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PU LIC BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. GER LARGEST CIRCULATION Of ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. AND OXFORD BANNER. Our Motto Granville Count, Her People, Their Progress and Development In Education, Happiness and Prosperity B LED ISSUED SEMI-WEEKLY. Stem Stemmings. Mr. Melvin Peed, of Durham, has been spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. J. M. Bullock. Miss Minnie Waller returned home Tuesday from a visit to her brother. Mr. G. S. Waller, in Oxford. On account of the extremely cold weather the school committee ordered the school suspended for a few days. Mr. Vassar Roberts went out hunt ing one day last week and killed 19 robbins at one shot. Who can beat that ? Miss Ola Giles lelt Saturday for Atlantic ,N. C. where she will teach in the High School in that place tor the next four months. On account of the extreme cold weather the R. F. D. carriers from Stem failed to go out on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, and Tuesday of this week We are sorry to learn that Mr. A. A. Lyon, postmaster at Lyon, who has been confined to his bed with rheumatism for some time, is no bet ter. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Herbert Melton has moved to the old Latta place, where he spent his childhood days. Mr. R. J. Gooch, who lived there last year has moved to the John Meadows place near Cul breth. Mr. C. R. Cash, relief agent for the Southern Railway, is on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W B. Cash. Mr. Cash entered the railwav service three years ago and we aie glad he is making a splendid success in this work. Mr. J. H. Daniei is the champion hog raiser, of Tally Ho neighborhood. He killed seven last week, which net ted him 1,733 lbs. One of them which took the preminm at the Granville County Fair, was eleven months old and weighed 430 pounds. Elder J. P. Via, of Patrick County, Va., spent Tuesday night with Mr. J. H. Gooch. He had appointments to preach at Carry Creek and Dutchville, on Wendesday and Thursday, but owing to the cold weather decided not to preach whiie on this visit. A mad dog passed through the Shoo Fly section Monday afternoon. It is thought that he started in Oak Hill township, and is reported to have bitten several dogs in that community. Three dogs were bitten at Shoo Fly, where he was shot at but not killed, So far as we know he is still at large. The Calhoune Literary Society con vened in session Friday night, and re organized for the spring term. The foiling officers were elected: President, O. S. Allen. Vice President. R. W. Giles. Secretary and Treas, P. B. Hardee. Chaplain. Jerome Eakes. Marshal, Alien Franklin. Critic, Prof. J. B. Vernon. Assistant Critic, Dr. P R. Hardee. This society was organized four years ago. and has accpmplished a great work in training the voung stu dents in the art of public speaking. There is no department of school work that will so rapidly develop the mind and be of more practical benefit than the debating society. On Sunday morning, January 14th, the death angel entered the home of Mr. Fmmett Frazier, of near Culbreth, and claimed as his victim, his mother, Mrs. Martha Frazier. She was seventy years of age, and had been in declining health for the past two years. The cause of her death was cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Frazier had been con fined to her bed only a few days, but her death was not unexpected. She made a profession of religion early in life and had been for a number of years a consistent member of Mt. Zion church, where she held her mem bership at the time of her death. Owing to the extremely cold weather it was inconvenient to secure the services of a minister, and no funeral service was held. The burial took place Mon day afternoon in the old O'Briant burying ground. She leaves behind one son, Mr. Emmett Frazier, and other more distant relatives -to whom we extend our sympathy. The Farmers Union have effected an organization in this town, with Mr. P. L. Thomasson. president, and Mr. H. P. Webb, secretary. The main ob ject of the organization is to devise some plan to reduce the Drice of ferti- JEWS fi The weather the past week was a germ killer, you bet ! Don't fret, we will have plenty of warm weather next July. Mr. S. M. Clark has rented the cot tage on McClanahan street owned by Mr. W. T. Yancey. During the severe cold wave most of the public schools in the county sus pended operation. Your attention is called to the ad ministrator's notice of Walter Johnson on the 4th page. Some years ago there were no such thing in Oxford as the bursting pipes and water tanks. If you think the plumbers had a pic nic during the freeze up he earned what he got out of it. Mice object to camphor, which if put in places frequented by them will drive them away completely. 7 ie work of repairing the store oc cupied by our good friend, "Ebie" How ell, is nearly completed. We call attention to the sale of store and lot and house and lot as adver vertised by I. E. Harris, Trustee, on the 4th page of this paper. Mr. Hluzek, of Baltimore, Md., has rented the office recently occupied by the Granville Real Estate & Trust Co., where he will conduct a tailor shop. When a girl throws a man over he is apt to light an his knees in front of another girl. We want to say to the leap year girl that his prayer availeth nothing. Mr. H. J. Council has rented from Granville Real Estate & Trust Co. the vacant room on Court street where he will keep a supply of wall paper, pic ture frame, etc. The Durham Sun well and pertinent ly remarks In agreeing to limit the use of money in the senatorial cam paign the candidates reserve the right to make up for it in the expenditure of hot air. We learn that the pleasant Mr. J. R. Hall will have charge of the Boys Corn Club in the county this year, and an assistant in each township will be se selected to work up an interest in the Corn Club. Wrhile we are having a little warmer weather it is well to remember the win ter is not over and that we shall have more cold blasts, with sleet, snow, so we warn people to continue to be care ful around their homes. The many friends in Oxford and the county of Mrs. J.G. Blalock, of Weldon, will deeply sympathize with her in the loss of a good mother, Mrs. Mary Rog ers of Raleigh, who died on Wednesday at the age of 77 years. John Strum is in trouble, having re lieved Andrew Thorp, colored, of his pig, sold him and appropriated the pro ceeds to his own use, and in conse quence is in durance vile owing to the vigilance of Policeman Nat Wheeler. Carry the news to the farmers that tobacco is selling high on the Oxford market, even if mums the word with the warehousemen. The editor loves to tell the story of the success of the best tobacco market in the State. lizer, which for the last several years hs been exorbitant. There is no trust which more directly affects the inter est of the farmer than the fertilizer trust. Of course their salesmen claim that the high price of fertilizer is owing to an advance in the cost of ammonia, potash, and other ingredients, but there can be doubt that a secret understanding exists between the great fertilizer companies and make the farmer pay these enormous prices because they have him in their power and can do it. The next meeting of the Union will be held at Stem, Friday, January 19th. All farmers who are interested in buying guano and other things indispensable to farmers at reasonable prices are cordially invited to attend and unite with this organiza tion, as we believe it will be to their interest to do so. Wellington. OXFORD, N. C. SATURDAY. JANUARY 20, 1912. The old hens have been in cold stor age the past week. It goes without saying that the Op era House is badly in need of repairs. It looks good to see the name of John T. Britt at the masthead of the Public Ledger again. Weldon News. Wonder if the Fifth District has a member in Congress ? He is never heard from if he is there not even with a package of garden seed. Watch your water pipes that are in side of your kitchen range and also your hot water boiler ye Oxford peo ple. Several people have been killed and injured in the past ten days by ex plosions in their kitchens and it will pay you to be cautious. Mary Ann, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Stone, 18 months of age, died at their home in Raleigh on Sunday, January 7th. The mother is well remembered here as Miss Cary Wimbish.and her friends and acquaint ances sympathize with the family in the bereavement. We take pleasure in calling the at tention of our excellent farmers to the Guano Advertisement of F. S. Royster Guano Company, Norfolk, Va., on the 4th page. This company has for years been manufacturing high grade tobacco fertilizer which produces fine texture tobacco. Try it Mr. Farmer as it has a fine reputation. Miss Brown Entertains. The "X X" club was very attractive ly entertained by Miss Josephine Brown Wednesday afternoon. As the guests assembled fragrant hot tea was served, and after a game of forty-two, which was selected by the hostess as the pastime for the meeting and played with pleasure and interest, the guests were invited to the dining room, where the table was tastefully adorned with beautiful lace and cen terpiece, surmounted by a lovely vase of white carnations. The salad course was elgeant and served in tempting manner. The occasion was a success of social pleasure, and the fair hostess was exceedingly cordial. Mr. Horner Winston. We are always glad to hear of the success of Oxford's voung men and publish with pleasure the following from a Chicago paper: "Mr. James Homer Winston, of this city, who has recently moved to Chic ago to practice law, is the head of the firm of Winston, Payne, Strawn & Shaw. His office is in the National Bank building of Chicago. Mr. Win ston is a member of one of North Car olina's most distinguished families and adds lustre to the honored name. He is a son of ex-Judge Robert W. Win ston, of Oxford, Durham and Raleigh, and after graduating at the University of North Carolina he went to Oxford, England, from which institution he graduated with high honors. He is well pleased with Chicago and will make a reputation there. Tribute of Respect. Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has taken from us our beloved friend and J. O. U. A. M. Bro. Y. O. Furgerson, on Dec. 27, 1911, of pneumonia, while at home near Wilton. Resolved 1st, That while we meekly submit to His Holy will, yet to us now it is mysterious that our Heavenly Father should take one so young and useful from his work. on earth. Resolved, 2nd, That as his presence can cheer us no more on earth we thank God for his life and example and the interest he took in the order. Resolyed, 3rd, That we extend to the bereaved family our deepest sym pathy, and mourn in their separation but rejoice in his gain. Resolved, 4th, That copies of these resolutions be forwarded to the family, placed in our minutes and sent to the Public Ledger for publication. J. T. Usry, W. B. Mitchell, W. P. White, Jr. Committee. Wilton Council, No. 258. Mr. M. G. Brooks, of Route 1, braved the ice and mud and came to town Thursday, and called on the editor. Miss Jennie Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs McGhee, and Misses Horsley, of GeSa. came to Oxford Thursday on a sleigh and spent a few hours. Good Pigs. It will be seen by the following that our young farmer friend, Mr. Thomas R. Fleming, of Lyon, is a prize winner on killing heavy weight pigs, as he slaughtered 6 during the past week that tipped the beam at: 350, 396, 400, 406, 430, 490. They were only four teen months old. Mr. J. G. Fleming killed two 15 months old that weighed 440 and 560. White Goods Sale. Ladies look for the new advertise ment of Landis & Easton in another part of the paper and read carefully what they have to sav about the big white sale which will start next Mon Monday. This is your time to buy anything needed in the line of ready made underwear and white goods. They also have a lot of coat suits left that will be sold at half price. Don't forget this sale will commence on Mon day, January 22nd. Young Orators. The Granville County Oratorical As sociation will hold its First Annual Declamation Contest in the Audito rium of the Oxford Graded School Building Friday night, January 26th, at 7:30 o'clock. This contest will be participated in by representatives of the schools of the county, and promi ses to be a spirited contest which will arouse much interest. A gold medal will be given the successful competi tor. The public is cordially invited to attend. In Honor of Mrs. J. C. Robards Mrs. J. C. Robards who is visiting in Raleigh is thus honored by an enter tainment. The News & Observer has the following complimentary notice: "In honor of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Robards, of Oxford, who is her guest, Mrs. WT. Y. Robards delightfully enter tained the members of the Sandwich Club and a few friends at bridge yester day morning. At the hour of 11 the guests begen to arrive and soon there after the exciting game begun with seven tables of players. The house was prettily decorated and Mrs. Ro bards added to her reputation as a gracious hostess." The County Exhibit. We publish in this issue the Finan cial Exhibit, showing in fullest detail what every cent of the money has been spent for and to whom paid. It shows what has been paid out for Gen eral county purposes, for Paupers, for Roads, and the per dien and mile age of each Commissioner, and it will be seen that these unnecessarily criti cised gentlemen, who have the real good of the county at heart, have not had their hands in the County Treas ury. They have more than earned the amounts they have received. As the county is growing the exhibit is the largest one ever published, and was admirably made out by one of the most efficient and painstaking Register of Deeds within the recollec tion of the "old man" Wanted to be Released. The case of Mr. Charles Faucette which was tried in Raleigh this week before Judge Bragaw has attracted much attention. Judge Bragaw heard the motion in the habeas corpus ap peal which had for its object the re lease of Mr. Faucette from the asylum where he went of his own accord after suffering from an attack of typhoid fe ver last year which left him mentally unbalanced. He was given a proba tion regularly by the institution and was discharged Deccember 6th. On motion of relatives he was recommit ted to the asylum and immediately made appeal for release, Mr. C. U. Harris and brother appearing for him Mr. A. A- Hicks appeared for the rela tives of: Mr. Faucette and said they would be pleased to hear that his con- i dition would warrant his freedom, and that was what the recommittal was for. After hearing argument Judge Bragaw said it should go through proper chan nels and Mr. Faucette was remanded to the hospital. Mr. Harris gave notice of appeal to protect his client's rights. Much interest is felt in this case and the people of this community wish the young man a speedy and permanent restoration to health. He is a native of Oxford, and lived here many years, while his father, Rev. T. U. Faucette was pastor of .Oxford Presbyterian church. Mr. Ed Green, of Dexter.was in town Thursday. Mr, W. J. Currin, of Route 7, was in town Thursday. Mr. H. Dorsey, of Route 3, was in town Thursday. Rev. W. S. Hester, of Route 5, was in town Thursday. Mr. Jack Gregory, of Durham, was in town Thursday. Mr. W. J. Royster, of Route 6, was in town Thursday. Mr. "Bud" Currin, of Route 1, was on our streets Thursday. Mr. D. J. Breedloye, of Route 3, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. J. S. Watkins, of Cornwall, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Frank Blalock went to Durham Thursday on business. Mr. W. W. Phelps went to Richmond Wednesday on business. Mr, Charles L. Lewis, of Stovall, was a town visitor Thursday, Mrs. W. R. Kimball, of Providence, spent Thursday in Oxford. Mr. Hamilton Hester, of Route 1, was on our streets Thursday. Miss Martha Ferebee has returned from a visit to Washington, N. C. Mr. Virginius Cheatham, of Routs 3, was an Oxford visitor Thursday. Messrs. Will and S. R. Howard, of Route 4, were in town Thursday. Mrs. Will Landis spent a few days with relatives in Weldon this week Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Howard, of Route 4, left Wednesday for Florida. Mr. Merrill Peace, of Henderson.paid his good mother a visit the first of the week. Our friend C. L. Floyd, of Route 3, was in town Thursday and called to see us. Mr. Elijah Currin, of Tar River sec tion, along with Mr. Will Crews, was in town Thursday. Messrs. T. E. and J T. Bobbitt, of Fishing Creek Township, were in Ox ford Thursday. Messrs. J. F. Veazey and A. H. Powell left Wednesday for a business trip to Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Thomas Fleming, one of the fine young farmers, of Lyon, was on our streets Wednesday. R. F. D. News. This writer sends greetings to the editor, to the writers and the readers of the Public Ledger, wishing you all a happy and prosperous year. Let us start the year aright, by subscribing to the Public Ledger and get thenews, see what is going on. Strange it is that people who live right on the mail route do not take their county paper, j Well, the R. F. D. men have had a time for 'the past ten days, this cold spell, snow and sleet has been awful. Our carriers did not attempt to go Tues day of last week, but every other day they went a part or all of the way, but only a few all rounds were made last week. My sub Raymond, went all around last week, but it took two days, Wednesday and Thursday, to go around and our horse was so badly injured he has not been able to work any since. On Thursday we had two carriers on same route No. 5. The carrier of No. 7 made two full rounds last week, going around in a day and night, one night he delivered mail till ten o'clock by a lantern. This writer was until seven o'clock getting back Wednesday of this week. In short or plain, all of our carriers have done well, they have been faithful in the discharge ot their duties, more so than they should have been. We have injured our teams far more than what we have made during this spell, and none but unreasonable people would expect a carrier to start at all under such conditions of weather. To the fnends on all of the routes we extend our sincere thanks for your repeated kindness to our carries and may the Lord bless you alL Amen. D. N. aUNT. i VOLUME 25. NO. 18 Stovall Short Stops. Mr. C. L. Lewis killed some nice Digs this week. Mr. C. E. Earl has returned to his saw mill near Dickerson. During the cold snap the children had a very nice time skating. A great many flowers froze in our community during the cold wave. Mr. W. H. Gregory is numbered with the sick, and hope he will soon be oul again. The farmers are staying close by the fire, as we see but few on our streets. Our school has reopened with very good attendance considering the cold weather. Mr. T. W. Stovall wears a bright smile now, as he had a little daughter to call Saturday night. Mr. E. N. Dickerson made a flying trip to New York and Philadelphia and returned home Saturday night. Why don't you correspondents send in a few items some time, we would like to hear from Hammer and others. We heard the old man had measured his length several times; the writer has stood the the test very well, as he hasn't had a single fall yet. We learn right many deaths oc curred in stock during the cold wave, Mr. Caldwell and John Bullock lost some very nice stock and Mr. Ad Hines lost a nice horse last Saturday night. William Evans, (col) had a little child to freeze to death during the ex- treme coia weatner, out as soon as the good people of our com munity heard of the trouble they re sponded at once and supplied him with wood and plenty to eat. How is this for a bird dog? A young man living 10 miles from here bought a gallon of whiskey, and hid it in a ditch and would go down each morn ing to kiss the jug, and his bird dog would go with him. His brother sus picioned something and while he was away, takes the dog and starts in the direction of the ditch and when he gets to the jug he sets it as if it were a bird. Of course there was some more kissing done. P. B. B. MEWS FOR SALE One new one horse shop made wagon, at Gooch Machine Shop. NICE front office room for rent in Mitchell Building. Apply to J. T. Britt. fc OSBORN & MASON carries a com plete line of valves, steam gauges, oil cups, steam pipes and fittings, and in fact most anything found in an up-to-date Plumbing and Electrical Shop. Estimates furnished and work done anywhere in the State. See us about your next job. WANTED A live agent to handle Ford Automobiles in the county ot, Granville. Ford Sales Company, Ral eigh, N. C. WILL BE AT OXFORD TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd. Dr.N. Rosensteka, the eye specialist, of Durham, will be at Oxford Tuesday Jan 23rd, for one day only, at the Ex change hotel, for the purpose of ex amining eyes and fitting glasses. You should have them examined now and glasses fitted. Don't take chances with your eyes. Charges very moderate, as low as $2.00 including examination. LOST, Strayed or Stolen a white set ter covered with little black spots that appear blue. Spots on legs darker than thse on body. B th ears black and one large spot on back at root of his tail. Name is Brady. Liberal re ward for return to James White at Hall's Drug Store CAR load of Ober Tobacco Guano for plant beds just received. Horner Bros MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS. The annual meetiag of the stock holders of the First National Bank of Creedmoor, N. C. will be held in its banking house, Thursday, February 15, 1912, at 1:30 o'clock. ' 2t W. B. Lasley, Cashier. Now is the time to subscribe to the Public Ledger.