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feAwik f Tim miiA ii i V , - "1 4 4 ... .I OUB PUB 1 j t I I OL. X37V 18. OXFORD, UST. 0.3 THTJRSDAIT, 0"UT3SrE 20, 1901. I is ! UUIIUIUUO Q 0 DC KTTTTa Sc- 56 T 55' ft -2 6 HI I y PC ON THE WING. I O I S i tlP P nilO LOCAL BREVITIES. Dinks. - Our Soda Drinks are good drinks for you to drink during these swel tering days. They Are Cold And Refresh ing. Don't forget that our Stock of Drugs contains everything that is kept in an up-to-date Phar macy. J. G. HALL, Druggist. Phone 72. GATHERED BY OUR REPORTERS. NATIONAL BANK FOR OXFORD. Mr. R. W. Lassiter is President, Mr. C. D. Ray, Vice-President, Mr. W. H. Hunt, CashierBoard ot Directors. Oxford is rapidly coming to the front and our citizens have been in oculated with the spirit of progress, and it is being fully demonstrated that the people have grown weary of following- in the same old rut, and the editor .is glad to see it, as his heart's desire is see Oxford go for ward even in the face of criticism and withdrawal of patronage. It is a pleasure to us toannounce an other new and important enterprise for Oxford. We refer to the new Na tional Bank, which will be known as the "First National Bank of Oxford." The capital stock is $25,000, $400 in excess of this amount having been subscribed. We feel sure that our people will not fail to appreciate the safety af forded depositors by a National bank. Security being given the government by a National Bank, the government in turn protects the people against loss. As the bank notes held by Na tional Banks are redeemable at the Treasury in Washington, those who hold these notes are secured by the National Government. We bespeak for this institution suc cess from the start officered by the following gentlemen: Mr. Robt. W. Lassiter, President; Mr. C. D. Ray, Vice-President; Mr. W. H. Hunt, Cashier. Directors: R. W. Lassiter, C. D. Ray, E. H. Crenshaw, Ed. C. Harris. R. S. Usry, J. H. Gooch. The gentlemen who are at the head of this new enterprise are well known in business circles, and regarded as good financiers. These qualities, to gether with their personal populari ty, high character and business integ rity will insure them success, and the public who deal with them perfect safety. We believe in competition in every branch of business; we believe that every progressive town should have two banks. It is of advantage to the people and makes money easier. It stimulates other business enter prises which need help from the banks. Besides it makes both banks more progressive and wide-awake. We feel confident there is ample room both for the new bank and for the Bank of Granville. The gentlemen at the head of both these banks are good men and their "competition strength" will secure to the public accommodation and to themselves success. The new bank will occupy the building formerly occupied by the Bank of G ranville on H illsboro street. The bank wrill be open for business about July 15th. We learn that be sides the stock holders in Oxford many of our staunchest farmers and business men in the country have taken large amounts of stock. Much success to the new bank! A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured. "At one time I suffered trom a severe sprain of the ankle." says Geo. E. Cary, editor ot the Guide, Washington, Va. ''Af;.er using several well recommended medicines without success, I tried Chamber lain's Pain Balm, and am pleased to say that relief came as soon as I began its use and a comp'ete cure speedily followed." Sold by I. G Hall Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTOTtIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and 8ee that it Bears the Signature of Jn Use- For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. The Fourth of July this year will be the 250th anniversary of the found ing of the town of Natick, Mass., by John Eliot, the famous apostle to the Indians, and on July 3 there Is to be a grand gathering of his de scendants, who have scattered into widely separated parts of the coun try, and call themselves indifferently Eliot, ElUot or Elliott. Short Items Dealing With the News of a Week. Rev.R.I Devin, who has been quite sick for some days is much better. Rev. J. D. Pegram will preach at Bethel the 5th Sunday in this month at 11 o'clock a. m. Join the orphans Saturday at the Orphan Asylum and help them cele brate St. John's Day. Mr. R. S. Usy has greatly Im proved his nice residence by the ad dition of new glass front doors. Mr. A, B. Spencer is moving right along with the new 16-room addition to the fine Horner School Barracks. Mr. J. W. Brown is now engaged in getting up a camp of the Wood man of the World at Clarksville, Va. Everything is being cleaned up at the Orphan Asylum, and the fences are leing whitewashed, for the cele bration Saturdaj. The Penitentiary, which was so badly managed under the Russell ad istration, goes broke. It is a big ele phant on the State. We call the attention of our read ers to advertisement of T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedmen, of Richmond, Va., in another part of this paper. Clean up, clean up, should be the watch words in Oxford now as sum mer is at hand. Don't put it off as the health of the community depends upon it. The attractive steeple to the new and handsome Episcopal Church has been completed. It Is built of brown stone and well constructed and at tractive in appearance. Rev. F. W. Hilliard will hold ser vice and preach in St. Peter's church, Stovall,on Sunday next June 23rd at eleven o'clock a. m. All persons are cordially invited to attend. Any doubt as to the ability of woman to keep abreast of the de mands in the professional race are set at rest in the presentation by a female doctor of a bill for $100,000 for services during the life of a sick man. Union Sunday night services for the summer were held at Methodist church Sunday night, Rev. J.S.Hard away occupying the pulpit, and gave the congregation the benefit of an able discourse. If your chickens are full of lice call at this office and get you a can of "Lee's Lice Killer" and get rid of them, also good for hogs and slinei. Price reasonable. Read Wade H. Britt's Incubator advertisement in another column. The old Granville Warehouse.the first one built in Oxford, which is now owned by Air. James Floyd, is bing torned down to make room for a dwelling which Mr. Floyd will erect on the lot. This will be a great improvement to that part of town. Cats and children are regarded in New Jersey as of about equal value. At least one Jersey justice awarded one dollar damages for the killing of a feline, and another award ed the same amount for the killing of a human. More than ever is the law a peculiar thing. "How dear to our heart is Cash on subscription, When the generous subscriber Presents it to view; But the man who don't pay We refrain from description, For perhaps, gentle reader, That man might be you." Exchange. A woman in Adrian, Mich., who protested without avail against a gambling den which got all of her husband's weekly earnings, set out the other night with a can of kero sene and burned the place to the ground. She was acquitted in court. The apple Is an excellent brain food, because it has more phosphoric acid in easily digested shape than other fruits. It excites the action of the liver, promotes sound and healthy sleep and thoroughly disinfects the mouth. Speak Qu'ck if You Want It. I wish to sell may house and lot On Ra'eigh street, the house contains 5 large rooms and in first class repair. The lot is 72feet front and 280 feetdeep You can get it at a real bargain for cash. Speak quick. THOS. G. TAYLOR We have a lot of good second hand bug gies and harness we will sell cheap. Come to see them and get a bargain before they are picked over C. W. BRYAN, Salesman, T. C. B. Co. Saves Two From Death. "Our little daughter had an almost fatal nttoA rf uuVinonintT couch and bronchitis," writes Mrs. W. K. Haviland. of Armonk, N. Y., "but, when all other remedies taiiea, we saved her life with Dr. Kings New Dis covery. Our niece, who had Cousumption in an advanced stage, also used this wonder ful medicine and to-day she is perfectly well " Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to Dr. King's New Discovery as to no other medicine on earth. Infalible for Coughs and Colds. 5ocand$l.0o bottles guaran teed by J. G. Hall. Trial bottles free. Do you Want Them Cleaned Up? We are requested to say to all persons owning lots ;in Elm wood Cemetary that they can have them nicely cut and cleaned by applying at once to J. S. Hall or Sam Wheeler. All parties wishing this work done must apply at once in order that the work may be done while the cemetary is being cleaned up. Saturday Cut Sale. Don't forget the fact that Satur day is great Bargain Day at Long Brothers where cut prices will greet you for that day only. Profits on Summer millinery and dress goods will be given to purchasers, and the bargain counter will prove of money value to the ladies. Read the bai -gain announcement on this page and make for Long Rrothers Saturday. Change of Schedule. Owing to the change in the sched ules the passenger train from Durham arrives at 11 a. m., and from Rich mond at 1:37 p. m. The only change in freight is that the evening train arrives in Oxford from Durham at G:45. The Oxford & Henderson morn ing schedule is the same, but after noon train arrives at 1:20 and leaves at 3:30. Remember-" the mails close 30 minutes before the departure of each train. GALLOPING GLANCES AT PROMINENT PEOPLE. Must Have Been Successful. Dr. Elijah Meadows, Prof. Jack C. Howard, A. F. Smith and Major Sol. O'Briant, of the Culbreth section, were in Oxford last Thursday night and initiated into the mysteries of the Woodman of the World. We hope they did not find it very difficult to ride the William Goat and climb the greased pole backwards. They all reported good times around Culbreth with plenty of water, fried chickens and new irish potatoes. , Remodeling his Residence. Dr. S. H. Canuady's nice residence, on Main street, is now in the hands of the carpenters and will be remod eled inside and out, raised higher off the ground, more rooms added and repainted. When finished will be a model of convenience, and numbered among the handsomest residences in Oxford. The inarch of improvement is still on in Oxford, and we hope it will continue to be catching as wre have lots of room for improvements. This signature is on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo-Quinine Twets thsMBtdy (bat ar eoW la warn tfsjr Want Them to Roll. New buggies are now all the go, and everybody who can are supply ing themselves with one, and we want to tell you that Hunt & Mead ows have just received a car load of latest style buggies. They are of the Tyson & Jones, Biirbour and Hackney makes, and will be sold at close margins, and you should call at the Farmers Warehouse and in spect them before you buy. We call your attention to their advertisement in another column. A Client Appreciates a Lawyer. It is not every day that a lawyer is as highly appreciated by a client as this item from the Concord Standard shows was the case with a member of the Cabarrus bar: "A few days ago Dr. Dillon Brown, of New York, who has a country home near Yadkin Falls, wishing to spend the summer in Canada, made his attorney, Mr. Morrison, II. H. Caldwell a present of a pair of splendid bay horses, well matched; a fine trap and a buggy, in eluding 2 pairs of good, fine harness, four Jersey cows, two calves and a Jerseybull,"YadkinChief" all register ed stock together with a $(50 lot of grass seed and a $45 steel range." . . Will Have Chickens Anyhow. Capt. J. A. Itenn, , the affable con ductor on the Seaboard Air Line be tween Durham and Henderson, has turned his attention to chicks, in his spare hours, and has put in an incu bator, the wooden hen, into which he has placed 75 eggs, and he is now awaitiug results. The eggs selected with great care and the genial con ductor expects to realize about 150 chickens, as he says he knows eggs when he sees them, and he has select ed them with a view of every egg having a twin. . We have invited our- self down to eat fried chicken with him the first of August, and then Ave will tell you what kind of chicken raiser he is. Durham Sun. Serious Illness ot Mr. John W. Hays. It is with deep regret that we have to chronicle the serious illness of our esteemed friend and venerable towns man Mr. John W. Hays. We have been favored with a long and intimate acquaintance with him and know of no purer, noble christian character than he. His friends in Oxford and Granville and elsewhere and their name Is legion join with us in the tenderest sympathy for him in this sad hour of affliction. Mav the sweet consciousness of a life well spent and the comfort of a father's love sustain him in the shadow and in the darkness. All his family including Mr. John W. Hays, Jr., of Petersburg, Va., and Mr. F. B. Hays, of New York, are at his bedside. G Bean the Bigaatuo Of .The Kind You Haira Always Boup si Short Review of Citizens Who Have Earned Distinction-Men who Make a Town. JOSEPH S. HALL. Mr. Joseph S. Hall is another of the many Virginians who have cast in their lots with the good people of Oxford and have become part and parcel of her bone and sinew. By un tiring industry, properly guided by no inconsiderable business ability, he has become well established and is reckoned among our best business men. Mr. Hall is a quiet, unassum ing gentleman, of even temper and j pleasing address. In his opinions he is decided, though not head-strong, and his judgment in matters "in his line" is safe. He has always shown a lively interest in the political wel fare of his State, county and town, and is a valuable worker in all move ments having this end in view. Mr. Hall has the happy faculty of mak ing and holding friendships. DR. T. L. BOOTH. This is the day of specialization in all departments of activity, whether it be in the mechanical, the profes sional or tne trade world. The great thinkers and doers are constantly telling us of the necessity of making a specialty of something. This is all, however, but another way of empha sizing the need of thoroughness, since the volume of knowledge in any given department is so overpower ingly great, that, in order that one may know anything thoroughly, he must select a narrow compass and thereby confine his course. When a physician aims at thoroughness, he has taken a good and wise sight. Dr. T. L. Booth is such an one, and higher praise cannot be bestowed. He is studious and painstaking, ac curate in his statements, careful in his judgments and safe Iv his conclu sions. Personally, Dr. Booth is a good friend, a pleasing companion and a gifted conversationalist. He is very fond of good literature and reads largely. His disposition is a social one, and his manner and address are pleasing and finished. COL. H. G. COOPER. As Cashier of the Bank of Granville Col. H. G. Cooper occupies a semi public position for which his abilities and attainments eminently qualify him. His business experience has been both wide and great and his name has been more or less closely associated with all enterprises of a public character which have been originated in our midst. The Colonel's business training and in formation are valuable aids in all counsels and he is easily one of Ox ford's first "men of affairs", as one of our best known speakers has hap pily denominated the class of citizens who furnish the means and experi ence in the building of a town. Personally, Colonel Cooper Is of a thoughf ul disposition,meditati ve and quiet. His manner is cordial and his voice kindly in its greeting. He has first rate literary tastes and has great fondness for good books. In his car riage and erect bearing he evidences the fine physical training afforded by the military system of the Virginia Military Institute. J. D. BULLOCK. The Oxford tobacco market has had few buyers who have been worth as much to it and the town in gene ral as the subject of this sketch. Mr. Bullock began business quite a num ber of years ago on a small scale. His circumstances demanded content ment with small beginnings. The business thus begun has steadily grown in volume and importance and now ranks well with the largest. Concentration of effort has been Mr. Bullock's talisman and in his case, as must be true in all like cases, fruition has followed effort. Conservative in method and accurately attentive to details, Mr. Bullock will continue to succeed and grow. Mr. Bullock is a reticent man he might almost be termed "the silent"; but he talks when necessary and talkes sense, too. His success speaks better than volumes of written words of his ability All the gold in all the world Can never purchase peace, It comes unto the soul that hath Contentment's happy lease, The heart that greets the rose c f June With joy and gratitude, That ever hears the song of love. Hath peace in plenitude. The eighteenth annual meeting of the North Carolina Teachers' As sembly, being held at Wrightsviile Beach, was address by Judge Walter Clark, of the Supreme Court bench, on "How Can Interest Be Aroused in the Study of North CarolinaH istory." He urged the publication ofa suitable school history, and the embelish ment of such a volume by illustration of scenes in North Carolina, rather than in New England. . Now is the time to subscribe to the Public Ledger. A Terrible Explosion "Of a gasoline stove burned a 1 idy here frightfully," writes N. E. Palmer, of Kirk man, la. "The best doctors coulln't hea the running sore that followed, but Bucklins Arnica Salve entirely cured her." Infallible for Cuts, Corns, Sores, Boils, Bruises, Skin Diseasea and Piles. 35c at J. G. Halls. YOU KNOW SOME. BUT NOT ALL The Varied Movements of a Number of People. Mr. S. W. Parker spent the past week at Enfield. Rev. W. H. Puckett, of Stem, was on our streets Saturday. Mr. Robt. W. Lassiter returned Saturday from, Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. W. B. Ballou was in South Boston, Wednesday on business. Miss Alice Cheek, of Henderson, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. S. Hall. The Misses Flemings returned Monday from a visit to Mlddleburg. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Adcock, of Satterwhite, were in Oxford Thurs day. Messrs. A. A. Hicks and J. G. Hunt were at Buchanan Saturday on business. Mr. C. H. Eakes, of Oak Hiil,was in town Saturday and called on the Public Ledger. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Davis, of Henderson, were in Oxford Tuesday between trains. Mr. Robt Elliott, of Richmond, is on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Sarah Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Hammie, of near Oxford, were on our streets Monday morning. Mr. F. AV. Hancock is attending the Pharmaceutical Association at Winston this week. Mr. Horner Winston, of Durham, visited his grandmother, Mrs. J . H. Horner, the past week. Our friend E. T. Husketh, of Wilton, was in town Wednesday and called to see the editor. Miss Laura Otterburg, of Greens boro, is visiting the family of Mr. T. W. Jackson on Hillsboro street. Mrs. Sholer and daughter, of Chattanooga, Tenn, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucy Powell on Raleigh street. General and Mrs. B. S. Royster, who have been spending the past week in Washington City, will return home tody. Professors F. P. Hobgood and J. C. Horner returned Saturday from attending the Teachers Assembly at Wrightsviile. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Currin, of KInston, who have been taken in the Buffalo Exposition arrived in Ox ford Tuesday. Mr.C. F. Crews.Chalrman of Board county commissioners, 01 uexLer, was on our streets Thursday and called to see the editor. Messrs. L. H. Moss and Eugene Moss, of Wilton section, were Oxford visitors Thursday and the editor was nleased to receive a call from these gentlemen. Mr. S. H. Usry, who has been employed for some time at the Tay- lor-Cannady Buggy Co., leit Monday to join Mr. B. F. Taylor in making buggies at Chase City, Va. Mrs. Jonn Elliott, Misses Mary Laws, Novetta Laws and Ella Laws, of Oak Hill, and Miss Sophia AlcFar land, of Centre Grove, were Oxford visitors last Thursday and graced the Public Ledger office. Mr. T. T. Bobbitt, of Baltimore, and who ranks among the best and most successful commercial tourist on the road, was an Oxford visitor Tuesday. His many friends here are always glad to see him. Mr. B. F. Taylor left Monday to enter into business at Chase City, Va.,and we regret to lose so valuable a citizen from our community.and wish him great success in his new home His familv will remain here for the present. Miss Eliza Pool of the city schools, left yesterday for New York and sails tomorrow for Europe. There she will sDend most of her time in Germany studying the language and German school methods. She will be away for over a year and will not return until about September 1st, 1902. News & Observer of 18th! Town Commissioners. The Town Commissioners held a meeting Monday night and much im portant business was transacted. Quite a number of additional string ent ordinances were passed. The most important event of the evening was the resignation of Chief E. K. Howard, who had become sufficiently amused after playing policeman for one month. For policeman, Mr. Sam Wheeler, was unanimously elected to succeed Mr. Howard. There were several candi dates for night policeman, and after a number of ballots, owing to the absence of Commissioner Hancock, there was a tie vote and by the Mayor's vote Mr. Pender Mangum was awarded the position at $30 per month. The board worked until 11 o'clock and not getting through with much important business adjourned to meet again Monday night. It is Important that the board should levy the school tax in order that the School Trustees may at once take steps to employ a high-grade Snnprintendent before all the best I teachers have been secured, Crops have improved very much the last few days, but the continued wet siell caused some of us to get behind with our work. Capt. W. J. Parker, of Watklns,has again made Claj- his home. His old time friends gladly welcome him and his excellent lady back among us. We are glad to note Miss Bettle Hays, who has been sick, is well again. She Is always so bright and full of sunshine that we miss her very much when she is unwell. A goodly number of us enjoyed eat ing cherries at Mr. Jack Overton's one afternoon recently. The boys and girls had a gala time. Miss Annie Is a charming little hostess and knows how to make it pleasant for her guests. Mrs. J ohn Hopkins and Mrs. George Bullock, of Stem, were among the worshippers at Corinth on Second Sunday. Mrs. Hopkins was visiting her mother. Mrs. Ann Daniel, and Mrs. Bullock was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary C. Hester. Miss Tazzie Eakes, who has been attending the Oxford Seminary during the term just closed, is at home for the vacation and her friends and admirers expect to enjoy her society immensely during the summer and the boys from south side are in ecstacies. Mr. Ben Gooch is gettinsr to be quite plentiful in this end of town of late. True he has some relations down here, but it has been whispered around among the knowing ones that there is a pair of brighteyes down this way that are more attractive to him than any relative could be. We greatly enjoyed a visit from our old friend "Shoe Pegs" a few days ago. He was brim full of good hu mor, and judging from the way he talked he fully believes in a future state for old bachelors, and what Is more tie Intends to enter that state as soon as the consent of one of the fair ones of Clay can obtained. Messrs. Jack Overton and Cam Averett caught the largest fish with a seine in Tippitt's mill pond that was ever captured In these parts on Wednesday last. It was a german carp and weighed thirty three and one half pounds. A day or two later they landed another of the same kind that tipped the scales at even nineteen pounds. How is that for fishing In Fishing in Fishing Creek? Mr. Ed Peace, Fishing Creek, and Miss Lizzie Taylor, of Brassfield, ' Mr 1- n-n Snnrlntr afternoon, June 2nd, at the residence of Moses Robinson, Esquire C. R. Gordon officiating Although quite a young Justice of the Peace it is said that Squire Gordon performed the ceremony with becoming dignity to the entire satisfaction of the wedded pair and fully upheld the "Peace" and dignity of the State. The happy couple have our best wishes for prosperous journey through life. We are pained to announce the death of our friend and neighbor, Mr. M. L. Pitts, at his home on June 5th, 1901. Deceased was a native of Nash county and in early life he pro fessed religion and joined the M. E. church. He was a confederate soldier and shared In the labors, the triumphs and the sorrows of the "lost cause' After the Avar he married Miss Martha Gooch and removed to this county where he resided until his death. He leaves a wife and nine children, five sons and four daughters, to mourn his demise. All of his children were with him when the end came except one, Mr. Frank Pitts, who lives in Halifax county. He had been in feeble health for several years, but was confined to his bed about five weeks. All that the best of medical skill could do aided by the untiring efforts of an affectionate wife and loving children was done to check the progress of the disease, but in vain. The end was peaceful and free from pain and he passed away as quietly as a babe falls asleep in its mothers arms. A kind husband, a loving father and a good neighbor has gone to his reward. He was laid away to rest in Banks Churchyard by his neighbors and friends who believe that his "Flesh rests in hope" of the resurrection and of "The glorious dawning of the bright eter nal day." ADOLPH. Notice to Piano Buyers. We beg to inform the public that our busi ness relations with former representatives at Greensboro, Durham and Raleigh, hav ing been discontinued. Mr Chas. Thomas our general representative for the State of North Caaolina, is the only person authoriz ed to quote prices on the Knabe Piano, and other pianos handled by us at the po'nts named and in the territory formerly occupied by local representative? in the said cities. I'lease address all inquiries for prices and terms on Knabe pianos to Chas Thomas, Greensboro, N. C, or to us direct. Respectfu ly. Wm KNABE & CO., 22 and 24 E Bald more St , Bal imore, Md. . . pyFor sale, several fine Jersey milch cows, address W. L. McGhee, Frankllnton N. C. gSTNice Potato plants for sale by A. S. Peace. A special Buggy made by Taylor-Cannady Buggv Co. fully guaranteed at $45. Come to see me, C, W, BRYAN, Sajeiman, I 1