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STOP STOP . , , , ;no your neigh- , . public led- W'H will send it Vi)lT twelve months iiVl- dollar; six ? J COlltS. Growling and join in and help build up your town and county. All we need is to pull to Q gether, and success will be our reward. ft 8 VOLUME Xll NO 15 Why Do You Run Ml Over Town ,. 'ir limine lianas out and you ,., .;;t .k': a lizzanl looking" for -Xmas Presents- an find anything you want at G. Hall's Store J. ! -r"j - l! W r-iS i ) con v hire you that you . :. ;'.n.'. .invthing you want at J, G. '. - , u- 1 will begin with pres ; r tiie baby (and by the way v..- bean life as babies and it though tliat is the proper Cloth Dolls, Linen Pic ture Books, Rubber Rattlers, Shoo Flies, Rubber Dolls, Rubber Chimes, &c , &c. 1 1 alt l take a whole column of : ; ;.; t r tu mention all the pres- habies, so to leave the baby and uicnilo '. lew of the :.u iinc 1 presents you will i Writing Desks, Work Boxes, great variety of Picture Books at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 cents and up to $1.25. Bible Stories in one syllable, The very latest styles in Box Paper. A great variety of Silver and Gold Novelties. Plain and French Can dies, lox Candy, Ap ples, Bananas, Cocoa nuts, Lemons, Orarges, fctalaga Grapes, Wash ea Currants, Layer and Seeded Raisins, Figs, Dates, Currants, Oitron, Chocolate, Gelatine, Nutmegs, Celery Seed, Allspice, Mace, Cloves. Flavoring Extracts: Lemon, Vanilla, Straw berry, Banana, Rose and Pineapple. ' H kISTM AS IS COMING and ' . :, !,', (!- who sees our beautiful of holiday attractions is ; 'it. ( j i ' ( ( t . 'ne tu headquarters for TOYS ' holiday goods. Popu- : -' iits at popular prices, i: him' holiday stock is full of . , Variety, Beauty and Good . It is easy to select from, exactly what you want, .v. hi 1(1 Ix; a mistake to buy - mi see it. Remember, this i assortment contains the iliing for every person, oldj . - ed or young. Come in how satisfactory Christmas : ; r i ( an be made, how well we your wants, and how far we ki- your money go. Special and much careful considera ' t ex ponded to make the col a ul (,'hristmas goods, one : -hould include something i able for every individual, ne youngest to tne oiaesi. ie made it a ooint to have variety in goods of all prices rr f- from the merest trifle up ' , in older that you may make '- !( tions at any price you ii to pay. Hoping to see ' : leader at our store at an early 1 ' ac remain Yours to please, J. Q. HALL. DECEMBER JOTTINGS. SHORT-STOPS IN THE LOCAL LINE Gathered and Condensed for the Eye of the Reader. We regret that several corres pondents reached us too late tor this issue. Eight deaths have occurred at the Normal School at Greeusboro on account of typhoid fever. Mr. J. L Garrett and Mrs Mad dri were quietly married on Wednes day night last, Rev. M. H. Tuttle performing the ceremony. We call your attention to the sale of lands by Mr. J. W. Hays, administrator and trustees, as adver tised in another column Jan. 15, 1900. The County Commissioners met Monday in Oxford and transacted a great deal of business and we will publish a synopsis of the proceedings next week. The infant child ot Mr. and Mrs. Jack Overton, of Fishing Creek died Friday night, and they have sympa thies of their many friends in the loss they have sastained. Wanting to close out stock of ladies and childrens jackets also plush and cloth caps, will sell now at cost; please call and buy at once. Emma H. Day. The singing class of the Orphan Asylum is off on a trip East in charge of Mr. Will Coley and Miss Eva Minor and we hope they will meet with the success they deserve. We learn from the Richmond Dispatch tnat Mr. W. C. Reed suffer ed considerable loss a few days ago by a fire in his leaf tobacco house. Tho firemen succeeded in putting out the fire. Prof, and Mrs. F. P. Hobgood have returned from Baltimore and Mrs. Hobgood received great benefit from her trip and is improving rap idly in health to the joy of her many friends. Messrs. H. H. Eatman killed a pig a few days ago that weighed 420 pounds and E. K. Howard two that pulled the scales at 320 and 305, and R. W. Day one that weighed 300 pounds. The Baptist State Convention met in Asheville yesterday, and Revs. J. S. Hardaway J. A. Stradley aud Dr. R. H. Marsh, of Oxford and Messrs. B. F. Hester and James Pruitt, of Walnut Grove township, are in attendance. Rev. M. H. Tuttle, who has so acceptably served as pastor of the Methodist church in Oxford, for three years, and Key. Kenneth Holmes, the strongpreaeher in charge of Oxford circuit, left yesterday to attend Conference at Washington, N. C. John Young, the expert manipu pulator of mortar, while plastering the office in the Hunt building slip ped and fell off the scaffold breaking one of his legs near the ankle. He is one of our most excellent colored citizens, and we deeply regret the misfortune that has befell him. It is important that every Dem ocratic Magistrate should attend the meeting of Magistrates in Oxford on December 19:h, in order that a com missioner may be elected even if our Republican and Populists should walk out, as they are playing a game of politics and euchred the Demo crats on the first round. The Bazaar opened up Tuesday afternoon, and was largely attended at night. Armory Hall is beautifully decorated and the Booths are in charge of some of our fairest young ladies. Everybody is cordially in vited to attend and help the self sacrificing ladies in their efforts to complete the Episcopal church- Congress met on Tuesday and General Henderson, of Iowa, was elected speaker, and Congressman Richardson, of Tennessee, succeeds Mr. Bailey, of Texas, as leader of the Democrats in the House. All the North Carolina Representatives were present when the house was called to order. Roberts, the Mor mon member was not sworn in, and a committee was appointed to inves tigate his case. A petition contain ing seven million names was presen ted against Roberts taking his seat. That Throbbing; Ileailache Would quickly leave you. if you used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 25 cfnts. Money back if ot cured. Sold by J. O. Hall, Druggist. At the regular meeting of Masons Monday night, the following officers were elected: W. B. Ballou, W. M ; J- G. Hunt, S. W ; S. W. Minor, J. W ; W. L. Mitchell, Treas.; E. W. Jones, Sec'y- 0n tne ad" journment of the Lodge about GO members enjoyed a fine oyster sup per which was served in one end of the room, and brotherly love was tho watchword of the evening. Dur ing the past twelye months the order had a large increase in membership tnd we trust harmony will hence forth be ever present among the members. My son has been troubled for years with chroiiic di rrhoea. Some time ago persuaded him to take som of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After using two b.ittles of the 25 cent size he was cured. I give this te.tuionial, hoping some one similarly afflicted may read it and be benefited. Thomas C. Bower, Glencoe, O. For sale by J. G. Hall OXFORD, N. Man never commits a greater sin than marrying a women when he cannot take care of her. The turkey that escaped the carving knife was the most ardent thanksgiver on Thursday. No matter how practical we may be, one real heart experience makes us dwell more in the long ago than In the present. Rev. J. T. B. Hoover and Miss Rosa Parham, on Ralaigh street, are making some needed improvements to their places. If persons would only look before they leap, aud then jump in the other direction, there would be fewer financial disasters. Two more boys stole off from the Oxford Orphan Asylum some days ago, and were overhauled at Dur ham and brought back. Mr. Willie Howell is now de voting some of his spare time in petting a new girl which arrived at his home a few days ago. The editor is under many obli gations to his friends Sam Simple, of Pernell, Wake county, for a club of 5 subscribers. We tip our hat to him this cold morning with thanks. Will not some of our cor respondents follow his example? Mr. E. E. Lyon, of Creedmoor, was in Oxford Monday attending the meeting of Magistrates and inform ed us that Mr. L. Clark of that place killed a porker a few days ago that weighed 520 pounds dressed. Won der if any body in the county will be able to beat it 1 Col. F. P. Hobgood, Inspector General, is in the Western part o the State inspecting the State Guard in that section and will not return until next Wednesday noon, and all who have school business with him, as he is still school Examiner of the county can do so then. Eighteen hundred and ninety nine began Sunday and ends Sunday and therefore there will be fifty three Sundays in the year. October November and December have four teen Sundays, two or three months having five Sundays each, which is extraordinary. Usually only one month in a quarter has five Sundays. Prof. J. C. Horner and the foot ball team of the Horner Military School returned from Wilmington Saturday night where they played a foot ball game Thanksgiving Day. While they played well the Wilmmg i ton team defeated them by a score 5 to 0, which shows that the cadets v. ilt have to become more proficient in the art of foot ball playing. We are very glad to learn that Dr. J. Y. Mangum, who entered Wake Forest some years ago from Granville county is reflecting honor upon his State by the success of his practice in New York City. He has recently been elected a member of tne staff of the New York Polyclynic Post Graduate School and Hospital, in addition to his other appointments. His friends in North Carolina are proud of his success. We are sorry to learn that Mr. J. K, Wood, one of our oldest busi ness men, has decided to remove his furniture and undertaking business to Monroe. One by one we are losing our citizens all because our monied men will not assist in estab lishment manufacturing enterprises as Oxford has arrived at that stage that it cannot solely depend on a leaf market. Wake up ! Some thing must be done, or we shall be called upon to announce the depart ure of more of our citizens. Among pharmacental writers none has a more acceptable style than our esteemed confrere, Francis B. Hayes, of the Druggists' Circular. Bro. Hays has a concise way of stat ing things and an adequate store of dry wit which he uses as a seasoning for his remarks in just the right proportion and the columns of the New York local drug news contained in the Circular are interesting to people who don't ever know a soul in that city just for this reason. When it comes to argumentative writing, however, he has a logical, convincing way that makes him a bad man to go up against. Detorit, Michigan, New Idea. Some of our boys are taking Christmas in adyance by exploding cannon crackers, familiarly called among them as "Wheeler and Day Wakers," nearly every night. Sat urday night the boys concluded they would have a big time as they had not been caught up with, and start ed out about 9 o'clock. It was not long before the eagle eye of Policeman Wheeler, who was on the watch for the breakers of the law, espired some of our young gentlemen and caught them in the act of the shooting"Wheeler and DayWakers." Consequently had to wake up and shell out $7, that were slumbering sweetly in their pockets. THE MODERN MOTHER Has found that her little ones are Im proved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of tLe laxative effect cf a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children enjoy it and it benefit them The true remedy ,Syrup of Pigs manufac tured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. AUCTION SALE. A chance to buy goods at your own price. We will sell at public auction our entire stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Hardware, Shoes, &c , Saturday, Dec. 16, 1899. Came right along along and get the goods, as we are oing out of business and want you to have the advantage of low prices. Don't forget the date. Sale will commence at 10 o'clock. Will sell also 2-horse Mower, Rake. Cane Mill and Vaporator and farm ing Utensils. J. B. Elliott & Co., Clay, N. C. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1899. On Sunday night about dark the old D. T.Cheatham residence on the mill place, near Oxford, owned by Mr. Hambley, was burned to the ground. Suspicion at once rested upon a negro woman by the name of Roberta Taylor, and Mr. J. T. Co zart, J. P., issued a warrant and had her arrested and she is now in jail. The only reason she had for burning the old Mansion was on account of jealousy, as one of her colored neigh bors was going to move into it, and Roberta did not like to see her set up so high in the world. If she com mitted the crime we truly hope it will be proved on her and suffer the full penalty of the law. Washington correspondent of Raleigh Post Dec. 4th says: Con gressman Kitchen, the youngest man in North ' Carolina1 delegation," du the dean among the Democratic members from the State in point of service, takes but little stock in Republican claims that the constitu tional amendment will be beaten in the August election. "Among my people," said to The Post correspon dent, "the matter is exciting wide spread interest. Our people are naturally conseryative and not easily aroused; but when they are, as wit ness the last State election, they move as a mighty torrent. I expect to see the amendment carried by a very substantial majority." Thanksgiving was more gener ally observed in Oxford Thursday than usual, as the most of our busi ness houses joined the bank and postoffice in observing the day. Ser vices were held in the Episcopal church, and the Methodist and Pres byterian worshped together at the Methodist church. Of course there were no tobacco sales, and the buyers, warehousemen and citizens generally enjoyed turkey and oysters. In the afternoon quite a number of our people attended the exercises at the Oxford Orphan Asylum and enjoyed an entertaining program rendered by the children. General B. S. Roy ster was present and made a very entertaining talk to the children, as he has ihe happy faculty of adapting himself to almost any occasion, whether it is a sermon, literary ad dress, political speech, or a intricate law case. Fire at the Orphan Asylum. Tuesday about 12:30 o'clock smoke was discovered coming from the roof of the main building of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, and the alarm was sounded, causing our people to turn ou en rar.sse aud to ihe roseue of an institution that lies near their heart as well as to the true Masons and the people generally of the State, ac companied by the fire engine in com mand of Mr. Frank Edwards. In the mean time Clerk Winston Rogers, brayely assisted by Mr. Barnhill, an employe, found that one of the stor age rooms on the fourth was on fire, the flames having reached the roof. They fought the flame heroically, as sisted by others, and by the time the people down town reached the Asylum had the fire under eontrol. The tin roof was cut and the fire put out. It is thought that it originated from spontaneous combustion. Messrs. Rogers and Barnhill, deserve unstinted praise, as they braved the flames and enterned tho burning room, with buckets of water and succeeded in being masters of the situation. They had their hair and eye brows singed. It was an exceedingly close call, but braye hearts saved the de stiuction of a sacred monument to North Carolina's charity. The loss amounts to several hundred dollars covered by insurance. Santa Claus on Deck at Hall's Drug Store. This popular headquarters far old Santa Claus for lo these many years in Oxford have received and have on display a splendid line of Christmas and Holliday Goods John Hall has one of the best displays ever shown in Oxford, and to fully appreciate what he has to offer our people a visit to his store and an inspection of the large stock is necessary. In toys, novelties aud holiday goods his line is complete, and to attempt to mention the list of articles would te to make a signal failure. Mr. Hall takes a column space on first page of this favorite sheet with the people, and by reading what he has to say and then forthwith visit his store before purchasing else where, you can save money. Mr. Hall and his polite clerks are ready to show you round whether you buy or not. Read the advertisement as you will find it pleasant reading. Thanksgiving Entertainment. The Thanksgiving entertainment by the intelligent little scholars of Mrs. A. A. Hicks' primary school Thursday night at the Faucette building was most eharmingly ren dered which was greatly enjoyed by a large crowd of admirers. The pro gram was very entertaining, and each one of the dear children ac quitted themselves in their seyeral roles with great credit, showing that they had received superior training at the hands of their splendid teacher. The Hall was decorated with farm products, and presented a scene of plenty. The following dear little girls and boys took part in the splendidly rendered program: Ethel Clement, Janie Booth, James Booth, Annie Crews, Janette Gre gory, Daisy Minor, Bulah Lynch, Julia Minor, Lonie Mitchell, Leonard Mitchell, Jack Bullock, Es'elle Bul lock, Ruth Mitchell, Alma Ragland, Carl Ragland, Lillian Minor, Al leine Minor, Norma Burwell, Kath leen Turrentine, Vergie Pendleton. DEV1N-BERNARD. Marriage of a Popular Young Couple Wednesday Evening. The most brilliant social event of the season was the marriage, on Wednesday night, Nov. 29th, of Miss Virginia Bernard, of Greens boro, to Mr. William Augustus Devin, of Oxford. The wedding was at the home of the bridp's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tiiomas Bernard, and was lareelv attended by the relatives and friends of the young couple. At 9:30 the groom entered the parlor, accompanied by his best man, Mr. W. W. Vass, of Raleigh. Then came the bride with the' maid of "honor, Miss Imogen Bernard The bride was beautifully dressed is white silk, with veil; and was given away by her father. The impressive ceremony was said by Rev. J. D. Miller, of Greens boro. After the conclusion of the cere mony elegant supper was served. The young couple took the late train for a visit to several northern cities. The bride is one of the most popular and attractiye young ladies in Greensboro, and has endeared her self to all who know her. The groom is a prominent and successful lawyer of Oxford. Both h ave very many friends. The wedding presents were costly and numerous. Among the out-of-town visitors were Misses Salhs and Mary Meade Bernard, of Petersburg, Va.; Mrs. Webb and Mrs. S. H. Cannady, of Oxford, and Mr. George Stevens, of Charlotte. Mr. and Lirs. Devin haye the heartiest congratulations and best wishes of the entire commuuity. Greensboro Record. fleeting of flagistrates. The Magistrates of the county were called to meet in Oxford Mon day at 12 o'clock. Dr. R. W. Hob good called on Mr. W. L Taylor, of Sassafras Fork Township, to act as temporary chairman, while Register of Deeds John Mayes was assisted by Dr. J. G. Hunt Clerk of the Court. The roll was called and out of 127 in the county only 69 answered to their names. On motion Mr. A. C. Parham was made permanent chairman, after which the meeting adjourned for 30 minutes. During the inter val the Democratic magistrates met in caucus and decided to nominate Mr. N. B. Daniel, of Oak Hill, for County Commissioner in place of Mr, J. S. Royster resigned. In the meantime the Republicans and Populist magistrates had agreed to vote for Ex-Commissioner D. C. Ferrabow, of Stem. On the reas sembling the Democratic members found that there was not a quorum present as nearly every one of the Republicans and Populists magis trate did not attend the meeting and what few was there were called out by members of their party. On this account the meeting was forced to adjourn without the elec tion of a County Commissioner, naming Tuesday, December 19th, for another meeting when it is to be hoped that every Magistrate in the county will be present ar.d forestall the breaking of quorum and will elect a County Commissioner to suc ceed Mr. Joe Royster. Even if one should not be elected we have four most excellent gentle men who admirably manage the finances of the county, and the tax payers will not suffer in the least if another commissioner not should be elected. San Francisco Minstrels The world renowned Minstrel Troupe will appears at the Opera House in Oxford Thursday evening Dec. 7th, with a most entertaining program. If you want to enjoy an eyening with the gentlemen of the cork, be certain to attend, as it is seldom you have an opportunity to see the celebrated San Francisco Minstrels. See advertisement else where in this issue. In speaking of the company the Kingston, N. Y., Press says: The San Francisco Minstrels, which were at Liscomb's opera house on Saturday night, gaye one of the best minstrel shows ever presented in thiscity.The jokes and songs were entirely new and catchy. There was a large house and every one who witnessed the show was highlv pleased with the many attractions." AUGUST FLOWERS. "It is a surprising fact," says Prof. Houton, That in travels in all parts of the world, for the last ten years, I have met more people having used Green's August Flower than any other remedy, for dyspepsia.deranged liver and stomach, and for constipation. I find for tourists and salesmen, or for persons filling oflice positions, where headaches and general bad feelings from Irregular habits exist, that Green's August Flower is a grand remedy. It does not injure the system by frequent use, and is excellent for sonr Btomachs and Indigesti n." Sample bot tles free at J. G. Hall's. Sold by dealers In ail civilized countries. The largest and best five cent pencl writing tablets can be found at Hancock Drag Store. ACROSS THE THRESHOLD. YOU KNOW SOME, BUT NOT ALL. They Will Come and Go All the Same. Mr. Willie Crews, of Newbern, was in Oxford Sunday. Mrs. Payne spent Thanksgiving with relatiyes in Knoxyille, Tenn. Mr. J. E. Burroughs, of Dab nev. was on our steets Tuesday morning., Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crews, of watsins, were in Oxford Wednes day. Mr. Sam Allen, of Henderson, was among the visitors to Oxford Tuesday. Mr. Joe Smith, an old Granville man but now of Virginia, was in Oxford Friday. Miss Charlotte Britt left Tues day to visit relatives and friends in Washington City. Messrs. Thomas Horner and Brooks Parham, of Henderson, were in Oxford Sunday. Dr. Faucette, of Burlington, was in Oxford Monday yisiting his sister, Mrs. C. J. Cooper. Mr. R. T. Gregory, of StovalJ, and Mr. A. A. Owen of near Oxford, were in Oxford Wednesday. Major N. A. Gregory, of Rich mond, Va., spent Monday with his brother, Col. Roger Gregory- Dr. J. A. Morris, of Wilton, and Dr. G. T. Sikes, of Grissom, were on our streets a few hours Monday. Mrs. Anderson, of Halifax coun ty, Va., is visiting her brother Col. W. B. Ballou, on Hillsboro street. Miss Ethel Dorsey,of Henderson, was the guest of Mrs, J. T. Britt Tuesday, and attended the Bazaar. Mr, T. Cheatham, of Youngs yille, was in Oxford Monday and we had the pleasure of a call from him, Messrs D. T. Winston and J. W. Winston, of Adoniram, were in Ox ford Wednesday, and called to see the editor. Misses Susan and Alice Graham returned a few days ago from a visit to their aunt, Mrs. R. W. Winston, at Durham. Mr. J. D. Cash, of Wilkins, joined the throng in Oxford Monday, and we were pleased to meet him in our office for the first time. Messrs. John Elliott and A. A. Overton, of Clay, visited Oxford Friday and called at the Public Ledger office on business. General B. S. Royster and Messrs. J. W. Brown, D. A Moore and Durell Brummitt left Tuesday to attend Federal Court in Raleigh. Our dear old friend, Mr. Milton Washington, of Stem, was numbered with the yisitors to Oxford Friday, and we were glad to shake his warm hand. Oar esteemed friends Messrs. A. P. Overton and H. E. Overton, of Fishing .Creek Township, were in town some days ago and honored us with a visit. Mr. B. F. Kronheimer and Master Harry Lehman, of Durham, was in Oxford Sunday and Monday to the pleasure of their old and young friends. Messrs. Edger Crews, of Hester, and F. F. Howell, of Clay, were among the many farmers on the very large break of tobacco Friday and called to see the editor. Dr. Geo. Winston and wife, of Raleigh, were in Oxford Thursday, and Dr. Winston delivered a scholar ly address before the Shakespeare Club at the Francis Hilliard School. Mr. W. W. Clement, of Raleigh, and Mr, Joe Ciement, of Charleston, S. C, both of the Southern Railway, were in Oxford the past week visit ing their parents, Capt. and Mrs. T. D. Clement, Mr. Sam Peace, of Chapel Hill, to the pleasure of his family, and his numerous friends spent Thanks giving in Oxford. The editor was much pleased to meet him .in his sanctum. The editor was greatly pleased to meet in his ink den Monday his most highly esteemed mend, ivir. Dave Hunt, of Salem, who is num bered with the purest Christian gentlemen of Granville. It was a real pleasure to the editor to meet his old commanding nffip.fir in the Confederate Army, Col. W. F. Beasley, in Oxford Monday. As the years have increased nisneart has warmed towards his old com rades, and it is a pleasure to the editor to know that ne nas ny maus trv and skill accumulated a compe tency that will enable him to take it j easy the balance or nis lite. Mr. T. B. Frazier and daughter, of Satterwhite, were Oxford visitors Monday and the editor enjoyed a visit from them. Mr. Frazier lost an arm in the Civil War, and never re ceived a pension from the State, and while in our office met the true and gallant Confederate, Col. W. F. Beasley, whose heart went out at once to his old Comrade, and he at once assisted in placing his name on the pension roll. A Frightful Blunder. Will often cause a horrible Burn, Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, "Ulcers, Boile. Felons, Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaran teed. Sold by J. G. Hall, Druggist. $1.00 PER ANNUM. (L Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powders arc the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. Death of Hrs. J. W. Booth. Mrs. Annie Clewell, the beloved wife of Dr. J. W. Booth at Tally Ho, passed away Saturday morning after several weeks sickness of par alysis in the 51st year of her age. She was a lady of high culture and intellect, and well known in the state, and a sister of llev. Dr. Clewell. President of Salem Academy She was the second teacher at the Orphan Asylum after its establish ment where she taught for 10 years, and her death will carry pain to many an Orphan's heart who she trained with a loving hand. In February, 1882 she married tie greatly esteemed Dr, J. W. Booth, and everybody in and around the Tally Ho learned to love her as she was a noble Christian lady, ever ready and willino- to do a kind iirt. She was truly a pious member of tne Moravian church, and her re mains were taken to Salem Mondnv for interment accompanied by grief stricken husband .and Mrs. T. L. Booth, of Oxford. The Public Ledger joins a host of friends in extending heartfelt svmnathies to the bereaved family. If you want to see the prettiest and finest hoxed Daoer vou ever saw. nal 1 in and see it at Hancocks Drug Store. Chief Day Happy. On Thursday afternoon Mr. J. Y. Paris while out hunting flushed what he thought several wild turkeys, and did not get a shot at them. He came to town and informed Mr. S. V. Ellis of the fact in the presence of Chief J. R. Day, who at once said he wanted to join them next morning in the hunt. Messrs. Paris and E iis left before Mr. Day and he followed on after them. On reaching the back of Mr. Louis de Lacroix plantation about light he espired a big gobblar coming across a branch in front of him and squatted down until the gobbler got in range of his gun when he pulled away and killed his first "Wild Turkey." Of course Mr. Day was so much elated over his good luck on his 43rd birth day he forgot all about the other turkeys and pick ed up his trophy and made for town as fast as his feet would carry him with his face all smiles. Our stock of Toys and Christmas Goods for the dhildren will be opened in a few days. We have a nice line of everything" for old and young. Our pure, fresh spices, whole and powdered, cannot be excelled. Raisins, currents, cit ron, figs, gelatine, at bottom figures. J. P. STEDMAN, Agt. Santa Claus & Co. I PHPflMPINP iv ii u m i in (5 CURE5 RHEunmsri! I TO STAY CURED. PRICE SI. I Sold in Oxford by F, W. Hancock and J. P. Stedman. Oxford Opera House ! Thursday, Dec. 7. THE FAMOUS 26 ARTISTS ! 25 Everything bran new and up-to-date, Solo Band and Orchestra. Watch for parade at ti:30 Admission 35, 50 and 75 cents. Tickets now on sale. mm Franc Minstrels i
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