LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY LIC DGER BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. H Our Slqgan--;Qxford Offers Opportunities for Homes, Schools Health, Factories and Prosperity:' SEMI-WEEKLY. OXFORD, N. C., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1913. VOLUME 26. NO. 2(3 PUB AND OXFORD BANNER "HYGENE" THE KEY-NOTE. The Civic Club Discuss a Very Important Issue. At the instigation of Mrs. A. H. Powell, chairman of the health depart ment of the Oxford Civic Club, 'Civic Day" was observed by the women of the club on Wednesday morning, March 12th. from 11.30 until 1 o'clock. By special request the auditorium of the Graded School building was ten dered by Superintendent Pitts for this occasion, and the students of the High School, with their respective teachers many of whom are mem bers of the Club, added inspiration and interest by their presence. Mrs. Powell had arranged the pro gram for this meeting, and the fact that there were present two of the town's highest officials, and two of her prominent professional men all of whom spoke words of commendation and encouragement along their special lines goes to prove that the Woman's Civic Club has come to be recognized as a factor of no mean importance in the town's assets. "Hygene," which word is the key note of the health department, is one that was emphasized by each speaker on the program on this occasion, and the department felt that it had scored a great point in having its message recognized as an educational feature for the mind of the child student. It was also pleased at the heartv co operation manifested by superinten dent, teachers and students of the school. Mrs. John Booth, whose studio ot music is located in the school building, and who also instructs the grades in sight-reading and chorus work had trained the school ensemble on four civic songs. These had place on the program, and were rendered with a lively spirit and understanding of the theme. The following was the prograai.as ar ranged by the chairman of the health department, wh-ch wa rendered to the entertainmt nt a d insti action of all who were presents: PROGRAM. Prayer Rev. J. B Weatherspoont Paper Mrs. A H. Powell. Chair men Health Department Chorus Civic Day Song school. Address Mayor D. G. Brummitt. Chorus Civic Day Song school. Address Dr. S. D Booth, County Superintendent of Health. Chorus Civic Day Song school. Address Prof. J. A. Pitts Superinten dent Oxford Schools. Brief Talk with Mrs. C D. Ray. Announcements President Civic Club. Chorus Civic Day Song school. Reporter, for Civic Club. A Word to Boys. The conviction of the three hazers at Hiilhoro Saturday, members of a parly responsible for the death of Billy Rand, a frtshmaa at the Univer sity of North Caroliua, is simple jus tice. Oiuiidm, Hatch and Merriman, the three convicted boys, had no in tent to murder when they aroused Rand from his bed and marched him to the athletic field to provide amuse ment for the students. Everybody remembers what happened. When a parent sends his child to college, the college boys must remember that that boy is just as much entitled to his rights as if he were in any other place. Merely being a freshman is no reason why a young man should be subjected to assaults, jeers and indig nities. Four months in jail is the smallest part of the punishment which lias been visited upon the boys con victed of the fatal case of hazing. As long as they live they will bj talked of as the boys who were convicted of manslaughter. Their prison terms will be quickly served, as prison terms go, ami will be forgotten, but the re corded verdict on the court house docket will live The death of young Rand was tragic. It was deplorable, hut in his death means that hazing in North Carolina is at an end. Second Fifth Sunday Meeting On Saturday, March 29th and Sun day Ma;ch30rh, a union meeting of the Hat River Association will &e ht-id at Sharon Church All tliurrhes of the Second District are invited to be present. Saturday meeting wi ; cpenat 10 a. m. Devo fiorm! Exercises bv Spencer Peed At 10 3!) -Formation of Field, open h cussio; Sy J. C. Currin At 11 30 ptnafc-. L B. McFarland report u address. Intermission from 1230 to loO At 1 30 Professional Evan-geli--t Open Discussion by B F. Dean loin 2 30 to 4.00 Missions, by Ham ilton Hosier-report and address. Sunday at 10.30 there will be Sun nay School addresses by Messrs. P. Q. "ym ana J (j. Howard B F. DEAN. BARGAINS IN TABLE LAMPS. m f Montoinery left his stock of table lamps with me to be closed out the ones now on hand will be sold re m irkably cheap. Call at the office of ne Carolina Power & Light Co., and fefct a bargain while thev last. E. G. COUCH. WHITE ORPINGTONS for Sale H ave several Roan C.nmh VI hit Cir- MtfTn-?k.re,a for sale- APt,Iy to avus J. T. Bntt. SHORT LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. About People and Things That Are of Interest to Our Readers. A third tobacco warehouse is to be built in Greensboro. Even knocking is permissible when you knock the knockers. The average man doubts those who do not take any stock in him. If you wish to register for the school election call on Mayor Brummitt. Messrs. Horner Bros. Co. had the misfortune to lose a good horse with pneumonia Friday. The ground hogs time has expired and hope we will have some spring weather for Easter. If we cannot live so as to be happy, let us at least live so as to deserve happiness. Fichte. There is continued talk about the Farmers Union building and running a warehouse in Oxford. When we live for the same things for which Christ lived we are sharers of His largeness of life. Users of Electricity are asked to read the imporrant change in the ad vertisement of the Carolina Power & Light Co. on the third page. Playing the fool is not likely to be come a lost art and Jesse Holmes, the fool killer, could be kept busy. The live merchants will be on the spring advertising job and let the peo ple know what he has to sell. After you have gotten your office do not be too hard on the other fellows who are trying to get one much small er than yours The popular and pleasant Mr. Jas. W. Hon.er has joined the Automobile B igade and is now riding in a new Maxwell car. They who live as if life were a noble, conquering, joyous possession are a constant Easter message to an ever wiudening circle. While auto owners always say That they're double taxpayers. They're thankful they don't have to pay For air to fill the tires. Wo are requested by Mr H. P. Webb to announce that there will be a call meeting of the Stem Local Union on Saturday afternoon, March 22d. We want to see the day come some time soon when Oxford will have side walks and streets and the county such roads that a few rains will not make almost impassable. We are glad to see that Mr. Filmore Adcock, of Route 5, who has been go ing on crutches many months on ac count of a crushed foot, is at last able to walk with a stick. The members of the Providence Lo cal Farmers Union are earnestly re quested to meet at 2:30 o'clock Satur day afternoon. March 22 Business of importance to attend too. Indeed we were sorry to learn from Mr. J. L. O'Brien, of Berea section.who was in town Monday, of the illness of our much esteemed old veteran friend Spencer O'Brien, and wish him a rapid recovery. An automobile owner pays tax on his machine a property tax then he must pay for using it. A double tax on a business and plepsure vehicle is something new, which was done bv the Legislature. Of course we are all glad to see new dwelling houses erected and suburban properties improved. What would tickle us more would be to see more factories which would add much to the prosperity of Oxford. Our idea of perfect happiness would be to live to see the day that a farmer can do what everybody else is doing hold back what he has to sell till lie can get his own price for everything he produces on the farm. The annual Easter Basket Pic nic and Bise ball game will be held at Kmton's Fork next Monday, and every body is invited to attend and bring a well filled basket. We hope all who attend will have a fine time. Ladies' dresses have been narrowing till it has made it necessary to intro duce the "slashed skirt" so women may be able to move with comfort. The slash keeps a dress from being so tight as to incommode locomotion. It is a pleasure to us learn from our good friend J. N Tiliey, who was in town Monday, that the Box Party at Knap of Reeds a few nights ago was a great success, and the nice sum of $80 was realized for the purpose of buying a piano for the High School. The fine sorrel stallion owned by Messrs. Walter Crews, John Booth and Benj K. Lassiter, valued at $1200, died Saturday morning with pneumonia af ter a hard fight with the disease We sympathize with these gentlemen in their loss as they carried no insurance on the beautiful animal Mrr. R. T. Smith, we regret to learn, is quite sick at her home on Asylum street. S. Nassef & Co., dry good merchants, has something to say to money sav ers in this paper. The many friends of Mrs. R.T. Crews will regret to learn that she continues quite sick at the home of Mr. Luther Stark in Oxford. On another page of this paper will be seen an intersting letter from G. Obex & Sons Company to Horner Bros. Co., which is important to you. We are.pleased to say that the Pub lic Ledger's subscription list continues to grow as we added 12 new subscri bers to our list the past week. This life is one long round of fights. And many are our human woes; For when we stand up for our rights We tread on some poor fellow's toes. The Corn Club enrollment in State contest for 1913 number 1,697, and Granville county's representatives number 16 and we truly hope they will break the record. We call attention to the advertise ment of Long-Winston Company else where in this paper, which is doubly interesting to truck growers aud farm ers at this season. In passing along main street don't fail to notice the attractive windows of Cohn & Son ; then step inside and behold the neat display. Better still, read their advertisement elsewhere in this paper. The Edwards' Hose & Ladder Com pany responded to a call to-day (Tues day) about noon from the residence of Mr. L A. Royster, where some saw dust in the basement ignited. One of Mr. Royster's helpers was slightly burned, otherwise the damage was slight. It is up to you, Mr Good Citizen. Don't shirk and say that "they" wont let you have your way about it. Per haps your way is not for the best. Don't get "huffy" about it, but stand shoulder to shoulder with your fel!o citizens in an earnest effort to place town on the best possible basis. The Beulah Philatheas want your attention. The plays "How a woman keeps a Secret," and "A Suffragette Town Meeting" will be given at Provi dence, Saturday, Ma rcb 22, from 8 to 10 o clock. Admission 25 cents. The proceeds will go to class treasurer for the purpose of building a class room. We have at considerable expense put in a Typesetting machine andjust as soon as we learn to operate it w 11 improve'the Public Ledger and make it one of best and neatest printed Twice-a-week papers in the State, and will continue to use our very best efforts for the upbuilding of Oxford, Creed moor. Stem, Stovall and the great old county of Granville. The individuals of this town have too much at stake for us to risk mak ing any mistakes in the kind of men who are to serve them for two years. The business interests of Oxford and its future development are of such import that we can not afford to make a mistake, as we need men of business ability and good judgment. We deeply regret to learn Mr. Oti3 Renn. the 20-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Renn, died at the home in Fishing Creek township, Monday morn ing at 4 o'clock, after a lingering ill ness. He was an excellent young man and highly esteemed by a'l who knew him. His remains will be buried at Gray Rock this Tuesday afternoon. We extend much sympathy to the be reaved family. Tobacco Prizes. The capital prize of $100. offered by Mr. W. Z Mitcheil for selling tobacco on floor of Banner Warehouse was No 1446 and held by Taylor & Royster. and one for $50 was No, 2623 and held by S..R Howard. The holders are re quested to call and present tickets and get money. The buggies offered by Mr. W. H. Fleming at the Owen Warehouse were won as follows: No. 192, held by Mr. D. W Frazier won the buggy made by Oxford Buggv Co No 3878, held by Messrs Pucket & Hester, won the bug gy by the Taylor. Cannady Buggv Co. Death of Mrs. Lee Gill. Mrs. Kate Jeter Gill, the beloved wife of Mr. Lee Gill died in Oxford on Saturday after a long illness, which she bore with great fortitude She was a splendid type of womanhood and a de vout christain and her gentle spirit is with the redeemed. The funeral ser vices wete conducted at the home on Raleigh street at 2 p. in. Sunday after noon by Rev. J. B Weatherspooa in the presence of a large number of sor rowing neighbors and friends, after which the remains were taken over the Southern road to Chase City for interment. . She leaves a devoted husband one little son, fathers and several sisters to mourn her death. The following were the pallbearers: Messrs. E. L Raynor, L. O Buchanan, Terry Callis, J W. Willard, L G Man gum, John Jones and Oscar Murray. ITS the 27th, 28th and 29 :h Farmers Days at Davis, at Ciarksville, Va. The Town's Exhibit. The Franklin Times of last week says: 'The Miyor of Oxford a tempt ed to make an excuse for the Board of Town Commissioners not publishing! their annual statement, which ap pears to us very weak The law does not leave it to the Mavor or Bnard of Commissioners of any town to use their judgment in the matter, but says positively they shall do so or be liable to heavy fines. To our minds bv his admission he has placed the matter wnere the grand jury will have to take hold" A Card From Dr. Sam Booth. I shall be away from Oxford for sev eral weeks attending post-graduate lectures on some special subjects. I have appointed Dr. W. N. Thomas, Deputy Quarantine Officer; Dr. G S. Watkins will do the practice at the poor house and jail, and Dr. T. L. Booth will act as Superintendent of Health. Ail nuisances, etc, will be reported to Dr. T. L Booth, and the people will report the presence of con tageous diseases to Dr. Thomas, and will also notify them when their resi dences aie ready for disinfection. S D Booth, Supt Health Granville Co. Appropriation Is $20,000. It is gratfying to know that the Legislature came to the rescue of the orphanage work of the State. The ap propriation for the Oxford Asylum was doubled, and is now $20,000 The increased appropriation enables the managment to provide for an increased number of children and to make the necessary improvements. The people's money could not possibly be put to a better cause, and fortunately it is in the hands of those who know how to place it to the best advantage. The Board of Trustees of the Asylum, and Superintendent R. L. Brown are to be congratulated on the good work they have been able to accomplish with the smaller appropriation, and now that they have been made custo dians of a larger amount the friends of the institution can look forward to a correspondingly increase of usefulness Farm Demonstrator. The step taken by the business men of the county, looking toward public development, has just been arranged for in the form of agricultural farm ex pert. In addition to the regular farm demonstration work this man will de vote his whole time to the agricultura1 development of the county. The citi zens of the county have raised by private subscription one thousand dol lars and made application for an equal amount offered bv the Crop Im provement Company of Chicago. Ap propriations have also been made by the county commissioners and the Knapp demonstration fund managed by Mr. C. R. Hudson, of the State. A two year contract has been made with Dr. J. A. Morris at a salary of $1,800 a year Dr. Mprris is a man excep tionally equipped for this work He has been a member of the County Board of Education for eight years which makes him especially interested in the educational side of the work He is preparing jo press the subject of agricultural education in the public schools and give his personal super vision to it during the school term. Big developments are confidently ex pected from his efforts by those who know his energy and his enterprise. The last Legislature wisely re-elected Dr. Morris as a member of the Board of Education of the County. It Is Your Business. "Some people pay very close atten tion to their own private business," re marks the New Bern Sun, "and if they would pay some attention to city af fairs, in which every one should be in terested, it would be a good thing." A point well taken; a truth well ex pressed. It is also timely and should put people to thinking, and if they will but think they are bound to get out of the state of lethargy and be moved to action. What is needed in many cities is more interest in and more activity on behalf of citv affairs by all the people. The man who be comes so engrossed with his private business as not to heed public afiairs is looking through the affairs darkly. What good does it do to build-up a busi ness if it is going to be torn down by some evil legislation, or if accident is going to happen to it through some looseness, in municipal government? Why also shut your eyes to public af fairs and thus provide a handcap for the very private business you are striving to build-up? Municipal gov ernment is not only part ol your busi ness, as a person, but it relates to your dry-goods, your grocery, your office and professional business. It makes the condition under which such have to exist and that is decidedly important It also makes the expenditures, for which your business or the proceeds coming into your pocket from your business have to stand. So isn't it worth while, isn't it important that you wake-up ? DON'T fail to go, for this is going to be a day in which you can buy a buggy at your own price, as well as everything else in Hardware and Agricultural Im plements. Where? At Davis' sale, ! March 27th to 29th. Everybody is I going ! GIVE us your order for Easter Ice ; Cream a little ahead. MOVEMENTS OFTHE PEOPLE Personal Items About Oxford Folks and Their Friends In General. Mr. Len Knott, of Enon. was in town Saturday. Mrs. Fred Currin, of Enon, was in town Monday. Mr. B. T. Hicks, of Bullock, was in town Monday. Mr. T Alston, of Warrenton. was in Oxford Monday. Mr. J T. Ellis, of Route 5, was in town Saturday. Mr. A. D Pitts, of Route 2, was in town Monday. Mr. Nat Hobgood. of Route 7, was in town Monday. Mr. Geo. Royster, of Providence, was in town Monday. Mr. T. W. Burch, of Route 1, was in town Saturday. Mr. J. T. Milton, of Stem section.was in town Saturday. Mr. Ed Montague, of Route 6, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. E. G. Moss, of Wilton section. was in town Monday. Mr. G. W. Hendrick, of Route 3, was in town Saturday. Mr. M. L Oakley, of Providence, was a town visitor Monday. Mr. J. R. Daniel, of Berea, was an Oxford visitor Mondaj . Mr. Will Haskins, ol Stem section, was in town Monday. Mr R H Royster, of Norfolk, was an Oxford visitor Monday. Mr. and Mrs A. Frazier, of Route 2, were in Oxford Saturday. Mr. B L. Freeman, of Route 6, was on our streets Saturday. The Misses Phipps. of Route 1. were on our streets Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Thad Stem and the young cap tain, of Stem, were in Oxford Saturday. Miss Lilly, of Jacksonville, Fla., is the guests of Mrs. W. G. Pace on Front stret. - Messrs. Eugene Bullock and Eugene Mangum, of Stem, were in town Sat urday. Mr. Ben Dean, one of the good men of Sunset, was an Oxford visitor Mon day. Mr. Rom Jenkins and nice looking son, of Wilton section, were in town Monday. Mrs. James Horner returned Satur day frorn a visit to her uncle, Rev. J, N. Cole, in Raleigh Dr. Henderson, of Boykins, Va., vis ited his brother. Dr. L. V. Henderson, in Oxford Saturday. Mr. E M. Dean, of Richmond, was on our streets Saturday shaking hands with his old friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Brummitt, of the Fairport section, were among the Ox ford visitors Monday. Messrs. Norman and Macon Hob good, two popular ycung farmers of Route 4, were Oxford visitors Monday. Miss Louise Currin, of Richmond, will arrive Thursday to spend Easter with Mrs. J. M. Currin on High street. Mrs. W. M. Gulick, of New York Citv, is on a visit to her old home near Ox ford and her old friends are glad to see her. Messrs. Walter and Fred Phipps and Marsh Daniel, three fine looking young men of Route 1, were in Oxford Sat urday. Mr. T. C. Rogers, of Wilton sectioD, was in town Monday.we were sorry to see him suffering from a lick in one of his eyes. Mrs. T. K Daniel and two daughters, Mrs. Buck Overton and Miss EUie, ol Providence section, were among the shoppers in Oxford Monday. Ex-Judge A. W. Graham returned Tuesday morning from a visit to his daughter. Mrs. Henry Shirley, at Tow son, Md , and Washington City While in that city he called on Hon. Josephus Daniel and Senators Simmons and Overman. General B. S. Royster and Mr. F. W. Hancock returned Saturday from at tending the State CamD Woodmen of the World at Asheville along with Mr. Charley Floyd, of Wilton. The Camp did itself proud in electing Gen. Roy ster Grand Representative to the Sov ereign Camp which meets in Jackson ville. Fla. WATCH next week's announce ment about Earmer's Day at Davis, for it is near at hand. WATCH, look and listen, for its the 27th, 28:h and 29th at Davis. FRESH COW for sale Apply to Louis de Lacroix. 3tpd TNE OXFORD CHURCHES. A Touch of Spring Weather Induces Large Numbers to Attend Worship. The clear crisp air last Sunday morn ing coaxed nearly everybody in Oxford out-doors, and all the churches were well filled. Dr. J. B. Weatherspoon filled his pulpit at the Baptist church both morning and evening. The theme for the morning hour, "Wavside Oppor tunities," elicited the closest attention from the large congregation. It was pointed out that a kindlv word, a gen tle smile, a helping hand, less criti cism, more faith and earnest prayer is a valuable asset to any community. The injunction comes from the very highest authority and it should pervade our home, our commercial life and all our plans. Rev. S. K. Phillips, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached to a well-filled house at both services. Tho music at the Presbyterian church is an interesting feature, and this was especially so last Sunday, Mr Pardo. being a guest of the pastor, favored the congregation with a solo. Dr. Horsfield, rector of St. Stephen's church, conducted the usual impres sive services. At the evening hour Mrs. Woodall sarjg very effectively the sacred gem, "Palm3." Dr. and Mrs Tyer being out of town, at the bed-side of an age 1 relative, there was no preachiug at the Meth odist church Sunday. Next Sunday Ht Foster, all the church choirs of Oxford will render appropriate music, excepting at the Presbyterian church, which will be closed- -the pastor, Rev. S. K Phillips, having an engagement at Berryviile, Va., on that day. Oxford Buggy Co. Burned. The fine plant of the Oxford Bug?y Co. was partly destroyed by fire be tween 2 and 3 o'clock thh (Tuesday) morning. The estimated loss is about $25,000 The orign of the fire is un known. The fire was discovered by Messrs. Rowland Gooch and Earnest Howard, who were returning from a trip to the country, and upon soundingjthe alarm the firemen hastened to the scene of the conflagration and found the build ing filled with sheets of flame and smoke. So great was the heat from the highly seasoned timbers and inflarn able materials the firemen were compelled to proceed with caution, which thev did by smashing the win dow panes and playing great streams of water through these small port holes on the ground floor, and inch by inch fighting their way into the building, and on up to the top floor where the flames, heat and smoke was almost unenduiable. It was a stub born fire, and called for skill, daring and determination which tested the wisdom and endurance of the firemen. After the flames had been subdued one could see great rows of partly finished buggies and large stacks of material in total ruin, and many of the handsome new buggies wt re twisted and charred beyond recognition. The firemen succeeded in saving the build ing the damage being confined largely to the finished work and materials. The fire temporarily throws some thirty or forty woikmen out of em ployment, but the large-hearted and sympathetic superintendent, Mr. B. F. Taylor, talks encouragingly of an early resumption of business. The firemen wish to thank all the good citizens who aided them in any way at this fire, and they are com plimentary of the water pre?ure which was very good on this occasion. SALE OF SIX HUNDRED ACRES OF VALUABLE TOBACCO LAND APRIL 12TH We are now cutting up the Wilder farm, located two miles from Oxford on the Raleigh road We are cutting it into tracts containing from 50 to 150 acres and will sell them at auction at the Court House in Oxford April 12th. Terms lA cash; balance in 1,2 and 3 years. For further information see the undersigned. W. H. FLEMING, Feb. 8-tf A. A. CHAPMAN. DAVIS pays the freight. FOR TOBACCO flue, tinning and general repair work be sure and.cfdl on Longtnite & Dickerson in old Reavis building, next to the Court House. Satisfaction guaranteed, so give us a trial. Feb 15-U DON'T buy that corn planter or that barrow or that drag or that mow ing machine till Farmer's Day at Samuel Davis, Ciarksville, Va., Marc i 27th to 29ih. DON'T forget that Long WinsU n Co. sells Fertilizers that grows the highest class tobacco; also special corn fertilizer at Long-Winston Co MILLINERY OPENING. I wish to announce to the ladies of the town and county that my spring millinery opening will be next Friday and Saturday. March 21 ani 22 I want everybody to come an l inspoct my stock of new and up to date pat terns. I have the largest stock I've ever had before. Ladies, don't fail co see my stock. LILLIE WILKERSON, Stova.l

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