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" mm mm . mm mm - mm mm mmr mmv mm a mm mm m m. m m m. mm r PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS; OXFORD, N O., SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1914. NO 45 ifwr - if' of the era jay c-vening, the ses- V .. ... tfr K .Vo 14 bv all odds the most fit" . history of the Ox- fS School. wiU Cme h Hn T, it nnmeruiw untoward car te" ain ," in .ho year, not the Shieh has boon overcrowded mi., ..- it! vp hpon taxed grooms- . . . t of, UW lament for the Sbeen in the neighborhood of WEBB HERE. i,',,i.tv Years the bsontc - r.. wlWiltl Iif slu'tl it i"" of Early Life SEHATOR Si-en" rtirMKXTlK"rlSRS AT ,nn(':lsrH001 p final graduating exercises 0!. .Enlace in the audit- ilea scuuui o ;eduled egan on the ....nmr fiAMES AND ne dosing exercisea pioyei ,l.9 IVHUUC"". - " If the school building when the wLSecona, anu i"1'1 "l , Ill Mil I I .1 IIIH f ILi :rades preseint-u ... - - hMerrie Games ana ueveis, em- Ming songs, marc lies uuu VuiUw of the ions agu. n . i task for Airs, joun jjvuw, i"MCO Ian Minor. Male White and Lucy yebb to bring the children through io triumphantly. The event in the commencement brcises from a literary stanupomi ns the address of Senator vveDD in iK auditorium of the school buiid- JU at 8:30 Thursday evening. The riitoriuni was packed and jamed a tear the distinguished Tennessee H who had returned to his native ;tate to greet his friends and rela tes after a prolonged absence of :orty years, in introaucing me ais aguished visitor. Col. H. G. Cooper, lis life-long friend and admirer, ill: COL. COOPER'S ADDRESS Nearly forty-four years have pass i forty-four most eventful years, pears of war and peace, of panics and prosperity, since two ex-confederate Soldiers taught the famous school we at Oxford The degree of L. L. D. was confer red upon one, the elder Horner by the diversity of North Carolina, the de- bee of United States Senator was conferred upon the other, who after rendering faithful service here, tended his way across the mountains his path was marked by night p the fires of the illicit distiller day with the peaks which rich fa had not disfigured with their palaces. He breathed for a day the sweet posphere of a beautiful villaee pere Pisgah and the Rat embraced other in silent grandeur, nndis pbed. uuuui uul or nis pniYironoa n k battlefields he had passed, for his N was not on tho cotHo- r aha i p wmeaeracy. but on the rising m Of Tennps00 ir v. iiennessee T?ivor u v.ii. x -.v.. uutu not a. upon an island but a school !se on the to the Cumberland and Tennes j , Lac Lie ue otlllhave built 9t w ; mi uuic wts u, r w me sky. History sh lnr. . lilttL "iuier war k 1 i?acmn- the nat V 111 T-1 1 I rT i-:.. . hherS,I "... "IS mina' Uter Uu k,.T'.Udve amoved mount- tad to 6 bas pulled down trees, r" tor evprv . . - aiuun ne created an j j THE DEATIRADEN DUST The Knotty Problem of Oiling the Streets Confronts the Town Board of Commissioners 1WILSON K News Snapshots Of the Vcel; The funeral of the seventeen United States sailors and marines killed iu the "capture of Vera Cruz was an impressive spec tacle. The bodies were taken to New York, and services were held at the Brooklyn navy yard. President Wilson there deliw ered an address praising the dead heroes. Joseph R.Lamar, United States supreme court justice, and Frederick W. Lehmann of St. Louis were appointed members of the United States mediation board to endeavor to settle the present Mexican diffi culties. Senor D. Emilio Rabasa was appointed as a mediator by President Huerta. "Baldy Jack" Rose was the chief witness against Charles Becker, ex-lieutenant of police, at his second trial for murder in New York. The hospital ship Solace arrived in New York from Vera Cruz, carrying the bodies of two marines killed by the Mexicans and a large number of wounded men. v SHORT LEDGER LOCALS. FAIR PREMIUM LIST. THE MASS MEETING. About People and Things That Are of Interest to The Public Ledger Readers (JATI1ERED FROM THE . TOWN AND COUNTY Will Build HousesMr. John W. Floyd is building another cottage on Goshen street for rent. It is located near the coal schute. Concrete Curbing- Mr. Z. W. Lyon is ha zing a concrete curbing put down in the place of front fence re moved some days ago. Repainting Residences Messrs. B. E. Parham and Robt. G. Lassiter are having their respective residences repainted, which adds to their attractiveness. The Total Amount Given for Premi ums Will Be Increased Consid erably This Year FARMERS WILL BE INDUCED TO MAKE DISPLAYS piand PW?T.6 lor Tennessee what Prints ha u reaction. is 18 Q0insr for Vnrth nii urea h n it.. r. - . . oeintn;;r r,.uie:nre or tneir MtStates coming men States tt"u oreign countries It i. r ilt "en Jiuckle. mitha ::J ,uiever sounding Stan9.!hand and alone has nut U of M workers in the battle- lnhu l,Upon whose head the 11 he h9T Perpetually shines; thfui u-ftPu 'ent out a more kj worker -lo-x C "sery tha i. prontiess N fnr S the s"r.erintendent of uiunvi vuuniy. 9 nni.. MC?uslf with which he H an J.he sn.ss of Hnmr nnH K" Vlrgil "Arrna virmm, Hanrtp.: 1 naye seen him ston Hd. g mhld f the thought Mra....... "dve seen him v,ij ;uire that h0 -u;:."""1 1UI' tit. a'e' t the lad must . fc iung gion ,1 "IV es of majestic that Shftnstnno fN w blooms ,, T"V;vI it.. ' pMhVT t0 s " lie has l In tempers the work. TTnriiar v. vuu comes through taught his way in- ed n last page) A Large Quantity An unusually large quantity of tobacco fertilizer has been bought by the farmers this year, indicating an increase in tobac co acreage. Critically 111 We much regret to learn that our friend West -, Jones, is critically ill at his home in Wake county, and his host of Granville friends wish him a speedy recovery. t Baby Better The tender little bud of Mr. and Mrs. Boat Currin, ;who has been very sick, we are much pleased to learn is getting better . to the joy if its loving parents. 40,000 Tobacco Plants Mr. W. W. Brummitt, of Shady Grove, was in towrn Thursday and, informed 'us. that he had set out 40,000 hills of tobacco, which was looking all right. Continues to Improve The many friends of Mr. Hillman Cannady will be glad to learn that he continues to improve and hope he will soon be able to return from the hospital. Keep on Spreading Mr. ,W. C. Currin decided that he did not want to be behind in the "march of im provement and is having his resi dence on Gosheri street repainted. ..''Clerks are Happy On Tuesday th dry goods merchants commenced to close up at 6 o'clock in the after noon and the grocerymen and other merchants at 6:30 and the clerks are happy. Lost His Suit Case We have just learned that Mr. John Haskins had the misfortune to have his suit case stolen from his room at a Jackson ville hotel and has not heard a word from it yet. ' . - ' Coming June Brides The prospec tive June Brides are just now very busy getting their trousseau ready for the crowning event in their lives. We do not know how many their will be in Oxford. Part Planted Some of the farm ers in town Wednesday and Thurs day reported that- they had planted part of their crop. A -good rain in this section will enable all of them to finish planting. " - ,. Rook and Sand College street and Penn Avenue are pile d up with rock, sand and red dirt preparatory to put ting down granolithic sidewalks. Contractor Clement and Engineer Chapman are two busy men. Did not Get IJrowited-Messrs. Will Long and James 'Powell, two of our noted fishermen,, went fishing Wed: nesday, On their, return they were asked by some friends: "What luck? . They replied, "Did not get drowned.' Stand" toy Home ' Product- House keepers are asked to. read the, impor tant announcement of the . Sizemore Bros, "on another pa ge, as they are nrenarort to furnish them with fresh hnniA mri.rifi bread daily. All orders The premium list for the fifth Granville County Fair is being pre pared and will be in the bands of the printer early next week: Quite a number of important changes will be made in the prizes offered, the total amount given for premiums will be considerably increased. It has been decided to change the premiums on hogs by naming only the most com mon breeds and making . the prizes larger on the two breeds that have the greatest - competition. The. -two most common " breeds 'that have the greatest competition. The two most common breeds in this county are the Berkshire and the Duroc Jersey. The list will show prizes on these two breeds as follows: Best Boar, $10.00, second, $5.00 The same on sows. . The only distinction . is that a prize of $3.00 is offered as a third on Berkshires while only two prizes are given for the Duroc Jersey. The reason for this is that the Berkshire is the largest breed in the county and the competition will be closer. All other breeds will be classed together and the amount of prizes will be $8.00 and $4.00 There will also be a change in the amount of prize for several display of field crops. "We are trying to work out a plan by which more farm ers will be induced to make displays of this kind. It is thought that if smaller prizes are offered and the number of products restricted, more will feel like making the exhibits. These suggestions come from those who have had experience in making these exhibits. important Questions Will Come Up in the Convention to Be Held in Court House This Saturday ALL DEMOCRATS URGED TO AT TEND MEETING A PLEASANT PAST TIME j One of the delicacies of the sea son is the hind legs of the bull-frog, and they are plentiful in the streams of Granville county. It is stated that the legs are more palatable than spring chicken: A good pair of legs will weigh one-half of a pound and are quoted on the New ork market at fifty cents a pair. Rev. S. K. Phillips, Tom Howell and Bert Tay lor captured three dozen frogs. Tues day night in the headwaters of Cheat ham pond. -They used a boat and in approaching the banks they would .flash the eye of the frog with a torch and bag him. Harrisburg creek Is said to be the best place to capture some rare specimens, a pair of legs weighing more than a pound - and a half. V A CULTURED VOICE Miss Elizabeth Hancock, who has been a pupil of Oxford College for a long time will sing a group of songs in the Chapel of the College at 8:30 this Saturday evening. . This is Miss Hancock's graduating nour, ana doubtless she will be allowed to give expression in pathos and pleading or which , she is already noted in the worshipful rendition of sacred song. In every sense of the word, Miss Han cock is a true product of Oxford Col lege. For the-past two seasons -she nas been in the .plastic hands of Mrs. Woodall, of the Department of Voice and Expression, who lias qualified the young lady's voice in a wide rich range of tonal beauty. The friends of the College are invited to hear Miss Hancock on this occasion. Miss Fannie Buchanan, a pupil of Miss Tarbet, will assist Miss Han cock. . - ... Mr. W. M. Jenkins; of - Brassfield township, was In town Wednesday. Everybody should remember that this Saturday is given over to a Dem ocratic Mass Meeting to be held in the Court House. This Convention stands for something and no Democrat should disregard the call. The congressional situation in North Carolina had the attention of the voters last Saturday, but through the rather indiscriminate political system of nominations, the Legisla ture and county tickets are yet tobe named in many counties. County conventions for legislature candidates are to be held Saturday in a large number of counties, but not in Gran ville county. This condition will make largely for sentiment for a State primary law providing for elec tions for all officers on a common day. Eetter have the . whole business done and out of the way at one and the same lime. Immediately after the Convention the County Executive Committee will meet to decide upon the date of call ing the primary for the nomination of a member of the Legislature and recommending a candidate for the State Senate fromthis district as Granville has selection this time, and for the nomination of County officers. . The good - farmers of Granville county have the finest opportunity they have had in many years to send a practical, leveled headed farmer to ihe Legislature this time as we have the naming of the Senator from this district. We want them to keep their aars as well as their feet, . close to the ground and not allow themselves to be side-stepped by any wirey poli tician who tries to make people be leive that a farmer has not got sense enough to cope with important legislation. MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE. Personal Items About Folks Their Friends Who Travel Here and There SOME and YOU KNOW AND YOU DO NOT KNOW SOME HORNER SCHOOL CLOSING The closing exercises of the Horner Military School will be held May 26 2 8 . Owing - to the inconveniences caused by the disastrous fire last October, the commencement program will in part at least be shortened. This is the sixty-third annual com mencement, and the last to be held in Oxford, since the school will be open ed this fall in Myers Park at Char lotte., Examinations are now in pro gress and will continue to the 26th. PROGRAM May 26, 3:30 p. m. Field and track; athletic, contest between Company . A and Company B. ' ; May 27, 4:00. R. m. OpmpetitiYe drill between companies. May .27, 9:00 p. nu Contest be tween literary societies and presr entationof Medals. Competitive drill in Manual of Arms. Graduate ing exercises. May 28, 9:00 p. m. Final , dance. Presentation of colors to winning Company ll:f&Q P? m- SOME FINE SPECIMENS . " Mr. C. L. Floyd, of Route 3, pre sented the Public Ledger . with a half dozen . fine eggs Wednesday morning. Tne eggs were grauuaieu in. size from the small pullet egg weighing one-twentieth of. a pound to the large minorca ,egg weighing one third of a pound.. These eggs were gathered in one: day,, and the con trast in size was so great it attracted Mr. Floyd's attention If we did not know Mr. Floyd so well we would say that the small egg resemb led a partridge egg and the large egg resembled an over-grown goose egg Mr. Sam Hudgins, of Stem, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. L. F. Hamme, of Route 3, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. John Dean, of Route 2, was in Oxford Wednesday. - Mrs. E. B. Hart, of Route 7, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Willie Burwell, of Route 4, was in town Thursday, Mr. H. O. Furman, of the road, is at home for a few days. Mr. Jack Overton, of Route 2, roll ed into town Wednesday, v - Mr. George Daniel, of Clarksville, wa.in town Wednesday. Mr. E. El Bullock, of Stem, was a town visitor Wednesday. Mr. W. H. Washington, of Stem, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Graham Smith, of Tar River, was in town Wednesday. - Capt. T. D. Clement, of Route 1, was in Oxford Wednesday. Mr. W. H. Hester, of Clarksville, wan in Oxford Wednesday. Mr. C. G. Royster,- of Bullock, was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. C M. Gresham, of Route 3, yra in Oxford Wednesday. 'Mr. W. J. Downey, of Route 7, was on our streets Thursday. Mr. Lee Veazey, of Lyon section, was a town visitor Thursday. Mr. J. T. Smith and. son, of Route 6, were in town Wednesday, y Mr. Arch Montague, of Hester sec tion, was, in town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Slaughter, of Bereai, were in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cozart, of Route 3, were on our stre.et3 Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Y. Hunt, of Route 3, were Oxford shoppers Thursday. . Mr. Lester Willi ford. Qf West Granville, was in Aown Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Stem, .of Tally Ho, were Oxford yisitors Thursday. Mr. J. D. Haithcock, of Hester section, was on .bur streets Thursday. Mr. John Morris, of Wilton sec tion was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Currin, of Route J, were in Oxford Wednday. Mr. and Mrs. j, Q-. Frazter and son, of Route 7, were in Oxford Thurs day. - Mp. A. Mitchell, of Brassfield township, was an Oxford visitor Thursday. ' V - Mrs. Hamlin Cheatham and twin boys, of Route J, were in Oxford Thursday, - ' ' Mr. and Mrs, Elijah Currin, of Tar River, were in Oxford Wednes day shopipng. - ; Mr. B. M. Caldwell, of Carolina Lodge, has returned from a trip to New York City: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mize, of Hester section, were among the Oxford vis itors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank West, of Route 4, were among the Oxford vis itors Wednesday. ' Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Strother, of Wilton, were among the shoppers in Oxford Thursday. . : ; Messrs. R. T. Gregory and Frank Gregory, or stovau,-. were on our streets Wednesday.. Mr. J. M. Phipps "and daughter. Miss Cora,' of Route lr . were in Ox ford Wednesday. ' r - THE QUESTION WILL COME UP AGAIN FRIDAY NIGHT It is stated on the best authority that it cost $750 a mile to oil the streets one year and a fraction less the section year. The Town Board had the question of oiling the streets up Wednesday night and they will takethe question up again this Fri day night. It seems to be a weighty question with them, or at least it ap pears that they are anxious to sift the matter. A propositiou was en tertained to oil the streets from the Methodist Church to the Baptist Church on College and Main streets, and on Hillsboro street from the Ex change Hotel to the Taylor-Cannady Buggy Company at an annual ex pense of $500. If it be true that one mile can be oiled for .$750. a year it does appear that the territory in question could - be . oiled at one fourth that amount, counting sixteen city blocks to the mile. The question of oiling the streets should not hang altogether on the matter of cost. The cost of sprink ling the streets for 1912-13 was $62. 21, and for the same period' in 1913 14 the cost was $50.76. It has been demonstrated that to use enpugh .wat er to. lay the dust for any length of time we have a supply of mud, which soon dries up and turns to the worse form of dust. is horses are used for that purpose. Minutes count in fighting fire, and with the horses hitched -up to a ve hicle a couple of blocks away ten" times the cost of oil might go up in flame. The question of oiling the streets is a fine proposition and we are glad to see the Town Board brought face to face with the issue. From the standpoint of health and cleanliness it would seem that they would be of one opinion as to oil being decidedly the most: beneficial. We should be excused for stepping in where angels dare trod, but in the mean time a little country -breeze comes to town, fresh from the fields. It turns the corner at College and Hillsboro streets. It suddenly ceases to be a breath of fresh .health-given air and becomes a filth-laden and devil-ridden pest. We' insist on you knowing what it is you breath what it is you hold on your tongue. This dust is a combination of all that is most foul. Oil will hold it down and the streets becomes packed and firm. To water the streets' a dangerous precedent if the fife THE COST OF LIVING A Granville county farmer, so the story gees, came to Oxford the other day to buy a wagon. The dealei made a price of $70 to which the farmer objected saying that he had purchased the same style and make of wagon many years before for $60. The dealer explained that the ad vance in the price was due to high er cost of materials, etc., but the farmer was not convinced. After a lengthy argument it developed that the farmer fifteen years before had paid for the $60 wagon with 450 bushels of corn; corn at that time bringing eighteen cents per bushel. I will tell you what I will do," said the dealer, "You give me 450 bushels of corn for this $70 wagon and I will make you a present of the best reaper in my stock, your choice of sureys, and you can bring your wife down and I will make her a present of the best kitchen range I can find in Oxford and will" fit her kitchen up complete with, new dishes ind cooking utensils. Is it a bar gain?" 2 1 wasn't. PLEASANT VISITORS Capt. F M. . Carroll, of Clinton, ac companied by his daughter, Mies Louise, is spending a couple of weeks with his daughter, Mrs. John Gooch. Capt. Carroll is one of those fine old Sampson county gentleman that one delights to converse with. At the breaking out of .the war he enlisted in the famous ; "Sampson Rangers" and followed Lee throughout the struggle. He was at the seige of Petersburg, and as a testimonial of his loyatly to the flag his body bears four scars inflicted in the four years' struggle. ; In speaking , of the trou ble-, in Mexico, the old battle scared veteran shook his head gravely and said he hoped the difference could be settled without blood-shed. Capt. Carroll comes from the land of per fected whortleberry, better known in Eastern North Carolina and on the New York market as the "Sampson Blues," and ' the prospect for a fine crop this year is fine, says Capt. Car roll. ;; ' .;' .: V - - NITRATE SO ers Twine Winston Co DA FOR COS and Wbi I N-BIND- s. Lyon-It. SIZEMORE BROSV ARE NOW MAK- Iner mire, wholesome fandy. Call and try it- 2tnp, I M i promptly filled. " 0
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