Newspapers / Oxford Public Ledger (Oxford, … / Dec. 20, 1913, edition 1 / Page 1
Part of Oxford Public Ledger (Oxford, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
1 D in 0 Im w fi iii t I OUR SLOGAN-OXFORD OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMES. SCHOOLS AND PROSPERITY." ' - - - - . - " ' - ' , - - - , V 4 . VOLUME 29. , OXFORD, N. G.. SATURDAY, DISC- 20, 1913. : NUMBER 3 i : ' i ' - .- - I ,-. ' - ' : ' " " i ' ' " ' r"s i ' ' THE CONTEST CLOSES. A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CONTESTANTS The Public Ledger Awards Three Handsome Prizes to Granville Farmers The Farmers' Contest, in which the Public Ledger awarded a Nissen two-horse wagon complete and one set double harness, first prize; an Iron Age Cultivator, second prie, and a set of single harness as the third prize, came to a close Thurs day evening at five o'clock. It was a spirited contest from first to last, and at no time were we able to figure with any degree of accuracy as to who would be the successful contestants, and there was never the least hitch ,or unpleasantness on the part of anyone during the life of the contest. The Farmers' Contest is the sec ond of a series of contests put on by the Public Ledger. The first, that of the Mail Carriers, put on last spring, enabled us to add 1063 names to our subscripion list. These names were gathered mostly from along the rural routes of Granville county, while the 1,123 subscribers added to our list during the life of the Farmers Contest were gathered largely on the outskirts of the county, near the county lines of Person. Durham, Franklin, Vance and Mecklenburg, Va. The following is a list of the suc cessful contestants: J. S. Watkins, first prize, two horse wagon and double set of harness, number of votes cast 109,100. M. F. Moore, seocnd prize, Iron Age Cultivator, number of votes 88,000. S. H. Usry, third prize, one set of single harness, number of votes 47,700. - ; We hereby certify that the cor rect number of votesf received by each of the above conten&tants in the Public Ledger prize contest is correct. W. T. Yancey, Cashier. H. G. Cooper, Vice Pres. National Bank of Granville. The winners of the prizes are those who stood the highest in the contest, the others ranging any where from 30,000 to 40,000 votes, which we do not mention in the table of the successful contestants. The object in putting on the con test was to strengthen our subscrip tion list, and right well has it been done, and now the merchants enjoy the best possible advertising medium in this section of the State. The Public Ledger is naturally elated over the handsome subscrip tion list we now enjoy, going as it does to the best class of citizenship in' this section of North Carolina, with the exception of the names of a few old soldiers and widows, which we carry at our own ex pense, the Public Ledger subscrip tion list is bonafide, which means in good faith and without fraud or deception and is not given away. - We take this means of thanking every one who has contributed to the success of the Public Ledger, and we shall endeavor to make im provement and merit their well wishe3 in the future. Hand Caught in Saw Ed Brooks, an employee of the Body Factory had his hand badly mangled by a saw -Tuesday. He was handling a small piece of tim ber when his hand came in contact with the saw. The thumb and I two fingers were almost severed. : Dr. S. H. Cannady. who was sailed and dressed the hand, is hopeful of saving the fingers. . I SAVE YOUR EYES If you want 4.o save your eyes f you should not ail to see Dr. N Rosenstein, the-ye'-specialist o Durham, next Jonday, Decembir 22nd, at CfeVtU Xor, and Tuesday, December 2Srp! I Oxford for the purpose of ex fining eyes and fittinggiasses jar in mind the days and placed iTE HAVE presents for the young 1 old .; ToTrmiearly before they all - gone. EvtYbody!s Five 1 Ten Cent Store. SHORT LOCAL PICK-UPS GATHERED FROM THE TOWN AND COUNTY About People and Things That Are of Interest to Our Readers. Have you gotten in your nog for Christmas yet? Glad to learn that John Gooch is now convalescent. - Everybody is getting ready for Christmas and we wish them a merry one. Wonder what ha3 become of the Town Financial Statement that was to be published? A farmer who produces corn and turns it into pork or beef gets the profit on two products. Not to take thought of little chil dren at this season is to miss the very spirit-of Christmas. Your. attention is directed to the Executor's notice of Samuel D. Booth in another column. Some think it is better to be a live man in a dead town than to be a dead man in a live town . j There will be services at Saint Peter's Church at Stovall Christmas day at 11 o'clock. ' Everybody in vited. The Christmas spirit is ringing the door bell to every heart as a signal that the joyous season has rolled around again. For him, for her, for an body the. Public Ledger twice a week for 12 months is a present that would be most acceptable. Chief J. Robt. Wood has appoin ted John A. Williams,- one of our brave fire fighters, Assistant Chief of the Fire Department. Our young farmer friend H. G. Suit, of Stem section, sold a load of tobacco a few days ago at the Banner warehouse for $420.. The Christmas exercises will be held at Rehoboth Church, near Wat kins, on Friday, December 26th, at 11 o'clock. Public cordially invi ted. If you would enjoy the approach ing Christmas season get all the prejudice and bitterness out of your heart, and do something to make some one happy. Christians attend church to com mune with God, to get light, and spiritual food and then, go out to apply the lessons learned, in serv ing God and humanity. The boys at Horner Bro. Co. ac cuse D.Hunt of falling off since he changed his boarding house, but friend Hunt pats his ''bay wipdow" and says: "I weigh 222 pounds.'' We regret to lose from our coun ty our good friend Meredith Crews, of the Shady Grove section, who has moved to Knightsdale. "." We wish him every success in his new home. The radiator of an automobile has to be kept blanketed in cold veather just like a horse to prevent the wa ter from freezing or becoming .so cold the machine cannot be cranked up. . , - : . - . A subscriber who comes in these days and pays the printer is blessed, and in the kingdom to come he will be given a place a little higher than the angels and nothing will be too good for him. - If you are a Public Ledger sub scriber and move from where you now live, be sure to write us a pos tal so we can change your paper,. Do not Fail to Give Both your Old and New Postoffice. ', Our good friend Ex-Commissioner. Ralph Currin, of Northside. called Wednesday to .make a two year's contribution to the Public Led ger ' s Con tr i bution box. t M ay his shadow never grow less.. As we learn some magistrates are charging the old veterans and widows for certifying to their sig natures oh pension - warrants we refer them to Section ssveo ot tne Revised Code which does not allow PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. THE GRANVILLE SCHOOLS VISITATION OF PROF. L. C. BROGDEN Enthusiastic in His Praise of the Work Being . Done ' The schools of Granville county was honored for the past week or ten days by the -presence of Prof. L. C. Brogden, who is at the head of school demonstration work. He is one of the most enthusiastic school worker throughout the en tire country. His recent visit to the county was confined mostly to the southern section of the county. There is substantial progress, along all lines of shcool work in the county, says Prof. Brogden. He referred to the number of schools which had already set out trees around the school house and the determined effort on the part of teacher and pupil to make the school buildings and grounds a place of comfort and pleasure. Prof, Brog--den hopes to see the day when each school will be surrounded by four or five acres of land to be used as a demonstration farm. Prof. Brogden was accompanied on his trip by Superintendent J. F ebb and their visit was hailed with a great deal of pleasure by trustees, teacher and pupils where ever they went. Prof. Brogden spoke of the excellent work of Miss Mary Shotwell, Assistant Superintendent, in the ten schools over which she has supervision. "Oh, yes," says Prof. Brogden, "the schools of Granville are in a most flourshing condition, and I heartly approve of the contemplated Farm Life School." Christmas Specials 'The Santa Claus special has just pulled in at Taylor Brothers Sani tary Grocery with a great consign ment of Christmas specials. They have bought so keenly that the bar gains are almost beyond belief. Everything you need is there, down to the candies for the kiddies. See adv. elsewhere in this paper. A Distinguished Hog Granville county comes to the front with one of the finest hogs on record . We refer to the big hog raised by Mrs.; M. A. Johnson, of Route 6. The hog was butcher ed this week and tipped the scales at 700 pounds. This is only one instance of fine hogs in Granville, but it is the finest we have heard of in recent years. 1 Free Dispen saries There appears elsewhere in the Public Ledger today an advertise ment announcing the free medicine dispensaries. It would be well to refer to the ad. and:see the dates and places where examination, treatment, medical aid are all furnished absolutely free. Now is the time to ascertain whether or not you have a hookworm. . Carriers Thank Patrons. It is indeed a pleasure to serve an appreciative public as is the case with the excellent mail carriers out of Oxford. They request us to re turn their many thanks to their patrons for backbone, sparer ibs, sausage and rabbits. The Public Ledger also tenders its thank? to them for any courtesies extended it and wish them a merry Christ mas and a happy new year, along with the other carriers of Gran ville county. Stick to Your Promise Horner Bros Co. are aware of the promise the farmer has made to his family a'nd to himself, to the effect that if crops were good he would Iprovide them with a new buggy .or surry for himself. : This well "known mercantile firm has anticipated your wants' and have f o r vour inspection a magnificent line of vehicles. See the Horner Bros, adv.! elsewhere fn this papeK They w i sh you a Merry Chr f stmaS. CUT JUASSnwwLRodgers silver ware makesa iccTXinas present. At the AclneHardwaje Co. ' A FARM LIFE SCHOOL. WAYS AND MEANS BEING DISCUSSED Oxford Js the Logical Place to Establish the School It begins to look as if the com munity will be richiy rewarded by the forethought and zeal of Dr. R. H. Marsh in launching a boom to locate a Farm Life School on one of the splendid sites near Oxford. The question was first mentioned by Dr. Marsh to a group of leading citizens a few days ago arid it is now one of the livest issues through out Granville county and is gaining popularity the more it is discussed. So far, there has not been a dis senting voice to the movement and every one you meet heartly approve of locating the institution on the remaining track of land of the old County Home, close proximity of the Experiment Station. There . were, quite a number of the leading men of the town and county in consultation . here Wed nesday and Thursday, and not a few visited the proposed site of the school out near the Fair Grounds and discussed ways and means to raise the funds and establish the school as early as practicable. : The well informed: men of the community readily acknowledge that Oxford is the logical place to establish a Farm Life School. That such a school in our midst would add greatly to our prestage and be the meansof bringing a large num ber of the best class of young men and young women to the communi ty is a foregone conclusion. The movement is so unselfish in its na ture and of such vast importance to the town and county that the Public Ledger feels like casting its hat into the air and shouitng for the success of the enterprise. Presbyterian Notes Rev. S. K. Phillips has returned from Henderson where he conduct ed a meeting last week for Rev. R. A. White. , As a result of the meet ings there will be a number of additions to the Henderson Presby terian church. In spite of the cold weather " and the Christmas rush," good audiences filled the church and on the closing night tax ed the seating capacity of the building. Mr. Phillips will occupy his own pulpit Sunday. The new indirect lights at the church were said to be the best in the State, by an electrician who visited here last week. ' They are certainly the so lution of the problem that faces a person who suffers from the glare of the old direct system, and Mr. Couch deserves much prai se for the design and arrangement. Court Martial Acting. Governor Daughtridge and Adjutant General Laurence W. Young disposed of two court mar tial cases in the North Carolina national guard Wednesday. In the case of private Arrington at Oxford the court martial had im posed a fine of $50 for refusal to attend the last annual encampment at Moiehead when ordered, to do so and he had no sufficient excuse ac cording to the military regulations. Governor Daughtridge reduced the fine to $10. f Are You One of Them? We would request our subscribers la glance at the lable on their pa per and see if they are in arrears. There is a postal law covering an nual supscriptions and it is neces sary that all who are in arrears for more than twelve months will make settlement, and we will thank you to do so as early as possible. HAD YOU EVER What Christm OUGHT OF IT? present would afford the Hou! ceeper more real pleasi tjoffee pereula-r tor? We Ling a special run on them at the tSresent, selling you a regular $3 jbO perculator for $2.50; Shall ite hold one for ypu? AYLOR, BROS.. 3t. ' The Sanitary Grocers." MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE. SOME YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW Personal Items About Oxford Folks and Their Friends in General. Capt. Elmore was on our streets Thursday. A. Coley, of Lyon, was . in town Thursday. J. W. Davis, of Route 6, was in town Thursday. , 'Dr. Frank Hancocks was in Ral eigh Wednesday. - Walter Hobgood, of Route l.was in town Wednesday. W. L. Robards, of Green's, was in town Wednesday. J. E. Hester, of Creedmoor, was in Oxford Wednesday. - . W. W. Hart, of Route 4, was a town visitor Thursday. John Morton, of Bullock, was a town visitor Thursday. Graham Royster, of Buchanan, was in town Thursday. W. H. Dean, of Route 1, was a town visitor Wednesday. Nat Baird, of Route 1, was an Oxford visitor Wednesday. W. H. Washington, of Route 4, was a town visitor Wednesday. V" M. H. Bragg and daughter, of Stem, visited Oxford Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Hunt, of Route 3, were in town Thursday. H. E. and L. G. Perry, of Tar River, were in Oxford Wednesday. W. R. Green way, of Oak Hill township, was in town Wednesday. Hillman Cannady will return to day from -a Southern business trip. S. R. Howard and J. T. Morton, of Route 4, were in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jilden Barnett, of Shady Grove, were in town Thurs day. Our old friend W. H. Daniel, of Creedmoor, was - in Oxford Thurs day. James Meadows, of Fuquay, has returned to Oxford for the holli days. Clifton and John Currin, North side, were Oxford visitors Wednes day. Our old veteran friend, John Cur rin, of Route 7, was in town Wed nesnay. Zack Perry and L. L. Crews, of Tar River, were town visitors on Thursday. Mr. and. Mrs. Thomas Norwood, of y Stovall, were Oxford visitors on Thursday- W. H. Daniel, a prosperous far mer of Lyon, was on our streets Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Taylor and children, of Stovall, were in Ox ford Thursday. - Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cheatham and children, of . Route 3, were in Oxford Thursday. Wayne Gooch and Dr. and Mrs. Farror, of Clarksville, were on our streets Thursday, . Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Latta and childreu, of Route 3, were on our streets Thursday. George '' Whitfield, Flay Moore and M..F. Moore, of Stem section, were in Oxford Thursday. Mr' and Mrs. W. T. Crews, of Tar River section, were among the Oxford visitors Thursday. D. W-. Usry, of Apex section, an other old; veteran friend who is vis iting relatives in the county, was in Oxford Thursday. : ', Mr. and Mrs. W. H, BrittJ Mrs. Harry Willi ams, J . S. Brad sher , Josiah Cannadv and Waverly Harris were in Raleigh Thursday. f Our o,!d frierich Booker Beasley , who has made his : home in Person county, has moved back to his old home in Granville, and was ; in Ox". ford Thursday . . " "TELL ME A STORY." LITTLE CHILDREN CRAVE KNOWLEDGE Keep Alive in Childhood That Idealism Which Makes for : Righteous Manhood There aie so many bright chi Idren in Oxford and ' ':- throughout the county that look up into your face and plead for a story, we wonder why no one has thought to form a "Story Teller's League." We know of no' more entertain ing and appealing work than that of gathering the children about you it makes no difference whose children they are and tell them about the unseen things of life. It is to take the mask of formality from the realities of life and to show them how a strange little sprite lodges in a flower, how the faries dance in the dew, and how, just bejTond the vision of older peo ple there is a world of wonderous witchery, where only children can live. To ourminds this is the mission ary endeavour of abroad, true cul ture, a'nd as such, it deserves J;he hearty support of all educated.peo ple. It is to give to. youthful minds their first knowledge of the great heroic figures of song and story; ,it is to tell them how the Black Prince served King John of France; how Bayard led the ad vancing columns, and how Du Gues clin, the , unsightlJwarf , was the noblest knight of his day. It is to make children know aright those splendid characters that adorn the pages of history. The fire side is the best place to implant a truth' in the mind of a child, and if you do not care to tell them that "there is a Santa Claus,'! you can talk to them about the spirit that is, given to Santa Claus. Mail Order Business To the Public Ledger: I am not in business now but I want to commend you on your stand you take on the mail order busi ness. I recently took a trip into the interior of the county and it was a surprise to me to find so many catalogues of mailorder houses in the homes of the people. It is sim ply deplorable. We can never build up our town while the people send out of the State for articles they can get here at home, quality con sidered, just as cheaply, or more cheaply. There should be some way devised to impress the people of the importance of dealing with the home merchants, when it i s. positively known that their prices and goods are absolutely what they should be. The catalogues of the mail order houses are as thick thoughout Granville county as are the patent medicine almanacs, another great evil in our mid3t. ANXIOUS. Oxford, Dec. 16, 1913. Mr. Hancock Appointed It has been whispered for some time that Mr. Frank W. Hancock would receive an appointment in the Internal Revenue service. The fact is, he has been tendered three positions in that branch of the ser vice and only after the. most dili gent enquiry as to the duties of the office he has consented to onter . the service. The position that car ries, the best salary would necessi tate him being away from home the greater part of the time; there fore he decided to accept the Clerkship in the office of Col lector Bailey. This will enable him to spend a few days at home every week. - ' ' It is gratifying to know that Mr. Hancock's family will remain in . . Oxford. While the duties of the Clerk in the Collector's office re- quire a great deal of. skill and judg ment it; is pleasing, to note that the work has fallen into; good hands. The many friends of Mr. Hancock are "congratulating ; him upon the appointment and wish him well. It is understood that he will enter upon, his new duties at an early date. --.-v j : - ' '. ' " ; ; , ! - Just four, more shopping days un til Christmas. - - make any charge. )
Oxford Public Ledger (Oxford, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Dec. 20, 1913, edition 1
1
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75