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That Will Visit Oxford This Year.
"After All, Old Things are Best." The Old Reliable
OLD JOHN ROBINSON SHOW
Which you have known, respected and enjoyed through three
generations, will visit you on
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That Day
Will Be
A Gala Day.
For over three-quarters of a century the people of the beloved South have claimed the old John
Robinson Show as their favorite Your grandfathers and grandmothers have sounded its praises, and
many of the grown up sons anil daughters early learned to lisp the name of old John KoDinson with
their baby lips, and ever since have proved, like true Southerners, their loyalty to the show of their
youth, and no other amusement organizaiion ever will or ever has held the place in the hearts of the
whole people like the old reliable JOHN ROBINSON SHOW and now, after a long absence, during
which it has assumed ten times the proportions in merit, size and magnificence, it comes to
Oxfofd, Thursday, Sept. 31!
In connection with the Grand Biblical Spectacle, Solomon, his Temple and the Queen of Sheba.
Without a parallel, acknowledged by a universal public the one distinctly GREAT SHOW, the peerless
exhibition of greater America. Three Big Circuses, four big rings, three big menageries, one prodi
gious aquarium, one complete aviary, one grand Biblical spectacle, ten truly great shows, one gigantic
museum. For 75 years, through throe generations, this mighty and powerful amusement organization
has exhibited in every State in our vast Union, and the name of John Robinson is alone a guarantee
that the performance under the vast canvasses exoell all others in MERIT, ORIGIN ABITY, MAGNIF
ICENCE, VARIETY AND QUALITY.
MOIE FOR THE VLONTEY
Than any other three circuses furnish their patrons. Larger, costlier and, more distinctly original.
More tableaux, cages and dens than owned by any big show in the world. Most costly costumes, more
scenery u?ed in the one great feature of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba than in the entire combined
feature of any other exhibition in the country. Over $100,000 expended on this production alone. 100
of the most beautiful dancing girls in America.
THE CIRCUS FEATURES THIS SEASON,
Obtained from Europe and America, will amaze and startle the world. Nothing like them ever before
presented in this countrv. The most novel horseback riding acts ever witnessed. From nine to twelve
of the world's Greatest Champion Lady and Gentlemen Equestrians riding in four rings at one time.
This feature is new and original with this show.
ANOTHER BiQ FEATURE! A School of Sea Lions
Just Received.
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lenopne
FfS-T'iil1 'K'?- ! "-' M I hum .mt ji.jtu.wwwt
Surpasses in magnitude and com
pleteness and largest known Zoo
logical collection in the world.
One of the special features of the
big tripple menagerie is the
LARGEST SNAKE IN THE
WORLD 25 feet long.
Just received from MANILA,
LUZON ISLAND, PHILIPINE
WATER BUFG ALOES, the only
ones of the kind now on exhibi
tion. BSFTThe Grand Street Parade
and Robinson's Horse Fair. An
innovation in itself. A truly mag
nificent pageant. A feature of
the free street parade is the graud
spectacle of forty of the smallest ponies ever harnessed and driven at one time. Don't fail to see them,
TWO PERFORMANCES DAILY.
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The Famous Clown and Jester,
JNO. LOMUOW,
-The Georgia Cracker, will appear in the ring at every performance.
This cool snap has reminded you no doubt that the early fall dews are soon to be with us so we have prepared oursolv
with an unusually attractive and well selected stock of the very best makes of shoes to be had. Every style, size and shin
Every pair of shoes sold by us is guaranteed to wear well and give satisfaction. No old stock nor shoddy material Ll I
by us. $1200 worth of Bay State Shoes alone received yesterday, but they will all be sold as every one knows they are the
best for good, serviceable wear. , , , T ,. ,
Id. nicer goods we have just received $1000 worth of Zeigler s Misses and Ladies fane shoes. You know they are the 1 f
made. Prices are right, no higher than last season though everything else is advancing. ' "m
Banister's Fine Shoes for Gentlemen finest shoe made for the money. Harrisburg medium priced shoes for ladies
An experience of 10 years guarantees us in saying that none better can be had for the money. We ask you to call ml
see our shoe stock for it is positively larger and a better assortment than we have shown in years. ' ' a
LANDIS & EASTON.
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Resolutions of Sympathy.
Whereas our brother, J.J.Medford,
has been called upon to pass through
the deep waters of affliction mourns
the loss of his affectionate and duti
ful daughter Miss Annie Med ford,
who was just upon the threshhold of
young womanhood and whose life
w.as fco full of hope and promise, and
whereas we deshe to assure our
bereaved brother that his sorrow is
shared by us and recorded upon the
minutes of the Oxford Lodge No. 103
I. O. O. F.f a word of sympathy and
condolence, therefore be it resolved,
1. That we tender to Brother Med
ford our deepest sympathv in his sad
affliction and assure him that the
burden of his sorrow is shared by
us.
2. That these resolutions be spread
upon the records of the Lodge and a
copy under seal of this Lodge be
sent to Brother Medford and the
Public Ledger be requested to pub
lish the same.
B. S. Royster.
J. D. Brooks.
J. M. Baird.
Committee.
good looks and winning ways ?
Mr. A. J. Roberts, of Flat River,
had the misfortune to lose a good
horse a few days ago. Mr. Buck
Jones, of Stem.also lost one about the
same time, and people ought to be
very particular how they drive in
extreme hot weather.
A large number of our people
have the Durham fever this fall. It
seems like everybody is trying to go
that hustling city. Why don't some
of the monied men of Oxford put up
some factories and draw some of
the people to that good old town,
and make it compete with neighbor
ing town ?
Old Rip.
If you want to see a beautiful 5 and 10
cent writing tablet call in at Hancock
Drug Store.
ulbrctb eullittdS.
We have a new mower left with us to
sell by a gentleman going away. Can be
bought at big discount.
julyl3. Edwards & Winsion.
A convenient dwelling house for rent
on Broad street. Apply to
2t. L. Hunter.
fiampton fiuimrnnas.
Miss Annie Hall has returned to
Thomasyille to the regret of some of
our young men.
Miss Annie Lunsfcrd, of Durham,
is visiting Mr. Z. T, Hampton's
family this week.
Mr. G. C. Hampton and family,
have returned from a visit to rela
tives at Woodsdale, Person county.
A broad smiles now parvades the
countenance of A. J. Tilley, as he
has a 9-pound girl to make music
for him.
We very much regret to learn of
the continued illness of Mrs. Edna
Jones, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Buck Jones of Stem.
The extreme dry weather has
caused many of our wells to dry up
and if it does not rain soon there
will be a water famine in these
parts.
One of the chippy old widowers of
the Hester section is paying atten
tion to one of our best widows, if he
succeeds in winning her he will get
a prize.
We learn that Mr. Andrew Willi-
ford will about Oct. 1st move his
stock of goods to Oxford, and wish
him much success and happiness in
his new home.
What has become of dear Sleuth ?
Wonder if Cindy Jenkins has in
duced him to go to Shake Rag and
draw shingles and will not give him
up, having become charmed with his
We are needing ram very badly
now as every thing is looking dry
and parched.
Misses Flora Clement and Mary
Howard are visiting relatives at
Culbreth this week.
Miss Ellie Blalock, who has been
quite sick, is up again to the delight
of her many friends.
Mr. John Brewer and mother, of
Wake Forest, visited Mrs. B. D.How
ard the past week.
The hustling merchant Mr. C. L.
Howard, of Berea, was on our streets
a short while Wednesday.
Messrs Mangum and York, two of
Creedmoor - intelligent young men,
spent fourth Sunday in this section.
Misses Banna Jones and Bessie
Cannady haye returned to the Ox
ford Seminary. We wish them much
success in their work this year.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Meadows and
baby, of Oxford, and Mr. and Mrs.
T. (J. Currin, of near Oxford, were
out to see their parents Mr. and
Mrs M. Blalock last Sunday.
I think some of our farmers must
be very busy as their daughters have
to go to the mill. The girls say they
have to "do every thing and ero to
mill too."
Papa's Man.
You will find school books, pens, pen
cils, slates, ink, crayon, and all school
supplies at Hancock Drug Store.
Salem Sayings.
still
Mr. E. N. Crews and wife are
very feeble.
Mr. James Long and Mr. Haskins,
of Oxford, were welcome yisitors at
Salem the 4th Sunday in August,
Miss Williams, "Of Fremont, and
Miss Yelverton, o Ooldsboro, have
been on a visit to Mrs.Thad Parbam.
Mrs. Sallie F. Crews, of Wilson,
is on a visit to relatives in this neigh
borhood. She has not been well
since she has been with us.
Staying out. of church at public
worship or preaching does not look
nor speak well for boys and young
men of this age. Boys I wound'nt
do that.
Miss Rebecca Rice has returned
from a six weeks' visit to Youngs
yille, and her sister Mattie is now by
the bedside of her sick aunt, Mrs.
Thomasson, at Youngsvilie.
Several of our girls and young
ladies are leaving for College and
for the Semi
TXT ill all o w I - 1 i
opijr lutiinseivos, and t),,
mu u u ms
The piece in last, wofo
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unary. We trust tU
of life
Pt
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tist preacher wo suppose, on R0p
building was well written ami fa r-1
common sense, it is worthy of tf
consideration of onr best peoil'f
Let us have better roada if poasiLU
Little Mable Hart, who was pes J
ed Aug. 25th, is still very siok 'it f
hoped however that her condition;'!
better. She is under treatment c
Dr. Ben Hays and all is bine don
for her recovery that loving hand1
can do. j
Mr. Ira T. Hunt and family
Kittrell, havo recently been dn)
visit to the old homestead nn.i.l
friends and relatives in tl.u ,; ..i't
borhood, their visit was greatly en
joyed by us all.
A few nights ago a lawn nartr
given by the Misses Rice at tLt,-'
home. Quite a number of frienda at;'
neighbors were present. Kefref
mtmis oi rare Kind were
i i . p.. 1 1 if
luuuuiuuy, me evening
serve;;
passe
rapidly but oleasantlv to nil J
were present. j
The quarterly meeting at SaltL.
tho 4th Sunday in August and M
urday before was a source of gresf
rejoicing. The people turned mt . :
large numbers to greet our old past
and our new Presiding Elder Dr. jj
T. Gibbs. Dr. Qibbs preached tw'
fine sermons and hi Id coniuiunij
service, besides holding the confeil
enee. He is serving the cburn'
taithfu'ly and doing great go,-;
We will be glad to have him with l'
again. Rev.K. D.Holmes, our pasto.1
who has been sick lor a long tin'
was at the quarterly meeting, and ,
now filling his appointments at.
visiting the sick on his charge.
Nicholas.
Turnip, Clover, Grass and other see
at Hancock Drug Store.
of cod-liver oil with WSSSSSSSSSSSSiSSSSSSSSSSSS
HYPOPHOSPHITES
should always be kept in
the house for the fol
lowing reasons:
FIRST Because, if any member
of the family has. a hard cold, it
will cure it.
SECOND Because, if the chil
dren are delicate and sickly, it wil
make them strong and well. ,
MMlRkJ liecause. if the father or
mother is losing flesh and becom
ing thin and emaciated, it vill build
them ud and give them liesn ana
strength.
FOURTH Because it is the
standard remedy in all throat and.
lung affections.
No household should be without it
It can be taken in summer as wei
as in winter.
50c. and $1.00, all druggists.
SCOTT St EOWNE, Chemists, New York.
The Baptist Female University of North Carolina
TXT RHLEICH.
Owned and controled by the llapriets of the State. Young ladies of any denomination received
Opens itsTirBt session Sept. 22, '!. The University building is possibly the most beautiful and
symmetrical in the south. .Everything new. Elegantly furnished.
Latest moaern conveniences, jsiectric ngntea, nest neating ana ventilation Known, closets.
bath rooms, hot ana cola baths on each noor.
Faculty of N1NKTKEN men and women from the best Colleges and Universities of this and
oeher countries.
Kesident lady physician. Board will be excellent and elegantly served.
Course of study elective. Credit given for work done in colleges of good standing. A. B, and
A. M. degrees conierrea.
Board, furnished room, heat, light and literary tuition f 100.50. Music $ 45 00 to f 60. Other sub
jects like rates.
Thorough business course. Music, Art and Elocution.
For prospectus addreBS PKOFESSOK JAS. C. BLAS1NGAME.
OPENING OF THE NEW
Owen Warehouse,
R. F. KNOTT & CO., Prop'rs.
TO THE FAKMERS OF GRANVILLE AND ADJOINING COUN
TIES: We have recently rented the Owen Warehouse on Colleg-e street
which has been fitted up so that it is second to none. On Friday,
August 18th, we will hold our first sale. We do not belong- to any
"Trust, Combination of Ring" of Warehouses. No option has ever
been given on this house to the Warehouse Trust and we have sever
entertained any proposition to run one for them. We are going to
run this house on business principles and will guarantee to get you
as much for all grades of your tobacco as you get on this or any
other market. We have drummers who will call on vou and solirif
your patronage. Come along and give us a trial and we think you
will go home satisfied.
Yours to satisfy,
au17- It. F. KNOTT & CO,
ITIig inner Still Hoots!
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BULLOCK & ITGHFIl!
Continue in the held lo secure the Ugliest avones for all
grades of tobacco, and mcst cordially tLank their farmer
inenas ior tne liberal patronage extended us the past years, f j
We have done our best for them in the past and will do it j j
again this season, and all we ask is a chance to sell your j, j
crop, and will promise to use our best efforts to satisfy all ( )
who sell on the Banrer Warehouse floor.
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g We Bid Freely and Buy Largely I
Uf all grades ourselves, and will make it to your intereft to
sell with us. ,
We shall offer to the farmers every advantage possible in
the sale of tobacco, and urge them to give us a trial, htsliev
ing that they will continue to sell with us. We have been
in business lor nearly 20 years, and it has always boon onr
highest aim and pleasure to do our best to satisfy all who
have been kind enough to extend to us their patronage, and
the doors of the Banner stand wide open to extend you a
cordial welcome.
The Oxford market has attained to the high distinction of
mo ucst uu-ruuuu mai'Ket in tnis? section of the State
and we have no hesitancy in saying that we have by hard, (
iaitniui worK lor our patrons help make it so.
Come to Oxford with your tobacco and drive right under
the Banner shed and every effort possible will be put forth
to send you home satisfied.
Your friends,
Bulloek & Mitchell,
U " OXFORD, N. C.
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