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PUBLIC BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. LARGEST CIRCULATION GF ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. AND OXFORD BANNER.. Our Mono-Granville Countg, Hep People, Their Progress and Development In Education, Happiness and PposperitijV ISSUED SEMI-WEEKLY. OXFORD, N. C. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 3. 1912. VOLUME 25. NO. 22 LEDGER Stem Stemmings. Miss Clyde Jones is on a visit to her sister, Mrs. E. C. Daniel, in Zebulon. Mr Baldv Moore, of Oxford, visited Mr H. F. Moore Saturday and Sunday Mr. L. M. Duncan, of Gorman, is spending a few days in his old neigh borhood Miss Nannie Freeman is critically ill with pneumonia. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. C. G. Sanford is on a visit to her brother-in-lav, Mr. R. M. Sanford, of Virvtilina. We are sorry to report the illness of Miss Alma Clayton, who is teaching school near Lyon. Misses Angie and Maggie Brinkley, of North side, are on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meadows. The Rural Telephone Co. is building a new line from Hampton's store to Mr. A. S. Carrihgton's. Mr. W. F. Washington, of Oxford, spent Sunday at the home of his moth er, Mrs. S. P. Washington. Mr. and Mrs A. C. Daniel.of Zebulon, are on a visit to Mrs. Daniel's mother, Mrs. E. L. Jones, of Tally Ho. Mrs. C. M. Fordham, of Greensboro, has been on a visit to her sister.Mrs.J. J. Thomas, for the past few days. Mr. Lester B. McFarland, who is at tending Stem High School, spent Sat urday and Sunday at his home in northern Granville. Mr. David Hardee, of Trinity College, is at home taking a week's vacation between the mid-examinations aDd the opening of the spring term. Mr. Hardee will graduate next year. We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs. E. A. Jackson who was taken very suddenly ill Tuesday morn ing. Mrs. Jackson has never fully re coved from the effects of an operation for appendicitis performed several months ago. We are glad to learn that Mrs. J. L. Sanders who has been very ill is im proving. Her mind has become affect ed as a result, it is thought, of the ter ible tragedy last year when her hus band, daughter and granddaughter were atrociously murdered and burned up. All hopes of her recovery were abandoned several days ago, but her condition now is more favorable. A very enjoyable bean-bag party and musicale was given at the home of Mr. W. A. Gooch's last Saturday night. The first prize was awarded to Miss Bessie Mangum and Mr. Charlie O'Briant; the second prize to Miss Pearl Thornasson and Mr. Otha Mangum. Music was rendered by Misses Janie Pearl Rogers and Fannie Bragg, A splendid time is re porte by ali present. On last Sunday afternoon Mr. Isaac Bowles and Miss Sophia O'Briant were united in matrimony at the home of 'Squire Wayne Horner, in the pres ence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr. J. L. O'Briant, of Culbreth. Mr. Bowles is a piosperous young farmer of the same neighborhood. He will re side this year at the home of his moth er. May much happiness attend them. Quarterly meeting wa3 well attend ed at the Methodist Church Saturday and Sunday. Presiding Elder John Hall was present, and preached a fine sermon Saturday from the text: "Will a man rob God "?" His sermon Sunday was from the text : "And God made two great lights and He made the stars also. He dwelt upon the thought that the little things of life like the stars have their place as well as the great things. Master Roy Crymes, the twelve year old sou of Mr. L M. Crymes, happened to a very painful accident Saturday afternoon while crossing the road on horseback in front of his home, the hore stumbled and fell and threw him with violent force against the ground. Several from a distance witnessed the accident and ran to his assistance. He was carried unconscious into the house where quite a number of people quickly gathered. A Dhone message was immediately dispatched to Dr. Hardee who was in the Knap of Reeds neighborhood. He arrived in a short time and after making examination he reported that no bones were broken and no internal injuries sustained. We are glad ro report- that he is getting imis m Work on the Chamblee building has been resumed. The Carolina Power & Light Co.' line will soon be completed to Oxford. Friday morning many of our people were greatly surprised to see the earth covered with snow. It is still given out that Lonnie F. Smith is still Exchange-ing choice eat ables for "silver wheels." Mr. "Ebbie" Howell wants his friends to remember that he is doing business at the same old stand. Policeman A. Williford went to Rich mond Thursday after the negro who broke into stores in Oxford. Hello George, the ground hog saw his shadow in the bright February sun shine so stick to vour muffler, old boy! Lookout boys, as the law shut you off from hunting on the first of Febru ary and try and save the birds that are left. We call special attention to our ad vertising rates at the head of the sec ond page published for the informa tion of advertisers. If you are interested in Stovall real estate read the advertisement of the Granville Real Estate & Trust Co. in another part of this paper. I There are many opportunities in this section for industrious, energetic home seekers. No part of the State offers so many or so great advantages as this section, Senator Overman requests us to say that he will be glad to furnish any of our readers with vegetable seed as long as his quota last if they will drop him a postal card at Washington, D. C. If you want to locate among as good a people as there are on earth a kind ly, hospitable, moral, God-fearing peo ple come to this community where health, happiness and prosperity reigns supreme. The Thursday Bridge Club, one of dozen members, met with Miss Jean nette Biggs Thursday afternoon. Light refreshment were served at the open ing of the meeting after which a spir ited and absorbing game was enjoj ed. Miss Kate Herring, the popular and faithful editor of the Orphan's Friend, was called to the bedside of her mother who died at Dunn last week leaving a grief stricken family. The sympathy of this community goes out to Miss Kate Herring and her bereaved sis ters. No matter what a girl's accomplish ments may be, her education is incom plete if she has not some knowledge of of bake-ology, boil-ology, roast-ology, stitch-ology and mend-ology. Even if she should never be required to do the work herself.she ought to know whether it was done in a proper manner. Several people living on Main street have been very much annoyed lately by some one shaking their front doors every night. It certainly seems that something ought to be done and if it is not stopped we think it soon will be, ss we heard a right good target shooter expressing his purpose and way of putting and end to it. along nicely and will be able to return to school in a few days. It is with sorrow that we chornicle the death of Mr. John Caviness, which occurred in Savannah, Ga., last Thurs day morning. Mr. Caviness went to Jacksonville. Fla., about January 1st., and was on his return home and had reached the city of Savannah where he was taken critically ill. On Thurs day his father. Mr. L. N. Caviness, of Hester, received a phone message stating that he was dead. The remains reached Hester Friday and were car ried to the home of his father from where they were buried Saturday af ternoon in the Stanford Duncan bury ing ground, the services being con ducted by Rev. J. L. Martin. Mr. Cavi ness was a young man 23 years of age, and leaves behind his father, two brothers and two sisters and a number of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death, to whom we extend our sympathy. Mrs. Leak Peace, who has been very sick, is better. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Chamblee are happy over the arrival of a fine son at their home. The editor regrets to learn of the ill ness of pretty little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hamilton, and her a rapid recovery. One bay mare with white hind feet and one white fore foot, about 6 years old, has been taken up by Mr. L. D. Leyiester, near Brassfield church. Rev. S. K. Philips has signified his intention to come to Oxford and take charge of the Presbyterian pastorship March 1st. He will be cordially wel comed here The merchant who is not ashamed to advertise his goods should receive the first consideration from the pur chasing public. Publicity is recognized to produce quality. The Methodist Philatheas' will have a silver offering sociable at the home of Miss Hettie Lyon Tuesday evening, February 6th. Every body invited to come and help out the chairty funds. The entertainment committee will ar range a pleasant evening for you. Come any hour. Betting on the Winner. ' For the Lord's sake how many more candidates are there for one seat at the Treasury pie counter? Wonder if there are any more tied out in the bushes?" Elegant Dining. The home of Mr. and Mrs.S. W.Parker was the scene of a very hospitable en tertainment Thursday, February 1st, when they gave a very elaborate din ner in honor of Miss Caldwell, of "Car olina Lodge," near Oxford, Miss Hors ley, Miss Fannie Horsley, of Virginia, and Miss Francis, of Baltimore. Mrs. Parker is recognized as an expert in ali that goes to make superior culinary attractions and in the dinner Thursday nothing was overlooked that could make the occasion elegant and full of genuine Southern hospitality. Turkey, oysters, salads, old country ham, pickles and sweetmeats too numerous to mention, and the very enjoyable tipsy cake were beautifully served. The guests present were; Miss Caldwell, Mi.s Horsley, Miss Fan nie Horsley, Miss Frances. Bowles-O'Briant Marriage. The marriage of one of Granville's most winsome daughters took place on Sunday afternoon, January 28th, 1912, at 3:30 o'clock, when Mr. Isaac Bowles led to the hymenial altar Miss Sopha Maye O'Briant , the pretty and attractive daughter of Mr. Lucius R. O'Briant. The bride was dressed in cream, trimmed in lace and pearls, Although very young she has won many friends throughout thecommun itv with her sweet and jolly disposition who wish the two all the joy and hap piness through a long and sunny life. Miss O'Briant wanted to give her friends a surprise, but many of them found it out and followed to the home j of Squire Wayne Horner, who said the words that made them man and wife. Immediately after the ceremony they left for the home of Mr. Bowles near Stem, accompanied by Mr. Charlie O'Briant and Miss Lillie Bowling, Mr. Ben Mangum and Miss Rosa Kimball. C. R. D. 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. $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 j druf s5re or vou can w.r,ite, a Pf.tal ; caru wuu yuui kucss uu ii.aivvayB give i your post office address and write plainly. Your friend. 26,3t. . J. G. Hall, Druggist. Miss Edna White Hostess. The "X X" club was very attractive ly entertained by Miss Edna White, on Wednesday afternoon. The game of forty-two was selected as the pas time entertainment of the guests, which was played with unusual pleas ure by the members of the club, after which a salad course was very temp tingly served and proved all that was desired to complete pleasures of . the occasion. Highest on Earth. Mangum & Watkins, the live, hust ling proprietors of the Johnson Ware house, justly exclaim that Oxford is the "Highest Market on Earth." They have been selling tobacco up among the rafters as will be seen by referring to their advertisement on the last page . They sold wrappers from $40 to $65, and cutters from $30 and $33 per hun dred. Sell your next load at the old Johnson Warehouse and reach the top notch on averages. Mr. Fred Pruitt Injured. News reached Oxford Wednesday that Mr. Fred Pruitt, son of Mr. J. B. Pruitt, of Route 1, was badly injured by being thrown from a horse near his home near Richmond, where he has been engaged in the saw miil business lately. His shoulder was badly hurt and he received a terrible blow on the head. The full particulars are not yet known. Mr. J. B. Pruitt and Mr. Tom Pruitt left Thursday to be with him. Take in Clearance Sale. The Cohn & Son Clearance Sale is now on and is the place to buy goods at your own price as they want to make room for an elegant spring stock and cost prices await your corning. Make out your memorandum at once for anything in the dry goods, shoes, notions, clothing and furnishings, etc., and visit the two stores and pick up the rare bargains while they last. Read their big "ad" on the last page and see the unequalled bargains offered the people of this section. Can't be Beat. Oxford Tobacco Market is a regular hummer as George Parham sold a load Wednesday at rafter prices 1006 lbs for the nice sum of $382.27. Don't let Durham and Henderson boys coax you away from the best market in North Carolina.even if they are now busy con structing good roads to Granville line as an inducement to get the trade of our farmers. Yet if you say good roads to many of our farmers they will almost have a spasm, even if they have to pull through mud knee deep. The Woman's Literary Club. The Woman's Literary Club mrt Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A. A. Hicks. Following is the program: Maurice Maeterlinck's Philosophy of Life as Expressed in his Literary Pro ductions Mrs. Brown. Reading, To be Selected Mrs. Shaw. Literature and Poetry of the South Miss Graham. An unusually delightful salad course was served by the hostess. Favors in the form of blue birds, suggestive of Maeterlinek's play of that name were presented each member of the club. In Honor of Miss Gregory. Miss Fannie Gregory, who is visiting Mrs. MacKethan in Fayetteville, was expected home today, but on account of several entertainments will be given in her honor she will remain longer. We publish the following from a Fay etteville correspondent: "A delightful social function was the card party given by Miss Blanche Thornton, at her ele gant home on Anderson street, in honor of Mrs. J. Crawford Biggs, of Durham, and Miss Frances Gregory, cf Oxford, who are the guests of Mrs. E. R. MacKethan. Monday afternoon Mrs. J. B. Underwood entertained at bridge rat her home on Ramsey street in hon or of Mrs. J. Crawford Biggs, of Dur- ham, and Mis. Gregory, of Oxford, ' J mere were eignt tauies. ine ueauu ful rooms were attractively decorated with palms and ferns, and during the afternoon a salad course was served, . . . . a i The charming nostess entertained de - lightfully, and the hours were spent most pleasantly. , TOBACCO FARMER Wanted-An experienced tobacco man with stock to take charge of splendid two horse farm near Fuquay Springs. Good buildings and best tobacco land. Write at once to A. Gales Johnson, Cardenas, N. C, 2t Mr. L. C. Daniel, of Lyon, was in town Thursday. Mr. D. C. Frazier, of Route 1, was in town Thursday. Mrs. P. R. Hardee, Tof Stem, was in town Thursday. Mr. J. W. Dean, of Route 2, was in town Thursday. Mr. Will Thorp, of Goshen, was in town Thursday. Mr. Lee Minor, of Route 6, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Mike Chamblee returned from Richmond Wednesday. Mr. C. N. Floyd, of Wilton, was in Oxford Wednesday. Mr. Irviu Adcock, of Tar River, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Graham Daniel, of Route 6, was in Oxford Wednesday. Mr. Clarence Crews, of Route 2, was in town Wednesday. Mr. R. A. Averette, of Mt Energy SDent Thursday in town. Mr. Ben Harris, of Hester, was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. John Roycroft, of Northside, was in town Thursday. Mr. Thos. Fleming, of Lyon, was on the tobacco breaks Thursday. Mr. Waller Taylor, of Sassafras Fork township, was in town Thursday. Mr. W. T. Currin. of Tar River, was on the tobacco breaks Wednesday. Mrs. Hamlin Cheatham, of Route 3, was in town Wednesday afternoon. Mr. "Billie Hart, of Route 4, was among the crowd in town Wednesday. Dr. J. A. Morris, of Wilton, was on our streets a short while Wednesday. Mr. Spottswood Burwell and son, of Fairport, were Oxford visitors Thurs day. Mr. T. L. Daniel and daughter, of Berea section, were town visitors Thursday. Mr. H. F. Holeman returned Wed nesday from a few days stay in Rich mond Va. Rev. W. S. Hester and sister, Mrs. Millican, of Route 5, were in town Thursday. Mr. B. I. Brredlove, of Salem, and son, Mr. C. J. Breedlove, were in town Wednesday. Mr. M. J McGhee, of Fishing Creek township, was in town Thursday and called the editor. Mr. Willie Stegall, who is so favor ably remembered in Oxford visited friends here this week. Mr. W. T. Puckett. of Oak Hill town ship, was in Oxford Wednesday and dropped in on the editor. Mr. George Elliott and bright little son, of Route 3, were in town Wednes day and called on the editor. The editor was pleased to meet on the streets of Oxford, Wennesday Dr. O. W. Holloway, of Northside. Mr. B. B. Adcock, of Stem section, j geems tQ b8 a pretty good meat raisen , w&; ht of hig hogs were. 235 256 lbs, 254 lbs, 614 Vz lbs, total number of pounds 1,379. Mr. Adcock has the honor of raising the largest hog in the county. TOBACCO NEWS. Prices on all grades of tobacco have advanced considerably in the past few days, and to prove that J. F. Meadows & Co. at the Farmers Warehouse lead in high prices we call your attention to the following prices: W. II. Tillotson, Jr., has recently sold three medium sized two horse loads of tooacco witn us mar orousot ji.to.wd nt an vp.raJf nr flhnnf 32 rents nn all grades in the entire lot. On Wednesday of this week Geo. Y. Parham sold one load at the following i Pn?eLs: aoj '' 3 loaa ' weighed 1,006 pounds and brought ; $382 57 Qt an average of 38 cents on all grades. 1 If you would like to get the highest I prices for your tobacco, try us with our next load We arCt ; Your friends, j y MEADOWS & CO. FOR HORSE SHOEING go to Callis Repair Shop where . prompt service awaits you. st trx i rr ri""T Cr c A T . i Items of Interest. The Granville CountyBoard of Health held its regular annual meeting on Monday the 8th inst. There being a full attendance, many important sub jects were discussed and some needed additions made to the laws bearing on Statistics and Sanitation. The following resolutions were unan imously passed: 1. All persons, except duly register ed physicians, who practice midwifery or attend as midwife in cases of child birth, shall register their names wit h the County Superintendent of Healtri and secure a license for this pur pose. This registration must be made before the first day of March, 1912. 2. All physicians and midwives shall report to the County Superinten dent of Health all births attended by them within ten days. Blanks.indicat ing the facts required, will be supplied for this purpose. 3. All physicians shall report to the County Superintendent of Health all deaths occurring under their attend ance, on blanks lurmshed by bun for that purpose. This report must be made within ten days after death oc curs and full information must be giv en, as indicated on blanks. Typhoid Fever and Tuberculosis shall be added to the list of diseases requir ed by the State Laws to be reported by physicians. This list occurs in Chap ter 62, sections 17 and 18 of the Act of 1911. 5. Any person who shall violate any of the foregoing regulations contained in Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one nor more than five dollars. TO THE MIDWIVES OF GRANVILLE COUNTY. Oxford, N. C, Jan. 29. 1912. The Granville County Board of Health lias passed a law that all midwives in the County shall be required to obtain a license from the County Superintend ent of Health before attending any wo man in child birth in the capacity of a midwife after March 1st. 1912. The superintendent will promptly issue a license to any midwife who will make application to him. There is no fee attached to this license, it will cost nothing nor is it intended to raise revenue or put money in any of ficers pocket.but solely for the purpope of obtaining statistics as required by the Government. Every midwife is required to report the birth of every child that is born where she officiates within 10 days of the birth of the child. Every violation of these laws will be a misdemeanor and will be punished by a fine of not less than one dollar nor more than five dollars. Blanks will be furnished each appli cant on which to make the above re port as soon as she makes application for license or registers her name with the County Superintendent. S. D. BOOTH, Supt. Health Granville County. 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. ANNOUNCEMENT. It is a pleasure to me to announce to our many friends and patrons that we are again ready for business at the same old stand and will be grateful to continue to receive their patronage which we highly appreciated in tbe past. Will continue to keep a choice line of groceries, feed stuff, along with notions and shoes, and will be glad to supply your needs in our line at the lowest possible prices. Yours to serve. HOWELL BROS. Phone 78. Next to National Bank. WANTED To borrow three hundred dollars, 12 months time, gilt edge se curity. Address X, Care Ledger. 3t26. ROOMS FOR RENT Have two nice rooms for rent, furnished or un furnished. Apply to Mrs. S, M. Clark, next to Minor Warehouse. IF YOUR clothes can be cleaned and pressed we can do it. Men and boys auits.ladies coat suits and skirts,glGves, hats, etc. Agents for Peoples Laundry, Raleigh, N. C. Satisfaction guaranteed. Give us a trial. Eureka Pressing Club, W. R. 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