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Jet ILJJ JQyyt Ji B K Hay. h - - - - ..J- J"7" . vW, nJwl PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEK JAYS AND SATURDAYS. VOLUME 29. OXFORD, N. a WEPNEjpliOOTO NO 88 GERMANS ATTEMPT MARCH TO DUNKIRK AND CALIAS. HOTLY CONTESTED ENGAGEMENTS REPORTED ALONG NORTH bEA WATER FRONT SHORT LEDGER LOCALS. About People and Things That Are of Interest to The Public ' . Ledger Readers Great Battle Must Be Fought BeforeO Either Side Gives Way Allies and Invaders Prepare for Gigantic Struggle. '. . - WAR SUMMARY While the armies of the allies and the German invaders are preparing for battle, their mighty lines, stretch ing from the Belgian coast south ward, the ships of war in the North Sea again are showing activity. . The British have revenged the sinking of the cruiser Hawke by a German sub marine, with a swift descent upon four German torpedo boat destroyers, which they sent to the bottom. - In the land fighting, the British troops have eaptured Fromelies, an important position southwest of Lille, on the French left, while the French commander ; has been receiving aid from sailors of the French fleet on the Important strategic position be tween Ypres and the sea. The French sailors are said to have re pulsed a German attack and captur ed detachments '. of cavalry and infantry- BRINGS WAR NEAR TO ENGLAND (London Cable, Oct. 20) Each day brings the war nearer home to England. To-day there was a naval battle off the Dutch coast in which a British cruiser and four de stroyers sank four German destroyers while on land the German troops reached the coast of Belgium, less than seventy miles from Dover. They are about to attempt a march' south ward to Dunkirk and Calais, which are even closer to the English coast. It ia here," in West Flanders and across the French frontier in Pas de Calais, that the heaviest and most important fighting is now going on. According to the French official communication- issue this afternoon; 'jczi- je'tidar:rr: ifrom' ' . to Th.0urOtt.t last mentioned place is just on the border north of Lille, which the Ger mans occupied some days ago but which, "according to an unconfirmed THE OXFORD TOBACCO MARKET. GATHERED FROM - THE TOWN AND COUNTY M M OF PEOPLE. Personal Items: About Folks . and , ThO Friends Who Travel IXere and There BOMBvLOU KNOW AND SO&XB i; More Tobacco There was more OU DO NOT KNOW qtiH Kottivr v" tfihaorn nn t.h Oxford Better Grades and Better Prices Put market Monday and Tuesday. the Wheels of Progress in t, , - - Sow Wheat Sow a big wheat crop Motion ' , , . as you can't afford, Mr. Farmer, to It looked like ye olden "mes, on j buy bread with tobacco money. tne uxiora touacco marneL iviuiiuaj' . The air was crisp and the wheels of the farmers wagons were heard on the streets long before the crack of day. As the great long row of wag ons stood out in front or the ware houses awaiting their turn to drive in and unload, everything took on a brigh ter hue. The merchants looked a little more cheerful than they have seemed during the long dry months and the period of financial depression caused by the disturbance over the seas; the doors of the banks were opened a litle wider than heretofore and the vehicles upon the streets moved with more alacrity. It; was a beautiful scene, one in which it seemed that everybody took an active part. Let us hope that it marked the revival of business. There were anywhere from three, hundred to four hundred farmers on the market, and they, too, were hope ful that prices would justify their toil and labor. " It is safely estimated there' were 400,000 pounds sold at the five ware houses, each warehouse handling Its proportion of the largest and most satisfacory break of the season. Without the actual figures In hand we plan the general average of all grades sold at about 14 cents per pound, which is based on an off hand statement of the warehouse men" with whom we have conversed. Of course there were some disappointments and hope against hope, but this was- not xiotieable and many of. the , farmers expressed themselves as being cheer ed up 5 by the checks they received. , ' Nice Sign The United 5, .10 and .25 cent store has just put up an at tractive sign. New Stables Rev. Mr. Allred has erected new stables on his lot in Rea vi3 Park. ' ' On Broad Street Contractor A. A. Chapman is now putting down grano lithic walks on Broad street. Cheer Up It couldn't be any worse with some of us than it was be fore the war broke out. :. - Can't Get Them No use. to yell dull times. Try. to employ a Work man and see if you oan find one un employed. ,' .' A Cereal Story One. kind of a cereal story is the rice thrown after the departing bride and what she married. . : Raise It Don't buy a bale of hayT Make your own hay. Make hay to sell. The - demand is large right around you. : Happily Domiciled Mr. and Mrs. 1 J. N. Pittman moved into their new home on High street last Friday and are enjoying keeping house. . "" ' .Getting Better We. are pleased to learn, that Mrs.L. J. Steed, who has been numbered with the sick several days, is getting better. . ' - ... Changed ' Homes Mr. Rives and family now occupy tne: cottage . . on Raleigh street vacated ' by Mr, ' S. "A. Jones, ---i ' Kkr-, . Moved in Home Mr. a -Irs. Al bert Crews, are now occupying the residence on Gilliam street 'puich from-Mr. James Horner. &g.C ''New DocforWeviearn thatDr Mr, -I: I. Newton, of Hester sec tion, wei in town Monday. Mr. P.,C. Blackley, of Route 2, was on the fcig tobacco break Monday. f;r Mr. Mr Bullock and son, of Stem, were frif Oxford Monday. -i Mr. !4; R. Stem, of Stem, was In OxfordMonday selling tobacco. " :&MiEt 4, was in towii Monday. -; -Mr.lbert ' Crews was a Durham yisitbr Saturday. ';MriQc&--Puckett, of Route 1, was in to witi Saturday.' -H MrGrrGTer; Dean, of Route '4, was 14; Oxford .Saturday. . Mr. ;Dock Frazier, of Enon, was In ibwhtuVday. '.'"'; Miss Adcock,- of Berea, was on our streets Saturday. ; Mri J A. Davis and son, of Route 3 w$3&e Oxford visitors Saturday. ': ? Mr A. IT. Williams, of Route 4, wiiiJOxford Saturday. :rMrJ, M. Riggan, of Route 5, was a, town visitor Saturday. tMim Nelson, of Route 4, was in io1, Saturday. 7H. Hunt, of Route 3, was 5. Saturday. iiffs. James Cole, of Route town Saturday. 'C, Pleasant, ynlSaturday. r Morris, of .Route 4, was l'arday. . . . . I'Lassiter spent Monday .in Washington City, , Daniel, of Route 7, was reak. of tobacco Monday. JBJackwell and daughter, f Route' 3 , were on bur 'iday. .. ':: :pkins, of Stem, was in r on a -large tobacco v;: Mr in ; -Mr was i in tr and on Mi str of Route 5, Y 13 visiting v rela- ' ' '; i'iiig:;;Jn5;the Ugz3?ixige T tnrenor grades and they I X;" V", - - - . OBS? Inn forward with-nleasnrfl tli ceu Mure nouscs-u nets. uv-m .time ;when they can buy better :grad-j that we nermdre'house es to fill tneir orders. There is one thing that the farm- report, they have, been compelled to4 ers can Put into their pipes and abandon. The allied line runs from a point on the coast which has not been dis closed. For the moment Arras is the scene" of the most persistent fighting. The Germans are trying to break through to the Calais Railway, while the French are attempting to push the German front to the hortlieast.In this fighting the French appear to have met with some success, as they announce that they have occupied Fleurbaix and also have taken the immediate approaches to Armentier es. At Arras, they claim they are continuing to gain ground. MOST CRITICAL BATTLE (Paris Cable, Oct. 20) Within 100 miles of London the most critical battle, viewed from its effect on the immediate fortunes of the opposing armies, that has mark ed this colossal campaign is at pres ent ebbing and flowing along a line stretching through Belgium and fur ther westward into the French De partment of the North. The Germans have prepared for a renewal of their vigorous offensive by joining their victorious troops from Antwerp to the main army. Much more Is published in British news papers of German reinforcements than of accessions to the ranks of the allied armies.. Meantime the German offensive is meeting just as strenuous an offen sive from the allied left, which re mains the most imporant position, as it has been throughout the campaign. "Everywhere our ground has been held, and at some points ground has been gained," is the latest report from General Joffre, commandcr-in chief of the French army, on the operations in this particular field. smoke with perfect saisf action; namely, that Oxford is the market for high averages on all grades.They can implicity " rely upon the ware housemen to closely watch each and every pile of tobacco and secure for them the very best price obtainable. As we go to press this Tuesday morning the Oxford warehouses are again overflowing with tobacco and it is thought between 250,000 and 300, 000 pounds will be sold. Oxford Is a regular hummer as a tobacco market as high averages are always reached.. ford to supply ; the demand, as 1 a most everv dav sorrm on - is lnnlriner 1- . for a house to live in- ; Hv dl SLIGHT CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Morning Train From Durham Arrives Later and the Evening Train Earlier The new schedule of the Southern Railroad which went into effect Sun day throughout their entire system slightly effects the trains on the Dur ham and Keysville Division. The train which formerly arrived from Durham at 7 a. m. now reaches Ox ford at 8:47 a. m. The afternoon train which formerly arrived from Durham at 3:20 is now reaching Ox ford at 2.55. The evening train from Richmond which formerly arrived at 8:30 has been moved up .8 minutes j and now arrives at 8:38. Close con nection is now made with the trains to and from Henderson. . " ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARRIAGE. Cards bearing the , following an nouncement have been issued: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baxter Hines invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter Irene Crichton to . Mr. Fernado Leonidas Marroiv on Tuesday evening, November the third at nine o'clock Presbyterian Church Oxford, North Carolina No cards issued in Oxford. The bride-to-be is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hines and is popular in Oxford. Mr. Mar row is a young man of sterling worth and Is numbered among the best citi zens of Mecklenburg County, Virginia. FAIR EXHIBITS How about an oxhibit for the Gran- New Homes Two .new homes have been built out on Raleigh road Mrs. R. T. Moss and. Mr. John Dean. Both of them r are nicely located and can be made attractive places. ; Is Improving The friends of Mrs.' Joe Hunt, who is at a Durham hospit al for treatment" will be glad to learn that she continues to improve" and will soon be able to return to Oxford. Will Return Wednesday -Dr. Ben j. K. Hays, who is now in New York : taking a post graduate course of lec tures, will return to Oxford and re sume practice on Wednesday; Octo ber 21. Big PotatcH-Mr. VV. S. Daniel, the fine Superintendent of the . County Home, presented Mr. W. II. Up church with a sweet potato that weighed 6 pounds. ' Providence ,lxcal There will be" a meeting of Providence Local, No. 2366, Farmers' Union on Friday night, October 23 d, at 7 : 3 0 o'clock. AH members requested to attend. "I'll be There" Meet me at the Granville County Fair I'll be disap pointed if I don't see you. Make an engagement to -meet old friends at the Granville County Fair, October 28 and. 29th. At Rocky Mount Mrs. T. L. Can nady, who was suffering with appen dicitis, was taken to Rocky Mount hospital Saturday for an operation, and we trust she will come home all right. Want High School As Wilton is in the center of five school districts Ldpn Ira m, were on our streets iMra D W.; Eakes, of on, were in Oxford Sat- Mrs. N. G. Crews, . of were Oxofrd visitors the people of that splendid commun- ville County Fair If you haven't ity are now talking up a high school thougJit about it, get busy. Tne pre mium list this year is larger than Horner, oT Henderson, spent ek end with her son, Mr.. J W. and - Mrs. Sam- Currin, of were on our streets Satur- d Mrs. Sam Usry, of Cor- among the Oxford shop- Irday. - A. . Stem and son, A. A. f Route 6, were on our streets d Mrs. M. A. Hart, of Route the throng of shoppers in Saturday. Idna Tyer, of Littleton, spent end at her home in Oxford leasure of her friends. ilber Smith returned to Ox- w days ago from Soulh Caro- acco belt. and Mrs. W. C. Breedlove, of .3, were in Oxford shopping Saturday. Mrs. Walter Averett and children, pf Providence, were among the throng in Oxford Saturday. Mr. Thos J. Brummitt, of Gray Rock, was an Oxford visitor Satur day. Miss- Camilla Lyon, of Washington' City, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Britt.on College street. Mr. Lucius Burnett and daughters, of Route 6, vere among the Oxford shoppers: Saturday. Miss Augustus Landls, of Durham, spent, the week end with relatives in Oxford. Mr. arid Mrs, J. T. Daniel, of Saf V r, I L, M r1 Oi fi thl k tol tot 1 lina. J Mr. Route! t X 1 T . 1 - . . . - t f - . io ue iocaiea inere, ana we wish them (jay ever. Look over the list and decide now on something to enter. Bring your hogs, cows, mules, horses, or farm products. You may get a pre mium on your exhibit, but if you don't you will hlep make the Fair a success, and get a free ticket for your trouble. - , s 1U men Uliuei LHK1I1S. LifilS if. D m Ti:ji J XT 11 everyoody pull together and have the QranviHe, was in Oxford Monday sell YOUR FAIR The people are getting ready for i Monday. i mg tooacco. Mr. J. W. ! ty; was in pur big break of tobacco Munday, of Vance Coun- the Granville County Fair. The Fair Pr. A. L. Phillips, of Richmond, management are hoping' to make this . spent a few hours Tuesday with his the best fair they have ever held J son. Rev. S. K. Phillips., But they cannot succeed unless the, Mrs. J. T. good people of the county make ex-! the a social - Last year we had a most cred display. Let us all pull to- GRANVILLE COUNTY UNION There will be a meeting of the i hibits. the Court ouse in Oxford on Saturday itable Granville County Farmers Union in ; gether this year and make it much October 24th at 12 o'clock M. Mr. C. i better than last year. This can be j R. udson, of Raleigh, will address done only when all act together. The Caudle, well known in life of Wadesboro, is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Alice Gooch. PLEASING AND INSTRUCTIVE , The Granville Fair Association the meeting. Le every Local send, fair is not an Oxford institution; it desires every citizen of the county to delegates to this meeting - and as ' belongs to Granville county and is assist in any way possible toward many Union men attend as possibly ! looking to Granville county for the can. J. A. MORRIS, President j support it needs to make it a big OTHO A. DANIEL, Secretary. FOR SALE VACANT LOT ON . Rectory street. Terms reasonable. Apply to H. O. FURMAN. 2t. success. FARMS For Rent 2t. ' 1 R. O. making the Fair a substantial suc cess. With proper encouragement of the public and exhibitors the annual Fair can be made the most instructive and enjoyable feature of the entire year. Remember the time, at Oxford, GREGORY . October 28 and 29th. (Sdpiiwo .interest m mm THIS IS THE DELIGHTFUL SEASON KNOWN AS INDIAN SUMMER AND THE INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE FATES WILL BE KIND THE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN I; Barbecue and Speaking Large Crowds Urged to Attend the Appointments ; The following Is a list of time and places where pure and unadulterated Democratic doctrine will be dispensed by the. various Granville county candidates:;-; ; -r---.. . Cornwall.Thursday afternoon, Oct ober 22. :"" Stovall, Thursday night, October 22. Grissom, Friday afternoon, Octo ber 23. l Wilton, Friday night, October 23. I Creedmoor, Saturday afternoon, October 24. Northside, Saturday night, Octo ber 24. . Berea, Monday afternoon, October 26.. . Stem, Monday night, October 26. Oxford, Saturday, October 31, at which time and place arrangements are underway to serve barbecue to all who attend the speaking. The candidates wnl wind up the campaign in Oxford on the night of November 2nd. By attending these meetings and giving ear to the candidates every voter can become familiar with the issues of the day and be in a position to cast his vote Intelligently. It i3 very likely' that one or two noted speakers will be present at the barbecue which will be a feature of the meeting in Oxford. The Fair grounds will probably be used for this occasion. We trust that the voters will give the candidates a rousing reception at each of the appointments. , COHN & SON'S SALE " ( The town is amazed at the sweep ing character of Cohn & Son's sale. VS yo'iJl-i ths crowds Tizt week at pBfanu"kttting. your; share bf the bargains? . If not do not fail to be there this week: It is not "their low prices alone that are jdraw ing increasing crowds of satisfied customers, because the great majority of Oxford and Granville buyers right ly consider price as an after thought in comparison with quality. It is quality, reliability, square dealing and truthful advertising, combined with their low prices that are con stantly bringing new customers to their store. See the advertisement of Cohn & Son on last page of this paper. They are putting on new bar gains every day. Fine Exhibits and Numerous High class Attractions will Engage the Attention of the Great Throng of People. PLACE FOR DINNER Buy your dinner at the Fair from the Woman's Civic Club. The committees soliciting refreshments for the dinner to be served at the Fair Grounds, by the Woman's Civic Club, have reported many tempting contributions, and the Club thanks the housekeepers who have so gener ously gven. The Club will serve dinner both days, and solicits your patronage. Turkey, chicken salad, fried chick en, sandwiches, ice cream, cake and coffee. CIVIC CLUB. SPLENDID "QUO VADIS" The amazing possibilities of the camera are revealed in George Kleine's spectacular photo-drama "Quo Vadis" which has proven the sensation of the year in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and a dozen other important amusement centers. A . complete romantic story is told in eight reels of film that abounds in thrills and dramatic situ ations. The New York Sun said: "Finer pictures were never seen here." George Kleine's "Quo Vadis" will be the attraction at the Orpheum Theatre on October 26th. Don't for get the date as it is worth seeing. LADIES OF TOWN AND COUNTY . The arrangement and decorating of the exhibit hall at the Fair grounds starts at 9:30 a. m. Friday. Persons wishing special space for ex hibits will please make application before this date. Everyone wishing to help and interested In the success of the Fair, Is urged to come and lend a hand to get the building in readiness for the exhibits. We will try to see that all the ladies have a way of getting out to the Fair Grounds. Those who have no con veyance and wish to go will please notify Mr. Crews. Most particularly wo would like to have any help or suggestions ' from the ladles out of town. This is a thing of equal in terest to everyone in Granville coun ty and these preparations should not be left to Oxford's management alone. Come out and help us. MRS. A. L. CAPEHART. Interest is increasing daily in the approaching Granville County Fair which is to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 28 and 29 th. Judging from the number of peo ple who are preparing to mako en tries at the Fair will eclipse all pre vious efforts. For the past several weeks the directors and the energetic Secretary have been busily advertis ing the event which promises to be largely attended should the weather at all be propitious. The indications are that the Fates will be kind, for this is the season frequently referred to as the Indian Summer. Special effort has been made this year to at tract people from the country who have been slow to lend their support, for after all it is a Cunty Fair pri marily and one in which country peo ple should take a large interest. On account of the numerous high grade ' amusement features a large number of people from the adjoining counties will be in attendance. The Parcel Post Exhibit at th Fairs throughout the country is at tracting marked attention every- where, and doubtless It will be a drawing card at our own Fair. In every instance where fairs have been held this year the papers report that great throngs gather about the Par cel Post Exhibit and receive instruc tions in the use of the great system. In speaking of the exhibit a gov ernment official is quoted as saying to the Richmond-Times Dispatch: "We, of course, expected to do much educational work among the visitors, but did not think for a min ute that the exhibit would attract the .ae!onh:it:; Md ,We , wer lit-. . orally swamped - with people asking for information, and we were partic ularly successful in getting many to register. , The exhibit is an attractive one and contains scores of articles used on the farm or by the farmer. All are fixed ready for shipment and the wide variety is a revelation to tha majority of the people who. view it. In addition to the sample of goods a practical demonstration in packing goods and exhibits of containers are also given. The "farm-to-table" scheme will bo given a thorough tryout here, and it is expected to meet with great suc cess as the farmer and the consumer will realize what the Parcel Post system is. EMINENT DIVINE COMING Dr. G. T. Lumpkin announced from the pulpit Sunday morning that Dr. George W. McDaniel, pastor of the First Baptist church, Richmond, Va., had signified his intention to assist him with revival services at the Ox ford Baptist church in January. Dr. McDaniel is numbered among the leading pulpit orators of the present day. His church in Richmond, though large, is packed to overflow ing at every service and we predict for him a hearty reception by the good people of all denominations iu Oxford. CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE FAIR The Chrysanthemum Show which ia usually held in the Armory Hall, will be held at the Granville County Fair Grounds, October 28 and 29th. The chrysanthemums are maturing rapidly and promise great beauty and perfection. The premiums offered by the busi ness firms of Oxford, are attractive and generous, and in order to mat.) a larger display and to encourage the growing of other fall flowers, prem ium!? are also offered for roses, dah lias, zennias, and cosmas. The Woman's Civic Club cordially invites all women of the town and county to bring their flowers and place them on exhibit in the Chrysan themum tent, Wednesday morning by 9 a. m. All of them may not win prizes, 'tis true, but will add to tho beauty and success of the exhibit and aid in the encouragement of flower culture. CIVIC CLUB. 3Ioore Lumber Co. It matters not whether you are building little or building big, the Moore Lumber Co. pan fill your order cn short notice with just the kina of mnterial you want. This company is using the Buster Brown attractive style of ad vertising which you will find on an other page. d ff ! Subscribe to the Public Ledger.
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