place of the "Gold en Leaf." We would not attempt to say a word that might pluck a flower from the crowns of any who were once Oxford men and who are now indentified with the thrift and growth of other places, but bid them all God speed and wish for them the fullest measure of that success which they so richly merit, yet we feel it our duty to say a word or two of our most popular tobacco men who have found it necessary in justice to their business operations to leave us. Mr. W. A. Adams, who some ten years or more ago came to us a stranger and who by his indus try, attention to business and integ rity of character has established for himself a most enviable reputation in our social and business circles, has decided to make his home in Darlington South Carolina. We regret to lose such men as Mr. Adams from our market and com munity. He began business on a small scale and attended to its every detail in such a manner as to win the respect and confidence of his as sociates and in a short time he came to be regarded as one of the leading men or the market. His business grew rapidly and from year to year he adued to his plant and it now stands one of the best equipped es tablishments of our town. He is large hearted and liberal, at the same time conservative and careful. In view of some recent combinations in the tobacco trade. Mr. Adams, after careful consideration, conclud ed that he could best serye himself and those with whom he is associat ed by going to another market. Inthe name of all our people we ex press our riYest profound regrets that he is to leave Oxford, and we most cordially commend him to the confidence and respect or the good people among whom he goes. His character as a man, and long and successful experience in his busi ness warrant the belief that he will do well where ever he may go. In this same connection we must record our regrets that Mr. G. T. Patton, who has been associated with Mr. Adams for several vears, is to leave us also. Mr. Patton is universally esteemed for his most excellent traits of character, and will carry with him the best wishes of our peo ple. He is an enthusiastic worker, and has been a very valuable help to his (Episcopal) church. We likewise commend him as in every way worthy of the highest respect and confidence. He will be greatly missed. In addition to the loss that the Oxford tobacco market sustains in the departure of these two good men, our social circles will lose their interesting families, who have none their full share in making Oxford an ideal home town. To Messrs. Adams and Patton and their families we regretfully say goodbye and as sure them that a most hearty wel come and cordial reception awaits them should they again turn their face in this direction. Will Move to Durham. B. F. Kronheimer, of Oxford, has rented one of the Summerfield store rooms now in course of construction and will about the first of September come over from Oxford and enter the business arena, Mr. Kronheimer has been doing a clothing business in Oxford for a long time and has been yery success ful but desire no doubt to come to a larger field. The Kronheimers are clever people who have made Gran ville county their home for quite a number of years and have gained the esteem of the people in that good old county. The people of Oxford no doubt regret that they have decided to leave them but Durham is glad to have them locate here. Durham Sun. A Good Family Medicine. W. Lee Wilmdth, Top of Alleghany, West Va., writea: I have used Ramon's Liver Pills an 1 Tonic Pellets for the past five years in our family. I do not hesitate to say tbat they are the best They are mild in action, splendid in ef fect, besides being pleasant to take and requiring one only at a dose. To all who are unable to .pay large doctor's bills I would say, always keep a box of Ramon's Liver Pills in the house to use in case of necessity. For sale by J. P. Stedman. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Cost $700 to Assess and List Taxes This Year. This conservative body met on Monday last and had quite a large amount of business to transact. Chairman C. F. Crews, J. S. Roys ter, J. A. Bullock, L. II. Moss and W. II. Waller occupied their seats around the table, with the efficient clerk, John B. Mayes, ready to re cord the proceedings. Chairman Crews touched the spring and the outside pauper mill commenced to grind, and Lewis Hicks was put on the outside pau per list at $1 per month. The rebate mill that runs one day eyery month in the year com menced its usual run and several persons were allowed rebates. It was ordered that the following persons be granted license to retail spirituous liquors for six months ending December 31st, 1899: R. Broughton, R. S. Usry, J. T. Wiley, L. Coley & Co. and I. H. Steagall, all of Oxford. It will be seen that there is not a single bar in Gran ville outside of the town. Barbara Watkins was allowed to go to the poor house. The Board of Equalization met with the Board of Commissioners, and all the members from the dif ferent townships were present ex cept Oxford, and complete returns will not be available until next Monday. It was ordered that an appropria tion of $200 be made to the Gran ville Grays for 12 months to be paid quarterly. In settlement with J. R. Buchan an, Superintendent of the poor house, it was found that the county owed him $115 for salary and mer chandise, and ordered it paid. It was ordered after careful in vestigation that the insolvent and delinquent tax list for 1898 as re turned by Sheriff W. S. Cozart be accepted. It was ordered that Messrs. W. H. Waller, J. B. Mayes and J. G. Hunt be constituted a committee to sell all the road machinery, red ma ria, mules, horses, &c, belonging to the county. So the hopes of all those who are in favor of establish ing a public road convict force is again vanished into very thin air, and the county will take a step backward and drop into the same old muddy rut. Ordered that C. F. Crews be Bp pointed a committee to make settle ment with Sheriff Cozart for the year 1898. The assessing of property and tax listing for 1899 cost the county in round numbers $700. Including this amount the accounts allowed amounted to $1,000 at this meeting. ACUILD ENJOYS The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and if the father or mother be costive or blllious, the most gratifying result follow its use; so that it is the best tamlly remedy known and eyery family should have a bottle Man ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Fire Thursday Night. Abont 9:30 o'clock last Thursdav ml night Major Gordon happened to go out. in the front Dorch and discover ed the roof of Judge Graham's kitchin on fare. He called Mr. bid Hunt and a colored bov and ran over and with a few buckets of water put it out. When the Major arrived he found a negro man asleep in fhe attic with a lighted lamp setting on a box right under the shingles which had caught fire and burnt ahole through the roof. He aroused the sleeping negro who got a moye on himself, and no doubt if Major Gordon had not discovered it when he did the negro, kitchin and dwelling of J udge Graham would have been burned up. Mrs. Graham was not aware of the fire until the arrival of her neigh bors. It was a narrow escape and shows that people cannot be too particular with lamps. No Court Until July 27th. To the Clerk of the Superior Court of Granville County: It appearing to me that the entire business coming up for trial at en suing term of Granville court can h pasilv transacted within nine days, said court will not convene until Thursday, July zan, at :ou A. M. Jurors and witnesses as well as suitors need not attend until then. G. H. Brown, Jr., June 27, '99. Judge. Spain's Greatest Need. Mr. It. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak tiari nansed severe Dains in the back of his head. On useing Electric Bitters, America's greatest rsioou anu Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left him. medicine Is what his country needs. All America knows that it cures liver ana Kiuney irouuie, yunuco ,w" tnnaa nn the stomach. Btrength- ens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into evey muscie, anu urgnu i k Hrftd or ailing vou need It. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold by J. G. Hall, Druggest. For Sale or Kent. I offer mv residence in the town of Ox ford for sale or rent. Will exchange for MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE. YOU KNOW SOME, BUT NOT ALL. They Will Come and Go AH the Same. Mayor S. W. Minor sDent Mon day in Raleigh. Dr. Bradsher. of Berea. was on our streets Monday. Mr. C. J. Hulin. of Durham, was in uxtord (Saturday. Miss Carrie Kronheimer spent yesterday in Durham. Mr. Z. E. Lyon, of Creedmoor, was in Oxford Monday. Mrs. A. A. Hicks and Miss Daisv Minor are at Chapel1 Hill. Mr. Sam Allen, of Henderson. was on our streets Monday. ' Mr. W. D. Stimson is Rnenrlinrr a month in Northern climes. Mr. Dave Hunt, of Sal em. finenr a few hours in Oxford Monday. Mr. John Bullock, of RnlWfc. was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. John Beaslev visited his parents at Durham the past week. Mr. R. B. Hines. of the road, is spending the week with his family. Mr. Ben Roberts, of Chase Citv. Va., visited Dr. S. D. Booth Tuesday. Mr. A. S. Carrinerton and two sons, of Stovall, were in town Tues day. Miss Nina Horner is visitiric her sister, Mrs. R. W. Winston at Dur ham. Miss Bailev. of Suffolk. Va.. is visiting Mrs. John Booth on High street.. Mr. Claude Cheatham, of Youngsyille, was on our streets Tuesday. Mrs. Candas Emmitt and Master Morehead are on a visit to fuends in Roxboro. Miss Annie Booth left yesterday for Concord to visit Mrs. Gowan Dusenbery. Miss Ethel Dorsey, of Hender son, is visiting Miss Charlotte Britt on College street. The attractive Miss Katie Can nady is on a visit to Miss Liucy Clif ton at Louisburg. -Our old friend T. L. Fuller, of Vance, was an Oxford visitor Friday and dropped in to see the editor. We are pleased to note the con tinued improvement in Master John G. Hall, Jr., who has been seriously ill. Mr. Ed. White, of New York, who has a machine for cleaning tobacco, was the guest of Dr. E. T. White Tuesday. Mrs. T.B.Kingsbury after spend ing two months with her daughter, HIT TIT T 1 T . 1, i. TT:i mington Monday. Misses Minnie Blalock. of Dur ham, and Avalona Thomasson, of Stem, were numbered witn tne visi tors to Oxford Saturday. Mr. W. A. Sandford, of Buchan an, passed through Oxford Friday on his way to Farmville, Pitt county, una cauea to see me eauor, Mrs. T. L. Booth is at the bed side of her sister. Miss Minnie Grims ley at Snow Hill, who is not expect- ed to live out a tew days at nest. Misses Effie Gregory, of Rich mond, Va., and Miss Mary E. Gre gory, ot Stoyall, are the guests of Mrs. James Powell, on Raleigh street. Messrs. Graham Royster, of Buchanan, and James Wetb, of Stem, were in Oxford Monday and we had the pleasure of meeting them in our office. . Col. H. G. Cooper accompanied by his son and daughter, H. G. Cooper, Jr., and Mary, and Miss Mary Horner, left for Virginia Beach and Old Point Monday, Miss Brem, accompanied by Mrs. T. E. Hicks two children, ar rived in Oxford from Brooklyn, N. Y., Friday, and will spend some time at the home place. . Rev. and Mrs. R. B. Owens, ar rived in Oxford Thursday from their bridal trip to the grand old Moun tains, and received a warm welcome at the handsof the Episcopal Con gregation. Mr. S. F. Bullock, who has be come in a few years one of the larg est merchants in tne county, and who does a successful business at Knan of Reeds, was an Oxford visi tor Tuesday, and the editor enjoyed a visit trom mm. Misses Liillie Lyon, of Wilton, and L. J. Williams, of Franklinton, were among the fair ones on our streets Saturday, and called to see the editor. We deeply regret that sick- ness kept us at home for several days and did have the pleasure of meeting the ladies. Ex-Judge Graham, General B. S. Royster and Messrs. H. M. Shaw, A. A. Hicks, S. W. Minor and Col. Frank Hobgood, are able represen tatives of the Oxford bar at Bar As sociation now in session at North Carolina's delightful summer resort, Morehead City. It is the most in telligent body of men assembled to gether in the State for years. Our former townman, Prof. J. C Biggs is Secretary of the Association. $1.00 PER ANNUM. 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. HOVAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. They Die Hard Dose of Democratic Ipecac Make them Sick . What few are left of the nnne grand old Rep-Pop combine were in evidence in the corridor of the court house Monday. Prof. A. Baker was the centre upon which they revolved around, as he had gotten out a re straining order against the new school board to be heard before Judge Shaw next week. We did not see the negro member of the Rep Pop board present as he is now a resident of Vance county. A Rep- fop dies hard, but they will have to take their medicine if it is Democrat- tic ipicac and makes them heave. oince the above was in tvDe Judce Shaw has issued an amended order as chapter 33 laws of 1899, forbids issueing such orders and upon full investigation makes an amended or der to-wit: That so much of the said order of July 1. 1899. as forbid and restrained the said F. W. Hancock. J. H. Webb and G. B. Royster, Board of School Directors of Gran yille county, N. C, from entering upon and exercising their duties and functions of Board of School Direc tors of said county of Granyille is revoked and annulled, and made void and of no effect. The Clerk o the Court of said county of Granville will cause copies of this amended or der to be made and served forthwith on each of the said plaintiffs and de fendants. We bid the Rep-Pop Board, with a non-resident negro member, and the Rep-Pop-Negro school commit teemen of the county a lasting fare well, with the certain belief that our people will never again be afflicted with such a pie-hunting combination, which is fully illustrated by a color ed man's remark at the market a few months ago while buying some fish. He saw some Flounders for the first time, said they reminded him of the Rep-Pop party, black on one side and white on the other with both eyes on the black side. A Night Of Terrror. "Awful anxiety was felt for the widow of the brave General Burham of Machiaa, Me., when the doctors said she could not live till morning" writes Mrs. S. H. Lin coln, who attended her that fearful night. "All thought she must soon die from Pneumonia ,but she begged for Dr. King's New Discovery, saying it had more than once sayed her life, and had cured her of Consumption. After three small doses she slept easily all night, and its further use completely cured her." This marvel ous medicine Is guaranteed to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung Diseases. Only 50c and $1.00. Trial bottles free at J. G. Halls drug store. NOTICE. The Board of County tUommissIonera will meet on Monday, the 10th day of July, 18'J'J, 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 Roard. This, June 28th, 189i). C. k CREWS, june29 2t. Chmn. Bd. Coins. A Mason for 64 years. Hilsboro Observer: Mr. Jos. Parks is in the SSth year of his age. He was born in the year 1812, in old Orange county (now Almanace), be fore the division, and came to Hills boro in Febuary, 1827. He joined Eagle Lodge No. 71, A. F. & A. M., sixty-four years ago. He has taken all the degrees in the Blue Lodge, in the Royal Arch Chapter and in the Council. He is undoubtedly the old est Mason in North Carolina, and it may be that he is the oldest Mason in the United States. Mr. Parks is still very active for one of his age, and he takes as much interest in Masonry now as he did when he first joined that noble order, and he never failed to attend the meetings of his lodge when possible for him to do so. Mr. Parks is the father of Mrs Ronton, of our town, and yisited Oxford a few years ago. FIVE CENTS INVESTED. . IN A J'.OX OF 5CENT Blood and Liver Pills May pave you dollars and a long spell of sickness. They don't gripe. Thoroughly etlicient, 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 tlium 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. JOUit J. STfUHAN, nauulactorer, may25. oxford, 2i,C
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