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I ID I jh? mm it diih . . ,; OUR SLOGAN-" VOLUME 28. CONFERENCE DIRECTORY TO BE HELD IN OXFORD METHODIST CHURCH The Week's Session Will Be gin on Wednesday, December 3. Pastorial" Committee Revs. A. P. Tyer, L. H. Joyner. Executive Committee W- B. Ballou, Dr. E. T. White, Z. W. Lyon. Reception Committee Rev. A. P. Tyer, Rev, L. H. Joyner, W. B. Ballou, Z.W. Lyon, J. C. Haskins. E, L. Smith, M. F. Hill, R. W. Harris, Dr, E. T. White, Z. W. Mitchell, L. B. Turner, Frank F. Lyon, C. H. Cheatham, W. G. Pace, A. H. Powell, Secretary. Committee Rooms Admission on trial, Pastors Study; First Year, Class Room No. 1; Second Year, Class Room No. 2; Third Year, Ba raca Room ; Fourth Year, Philathea Room; On Admissions, Pastor's Study, Books and" Periodicals, Study at Baptist Church: District Confer ence Records, Class Room No. 4 ; Sabbath Observance. Parsonage; Bible Cause, Office Commercial Club; Committee on Orphanage, W. T. Lyon's Room; Temperance, Class Room No. 1; Statistical Sec retary, First National Bank; Ep worth Leauge Board, Class Room No. 2; Conference Relations, Pas tor Study; Board of Education, Philathea Room; Sunday School Board, Assembly Room Commercial Club; Joint Board Finance, Nation al" Bank of Granville; Board of Church Extension, Infant Class Room Baptist Church; Board of Missions, Baraca Room; Books, Sunday School Room; Advocate, Sunday School Room. "-Order of Service Tuesday Night, Opening Sermon by Rev. J. D. Bundy, 7.30. - Wednesday Morning, Conference Opens 9.30. Wednesday Afternoon, Meeting qf Conference Historical Society Wedesday Nignt, Sunday School Board. Thursday Night, Board of Church Extension. Friday Afternoon, Laymen's Meet ing. Friday Night, Board of Educa tion. Saturday Night, Board of Mis sions. , Sunday After noun, Ep worth League Board. Conference Directory The Bish op, Rev. J. H. McCoy with Dr. E. T. White. Presiding Elders R. C. Beaman with B. F. Taylor. M.T. Plyer withD. Kerr Taylor. R. B. Johns with John Webb. J. "E. Underwood with Thornton Yancey. J. -H. Hall and wife with Gen. B. S. Royster. A. McCullen with Gen. B. S. Royster. R. F. Bumpas with Henry Hunt. J.T. Gibbs with Rev. S. K. Phil-, lips." L E. Thompson with Dr. E. T. White. Preachers G. , T: Adams, with R. P. Taylor. B. C. Allred with J. J. Renn. R L.Andrews with W.T. Miflis. J. M. Ashby with J. R. Hall. A. W. Autry with Mrs. Sue D. Williams. ( ' K. W. Bailey with Mrs. J. H. Abbitt. A. S. Barnes with R. T. Crews. . G S. Bearden with H. G. Ccoper. R. L. Beasley with S. H. Usrv. J. M. Benson with W. A. Parham. F. S. Becton with J. W. Hunt. A. B. Batts and wife with A. W. Graham. G. H. Biggs with A. A. Hi cks. . B. H. Blalock with J.'C. Horner. J. E. Blalock with L B. Turner. J. J. Boone with J; H. Critcher. J. W. Bradley with Lak Peace. R. Bradley and wife with Frank Parker. M. Bradshaw with B. F. Taylor. R. H Broom with J. G. Shotwell U C Brothers wjth Exc. Hotel. W E Brown with'M. F. Hill. W. H. Brown with E. E. Fuller. (Continued on Second ... Page.) OXFORD OFFERS SHORT LOCAL PICK-UPS GATHERED FROM THE TOWN -AND COUNTY About People and Things That Are of interest to Our Readers. Read all the advertisements in this issue and every issue. Did you ever see finer weather than we had the past week. Don't forget to read what J. D. Brinkley has to say on the last page. The mail carriers of the county will take a deserved rest tomorrow, Thanksgiving. Give thanks tomorrow to Great Giver of all things and enjoy a fine Thanksgiving dinneY. ; The rumor that Oxford is toj have another large dry goods store has bobbed up again. The chicken world is in a great flutter, on account of the coming of Methodist Conference,. The Old Rabbit loped into town Saturday ready to put a. crimp in the high cost of living. Your attention iscalled to sale of house and lo4t in Creedmoor adver tised in another column. Taylor Brothers want to furnish you with all the good things for your Thanksgiving dinner. Judge Devin. who is making a good record as a judge, ,is presid-ing-over Alamance Court this week. Mrs. Titus Currin, near Oxford, has purcashed the five passenger automobile of the late beloved Jack Niles. . Remember Cannady & Alston in making out your order for your Thanksgiving dinner as they keep a choice line of good things to eat. The Methodist Conference will meet in Oxford next week, so get your turkeys and chickens ready as preachers are great lovers of fowls. C. W. Pleasant, a fine young far mer of Route 5, sold 830 pounds of tobacco at the Owen warehouse on Monday at an average of $37.50 per hundred. . The sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs. J. C. Horner in the1 loss of her only brother, whose death occurred in the State of Ore gon last Saturday. Mr. Arthur JMoore and Miss -Eva Knott, two popular young people of the Sharon section, were married on Sunday last, Rev. J. A. Beam performing the ceremony In publishing the grand jury's report we stated that there was.lO bushels of wheat on hand at County Home it should . have read 100 bushels, and. ask Supt. Daniel's pardon. . The Right Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Bishop of the Diocese of North Car olina, will hold services in Saint Paul's church, Stovall, next Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock. Everyone is most cordially invited. ... : Your special attention is called to advertisement of J. C. Horner in another part of this paper. He is offering, real estate and personal property for sale at public auction and you are invited to attend. -The Oxford road is now about complete to the Granville line, but cannot be opened all the-way until a bridge, is put in over Flat River and it is said this will not be done before May, Durham Herald. m The tobacco- market opened up promptly at 9 o'clock Monday morn ing .at the Farmers' warehouse and tobacco continues to sell very high on the Oxford market, ana you will fiiid it the best place to sell the bal ance of your crop. PeteBullock is a mighty clever fellow and is doing business at the same old stand on Hillsboro street and anxious to "supply your wants in the harness and wagon line al the lowest possible prides. Read .his advertisemeat QU the last page. PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMES. OXFORD, N. C, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26, 1913 THEODORE L. JEFFRIES. DIED AT HIS HOME SUNDAY AFTERNOON Remains Taken to Wilton Section and Intered in Family Plot Mr. Theodore L. Jeffries died at his home on Broad street last Sun day morning after an illnessof only a few hours. He rose at six o'clock Sunday morning and while building a fire he was seized with a violent pain in the head. Mrs. Jeffries hast ened to his side and seeing that he was sinking rapidly she summoned Dr. Vatkins, and with the aid of others the - most heroic treatment was administered, but the stroke of appoplxey wa3 complete and he passed away at five o'clock that af ternoon.. The deceased was raised in the Wilton section of Granville county. He come to Oxford from Franklin ton some five or six years ago and engaged work in the tin shop of the late Frank Edwards. He possessed many noble. traits of character and was an excellent mechanic, holding a position at the time of his death with the Oxford Hardware Com pany. He is survived by a wife, three children and a step son and daughter, all of Oxford, and num erous relatives in the southern part of the county. Funeral services were Held at the home of the deceased at 9 o'clock Monday morning, conducted by Dr. Horsefield, Rector of St. Stephens Episcopal church. The remains were conveyed to the Wilton section and intered in the family plot Mori day afternoon,' accompanied by Messrs. W. J. Clement, M.v E. Green, Mrs. Louis 'Thorpe and others, of Oxford. - The Public Ledger extends much sympathy to, the bereaved family. Good Shows The people of Oxford are to be congratulated on the many excel lent plays coming to the Orpheum Theatre, and the "Double Decei ver," as , presented by Norman Hackett- last Friday night was no exception to the rule. Other good shows are billed for early dates. Thanksgiving Sale Another week oMargain giving, such as Oxford has never experi enced. This week Cohn & Son pro pose to eclipse all past selling records by giving bargains in val ues that must be for real interest to all men and women who have any care to economize in the pur chase of their personal wants. Cupid at Work, The marriage of Mr. J. E. Moore, of Halifax county, Va., and Miss Belle Daniel, daughter of Mr. Phil. Daniel of Granville county, was celebrated at the Exchange Hotel, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 20th, at 1 "o'clock.- Rev. E. G. Usry per formed the ceremony and as usual L. F. Smith Was chief marshal of the occasion. ' ' . In Honor of Mrs. Daniel. The home of Mrs. W. A. Devin was a scene of pleasure Friday afternoon when an elegant enter tainment was' given in honor of Mrs. DanieF by Mrs. Devin, who was dame of honor at the wedding of Miss Annie Taylor ta Dr. Na thaniel Daniel. The guests were met at the front door by Master William Devin, who handed the score cards with ""the grace and courtesy which characterize the manners of "Billie." The score cards were painted with picturesof i bride and groom. Eight tables of six-handed eucher were arrang ed in the lovely parlors made beau tiful with roses, and ferns The bride was haridsomely attired in very becoming blue brocade char- ,-meuse. An elegant saiaa course added io the pleasures ot the occa sion. Mrs. Devin entertained with her accustomed grace and cordi al i ty LANDIS & EASTON are offering a big lot cf coa suits and cloaks j bought by Mr. Land is when in New . York last week at less .than whole sale price. - BEAUTIFUL LOVING CUP PRESIDENT CALDWELL THE RECIPIENT Expresses in Eloquent Terms the High Regard in Which He is Held As a mark of the high esteem in which Mr. Benson M. Caldwell, President of the Granville County Fair' Association, is held Jby the di rectors of that Association they voted him a silver loving cup at the close of the last Fair, at which time the order was placed with a silversmith. The cup has arrived and we saw it at the Granville Real Estate office. It is a magnificient design of wrought silver, standing almost a foot high and expresses in eloquent terms the high appreci ation which -the Association, and as for that, the people of Granville county has for Mr. Caldwell. Hand somely engraved on one side is the following inscription: Benson M. Caldwell President Granville County Ag riculture Association 191119121913 Oxford, North Carolina. Seal of State of North Carolina A token of sincere appreciation of his valuable services in the or ganization and administration of the Association and a testimonial to his worth as a citizen, from the Directors. Reverse side of cup Directors: E. T. White, W. T. Yancey, E.V Harris, J. F. Webb, L. T. Williford, Dr. John Bullock, A. H. Powell, W. B. Ballou, B. S. Royster, J. W. Horner, C. H. ' Cheatham, J. T. Cozart, Will Landis, H. Gregory, E. G. Moss, J. P. Stedman, J. F. White, O. A. Daniel, S. W. Parker, R. C. M. Calvert, J. A. Morris, S. Morton, F. P. Hobgood. P. L." Thomasson, A. W; Graham, J. Robt. Wood, J. M. Phipps, Return Thanks. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day the one day in the year when men are called upon, because ef a beau tiful custom long in vogue in this country, to return thanks to Al mighty God for whatever blessings they may have received. A large number of the Oxford store will Le closed during the day. Back at Work. Frank Spencer has recovered suf ficiently from his attack of sick ness to resume his duties at Tele graph and Express office, and A. L. Powell, substitute operator, has re turned to Richmond. Pleased to learn that' the Express side of the office was as usual admirably look ed after by our painstaking young friend, G. L. Elliott. Double. Marriage.' There, was a double marriage at the Exchange. Hotel Sunday night the pretty brides being two. sisters. They were Mr. Thomas .Wilkerson and Miss Guy Bobbitt, and Cleve land Wagstaff a'nd Miss Elizabeth Bobbitt, all of MecKlenbug county, Va. Rev. A. P. Tyer performed the ceremony and sent them on life's journey. . The Quality Store Just at tthis season of the year, when so many things are needed by everybody, it is refreshing to step into the Perkinson-Green Co. store; and the be3t o"f all the. prices are reasonable Buying has been very heavy this fall and the Perkinson Green Co. had to replenish, many lines of fall and winter goods, therefore they purchased these good.3 at a saving and they give you the benefit of it: Mos noticeable among the many bargains is to be found coat suits, millinery, shoes, clothing,house furnishings and lace curtains. See thePerkinson-Groen Co. adv. elsewhere in this paper. At DR. HENDERSON'S office on December 2nd. Dr. S. Rapport of Durham will be in Oxford at Dr. Henderson's office on Tuesday, Dec. 2d . If your eyes are defective have them rectified with suitable glasses as your health and comfort demand it. J " It ; SCHOOLS AND MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE. SOME YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW Personal Items About Oxford Folks and Their Friends in General! R. S. Currin, of Route-2, was in town Saturday. J. E. Jones, of Rgute 1, was in toVn Monday. Will Dixon, of Route 2, wasln town Monday. . - Louis Daniel, of Route 1, was in Oxford Monday. Woodson Cash, of Tally Ho, was in town Monday. Mayor Bullock, of Stem, was in town-Tuesday. P. C. Blackley, of Route. 2, was in town Monday. J. T. Wiliord, of-Berea section, was in Oxford Monday. . David Parks, of Hillsboro, was in town first of the week. J. G. Pittard, of Bmllook, visited relatives in Oxford Mpnday. John Boo-th spent the week-end with his family in Oxford. , A. A. Puckett, of Route 7, was on tobacco break Monday, Capt. T. D. Clement; of Route 1, Was a town visitor. Monday. Thomas Hunt, of Stem section, was on pur streets Monday. Chas. Wheeler and Carl Piper, of Route 6, were in town Monday. Roy Howard, of Greensboro, was in Oxford Saturday and Sunday. J. ET. Woody and 6 bright child ren, of Route 5, were in town Sat urday. W. C. Pleasant and J. A. Cottrel, of Route 5, were on tobacco market Monday.' J. H. Daniel and J. D. Newton, of Route 7, were on tobacco mar ket Monday. ' George W. Royster and son, of Bullock, were on the tobacco mar ket Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Lyon and dear little son, of Route 2, were in Oxford Monday. V W. H. Ragan and little son Les ter, of Route 2, were on tobacco market Monday. Mx. and Mrs.' Joe L. Fuller and Miss Peed visited Mrs. Aycock in Louisburg Monday. J. B. Owen, of Henderson, .spent the week-end in Oxford with his sweet daughter Mary.. Prof, and Mrs. J. A. Pitts spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. E. T. York 'near Grissom. Wm. Landis returned a few days ago from his second buying trip to New York for Landis & Easton. Col. W. h! Osborn,"of Washing ton City, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Osborn on Hillsboro street to the pleasure of his old friends. .Mrs. Lanier, of Fredricksburg Va., who was on a visit to her sons at Horner School last Friday, .con tinued her visit in the country at the home of Mrs. Martha Chewning. Outpour of Water. On Saturday a runaway team starting near Main st. ran through Williamsboro street until near the corner of Will Wood's residence, the wagon struck a hydrant dislo cating i and causing a tremendous outpour of water which naturally attracted a large number of people. The Water Co. had to cutt off the water for several hours before the hydrant was adjusted. SPECIAL Landis & Easton offer for sale " 100 pair blankets and quilts bought by Mr. Landis in New York -at 25 per cent oQ. the regular price. - - The Gas Company is offering gas stoves at reduced prices and want you to cook with gas, heat with gas and lierht with gas. Read the ad- j vertisement on the last page and j extend the company your patron age. . '' ' PROSPERITY." NUMBER 98 AMONG THE CHURCHES." LARGE CROWDS HEAR DR. PHILLIPS The Coming Week Full of - Interest to Church . People The meetings at the Presbyterian church during the past week, led by Dr.,A. L. Phillips, of Richmond, were, largely attended and left their impress for good in the community. Dr. Phillips is always profound and his lecture to men only at the Theatre Sunday afternoon - was, if possible, -the strongest of the setijss. More than two hundred men greet ed him on this occasion and by the simple story that herpressed home every man tesolyed in his own heart to live-a purer, life. Dr. fhi in s lite wrrlc is the Sunnav V School, but hehas jpo&er that ex- tends out beyond the limits of the Sunday School and quickens- men ' and draws them to the throne tf grace. - At a congregational meeting held at the Baptist church Sunday morn ing the pastor's salary was fixed and the pulpit committee was authorized to extend a call. While it is not definitely settled, it is thought that the church will decide ' upon Dr. Lumpkins, of Winston Salem, and that he will come to the Oxford church in December. Rev. P. H. Fontaine will fill the pulpit at the Baptist church next Sunday morning and evening. While the past week. has been full of interest for the cause of Christ in our midst, the Methodist Con ference next week will bring four hundred ministers to Oxford. There is no telling what the Con ference may do, but -there is one thing sure, the people of Oxford want Dr. A. P. Tyer returned to the pastorate of the Methodist churchy Notice, if you please, that we did not say that' the mem bers of the Methodist church want Dr. Tyer to come back of course they are morejnterested than others concerning the pastor of their church and they are exceedingly an xious ,for him to. come back but- all the people of Oxford have high regard for Dr.-Tyer, both as a preacher and as a citizen, and they want him and his good family U remain in Oxford as long as the rules of the church will allow him to stay on the charge. , Entertains His Friends. . Mr. W. W. Devin gave a spread to a number of his personal friends at the Exchange Hotel Saturday night. As Mr. Devin' grpws younger as time advances t fs hard to figure with any degree of accuracy just how old he is, but seated at a banquet . table, surrounded by friends, he drifts back into, the early thirties and becomes young again. There was never a more congenial gathering seated at. a ta ble and wit and wisdom flowed freely from 7.30 to 9 o'clock.. Seated at the table were: W. W. Devin, Gen. B. S. Royster, T. W. Winston, Col. W. B. Ballou, Dr. E. T. White, D. G.. Brummitt, Thornton Yancey, R. L. Brown, J. Robt Wood, W. J. Long, Elbert Crews, Capt. Jack Haskins. All of these gentlemen know what it means to dine"at the Exchange Ho tel, especially so when "mine host" is Mr. W. W. Devin. Menu. Oysters, turkey, cran berry sauce, hot rolls, chicken sal ad, celery, pickles, tipsey cake, mince pie, ice cream, coffee. As a testimonial of their high re gard for Mr. Devin his guests pre sented him with a fine initial gold rin- ' - , AT CREEDMOOR THURSDAY, December 4. Dr. S. Rapport, of Durham, will be at Creedmoor, at ,the'. Granville Hotel, Thursday, December 4 for the puprose' of ex amining eyes and fitting glasses Dr. Rapport will fit you with suit able glasses in any style, gold, gold-filled or luminium, from $1.00 up including examination. 2t FOR RENT The old home place" of Mrs. Sarah A. Horner near Lyon station. Apply to Ira Lyon, Lyon, IN. C. w n. 2(J4t.
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