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V VOL XXX. OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 1915 NUMBER 103 . ; ; : ( II ANCIENT CROSSING , RRiniMlTT PEEPS FROM HIS ,r is Reminckrfof Olden Times 11 r Refers to the Dialogue Be Seen the Israelites and Pharoah. r,,tor of the Public Ledger: Tour eagle eye has overlooked one vPm of local interest which certainly TZrves mention, not to say preser deS The town authorities with usual care for the interest of the hiic have Placed a number of P,U nirs and short boards at the head l f lain street at the crossing from Court House to Hamilton's store. JL authorities are to be commended for this added manifestation of public rit It has doubtless saved many f wet foot, deep cold and harsh h it certainly has obviated the necessity of wading a considerable Dart of the distance at this crossing as I have observed from my office window. The authorities are not to be Warned for not making the crossing any better, although it can be seen with half am eye that there is still gome slight room for improvement. My experience with the town govern ment convinces me that the Isrea nahts were auite right when they told Pharaoh that they couldn't lay bitu- mhw. streets with plain planks ana boards. (The Scriptual reference may mnt hft nuite accurate, but I leave it to you, Mr. Editor, to make all neces sary corrections.) I like to look at that crossing. It fcrines back old times. It is the i- dentical way in which we boys used to negotiate such crossings in the old plantation paths on our way to school tack yonder in the country, l. am sure that seeing this crossing has called ud many a vivid memory to every fellow here who came from the coun try. I say this because I don't want the authorities to get it into their heads that they have invented some new and original way of making streets. I had a sneaking idea that the method used was somewhat an cient and to satisfy myself I have in vestigated the subject. I am now prepared to add to the sum of human knowledge by informing your read ers that this method of street-making was first used in the reign of Li Chin Hwang, Emperor of China in the year 2986 B. C. My sole purpose in writing you, Sir, is to serve that portion of the public that travels from one end of town to the other bv reminding them that this superior crossing exists for their comfort. Some of the citizens may not have observed it and in going up or down Main Street and crossing to College mav still be usiner the less up-to-date crossing between the Na tional Bank of Granville and Long's corner. To such as have been over looking this crossing I call it to their attention. At any rate whether you use it or not, come up and observe it. Permit me to ask flint in pasa von see fit to publish this that you do not send any copies of the paper contain ing it to any of your subscribers liV-lna- iv, - . m any nearby town. This ar ticle is meant for home consumption finely. D G BRUMMITT. THEIVES CAPTURED Special Officer Hutchins Lands Two Bad Men. Two black men, Walter Black and my viark, while prowling around ne of the warehouses one aright this eek stole $39.00 from a tobacco grower. Special Officer Hutchins got busy lat uu Dom men a day or two aterand recovered $17 of tho stolen money. The case was heard by May- CdO.h Hrki-U J i , iiicu xney could not furnish Turning stock into Money hn!v,PS the latest reduction ubenold and kitchen fn now61 in 0xford is tn special sale tur-o n at the HuShes-Smaw Fjirni- ,. tt Ompanv'R tnro A cr1 SDPavriCeS elsehere in this paper res. Card Of Thn.nlra h, J? idow and family of the late thanv . mas Cheatham wish to UK their manv fWonc death athy in the sickness and uu&uctuu ana iaiuer. Cant Tr"TZ - Veil S Mransf erred from Fort Cas- "VI rHlBTAn ,l .... - . "f.-8 on a visit to his H A?;S. Peace. :-v. rT- -; - THE OLD TOWN OF OXFORD It nestles on a hill Where the zephyrs always blow; The roses bloom in summer And the lovely blue-bells grow; Where honey-suckles clamber Up the ancient rugged walls, And babies laugh and gurgle In the spacious, cleanly halls. A mass of waving branches Hangs above Penn street, Where robin, wren and bluebird In an avic conclave meet; While children stand and watch them With a sweet, contented glee, For old Oxford, be it noted, Is from cruel urchins free. (BY MISS. S. W.) The birds are well protected, Not by law, but love alone; Are happy and contented, And have so domestic grown They never leave in winter, For they own a scared rood And neat the cozy houses That are well supplied with food. No hand is ever lifted That will do them hurt or harm, The atmosphere of kindness Has a satisfying charm; Its tende,r-hearted children, And its birds, my bosom thrills With love for peaceful Oxford That nestles on the hills. PREDICTS A BIG FIRE THE OLD SHACKS ARE A SURE SIGN The destruction of the Old Bar Room Building in the Rear of the Brown Building was Foretold. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT Showing the Various Disbursements of the County During the Fiscal Year. . We are printing in the Second Sec tion of the Public Ledger today the Financial Statement of Granville vjounty for the fiscal year enditng December 1, 1915. It is one of the most carefully prepared and accurate public documents it has been our pleasure to handle in many a day. We would ask our readers to examine it carefully and preserve it. We commend Mr. Powell, the faith ful and obliging Register of Deeds, for the excellent manner in which he prepared the statement for the peo ple of the county. Like all the other records of the county it is as near correct as it is possible for human hands and brains to make it. If there is an error in "it, it is very apt to be a minor mistake o fthe printer and mot of the Register. EPISCOPALIANS HOLD MISSION. A week of Good Preaching in Janu ary The congregation of St. Stephen's Church has arranged to hold a Mis sion begining the second Sunday in January. Rev. Lewellyn N. Caley of Philadelphia has been invited, who, with Rev. Lewis N. Taylor athd Dr. Horsefield will do the preaching. Rev. Caley has preached in Ral eigh at the St. Marys Conference, and the mebers of this Congregation who heard him there say he is a splendid speaker. He is editor of the church Sunday School Magazine, President of the Galilee Mission and recognized as one of the strongest preachers in Philadelphia. Rev. Lewis N. Taylor is making his mark as .an eloquent minister of the gospel, and the people of Oxford will be glad to hear one of their own sons on this occasion. We believe - that this meeting will be most successful. THE MELTING POT A Rare Opportunity to Aid a Good Cause There will be a recepacle placed on the table in the Library room. This is for odd bits of old and broken jewelry whiich has been im your way so long, and can now be put to use for the benefit of the Oxford Library. When this receptacle knowtn as the "Melting Pot" has been filled, it will be sold to a jeweler for cash, thus helping us and costing you mothing. Only pieces of gold and sterling silver can be used ; but no matter how much 'abused and broken or how small the bits, they wiirhelp to swell the whole. There have been donated recently to the Oxford Library two valuable and interesting books, one, "Heart's Kindred" by that wholesome and at tractive writer, Zona Gall. This book is of timelyl significance, deal ing with powerful scenes at a Wo man's Peace Congress. The other, "The Mighty and the Lowly" by Ka trina Trask, is a book everyone should read. It emphasizes the fact that Christ belonged to no group of society either the rich or the poor. Its message is that social reform is to be accomplished not by Sociialism but by a return to the teachings of Christ. An annual subscription to the Li brary is only $1.50, the price you might pay for one worthless book. Come and join and help us td. get those that are worth while and also bring your contribution to the "Melt ing Pot.M New Novelties Landis & Easton store is the place to get substancial - Christmas Gifts There is just one hundred and one articles to select from. See their ad in this issue. GIVEN IN MARRIAGE CUPID HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN GRANVILLE Two Hundred and Eight Men Take As Many Wives During the Fiscal Year Ending December 1st, 1915. The books of Mr. J. B. Powell, Reg ister of Deeds shows that about 280 marriage license were issued in Gran ville county during the fiscal year which ended the first Monday in De cember, 1915. The records show that October was the record month of the year for whites and July for the negroes. There were eighteen more licenses issued to colored people than to white people, and it is a noticable fact that the colored people wed at an earlier age than the whites. Unlike former years the matrimonial documents issued this year served, their purpose, none being returned "unused." Mr. Powell, the popular Register of Deeds, was called from his bed twenty-two times during this year between the midnight hour and the break of day to issue licenses. On three occasions he paid for the lic enses out of his own pocket. SALE OF RED CROSS SEALS How the Proceeds of the Sale of the Beautiful Emblem is Used Seventy-five per cent of the gross receipts obtained from selling Red Cross Christmas seals is retained by the local committee and used as the committee thinks best in the fight a gainst tuberculosis. In cities and large towns this amount is often used to employ visiting or tuberculosis nurses. Small towns and commun ities whose sales are not so large send patients to the State Sanatorium for treatment, or furnish food and clothing to needy tuberculous pa tiens. Others use 75 per cent of their sales to provide lectures and ex hibits and for other educational pur poses pertaining to the cause and pre vention of tuberculosis. The other 25 per cent fs sent to the State Com mission, of which Dr. L. B. McBray er, Sanatorium, N. C, is Executive Secretary. , REVIVAL CLOSES The Meeting Accomplished Much Good. The revival at the Presbyterian church came to a close Wednesday night. The church was crowded at every service during the entire meet ing and Rev. D. H. Coman made a profound impression on the people of the community. ; In speaking of the meeting, Rev. S. K. Phillips said that he was highly pleased to see such a large number of "people from all denominations in attendance. SPLENDID PROGRAM A Turkey Given Away Every Night At The Orpheum Starting last Thursday night and continuing until Christmas, the Or pheum will give away a turkey each night. By turning to page five of the first section of this paper it will be seen that the Orpheum has prepared to handsomely entertain their patrons during the holidays. Some Handsome Presents Mrs. T. Lanier's store at the head of Main street is very attractive this Christmas tide with its multiplicity of novelties. There is an elegant line of cut glass and china on display. Hand embroidery and neckwear hold the attention of the .ladies. These and many other artiicles too numer and many oher articles too numer ous to mention, are especially timely PENSION MONEY IN HAND Old Soldiers Requested to Call at the Clerks' Office The Pension money for the old vets is now in the hands of Judge Cam Hunt, Clerk of the Court. Quite a number of the "old boys" received their checks Thursday and" Friday. It gives Judge Hunt much pleasure to pass this money out, and he gener ally remarks to the old. soldiers that he wishes it was a little more. Judge Hunt authorizes the Public Ledger to announce , that he hopes that each, beneficiary will call and get their little stipend before the Christmas Holidays. There is nearly $5,000 pension money to be given out in Granville this year. A TFMELY WARNING Stores, Churches and Bazaars Should Be Careful - Along about this time of the year we generally hear of some one being burnt to death through carelessness or the fault of some one. A match, a gas flame or an electrical defect may do the deadly work and imperil the lives of others. Watch the gas jets. Decorations may be carried against them by air currents. Keep your eye on the smokers. Do not permit them to light a cigar inside buildings. Above all, be careful not to make the slightest change in electric wiring without consulting the Electrical Inspector. An Elegant Display Furs, blankets, comforts, table damask and napkins, waists, hand kerchiefs, suits and coats are only a few of the elegant things the Long Company are displaying this Christ mas tide at attractive prices. TOWN COMMISSIONERS MEET New Traffic Ordinance Goes Into Effect January 1, 1916 At a meeting of the Town Commis sioners Tuesday night Chief of Police Wheeler was ordered , to notify the Fire Company on each and every oc casion when the streets were torn up or impediments in their way. A committee was appointed to look into the merits of opening Taylor street. ' The duties of Major Montgomery were enlarged to include gas inspec tion. . Mayor Stem is now preparing a new traffic ordinance to go into effect on New Years' Day. The Low Cash Price The trading at Horner Bros. Com pany, during the coming week will doubtless reduce the mamoth stock of the Green-Hunt Company which they purchased and are now selling at a low cash price. There is some thing there for everybody in Gran ville that want high-class goods. Christmas Greetings Lyon-Winston Company enumerat es elsewhere in the Public Ledger many articles that appeal to the peo ple in this section. An Oxford Chase Buggy would make a handsome pres ent. There are many other things, too, at Lycn-Wihston's that fit in very nicely at this time. Preaching Sunday Rev. R. H. Willis, the recently ap pointed pastor of the Oxford Meth odist church will preach the' first ser mon of his pastorate next Sunday morning. Special Notice -We are requested, after having printed in another part of the paper to stater that the box party and entertainment at Knott's Grove school has been postponed un til a later date. We remember years ago there lived, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a man who frequently predicted a fire in that city pn a certain date and in a cer tain locality, and his predictions al ways came true. This continued for years and his predictions were so accurate some one tokk it upon him self to watch the old man, and in this way he was brought to the bar of jus tice and sentenced to the peniten tiary for applying the torch to the buildings he predicted would burn on a certain day. The Oxford Fire Department has been so very successful we are apt to have too much faith in their ability to cope with the flame at. all times but it is just as natural as falling off a log to predict that some of these windy nights a fire will get. beyond their control. We are not able to name the date or locality of the fire as did the Lynchburg man, but it is coming sooner or later. There are facts upon which one can predict a fire with certainty, as for instance the destruction of the old bar room building in the rear of the Brown building, which was foretold by thousands of men, and they always predicted that the Court House, the Gouty Jail, the Municipal Building and the whole block would go with it. The first part of the prediction came true a month ago, but the good work of the firemen prevented the predic tion from coming true as a whole. However, it is not too late for the old burnt shell to get in its devastating work. There is too much property endangered by the old fire trap. In its present state it is nothing more than a habor for tramps, and as. such the Town Commissioners should: move it and sweep the ground. The destruction of Hopewell was foretold three months ago by William Guerin, of New York, chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee of the "Safety First Federation of A merica.". He made his prophecy in a letter to Laurence Perry, of. City Point, Va., on August 30, after an in spection of Hopewell. "I stated that conditions were ideal there for a conflagration that would destroy it in less than two hours." Guerin's statement said. Conn & Son's Christmas Sale Big crowds big business at Cohn & Son's. You will not think there was any hard times or scarcity of money, if you chance to pass Cohn & Son's stores during these busy days of their Xmas Sale stores crowded with people who are aware of the fact that the goods they advertise are all genuine bargains, and in numbers of instances at prices below their cost Right now they are determined to sell all their winter goods at any cost. So they have again cut prices with mighty little regard to profit or even cost, and you know what that means bargains and savings such as only Cohn & Son can bring about. Every nook and corner of their two . big stores are filled with holiday gpods at reduced prices that will gladden the heart of every gift buyer. A per sonal visit to Cohn & Son will surely pay. You will find unexpected bar gains at every turn. Read their adr on front page of Second Section of the Public Ledger. Perfect Eyeglasses Are thoughts of which the wearer is unconscious, that fit so well that they are not noticeable, and made so that they . stay right. Dr. Rosen stien's glasses are the realization of your thoughts. His fit must be per fect and his price reasonable. Dr. N. Rosenstien, the Optometrist of Durham, will be in Oxford, Tuesday December 21st, stopping at the Ex change Hotel and in Creedmoor Wed nesday, December 22, stopping at Central Hotel for the purpose of ex amining eyes and fitting glasses. We wish all our friends a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. adit . TAX BOOKS OPENED The tax books are -opened for col- lection' now. . Ther will be no go round this' year and all Taxes not set tled at office will go out for collection after Christmas. Please make set tlement promptly. Yours very truly, -'- tf S. C. HOBGOOD, Sheriff. 1 V.-VV: -i i C
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