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FAGE 4 PUBLIC LEMER -AND- OXFORDSgy BANNER PUBLISHED SfiMI-WEEKLT DAN A. COBLE TJJfllTOU AND MANAGER Entered at postofflce In Oxford X. C.f s second-class mail matter. All Communications, . Cheeks and Money Orders should be made payable and addressed to the Public Ledger. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Payable In Advance ONE YEAR .9150 BIGHT MONTHS l.OO SIX MONTHS 75 FOUR MONTHS .50 NOTICE Subscriptions are payable trictly in advance. WATCH THE IJATE ON TOUR LABEL! THE INCENTIVE TO AVAR Some critics are unable to see any connection between the demand for electoral reforms and the ultimate peace terms of Germany. There is a very direct connection. When they lose their hold on the election machinery at home, the Ger man Junkers will no longer have a keen interest in indemnities and an nexations. Unless they are to control the exploitation of conquered regions they have no interest in conquest. Those at the head of the Reichstag revolt are able and practical politi cians. Desiring peace, they aim to destroy the incentive to war. That incentive is bound up in the undem ocratic franchise which is now un der attack. LAW AND LD3ERTY Swift punishment is properly due those who violate any law, or who induce others to violate. But "ev ery man has a right to any opinion about any law, and may do anything that is in itselft lawful to secure the repeal of any law on the same status books." This is the clarifying opinion hand ed down by United States Judge Rose who directed the acquittal at Balti more of two men arrested for agita tion in connection with the Military Draft law. Judge Rose's decision is in har mony with the highest traditions of political liberty in the United States. Nobody can misunderstand it, or find in it any excuse for seditious agita tion. While it remains a law, every law must-"be obeyed. There is no other basis of orderly government. BARACA-PHILATHEA WORK AUTOCRACY GONE MAD Blind to every sign of the times, Bethman-Hollweg throws down the gountlet of Prussion depotism to the war-weary masses of" Germany. The people of Germany begged to be told why they were led to slaught er. The Imperial Chancellod kicks them from his presence with the ar rogant exclamation: "Peace without annexations or in demnities is impossible! Germany cannot declare her peace terms. We must fight and conquer!" This is not in reply to Lloyd George or to Premier Ribot. They have not asked for his peace terms. It is the German masses that drove him to madness by their insistent clamor for peace. Madness! We use the word delib erately. It is sheerest madness to day for any statesman to employ the quoted words and tone of Bethmann Hollweg. - It is sowing the winds of rebellion. Tomorrow comes the whirlwind. A FEATHER IN HER HAT Representative Jeanette Rankin has made herself t beloved of the women employes of the Government Bureau of Printin gand Engraving. In direct consequence of her agita tion, Secretary McAdoo has placed the establishment on an eighth-our basis, for both men and women. Working conditions in this great establishment have long been a re proach to Uncle Sam as an empleyer. While private corporations all over the land were reorgaAizing their plants along modern lines,, women workers in the "Bureau," many of them widows with dependent chil dren, were toiling twelve hours a day. The Lady from Montana deemed it an appropriate task to investigate the situation. Within a short time she was able to present facts to the au horities' which led to quick relief for hundreds of women and scores of children. This act of simple justice should not have waited for the elec tion of a woman to Congress. How easy it is to say five or ten million dollars! Who ever thought the time would come when we would count money the same as, we count microbes and miles to the stars? Very sorry to hear , that the fo tune of the former Czar Nicholas has dwindled down to $4,000,000. " Sug gest that he cut out meat and use an axle grease substitute far butter .... , . ;i. Some of the Things Contemplated During the Year. At the meeting of the North Caro lina Bacraca. Philathea Union execu tive committee held in Raleigh rec ently, Mrs. N. Buckner, Asheville, one of North Carolina's leading phil atheas, and chairman of the Phila thea state executive committee, was elected to suceed Mr. A. R. Wililams, who rectently resigned. During, the two years Mr. Williams has held this office he has been a faithful and effi cient worker, and under his direction much progress has been made. His successor needs no introduction to the Baracas and Philatheas of the State, for Mrs. Buckner has long been recognized as a leader and or ganizer unsurpassed in Baraca Phil athea circles. During the past few years she has devoted a great deal of her time to the work and has or ganized a large number of Baraca Philathea classed in Western North Carolina. As General secretary de voting her entire time to the work her influence will be felt throughout the entire state, and leaders in the work are confident that North Caro lina, already the banner state m Baraca Philathea circles win win new laurels under her leadership. TVia st.a.to office will be moved to Asheville and the Herald, the official organ of the movement will oe puD- lished there. The goal set ror me present year is five thousand new ririd to the calsses: five hundred secret service committees formed; two hundred new clesses or ganized; two thousand new subscrib ers to the Herald, and one thousand conversions in the classes. The plan of organization outlined Dy tne new secretary is as follows: - The state Hividpfl into districts, each district hfiine under the. suDervision of a sec retary, and each county in the dis trict to also have a secretary, all working under the direction of the general secretary, hjuttiju liuin. Mr. Geo. T. Sherman, of Moriah, was a town visitor Friday Things are looking prosperous in his section, says Mr. Sherman. T HE PUBLIC LEDGER STOVALL, NEWS LETTER. (Correspondence Public Ledger) Miss Ella Lewis, .who has. been .vis iting friendsat Mocksville, has re turned home after a weeks visit. - Miss Mollie Hester, who has been on a -visit to relatives at LaCross, re turned home Tuesday to the pleas ure of her many friends. Miss Lucile Norwood has returned home from Kinston. ' Miss Mary Hutson and Mrs. W..T. Hutson, of Richmond, is the pleasant guest of Mrs. C. E. Earl this week. , Mr. Lonie Hutson, of Route 5, vis ited Mr. C. E. Earl Tuesday last. Miss Lillie and brother Luther Wil kerson were in Oxford Tuesday on business. Mr. H. H. Eastwood, who went ot Bass hospital last week, v returned home Tuesday. Mr. J. P. Williams, was at Virgi lina this week and came back by old Grassy Creek church and heard two good sermons as meeting is going on there this week. . , , Mr. Jim Slaughter, of Richmond, who has been working in the Ameri can Locomotive works is at home on a vacation. ' Mr. Billie Williams and son Geo. were the guests of Mr. J. P. Williams Sunday , Mrs. Amelia Puckett has returned after snen diner several days vis iting relatives at Youngsville. The writer often receives letters asking why I do not write oftener to the Public Ledger as they are glad to get the news from Stovall. The sound of hammers are heard again as Mr. R. T. Gregory will soon have a cottage completed in north Stovall. Three new ones have been completed the last two months. We have had our streets scraped up and we appreciate the efforts of the commissioners. The Boy Scouts will have field day here soon. Will let you know through the paper. Wateh for it. The Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts are not far behind, as they are canning goods for the Red Cross. Miss Hazel Henry will leave for home at Infiield Monday. Miss Ruby Cullom has returned home after a weeks stay with her sis ter. Mrs. Lewis Wilson of near this place. ' . , Mr. H. M. Gillis will motor to Bal timore next week. STEM NEWS LETTER. ' ' (Correspondence Public Ledger) 1 Bad Negroes. ' Two negroes, Armstear Smith and Bruce Hinton, while at work at Mc Kinney's saw mill on Route 3, en gaged in a heated altercation about an oil can Tuesday morning about nine o'clock, which resulted in the shooting of the .latter by Smith with a shot gun, four of the shots taking effect in the back of the head and face. The wounded man was brought to Dr. Hardee's office and his wounds, which were not serious, re ceived medical attention. Smith made his escape and has not" been ap prehended. Route 1. ' Big Picnic. A large crowd attended the Rouge mont Circuit picnic held at Mangum's Mill, one mile from Bahama, Durham county, on the banks of Flat River last Saturday. Seven Methodist churches were represented. Stirring addresses were delivered by Rev. R. L. Flowers of Trinity, on Education, and Mr. J. W. Umpstead of Durham on Church Circuit Unity. The abun dance of dinner was placed on a table and everybody cordially invit ed to partake of the bountiful feast of good things. A special musical program was a leading feature of the picnic, which was in every respect a pronounced success. Dates of Meetings A protracted meeting is in prog ress at Geneva church conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. S. McKinnison. Protracted services will be held with Tally Ho next week. Regular meet ing at .Bullocks Methodist church Saturday and Sunday, Rev. J. E. Un derwood presiding. Heavy Rains. This section has been visited the past week with the heaviest rainfall for several years and there is talk of "drownded tobacco." Good Man Passes Away. Mr. Rowland Goss passed away at his home near Camp Creek last Thursday, July 12, in the 74th year of his age. He was a Confederate veteran, having rendered service dur ing the entire period of the War Be tween the States. Mr. Goss was of Primative faith although he never united with any. church. He was re garded as a splendid citizen, kind .is- C. SATURDAY. JtJLY serve SPSS, alwav ZTT ed by h7s wiffWa?Sn- s? to. The remain Were inreral broSviv the old familv hn-ntered Fr hers- Frank Goss' on R0u?eg f Und Bullock, two poMlarb0pW ani T tv riers from Stem R- P. D ,' their families,eSentacomWttied Mr VnT Uri:Urbh- spent the week It, h- Whitav near Raleigh! k Gnd h r& Mr. and Airs J w n the week end with hi?pewell spent Logan W. Hall. hlS Slster, ffl? H. vVnahino-6. grottier. i Ref. B?6ff V any Ho day from the bedside ofTeci Tues- ah and Mrs W. H. ThomaswS Alr' Mrs. J. w. Woodlief ami a er, MiS3 Trene of Younvildl?U6ht visiting relatives in this III f' ?re Mrs. R. L. Bishop of DiSK.Unuy on a visit to Mr. and & I ft is den, of Route 3 J J- Misses Mary and Lillian nft Miss Lucy Hardee and Mr p CT0z?fr zart spent Sunday with friend Chapel Hill. mends m Miss Ethel Lippart .of Concord turned home Tuesday from a -It to Mr. and Mrs t w "?La Usit ford Route 6. 'ai1 01 Ux . Miss Pearl Ravis, of Vance-county is on a visit to her sister, Mrs L i Carrington of Route 2. H' Mr. and Mrs. Mack Robards of Apex, are on a visit to relatives on JUST RECEIVED BY EXPRESS Diamonds, Lovaliers, Rings Brooch es, Vest Chains, Bracelet Watches Clocks, Musical Instruments in fact anything that is carried in a first class Jewelry store. If you likQ you may stay right in your home and see and examine my jewelry, sent anywhere for inspection' Yours to satisfy L. C. WILKER- SON, Jeweler, Stovall, N. C. Jvtf ANDI EAST0N Tin ail Tmt B T inuni Yui (Soodl M w A great Stock and approaching the end of the season. Stocks must come down fast, and all this in spite of a rapidly advancing market. We can not too strongly urge upon all our customers to take advantage of these present prices, for we are today selling Merchandise at less than we can buy them. These are facts, and not to deceive, but to your decided advantage. ; MA J 11 m 1,000 yards 36 inch Sea Island Shirting 12 c per yard, this falPs pj'ice 15 to 18 cents. 1,000 yards 36 inch solid blue cheviot shirting at 15c, worth 20c and this fall price 25. WASH GOODS Several thousand yards Voiles, Lawns, Organdies at lO and 12 &c, worth much more at reduced prices, worth 15 to 20c. The Garment Department We do not intend to carry over a single garment if prices will be any object. Any Silk Dress, White-Dress, Coat Suit, Cloak or Wrap will be sold at half price. " " Separate Skirts W have a large assortment of extra size skirts in Black and Navys, also Poplins and Gabordines, a special' discount of 25 per cents will be offered on these skirts. Styles are perfect and they will be much higher the coming season thanour previous selling prices. Beautiful White Goods And white will be s used for a good while yet. No possible chance for lis to reroder or buy at the prices. We will dispose of what we have on hand. f i Towels, Bed Spreads, Table Linens, Napkins, Cot Diapers are at prices we can not duplicate. All these are now selling at less than we can replace them for. THE SALE WILL START WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE FOR 10 DAYS. IT IS BEST, HOWEVER, TQ BE ON TIME AS SOME OF THE GOODS WDLIi UNDOUBTEDLY BE SOLD EARLY, AND PERHAPS THE VERY THING YOU MOST NEED. 1,000 yards Gingham at 15c, worth today 20. The fall price 25c. 1,000 yards best grade percale 18c, will be sold this fall at 25c. Shoes Shoes Everybody knows shoes are going to be much higher, in fact we are selling to day shoes at a lower price than we are paying for the same shoe. Anticipate your wants for this fall and winter and if we have sizes you want and need we guarantee that every pau we sell you now will be a dollar and a dollar and a half higher. Everything in Ladies Summer low shoes will be sold at a big 11S" count even at the present low prices. Remember you have a long time to wear low shoes. Woolen Dress Goods By all means come in and buy your serges now, the fall an winter goods will be from 25 to 33 1-3 per cent higher and if what we say is not so you may bring back this fall any thing we have sold you and your money will be refunded. All our goods were bought before the present high prices and this fall's stock cost us even more. Ladies Hosiery Now is the time to buy and we strongly advise you to hf noW for all yoiir needs, for this fall and winter the new stocks coming in will be much higher. WE HAVE A LOT OF GOQD THINGS IN SUMMER STUFF THAT WE WILGIF MEN'S AND BOY'S SUMMER SUITS. LOW CUT SHOES, SHHITS, UNDER WEAR, ETCi ANDIS EAST0N Oxford, North Carolina TO
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