North Carolina Newspapers

7 3Z"V 35TO. 43. OXFORD 3ST C. THTJBSDAT, DEO. 11, 1902. $1 ipjE-R zzttim: present the best t, hi tnwn is our 5lgii HA.NDSOME STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS, kioli includes the pick (M the market in bright resh, New Styles and Novelties for tUo Christmas sea son, and we are wait ing to snow it to you. It will give you new ideas to see our AY LINE It is easy to select trom because it con tains everything to make people happy, whether they are old or young. ) ) O u PLENTY OF THEM- Are ready and waiting for your inspection. To look through our fine assortment is a pas time, to price the goods is a pleasure, to pos sess them is a privi lege. Come and sea the best for Christmas in THE NEW, THE NOVEL, And BEAUTIFUL It is a stock to please the many and save the money of all who come TT . , . ... xouii trade with us simply because you can't duplicate the goods or the prices. ) What ever your wants may be, we can meet them with the most de sirable and satisfac tory selections. ) Our attractive Holi Display awaits your inspection. We" are glad to welcome visitors and pleased to show them our goods. Tbe Old Reliable Drug- Sist, V ) J. G. Hill Gills- HALL 1 tory of JocalJyents. Moving Pictures of a Weeks Happen ings. Christmas is two weeks from to day. Truth Is more of a stranger these days than fiction. Justice only takes a man's part, but Injustice takes It all. Silence is golden. Iarge fortunes have been made from stills. Judge Graham has resigned as a director of the N. C. Railroad. There were fairly good breaks of tobacco Friday and Tuesday. A man has to be dunned to death before he will pay the debt of nature. It must take a lot of sand to en able a grocer to sell sugar below cost. Mr. H. M. Shaw enjoyed Sunday some of his second crop of strawber ries. Mr. John Paris will soon have the addition to his dwelling com pleted. The addition to the Garrett store, in West Oxford, has been com pleted. Santa Claus will have more wor shippers for the next two weeks than the trust. Dr. S. D. Booth has laid on our table two good sized pears of the second crop. Miss Fannie Gregory nicely en tertained the Social Club Wednesday afternoon. Mr. K. S. Usry has had his store next to Mr. Dudley Fuller's painted inside and out. Attention is directed to the Exec utor's notice of V. H. P. Jenkins in another column. Spontaneous combustion is some' times due to an accumulation of in surance policies. We admire honest, clever men more than handsome ones, because they are scarcer. When a man begins to go down hill he meets lots of people with their noses turned up. Don't forget the fact that Hamil ton's drug store is full of ahandsome line of holiday goods. The breaks of tobacco are not as large as they were a few weeks ago, as prices have declined. We direct the attention of our readers to the Executrix notice of Mrs. Nancy Smith in another column A genuine cold wave reached Ox ford Monday afternoon and forced the average person to don the winter crook. At a meeting of the stock-holders of the Taylor-Cannady Buggy Co. the following Board of Directors were elected: Messrs. E. T. White, W. B. BaUou, H. G. Cooper, J. B. Roller, J. C. Horner, S. W. Minor, HillmanCan nady. C. W Bryan, and Z. W. Lyon. If You are Going To Give Presents Give Something That will he appreciated. A Nice Picture Appropriately framed will fill the bill. Up-to-date line to select from at BrlnklBy'sPhotograDn Gallery "We Hold Thee Safe." THE FIRSTS But, Oxford, N..C. Deposits, (h 130,000 Capital, 25.000 Surplus, V 3,300 We have brought to the people of old Granville a strong Government institution. They are showing their appreciation, and the First National Bank is showing its ap preciation by giving the very best banking facilities and liberal treatment. Come to see us. C. D. RAY, R. W. LASSITER, V.-President. President. S. W. MINOR. W. H. HUNT, Teller. Cashier. 4 Per Cent Interest Paid on Time Deposits. iJAH Transactions Strictly Confidential, Nitim The Music Club met Tuesday afternoon at the Francis Ililliard School. The Corporation Commission called last week for statements from the State and Priyate Banks. Mr. J. J. Davis, of Stovall, is en gaged in finlsnlng tne grading of the Oxford and Coast Line Railroad in Oxford. Cupid will certainly have many victims during the holiday season, as we never heard of as many mar riages. For the year ending Nov. 30th there were 183 marriage licenses is sued by Register of Deeds John B. Mayes. Some people are made of such small material that when they can not control a man they proceed to knife his business. Mr. Crawford Biggs has been elected attorney for Durham county. We congratulate the commissioners upon their selection. Col. F. P. Hobgood responded to the address of welcome extended to the Baptist State Convention at Durham last night. Bear in mind that Dr. I. II. Davis will return from Baltimore on the loth of December and can be found at his office after that date. The Funny Duster Club met at the residence of Mr. H. O. Furman Thursday, and was delightfully en tertained by Mrs. Furman. "The melancholy days have come. The 'toughest' of the year"; The lover's face looks very long, For Christmas goods are dear. A nice thing to give your friends for a Christmas present is a pretty picture, which you can find at J . D. Brinkley's Photograph Gallery. Deposit your money in the First National Bank and draw 4 per cent, Interest. It will be guarded by the watchful eye of the U. S. Government. How happy would the country be In all her meadows sunny If all the creditors would take The autumn's gold for money ! There will be preaching in the Methodist church next Sunday morn ing and night by the pastor, Rev. A McCullen. The public is cordially in vited. Our young friend, Richard Crews, of Shady Grove, is now with Mr. VV. D. Lynch, the jeweler, where he will be pleased to have his friends call and see him Mr. Ed Hicks has added to his farm, near Oxford, two of the finest mules seen here in a long time. They are 16 hands high, and in splendid condition. The Pittsboro Record says that Mrs. W. H. Burke, of Chatham coun ty sold $58 worth of turkeys and chickens this year, and one turkey sold weighed 30 pounds. Rev. F. W. Hilliard will hold ser vice and preach in St. Paul's church, Goshen, on Sunday next, Dec. 14th, at 11 o'clock a. m. All persons are cordially invited to attend. Dr. J. G Hunt has accepted a po sition with the Bank of Granviile, and has charge of the insurance de partment, The bank certainly could not have secured a better man Mrs. Thompson, the grand-moth er of Mrs. Mary Melvin and Messrs. F. C, A., E. W., and D. W. Spencer died at her home in Virginia Sunday at the age of SO years. Mrs. Melvin attended the funeral T.nnkoiit farmers! The Oxford tobacco market will close on Satur day, December 20th, for the holiday, and open up again on January 2, 1903. Don't forget this as it may save you some trouble. Mr. Chas. Behlen received a tele gram Tuesday morning announcing the death of his mother In Cincinnati, Ohio, at the age of about 70 years The sympathies of our people go out to him In his sudden bereavement We ask our host of readers to consult the columns of tne Public Ledger and they will find out where to buy their holiday goods. . Do the editor a kindness by telling the mer chants that you saw their advertise ment in the paper. The world lost a great man In the death In Washington Sunday morn ing of Hon. Thomas B. Reed. Law yer, wit, statesman, publicist, he made his Impress on the age in which he lived and will long be remembered. Charlotte Observer. When you start on your rounds to secure nice holdlday presents don't fail to visit the pretty jewelry store of W. D. Lynch, as he has a beautiful line of Christmas, holiday and wed ding presents which are hard to beat. Read the change in his advertisement. John S. Wise, "the only friend the negro has," told a Washington re porter that when the darkeys "stop ped passing the hat Johnny would stop talking." It may be Inferred from this that whiie they continue to "pass the hat" he will continue to talk. The Town Commissioners met Monday night with only a quorum present. Outside of routine business they refused by a vote of 3 to 1 to grant applications to retail liquor in the town of Oxford. The Commis ssloners also passed an order that the saloons shall close at 9 o'clock at night. The Oxford Savings Bank wants a bank account from one member of every family in Granville county. 4t. Nov. 27. Track laying on the Oxford & Coast Line Railroad continues. One of the long trestles were completed Wednesday, and the work goes mer rily on. The following in vitatlon has been Issued: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dewey Brltt request the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of their daugh ter, Juanta Moore to Mr. Avon Olin Perry Thursday evening, December 18th, 1902 at 7:30 o'clock Methodist E. church, Franklinton, N. C. After the marriage a reception will be held from 8 to 12. The following invitation have been received by friends : Mr. and Mrs, Phillip Hanes request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Sadie, to Mr. Robert Digges Wimberly Connor, on Tues day, December the twenty-third, nineteen hundred and two, at four o'clock, at "Oakland," Mocksville, North Carolina. There are several candidates for the postmastership of Oxford, and they are now quite busy securing en dorsements to place In the hands of 'Senator Pritchard. It is generally believed that Mr. J. V. Brown, has the strongest endorsements for the place. In case he should be appoint ed we feel sure he will make a most excellent postmaster. Rev. W. C. Norman is Dead. The Durham Herald of Sunday morning, Dec. 7th, says: Rev. W. C. Norman, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, is dead. He passed away in Wilmington where he went to attend the annual meeting of the North Car olina Conference, this morning at 1 o'clock- after an illness of one hour. Congestive chill was the cause of his death. He was taken at 12 o'clock and, notwithstanding the attention of the best physicians, he passed away at 1 o'clock this morning. He was at the home of a Mr. Craft at the time of his death. The news of the death of Rev. W. C. Norman, who was loved and re spected by every one who knew him, will cause a genuine shock in Dur ham this morning. A few days ago he left here apparently as well and strong as he ever was in his life and the message of this morning, which came first to the Herald over the long distance 'phone, tells of his death. It is safe to say that no preacher in Durham was loved more than was Mr. Norman. Rev. Mr. Norman was about 50 years of age and he had been a min later of the gospel for 27 years. He came to Durham three years ago and since then he has made friends among all denominations and classes of our people. . Conference Appointments. Methodist Conference at Wilming ton adjourned Monday. The follow ing are the appointments for this District: Raleigh District W. H. Moore, Presiding Elder. Raleigh, Edenton Street, G. F. Smith. Central, G. F.Adams, J. O.Guthrie. Brooklyn and Macedonia, M. M. McFarland. Epworth, J. M. Culbreth. Cary, G. B. Starling. Clayton, G. W. Fisher. Smlthfield, N. E. Coltrane. Kenly, to be supplied by R. II. Whltaker. Millbrook, N. L. Seabolt. Youngsvllle, G. R. Rood. Franklinton, J. H. Shore. Louisburg, M. T. Plyler. Tar River, A. L. Ormond. Granville, W. H. Puckett. Oxford station, A. McCullen. Oxford circuit, J. D. Pegram. Editor Raleigh Christian Advocate, T. N. Ivey. Agent, of Methodist Orphanage, J. B. Hurley. Superintendent of Methodist Or phanage, J. W. Jenkins. . Death of Mr. M. F. Hart. Mr. Millard F. Hart.whofor along term of years was one of the most active business men in Weldon, died at his home on Fourth street last Friday morning, in the 46th year of of his age. A fftw vears airo he retired from business on account of reverses which overtook him, and went on the road as a salesman for Wingo, Ellett & Crump, of Richmond, Va. While so engaged he was partially paralyzed, and was from that time up to the hour of his death unable to attend to any business whatever. He made wise provision for his family when he was fully able to do so by taking out Insurance on his life for $8,500, which was in full force at the time o his death. Weldon News. Mr. Hart did business in Oxford a few years and made many friends among our people who will regret to learn of his death. Receipts for Xmas Cakes and Pies, Rx. Bakers Chocolate. Mixed Spices. Seeded Raisins. Currants. Figs a a (of each) q s (or any quan tity) at Hamilton's drug store. Try our quality mince meat noth ing better. PARHAM BROS. CO. A New Industry for Oxford. A new corporation fias recentlv been organized in Oxford of which we are glad, which will be known as the White Canning Co. Messrs. J. F. White, Dr. E. T. White, J. D. Brooks and J. S. Brown are the Incorpora tors of the new enterprise. The pres ident Is Mr. J. F. White. Thev will conduct and operate a ereneral can nery for tomatoes and other vegeta bles. This movement marks another step In Oxford's progressive march In industrial development, and will help greatly in quickening the busi ness life of the town. With such men at the head of the business as the. above successful men success is sure to follow. They never do things bv halves, but prosecute to a successful ; hnlsh whatever they undertake. We learn that they have already the! promise of orders sufficient to give ! them a good start. The capital stock to begin with is $31,000. This enterprise will help the town in several ways : it will give employ ment to numbers or people, it will put more money in circulation in our town, besides pushing forward the industrial interests of the town In other ways. It will, in short, do a great deal for the good of the town. Our people can now turn their atten tion to raising tomatoes and other vegetables, which, with this canning factory near us, can be made ex tremely profitable. Surely our peo ple will take advantage of this. Let other enterprises follow. There are numbers of manufactures which might be established in Oxford with good profit to the projectors. Let our people wake up to the importance of these things. A Growing Business. We would call the attention of our readers to the very attractive adver tisement of our popular young drug gist and friend Mr. Robt. L. Hamil ton, which appears on the first page of this paper. Those in search of nice holiday gift would do well to call on him. His stock is varied and select. He can suit you in Xmas goods from the smallest toys for the children to the most elegant presents for older peo ple. His selection of pictures and fancy wears are especially attractive. He guarantees that his prices are the lowest and that bargain-hunters never go away empty-handed. Don't forget the fact that you can buy toys almost at your own prices. Mr Hamilton has made many warm friends in Oxford and is building up a large business. He has the qualities which insure success kindness, push and business capacity. Call on him and see for yourself. Two Fires Sunday Night. Sunday night about 9:30 o'clock Mr. W. C. Lineberry was awakened by some noise and discovered fire fall ing from the flue in his room over Mr. R. Broughton's restaurant. He found that the collection of soot in the flue was on fire, and went out for assistance, and the fire was soon put out. No damage. About 12 o'clock the same night the cottage on Broad street occupied by Mr. Pender Mangum was discover ed on fire. The people gathered as soon as they learned of the fire, and succeeded in saving the adjoining cot tage. The fire started in the roof of the kitchen and had gained full head way when discovered. Mr. Mangum succeeded In saving nearly all his fur niture. The cottage belonged to Senator A. A. Hicks and loss amounts to about $G00 with $300 insurance. Dr. Stedman on Deck with Chrisrmas Presents and Toys, The time is at hand when every body is on the hunt for Christmas and holiday presents, and they can not do better than haul up at the drug store of Dr. J. P. Stedman. He has splendid line of all kind of Christ mas goods to select from at lowest possible prices, and he will do his best to please you. We advise you to go and inspect his stock before you make your purchases. Read his advertise ment on the 4th page and see what he has to say as you will find it good reading. .-- Letter to J. F. Edwards Oxford, N. C. npflr Sir! You have taken the aeren- cy of Devoe Lead and Zinc paint the "Fewer gallons; wears longer paint. 1 ia fair- to tpll VOll that it Is STOlnS to lesson the amount of paint sold in . - 1 1 J- MA- vour town ror eacn jod; oui it is go- ing to more tnan aouoieiue KauBiac tion that people have found In other paint; and you are going to Increase your business by getting more jobs. It has never failed to do it. W. B, Arnold & Co., Waterville, Maine, bought $105 of Devoe lead and zinc in 1898. In 1091 they bought $1155. Doig Brothers of Lowville, N. Y., bought $29 in 1899. In 1901, $1991. Fowler & Sellers. White Plains, N Y. 1898, $166; 1901, $1762. Legsrett & Peddle, Glens Falls, N. Y. 1899, $382; 1901, $3796. Write to them. You can't known too much about a paint that's going to increase bus iness like that, and, do so much for the people of your town. Yours truly, F. W. Devoe & Co., New York. LOST. A black setter with tan markings on legs. He had on a Chapel Hill dog tax badge, Information leading to recovery will be rewarded. HORNER WINSTON, Chapel Hill, N. U, On "pfe Ve. Items About People "Who Come and Who Go, Mr. A. A. Lyon, of Lyon, was on our streets Friday. Mr. T. D Aiken, of Northside, was In Oxford Saturday. Mrs. B. K. Hays joined Dr. Hays In New York City Friday. Mr. Ed. Cannady, of Raleigh, was in Oxford a few days ago. Dr. R. T. Gregory, of Stovall, was on our streets Thursday. Mrs. S. H. Cannady returned from New York City Saturday. Mr. Benehan Cameron, of Stags- vllle, was in Oxford Wednesday. Mrs. W. A. Devin is on a visit to her parents at Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. Mary Hardee, of Jackson, is visiting her neice, Mrs. H. M. Shaw. Mr. Garland Mitchell, of Raleigh, visited his mother Saturday and Sunday. Mr. W. R. Cox, of near town, was in Oxford Saturday and called at this office. Mr. A. S. Frazier, of Berea, was In Oxford Tuesday and called to see the editor. Ex-Judge R. W. Winston, of Dur ham, was in Oxford Monday on legal business. Rev. Royal Shannonhouse, of Statesville, Is visiting Mr. Louis de Lacroix. Mr. Ed Hicks, of New York, spent several days at his place near town the past week. Mr. R. H Pleasant and daughter of Pleasant, were in Oxford Wednes day shopping. Miss Nannie Landis, of Hender son, is the guest of the Misses Stark on Gilliam street. Miss Pat Lou J one, of Hender son, was in Oxford Sunday visiting the Misses Stark. Revs. A. McCullen, J. D. Pegram and W. H, Puckett returned Monday from conference. Mr. James Whitfield. the pleasant young merchant of W ilton, was on our streets Monday. Gen. B. S. Royster and Dr. J. G H unt were in Raleigh Thursday and Friday on business. Mrs. J. H. Horner and Mrs. H G. Cooper visited Mrs. Robt. Strong in Raleigh the past week. One day last week Mr. Amos Dean, of Wakefield, was in Oxford and called to see the editor. Mr. Robt. W. Lassiter, President of First National Bank of Oxford, is in New York City on business. Quite a large number of our Bap tist friends are attending the Baptist State Convention at Durham this week. Mr. Glaude Allen, of Wilton sec tion, was an Oxford visitor Monday and called on the Public Ledger on business. Mr. R. L. Bobbittis meeting with a warm reception at the hands of his friends, as he has not been in Oxford in several years. Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Britt re turned Friday from attending the marriage of Dr. Rogers, of Raleigh and Miss Ellen Crudup, of Kittrell. The editor was pleased to meet in Oxford Tuesday his old friends Messrs. Ralph Currin, of Northside and W. P. Wilkerson, of Buchanan. Messrs. J. T. Smith, of Culbreth and B. C. Bullock, of Stem, will leave this week to make their home near Willow Springs, In Wakecounty. The editor wishes them much success In their new home. The many friends of Prof. W. H. P. Jenkins, who made such a fine reputationin in the last Legislation, were glad to see him in Oxford Tues day. He Reported everything all right In Brassfield. Make your girl happy by sending her one of those beautiful baskets of candy from Hamilton's. A Dollar Saved Is a Dollar Earned, No matter how large no matter how small bring your savings to the OXFORD SAVINGS BANK a in the Bank of Granville. w roill fnmicli vnu with a tjass-book in which every transaction will be recorded. Interest Allowed at Rate of 4 Per Cent. The Scene Is Changed. HAMILTON'S Is the place of beauty and joy to all ages. Visit his store and see for yourselves. TOYS ! TOYS ! Selling Below Actual Cost! Having decided to dis continue that branch of my business after this year, I will sell my toys at and below actual cost Money Saved Is Money Made. I will therefore save you money on every article you buy in this line at my store. Come early before my stock is picked over or ex hausted. And remem ber when you buy one dollars' worth of toys from my store you have made 25 c. to 50c, and when you buy five dol lars' worth you have made at least $2 actual money for your own pocket by saving that amount. You had bet ter come early and ex amine for yourself; it costs you nothing, and if you doix t get suited no harm is done. Besides toys, I have for your inspection de cidedly the most beau tiful and serviceable line of Ever offered to the peo ple of Oxford. Buy of me and you go away pleased and make your friends happy by giv- ieg them the best and most beautiful goods made. My entire stock of Holiday Goods is brand new and up-to- date. Specials ! FINE CANDIES. Fruits, Citron. Spices, etc., lor your Holiday cakes and pies, Yours to please, R. L. HAMILTON, The Druggist, Oxford, N. C. Holiday Goods id Film Presents