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- PUBLISHED SEMS-WEEIFOLY - TOWN Mm COUNTY; OFFER BMLLIAMT OFFORTTOIim ALL MOKE PRINT VOLUME xxxm. OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1918 NUMBER 3 UNITED STATES WAR AIMS NAMED BY PRESIDENT WILSON IN HIS ADDRESS TO CONGRESS TUESDAY. Definite Terms Set Forth Upon Which Nations Fighting Against Germany Would Lay Down Arms. ESTIMATED IN WASHINGTON AS A GREAT WAR DOCUMENT. Fourteen Concrete Proposals Laid Do, Beginning With Declaration That Days of Private International Understandings Are Gone; Cov enants of Peace Must Be Reached in the Open Believed it Psychol ogical Moment to Make Strong Effort to Counteract Evil Effects of Gorman Duplicity With Russians. The fourteen specific proposals of America's program of peace and Avar as set forth in President Wilson's address to Congress are: ' No private international understandings; covenants of peace must be reached in the open. . . . Absolute freedom of the seas in peace cvr war except as thy may be closed by international action. Removal of economic barriers among nations associating themselves to maintain peace. Guarantees of the reduction of osteal with domestic safety. Impartial adjustment of colonial claims, based upon the principle that i bo peoples concerned have equal rights with the governments. Evacuation of all Russian territory and opportunity for Russia's political development. Evacuation aiid restoration of Belgium. Evacuation of French territory and righting of the Alsace-Lorraine Readjustment of Italy's frontiers Free opportunity for autonoumous development of the people of Ausa'ia-Ruiigary. Evacuation of Rumania, Serbia and Montenegro and guarantees for li the Balkan states. Sovereignty for Turkey's portion of the Ottoman empire and auto nomy for other nationalities. ' An independent Poland with access to the sea. General association of nations for mutual guarantees of independence mid territorial integrity to large and small alike. Allied and Other Foreign Comment on Wilson's Speech. British : Of course the president has said the right thing. knew ner would. - French: Today marks a great day in the history of the world. The provident has not only assured justice to France, but justice to all the world. ' Italian: The claims of Italy are recongnized at last. Recognized as claims based on justice and not on self interest. Russian: The fire of the President's words will kindle anew life in Russia. Within a few days the change will appear.. Serbian : Access to the sea for Jervia which the president ' for "the first time demands, will solve the Balkan problem. It willv remove the great cause of irritation between Serbia, Austria and Turkey. Belgium: There will never be another 'rape of Belgium' or any other smai country if the president's demands are met and they will be met. ' ' The sentiments of the American republics were voiced by a diplomat who has been an indefatigable worker for American solidarity. He said: "Tiie distinctly American doctrines of Justice in government, the doc trines which Lafayette brought back to France, the doctrines which in form all American republics have, by the president's words, become the ideal of the whole world." GEN. ROYSTER WILL SERVE AS COUNT1T TREASURER. Jurors Drawn For of Court Road February Ternv Supervisors Appointed. The honorable Board of- County Commissioners met in regular monthly; session Monday, January 7, the 'following members being present: Messrs E. C. Harris, chair man; W. E. Cannady, Luther Dan - lei, T. G. Taylor. The Pauper List. Jacob and Jane Hunt were or dered to be placed on the outside pauper list. Chaney Preddy was also placed on the outside pauper . list. Tho County Treasurer. There were several applications before the Board for the position of County Treasurer, to fill the unex pired term of the late Henry J. Robards. After going thoroughly in to the matter the Board decided that as General B. S. Royster could discharge the duties of said office and give the salary to the widow of Mr. Robards that it was just and proper that he should be appointed, and upon motion General Royster was elected to fill the unexpired term, and that the clerk of the Board draw a check each month payable to Mrs. H. J. Robards so long as office is filled under said appointment. The same received the unanimous vote -of the commis sioners. Books Audited. Chairman Harris and County- At torney A. A. Hicks were appointed to audit the books of former H. J. Robards, deceased. County Demonstration Work. There being a number of gentle men before the Board desiring that the Board reconsider the question of appropriation for demonstration work, the motion to reopen for dis cussion 'of farm demonstration work carried. After hearing the discus- sion the motion tnat me uwissiuu of tYto npppmhflr meeting of the . a J.aShav 1 Board, making no appropriation f or armaments to the lowest point con- along recognizable lines of nation- We demonstration work, was voted down. Commissioners Hart and Taylor voted to stay the decission of the December meeting, and com missioners Daniel, v Cannady and Harris voted for the. appropriation, and accordingly $900.00, the same as the amount in 1917, was voted for demonstration work, and Dr. Joseph A. Morrps was reelected farm demontrator for 1918. Notes Renewed. Chariman Harris was authorized to pay one road note of ten thous and dollars and renew any other notes that may be due by the coun ty. County Books. Hon. A. A. Hicks, county attor ney, was appointed to audit the. books of the Register of Deed's and the Clerk of the Court every month. Jurors Drawn. The following jurors were drawn for, February Court: -First Week. -Joshua Allen, L. G. Wilson, A. F. Morris, G. T. Elliot, C. B. Haskins, G. F. Downey, Joe Bailey, S. F. Loyd, V. B. Elliot, S. M. Aiken, P. N. Wilkerson, W. K. Sherron, Tom Faucett, W. T. Murray, G. E. Pleas ant, P. M. Arrington, W. D. Adcock, Jas. M. Davis, R. C. Puckett, J. E. O'Neal, R. D. Brogdon, W. K. Wood, W. R. Currin, W. F. Burch, J. H. Kearney, J. L. Garrett, L. G. Lump kin, R. I. Daniel, Dave Medlin, C. R. Hester, G. H. Dorsey, L. M. Currin, John R. Perkinson, Cary Parham, Willie Vaughan, W. B. Hobgood. Second Week. J. A. Woltz, J. T. Sizemore, Jr., G. T. Clayton, W S. Bowling, B. I. Breedlove, Brodie Cozart, J. G. Cash, L. H. Johnson, J. B. Vaughan, G H. Powell, S. E. Tippett, J. E. Green, J. G Bridges, D. G. Brum mitt, L. R. Hayes, C. Lv Sanders, L. J. Blackley, A. T. Aiken. Resolutions of Respect "WHEREAS, it hath seemed pleas- to Almighty God in His Wisdom - - -wr 1 and love, to take to Himself the soul (Continued On Page Eight) PRICES OF WOOD FLXED BY COUNTY FUEL COMMITTEE. AH Citizens Are Requested to Re port Any and All Violations of These Prices. Pursuant to instructions from the Federal Fuel Administration for North Carolina, the following prices of wood have been fixed by the County Fuel Committee for Gran ville County. These prices will go into effect at once and will prevail during the period of the war; For long sound wood, pine or oak, per cord . $5.00 For sound wood, pine or oak, sawed, split and delivered, per cord $7.00 For sound wood, pine or oak sawed, split and delivered per half cord ,...$3.75 For sound wood, pine or oak, saw ed, split, per one-fouth cord $2.00 For soundwood, pine or oak, sawed, split and delivered, per one-eighth cord . ; $1.00 v The above prices are the maxi mum prices to be charged for wood delivered to consumers. """" If wood is shipped by rail to Ox ford the price for long wood, to-wit, $5.00 per cord, shall be the maxi mum price charged the consumer and the seller must pay freight and drayage. . By long wood is meant wood eith er four feet or eight feet in length.. This January 4, 1918. B. S. ROYSTER, A. H. POWELL, R. H. LEWIS, Co. Fuel Com. for GFanville Co. BERLIN PAYS $2.25 PER POUND FOR BUTTER ; SUGAR. 58; BACON $2.11 Washington, Jan. 9. Butter is selling in Berlin at $2.25 per pound, sugar . n,t 56 cents per pound, hamvand bacon at $2.11 per pound and American soap at five bars for $1.12. This information received by the Food Administration, comes, through a reliable source from a-responsible source. The prices are from four to five times as high as those now prevailing in the United States. i A NOBLE EXAMPLE. 'Mitchell Assists the Red Mayor Cross Workers. The headquarters of the Gran ville County Chapter of the Ameri can Red Cross, located in the new Hall building at the corner of Hills boro and College streets, is the one institution in our midst that enkind les patriotism and keeps alive the noblest impulse of the human heart. The ladies gather there in large numbers to plan and fashion sun dry apparel for the comfort of our soldier boys. Their hearts are fill ed with love, and they wear upon their faces the expression of the ministering angel; the silent prayer is there, and the only thing that one liearw iz the whir of the' machines, the click of the needles, the voice of honor and of praise. Amid such a scene sat Mayor Mitchell the oth er day, and upon his outstrethched nrms was a skien. from which a ladv wound yarn into a ball. The ladies needed help and the Mayor or Oxford responded as best he knew! how. It was a noble example in a cause so great and so unselfish that j others were moved to emulate. PAY STATION ROBBED. Thieves Take Money, Box and All. Bet-veen midnight and daylight Wednesday morning, some one en tered the lobby of the Exchange Hotel and robbed the telephone pay station. They removed the iron box from the" telephone and took therefrom $11.17. The same thing was done some time ago, and the thieves threw the station over into the cemetery at the west end of the hotel, but they made away with the iron box Wednesday morning. Fertilizer Season: It will be seen on the seventh page of this paper that Lyon-Winston Company announce the opening of the vfertilizer season. Their ad vise to farmers is timely. INCOME TAX COLLECTOR AT THE COURT HOUSE. . Large Numbers Call On Him For Information. Mr. Morris, the income tax officer has been in the commissioner's room at the court house every day this week. His engagement here will come to a close this Saturday even ing, and it is well for as many as can to call on him and get first hand information about the income tax. Returns of income for the year 1917 must be made on forms provid ed f orv the purpose before March 1, 1918. Because a good many people don't understaid the law and won't know how to make out their returns, the government is sending this offi cer to do it for them. But the duty is on the taxpayer to make himself known to the government. If he doesn't make returns as required be fore March l.he may have to pay a penalty ranging from $20 to $1,000 pay a fine or go to jail. So if you don't want to take chances, you you should call on the income tax man. STEM NEWS LETTER. Enlists in Aviation Corps. Mr. A. B. Cozart, who has been engaged in the automobile business for several years, with headquar ters in Atlanta is on a visit to his parents. Sheriff and Mrs. W. S. Co zart. He has enlisted in the avia tion corps and is awaiting to. be called. Taken to Hospital. Mr. H. W. Bragg, of Ropte 3, was attacked with peritonitis last Wed nesday and was hurried to Watts' Hospital, Durham. De are glad to learn that an operation wVts found to be unnecessary, and that he is getting" along nicely. Quarterly Meeting. Quarterly meeting will be held at Stem Methodist church next Satur-r day and Sunday. Presiding Elder Underwood will be present and the people of this community should avail themselves of the opportunity of listening, to one of the "oldest preachers in the State. Hears Billy Sunday Mrs. W. S. Gooch returned home Tuesday from a visit to her mother,. Mrs. Burroughs, in Washington, D. C. On last Sunday she attended a service of the Billy " Sunday? revival and was most favorably impressed with the evangelist. School Appointments. Rev. Joe. B. Currin, has resigned his"position as assistant principal of Stem High school and has been suc ceeded by Miss Lillian Cozart, form erly teacher of 7 and 8 th grades. Miss Lucy Hardee is filling the posi tion made vacant by the promotion of Miss Cozart. Hauling Guano. Farmers are hauling large quan tities of guano, in view of the threat ened car shortage, wihch it is be lieved will obtain by the time the usual spring season opens. Personal Mentions. Miss Ollie Bullock, who has been engaged in clerical work in Rich mond has accepted a position as stenographer with the American To bacco Co.. Durham., Mr. Ralph Jones has installed a conf mill and crusher in the garage building formerly occupied by Mr. R M. Hester. In . -w- 1 1 J f J. 11. 1 aaaiLion 10 tu:s tinning shop in he will operate a i connect-on with tne mm Mr. J. W. Davis, of Shoo Fly. nas sold out his mercantile business at that place to Mr. I J. G. Franklin. Mr. Franklin has also installed a mill at Shoo Fly. MAKES A STRONG BID, On Scrap and All Grades of Tobacco. Tobacco on the Oxford market is selling high and; all of the buyers are on hand and anxious for all grades. As will be seen on the sec ond page of this paper, Messrs Wat kins & Fleming want one million pounds of scrap and make a strong bid for all grades of the remaining crop. Announcement of Spring Goods The Long Company Store is bright with new goods and it would be hard to find a prettier line. Some of the goods cannot be replaced and early buying is the part of wisdom. On the last page of this paper the Long Company invites you to come in and see them. RED CROSS NOTES. . The Christmas Membership Cam paign made by the Granville County Chapter, its Branch and Auxiliaries did not come up to our expectations. The extremely bad weather possibly being responsible for our failure to secure as many new members as we expected. Reports received to date show the following members secur ed during the Campaign: Oxford Chapter .135 Stovall Branch 21 Enon Auxiliary - 14 Creedmoor Auxiliary 5 Colored Auxiliary 2 making a total of 177. Several others handed in their names, but have over-looked paying member ship dues. The Chapter will appre ciate it if these will call at Head quarters and make payment, in or der that their names may be added. We are anxious to secure at least 500 additional members and every person who is now a member of-the Red Cross is urged to help the Chap ter in securing its membership. If you know of a person who is not a members of the Red Cross ask them to join without further delay. Among the Christmas members was Mr. B. M. Caldwell of Carolina Lodge. The Chapter is also grate ful to Mr. Caldwell for a donation of $24.00. The Granville County Chapter is buying large quantities of wool to be knit into sweaters, mufflers, socks and helmets for our soldiers. Donations to the knitting fund will be greatfully received. Total Membership The total number of members of the Granville County Chapter Amer ican Red Cross now stands at 929 distributed as follows: Oxford Chapter 668 Enon Auxiliary . . . 67 Stovall Branch 114 Creedmoor Auxiliary 18 Colored Auxiliary 62 We are very anxious to increase our total membership at once to 1,500 and we would like to see Enon Auxiliary with a total membership of 100; Stovall Branch with a total of 200; Creedmoor with a total of 300; Colored Auxiliary for. the county with a total of 300. Don't wait to be asked to join the-Red Cross, hand your name and member ship dues to some Red Cross mem ber. Keeping the Boys Warm. The Knitting Committee of the Red Cross made another shipment of knitted garments to "Our Boys" on Wednesday last. This shipment to Camp Seyier, Greenville, S. C, to be distributed among the Granville County Boys. The following articles made up this shipment: Sweaters 28 Pair Socks 46 Mufflers 17 L Helmets 2 Pair Wristlets 4 It has been decided to keep the Red Cross work room open every day except Saturday afternoon dur ing the hours of 9 to 1 o'clock a. m. and 2 to 5:30 p. m. By doing this it is hoped to increase" the atten dance as there is urgent need for more workers. Are you a Red Cross slacker ? BETTER PAY FOR TEACHERS. Dr. Hobgood Alarmed at Conditions That Confronts Educational Interests. Alarmed at the conditions that confront the educational interests of the county. Dr. F. P. Hobgood, pres ident of Oxford Collec-e, appeared before the Board of County Commis sioners last Monday and advocated better pay for the teachers. As a result of poor pay, he said, teachers are deserting the schools and accept ing positions in other lines. Things are growing worse along this line, declared Doctor Hobgood. and the h life 'and vitality of educational in terests of the country are threat ened. Better pay for teachers, de clared Dr. Hobgood. is the only sal vation of the country schools. ENON RED CROSS. Will Meet at Miss Eva Hobgood's Saturday Afternoon. There will be a meeting of Enon Red Cross Auxiliary at Miss Eva Hobgood's op Saturday, January 12. at 2 o'clock p. m. Please bring in all finished knitted work and re ceive wool for more garments. MRS. L. G. CURRIN, Chm.
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