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EBGER LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS SECTION Of STATE. PIT BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. AND OXFORD Wake Up and Help Your Accommodating Mail Carrier Win a Prize. He has Served You Faithfully and Well. SEMI-WEEKLY. OXFORD, N. 0., SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1913. VOLUME 26. NO. 47 BUG BANNER THE BOND ISSUE RAISES MOOTED QUESTION. What Portion of the Funds Will be Spent for the "Man Who Walks?" The bond election st for Satur day, June 14th, draws near. The act of the General Assembly reads as follows : "An act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Oxford to issue bonds for the improvement of the streets and sidewalks of said town." The question was thoroughly de bated at the citizens' meeting earlv in the springand $10,000 was de cided upon. In that meeting quite a sentiment prevailed in favor of the "man who walks." There were those who thought it advisable to expend the entire amount for the improvement of sidewalks and let the streets take care of themselves, but the more conservative element at that meeting were agreed that the major portion of the funds should be expended for sidewalks. As the majority of the people of Oxford must walk it would seem only reasonable that in this matter the majority should rule. But we find a sentiment growing in the community not to vote for bonds unless it is stipulated what propor tion of the funds will be set aside for the improvement of sidewalks. In order to dissipate a mooted question we will explain that the Board of Commissioners are invest ed with the power to expend the money in accodrance with the act of the Genenal Assembly, and if in their wisdom they see fit to place the major portion of the funds on the sidewalks, very well and good: but if they deem it best to expend it equally on the streets and the sidewalks, that is their own affair. We have implicit confidence in the judgment and wisdom of the Board in this matter, and only hope that they will carefully consider the "man who walks." In the event a sentiment is growing to defeat the bond issue because it is not fully explained just how much of the issue will be set aside for sidewalks, and in order to dispell any doubt in the mind of the voter we see no reason why they cannot consult the feelings of the Com missioners on this all-important issue. Let the question be decided in favor of bonds, and if the Com missioners are in sympathy with the "man who must walk," and if the question of bonds hinges on the distribution of the funds, then it would be well for the Commission ers to let the public know where they stand and set at rest any feel ing or uneasiness that may tend to defeat the bond issue. Be Loyal to Oxford. Trade at home. Help Oxford to grow by helping local business men to success. Help them to make their store so good that other people will come to Oxford to trade. Keep your money circulating amongst your friends and you will feel that by trading here you are doing your duty to the community in which you live. Good stores attract stran gers, and the strangers mean more money in town. On each citizen of Oxford an obligation rests. An ob ligation to patronize home trade and thereby contribute your share to the common welfare of the town in which you live. Put your financial shoulder behind the wheels of the business houses, and soon you will have such good stores you will not have to go to strangers for your "bargain counters." They will be here at your finger ends. The Secret of Longevity. Notwithstanding the prevalence of flies on this earth and of. course in Granville county, our people continue to live to a ripe old age. Several are living who are ap proaching the century mark, among them Rev. R. I. Devin, Oxford, 90; J. A. Peace, Fairport, 86; W. H. Daniel, Creedmoor, 80; J. W. Ad cock, Route 1, 80. The secret of lon geity, if there is a secret, seems to be in prudent living and the most regular habits, together with an outdoor life. Plenty of Fruit. Most of the farmers are very busy at this season of the year and not many of them are coming to town, bat the few we have seen and ques tioned, all seem to think that this will be a good fruit year. It was thought that the frost three weeks ago was disastrous to the fruit, but after diligent inquiry we are glad to find that such is not the case. GATHERED FROM THE TOWN AND COUNTY About People and Things That Are of Interest to Our Readers. College street is one rough thor oughfare. Take a drink of grape juice and cheer up boys. The head can't be right when the heart's wrong. Well, where are the people who kicked on the dry spell? Now is a good time for us to turn our attention to the success of our County Fair. The frends of Mrs. B. J. Stimson will be pleased to learn that she is able to set up. We are glad to learn that the wheat crop will be much better than expected. The down poor of rain Tuesday and Tuesday night called a halt on house-building. It is said the first step towards success is to arouse criticism; the next is to ignore it. . The prospects of a fairly good wheat crop in the county make the threshers and millers feel good. Has anybody heard even a whis per about the Seaboard's new pas senger and freight station for Ox ford? The boys say that Oxford College reminds them now of President Hob good's rose bush, devoid of its beau tiful roses. If your town has advantages make something of them yourself. The other fellow may not be able to come for many years. He told the shy maid of his love, The color left her cheeks. But on the shoulder of his coat It showed for several weeks. "Happiness can be cultivated," says Edwin Markham. At least it ought to be. The wild variety is frequently dangerous. Don't give people a warm wel come to your town, make it hot for them if they don't set the woods afire at the very start. Wake up and put'opour gladness, Walk out .end lee wh How the green e With gfassjjncd When a 'woraa she takes, hisijif and his goat. cannot get our o It is said criticism aimed at bet tering a condition is a boost. Carp ing by disgruntled individuals is malice giving voice to itself. . There's not a joy the world can give Like that it takes away From her who finds upon her brow The first hair that is gray! We learn that Mr. Charley Eas ton will repaint his large residence and will again be occupied by Mrs. Alice Gooch as a boarding house. The old fashioned women who wore a bushel -sized bustle now ha3 a daughter who pretends that the 1913 models are not built that way. Boys, it is better to have educa tion and wear a suit of cotton clothes than to have jimswinger coats on our backs and nothing in our heads. Here's to true and tried W. E. Gary, Henderson's new Postmaster, and may he prove the best that ever served the people of that pros perous town. We hear people talk about wait ing for their ship to come in. If you are a business man and a good advertiser you will not have to wait for your ship. The holes in the road from Black well's bridge to Wilton need filling up, and the bridge near the old George place is getting in a bad fix and should be looked after. While bonds will help improve sidewalks and streets, at the same time the greatest thing is hard work 365 days in - the year to make Ox ford grow bigger and better. If you want to make your Carrier proud hustle around and get him 500 or a 1000 votes in Public Ledger contest. During the contest the Twice-a-week Public Ledger can be had at low price of $1 a year. On the first of July automobile owners will have to commence to pay a heavy tax for the privilege of rolling over the roads. With gaso lene selling for 25 cents a gallon it is proving an expensive luxury. - -fc- V" - i Mrs. M. C. Parham, who has been numbered with the sick, is better. This is a good time to have gas put in your house for cooking pur poses. Your attention is called to the sale of land advertised on the last page by D. G. Brummitt, Trustee. Wonder if our policemen have discovered that the number of dead "white soldiers" are on the in crease? A knocker generally knocking around doing nothing. The chronic knocker is sure to get at the foot of his class. J. F. Meadows, who has been con fined at home several days on ac count of a sprained ankle, is able to walk about again. Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Long have rented the Capehart residence on Henderson street and commenced housekeeping again. Call a halt on "cussing out" the other fellow and blow your town and the fair. Try it and it will make you feel better. Today, Friday, is a National holi day as it is decoration day, and the carriers will take a rest and post office keep Sunday hours. Lovers of choice ice cream should be sure to try the Velvet kind sold by Hamilton Drug Co. Read adver tisement on another page. The ladies can now buy millinery at the Long Co. at reduced prices, as will be seen by reference to big advertisement on last page. The Woman's Civic Club will meet next Tuesday, June 3rd, at 5 o'clock in the Commercial Club Rooms. A full attendance is earn estly desired. J. B. Adcock, of Route 1, was in town Thursday and informed us that he had two tobacco plants that grew in a protected spot large enough to top at 16 leaves high. The copious rain descended alike on the just and the unjust, putting the land in good order for cultiva tion and affording many farmers a chance to finish setting out tobacco. Subscribers are now rolling in from 15 to 20 in a batch, and it is our intention to give the people of this section the best paper we can get out with the co-operation of the fest people that old Sol ever cast Mi rays upon. If le learn that Mr. Jonah Veasey decided not to improve the Gilliam house on Gilliam street, and has sold it. As soon as it is moved off the lot he will commence the erection of a modern home. It will soon be time to get ready for the 24th of June, and it is to be hoped that the barbecue this time will be made out of home grown pigs, as it is the opinion of many that western pigs do not make as good barbecue as our native shoats. At Harrisburg, Pa., the physi cians have a blue book with the names of all the people who have ever called in a doctor. They are listed as follow: prompts, 5; relia bles. 20; hold outs, 5; kickers, 10; occasionals, 10; infrequents, .10; staller, 25, brokes, 15. Will Make a Fine One. Representative W. A. Devin, who is a can idatefor Assistant District Attorney of this District, was in Washington City this week looking after the appointment, and we cer tainly hope he will land the job as he is an able lawyer. Rural Carriers Contest. Turn in every available vote for your Carrier now as the num ber of votes for each subscriber positively will not be increased during the life of this contest. The following is the standing of the contestants up to Friday at noon : Carrier No. 1 Oxford 7,800 Carrier No. 2 Oxford 18,400 Carrier No. 3 Oxford 7,700 Carrier No. 4 Oxford 10,500 Carrier No. 5 Oxford. . ). 4,000 Carrier No. 7 Oxford 5,100 Carrier No. 2 Virgilina. . 1,300 Carrier No. 2 Northside . 1,400 Carrier No. 1 Hester 18,400 Carrier No. 1 Stem 9,200 Carrier No. 2 Stem. . : . .. 3,000 Carrier No. 3 Stem 1,400 Carrier No. 1 Creedmoor. 2,600 Carrier No. 2 Creedmoor. 1,300 Carrier No. 1 Franklinton 1,900 Rival Painting Firm. A rival painting firm has set up in opposition to Bryan & Mangum, which is composed of Walter Crews and Fredie Peed of the Long-Winston Co. It is said at the end of their first day's work they had to use liniment quite freely to soothe the muscular pains" in their arms. Guard Them Well. It pays to look out for the boys and girls. They are the greatest asset of town and county, a commu nity or parent cannot invest effort to better advantage than to subor dinate all else to their training, in dustrially and in a higher moral and intellectual development. Mrs. Rouark Critically III. We regret. to learn that Mrs. J. E. Rouark, who was recently taken to a hospital in Richmond, is not recovering from an operation a3 rapidily as was anticipated. Mr. Rouark was advised of her critical condition and returned to Richmond Thursday. The Rain Was Providential. We often hear people estimate the worth of a rain, and some times they are not far wrong. Last week the farmers of God-blessed Granville were praying for rain. Copious showres descended upon the earth, and from the effect it had on growing things we must confess that it was worth several thousand yes, a hundred thousand or more dollars to Granville county. A Constant Reader. We greatly appreciate the follow ing from one of the old readers of the Public Ledger: "Enclosed you will please find $1.00 for renewal for the twentieth ime since I have been taking the paper. I have al ways liked the Public Ledger and it gets better and better all the time. My neighbors also note the steady and constant improvement, and we like the semi -weekly fea ture, always brim full of local news, and look forward to its coming with great pleasure." Real Estate Transferred. A sale of much interest in Oxford real estate was closed here Thurs day, when Sam Watkins purchased the Johnson warehouse and the old Johnson home. It is understood that the consideration for the two properties was about $20,000. Mr. Watkins has not signified as to what disposition he will make of the old homestead, but the ware house is to undergo vast improve ments. The building will be enlarg ed seventy-two feet and the drive way, the passages and the office will be overhauled. This is one of the best pieces of property placed on the Oxford market in a long time. lnt:rTtof Visiting Guests. jDneioSfeJife most elegant social fJWffC-:eik given in Oxford was the2; tilllcm given at Armory Hall by Mrftand Mrs. William Henry Hunt and Mr. Edward Outlaw Hunt. The dance was given in honor of Misses Evelyn Maxwell, of Florida, Fannie Cooper and May Butler, of Henderson, and Carolyn Lockhart, of Wadesboro, schoolmates and guests of Miss Janie O. Hunt. The cotillion was led by Mr. Outlaw Hunt with Miss Maxwell, of Florida. The music was furnished by Levin's orchestra. The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Hunt and Mr. Outlaw Hunt. Miss Alice Outlaw, of Eli zabeth City, and Mrs. Evins, of Spartanburg, S. C, served punch, The patronesses were Mesdames Pinnix, Gregory, Niles, Burwell, Chewning, Hicks and Rawlings. When the last strains of "Home, Sweet Home" died away the guests were taken in automobiles to "Hern don Hall" the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hunt. Here a most elegant luncheon was served. Levin's orchestra play ing softy throuhout the meal. The house was lavishly decorated with cut flowers. In the dining room the table was a dream of love ly lace with a huge center piece of sweet peas and maiden hair ferns. Rare old china, heirlooms of the family, distinguished the decora tions of the dning room and the guests were served from antique mahogony from-which, like happy guests, had been served generations ago. A more beautiful entertain ment has never graced this stately old home even in the heydey of its Colonial fame. Mrs, Hunt is at all times a most charming and gracious hostess, and ithosa who are favored with her in- Svitations count themselves fortu ' nate. SOME YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW. Personal Items About Oxford Folks and Their Friends In General. J. M. Brooks, of Berea, was in town Thursday. T. L. Bullock, of Hester, was in town Thursday. J. J. Allgood, of Route 7, was in town Thursday. J. C. Currin, of Route 1, was in town Thursday. J. E. Moss, of Tar River, was in town Thursday. Robert Pitts, Route 2, was in Ox ford Thursday. T. E. Bobbitt, of Route 2, was in Oxford Thursday. Flem Hester, of Route 1, as in town Thursday. J. H. Renn, of Route 6, was in Oxford Thursday. J. P. Bradsher, of Route 6, was in town Wednesday. John Dean, of Route 2, was in Oxford Thursday. R. Y. Crews, of Route 6, -was a town visitor Thursday. Norman Hobgood, of Route l.was in Oxford Wednesday. George Royster, of Bullock, was in town Thursday. W. J. Brummitt, of Route 3, was in town Wednesday. Nat Hobgood, of Route 7, was on our streets Thursday. D. B. Gilliam, of Wilton, was on our streets Thursday H. E. Crews, of Watkins, was in Oxford Wednesday. W. T. Crews, of Route 2, was on our streets Thursday. Shepard Booth is at home from the State University. Nat Jones, of Route 1, was a town visitor Thursday. Capt. T. D. Clement, of Route 1, was in town Thursday. W. H. Hunt, of Fairport section, was in town Thursday. W. J. Brooks, of Route 4, was a town visitor Thursday. Z. W. Allen, of Providence, was on our streets Wednesday. W. A. Adcock, of Tar River, was on our streets Thursday. M. D. Adcock, of TarRvver, was a town visitor Thursday. W. T. Blackwell, of Route 3, was on our streets Thursday. The Misses Cooper are at home from St. Mary's school. Merideth Crews, of Route 6, was a town visitor Wednesday. Z. E. Lyon, of Creedmoor, was an Oxford visitor Thursday. R. S. Puckett and son, of Route 4, were in Oxford Wednesday. A. S. Carrington, of Stem sec tion, was in Oxford Thursday. Marsh Daniel, of Route 1, was among the crowd in town Thursday. J. M. M. Gregory, of Durham, was on our streets Wednesday. C. C. Currin and son, of Stovall section, was in town Wednesday. Miss Louise Currin. left Friday to attend Trinity College commence ment. Watler Averett, of Providence, was among the Oxford visitors Thursday. J. R. Renn and daughter. Miss Mary, of Route 6, were in Oxford Thursday. Roy Cews, Ed Hunt, and George Parham, of Route 5, were in town Thursday. James Haskins and Charles Has kins, of Stem section, were on our streets Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hobbs, of Rutherford, N. J., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Britt, on Col lege street. Mrs.Morris Fleming, of Benehan and Mrs. Ralph Currin, of North side, are the guest of Mrs. Roy Currin on Goshen street. Sam Hobgood will leave today for South Boston to look after some improvements the Imperial Tobacco Co. is making in that town. Miss Irvin Stark has returned j from a visit to Lou isburg, where she i attended the commencement exer-. cises at Wake Forest. I AS TO HOW THE SILK MILL QUESTION STANDS. Manufacturers in the North Desire to Get Out of the "Strike Zone." If we do not land the silk mill it will not be the fault of the citizens of Oxford. The Commercial Club is alive to every interest of town and county, and as soon as it was known that the Patterson silk man ufactures were looking for a loca tion in the Piedmont section of North Carolina they at once took the matter up' with the mill men, setting forth our climatic advan tages and the many opportunities in this part of the State. It is a well known fact that not only the silk maunfactures of Pat terson, who are in the throws of a prolonged labor strike, but other manufactures of the North desire to get out of the strike zone. The location of the silk mill in our midst depends largely upon the attitude in which the manufactures view a location in Pennsylvavnia which they have under considera tion. We feel sure if they go deep enough into the matter they will find that Pennsylvania is also in the strike zone. "Strikes" are almost unknown in this section of the State, and should the silk men lo cate here they need fear no trouble along that line, if they treat the operatives fair. The slik mill would mean a great deal to this community. The month ly pay-role would amount to more than $1,000. We are unable to give a bonus to manufacturing plants, and the silk men ask none, and we feel confident that the ef forts of the Commercial Club to land the enterprise had much weight. The mill men still have the question of a location under advisement, and there is no telling as to what a night and a day may bring forth. Storm Strikes Circus. Just as Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far West Com bination shows were opening for the afternoon performance in Hen derson Tuesday a terrific storm, accompanied by an almost torrential down pour of rain broke upon the city and the show grounds. Fully half of the large tent was blown upon the assembled spectators. Robert Davis, a well known farmer of Vance county, was struck by one of the falling poles of the big tent and so badly injured that he died in the local hospital an hour or so later. A lady was seriously injured, and several others were hurt. A general panic ensued and people fled in every direction in the heavi est rain that had ever been known there. Several Oxford peo ple were present and if the weather had been fair the crowd from here would have been large. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chapman were there, and Mrs. Chapman was struck on the head by a pole and sustained slight injury. The Oxford delega tion was thoroughly soaked. In a Land of Plenty. A well known gentleman about town, who possesses a ravenous ap petite, had occasion to drive to the country last week. Before starting on his journey he smote his breast and remarked to a friend that he anticipated a dinner out in the country fit for the gods the kind grandmother used to serve, but on his return to town it was noticed that he was much paler in the face than usual and somewhat jaded. When questioned for an answer he replied that he was greatly dis appointed. "Everyhing they had," said he, "come from a grocery store canned beans, canned corn, canned peaches, canned tomatoes, canned beets and canned potatoes." We can scarcely believe that such a condition existed in Granville, the most fertile county in the State. Surely, Dr. Morris, the County Demonstrator, has a wide field of usefulness. The Granville County Fair. It is never too early to talk about the Granville County Fair, which Jays very close to the heart of the farmers. Plans are already on foot to make the next fair, which will be held in October, the largest and best ever held in the county. The farmers are all working with a view of capturing a prize and the best seeds were selected and planted with this in view. No, it is never too early to talk about the fair, so we call attention to the neat ad of the Fair Association elsewhere in this paper.
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