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T LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY EDGER BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM PUBLISHED IN THIS SECTION OF STATE. N EWSPAPKK li THIS SECTION Of STATE. AND OXFORD BANNER. Wake Up and Help Your Accommodating Mail Carrier Win a Prize. He has Served You Faithfully and Weli. SR. VI I WEEKLY. OXFORD, N. C, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1913. VOLUME 26. NO. 49 PUBLIC A MOVEMENT FOR BETTER PASSENGER STATIO?4S. Important Committees Meet and Discuss Plans and Urge Prompt Action. The joint committee meeting from the Commercial Club and Merchants Association, held in the Court House June 3rd, having in view better passenger stations in Oxford, was characterized by that earnest, syste matic nature that counts for so much in the up-building, prosperi ty, dignity and prestage of our com munity. The joint committee was not working under high pressure, but they were imbued with a feel ing that Oxford is justly entitled to more consideration at the hands of the two railroads entering here. The committee from the Commer cial Club were: Gen. B. S.Royster, E. T. White, A. A. Chapman, D. G. Brum mitt, W. II. Hunt and A. II. Powell. Those representing the Merchants' Association: F. B. Blalock, L. Thomas, T. W. Win ston, S. Cohn, and R. L. Hamilton. The two committees resolved them selves into one and elected General B. S. Royster chairman of the meet ing. Much data was brought to bear, and Gen. Royster, W. H. Hunt and A. H. Powell form a committee to make an engagement with the pro per officers of the Seaboard and the SouthernRailway Companies,and the chairman of the meeting named the following committee to repre sent the interest of Oxford on the date fixed for the hearing: General B. S. Royster, Wm. Landis, A. H. Powell, W. H. Hunt, E. T. White, F. B. Blalock, L. Thomas, T. W. Winston, Jas. W. Horner, W. Z. Mitchell, A. A, Chapman. D. G. Brummitt, C. D. Ray, N. H. Can nady. The people of Oxford have for years silently accepted less than mediocre accommodations at the passenger stations, and with data at hand it is now thought that the officers of. the Railroads will see the justice and wisdom of grant ing modern passenger stations, in keeping with the amount of busi ness transacted here. The joint committee is hopeful that the Rail roads will act promptly and avert the necessity "of them taking the matter up with the Corporation Commission, which would doubt less investigate the merits of modern, sanitary passenger sta tions. County Commissioners Meet. This honorable body met on Mon day, June 2, with all the members present J. P. Stedman, chairman, II. C. Floyd, B. I.Breedlove, J.-N. T:lley and Z. W. Allen. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Ordered that Peter and Laura Burwell be put on the outside pau per list at $1 each per month. Ordered that the sheriff sum mons a jury of three disinterested freeholders to assess the damages done to the land of Mrs. Cheatham, taken for public road. The road is known as the E. C. Harris road. It was ordered that accounts for lumber, etc., furnished theoverseers of roads shall not be allowed until the chairman of Road Supervisors have approved the same. The clerk was instructed to pay to W. T. Roberts the sum of $28 for all damages on account of pub lic road crossing his land. The estimate of funds needed for four months school was this day filed with the Board. On motion C. O. Jones was elected superintendent of the two Repair Road Forcesof the county at a salary of $05 permonth. On motion G. M. Smith was em ployed on the repair forces of the county at a salary of $40 per month and board. LOST June 2nd, a bunch of keys in Wall near Commercial street, containing about 6 keys and a button hook. Finder return to F. P. Thornton, Carolina Power and Light Co., and receive reward. OXFORD LAUNDRY. I announce to the people of Ox ford that I will continue the laun dry business at No. 30 College street, and will appreciate their patronage. Satisfaction guaran teed. 8t p SAM JONES. WANTED An experienced sales man in a dry goods store. Perma nent position. Answering this ad ertsement give reference. Address communication to P. O. Box 186, Oxford, N. C. "EAT Sweet Home Bread." GATHERED FROM THE TOWN AND COUNTY About People and Things That Are of interest to Our Readers. We are enjoying' glorious June weather. Forty-six new subscribers have rolled in this week. Remember the man who walks has a vote ahead of him. The smart woman who hasn't a good figure now has a hard time to make up for it. Ethan Allen, of Providence, as sisted Register of Deeds Powell in his office this week. The second crop of the "sweet girl graduate" is now in process of growing for next year. The young couples at the picnic Thursday fished on dry land with hooks baited with soft words. Owners of automobiles will be interested in the statement that six wheel machines are to be put on the market. Rev. Horsfield will hold service in St. Paul's Church, Goshen, to morrow, Sunday, at 3:30 o'clock, p. m. All are welcome. L. M. Carrington, of Northern Granville, was in town Thursday and was informed that he had sold his mill to J. T. Dalton, of Durham for $3,500. The Williams family have moved into their new residence on Front street before its completion as they had to give possession to the house they had sold. Wake up Town Commissioners and let the people know how the bond money for streets and side walks will be spent or it will be defeated ! The Granville County Fair for 1913 looms larger and larger on the horizon, though a whole summer stretches between the date for the swinging open of the gates. Lookout, if you want to vote on the bond question you had better register, bearing in mind that our streets and sidewalks are in a worse condition than some of the county roads. We congratulate Allen Thurman Knott and Lyddall Hardee, two of Granville county's bright young men, upon their graduation at Trin ity College, and wish them great success in life. It is imposssble for the county to work all the roads right away, so let the overseers get out the drags and fill up the holes in the roads until they can receive theattention of the county forces. The sky has never failed us yet; The clouds will scatter, don't forget The sun has never failed to meet The promise of his coming, sweet With beauty of the golden light That keeps old world rolling right. The Baptist picnic at Tippett's mill pond Thursday was the occa sion of much pleasure. The boun tiful spread under the tall oaks was much enjoyed. Fishing, playing and making merry was the order of the day. After a woman has raised four teen children and pulled them thro' everything from croup to diphthe ria it makes her mad to have a young doctor warn her not to swab grease on a youngster's chest when he has a cold. The industrious I. H. Hobgood and his street force are putting in some good work on some of the streets. As the 24th is near by and thousands of people will visit our town, we suggest that College street be put in good condition. Each old Confederate Veteran in Granville county, who expects to attend-the Reunion at Gettysburg from June 30th to July 5th will please send his name in At Once to Capt. W. H. White, Adjutant, or to A. W. Graham, Commander. Automobiles are doing much to wards the good roads, and we will be glad to see the time come when automobiles will get cheap enough for every farmer in the county to own one. Then the roads will be improved as they never have be fore. Fair and warmer, whoop her up, Let the morning fill your cup With the crystal breath of dawn And the roses' breath thereon. Fair and warmer vale and hill Drink until you get your fill So you'll pour it out again Unto hearts and souls of men ! The crops in most of the county are looking fine and the prospects in some sections for fruit is good. Ex-Sheriff Sheriff Wheeler, who has been sick for a week, is conva lescent. Mutt attended the picnic Thurs day and felt lost because his side partner Jeff was not there nosing around. Pleased to learn that Mrs. J. H. Griffith, who is in a hospital in Rich mond for treatment, continue to improve. The many friends of aceomplish ed4Miss Julia Minor will be glad to know that she continues to improve since her return from the hospital. Advertising Pays. The lady's coat I advertised in the last issue of this paper was identified, delivered and advertise ment paid before the paper reached the patrons on the Route. The coat was the property of Mrs. E. H. Bragg. D. N. HUNT. Help Him Out. Don't lag behind, but come right to the front and help your Carrier win the buggy or a set of harness in the Twice-a-week Public Ledger contest. The votes are still coming in and now is the time to increase your carrier's vote as the contest will close in a few weeks. Death of Child. The Oxford friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Peace, of Fayetteville, will deeply regret to learn of the death of sweet Elizatheth, their 5 year old daughter, on Sunday last of pneumonia. Mrs. Ella Peace, of Oxford; Capt. Willis Peace, of Ral eigh, and Sam Peace, of Hender son, attended the funeral. Death of an Infant. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Turner died on Tuesday last af ter a short illness, and its gentle spirit returned to God who gave it. The deep sympathy of the whole community go out to the sorely be reaved family in the dark hour of sadness and gloom. Another Prize. In the Raleigh Times contest we are, pleased to note that Oxford was fortunate to capture four excellent prizes. We have just learned that Miss Fannie Wyatt, the pleasant book-keeper of L. B. Turner, was awarded a handsome piano with a music stand. The Public Ledger extends congratulations to Miss Wyatt upon her success. Gathered to Rest. One by one the old veterans cross "Over the River and rest under the shade of the trees." This time it is cur old friend J. K. Wilkerson who fell "asleep in Jesus" at his home in Stovall on Sunday last. He was a good christian, kind neigh bor, true friend and devoted to his family. He was a quiet citizen and highly esteemed by all who knew him. It is well with him and will rest in peace. "Sweet Home" Bread. The Whitmore Bakery, of Hen derson. is one of the most perfect establishments of its kind in the State. The bakery is noted for it cleaniness, and their bread is sani tary wrapped, and 'is germ-proof from the bakery to the table. "Sweet Home" Bread is not only sanitary wrapped, but it is most delicious, nutritious and baked ot best material. This bakery is do ing a large business in Oxford and near-by towns and we take pleas ure in recommending the. "Sweet Home." loaf. Ask your grocery man for it. See ad. elsewhere in this paper. Miss Helen Salis Graduates The graduating class at Randolph Macon College for Women at Lynch burg, numbered 81, this being the largest class in the history of the college. Among those was Miss Helen Harriet Sails, of Oxford. Mrs. Alfred Sails and her two daughters returned to Oxford Wed nesday night from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg. Miss Grace Sails, has just completed a most successful year as professor of dramatic art in Brenau College Conservatory in Georgia; left Gaines ville for Lynchburg last week to attend "the commencement exercises at" Randolph-Macon, where Miss Helen Sails has just received the A. B. degree. The class of 1913 is the largest that has ever grad uated from Randolph-Macon, as eighty-one students received the A. B. degree at this commencement. The Local Base Ball League. The game was slow but full of ! interest Tuesday. Lanier was suffer-! ng from a sore arm and Capt. ! Phillips put King in to relieve him in the 3rd inning, and he pitched good ball Baker for the Methodist held the Presbyterians to 6 hits. A fair crowd was present but more of Oxford church goers should attend the game. Get behind your team and keep the interest hot. Two-base-hits Mitchell L, Wright, Philips. Three-base-hits Mitchell L. Home run Mitchell L, Stolen bases Mitchell L, Marrow 2. Base on balls Lanier 1, King 1, Wright 1, Baker 2. Struck out Baker 2, Wright 1, Kingl, Left on bases Presbyterians 2, Methodist 7. Time 2.10. Umpire Taylor and Gooch. R. H. E. Methodist 13 11 2 Presbyterians. ... 7 6 8 Death ot Dr. Kingsbury. Dr. Kingsbury, who was the most distinguished man of letters of his generation in North Carolina, died at 3.40 o'clock at his residence, 211 South Fifth street, Wilmington, Wednesday last. The funeral ser vices were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon, conduced by Rev. G. T. Adams, pastor of Fifth street Methodist church, assisted by Re.v. Dr. W. M. Milton, rector of St. James Episcopal church, and the interment was in Oxford, this Friday morning. Dr, Kingsbury had been in ill and failing health since January, but the attack of illness which was the direct cause of death lasted only during the past two weeks, during which time he was confined to his bed. Dr. Kingsbury is survived by his wife, one son and three daugh ters, sixteen grand children and eleven great grand-children, his son being Dr. Walter Russell Kingsbury, and the daughters, Misses Maggie S., Margaret L., and Maude M. Kingsbury, all of Wilmington. During his literary career he was successively connected in editorial capacity with the Leisure Hour, which he founded; the Raleigh Sen tinel, the Raleigh Advocate, the North Carolina Educational Jour nal, the Indicator, the Tarboro Southerner, Our Living and Our Dead, and Historical Magazine of the South; the Wilmington Star and the Wilmingtn Messenger, and during the latter years of his life he contributed articles to the press that have become a part of the lit erature of the State The announcement of his death was received with deep regret by numberless people throughout the country, for he was known and loved by more people than it is ordinarily given a man to touch. During his long life as journal ist he had addressed tens of thous ands of people who, though they never knew him personally, learned to love and honor him through his writings As a man of letters, it has been said of him, that he was to North Carolina what Lowlle was to New England, and Dr. Johnson was to England. He was born in the old Guion Hotel, in Raleigh, August 29,1828. Dr. Kingsbury's early education was obtained at Oxford academy and Lovejoy Military academy, and he was a graduate of the Univer sity of North Carolina. The remains reached Oxford Fri day morning at seven o'clock over the Southern via Durham, accom panied by Misses Maude, Madge, Magaret and Roger Kingsbury and Edward Price, of Wilmington, John and Theodore Shakelford, of Lynch burg, Gen. Julian Carr, of Dur ham, Judge Walter Clark and C. B. Edwards, of Raleigh. On the rival of the train the remains were escorted to the Methodist Church, and at ten o'clock were taken to Elmwood Cemetery and placed to rest in the family plot, Dr. A. P. Tyer, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducting the burial ser vices. The funeral was largely at tended by the citizens of Oxford. Honorary pall-bearers were Col. Roger Gregory, Caleb Osborn., Judge A. W. Graham, Dr. Tom Booth. Active J. A. Taylor, H. G. Cooper, J. C Horner, R. W. Lassiter, Gen. B. S. Royster, Will Landis, M. G Hall, Dr. Fort and Cam Easton. The floral tribute was beautiful, which typified the high esteem in which the departed was held. PIGS FOR SALE A lot of nice pigs for sale. J. M. Burwell, at de Lacroix Farm. 2t pd. ' 4 EAT Sweet Home Bread ' ' : "EAT Sweet Home Bread," SOME YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW. Persona! Items About Oxford Folks and Their Friends In General. Miss Esther Mitchell has return ed from school. Stephen Jones, of Route 1, was in town Thursday. Will Dorsey, of Route 3, was in Oxford Thursday. Miss Nett Gregory is visiting friends in Richmond. Elijah Currin, of Tar River, was in town Thursday. J. D. Newton, of Route 7, were on our streets Thursday. Miss Estelle Bullock returned a few days ago from school. Mr. and Mrs. Frank West, Route 4, were town visitors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Breedlove, of Route 5, were in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Fleming, of Hester, were Oxford visitors Thurs day. Miss Vara Averett, of Wake For est, is vising Mrs. E. G. Critcher, on Ronte 6. Miss Margaret Hillard is on a visit to Oxford and is stopping with Mrs. Haubold. Miss Lovie Jones, of Raleigh, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. B. Weatherspoon. Dr, Nick Cannady, of Hampton, Va., visited his old home in Oxford first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Critcher visi ted Mr. and Mrs. E. G. -Critcher, on Route 6 Sunday. Miss Eva Minor returned a few days ago from Durham where she has been teaching school. Capt. Devin was in Raleigh this week attending a meeting of the Constitutional Commission. E. E. Coley, of Lyon, was an Ox ford visitor Thursday and returned home in a new Oxford buggy. Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Phelps and children of Henderson, are visiting Capt. and Mrs. Chas. Elmore. George W. Hobbs, who has been the pleasant guests of J. T. Britt, returned to New York Wednesday. W. A. McFarland returned Thurs day with his daughter Lillian, who has been attending, the Deaf and Dumb school at Morganton. . Messrs. J. F. Meadows, Will H. Fleming and W. Z. Mitchell are at tending the meeting of the Tobacco Association in Richmond this week. Clearance Sale at Cohn & Son Promptly Friday morning Cohn & Son will launch a fifteen days' clearance sale which bids fair to be the crowning event in the career of this store. Their policy is to have the newest styles all the time; therefore everything must be sold in the season for which it was in tended. Their merchandise is most dependable and the prices are right, and in this sale the already low prices have been cut in many in satnces below cost. . See the ad. of Cohn & Son on the last page of this paper, and those who participate in the fifteen days' sale will bene fit thereby. Now is the time to lay in a supply of the things you need. "EAT Sweet Home Bread." 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 Carrier No. 2 Carrier No. 3 Carrier No. 4 Carrier No. 5 Carrier No. 7 Carrier No. 2 Carrier No. 2 Carrier No. 1 Carrier No. 1 Carrier No. 2 Carrier No. 3 Carrier No. 1 Carrier No. 2 Carrier No. 1 Oxford Oxford . . . Oxford . . . Oxford . . . Oxford . . . Oxford . . . Virgilina. Northside Hester . . . 7,800 27,200 9,100 10,500 4,200 5,500 1,300 1,400 20,700 9,500 3,000 1,400 2,600 Stem , Stem Stem Creedmoor. Creedmoor. 1,300 Franklinton 1,900 THE TRAGIC DEATH OF MR. ROBERT LONGMIRE. Falls Head Foremost From Ladder and Later Expires. On Tuesday morning Robert Longmire left Oxford for Tar River where he was engaged in painting a store in good health and spirit; shortly after his arrival he ascended the ladder and commenced paint ing, and about 9 o'clock he com plained of the heat and remarked to the man who was painting the roof that he would go down and cool off. He started down the lad der and had gotten within about 10 feet of the ground when it is supposed he must have fainted, as he fell head foremost, his head striking a block of wood crushing in the top of his skull. "Bob" was taken up and cared for as best they could by the good people of Tar River until Dr. Watkins reach ed him. Upon examination he found that the top of the skull had been crushed and the genial Bob's time on earth was but of short du ration. After lingering a few hours his kindly spirit returned to God who gave it. His tragic death was indeed a shock to his host of friends in Oxford and the county. He was a genial, kind hearted man, cordial in greeting his friends, and took a delight in contributing to the pleasure of others as he was one of the finest fiddlers in the county. He was held in high esteem, as every body liked "Bob" Longmire. He was a good painter and loved to be kept busy and always had as much as he could do during the painting season, as he was steady and reliable. When in Oxford he made his home with Mr. Joe Turner his brother-in-law. His remains were prepared for burial by Upchurch & Currin, and brought to Oxford Tuesday night and taken to the home of his brother, Noah Logmire, on Ral eigh street where they remained until Wednesday afteroon when the funeral took place. It was con ducted by Rev. L. H. Joyner amid the tears of sorrowing relatives and sympathetic friends. The inter ment was in Elmwood Cemetery and may our good friend rest in peace and reap a glorious reward in the geart Beyond. The pall bearers were: J. J. Medford, C. J. Turner, T. Howard, W. N. Fuller, Pete Bullock and Will Evans He leaves behind two sisters, Mrs. Ay cock, of Louisburg, and Mrs. Joe Turner, of Oxford, and one brother, Noah Longmire and other relatives to mourn his sudden death. The Civic Club is Correct. On Tuesday last Superintendent of Construction Chaplin came over from Raleigh to advise with the Civic Club as to removing the lone oak tree on the government site for the post office. The Civic Club only asked that the tree be spared if possible and the Superintendent of Construction consented to take the matter up with higher officials at Washingon. In arguing for the life of the tree the Civic Club learn ed that the plans called for the lo cation of the building quite near the intersection of Main and Little john streets. And right here is where the finer senses of the gentle sex serves us well. They pointed out the wisdom of locating the building in the center of the lot, which would admit of a fresh lawn at either end and in front of the building, which would add to the attractiveness and comfort of the square. Let Every Dollar Count. In speaking of patronizing home industry the other day, Mr. A. H. Powell pointed out a custom in vogue here. He referred to the fact that a large majority of the people of Oxford intending to travel to points beyond Henderson invariably ask for a ticket to Hederson, wherein they could buy a through ticket at Oxford and save the trouble of buy ing the second ticket at Henderson. At first glance this would seem to be a small matter, but not so. Take for instance a ticket to New York. When the railroads make up their bal lance-sheet Oxford isonly credit ed with twelve miles and Hender son is given credit for the remain der. In the course of a year this would amount to several thousand dollars, and it would appeal to the railroad authorities as nothing else would when asking for concessions. "EAT Sweet Home Bread." TF TN need of wagon or harness at low price call on Pete Bullock. 8t r
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