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PUBLIC LEDGER WEDNESDAY, AUGUST STH, 1914 Rough Cast Bungalow Design Design 799, by Glenn L Saxton, Architect, Minneapolis, Minn. PERSPECTIVE VIEW FROM A PHOTOGRAPH. WARDROBE CLOSET INTERIOR. When ttoe door of this closet is opened the light inside is turned on auto matically, and when the door is closed the light is turned out. There is a place for all manner of wearing apparel built-in hat boxes, rod for coat hang ers underneath and drawers for shirt waists, skirts and gowns. Such com pletely designed closets for every chamber are a guarantee of the complete ness of the remainder of the interior of this home. Size of the house 2G feet wide and 28 feet deep over main part. Full basement. Finish throughout red gum, Washington fir or red oak. Second story pine to paint. Cost to build, exclusive of heating and plumbing, $3,200. Upon receipt of $1 the publisher of this paper will furnish a copy of Sax ton's new 1914 book of plans, "American Dwellings." It contains 310 designs of residences costing from $1,000 to $6,000; also book of interiors for $1.50. ANCIENT STORY RKCEIVKD A correspondent in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, in the face of recent happenings in Virginia, throws some light on the agitation some thirty odd years ago to change the North Carolina-Virginia State line all the way down from Danville to Norfolk, thereby bequeathing to Granville county about 30,000 acres of land. The correspondent says: "I remember that Mr. John R. Pace of Danville, brought out some facts and figures which proved very conclusively that Danville and Nor folk and a whole lot of other Virginia territory really belonged to North Carolina, and in that connection he brought to light some unwritten his tory about how there was a good deal Fir SaDeS A fine tobacco farm of 240 acres, located in Wake County on theN. S. R. R., near Wendell This farm grows the finest wrappers, and is located in one of the very Best Tobacco Sections in the State. Good buildings and healthy location. Prospective purchasers who would Iik to look it over can address the owner J. R. SAULS, Kenly, N. C. of fraud in the making of the line that separated Virginia from North Carolina. As well as I recollect, he demonstrated that in all honesty Danville and Norfolk really belonged to North Carolina, and, instead of be-ir-g three miles over the Virginia line they should be two and a half miles over the North Carolina line. I am sure I do not know just how accurate were Mr. Pace's figures, but I do know that if any man with an eye that is straight will study the State line between the two States, he will And that it has a very suspicious curve. Mr. Pace explained this curve in a way that was at the time per fectly satisfactory to rne. He said that when the original surveyors came along to make the State line they found a lot of large land owners, who, for reasons that were natural enough, wanted all of their holdings to be in one State, and it so happen ed that at the time Virginia was the State they preferred to be in. Accordingly, they "manipulated" the surveyors, and had the line run to suit themselves. Be Mr. Pace's argu ment as it may, the fact remains that there is a kind of curve or crooked ness in the line that separates Vir ginia and North Carolina, and for all that I know, it may be true that Dan ville and Norfolk really belong to North Carolina. ! PERSONAL. MENTIONS Mr. Coley Gill, of Stovall, was in town Saturday. Mr. Ben Dean, of Route 4, was in ; Oxford Monday. Mr. John Paris is visiting relatives at Rocky Mount. j Mr. James Horner was a Warren- ton visitor Sunday. Mr. C. S. Cole, of Route 7, was in Oxford Saturday. Dr. Sikes of Grissom, was in Ox ford a few hours Monday. Mr. D. L. Mangum, of Creedmoor, : was on our streets Monday. Miss Susie Meadows is on a visit to Norfolk and the Seashore. Mrs. C. H. Landis and Miss Belle Thorp are at Panacea Springs. Mr. W. R. Farabow, of Stem, was on our streets Monday morning. Mr. C. G. Royster, of Bullock, was an Oxford visitor Monday morning. Miss Annie Brown is on a visit to relatives in Lillington and Four Oaks. Mr. and Mrs. John Morton and child, of Bullock, were on our streets Saturday. Mr. W. H. Washington, of Stem section, was among the Oxford visit ors Monday. Miss Lucy Stovall, of Stovall, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hines on High street. Mr. Marsh Ray returned a few days ago from a delightful visit to Macon, Ga. Mr. Lee Meadows, the great ball Twirler, spent the week-end at his home in Oxford. Masters Julian and Billie Abbitt have gone to Appomattox, Va., to spend a while with relatives. Miss Estelle Plunkett, of Winston- Salem, is the pleasant visitor of Mrs A. H. Moore, on Broad street. Miss Annie Osborn, of Laurence- ville, Va., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hamlin Cheatham, on Route 3. Mr. C. B. Edwards, of Raleigh, spent Sunday and Monday with his daughter, Mrs. M. P. Chamblee. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Howard and children, of Howard Nnrsery, were among the Oxford visitors Saturday Dr. J. F. Sanderford and Messrs. Claud Lyon, and R. H. Rogers, of Creedmoor,were Oxford visitors Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Dean and chil dren, of Richmond, visited relatives in the county several days the past week. Mr. R. S. Hart, a nominee for Com missioner from Northern Granville, was among the Oxford visitors Sat urday. Mr. Lee Gooch, of the Raleigh team of the Carolina Baseball League, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs Alice Gooch. . Mrs. Lonnie Evans and son spent last week in her old neighborhood, and attended the meeting at Island Creek church. Messrs. J. N. Watkins, A. J. Yan cey, D. T. Winston and R. T. Pittard, of Northern Granville, were Oxford visitors Monday. Masters Charlie and Clifford Brown, who have been visiting rela tives in Oxford, returned to their home in Raleigh Monday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin Cheatham on Route 3, has been much improved in convenience and beauty, by carpenters and painters. Messrs. Baldy Williams, Willie Alston, John Brown, Carl Adams, Ernest Taylor and Mark Landis visit ed Panacea Springs Sunday. i 4 PMOT0J 1 1 1 D Brinldey's Photo Gallery. FOR 8 DAYS ONLY Beginning Friday Aug. 7, Ending Saturday, Aug. 15. IRositively no Longer Strictlv Cash in Advance for Everybody. OAK HILL ORACLES Since the rain set in our corn crop is looking fine. Owing to the long drought the tobacco crops in this section is short. All are urged to attend our regular meeting; each fourth Sunday, except the next fourth Sunday in August, at which time our pastor will be absent on a visit to his parents in the moun tains. " ' Our protracted meeting started on the 25th and closded on the 30th, and we are glad to say it was the best ever held at this place. Rev. J. S. Kennerson, of Stovall, conducted the meeting, and the church was crowded from day to day with peo ple from many parts of the country. About 17 or 18 made profession of religion and joined our church. FINE COW FOR SALE, WITH NICE heifer calf 4 weeks old worth $15. Will sell at a bargain. B. F. Taylor, Oxford, N. C. 2t-pd ! SALE OF LAND. Bv virtue of the mithrwlr in the last will and testament of Mar caret I. HOfk.ldav. rlcnawl lata -. dranville county, I shall on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH. 1914. at 12 o'olonk m ' nfftn- frw coin r, highest bidder by public auction, for cash, at the Court House door in Ox ford, said countv rf f?rnnviii vi Iqwing lands: irst Tract: Lying- and being- situate n Brassfleld tnwnshin fir a n iri 1 mn tv. adioinine- the Innrla rr tvto Cniiio Turner, Mrs. O. A. Mangum and others. cuiuaimng acres, more or less, and being "The Home Place" of the late Mrs. Alargaret I. Hockaday. Second Tract: Lying- and being- situ ate near Creed Granville, adjoining- the lands of John H. Perrv. J. D. Rroe-den anH nthovo containing 333 1-3 acres, more or less, and known as "Garner Place." This last tract will be divided into several smaller tracts a net Affavorf tn separate tracts on the day of sale and men me iraci win ne onerea as a whole. I shall be glad to show these lands to parties wishing- to purchase valuable farming lands. This August 4th., 1914. J. F. SANDERFORD. Executor of Margaret I. Hockaday, deceased. B. S. ROYSTER, Attorney. SHORT LEDGER LOCALS Good Meeting As a result of re vival meetings held last week at thr New Island Creek Baptist church, 42 joined the church. Listen to Brinkley We call your attention to the advertisement of J.D. Brinkley, the excellent photograph man in another column. Able to be Out County Commis sioner Zack Allen, who has been sick for a week, was able to attend the meeting of the Board on Monday. In Hobsood House Mr. and Mrs. Hershey have moved into the Sam Hobgood dwelling on College street and are again comfortably fixed up. Call at New Home The Granville Real Estate and Trust Co. has moved into the large room in the rear of the Bank, where Mr. Powell will be glad to see you. Will Enlarge Stage Messrs. Harris & Crews, the hustling proprietors of the Orpheum Theatre, are preparing to enlarge the stage of 'their nice play house. In Midst of War Mr. John Tyer, son of Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Tyer, who represents the Export Tobacco Co., is in Finland in the midst of the war cloud. He's All Right We were much pleased to meet in Oxford Monday, our old friend. Dorsey Mangum, of Creedmoor section, found him in good health and spirits. Run Warehouse Messrs. George and A. W. Cannady, who have decid ed to run a warehouse at Dunn.were among the Oxford visitors Monday We wish them much success. Poison Oak Our dear little friend "Brother Tom Booth," suffered con siderably with poison oak on a good portion of his body the past week, and we hope he will soon be well. A Morning Marriage Mr. H. G. Willis and Miss Mattie Evelyn Bow- res, both of Baskerville, Va., accOm panied by friends, were united in marriage at the Exchange Hotel by Rev. A. P. Tyer Monday morning. Repainted Home The march of improvement continues to make good headway in Oxford and the paint brush is responsible for some of it. Mr. R. M. C. Calvert has had his residence on High Street repaint ed inside and out. Election Board At a meeting of the State Election Board in Raleigh Monday the following gentlemen were appointed to compose the Granville Eoard of Elections: Mr. B. K. Lasister, Chairman of Democratic Executive Committee; Capt. T. G Stem, both of Oxford; and Dr. G. T. Sikes, of Grissom. TO BEGIN ii9iiQiCCtOl'0 4 Rtaday, aogaoslt .10 DIED SUDDENLY Mrs. Sarah N. Adcock, one of the good old ladies of Tar River section, died suddenly at the home of her son on July 29th in the 64th year of her age. She was a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus, and ever ready to perform a good deed, and was a kind neighbor and affectionate moth er. The funeral services were con ducted by Rev. George Tunstall and the interment was in the family grave yard in the presence of a largo number of friends and relatives. The pallbearers were: G. N. Dan iel, L. Y. Gordon, Walter Moss, E. B. Mangum, B. F. Currin, and Graham Daniel. And Iast Only Ten Days To August 15th. We are doing this in order to j? O maba mnm ftir mir immonco Pull ClnU air&aiDinis Fot A I Only one week, remember this Special Sale I lasts Five Days Only. j EVERYBODY'S 5, 10 and 25c STORE j $ Next to Union Bank, Oxford, IM. C ? 1 a n it MHMmiT'M'""TT'TrTB"TMr"Tr""TiTr mm irn ii ir n i -n - m i m 1 1 I I CORN AND TOBACCO CROP Col. John S. Cunningham advises the farmers to be careful in cutting and curing their tobacco and to cut it ripe, and to cut it bright. He looks for good prices for this year's crop. The Durham Sun quotes the colonel as saying: Farmers should have good and tight storage houses, to pack their tobacco in case of a long damp and wet season; much of the tobacco will mold and change Its color unless this is attended to, and it should be looked after at once. The farmers, too, should sow tur nips and seed all of the wheat and other crops possible this fall. Many farmers have good crops this year who broke their land early and broke their land deep. One man told me of a farmer who plowed his land with four big mules and worked five to his harrow, and although we have had a severe drought he has a big crop of corn. The farmers in Eastern North Car olina who ploughed their tobacco and I a mtold, with a two horse plow and watered and set out their crops early in the season have fine crops of tobacco. j j K COME AND Let IVs US FIGURE OK IT Hi NOW IS THE TIME TO PUT YOUK BARNS AND lACK HOUSES IN REPAIR. WE HAVE HAD AN EYE TO THIS, AND HAVE THE RIGHT KINP OF MATERIAL ON HAND. DON' r FORGET TOO WE HAVE THE RIGHT PRICES. WE ALSO HAVE THE MATERIAL FOR THE DWELLING HOUSE OR OTHER BUILDING YOU MAY EXPECT TO BUILD. COME TO SEE US. WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY BUY YOUR COAL FROM US ALSO, WE ARE FILLING OUR BINS WITH FRESH COAL AND THIC BEST GFADES. WE ARK SELLING COAL CHEAP NOW. LET US HAVE YOUR ORDER BEFORE THE PK1CE ADVANCES. C D.Ray & Son, Oxford, N.C. is Beggars are no longer permitted in i Tin Chli.ore have pm diced a form the streets in Philadelphia. I of vaccination against .liallpox since nine-: ancient lines. Montana and Idaho have a hour day for working women. The approved form of lift-boat in Vancouver, British Columbia, now , now 32-lon. motor-propelled and cuo has 25,288 telephones in service. ! able of accommodating 250 persons. FINE ROAD Automobile parties are now passing through the gap at Chimney Rock on the Charlotte-Asheville Highway. For three weeks past three squads of la borers have been employed in the construction of the uncompleted sec tion and the road has been blasted. graded and surfaced, though the fin ishing work is yet in progress. The automobile people report that the road is now in good weather shape and can be traveled in comfort. It will be in permanent condition by the middle of August. This will open to tourists one of the prettiest sections of Western North aCrolina and will make travel between Charlotte and Asheville a delight. Both sections of the road east and west of Chimney ! Rock are considered the best stretch- t es of highway in the State, and with 1 the completion of the work on the gap the entire road will be an invita tion for all classes of traffic. This highway will no doubt prove one of the most popular of the roads in the mountain country. Charlotte Observer. TOBACCO GROWERS FOR AXJE! atte Sixty-seven and one half acres tobacco farm ner Faqjiy Springs, Wake County, North Carolina. Five room cottage, necessrry outhouses, two new tobacco barns, fifteen acres in original growth. Price $2,500. One hundred and thirty-two acre tobacco farm on the National Highway between Durham ami Raleigh, near Nelson Station on the Southern Railway. Thiny acres in cultivation, balance in timber and wood. One hundred thousand feet of saw timber. 'I he land is wrll watered by a creek running through the entire length of ihe property in the rear, and is almost entirely level. Price $3,500 Three hundred and twenty acre farm mostly in original growth. No open land or improvements This land is situated in a fine tobacco belt on the Durham and Southern Railway at Carpenter Station, about half way between Durham and Apex, and within two miles of Morrisville on Southern Railway. It has been esti mated that there is two thousand and five hundred cords of wood on this farm, which is easily enough to pay for, it. Price of Farm $3,850, or $12 per acre. This is the Cheapest Tobacco Farm in the State. Write or See J. Broughton & Company, RA LEIGH, N. C.
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