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VOL. XIV-USTO. 45. OXFORD, 3ST. TJbL U JbtSHD-A-T., DEC. 2 a, 1901. Owl To i beautiful Gifts, never so good, never so cheap Our fine display of is opened and ready. THE J The best selections. The most appropriate presents for one and all young or old at fairest prices . of every description for the little ones Yes you can get ju&t what you want in toys for boys or girls at our u w The articles are to numerous too numer ous to mention, Fancy ?oods and Novelties, Toilet Articles, Notions tc. We claim lor our Display General excelence in quality, great variety and very reasonable prices, making it be yond question or doubt the right place the right sifts. to at got the ES Whatever vour wants may be we can meet them with Beautiful and Annronriate .selections. We ii i icit a comparison of goods ind nrices. knowinp that our 3 S .0 c k Mr' 1 1 1 f m inaKe tnends, outshine ri vals, n i v v. i ij kj y 9 aiiu "sen on it tt. prifc Wishing you a merry Christ mas and a happy New Year. Yours to serve, J. G. HALL,. Dniffffiat. Buye lias Gods ill est lie ubs RIGHT 1 CJ tJ Phono 72. ARE YOU DOING YOUR BANKING Business With the First National Bank of Oxford ? If not suppose you begin with the New year. You say you wTant two banks in Oxford. Are you in earnest about this ? We have taken it that you mean what you say, and have been expecting your support, (ieneralby when a man wants a thing he makes an effort to get it, and when he gets it he tries to keep it. Will you make an exception in this important in stance? We have brought to you the best form of Banking facilities. National Hanks are the best security to depos tors. We are required by the Govern ment under penalty and oath to ren- ifv a statement of our business every C0 davs or thereabouts as the Comp troller of the Currency may call. rhese reports are al-o verified by the Government s inspector, who is lia ble to drop iu at iuy moment. You are turtner seeureu oy ourgiar insu rance, bonded officers and double the amount of a paid up capital of Tweu- ty-hve 1 housand Dollars. e in dulge in no wiltl schemes, but confine ourselves to unadulterated business principles. Many are appreciating these tacts and are coming to us. Our last state ment published in the Public Ledger, of December l'Jth. shows a gain in business of over 50 per cent, since the previous statement. We are grati fied that we have been able to make such a showing in so short a time, and for the patronage we have re ceived we are thankful. You can now put your money in Bank for a stated time and draw 4 per cent, interest on it, and if you have to borrow, as most of us do sometimes, you have to pay only b uer cent. Interest. Oxford a snort while ago was reputeu to l e a neaa town, now it has recovered the old time reputation of being one of the best towns in North Carolina. PoS' siblv some credit is due us for these better conditions. If so, don t you think vou should recognize this by giving us your influence and patron age? With a proportionate share of patronage we shall be contented Are we unreasonable in asking this much ? Wishing you all the pleasures of the season, and that we may snare to gether the prosperity of the new year. lour friends, II. W. L,ASSlTEIt, President C. D. KAY', Vice-President, W. H. HUNT, Cashier. Song Recital. One of the social events of the sea son will be the Song Recital to be given by Mr. J. Cowin Mabey a bar itone singer from New York City. Many will remember having heard him sing both in the Episcopal and Methodist churches and will surely be desirous to hear him again on this his only appearance in Oxford this season. He will be assisted by Miss Carrie Hobgood and Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming, pianists, mid by Miss Taur man elocutionist. The recital will be given in the chapel of the Oxford Fe male Seminary the evening of Janu ary 3rd 1902. It is rare that a singer of such tal ent and ability is in our midst. Do not miss this oportunity to hear one of the finest concerts ever given in Oxford. Tickets will be fifty cents each. I!. F. Hi December SalesI 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 strictly one price busi ness, a child of 4 years of age can buy of us at the same price as adults. 24O 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 one dollar aur price 69c ehch. Ruf fled swiss curtains 31-2 ysrds long worth 1 50 a pair our price 98c. 40 inch fine pure wool black dress goods worth 75c our price ioc oer ard. Chi'drens fur sets at 98c to 5 4S all wofth 1-4 more Fu'l line of Holiday sale from the 9th. goods on r mill ( 1 1 B. F. KB01IHEIEB, 113 W Main Street, DURHAM, N. C. LOCAL BREVITIES. GATHERED BY OUR REPORTERS. Short Items Dealing With the News of a Week. Don't forget to be polite. Read sale of land by R.H. Mc Guire in another column. The rain Monday cast quite a damper on holiday trade. The thermometer in Oxford Fri day registered 4 above zero. December has proven the coldest we have had since 1S84, so it is said. Several ice houses were filled the past week the ice was 3 inches thick. All of our manufacturing enter prises have closed down for the holi days. After this week we will be enabled to furnish more reading matter to our readers. The Graded School closed Friday until Jan. 6th, and the boys and giris are quite happy. The Public Ledger is pleased to say that our merchants have enjoyed a tine holiday trade. There were a large number of old veterans in town Monday getting their Pension wrarrants. To remember that the very first Christmas gifts of all were laid at the feet of the child of the poor. Everything for the Christmas tree, even to the guardian augei or the Santa Claus that goes on top. Sir Root. Jiaii, the English as tronomer, says that in about 60,000 years the days will be 48 hours long. Mr. L. B. Turner continues to make improvements in his lumber vard. He has just completed an of fice building. Christmas services will be held this Wednesday morning in St. Stephen's church aud at night in the Baptist church. Mrs. John W. Hays had a very interesting Christmas story in Sun day's Raleigh Post. She is one of the brilliant ladies of Oxford. Don't expect it to be a merry Christmas if you have to face the new year in a hnanciai condition mat approaches bankruptcy. We publish this week the report of Superior Court Clerk J. (i. Hunt. Read ic as you may have something coming to you in his office. The editor is quite sorry to learn of the continued sickness 01 hisfnend, Mr. A. 0. Hall, anu wisnes mm a rapid restoration to health.. . Mr. Barney Dixon, of Tar River, was in Oxford fcaturday and was auite ha ddv over the arrival at his home of a young Democrat. Mr. J. D. Bullock hascommenced to repaint his residence on Broad street, which will be completed as soon as the weather will permit. Mr. C. D Ray has moved the small cottage that so longed nestled under the uiant elms to his vacant lot on Broad street, and will fix it up for rent. We were in error last week in stating that Mr. Sam Averett was erecting a two story residence on Broad street. We should have said Mr. L. E. Wright. Hereafter all the employees of the Seaboard Air Line railroad in .North Carolina must cease to visit bar rooms. The penalty of disobeying is dismissal from the service oi the road. The Oxford Tobacco Market closed down Friday afternoon until Thursday Jan. 2nd, when high av erages for all grades will again be the center of attraction for all far mers. This is time of year for the cynic to forget he is disallusioned, for the old to be young, for enmities to be buried, for hope to be resurrected, for love to reign and everybody to be happy. A number of our benevolent citi zens have opened their hearts and furnished the inmates of the Poor House with an elega,nt Christmas dinner, and will receive the warm thanks of the unfortunate inmates. Lost a Pocket Book. Mr. E. D Arrington lost his purse Monday afternoon between Oxford and Rag- land Store containing more than $2o and the tinder will be liberally re warded by leaving it at this office. We are pleased to learn that Mr J. J. Medford.who has recently open ed up a wholesale grocery in Oxford is doing wrell. He deserves it as he Is a clever gentleman, and the mer chants of the town and county would do well to see him before they buy groceries. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Garner will in future make Creedmoor their home and we regret to lose them from Ox ford. Mr. Garner is a splendid black smith and we feel sure he will do well iu his new home. He has the Public Ledger's best wishes. Mr. F. W. Pitts, of Nash county who is on a visit to relatives in the Clay section, was on our tobacco sales Friday and greatly surprised to see tobacco selling much highter n the Oxford Market than on his own and said we were right in claiming Oxford as the leading market of the State. There are 149,317 white children, of school age in North Carolina, who are not attending school.This is over thirty-three per cent, of the white school population, not receiving any benefit from school taxes. If the State expects to lift the veil of illiter acy something must be done to bring about school attendance. The appointment of Henry C. Payne to be Postmaster General is President Roosevelt's first open and pronounced step toward consolidat ing his party power. His efforts hitherto have been devoted quietly to establishing good relations with party leaders and particularly to harmonizing the Senate in support of his administration. Wanted All kinds of Bkins. Highest prices paid by Baird & Faucette. pec. J2 4t. OUR CHRISTMAS GREETING. Oxford and Granville County Make Good Showings this Year. The Public Ledger extends to its numerous friends and patrons a cor dial Christmas greeting, and wishes for them much pleasure during the holidays and a happy New Year. As usual we shall issue no paper next week. Our next issue will be Jan. 9, 1902. We feel sure that our readers are always willing to allow us one week of rest out of the 52 weeks in each year. In looking back over the past year we feel gratified at our success, and especially at Oxford's success and achievements,and the large amountuf - I 1 . 1 ,i . . ....... I . I , - : . . Louzicco oiu v mucii ujguei prices, . placing the farmers of Granville and adjoiniagcounties in mueh better con dition. Our new manufacturing en terprises have met with success aud done an excellent business. -During this year the First National Bank oi Oxford Wits succesiully launched and has met with greatsueess and has in a few short months gamed the conn dence of the people, thus giving Jxi'ord two of the best isanks 01 any town its size in the State. But we believe the most important event in the town's history during 1901 is the es tablishment of U raded Schools. At this we are especially grati tied. While we do not wish to flatter ourselves or to ascribe to ourselves the credit for something not due us, yet we feel that to our efforts, to no small de gree, is due the interest in and the es tablishment of these schools. But the work was indeed "a labor of love," and we are always glad to la bor for our little friends the child ren, for the future of our country dt pends on our boys and girls. Not only have we had successes and pleasures during the past year, but we had toils as well. We have worked hard and tried to be hon est with ourselves and true to our neighbor. With some our labors have been appreciated, with others perhaps they have not been, but we make no complaint, nor do we cen sure any man. It is truethat we crit icse men and measures wThen we think the public weal is in jeopady, but without malice. Iu our opinions which concern the public good we are always outspoken. We never failtoexpose what we think iswroug or to support what we think isrisht We try to be true to the cause of right, to the church, to our friends and to our party, but we are con trolled by no clique or ring. The Public Ledger continues to in crease in popular favor as our sub scription list is on the increase and we shall continue to work for the upbuilding of Oxford and Granville county. We again thank our numerous friends for their patronage and hope by fairness and honest dealing in the future to merit their future confidence and support. We shall in. the future as in the past stand up for old Granville and for grand old Oxford and shall appre ciate any patronage intended the Public Ledger. The editor also ex tends his warmest thanks to his cor respondents and wish them all the pleasures the season can bestow. Again making our annual bow to our readers and the dear little boys girls, and extending happy greetings the "old man" bids them good-bye until January 9th, 1902. UNITED STATES COURT. Judge Purnell is an Able and Humane Judge. Having been called to Raleigh as a juror for the hrst time in the United States District Court, and having spent two weeks there we want to say that our impression of this court has somewhat changed since seeing its workings. It is not a political court by auy means, but au extreme ly fair just court. As we saw it this court was admirably conducted and the business rapidly dispatched, yet with care and uprightness. Our old friend, Judge Thomas R Purnell, whom we have known for 27 years and a man of high legal at tainments, is an excellent Judge and metes out justice with an even and impartial hand. We believe in the discharge of his official duties he knows neither friend or foe. lie sees that Uncle Sam's laws are respected, yet remembers mercy where the case juetihds it. the Government has in him a faithful and competent Judge. We were agreeably surprised in Dis trict Attorney Llaude Bernard, and lound him a diJligent, painstaking officer, and looking well after the interest of the Government, and hope he will be able to defeat turn -coat Harry Skinner for the District At torneyship. We were especially impressed with the ability and tact of Mr. Oscar J. Spears, of Harnett county, who is the Assistant District Attorney. In our opinion Mr. Spears is a strong and forcifnl lawyer, and in the dis charge of the duties of his office he does honor to the position and to himself, lie is an easy, graceful speaker and is peculiarly for the place he holds. Our old-time friend, Major H. L. Grant, oi Goldsboro, a fine business man, is Clerk of the Court, and of coure is competent and very efficient in the discharge of the duties of his office, painstaking and accommodat ing. As a whole the District Court, as we see it, is ably conducted. Entertainment at The Methodist Church. There wfll be a Xmas eutertain-uit-ut given at the Methodist church on next Friday night for the benefit of the Sunday School. We doubt not it will be a most enjoyable occasion for all who attend as those who have charge of getting it up are sparing no time or effort to make it very at tractive. The church will be decora ted for the occasion and a charming program has been arraged. We are requested to say that all are cordially iuyited to attend. CREEDMOOR HIGH SCHOOL The spring term will open J an. 1st. 1902. Tuition from $1.25 to $3.50 per month. Good board $8 to $8 50 per month. All boarding students are under the supervision of the principal. For full particulars address Rev. J. W. Smith.Prin, Pec. 12 t pd. Creeedmoor. ON THE WING, YOU KNOW SOME BUT NOT ALL The Varied Movements of a Number of People. Rev. and Mrs. B. C. Aired were on our streets Monday. ; Dr. S. D. Booth returned Satur day from a visit to Norfolk, Va. rMtas Bessie Dorsey is spending the holiday with friends in High Point. Miss Mary Miller-Outlaw returned to her home in Bertie county Tues day. Miss Fannie Gregory will leave to-morrro w to visit friends at Louis- burg. Miss Maggie Currln Is at home from Hollins Institute to enjoy the restive season. Mr. Ed Landis, of the Road. re- to turned to his old home Saturday spenu ms unnstniasj. ; Our friend Plunk Meadows, of Youngville, is in Oxford to enjoy a portion of the holidays. Mr. D. P. Peak, of Berea, was an Oxford visitor Thursday, and called on the Lublic Ledger. Prof.Darius Eatman arrived from New York City Saturdaj- to spend Christmas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stark, of Rocky Mount are spending the noli days with Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith Miss Katharine Horner and Mas ter James, who are attending school at Raleigh, are at home for the holi days. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Behlen and two sons left Monday for Cincinnati to enjoy the festive season with rela tives. Miss Edith Ivey, of Raleigh, and Miss Deima iNoeii, 01 Koxuoro, are visiting Mfs. C. D. Ray on College street. Mr. and Mrs. George Grimsley and children of Greensboro,are spend ing Christinas with Di and Mrs. T L. Booth. miss r annie Jriugnes, wno now lives in Raleigh, has arrived in Oxford to spend the Christmas with her mother. Miss Mary Horner, and Miss Nina Horner, of Converse College, S. C, will enjoy the holidays in New York City. Mrs. Bettie Stone, of Greensboro, and Mrs. J. w . w eddiugton.of Char lotte, visited relatives in Oxford the past week. Prof. H. P. Harding, thepopular Superintendent ot the Graded School, is enjoying Christmas with relatives in the iast. Miss Eva Minor, the tine music teacher of Chase City Female School, is under the parental roof for the joy ous season. Messrs. J. W. Ross.of Wilton.and J. P. Thomas, 01 Hampton, were in Oxford Monday and called on the Public Ledger. Miss Cecelia J oy ner. of Franklin ton, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, . D. Lynch, on College street, sev eral days the past wreek. Masters Ike Brown, of Trinity High School, and Gus Rawlins, of Rinuham School reached home Sat urday to enjoy Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. W. Dalby, of Washington City, arrived in Oxford Tuesday to enjoy Christmas with the dear -Old folks at home." Prof. Mabey, the tine singer of New York, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Louis de Lacroix. We are pleas ed to see him in Oxford again. Misses Rosa Crews, who is teach ing school in Durham county, and Alav Hundley, who is teaching at Kittrell, are at home for the holidays Miss Sarah Daniel, one of the ex cellent teachers of the Graded School, returned Saturday to her home at Satterwhite to enjoy the festive sea son. Our talented young friend, Mr. Sam Peace, who has taken a high stand at the State University, arriv ed Saturday to be with the loved ones at home. Mr. Walter Stradley, who has been on a visit to Oklahoma and to Charlotte and Greensboro, in this State, returned home Friday and re ports quite a pleasant trip. Mr. S. H. Brown, who has been on a visit to his old home in Virginia recuperating from his recent sick ness, returned to Oxford Monday to the pleasure of his host of friends. Mr. W. F. Wheeler, one of the en ergetic young farmers of the Creed moor section, was on our tobacco breaks Friday and the editor had the pleasure of meeting him in his office for the first time. A Successful Bank. In another part of this paper ap pears the second combined state ment of the Bank of Granville and the Oxford Savings Bank. This statement makes an excellent show for these two banks. The capital stock of the Bank of Granville is $30,000,000, and owing to the increased business ot this splen did institution its capital stock will be increased to $60,000,000 the first of January. Ten thousand dollars, which was a special dividend of 33 per cent, was paid to stock-holders on June 1st 11)01. This bank accom modates the public freely wit h money at fi per cent. The Oxford Savings Bank is also in good condition, with a capital stock of $16,300 00 and is rapidly in creasing in its business. This bank pays 4 per cent, interest on time de posits. The Bank of Granville ranks among the very best of the State Banks, being very ably managed and is a credit to the town of Oxford. The managers of this strong institution are ever ready to give to their pa trons and the public any accommo dation which Is consistent with safety and sound business principles. Much success to the Bank of Gran ville. Bibles and Testamenta, gee them at Stedman'g. you want the best that money will buyt No matter whether you are buying for yourself,- your girl or your children. Then wise and buy your "Xmas f-anta good Claus things at the original Headquarters, or you may be Too.ed. JACKSQirS is the place, and has been for 15 years. Lowney's Candies Over 1000 packages, beautiful to behoM, for you to select from, from ioc to $3 each, and remember you do not pay for packages, as we guarantee every one net weight. Cheaper Candies. . We have in great variety from ioc to 40c per pound. Our plain cand is the best and purest in Ox- iora, ana tne price is tne same as you pay for inferior goods ioc per pounds, Fruits, Nuts, eic. Bananas, Oranges Lemons, Ap pies, (jrapes, Pecans, Palm nuts, v alnuts, Almonds, Mixed nuts, F.'GfS Raisins Dates and the best quality abtainable. Fire Works. The most complete line we have ever had and prices the lowest. New Books. B'ennerhassett Sylvia Cordigon Calumet K Tristiam of Blent i he Portion of Labor Joclyn Cheshire and many others. Books for boys Books for girls Books for Grown People, just the kind you need for Xmas gilts. See our $1 Bible. Music Rolls, Picture Frames Pipe Rocks Calendars Novelties Souvenir Goods etc. etc. at JACKSON'S Next to Bank of Granville. NEW GOODS At Lynch's Jewlery Store. We have just opened up a nice line of reliable high grade goods for the Holiday trade, and will be glad to have you cal whether you wish to buy anything or not and look at them, if however you do de ciue to buy we will do our best to please you. We are going to sell goods lower than they have ever been offered before, quality considered- Jewlery of all Kinds. Watches at all prices. Solid sil ver table ware and cut glass. A beautiful assortment of wave crest ware in the richest finish. A fine line of sterling silver novelties, sil ver plated table ware, clocks from $1.00 up. Spectacles and eyeglass es. We change the lenes for you free of charge if they don't suit. Best attention giyen to repairing of all kinds. Old gold and silver bought at market prices Yours respectfully. V. D. LYINi n Us OiH SaviiES Bast Particularly Desires to Securt The Savings of 1. The young man who wants to get ahead. 2. The laborer, mechanic, clerks, teacher, all those who work for wages or on a salary. 3- The capitalist, the profes sional man, the married woman who has a separate estate, or who keeps an individual account. 4. The accounts of children. 5. In short, all those who wish their deposits to draw interest. We pay 4 per cent Interest J on Savings Deposits. 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 mm 4m 1M 7 1 ,. inns a Consisting of Drums, Horns, Pi- auos, Chimes, Metalaphones, Zith ers and Harmonicas. Bisque Dolis, Cloth Dolls, China Dolls, Doll Heads, Doll Carriages, Doll swings and Doll Trunks. Doll Furniture, consisting of Bedsteads, Bureaus, Tables, Chairs Sideboards, Desks, Washstands, Buckets and Cradles. Express Wagons, Wheelbarrows, Buckboards, Hobby Horses, Bicy CaCs and Tricycles. Brittana Tea Sets, Sets and Toilet Sets. China Tea Foot Bahs, Rubber Balls, Whips lops. Jumping Ropes, Boats., iooi chests, Cook totoves, Guns, Trains, Bath Tubs, Washing S?;ts, Suakes, chiming Sailors and Games. Siuffed Animals, Consisting of Cats, Dogs, Sheep and Elephants. Blocks I irarin(r - r - c w.nnat f "fc OatVilj Ns X Cl L4 V k Swt6 uuu . icture uu.j.s. And man , other jys too nu merou to nicuii will be sold a.t it:. of which Prices to Suit the limes! I have also a assortment of large and beautiful Xmas Novelties And all 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, Canes, Elegant Fancy Stationery, Perfumery, Walking Boxed Beautiful Baskets and numerous otner articles. Be sure and come early and your selection before they make nre all picked over, I have just received a nice fresh snpply of reeded and Layer Rai sins, Seeded Currants, Citron, Figf Dates, Lreiatine and Chocolate, English W a' nuts, Almonds, Pecans Filberts and Brazillian 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, 0f, Oxford, N. C, 1 t n I UY5 It -- - . . .... . W ".7 V, 'Ltd, i
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