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OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1917
NUMBER 18.-
IT COSTS MONEY TO; KILL HEN
rrnE WAY OUR MONEY ;WILL BE
SHOT AAV AY IN CASE OF WAR
sinslc Broadside from the Dread
.,Tvht Arizona Means the Income
of the Average Workman lor So
years. '
A Washington - correspondent in
, touch with the Government
clof that every time .Uncle Sam
ff a torpedozip! zip -the cost
of two houses and lots go up in
Eleven men must work a year at
the average American wage to pay
iSleollside from the dread
Toht Arizona means the income of
t ayertge f workman for twmty-nve
That's the way our money will be
sll0n:4ay case of war with Ger-
U- mch shell weights 1,400
p0?ncahdshCeTi: ll'ready considered
Jof our -smaller" shots, costs
,nTe 14-inch shells, or one torpedo
are counted on to sink a battleship.
The cost is the same for ammuni-
U0Su7 the torpedo is the cheaper way
because of the lessened expense of
firms- also the lesser risk.
I iorpdo is really an electric
launch; it leaves the torpedo-tube
wan the propellers working, and it
will keep on goimg till the motor
runs down unless it hits its mark.
When it hits bang!
It is fitted with a gyroscope, to
keep it steady in its course, and two
Sellers moving in opposite direc
tions Tne motive power is electrici
ty or compressed air.
Torpedo parts are gauged to as
near0 Sact size .poBBible-4wo ten
thousandths of an inch. It is as den
cate a mechanism as the machines
that record earth tremors. .
Compared to a torpedo, a wrist
watch is as delicate as a coa wagon
Copper and' nitroglycerine are
what make torpedoes costly.
There are cannon shells that cost
more than torpedoes.
The German 42-centimeter sneii
costs $9,000 . ,
A rifle cartridge costs a nickel.
That shows the relative import
ance of the rifle in modern war.
Fourteen-inch guns throw projec
tiles 14 or 16 miles. They will pierce
an 11-inch Krupp steel plate at seven
niilQs x
Twelve-inch guns will shoot just
as far, but will pierce the 11-mch
plate onl yat five miles.
When big guns are fired every man
on the battleship has to stuff his ears
with cotton, and touch the deck with
his toes and fingertips, keeping nis
mouth open. This is to prevent bro
ken bones and lost teeth.
"THE LIEF OF OUR SAVIOR"
Dramatic Masterpiece In Natural
Colors
Coming to the Orpheum theater
Monday, March 5, is a superbly
ligation of Jesus jour-
T"Vo nirtiire is tne
best of the Pathe Natural colored
features, and it is an achievement
worthy of the highest praise. There
are seven reels based on historical
facts. Matinee and night.
IMPORTANT MEETING
Meeting to be held at Courthouse
Fririav Nieht '
There will be an important meet
ing at the Courthouse this riaay
night for the discussion of compul
sory sewer connection. All property
owners are urgently requested to be
present at this meeting.
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES
Bishop Cheshire Will Come to St.
Stephen's Sunday
The Rt. Rev. Joseph Blount
Cheshire, D. D., Bishop of JNorth.
Carolina, will visit St. Stephen's
church next Sunday morning to Ad
minister the Holy Rite of Confirma
tion, or Laying on of Hands. The
Bishop will also preach at that time.
Every effort is being made to have
the new organ in condition to use
for that Servce. .All are cordially
invited to be present.
If you wish to pay your State
and County Taxes for 1916 at
the office and without cost, you
will please do so at once. The
books must go out and collec
tions forced within the next few
iays. if your property gets ad
vertised don't blame me, I'm.
forced to collect now. State
ments furnished upon request.
S. C. HOBGOOD, Sheriff.
HELP THE POOR AND NEEDY
Several Colored People in the Com
munity m Abject Poverty
The Public Ledger learns that a
poor colored woman on the outskirts
of town was compelled to burn her
furniture during the recent cold spell
to keep her little sick child from
freezing to death. Even the cradle
in which the child slept was
burned, and it was tucked away in a
bundle of rags and died. The mother
was faithful to her child, but she; too
was taken sick and lies at the point
of death.
There are other cases in the com
munity1 just as distressing. Doctor
Hays is doing all he can for the un
fortunates. Please see him and en
courage him in a substantial way.
Any money, provisions or clothing
left with Mr. Luther Davis at the
Union Bank will find its way to the
homes of those who are suffering for
the necessities of life. The call is
very urgent.
APPEALS TO THE PRESIDENT
Urges America to Avenge Death of
His Loved Ones
Washington, Feb. 28.: President
Wilson has received the following
cablegram from Austin Y. Hoy,
whose mother and sister were lost
when the the Laconia was torpedoed
without warning by a German sub
marine: "I am an American citizen work
ing for the Sullivan Machinery Com
pany, of Chicago, living abroad for
the promotion of American trade. I
love the flag, believing in its signifi
cance. My beloved mother and sister
passengers on the Laconia, have been
foully murdered on the high seas.
'"As an American citizen out
raged, and as such fully within
my rights, and as an American son
and brother bereaved, I call upon my
government to preserve its citizens'
self-respect and save others of my
countrymen from such deep grief as
I now feeh I am military age and
able to fight. If my country can use
me against these brutal assassins, "I
am at its call. If it stultifies my
manhood and my nation by remain
ing passive under outrage, I shall
seek a man's chance under another
flag." .
Real Estate Transfers
Mrs. Mary L. Hargrove to Daniel
Brooks, 112 3-4 acres of land. Con
sideration $1,127.50.
Luther Burden to Cora E. Pittard.
five acres of land. Consideration
$400.00
B. S. Royster and L. L. Tilley,
commisisoners to B. G. Rodgers, two
tracts of land in Dutchville township;
transaction $133 5.
T. Lanier, ,trustee to Union Bank
of Oxford three town lots in Stem,
consideration $2330.
A. W. Graham, trustee, to Allen
Parham, lot in Fishing Creek town
ship, $505.
M. V. Lawrence and wife to Carrie
V. Lawrence, 60 3-10 acres of land,
$3000.
S. V. Morton to W. H, Hunt,
101 3-4 acres of land, $2700.
J. T. Smith and wife to H. V.
Harris and wife, 46 acres of land,
$10 and other valuable considera
tions. Myrtle C. Peel to S. F. Bullock,
1 95-100 acres of land, $8 00.
FDDELIC CLASS ENTERTAINED
On Friday evening, February 23,
the Fidelis class of the Oxford Bap
tist Sunday school was most delight
fully entertained by its president,
Miss Lucile Ellington, and its secre
tary, Mrs. John Ellington. In spite
nf the ram and mud there was a
goodly number present, among which
were Mrs. John Webb, teacher and
Mr. J . D. Harte, our new pastor,
and Mrs. Harte, his wife.
The class appreciates very much
the fact that they are still in their
vouthful years so they can enjoy our
pleasures and sympathize in our sor
rows.
A very interesting program was
rendered by different members of the
class, consisting of I Corinthians, 13
chapter as a Scripture lesson,
hv Mr. Harte. talk by Mrs.
Webb,, vocal and instrumental solos,
n n r a. vocal duet.
After the entertaining program all
enjoined in a George Washington
nnntpst the voungest member of our
class, being winner of a toy hatchet
to cut down the cherry tree. But
the most artistic part of the pro-
crr-atn and that which had most taste
was the beautifully served refresh-
monfs
In honor of George Washington we
o io red and white cream and
brought home with us the nag which
waved over each block.
The party dismissed with many ex
pressions of appreciation and enjoy-
their erood feeling till
Sunday and brought themselves and
many- others to sunaay scuuui. w
Judge W. A. Devin will preside
over Wake county ijouii. ai i6u
next week.
' St ' "
(MR. B. K. LASSITER.)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
MR. B. K. LASSITER IS CHOICE
OF PEOPLE FOR; POSTMASTER
Out of the Four Hundred and Sixty-
Five Votes Polled, Mr. Lassiter
Received Three Hundred and
Eleven.
Hats off to Mr. Ben K, Lassiter.
In the preferential contest for the'
postmaster&nip of Oxford: held here
Wednesday, Mr. B. K. Lassiter re
ceived a handsome majority over his
opponents, and universal peace and
harmony reigns supreme throughout
Oxford. The following is the vote
cast:
B. K. Lassiter 311
F. W. Hancock . .......... . 118
W. Stark :
34
J. Jr Paris (withdrew) .... . .
Total
Surelv Mr. Lassiter is nroud of
the handsome vote he received at the
hands of the people, and as soon as
his appointment is confirmed by the
Senate he will thank them throueh
the columns of the Public Ledger.
The election was very quiet and
dignified throughout. On account of
the Drominence of the candidates
and their worthiness, the voters cast
their ballots and retired, no doubt
wishing that they could vote for all
of them. Mr. Paris withdrew from
the contests earlv on the morning of
the election and the two votes he re
ceived were purely complimentary.
While standing: around the polls we
heard three or four voters remark
that Mr. Hancock already held a
very nice Federal position, ana
oossiblv this fact may have, caused
them to throw their support to some
one of the other candidates.
During- the cnontest we frequently
heard the remark that the primary
would engender hard, feelings in the
c6mmunity, but such-is not the case.
If there was any such feeling on elec
tion day, none could be found on
the following morning, and there is
not. a. man or woman in Oxford that
would not second the motion to make 4
Mr. Lassiter's election unanimous .
Mr. Lassiter goes to the postoffice
with the best wishes of its patrons.
THE TOBACCO MARKET CLOSES
!LAST PLLE SOLD AT THE BAN
NER WAREHOUSE THURSDAY
The Season Was one That Will Long
Be Remembered Seven Million
Pounds Sold at" an Average of
19.80.
The first pile of tobacco sold on
the Oxford market last fall was rais
ed in South Granville and was
bought by Col. Baliou, of the Imperial.-
If our memory serves us
right it brought 14 cents the pound.
The last sale of the season was at,
the" Banner Warehouse Wednesday
morning. The last pile sold was
marketed by W. L. Hicks, of North
Granville. It weighed an 'even 100
pounds, and it was a good clean lug
and it' was bid in by Mr. J.
M . Parrish for Ligett-Myers for
$32.00. "
This tobacco," remarked Mr. Par
rish, "will be converted ' into the
celebrated Sovereign and Piedmont
cigarettes."
There were 7,000,000 pounds sold
on the Oxford market this tobacco
season at an average of $19.80.
Tuesday March 6th.
Dr. S. Rapport will ..be at Oxford
at the Exchange Hotel Tuesday,
March the 6 th. Let me supply you
with spectables or eye glasses, the
proper glasses will prevent future
trouble and relieve the present strain
of your eyes. -
NEXT SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
Hon. D. G. Brummitt, Granville's
Able Representative
No less a personage than Judge
Biggs, of Raleigh, is of the opinion
that Hon. D. G. Brummitt will be the
next speaker of the House of Repre
sentatives if tfie people of Granville
re-elects him two years hence. Mr.
Brummitt is a very able representa
tive, says Judge Biggs, and the b:rr
men in the Legislature recognize hi3
ablity and are grooming him for the
speakership.
Mr. Brummitt stands four-square
in the Legislature and when his
record in the House this session is
.known to the people of Granville
they will do the right thing at the
right time.
MRS. WIGGINS DEAD
Step Mother of Mrs. W. D. Bryan
Mrs. T. M. Wiggins, of Lielleton,
fell upon sleep last Monday . week
and the burial took place from the
Methodist church on the following
day. She was the step mother of
Mrs. W. D . Bryan, of Oxford. She
was the daughter of Samuel and
Mary E. Miles and was born in
Northamton county the 11th of No
vember, 1854.
One brother, Thomas J. Miles, sur
vives, and one sister, the wife of Col.
Wm. A. Johnston, died in 1U95.
From early womanhood she had
been a loyal member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church always interested
in its welfare and faithful in attend
ance. Her first school days from home
were spent in Sanford, N. C, under
the instruction of Mrs. W. T. Tucker.
In 1873 when her father, moved to
Warren county she was attending
Pxrof. Hobgood's school. in Raleigh.
In these schools a love for the
best literature and desire to be help
ful to mankind, was kindled, these
with a genial disposition, a sympa
thetc nature, and many other noble
traits of character won for her many
friends. --She
was married in 1804 to Capt.
Thomas M. Wiggins who left; Chapel
Hill to join- the army. His loss ana
loneliness have touched a sympa
thetic chord in the hearts of many
to whom he is very dear.
He comes to Oxford to make his
home with the family of Mr. and Mrs.
W. D. Bryan.
A love of the Southland and an
ardent member of the Daughters of
the Confederacy. She was made their
president and as m all other phases
of life she did what sne attempiea,
well.
STOVALL NEWS ITEMS
(Correspondent Public Ledger)
Mrs. Bennie Hicks has been on an
extended visit here.
Rev. Thompson preached here m
the Methodist church Sunday. He
preached a very able sermon.
Dr. W. L. Taylor took Mrs. 1 om
Cottrell to the hospital in Richmond
Monday."
Plant beds are being ournea
around here and we think they are
making good headway.
The Boy Scouts will take a part
h the parade at the county com
mencement.
The highway can't get mucn worse.
tvtv w m Oillis has returned from
Baltimore where he purchased a bill
of spring and summer gooas.
Mrs. O. C. Tingen is quite sick.
Her friends wish for her a speedy
recovery. , , . ,
Mrs. L. H. Pollock nas reiumeu
home to her parents, Mr. - and Mrs .
Howell Norwood in Keysville.
t n wnkersnui will take col
ton census the first of March and will
give the number of bales as suon a
the government instructs him.
Mr. Burnard Bragg is putting m
gas lights here this week. We ex
nect to see the Presbyterian church.
lighted by Sunday.
Miss Linvill lounger, wuu
been teaching at Bullocks has return
3d to Stovall, commencement being
last Friday night.
Mrs B W. Buttler was a pleasant
guest of .Mrs. L. Perkinson, of Ox
ford, Monday, Miss Lillie Wilkerson
visited friends near Stem .Saturday
and Sunday, Mrs... A'. Slaughter of
near this place, we are glad to re
port, is on the road to recovery.
Society Changes Name - - .
Amir n the fact that some other
literary societies in the country have
the name Pierian to . pre veun. in
fusion, our society held a called
meeting February 14 for the purpose
nTionp-in? its name. - As we are
nroud of North Carolina's literary
gift to tne worm we uauicu
ciety, "The O. Henry Literary Society
of the Hester School."
Rena Crews, Secretary.
EYESTRAIN AND HEADACHE
Results from structural defects of
the eyes, or from age, or both, and
relief is obtained by timely use of
the proper glasses fitted by Dr. Rap
port at the Exchange Hotel, Tuesday,
March 6th. '
SINKING OF THE LINER LACONIA
VIOLATION OF PRINCFPLES FOR,
WHICH U. S HAS STOOD
Official Information on Torpedoing of
Laconia Laid Before President
Wilson The President Waits for
Congress to Make Answer to Ger
many's Ruthless Campaign on the
Seas.
WASHINGTON, FEB. 28.
Conclusive . information at the
State Department shows that two
American women lost their lives by
the sinking of the Cunarder Laconia
by a German submarine.
Consul Frost's reports from the
survivors landed at Queenstown and
i
Bantry show that the vessel was
struck by a first torpedo without
warning at 10:30 o'clock Sunday
night, 150 miles off Fastnef, when
the steamer was traveling at 17 to 18
knots, on her voyage from New York
to, Liverpool.
The engines were stopped as the
ship listed starboard, wireless pulls
were flashed broadcast, and six large
rockets were sent up. Thirteen boats
with passengers and crew got away
and scattered over two or three
miles to prevent collisions in a high
sea rolling in 12-foot swells. (
Two Shots Fired ,
About 20 minutes after the ) first
torpedo, the reports add, and while
some of the boats were still nearby,
a second torpedo was driven into the
vessel, which sank three-quarters of
an hour after the original, attack.
The small boats with survivors pitch
ed about during the long hours of the
night until rescue came.
During, this time, the two Ameri
can women, Mrs. Mary E. Hoy and
Miss Elizabeth Hoy, of Chicago, died
of exposure and were buried at sea.
There were several other deaths, not
of Americans.
No further facts are needed by this
government, it was stated officially,
and .no inquiry of any sort is neces
sary to establish the facts of the
case. ".-"'.' " ,
v Rests With Congress
Both White House and State De
partment officials seem to feel that
the answer must come from Con
gress. The President, they point
out, asked for authority to take -steps
to prevent just such an act at the
very moment when the first news was
coming over the cables.
Officers Are Puzzled
' Naval officers are puzzled by the
fact that the Laconia was torpedoed
at night. It has been an accepted
condition of submarine warfare here
tofore that the U-boats were hamper
ed by darkness and that ships in
open waters were in little danger at
night.
It is believed that the German U
boat happened to be directly in the
liner's path, or so close to it that
the big vessel was distinguishable
even with her lights out.
RIGHT MAN IN RIGHT PLACE
Mr. C. H. Cheatham Appointed to
the County Board of Education
Mr. C. H. Cheatham, of route 3,
has ) been appointed on the County
School Board for a term of six years.
He relieves Mr. B. K. Lassiter, who
has served the county well in that
capacity for two years.
Mr. Cheatham is well qualified to
serve. He is one of the very best
men in the county and his appoint
ment gives universal satisfaction.
With the retirement of Mr. Lassiter
from the County Board of Educa
tion, the entire Board is now com
posed of members who live outside
of Oxford.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
R. A. Williams, of Durham, Opens up
Business in Oxford
Workmen are busy getting the
room in the Britt Building, former
ly occupied by the v Public Ledger,
ready for Mr. R. A. Williams, who
comes from Durham and ; will en
gage in the electrical supply busi
ness. His office, show room and shop
will be ready for occupancy this
week. ; Besides carrying, a full line
of electrical supplies and fixtures,
Mr. Williams will do repair work.
Special Tax Notice
This is to advise you that all
property upon which the taxes have
not been) paid by March 9th will be
advertised. Better attend to this
NOW and save costs.
R. B. HINES, Town Tax Collector
Feb. 27-3t.
Mr. F. P. Bland, who was called
to the bedside of his mother at
Atkinson several days, has returned
and reports the condition of his
mother as being somewhat improved.
Mr. an dMrs. J. M., Henry, of
Leamington, Canada, are spending a
few days, in Oxford. While in town
Mr. and Mrs. Henry are guestff at the
Exchange Hotel.