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V tr . ilWJlxl ij wu;ujNiuir tsjJiririCdM iBjKiiJLdiujiiMi Ji irirKJi yioJiJci ALL IHIOME PMNT ft .v - VOLUME XXXI. OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1916 NUMBER 96 THE NEW BOARD SEVKKAL OFFICERS TO BE ELEC X TKI BY' THK COUNTY COM MISSIONERS Great Deal of Business Will Be Heady For the New Board of Coun ty Commissioners When They Are Sworn in and Take Their Seats ext Week. 4 Next Monday, December 4, Gran ville county officers will take the oath of office of the two-year term, begin ning with that date. All persons in the county whose offices. are elective will be required to take the oath. The only exception to the rule this year is jlr. D. C. Hunt, Clerk of the Court, -tvho took the four year oath two vears ago. The county officers will take their oaths before the Board of County Commissioners. The oaths of all jus tices of the peace are administered by the Clerk of the Superior Court These oaths are written, signed and filed and the necessary bonds are also filed. The oaths are rather lengthy, one of the most significant phrases being a promise to "well and truly preform the duties of office." Thirty or forty men in Granville will assume the du ties of office in the manner prescrib ed. The offices include the following Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Sheriff, five County Commissioners, and Township Constables. The election of several county of ficers is scheduled by the County Commissioners next week. Of course, it is quite possible that all the pres ent incumbents will be re-elected. These officers will be elected for term of two years. Each new board elects the County Attorney and the Super intendent of the Home for the Aged and Infirm. The Justices of the peace are elected by the Legislature upon the recommendation of the Rep resentative. A great deal of business will be ready for the new board when they take the oath of office next week. It is possible that they "may hold a two day's sesison. Only one member of the present board will be a member of the new board, this one being Commissioner Hart, of Oak Hill, who was returned with a handsome ma jority. The Commissioner who take their seats Monday are: T. G. Taylor, J. Luther Daniel, E. C. Harris, Wyatt E. Cannady, R. S. Hart. The first business after taking the oath of of fice will be the election of a chair man. In the case of a deadlock, the lerk of the Superior Court is em powered to name the chairman. THE SWEET POTATO CROP A Good Time to Sweep the Mortgage Away Sweet potatoes are selling in Ashe ville at $1.00 a bushel, packed in barrels, and properly graded. This nets 75c a bushel in Oxford. They will go much higher, for when Tope ka, Kan., Birmingham, Ala., New York City and Bristol, Tenn., in quires for car lots (which unfortun ately we are not able to furnish) the crop is short, and prices must ad vance considerably. The same can be said of everything in the food line. The farmer is coming into his own. With the demand there is go ing to be for food in 1917, if we are wise, there ought not to be a single tenant, or farm with a mortgage banging over it,' in the length and breadth of Granville county. A VALUABLE ARTICLE Dr. B. K. Hays, Regarding Public Health. We have received from Dr. B. K. Hays, County Health officer, a valu able article which will soon appear in the Public Ledger. . The fact that the reading public lf5 prone to overlook health items of vital importance, we desire to make this announcement so that our read ers will be cn the look out for Dr. Hays' article when it does appear later in the month. Keep this in vurxd, read the article over two or jhree times and file it away for fu ture reference. STRONG MARKET The Oxford Warehouses Are Ready for Business Next Monday Remember that the Oxford tobacco arket will be in full swing on and after Monday next. The warehouse men estimate that about 70 per cent of the crop has been sold. Tobacco en state that the market will open strong next Monday. Southeim Commercial Congress The meeting of the Southern Com mercial congress in Norfolk on De cember 11 wni be one of the most important conferences of its kind ned in this section, and Oxford busi ness men will probably take the op-J nunity of attending some of its sessions, since it is so near this place. ,"e Program-for the meeting prom- lses to h nf ia lien a. 1 inter- TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE SOME LARGE AND SMALL TRANS ACTIONS The following are among the pro perties that have been transferred in Granville during the past few weeks- Tract of land on south side of Glassy ureeK, C. H. and W. H. Rus sell tO M. M. NflsOTl tho r.r.no;.. . . . v vuuoiucia- tion being $10,500. Certain lands on the south side of urassy Creek from M. M. Nelson to a. ivi. vvatkins. Certain timber lands from R. L. Talley to Stem Lumber Company. ivi. vvatKins to John G. Morton certain lands and. timber in Sassafras ana certain lands in Grassy Creek. J . . banderf ord to B. T. Harris. three lots, each fronting 50 feet on Mill street. j-. nuyum to r-. j. jook a cer tain tract of land in Oxford township. . A. Daniel to J. R. Briant certain tract or parcel of land in Tally Ho. l. Vv. Mangum to Elijah Daniel a certain tract or parcel of land. Geo. S. West to Molley E. West certain tract in Oak Hill. Lot in Stovall from Emily Hart to Dr. Wm. Taylor J. H. Bowling to W. R. Mangum parcel of land in Tally Ho. L. H. Carrington to J. L. Carring- ton on Spring street a part of the Cherry Hill property, for and in con- sideration of $1,200. S. M. Watkins to L. M. Carrington certain lands "east side of Big Grassy UreeK. L. W. Ragland to Mary L. Ragland certain tract of land on Roxboro road. SCARCITY OF LABOR Taylor-Cannady Buggy Company Working Overtime , Last year when cotton was selling at rock-bottom prices the buggy man- utacturing plants were hard hit, but as soon as the staple reached a nor- mai condition tnis tall tne buggy manufacturers began to put . on steam:- - Mr. Hillman Cannady,prefci- thus far have never b&eff touched. In dent of the Taylor-Cannady Buggy stead of drawing the smoke from a Company recently returned froni an ciearette as he stands upon a street extended trip through the cotton states and now his plant is running night and day. We understand that his plant has all that it can do and it is possible that a number of expert workmen m that line could find em- ployment in the big plant. RETURNS FROM CANADA The Canadian Climate Agrees With Mr. Tillottson's Family Mr. J. M. Tillottson and family re turned from Leamington, Canada last Wednesday. We saw this family when they left for Canada several months ago and we saw them on their return this week and the improve ment from a health standpoint is marked. The faces of the children fairly glow with health and vigor. The family returned via Detroit, Nia gara Falls, Baltimore and Washing ton and report a most delightful trip. Mr. Tillottson and family will re side in Oxford until next Spring at which time they will return to Can ada. INJUNCTION OUT Another Turn in the Weaver-Britt Case A temporary injunction and re straining order against the State board of canvassers, the Governor and Secretary of State is the latest phase of the Weaver-Britt election case in the Tenth district. The order of Judge Carter is re turnable before Judge Bond at Ral eigh on Friday, December 1, at noon, at which time Mr. Settle will make an effort to have the injunction made permanent. With the restraining or der of Judge Carter is the complaint a most voluminous affair, to the suit lleTbef ore the clerk of Wake super- j rn Tnesaav DY mi. v . Duncan; acting as the agent for Mr. Britt. -THE BIRTH OF A NATION" Large Crowds"sehe Wonderful Picture in Henderson "The Birth of a Nation' company has arrived in Oxford and will pre- rStihe&n Daily Di"PTheh attendance at both afternoon and evening attractions was unusu- allv large the matinee audience be ally large l thev three shows ing xne 16--. Rnme who given here ho film Monday evening who iUCIC vvxv, saw " ,itiH pftnuine ae- TB-pnt aeain, aim : lr,r the nerformance c over. Tt has been estimated that between i oS0 and 1,500 persons saw the wem 1,000 ana i, f during its dertui P"::;- rHedi the t -r.ro c regarded as stay here. . .it it.. imc ovtvr exhiDit- best mewu - haye edmw" natronage by far of had the largest Patrons OUR GREATEST ASSET THE BOYS AND GIRLS COMMUNITY OP OUR A New Place in Oxford With a First Class Reading Room; Well Equip ped Athletic Room; Swimming Pool, Rooms for Boys and Girls Club Meetings. G. B. PHILLIPS (Superintendent Oxford Schools) We are all inclined to take stock of our goods from time to time to see exactly where we stand. In taking stock of our town there is one very important factor that we often over look. And of this factor too much cannot be said in this paper. I have reference to the boys and girls in our midst who are growing up to be men r,tv,ir, o HovC w ot.q be held rftST,OTlsihlft for thPir nrpnan- Hnn .t tQir f ioaHinr Lnmmnitv in th future a nr000,t m t i, ,nr,,om. f boys wno are on the street a large part of the time. There has been a great deal of talk here and elsewhere in recnt times as to the equipment we should give our boys for their leisure hours. In the larger towns thPrP nr niarps where t.h bov can moot with his bov comrade under the id an ro oF ronl lpadp.rs. T rpfpr to the town Y. M. C. A. Here the boy Vion Viio O rn fl in cr rnnm ixrVi era Vo nor snpnr1 ftvtra hour imorovine his it.h ThQ host Vmnirs mapazinps are to be had at these places at the lowest cost and instead of loafing a round the drug store or in front of a barber shop your boy can be enjoy ing the best that is being said and done. If this same boy has an extra hour a -Tld does not care to read but does want a little exercise there is provis- ion made for that side of his life. There is an Athletic room where he can develop those weiUmuscles that COrner this place gives him a chance to really grow and develop. And no hov iS so lifeless that he does not love to see nis mUscles increase from day 0 aav Tne normal boy is anxious to expend that extra amount of ener- gy, which so many are satisfied to call (Continued on Page Eight) CAPT. THOS. D. CLEMENT DEAD FORMER CLERK OF THE COURT AND REGISTER OF DEEDS Capt. T. D. Clement, one of Gran ville county's oldest and most belov ed citizens, passed to his reward at an early hour last Thursday morning, at his home near Enon, in his eighty third year. He was ready and wait ing for the Master's call and retain ed his faculties until the last. Capt. Clement was a devout Pres byterian and held his membership in the Oxford church, of which he had long been an elder. Some twenty-five or thirty years ago Capt. Clement was elected clerk of the Superior Court of Granville county and rendered faithful service. He also served the county with mark ed ability in the capacity of Register of Deeds. He resided in Oxford for several years and while not not en gaged in an official capacity, engaged in the merchantile business. He was one of the most pleasant and congen ial men, and to know him was to love him. Capt. Clement is survived by a de voted wife and the following chil dren: Walter T. Clement, Enfield --W; W. Clement, of Greensboro, Benja min Clement, of Newport News; Jessie, Joe and Lee Clement, of Gran viiiA! Mrs. T. J. Maupin, of Salis bury; Mrs. Elvin Parham, of Oxford. All of the children attended the fun- The funeral was conducted from the home at ten o'clock Thursday morning by Rev. S. K. Phillips as sisted by Dr. Marsh and Rev. Mr. Kennison. The interment was at the old Clement home place near Cul breth. The sons of the deceased were the pallbearers. THE DEATH RECORD Mr. James Renn Mr. James Renn, a highly respect ed citizen of Granville county, died at his home near Providence Tues day evening last. Miss Lucy Dixon Miss Lucy Dixon, a devout Chris tian lady, seventy-six years of age, died at her home near Providence Tuesday morning last. Mr. John Mangum Mrs. John Mangum, a highly es teemed lady, died at her home near Dickerson station Wednesday last. She was a daughter of Mr. Hart Overton. OXFORD'S NEW BAPTIS T MINISTER REV. J. D. HARTE WILL ENTER UPON HIS MINISTRY HERE JANUARY FIRST (Hickory Record) f The Record voices the sentiments of the entire community when it as serts that Hickory will miss greatly Rev. J. D. Harte and his good family. The pastor of the First Baptist church has labored in this section for eight years and, as the statement of the board of deacons shows, has a- chieved remarkable success. Those who know Mr. Harte do not have to be told that his labors were fruitful, It is in his relations with people outside his own church that we know him best. Mr. Harte possesses a cheerful, helpful disposition, an- un commonly level head, abundance of tact, and is a most delightful com panion. We let those who have worked with him in his church speak their sentiments, but we cannot re- frain from noting the loss that the whole community will feel in his de- cision to leave us. He is a forceful mmister, but tne majority or tne people know him not so much as a pulpit orator, but as a man who walks uprightly in their midst. To him and Mrs. Harte, who have meant so much to the life of this community, the Record extends its very best wishes for a continuance m . . - Oxford of the happy relations be- tween pastor and people that have characterized their sojourn Hickory regrets to lose them. here. CHRISTMAS RUSH Post Office Urges Early Mailing for Christmas Parcels Washington, Nov. 30 Expecting heavier Christmas mails than ever before because of the general pros perity prevalent throughout the coun try, Postmaster-General Burleson an nounced that he had begun through postmasters a nation-wide "mail early campaign' - 'Postmasters have been . authorized to employ all posisble means to de liver the holiday mail, and have been instructed to advertise instructions that parcels be mailed early, address ed plainly, and wrapped securely, Parcels may be marked "not to be opened until Christmas." - Early mailing is necessary, Mr. Burleson says, because the day be fore Christmas falls on Sunday, and all parcels should reach their deseti nation so as to be delivered on Sat urday, thereby giving all employees as much time as possible to enjoy the holidays. . HOME ECONOMICS 0 Department of Woman's Club Hold important Meeting On Wednesday afternoon, Novem- ber 29 th Mrs. D. G. Brummitt was hostess to the Home Economicss De- partment of the Woman's Club, Thirtv-five ladies enjoyed her hospi- tality on this occasion and the meet- ing proved most interesting and helpful. Mrs. Brummitt presided with ease and dignity. The question of Christ- mas gifts was discussed. Mrs. de la Croix read a very interesting paper on the subject and many dainty, use- ful articles were displayed and direc- tions given for making same. The chairman of the Department introduced Miss Boggs, Domestic Science teacher of Oxford College, who gave a very pleasing demonstra- tion in the making of Christmas con- fections. The ladies were taught how to make delicious kisses, dip chocolates, nuts and mints and were instructed in the art of fondant mak- ing, etc. Miss Boggs is indeed an artist in her line, and this Department is very much indebted to her for a very in structive meeting. Mrs. Brummitt, assited by Misses Helen White and Sadie Parham, serv ed most delicious refreshments. Surl News Notes (Correspondence Public Ledger) Mr. John Jones and Miss Lillie Sherman, of this section, was mar ried Sunday last. Mr. John Day sold a load of tobac co, for which he received $203.80. The farmers' in this section are killing some big hogs. The conseusus of opinion of the people in this section is that the country is in a prosperous condition. Three-fourths of the tobacco in this section has been sold. ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT The Capital of Dutchville Will Be Lighted by Electricity """it is stated that Messrs. Dove and McDuffie have purchased the slightly used electric light plant at Wake For est and will move it through the country to Creedmoor, where they will erect it and light the hustling little city and furnish power for man ufacturing purposes. RURUL CREDITS HOW FARMERS CAN BORROW MONEY UNDER THE NEW FEDERAL LAW j Board is Now Touring Country to eiect vocations in Cities Consid ered to Be the Best'Suited. There are many conflicting reports as to the practical workings of the new Federal Farm Loan Act which was signed by President Wilson last July, and under which law a Farm Loan Board of five members has been appointed by the President and is nw touring the country with the view to selecting the twelve cities in which these new Land Banks are to De located. It is not known at this time where the Bank nearest to Ox ford will be located. W- A. Hunt, Secretary of the North Carolina Bankers Association, furn- ishes the following information as to now farmers of North Carolina will have to proceed in order to borrow money upon their farms under the new Rural Credit Act. First: A National Farm Loan As- socianon must De organized, corn- posed of ten or more farmers all of whom desire to borrow under the new law, an aggregate amount of not less than $20,000, giving as security nrst mortgage upon these ten or more farms. I " 1 -W T la IV m aft oecona: unui tnis association is formed by North Carolina farmers it is imposible for any single North Carolina farmer to borrow any mon ey on his own farm under the Farm Loan Act. After the local associa tion is formed all applications for Farm Loans (including those of the original organizers) must be made to the National Farm Loan Associa tion. Each application is then refer red to a Loan Committee consisting of three men who are elected by the Board of Directors of the National Association; but until $2,000000 of farm loans have been made in this particular Lank Bank District, the management of the affairs of the lo cal district bank is in the hands of five; directors to be' appointed by the President of the United States. These five men will have the appointment of the Loan Committee as well as of the men who are to appraise all farms upon which a loan is desired. Restrictions As to Loans Every loan must contain the fol lowing restrictive conditions (Continued On Pasre Two) THANKSGrVTNG DAY IN OXFORD Business Men Close Un and Go to Country Thanksgiving Day in our midst was an occasion of rejoicing. The business houses were all closed and employers and employees journeyed to the woods and fields in quest of game. After a long and tedious seige of work it afforded needed rest, and some of those whose faces were pale come in liom the fields with ruddy cheeks. It is a custom with the good people of the town and county to extend an invitation to their friends to come and take Thanksgiv- ing dinner with them, No one can really know the joys of Thanksgiving until he looks in upon a crowd of Orphan children at the annual feast. Thanksgiving Day to then is the greatest day in the year, They talk about it all the time and when the boxes and barrels begin to come in their hearts swell with pride. They feel that they have a host of invisible friends somewhere, and they are loyal to that friendship, Superintendent R. L. Brown, of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, is very close to the children on all occasions, but on Thanksgiving Day he throws his whole heart and soul into the work and nothing that would give the children pleasure is left undone. They had a beautiful spread of turkey, red apples, cakes, etc We wish every Mason and others in the State could see these children enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner. . BARBERS ADVANCE PRICES The Three Oxford Shops Enter Into Agreement The barbers of Oxford confronted by the high cost of materials effecting their trade, have entered into an a greement to advance the price of a shave from ten to fifteen cents. The agreement was signed by the Model Shop, The City Shop and Anderson & Mangum, and is in effect on and after December 1st. In departing from the ancient cus tom of "a dime for a shave," the bar bers claim that it is practically im possible to hold soul and body to gether at the old rate. "It was sim ply a question of raising the price of a shave or going out of business," said a barber. 4 . Order of Sales By reference to the fifth page of this paper it will be seen that the second sale will be held at the Minor Warehouse Monday next, followed by the first sale Tuesday. m n Is m if i IS 4 . i 3 ' 1:1 I ! 1 m t ( ' (L if tt Um ViJ if fill m mmi. m n if : ti 1 i mm I any that have ever come. vol.
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