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.V , v v r PUBLIC LEBGE1 PUBLISHED tWICE-A-WEEK VE, .SS AND SATURDAYS. jr - VOLUME 29. OXFORD, N. C SATHRDT T AUGUST 15,1914. NO 09 COURT IS IN SESSION. The Docket is Dwindling .in the Hands of Judge Rountree And liar Git AND JURY MAKES REPORT, DISCHARGED WITH THANKS The docket of the Granville Coun ty Supreme Court, Judge Rountree ; presiding, is being dispatched by the Court and Bar in a business like manner. An old colored man on leaving the Court room was heard to size up Jadge Rountree in the follow ing pert sentence: "Dat am surely a businessJedge, bue he is shore a nar vos man." The docket was encumbered with a number of cases, the most of them being colored reople. The following cases hae been disposed of since our last issae. State vs Robert Barnett, rape, plead guilty; prayer for judgment continued upon payment of cost and bond for appearance at Court for two years. State vs Early Jones, larceny, guil ty, judgment one year on roads. State vs James Crosby, carrying concealed weapon, guilty, two months on roads. State vs J. D. Thompson, obstruct ing work on road; dismissed upon payment of cost. State vs Walter Bowling, retailing, not guilty. State vs Tom Cox, retailing, guilty, $25 and cost. State vs Ula Ross, larceny, guilty, three months on roads. State vs Wade Mobly, affray, guilty judgment continued upon payment of cost. State vs Squire Raney, assault and battery, guilty, one penny and cost. State vs Ed Karris and Ollie Har ris, affray, guilty. As to Ed Harris $5 and aaH the cost and Ollie to pay other half of cost. State vs James Crosby, assault, guilty, judgment suspended upon payment of cost. Not guilty as to charge of disturbing religious wor ship. In the case of State vs Cortez Rog ers, colored, charged with rape the special venire of 50 men as ordered ln"DDen ourt Wednesday afternoon as' follows: ' G'. T. Lawrence, E. J. Lunsford, L. DHarris, B. L. Faulkner, P. H. Tur ner, R. D. Hcleman, C. J. Breedlove, J. W. Adcock, C. R. Gordon, J. T. Bowling. Geo. Clay, J. N. Pittman, A. C. Chandler, M. !1. Eastwood, O. F. Hughes, L. D. Vaughan, A. H. Renn, James Stroud. P. S. Kearney, W. H. Jenkins, E. J, Jenkins, Brodie Cozart, W. J. Royster, D. L. Peak, J. C. Tit tard, B. D. Johnson. J. W. Overton, J. W. Elliott, W. H. Moore, D. L. Haskins, J. A. Mangum, R. B. Moss, H. F. Bailey, J. T. Britt, J. C. Taj lor, William Thorp, L. B. Freeman, E. B. Hart, E. H. Humphries, J. E. Davis, J. L. Preddy, R. L. Clay, and John Eastwood, including the names of the regular jurors. The names of the regular jurors were first placed in the hat and the following were drawn and accepted for the trial of the case: W. L. Peace, M. L. Eakes, Frank Kelly, and H. G. Averett, then the names of the 50 venire were placed in the hat, the following eight were drawn and accepted as jurors: J. E. Davis, J. W. Elliott, L. D. Harris, G. L. Lawernce, A. H. Renn, W. J. Roy ster, Li. D. Vaughan, and William Thorp, all of whom were sworn and the trial entered into. Rogers is charged with commit ting rape on one Emma Lawrence, colored, sometime ago near Lyon station. Rogers is the one that knocked-James Mangum down in the recent jail delivery and jumped on him, and in the scuffle Mangum left the print of his teeth in the flesh of Rogers. The trial commenced about four o'clock Wednesday afterroon and consumed that afternoon and all of Thursday, and the case was given to the jury late that afternoon after an able charge by Judge Rountree. Many witnesses were eamiued on both sides, and every inch of testimony and legal points were closely contest ed by the counsel on both sides. Gen. B. S. Royster and Ex-Judge Graham appeared for Rogers, and Solicitor Sam Gattis .assisted by Mr. John W Hester, represented the prosecution The speeches on both sides before the jury were able, learned and well de livered, and closely listened to by all in the Court room. Shortly after Court met Friday morning the jury filed into Court and though Mr. W. L. Peace stated that they had been unable to agree, and asked if they could not be dis charged, but Judge Rountree declin ed to do so. He wished them to ar rive at a verdict and proceeded to in struct them as to the different ver diets they could return after fully weighing all the testimony and tak ing into consideration the character of the woman as well as the man. (Continued on last page) VSk V-.H- r " "m i.i.mJU MnrmnwiMit T.i.. 1 ' 1 Eg pCt. Z - ilXPiS 1 RFLgebman infantry i raff ews Snapshots The European war continued .with increasing se verit jVffCaer : Willieiui seemed to have little care as to the number of coun tries he antagonized and warned Italv that if she did. nt? aid him he would order an attack on T fa linn mh rianurqi rnn Of the Weell Moltke as field marshal of the German army is the active directing power of the Teutons. King George was forced to prepare to aid France and Russia. Albert, king of the Belgians, -made a desperate resistance to the German invaders, and his troops a-ere victors in the initial contests with German infantry and. uhlans! The British fleet in the North sea was ordered to have "decks cleared for action." President Poincare of France stated that his troops were ready to repel the Germans at any point on his border. The aerial forces of France and Germany became very active, and several sanguinary engagements occurred in the air The initial; reverses to Germany occasioned worldwide surprise. v., DEADLY GUNS OF LIEGE German Army Officers Urge Their Men into the Very Jaws of Death BKLGIUMS' FIIIK WAS DI'JADLY AND WROUGHT HAV )C SHORT LEDGER LOCALS. About People and Things That Are of Interest to The Public Ledger Readers GATHERED PROM THE TOWN AND COUNTY New Signs The Union Bank and Sizemore Eros, have had new signs painted on their windows. The Man That Don't The business man who never advertises now is like the general who goes into battle without ammunition. Cider and Watermelons Plenty of cider and Watermelons were in Ox ford Saturday and the lovers of both were in their glory. Young Tobacco Buyer Another son was born unto Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pace, a few days ago, and mother and son are doing well. , Bead Change of Ad. -We call at tention to the change of the adver tisement of the Granville Real Estate & Trust Co. ou another page. Moving Along The brick xiaons are 'ruoving right along with the work on the new storage house and sales stables or Horner Eros Co. About Recovered Mr. J. Ii. Sneed, the blacksmith, who has been sick for several weeks, is out again and is rapidly recovering his strength. Fine Crop We learn that Mr. J. T. Grissom, who farms near Wilton, has one among the finest tobacco and corn crops in that section of the County. Some Better We are glad to learn that Mr. Dudley Fuller, who has been confined at home for two weeks on account of sickness, is get ting better. Services at Stovall Rev. Lewis Taylor will conduct services to-morrow, Sunday, in St. Peter's church at Stovall at 11 o'clock a. m. and at eight p. m. All cordially invited. Continues to Improve We are pleased 10 learn that Mrs. Ersenhart, who has been in a hospital for treat ment continues to improve and will soon be able to retarn to Oxford. At His Old Post We are glad to see our young, friend Winfield Taylor baok in the o'fice of the Carolina Power and Light Co., as he succeeds Mr. Fullerton, who has resigned. Sunday School Ficnic The Bap tist Sunday school children picniced at Cheatham':; Mill Thursday. They went out in wagons and automobiles, and had a large time with plenty to ea.t. Premium List Look out and se cure a premium list issued by the Granville Count Fair "Association. You can secure a copy from any or our business houses or Secretary E. T. Crews. Green-Hunt Co. Carpenters are now quite busy putting shelves and counters in the store room vacated by the Granville Real Estate & Trust. Co. for the opening of the new firm of Green-Hunt Co. Lavvn Party Miss Jannetto Greg ory gave her. Sunday School class a lawn party Wednesday afternoon at her home on College street, and the little girls and boys had a jolly time playing games and eating. Much Improved We are much pleased to learn that Mrs. Cam East on, who fell some weeks ago, and broke her ankle, is able to move around the house and her friends hope to see her out soon. Porch Party A very enjoyable porch party was given Tuesday even ing by Miss Lakel at the home of Mr. N. N. Cmm on College street and de licious refreshments were served and imuch enjoyed by tue guests. DIRECTORS THE FAIR Holds Enthusiastic Meeting and I:ies Dr. AV. N. Thomas Chief Marshall THE QUESTION OF A SPEAKER AMD LIGHTS The directors of the Granville County Fair Association held an in thusiastic meeting Tuesday afternoon When this body of men, coming as. it does from all parts of the county, get together they are generally of one mind as to things pertaining to the County Fair. While they are un bounded in their enthusiasm for the Fair, it is indeed a very conservative body of . men, not given to wild schemes. They hold that the Fair is purely educational in its nature and none are too wise to come within its influence... . -.y-:. .... Dr. W. N. Thomas as unanimous- ly chosen Marshall of the Fair. Gal lant and popular with all classes of people throughout the county, he will bring prestage to the glad occasion. Dr. Thomas is at present casting about for his aids, it is a coveted position to ride a fine steed in the line of march and join in the festivi ties of the Marshall's ball, and glad will be those whose names will ap pear in the list of Dr. Thomas' ap pointments. The directors left the choice of "a speaker to a committee, of which Secertary Crews is the Chairman. In casting about for a speaker it would seem to the Public Ledger that Governor Craig would naturally be the first choice of the committee. He is fully in sympathy with the ag ricultural interests of the State, thoroughly posted as to the wants and needs of the farming element and with ail an orator of note. The question of the advisability of lighting the Fair grounds was left to a committee, who will wait upon the Carolina Power and Light Company and ascertain the cost of exending the line and wiring the buildings, etc. In deciding this question the commit tee is confronted with the facts that the grounds at most require lights only one night during the Fair, as the exhibitors remove their display before nightfall on the second day. The same can be said of the Colored Fair, which occupy the grounds two days later in the season. With all these facts in mind the commitee will be governed entirely by the light be fore them. Secretary Crews is meeting with much encouragement on all sides and he says ' we are going to have a splendid Fair, war or no war." THE PROPOSED TRAIN. It" Means Closer Business Relations of OvfolT Henderson and Durham and the Territory Traversed A BOON TO THE TRAVELING ' V. PUBLIC - The ; business men with whom we have talked look with favor on the proposed through Southern Railway passenger Strain from Henderson to Durham via Oxford. While they can see a slight Did for trade along the line oh the part of Durham and Hen derson .they see no reason for alarm if the v business men of Oxford will get busy and go after the trade. It is pointed out that in the event the trainjis continued on through from - Henderson to Durham . there will be four trains a day in each di rection 'Vir! xf or d ;and .13 urham , well distributed throughout the day, with only a slight change of schedule of trains between Oxford and Hen derson. Looking at the matter from an un selfish standpoint the change will be a boon to the traveling public, as it will afford .lose connections and avoid the inconveniences and annoy ances of lounging around the passen ger stations in Durham and Oxford. But there is another side to the ques tion which should not be overlooked. Oxford, Hendjrson and Durham are equally interested in the proposed change of schedules and trains, and as all three of the towns are made more accessible it is well to watch with jealous care the effect it will have on trade relations. As to the excellent line of goods carried by the Oxford merchants there should be no fear of competition, but with the flamboyant spirit that characterizes the merchantile business in other places there is a possibility of some few along the line "flying the coop." Our progressive neighbors have a faculty of putting their best foot foremost in all matters that pertain to the enlargement of their commer cial sphere, and the sooner we ac quire the habit of guarding our in terests the better off we will be. MOVEMENTJF PEOPLE. Personal Items About Folks and Their Friends Who Travel Here and There SOME YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW SOCIAL' ENTERTAINMENT One of the pleasant entertainments of the summer took place on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Mary Shotwell on Asylum street in honor of her house guests, Misses Annie Tillett and Mollie Speed, of Durham: Ola Ross, of Greenville; Miss Kate Alderman, of Greensboro; and Mrs. I N. L. Coward, of Greenville. The interesting game of rook was played, and choice and tempting refresh ments were served. DEATH OF BANNISTER ROBINSON After an illness of several weeks Mr Bannister Robinson died Thurs day morning at his home near the Cotton Mill. For a number of years he conducted a mercantile business and accumulated real estate in that section of the town. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his taking away. The fun eral will take place at his home this Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock and the interment will be In Elmwood Ceme tery. Vve join in extending sympa thy to the bereaved family. SOME FINE PICTURES Perhaps the n-.ost elaborate -and interesting picture yet seen in Oxford is the ' Last Days of Pompeii, ;' which will be seen at the Orpheun- Theatre on Monday evening, August' 2 4th. The picture is divided into two parts, of four reels each It cost $250,000 in the making. It is plenty long for two evenings of profitably enjoyment, but Harris & Crews will crowd the two parts into one evening. The pictures at the popular play houre are getting stronger and better aP the time, and with the double bills Saturdays and Tuesdays the Or?he um is unsurpa-std anywhere. Dr.! i'HJHTFUI. MEETING The Senior Methodist Philatheas held an important and delightful meeting Tuesday afternoon in their attractive classroom. Miss Eliza beth McLaurin sang a solo for the devotional services, much business was transacted after which the fol lowing officers;were elected for the net. six months: Miss Hettie Lyon, hoaresidt5!-J. A. Pitts, president; "'i&rs. Parham, first vice president, Miss Fannie Wyatt, second vice-president; 7 Miss Lillian Spencer, secretary, with Miss Mar tha Parker Brinkley assistant; Mrs. J. P. Floyd, - trearurer and Miss Carrie Fuller, teacher. After the business meeting a de lightful social hour and a watermelon feast was enjoyed, while Miss Wil liams gave us some fine music on the pipe organ as a grand finale. Mr. Ben Green, of Route 6, was in town Thursday. Mr. Sam Knott, of Route 2, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. E. W. Parrott, of Route 1, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Thomas Dixon, of Wilton, was in town Wednesday. Mr. Howard Dorsey, of Route 3, was in town Thursday. Mr. Graham Royster, of Buchanan, is at Panacea Springs. Mr. Seymour Hart, of Route 4, was- in town Friday. Mr. Sam Jones, of Culbreth, was in Oxford Wednesday. Mr. M. L. Winston, of Creedmoor, was in Oxford Thursday. Mr. Henry Averette, of Route 7, was in town Wednesday. Mrs. Kate White is on a visit to Sarnac Lake, New York. Mr. N. L. Gillis, of Stovall ,was an Oxford visitor Wednesday. Mr. C. W. Dixon, of Route 4, was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. Melvin York, of Grissom, was on our streets Thursday. Mrs. Will Dorsey, of Route 3, was on our streets Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Currin, of Route 7, were in Oxford Thursday. Mr. Nat Cannady, of Cannady's Mill, was in town Thursday. Mr. C. C. Heggee, of Stovall, was an Oxford visitor Wednesday. . Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Brown spent the week in the "Land of Skies." Mr. D. S. Howard, of Route 4, war, among the crowd in town Wednes day. Messrs. S. M. and Carl Green, of Dexter, were town visitors Wednes day. Mrs. W. T. Lee and bright daugh ters are visiting relatives in Clarks vilie. Mrs. Evins and son left Thursday for Hendersonville on a visit to rela tives. Capt. E. E. Fuller has returned from a very pleasant stay at the f.ea-shcre. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Cheatham, of Route 5, were Oxford visitors Wed nesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gooch, of Wil ton, were among the Oxford visitor-Thursday. Messrs. C. G. Royster and John Morton, of Bullock, were in Oxford Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Bullock and children, of Hester, were Oxford vis itors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Critcher, of Route 5, were among the Oxford vis itors Thursday. WHAT OTHERS THINK OF IT Oxford, N. C. August 11, 1914 Taylor Brothers, Oxford, N. C. Dear Sirs, I regard the Purina Chicken Chowder purchased from you the very best egg producer I have ever seen during my many years of experi ence in the chicken business, and heartily recommend it to all chicken raisers. I do not see how I could do without it. Yours Very truly. 2t. W. C, BRYAN (London Cable August 14.) Germans engaged In the battle of Haelen, according to late details to the Exchange Telegraph "ompauy from Brussels, numbered more than U,f(K comprising cavalry, artillery and a small force of infantry. The Belgian force numbered about 7,000. "It is believed," says the dispatch, "that the object of the Germans was to take a position north of the St. Trond road at Tirlemont, from which they could execute a turning move ment arainst the Belgian army. "Through efficient cavalry recon-' naissauce, the Belgian commander obtained accurate information of the movement of the attacking force. To reach Diest the Germans had to cross the river at Haelen, and before this place the Belgians took up their principal position, erecting barricad es, building entrenchments and plac ing gnns where they could be most effectively employed. "TLe Germans came in sight about 11 o'clock in the morning and soon the artillery on both Sides came into action. The German fire had little effect. The Belgian fire was deadly, even at a range o? 2,000 metres, and played havoc with the Perman cav alry, which, notwithstanding continu ed to advance. "The cavalry repeatedly charged, but owing to hedges and hillocks, could attack only in small groups. The Germans again and again hurl ed themselves at tne barricades only to be shot down by the deadly Bel gian file. "The attack on the bridges span ning tne river was equally lierce. iciiiiau uiihcio ui tcu men utii iu the attack, to meet almost certain death from the Belgian guns. Men and horses fell, until,, when almost shattered, the order for retreat was given at 6 o'clock in the evening. "Tbe German defeat was complete. their-loss amounting to more than 1,000. They retired In the greatest disorder. At nightfall they were making their way hastily toward Tonirres." SEND CARGOES OUT TO SEA The strength of the British fleet in the Mediterranean is unknoAvn as no movements of warships have h en made public since the first outbreak of hostilities. It i. knov n, however, that France has tbe bulk of her fleet iu the Mediterranean so that no ap prehension exists here as to the safe ty of trade routes through that sea now that it seen s certain that the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau are out of action. The o.'ficial press bureau describ ing the disposition of British cruisers in the Atlantic and els where express-- ly urges traders of the nations doing bu?iness with Great Britain to send their cargoes confidently and boldly to sea. in British or neutral ships in all directions except the North sea where, owing to mines and the prob ability of nval operations no guaran tee can yet be given, although as an nounced yesterday passenger services are again runniug. ALL DEPENDS ON WHO CON TROLS THE SEAS The effect of the European war up on agriculture in the United States was discussed Thursday for tho f.r.-t time by .-secretary Houston, who pointed out that i he . United States wa3 praitically M only large foou produ dug oi ntiv urHislurhed. "If Germany and Austria cannot control the high sea.s," he said, "It will be very difficult for food t-upi'lk1-" from this country to leith thorn. This would not have a very serious effect on our evports because a very small proportion is taken by thrsa coun tries. Of the wheat and wheat flour exported in 1913 -about J i 0,000, 000 bushels; only 12,000.000 went to Germanv and Austria. If ihey were to control the high seas it would-seriously interfere with the marketing of the greater part of the foodstuffs " e export. 'If, on the other hand. England, France and Russia contiol the fcigi seas, we should be able to market in the near z'uture without great diffi culty the great mass of our export able food products. Even if they cannot control the seas, they are go ing to take every sort of reasons ble risk to get supplies and on account of their extensive shore lines and large shipping facilities, they would doubtless secure a very con.iderable part of what they ned." "If Congress takes advantage promptly of the present situation ar'i enacts legislation for the enlarge ment of the merchant marines under the American flag," Secertary Ileus ton paid, "not only would graf tem porary relief Ve afforded, but a per- uianrnt advance would be made."