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OXFOED, ZEST. THURSDAT, DEG. 5, 19Q1-
Si pee A.srnsrTJM
lis in
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l! you wait until the
last week you won't
have money enough to
go around, will you?
l'ick out some gifts now
they'll keep.
pocket. Books, Card
Cases,Military Brushes
Toilet Sets, Fine
Leather writing Pads,
Leather Glove and
Handkerchief Cases,
Collar and Cuff Boxes
made of finest Leather,
Manacure Sets, Music
Rolls, etc , etc.
TOYS.
Oh, Yes, Toys glare.
Toys that will make,,,.,
noise enough to make a
boy perfectly happy and
drive you Crazy, other
kinds too. Come to see
us, will take pleasure
in showing you what we
have got.
J. Gh HALL, Druggist.
Phone 72.
C.
December Sales!
From now until Christmas we
are going to rush business as we
haue never done before. Months
ago we prepared for extensive sell
ing by buying largely from head
quarters the best thing to be had.
Whether you want fancy goods or
stap'es we are prepared to meet the
demand and save you not less than
1-4 of the cost.
We do a s'rictly one price busi
ness, a child of 4 years of age can
buy of us at the same price as
adults.
2 4O Mercerized black Petticoats
with 9 inch ruffles and worth 1 50
our prsce 98c each Irish Point
Bureau scarfs worth 50c our price
29c each.
Irish point table covers worth
rne dollar aur price 69c ehch. Ruf
tied swiss curtains 312 yards long
worth 1 50 a pair our price 98c.
40 inch fine pure wool black
lress goods worth 75c our price
4jc per yard. Chi'drens fur sets
at 98c to 5 48 all wofth 1-4 more.
Full line of Holiday goods on
ie from the 9th.
B. F.
I
1 13 W Main Street,
DURHAM, N, C.
s.
B. F. KIM
LOCAL BREVITIES,
GATHERED' BY OUR REPORTERS. '
Short Items Dealing With the News of
a WceK. " -
An electric light plant is one of
the greatest needs, of .Oxford. , ,
Mr. T. U. Taylor expects to eat
his Christmas dinner in his new.
home. ...., .. . - . . . 4l -
The Taylor-CIannady liuggry Co.
continues to ship out buggies .by the
car load.
Mr. It. S. Usry, who has been sick
for some-days," is much better andns
out again.
Thanksgiving services'were held
in the Episcopal and Presbyterian
churches.
The National Bank, Uank of
(Jrauville and Post office observed
Thanksgiving. , .
"Tobacco breaks continue good in
spite of cold weather and prices con
tinue stiff.
Search the columns of the Public
ledger for the.,placea-to , Imy- your
holiday goods.
We regret to learn of the sickness
of Mr. A. S. Hall aud truly wish him
a rapid recovery.
Court cahie to an end Saturday
afternoon and quitjuje .reigns supreme
iu the Court House.
If you wish to see a tine and beau
tiful array of holiday presents, you
should go to Lynch's jewelry store.
The reception given by the young
ladies of Oxford Seminary Friday
evening was a very enjoyable, affair.
The stage of the Opera House
should certainly be sealed over head
and some needed improvements ad
ded. Itev. Marvin V. Hester has been
invited aud will preach at the Metho
dist church in Oxford next Sunday at
11 a. m..- . - - -
We see that High Point is having
a new hotel, but we deeply regret to
say that we hear not even a rumor
about one in Oxford
Mr. Kwins conuer.of Owiugsville
Ivy., again remembered his old friend,
Mr. W. E. Massenburg, and sent him
a H'2 pound turkey for his Thanks
giving dinner.
Itev. F. W. Hilliard will hold service
aud preach in St. Paul's churcli,
Goshen, on Sunday next Dec. Sth
at 11 a. m. All persons are cordially
Invited to attend.
Tobacco ooutinues to roil in as
the farmers have certainly found out
that Oxford is the leading market
of this territory and where the high
est averages are obtained.
Dr. S. Rapport the eye specialist
will will be at Osborn House Monday
and Tuesday December 9th and 10th
for the purpose of examining eyes and
adjusting glasses to same. Examina
tion free.
Pleased to learn that Mr. J. J.
Medford is meeting with success in
the wholesale grocery business. When
you need anything iu his Line call and
see him as he sells you goods at the
lowest notch.
You should not fail to consult
Dr. iiapport in regard to your eyes.
He can be of great help to you as
hundreds of others can testify. Will
be at Osborn House Monday and
Tuesday, Dec. 9th and 10th.
The editor wishes it was in his
power to publish a paper with air
front pages in order to accommodate
advertisers, as some people think that
is the only part of the paper which is
read but we cannot do it.
It is said that Parham Bros. &
Co. of Henderson, will open up a
branch store in Oxford the first of
January. It is rumored that they
will occupy the large store of Mr. J.
(i. Hall, next to the Bank of Gran
ville. "
Mr. It. L. Hamilton, who has
been making Winston his home, spent
a few days in Oxford the past week.
We are glad to know that he has de
cided to return to Oxford in a about
2 weeks and will be with Mr. Han
cock again.
It is a pleasure to us to note that
our young friend, Frank Taylor, who
has been with Mr. 3. P. Stedman sev
eral years hasgradjugi ted. inPharmacy
haxing successfully passed examina
tion before the State Board of Phar
macy. Mr. B. F. Kronheimer cordially
invites his old Granvillefriendstocall
and see him when they visit Durham
as he carries a splendid line of dry
goods which he sells at great bar
gains. Read change in advertisement
on this page. ' .
Miss Italia Grlssom, of Franklin
county, who is on visit to her sister,
Mrs. W. K. Garner, w&s -attaked Fri
day with pneumonia and was seri
ously ill for several days. Pleased to
learn that she is now on the road to
recovery.
Protect your property from loss
by fire by insurance in the best com
panies; and if you wish the best in
vestments or protection for yourself
or family, insure, your life, in the Penn
Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Phila
delphia. Wm. H. Harrison, Life and
Fire Insurance Agent.
It is a well settled fact that every
body enjoys good eating.and Brough
ton, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon
on Main Street is the place to get a
good meal. Fine fresh Norfolk Oys
ters received daily and seryed in any
style and in the nicest manner. Every
thing new, neat and clean.-
The fire at A. & M. College Nov.
30th destroyed the Watauga .Hall
which was used for dining room,
dancing doniitory, reception and
kitchin. The loss was about $10,000.
About 30 boys had to return home
on account of the tire. The loss the
students sustained who sleep in the
hall was about $2,000. The structure
was a three story brick building.
Miss Eva Jones, of LaGrange,
who was on a visit to her sister Mrs.
Lonnie Smith, was quietly married
Thanksgiving afternoon to Mr. D. T.
Lunsford, of Knap of Reeds. Itev.
A. McCullen performed the ceremony
in the parlor of the Exchange Hotel
In the presence of a few friends. After
congratulation the Joyous pair left
for the home of the groom.
" Some days' ago while Mr. Wm.
LvlntnTT was ' wnlbino- r 'Vifia inimu
from Oxford was run over by three
men-in a buggy and badly hurt. -As
ne urove up to mm he said he gave
them J he road, .but they rounds the
horse on the edge of the road and
run oyer hini.He. knows the men.
We are glad to le'arh that he is im
proving from his severe bruises.
The bright and intelligent child ren
of the second grade of the Graded
School under the direction of their
intelligent teacher Mrs. Kate Hays
Flemingv gavea. splendid eutertain
hinent in the building Tanksgiving
afternoon. There were quite a num
ber present wT ho greatly enjoyed the
sweet songs and recitations. Oi
course the girls and boys acquitteu
themselves in a handsome manner.
Mr. J. D. Cannady, one of the
progressive young farmers of creed
moor section was on .the large to
bacco break Friday and capturea
tine averages. He sold at the Banner
Warehouse and averaged $23 round
for 4t4 pounds aud 71(5 pounds at $20
round. The editor was--pleased - to
meet Air. Cannady in his oltice foi
the first time and trust he will not
make it as long again between visits.
- A- Great Opportunity.
The burned district of Jacksonville,
Fla., is to be rebuilt at once, offering
an opportunity of employment to
workmen, and excellent prospect to
contractors and "capitalists. Jack
sonville is reached from all directions
by the Seaboard Air 'Line Railway
System, which offers unexcelled fa
cilities in the way of schedules and
through car service to that point.
v The Orphans Admitted Free.
The manager of the "Old Times and
Old Time Folks in Dixie, Miss Eugenia
Livingston Tucker ruuder the auspices
of the Presbyterian churcn here have
very kindly invited all the Orphans
at the Asylum to attend without
charge, for admission, their enter
tainment on the evening of Dec. (5th.
This will be a nice treat to these
young people and we wish for them
a pleasant evening. The act was
highly commendable in the managers
of the "Old Times and Old Time Folks
in Dixie.
Opening of Winter Tourist Season.
The Southern Railway, which ope
rates its own lines over the entire
South and forms the important link
in the great highway of travel -between
the-.North and South, Flordia,
Cuba, Mexico, -the Pacific Coast and
Central America, announces" for the
winter of 1U01 and 1902 the most sup
erb service ever offered. Its splendid
regular service will be augmented by
the Southern Palm Limited, a mag
nittcient. Pullman train, which will
be operated between New York and
St. Augustine, Flordia.
Prisoners to Durham Roads. "
The following prisoners were car
ried to Durham Thursday afternoon
to serve term on the public roads in
Durham county:
Plumer Massenburg, for escaping
prison,,!) munths, Shep Walker, f and
a, 8 months, Arch Sneed, larceny, 4
manths, Annie Kingsbury, f and a, 9
months, William Roberson, larceny,
(5 mouths, John Rowden, a w d w, iS
months, Harriet Howell, larceny, 4
months, Herbert Omary, assault and
battery with deaaiy weapon, (5
months.
Dixie in Ante Bellum Days.
Miss Tucker dramatic entertainer
and who is admitted to be the finest
impersonator in the South will ap
pear at the Opera House Friday Dec.
(5th. Lovers oi Music will enjoy Miss
Kinsinger Harp Soloist, . who for 4
years was in Berlin with Hew Wil
liam Posse Solo Harpist to the Em
peror of Germany. They have played
in many cities and delighted large au
diences. One moment you are moved
to tears the next tcouyelsed with
in nc htpr Wherever they haveauuear-
ed they have received the highest com
mendation trorn tne press.-
A Good Show.
Tne Grace Renfrpw Stock Co. will
commence a three nights engagement
at the Opera House on Monday night
Dec. 9th. Prices 25 35 50c. The fol
lowing is from the Morning Herald
of Durham where the company is
playing this week:
Tne Grace Rehfrow company open
ed a weeks engagement at. the opera
house to a very large crowd, the
house being packed. The play, "The
Avenger," pleased the audience, as
was evident from the many manifes
tations of approval. It is a sensa
tional, five act, comedy drama, full
of startling situations and very . en
tertaining. The specialists introduc
ed between the acts were thorughly
enjoyed.
Will Soon be Running.
We are much pleased to announce
that the Cotton Mills is getting" rapid
ly in shape under the excellent su
pervision of President J. G. Hall. All
the machinery has' arrived and since
the sickness of Mr. Paul Collins, the
fine superintendent, an expert from
Charlotte is here putting down the
niachinery.The boilers and mammoth
engine are in position, the large res
ervoir has been finished as well as the
pond on the branch below, which it
is thought will afford an ample sup
ply of water. Arrangements are
being rappidly made now for the
starting of the mills and ere many
Weeks the hum of the machiney will
be heard.
North Carolina Delegation in Congress.
Washington, D. C, Dec. 2. North
Carolina fared pretty well in the lot
tery of the seats in Congress today.
Messrs. Kluttz, Small, Pou and the
Kitchins got seats near together
about the centre of the Democratic
membership of the House.- Messrs:
Bellamy and Thomas did not fare so
well as their names were among the
last called. Messrs. Moody and Black
burn got good seats on the Republi
can side. Senator Simmons, being a
new member of theSenate.has aback
seatj but is well located near the cen
ter aisle.
Among all the State delegations
North Carolina's is the youngest and
handsomest. We have strong, vigor
ous men both mentally and physically
and the State wriil be heard from in
this Congress. News & Observer.
11 m"
I Outing 6ft worth 8c atCrensuawi,
GATTIS GETS FIFTEEN THOUSAND.
The Hotly Contested and Much Talked of
Case Decided.
Court closed here. on last Saturday
night, the famous Gattis-Kilgo case
being the last case tried. The argu
ments by counsel were concluded late
Saturday afternoon, and his honor,
Judge Shaw, finished his charge to
the jury about 6:30 p. m. and after
an intermission of about one hour
the court assembled to receive the
verdict, if ready and wind up routine
business. The jury however, were
out between five aud six hours and
judge Shaw ordered court adjourned
on condition that if jury agreed
before midnight he would re-assemble
the court, which he did about 11:30
the bell ringing, which announced
that the jury had reached a verdict.
When court re-assembled and the
verdict was announced it was $15,000
for Gattis and against Dr. Kilgoand
Mr. Duke only and not with Mr. Odell
included as before. This - decision
gives Mr. Gattis five thousand less
than the former jury gave, but it is
no more than was to., be expected
owing to the fact that the Republi
can Supreme Court took away most
of the ground on which Mr. Gattis
had to stand. This being the case of
course the charge to the jury in the
lower court was of a different nature
and more favorable to the defendants.
As we believe and have so - often, de
clared, we think Mr. Gattis was en
titled to d am ages,even perhaps more
than he has received, as his cause
was, indeed, a just one. But we be
lieve considering the charge of his
honor, the jury performed their duty
well and did what they thought was
right. They served hoth sides well
and patiently and received the thanks
of the court.
We learn that at first two wrere in
favor of giving fifty thousand, one
in favor of thirty five thousand, one
twenty five thousand, one twenty
thousand, four fifteen thousand, one
ten thousand, one one dollar and one
five cents. The verdict, as finally
agreed upon, was a compromise ver
dict. It is to be hoped this much talked
of case is ended. We think Mr. Gattis
should receive the money justly due
him. The defendants have appealed,
so we learn.
The speeches generally in the trial
were good, though we think there
wras not perhaps the marked enthu
siam among all the speakers on both
sides as at the former trial, owing
to the fact that the crowds, who in
spire the speakers and add no little
to the interest in a trial, were not so
large as formerly. But altogether
the speeches were well prepared and
a high order. Messrs. Guthrie, T. T.
Hicks, Judge Winston, J. Crawford
Biggs, Gen. Royster, and A. A, Hicks
all made lengthy and strong speeches
but considered from ever point of
view we believe the speech by Judge
A. W. Graham who was the leading
counsel for the plaintiff was the
greatest speech made iir the trail
J udge Graham spoke for about five
hours and covered the evidedence
thoroughly and in an orderly way.
Both his summery and presentation
of the evidence and his close logic in
arguing the case were masterful. We
consider his speech one of the best
ever delivered at the Oxford bar. His
defense of Mr. Gattis as to the false
charges against him were unanswer
able and his allesions to the losses in
fortune and reputation sustained by
the vernerable preacher, wrere touch
ing. WANTED A Respectable, lady
white woman to do house work in
small family. Good and comfortable
house. Address with references, Mrs.
W. R. B. 29 Warren Cresent, Norfolk,
Va.
Sevengala in Oxford.
Sevengala, the famous hypnotist
gave a performance at the Opera
House on Monday and Tuesday even
ings and will give another perform
ance this Wednesdaj'evening.ln hyp
notism, mesmerism and mind-read
iug. We have never seen his superior.
He has a number of subjects on the
stage each evening by his h3rptnotic
influence cause them to perform, with
ease, all kinds of antics. Some of
the scenes presented are ludicrous in
deed. While under his influence his
subjects laugh almost convulsions,
dance, make speeches, walk ropes and
as show men perform all kind of jugler
and side-show feats.
The mind -reading which Is proven
by various tests given by people in
the audience and which are perform
ed with a single mistake is wonder
ful. A woman under the hypnotic in
fluence of Prof. Sevengala performs
all kinds of tests and carries different
articles from one person to another
about in the audience just from the
information given the professor and
without any possible means of ob
taining information herself except by
the mental telegraphy as conveyed
from his mind to hers. His best per
formance is made on the young man
whom he put to sleep last night at
10:40 to remain 24 hours, who may
be seen in the show window of the
store next door to Hancock's drug
store.
IST" Examine L. B. Turners line of
work lumber before you buy. Nov.
14th, 4t.
A Mule Strayed.
One small mouse colored mare mule
strayed away from my house on Nov.
2(5, 1901. Any information about her
will be thankfully received.
lien Overby, Oxford N. C.
Low Rates for Hunting-Fishing Parties.
The popular Seaboard route whose
Hues penetrate some of the best
country for game, birds and fish
to be found anywhere in the South,
has on sale reduced rate tickets from
Norfolk, Portsmouth and Richmond
to all points in Virginia, North and
South Carolina, for the benefit of
hunting aud fishing parties, moving
individually or otherwise. One dog
is carried free with each passenger
and others are transported at a
small cost.
Full information as to most desir
able points, rates, schedules, etc.,fur
nished upon application to any agent
or representative of the Company.
Dry goods.dress goods pant goods
and all other kinds of goods cheap at
Crenshaws.
feL. B. Turner has a nice line of
flooring, ceiling, and heart fencing,
for sah?. Nov. 14th, 4t.
DR. HUME IN OXFORD.
Very Interesting Lecture before the Shake
speare Club.
Dr, Thos. Hume, of the University
of North Carolina, who is everwhere
recognized as one of the best lecturers
on English and especially in Shake
perian studies, delivered a most de
lightsome lecture before the Shake
spere Club in the parlors of the Fran
cis Hilliard School on last Thursday
evening. The speaker was very: ap
propriately introduced by ReviF.W;
Hijliard in a brief but very happy
speech. The subject of the lecture
was, "From the Mystery Plays to
Shakespeare." In commencing the
lecture Dr. Hume outlined the forces
aud, influence among the ancient peo
ple which produced the early drama.
He described the mystery plays and
mentioned some of the familiar Bib
lical scenes enacted and showed the
interesting, though often grotesque,
character. of these plays, tracing the
development of ths drama from the
Mystery Plays to the Miracle Plays
and the latter to the dramas of Mar
lowe, Greene and other noted dra
matists proceeding the great bard of
Avon. He showed that .the great
dramas of Shakespeare were not al
together creations of his own; that,
great as he was, his dramas were
based on and a gradual development
of those which preceded them. The
lecture was of an especially original
nature and was listened to with
deepest interest by the Shakespeare
Club and those who were favored
with an invitation to this rare intel
lectual feast coming from Dr. Hume
who is a most devoted disciple of
Shakespeare, as well as the highest
authority on his writing, the lecture
was all the more interesting showing,
as it did, that Shakespeare was not
uninfluenced the by materials and
scenes of the -earlier dramas. Above
most other men, Dr. Hume would not
present any theory which would de
tract from Shakespeare." He would
speak the truth, we feel sure on all
subjects, and on this particular sub
ject, we know, he .w.ould not . utter - a
word which might lessen the esteem
of the people for the wTorlds favorite
author the inspired writers being ex
cepted. After the conclusion of the lecture,
Rev. F. W. Willfard arose and in, be
half of the Shakespeare Club and those
present, thanked Dr. Hume for the
very great pleasure received from the
lecture. Duriug the evening delicious
refreshments were served.
LOST A sadd y colored sow Sat
urday night with a ring in her nose
and weighing about 75 poufids. '
S. L. SLAUGHTER.
Odd coats, odd pants, and odd
vest at odd prices at Crenshaws.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IS HERE
TO STAY.
By way of prospectus, which was
omitted in the beginning, we desire
the attention of the public to the
opening 01 the b irst National , Bank
of Oxford. First, to , those who. are
our patrons we desire to express our
appreciation 01 your patronage, and
assure you a continuation of courte
ous treatment. We are awaiting the
action of others who have assured us
of their support, and who are in re
turn assured of our appreciation and
of our willingness to extend every
accommodation that can reason
ably be expected of a well managed
banking institution.
From the public generally we in
vite patronage, and we can. be relied
upon to meet your every want of ac
commodation consistent - with ap
proved business methods. The suc
cess of this Bank is very gratifying
to those who have" its management
in charge. Our capital of Twenty
five Thousand Dollars is now fully
paid in, besides our deposits are con"
tinually growing, and we have every
encouragement as to our future ex
istence. It is generally conceded, and
we think it has been demonstrated,
that another Bank has been one of
the needs of this town. With only
one merchant in a town or commu
nity, he can name his price for his
goods which the purchaser has to
pay. The same applies to a banking
monopoly. . While wishing our com
petitor reasonable succeess in busi
ness we are desirous of our share of
the patronage believing that the
town and surrounding country af
ford sufficient business, equally dis
tributed, to support two Banks.
In the adjoining county of Meck
lenburg, Va., there are six- banks,
and in the towns of Boydton and
Chase City, much smaller towns than
ours, there are two banks each. All
we understand are doing well. The
conditions in that county are really
no better than in our county, and
why should it be claimed by a few
that two Banks cannot succeed in
Oxford? As a matter of fact let it be
understood that the First National
Bank is already succeeding and is a
permanency in Oxford. We are sup
ported by stockholders who are
among the very best business men of
the county, viz., E. C Harris, J. H.
Gooch, Chas G. Royster, C.M.Rogers,
B. T. Harris, Chas. F. Burnett, H. M.
Shaw, W. T. Lyon, J. D. Bullock, A.
A. Hicks, E. H. Crenshaw, F. E. Par
ham, A. W. Graham, R. S. Usry,
Parker & Hunt, John T. Britt, J. D.
Brooks, W. L. Peace, Wade H. Britt,
Senator C. P. Vedder and Frank But
terworth, oi New York, and W. T.
Harris, of Virgilina, Va. All with
one accord are determined upon the
permanent success of The First Na
tional Bank.
No better security to depositors
can be afforded than that of a Na
tional Bank wrhere the eye of the
Government is ever guarding your
funds. To . our opening is due the
credit of your raceiving interest on
time deposits. On this class of de
posits we are paying 4 per cent in
terest. Beyond our own success it is
our policy to foster and encourage
every business enterprise that may
be of benefit to our people, and we
propose to join hands with, all classes
in the work of upbuilding our town
and community. Already we think
we have accomplished something in
this direction. Believing that we
can be of mutual benefit to each
othe rwe solicit the patronage of the
people in general, whether of small
or large means, and upon your sup
port we are reiying.
Verv Respectfully,
R. W.. LASSiTER, Presdent,
C. D. RAY, Vice President.
W. H. HUNT, Caghler.
ON THE WING.
YOU KNOW SOME. BUT NOT ALL
The Varied Movements of a Number of
People.
Sam Allen, of Henderson, wna In
Oxford Tuesday. '
Mr. J. B. Booth, of Dunn, is on a
visit to his family.
Miss May Murnhv returned tn
Morganton Monday. ,
Mr. Baptist spent Saturday in
Richmond on business.
Miss Annie Cannady is visiting
relatives in Henderson this week
Mr. William Smith, of Wilson, was
in Oxford Friday and Saturday.
Mr. Lee Minor and daughter, of
Stem, was on our streets Saturday.
County Commissioner N. B. Dan
iel, of Satterwhite, was on our streets
Friday.
Mrs. C' S. Easton is visiting her
sister Mrs. Will Crews at Tar River
this week.
Miss Sauls of Prtsmouth, Va.,
is on a visit to Miss Bettie Hunt on
Front stseet.
Miss Pauline Egbert, of Sunbeam,
Va., is on a visit to her sister at Ox
ford JSetninery.
Miss lola Hilliard, of Durham en
joyed Thanksgiving with her sister
at Oxford Seminery.
Mr, A. Cooke, of Henderson, was
in Oxford Thursday shaking- hands
with his old friends. 1
Messrs. N. M. Canuady.of Wilton,
and J. P. Stovall, of Big Kock, was
in Oxford Wednesday.
Mr. N. H. Dutchville, of Hester,
was in Oxford Saturday returning
from a visit to Virginia.
Messrs. J ames Murphy, and Thos.
Hill, two old Horner boys, spent
Thanksgiving in Oxford.
Your attetion is called to read
change in F. V. Hancock's advertise
ment in another column.
, Mr. R. S. Green, of Durham, was
in Oxford Friday and we were pleas
ed to receive a call from him. .
Miss Estell Fleming, who is going
to school in Raleigh enjoyed her
Thanksgi ving with her parents in Ox
ford. Miss Jennette Gregory after
spending several mouths visiting
friends in Danville and Richmond Va.,
returned Monday. ....
Miss Maggie Wadeworth, of Char
lotte, was the guest of Miss Mary
Hornor the past week week and at
tended the German 01 cadets.
Revs. A, McCullen, of Oxford sta
tion, J4 D. Pegram.of Oxford Circuit,
and W. H. Puckett, of Granvflle Cir
cuit, left Tuesday for conference at
Fayetteville. , ; - - .
Dr. Elijah Meadows.. Messrs. A..
F. Smithy -M. Iilalock, ofCulbreth, W.
H. Lyon, of ' Creedinoor, and R. j;
Woody, of Stovall, were on our
streets Friday.
The editor was much pleased to
see in Oxford Saturday the talented
R. B. Boone, of Durham. Glad to
note that his health improved since
his sojourn in lioxboro.
Messrs It. G. and Ben Lassiter,
accompanied by Brent Drane, Shep
ard Pender, of Chapel Hil;lke Brown
and Frank Fort, 01 Wilson, enjoyed
Thanksgiving with home folks in Ox
ford. Winter Excursion Rates.
Effective October 15, 1001, excursion
rates are placed on sale by the South
ern Raflway to all principal winter
resorts of the South and Southwest.
Ask any agent Southern Railway
for full information.
At
Lynch's Jewlery
STORE.
Give me a call if - you
need anything. We are
receiving and opening
up a fine line of goods-
Yours Respectfully. . .
V. 0. 11
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E. T. White, Pres. J. M. Currin, Vlce-Pres.
H. G. Cooper, Cashier,
THE Ml OF GRANVILLE
solicits the accouuts of every
body and offers every Banking
accommodation. Security and
courtesy guaranteed to all.
Capital Stock Paid Up $30,000
Additional Responsibility of
Stockholders. 30,000
Surplus and Undivided .
Profits. 25,000
Security to Depositors $85,000
Tin Savings DenarU
pays 4 per cent, interest on time
deposits. Security to depositors
more than One Hundred Thou
sand Dollars.
SANTA
CLAUS
Headquarters at
HANCOCK'S DRUG STORE
I have just returned from New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
where I spared neither-time nor
.expense in getting the very best
assortment of
. Consisting of Drums, Horns, Pi
auos, Lhimes, Metalaphones, Zith
ers and Harmonicas.
Bisque Dolis, Cloth Dolls, China
Dolls, Doll Heads; Doll Carriages,
Doil' iSwings and Doll Trunks.
Doll Furniture, consisting of
Bedsteads, Bureaus, Tables, Chairs
Sideboards, Desks, t VVashstands,
buckets and Lradles.
Express. Wagons, Wheelbarrows,
Buckboards, Hobby Horses, Bicy
c.es and TrLycles.
BHttana Tea Sets,
Sets ana Toilet Sets.
China Tea
Foot BaLs, Rubber Balls, Whips
lops. Jumping Ropes, Boats, Tool
chests, Cook Otoves, Guns, Trains,
Bath Tubs, Washing Sets, Snakes,
himing Sailors and Games.
' Scuffed Animals, consisting , of '-.
Cats, Dogs, Sheep and Elephants.
Blocks, Drawing Slates, Croquet.,
Sets and Picture Books.
And. many other Toys too nu
merous to mention, all of which
will be sold at
Prices to Suit the Times!
I have also a large and beautiful
assortment of . , .
Xmas Novelties
And ail kinds of
Holiday Goods.
Everybody, old or young, rich or
poor, can find just the
XMAS PRESENT
, .. They want and at
INEXPENSIVE PRICES.
They consist of Celluloid Novel
ties, Crest Ware and Glassware
Novelties. Booklets, Christmas
Cards,, Christmas Calendars, Al
bums, Leather Writing Tablets,
Manicure Sets, Shaving Sets, Smok
ing sets, Mirrors, Ink Stands, De
corated Crepe Paper, Poems,
Walking Canes, Elegant Fancy
Boxed Stationery, Perfumery,
Beautiful Baskets and numerous
otner articles.
Be sure and come early and
make your selection before they
nre all picked over.
I have just received a nice fresh
supply of Creeded and , Layer Rai
sins, Seeded Currants, Citron, Figs
Dates, Gelatine and Chocolate,
English Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans
.Filberts and Brazil ian Nuts. Lem
ons, Oranges, Cocoanuts, Bananas
and Apples,
Royster's, Crown Chocolate and.
Boxed Candies, and all kinds
French Mixture and stick candies
Inviting you one and all to call
early at my store and make your,
purchases, guaranteeing pesfect
satisfaction, and wishiug you in
advance a Merry Christmas and a
happy New Year, I am your friend
F. W. HANCOCK,
Next to P. 0., Oxford, N. C,
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