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PUBLIC LEDGEH HOV. 12TH1913. ic -AND OXFORD XBANNER PUBLICATION OFFICE BRITT PRINTERY MITCHELL BUILDING. Entered as second-class matter at postoffice Oxford Published Semi-Weekly bv BRITT & COBLE. J no. X. Britt. Dan. A. C1. . , EDITORS AND OWNERS. PRICE OF subscription: One Year Six Months Three Months $1 50 ,75 .50 advertising rates. One year contract 0c per Inch." net. each inser tion, run of paper. Six months 12 l-2c per inch. net. each insertion, run of naner. 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. hr mnntha Iflrta rwr Snfh nftt. feAch insertion. Ona or two months 25c per inch, net. each inser tion Reading notices 5c per tvpe line each insertion. A Florida boy has raised 182 bushels of corn on one acre. Why is it always a boy who gets those fabulous returns? It appears that Rei'dsville took the whole cake in working roads. Stores and warehouses in that town were closed up tight and looked like Sunday, every man being at work on the two good road days. A. negro local tax district f 6r bet terment of schools is reported to -the State Department of Education irom Wilkes county. This makes 46 local tax districts in the county! which is the-banner county of the State - ., The Record says Express statis tics show that an average of 147 gallons ofwhiskey are brought to Greensboro every day. This seems large in view of the stringent laws, yet very little of this is imported in violation of law. 5 Hog and hominy go together and it is entirely fitting that the Boys' Pig Club should follow the Corn Clubs. We are glad to see that the National Department of Agricul ture will push the organzation of the pig clubs in the South. - - Give the children plenty oj home comtorts and make the farm fire side the brightest and most inter esting place on earth and the young people will learn to love the farm and to cling to it rather than to seek ephemeral joys of a life in town. President Wilson has not relaxed in his determination to have the Currency bill passed during the present session and many Demo cratic Senators have indicated. to him that they are restive under the delay and want to make the bill a party measure. m . The railroads in this State have given notice that they object to the intrastate freight rates the Jus tice bill and have asked Governor Craig to appoint his commission. The roads say the rates are confis catory and this commission will pass on the matter. Profits to the postal service from the parcel post are expected to be large enough to wipe out whatever deficiency there may be from the operation of the general system. It has been estimated that these pro fits may reach thirty million dol lars this year. Gov. Craig appointed William F. Harding, of Charlotte, Judge of the 14th District, to succeed Judge C. H. Duls, resigned. The district consists of Mecklenburg and Gas ton counties. Judge Harding is holding his first court in his home county this week. Looking for Wife at 103. Charles Cluster, of San Diego, California, the oldest Elk in the world, 103 years of age and bache lor, announces that he is t looking for a wife. He is not looking pre cipitately for his vow that he "will forswear the independence of bach elorhood does not involve fulfilment until 1915, when he will have reached the mellow age of 105. He is. hale and hearty. Everyday this sturdy old. gentleman walks twentj city blocks for exercise, and when he wants a drink he takes it, and usually it is'not at a fountain. Take Care of Forests. Every citizen of North Carolina, whether he derives an income from some of the products of the forests or not, is interested in their pres ervation because it is from the for ests that we derive our lumber sup ply, with all the many industries dependent upon it, and a good por tion of fuel supply. The forests of North Carolina constitute one-sixth of the State's entire wealth, the to tal area in the State which is for est covered being over 19,000,000 acres, or 63 per cent, of the State's area. South Growing More Corn. The fact that the South is begin ning to grow more corn to the acre and is producing larger corn crops every year is a gratifying circum stance in itself, but increased corn production and the possibility of making all the corn the South con sumes is not the best of it. As a matter of fact, corn will sooner or later enable the South to produce its own beef and pork and keep at home the millions that are going west for food and feedstuffs that ought to be produced in the South Justice Gets Good Job. E. J. Justice, of Greensboro, has been offered, a place in the Depart-J ment of Justice at Washington as special prosecutor and there as every indication that he will accept. The A. M . ? ms aPPomtment is indefi- UUL " 13 understood that jt ... Fivc ijcuuanent ana will carry witn it a compensation of about $7,500 a year. His first work will be in California where he will rep resent the Government in a case m volving two million acres of land with a value of forty million dol lars. This undoubtedly means the elimination of Mr. Justice from the Senatorial race to succeed Senator Lee S. Overman. This leaves the field to Senator Overman, with the possibility that ex-Gov. Glenn will be in the race. . Decision on Seizure Law. The Supreme Court in a- decision last week held that a man indicted under the search and seizure law for having more than a gallon of liquor in his possession was not guilty. The idea gained from the decision is that the act is unconstitutioal, but this is not stated says an ex change. A man named Wilkerson was indicted 'under this new law because he had over 11 gallons of liquor in his possession, but he showed by witnesses that while one gallon was his, the other was for other men who had paid for it and had also paid him for hauling it from the express office some miles away. The court can hold that the man was not guilty in this specific instance and still hold that the search and seizure law is all right Every tub must stand on its own bottom.. While this man was guilty under the law as the case stood ; that is, he had more in his possession than ,the law allowed, making a case of prima facie guilt, vet he rebutted- this presumption by show ing that the liquor was the nroo- erty of a dozen men, only one gal lon belonging to him. I - : . kji iuuo JUilllZLlUllSare J limn ispraiffl , ; - - - -r ;7'. . - . u . ij ii i 1 u :Ul , U I ' i I jj Prices 50. 75, $1. Scats on Sale at Lyon, Drug Store. Saturday November 8,h ,n a m I - Insurance Investigation. It is understood that the special vestigation of the conduct of tire - I insurance- companies in this State, will retain the firm of Kitchin & Manning as special counsel for the investigations that the commission expects to inaugurate early in the new year. This is taken to be an indication that the investigation is to be espe cially searching in the matter of charges of trust combination for exorbitant rates and kindred mat ters so persistently pressed the past six years or longer. Gov. Kitchin, the head of the firm being retained as counsel, urged an insurance in vestigation three years ago in his message to the Legislature and is especially committed to the most thoroughly investigation policy. Needs Christianity. A writer proclaims the modern world needs Christianity as it needs nothing else, but the church has not interpreted Christianity in the terms that appeal to the world and fill this great yearing. The enter ing wedge in this interpretation must be a wholesome social service. Through this .means the fullness of the gospel message to mankind will be revealed in glory and attractive ness. - White unto the harvest is the field for the uplifting hand. But social service that is the outcome of the Christian religion must come from sincere desire to uplift and not from some ulterior motive: it must be doae . in humility and not in condescention; it must recognize the God-like in the human being and not serve the "poor devil" out of pity and compassion; it must subordinate selfishness and preju dice and pride submerging all in an honest purpose to help humanity to attain that sublime height when the Lord's kingdom shall be all pre vailing. ' Honor System in School. A. Vermont, Superintendent of Smithfield Graded School says: We are at present conducting in our higher grades, a most interesting experiment; we are trying out the honor system. We are aware that there are two decided opinions oh this system. The " pros" contend that it will work with most any set of boys and girls; the "cons" that it will not at all. I believe in the doctrine of St. Pajul, saying that it is good to hold fast to old thfngs. yet to prove new things. Conse quently we have this experiment in our High School, and I give there- suits such as I see them, for the benefit of my fellow-teachers. The system "works". In fact, it works well this far. The students are thrown on their own honor and re sponsibility. They are at liberty to leave the room whenever they see fit, they are given control over their own actions during the school periods. They are responsible to a Council of their own, elected by khemselves, and-consisting of rep resentatives, of both the Senior and the Junior Classes: These are the only classes in the room. The teach ers take notice of the matters of discipline. Serious inflictiona'are I referred to the President of the Class who has the power to act. He calls the offenders to order, and to- getner with the council nas a right . t : i' j ' i - to suspend an student wno seri- ously misbehaves from good mem bership. This would beequivolent to social ostracism. Husbands Wanted The town council, thechamber of commerce, the ministerial alli ance and the Republic Woman's club, of Republic, Ohio, have de cided to take concerted action to remedy a condition which is caus ing a vast deal of distress there. Although this is a hustlintr town of five hundred Donulation. and the residents are more than commonly prosperous.something is wrong. It mav be that the hearts of the sturdy Repulicese. as they style themselves, have grown cold in the steady pursuit of the dollars, or it mav be that Dan Cunid has over looked the nrettv community, for a recent census snows there are fifty widows, each owning a comfortable home, tour teen bachelors, all pros- perous. twenty widowers, and a - great , many more than the average number ot maiden ladies. The town fathers are puzzled to account for this condition. Some thing must be done hence the efforts to get the leading organi zations of the town toerefher Tt is probable that a meeting will be held to discuss this grave question. Death of Mr. E. H. Crews. (From the Rocky Mount Telegram.) Following an illness of two weeks, first with a 'slight attack of and later TDneumonia Mr. F. H Crews died at four o'clock this morning at his home on North Church street. " Hope of his re covery had been despaired of since Saturday, and though ail that was known to human power had been done for him, it was known that he was sinking and the end came last night, with the members of his household and relatives at his bedside. . The deceased was one of the pioneer tobacco men on the local market having moved here twenty years ago from Granville county. His work for the local market was long and untirincr. and he contributed in no uncertain measure to the upbuilding of that phase of industry in this city and it is as a small token of apprecia tion to their deceased comrade that the Tobacco Board of Trade today appointed a committee to partici pate in the funeral services to morrow, and a second committee on resolutions. Mr. Crews was sixty-seven years old, a consistent member of the First Methodist church and a Pythian. The deceased is survived by a be reaved widow, four sisters and four brothers. The sisters are Mrs. C F. Smith, of Oxford, Mrs. Sarah Horner, of Henderson, Mrs. L. J. Mitchell, of Middleburg and Miss Rebecca Crews, of Oxford. The brothers are Messrs. David G. Crews, LeRoy L. Crews, Albert A. Crews and R, T. Crews all of Oxford. The funeral was held from the First Methodist church by Rev. L. P.Howard, assisted by Dr. W. D. Morton, of the First Presbyterian church, after whih the remains were interred in Pineview ceme tery with Pythian honors The u bearers were: Active, W. E. Jeff-..' ries, f . Thorp, S. P. Hilliard, E. W. Smith. J. O. W. flrnuplu W T, Fuller, J. C. Braswell. Hon orary; R. C. Burton, T. S. McDear- man, H. - M. Avent. M. R. Rm- well, Ralph Pitt. T. H Rattle r B. DaVlS. Jr.. E.'G. Johnson J A Taylor, T. T. Thorne. W. C nil vine, D. Abram. W. H. Newell .1 P. Speight," C. C. Cooner. R W Rawls, R. H. Speight. I . .aoir ! If you are a customer of the National Bank of Granville you have assurance of personal interest in your business success. 'We make it a part of our business to give suqh time and attention to our customers as their interests require We make it a point that every business transaction with mir natrnns shall Vf snHnfaf'trirv' Wp wanf fn rTi nn fn feel that they are free to come v. aji iviiv aim uuvii.v. w 111 uv. ui v uiiic auu a.ji jtuiiv,v,. When we speak of the "service" rendered to customers we mean the best service, all that you reasonably expect from your bank. Our service includes a hundred and one little details, all of which go to make of our patrons "satis fied customers.!' If you have had no business with this bank; we feel con fident you will appreciate the Service we can render. The National Bank of CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $120,000. E. T. WHITE Pres. H. G. LAND FOR SALE I have 300 acres land four miles from Wake Forest. Fine for tobacco, cotton and corn. Will be sold in tracts to suit purchasers. N. YGulley, Wake Forest, N., C. WANTED A good milk cow, must give 3 or more gallons per day. Wm. L.Taylor, Stovall, N.C. mi IaoaI You. 3 Yqu 46- YOU'LL BE THANKFUL IF YOUR BUILDINGS ARE MADE OF THE GOOD. HONEST KIND OF MATERIALS THAT WE SELL. YOUR HOUSE WILL BE WARM, 'AND IT WON'T COST YOU SO MUCH TO HEAT IT THIS WIN TER. WE ARE THANKFUL; RIGHT DOWN IN JOUR HEARTS WE ARE THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING WE ACHIEVED DURING THE PAST YEAR AND ARE GLAD TO SAY SO. - to us in all matters where our Granv ille COOPER, W. T. YANCEY, Vice-Pres. Cashier. I NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The undersigned having been appointed by Clerk of Superior Court of Granville county as adminis trator of the estate of John P. Jones, deceased, late of said county. I hereby notify all per sons having claims against the estate of L z j j i a . . . aaiu ucceaseu 10 present ine same to me on or before the 8th day of Octobar. 1914. or this notice will be plead in bar of .their recovery. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment. This October 6th. 1913. ' paid C. A. STOVALL, Administrator of John P. Jones, deceased. . . Virgilina, Va.. Route 1. B. S. Royster, Attorney. (Oct. 8 4w.) 1 lies
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