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pub; lARGtSf CIRCULATION OF ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. DGER BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. H AND OXFORD BANNER. OUR SLOGAN-OXFORD OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES." LIC SKMI-WJSH3KLY. A GIRL CAUSES TROUBLE. There Are a Few Things In Oxford Worse Than the "Rector Girl." The suppression of the farce comedy, the "Girl from Rector's," which was billed to appear at the Opera House list week, is being discussed pro and oon hv the people of Oxford. There ire those who wanted to see the play, and said so; on the other hand, there were a large number who wanted to see it. and were ashamed to say so. There were those who had seen the "Rector Girl" in the days of her indis cretion, and were of the opinion that she had reformed: others maintained that if was impossible for an actress to reform sufficiently to enter the king dom of heaven. There are those who maintain that the company had the right to present the performance; others claim that they had not There art: those who claim that the sup pression of the show will damage the town ; others believe that it will be the means of saving the souls of many young men. We interviewed a bald headed citizen, whose wife was out of town, and he said he had calculated tn (iccupv a front seat, bui had since learned that there were so many sap headed youths in Oxford that he reckoned that it was best the "Rector Girl" did not make her appearance; others took a gloomy view of the situ ation, and claims that 'Oxford will iever amount to much unless we have a few lirst-ehns funerals" A fanner, who had been to town, and heard the reputation of the 'Rector Girl" discussed, on returning home told his neighbors that some of the most re speeted families (jf Oxford were in volved in a seandle ; that all he could learn was that some one had made a j-light remark about the dress Miss Rector, the daughter of a New York millionaire, wore to a fashionable en tertainment, causing a great, deal of hard-feeling, one way or another, and that some of the leading citizens want ed to defend her honor at the point of a pistol. In place of discussing the reputation of the "Girl From Rector's" the Public Ledger prefers to speak of things nearer at home. Going into a store the other evening we noticed a group of men sitting around the stove in animated discussion, and drawing near, we heard the reputation of one of the best men in town dissected, and not being satis fied with that they turned upon his wife and literally tore her character to pieces. There are worse things than the "Girl From Rector's," and he who would speak evil of any woman in this community, whether she be high or low, is certainly a depraved mortal. If she he a fallen creature, wash your foul mouth and hands and help her up! A gentleman is he whose conduct pro ceeds from good-will and on acute sense of propriety, and whose self control is eqi.al to any emergencies: he who speaks with frankness, but al ways with sincerity and sympathy; he who thinks of rights and feelings of oth ers rat her than his own-a man in whom honor h sacred and virtue is safe. We cannot, say as to what extent the evil tongues have gone in this community, and must ask the ministers of Oxford i rea l tne Law and the Gospel to all who would take the name of his neigh bor in vain. The Public School System. Do you not sometimes find in North Carolina a county superintendent of education so conservative that he clings to the past and dreads the hrture? That fellow is in a rut Few "unties can he found where the edu cational system is more progressive '"an its head the superintendent of education. The county superinten eiit ls lie most important factor in ir whole educational system. When the people realize that many county ideational systems in the South are 111 ; rut by reason of non -progressive '';0,1ty superintendents, all of the po "ical puns will count for naught in ms day and time when the people j'ii he relied npon to (jQ Ue Tht & m the right lime when they 'ome t :, fu realization of the fact '"if their educational interest are be wasted rat bar than conserved v-'t is needed in the State is more "''1,!,V superintendenls of dynamic ;jjj'e- n-miy ;ln,j willing io devote his rrsiT' JM( energy to the great ' s Lie school svslem Jays very o the heart of the Public Ledger, !'is stood by it when it. was not m .hl!lmw'M (iranvilI county as it is the Jdways be found on ( '?f t side (!f the school question, ' f nxious to obtain and publish ; ' , n,s ''"armji upon the school work 1 CfMiaiy to Look Around. fni , ; "lonihs i h0 people of Ox n called upon to select a sioi,, rs u :!n,i M liom! ,!f ommis- ll a nine to begin to look ;'o1!!m1 :ivC lu for ir good, wide-wake. DroiJres- ;i win, ( . . ..." t, "ove. me real interest neart with w h eh t Mil l!'" 'Hons. Tf iv. nliJ :mfw.,. is o fji' m VfH!,(),J Commissioners as it P-tenMr em Mw'" ffice with n com' s,'uld 1- i e ,,xPavers of Oxford "sthH-ri . u,e town's buiness , (,vvn business and not vote for tmen for the places. bAVis i'ys the freight. SHORT LOCAL flEWS ITEMS. About People and Things That Are of Interest to Our Readers. The best defense against disease is the simple life. Colds are not caught from fresh air, but stuffy air. The Town Commissioners have postponed their meeting until Friday night next. The fellow that carries two faces un der one hat brim has again appeared upon the scene. "Liza, what fo yo' buy dat udder box of shoe blackening ?" "Go on, dat ain't shoe blackin,' dat's ma massage cream !" When the improvements to the base ment under the Long Co. store are completed it will be occupied as a bar ber shop. Owing to an error made in the doc tors' fee bill in the Farmers' Union Resolution we republish it with the correction made. The minister who feels sad when he reflects on the sorrows of humanity is apt to feel sadder still when he reflects on the amusements. If any real progress is made this year in Oxford the different factions will have to flop together and work for the upbuilding of our town. If you have an item of news or a personal we will greatlv annreciate it if you will tell us about it, as we wish to keep up with the local news. Now, won t you help us do it V If yon wish to enjoy choice bargains in hard ware and all kinds farming im pliments why read all the advertise ments of Samuel Davis, the big hard ware man of Clarksville, Va The Chief of Police, of Oxford, is throwing money away by putting loose rock in holes on the streets as every time a buggy or a wagon runs over them the wheels dish out the rock. What a town wants and ought to have in order to prosper is a sane bus iness administration just as any other corporate body should have, with no axes to grind, as they are a menance to the progress of any community. "Father," said an inquiring youth, when a hen sits on an egg for three weeks and it don't hatch, is the egg spoiled ? "As an article of diet, my son, it is henceforth a failure; but for political purposes it has its uses." According to statistics gathered by the Agricultural Department from the warehouses of the State a total of 18,- 987,454 pounds of tobacco was sold during the month of December. Oxford sold 1.018 518 pounds and Creed moor sold 158,370 pounds. The Senior Philathea Class of the Methodist Sunday School will give a china, glass and linen shower in the Lyon Memorial building Friday even ing January 17, at 7 30 p. m. The public is cordially invited to come and bring a piece for stocking their future serving capacity. We bend but do not break, Like sapling." in the storm. We spring back after every blow Unto our ancient form. We bow but do not yield to you For when your blast blows by, Forward with lifted head again And clear vision in the eye! When a duck lays an egg, she wad dles out to a pond of water, not ap pearing to care if the world knows any thing about the industry in which she is engaged. But when a hen lays an egg there is a tremendous amount of cackling. THE HEN ADVERTISES Hence the demand for hens' eggs is several thousand times greater than the demand for duck eggs. The County Fathers have ordered that, the basement under the back end of the Court House be dug deeper for the purpose of storing wood in, and will put in a door at the end of the hail for the convenience of getting coal and wood. We congratulate the Com missioners upon their foresight, which will be a decided improvement over the old plan of storing wood in the corrodor of the Court House. The Grand Lodge of Masons is now in session in Raleigh and a number' of Granville Masons are in attendance. The report of Grand Secretary Drewry is of much interest and shows the Grand Lodge to be in splendid condi tion The report this year shows there is a membership of about 22,000, while 17 years ago It. only had a membership of 4,000 The Grand Lodge owns near ly $500,000 worth of property. The receipts the past year was $21,000 There are four things that fill a real thoughtful mind with ever increasing awe: The ceaseless flow of time; the irresistible march of human events; the boundlessness of space: and man's on ward and unbroken journey towards dissolution and death No human hand can stay time; no human voice can call a halt to the bosom of eternity; no human power can call off man from his journey to the inevitable tomb; no human mind can set a limit to space. OXFORD, N. C, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Horner Bros. Co. have purchased a substantial new dray. Read sale of land advertised in an other column by F. H. Gregory, Trustee Mr. Henry Hunt has put the finish ing touches to the roof of his hand some residence. Master Willie Hicks announces that he will give a picture show in his play house on College street. The Methodist Sunday School hopes to be able to occupy their new Sunday benooi room Sunday morning. We are pleased to learn that Mrs W. W. Devin. who was seriously ill tor several days, is getting better. There was a good break of tobacco on the Oxford market Tuesdav and sold high, greatly pleasing the farmers. We are pleased to learn that Messrs Osborn & Mason were awarded the contract tor overhauling and putting in additional heat in the Opera House in Henderson. Mrs J. F. Morris, who has been vis iting her daughter. Mrs. M. L Mason, on Rectoiy street, was called to Nor folk Sunday on account of the serious illness of her son who was operated upon for appendicitis. Mr. Haubold, the aged father of Mr. B. M Haubold, quietly fell on sleep in Oxford Monday about 12 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for sometime and his death was not unexoected. He was a good man, and seldom seen on the streets. We trust it is well with him and may he rest in peace. When our mind goes back to those bygone days and nights, the lines of the Irish bard spring unbidden to our heart : The walks we have roamed without tiring. The songs that together we've sung ; The jests to whose merry inspiring. Our mingling of laughter hath rung; Oh, trifles like these becomes precious, Embalmed in the memory of years. And the smiles of the past so remem bered How often they waken our tears ! A Brass Band For Oxford. Who in Oxford does not realize the need of a brass band to make music on our numerous public occasions? Do we not spend hundreds of dollars yearly in getting brass barids from other places: Namely our Horner Corn mencements, our St. John's Day. our County Fair, Confederate Reunion, Political Speeches, etc? Do we believe in patronizing home industries? Are there ten public spirited citizens who will contribute $10 each for purchase of band instruments to be repaid out of earnings of band? Will the Com mercial Club take the matter up? W. L PEACE. Meeting Called on Road Law. Messrs. Editors: On the first Monday in January last I conferred with the Board of County Commissioners relative to changes in the Road Law for the county. At this conference a tentative bill was agreed to. and it was decided that this should be s'ubmitted to a mass meeting of the citizens of Granville to be held in the court house in Oxford on Tuesday of February court (February 4th, I would thank you to give as much publicity to this meeting as possible, so that every one in the county interested in this mattt.r may have an opportunity to be present and express his views W. A. DEVIN. Babies by the Pound. Little Eleanor listened while her pa rents discussed. the high cost ot living The subject was frequently talked about during the meals, and the high price of meats was particularly refer red to Eleanor, "plaving house" with the other children, also talked of "high prices" as she heard her father and mother talk One day her mother presented the family with a bouncing baby boy and Eleanor wasdelighed. A neighbor was asking her about the new baby and Eleanor said : "The doctor brought hi n to us. He's awful big too. Don't you think my mamma was good to buy such a big, fat baby when meat is so high?" Meeting of Board of Health. The Board of Health of Granville county met in Oxford Monday with all the members present. After discuss ing many things concerning the health of the county went into the election of Health Officer, which we are pleased to say resulted in the re-election of the venerable and greatly esteemed Dr. Sam Booth for auother term. The Board of County Commissioners met afterwards and fixed his salary at $1,000 per annum instead of $1,200, formerly paid. The Commissioners discussed the Farm Demonstration Work in Gran ville and agreed to donate $300 a year for two years, provided the citizens of the county raise $1,000 for the same purpose. START your tobacco crop right bv using Ober Special Compound Tobacco Guano under your plant bed. You want strong plants, and Obers Guano is the best by test since civil war. If once tried alwavs us d. HORNER BROS. CO. A Very Busy Man. The people of Granville county are justly proud of their Representative in the General Assembly. Capt. W. A Devin, who is serving on important committees and has made several im pressive talks on "men and measures" thus early in the session. On all State wide measures Capt. Devin's counsel is earnestly sought by his colleagues, and if he is not busy talking on a point of law he is conferring with some of the members. He is a busy man, yet Capt. Devin finds time to come home Sunday and superintend one of the largest and best Sunday Schools in the State, a work that lays very close to his heart There is nothing too good in the gift of the people for this good, eloquent and faithful servant. Services in Oxford Churches. Rev. R A McFarland, of Portsmouth, Va., filled the pulpit at the Baptist Church Sunday morning and night. He is a very able minister and fluent speaker, his sermons abounding in forceful illustrations, engaging the closest attention of his hearers. Dr. A. P. Tyer preached an able ser mon at the Methodist church Sunday morning, taking for his theme "Death Unto Life" In prefacing his remarks Dr. Tver voiced the sentiments of all good people in condemning and sup pressing all low, vulgar and immoral shows. It was announced at the Baptist Church Sunday that Dr. Weatherspoon and his good wife would arrive at home by the middle of the week and that the Doctor would occupy his pulpit next Sunday. Receptacles for Mail. The citizens of Oxlord are doubtless aware that a young man selling mail receptacles to patrons of the town de livery service, which will become ef fective on the 16th instance, is a means by which the Government has of ob taining the feelings expressed by the people of i he commjunity towards the free delivery system. A letter sent out from the Post Office Department, dated Washington, January 10, ad dressed to Postmaster Brown, says: "You are requested to advise this office immediately of the percentage of patrons who have erected recepta cles, and you are advised that unless at least 85 per cent provide recepta cles or cut slots in doors prior to Jan uary 16, the order establishing free de livery service may be withdrawn. You are directed to furnish this im forma tion not later than January 13, 1912 " Unless a large number comply be fore the sun sits to-day (Tuesday) it is more than likely that the Goyerment will withdraw the service. Night Policeman Laid Off. On account of not having sufficient funds the Town Commissioners deem ed it necessary to remove Policeman Poythress from the night force Mr. Poythress was placed on the force six months ago, and when the epi demic of robbery broke out in the fall he was placed on the night force, and as we hear nothing of robbers now we conclude that he scared them away Though unsuccessful in apprehending and bringing the burglars to trial. Mr. Poythress was a dilligent official, and it was he who discovered the fire in the dead hours of night which consumed Judge Graham's barn, and we are in formed that it was he who gave the alarm and rushed to the home of the Judge and aroused his family. It is to be regretted that the funds in the town treasury is too low to proclude the services of a night watchman. It is only when some calamity befalls a community, such as a raging fire in which some one is consumed, that we feel the need of a night watchman, and the entire community rejoices that it was the barn and not ihe residence of Judge Graham, in which he and his family were asleep, that was burned. Land Comes Rather High. At a recent meeting of the Granville County Agricultural Association a motion was carried authorizing the directors to buy five more acres of land adjoining the Fair Grounds for the purpose of putting in a race track and having more room for trying purposes, for which the directors are authorized to pay $5,000. The Public Ledger loves our County Fair too well to let the in cident pass without a word of advice. We take it that our Fair is a growing institution, and it would be well to provide for larger things. Five ad ditional acres of ground is not enough for a race course It takes not an inch less than twenty-five acres of land to make a decent race track, and it must beau oblong plot if the regulation track is to be had. The land adjoining the Fair Grounds, at $1,000 an acre, is too much money to invest in a race course; yet if the Fair is to become the popu lar institution it is hoped it will le, it is necessary to have the regulation speedway of twenv-five acres on which to time Granville thoroughbreds If the five acres are added, the best that can be expected for some time is a race course resembling a circus ring, and from time to time the cry will be '"more land" as the cry goes up the land goes up. To avoid being cramped for room it is the part of wisdom for the Fair Association to sell the grounds at the rate the adjoining land is offered to them and purchase a place large enough on which to speed a Granville county thorougbred. 15, 1.913. MOVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE Personal Items About Oxford Folks and Their Friends In General. Mr. J. H. King, of Culbreth, was on streets Monday. Mr. J T. Bobbitt, of Route 2, was in Oxford Monday. Mr Sam Currin, of Henderson, was in Oxford Monday. Mr Len Gooch, of Route 1. was on our streets Monday. Mr. j F Puekett, of Route 4, was oa our streets Monday. Mr G W. Elliott, of Route 3, was on our streets Monday. Mr. Abner Newton, of Wilton, was a visitor to Oxford Monday. Miss Irvin Stark is visiting friends in Wa i rent on and Louisburg. Mr. Robt. Bullock, of Creedmoor.was a visitor to Oxford Monday. Mrs. Walter Stark has returned from a visit to relatives in Louisburg. Mr. R. P. Hackney, of Durham.spent Sunday with his family in Oxford. Mrs Mullichampe has returned from a visit to relatives in Winston-Salem. Mr. W. T. Blnckwell, of Route 3, was among the visitors to Oxford Saturday Dr. John Bullock, of Bullock, was among the visitors to Oxford Monday. Mrs. E. C. Hunt and daughter, of Burlington, are visiting relatives in Oxford. Mr. Marsh Daniel, a popular young bachelor of Route 1, was on our streets Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Horner, of Henderson, visited Mr. and Mrs, Jas Horner Monday. Messrs. Doc Frazier, of Route 1, and Alfred Frazier, of Route 2, were on our streets Monday. Messrs. J. W. Jones, of Mt Energy, and C. A. Daniel, of Tar River, were in Oxford Monday. Mrs. Hershey has joined the "old gentleman" in Oxford and have com menced housekeeping in the Mont gomery residence on College street. Superintendent R. L. Brown, Gen. B. S. Royster, Messrs. J. H Griffith, W. A McFarland. Pete Bullock, and many others from town and county are at tending the Grand Lodge of Masons in Raleigh and will take in the inaugura tion of Gov. Craig. Taxing Dogs. There are very few sheep in North Carolina. Sheep-raising has dwindled away owing to North Carolina's great dog industry. Owing to the allegation that progressiveism has invaded the Democracy of North Carolina, we are curious to see whether the Legislature, which is now in session, will pass a dog law in the interest of sheep hus bandry. A State which permits sheep killing dogs to run at large has no claim to be ' progressive." The Laundry Suspends. The people of Oxfoid had for a long time wanted a laundry, and in order to gratify their wishes Mr Eakes came to Oxford in August last and put in a splended plant, and there has been no corn pin in t about the class of work the laundry turned out. To say the least, the institution was a great conveni ence to the citizens of the town, yet a large number persisted in sending their laundry out of town, to such an extent that the management ot the new enterprise has closed up busi ness and removed his machinery to a "near-by town," where they patronize home industries. Our oil izens should be more considerate of home enter prises. Rounds Out Twenty-fifth Year The solid old National Bank of Gran ville has rounded out its twenty-fifth year of existence as a banking institu tion, and the year 1913 bids fair to be the best in its history, Eyery conceiv able safeguard is strictly observed for the protection of depositors. The pro gressive methods of the bank stands for every movement that goe3 to build up and bring trade to our midst. The bank is fully equipped and is alert to extend help to all enterprises and individuals consistent with prudence. Its long record of service in this com munity is a record which assures a bright future The bank is here to stay. See the picture of the handsome bank building on the last page of this paper, LOST One male black and tan hound, medium size, name, "Taylor." Information leading to his recovery will be liberally rewarded if reported to Luther Black well, 'Oxford. N. C. 15tf. YOUR NEIGHBORS will bear testi mony that Davis is the place to buy hardware and agricultural implements, for not a day goes by that there is not a machine of some sort going from Davis to some Granville county farmer. Samuel Davis, the hardware man. VOLUME 26. NO. IS IN FAVOR OF BOND ISSUE. Bill to Extend the Corporate and School Limits and for Issuing Bonds. At an enthusiastic meeting of the represutative citizens of Oxford, held in the Court House Monday night, a committee composed of Mayor Brum mitt and Judge Graham was appoint ed to draw up a bill, stipulating the enlargement of the school limits ol Oxford one mile from the Court House in every direction; the enlargement of the corporate limits of Oxford two hundred and fifty yards in every direc tion, a bond issue for streets improve ments of $5,000 a year for two years. This bill will be handed to Capt. W, A. Devin, Representative to the General Assembly, praying that it be enacted by the present session. The motion to enlarge the school boundary was offered by Mayor Brum mitt. who made a hearty appeal in be half of the measure Messrs. John P. Stedinan and S. W. Parker strenuously opposed the enlargement of the boun dary line. Judge Graham spoke in behalf of the measure, bringing to bear much interesting data, after which the motion was put and carried. Judge Graham's motion to enlarge the corporate limits precipitated con siderable debate, The Judge quoted the law bearing upon the extention of water mains, sewers and lights to new territory, which states that it is arbi trary with the Board of Commissioners. The motion of Mr. Hillman Cannady to issue bonds to the extent of $30, 000 was amended by Dr. J. H. Davis, who advocated a tax levy of 25 cents on the $100 valuation. Hon. A. A. Hicks, chairman of the meeting, yield ed the chair long enought to speak upon the measure. The key-note of Mr. Hicks' remarks were of a conser vative nature. He did not see that so heavy a tax levy or bonded debt was neccessary, and with a compari son of our resources with other towns and cities, he advocated a bond issue of $5,000 a year covering a period of two years. Mr. John P. Stedinan ad vocated the necessity of good side walks in all parts of the town. Dr. Ferebr e made a talk along progressive lines, in which he stated that in the event an expenditure was made upon the streets, the best policy was to build from the center of town toward the rim, and not from the rim inward. After the various phases of the mo tion was discussed Prof J. C. Horner advocated and moved that bonds to the amount $5,000 year for two years be issued. Carried. There were about 200 voters pres ent at the meeting, and one could plainly see that a sentiment prevailed in favor of bonds, but the battle came over the amount. The highest amount mentioned in the debates was $50,000, by Prof. Horner, who argued that it was the best policy to build with a de gree of permemenacy. and the most insignificant remark heard on the floor for or against the streets was by Mr. S. W. Parker, who stated in open meet ing, as a parting blow, that "We, the present Board of Commissioners, have just a little more crushed stone on hand" Mr. Hillman Cannady's mo tion of $30000 bonds was a happy medium of the public pulse, and if Mr. Cannay had fought for his motion it. is believed it would have passed. Mr. John P. Stedrnan's remarks favoring solid side-walks in all parts of town, which in his opinion were needed more than good streets, was favorably received, but the masterful argument of Mr. Hicks and the motion of Prof. Horner made a clean sweep of the whole business, which ended the meeting with applause, and every body departing in good humor, feeling that something had been accomplished in favor of better streets. The amount granted for street im provement is rather conservative, hut it is believed that the amount wisely and judiciously spent will give us a taste of better things, and that it. is the outcroppings of a progressive ad ministration. Judge Graham's motion to extend the corporate limits, which was carried, threw the fat in the fire and precipi tated a campaign, which will be hoi and furious from now on. The Judge made it plain in his remaiks that any improvements contemplated in the acquired territory was diseressionary with the Commissioners. Owing to the fact that there is no funds for inside improvements the people are not dis posed to make anything along that line arbitrary until sufficient funds accumulate sufficiently to give the assuiance that the new territory will have equal improvements along with the old. DON'T BUY a Mower, Rake, Reaper Corn Planter or Harrow tiil vou go to ee Davis, for he WILL GUARANTEE YOU A BIG SAVING. I only carry the best makes. "DAVIS IS SELLING you Galvan ized Roofing and Cortright tin shingles lower than you can buy it anywhere. Special low prices still in force for this month. Samuel Davis DAVIS PAYS THE FREIGHT, and more than that he will pay your R. R fare on large orders, and save you 10 to 15 per cent, on wire and roofing. Now is the time. Don't wait. Samuel Davis.
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