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PUBLIC LARGEST CIRCULATION Cf ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. AND OXFORD LEDGER BANNER SEMI-WEEKLY. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Old Board Retires and New Board Enters Upon Its Labors. The Board of County Commissioners met on December 2d, the following members being present: R W. Lassi- ter, Chairman: Ralph Currin, B. I Breed love. J. N. Tillev. H. C. Flovd. Minutes of November 4th and 23d read and approved and adjourned sine die The members elected to serve the county were present and J G Shotwell. LlerK ot the court, administered the oath of office to the new board and to J. B Powell, Register of Deeds. Upon ballot J. P. Steadman was elected chairman of the board, and A A. Hicks was elected county attor ney. T. B. Hill reported the road leading from Virgilina to Person county line in bad condition, and asked the board to have the same repaired. M. W Clement was ordered to widen the road to 30 feet beyond Grassy Creek Church. Ordered that R. A Adcock be a ri posted a committee to clear out the old road irom Andrew Yancey s to E B. Hart's gate, which was later re cinded. W. J. Currin was elected road over seer of Oxford Township. Board adjourned to meet Dec. 3d. The following resolution was pass ed: That the Clerk of the Board publish the annual report in some newspaper published in the county for two issues of said paper, provided the cost of said publication does not exceed one-half a cent per word, as prescribed by law. S. C. Hobgood, Sheriff, presented his bond in the sum of $1,000 as required for the collection of unsettled taxes, which was accepted Ordered that a survey be made for a new road and location of a new bridge be made by R. P. Coble on the road known as the "Harris road," and that said road be worked at present, and the bridge erected as soon as practical Ordered that the Clerk of the Broad draw an order for the payment of the convict cage and court cost. Carol ina Lyon was ordered put on the outside pauper list $1 per month. Adjourned to meet Wednesday 4th Ordered that a wood-shed be erected between the Court House and Armory Hall; also have a door with steps from rear of Court House entering wood yard, and also repair steps at jail. Ordered that the remainder of the County Home tract be advertised and to advertise for a new site for County Home. The constables who failed to give their bonds were given until the first Monday in January, 1913, to qualify. The county attorney and chairman of the board were appointed a com mittee to make settlement with the outgoing treasurer, and the sheriff was allowed until the first Monday in Jan uary to make his monthly statement. This on account of sickness in family of the Sheriff. Messrs H. C. Floyd and Z W. Allen were appointed County Home Com mittee. Messrs. J. P. Stedman. H f! fih and B. I. Breedlove.were appointed Court House and Jail Committee. After allowing a lot of accounts the the Board adjourned. It was ordered that the following written remarks and recommendations of the retiring Chairman be spread upon the minutes: After four years of active service as a County Commissioner. I think it proper on retiring from this office that I recommend to the incoming Board some changes and improvements that m my opinion should be passed by you. You should request our Repre sentative in the Legislature to pass an act by which all county officers can be placed on a salary basis and I deem it of the utmost importance that a county auditor be employed. The po sition of auditor I consider of much more importance than that of county treasurer, and I feel sure that much can be saved in this manner. The present road law should be so amended that every person liable to road duty shall be required to wk the four days or pav $5 in lieu thereof, and it is necessary to have more than our overseers to the township. The towns.iips are too large and too many roads for so small a number of over seen. likTJin C.Unty nW lloIds 3 bond Of 8000 due by the State for a portion i the County Farm, which transaction fmk mil be of great value and bene t to the people, and that our Board fcf;ted wisely in the matter, as time prove. I sincerely trust that yon w"1 encourage the maintenance and erat.r.n of this test farm in every way possible, as its importance cannot o overr rated Knowing that I was elected with the t W C,rti02 0f those wh0 voted for me t.iat the Board should make perma- rZf ,la!.pvemnts in the shape of road building, steel bridges, culvets. ciutv n"? u beinni"g I felt it our n 1 i a11, 1 couId aIor'2 at line. 'l during the past four years we bont ,KP6nde(1 S140-000 to bring rontonii . Permanent inprovements m" wi i , edLan(1 though we have unrtJr? T(lecided Position in some carters, I am satisfied that we have OUR SLOGAN-OXFORD TCocal VPavtlets. J i Events of interest &att- Get ready for Christmas. Dear Gearge, old Santa Claus is com ing down the pike. uuy presents early and make glad me uearts or otners. Patronize home industry. Convert tne neathens at home first. T" ,1 o i ... ixcu iruss oeais win not carry any kind of mail, but any kind of mail will carry them. Good hog-killing weather and th in dependent farmers are now living nine aays to tne week. The person who always scatters sun shine along his or her way need have little fear of the day of judgment. JNo danger in using tobacco. Two Irishmen recently died, aged 119 and 120. The former smoked, the latter did not. If you have not done so try the ele gant slice beef sold by Taylor Bros, as it is as good as you ever "slapped your lip on." The many friends of Miss Mamie Royster will be gratified to learn that she continues to improve and we hope she will soon be well. Work is progressing nicely in re building the Banner warehouse burned a few weeks ago. and Sam Wheeler is making a good job of it. The statement of Stovall Bank in this issue is one of the strongest ever made by this institution. This bank is always prepared to take care of its patrons. A man is wise to advertise any tfme, but especially around Christmas time. for this is the time people spend their money, so buy your holiday goods from our advertisers. Blessed is the man who has a real heart hunger to spend Christmas at the old home among the scenes of his childhood, and who can find it possible to satisly that hunger. Oxford's stores have taken on a de cided Christmas appearance. We ask you to hrst extend your trade to those who ask for your patronage through the columns of the Public Ledger. Let us first get rid of the mud in the corporation before we think about tak ing in more of the sticky stuff as in many instances the people have to wade through the mud every time it rains. Dr. Stedman, new Chairman Board of County Commissioners, had rather bad weather to take automobile rides over the county inspecting roads and bridges, and found it rather expensive riding We know our readers will wish the Public Ledger a Merry Christmas, and they can make it so by sending us what you owe on subscription. Don't hold it back another day as the silver wheels make the heart glad. The merry music of the auctioneer continues to be heard on the our ware house floors and Oxford tobacco mar ket is drawing the weed in large quan ties and prices are still stiff. It is now said that the 1912 crop will be all sold by the first of March. Oxford is improving rapidly and we are .constantly reminded of the fact by visitors who come here, but always say we are behind on streets. A per son who goes off and stays a little while sees many remarkable changes in the looks of this town when they return. Col. John Cuningham advises far mers to do all the plowing they can before bad weather sets in. This will facilitate early planting in the spring. He says sow good tobacco seed The Agricultural Department at Raleigh will clean tobacco seed free,-which will insure better and more uniform plants North Carolina has had an automo bile license law for three years, drafted by Secretary of State Grimes, which has proved a good revenue producer. In 1909 there were less than 1,000 au tomobiles in the State, while now there are over 6,000. The revenue to the State from automobile licenses is now quite close to $15,000 annually. more good roads, steel bridges, and other lasting improvements for the amount of money expended than any other county in North Carolina. I trust the new Board will continue to work and profit by our experience and improve the situation, as I am sure they will be able to do and I wish to say that I stand ready at any and all times to assist you in any way possible and wish you success in every thing that will tend to uplift and im prove our county. In conclusion I wish to sincerely thank my friends who have served with me on the Board for their co operation and conscientious work R. W. LASSITER. j . OXFORD, C, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, Help out a noble cause by buying Red Cross seals Mayor Brummitt is out again after two days sickness. Another new cottage has been com pleted near the Cotton Mills. Don't forget to attend the Bazaar at the Armory this Tuesday night. Mr. Fred Phipps, of Route 1, has ac cepted a position with Currin & Sat terwhite in Oxford Only 11 more days to Christmas. Get busy and do your shopping with home merchants. We are requested to announce that a lot of new Christmas books have been received at the Library. We have a new moon and with it a cold northwest wind, giving us typical Christmas weather for the shoppers. Remember, Mr. Farmer, that the Oxford tobacco market will close down after the sales on December 20th for the holidays and will resume on the morning of January 2d. The Art class of the Oxford College will place their work for the fall term on exhibition in the College studio on next Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6. The public invited to visit the exhibi tion. Our old friend J.J. Allgood.of Route 7, is all to the good on meat, as he has just killed two Digs that weighed 350 pounds each, and two at 200 lbs. each, making in all 1,100 pounds. Mr. W. T. Currin, of Tar River, so far as heard from is the champion hog raiser of the county, as he kilied one a few days ago that tipped the beam at 510 pounds and another at 497 lbs. How is these for heavy weights ? In order to advertise the Oxford Bargain House the new store in front of the post office they will give away a suit of clothes, absolutely free, on Christman'night. Read the stinulations in the adv. elsewhere in this naner. Thirty-three tobacco markets in the State reported sales aggregating 26- 038,129pounds during November, 1912, as compared with 25.938.852 nnnnrl during November, 1911. Oxford sold last month 1,110,330 pounds. The Banner Warehouse under the skilled and rapid work of ex-Sheriff Sam Wheeler has risen quickly from the ashes and we are gratified to state that Mr. Willie Mitchell will be able to sell tobacco on his old floor Monday, and ask his old friends to roll in and see him. There will be the usual Sabbath services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. The pastor is preach ing a series of sermons from the 12th chapter of Luke, for the morning ser vices, and is assisted by Mr. Pardo and the choir in making the night services evangelistic in character. The public is cordially invited to attend all the services of the church Sam Powell, a Mecklenburg negro. has found the solution of the race pro blem, as indicated by the fact that he recently sold on the Charlotte market 13, bales of cotton for which he received $1,086 He likewise disposed of 400 bushels of seed for $1 50 a bushel or $600. His sale aggregated $1 686 or an average of $130 to the acre. He raises his own supplies and some to spare. The service for the third Sunday in Advent will be held in St Stephen's Church on Sunday night at 7:45 oclock. From time immemorial the month of December has been dedicated to the thought of the first Coming of Christ in humility, and the expectation of His second coming in majesty. The Advent season is preparatory to the solemn and beautiful Christmas Day. All are welcome. There is considerable excitement among members of the Bachelors Club owing to the rumor that one of their number has become a victim to the charms of lovely woman and will soon quietly be married. Let the members Alley their fears as their faithful brother has become a leap year victim and it is their duty to extend their condolence in the shape of a handsome and useful present. Worry of any sort, and especially financial worry, greatly lessens the pleasure af living, but as a customer of the National Bank of Granville and Oxford Savings Bank you would enjoy that peace of mind which comes of knowing that your money is absolutely safe here, and that you will be getting 4 per cent interest on it. And to make you still better satisfied read the fine statements on another page. Death of Mr. Boyd. Mr. James Boyd, one of our aged cit izen, passed into the great beyond on Tuesday last at the home of his son, Mr. Rufus Boyd, on Hillsboro street. He was aquiet good man and much es teemed by all who knew him. He had been in bad health many months and his death was not unexpected by his family. The funeral took place Wed nesday afternoon conducted by Rev. E. G. Usry in the presence of a large number of relatives and neighbors. May he rest-in peace. OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES." Stem Stemmings. Mr. L. M. Crymes killed a 420-pound nog Monday. Mr. Jerome Eakes, of Oxford, spent O J 1 ouuuay wun nis parents. Mr. w. S. Cozart, of Route 2, was an uxtord visitor Tuesday. Mr J. W. Bowling, of Shoo Fiy.spent tne wees end with friends in Durham Mr. and Mrs.VassarRoberts.of Route l.areon a visit to relatives in Durham. Mr Hal Holman, of Oxford, visited nis brother. Mr. R. D. Holman. last week. Messrs. J. H. Gooch and S. J. Hudg ins, of Shoo Fly, were in Oxford Mon day. npi . me wruer was pleased to meet rroiessor Uattys, of Creedmoor High acnooi, on our streets Friday. A public musical recital will be given at the high school building on Friday evening, December 20th. Mrs. W. D. Thomasson and daugh ter Miss Ruth, of Oxford Route 6, re- turned irom Durham last week. Mr. C. J Turner, ot Oxford, was th guest of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Over by. of Oxford Route 6. last week. Mrs. S. W. Bowman and Miss Jesse Stem, of Route 3, visited their uncle, Mr. T. H Stem, of Creedmoor, Sunday. Mrs. Charles Wheeler, of Darlington, S. C , is on an extended visited to her mother, Mrs. S E Montague, of Tar River section. Miss Clare Daniel, of Oxford Col lege, and Miss Rebecca Southern, of Durham, spent the week-end with Miss May Stem, on Route 2. A good many large hogs were killed last week during the hot weather, and possibly some of it will spoil if great precaution is not observed. The incoming pastor of Granville Circuit, Rev. M. D. Hix, will reside in Durham. He was the guest of Mr. J. B. Mayes Monday night. Mr. Carrol Dbkerson, who has been at his home near Dickerson for the past two weeks on account of the ill ness of his brother, visited friends in Stem Sunday. We regret to note the death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. O'Briant which occurred Monday last. Interment in the William Stem bury ing ground at Stem Tuesday after noon. The Rural carriers would appreciate it if patrons on their routes would keep supply of stamps on hand and use the same on letters during the winter, in stead of placing stamps in the box. They are good fellows and will re ciprocate the favor when they can. The many friends of Mr. Logan H. Umstead, formerly of Route 1, who recently went to California to super intend a large tobacco farm for the American Tobacco Company, is getting along nicely with the work and is verv favorably impressed with the country. The first public debate of the season was held m the high school building last Friday night on the subject, "Re solved that the United State should forbid foreign immigration." Affirma tive: Messrs. F. P. Sherman, A. B Suit and L. B. McFarland; negative, Rassie Stein, Roy W. Giles and E A. Franklin. The speeches showed care ful preparation and many favorable comments have been heard. The de cision of the judges was 2 to 1 in favor of the affirmative. Volunteer speeches were delivered by Messrs. E. A. Jack son, W. S. Gooch and R. W. Mangum. At a meeting the previous night the society elected the following officers: President, L B. McFarland; Secretary, F P. Sherman: Marshall, A. L. Suit; Chaplain, Carrol O'Briant; Critic, Prof. J. B. Vernon. We regret to learn of the death of Miss Mary Eliza Moss, which occurred at the home of her brother, Mr James Moss, near Hester last Thursday morn ing. She was in the eightieth year of her age, and was never married. For the last several year she had made her home with her brother, Mr. James Moss, of Hester, Besides him she leaves too sisters, Mrs. Zack Perry, of Tar River, and Mrs. Charles Grissom, who lives near Pleasant Grove church. Miss Moss was a conistent member of Bank's Chapel church and died firm in the christian faith. The funeral ser vices were conducted Friday after noon by Rev M. D. Giles at the home of her brother, after which her remains were laid to rest in the old Mitchell burying ground near Hester. The sympathy of this community goes out to the bereayed ones. WANTED To purchase a track of land suitable for a Home for the Aged and Infirm, not over four miles from Oxford, N. C Must haye sufficient wood to run the place. All com munications to be addressed to J. P. Stedman. Chairman Board County Commissioners. Reserve the right to reject any and all lands offered. AH bids sealed. To be opened first Mon day in January. The Board of Commissioners, D14-tf) By J. B. POWELL, Clerk. 1&12. IJersotxal Motes i 1 (Tomlng and (Bolng of frUn6s aito Strangers. Mr. James Ellis, of Route 5, was Oxford Thursday. in Mr. Lucius Currin, of Wilton, was in town Wednesday. Mr. R. H. O'Brien, of Route 5, was in town Wednesday, Mr. J. M Phipps. of Route 1, was in town Wednesday., Mr. W. A. Moss, of Hester, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. C. H. Mize, of Hester section, was in town Thursday. Mr. W. W. Phelps, of Henderson, is yisiting friends in Oxford. Mr. W. L Taylor, of Stovall, was in town Thursday afternoon. Mr. Willie Harris, of Stem was in town Wednesday. section Mr. W. M. Pittard, of Bullock, was a town visitor Wednesday. Mr. W. J. Webb, of Tally Ho, was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. Paul Q. Bryan was ia Raleigh on legal business Wednesday. Mr. Charles Wheeler, of Providence, was on our streets Wednesday. The attractive Miss Mattie Ferebee has retu rned from a visit to relatives in Eastern Carolina. Northslde Nuggets. Miss Lily Beck, of Route 2. is in the village, the guest of Mrs. S. J. Lyon. Mr. and Mrs. Henrv Aiken spent Sunday with relatives at Creedmoor Mr. John Chappel. of Durham, is at his father's, on Route 2, quite sick with typhoid fever. Miss Alma Thomasson was the guest of friends in the Olive Grove neigh borhood Sunday. Miss Electa Loyd and sisters have moved to the Henry Jones home place beyond Creedmoor. The convict camp has moved to the Dutchville road and will work in that section through the winter. Misses McGhee and Florence Aver- rett, of Creedmoor, were the guests of Miss Maggie Wheeler, of Route 2, Saturday night. Married at the home of Mr. M. L. Coley Saturday night, December 7. Mr. Lewis Inge, of Virginia, and Miss Emma Walker, of Lyon. Dr. R. G. Rogers and family were out driving in this little town a few days ago and had a break down. Dr. Holloway towed them back to Creed moor. The Automatic Fire Alarm. Nothing of special importance en gaged the attention of the Town Com missioners at their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night except routine work. The question of in stalling an automatic fire alarm, which has engaged the attention of the Com missioners for some time, was defeated It is to be regretted that the Com missioners viewed the importance of an automatic fire alarm with so little concern. The stampede at the Opera House, as told in the Public Public Ledger of recent date, demonstrated very forcibly the need of just such an i alarm system as the Commissioners rejected. The people who were at the Opera House on the evening in ques tion were startled when the fire alarm sounded because they could not tell how close at hand or in what direction the fire was located, and as a result they rushed down the long steps pell mell at the risk of life and limb An automatic fire alarm, with its rhyth mical sounds, would have told these people approximately the location of the fire without leaving their seats. The Commissioners did a wise thing when they ordered fire escapes placed at the Opera House, but the automatic fire alarm is of vast more importance. When it comes to the question,of fire, the very best and most accurate methods should be employed. A half minute in time lost at a fire often in volves a loss fifty times greater than the cost of an automatic fire alarm. FOR SALE. The remainder of the County Home tract. This property is in two lots One contains 75 and other 67 8 acres. Will be glad to receive bids for this property, but reserve the right to re ject any and all bids. Bids must be sealed, and to be opened first Monday in January, 1913. The Board of Commissioners. D14-tf. J B. POWELL. Clerk. DON'T FAIL to see Dr. N. Rosen stein, the Eye Specialist of Durham, Tuesday. December 17, at Oxford for your glasses he can and will fit your eyes with 4iases that dil grve you a merry Christc-a?, and ;h 3''tssos re very remarkable in price for service rendered. This is Dr. Rosenstein' la-t visit to Oxford for thi3 year. VOLUME 26. NO. 0 SUPREME COURT DECISION. Long Standing Case of Oxford Seminary Finally Settled Favorable to School. The Supreme Court of North Caro lina has handed down their decision in the case of the Corporation Commis sion against the Oxford Seminary Construction Company, or plainly against Oxford College. Last year the the Commission placed this school on the tax list, though for 60 years it or its predecessor had been exempt by successive General Assemblies. An appeal was taken and argued by Gen. B. S. Royster for the College be fore Judge Carter, who held with the Construction Company. The cae was appealed to the Supreme Court, and a brief was prepared by Gen. Royster, who with Col. F. P. Hobgood, Jr of Greensboro, argued the case some two months ago. Because of the import ance of the case the decision has been eagerly expected; and President Hob good is rejoicing because the Corpora tion Commission and Judge Carter were over-ruled, and the College, which for 60 years has been doing a blessed work in the education of girls is free from taxation There are a dozen or more colleges in the State that share the same blessings of the decision. We had feared that an adverse de cision would be handed down, thereby impeding education, but we rejoice that these schools, which do not re ceive aid from the State, can go on untrameled by taxation. Took Them at Their Word. That every body has "Christmas in their bones" at this season of the year is well illustrated at the big stores of Cohn & Son. When the little people saw the picture of the doll, as adver tised on the fourth page of this paper, they said, 'come on mother," and see ing so many happy, satisfied customers Mr. Cohn telegraphed for more dolls, and the sale will be continund Mon day and Tuesday, so as to give every body a chance at the many bargains in store for them. A Chance for Boys and Girls. The Oxford Savings Bank and Trust Company extends an invitation to boys and girls that means so much to them that they should thoroughly in vestigate the proposition. There is now on deposit in this bank 50 cents for every child who complies with the stipulation as set forth in the adver tisement of this bank, found on the last page of this paper. A word to the wise is sufficient. Citizen's Bank of Creedmoor The Citizen's Bank of Creedmoor is steadily growing, and its officers de serve much praise for the courtesies they extend to their patrons. Whether the amount is large or -small the de positor, whether farmer, merchant, cor poration, man, woman or child, they will be nicely cared for by this very solid and reliable banking house. Read the statement of this bank elsewhere in this paper, and an invitation is ex tended to prospective depositors to call or write for valuable information From Now Until Christmas. The store of Perkinson-Green Com pany is a busy place these days. From now until January they will sell coat suits for one-half, and the same gen erous reduction applies to millinery, men's and boys' suits and overcoats. It is a policy of this well-known firm to mark dawn everything in their store at this season of the year in order to avoid carrying the goods ovfr Tn fully realize the force ot this mark- down sale go to their store and pick out any article that was marked $25 heretofore, and ask the clerks the price of it now and he will tell you that $12.50 is the mark down price. When the Perkinson-Green Company an nounce a reduction the shoppers are al ways eager to avail themselves of the opportunity to lay in bargains. Read their adv. in this paper. OPERA HOUSE. Manager Poytress has secured the Lemuel &. Mark's Comedy Company for one week, beginning Monday, De cember 16 This company has been playing to packed houses in Hender son for the pas-t week. Good singing, dancing and music every night. They open with a minstrel first part Mon day night six star performers take . part in this opening plav; full two hours program and the pieces are popular children 15 c; adults 25c. TUESDAY. DEC. 17 AT OXFORD. Dr. N. Rosenstein, of Durham, will be at Oxford Tuesday, December 17th, a t the Exchange Hotel for the purpose of examining eyes and fitting glasses. Dr. Rosenstein does not need an introduc tion to the people of this city or coun ty. He has been fitting their eyes for the past 10 years. If your neighbor has a good pair of glasses which fit their eyes you may rest assured they cme from Dr. N. Rosenstein D n't fail to see him next Tuesday, Decem ber 17tb, at the Exchange Hotei. NUTS. English Wa nuts.Nigger T-.e., Almonds and Pecans. We have a big lot of nuts, candies and fruits. We con supply ycur Christmas wants J. G. HALL.
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