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PUBLIC ! BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM DGER LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. AND Our Motto-Granyille County, Her People, Their Progress and Development in Education, Happiness and Prosperity. LE OXFORD BANNER ISSUED SEMI-WEEKLY. Death of Mrs. Ada Bumpass. On Wednesday evening, March 31st, 1912. at 7.30 o'clock, the death angel visited the home of Mr. F. 0. Bumpass and claimed the loving wife and de voted mother. Mrs. Ada Bumpass. She was stricken with typhoid fever about four weeks ago, and all that loving hands and skilled physicians could do was done for her recovery, but God saw best to take her out of this world of trouble. A more beauti ful devotion of mother to children and children to mother is rarely ever seen. Many will be the times when they will look back to this life for strength andsustinance. She was a consistent member of Webb's Chapel Methodist Church, and ever wiliing to do what she could for the cause of Christ. She was a loving wife, a devoted mother and a kind neighbor, always willing to lend a helping hand to the needy. It can truly be said of her "that to know her was to love her."We should not wish her back, but strive to meet her in heaven, for we know that she is much happier than we are. Her eldest son, Robert, preceeded her to the great beyond a few years ago. What a happy meeting for mother and son to meet to part no more. She is survived by a kind and lov ing husbaud, Mr. F. 0. Bempass, eight devoted children Pauline, Lizzie, Eugene, Felix, Georgia, Wiley, Mary and Mattie, one sister, Mrs. Mary Sandford, and one brother. Mr. J. T. Yancey, besides a host of friends and relatives. May God help the grief stricken ones to bear their sorrow with Christian for titude. A devoted niece, A. B. Y. Concerning the Office Seekers. To the Democratic Voters of Gran ville county : May I give expression to a feeling which no doubt every voter of this county is now experiencing a feeling mingled with pain caused by the dashing boldness of some of our county candidates who button-hole us at every turn of the road. I, for one, am most firmly set against that chronic office seeker who is always keeping his political rays shining in my face. The strenousness and nauseating means employed by some candidates clearly bespeak their unworthiness, because good public spirited men would not dare stoop to this. But to the point, we need a sheriff, one who can be elected not by the foregoing meth od but simply by his own virtues. I am happy to say that I know such a person Mr. E. D. Hunt who is far from being an office seeker, but on the other hand he is a rare man and is truly loved by every man, woman and child in this community, and his per sonality is not only here but nearly every man in this county knows him and would, if called upon, testify to these facts. We need such a man in public life, for one who has served and blessed his community in private life will most certainly serve us devotedly in public life. Let us urge and press Mr. Hunt to run for this position. Adv. It. J. B. Vernon. Resolutions of Respect. Our Sunday School and church mourns the loss of Mrs. Will Davis.and we desire to record a tribute to her memory, therefore be it resolved: 1. That in the death of sister Davis our Sunday School has lost one of its best beloved and most faithful mem bers and the community a most useful woman. 2 That we tender to the family of our deceased sister our deepest sym pathy and commend them to Him who doeth all things well. May he help them never to think of their dear loved one as dead, but as an angel waiting and watching for them. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Public Ledger, Gold Leaf, and Christian Herald. Hattie Harris, Crystal Bobbitt, Nannie Cheatham. Committee. CORN PLANTERS and Seeders and Fertilizer Distributors, the best makes will go at Davis' sale on the 28th and 29th at jobbing prices. Your Railroad fare will be small to what you will save by buying then. STANDING OF CONTEST- ANTS in the Howard Automobile or Piano Contest, week ending March 20th,1912: 3 4,630 10 36,630 12 16,335 15 3.065 21 3,680 24 5,980 r4 160,220 59 550.644 (J5 124,675 76 5.420 81 2,100 &5 : 7,075 91 . 11,725 133 67,980 133 19,090 147 7.800 J? 10,700 5 2,200 259,430 H 7,050 iol 4045 183 22000 Hope the cold waves have not got a return ticket. The pie hunting brigade's work is on the increase. The people have commenced to get ready for Easter. Epidemic of high coal and light bills will soon be over. Pitty the poor officeseeker as he has a muddy road to travel. In case an egg famine should occur do the eggs starve to death ? Mr. Roy Wright, of Route 6, lost a good cow Wednesday morning. Husbands and fathers may as well prepare for the Easter raids on their pocKet books. Our people are now enjoying fresh shad as they are being sold daily on the market. Mr. Lonnie Smith is adding another room to the kitchen part of the Ex change Hotel The marked improvements to the Treasurer's office in the Court House will soon be completed. We did not have any rain Wednes day, but we had a shower of water, as the big water tank run over. Read the advertisements of Davis' Day, to be held at Clarksville, Va., the 28 and 29th inst. Reduced rates. Hurrah for Orange county ! With a population of 16,000 she voted Tues day $250,000 for building good roads. Mr. Frank Gregory after a month's treatment in a Richmond hospital has returned home much improved in his health. Miss Spring, Miss Spring, Oh, fresh and gay, How sweet with smiles She lit the way ! It is said as soon as tobacco market closes Mr. W. W. Devin will seize the plow handles as a matter of pastime this summer. Dr. Sam Booth, who has been quite sick for some days, improves very slow ly as he has not been very strong for some months. The State Democratic Convention will meet in Raleigh on June 6th, so says the Executive Committee by a unanimous vote. The early bird may catch the worm, But what I want to see Is some one who can catch the cold That always comes to me. Mr. Will Long was the first one in town to "throw out the hook, pull in the line," as he went fishing Wednes day. We do not know whether he had fisherman's luck or not. Mr. Mike Chamblee is making his new building on Main street 3-stories high, which when completed will add much to the looks of the street with its nice press brick front. They must be the harbingers of beau tiful spring. Two of the old Route Birds after facing the cold wintry blast were perched in front of Court House on balmy Wednesday morning cooing together, ground hog or no groung hog. The many friends of Mrs. J. F. Mead ows are greatly pleased to see her out again after her protracted illness, and congratulate her upon her restoration to health, the sweetest of all blessings that the God of Love can bestow upon mankind. We call special attention of all in need of furniture of any kind to the adver tisement of the live firm of Upchurch &. Currin in another pait of this paper. Be sure to read it and go and see the nice things they are offering in the fur niture line Whatever happens don't become a sour old man or woman. Old age should be a cheerful period of life when the lengthened shadows are softened by the setting sun when quiet twilight steals on apace, soon to be followed bv the long night of rest which remains to all. The lilies on the Easter hat Of every hue and shade In them the wives of Solomon, Could never be arrayed. Three hundred wives had Solomon, And shekels he could hoard, But such a bunch of bonnets was More than he could afford. The brave and true James Royster, i nna rf th faithful nld time slaves, has W v passed beneath the shadows and we trust will rest in Deace. He went through the civil war with his young masters, Messrs. James A. and lhos. D. Royster, of Bullock, and looked care fully after their wants. Right after every battle faithful Jim would look up his young masters to see if either one had been killed or wounded. He never faltered in his devotion to the family and died in peace. OXFORD. N. C. SATURDAY. MARCH 23, 1912. Mr. D. A. Moore has installed in the rear of his store a soft drink bottling plant. Mrs. J. C. Biggs, of Durham, was the guest of Mrs. W. H. White first of the week. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. A. A. Chapman, who has been numbered with the sick, is better. The Crenshaw Garage is ready for business and is well equipped. Read ad elsewhere and extend Mr. Crenshaw your patronage. We call attention to the King Buggy Co. advertisement on another page, and you can save money by buying one of these excellent buggies. Crenshaw & Averett is a new firm in town. It is composed of Messrs. E. H. Crenshaw and Sam Averett and will deal largely in wood and coal. Read advertisement on another page. If you want to be a winner vnn will have to get down to business as the Hamilton Automobile contest will soon close. Read the announcement on another page, and put your friends to woric getting votes for you. Services at Episcopal Church Thurs day evening were remarkably inter esting, made so by the visit of Rev. H. Starr, of Chapel Hill. The sermon on text, "What shall we do with Jesus," was pronounced bvmen of the congre gation to be one of the finest ever de livered in the church. While in Oxford Mr. Starr was the guest of Colonel and Mrs. H. G. Cooper. Mrs. Wright Critically 111. The friends of Mrs. Lester Wright will be pained to learn of her critical illness, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. C. Averett. on Broad street. She was suddenly stricken and has been growing worse daily and little hopes are entertained for her recovery. All her family are with her. Her son, Mr. Cortz Wright, arrived from Wash ington Friday morning. That Easter Suit of Clothes. The young men, the boys and the old men who intend coming out Easter morning in a nice suit, including shoes and hat a good place to buy them is at Landis & Easton's Clothing Store, presided so well over by Mr. Cam Eas ton, most efficiently assisted by Messrs Joe Renn and Mark Landis who take a pride in pleasing their customers. See the spring announcement on another page and take a look at their beautiful display of spring goods. Enjoyable Occasion. The musical entertainment at Oxford College last Tuesday evening was en joyed by those of an artistic turn of mind The young ladies participating in the entertainment acquitted them selves well, and it was remarkable how accurately they could follow the old masters in the most difficult com positions Alter an enjoyable hour spent in the music hall the guests were invited to the art gallery, which also proved to be a very interesting place, the work of Miss Joyner in par ticular holding the attention of every one. Culbreth Culiings. Mrs L. G. Currin visted her mother, Mrs. Blalock, Wednesday. Mr. Henry Briggs, of Nash county. Mr. Sam Webb, of Oxford, spent Saturday night with Mr. E. N. Clement. Rev. Mr. Coleman held his usual ap pointment Geneva the past Sunday. We were glad to have with us over Sunday Miss Bailey Daniel, of Oak Hill. Mrs. T. C. Howard, of Berea, spent the past week with her father. Mr. M. Blalock. Misses Texanna and Fannie Gooch, of Stem, are visiting their brother, Jule Gooch. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Jones visit ed Mrs. W. W. Parker, of Henderson the past week. NEW SPRING MILLINERY. I have received my very attractive new Spring millinery, notions, novel ties, etc., to which I cordially invite the ladies to call and see the latest fads in spring head wear, etc. Miss Meta Harrison, a milliner of Baltimore, is with me, and will be assisted by Mrs. Murray, nee Miss Ellen Harrison. Mrs. T. Lanier. CRENSHAW & AVERETT. No. 1 Timothy Hay $1.65 down. " Corn $1 00 down. Seed and Feed Oats 75c down. Ship Stuff $1.85 down. Bran $1.85 down. Brick Building between King Buggy Co. and Crenshaw's Garage. Largest stock and lowest prices. Phone 140A. Of Interest to Every Mother. You can easily overcome that child's tendency to round or stooping shoulders bv using the Rexall Brace. Perfectly adjustable can be changed from time to time as the tendency is overcome. Sold only at our store The Rexall Store. Price $1.00. J. G. Hall, Oxford, N. G First and Second Choice. A representative Guilford county farmer in renewing for his subscription to Webster's Weekly writes : "We are for Judge Clark and Simmons for the United States Senate. Don't think Kitchin has acted wisely as Governor." A prominent Rockingham farmer re marked some time ago that Judge Clark was his preference for the Sen ate, with Simmons as second choice. The Spring Outfitters. For many reasons the Long Co. stores are good places to trade and growing better every day. The stores of reliable merchandise and up-to-date methods, where a most attractive array of spring goods await your in spection, such as dress goods, notions, trimmings, millinery, shoes, suits, along with a choice line of novelties which add so much to the charms of dear women. We ask you to read the spring announcement of the Long Co. on the last page and go at once and get your outfit. Make Your Easter Bonnet. How few women realize the possi bility of things that are ready at hand for making an Easter bonnet that shall be beautiful, unique and individual! The ordinary clothes line lends itself readily to a most artistic creation. Take one that is about worn out and coil it into a brim. Soak this over night in glue to fix it flatly. Then for the body of the hat shred about ten feet of the rope and arrange this upon graceful loops of the remainder, dyeing it all in different tints to suit your complexion or your taste. Then fasten it on with cloth pins. Attractive Spring Display. Spring fashions are on display in the Dry Goods Department of Landis & Easton, and if the ladies are anxious to know what fashion has in store for them this season a visit to this store afford a delightful occupation. In gar ments and millinery and dress goods, shoes, and all the various feminine fixings, charming innovations are daily making their appearance, disclosing bewitching new creations for spring and summer. Read the large adver tisement on the last page, and be sure and call and look at the beautiful things on display. Making a Good Judge. The Waynesville Democrat in speak ing of Judge Foushee says : The State is to be congratulated upon having as a member of the judiciary the Honor able Howard A. Foushee, of Durham, who is presiding over our court. Judge Foushee has been on the bench only a short while, but appears to be thorough ly familiar with every detail of the court business and possesses a judicial mind and directs affairs of the court like an old hand at the wheel. Genial, affable, capable, industrious, and a man of the strictest integrity. Judge Foushee gives promise of a brilliant career in the administration of justice in North Carolina. Child Burned to Death. Early on the morning of March 18th the death angel entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Huff, of Berea j section, and took from them their dear little daughter, Fannie Sue, age about 22 months. She was severely burned last Saturday. Her father was near her when she caught on fire, but it had gained headway so fast that he was unable to smother it out. Dr Pritchett responded to a call, and parents and neighbors did all in their power to save her but the burns proved to be fatal and she died two days later.and was laid to rest in the family plot, at Mrs. John Huffs. May God's richest blessings rest on the dear parents. Lester McFarland. Oxford Boys Will Prosper. Mr. A. W. Peace, who has been cashier of the Bank of Lumberton for the past three years, has accepted the vice-presidency of the Fourth National Bank of Fayetteville, one of the strongest banking institutions in this section of the State. Mr. Peace spent Saturday in Fayetteville and announc ed his decission upon his return to Lumberton Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Peace came to Lum berton three years ago from Fayette ville and they have many friends here who regret their decision to lave They will be missed in the business and social life of the town. Mr. Peace is an energetic and resourceful young business man and it is not surprising that he has been called to a larger field. Lumberton Robesonian. It gives us genuine pleasure to note the success and achievements of Oxford boys abroad. Mr. Peace received his first training in the National Bank of Granville, and is only 31 years of age, and is elected vice president and cashier of the Fourth National Bank of Fayetteville with a capital of $200,000 and over $800,000 in deposits, and will receive a hand some salary. SAMUEL DAVIS Big "Farmer's Day" next week in Clarkesville, Va , the 28th and 29th, all farmers in Gran ville county especially invited. Special ! low rates via Southern Railroad. DAVIS will pay the freight, so don't worry about that, come right on, and see what he has to offer you. Gen. B. S. Royster was in Raleigh on Wednesday. Mr. C. C. Currin. of Stovall, was in town Thursday. Mr. Ed Landis, of Henderson, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. Ethan Allen, of Route 6, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Will Currin, of Tar River, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Charles Landis was in Greens boro Wednesday. Mr. Walter Dean, of Hargrove, was in town Thursday. Mr. J. W. Morton, of Route 4, was in town Wednesday. Mr. W. J. O'Brien, of Route 5, was in town Thursday. Mr. E. M Kinton, of Cornwall, was on streets Thursday. Mr. J. A. Davis, of Route 3. was on our streets Thursday. Mr. J. P. Currin and son, of Route 7, were in Oxford Tuesday. Mr Nat Cannady, of Cannady's mill, was in town Thursday. Miss Flora Hunt is on a visit to rel atives in Richmond. Mr. Ben Currin. of Route 1. was an Oxford visitor Thursday. Mr. E. J. Jenkins, of Wilton section, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Ed Bobbitt, of Wilton, was in town Tuesday afternoon. Mr. B. I. Breedlove, of Salem, was in town Thursday morning. Mr. William Farabow, of Hester, was a town visitor Thursday. Mrs. S. H. Cannadv was in Rich mond first of the week. Gen. B. S. Royster was in Creedmoor Friday on legal business. Mr. Walter Averett, of Providence, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis, of Sto vall. were in town Tuesday. Mr. R. A. Averett, of Hester section, was in Oxford Thursday. Mrs. Louis Daniel, of Route 1. was in town shopping Wednesday. Mr. Edgar Crews and son, of Hester were on our streets Thursday. Mr. Roy Badgett, of Route 1, spent Thursday afternoon in Oxford. Mr. A. C. Parham, of Route 3, was on our streets Thursday morning. Mr. W. T. Blackwell and daughter, of Route 1. were in town Wednesday. Mr. Philo White, of Brassfield town ship, was a town visitor Thursday. Mr. A. H. Powell has returned from a protracted business trip to Florida. Mrs. Henry Critcher and children are visiting friends in the Dexter section. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Floyd, of Wilton section, were Oxford shoppers Wednes day. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Breedlove, of Route 3, were on our streets Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bobbitt, of Dick erson section.were Oxford shoppers on Wednesday. The pretty Miss Bessie Floyd, of Wilton, was among the Oxford shop pers Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Currin, of Wil ton, were among the Oxford visitors on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. W R. Nelson, of Buchanan, was in town Tuesday afternoon and called on the Public Ledger. Mr. Charley Morris, of Brassfield township, was in Oxford Thursday and called on the editor. Our jolly friend, R. M. Pittard, of Bullock, was in town Tuesday and dropped in on us for a pleasant chat. Mr. L, Elliott, the popular merchant of Adoniram, was an Oxford visitor on Tuesday and called on the Public Led ger. Mrs. J W. Reid and daughter, Miss Lousie, of Macon, Ga., are the pleasant guests of Mrs. W. L Howell on Raleigh street. The editors had the pleasure of a visit Wednesday from Mr. D. G. Man gum, the painstaking cashier of Bank of Stem. Messrs. D. S. Howard and W. J. Brasswell, of Route 4, were Oxford vis- I itors Thursday and called on the Pub ' lie Ledger. Messrs. J. S. Currin and W. C. Daniel, of Tar River, were Oxford visitors on Tuesday afternoon and called on the Public Ledger, VOLUME 25.-NO. 35 Mrs. P. H. Montgomery is visiting relatives near Staunton, Va. Mrs. R. S. Turner has returned from Lynchburg where she attended the funeral of her beloved father, Mr. R. L. Holt. Mr. Garwood, the talking man of the Durham Sun, was in Oxford Thursday and we had the pleasure of a call from the "Colonel". Our good old friend. "Rat" St em nf Stem section, was in town Wednesday accompanied bv his two bright sons, Clifton and Paul. Miss Josephine Henlv.oneof Frank- linton's attractive young ladies, visited her uncle, Mr. T. L. Cannady. in Ox ford the past week, Messrs. Louis Daniel. J. T. Daniel Graham Daniel, Otho Daniel, Marsh Daniel, of Route 1, were among the Oxford visitors Wednesday. Mr. M. L. Colev. of Green's statinn was in town Wednesday and called on the "old boys". He talked like a man that had the legislature bee rumhlind around in his slouch hat. Mrs. A. S. Hall and daughter visits Mr. Hall in Richmond who is in a hos Dital for treatment thf first nf th week. We hope to see him at home f a soon tuny restored to health. BUSINESS BUILDERS. Montauk's Cream at Hamilton's. FOR SALE. Pair Peafowls one year old, in fine condition. Miss Alma H. Jones, R. F. D. 1, Oxford. Buy your Gasoline at Hamilton's and get votes. SCREEN DOORS and Windows just arrived. Nice lot. Can put them up for you. L B. TURNER. m22 4t. IT WILL BE to your interest to see us on Guano propositions. LONG-WlNSTON Co. DON'T FAIL to see Dr. Rosenstein at the hotel next Tuesday at Oxford, and Wednesday at Creedmoor. for the purpose of examining eyes and fitting glasses. THOSE who spoke to me at the fair for Berkshire Pigs may come to see them now. They will be ready to go by the first of April. H. A. McGee, Gela, N. C. FOR SALE One 250 Egg Cypherg Incubator in good condition, includins a Brooder. Apply to Wade H. Britt. We are filling our show room with the latest up to date style runabouts, and top buggies Just the kind that will suit you. Harness to match at Long-Winston Co. CORN PLANTERS and Seeders and Fertilizer Distributors, the best makes will go at Davis sale on the 28th and 29th at jobbing prices. Your Railroad fare will be small to what you will save by buying then. BUY your garden seed at Lyon's Drug Store. DR. BENJ. K. HAYS may be found in his office from 10 o'clock a m. to 12 o'clock M. OUR PLANT bed cloth is going out in a hurry, but we still have a great big supply. The price is low, and the quality good, at Long-Winston Co. THE Lyon Drug Store is the place to buy your garden seed. EGGS FOR HATCHING. Single comb black Minorcas, $1.50 for fifteen eggs; Rhode Island Reds, $1.50 for fif teen eggs; single comb Brown Leg horns eggs, fifteen for one dollars. A. A. Williams. Oxford, N. C. WANTED: Position by experienced stenographer. Can furnish best refer ences. Address "Energy," Box 128, Oxford, N. C. (mch.13 2t.pd.) FOR saddles and harness see Pete Bullock. (mch.9.2t) THOROUGHBRED EGGS for hatch ing. Rhode Island Reds, Single Comb White and Brown Leghorns, Silver Spangled Hamburg White Orping ton, Black Game Bantam. Guar anteed true to name and color. E. T. Allen, Oxford, N. C. SALE OF LANDS. On Monday, April 1, 1912, 1 shall re sell at the Court House door in Oxford, N. C , to the highest bidder for cash, by public auction. Tract No. 6, of my Bryan and Currin lands. This tract contains 113 acres and adjoins the tracts bought by J. H. Puckett, T. J. Averett and others. Time of sale 12 o'clock m. This March 21, 1912. Mrs. Rebecca Hobgood. B. S. Royster, Attorney. CITIZENS: Any citizen having knowledge of the whereabouts of any military property, especially ponchos, blankets, leggins and shirts, will great ly oblige the Granville Grays by letting the fact be known to the undersigned. Some of this property has been mis placed, and it means dollars and cents to the Company. Any information along this line will be greatly appreci ated. Respectfully, T. G. Stem, Captain Co. E,.
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