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State Lbrary rrME TRADING Patronee Merchants Who Bid For. Trade mm BUSINESS IVtETCJiAIMTO - i Use Oxford Banker Columns For Results " - ..rATCH FOR w . It T. BRITT EDITOR AND OWNER JOHN FOR THE UPBUILDING OF OXFORD AND GRANVILLE COUNTY. SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. ISSUED SEMI-WEEKLY. OXFORD, N. C, SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1911. VOLUME 1.---NO. 46. - j is 1 1 ii --xj vTiA3r - js - ii j j-j y V 1 XI I XI - I l .- : 1 - ' t I i , a . '"- . i mw mm m m ,., m - V V. Graham for Corporation Commissioner. On account of the death this week of Hon. H. C. Brown, member of the Corporation Commission, the ntany friends of ex-Judge. A. W. Graham at home and throughout the State are soliciting Gov. Kitchin to appoint him as Mr. Brown's successor. We do not hesitate to say that Judge Graham is the very best equipment man in North Carolina for this important position, owing to his long service to his State as a member of the Legislature and where he became thoroughly familiar with this important branch of the State Government. ' Judge Graham is a "square peg to fill a square hole," and this able North Carolinian needs no recommendation toour distinguished Governor.as he has accorded him his warmest support in his political aspirations, or to the peo ple of the State. He has served as Judge of the Superior Court, Legislator and Speaker of the House and is a man of known ability, and ever ready to do anything that will advance the interest of the State he loves so well. He would make a fair and impartial official, and in our opinion would make the State the best Commissioner it has ever had. Fine Address at Creedmoor. Sunday was a grand day in Creed moor. The whole town and many peo ple from the surrounding country turn ed out to be present at the exercises given at the Baptist Church. Services began promptly at eleven o'clock, John E. Ray, of Raleigh, the speaker for the day, was introduced by the venerable and much beloved Dr. Hufham in his usual bright, witty way, and then our people had the priviledge of listening to one of the best addresses on Sun day Scho j1 work. Mr.Ray delivered his address with great convincing power. He is teaching not only by precept, but by example, being a regu lar attendant and an active Sunday School worker, and our people listened with rapt attention to nhe words of this faithful follower of the Nazarene. After this there was an intermission of one hour and it was a sight to make one's soul glad to see the good people of the town unpacking and spreading upon the long tables prepared for the purpose, the good things they had pre pared for the inner man. Everybody feasted and yet there were many basketfuls left. At the ringing of the bell that vast audience again assembled in the church to witness the exercises of children, who had been beautifully taught by Mrs. S. H. Rogers, and assisted by other good ladies. Where all did so well and each in turn did his own part to make perfect the nice little program it may seem unfair to make special mention of any one thing, and yet the thing that seemed to touch more hearts and call forth most praise was the rendering (with gestures) of that beautiful song, ' My Mother's Prayer," by three of our little girls: Pauline Cannady, Ruth Sanderford and Virginia Chappell. Everybody pronounced the whole day good and repaired to their home for a few hours rest, only to return to church in the evening t olisten to the sermon by the regular pastor, Rev. J. L. Martin. . Musical Comedy Coming. Empire Musical Comedy Company will play at the Opera House, three nights commencing Monday, July 10th. A high class musical play composed of six ladies and four gentlemen. Read what'the Durham manager has to say about it. "It gives me great pleasure to say that this is one of the best Musical Comedies ever seen here. The chorus is especially good, comedian one of the best, and altogether a high class, clean attraction that cannot be boosted too strong." . Monday night every gentlemen who brings a lady will be given one free ticket. Let everybody come out Adults to any part of the house 25c, children iet a ladies free ticket for Mon day night. Meeting of Farmers Union. There will be a meeting of the Far mers Union on July 20th to discuss jne best methods of selling the to bacco crop of 1911. There will be speakers from Kentucky or Tennessee and everybody is cordially invited to attend. Speaking promptly at 10 uock. Executive session after the deletes AU Lodges should send V. T. Cheatham, Secretary. LOGAL SHORTGRAFTS. Pushj your town and county and they will push you. Do something to boost your town Don't be a pull back. Mr. R. S. Usry has had the roof of his residence repainted. It's t le trimmings that cost.whether it's a touring car or a woman. Miss Fly Germ has been offered a job as wart and mole editor of the San itation Bugle. Rev. Mr. Horsfield will hold service in St. Paul's Church at Goshen next Sunday 3:30 p. m. The moving picture show is proving to be quite popular and will so long as order is the watchword. The Horner Bros. Co. are not short on hay judging from the quantity they have received this week. You jneed advertising in your busi ness and the columns of the Oxford Banner are open to you. Some people around town are hot in the collar about "the fool sanitation law" as one expressed it. Mr. jw. W. Devin has had a new granolithic walk put down leading from the street to the front steps. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Long was made joyous on the 4th of July by the arrival of a bright-eyed daughter. Read sale of Hundley Foundry and lot ana cottage advertised in another column bv A. A. Hicks. Commissioner. The First National Bank of Oxford has been designated as the Govern ment depository for the Postal Bank funds. The march of improvement is still going ahead on Goshen street, as Mr. Crawford Hobgood is putting up a nice residence. Your attention is called to the sale of thelold Currin Hotel property by B. S. Royster, Trustee, in another part of this paper. The question now arises: "Will each one of the Oxford Banner subscribers get their neighbor friend to subscribe to the paper?" The Harris-Glenn Body Co., is put ting in a 150 horsepower boiler, which will give them ample power to run their machinery; Out of the mystery of life love un ravels the meaning and the purpose to make beautiful with simplicity the pathway of men. It is a good thing that the thermom eter did not catch on fire this week as there would not have been water enough to put it out. They who tread the path of labor fol low where My feet have trod; They who work without complaining do the holy will of God. Van Dyke. On the 4th not a single person was heard to exclaim: "Hurrah for On Oxford." How is that for a ward slogan "Brother Webb?" We are gratified to learn that Mr. E. T. Rawlins continues to improve, I m -a and we hope he will soon be a Die to get out on the street again. Here to the maid with a bosom of snow; Now to her that's brown as a berry! Heres to the wife with a face full of woe Ae d now to the damsel that's merry; Sheridan. At the meeting of the State Rural Carrier Association at Winston-Salem on tne 4th our townsman, Mr. David N. Hunt, had the honor of being elected Grand Chaplain. He used to tell her of his love; But now surcharged with woe, He moves around and tells her of e Desky way things go. course, you know he is married now Not in the memory of the proverbial oldest inhabitant, has there been so much hot weather the country over. Not only has it been hot through May and June, but July is keeping up the lick. In the iarge cities many people are lying from heat. The editor is glad to learn that the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Montague, who has been quite sick, is some bet ter today. The editor is pleased to learn that little Sarah, the sweet little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hall, is much improved after an illness of two weeks. Strange things happen in this couu try. Who ever thought that whooping cough would be quarantined and that loathsome disease, smallpox, to go un disturbed, and roam at will among the people. Glad to See Him. The host of friends of Rev. John S.. Hardaway were delighted to see him in Oxford Friday and he met with a warm reception as he is greatly be loved by our people. He was return- i ing from a visit to his old home in Vir ginia, and en route to Raleigh to join Mrs. Hardaway who is visiting rela tives in that city. Big Sale Still On. We want you to remember that the big sale of Landis & Easton's is still on and goods are being sold almost at your own price. It is the time of your life to supply your wants in the dry goods, shoes, clothing and furnishing line. Be sure and take in the sale the coming week as it is a hummer. Read advertisement on 4th page. Happy Event. Mrs. T. L. Booth entertained Wed nesday morning when a large number of guests enjoyed a sociable enter tainment which was remarkably en joyable and the refreshments of very superior variety completed the party which will long be remembered as one of the most pleasant of the season. Children Had Happy Time. The children and teachers of Baptist Sunday School along with a number of parents and friends picniced at Providence Thursday. They enjoyed a good dinner and had a big time fish ing and wading in the water. It is saidT there was right much- fishing On dry land with an occasional nibble at cupid's hook. 42 Club Entertained. Wednesday afternooD the "42 club" enjoyed a very social and pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. E. T. White, where Miss Helen White was cordial and entertaining hostess and the members of the club enjoyed the popular game of forty-two and refresh ments of frappe, cakes and frozen dainties were served. In Unity There is Strength. The farmers are 25 years behind the times in the way of organizing for self protection. Every other class of busi ness people have organized long ago. All farmers should do the same if they expect to keep pace with the times and be fairly dealt with. Be conser vative, do nothing rash and keep a sharp eye on the sly demagogue that wants to get you in trouble. Landis & Easton Sale. The big cash sale at Landis & Easton's caused a flutter of excite ment among the ladies all eager to get a chance at the great bargains offered. Many visitors were present from the country and the store was a scene of quick sales and a large crowd all day. The amount of cash taken in the first day exceeded two thousand dollars. Dead Letters in Postoffice. The following letters remain un claimed at the Post Office, Oxford, N. C, for the week ending July 4th. 1911. Ladies May Bailey, Annie Baslet, Maude Crews. C. H. Cannady, Lener Epan, Mittie Fuller, Esther Gooch, Mrs. Hicks, V. D. Jones, Sadie Jones, Mollie McGhee, Jennie Meadows, Julia L. Meadows, H. D. Peters, T. H. Williams, Deane Wilkerson. Gentlemen James Alston, Charlie Bass, J. S. Blackard, R. C- Braswell, Sam Harris, Wesley Harris, Tom Harris, L. Hegget, P. H. Haldsaen, J. A. Mills, R. H. Newton, C. H. Thompson, E. I. White R. C. Wiliams. The above tetters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office unless called for before July 18th, 1911. When calling for the above please give the date when advertised. J. W. Brown, Post Master. TAYLOR BROS .have just received another lot of those Fancy Smoked Beef Tongues. Have you tried them? Today is Ours. fToday begin, today we'll say Get up and try another way ! Today re-born, today re-made, Get up, go forth all unafraid ! . Today the start, today the race Begins, and let us win first place ! Today is ours, divinely blest ; With chance to do our best. In the Beautiful Moonlight. A Gypsy Tea at Cheatham's pond was an occasion of pleasure Thursday evening, enjoyed by a dozen couples of young people and chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Marion Taylor. The place, the moonlight, the congeniality of the guests, the ride and the fine luncheon made an evening pleasing in every con sideration and enjoyable to all who at tended the moonlight outing. Short Crop in Granville. We know that the tobacco crop will be short in Granville, but there is some consolation in the fact that it is also short in every other section where to bacco is grown. This may mean bet ter prices. If the lesson teaches our farmers that they can get along with out making such big crops of tobacco all will be well. Married in Waco. Miss Christine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hester, of Waco, Texas, and grand daughter of our venerable and much beloved countyman, Rev. W. S. Hester, was married some days ago in the Fifth Street Methodist Church of that city to Mr. William W. Griffing, of Hubbard, Texas. The editor joins the Granville relatives in wishing them a long and happy life. Not Disturbed by Drought.' We call the attention of our many readers to the change in the adver tisement of the National Bank of Granville on the 4th page. Speaking of banks, did you ever stop to think that there is one crop that everyone cah grow that drought does not effect? It is the crop of interest you receive ..vouf. money deposited in the Sav ings Bank a4 per cent. l)ry weather comes and rains relieve itbut it does not effect your crop of interest in the bank. Confederate Veterans. In our last issue we did not publish the full particulars of the meeting of the old Veterans as we did not have them and only mentioned the election Judge Graham as Commander and Mr Milton Blalock as Adjutant. Below you will find the particulars of the meetings: The following additional officers were then elected: W. L. Burroughs, 1st Lieut. Com. B. P. Thorp, 2nd Lieut. Com. M. Blalock, Adjutant. The following were elected delegates to the State Reunion: Captain G. B. Daniel. M. Blalock, E. C. Allen, and J. S. Hobgood. On motion the Comman der was authorized to appoint all non commissioned officers and to fill all vacancies. Announcement was made of the death of Thomas D. Waller, former Ad jutant, and a committee of three con sisting of Dr. S. D. Booth. A. W. Gra ham, and M. Blalock, was appointed to draw up and have published resolu tions of? respect and appreciation of the great loss to the Camp. It was also announced that since the last meeting of the Camp, our beloved first Sergeant Wm. B. Royster had been stricken with paralysis and was unable to attend the meeting. The same com mittee was instructed to draw up reso lutions of sympathy and appreciations of our love and esteem for our com rade, with the hope of a speedy recov ery for him. A. W. Graham called at tention to the need of a correct ros ter of Granville County soldiers, and moved that the Chairman appoint a committee of three from each town ship to prepare a correct roster of the soldiers from Granville County in the j great Civil War. It was earned and the chairman was authorized to take such time as might be necessary to se lect the proper members of the com mittees. A copy of the resolutions and the names of the Committees will be pub lished later. On motion it was resolved to ac cept the invitation of Cape Fear Camp United Confederate Veterans to attend the State Re-union at Wilmington on Aug. 2nd and 3rd. M. Blalock, Chairman. W. H. White, Secretary. THOSE WHO TRAVEL. Mrs. F. H. Gregory is visiting relatives in S to vail. Col. R. O. Gregory spent Thursday in Raleigh. Mr. C. M. Knott, of Route 1, was in town Thursday. Mr. W. G. Wilkerson, of Route 5, was in town Thursday. Mrs. Sarah Parham, of Route 3, was in town Thursday. Mrs. Ed. Bobbitt, of Route 2, spent Thursday in Oxford. Mr. O. W. Parham, of Cornwall, spent Thursday in Oxford. Mayor Bullock, of Stem, was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. J. M. Hobgood, of Cornwall, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Elijah Daniel, of Route 1, was in town Wednesday. - Mr. William Sherman, of Berea, was a town visitor Thursday. Miss Florence Woody, of Route 5 spent Thursday in Oxford. Mr. J. P. Patterson, of Dexter, was on our Streets Thursday. Miss Mavis Freeman, of Franklinton, visited Oxford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Green, of Dexter, visited in town Thursday. Mr. John Mayes, of Stem, was an Oxford visitor Wednesday. Mr. G. J. Day, of Stem section, was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Mayes, of Stem, spent Wednesday in Oxford. Miss Lilian Hart, of Route '4, visited friends in town Wednesday. Mr., and JMm . JinxBradsher, of Route 6, was in Oxford Wednesday. Mr. Walter Averett, of Providence, was in town Friday morning. Mr. R. A. Averett, of Hester section, was on our streets Wednesday. Dr. N. W. Thomas has accepted a position in a hospital in Norfolk. Misses Lucile and Melissa Aiken, of Route 5, were in town Thursday. Mr. S. W. Waller, of Knap of Reeds section, was in town Wednesday. Missess Gertrude and Florence Lan dis returned to Oxford Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Meadows, of Route 1, were Oxford visitors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Harris, of Route 3, were town visitors Wednesday. Miss Nannie Lou Adcock, of ' Berea, was in town shopping Wednesday. Mrs. B. K. Hays is spending a few days at Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Slaughter, of He bron, were town visitors Thursday. Mrs. C. D. Osborn visited Mrs. W. B. Mann in Raleigh the first of the week. Mrs. J. W. Clayton and daughter, of Moriah, were in town shopping Thurs day. Mr. and Mrs. Virginius Cheatham, of Route 3, were on our streets Wednes day. Mr. J. G. Hall will return today from Panacea Springs much improved in health. Mr. W. J. Royster, of Providence, was among the crowd in town Wed nesday. 4. Mr. and Mrs. W. R- Gpoch and moth er, of Hester, were Oxford- visitors Thursday. Senator Hicks, General B. S. Royster and Prof. J..C. Horner were in Raleigh Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jruramitt, of Shady Grove, were in town Thursday afternoon. Mr. Nat Faucett, the clever mer chant of Wilton, was on ouY streets Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cannady, of Can nady's Mil were in town shopping Wednesday. ' Mr. D. G. Brummitt spent several days the past week in Gates county on legal business. Prof. Frank P.- Hobgood visited at Wake Forest Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cheatham, of Route 3, were among the visitors in town Thursday. . Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Cozart and daugh ter, of Route 3, were in Oxford shop ping Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Zeb: Overton, of Mt. Energy section, were in Oxford Wed nesday shopping. Misses. Lucy Landis and Gladys Raw lins left Thursday for a visit to rela tives in Weldon. Mrs. S. W. Knott and daughter, Miss Nannie Pearl, were among the visitors in town Wednesday. Mrs. Pruitt, the daughter of Mrs. M. M. Nelson, of Cornwall, visited them in Oxford Wednesday. Mr. Frank Pinnir, the talented edi tor of the Public Ledger, was in Ral eigh Thursday on business. Mrs. L. V. Henderson returned on Thursday night from an extended visit to relatives near Lynchburg. Miss Helen Johnson, who has been visiting Miss Georgia Winston, left for her home in Selma Tuesday . Mrs. B. T. Waterman and little son, of South Hill, Va., are guests of Mrs. W. W. Devin on Hillsboro street. Mrs. A. C. Parham and daughters. Misses Sarah and Isabel, of Route 3, weije in town shopping Thursday. Mr. J. S. Eakes, of Route 7, was among the Oxford visitors Thursday and called to see the "Old Man." Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hancock, and daughters, Mary Royal and Ethel, left Tuesday to spend some time at More head City. Misses Julia Minor and Mary Shot well left Wednesday for Columbia Col lege, New York City, where they will take special course. Miss Addie Speed, one of Brassfield township's bright and intelligent young ladies, was an - Oxford visitor Friday atfdtned3teH visitv. from her.,.,. t - .--..... - ,. Miss Ethyl Adams who has been visiting in Goldsboro left there on Sat urday for Morehead City, where she is a member of a house party which is being entertained at the Atlantic Hotel by Miss Emma Jeffreys, of Goldsboro. Continued in Office. At the July meeting of the Board of Eduucation was the time to elect the Superintendent of Schools, but did not do so. We take it they did not deem it necessary as Prof. J. F. Webb has made a most competent, painstaking and progressive Superintendent, and the shcools of the county have made rapid strides under his administration, backed up by a Board of Education that has the education of the children of the county at heart. Prof. Webb has not only made good as Superintendent of Schools but has become one of our most wide-awake and aggressive citizens, ready and will ing to push forward any movement that tends to benefit the people of the county and the town, and is one of the moving spirits in the Fair Association and Commercial Club. New Organ Installed. . The liberality of the members of the Methodist Church and the untiring en ergy and noble efforts of the christian workers will culminate in most gratify ing success next Sunday morning when . the handsome new organ will peal forth in lofty strains of music under the skillful touch of the accomplished or ganist Miss Eva Minor. The organ was purchased at the cost of twenty five hunderd dollars, of which amount eleven hundred 'was contributed by Mr. Andrew Carnegie at the solicitation of Rev. F. M. Shamburger, the beloved pastor of the church. . Party at Mrs. R. G. Lassiter's. Thursday morning was a happy oc casion with the young people who en joyed a hospitable party at the beauti ful home of Mrv and Mrs. Rl 6. Lassi ter, given in honor of Miss Catherine Lassiter and Miss Louise Currin, of Durham. Everything was arranged to make the morning enjoyable, while dice-hearts afforded merry enjoyment. The refreshments were .very choice and elegantly served. : The score cards emphasized the day in symbols of plays and other 4th of July designs. -
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