PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. 29. OXFORD, N. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1914. NO 54 SECOND PRIMARY. l or Treasurer and Coiin- vdouers to Be Voted n Com"11 For Saturday, June 27th ... TTrm i iTinvs of gfLESAM' ""7 sFCOM PKLUAUX law coverTnF the rules and 3U . -....r.viiiP rountv is as primary i'cl'O2' r-.. , r.,tm.nc frfini first - -TiOIl t 1 iie lrLU' " " set- hu on Tuesday, June 23, publicly by a comniit- f;7omposed of D. G. Brummitt, Hicks, N. G. Crews ana Ben K. ' . .niH returns it mar II 1 1 U Hi aaju " hill appear to sam m.. candidate has received a majority t the convention votes of the county the office for which he is a candi L ;t shall be the duty of said somittee to so announce and to is- a call for the noiaing oi a secuuu primary on baiu:ua. Section 8. caiu ymnaij ...m June 27. shall be between the L candidates receiving the highest Liber of votes cast for candidates -or said office m tne nrst primary ad no ballots shall be counted in Lid second primary except those Ljst for said two candidates. Qprtion 9. The poll-holders con- Jorttog the first primary dhall also serve for the second primary and tor i -I . - i thpir services snail receive me sum of jl.00 for each day's service. Said poll-holders shall make out two ab stracts of their returns of the result lof said second primary and shall sppdboth to the County Chairman so u to reach him not later than Tues Jay, June 30. section 9. Should any poil-holder fail to attend and serve for his pre set the precinct chairman or the itiier poll-holders shall appoint some one to serve in his stead. Section 1 . The county convention jfthe party shall be held in Oxford, July 4, at 12 o'clock m. at which lime the returns from the primaries shall be received, the report of the ionmuttee herein appointed present ed and sach other business as may pperly come before the body trans acted. Mil. T. M. E INS DEAD The sad intelligence reached Ox ford Sunday night that Mr. T. M. Evins, son-in-law of Col. and Mrs. H. G. Cooper, died in Spartanburg. S. C, at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon after a brief illness of typhoid fever Irs. Cooper, who had been summon- ,ed to Spartanburg a few days ago, as at the bed side to comfort and console her daughter when the end Came. On rereinf nf th sari upwu Sunday night Col. Cooper went over to Durham in an automobile and aught a fast train, reaching Spartan tag early Monday morning. The eral and interment was at Snart- rg Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. levins wpre innm'pil ly in the spring of last year. He "as a very promising young man and as identified with the social and mmw.$al life -,f Spartanburg. His loble traits of charaqter had endear ed Mai to every one. and he will he ltlv missed bv the pntir com munity in which he lived, r. Evins is survived by a wife ,nee Miss Marv fnnnor ar.H r.no i Oil xrinriiV. n't A "wiuu U1U. v7e extend deep sympathy to the s0rel bereaved family. A & M COLLEGE a Person dotirM -, lm mViot If e A-jriouitural nnrf 1vr0r.ViQnir.nl r.r.i- - atClb aoinS for the State, a trip trough any section will reveal its work. On our farms in mir dairies. irri a ' o, ju cuemicai uianLt ... " i UUl CUUUU 1U1UO, in the surveying parties, of - 'diiways, everywhere that pro- operations are " way, you will find men who sen,: at this busy, common - "uege. Iear ambitiou More and more each s young men are turn thei Ufa . ten TQe fal1 announce "" eisewnere in this paper. HKAD OX COLLISION ft eoreA r,,.i riding a bicycle , " warren, riding a motorcycle. toliiT"'8 at a Sod rate of speedK bueet near ine uap caurch Saturday. The bicycle "us s ?ea an la the. - Kliflor orui CbiK ' ung son of Mr. Earnest Re. :ut estimable carrier on , A SUCCESSFUL YE All of Tthi'!!011 Cc,lege. an advertisement i , 1C" apnearj In ; v, t fin- mio jjayci, iiaa "V. U lIle most successful vear and will CrirfcT Koain twc- fall ad improvements for next amp- ix-- : ien.-n r 0 tumpieiion 01 v. c U"ildinir inl 1 A i "HiPj. o uu iiui water ueai bnildir, W lavjtory wing of the main SHORT LEDGER LOCALS. About People and Things That Are of Interest to The Public Ledger Readers GATHERED FROM THE TOWN AND COUNTY Painting Front The front of the Express office is receiving a white j coat of paint, which adds to its looks. The interior is also being repainted. New Dress Since the old Minor borne has donned it's new dress of white with green blinds looks quite cosey amid the cluster of giant oaks. Is Some Bettei' We learn that Mr. 1 James Walters who was stricken some time ago with paralysis at his home on Route 6, is slowly improY- ing. . Drunk and Down Chief Williford, tackled one drunk and down Mon day night, who had to shell out the sum of $11.75 for the fun of getting gloriously full. - Big Rain Oxford had a gully washer and trash mover of a rain Sunday afternoon accompanied by wind and hail. It extended North within about two miles of Bullock. Could Not Finish We are 'sorry that Contractor Clements did not have time to finish College street by the 24th of June- so it could have been cleaned up for the great occas ion. Sounded Like a Gun Sunday af ternoon during the electric storm ightning run in the telegraph office and popped like a gun, rather fright ening Mr. Spencer and two boys who were in the office. ' , About Ready The Oxford people are about ready to enjoy the celebra tion of the 24th at the Oxford Or phanage and wish all visitors a pleas ant time.The rain come just in time to lay the dust for the day. . Postmaster Osborn Indeed we are glad to see Postmaster Osborn able to be out after his severe ill ness and truly hope this good man will continue to improve until he is entirely restored to health. Sizemore Brothers. This progres sive young firm is now making need ed improvements to the interior of their store. They will repaint the interior and iu about a month install a modern cold drink fountain. ? Get Your Tickets Ready -Well boys, the fun is not over yet as a second primary will be held on Sat urday to nominate a Treasurer and three Commissioners. Pick out the men you want and vote again. . Orpheum Theatre Owing. to the iberal patronage the Orpheum Thea tre is receiving it begins to look like they will have to add to the rear. It is a pleasure to us to know that Messrs. Harris & Crews are meeting with success in their efforts to furn ish us with high class entertainment. Professional Card- We call the attention of our many readers to the professional card of Dr. T. Brantley Henderson, ttieeye, ear - and nose specialist of, Hehderson. He is a brother of our excellent dentist Dr. L. V .Henderson, and stands nign in his profession. Read his card on an other page. Serious Fall On Sunday morning as Mrs. Cam H Easton went to step out of the back door of her home on Front street, she slipped off of one step, breaking a small bone in her ankle. A doctor wss summoned and the bone set and ankle placed in a plaster cast. We are pleased i to learn that she is doing very well . Drowned in Roanoke We learn that Mr. Gilmer Knott, a son of Mr. David Knott, who resides near Dex ter, was drowned in the Roanoke river Sunday -while bathing. He was taken with cramps and sank m deep water before he eould be. rescued; He lived at Woodworth and leaves a wife and children to mourn his sud den death. m Setting Gobbler Mr. Lewis Jones, who lives out on Tar River, missed his turkev cobbler' and went down near the river to look for him. After looking for some time he approached a clump of brush and heard him blow. He peeped in under the brush and found the old gobbler had stolen a wild turkey hen's nest and had gone regular to setting. Touring Party-Messrs. Clarence T. VanDeven, of Harrison, N. J. , Jacob H- Dawson, and Fred Dawson, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were in Oxford of Newark. N. J , and Edwin Silvage, Monday after a pleasant tour in an -automobile ud he Valley in Virginia as high.up.as the Natural Bridge via Lynchburg and Greensboro. The first rain they struck was , at Provi dence Sunday afternoon. y- MANUFACTURING PLANT Mr. H. 31. Shaw Launches an Enter prise that Means Much to the Entire Community MOST MODERN EQUIPMENT WELL BE INSTALLED A new manufacturing plant of no small proportions is assured for Ox ford. It comes without any bluster j and it will be the means of keeping many a dollar at home to be distnb-j uted in the -legitimate channels of trade. . - The new plant will be known as the Oxford Brick and Tile works. Mr. H: M. Shaw, who has a deep and accurate perception, of business is the founder of the plant. He has placed an order for the most modern brick and tile machinery which will be erected in neat and durable buildr ings and sheds near the Wheel Fac tory and the plant will be in full op eration as soon as the works can be marshalled together. An interesting feature of the new and modern, tile and brick machinery is that cement and sand enters in a raw state and comes but a neat com pact finished product. The new. plant will create a demand for .first class, sharp, clear cut sand, of which the supply is practically un limited in the streams of Granville county near Oxford. As soon as it sets in full swing the Oxford Brick and Tile Works will be felt in the commercial uplift of" the community. ' With high class tile and brick al ways in demand .the scope of the bus iness under the careful guiding hand of Mr. Shaw is practically unlimited. It will be launched with a competent force of trained men and the capaci ty of the works will be enlarged from time to time as the excellency of the product becomes known far and near. FAMILY REUNION The home of Mrs. Sophia Hob good, the .widow of the late, Gaston Hobgood, and one of the most excel lent won.en of the Sunset section had a family reunion on June 10th, which proved sl joyous affair and made her heart beat anew with de votion for her family, who had gath ered once more under the roof of the dear old home.1 Mrs. Hobgood is 75 years old and still , enjoying good health, and we wish her many more years of usefulness. Those of her children present and grandchild ren were: Messrs. W. P. Hobgood, N. F. Hobgood, Macon Hobgood, and Mrs. B. F. Dean, Mrs. Chas. Hester, Mrs. G. W. Currin, and Mrs. E. G. Hobgood along with 60 grand children and 8 great grandchildren. One remarkable fact , not a single death has occured among the four generations represented. The dinner proved ' a sumptuous and enjoyable one, and no doubt the happiest one in the bunch was the greatly beloved Mrs. Sophia Hob good. IN HONOR OF BRIDE-ELECT One of the most elaborate social functions of the season was given Friday evening when Miss Mary Webb entertained at dinner in honor of Oxford's popular bride-to-be, Miss Martha Ferebee. The table was beautifully decorat ed with sweet peas and each place- card lighted by a candle. The favors were especially " attractive, being small flower bouquets of sweet peas. Miss Ferebee was charming in a gown of blue meteor and lace. Covers were-laid for eighteen. Re sides Miss Ferebee and Mr. Taylor the following were present : Misses May and Edna White, Josephine Brown, Annie and Nett Gregory and Fannie Webb, Messrs Bert and Jim Taylor, Leonard Mitchell, A. W. Gra ham, Jr., Nelson Ferebee, and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Taylor. TO THE PUBLIC It is generally understood thafl there is a report prevalent in many sections of the county to the effect that Mr. N. N. Cupp is a Republican. Now. these are the facts: Until he came South about ten years ago he did vote the Republican ticket, but since that time he has voted the Democratic ticket straight as to state and county offices and for Wil son in the last election. Mr. Cupp is a man of honor, and would not of fer himself as a candidate to" be pass ed on in a DemocratiCL primary if he were a Republican. advt; CITIZEN EXPERT WORKMEN Herbert and Charles McGhee, two first-class workmen of Rocky MountV have located in Oxford and opened a garage in Critcher's old stand. We bid them a hearty welcome to Oxford. See their announcement elsewhere in the Public Ledger. ; THE BEST PROPOSITION I IN -America on Painted and Galvaniz- ed tin shingles to be had at Saia uel Davis, Clarksville, Va. AT THE TEST FARM" Forty Plats Devoted to the Test of all , Known Varities of Clover and v Grass OF INESTIMABLE"VALUE TO THE FARMERS It was our pleasure to aceompany Dr. J. A. Morris, County Demonstra tor, and Mr. John Webb to the Ex perimental Station Saturday.Superin tendent Moss, the wizard of the Test Farm, was busy and we wandered at will over the broad acres making our own deductions. There is as much difference be tween a Test Farm and a regular farm, as there is between day and night. It would seem to the casual observer that Superintendent Moss has under cultivation, according to well known and tried methods, enough of the farm to ensure the keep of the farm, the remainder be ing used for experimental purposes. There are forty plats in one allot ment devoted to grasses. Just how haid the drought has been on the grass test is hard to estimate. Vetch, Timothy, Italian rye grass and sev eral of the perenials looks vigorous. All the known grasses are represent ed on these plats, in many cases two or three different species being sown broadcast on one plat. The same thing is repeated on an adjoining plat, the only difference being the acid test. These tests are very thorough and it is practically impos sible to estimate their true value. Dr. Morris stated that one of the great needs, of the farming element was a more thorough knowledge of the grasses, the raising and curing of hay. It would seem to the onlooker that the tests at the Experiment Sta tion has been reduced to a science on the forty small grass plats, and all that a farmer needs to do is to visit the farm, note the results and get the formularr In many places at the Test Farm the corn and tobacco looks green and luxuriant, but in striving to ascer tain a principle the adjoining plat may not look so well,"even if it does impart more., information. The trip to the Test Farm is worth while. MAN WAS FOUND DEAD Mr. Jeffrey Caudell, a well-known and highly respected citizenbf Hen derson, - was found dead early Sun day morning lying near Coley's crossing on the outskirts. cf the city. Nothing definite has been learned as to the death of Mr Caudell, and the verdict j3f coroner's jury was that ho came to his end from cause unknown. Mr. Caudell was an employe of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, and had made his home in that city for a num ber' of years. There is some specula tion as to the cause of his death, some thinking that he was killed by a pass ing train, and others believing that he might have died from a blow from another person. A large gash was plainly visible just behind his left ear, which caused his death. The dead man was prominently connected with some of the best fam ilies in that section ,and his loss will be mourned by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and several children. J. L. PEED FOR COMMISSIONER To the Public Ledger: As will be seen by reference to the returns from Creedmoor which one of the two candidates from Dutch ville township is preferable to the most people, Mr. J. L. Peed leading Mr. Fleming more than one hundred votes. The people on this side 'of the county would like to see Mr. Peed on the Board of County Com missioners and they will appreciate the county giving us this good man. He is developing strength every, day and will go into the second primary much stronger than in the first. I do not draw, the comparison to dis parage the candidacy of any one, but by rallying to the support of Mr. Peed we will get a splendid Commis sioner. . - VOTER Pleasant House. Party The pleas ant Miss Ectelle Bullcck has quite a galaxy of attractive young ladies at her home on Broad street. They are: Miss Rennie Griffin, of Manteo; Miss Mattie Daniels, of Wanchese, Roanoke Island; Miss Helen Weaver, of Richsquare,' Miss Elvyn WThite, of Hertford; Miss Hilda Crawford, of Williamston; Miss Ada Wynne, of Everett; Miss Mary Dosier and Miss Jennette Pearce, of Southport. GALVANIZED AND PA LNTED TIN shingles can be bought from Sam uel Davis during the month of June lower than any where else, and Davis pays the freight. Samuel Davis, ''The Hardware Man." FOR SALE ONE SMALL SIZE KiT chen wocd stoe, almost new; one second hand sewing machine; kit chen cupboard and utensiles; one cord of wood lying cn ground; 1200 old brick. Post Office Box 1 MOVEMENTOF PEOPLE. Personal Items About Folks and Their Friends Who Travel Here and There SOME YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW Mr. James Ellis, of Dexter, was in town Monday. v Mr. Herbert Lyon ,of Lyon, was in Oxford Tuesday. Mr. L. J. Newton, of Berea, was in town Saturday; Mr. John Dean, of Route 2, was in town Monday. Mr. R. G. Stem, of Hester, was in Oxford Tuesday. Mr. J. C. Cooper, of the road, is on a visit to Oxford. Mr. J. F.iPuckett, of Route 1, was in town Saturday. ' Mrs. J. A. Crews, of Route 6, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. R. L. Watkins, of Route 1, was in town Saturday. Mr. George - Parham, of Route 5, was in towTn Monday. Mr. Durell -Brummitt, of Route 3, was in town Monday. Mr. Frank Lyon will return today from Buffalo Springs. Mr. J. K. Daniel, of Berea section, was in town Saturday. - Mr. C. H. Cheatham, of Route 3, was in town Monday. Dr. Rosenstein, of Durham, was an Oxford visitor Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier, of Route 1, were in Oxford Saturday. Mr. E. N. Gooch, of Wilton, was an Oxford visitor Monday. Mr. D. G. Crews, of Tar River sec tion, was in town Monday. Mr. S. T. Coley, of Northside sec tion, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. D. G. Brummitt was in Chase City, Va. Monday on legal business. vMr. Leroy Crews, .of Tar River, was a town visitor -Monday. Dr. E. B. Meadows, of Culbreth, section, was in Oxford Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Knott have returned from their bridal trip. Mr. Zack Lyon will leave today for a short stay at Buffalo Springs. Miss Sue Hall is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Perry in Henderson. Mr. J. N. Watkins, of Oak Hill township, was in Oxford Tuesday. Mr. Draper,-of Weldon, was on a pleasant errand to Oxford Sunday. Mrs. Bland and children returned Monday from a visit to relatives. iVlr. Oscar Yancey, of Route 1, was among the town visitors Monday. Mr. George Sherman, of Berea sec tion, was a town visitor Saturday. Mr. W. H. Washington, of Stem section, was on our streets Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Daniel, of Berea section were town visitors Monday. Messrs. Badger Rogers and W. H. Averett, of Creedmoor, wTere in town Tuesday. Rev. Myer, of Biscoe, was the guest of Rev. L. H. Joyner a few days the past week. Mrs. W. B. Glenn and daughter, Irene, of Henderson, are visiting rela tives in Oxford. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Knott and Mrs. Roy Badgett, of Route 1, were in Ox- 1 ford Monday. Mr. R. C. Cassell, of Roanoke, Va., is. visiting his friend Mr. John D. Wiliimas on Route 3. Mr. and Mrs. Robt Wood and child ren have returned from a visit to rel atives in Richmond. j Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Burnett, and two sons, of near Oxford, were on cAir streets Saturday. Messrs. George A. Watson and J. E. Perkinson, of Danville, Va.. were Oxford visitors Monday. Miss Augusta Landis, of Durham, spent the week-end with her mother, MrsAnnie Landis, in Oxford. - Mr. and Mrs. Robt Walker, of Burlington, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Usry on College street. Mrs. K. M. Farror, of Kenanville, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Robards, on Front street. Dr. L. V. Henderson returned from attending the Dental Association at Hendersonville Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Washington, of Wilson, were in Oxford Monday enroute to their old home near Stem. Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Howard and children, of Grassy Creek section, were in Oxford Tuesday in their new automobile. Misses Marion and Annette Wilson, of Cluster Springs, Va.,. are the pleasant guests of Miss Ruth Shaw on Rectory street. y , FOR HIRE IF YOU WANT TO BE moved, a trunk hauled to depot or any other kind of "hauling done call up Robt. Baskerville, ' Phone 287 B. who will be glad. to serve you. 2L UWFICIAMIETURNS. The Best of Feelings Characterized the Entire Campaign in Old Granville County SECOND PRIMARY NECESSARY FOR CHOICE j The primary Saturday marks the I close of one of the most remarkable campaigns ever waged in Granville county. It can be said with a degree of truth thr.t every candidae realized to the full that each and every one of them were members of the Demo cratic household, and nothing but the best feelings dominated the vot er and the candidates throughout the campaign. The feeling of brother hood was much stronger than one would expect, "for after all," said one of the defeated candidates, "I felt that my opponent needed the office more than I do." It was a well known fact that good strong men shuddered at the thought tbat they were called upon to make a de cision of two friends. We have yet to hear of any rejoicing over the de feat of any one candidate, and with tears in his eyes we saw a successful candidate extend the hand of fellow ship to the man he defeated. So dif ferent was our campaign from that recently pulled off in the Third Con gressional District, where they look each other by the throats, is cause for rejoicing. The evil influences of that memorable convention in the Third is not over, and will not be for many years to come. The fight ers are all sober now and are sorry for letting their passions master them, but their disgraceful action will return to plague that section of the State for years to come. The second primary generally engenders more strife than the first, but it would seem that the loyal Democra tic household of Granville county will never engage in a fist fight with the rank and file of the party. It is a sacred priviledge for a man to vote his sentiments and retire with a feeling of a duty well done. That is the limit of his franchise and it should be the limit of his feelings in this campaign, for all who have been elected will serve faithfully and well. While our county campaign was conducted on a high plane, tn amus ing incident of political ambition, handled by a fine Italian hand, crept into the campaign almost unrecogni zed. It is a simple story, and as old as the hills. The politician, realiz ing that the germ of holding office Is constantly gnawing at the vitals of the average man, selected the poor fellow and whispers Into his ear and it tooK very little encouragement to get that germ busy. The man was going along, persuing the even tenor of his way when the germ seized hi 111 with renewed vigor. He first thought that the suggestion to run for office was a foolish one, but as the days went by the idea grew and he couldn't shake it off. By and by it became a consuming fire and he got out, ebucked his coat and wont after the office, with his might. Even his political advisor did not expect him to win. It was simply a game of politics, that is all. " It will be been froni the, unofficial returns that Mr. D. G. Brummitt who was unopposed for the House of Rep resentative, received a handsome complimentary, vote of 1,781. The heaviest vote was - cast for Sheriff, Hobgood receiving 1,301, and Bryan receiving 630. Powell for Register of Deeds, piled up a handsome ma jority over both of his opponents, receiving 945; Renn 25 4; Crews, 605. By reference to the table of un ofhciai returns herewith published it will be seen tnat it requires a second primary to settle upon the Treasurer. Eliminating Cheatham from tho race Bobbitt leads Robards 69 vote.s. Dr Thomas was elected Coroner by a substantial majority. Though comparatively accurate the unofficial returns are as follows: FOR SENATE Meadows . 805 Currin : 916 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE Brummitt 1781 .. CLERK OF COURT Shotwell 114 4 Hunt '. 672 SHERIFF Hobgood 1301 Bryan ?. 630 TREASURER Bobbitt .... 874 Cheatham 262 Robards 705 REGISTER OF DEEDS Powell 94 5 Renn ... 254 Crews 605 CORONER 1 Bowling ....... 22) Dr. Thomas . . 1 4 H. FOR COMMISSIONERS Breedlove 1,20 0. Allen 2i Floyd " Dorsey. 4'J Hart 1.0 1 1 (Continued on last pajjej I 1 1 1

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