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ISSUED SEMI-WEEKLY.
Stem Stemmings.
Mr. O. S. Allen ppent last Saturday
and Sunday near Gorman.
Mr. F. M. Thomasson left Friday for
a visit to his old home near Skipwith,
Va.
Mrs. M. D. Giles has been sick for
several days and wish her a speedily
recovery.
Mr. W. R. Farabow will open a black
smith, wheelwright and general repair
shop on February 1st.
We are informed that there will be
two marriages in the neighborhood cf
Culbreth within the next week.
Mr. Booker Beasley,formerly of Gran
ville county, and a Miss Thaxton, near
Centre Grove, were married last week.
Mr. K. R. Goss, who has been looking
after some repair work on his farm
near Stem, returned to Wendell Tues
day.
We regret to learn of the illness of
Mr. L. Meadows who has been confined
to his home the past week with rheu
matism. Mr. Eugene Whitaker, after spending
a few days at the home of his father,
Mr. W. K. Whitaker, returned to Dur
ham Tuesday.
A play entitled "Just for Fun" will
take place at the High School building
in the near future. Announcements
of date will be made later.
Mr. J. G. Franklin moved last week
from the old parsonage place near
Tally Ho to Shoo Fly. Mr W. Wrebb
will occupy the house vacated by him.
Track athletics is a new feature that
has recently been added to Stem High
School work. The pupils are being
trained preparatory to representing
the school in the running contest.kno wn
as Field Day which will be held in Ox
ford early in the spring.
The work of painting the seats of
Tally Ho church commenced Tuesday.
New Carpets will also be laid in the
aisles. This will add a good deal to
interior appearance cf the church
which is already one of the nicest
country churches in the county.
We are sorry to learn of the contin
ued ill health of Mr. R. S. Green. He
had a severe attack cf typhoid fever
three months ago while living down
the country. This was followed by
chills and malaria which has greatly
retarded his recovery. We hope that
the good water and pure air of this sec
tion may soon restore him to health.
Mr. H
J. Langston, of Wake Forest, i
has been on a visit to Prof. J. B. Ver
non. Mr. Langston is preparing to go
to the foreign field as a medical mis
sionary. Wake Forest has always been
noted for its missionary spirit and the
number of excellent men it has furnish
ed, who have consecrated their lives
to this feature of the Masters' work.
A declamation contest was held in
the High School building Friday night
for the purpose of choosing a represen
tative to be sent to Oxford to compete
for the medal in the contest to be held
there this Friday night. Mr. Roy Giles
was adjudged the best declaimer and
we feel sure the school will be justly
proud of the showing
the contest.
he will make in
On Sunday afternoon Mr. Joe Jack
son, of Providence, and Miss Lonie
Bullock, of Stem, Route 2, were quiet
ly married at the home of Mr. Wayne
Horner. The marriage was quite a sur
prise to the parents of Miss Bullock, as
she had gone out to spend the day
with a neighbor as they thought. She
was soon afterwards met by the groom
in accordance with a pre-arranged
plan, when they immediately repaired
to the home of Mr. Horner where he
spoke the solemn words that made
them one. They left soon after the
ceremony for the home of Mr. Jackson's
father where a sumptuous supper was
awaiting them. May much happiness
attend them on their wedded journey.
Rev. J. L. Martin filled his reguiar
appointment at Tylly Ho Saturday and
Sunday. He preached a most excellent
sermon Sunday from &e tet, "For I
determined not to know anything
among you save Jesus Christ and him
Crucified." He pointed out that the
church at Corinth had gave away from
the purity and simplicity of the Gospel
and it was this condition which sug
gested to Paul the words of the text
and showed that the follower of Christ,
if he would know nothing save him
locmifi
wws it
It will soon be time to plant your
garden peas.
We learn that several cottages will
be built in Reavis Park this Spring.
Do not complain of your wife's ex
travagance with a cigar in your
mouth.
Another little girl has arrived to
brighten the home of Mr. Graham Pen
dergraph. Good manners are not taught in the
school books. They are found in the
home lessons.
Getting a big job on one's hands often
develops resources that never were
dreamt of before.
It doesn't make any difference to
the real man if the road is a rough
road, just so it is the right road.
The daughter who is the flower of
the family is always the one who
knows how to best use the flour of the
family.
Mr. J. P. Currin. of Route 7, killed
6 nice size porkers a few days ago
that weighed 293, 290, 250, 220, 210
and 205.
We are pleased to learn of the suc
cess of Mr C. A. Taylor, who has been
made Teller of the Battery Park Bank
at Ashville.
Mr. P. H. Montgomery has joined
the no fence brigade on College street,
as he has removed the fence in front
of his residence.
We are glad to know that Mr. Euriel
Harris has recovered from an opera
tion for appendicitis and is able to be
at his work again at Taylor Bros.
There will be a call meeting of the
Merchants Assooiation at Mr. J. Robt.
Wood's store Monday night at 7:30 p.
m. A full attendance is desired.
The winter was so very cold,
And that was not good form,
And so the south wind took it out
And hugged it nice and warm.
The annual tax paid by the farmers
of Granville county to "King Mud"
amounts to thousands and thousands
of dollars. Good roads will do away
with this.
Miss Nannie Gregory has returned
from Stovall where she spent some-
time at the bedside of her brother.
Mr. William Gregory, who has been
very sick, but is now much better. We
wish him a speedy recovery.
There were two runaway marriages
near Moriah Sunday. Mr. Luther Cop
ling and Miss Lucy Newton, and Mr.
Robt Copling and Miss Hill evaded
vigilance of the old folks and were
happily married so the report goes.
At this time of the year there is a
great many changes being made in the
addresses of papers. Remember that
it is very necessary that, you give your
old address as well as new address
when writing or sending for a change.
It looks like it is going to be a real
Democratfc year, as three bouncing
boys have just arrived and are making
things lively. One at the home of Dr.
L. V. Henderson, one at the home of
Mr. W. B. Currin, and one at the home
of Mr. Roy Wright, near town.
Right feeling is a docter fine
You send for vhen your weak
Abont your character his wine
Puts roses in your cheek.
The medicine he gives is such
Thae quick as lightning can
At every thought of his, and touch,
You are another man.
crucified, must sacrifice wealth, posi
tion, popularity, and like Paul be some
times classed with traitors and become
despised of men, that there could be
no compromise with sin, and that it
was the plain duty of the church to
exclude members who engaged in
things which brought reproaeh on the
cause of Christ. He stated that there
was more spirit for whiskey and to
bacco in the U. S. than there was for
the support of all the churches com
bined, and urged upon his hearers the
duty of making sacrifices. The sermon
was well received and many favorable
comments were heard.
Wellington.
OXFORD, N. C. SATURDAY. JANUARY 27, 1912.
The question now arises, have you
paid your taxes ?
See executors notice of Lucas E.
Estes on the last page.
Hello George, have you thawed out
and gotten rid of the zero crook ?
Shake the bushes and see how many
candidates will answer the roll call .
Mr. W, J. Downey, of Route 7, killed
two pigs ten months old that weighed
252 each.
Your attention is directed to the
advertisement of C. G. Royster and A.
A. Hicks mortgagees on the last page.
As we go to press today, Friday, the
tobacco market is enjoying another
large break and tobacco continues to
sell.
Did I understand you to say that
you are a candidate for Sheriff, Reg
ister of Deeds, Treasurer, Commission
er or Coroner ?
Mr. J. R. Hobgood, of Route 1, has
killed his pigs, which weighed 194, 230
and 270. J. B. Pruitt killed his also
and weighed 220, 255 and 394.
The Granville Real Estate & Trust
Co. have listed for sale some business
and residence property for sale in the
town of Stovall. See or write them.
Now is just the time to use the road
drag. Every one of the 20 drags scat
tered over the county ought to be put
into play and smooth the cut up sur
face of the roads.
Upchurch &. Currin are wide-awake
furniture store and have just received
a choice line of new furniture and you
are most cordially invited to call and
see them before buying.
Horner Bros Co, want to supply
your wants in buggies, harness and
wagons, and you can't do better than
to let them do so. Read what this live
firm says on the last page.
Mr. Newland, an excellent machi
nist of Burlington, has been in Oxford
this week packing and shipping the
press and material lately used in the
publication of the Public Ledger and
has had rather a tough job of it.
The Thursday Bridge Club met with
Miss Irvin Stark in her hospitable home
on College street and enjoyed an un-
nsually pleasant game. The highest
score was made by Miss Nette Gregory.
Elegant tipsy cake was severed.
With 2,500 subscribers and with the
addition of from 10 to 20 new subscri
bers per week should prove to business
men and warehousemen of Oxford that
the Public Ledger has a great pulling
power for the old town, whether you
are hide bound or not as to its useful
ness.
The Recreation Club was very at
tractively entertained Wednesday af
ternoon by Mrs. C. D. Ray and Mrs
Lewellyn in their beautiful home on
College street. "Forty-Two" the game
of the Club was highly enjoyed and ele
gant refreshments added to the pleas
ure of the meeting.
Wednesday afternoon the fire alarm
was given, and the flames were found
to be in the stable of Mr. S. C. Garman
on Broad street. The up-to-date Fire
Company quickly responded and 500
feet of hose were laid and the fire very
quickly extinguished The fire would
have caused considerable damage had
the alarm been delayed a few minutes
Mrs. Wm. Landis Entertains.
Mrs. William Landis entertained
Wednesday afternoon very elaborately
complimentary to her visiting guests,
Miss Caldwell, Miss Horsley and Miss
Frances Hosley.of Gela.and Miss Jennie
Frances, of Rocky Mount, Va
The guests were met at the door by
Mrs. E. T. Rawlins and cordially invited
into the hall where Misses Frances,
Horsley and Miss Evelyn Howell serv
ed delicious punch. From the hal
they were invited into the parlor where
tables were attractively arranged for
the interesting game of bridge. The
pretty and winning little Miss Annie
Landis presented score cards. Two
elegant and tempting courses were
served, and the afternoon was most
pleasantly spent, made especially so
by the hospitality and cordial manners
of the hostess and her attractive guests.
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.
Mrs. Hallie S. Franklin Dead.
At her home in Danville, Va , Jan
22, 1912, the gentle, loving spirit of
Mrs. Hallie S. Franklin took its flight
from the sorrows of earth to the joys
of Heaven. Sister Franklin was a
daughter of Mr. D. Y. Hunt and wife of
Granville county. At 12 years of age
sister Franklin professed faith in Christ
and was baptized into the fellowship
of Enon Baptish Church. After her
marriage to Mr. L. W. Franklin she
moved to Danville, and became a mem
ber of the First Baptist Church there.
In the midst of a busy, useful life as
church member, wife and mother she
was called away in the 33rd year of her
life. How mysterious that one who
had so much to live for as christia n,
wife and mother should be taken away
from her needed service so early in
life ! But God makes no mistakes as
the right time for her departure had
come.
Sister Franklin's loving mother pass
ed on to heaven several years ago How
happy it was for mother and daughter
to meet again to part no more.
She leaves behind a true and loving
lusband, and five bright lovely little
children, Carmilla, Wellons, Elizabeth,
Thelma and Earl. She also leaves a
ather, Mr. D. Y. Hunt, and six broth
ers and sisters, Mrs. Kate Cheatham.
Mrs. C. H. Parham, Mrs. J. H. Cheat
ham and Mrs. Geo. E. Cheatham and
brothers Willie, Bennie and Tommie
Hunt.
Sister Franklin was a great sufferer
before death came to her release. But
she bore her sufferings with christian
fortitude and resignation to the Divine
will. She saw her heavenly home
without a cloud or shadow between.
She went rejoicing home to Heaven.
She wanted to live to raise her chil
dren, but she begged those who had
charge of them to try and lead them
to Christ in early life, that they might
be true christians.
She was buried in the Green-Hill
cemetery, Danville, Va. Ihe burial
services were conducted by her pastor,
Rev. J. E. Hicks.
Dearest sister thou has left u s,
Here thy losswe deeply feel;
But 'tis God who has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal."
J . A.. S-
Resoiutions of Respect.
Since it has pleased our Heavenly
Father to take unto himself our friend
and brother, James M. Currin, whose
life and daily association will ever be
an inspiration to us, we the Oxford To
bacco Board of Trade recognizing his
worth and ability, and moved by our
high regard and sincere affection for
him, deem it fit and proper to express
our high appreciation of him as a man
whose bearing and kindly spiritwill long
be remembered, therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of Jas.
M. Currin we have lost a true friend
and noble brother.
Resolved, That we extend to the be
reaved family our deepest sympathy,
and that we commend them to Him
who is able to supply strength to bear
this great sorrow.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso
lutions be spread upon our minutes,
and a copy be sent to the press for
publication, and a copy to the bereav
ed family.
W. B. Ballou,
W. A. Adams,
W. Z. Mitchell,
E. T. White,
Committee.
Miss Annie Crews Hostess.
The "X X" club was very charmingly
entertained Wednesday afternoon by
Miss Annie Crews at the home of Mrs.
B. K. Hays. The game of forty-two
which was selected for the pastime of
the meeting was very enjoyable and
the refreshments consisting of elegant
salad course were temptingly served.
The meeting was altogether a delight
ful occasion and Miss Crews proved
a most delightful hostess.
$5.00 GUESS AND GET A PRIZE. $2.50
COST YOU NOTHING.
I will light a very large candle, four
and half feet high, 12 3-4 inches in cir
cumference, on Feb. 22nd,Washington's
birthday, at 10 o'clock;the head of each
family in Granville County will be en
titled to one guess,the person guessing
nearest number of hours and minutes
the candle burns will get $5 in trade,
next nearest $2.50 in trade. It cost
you nothing to compete for these
prizes. Cards will be furnished at. the
drug store or vou can write a postal
card with your guess on it.always give
your post office address and write
plainly. Your friend.
26.3t.
J. G. Hall, Druggist.
Mrs. D
Hunt is on a visit to At-
lanta, Ga
Mr. Taylor Marrow is on a visit to
Lumberton.
Mr. J. W. Dean, of Route 2, was in
town Wednesday.
Mr. Walter Averett, of Route 6, was
in town Tuesday.
Mr. W. W. Adcock,of Route 4, was in
Oxford Thursday.
Mr. W. R. Daniel, of Route 4, was in
Oxford Wednesday.
Mr. I. T. Allgood, of Route 3, was on
our streets Thursday.
Mr. P. L. Thomasson, of Tally Ho,
was in town Friday.
Mr. A. C. Parham, of Route 3, was
in Oxford Thursday.
Mr. Ben Butler, of Stovall, was a
town visitor Thursday.
Mr. J. R. Hobgood, of Route 1, was
on our streets Thursday.
Mr. Graham Royster, of Buchanan,
was in town Thursday.
Mr. Graham Smith, of Tar River.was
on our streets Thursday.
Mr. C. G. Mangum, of Route 6, was
on our streets Wednesday.
Dr. J. B. Weatherspoon spent a few
days in Richmond this week.
Mr. D. T. Winston, of Adoniram, was
on our streets Wednesday.
Mr. W. F. Lyon, of Northside, was on
the tobacco sales Thursday.
Dr. Sails, of Route 4, was on our
streets Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Will Morton, of Route 4, spent
a few hours in Oxford Thursday.
Mr. B. M. Caldwell and son, of Gel a,
were Oxford visitors Wednesday.
Mr. J. H. Cozart, of the Hargrove
section, was in Oxford Wednesday.
Mr. W. C. Humphries, of Berea sec
tion, was on our streets Wednesday.
Mr. Willingham. a tobacconist, of
Durham, was on the market Thursday.
Mr. Dawson Burwell, and son, of
Stovall, were on our streets Thursday.
Mrs. Joe Bell, of Henderson, was
the guest of Miss Edna Tyer Tues
day.
Mr. W.L. Mangum, of Oak Hill town
ship, was on the tobacco break Thurs
day.
Mr. J. P. Currin, of Route 7, was in
town Wednesday and called on the
editor
Mr. S. M. Green, of Route 5, was in
town Thursday and called on the
editor.
Mr. A. H. Powell left Tuesday for a
business trip in the Eastern part of
the State.
Mrs. R. T. Smith returned Wednes
day from a pleasant visit to relatives
at Stovall.
Mr. Elijah Currin, of Tar River sec
tion, was among the Oxford visitors
Wednesday.
Mrs. W. W. Phelps and little daugh
ter returned Thursday from a visit to
Henderson.
Mr. J P. Mangum. of Route 6, was
on the tobacco breaks Wednesday and
called on the editor.
Mrs. S. R. Abernethy left Thursday
for a visit to her sister, Mrs. Crawford,
in Winston Salem.
Mrs. E. T. Rollins and children, of
Durham, are visiting her Darents, Mr.
and Mrs. L. J. Stsed.
Mr. J. R. Hudspeth, Superintendent
of the Richmond division of the South
ern, was in Oxford Thursday.
Mrs. A. Frazier, of Route 7, was in
Oxford Wednesday and the editor had
the pleasure of a call from her.
Mr. Andrew Spencer, of Mt Airy,
was in Oxford a few days ago visiting
i his brother, Mr. Frank Spencer.
Messrs. Meredith Crews, W. W. Brum-
I mitt and Tiiden Barnett, all of Shady
Grove, were in Oxford Thursday.
Mr. C. M. Culp, Third Vice President
i of the Southern Railroad Co, of Wash
i ington, D. C. and Mr. Drake, Auditor,
of Richmond, was in Oxford Tuesday.
C.
VOLUME 25. NO. 20
Mr. W. J. Downey, of Route 7, was
in town Friday.
Mr. Booker Beasley, of Peason
county, was in Oxford Wednesday
shaking hands with his old friends.
Mrs. Daniel, who is well remembered
here asMiss Minnie Moring, of Raleigh,
is the guest of Miss Carrie Hobgood .
Mrs. W. H. Tillottson, of Route 2.
was among the shoppers in Oxford
Wednesday and paid the Public Ledger
a visit.
Messrs. Thos Huskpeth, James Mit
chell and Joe Gooch, of Wilton section,
were among the Oxford visitors Wed
nesday. Our good friends Messrs. Phipps, of
Route 1, and H. W. Davis, of Bullock,
were Oxford visitors Thursday and
called to see us.
Oxford Public Building
Senator Simmons, who is always
looking after the interest of his peo
ple, has recently looked into the situ -ation
in regard to the Oxford Public
Building, and has written to friends
here that work will begin on this build
ing seme time in the Spring, or early
Summer. This is good news for Ox
ford and our people will generally ap
preciate the good work of Senator
Simmons.
HORSES AND MULES New lot
received this week; young, sound, well
broken stock. Come early before they
are picked over. Can please you.
Horner Bros. Co.
A CAR LOAD of Royster's Fertili
zer for Plant Beds just received at the
Norman Burwell warehouse near the
Southern depot. Call and see him.
TWO houses for sale on High street.
One nine room house newly papered
and painted inside, new tin roof. One
four room cottage in good condition.
Apply to R. W. Brown, Oxford.
HORSES AND MULES New lot
received this week; young, sound, well
broken stock. Come early before they
are picked over. Can please you.
Horner Bros. Co.
$4.75 PER TON. I have a few tons
of best Virginia Splint Coal I will sell
at $4.75 per ton for cash, call at once.
J. G. Hall. It.
START 1912 right! Have all your
buggy repairing done at Calls' Repair
Shop, headquarters for all buggy re
pairing. AUCTION. I will sell on Friday,
Feb. 2nd, one lot of first class house
hold furniture. Don't forget the date,
Friday, Feb. 2nd. at noon, court house
door. 26.3t. Mrs. Daniel Baylis.
LOST: Jan. 18th, 1912, between
Gela and Oxford or on streets of Ox
ford, gold brooch, set with pearls. Own
er values it as a gift and will pay lib
eral reward to finder. H. A. McGee,
Oxford, N. C, Route 7. 2t
PULL together, boys, in 1912 and
let Callis repaint your buggies. It will
please the girls.
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.
WANTED A live agent to handle
Ford Automobiles in the county of
Granville. Ford Sales Company, Ral
eigh, N. C.
DR. BENJ. K. HAYS may be found
in his office from 10 o'clock a m. to
o'clock M.
CAR load of Ober Tobacco Guano for
plant beds just received.
Horner Bros
WANTED To borrow three hundred
dollars, 12 months time, gilt edge se
curity. Address X, Care Ledger. 3t26.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
It affords me much pleasure to an
nounce to my friends and public gen
erally that I have opened up business
again, and you will fikd me in the new
Brown building adjoining the Granville
Real Estate &. Trust Co., opposite the
Court House. I expect to carry in
stock a first-class line of Picture frames
and mouldings, wall-paper, window
shades and poles, chair seats, artist's
material and many other things. Come
to see me if it is pictures and wall pa
per that you want. I am also going to
put the paper on your walls if you de
sire it. I expect a beautiful line in a
few days. Yours very respectfully,
4tjan 26 H. J. COUNCIL.
NEWS ,
BUYERS