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PUBLIC LEDGER-OXFORD BANNER. PUBLIC LEDGER AND QXFORDBANNER PUBLICATION OFFICE: BRUT PRINTERY MITCHELL BUILDING. Entered as second-class matter at postoffice Oxford Published Semi-Weekly bv BRITT & COeL.E. Jno. X. Britt, Dan A. Co bio EDITORS AND OWNERS. One Year $150 Six Months 75 Three Months 50 ADVERTISING RATES. One year contract 10c per inch, net, each inser tion, run of paper. Six months 12 l-2c per inch. net. each insertion, run of paper. Three months 15c per inch. net. run of paper for each insertion. PREFERRED POSITIONS. On one year contract 12 l-2c per inch. net. each insertion. Six months 15c per inch, net. each insertion. Three months 18cts per inch. net. each insertion. One or two months 25c per inch, net, each inser tiod. Reading notices 5c per type line each insertion. WEDNSEDAY, MARCH 5th, 1913 Letter From Mayor Brummitt. Editors Public Ledger : As is well known to the editors of the Public Ledger and the citizens of Oxford I am not a candidate for re election as Mayor. Several months ago I told Mr. Stem, the splendid young gentlemen who is now a candi date for that position, that I would not seek a re-election and I have repeated that statement to numbers of friends who have been kind enough to en auire as to mv intentions. Therefore I am not writing this article seeking anything for myself. 1 am writing it out oi my ieeiing oi loyalty to trie seven solendid men who eomnose the present Board of Town Commissioners and because oi my knowledge of faith fulness to the Dublic interests in the trying and difficult positions they have neia aurmg the past two years- In a word, let me sav that these gentlemen have authorized and requested me to sav to the people of Oxford that they will accept re-election to membership on this Board. And now in exnlanation of whv they take this actio,. The people of Oxlord know that not one of them sought the Dosition thev now hold Fact is. the nomination and election had almost to be literally forced upon some of them. If they had consulted their own personal desire, their own ease and comfort, not one of them would now be serving the town. It is useless for me to sav that the nnsi tion of Commissioner of the town of Oxford is a thankless iob for that is known of all men, and when I say that these men did not seek election two years ago, I am sure that I am saying wnat can with equal justice and truth oe said ot tne various men who have this year been suggested as Com inissioners. And neither can the mu nificent salary of $2 00 Der month at tached to the office be a sufficient reason why any man who has other Dusiness to attend to should accept the office, attend the meetings of rh Board, act as head of a department of tne town government and look after the streets, light, sewers, the sanita tion or the finances of the town as the case may be. Notwithstanding the wearisome duties incumbent upon any man who serves as Town Commissioner there is a reason why the members of the present tfoard shou'd say that they wi'I accept a re-election. And that reason is to be found in the criticisms ot the Board by the Public Ledger and some of its correspondents. I am au thorized to say that the Board feels that this criticism, in so far as it can De traced, does not come from voters of the town. Thev feel this sinnia aa is well known, neither of the editors of the Ledger is a qualified voter of Ox foid and its correspondents who have attacked the Board have none sn .in nonymously and therefore it cannot oe Known whether or not thev are in a like condition. But regardless of wnere criticism may come from the members of this Board kind of men to retire under fire. For tear that some of your readers may uot nave tneir names in mind, I will here name them over. They are R W. Harris. C. W. Brvan. A S. W. Parker, B. F. Taylor, R. S Usry ana w. i. lancey. These men bear names honored throughout county and their reputation as men of cnaracter, as men of good, sound busi ness judgment extends into and even beyond tne borders of this State. The people ot branville county and of Ox ford, in whose have spent their lives, know that they are not grafters, and they are not in solent or slothful in business, that they are not sleepy heads," that they aie f mu oi men who accept public positions and then neglect to perform the duties cast upon them. These men have been faithful to their oaths oi office; they kave endeavored to truly and impartially perform the duties of Commissioners to the best of their skill, ability and judgement." And became they f el that they h.ve trit d to be faithful oyer the little that has been given them with which to work because, from the expression of confi dence that have reached them from the substantial business men and cit -zens of the town, they ieel that their actions are approved by a great ma jority of the voters of Oxford, they now say to the people of Oxford that thev are unwilling for those who are not voters to attack and to criticize them without fighting back. Therefore as a unit these men are now standing for re-election. And now a word as to some of the criticisms. It is said that there is some one man who is a "self-consti-1 fortuate sister towns last year. New tuted adviser" to the Board, the im- macadam has been put down at seve plication being that this man controls jral places and the old repaired insofar the actions of the other members j as the means at band permitted. A Such an assertion is an insult to the ! new contract for lights has been made intelligence and the independence of j reducing the price paid for arc-lights every one of the other members and from $75 to $60 per year and from $35 they have just cause for so regarding jto $18 per year for incandescents, and it. No such condition exists on this ; this without working what might have Board for at all times there is the been a practical confiscation of the plant already here. A franchise has been granted to a gas company and not upon the terms originally sought but upon the Board's own terms, a franchise highly advantageous to the town. I might say more but few things show that this Board has not been "asleep" or inactiye. The members of this Board have spent the best part of their lives here in the midst of this people. And come what will or may they are here to stay. They believe in Oxtord. They are proud of its past and have hope for its future. They do not expect it to grow to the proportions of a Richmond or a Norfolk and therefore do not think it wise to attempt to judge the two by the same standards. Oxford has had a chance to become a "book town" for the past 150 years, the same chance that it now has, but has'nt done it. Its situation is such that we mav as wpI! content ourselves with the prospect of that sure, steady, solid growth to which it is accustomed and upon which its prosperity must be based. We would freest and fullest discussion of all measures and on numbers of occasions there have been clashes of opinion and the position of the gentlemen evi dently referrred to has been over ridded by the action of the Board. Again it is said that there should be a publication in the newspapers of the expenditures made by the Board as is done by the county. The last financial exhibit of Granville county shows that the county paid $423 75 for publishing its 1911 financial exhibit. This state ment is not made as a criticism of the Board of County Commissioners for the law requires such publication. But the law does not require publications in a newspaper of the town's fiuancial ex hibit and the Board of Town Commis sioners thought that better results would be had from expending $423.75 or any proportionate part of such sum in otnor ways than by making such a publication The minutes of the Board are kept in books prepared for that purpose and every bill paid is shown on the minutes. Ac anv time that i I mjm m ii I! TO TI-IH: FVMIVSIEIRS " BOTH UNION ! I am. i I i AND NON UNION: a Friend to You Both, Wish artd. I Can Best What erve Your Goods You any citizen may so desire the Clerk to ja hke to see it blossom like the rose the Board will be glad to o over the as the junior editor of Public Ledger town's accounts and exhibit vouchers for expenditures made, and this Board invites the tullest and treest examina tion of their books. And then it is said that the Board should be composed of voung men; that its members are not pro gressive enough, it is well to remem bered that progressive is as progres sive does and not simply as he names nimselt. Kooseveit called himseii a progressive and yet we people of Ox ford did not vote for him. I confident ly assert that this Board is progressive in the best sense of that much-abused word. Admittedly the streets of Ox ford are not what we would like to see them. But even God's chosen people found it a rather difficult task to make brick without straw. Here let me say that a town is nothing more than a large family in many respects. If a family in the town of Oxford want3 lights, water or sewerage, it must pay for them. If Oxford wants streets of bitulithic or some other permanent ma terial, it must pay for them either by practically doubling its present tax rate or by mortgaging the future To say this Board could give better streets with the money it has had to expend amounts to saying in effect that there has been grafting or that the Board has not applied its best judgment to the problems of our civio life. Permit me to call vour attention to the fact that the members of this Board pa an average town tax of upwards, of $100 00 each. Is it iikeiv that mn spending their own money would reck- lessiy mishandles or waste it. Many of the members have large real estate holdings here. Is it likely that they would adopt a policy that would native Oxford to go backward, a course that would deprive them of tenants or cause depreciation in their property values ? To ask such a Question answers it. In what I have said the members of this Board went it understood that no reflection is intended to be cast unon the various gentlemen whose names have been proposed for memhp.rshin on the incoming Board nor is there anv hostility on their part towards any of these men. It is known that some of these men instead of wanting to be elected have confidence in the present Board and are supporting it for re-elec tion Many of them are close friend of mine and of the members nf ' the present Board, and all of lis knnwthat if elected these gentleman would div of the best that is in them to the town's service. But this Board has nerfnrmpd its duty faithfully and well with the mpfins at hand. Sanitation has hftsn ?r thor oughly enforced that Oxford has such a low death rate as to raise the sus picion that all deaths are not rennrtpH We have been free from epidemic of disease such as visited some of our un- has in such beautiful language prophe sied it would when the new progres sive board shall take charge or when a great bond issue is spent upon the streets. I doubt if such blossoming ever takes place, but I do believe that it is growing now in a sane and healthy . i . . . . way ana mat it win continue to so grow regardless of who may compose the membership of the next Board of Commissioners. This much I have said because I have felt that the devotion to duty and the best interests of the town disDlav- ea by the members of the nrespnt tfoard justified its being said These men are averse to seeking office but in view of what has been said thev should ask for a vindication and that they are now seeking. And thev wnu'tl hav the people of Oxford understand that they are asking for it as a Board and upon their record as a board. Thev are not seeking any personal votes but are standing bv each other and as a unit asking an expression of confidence irom the voters of this town. D. G. BRUMMITT. Interest y so Doing. Garry a Full Line of Baughs, Zells, Hyco rsonazo, Orinoco, farm Bell, Poca hontas and Raleigh Standard Fertilizers. For what you cannot conveniently order or the nnVp ; nincf t . , . mJ - i v-u unic iu J lie m. aupimic your uusiness ana win always make price consistent with the quality, carry a full line of Heavy and Fancv Groceries Wanc R...'ac T-T,-.,., t?' ing Implements, Oliver, Vulcan, Dixie and Dunn Plows, Cutaway, Acme and Drag xaiww0. ay, urn, uats. rea uog onipsturr, tfran, Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls I 'iiwMwflHir3as3g3 I Have Just Closed Contract For the Largest 8f OF RED DOG SHIPSTUFF EVER CONSIGNED TO CREEDMOOR and I will accept orders in advance at $32.50 per ton, Cash with Order. Small lots JH.M per sack. Shipstuff to be delivered on arrival. Now is the time to stock up hw9. nciu,mucr me q oummer f rice Always (Jomes. EASY TO GET RID OF DYS PEPSIA. A Prescription That is Simply bpiendid For Men and Women. Away goes gas, fermentation and after dinner distress five minutes pffpr taking MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets Take them rt.gularly for a week or more and Dyspepsia or Gastritis will disappear. MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets punry the blood by cleaning up the Stomach. That's why so many wo man take them for Sick Headache, JNervousness, and Sleeplessness. Be sure and try them for a week. iney will make you feel like a new person. They clear the skin, brighten the eye, and make you strong and energetic in every way. MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets will make you eat, sleep and work better. J. G. Hall knows it, that's why he offers money back if they don t do you good. 50ets We have larde stock Fertilizer Dis tributors, Corn and Fertilizer Planters. oest make. Time savers, at Long- Winston Co. Wholesale and Retail MERCHANT and BROKER. CREEDMOOR, IM. C ' : Remember Long-Winston Co. carry the largest stock feed Stuffs, Hav, Oats, Corn, Red Dog Shipstuff, regular Shipstuff. Bran. Bast Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls, Beet Pulp, Meat, Meal, Su gar, CoKee, etc. Prices right. crr OATTT A-V l i - ruR oAbL une-nau interest in Globe Warehouse at Creedmoor, N. C, price fifteen hundred dollars. House . C m rems ior iour nunorea dollars per season. B. G. ROGERS. i 1 m is ii The Man or Woman who lays Aside a Portion of their Income During a good Season is Prepared to tide over a bad year. is NothLirko' Reserve Fund to ease one's peace of mind, especially as one advances along in years. Have you a reserve fund to protect you from want when a bad year, sickness or old age overtakes you? !f not you had better begin to build one righf now. The few dollars you save on luxuries today may be the means of purchasing necessities (tomorrow. Start that reserve fund today by opening an ac count with us. Four per cent, interest paid on savings accounts. SURPLUS ry.fU1UHT,CH!RV i i ii ; si s i tj ss 'yjv tVjgisjie4y -- - Ink of The Good loos to eat a ad drink that you can pre pare if you take our ice. The big cool ing high bull or seltzer lemonade, the many desserts possible only where ice is used. Batter have have us leave you a piece regularly. Your miss many a treat by going without ice Deliveries, Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. IXfORD ICE CO. J. T. CRITCHER, Livery and feed Stables. Oxford, IM. C. Up-to-date turn outs at your com mand day or night. Call us when you want to ride. Phone 55-A Mean to You, Dr. Will be in Oxford, at Dr. Hender son's Dental Office, every first Tuesday, for the purpose of examining eyes and fitting glasses. Dr. Rapport will fit you with suitable glasses In any style, steel, gold or gold filled from $1 up including examination. ft will Mean just what you make it mean. If ycis want the business of the people living on Rural Free Delivery Routes you should invite this business. You certainly do not want this business to go away to some I mail order house in some other town or State. You have the advantage. You are closer to the rural people and your postage bill will much cheaper than the other fellows. The further away the goods come from the more it will cost the consumer. The best way to let the people in the Rural Dis tricts know what you have is by consistent advertis ing. The BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM in which to reach the people of this section is T TO nolle or This paper thoroughly covers this territory and is largely read by farmers of this and adjeir.sn counties. If you are not advertising in this paper and you want the parcels post to help your business new Is the time to begin your campaign. t : i i
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