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Id xffoircL O-OM "VOX.- iisro- 4. OIXIIirOiKID, 1NT THTJESDA1T, IFZEBTXIErar 283 1901. $x pee -A-isnsTTJyn. 1 W y V 1L o Our Watchwords: The PURITY of our drus and chemicals, The ACCURACY which our prescriptions are com pounded And the STABILITY of all our preparations rtrc the sterling qualities that we relves ni'e emb.-diedin all -. we )sess. Our exclusive of chemicals toiro'.ber with si' ASSORTED VARIETY 01 tol ilet artic les ami tlruibts' sun- dries enable us to offer to th pab- 1: c prices that with can be favorable thf.se of asjv drup; . - , i n'H U'i t ) L'iiWiinent m the oumrv. i- We defy, We invite competition iiupcUoa. Arc arrsvlr,-- cki !' 3 sj ; n h Si a SKI: I fvS ,"3 3 J M ' um si iy i 53 a s a rv ssh '.ii r-i j a- Si it .8 15 1 es n n 1 1 i ' h ' n o 7 . r s o .rpofl i TOporipn Duii 01 Uubi fuu Pi s 1 L k n " Ju-t received frc-h lot E ijl.- ViM w -i-s t ground j . ..... i r .1 . i ' . . , .i i dm mea'; oU (.v-riiiu-.-ut J-v.i n.ifoe. Foniop ! the (.rand Bodge oi Masons which Vo.ae . Pi- Feet. i vAr-e F!.ir, 1 a. f i j ue xx present to the Oxford Bodge. . B. c. Cracker?, citj oi s ttd . r ;c!-.-; . ( We take pleasure in calling- at I m.cev Case. Car.nel uo-.i. i &:; -d Hi;. Ac. ! Ca'i'aad ee n if von w:mr Fiif freti ; tent ion to the splendid letter of Groceries at Ttie lowott n i'set '.rice IfghPsi- j v: . : . . : . .... prices paid for country produce -NiCllolas 111 this issue, as it IS Olie Of c a. t'AKKCi.L. ; tue i,Vnt he h;is written for many 3 e have an extra good line of watches in Gold, Gold filled, Silver and Nickel, Hunting or Op2rifac8, both Ladies and Gents Size. Give us a call if yon think of buying- a watch. We think we' can please you. A good selection of C'ocks on hand at ali times from ?i.oo up. YOURS RESPE TFULLY, I UCL L,6fL OUT IK THE COLD. cone now And Buy Shoes At Cost. WE MEAN BUSINESS and EY'i-v shoe mns-, be sold if co?t will se:l tl en.. tnd 'here ?re bargains for men, women aim cmlareu. Als" carry -i low price line bVueral Men tKir.di?, ionc v ith Groceries, wh'ch uro going at bed rock mices. YVILLBOIoEY N-"xt. io L:t d;s' Ii v.-aw Si-. - Sal ci lLd. i'm'cr infl "vir'ue of aiil-ory vp-tctf in the ;.i..,--iL'i-..fl hy ,1 ..j!i" H .vilV jii Lit'Pm- iVh, l'.ti) i. a ci'T.t '.'iiv I i" a. .-f-':-i'i fi"e.ci in -r'i-l ofih.-it fi it; vt-ic-i -.i: t d ;e i in tm. in f ' "r t i, (4ra-;ivM:.- (maty, O . o-u"' 3'.U nr.d l f.f of Vortjf'i'.;" Bo iv o 50. 1 f iiiit biiviuir !--' n riiH'iu hi t v ivmcnt uf the h'ii.t soriired t:i Tchy. 1 wil! -iVer ;- ?-c a iu'nc unctiOD f rra-h, tt l-i ui , :.t the Court llous-j door iu tifur(l. i. C, Ou .MONDAY, MA!: (114 h. tt- fo'lowio traei cf l.-.n J houii'iod n fol'ows h. I rontnin 1 afc: litan'ud ou the North r,y Jam-( Oiaik, n hc fia-t bv Jt a T.oyd. snd (''i t he South mii1 vVi-r tor Mvy J. Vhact, on ii- Nortli-i(l; bv JohnatUan C'c't'k. iu O ik Ui!i i''wnshif. H!jd known n- rh Hill J.ie- plat, nifl rt rorrlcd in book of J!ons;aK8 No 50, v.nze ''A and KU. L.A KOYSTER, Administrators Notice: Having qnlitUirt ia dminitratr of the estate '.Wri. Ai,n '1'. Fhilr-oU. decca-cfi, notice is li'-n-hy t;iven to all perro; - indebted to oaid mate to come f,rw.iH and et!!e the same at ''iice. rarti.-H ho (iiTit' ! iim turainst sa'.detoate will prfcffnt tiii-m to mo fr j,aymeiit. on or be 're the ai?t, day of F-brmrv. l'.tli or t his notice will De piead in bar lor their recovery. j A. A. HICKS, Administrator. ft a i n If iff MS I if n s vwpm LOCAL BREVITIES. GATHERED BY OUR REPORTERS. Short Items Dealing With the News of a Week. What has become of the Book Club ? Read Administrator's notice of A. A. Hicks elsewhere in this paper. A. J. Harris, trustee, advertises a house and lot for sale in another column. Your attention is called to the dissolution of copartnership in an ( tlier column. The woodwork on the steeple of the new Methodist church is now being put up. Mr. H. M. Shaw is having a new fence put around his clover lot on Rectory street. We are pleased to see out on the streets again Rev. Francis Hilliard after two weeks sickness. Ion't forget to try the Van Ca nip's soups for sale by C. A. Car roll as they are hard to beat. Miss Mary Bell Gregory and Mrs. A. A. Chapman, who have been in the clutches of the gripp are improving-. The beautiful snow fell all dny Saturday, and Mrs. T. L. Booth was the only one we saw enjoying- a sleigh ride. The stock holders of the Furni ture Faeiorv held an important i meeting- in the oriice of the Company Monday afternoon. j I t is a pleasure to us to note that Mr. E rank G regory, who was at- tacked with pneumonia some days ! ago. is rapidly recovering-. ! The Bank and the post office ' v. ere closed on the :22nd, which was ' the only visible sign that it was the birthday of the father of our country, j The Confederate Veterans of Moore ! county will meet in Jonesboro on the J sth of March. The meeting-will be i i i.. i .... .... .. .1 i atiuresseti vieiieiiii uuiiu o. win. General B. S. Royster has received a ver" iine picture of the officers of m oii. lion. A. V". Oraham is one of the Board of Managers on the impeach ment trial of Judges Furches and Douglas on the part of the House, and will make a good one. The inside work on the new Epis copal church will soon be finished and will be quite handsome. The window glass will arrive this week, and will be put in at once. The new colored Presbyterian church on Penn Avenue 1ms been weatherboarded and the roof put on. When completed will be the best colored church in town or county. It is a well settled and undispu ted fact that the Oxford market can not be headed off on high prices and high averages, and if you want to go home happy sell your tobacco in Oxford. Bishop J. M. Horner preached Sunday morning- at St. Stephens church to the great pleasure of thecon gregation. We are gratified to know that the Bishop continues to improve and will soon be fully restored to health. If you wish to purchase high grade Barred Plymouth Rock chick ens be certain to read the advertise ment of A. E. Tate, High Point, N. C, in another column. It is a pleas ure to the editor to recommend his fowls as the best strain. Seed Corn. Albemarle Prolific iroduces from two to eight ears to a stalk, ten barrels to an acre were raised last year, a remarkably dry season too. Price .sl.r0 a bushel " cents a ear. liaised and for sale by V. I.,. Kobards, Cozart, N. C. For sale in Oxford by J . P. Stedman. lm feb. 21. pd. The New School Law. The school law is practically com pleted. It simplifies the machinery of the schools, enlarges the powers of county boards of education; in crease the efficiency of county superin tendents, enlarges their duty and pay makes their maximum pay 3 a minimum $2, but the total is never to exceed 4 per cent, of the disburse ments under their supervision. Only one important question is yet un settled. This is whether the school fund shall be distributed per capita or enough to give each school in each township a four months term then distribute the remainder per capita. Cures Blood Trouble, Cure Free. Cancer, u cer old sores, scrofula, bumps and risings on the skin, pimples, boils, eruptions, aches and pains, eating sores, and all blood or skin troubles, blood poison, ec zema, positively cured by taking one or six bottles of the famous B. B B. (Botanic Blood Balm.) Deepseated obstinate cases especially yield to B. B. B., which heals every sore. Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Makes the blood pure and rich. Druggists, 1?f. Tria' treatment free by writing Blood Balm Co , Atlanta, Ga. Medical advice fres CASTORIA. Bear3 the f Ttie Kin(i You Have A,waJfS BoUSht Joined in Wedded Bliss. Miss Linda Hayes, who has many friends in Oxford, and Mr. Wm. J. Jackson, of Newport News, were married Feb. 20th at the home of her parents in Chase City, Va. She is a niece of Dr. II. II. Marsh, who attend ed the wedding:. Pushing Ahead. The Oxford Furniture Co. is now numbered with the prosperous insti tutions of our town. It is now ship ping out from 5 to 0 car loads of furniture a week, as the product of factory has already become quite popular with the trade for its ex cellent make and finish. Donated a Barrel to Each. General J. 8. Carr has donated to each of the orphan asylums in the istate, both white and colored, one barrel of Durham Holler Willis Hour. This donation will be most gratefully appreciated by each asylum. The Durham Holler Mill makes the very nicest iind whitest bread. Durham Sun. Attacks of Weakest Place. The doctors generally agree that the grip attacks the weakest place in a victim's anatomy, the heart being the point which if aiiiicted, yields to the atttack and frequently with fatal results. One recovering- from the malady has the consolation of feeling that his organs are all sound it Iio af ter effects follow. Walked off and Married. Mr. Chas. Yow and Miss Katy Person were married last Wednes day afternoon at the Exchange Hotel and their friends wish them much happiness. Mr. Yow is a valued employe of the l ay lor-CannadyBuggy Co. and from Carthage, and Miss Person is the youngest daughter of the late Mr. Ben. Person. Great Improvement. The wire fence which lias just been completed on the front side of Elm- wood Cemetery is certainly a great improvement to the sacred grounds, it is of a substantial character, and well put up. It was erected by Mr. James Paris and his street force under the supervision of commis sioner Dr. J. 1. Stedman. Don't forget the Meeting. There will he a meeting oi the mem bers of the Granville County Branch of the 1 aimers Aiutual Eire Associa tion of North Carolina held in the Court Mouse in Oxford on the 1st Monday in March, every member is requested to be present as there is im portant business to come before the meeting-. Feb. 20th, PJ01. D. T. ClilC ATHAM. President. Dropped Dead Monday. Monday morning- Alex Ilidley, a highly esteemed colored-citizen who resides near the colored Orphan Asy lum, about one mile irom town, shortly after eating- his breakfast was attacked with heart disease and ex pired before medical aid could be summoned. He was a capital brick mason, and a good citizen, and en joyed theconlidence and esteem of all who knew him. Taylor-Cannady Buggy Company. This well-known manufacturer of Oxford now has large orders ahead for their splendid buggies which has become so popular in the South. The company will have to turn out 250 vehicles a month to keep up with the orders. It is a great institution for Oxford, and employs experts in each department, and manager Chas. Behlin certainly knows how to put up high-grade buggies. Everybody's Magazine. The improvement noted in recent ! numbers of Everybody's Magazine is j still more conspicuous iu the March I issue. This is a first-rate magazine, I brim-full of individuality, containing remarkably strong- stories and ar ticles of distinct interest and readable ness. Among- the ten cent monthlies it is rapidly forging to the front, and ! it bids fair to contest the supremacy of its most widely circulated contem poraries. Curbstone Caucus of the Faithful. On Friday a quartette of the faith ful llep-Pops were seen on our streets in a close confab. They were Messrs. A. S. Peace, and J. AY. Brown, of Ox ford, and W. N.Critcher and .John Hicks, of the county. It reminded us of ye olden days of negro rule when the monotonous Bill Royster was in the black saddle and lorded it over the Court House. One beauty about such caucuses now is that they do not amount to anything. If you are looking for bargains in station ery don't fail to see the extensive assort ment at Hall's drug store. Pneumonia Can Be Prevented. This disease always results trom a cold or an attack of the gripp and may be pre vented by the timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.' That remedy was exten S'vefy used duiing the epidemics of Ea Grippe of the past few yeas, anC not a single case has ever been reported that did not recover or that resulted in pneumonia, which shows it to be a ce-tan preventive of that dangerous disease. ChamberEin's Cough Keiredy has gained a world wide reputation for its cures of colds and gripp. For sale by J. G. Hall. Kev. C. A. Jenkins Goes Back to Goldsboro This able divine, who is well and favorably known in Oxford and the Granville people, has again been called to pastorate of the Baptist church at Goidsboro and has aceep-r ted. He has been out of the State several years preaching- at New Brunswick, N. J., and Bristol. Teun. Presbyterian's New Pastor. Rev. John E. Wool, an able minis ter of Welch, West Virginia, has ac cepted the call to the Presbyterian Church iu Oxford. He will arrive next week with his family and will occupy the manse on Gilliam street, now occupied hy Mr. S. W. Cooper. Kev. Mr. Wool will occupy his pulpit the second Sunday in March and will preach at Geneva on the 4th Sunday in March. We extend him and family a cordial welcome to Oxford, As Good as Yourself. If you are sincere in your profession and honest in your convictions, re member that there are many others as good as yourself. If you are not it is no wonder that you can believe no good of others, but you should find no fault with them. Don't expect more of others in the way of principle than you are yourself. Speak no ill, believe no ill of others without well grounded testimony. Cancord Standard. Happiness A Recipe. To make it: Take a hall, dim lit; A pair of stars where two may sit; Of music soft, a bur or so; Two spoons of just two spoons, you know; Of little love pats, one or two, Or one squeezed hand instead will do; A waist the size to be embraced; And two ripe lips, rose red to taste And if the lips are soft and sweet. You'll lind your happines complete. Life. . Walked Thirty Miles to Marry. That young- couple of Norfolk, Conn., that walked thirty miles through a snowy atmosphere of low temperature to get married, because they did not have the price of trans portation and could not effect a union nearer home, have still to determine, of course, whether marriage is a fail ure'. But they seem to start in with a laudable determination to prove it otherwise, and if divorce could be made, nenerallv, as difficult as this marriage was, there would beagood deal less of it- The New Buiidiugs at Asylum. It is now said that instead 01 one new building at the Oxford Asylum there will be three. The machine shoos now located on the railroad will be moved up on the grounds , ,-"1,.1 iaiiin ! now- lkiiilsliti till. 11 Hi H-AJllL "C OUilUillj-,! Two other separate buildings will be erected, one for laundry and shoe shop and one for the printing office. The machine shops will furnish pow er for both of these buildings. They will be erected on the grounds front ing the road just outside of the cor poration limits. Accepted the Position. Prof. J. Clyde . Turner, who has been a member of the faculty of the Durham graded school for some time, has accepted the position as as sistent superintendent and book keeper of the Oxford Orphan Asylum and has already entered upon his duties. This is the place that was made vacant by the resignation of Winston Rogers a short while ago, who had to give up the worJi 011 account of his health. Prof. Turner is an able man and while Durham and our schools regret to give him up, he is a suitable man for the place. Dur ham Herald. Col. W. J. Hicks in Hands of Col. Gripp. Indeed the editor deeply regrets to learn that Col. W. J. Hicks, the much beloved head of the Oxford Orphan ! Asylum, for a number of days has i been in the awful clutches of Col. j Gripp. AVe feel sure this will be sad j news to his host of friends all over ! the State, and who will wish him a rapid restoration to his usual health and vigor. It . was a great disap pointment to the Colonel to pass his 7:)rd birthday under such shivering circumstances. The editor trusts he will soon have a grip on good health and as active as of yore. Entertaining Troupe. The Dan Packard Opera Company I played at the Opera House Saturday night presenting "Prince Pro Tern." It was in two acts, and during the evening quite a number of musical specialities were introduced, which were greatly enjoyed by the audi ence. Owing to the snow storm the attendance was not very large, bu c those that were there greatly enjoy ed the performance. Manager Mas senburg has certainly endeavored to secure the best shows for the entertainment of our people since he took charge of the Opera House. Attention County Merchants. When in need of a good, absolutely safe Water White Oil call on the .I F. while Co who wiil furnish vou with "Aladdin SecnntylOil" in iron or steel barrels No ! leakage; no evaporation iciuai measur- ment. Wanted. I I00.000 pounds old casting at Hundleys ! ! Foundry, Oxford, N. C. Highest market i price will be paid for same PASSING AWAY OF A GOOD CITIZEN. Ar. John Henry Meadows "Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping." Our people are called upon to mourn the loss of one of the county's most highly respected and useful cit izens. Mr. John Henry Meadows died at his home in Oxford Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2Gth, 1U01. He had been in feeble health for the past 7 or S months, and the end was not un expected by his family and his inti mate friends. He bore his sufferings with that hum ble submission which was a part of his nature. Mr. Meadows was a na tive of Granvilie county and lived most of his life in the county. He was descended irom a family of strong, earnest, useful and upright men, whose lives have been closely interwoven with the important and forward movements of the county. He was thoroughly unselfish and never happier tnan when doing a kindness. As a friend he was faith ful and true, as a neighbor kind hea r ted and generous, as husband tender and affectionate, as citizen upright ami honorable. Je stnveu to live the Golden Bale, and those with whom he was most closely as sociated know how well he succeeded. He was full of energy and delighted to do his share in all matters 'per taining to the public good. He was a consistent and useful member of the Baptist Church, and always took a deep interest in its every work. In all the relations of life he was true, and we may well say Oxford has lost one of its best citizens. For many 3 ears Mr. Meadows was member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows ami his brethren showed r heir esteem for him by conferring upon liinwtKiny distinguished honors. His funeral was in charge of Ox ford Eodge No. b) , i. O. O. F., assist ed by W hite Oak Camp, Woodman of the World, 011 Wednesday after noon. His pastor, lie v. Jno. S Ha rd a way conducted the burial ser vices in the Baptist church and paid a deserving tribute to the life and character of this good man. The.f olio wing members of the Odd Fellow's Eodge acted as pail bearers, E. T. llawliiis, II. W. Day, W. Z. Mitchell, J. F. Ed wards, J. E. Howell and Z. V. Eyou. The services were impressively per formed and the large attendance at tested the universal esteem in which he was held, iiis remains were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. We extend to his bereaved family our most sincere sympathy. Day Set for lsr.peaehment of judges. We learn from Tuesdaj' lialei ii papers that Monday March 11, at the hour of noon in the Senate Chamber, the impeachment trhd wiil begin, which is after the adjournment of the Eegislature. It was also deter mined that counsel for the defense shall have until Wednesday, March tit h, in which to file their answer in the case which will be only i) days from the issuing of the summons Continucd Success to Dolly. The bright and chippy youn editor of the louishurg rimes is quite happy as his paper has round ed tin its oOtJi birthday, and is well edited doing all it can to build up Eouisburg. Of course D0II3 Thomas is not very old even if lie has been at the head of the Times for 25 years, and is looked upon as one of "the boys." The Times is one of the leading Democratic weeklies in the 4th District, ami its gallant editor has been fortunate enough to receive recognition at the hands of the Dem ncrnlic nartv. Continued success to the Times. Located in Oxford. Mr. AA'm. H. Harrison, a bright and intelligent voting gentleman of the "ood old town of Smithfield. arrived in Oxford a few days ago and likes the town so well has. decided to lo cate here for the practice of law. He is located on lawyer's row, near the office of A. W. Graham, where he will be pleased to see all who need his services. AVe call attention to his law card in another part of this pa per. Mr. Harrison is well equipped in the law and comes highly recom mended to our people. AVe wish him success, and that he may become a Ccduable citizen of Oxford. Shines Brightly for Durham. The highly prized Durham Sun, which is a daily visitor to our sanc tum, has rounded up twelve well and faithfully spent years in pushing for ward progressive Durham The able and popular editor, .lames A. Rob inson, ranks among the best editors in the State, and has undoubted ly done hard work for the now great -manufacturing centre of North Caro lina, and Durham business men and Durham people should make it shine brighter ami brighter each day by according the Sun a most liberal sup port. AAV extend our congratula tion to Bro. Robinson, wishing him long years of happiness, and pros perity. Hew to Cure the Gripp. Remain quietly at home and take Cham ber'ain's Cough Remedy as directed and a quick recovery is sure to follow. Tr.at rem edy counteracts any tendency of the gripp to resuk in pneumonia, which Is really the 1 : . A mnnfT tVi. t 1 1 i f thousands who "have used it for the gripp not one case has ever been reported that did not recover. For eale by J. G. Hall. 1 ON THE WING. YOU KNOW SOME, BUT NOT ALL The Varied Movements of a Number of People. Air. j . n. nay was R. Day was in Durham Fridaj'. Miss Carrie Hobgood is on a visit to friends in Lynchburg, Ara. Mr. Hay den Crews, of Dabney, was on our streets Wednesday. Mr. J. T. Cozart. of Carlton, was on our streets Monday afternoon. Mrs. Kate flays Fleming was in Eouisburg Saturday and Sunday. Miss Charlotte Britt returned Thursday from a visit to Henderson. Miss Annie Booth is out after a three weeks sickness with the ffripp. Miss Fannie Landis has returned to Oxford to the pleasure of her many riends. Miss Susan Graham is at home from an extended visit to relatives in Raleigh. Lieut. AA'illis G. Peace was in Raleigh the first of the week visiting relatives. Mrs. AVill Bain, of Raleigh, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs. R. P. Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Spencer have returned irom a visit to Warren county. Mr. AA A. Parham, of AVatkins, was 111 town v eduesday and called to see us. Mr. W. AV. Hart, of Oak Hill, was m Oxiord Thursday and called to see the editor. Mr. W. J. Long left Monday for Baltimore and New York to buA- his spring goods. Mr. Ernest Meadows, of Darling ton, S. C, is on a visit to his sister, Mrs. AVillie Mitchell. Mr. E. T. Ball, of Fairport, was in town a short while Saturday and dropped in 011 the "old man. Mayor W. T. Clement, of Scot land Neck, arrived in Oxfocd yester day on a visit to home folks. Mrs. AV. C. Tyree, of Durham visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J M. Curriu, a few days the past week Mr. D. N. Hunt, of Salem, spent a few hours in Oxford Monday and the editor enjoyed a visit from him. Messrs. Charley Lawerence, of Grissom, and H. T. Norwood, of Stovull, were in town Friday and paid the editor a visit. Mrs. S. AV. Best, of Haw River after spending several weeks in Ox ford with her mother, Mrs. G. AV Franklin, returned home yesterday Messrs. Nat Cannady, of AVilton and H. H. Latta and son, of Cul breth section, were in Oxford Wed nesday and called to see theeditor. Mr. Sam Peace, of Chapel Hill and Miss Etta Peace, of Peace Insti tute, Raleigh, enjoyed several days the past week under the parental roof. Capt. AVillie Landis, of the firm of Landis & Easton, is now 011 the Northern markets buying a, sprin stock of goods for the large trade of this firm. Mr. S. R. Harris, one of the sub stantial citizens of Henderson, was an Oxford visitor Saturday, and the editor was pleased to receive a short call from him. Mr. C. S. Hobgood, of AATakefield was on a visit to his father Mr. J. M Hobgood at Cornwall several days the past week. He was in Oxford Saturday and dropped in to see the editor Judge Graham's Against Expenses. The bill amending the insurance law of 1.S7D, providing for taxing the gross earnings of insurance compan ies and giving an additional $500 for clerk hire to the Insurance Commis sioner, came up in the House Mon day and provoked considerable dis cussion as we learn from the News & Observer. Judge Graham said there was not a single department in the State that was not calling for extra salaries or extra clerk hire. This thing must be stop. The speaker here described a visit lie made Sunday to the Soldiers Home and said there were applica cation for 75 more, who could not be accommodated for lack of funds. "I am told," said he, "that there are confined now in jails nearly 1,000 in sane for lack of means to provide for them. I think it is high time to pro vide for these people, and I know we cannot unless we stop increasing these expenses here in Raleigh. I want Mr. Young to stay in his office and do some work himself. I have no charges whatever to make against Mr. Young as I know him to be an honorable man, and I also know him to be a public serv ant and I have a right to inquire how much of his time is spent in his office before I vote an increase of clerk hire. That has not been explained here and no rea son given for this increase, except that Mr. Young needs this help. The amendment was adopted by a vote oTZO to 37. House Keepers. Insist on your Grocer furnishing you with ALADDIN Security oil for your, lamps, Absolutely safe No odor; no smoke; strict ' ly "Water White." Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. MR. THOMAS WRIGHT DEAD. Prominent Citizen of Durham Died Suddanly Sunday. Durham, N. C. Feb. 25. Mr. Thos. D. Wright died today at 2:."30 o'ciock. He was taken Sunday morning about 1 o'clock with a severe pain in the stomach, and notwithstanding the act that he had the best attention he died at the hour mentioned above. Mr. AV right was at his office up town Sciturday and was in as good health as usual. Thomas AV right was born in Franklin county, and iu early life he moved to Person county where he lived for some time. From there he moved to Mebaue, where he was en- for some time. He moved from Mebane to Durham in lN?5 and has been a resident of this city since that lime, t or a long time lie has been looking after the business of his brother, Mr. R. li. Wright, in Dur ham. in early life Mr. AVright led to the altar Miss Allen, daughter of Mr. W illiam T. Allen, of Granviliecounty. wiio with seven children, survive him. Besides whom he leaves a brother, Mr. R. H. Wright, one of the wealthiest men in Durham. Mr. AVright was a consistent mem ber of Trinity Methodist church, and he lived up to his profession a true Christian and his death will be grea t ly deplored iu all parts of the State. A Gallant Legislator. ' Greensboro correspondent of Char lotte Observer says: 1 here are some gallant men in the Legislature. A preacher who came here today said to me. "I witnessed a most amusing scene last Saturday at Greensboro. We were in tiie second-class car. A Senator who was going home was hailed by a very pretty and evident ly very fast young woman, who cried out to him: "Come here, grandpa, and talk to me !" He talked toher. AVhen she reached Greensboro she said: "Here's where 1 get off. lam a niece of Senator Hill, of New York. Won't you kiss me good-bye, grand pa?" The Senator was game. He gave her the kiss and a good hug with it, while the whole car full of people cheered him. The Senator, who does not live a thousand miles from Greensboro, evidently knows a good thing when lie sees it. Don't fail to see our fine assortment of Stationery box goods 5, 10, i5, 2o and 25cts a box. Tablets lc to 25c, just received. Cad at Hall's Drug Store f). m. $baw for mayor. Mr. Editor: The announcement of Mr. II. M. Shaw that he is a can didate for the high office of Maor of Oxford is only fitting and just. AVe arise to second this nomination. We have done honor to most of our boys now let us do likewise to him. This writer lived in Oxford anil took an active part in theelection and re-election of our worthy ex-Senator A. A. Hicks to the office of Mayor. We were equally interested and went to town on election days to see that our gallant B. S. Royster was elected time and again to the office of mayor. We being- a personal friend of the present incumbent, Mayor Sidney AV. Minor, we were no less interested in him, and rejoiced both at his election and re-election. Now we have honored these, our own boys, let us do likewise to our neighbor Mr. H. M.Shaw. Ourfriend Mr. Shaw is no stranger to us,hehas been in our midst about ten years. He has proven himself to be an hon est, upright, sober, hightoned chris tian gentleman. He is iu every sense of the word worthy and well quali fied for the high office of Mayor. Mr. Shaw is well versed in the law, and if elected Mayor of Oxford he will dis charge his duties with ease and sat isfaction, and at the same time will give it that close attention and business-like management that he gives everything else he undertakes. Let us nominate and vote for Henry M. Shaw for mayor. All who are in fa vor of this motion will say "I," and cast your ballots accordingly. Respectlfully, IX N. HUNT. Wm. H HABEISON, ATTORNEY I COUNSELOR AT LAW, OXFORD, N. C. The colheiion of claims a sppcialfcv. Office on HILLSBOIiO STREET, next door to A. W. Graham's office.