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rUJBM&JHUbiJP qEMII-WEEEOjY -TOWN AND 'COUNTY OFFER BMLLSANT OPPOKTUMTHES MX HOME PRINT VOLl'ME XXXII. OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 NUMBER 10 NEW POSTMASTER FOR OXFORD !T IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE AP POINTMENT WILL BE MADE SOON Humor Has it That Either Mr. F. W. Hancock of Mr. Ben K. Lassiter Will Get the Plum. - Petitions were circulated this week by candidates for the position of postmaster at Oxford. Each candi date lias his friends and there is a disposition to bet that this or that man will land the job. The job pays 2,400 a year and there is some pro jects of the salary being increased tAVO hundred dollars in the near fu ture. It is understood that Congressman Stedman, who will make the appoint ment, will be governed entirely by the weight of the petitions.. It is an open secret that Messrs. Ben K. Lassiter and Frank W. Hancock are in the lead for the place, and both have friends at the seat of govern ment. It is thought that the suspense will be of short duration, but on the other hand we have known such things to hang fire for several mon ths. The appointment will be made to cover four years, and the one who re ceives it may hold it for life if the following bill now pending is en- atced: "The office of postmaster in each class stiall hereafter be a non-political office, and shall be withing the classified civil service, and appoint ments thereto shall be made in ac cordance with the civil service rules, and so far as practical, by promotion or transfer, upon merit without re gard to politics from the employes of the postoffice department, subject to the permanent civil service regula tions and requirements. THE BIG MEETING ENDS. Much Good Work Accomplished By The Evangelist. Tuesday night marked the close of the meeting which Rev. William Black and his singer, Mr. Andrew Burr, conducted at the Presbyterian Church, and in some respects it may well be termed one of the greatest series of services ever held in Oxford. Over 60 decisions for Christ were made and over 200 church members renewed their vows. A number of heads of families stood up and pub licly declared that a family altar would be established in their homes; ethers declared to write for their church letters and deposit them in one of our city churches; and every tcdy who heard the Evangilist was impressed with the saving truth that Jesus Christ and His religion is the only hope of the world. Mr. Black's closnig service was very impressive and got very close to liis large audience. As he concluded, lie paid a warm tribute to the splen did hospitality and kindship showed him at theExchange Hotel where he said his every want had been antici pated and met; he referred to the fine spirit of unity among the church es; he plead for a greater support of our pastors whom he called as fine a group of ministers as hev had ever met; he asked for the prayers of God's people on his work, and ended vith a tender invitation to everybody to accept the Savior and live only life really worth while. Mr. Black is a great preacher and left Oxford after his third visit with an even warmer place in the hearts and homes of our citizenship. THE SPECIALuTRAIN. Operated by the Live Fim of Horner Bros Company. The Horner Brothes Company special train pulled out of the local Sr aboard station at noon Thursday, carrying more than two hundred far mers over to Henderson, where they ii- peeled every phase of the com pounding of the ingrediants entering, into the manufacture of guano. They -vnnt two hours at the Vance Guano "works and all express delight with their visit. Refreshments were s-er-v'd t'nd the time passed only too Quick, said a farmer friend when they returned. TWO FINE YOUNG MEN. $ Ma.sre. James and Thomas White Now AVith Lassiter Construction Company. Mr. Thomas White the valuable as sistant of the R. G. Lassiter Constru ction Company, who has been in Wil Cr for some time, has returned to Oxford and is now in the home office of the company. Mr. James White has also joined the office force of Mr. Lassiter and is now at High Point. Dr. Branson Here Dr. Branson, of the faculty of the priversity is in Oxford and will lec 'ture this Friday night in the 'Audi torium of the Graded School Tinder the luspice of the Woman's Club. STEM NEWS ITEMS. (Correspondence Public Ledger) Goes to Hospital. We regret to learn that Mr. P. Lcngmire, of Oxford Route 6, was again carried to a Durham hospital last week.. About a year ago he un derwent a serious operation and seem ed to be getting along nicely until very recently. Buys Farm. Mr. L. Thomasson, proprietor of the celebrated Water-Line Farm, near Tally Ho, has recently purchas ed the De Berry Meadows plantation on Oxford Route 6. Mr. Thomasson is one of the most enterprising and successful farmers of this section and belives' in rotation of crops. Basket Ball. The basket ball teambf Stem and Creedmoor High School played a very interesting game on Stem school grounds last Friday, which was spir ited and fast and marked by good playing on both teams. - Victory however, was on the side of the Stem boys, the score being 16 to 6 Ray mond and Harper Minor were good pitchers for Stem and never played to better advantage. Will Adopt Canada. Mr. Fred Daniel, of Tally Ho, who returned from Canada two - months ago, and has had an enjoyable visit with his parents and friends, left Sunday for Leamington where he will resume his work superintendending the raising of tobacco. He is highly pleased wtih John Bull's country and will likely make Canada his perman ent home. Fine Sermon. Rev. H. G. Bryant, pastor of Tally Ho church, preached last Sunday what is considered the ablest sermon delivered in this church in many years. He chose for his subject "A New Year's Resolution" basing his remarks on the text "For I am De termined to know nothing else a raong you save Jesus Christ and Him crucified." Speaking negatively, he said that he was dertermined not to know this church as a slothful church and would insist on members and deacons doing their duty andtook the stand that the church today tolerated too much worldliness among their membership. Personal Mentions. M. M. M. Daniel, the popular salesman for Mr. J. H. Gooch, visited friends in Oxford Sunday. Rev. J. H. Utley, principal of Stem High School, has recently accepted a call to Sharon Baptist church, north Jranville. Mr. A. D. Wadesf ord, of Nash coun ty has accepted a position as clerk with Mr. J. H. Gooch. We regret to note that Mr. B. F. Farabow, of Tally Ho is quite sick. ' THE RESCUE HOME. 0 To Provide for the Unfortunate Outcasts. The fact that Oxford is occasionally infested with the undesirable class chat is driven from pillar to post, it is gratifying to note that the agita tion for a State rescue home is tak ing shape again and apparently many iriends have been won for the idea since the 1915 effort to have the Leg islature at that time provide for the unfortunate outcasts of the State. There can be ou question that one of die greatest needs before State to day is the provision or some means for disposing of the unfortunates, who are driven from pillar to post. The local crusades against vice from time to time simply cause a migra tion to other places, where there hap pens not to be any particular fight on at the time, and consequently there is no permanent good accomplished. The State Legislature will do well to con sider the matter at this session ser iously and to establish if it is found at all practicable, a rescue home of such proportions as to in part, at least, meet the- present needs. : 4 SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Mr. Hilnian Cannady Returnes From . the South Mr. Hilman Cannady returend Wednesday from an extended trip through the South in the interest of the Taylor-Cannady Buggy Company. "I have never experienced better sales," stated Mr. Cannady, "and my only discomforture at present is the inability to get the material to rush the orders." . , ST. STEPjaPT'S CHURCH. Services Sunday Notwithstanding the Depairs in Progress The usuall service will be held in St Stephn's Church next Sunday notwithstanding the reparis in pro gress. ' The newly . shelacked pews are per fectly dry and can be used without damage. The floors will e finished after the new organ is put in place. This delay is neccessary to spare the new floor finish, when sixty pieces of freight weighing in all 80,000, pounds are to be carried over it. GERMANY GIVES WARNING - super-crisis confronts unit , el) states as result of threatened sea cam paign of ruth leSsness " "PS&ce'and Means of Peace Go Glim mering With Announcement of Central Powers' Proposed Naval Policy, and President Wilson is Brought Face to Face With Grav- est Situation He Has Been Called Upon to Meet Since World-War Began Declaration Is Far Renew al and Extension of Submarine Blockade of British Isles Proclaim ed Early in 1915, During Which Lusitania and Scores of Other Ships Were 'Sunk Without Warn ing Policy Is That to Which Unit ed States Has Objected, With Warning That Diplomatic Rela tions Would Be Severed if Con tinued Both President AVilson and Secretary of State Lansing Have Declined to Make Any Com ment, and No Intimation Has Been Given of What Course Administra tion Will Pursue. - s WASHINGTON, Jn. 31. Germany has declared unrestricted submarine warfare. A starvation blockade of England, the t like of which the world never has seen, was announced today in notes deliyeredto American Ambass dor Gerard in Berlin, and to the State Department here by Count Bernstorff. TJms begins the leng-feared cam paign of ruthlessness, conceived by von Hidenburg, it was said here, on a. magnitude never even contemplat ed by von Tirpitz, Again the United States faces sev erance of diplomatic relations with Germany, with all its eventual possi bilities. President Wilson's repeated warnings of "a' world afire" and Sec retary Lansing's "verge of war" statements are being recalled in- the Capital tonight- with ; feelings - of ap prehension and misgivings. Germany's action is the super-crisis of all those that have stirred the American Government in two and a half years of world war. Talk of peace in Europe and means of preserving the peace of the world have gone glimmering. President Wilson? increudulous at first when the unofficial text of Ger many's warning was brought to him, at once 4balled for the official docu ment which had just been presented to Secretary Lansing by the German Ambassador. Mr. Lansing absolute ly refused to make a comment. Presi dent Wilson began at once a careful study of the document. What Will President Do? President Wilson has the task of deciding what shall be the course of the United States. Three immediate steps appear among the possibilities. The United States might solemnly warn Germany against a violation of her pledges; it might be decided that the German warning is sufficient no tice of an intention to disregard those pledges and a sufficient- warrant for breaking off diplomatic relations; it might be decided to await the results of the blockade and determine the course of the United States as the ac tual operations to develop. On almost every side Germany's drastic action is interpreted as an open confession of the effectiveness of the British food blockade. It is regarded as a determination to strike back in kind. German officials in the United States estimate the food sup ply on the British Isles will last a months Admittedly the plants to car ry starvation to the doors of Eng land with swift, staggering strokes, as a fulfillment of. Germany's announ ced determination to use every wea pon and agency at her command to end the war quickly. She counts on the oneration of an unheard-of num ber of submarines to deliver blows to bring England to her knees with in 60 days. One German official here today predicted the war would be over within 60 days. One German official here t-o day predicted the war would be over in a month. Conveyed to the world as the an swer to the refusal of the Entente Allies to talk peace, Germany's latest warning says: "From February 1, 1917, within barred zones around Great Britain, France, Italy and in the eastern Med iterranean all sea traffic forthwith will be opposed." f . Port of New York Closed. The port of New York has been sealed tight by order of Collector of Customs Malone. Vessels of every description, including tug-boats, were turned back at Quarantine by the tor pedo boat stationed there to maintain the neutrality of the United States. . : ; :. . .... You may have observed that Dr. Hays, our excellent health officer, is a hopeless minority in beliveing that kisses are poisonous. HARGROVE NEWS ITEMS. (Correspondence Public Ledger) Mr. Mayes Hurt. 'Mr. Willie Mayes came near being the victim of a serious accident a few days ago while at work at Tar River. His foot adz slipped and cut his leg below the knee, severing two arter ies. Doctors Morris and Sanderford dressed the wound, taking several stiches. He suffered much from loss of bloo We are glad to state that he is getting along as well as could be expected. Death of Lady Mrs. George Arrington, who was very sick for sometime with measles and pneumonia, died Sunday night last. She had been sick for sometime. Her little six months old bady is very sick and not expected to recover. Six other children in the family have the measles and the sympathy of ; the community go out to the bereaved ones in the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Providence School. There was a mistake in the last Public Ledger about the school here. Miss Jessie Farabow takes the place of Miss Jones, resigned; Miss Mable Clayton has charge of, the interined iate grade and Miss Mary W7iilie Al len continues in the primary depart ment. We have a splendid school and the patrons are pleased with ;the teachers. Measles has not got into the school yet, and we hope it will not. - " "Valley. Farm" Those who read this, notice in the Public Ledger before the sitting of the sun this FridaV evening, should drive over to Providence and witness the presentation of the play entitled "Valley Farm," which embraces the best local talent. First curtain about eight o'clock. Personal Items. Mrs. "William Kimball, spent a few days the past week in Oxford. Miss Meelle Parott and Miss Liljie Arrington, of Oxford College spent the week-end at home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinnant, of Wendell, are visiting here parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mayes. - . Mrs, Harper Renn, who has been quite sick is improving, we are glad to say. r Miss Peal Burnett was the guest' of Miss Annie Bell Averett Sunday afternoon. Miss Juplia Cufrin, of Oxford, Col lege, was the week-end guest of'Miss Nettie Lee Watkins. Mr. Roy Carrinton, who has been making his home in Canada is at home for a short visit. Mr. Frank Daniel, of Canada who has been on a visit to his parents here, has returned to the Dominion, and our best wishes go with ihm. The players who will present "Val ley Farm" 'Friday night, February 2nd, were delightfully entertainer Monday night at a reception given by Mr. Hugh Wheeler in honor Of Miss Jessie Farabow. After an interesting game of rook, delightful refresh ments were served. THE 44TH ANNUAL REPORT From the Press of the Oxford Orphanage. There comes to our desk the an- nual report of the Board of Directors, Superintendent and Treasurer of the Oxford Orphanage to the s Grand Lodge of North Carolina A. F. and A. M. We are much interested in the book of 100 pages because the me chanical work is so neat arid perfect, and that it was executed by our little friends under the supervision of ol der heads. The typography and binding on this small volumn is very pleasing, to the eye. The frontispiece is the picture of the twenty corn boys, snapped just" as they emerged from the long rows of tall green corn, and many of their bright little faces are familiar tcus. The text Of the book, set in 8-point speaks well for the big institution which is engaged in such noble work. : . NATIONAL THRIFT DAY. The National Bank of Granville En- coiirasrs xts uuscivauuji As a memorial of -the establish ment of the first savings-bank in the United States,the centennial of which was celebrates last year, February 3rd has been appointed "National Thrift Day" for the proposed encour agement of thrift throughtout the nation. The manner of its proper observation is Set forth in the an nouncement of the National Bank of Granville on the fifth page of this paper. New Motor Car. Cant. P. L. Spicer, Supervisor of this division of the Southern Rail way, who was slightly hurt recently whpm the motorcar on which he was seated was struch, is on the job a gain. The car on which he was. rid ing was so badly damaged, the com pany assigned it to the trash neap and gave Capt. Spicer a new one. NEGRO SNATCH LADY'S PURSE MRS. J. P. FLOYD ROBBED HER WAY TO PRAYER ON 'meeting: i The Officers are Searching High and Lowfor a Negro W ith a Blink Eye and a Scar Upon His Face. The unsual quietness that rules supreme on the residential streets " of Oxford was broken. Tuesday" after noon when it was learned that Mrs J. P. Floyd, a highly esteemed lady, had been robbed while on her way to the home of Mrs. Ella Clements, to : attend prayer meeting. The robbery was committed about five o'clock on Broad street near the home of Mayor W. Z. Mitchell. The pocketbook, which was swung from the arm of Mrs. Floyd, contained $6. 50. She had noticed a large black negro man pass her on Broad street in rapid succession, but paid no at- tention to him. This negro, accord nig to Mrs. Floyd's statement was the same man that slipped up behind her and snatched her pocketbook. Mrs. Floyd recognized him as being the same man by the broad scar ,upon the side of his face. This bold daylight robbery occured in one of the quitest neighborhoods of Oxford and at an hour when few people were on the street. After snatching the pocketbook, the negro darted down a side street and was seen near 'the Southern station, but no one at the moment was aware of the robbery and he was permited to proceed. However the .news of the robbery spread like wildfire and sev eral citizen with blood in their1 eyes dropped their work and took up the trail with the officers, but the engro was successful in making his escape. No doubt he would have received rough handling if he had been cap tured at that hour. -1 -Highway robbery is. a serious crime, the sentence ranging from five to ten years and carries with it the specifications of hard labor. The discription of the man given by Mrs. Floyd tallies with a nortor ious crook known to the local police. If it is the same man, and there seems to be no doubt of it, 'he worked here iast summer when the streets were being paved.' After leaving Oxford, he got into a row with a negro and was badly cut 'about the face with a razor. One of his eyes is "on the blink," the result of being struck with a buck shot some years ago. He returned to Oxford a few days ago and since the robbery of Mrs. Floyd he cannot be found. . ENLARGES STORE. ' Rebuilding and Enlargement Sale at Cohn & Soij. It starts Saturday, February 3rd for ten days only. A wonderful growth through ability to please Cohn & Son's stores are growing they must have more - room the stores must expand. Their business has gone ahead by leaps and bounds and now they find their present store in sufficent to meet the demands; so they are gong to enlarge and resmodel and change about departmens. This will give them more selling space a floor space of more than one acre Cohn & Son's business is one of the most progressive dry goods and cloth 5ng 'firms, in Oxford, aryl its extraor dinary success is no doubt due to its low prices. Builders will soon be ready to rebuild and enlarge their stores and right now they must make room for the carpenters. Rather than have their stocks ruined by.dusf and iirt every thing in their stock will be .old at less than cost. Read their adv. on the last page of this pap op Adv FARMER'S INSTITUTE r Miss Jamison Coming to Granville Next Week. Miss Minnie L. Jamerson, will be one of the speakers at the Farmers' Institute in Granville County next week. The meeting, as stated in last weeks Public Ledger,- will take place at Enon and Hester. Miss Jamison is wejl known in the county, and has given such impressive and helpful demonstrtions at various places here in the past, that we feel sure her name alone in the program will draw a large attendance from the wowen of each community. Let none of us miss this opportunity, even though the roads and the weather ,may be bad. ' . ' " '. - EXCELSIOR SEAT COMPANY. Will Resume Operation Next 'Monday. Morning Well known business men of Ox ford and a gentleman from Cincin nati have taken over the Excelsior Company and it is stated that the plant will be under steam next week. Several good men are wanted, as will be seen by announcement elsewhere in this paper. - I: I, 5 - s t f i' - Vi i- I 3 1 i
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