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r - "ft '" 3 in! k PUBLISHED TWICE-A-WEEIC .'2SDAYS AND SATURDAYS. VOLUME 29. OXS ORD. N. a SATUR NOVEMBER 28, 1914. NO. 99 (GERMANS LOSE ARMY CORPS RUSSIAN CAPITAL BELIEVES THAT RUSSIAN VICTORY IN POLAND EVEN GREATER THAN HAS BEEN REPORTED. LOCAL HAPPENING? JING AND GOING The Break Has Come in the East andO-1- the World Awaits the Final March of the Triumphant Russians on to Berlin. CONDENSED WAR NEWS (Paris Cable, Nov. 25.) Reports reaching here of the mag nitude of the German defeat west of Lodz, Russian Poland, which, in some instances, place German losses at an entire army corps, in a measure are confirmed by dispatches from War saw. Forty-eight trains have been dispatched from Warsaw ' with the prisoners and wounded. They should carry between 45,000 and 50, 000 men. THE SPmiT OF THANKSGIVING Military men here believe the re ported defeat was due partially to the .o'clock in the forenoon and a similar The Blessed Day Brought Gladness and Joy to the Hearts of Many in This Community Thanksgiving Day brought the stillness of Sunday to our midst. The stores, the banks and the post office were closed and it was a -. general holiday and many slept late and fast ed in order to do justice to a sumpte ous dinner. Large numbers left by early morning trains to hunt and romp in more distant fields and quite a few attended the Carolina-Virginia football game. in Richmond. Impressive services were held in St. Stephen's Episcopal church at 11 failure of the German column from Wielun to defeat the Russians sent against it. Dead heads delayed this column, it is reported, enabling the Russians to concentrate a force to re pulse it and turn the flanks of the main German column. There is great jubilation in army circles here, officers expressing the conviction that the enemy has receiv ed a crushing blow likely to prove de cisive in the Poland campaign. Probably the most significant piece of news regarding Russian operations comes from Budapest, where it is ad mitted the Rusisan troops again have invaded Hungary and again reached the county of Ung which is about 35 miles south of the Carpathians, and the county of Zemplin, 50 miles south Of these mountains. The troops,which invaded Ung, according to this re port, have been driven back to the frontier, while action is being taken against those in Zemplin. ON THE FRENCH COAST (London Cable, Nov. 25) Except to the north : of Verdun where the Germans attacked,- were repulsed and asked for an armistice which was refused, fighting in the western theatre still is largely an ar tillery exchange. There is evidence, however, that the Germans contem plate another desperate effort to get through to the French coast ports. Every report from Belgium by way of Holland shows that the Germans are bringing up reinforcements and Thanksgiving service was' held at the Baptist church at twilight hour. God be praised for the peace and plenty of a bountiful nation was the solemn pe tition that ascended on high. Fortunately there are but a few in our midst who are not able to pro vide a frugal meal on Thanksgiving Day, but all of these were looked af ter by the good people of Oxford and they were made to share in the loye of en All-wise Providence, The little children at the Oxford Orphan Asylum enjoyed a sumpteous repast, and the whole institution took on an atmosphere of praise and thankfulness. The joy of giving is reflected in the fact of an orphan child perhaps more than" anywhere else in the world. If the people of the State could visit the Oxford Or phan Asylum on this joyous occasion and see the faces of the children lighted up in the presence of the sub stantial remembrances that pour in from all over the broad land the spark of divine instinct would take on the glow, of an Incandescent light, In tje same divine"" plan of : giving and making happy , the poor little" colored children in the orphan asylum east of town were provided J with the things that brought joy to their hearts. At the County Home Mr. W. S. Daniel, Superintendent and his ex cellent wife.kindled the fire under the big pot and the inmates were made to feel that they are objects of solici tude. The spirit of thanksgiving in About People and Things That Are ' f Interest to The Public .Til Ledger Readers nal Items About Folks and V Their Friends Who Travel - .- Here and There GATHERED FROM THE TOWNft, JE YOU KNOW AND SOME AND COUNTY ful. guns, but so closely is the secret Granville is sincere and most beauti guarded that there is no indication as to where the blow is to be delivered. It will doubtless be a heavy one.back ed by all the men, guns and other machines of war of which the Ger mans seem to have unlimited sup plies. The allies have made every prepar ation to meet this assault. " At the same time preparations have been completed for the defense of the east coast of England, for the opinion still holds here that if the Germans fail in their latest plans they will at tempt a raid on England with war ships and transports, for which Ger man submarines are trying to pre pare the way. GREAT RUSSIAN VICTORY (London Cable, Nov. 27) Grand Duke Nicholas too busy ad ding to his laurels to make a formal report. It seems to be a settled fact that the Russians have annihilated and two corps said to be surrounded while the whole of Prussia is" ebing enveloped. TURKEY HARD HIT Russian and Indian troops strike the Turks on both sides at the head of Persian Gulf and at a point 30 miles east of the Suez Canal. SAMUEL DAVIS SPECIAL SALE Samuel Davis, the old . reliable hardware man, of Clarksvile, Va., in vites his. multitude of North Carolina friends to visit his mammoth hard ware establishment next week, Nov ember 30th to December 5th inclu sive at which time special prices will prevail. To the farmers, Samuel Davis is like " a rock in a weary land". In this sale he will discount the catalogue houses and at the same time show you best line of goods found in any hardware store in the country. A nice tempt ing lunch of hot coffee, hot biscuits and butter will be served to all visit ors during the week's sale We in vite special attention to his half page adv. elsewhere in this issue of the Public Ledger. JOHN LAWS DEAD John Laws, for 64 years, Register of Deeds of Orange County and elect ed for another two years term in the recent election, passed away at his home in Hillsboro, November 23, at 5 o'clock following an attack of pneu monia. Mr. Laws was 94 years old and has been the only Register of Deeds the County of Orange has ever had. ' During the past many elections he has had no opposition but'hks been the regular nominee bf ttie Democrats and was regularly elected. He has probably held an elective office longer than any other man in the United States. Despite his advanced years, till the recent attack of pneumonia Mr. Laws has always been "actively in charge of his office and during the recent campaign made a canvass of the county with the other candi dates. He wa3 twice married and is survived by his wife, and three children by his second wife, whom he married about 10 years ago. There is also one son and one daugh ter by the first marriage. The fu neral services were conducted Tues day afternoon. GATHER UP THE TOOLS When we passed the Fair Grounds recently and saw the old school wag on standing out in the rain, exposed to the elements, we thought of an incident recorded in the history per taining to John Randolph of Roanoke When Mr. Randolph wa& elected to Congress and got ready to depart for the National capital he called his slaves about him and pointing out the implements and tools on the great farm he told them to take caQ of everything until he returned and he would reward them. After a long and stormy session in Congress Mr. Randolph returned home to find the tools and imple ments scattered broad cast1 over "the farm. This infuriated him and he took down his 'Old flint lock shot giin from over the door, and marshaling his slayes in ling he took dead aim at the old darkey at the bead of the colmun. "For the Lawd Sake Mas ter, what . is the matter," came the quick response and the master ex plained that inasmuch as his proper ty was going to ruin he might as well kill his slaves and finish the job. It is needless to say that there was no future disobedience on the great Roa noke Farm. Moral Don't let the tools lay out in the weather. Christmas Next The next stop is Christmas, less than a month ahead jf of us. ,' - . ' ' Removed Fence Mrs. Bragg has removed the fence from in front of her residence on Broad street. Did you say Hash? Why, certain ly, as turkey hash is quite a fine disb after Thanksgiving. .." H igc? Cottage Repaired Mr. - VWalter Crews has had his cottage on ;High street repainted, which adds much to its looks. -.-. "i "v ' ' r ; ; Almost Annihilated Turkey was almost annihilated in the .great battle on Thanksgiving day with only the carcas left to tell the story. ' . ' No Accident -So far we are" glad to say we have heard of no one get ting shot during the great bunt' bh Thanksgiving Day. - T - v Fine Turnips We thank Master Garland Ragland, of Route. 1, for three fine turnips, which weighed 12 pounds. -. ,- Land for Sale B. S. R oyster Com missioner, advertises some land : for sale in another column, ; and you are asked to read it,. : : r Services at Goshen- Bishop Ches hire and Dr. Horsfield will hold ser vices this Saturday at-11 o'clock' at Goshen and you are invited to at tend." - ' ..' Regular Workers Messrs. Oscar and Calvin Breedlove and W. H. Up church are : indeed industrious men, as they put in a good day's work Thursday in adding improvements to their places. - - ' ' ' " : :. Planting Hedge Mr. J. B. Powell j has caught .the hedge fever and has set out one around his front jard. and no i&oubt'iinr have a nice hedge .to adorn his front yard. : v '-'Sk: " v;;--t;;':;." Episcopal Bazaar -The . ladies of the Episcopal Church will hold their Annual . Bazaar on December 10th and 11th and will serve everything that will tempt , the appetite. You are asked not to forget the date. Let it Come That' dollar you are carrying around in your pocket would pay. us for 104 issues of the Public Ledger, and it, would be a pleasure to us for you to roll it into the office.- Let it come! ' Caught from Flue Nar 12. o'clock on Wednesday the room occupied, by the Gregory Piano Agency was dis covered on fire where the stove pipe went up through the first floor, and the hustling fire boys were called out and with chemicals quickly put out the flames with little damage. - -K -Services at Williamsboro Next Sunday" morning at 11 o'clock and afternoon at 2 o'clock services will be held in historic old St. John's Episco pal church, Williamsboro, by the priest in charge, the Rev. Lewis N. Taylor. During the recess dinner will be "served on the grounds. You are most cordialy invited. Fell From Wagon A few days ago Mr. J. W. Garrett, of Northern Gran ville, went to Clarksville, Va., on business and when in sight of his home from some cause fell out of. his wagon breaking several ribs. He was soon found and carried to his home. He is about 60 years old and a good citizen. " YOU DO NOT KNOW-. THE VBSSTDWG BBB FED.L0WS AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATAERING IN WHICH THE GRAND HASTEN AND FOUR PAST GRAND MASTERS WERE PRESENT TO GRACE THE DELIBERATIONS ?fri John Woody, of Route 5, was a our streets Thursday. jMr. S:. F. Hobgood, of Route 6, was Mr. .-W. J. Cumn, of Route 7, was .town visitor Wednesday. . ' -z Mr.. C. C. Tillotson, , of Route 2 , as""-ih Oxford Wednesday, jfSrJ. M. phipps, of Route 1, was 14 -Oxford Wednesday. t ' Mr. J. LI Capps, of Dabney, was on cr-tobacco market Wednesday. $r.' johh Cfawthorn, of Wilton.was iirOiford Wednesday. : . 5lr. John Morris, of Wilton, was in "town Wednesday. Mr. E. E. Bullock, of Stem, was in Joyn Wednesday. " ' Mr. R. T. Gregory, of Stovall, was a" town visitor on Wednesday. '. Mr." and Mrs. Skinner enjoyed their Tbdriksgiving in Norfolk. - t Mrs. James S. Rogers . is visiting hei sister in Richmond, Va. " Mr. W. H. Newton, of Moriah, (was intown. Friday. ! Capt. E. E. Fuller attended the big game in Richmond Thanksgiving. Mr." John Booth, tobacconist, spent nisi Thanksgiving at home. Mr.; Walter Bragg, of Route 2, was on our streets Friday. ; Mr. Ira Beck, ofNorthside, was in Oxford Friday selling tobacco. - "Doctor" N. M. Ferebee . was a Henderson; visitor. Thursday. ' - . Miss lmogene Cannady was in Henaf rson Thursday. . Mr. Thomas Fleming, of Lyon, was on ihe Oxford . tobacco market Fri day. 'I I :--r"--;';'' '-- . '-; - Mr, L. ; Jb; Daniel, ;o f Dutcbville tow naM v '"iciirxtms theOxf ord vis- itors. lii. GRANVILXE SUPERIOR COURT R. P. Taylor vs J. F. Meadows, which was being tried on Tuesday last as we went to press, and after hearing all the evidence,, argument of the able counsel on both sides and the charge of Judge Rountree rend ered the folowing verdict: "Are the plaintiffs the owners of the land de scribed in the complaint? Answer, "No." ' .'; ' 1 " J Nellie R. Cozart ys Henry Cozar.t, divorce, granteol. V,' ' - . 1 J T. Murray ys Fannie Murray, divorce, granted. , Early Meadows ys Sarah Meadows, divorce, granted. ! Oxford Manufacturing Co. vs W. R. Kimball and A. .B. Kimball, , judg ment in favor of plaintiff for $351.32. DR. TYER AND REV. L. H. JOYNER There was general rejoicing in this community when it was definitely I known that Conference returned Dr Tyer to the Oxford church. It is true that he is not due to leave us until next year, but there were so many calls for eminent divines else where in the State it was feared that the Bishop would lay seige to Dr. Tyer. He is a splendid preacher and a good, jolly, noble citizen and his presence among' us inspires love and confidence. AH denominations in the community "have been greatly benefitted during his three years so journ in Oxford and all will regret when the limit of the stay of he and his noble family is prescribed by years. Rev. L. H. Joyner, of the Oxford Circuit, who has been passing in and put among us for the past four years, will be greatly missed throughout the circuit. He and his excellent family will go to the church at Buckhorn, Chatham county. Rev. C. A. Jones, who comes to Ox ford Circuit from Belhaven, Beaufort county, - is a strong preacher. He will reside in the parsonage on High street new occupied by Rev. L. H. Joyner's family. OFive Lodges of the District Repre sented and Friendship, Love and Truth Takes on a Golden Hue in Oxford. - er,;.oC Hert- Great Production The Hippodrome shown at the Orpheum theatre, Thrusday night,- was a great produc tion, and Messrs. Harris & Crews de serve the thanks of the people. ; vlsidh:r dahghtif Kerr. .Taylor on Front street. . Mr. Ji MI Hobgood came up from Easitern Carolma "to enjoy' Thanks giving in Oxford. J 'Mr.'C. B. Wilkerson, of Nelson, Va. was on our tobacco market Friday with two, large loads of tobacco. Mrl Chas. Gregory come in from Richmond to spend Thanksgiving at home. -' fX v- 'TVIr, ,G.,O.SaTage,J of Cary, spent: Thanksgiving inu Oxford with Mr. H. ! J. Councils - " - . Mr. W. B. Adcock, of Alexandria, Va., was in Oxford Thursday on his vvay to yisit relatives at Oak Hill. Mf.-ahd Mr J, C. Fleming enjoy ed the Thanksgiving with relatives at Lyon, - ' Mr. G. L. Daniel, -of Creedmoor section, was in Oxford Wednesday selling tobacco, v.,-."-- - .. Mr. C. C. Satterwhite, a pleasant young business man of Dabney, was on our.v streets Wednesday. - ; . . Mr. and Mrs. George Royster, of Bullock, -were among the Oxford shoppers Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. D. T. Cheatham, of Route 5, were on our streets Wed nesday. Mrs. Crawford Hobgood returned from Richmond Thursday accompani ed by Mr. Hobgood. ; Mr. Jeff Averett, of Route' 1, was in Richmond Thursday to see his son who is in a hospital in that city. Mr. George Cannady, of Dunn, was numbered with the Oxford visitors5 on Wednesday. " j Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dickreson and ! daughter, of Dickerson, were Oxford; visitors Wednesday. Mr. R. R. Strother ,of Wilton gee-' tion, was an: Oxford visitor .Wednes- j day! . ' ! Messrs.-W. A. Parham and Sidney i Betts tookin the great foot ball game, in Richmond on Thanksgiving, j .Mr. C. J. Adcdck, of. Durham, was, among the Oxford .' visitor ..on j Thanksgiving Day and also visited relatives in the county, - " ; Mrs. E. T. Rollinn, of Durham, spent'Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steed, on Rectory stree - Miss 0amilla Lyon after visiting relatives in Henderson and Oxford returned to her home in Washington City Friday. . ' ' Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harris, of Brandon yff Peace, slander, Judg-'FuQuay., Springs, were the guests of ment in favor of plaintiff f or $250. -Miv and Mrs. Oscar Breedldve G. T. Smith ys Thos. F. Blair, judg-, Thanksgiving. - i ment in favor of the plaintiff for $6511 Among' those who attended the James Harris vs T. Lanier, guardi- foot ball game in Richmond Thurs-j an, a non suit was ordered. -- fdayvwefelMayor-Stem Messrs. B. K. i Virginius Cheatham vs John E. Lassiter, Outlaw Hunt, James Taylor, Hart and the Creedmoor Publishing Shephard Booth, Lee Taylor, E. C. uo., tor noei is Demg heard as we go j Hunt and M.' C. Taylor to press. Judge A. W:" Graham and Mr. A. A. Hicks and Mr. J. C. Kittrell, of Henderson, appears for Mr.-Cheat- ham and Gen. B. S. Royster and Mr. John Hester for Mr. Hart. - - A THANKSGIVING BRIDE 'The parlors of the Exchange Hotel was ' the scene of a very pretty and impressive marriage ceremony Thurs day afternoon when Mr. Robert Lee Tillotson and Miss Bertha Clay Hays took the vows that made' them one, Dr., A.- P. Tyer performing the cere mony. -h .: "X ; '. Siytfung"' couple are : ; from the WJ5n3ire 5.ftei-aooTr xrsx ana WXire, f ; accompanied by a iiumer of relatives . and- friends. They will live in the. Wilton section Where Mr. Tillotson is engaged in farming. DEATH OF OLD CITIZEN In the death cf our venerable friend, Mr. Jack Usry, Brassfield Township; loses one of its oldest and best citizens, having reached his 84th year, He was called to rest from his labors on this earth on last Wednesday afternoon after a long illness, and his death was not unex pected to his family and neighbors. He was a member of the Methodist ihurch and a" quiet good citizen, and highly esteemed in his section of the county. He leaves two sons, Mr. Sid Usry, of Oxford, and Mr. J. T. Ufcry, and four daughters, Mrs. A. F. Breedlove, Mrs. B. F. Kearney and Misses Bettie and Ellen Usry to sorrow over his death. r. The funeral and burial took place Thursday afternoon at Bank's Chapel, and was largely attended. May he rest in peace. - . - HOME WEDDING . On Sunday morning last at ten o'clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Tunstall, near Fairport, was the scene of a pretty wedding when Mr. Alex Newton, of Vance county, and their daughter, Miss Florence, were joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony in the presence of a large number of relatives and neighbors. Rev. E. G. Usry performed the cere mony. The waiters were: Mr. Pat Tunstall with Miss Bessie Newton, Mr. Lee Newton with Miss Ola Tuns tall. After congratulations the brid al party attended services at Peace Chapel, and from th.eie went to the home of the groom in Vance county vrhere a sumptuous dinner was serv ed to the bridar party . and invited guests in honor of the happy event. THE STATE TICKET Senator Overman, led the State ticket in the majority received in the election November .3. His majority was 34,477,; and it is gratifying to note that he carried every Congres sional district including the tenth, where a Republican Congressman was elected by over 800 majority. This shows the great popularity of Sena tor Overman, and is an expression of the State have in him after twelve years of service as one of their Sena tors at Washington. i- Been Very Sick The inany friends of -Mrs." B. "K. - Hays will be much gratified to . learn that she -is slowly recovering from an attack of sick ness. , ; X; - - Dependable Warehouse We call attention to the advertisement of the Banner Warehouse on the last page of this paper. Oxford is a depend able market and you can rely upon the Banner under all circumstances. Mr. W. Z.. Mitchell is a friend of the farmers. Pay your Public Ledger subscription. The District meeting of ttie Inde pendent Order of Odd Fellows held in the Oxford Odd Fellows Lodge on last Tuesday afternoon and night was a red letter day for the order in this section of the State. With the Grand Master of the jurisdiction of North Carolina and four Past Grand Masters present. Odd Felowship took on a golden hue. The "grip" was never given with more sincerity than it was on this occasion. The fact that Grand Master Evans, of Green ville, was reared at the Odd Fellows Home at Goldsboro and was present at the meeting, gave the local lodge an opportunity to see what ..manner of men are created by the ritualistic' injunction to "educate the orphan." Mr. Evans is a lawyer of marked -ability, a fluent speaker and a splen did man. He is a member of the General Assembly of North Carolina from Pitt county and his handshake with Senator Titus Currin and Rep-7 -resentative D. G. Brummitt,' of Granvile, was most cordial. The afternoon session was called to order at 3 o'clock, and the address, of welcome was extended by Hon. D. G.-Brummitt of the local lodge and the response was by Past Grand Mas ter Overton,of Durham. The address es were gems -of thought and added a pleasant savor to the whole meet ing. The afternoon session was tak en up with organization of district, enrollment of representatives, elec tion of officers and reports from' lodges in the district. .: ,- -r- ; EVENING SESSION ' The evening session fwas caJH;;. order at 8 o'clock. There was som? disappointment that Gen.. B. S. Roy ster and Hon. A. A. Hicks could not be present on account of urgent cas-. es to be plead at bar. Past Grand . Master H. M. Shaw spoke on "The responsibility of an Odd Fellow, or the duty of a member to his lodge." Mr. Shaw's remarks put the members to thinking and we doubt not that they were stronger men when they left the lodge room. Grand Master Evans spoke on the "Relation of a member of che order to the Odd Fellows Orphan Home." He reviewed the great work that is being carried on by the order at Goldsboro, and in the course of his remarks he said tbere were more than two hundred children being ed ucated and cared for at the Home. The Grand Master in his hurried re marks inadvertently twisted a well known historical fact that passed un chalenged, and as a matter of local pride we herewith set him straight before the world. He referred to the lamented Nathaniel Jacobi, of Wilming ton, as being founder of the Home. The truth is that the late A. H. A. Williams.of Oxford.freely with drew one hundred dollars from his pocket , at the session of the Grand Lodge in Fayetteville and donated it toward the founding of the Home one year before the resolution was taken up by the lamented Jacobi in Wilmington. . "Odd Fellowship in relation to the best interest of humanity" and other interesting papers were discussed. Tbe visiting Odd Fellows passed a, resolution thanking the local lodgo for the many courtesies shown them while in Oxford. FORGING AlfEAB Only a few months ago Kaplon & Company located among us, on HHIb borq gtreet next door to the National Bank of Granville, and by squam dealings they are forging their way to the front. In order to introduce themselves and become acquainted with the people of Granville, they are offering some remarkable bar gains. See their page adv. else where in the Public Ledger. . THE STORE OF QUALITY Perkinson-Green . '. Company, the Store of Quality, are thankful for the liberal patronage they have received during the year.and with a feeling of gratitude . they extend to their many customers an opportunity to make a selection from their large stock ot goods at a substantial reduction,. They are determined to clean up thtjir stock between now and Christmas, to enable them to begin the apring Ben son with a new a.dj fresh stock. We call your attention to a list of specials mentioned; in their . advertisement elsewhere in this issue, o( the Public Ledger.
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