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- t ri niKfui .44 7 x Lc.-' t 33. OXFOKD ZL-T-CL TIIUBSIDAT, OCT. 2, 1902. $1 IE:Ee, -A-USTDSTTTIMI TIGIPATION itu -rally refers to that plea .un;,lS.. feeling which comes over L when we think of something ei v agreeable that is about to happ' sort of a mental foretaste b'iscil upon our past experience join;- similar lines. It may ap 'hmI t 'u1' one ot tne fve senses, or to .ill of them at once. Any ne who has been a customer at our store a few times, who has bet a met with a smile, been treat Cll rin tv-ously, got just what was NUtf,l ami gone away PLEASED uill naturally anticipate the same pleasant experience, when about to rail again. We are very care tllj n,,t to disapoint any one in tli is r--pect. SA l ISFAC HON th.it e on fortable feeling of con tcatiiu nt and Security which takes i.ossession of us when we jlUe ;';t something we wanted my much and got it just right! Xhi's is the sensation we strive to produce in all who favor us with their Drug Store patronage the little boy or girl with five cents to spend as well as the man with the fat pocket book and many wants. J. G. HALL, Druggist. Phone 72. STATIONERY And 1 have Leather book straps for 5 and io cents I have the largest and best pencil tablets ever put upon the market here for 5 cents, pen tablets from j to i; cents. My box paper and pound package goods are of the best quality for the money ever offered the people of Oxford and vacinitv. F.vervbodv in Oxford -y . j knows that I lead in Stationery I have the quantity and quanity I ask you to come and examine for yourself For any Drugs or Medicine you want send to or order from me and you get it promptly R.L. HAMILTON, Oxford, N. C. n D you need a time piece of any kind, if so give us a call, have good watches of all kind Solid Gold, Gold Filled, Silver and Nickle, ""'th hunting and open face, 1 -ad k:s and Gents size. Clocks from m up. A nice assortment f reliable Jewelry of all kinds Silverware, both solid and plat- fc(l SnerrnrlpQ anrl eve flasses f all kinds fitted in any kind of Irinie ana guaranteed to suit all aes. Special attention given repairing of all kind. W.D.LYHCH, Jeweler. Resale of the Evans Freeman Place 11 iiii.it m signed commissioner, ly order - lii'tnior Court, in the case of r ree "l" s. 1 rteinan, a 10 per cent tid having - 1 "ii, will otter for sale at ( reediiioor ' ;" ' -'e luck 1 1.1 X-MAY I II I nth OK OCT 1oo2. C l' v:i,,v ,,.FriLln ,ace containing about ' iu ' . lu re (i V Clay now resides ad '!- J, :jn,, N Railway. Zack Perry, ' .J" '" l.-.s :ui,l Mrs K 1'. B:-asey in Cran "j.iniy N C Terms of sale one half ' l' I ' ' e months The open & '''1 m he ioofi en The sale made bv In nil nies. it of i7 t lliC Superior Court with the consent e ilrtl' at law This Sept 30 19O2 W WINSTON, Commissioner. ) ory of JocalJVents. Moving Pictures of a "Weeks Happen ings. Don't forget to register. Bear in mind tbat everybody lias to register this time. Mr. A. A. I licks is adding another room to his residence. It is important that you register at once as the books are open. Mayor Sid Daniel of Rrowntown, has moved into his new store. Head resale of laud by It. V. Win ston, commissioner, in another col umn. Mr. .1. F. White is giving his nice residence on College street a new dress of paint. The most undemocratic thing with which the editor is acquainted is adepeiideiit Democrat. Two Cumberland. Aid , girls whip ped a man till lie was unconscious. Still they talk about the gentle sex. Another daughter was born unto Mr. and Mrs William Smith Satur day and mother and child are doing well. The editor is sorry to learn of the illness of his sweet little frieud. iladys Rawlins, aud wishes her a rapid recovery. Hons. K. It. Lacy and Bryant Grimes, of Raleigh, will speak iu Ox ford on Friday, October 10th. Come out and hear them. Master John Hall, who was on a visit to his grandmother in Mender sou and taken sick, we are glad to learn is much better. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. R.O. J regory , who has been sick since her return from a visit to her sous at Florence, S. C, is much better. Mr. W. It. Gooch, one of the pop ular young men of Hester, is now with Messrs. Landis fc Easton, and would be pleased to have his friends call and see him. Mr. P. G. Adcock, of Tar River, sold a load of tobacco on our mar ket Tuesday ami walked off with a $:2 average, his best grade bringing $r5 per hundred. Rev F. W. Millard will hold ser vice and preach in St. Peter's church Stovall, on Sunday next, Oct. 5th, at 11:1. o'clock A. M. All persons are cordially Invited to attend. It is extremely amusing to the editor see how Brown, Peace, Cozart & Co. along with the on" ice holders are straining every nerve to get up a "dependent Democratic convention." It will be seen by a proclamation in another column that Gov Aycock offers f 200 reward for I..ou or Lewis Catlett. who is now a fugitive from justice, for the murder of Wm M Kstes Rev. M. A. Porter, of Fayetteville, Is assisting Rev. J. S. Mardaway In his meeting this w eek, and preaching some very able sermons in the cause of Christ to large and appreciative congregations. Who says the Public Ledger is not growing more popular every day We added during the month of Sep tember !S new subscribers to our list, and a large majority of them were Granville farmers. Who says raising tobacco don't pay? Mr. Fd Parrott, one of the thrifty young farmers of Urassfield township, sold two barns of tobacco in Oxford Tuesday for $:V2, at an average of f2o.."0. Messrs. Charley Hester, of Clay, W A Gooch, of Ste-n, I, T Williford and R W Adcock, of Berea, and j B Dixon and little son, of Fishing Creek township, werein Oxford Wednesday aud called to see the editor. The chief engineer in charge of the work of laying off the grounds for the coming Fair at St Louis, lei commemoration of t he Louisana purchase, is Mr. Foster Milliard, son of Rev. Francis Hilliard of Oxford. Everybody should take care of their eyes, and hence we desire tocaHyour special attention to the advertise ment of A. K. Hawkes on the fourth page of this paper. It is worthy of your perusal and should receive your attention. The following gentlemen in Oxford are appointed marshals for the State Fair: B. W. Brown, W. A. Deviu, I. M. Davis, It. L. Hamilton, F. P. Mob good, Jr., F. (J. Landis, XV. F. Mas senburg. S. W. Minor, W. Moore, S. Peace, Frank Pinnix, XV. B. Parham. The editor was much pleased to receive visits Monday from four of his little friends and hope they will come again. They were Masters Bridgers Pittard, of Brownsville; Charley Sher man, of Berea, and Joe and Charley Currin, of Satter white. Mr. W. J. Royster. of Hargrove, accompanied by his two little bright eyed daughters, was in Oxford Fri day. The little Misses sold some to bacco at the Owen Warehouse, and were quite happy when they received their money. Rev. A. McCullen announced on Sunday morning tha t he would com mence a revival meeting next Sunday and you are invited to attend the ser vices at the beautiful new Methodist church. Mr. McCullen will be assist ed after Sunday by Dr. Beaman, a strong, forcible preacher. Prof. V. H. P. Jenkins' many Oxford friends were much pleased to meet him in Oxford Tuesday after his long absence. The editor was great ly pleased to receive a call from his old friend and found him as genial and entertaining as ever, and earnest ly hope he will not make it so long between visits. Mr. Robert Wood, the hustling furniture man, is just now giving the people great bargains in all grades aud kinds of furniture. He carries a large stock which is added to daily and you should call and see him as he is one of our cleverest young business men. His undertaking department is up-to-date and will supply your wants day or night. Read his ad vertisement on the 4th page. Messrs. If nnt &. AfMilnwM of h( Fanners Warehouse, are real hustlers after the high dollar for their patrons. Their break Friday was the largest they ever had, amounting to $0,478. Everything on the lloor, including trash, averaged over 12 cents. The break was average in quality and was considered a great sale. To Our Friends. We take this method of thanking our frieud s and the good people of Oxford for their kindness during our recent trouble and bereavement. We beg to assure them that their kind help and sympathy was most highly appreciated, and will ever be remem bered very gratefully by us. J as. A. & V. A. Long. A Card of Thanks. I take this method to thank my many white friends who so kindly furnished their horses, buggies and carriages free of charge to assist in the burial of our little son Benuie. Also our many colored friends, who were untiring in their patience to sit up witii him and nurse him night after night for live weeks. Your humble servant, W. A. Pa ttii.i.o. Lecture Postponed. On account of the series of meetings at the Baptist church this week the lecture on the Yellow Stone National Park to be given by Professor Collier Cobb will lie postponed until a later date. Professor ( 'obb has been kind enough to change the date for our convenience. Let usshow our appre ciation by givinghim a good audience when he comes. Announcement will be made later. kaT"! have a large supply of Clover and Rye seed on hand which must be sold. My prices are at the bottom. It. L. Hamilton. A Good Showing'. We would call attention to the statement in this issue of the very excellent Bank of Granville. 1 1 shows the bank to be prosperous aud In ex cellent condition. Under its present wise and safe management this in stitution cannot but continue to grow and do well. For it has as its otiicers very tine business men and ti nauciers. Xo bank ever had more ef ficient otiicers than its president, Dr. F. T. White, and the cashier. Mr. II. G. Cooper, as well as the other of ficers. ShDr. Graham Hunt and Dr. Sam Booth will arrive Thursday with a car load or HORSFS AND MULES This is a rare chance to secure the full value of your money. What they say about a horses age and quality yon can depend upon. A Sea of Tobacco. Oxford has become a grea t to bacco market. During the past week we have enjoyed the largest breaks within the history or the market. From Monday morning until Satur day morning the town has been full of tobacco and the five large ware houses ihave been taxed in most instances to their utmost capacity Warehousemen, buyers, book-keepers and auctioneers have had a hard time. The best of all prices ha ve con tinued stiff and of course the farmers are highly pleased. The Old Reliable Druggist, We call attention to the change in the advertisement of the old relia ble druggist, Mr. .John G. Hall, who has for so many year conducted one of the best drug business in the State, He keeps only the purest drugs and has always made a specialty of the prescription department which is uti der his supervision, and which Is a guarantee of accurateness, prompt ness; he never allows any one to nil a prescription that he is not willing to fill one for himself. lieu in need of anything in his line call and see him, Death Mr. Joe Paris at Newbern. Mr. Joe Paris, brother of our ex cellent townsmen, Messrs. John aud J ames Paris, died a t his home in New bern Friday a week ago afterseveral weeks illness. He was a prominent business man aud an honorable, up right christian gentleman and most highly esteemed by all who knew him. lie leaves a devoted wife and several children, mother and sister and his two brothers to mourn his death. The interment took place at La Grange and was attended by Messrs. John and James Paris. To the be reaved ones we extend our deepest sympathy. New Patent Buggy. The Taylor-Cannady Buggy Co. is certainly up-to-date aud always studying the comforts of the people, which accounts for the Immense pat ronage It is now enjoying. It has just put on the market the pret tiest and most comfortable veliicle yet manufactured. It is an entirely new buggy, suspended on a novel construction of running gear and t he first one was purchased by Jerome Day from theTaylor-Canuady Buggy Co. last week. The peculiar construc tion makes it the easiest riding, the lightest and strongest buggy ever purchased; it does away with side 1 1 , a -2 : 4 .. 1 . motion anu uas no lorwaru pio-u. We understand this i one of Mr. Behlen's patents. Mr. Behleu surely displays wonderful ingeunlty in get tiiiir up new ideas, and his remark able line taste, style and general get up of a buggy is what is making the Tavlor-Caunady Buggy Co so famous throughout the South. Announcement to the Public. It affords me great pleasure to an nounce to the people of Oxford and Granville county that the exceedingly clever,politeand accommodating Mr. J as. B. Powell who has so faithfully nnfl effieien tl v served his many friends and customers over the counters of Mr. J. G. Hall's drug store during the past Rl years, has accep ted a place with me in my drug busbies next to Postofiice, Oxford, where he will be glad to meet and serve his many friends any time after Oct. 1st. We heartily welcome Mr. Powell as a member of our force and will also welcome you among our list of cus tomers, guaranteeing you the best of advantages always in our line. Most Respectfully, R. L. Hamilton, Druggist. MASS MEETING CIRCULAR. It Attacks two Acts of the Legislature Special Tax for Smallpox, &c. We note that a circular, with the names of some thirty citizens appen ded, calling a mass meeting of white citizens of the county in Oxford, Oc tober 4, 1902, has been published, and that reference is made in said Circular to two acts of the Legislature of 1001 which refer to Granville county. One known as "An act to authorize the Commissioners of ( Jranvllle county to Issue bonds to macadamize and im prove the public roads thereof," and the other as "An act to authorize the Commissioners of Granville to levy a Special Tax." The language of the Circular Is misleading and intended to deceive the people of the county. 1 lie nrst Act referred to and com monly known as the "Bond Act" lim its the total amount of bonds to be issued to ijKSO.OOO and provides that not more than $20,000 thereof shall be disposed 01 by the Board of Com missioners in any one year. Thus it is seen that the commissioners are given the right to issue such an amount in each year (not exceeding 20,000 ) as they may deem necessary to carry out the object expressed in the act. Section'.! of this act explains what its objects are. "That the money arising from the sale of said bonds shall be used to purchase im proved road working machinery, ma cadamizing and otherwise improving the public roads of said county and in guarding and maintaining such convict force as may from time to time be assigned to work on said roads." No citizen of the county will say that we do not need better roads and some system of public road working better than the one now in operation in the county. The main object of this act and the issue of bonds, is to inaugurate a plan to work the roads of the county with our convicts, in stead of sending them to other coun ties to build good roads. For years we have been Idle while neighboring counties have gone a long way in ad vance of us, and this is due in a very large measure to better roads. Again, if the taxpayers are not satisfied with the provisions of this Act and desire Its repeal, they will have an opportu nity of saying so on the day of elec tion in accordance with a resolution unanimously adopted by the Demo cratic County Convention on Sept20. No bonds have as yet been issued; no expense has been incurred nor tax levied under this Act, and the tax payers will have an opportunity to say whether they desire its provis ions carred out or not before any further actiou will be taken by the Commissioners. This being true the first object for which the mass meet ing is called falls to the ground. Just a word or two in regard to the Special Tax Act. It will be re membered by all, who wish the truth to prevail, that during 1000 ourcoun ty suffered two epidemics of small pox, and that it cost a great deal of money to prevent its spread and to care for those afflicted with the dread disease. The language of the Circular in re ferring to this act insinuates that the true purpose for which the special tax was levied is not expressed inthe Act. Does it mean to charge that public money has been unlawfully spent by the Democratic Commission ers, and that this act was intended to conceal the true condition of af fairs? Our readers are requested to read the preamble of the Act which says "Whereas, owing to two epidemics of smallpox in the County of Gran ville within the past twelve months and the efforts to check and stamp out said disease, the expenditures of the county of Granville have largely exceeded the receipts." Another Item that Is not referred to in the act is the fact that the Fusion Board of Commissiouers received from the Fu sion Sheriff, during the fall of 1898, and i'.kkoioo tiuc l)i:.:ociATic Board took charge of the couuty affairs. about $7,."00 of the taxes for the year beginning Sept. 1, lSOs, and spent a little more than half this amount be fore December 1, 1808. From this it will be seen that the Democratic Board was cut out of about Thirty seven hundred and fifty dollars of tax money which should have been com ing to them to meet the expenses of tha t year. In addition to this floods have come and bridges have been washed away. These had to be re placed at a cost of several thousand dollars. The special tax of ten cents on the hundred dollars was levied last year, but it was not levied this ykau. In speaking of these matters let the people know the facts and Democ racy has nothing to fear. Benedict's Greatest Production, "Wormwood, or the Absinthe Drinkers or Paris" will be produced at Oxford Opera House on next Mon day night Oct th. Its incidents are based upon the terrible curse of Ab sinthe, a pernicious evil which Is spreading not only over the entire European continent, but throughout America as well. Working upon this theme, Marie Corelli wrote one of the greatest works of the nineteenth cen tury, a book of great dramatic strength and of greater poetic divina tion. Utiliziing the material, (.'has. W. Chase, the dramatist, has written a drama of such Intensity, purity of thought, beauty of sentiment and general excellence throughout, that man3 who have seen it say that like Corelli's book, the play will live for ever. Few who have read the book will miss the opportunity of witness ing Corelli's wonderful character studies endowed with life and mov ing and talking before them. Mr. Alden Benedict, who has purchased the sole rights to this play, has pro vided a strong aud capable company, beautiful scenery and many novel electric effects and illusions and promises us one of the best entertain ments we have witnessed in many years. Reserved seats for sale at Hamilton's. : Giant Tobaceo Trust. The English Imperial Tobacco Company and the American have combined and formed one giant to bacco trust and will now be able to crush out all competition and Impose whatever tax they choose on tobacco producers and consumers. We most earnestly hope that prices for leaf to bacco will not be lowered, but we be lieve it will, and the consolidation of these big concerns will cost the far mers of the State several millions of dollars. FIRST SERVICE IN NEW M. E. CHURCH. Large Congregation, Fine Singing and a Fine Sermon by Rev. A. McCullen. The beautiful new Methodist church on the corner of College street and Penn avenue is now completed, the first services being held in it ou last Sunday. The building Is a beautiful, modern, brick edifice, one which would do credit to a city. It Is con veniently situated In about the cen ter of the town and presents an im posing appearance. The church is elegantly finished inside in oak and with exceedingly comfortable seats. The windows are especially attrac tive, the two largest being beautiful memorial widows to the late Robert L Hunt and John W Hays. The first services held in the new church Sunday were interesting, im pressive ana largely attended and the music inspiring. The voluntary by the choir was s .eetlv rendered. The opening prayer by the able pas tor, Rev A McCullen, who conducted the services, was particularly touch ing. The offertory was finely render ed by Misses Grace Clement, Mamie Steed and Mrs Kate Fleming. Miss uaisy Minor presided at the organ witn ner usual skill. Rev McCnllen preached a very elo quent and scholarly sermon from Matthew L'2-42. The new church Is nicely furnished and well carpeted, which was done by the eitorts of the noble women of the church. The building committee composed of Messrs XV 11 Ballou, J S tirown, u T w hite and J S Hall are to be warmly congratulated upon the completion of such a handsome house of worship iu the grand cause of the Great King, and ma v the con gregation that assemble there wor ship Him in the Beauty of Holiness, All praise is due to the devoted la dles of the congregation, who are al ways foremost 111 every good word and work. Ths faithful, beloved and efficient pastor, has also done a noble work in aiding the building of this church. We congratulate both pastor and congregation on its completion, and trust their mutual labors in It may result in great good to them and the town. It Is certainly one of the prettiest churches in the State and all our peo ple should be proud of it. Registrars and Poliholders. The following are the Registrars and poliholders appointed by the Election Board composed of Messrs.S. . Cooper, W. A. Deviu and J. 1 Cozart. The last named poliholders on the list Is the selection of Mr, Cozart, the Republican member: Dement Registrar, E. C. Harris; poliholders, D. L. Brummitt, II M Hight. Bell Town Registrar, L Ii Dlxlon; poliholders, J P Bradsher, Kelly l'ltchlord. Wilton Registrar, Wr A lilackley; poliholders, B b Lane, R 1) Horner. Grlssom Registrar, W T Hock a day; poliholders, J D Davis, DC Chap- pell. Creed moor Registrar,! XV Bullock; poliholders, B L Hester, W H Lyon Wilkins Registrar, L A Roycroft; poliholders, A A Lyon, M XV B Veazey. Tally Ho Registrar, 1, L Crews; poliholders, R E Booth, GT Walters Geneva Registrar, B D Howard; poliholders, M Blalock, J E Oakley. Howard Registrar, R W Hob- good; poliholders, J M Satter white, J F Cole. Berea Registrar, Simpson Latta; poliholders, S 1 Adcock. J ack M urray. Oak Hill Registrar, J RIlart;poll- holders, J B Elliott, XV C Rogers. Buchanan Registrar, W P Wilker- son; poliholders, J Winston, G J Joues. Bullock Registrar, J N Daniel; poliholders, J H Chandler, Charley Royster. Stovall Registrar, 11 T Gregory; poliholders, W L Taylor aud W K Jenkins. Salem Registrar, 1) N Hunt; poll holders, N G Crews, John Wilson. North Oxford Registrar, C A Car roll; poliholders, 1) II Currin, W E Massenburg. South Oxford Registrar, Wm H Harrison; poliholders, XV B Parham, S O Parham. Two Sad Deaths. It is with much regret, that we chronicle the death of Airs J. A. Cax ton, which occurred at the hom of her sou-ln-law,Mr. Ii. M. Haubold in Oxford Thursday afternoon after a lin gering illness, and the end was not un expected. She was a most excellent chrlstrlanlady and greatly beloved by all who knew her. The remains were taken to Halifax county, Va, Friday for burial, the pallbearers were (Jen. Ii S Royster, Messrs A A Hicks, Wni II Harrison, John T Britt, Jas Par ham, John Mayes and XV D Stimson. Air and Airs Haubold also had the great misfortune to lose their dear little infant son,8-months old. on the Saturday night folio wing after an ill ness of three weeks. The burial ser vices over the sweet little child were held at 4 o'clock Suuday afternoon from St Stephen's Episcopal church conducted 03- Rev R 1$ Owens. The undertaker was Air Robt Wood and the pallbearers were: Al asters John and James Booth, Bert Taylor and Russell Webb, assisted by Prof J C Horner and Air XV D Stbnson. The Interment took place in Elm wood just afte wards In the presence of many sorrowing friends. The sympathy of the entire town go out to Air and Airs Haubold in their great dual affliction. The editor extends his most sincere sympathy to them in their dire a fillet Ion. May a merciful Lord comfort and uphold them in their sad hour of grief. A Beautiful Display. Wednesday was galf. day for the millinery stores and the good ladles of Oxford and surrounding country, the center of interest being the grand opening and beautiful display of la dies' millinery goods. It seemed that each store carrying these goods was trying to surpass itself iu trylug to excell the other stores of the town. Our streets were thronged with a galaxy of lovely and charming la dies which seemed to cast a halo of light over the whole town. And the fine display of head effects and fancy goods at the different stores was onl3 surpassed In beauty by the fair array of beauty which called to look at them. But both were enough to thoroughly please and feast the eye of the editor. And we think, we know a good thing when we see It, in 0n ITe joVe. Items About People Who Come and Who Go. Mr. A. Friday. S. Hall was in Raleigh Mrs. C. D. Ray is on a visit to friends iu Kinston. Air. Ben Hobgood, of Durham, was in Oxford Sunday. Air. and Airs. Babe Allen, of Rocky Alount, were our streets J riday. Dr. S. H. Caunadv returned Sun day from a visit to New York City. Miss Olivia Cheatham Is on a visit to relatives in Pamlico county. Mr. and Airs. Walter Averett, of Hargrove, were on our streetsThurs- day. Mr. J. J. Mac Kay, of Raleigh, was in Oxford several days the past week. Col. Benehau Cameron, of Stags- ville, was iu Oxford a short time Fri day. Alisses Alary and Nina Horner re turned yesterday from a visit to Bal timore. County Commissioner-elect L. H. Moss, of Wilton, was on our streets Monday. Mr. aud Airs. N. G. Crews, of Dabney, were ou our streets Friday morning. Aliss Allie Gooch, of Stem, was the guest of Aliss Sallie Brooks the past week. Air. and Airs. W. 11. Lvon, of Creed moor, were In town Friday shopping Mr. ('.J. Cooper, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday and Suuday wit h his fainily here, Airs. B. AI. Haubold will leaveto day to visit relatives in Halifax county, Va. Air. I. N. Vaughan, of Richmond, Va., was on our immense break of to bacco Friday. Mrs. J. L. Furgerson Is spending the week In Henderson visiting rela tives aud friends. 1 i rtwes Stem, nf Stem, werein Ox ford Tuesday shopping, aud honored the editor with a visit Mr. William Smith, of Wilson, who has been in Oxford several days, will return to llson to-day. Air. J. E. Whitfield, an enterpris lng youug merchant of Brasstield township, was on our streets Alon- day. Air. 11. C. Wilborn and son, of Buchanan, were on the tobacco breaks Thursday and called to see the editor. Mr. G. A. Faucette, of Stovall was among the happy farmers In town Thursday and dropped in to see the editor Mr. Hobgood, the young mer chant of Shoo I'ly, was an Oxford visitor Tuesday and dropped in to see the editor. Mr. It. A Yaucy, of Neptune, Per son county, was iu Oxford 1 hursday selling tobacco and called ou the Public Ledger. Air. and Airs. Sam Usry, of ('lay section, were ou our streets Tuesday, and the editor was glad to meet Air Usry iu his office Our friend T. J. Brummitt, of Fairport was on our streets Satur day afternoon and called to see the editor on business. Messrs. Edward Caunady and Garland Mitchell, two of the hustling warehousemen of Raleigh, enjoyed Sunday In Oxford. Our old friend.AIr.Bill Hart, of Oak Hill, was among the large crowd In town Tuesday and we were glad to receive a call from him. Air. A. C. Parham, of Oxford Township, who has beeu numbered with the sick, is rapidly recovering, as he was in town Alonday. Aliss Willie Skinner, one of Ox ford's brightest and prettiest young ladles, has been elected a teacher in the Henderson Graded School. Air. and Airs. Graham Royster,of Buchanan, accompanied by Miss Susie Edmondson, of Halfax county, were Oxford visitors Thursday. Airs. Geo. I'. Tarry and daugh ter, Aliss Nannie, of Mecklenburg county, Va., spent a few days the past with Air. and Airs. E. T. Raw lins. Aliss Annie Hammie, the accom plished music teacher, left Thursday of last week for Wilmington, after a pleasant visit torelatives in the county. Mr. and Airs. J. H. Owen, and children, of Wakefield, were among the visitors to Oxford Alonday and the editor was pleased to receive a call from them. Messrs. W. A. lilackley and Alonzo Mitchell, two of the staunch Demo crats of Brasstield township, were In Oxford Tuesday and called on the Public Ledger. Air. E. N. Williams, of Ingleslde. Vance county, who is now connected-with the Owen Warehouse, w as in Oxford Tuesday on the big break and called to see the editor. Alessra. J. T. Smith, of Culbreth, D. F Adcock, of Rolesvllle. S. E Johnson, of Hampton, and Air. Stroud, of Tar River, werein Oxford Friday and called to see theeditor. The editor enjoyed a visit Tues day from his old Republican friend, Mr. J. C Usry, of Wilton. He rarely ,vnf Imivph hrimp. blithe could not forgo the pleasure of hearing Senator Prltchard. The following farmer friends thu birce hreak of tobacco Alonday and called to see the editor: Alessrs. W . W. Adcock, 01 oaK mii; r ti xhttflrlek. of Tar River: W. J. O'Brien and I. T. Green, of Dexter; .1 T. V heeler, of Hararrove: N. J. Jones, of Berea; T. E. Bobbltt, of Clay; P. H. Averett, of Fishing Creek. THE CRAIG-PRITCHARD DEBATE, About 700 People Hear the Brilliant and Entertaining Mountaineers Speak. Hon Locke Craig and Senator J (' Pritchard met in joint debate In Cx ford Tuesday according to appoint ment. The speaking commenced at 12 m in the Court House. (Jen B S Royster In a few well-chosen words introduced AlrCraig. SenatorPrltch ard was introduced by Colonel Ed wards is a very graceful manner. - AlrCraig spoke first. He made a very forceful and convincing speech for Democracy and proved himself well worthy of his steel in meeting Senator Pritchard who is a very able and astute debater. Air. Craig showed that while Senator Pritchard posed as a great friend of the Confed erate soldier he voted when the op portunity was oltered, against a bill to Confederate soldiers. He further showed that he voted for a bill to pension deserters men who had turned traitors to their country; he next attackedPritchard on the amend uient, and said that the Senator said he was pleased that the amendment wTas passed and that men were free again in North Carolina. Craig then asked the Senator why he did not tavor the amendment when the Dem ocrats were seeking to redeem the State from negro rule; he also apked him whether he would ac cept the amendment but the artful dodger refused to answer, and evad ed the question by saying that this was now "out of the realm of poli tics." Air Craig uext struck the trusts aud It was a hard blow he gave them; ne snowed mat they robbed the peo ple to enrich northern manufacturers lie furthered showed how our home manufacturers sold their manufac tured products abroad at lower prices than they did at home, simolv be cause of our unjust tariff laws. Air. Craig declared that Senrtor Pritch ard was one of the biggest trusts he Knew or. lie has cornered and eon trolls the Republican party in North Carcilaa," said the speaker. Air. Craig was greeted with raptur ous applause and everybody was de lighted with his speech. At the close of his speech he was presented by the ladies with a beautiful bouquet. As he sat down there was a storm of applause from the Democrats who composed a majority of the audience. Senator Pritchard followed and made a strong, forcible speech for his side and proved au artful dodger to Craig's questions. He defended some of the trusts, but admitted some of them were bad, and said that the Re publican party had dealt with some of the trusts In the courts. The Sen ator defended the Phillippine policy, and contended that we needed a mar ket for our cotton and other goods. He said that we must reach the Ori ent and that the Philippines were the Orient. In the closing he said that while he differed with many of the people of the state he was always glad to serve them In any way he could It cannot be denied 'that Sen ator Pritchard is a good and forceful speaker, As he took his seat he was zilso presented with a beautiful bou quet from the ladies. He was cheered throughout his speech, There were about 700 present to hear the speeches. .Mr Craig made a telling rejoinder of fifteen minutes after Mr Pritchard closed. Both of the speakers demean ed themselves well and the speaking was on a high plaue, WANTED at once, two good honest hard working men (country boys preferred ) to work for ( 'hlcago Portrait Co., none but hustlers need apply. Write to J. II. Cai.i.awav, 2t.pd. Raleigh, N. C. iNT'Ashe and poplar timber want ed at once at .f 2 per hundred. TAYI.OlM JANNADY BU(i(iY Co. STATEMENT OF THE BANK OF GRANVILLE AND The Oxford Sayings Bank. ENDING 8 KPT. I'.th, 1002. lil'SOI'UCKS. Loans 2 14,042 :.Y2 Overdrafts secured 1,970.S5 liouds and stocks 15,0!)(.2." Furniture and fixtures 1,70(5.00 flash Account :7,N4'!.si; Due from Banks ;,014.."i:J Insurance Department... 1,000.00 Deposited bv Savings Bank..' J9.0-17.IKi Dividend Paid July 1st, 3 per cent 1.S00.00 $200,421.71 i.ia m i.iti i:s. Capital Stock Capital Stock Savings Bank Rediscounts Cashiers Checks Deposits Profits and Loss (JO.OOO.OO lv.00.00 V, ,:,:., 41 1,."7.77 .... 1 07,201 .:tl .... 7,900.:'0 .$200,421.70 E. T. WHITE, President. J. AI. CURRIN, Vice-President II. 1. COOPER, Cashier. LOOK OUT. Don't make a purchase un'il you know what we offer and compair our prces with those mentioned at other places. We carry alineof HARNESS AN IIOKSE ;OHDS that we have full confidence in. The har ness is not hurriedly slaped together kind, it is made to look well and to wear well and the quality of material and workmanship will injure both Yours truly PETE BULLOCK, ;
Oxford Public Ledger (Oxford, N.C.)
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Oct. 2, 1902, edition 1
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