Newspapers / Oxford Public Ledger (Oxford, … / Aug. 19, 1914, 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
PUBLIC jl IL J Jny Jl JCa PUBLISHED, TWICE-A-WEEK-4WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. VOLUME 29. OXFORD, N. C, W TEACHERSINSTITUTE. An Interesting Two Week's Session, was Opened in Graded School Building Monday SHORT LEDGER LOCALS. , AUGUST 19, 1914. NO 70 COMMITTEE TO MEET. Matters of Much Importance are to Be Considered, Says Chairman ; Ben. K. Lassiter PROF. ALLEN AND MISS ARRING TON, CONDUCTORS The first day of the two week's ses sion of the Granville County Teach ers' Institute was held Monday in the. Graded School building. There were' teventy-five teachers in attendance on the opening day and the indications are that considerable enthusiasm will 1 be enkindled during the session. Prof. R. W. Allen, of Sanford, and Miss Arrington, of Rocky Mount, are conducting the Institute and Prof. J. P. Webb will give the work as much attention from time to time as his duties will permit. Dr. J. A. Morris delivered an in teresting address before the Insti tute Alonday entitled, "Agriculture and Schools." Capt. Winslow, engineer of the National Highway, addressed the In stitute this Tuesday morning on the theme of "Burying the Hammer; or the Community Spirit as Applied to Schools and Public Roads." He is a very interesting speaker and held the attention of the Institute. All the school committeemen of the county, to the number of 150, will attend the Institute Friday. Prof. L. C. Brogdon, of the Department of Schools, Raleigh, will lead the dis cussion on this occasion, in which all the committeemen are urged to ex press their views. The Institute, composed largely of lady teachers, represent the bulwark of the county and the Public Ledger wishes that their salary was in pro portion to the service they render to future generations. About Pople and Things That Are of Interest to The Public Ledger Readers THE TOWN THE TEN AMENDMENTS TO TnK SIX MONTHS OR MORE ON THE SOME PENALTY TOO LIGHT. MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE. Our Representatives Urged to Pass a More Stringent Law Covering Concealed Weapons Persona Items About Folks and GATH ERED F ROM AND COUNTY STATE CONSTITUTION SIGN BOARD NEEDED There is a law on the statute Books requiring County Commissioners to have sign boards put up at inter-section of roads in the county, and we would like to see it done as it would prove a great convenience to the trav eling public. The law bearing on this subject will be found in Revised Laws V t of 1905, Chapter 27, section 22, failure of overseer of road to -put up signs within 10 days after he takes office at inter-section of roads on his division. Chapter 27; section 23, provides a $4 penalty for failure to put mileage post within 30 days af ter he takes office. FINE CROPS OF CORN AND TO- BACCO We made a trip a few days ago through two sections of the county and found good crops of corn and to bacco growing. If the season con tinues favorable during the balance of August the corn crop alone will be the finest made in Granville for several years as most of it was plant ed late. Late in the afternoon we visited the old home of the late John F. Cannady, near Wilton, who 20 years ago was looked upon as the most progressive and successful farmer in the county. This fine farm is still in a high state of cultivation and is rented by Messrs. J. T. Grissom and his son-in-law, Mr. John Dickerson, two successful and hospitable farm ers, surrounded by happy families, all seeming well and contented. We, along with our family feasted on lu- j cious watermelons, apples, peaches and grapes, with good sweet cider to top off with. We walked through one lot of beau tiful tobacco containing 50,000 hills about ready for the knife, and another lot of some 20,000 hills just as fine as you want to look at with out blemish as no hail storm has vis ited this fine crop of tobacco, which is now being cured. The corn is as good as you want to look at and we predict will make close on to 8 or 10 barrels per acre. These wide-awake gentlemen are looking out for home supplies and have a splendid potato and pea crop growing, and quite a number of choice porkers, and hog and hominy will be. the watchword at these two homes. Speaking about corn we learn that our old friend Ed Bobbitt of that neighborhood has 3 acres of some of the finest corn growing in that sec tion, and it is estimated with contin ued seasons will yield 10 barrels of corn to the acre, making 30 barrels on the three acres. How is that for producing corn in Granville? Finally Installed After a long wait Sizemore Bros, have at last had their soda fountain installed. , Work on Bungalow The carpen ters have commenced work on the John Haskins bungalow on Front street. , Still Going Out Tobacco Flues' are still being hauled out daily and no doubt many barns of the weed will be cured this week. j Save Your Fodder- Every farmer should make it his business to save all his fodder and pea-vine hay as it is money in his pocket. j Estimable Lady Dead Mrs. Sarah Burroughs, an estimable lady who was a recent visitor to her niece, Mrs. 1 R. J. Sellers, died at her home in Wilmington last Friday after a brief illness. Building New Home Mr. J. I. Gordon, who lives out on Route 2, near Clay, is building a new home, and it i3 not known whether he in tends to put a new bird in the new cags or not. All the Go Cutting and curing to bacco is all the go now with a large number of farmers in Granville and we wish them great success. We learn that the tobacco cured last week. shows up well. Normal Prices As to whether the European war will effect the price of furniture or not, Mr. J. Robt. Wood laid in his fall and winter stock be fore the war was declared and his customers will have the advantage of the normal price as long as the stock lasts. See adv. on last page of this paper. . Raleigh Street Completed Con tractor Clements has completed lay ing granolithic sidewalk on Raleigh street, and when cleaned up will show up a wider and more desirable street and the property owners de serve great credit for donating the land for the widening of this popular thoroughfare. -! 'r . . ; Marriage at Exchange Mr. James R. Newcond and Miss' Bertha Walker, of Ontario, Va., arrived in Oxford Monday morning on the 11:15 South ern train; as soon as license could be secured were married in the parlor of the Exchange Hotel by Dr. A. P. Tyer. They were accompanied by Mr. J. A. Newcond. Broke Her Arm While little Miss Mary Louise Collie, of Winston-Salem, who is visiting her grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Tyer, was playing on College street Monday about one o'clock stumbled and fell, breaking her left arm. Dr. T. L. Booth was called and set the broken limb and the little Miss is getting along nicely. CHAIN GANG Their Friends Who Travel Here and There YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DO NOT KNOW We learn from Mr. Ben K. Lassiter We notice that most of the cases Chairman of the Granville County which engage the attention of the Executive Committee that he will is- Courts in Granville County in recent sue a call for the Committee" to meM , years is that of carrying concealed at the Court House early in Septenir weapons and the illegal traffic of Hq ber. Matters of much importance uor. These violations are confined are to be considered. almost exclusively to the colored First the ten amendments to thrace. It means that they have a States constitution, which are to propensity to, carry concealed weap voted on this fall, and which willons and will draw them at the least bring about some very much needed provocation and snap one's life out in changes in the taxation system astd the twinkling of an eye. j the matter of local legislation, will! . There are very few white men that' be taken up. Then another most im- (go armed, but if the colored race arej portant question will be considered;-' permitted to carry concealed weapons : The question of a state wide legalizit will not be long till white men Willi ed primary for the nomination of alt -feel the necessity of going well arm-1 candidates for all elective officers of all parties in all counties and pre- ed: The affray at Bullock Sunday in i which Mr. Campbell was attacked by ! cincts of the state on the same day,: is ; two heavily armed colored men will .a i . 1 1 . . 1 j la. thought. The leaders of the -nation ; to go well armed. We are glad that one that must have the most careful ; have a tendency to warn white men j The leaders of the nation to go well armed agree and those States, which have Mr. Campbell is a law abiding citizen j employed the primary system, have -and that he did not feel the necessity" found, from experience, that the state of carrying a pistol concealed in his wide primary for all offices is more 'pocket, else there would have been' nearly an approach to genuine 'demo- j a double funeral in the colored ceme cracy than any plan yet devised. They tery within the twenty-four hours, know that .although there isstllli 3 The intent of the .law covering con some possibility for machinery tstecealed weapons is too often defeated tics and block voting, the opporturii.by the trial Judge in imposing a ties are greatly reduced and the great small fine. Every time a bad negro mass of people come more nearly 4-. charged with carrying concealed Avercisft their franchise rich ts thata"! weanons escanes the chain eaner bv by any other system. OvernightXpaying a fine he cuts another "honor! changes of heart, which so generaiy notch" on the stock of his pistol. The affected the delegates to convention, one penalty that he stands in mortal' are not in evidence under the .:ri dread of is the chain gang, and this j mary plan. It has been a matter lot is exactly what he needs every time.! surprise to other states that Northj. We urge our Representatives in Carolina, so progressive in mother. ;he Legislature to frame an act and! ways, has failed to adopt this modern ; work for its passage making it a mis- j method and it will continue , to be demeanor to carry concealed weapons j matter for unfavorable criticism" unliU punishable by a sentence of six the State is in line. :l months on the chain gang, with no' This paper has taken the position preference as to the discretion of the f that if the people are given a jfairicourt in the matter. It is the onlyi and impartial chance to" express I way?-which we can rid ourselves of themselves at the polls and the mathev dangerous element who carry jority of them stand for principle f-ancfcaled weapons, z ' other than those enunciated by- thfi; . --' - ' ' - I, t'. n : , " " right that the county in question bJP put in the columns of the party.whoseV Mr. John Webb and family, except rimnrioo 9r ,n annrrt with thma.'S Miss ; Fannie, who is spending jority of the voters of that county and no Democrat can consistently combat that theory. . Mr. John Clay, of Route 2, was in town Saturday. " , Mr. J. M. Dean, of Route C, was in town Saturday. .. r ; Mr. Ed Pruitt, of Route 1, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Lee Harris, of Wilton, was in Oxford Saturday. v Mr. W. J. O'Brien, of Route 5, was in town Saturday. Mr. J. B. Elliott, of Route 1,; was in town Saturday. Mr. "Bud" Brooks, of Route 4vvas in town Saturday. Mr. John Cawthorn, of Wilton, war, in Oxford Saturday. L Mr. J. T. Cozart, of Route 3, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Claud Crews, of Route 2, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Cam Burnett, of Route 5, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Ben Farabow, of Stem section, was in town Monday. Mr. J. W. Dickerson, of Route 3, was in town Monday. Mr. C. R. Gordon, of Clay section, was in town Saturday. Mrs. H. A. McGhee, of Route 7, was in Oxford Monday. Mr. Sam Usry, of Corinth section, was in town Saturday. Mr. Cam Averett, of Route 2, was on our streets Saturday. Mr. R. T. Critcher, of Route 1, was a town visitor on Saturday. Mr. Thos. Bobbitt, of Dickerson, was a town visitor Saturday. Mr. F. W. Hancock spent the week end with his family in Oxford. Mrs. E. C. Hunt and children are visiting relatives in Lexington. Mr. Frank Blackley, of Wilton sec tion, was on our streets Monday. - Mr. Kirk and .wife; xsf Tlorlda," are "visiting 'relatives in the "county.. , CLOSE CALL AT BULLOCK In AVhich Mr. J. M. Campbell, a Con tractor, was Shot and Cut by two. Negro Men MR. CAMPBELlTlsUFFERS FLESH WOUNDS some time at Waynesville, - have re turned from an auto trip that extend noir and the Linville Pike, made famous in moving pictures. They were" guests of Green Park and made many warm friends among the sever ENJOYABLE PARTY Oxford society has never attended a more beautiful party than that giv-; al hundred of the pleasant people en Friday afternoon at the home of,who throng the verandas and the Mrs. T. Lanier, by Mrs. W. L. Al-. ho, bright, in honor or her friends, Mrs. DEMONSTRATOR'S CONFERENCE Dr. J. A. Morris, County Demon strator, is in attendance upon the Demonstration Agent's Conference now in ression at Raleigh. He will also attend the State Farmer's Con vention which will he held immedi ately after the close of the Confer ence, the two meetings covering a period of ten days. DEATH OF JOHN W. HUNT This excellent citizen died at his i home on College street Friday after noon about 5 o'clock. He had been i in declining health for more than a year, and his death was not unexpect- de to his family and friends. He ! was one of the old residents of Ox ford, having moved from his country home in Oak Hill township to Oxford in the early seventies. He was a brave and true Confederate soldier, and served throughout the war. He was a member of the Baptist church and a quiet, good citizen, and a faithful Mason. He leaves behind truly a faithful and devoted wife, and two daughters, Mrs. Fred Day, of Winston-Salem, and Mrs. Sadler, of Philadelphia, to mourn his death. Indeed a good man j has fallen "Asleep in Jesus." j The funeral services were conduct ed Sunday afternoon at the home by his beloved friend and neighbor, Dr. R. H. Marsh, and largely attended. The interment was in Elmwood Cem etery and in charge of his brother Masons, who tenderly laid him to rest with their beautiful and impres sive ceremony conducted by Gen. B. S. Royster and Col. W. B. Ballou. The blowing of taps at the grave by Bugler Maxie Parham of the Granville Grays was exceedingly well done carrying with it extreme solem ity. Mr. J. Robt. Wood was the under taker, and the active pallbearers were: Messrs. J. F. Meadows, M. H. Pinnix, F. M. Pinnix, A. A. Chap man, T. N. Clements, and Taylor Marrow. Honorary Pallbearers: Messrs. C. H. Breedlove, A. A. Hicks, Dr. Sam Booth, Dr. T. L. Booth, Will Landis, Dr. L. V. Henderson, J. M. Baird, and W. A. McFarland. A. A. Chapman and Misses Fannie, Bennette and Jeanette Gregory. Mrs. Lanier greeted the guests at the door and showed them to the receiv-j in f 1 inp pnmnnsprt of Airs Alhrip-ht ! her guests of honor, Mrs. R. O. Greg ory, Mrs. Lee Taylor and Mr. Lanier's mother, who looked sweet and digni fied as she smiled good cheer upon all from her rolling chair. An invol untary exclamation of delight escap ed the lips of every guest present as she looked upon the great profu sion of exquisitely beautiful, roses. There were roses everywhere practi cally. On a hall table were banked rare fragrant fruits, such as pome granates, gravas, etc., from Mr. Al bright's Florida home. Handsome luncheon cloths were loir? nn tho tahlca and lnvolv QWftpt caras mviiea au to niiu , . , . , A, . - , , . above the clouds the rain clouds and war clouds every view is a scene j of beauty, and while standing by the ; famous rock Monday; loo'king out ' upon the great chasm of mountains below covered with fleecy clouds as white as the driven snow, with only the face of Grandfather mountain ; visible above the ocean of whiteness, ! there appeared, two hundred feet be- low them, three beautiful rainbows, all in a line. It was witnessed by many spectators, who gathered to gether and the shadow of their heads were thrown in the center of it, and it represented a lovely halo around them. It was a scene not often wit nessed, yet it was but one of the pretty views in the "Land of the Sky." Mr. Webb traveled nearly 500 pea place their places. An elaborately and unique ice course was served at the beginning. Ice cream and orange ice sprinkled with ground nuts and prettily finished with green and red ture, and found the best roads on his trip in Orange county. BAPTIZING AT DEXTER Rev. E. G. Usry, truly a good cherries were served in banana boats, t worker in the Vineyard of the Lord. Mints, crystallized fruit, and cake baptized into the fellowship of the were served with this, also iced cof fee and whipped cream. Salted al monds were placed on each table during the playing. After refresh ments were served four tables of rook and four of bridge were form ed. The highest score of bridge was made by Mrs. R. H. Lewis, who was awarded a handsome guest towel with a Venetian embroidered border. Miss Annie Crews won a similar prize for making the highest score at rook. The consolations dainty sachets went to Mrs. John R. Hall Baptist church at Dexter on Sunday 13 members, converted at a recent meeting. There were a large con gregation in attendance to witness Lthe consecration of new members in to the cause of Christ. Rev. Eugene Usry is doing a great work in that section of the county, and is greatly beloved by the different congrega tions he serves. 1- $v. tyhhj.lfgb, "of Xsjp&vKgz, was an Oxford vTsltdf''Saturday.'-.- Dr. Melville' Dorsey, of Henderson, was in Oxford Sunday afternoon. Richard and "Spike" Crews, of Route 6, were in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Fayette Washington, of Stem section, was on our streets Saturday. Miss Hattie Harris, of Route 3, was on our streets Saturday after noon. Mr. John Williams, of Fairport, was among the Oxford visitors Sat urday. Mr. Rufus Hobgood and son, Ray, of Route 1, were town visitors Sat urday. Messrs. C. G. Royster and J. G. Royster, of Bullock, were in town Monday. Mr. George Rawlins, of Washing ton City, is visiting his old home in Oxford. Dr. and Mrs. Watkins are at home from a delightful visit to Western Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. B.- I. Breedlove, of Salem section, were on our streets Saturday. Miss Eliza Leach, of Raleigh, is the guest of Miss Gladys Rawlins on Main street. Dr. L. V. Henderson returned Sat urday from a business trip to West ern Carolina. Messrs. Will Brooks, Willie Bur well and W. R. Nelson, of Route 4, were in town Saturday. Mr. Sellie Winters, a special cor respondent for several newspapers spent Saturday in Oxford. Mr. Sidney Betts, of Richmond, was in Oxford Saturday and informed the editor that he would be book keeper for Parham & Parham at the Farmers Warehouse this season. A near tragedy was enacted Sun day afternoon in the quite and peace ful village of Bullock, in which two burley negro men attacked Mr. J. M. Campbell with pistol and knives. The two colored men" who invoked the row are named Royster and they are brothers. They had gone' to the Railway station to purchase tickets to Soudan on the afternoon train. There were several ladies in the waiting room who were either com pelled to sit still and hear the loud and profane language of the two colored men or get up and leave'the station. Mr. Campbell, who resides at Bul lock, and who is a successful contrac tor with headquarters in Oxford, heard the foul language of the two men in the waiting room and remind ed them of the presence of the ladies and asked thenr to stop cursing in their presence. To this they replied that they took no advice from any d m white man, and began to alwi5 Mr. Campbell. Smarting under the abuse and foul language, Mr. Campbell struck one of the big blacks across the head with a stick, and as quick as a flash one of the colored men drew a revol ver from his hip pocket and shot Mr. Campbell, the ball stricking him in the forehead and ranged around the crown cf his head between the skull and the skin, making a very ugly flesh wound. Believing it to be their interest to make short work of Mr. Campbell, the other negro drew from his pocket a long knife and proceeded to carve Mr. Campbell. The blade penetrated his side and left an ugly gash two inches long and there are other wounds on the body that testi fy to the deadly intent of the two infuriated fiends,. ' . . ' , . .-' Believing they, had finished, their V - -"-"-''"-antagonist tVey :spied the rig which. J had conveyed .theru. Jto the -sjation-, standrngyUeYe,, they Vhad' left it, they.-. ' . nT!b(V ojt Of-the wnitlnBr rnnm.anrt . climbed' ipw-itae, rigQcSErurgedii: , 'T colored driver to hasten -with? them : across the Virginia State line. Mr. Campbell, who maintained his poise . throughout the encounter, jumped on the northbound passenger train and went to Clarksville and had a warrant for the two men and re turned to his home. It is believed that the timely inter ference of Mr. Bullock, who was standing by at the time the negro drew his pistol and shot Mr. Camp bell, averted the deadly intent of the negro as it was he who struck the arm of the would-be murderer and thereby mitigating the danger of the bullet. Mr. Campbell returned to Oxford Monday morning and is about his business with his accustomed alert ness and it is understood that the Virginia authorities are on the trail of the two colored men. $100 REWARD Sheriff Hobgood has offered a re ward of ?100, or $50 each for the capture and delivery of Turner and Harry Royster, colored, charged with assault and deadly intent upon the life of Mr. J. M. Campbell at Bullock station last Sunday. at bridge, and Miss Helen White at rook. Each of the honorary guests received an elegant box of stationery and dainty linen handkerchief with Misg Ann-e E Wortham and Miss MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT At the home of Mrs. R. L. Worth am, on Route 3 there occurred on August 13th, a choice musical enter tainment under the direction of Miss Annie J. Hamihe assisted by crocheted or tattel edge. Mr. R. L. Brown, superintendent : of the Orphan Asylum, ever mindful of the comfort and pleasure of the children, will take them out to Provi dence this Wednesday morning to spend the day in feasting, swimming and romping. Mary Lyon. The program was a choice one and finely rendered, the following young ladies participating: Misses Hamme, Wortham, Fannie Barnes, Mary Wortham, Valley Bel cher, Thelma Barnes, Sudie Crews, BAPTIZING SUNDAY AFTERNOON On Sunday afternoon the congrega tion of Corinth Baptist church gath ered on the banks of Tar River near the Blackwell Bridge to witness the 'Dorothy Parham, Myrtle Crews, Ruth baptizing of quite a number into the Crews, Mary Lyon, Bettie May fellowship of the church. After the Cheatham. , baptismal rites were over the large j The music was sweetly and artis congregation assembled at the church J tically, rendered, and greatly enjoy- ! and listened to a strong able sermon ed by the large audience. by the consecrated pastor, who is do-! ing such a good work in that com-; Mr. Garland Mayes, of Stem, was jniunity. j an Oxford visitor Tuesday. MEETING OF MISSIONARY UNION The Woman's Missionary Union Auxiliary to the Flat River Associa tion will meet in Creedmoor, Septem ber 3 and 4, beginning at 4 p. m. on Thursday, September 3. At 8 p. m. Rev. G. T. Lumpkin will preach the Missionary Sermon. On Friday there will be a morning and afternoon session. Miss Sue Kelly will be present and take part in the programe. One or more members of Central Committee will attend the meeting. On Friday afternoon there will be a programe by Sunbeams and then the meeting will close with Jubilate ser vice. Every society in the Flat River Union is expected to send at least two delegates. Churches that have no societies are requested to' send representatives also. The Union will have a" good report : to make both as to increase in num ber of societies and contributions. Delegates send their names to Mrs. S. C. Lyon, Creedmoor, N. C. MRS, JOHN WEBB, Vice-Pres. AN ABLE DIVINE Dr. W. C. Tyree, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church, Greenwood, Miss., filled the pulpit at the Baptist church last Sunday morning. Dr. Tyree is well beloved in North Caro lina, and especially so in Oxford. While in Oxford he is the guest of Mrs. Currin, Mrs. Tyree's mother. The current number of the Biblical Recorder carries a picture of the $50,000 church in Greenwood 10 which Dr. Tyree was recently called from High Point. He is one of the ablest divines of the South and ex cells in bringing the Living Christ to every man's door. ANSWERED LAST ROLL CALL The grim monster, death, has claim ed another old Confederate soldier in the person of Mr. Stephen M. Slaughter, which qrred at his home near Berea on Monday after an illness of about G months. He leaves behind to mourn his passing a dear wife and seven children, three daughters and four. sons. He was over 70 years of age, and was num bered among the great defenders of our beloved Southland, and may he rest in peace. He was a member of the Christian church, a good man and a good citi zen, and beloved and highly esteemed in his community. The funeral and burial will take place this Tuesday afternoon at the home and the burial will be in the family graveyard. Mrs. Harry Williams and son, John have returned from a visit to Norfolk.
Oxford Public Ledger (Oxford, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
Aug. 19, 1914, edition 1
1
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75