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Ill 1 POTLSgHEP gEMI-WEElFSLY TOWM Av I OFFERS BMLLSAMT OPPOMTUMTHES ALL HOWIE PMMT VOLUME XXXI. OX I1 8& CAROLINA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th,.' 1916 NUMBER 8I FIRE PREVENTION DAY INSPKCTIOX AT XIXE O'CLOCK MONDAY MORNING pa ratio. Fire Drill and Addresess on tiie Graded School Grounds at 3 O'clock in the Afternoon. Next Monday is set apart as Fire prevention Day. The clay will be properly observed in Oxford and throughout the county as far as prac tical. In order to expediate the work, Oxford has been divided into four districts, as follows: District No. 1 East of College and orth of Williamsboro. District No. 2 West of College and North of Williamsboro. ' District No. 3 West of Main and oiith of Williamsboro. District No. 4 East of Main and -south of Williamsboro. Inspection by the fire department, Town Commissioners and Woman's Club will begin at 9 o'clock sharp Monday morning. The parade will form at the Court House at 3 o'clock and march to the craded school building, where there be a fire drill, talks and address ee and reports of inspection. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR Returns to the Scenes of His Child hood. Mr. William B. Cole.jMrs. Cole and their son, Mr. W. B. F. Cole, of New York City, spent a few days this week in Granville, the guests of kinspeo p!e. Mr. Cole was a compositor on the Oxford Torchlight forty years ago and resigned his position and went to Xpw York City and joined the forces of the New York Times, where he has been employed ever since. By close application," Mr. Cole has worked his vav up to an exacting and responsi ble position that few men are cap able of filling. He has the "ears of the powers that be" and his word is final as to the typographical appear ance of the paper, and if you will get a copy of the New York Times and look over it carefully you will dis cover that it is the neatest of the big metropolitan dailies. Besides the glorv, Mr. Cole gets $75.00 per week. This is Mr. Cole's first trip to Ox ford in forty years. He could scarcely- realize that it is the same town, "tut here and there he recognized fome of the old landmarks, but the tnvn is altogether beautiful, said Mr. Cole. Mr. Cole married in New York and it had long been his desire to bring his wife and children to the scenes of his childhood. The son, who was here with his parents, is a handsome roiiTis ma1" and holds a responsible Tosition with the New York Fidelity and Casulty Company. The Coles are T-Aiatpd to the Webbs of the county, ?rd the vmineor Mr. Cole was the r-iect 0f Mr. Tohn Webb's family Wednesday night. THE SACRED QUART The Moral Stunted Getting Ready for The Drought Virginia is getting ready for Nov ember 1, when prohibition will go in to effect. It makes very little differ ence to the people of Oxford as to v.hen the law will go into effect as there is not as much as five gallons of liquor received here by express monthly. The supply brought in here by express has been on the de cline ever since the sacred quart was established by law. You may kick and knock the bill as much as you Please, but it is a fine piece of legis lation and is accomplishing the de sired results. The bulk of the liquor that reaches Oxfrod now is smuggled in and the quantity is not one-fourth as much as it was a year ago when Mayor Stem read the riot act. HIGH CLASS PICTURES 'Triangle, Keystone and Gold Rooster Pictures Booked at Orpneum Harris & Crews, managers of the local play house, have booked the Triangle pictures for each Thursday D;?ht. They will be shown in five to tight reels. They have also arrang- to handle the Keystone Carnaval Pictures with Ford Sterling and Fatty Arbuckle in the title role. These pie ces come in two and four reels. The Gold Rooster pictures will be shown n Monday night of each week. All f these pictures are by the best play- f.rs and are built along educational lines Fine Young Ladies hisses Mary Shaw, Helen Paris, and Mary Royall Hancock spent the v.eek-end with their parents. Oxford iuay wen be proud of these fair dau ?nters, who are maintaining her rep utation for culture and refinement in Ie towns of Smithfield, Selma, and unn, as teachers in the schools of thse places. : v. Jewish New Year victor Kaplon Store will be closed t ay October 7 till 5:30 oclock i0r Jewish New Year. The County Precinct Registrars SEE THAT YOUR NAME IS OX THE BOOKS. The following is a list of Registr ars for each precinct in Granville county, who assumed their post of duty Thursday morning, October 5th, and you are urged to see that vour name is on the registration book: n Dement W. S. Howell. Bell Town W. W. Brummitt. Wilson W. B. Dixon. Grissom C. E. Floyd. Creedmoor R. G. Stem. Wilkins H. T. Rovcroft. Stem J. M. Bullock. Geneva E. C. Allen. Howard P. G. Pruitt. Berea Luther Russell. Oak Hill J. S. Watkins. Buchanan Fred Frazier. Bullock Thos. A. Royster. Stovall S. J. Currin. Salem L. G. Breedlove. North Oxford J. E. Athison. South Oxford F. W. Hancock, Jr. COUNTY COMMISSIOXERS MEET Breedlove, Hart and Floyd Were Present. The honorable Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Octo ber 2, the following Commissioners being present: B. I. Breedlove, Chair man; R. S. Hart, H. C, Floyd. The road from near Hester station to Franklinton road near Tally Ho, as laid out by Commissioner Floyd, was declared a public road. Mr. J. B. Powell was instructed to correct the land tax of J. A. Pearce in Brassfield. He owns 88 acres and is charged with 102. The sheriff was instructed to sum mons a jury of three disinterested free holders to assess the damage to land of J. T. Cozart, caused by the removal of soil from said land. This land is on the Oxford-Henderson road. DISTIXGUISHED VISITOR A Former Resident Spends a Day in -: .: ,Oxf ord. : . Mr. H. M. Lanier, for many years identified with one of the big whole sale Baltimore houses, spent a day in Oxford this week, the guest of his brother, Mr. T. Lanier. This was Mr. Lanier's first visit to his old home town since our fine streets were laid, and he remarked on their beau ty. In order to be in the center of his territory, Mr. Lanier and his family are now making hteir home in Char lotte. On his rounds, Mr. Lanier will now be able to reach Oxford once or twice a year. Carteret Literary Society The Carteret Literary Society met last Friday in the 9th grade room. The query for debate was, "Resolved, That the Federal Government should compel every ablebodied male citizen between the age of 16 and 24 to have one year either military or naval framing." The gentlemen upholding the affi rmative were: George Hunt, James Ballou, Samuel Hall and Ernest Hunt. Those upholding the negative wro: Sidney Currin, Joe Taylor, Wililam Webb and Lewis Turner. The judges were: Mr. Phillips, Gus McSween, Earle Hunt and Robert Parham. After a lengthy discussion the judges decided in favor of the affirmative. Francis Bradsher had prepared a declamation but as the de bate ran over time it was postponed. VISITS PERSON COUXTY FAIR Secretary Knott Impressed With the Carnival Company. Mr. P. W. Knott, secretary of the Granville County Fair, made a trip to Roxboro this week for the especial purpose of seeing the amusements nut on bv the Panama-Pacific Carni val Company, which will be the amusement feature at our Fair Oc tober 2 5, 26, 27th. After a critical examination of the several features of amusements, Mr. Knott is fully convinced that it is a first class moral organization built along educational lines. Mr. Knott was also highly impressed with the Person County Fair. The exhibits and the attendance were good, says Mr. Knott. Secretary Knott is now very busy getting the errounds and buildings in good shape for the Fair. Beginning next Wednesday morning he will be in a position to alot space to all ex hibitors Those who want to make arrangements for certain locations for exhibits in the fair should see him at the Commercial Club rooms any time after Wednesday next sooner the better. He will have a man of the grounds and the buildings and can go over the matter with you in a few minutes. Brown Missionary Society The' Maria Brown Missionary So ciety will meet Monday afternoon, October 9th, at 4 o'clock, with Mrs. K. L. Street. All members are Re quested to be present. A.V.C., .fe. DEATH CLAIMS TWO MESSRS. J. C. HASKIXS AXD BROUGHTON CALLED HEXCE. R. Two of The Beloved and Honored Citizens of Oxford Pass Away Sud denly Impressive Burial Service. The entire community was shock ed Wednesday morning when it be came known that two of the beloved MR. J. C. HASKINS citizens of Oxford passed away sud denly during the night. Death of Mr. J. C. Haskins Mr. J. C. Haskins, for many years closely identified with the business and social life of Oxford and Gran ville county, passed to his reward early Wednesday' morning, acute in digestion being the immediate cause of his death. He was about fifty eight years of age. Mr. Haskins was' born in Granville county and has resided in it practic ally all of his life. For many years he had been 'known as" "one of the leading men in the mercantile busi ness and as one of Oxford's pro gressive citizens. When a young man he entered the mercantile busi ness at Stem, where he remained a few years. He then came to Oxford as a clerk for Landis & Easton. Af ter working for this firm a few years Mr. Haskins went into business for himself, becoming a member of the firm, Long, Blalock & Haskins, at the time it was organized in 1905. Mr. Haskins continued a member of this firm until a year ago when he sold out his interest and retired from ac tive business. Although not actively engaged in any particular work he did not cease to be connected with the material growth of Oxford and Granville county, for when the Union Bank of Oxford was organized just two or three years ago he was made president of it and was serving in that capacity as well as being a stock holder in business corporations of the town when called to his reward. Mr. Haskins was a leading mem ber of the Oxford Methodist church and took an active interest in church work. His sweet tenor voice was heard in the church choir every Sun day and he was a regular attendant at Sunday School. Mr. Haskins en joyed the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends in Oxford and throughout the county, who will learn with profound regret of his sudden demise. Mr. Haskins' death came as a dis tince shock to the whole community. Only a few hours previous to the summons he was in the full enjoy ment of health and greeted his many friends in his usual cordial and jovial manner. Only a day or two before his death, a bevy of little girls were seen to gather about him and call him "Uncle Jack." His heart was al ways tender, especially toward the children, who greatly loved him in return. Mr. Haskins was rated high for his strict business integrity, and he was among the few men who enjoyed the distinction of his "word being as good as a bond." - He was a success ful business man and leaves a nice The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dick Beasley, of Apex, and Mrs. Roberts, of Middlesex, and a cousin, Mrs. E. L. Smith, of Ox ford, and a large number of relatives in and around Stem, who will mourn his sudden taking away. Funeral Services The funeral services, conducted by Dr. Willis, was held from the Oxford Methodist church at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. It was a most solemn and impresive hour, made glorious by the promises of the resur rection. The scriptural truths as pronounced by Dr. Willis filled the sanctuary with the precious Light from on high, Dr. Shamberger, a for mer pastor of the deceased, led in a fervent prayer. The choir sang "Abide With Me," "Blessed Assur- Si : Jurors Drawn For November Term THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL SERVE First Week Chas Averett, S. D. Chambers, E. V. Bobbitt, R. T. Smith, R. T. Cottrell, William Landis, W. W. Clark, W. H. Tillottson, W.' D. Longmire, J. D. Allgood, B. D. Cham pion, J. E. Grissom, G. F. Morris, H. G. Woody, W. H. Blackwell, J. T. Hart, Zeb Moon, W. T. Montague, J. H. Bowling, H. L. Coley, E. N. Bragg, E. S. Adcock, S. M. Cash, E. S. Par ish, D. C. Coley, W. H. Walters, D. C. Overton, W. A. Parham, W. B. Cash, Sam Gordon, L. A. Wilkins,. S. L. Moss, J. M. Grisson, J. T. Mosely,, C. H. Parish.. Second Week Lee Minor, C. D. Haskins, J. D. Fleming, W. P. Vaughan, J. M. Dean, K. S. Hart, Bill Dean, W. H. Hedgpeth, James West, Roy Preddy, C. L. Daniel, R. S. O'Briant, J. W. Sandling, J. T. Mangum, B. P. Thorp, Z. A. McGill, J. J. Medford, McDonald Woody. Granville's Big Store ' The goods that have style and dash never fail to move quick. Landis & Easton's stock is complete and now is the time to see the seasons' goods to the best advantage. See announce ment on second page of this paper. 4 Mr. Nelson's Condition Serious It is reported this Friday morning that Mr. Matt Nelson, who is under treatment in a Richmond hospital, is a very sick man. ance," and other favorite songs of the deceased. Miss Berte Hutchings, lead er of the choir, sang most tenderly "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." As a mark of esteem for the mem ory of the departed, the Long Com pany closed their doors, and the fol lowing, who are connected with the store, were the honorary pallbearers: Messrs. Josh King, Frank Blalock, Morris Green, Carroll Dickerson and John Pittard. The Odd Fellows were the active pallbearers. The in termentr was in the . ceejteryart' Sem MR. RUL BROUGHTON Sad indeed were the hearts of the entire community when it was learn ed that Mr. R. Broughton, a highly esteemed and a most benevolent citi zen passed to his reward suddenly Tuesday night at his home on the outskirts of Oxford, of acute indiges tion. He had been active on the farm all day Tuesday and late in the afternoon he was taken sick and real ized that the end was near, and only had time to give a few intsructions to the members of his family, and a mong them was a request that the Odd Fellows, of which he was a most beloved and active member, lay his remains to rest. Mr. Broughton was a native of Pennsylvania and settled in Oxford in the early seventies and engaged in the building business, and after wards opened a saloon which he con ducted many years. It can be truth fully said of Mr. Broughton that few men ever conducted the saloon busi ness with such strict regard for the personal welfare of his customers and the good of the general public, posi tively refusing to sell to any one who was the least bit under the influence of drink. Mr. Broughton was a most charit able man. He was always ready and willing to assist those in distress. His hand was ever open to distress and it was his delight to contribute to all worthy objects that were brought to his attention. It is said of him that he never refused to re spond to the many calls of the churches and the benevolent works of the community. At the close of the saloons in the State and at the advent of the dispen sary system, Mr. Broughton was ap pointed superintendent of the Oxford dispensary. He conducted the busi ness in such a manner as to gain the confidence of the people. The Oxford dispensary, of which he was manag er, was regarded as being the nearest approach to perfection of any in the State, and committees from other towns and cities in the State visited Oxford with- a view of incorporating the high ideals Mr. Broughton brought to the business in our com munity. Mr. Broughton is survived by an only daughter, Mrs. Sula Dunford, of Oxford, who was with him when the end came, and one brother, who re sides in Pennsylvania. At the death of the widow of his friend, the late Matt Loonom, who accompanied him to Oxford in the early seventies, he took charge of the surviving children and gave them a home and educated them. Funeral Services - Pending the arrival of relatives of the deceased the funeral services will be held this Friday morning from the residence conducted by Dr. Sham burger. The Odd Fellows will take charge of the remains, and the in terment will be- in Elmwood Ceme THE CAMPAIGN IS ON HOX. T. W. BICKETT COMIXG TO OXFORD The Democratic Candidates Will Be gin to Shell the Woods of Gran ville Xext Week. The Democratic candidates for the county offices and the Legislature will address jthe voters o? the county at the folowing times and places: Dickerson, Tuesday night Oct. 10. Corinth School House, Friday night, October 13 th. Stem, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 14. Tar River, Saturday night, Oct. 14. Providence, Wed., night, Oct. 18. Berea, Friday afternoon, Oct. 20. Sunset, Friday night, Oct. 20. Creedmoor, Saturday afternoon, October 21st. Northside, Saturday night, Oct. 21. Hon. B. S. Royster will be with the candidates at Creedmocr and North side on Saturday, October 21st. Hon. Victor S. Bryant, of Durham will sepak at Stem, Saturday after noon, October 14th. The appointments scheduled for the afternoon will be at 2:30 o'clock and those for the niht at 7:30. The public is cordially invited to be present at these various times and places. Come out and hear the is sues of the day discussed. Hon. Thomas Walter Bickett, Dem ocratic candidate for Governor will address the voters at Oxford on Tuesday, October 24th. Mr. Bickett is making a campaign the equal of those made by Vance -and Aycock. Come to Oxford on the date named and hear the next Governor of the State. A. A. HICKS, County Ch'm. F. W. HANCOCK, Jr., Asst. Sec'y. LETTER FROM MR. E. T. JOXES Urges the Farmers to Get Ready for the Event. Brother farmers, are you coming tc the County Fair, which is by far the best County Fair in the State? There are many stock raisers in the county who have .good stock and never-think t)f exhibitingrthemr-Now,-dear friends, we have the Fair and it is up to us to do all we can for its success. Be there with your best stock and farm products. Don't mind the trouble it will put you to, but think of the glory that you will bring to the county. The Fair stands for the best inter est of the farmers of the county. Make it the best possible by your ex hibits and presence. E. T. JONES. The Styleplus Clothes There is nothing better for young men and old men than the celebrated St:rleplus clothing. The price re mains the same. See ad of the Perk-inson-Green Company on fifth page of this paper. Some Recent Visitors Misses Rossie and Edna Masters, cf Red Wing, Minn., traveling in a touring car, spent Monday night at the Exchange Hotel en route from Miami, Fla., home. They expressed much delight in the beauties of Ox ford and stated that the Exchange Hotel was the most elegant hostelery they had stopped at since leaving home two months ago. Another distinguished visitor to Oxford was Mr. C. W. King, Secretary-treasurer of the Howell Cotton Company, Rome, Ga., who stopped for a day at the Exchange Hotel en route in a touring car fyom Old Point Comfort. Writing to Mr. Lonnie Smith, the genial proprietor of the Exchange Hotel, after returning home, Mr. King said: "There are not many men who know how to make their guests comfortable and feel at home as do you. I told Mrs. King who went home from Old Point Com fort by rail that she had missed a treat by not going over the North Carolina roads in an auto, and best of all stopping at. the Exchange, the best part of the trip." U-Boats Sink 35 Ships Thirty-five vessels of countries at war with Germany, with a total ton nage of 14,600, were sunk by Ger man submarines in the North Sea or the English Channel between Septem ber 20 and September 29, the Over seas News Agency announced Thurs day. France Needs More Men A memorandum attached to a bill introduced in the Chamber of Depu ties of France by the Minister of War, authorizing the enrollment of young men of the class o? 1918 pre paratory to their being called to the colors, explains that the military in struction of the class of 1917 is a bout completed. Taft W ill Speak . It is announced that William How ard Taft will address the North Caro lina Historical Society in Raleigh December 7th. i ' it . ;, ; if i V 1 1 A ' 3 a i !: r! I: 'I ' 'I i
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