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BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. Our Molto-GranYiile County, Her ISSUED SEMI-WEEKLY. i I.viniiuarters in Kaleign. X A -J " jh-ad quarters have been established it Raleigh bv all i bree of the senatorial spirants, each with a duly appointed manager" in chrage who will actively pn.seeuie the campaign throughout i lie State for his principle. A mana ger will also be appointed in every oaiaty tor each candidate to take ,-harge of the county campaign. Thus it wiTl be seen that the attention of the t . I A. A. ! 1 1 I . rHino(4rats ol tms state wm ue oioie absorbed in the nomination of a U S Senator than in any other candidates. It is earnestly hoped that the adher ens of the three aspirants will not al low their zeal for the success of their r...n.,-tivf! favorites outweigh their ef forts for the success of the party. It is n t pleasant, to those Democrats who reie r IIU Silt t UL liltTll fKULV IU lilt: nriiinill ion of niiv individual m it to m c their partv divided up into con tending factions, each devoting their fipr efforts for the nomination of their favorite for senator instead of all united in their best efforts for the suc eess of the party. We earnestly urge upon the zealous iherents of the senatorial candidates a-. to am remember that "we be brethren, to do and say nothing that may pruv oke d scord . Ex. The Difference. In the opening speech of his cam paign for United States Senator and ai-o in a later speech at Greenboro, Governor Kitchin made a bitter attack on Senator Simmons, warping and twisting his public record to suit his purpose. In marked contradistinction to this was the speech which the late Ex-Governor Aycock had prepared w'uSi which to open his campaign at Raleigh. This great speech has been published in full, and it contained not one word of attack on Senator Simmons or his record, but instead carried words of praise. Mr. Aycock said: "If any one of you came here to night expecting to hear me say aught against the other candidates, you must leave unsatisfied I cannot do it. For more than thirty years I have been batth-ing m behalf of democracy againt republicanism. I have been in the midst of the conflict, sometimes in the lead, more often as a private soldier, hut always with my guns trained upon the common enemy and not inflicting wounds upon those of the household of faith. If I were to attempt to assail Senator Simmons, my memory would awaken and I should recall the stiring davs of 189S and 1900, when as the captain of the mighty host of demo cracy he led us to single, convincing and final victory." He spoke also kind words about both Governor Kitchin and Judge Clark. In all he showed lack of animus and the maiks of a statesman. great man and a great Judge Clark. Ail signs point to a steady rise in the li !e of votes in the Senatorial cam paign toward Waiter Clark, who is quietly attending to his business while the tv.'O machines, like Peary and Cook, re proving that neither one traveled in the right path. Simmons and Kitchin have many bitter enemies and are making more lor each other every day, but Judge Clark has few real enemies and he has m tixe Veterans and mechanics and banners a much greater personal fol lowing than either of the other says Madison Herald. Men, women and children will all f-iipport him when thev realize fully tue work he has done for them, while others have been merely using their ornr-fis to hold their own or to get other ib es Men ought to be for him be 1 -t'.: e iic is one of the finest specimens f manhood a strong, clean, consis-f'-nt fighter for what he believes to be right. Women ought to use their in fluence for him because of all men he f as done most in the fight to give wo men equality in property and all other rights, and a -, to women voting.he says ''hat all sensible people say, that as !"on as N-Tth Carolina women really want to vote, they will vote and with njt much opposition. Children and FToUiCiors of children should sup !"'ft him for the woik be has done to protect the little defenseless ones from unjust and unsafe treatment in fac- "'ies. ivaJrond employes and all mechanics pport him for his decisions (i oilier work that has done so much 'tne advancement of their welfare, v eteran of the War Between the -ifs WILL support him because he s a orave soldier himself. because "as always been tiieir friend, be- ause this will he their last chnnee to ivfc one of t!;( niselves in the Senate. io I'veaue of hi is opposing the in- in this Sta atc paying four million ''dls to federal soldiers and milv at r Hundred thousand toourovn every -ar. fa short t; support vvoq a h;.i . nil of him hi THE PEOPLE ought cause though he has '1 n Place ui life, he is vet nd- ;at ing and lighting for the people's nj:h! just as he was hfnrV n.-ot - euon, when there are so many in ; 'ances (if public officials who get in on i' mis.e:; to tb w.i i i... !iue "friend;- hk- the lamb the tiiier with the corporations" becomes friendly with Walter Clark to the united siata ;r..,t F M. Simmons. sue- public mmr ifi "TWWTT TXT fetL Vi It pays any town to advertise as it does an individual. just The girls and boys are getting ready for the commencements. The nickel has made more hearts glad than the $5 gold piece. The man who never praises his wife would have a better one if he did. To be always wanting what we have not got is to be continually poor. The cussing we get in life is a deserved as the praise we get death. 3 un after Read the two administrator's notices of P. M. Estes on the 4th page of this paper. Mr. Russell Webb is having a large new front porch added to the old home on College street. Your attention is called to the ad ministrator's notice of E. D. Lyon in another column. We call attention to the sale of land advertised in another column by H. L. Perry, administrator. If it is hard for you to get along with people, make up your mind it is hard for people to get along with you. Master Roger Lanier has at last got ten home his strayed goat, and the dear little fellow is quite happy. Sunlight, air, water, food, clothing. exercise, rest take care of them and a kind nature will take of you. The wearying specimen is the hu man yeast cake that rises up on the street and knocks everything in town. When you get ready to paint don't fail to buy the Acme Paint as it is the best on the market. It is sold by C. D. Ray. Mr. James Floyd continues the im provements to his home. He is now having his residence on College street repainted. Granville Superior Court will con vene in Oxford next Monday with his Honor Judge Frank Carter, of Ashe ville, presiding. Make the printer your partner. You and he can do more lor the business good of the town than you and any other one man. We are sorrow to learn that Rev. J F. Coleman, of Stovall, will give up his work in Granville county, and will go to Morganfield, Ky. Shepherd, show me how to go O'er the hillside steep; How to gather, how to sow, How to feed Thy sheep. We are pleased to learn that the clock of the National Bank of Granville is again on time to the pleasure of the people and the satisfaction of Colonel ilenry Cooper. The office of governor in North Car olina has never proven to be much of a senatorial stepping stone in the past and it looks now like it will not prove one this year. The many friends of Mr. Wm. W. Devin in Oxford will learn with deep regret of the critical illness of his good mouier in aouin uoston, va., ana wisn . 1 T- . T T t 1 i her speedy recovery. We rise to ask if our excellent and careful Board of Commissioners have any idea of repairing the bad piece of road just outside of the corporation near the Oxford Orphanage? Oxford sold out of the crop of to bacco just marketed nearly eight mil lion pounds, proving that the highest averaged market in the State contin ues to expand its territory. We are much pleased to learn that the beloved Miss Bettie Jordan, who has been very ill, is slowly improving, which carries joy to the hearts of her loved ones as well as many friends. There are a number of candidates for Railroad Commissioners, law fixes the rate, but it is Railroad fix the Commission ing after the nomination of they want. Well, the said the by look the men Smallpox has made its appearance in a colored family in South Oxford, so Dr. Sam Booth informs us, and ail who have not been vaccinated had better do so at once. The house has been quarantined. The following persons from Granville county have been summoned to serve as jurors in the Federal Court, com- meicing May 20th, in Raleigh: A. M Wat kins, R. S. Jenkins, C. Howell and R W. Currin. We learn that several of our citizens have purchased new automobiles, and are no doubt anxious for the "rainy season" to come to a close. All the automobile owners will have to club-in and have the streets repaired or ruin their machines. AND OXFORD BANNER, People, Their Progress OXFORD, N. C. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 24, 1912. A great many men inherit their po litical belief and hence it is hard to change them. Mr. Rufus Blackl fiV til A tlroot otUl destroyer of Brassfield township, was an Oxford visitor Saturday. A Chinaman and a colored man had a fight in Oxford Sunday in which the negro bested the Mongolian. If Oxford had street cars it would be fun to see the men lifting some of our handsome tight-skirted ladies on and off. In the game of ball Saturday at Warrenton between High School vs. Horner the score stood 6 to 1 in favor of Horner. "I have thrown mv hat into the ring," said canditate Nat Cannady. "And I," sam .u a. tfobbitt, "shall throw chin music into the ears of the voters." Be man enough to take on your fall share of life's burdens and keep the burden on your shoulders when once assumed. Just because the grist may sometimes get heavy don't drop it on me way to tne mill. We have had "growing weather" the past ten days and all vegetation has been humping itself. Tobacco plants are doing nicely and will probably be ready to set out before the farmers can get the hills ready. Oats and wheat are looking well, along with clover and grasses. Bring back roses to her face. Bring back laughter to her lips ; Bring back gladness where the glow Of old light is in eclipse ! How to do it ? Ah, the charm, Of young love, the true, the fine, Where are the eyes to be made bright, Where are cheeks that need to shine! The prevailing fashion of "hobble skirts" and the accompanying absence of undergarments has cost the cotton interests 12 yards of cotton, goods for every woman who has adopted the styie. So said Geo. W. Melville, Presi dent of New York Cotton Exchange, addressing the American Cotton Man ufacturers' Association. Mr. Winstead informs us that he will open up the picture show Friday night and continue to furnish the peo pie with good picture. Wednesday and Thursday nights will present the big novelty "Seeing Washington Tours with Biagraphic Pictures and Lectures on the Public Buildings of National Capital, Beautiful Washington City." Republican County Primary. The Republican County Primary pulled off here Saturday was a very quiet affair. We learn that Mr C P. Hester, a Taft man, was elected a dele gate to the county convention from Bell Town precinct and that Mr. Coley Gill was chosen from Stovall. He, too, is a Taft man. As to Oxford pre cincts there was quite a spirited con test in South Oxford between the Dun can and Morehead factions, the Dun can adherents winning out, nominating J. W. Brown who was elected delegate to the County convention which meets to-morrow. It is thought that the convention will instruct for Roosevelt. Clean the Sidewalk. It would add something in the way of health and beauty to Oxford should the sidewalks in front of all business places in the centre of town be thoroughly swept and cleansed Satur day night. There is one business house in Oxford in front of which dirt and rubbish is never permitted to accumu late to any great extent. We were forcibly reminded of this last Sunday morning at the hour of prayer when a pPntleman. areomnamed hv an pie jgantiy gowned lady, excused himself long enough to remove some litter which had accumulated over night inj front of his place of business. There were those in the passing throng who no doubt looked upon the act as being frivilous or fastidious to remove on the Sabbath day paper and trash which the wind had deposited in the jams of the doorway, but it was never theless a commendable act on the part of the business man. It was at a place where "half-growns" take their stand and light their cheroots and carlessly toss the burning match from their fingers. Possibly the business man removed the litter as a precau tion against fire, or as a rebuke to those who were expectorating in front of his i place of business. No one could reasonably hope for Oxford to become a spotless town over night, but if the business men in the centre of town would make it a rule to thoroughly cleanse the sidewalks in front of their places of business pre vious to the closing hour Saturday night the Sabbath day would be some what brighter in the old town; the ladies, as they pass to and fro:n church, would smile where they now frown. Clenaliness within and ch nr.bness without is the very best asset like begets like and wherever you find a scrupulously clean place of business you will observe an elegant class ci custom. The theory that the merchant, in whatever line he may be engaged, adds one per cent, for clenaliness is without foundation. It is nothing more than energy expended in the right di rection. DR. BENJ. K. HAYS may be found in his office from 10 o'clock a m. to 12 o'clock M. and Development In Burial of Mr. Averett. Ihe remains of Mr. Hunter Averett arrived in Oxford Friday night and were taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Ayerett, on High street, and were interred in Elmwood Cemetary Saturday afternoon at o clock, the services being conducted by Kev. J. B. Weatherspoon. The burial was largely attended and his remains were consigned to the tomb with military honors, as he was a member of the Granville Grays. May ne rest in peace. The Civic Club. tne JNorth Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual meeting in Winston -Salem May 7-8-9-11 inclusive. The Civic Club is entitled 4- 1 A. 1 ... . cu jsemi uiree representatives, besides its president, to this convention. The following delegates have been elected by the club to attend : President, Mrs. C. D. Ray; delegates, Mrs. R. L. Brown, Mrs. J. C. Robards and Miss Helen White; alternates, Mrs W. B Ballou, Mrs. John Webb and Mrs. S. H. Can nady. Desecration of the Dead. We did not think that any sane per son could be guilty of such gross and wilful desecration of the dead as to pluck the beautiful flowers that loving hands and aching hearts had planted over the graves of their loved ones. These cemetery flowers are the silent yet ever speaking tokens of friendship, affection and parental love of the liv ing for the dead They were planted over the graves by loving hands and watered by the tears from aching hearts. And this ruthless, deliberate desecration or robbery of the d ead should and must cease. Death of Old Citizen. In the death of Mr. E. E.Lyon.which occurred one day last week at his home near Creedmoor, the county lost one of its oldest and best citizens. He was a good, christian man, loved his church and his people, and many vears ago had the honor of representing them in the Legislature. Until old age im paired his strength he was one of the best fine tobacco growers in Granville, and was greatly esteemed by his neigh bors and friends. For a long number of years he was a member of Metho dist Church, and was a devout follower of Jesus Christ, and was peacefully gathered to his reward. Oxford College Program. The program for commencement of Oxford College has been prepared. Rev. J. Clyde Turner, pastor of the First Baptis Church, Greensboro, will preach the baccalaureate sermon. Rev. J Ernest Thacker, Synodical Evangelist of the Southern Presbyterian Synod, will preach the sermon before the Y. W. C. A. on Sunday morning. May 19, 1912. Monday, May 20th, Class Day. Monday afternoon, Art Recep tion, and Annual Concert. Tuesday morning the graduating exercises will take place and addresses by Dr. Sikes, of Wake Forest. Tuesday afternoon the seniors will present Tennyson's "Dream of Fair Women." Monday evening the alumnae banquet. For some years the senior class has been giving one of Shakespeare's plays The preparation of these plays is of the greatest possible benefit to the class in literature. Last year out on the lawn they gave "As You Like It " and lecently they presented "The Mer chant of Venice." This was the most elaborate play ever attempted by any class here, both in the stage sitting and in the acting. The Revival Services. Large crowds attended the revival services in the Johnson's Warehouse last Sunday. Dr. Wilson spoke to the children at 10 o'clock, and at 11 o'clock a large crowd composed of every denomination in Oxford assembled there. At this service Dr. Wilson cast his eye over the congregation, which numbered not less than fifteen hundred people, and said that it was awful to t link that more people than was here assembled lost their lives by the sinking of the steamship Titanic last week, and reminded his hearers of the importance of being ready at all hours of the day and night to meet thy God, for no man knoweth the hour The service at 3 p. in. for men and boys was largely attended, Dr. Wilson taking for his theme the endearing word "Mother." There were a number of men present who are seldom seen in the house of God. and they were greatly moved by the message, as was every one present. It was an impres sive scene when a thousand stalwart men and bovs responded to the cail of the minister to give their bands to him in memory of their mothers and Jive so as to meet them in the realms above. There is considerable interest mani fested in the meetings, and it is thought that the revival will not come to a close before Friday night next. WILL BE HERE WEDNESDAY. Why be bothered w ith inferior glasses when you can get first-class spectacles and eyeglasses correctly sdjusted at a moderate price from Dr. Rapport at Dr. Henderson's dental office, Wednes day, May 1. The farmers are busy with their work and the politicians are busy with the farmers. Education, HapplneandPropemu, Dr. Meadows, of Culbreth, was in Ox ford Monday. Mr. Ned Hight, of Fairport, was m town Saturday. Mr. Frank Currin,of Route 6, was on our streets Saturday. Judge Graham was Monday on business. in Baltimore Mr. James Parrott, of Route 6, was on our streets Saturday. Mr. M. L. Coley, of Greens was in Oxford Monday. station, Mr. Easly Pace.of Wilson, ioined Mrs Pace in Oxford Saturday. Mr. B. F. Hester, of Route 1. was in town Saturday afternoon. Mr. T. L. Green and son, of Stovall. were in Oxford Monday. Mr. C. W. Breedlove, of Route 3. was a town visitor Saturday. Dr. R. T. Gregory, of Stovall, was on our streets Friday afternoon. Mr. E. D. Lyon, of Creedmoor. was an Oxford visitor Saturday. Rev. Crudup Duncan, of Cartersville. Va., was in Oxford Monday. M. A. M Overton, of Shady Grove section, was in town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stem, of Route 6, were in Oxford Saturday shonDing. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Usry.of Tar River section, were Oxford shoppers Satur day. Mr. and Mrs. Graham Daniel, near Providence, were in Oxford Friday af ternoon. Mr. B L. Freeman, of Franklin ton, was in Oxford Saturday and called to see the editors. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tillotson, son anu aaugnter, oi Koute z, were on our 1 J . I . f streets Friday. We are pleased to see at home again Mr. Frank Gregory enjoying good health after his long stay in Richmond. Dr. N. M. Ferebee attended the an nual meeting of Society Cincinnatus.at Newbern Friday and Saturday. Mr. John B. Booth came in from Roxboro and spent the week-end with his interesting family in Oxford. Mr. H. L. Perry, the very clever young attorney of the Henderson bar, was in Oxford Saturday on legal busi ness. , The aged Rev. J. B. Floyd, near Rox boro, was in Oxford the past week visiting his sons, Messrs. J. W. and Jas. Floyd. Mr. and Mrs. Graves Day and two daughters, of Tally Ho Township, were among the Oxford shoppers Saturday afternoon. Miss Hettie Lyon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. W. Lyon, had the honor cf being elected President of the State Philathea Society which met in Salis bury last week. Mr. C. A. Gregory is now at home resting qutetlyon his oars after a good season's work in the interest of the British-American Tobacco Co. on the South Hill market. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Williams re turned Monday night from their ex tended northern bridal trip, and are receiving the congratulations of their numerous friends. Fine Addresses at Creedmoor. General B. S. Royster went out to Creedmoor Monday and delivered a beautiful, eloquent and sublime memo rial address to the memory of ex-Gov-ernor Aycock at the commencement of Creedmoor High School. In spite of the down poor of rain there was a good attendance upon the exercises. The address of General Royster vas well received and congratulated on all sides. Governor Kitchin will de liver an educational address this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. He is one of the best sneakers in the State and will hold the crowd with his matchless oratory. His Hand Was There. The hand of God seemed to have soothed the sea, and it was calm From statement by Colonel Gracie. His hand was there; its peace and love Soothed those waters to rest; They had to go, but He made it so That the sea might be a breast As soft as a mother's when in the night Her little child lies there And falls to sleep, and is not afraid, And trust in a Father's care. His hand was there; through the awful scene No storm of fury burst; Its worst was bad enough, perhaps, But we never knew the worst. Ever, when tragedies such as this Bring death and its dark despair, Over the sea and the sinking ship His hand of love is there. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION GF STATE. VOLUME 25. NO. 44 Stovall Short Stops. Mr. R. C. Puckett spent a few hours in Oxford Thursday. Mr. James K. Wilkerson who has been on the sick list is some better. Mr. Barnes and family, of Virginia, nas moved in our town, we welcome them. Miss Wilkerson, near Lewis, was the pleasant guest of Mr. J. R. Wilkerson last week. Mrs. Sandy Norwood, near Raleigh, is visiting friends and relatives here this week. Miss Bailey Daniel, of Satterwhite section, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Cole man, this week. The stock holders of the fiddlers con vention held a very interesting meet ing Thursday night. Mrs. W. L. Taylor has returned from Washington, D. C, where she has been on an extended visit to her mother. I think our young ladies are interest ed in farming this year as thev are planning to raise a tomato crop this time. The boys are getting ready to attend the Old Fiddlers Conventi on in thf Dickerson Hall Saturday night, May fourth. Gov. W. W. Kitchin will deliver an educational address here in our town, Saturday, May 4th, at 4 p. m. Come and hear him for we all need more ed ucation. 1 obacco A Parbale. Then shall the kingdom of Satan be likened to a grain of tobacco seed; which though exceedingly i-mall being cast into ground grew and became a great plant, and spread its leaves rank and broad, so that large and vile worms formed a habitation thereon. And it came to pass in course of time, that the son of man looked upon it, and thought it beautiful to look upon and much to be desired to make lads look big and manly So they put forth their hands and chew thereof. And some it made sick, and others to vomit most filthily. And it further came to pass that those who chewed it became weak and un manly and said we are enslaved and can't cease chewing it. And the mouths of all that were seized with a violent spitting; and they did spit, even in ladies parlors, and in the houses of the Lord of Hosts. And the Saints of the Most High were greatly plagued thereby. And in the course of time it came also to pass that others snuffed it; and they were taken suddenly with fits and they did sneeze with a great and mighty sneeze, insomuch that their eyes filled with tears, and they did look exceedingly silly. And others cunningly wrought the leave thereof in to rolls, and did suck vehemently at the other end thereof, and did look very, very grave and calf-life, and the smoke of their torment ascended up forever and forever. And the cultivation thereof became a great and mighty business m trie earth; and the merchant men waxed rich by the commerce thereof. And it came to pass that the Saints of the Most High defiled themselves there with; even the poor, who could not buy shoes nor books for their little ones, spent their money for it. And the Lord was greatly displeased therewith, and said "Wherefore this waste; ami why do these little ones lack bread and shoes and books? Turn now your fields into corn and wheat; and put this thing far from you; and be temperate and defile not yourselves any more, and I will bless you and cause my face to shine on you." But with one accord they all ex claimed : We cannot cease from chewing, j snuffing and puffing we are all slaves. BIJSINESSBUERS. FOR SALE 50,000 sweet potato slips, three varieties. Will be ready at planting times. W. L. Peace. WANTED Jersey cow, calf. -To buy well broken preferably with second Box 115, Oxford, N. C. Dr S. RAPPORT will be at Dr. Hen deson's dental office Wednesday, May 1st, for the purpsse of examing eyes and fitting glasses. Consultation free. FOR SALE 1 runabout rubber tire buggy and harness, both in excellent condition, used very little. A bargain for some one. M. C. Taylor. NEW JEWELRY: A new line bar, belt, beauty and hat pins from cents up. Oxford Jewelry Co. ot 25 CUFF BUTTON LOST. A plain cuff button with "M" engraved on it was taken from cuff left on well in rear of Johnson warehouse. Finder will be rewarded by returning same to J. F. Meadows. EGGS FOR SALE White Leghorn and Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs, $150 per 15; guaranteed pure stock W. H. Britt. CUT GLASS and Silverware. A new line of patterns in both cut glass and silver. Oxford Jewelry Co. ROOFS PAINTED The summer is coming on, so let me paint your roof for you. Call on me for estimate. apl.17.4t. W. 0. Chappel.
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