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1 1 IP if ip 1 f IP i r PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. OUR SLOGAN ---'OXFORD OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR H0ME5. 5GH00LS AND PROSPERITY." .r ' VOLUME 28. ( v. ft- V A CHURCH WEDDING. ONE OF OXFORD'S POPU LAR YOUNG LADIES The Bride Maids Repre sented the Colors of Rainbow One of the most elaborate and oveliest weddings ever celebrated in Oxford was solemnized in the Presbyterian church this Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock when Miss Annie Bryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bryan, become the bride of Mr. Robert Roscoe Herring. -.The bride is a very beautiful blonde, handsome in appearance and ac complished in manners, having a host of friends in Oxford and in other, places where she : of tened visited. . ; The beauty and management of this rainbow wedding was in charge of Mrs. S. H. Usry who managed the entrance of the bridal party and the. pretty position around the altar. " . The groom is well known as one of the most efficient and popuar druggists of the State. It was a rainbow wedding. The church newly repaired and improved was a fitting scene for the lovely wedd ing. Under the skillful touch of Mrs. W.D. Bryan, Mrs. S. K. Phil lips and Mrs. Wade Britt the adornment of the church vas taste fully arranged in color scheme of green and white, while twenty-four waxen tapers, typical of the bride's age, adorned the alter. The four aisles of the church were closed with handsome gates of evergreen design, one ornamented with a beautiful flower design represent- intthe initial of the bride while another was adorned with a flower design of "H". These gates were in charge of four little girls, Misses Ruth Bryan, sister of thd bride, Annie Lou Williams, Sue Bryan and Bern ice Usry beautifully attired in white. Young ladies, friends of the bride were selected as ushers and they carried out the rainbow scheme in their sashes and and hair oranments. The ushers were: Misses Hettie Lyon, Mary B. Williams, Helen White, Edith Fa- gan, Louie Mitchell, Mary Royster, Evelyn Howell, Mary Webb. The bridesmaids who preceded the bride to the altar were elegantly attired in costumes and bouquets of chrysanthemums representing the rainbow colors in matchless beauty. The music of the occasion -was in charge of Mrs. A. A. Hicks wIiq presided with her accustomed grace and skill at the organ and the. Lo hengrin chorus was beautifully ren dered, after which", the inspiring strains of the wedding march gave notice that the bridal party would - enter. First the ushers grouped prettily near the altar, then the bridesmaids, Misses Lillian Minor, Willie Lee Thomas, of Oxford; Bettie Mayo, Lena Mayo, of Tar boro; Alma Fleming, of Hassells, Mary Sherrod, of Enfield, after v them the dame of honor, Mrs. C. C. Howard, of Fayetteville, sister . of the groom, then the shepherdess of honor, Miss Elizabeth Bryan, . , young sister of the bride. Then the bride on the arm of her father, approached the altar wnere- the groom with his best man Mr. A. .H. A. Wiliams, awaited. The bride was handsomely attired in white charmeuse silk lace and pearl trimmings and wore veil caught with orange blossoms and carried shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. K. Phillips and after, the spoken vows, the benediction was pronounced and the happy couple left for a tour of Northern places of interest after . whfch they will reside in Oxford and their many friends are glad that they will make their home here. The beautiful '. ClftS nf Silver Ollf rrlooa nn,l 1TJrltr A Presents attest the popularity of The out of town guests present were: Mrs. Bettie Bryan, Mrs. M. C. Braswell, Miss 'Alice Bras well; Mr.AlbertBrj'an, Mr. Hugh Bryan, of Battleboro; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sherrod, Mr Bryan Sherrod, Mr. SHORT LOCAL PICK-UPS GATHERED FROM THE TOWN AND COUNTY About People and Things That Are of Interest to Our Readers. -'Love will push a man into matri mony, but it takes a lawyer to pull him out. R. Broughton had the misfortune to lose his $50 White Chester, hog a fe V days ago. W. I. Howell has accepted a po sition with J. F. White Co. until first of the year. , The cold wave Sunday made the people don the winter crook ' and hover around the fire. The hand organ and the monkey struck Oxford Friday to the amusement of the children. Some good work was put in on the roads leading into Oxford by the gallant volunteers last week. Glad to see back home our young friend Nathan Cohn who has recov ered from an attack of appendicitis. The Presbyterian Bazaar which occupied only one day was a fine success and the managers receipts were $75. We were glad to see in town on Monday B. M. Caldwell, of Carolina Lodge, who "has Jaeerv numbered with the sick. It. is now said that Roy Wright lost the championship in killing birds as Dick Taylor says he only carried 22 home. The friends of Mrs. W. D.Smith will be pleased to learn that, she has returned from the hospital im proved in health. The Presbyterian congregation worshipped in their newly, repaired church Sunday, which presented an admirable appearance. Note the change in the advertise ment of the National Bank of Gran ville in another part this paper and you are asked to read it. It is a pleasure to us to state that Roy Currin, who has been very ill with erysipelas in his head, is, slow ly improving to the joy of his fam ily and friends. Uncle Sam will put on a parcel taost 'delivery wagon in Oxford du ring the holiday rush. So Post master Osborn intends to keep up with the procession. Prof, and Mrs. J. A. Pitts hs.ve commenced keeping house on Broad street, and may peace and happi ness ever shed their joyous rays around their fireside. Tobacco is bringing staggering prices these days as many farmers are getting 25,35and 47 cents for tobacco,-which is rapidly enlarging their bank accounts. -The special attention of our nu merous readers is called to the important- change in the advertise ment of the First National Bank of Oxford on another page. If you want your township man to win one of the Public Ledger subscription -prfzes you will have to get busy and help him out as the contest will close in a few weeks. A number of firemen were called from their warm beds early Tues day morning by ailent alarm turn , . . -i n ed in near tne county j an. turned out there was no fire. it Roy Fleming, Mr. Watson Sherrod, of Enfield: Mr. C. W,. Mayo, Mr. Ben Mayo, Misses Bettie and Lina Mavo. of Tarboro; Mrs. C. C. Howard, of Fayetteville; Misses Mary Sherrod, of 'Enfield, Alma Fleming, of Hassells. :, An elegant .reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bryan Monday evening, The home was tastefully adorned with roses, chrysanthemums" and ferns. Hospitality was on evidencce as is always dispensed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan. Miss Irene Hi nes received the guests in the - front halfT Elaborate refreshments were served. All the out of, town guests were present. "NO PLACE LIKE HOME" A GRANVILLE FAMILY RE TURNS FROM THE WEST Sold His Farm, Went West .UUU ItClUIIICU .II1J IJ Handed We saw on our streets the other day a family who had returned from the West, where they had gone in search of fortune some years ago. The husband, wife and two hatf-grown children seemed very much jaded after the long journey, but now that they were "back home," in the land of plenty arid among friends, life took on a golden hue. , We of fen hear of the success of different parties whohav gone trom home, but for each man who succeeds there are a hundred who fail. We seldom hear of the fail ures, nor do the people stop to think about that point. The West is full of North Carolina people who have failed so1 badly that they cannot raise the means to get 'back home. ' ' The reason we do not hear of the failures is because the man who fails is not disposed to brag about it while those who do succeed al ways let the fact be known. So the fellows who -makes a little headway off from home are always in the public eye, while the downs and outs are seldom heard from. An anatysis of the case will in most cases show that the man who has succeeded away from home would have suceeded equally as well at home perhaps better The chances are that the failures might have been successes if they had remained under home advantages. It is the part of wisdom to make a thorough investigation "of the conditions in the West before you put out the fire and call your dog and say good by to your friends in Granville. . ,, Young Girls' Club The members of the young folks club was, attractively entertained Thursday afternoon at the hume of Miss Alleen Hicks when the mem bers had a jolly good time and en jo yed the refreshments which prov ed especially tempting. These meetings of the young girls are truly pleasing to them after the hours of the day spent in hard study over their school duties. Enjoyed Birthday Dinner T. G. Taylor celebrated his birth day Sunday by partaking of sumptu ous dinner in honor of the event, and invited his friend Joe Renn, of Oxford, who was of the same age to join him in the festivities 'Possom and "taters" was on the menu as Miss Myrtle Renn sent her father, Mr, Renn, one from Aber deen by parcel post, which was sent out to Mr. Taylor's and temptingly! prepared by Mrs. Taylor. These young gentlemen had reached their 53rd year. Kings' Daughters :The King's-Daughters are re quested to meet at the home of Mrs. C. G. Elliott Thursday morn ing at half past ten o'clock as the annual election of officers : must take place. The members are re quested to turn out in full as a case of importance comes up de manding thir sympathy and urgent necessity for aid. " : This organization is doing, very substantial help in the Work of-j charity in our midst. The young girl whom they tookrjto Rex hospital a year ago for an operation is liow a healthy young woman, who other wise was doomed to suffering and helplessness.- - " WE HAVE IT? ? ? V Fresh mince meat, plum pud dings, seeded rasins, currants, citron, figs, Sites, (shelled pecans, Engl ish walnuts and almonds) , grape fruit, oranges, apples, cran berries and celery. In fact every thing to be found in a up-to-date grocery store. TAYLOR BROS. , Sani tary Grocers, Phone 115. . 2t. " FOR -RENT A four, room cot tage. Apply to. C. D. RAY. A ROYAL GOOD TIME GEN. AND MRS. ROYSTER ENTERTAINS BARACAS Songs, Recitations, Dainty -' Luncheon and the General Talks The elegant home of General and Mrs. B. Si Royster was thrown open to the General's Baiaca Class last Friday evening from eight to eleven. There were at least forts7 present. The home really seemed an en chanted spot. The General and Mrs. Royster and their three charm ing daughters, Misses Mamie Helen and Dorothy, received the guests in the reception hall, and there were beautiful flowers and foliage "every where. The guests were made comfortable in the spacious parlors and good fellowship reigned supreme. Miss Carrie Hobgood presided at the piano and Miss Mamie Royster looked and sang beautifully Misses Helen Royster. and Mary Royal Hancock sang a group of songs, and the guests were most receptive and appreciative. Mrs.. Woodall, of Oxford College, who is so Fweet- ly and richly endowed, won the guests in her first recitation, and then some more. - After a dainty three-course luncheon had been served the guest's wanted General Royster. He took his ' stand in.the reception hall be tween the two parlors, his pleasant? features aglov?. with health and vigor, and what a combination of reckless jolity, canny wisdom, shrewd wit and kindly humor ! He is a lawyer, he looks like a law yer and he assumed the attitude of a lawyer. He brought an old Granville darkey to the bar of j justice and cross-questioned him with amazing grace. General Royster loves his Baraca Class and the Class ioves him, and story af ter story drawn from the hills of Granville followed in succession. In Honor of Miss Annie Bryan Miss Hettie Lyon entertained Saturday evening inhonor of Miss Annie Bryan and her bridesmaids. A very bewitching program was arranged by Miss Lyon, with her characteristic skill and splendid idea of pleasure and enjoyment. The pastime was a fishing con test and by device and forethought the favorite fish of the evening, "a herring" was captured by the bride-to-be. The evening was full of long to be remembered pleasantry and the elegant refreshments added charm to the environments. Educational Rally One of the first in a series of Ed ucational Rallies begun by our Rural Supervisor was he'd at Curn wall school Saturday November 8th Quite a deal of interest was evi denced from the fact that nearly 200 people were present. The spirit of generosity was unusually shown by the splendid basket dinner. Dr. J. A. Morris, in a very pleas- j ng manner i n troduced "the speaker, Prof. M. C. S. Nobles head of De partment of Education of Univer sity. , Prof . No'ble is ajrfelightf ul speaker and secured- the close at tention of all present. . His theme was: 'Better conditions of farms, better homes, better schools. ' ' Af -ter his address Dr. Morris made a talk on argi culture and made plans" for the organ ization of a Boys' Corn Club. - I This school is one of the best in the county and the people show their- interest in it by responding to every call. Miss Eloise Souths i ng. of R i chmond , i s pr i nc i pal w i th Misses Eunice Gordon, of Basker ville, and Annie Davis, of Stovall, as assistants. :r . Nearly all of our reformers are given credit for meaning well. The man who imported the English spar- row into this country meant well.' But take a look at things now. Editor of Madison Herald says: " WUh ' possum hides selling for a dollar a piece we are tempted to close down the Herald, getus a pos- sunxdo and proceed to get rich.' J MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE. SONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW Personal Items About Oxford Folks and TheirHFriends in General! Dr. Taylor, of Stovall, was in town Monday . C. N. Floyd, of Wilton, was in town Saturday. Ira Hart, of Dabney, visited Ox ford Saturday. JVM. Phipps, of Route 1, was in Ltown Saturday. J, Y. Longmire, of Route 3, was in town Saturday. " Rufus Knott, of Raleigh, is vis iting J. F. White. - .George Parham, cf Route 5, was in town Saturday. R."G. Stem, merchant of Hester, was in-town Monday. Charles Lawrence," of Grissom section, was in town Monday. AW. H. Williamson, of the Stovall section, was in Oxford Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff. Averetc, of Route 2, were in town Saturday. C. E. Loyd and Charles York, of Grissom, were in Oxford Monday'. Mr. and JMrs. S. W. Parker are on a visit to relatives in Richmond. . Ed Parrott and son, of Brassfield township, were Oxford visitors Sat urday, Sam Hobgood, of - Henderson, spent week-end with his family in Oxford. Thomas Thomasson, of Zebulon, was among the Oxford visitors on Monday. Our fine young friend John Sted- man, Jr., of the University, spent the Week end at home. Dr. J. A. Morris, of Wilton, and and Dr. G. T. Sikes, of Grissom, were on our streets Saturday. Mrs. J. C. Robards is now in Washington City where she will stay two weeks with Mr. Robards. Mrs. Abbitt has returned from Appomattox, Va., where she went to be present at the wedding of Miss Annie Abbott. Dr. and Mrs. N. C. Daniel will return today from their Northern bridal tripand will board with Mrs. John R. Hall. The attractive Miss Nellie Van Deventer, of Richmond, is the pleas ant guest of Mrs. Irvin Mangum on Cellege street. s Littlejohn laylor, of the road, and Charles Taylor, of Asheville, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. "J. X. Taylor, on Raleigh street. - Mrs. T. W. Winston accompanied by,Mrs. Marion Taylor and sweet little daughter returned on Friday after a delightful visit to relatives at Selma. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. -Brummitt and Mr. and Mrs. Tilden BaFnett, and rMeridith Crews , and A. Mr Overton, of . Shady Grove, were on our streets Saturday, Our streets were graced -Saturday by a number" of the county's school teachers, among those we knew were: Misses Hattie Harris, Route 3, and .Miss Renn, of Route o. . VO ; : Joe Dorsey Captured. . We are glad to chronicle the cap ture of Jpe Dorsey, the negro " who cut to dathHobt. Lee Daniel, a most worthy colored man of Dexter neighborhood" some time ago- and escaped. MrV-A. & Green, of that place", learned that he wasjn Rich mond and securing the proper pa pers went to Richmond Saturday, located Dorsey, had " him . arrestecf and brought him to Oxford Monday morning and lodged him in jail.Mr. Green deserves thanks of the peo ple for -the capture of the murderer. TWO car loads of hog. cattle and garden fence received this week at Samuel Davis and you know - what we do for you, so send your orders and save this difference, which will mean several times your railroad are Davis pays the freight. OUR SUPERIOR COURT. JUDGE WILLIAM A DEVIN, PRESIDING Two Week's ..Term Full Dockt- Business Dispatched Granville County Superior. Court convened Monday morning at 9:30, Judge W. A. Devin, of Granville, -presiding. This is the first court . held by Judge Devin in Granville county, and there was a marked solemnity when he entered the court room and took his seat. The bar and court officials were in their places and paid heed to every utter ance and gesture eminating from the bench. No one can be mistaken in Judge Devin' s strong face -the avocation of law is betrayed in every feature. The intellectual process by which he seeKs to enlighten the Grand Jury is executed with taste and eloquence - and is most comprehen sive to the lay mind. His charge to the Grand Jury was thorouhgly systematized and covereoVthe entire laws of the State, embracing gamb ling, blind tigers, baudy houses. theft, burglary and murder. The following is the Grand Jury: E. T. Husketh, Foreman; S. A. Mitchell, J. B. Adcock, H. P. Webb, W. H. Morton, R. E. Strother, W. T. Hunt, P. B. Evans, E. G. Moss, J. 0. Dean, J. T. Gooch, W. S. Dickerson, B. D. Eakes, A. T. Williams, R. T. Black- well, J. "A. Dean, S. E. Currin, H. C. Person,' I. H. Stegall was sworn in as officer of Grand Jury. Solicitor Gattis, the recognized terror of all criminals in this dis trict, entered the court room promptly Monday morning and was cordially greeted by bench arid bar. Mr. T. Lanier is assisting the Clerk, owing to the sickness of W. T. Lyon, the old and; efficient Record Clerk. Sheriff Hobgood,. who perhaps weighs 250 pounds, gets around the courtroom as light as a feather and is well assisted by Deputy Sheriff Conrad Walters. There are two important crimi nal cases to be tried, Joe Dorsey for the murder of Robt. Daniel at Dexter, and State vs Goodie Green, he defendant being charged with ' the murder of Willie Bowling" at Tar River. At preliminary trial he State made out a case of man slaughter against him. The following cases have been disposed of up to Tuesday morning: State vs Coley Hockaday, the horse killer, cruelty to animals, guilty; sentenced to roads for 12 months, with another case against him. State vs Harry Lyon, larceny, guilty; 12 months on the roads. Joe and Arch Catlett, disturbing the peace, guilty; judgment sus pended upon payment of cost. Also found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and fined $10 each and cost. State vs Allen Lemay, a. w. d. w, guilty; fined $20 and cost. State vs Alfred Coleman, retail ing, guilty ; 4 months on roads. State vs Sallie Allen, a. w. d. w. convicted; judgment, suspended on payment of cost State vs W. S. Oak ley c. c. w., convicted; fnied $10 and cost. The following compose the petit jury: A. A. Bullock, C. P.Wheeler, A. D. Pitts. W. Y. Currin, G. F. Downey, J. M. Baird, H. T. Hob good, G. B. Arrington, Chas. Cox, m J.T. Cole, F. Meadows, L.W.Oakley. - - In Honor of -Mr. Herring The home o Mr. and Mrs. Cam lunt.was the scene Friday evening of a. very hospitable ' 'stag party" in honor of Mr. R. R. Herring. Those present were:. Mr. A. H. A. Williams, Dr. Thomas, Messrs. Taylor Marrow, Willie Alston, Vassar Critcher,' Claude Allen and Mr. Herring. Mrs. Hunt is well known for the elegant refreshments she serves and ori this occasion a genuine southern supper was spread and the table was lavishly filled wr h oysters in vaious styles, turkey, ; ham, salads, pickles,-beaten bis-. cuits,hot roles, ice cream and cake3,, coffee and fruits The evening was. very enjoyable to all. '
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