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I I JtL. V 35TO. 44. OXFORD O. THTJRSDAT, DEC. IS, 1902. $1 npnijjR .nsrzsrxrjyc --2?.--J.-D)(CBj-J3.o present the best sight in town is our ) HANDSOME STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS, Which includes the piok of the market in bright, Fresh, New Styles and Novelties for the Christmas sea son, and we are wait in? to show it to you. It will give you new ideas to see our ) ) A! LINE It is easy to select Irom because it con tains everything to ke people happy, m a whether they are old or young. ini is-- 5 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. Gome and see 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 You'll trade with us simply because you can't duplicate the goods or the prices. ) Whatever your wants may be, we can meet them with ths most de sirable and satisfac tory selections. Our attractive Holi day Display awaits your inspection. We afe glad to welcome visitors and pleased to show them our goods. The Old Reliable Drug gist, ) J HAL foryof ocaljVents. Moving Pictures of a Weeks Happen ings. The roof of the new residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Brltt Is being put on. M r. S. T. Peace, Teller of the Bank of Granville, has been appointed a Notary Public. Effgs are so high now that it cost ten cents for a seat on the roof to hear a hen cackle. Granville Public Schools will re ceive out of the first $100,000 appro priation for education $1,167.65. Winston-Salem was visited by a $175,000 fire last Thursday morning. A knitting mill and factories burned. The colored Dime Savings Bank in Kinston, the only negro banker in the state, has gone Into the hands of a receiver. Arthur I,. Bishop, the traveling salesman, who shot and killed Mr. J. T. Wilson at his home In Charlotte, has surrendered. Judge Graham attended Judge Howard Garner's Court at Grissom Monday and represented some clients before his honor. Mr. Li. B. Dixon has been appoint ed by Sheriff Howard Deputy Sheriff in fishing Creek Township. He will make a good one. The large delegation from Oxford who attended the Baptist State Con vention at Durham returned Monday greatly pleased with their visit. There were quite a number of old veterans in town Monday looking for their pension warrants, but they were disappointed as they have not arrived. Messrs. A. A. Hicks and Z. W. Lyon, neighbors, have joined together and put down a drain pipe from their cella rs to keep them from over-flowing with water. "The folks up Willow Creek" is a delightful blending of comedy, senti ment, sensation and music. Its va- t riety pleases every one. At the Opera House Jan. t. 1JMKJ. Sheriff Fleming saj-s even If our farmers have made more money this year and business has been good the the people are much slower than last year in paying taxes. Indeed we are sorry to say that tobacco continues to decline on the Oxford Market, and the farmers that did not sell early in the season are out of pocket considerable money. Dr. R. H. Marsh was unanimous ly elected President of the Baptist State Convention at Durham Wed nesday for the 12th time. This Is a great compliment to our beloved townsman. Moses Jordan, a well known col ored carpenter, died at his home in Oxford Friday night. He was one of the oldest In town, and assisted in building a large number of the stores and residences. The energetic ladles of St. Steph en's Episcopal church have put down a carpet over the floor of the audl- i torium and chancel, at a cost of over $300. It adds a great deal to the looks of the church. A large number of people from Granville attended the Baptist State Convention at Durham the past week and greatly enjoyed the meeting. Of course they were royally entertained by the good peoule of Durham. If You are Going To Give Presents Give Something That will be appreciated. A Nice Picture m Appropriately framed will fill the bill. Up-to-date line to select from at BrinKley's Pliotograpli Gallery "We Hold Thee Safe." & THE FIRST Bank Oxford, N. C. Deposits, fh 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. LASS1TER, V.-President. President. S. W. MINOR. W. H. HUNT, Teller. Cashier. 4 Per Cent Interest Paid on Time Deposits 5"A11 Transactions Strictly Confidential. Nationa Mr. A. Baker Is havinc: some im provements made to the Interior of his residence. The holiday trade Is now very active and merchants say they never knew it to be better. Mr. Fred Currin, who lives near Enon Church, will soon have his splendid new residence completed. If you need fire Insurance don't fall to call on Wm. II Harrison, At torney, as he represents high grade companies. The Oxford Savings Bank wants a bank account from one member of every family in Granville county. 4t. Nov. 27. A thief went to the hen-house of Mr. James Paris' Friday night, broke the lock and relieved him of his Christ mas turkey and four hens. It Is the early Christmas shopper that catches the bargains.y ou know, and for that reason we ask you to read our holiday advertisements. The editor is pleased to learn that Mrs. W. K. Buchanan, of Fish ing Creek, who has been quite 111 for two or three weeks, is slowly improv ing. The cheapest, most appropriate and most profitable Christmas pres ent for the young or the old, is a Savings Bank so get one of these banks. Dec.lS.2t. Rev. A McCulIen and family will spend the holidays with friends In Warren county, and will not occupy his pulpit any more until the first Sunday in the New Year. Rev. Walter A. Pattillo, Princi pal of the Colored Graded School of Oxford, seems to take the lead In heavy pork thus far. He killed a hog last week that tipped the beam at 411 pounds. Among some of the first people we see reading the Public Ledger after it Is Issued each week is the miserable, stingy dead beats, who are able to pay one dollar a year for the paper. Dr. C. D Fort is in Oxford and ex pects to remain, notwithstanding re ports to the contrary. He thanks his friends for thir kind support and asks continuance of the same. He will treat you right. It Madam de Lacroix, the beloved mother of Mr. Louis de Lacroix.who had the misfortune a few days ago to sprain one of her ankles, is con fined to her home. Y e hope she will recover as rapidly as possible. The Town Commissioners will now have to begin to get ready to open the new street for the benefit of the new railroad as directed by meet ing of the tax-payers a few months ago without a dissenting vote. President Roosevelt need not try to saddle his saddle-colored trouble on the Democrats. The more he leans to Cuffee the more he will help the cause of white supremacy in American politics. Atlanta Constitution. Mr. I. N. Hobgood, who has been living near Adonirain.Oak H ill Town- ' ship,leaves this week with his family for Fuquay Springs, where they will make their home. We wish them great success In their new home. That negro postmaster at Wil son seems to have Vick-timized the republicans in this state, and also I drawn some democrats into the mud ' die. The negro does not seem to be out of politics to any great extent just now. Durham Sun. ' Track laying on the Oxford & Coast Line Railroad has reached Fishing Creek and the 500 feet trestle ; is being put in. We have not heard ; any kicking lately a bout the railroad r entering town, as the Company has tried to treat everybody fairly. i The Sixth Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Association of Acad emies will be held in the Senate Cham ber of the Capitol at Raleigh, Friday and Saturday, December 2G and 27, 1902. Ralroads and hotelB will grant reduced rates to all who attend. As the Town Commissioners have refused to license saloons after the first of January either Henderson or Durham and the Express Company will get the benefit of the Oxford trade, and town and county will be minus the amount of taxes now paid. We are much pleased to note the success of our young friend Robt. Wood, the up-to-date Furniture deal er on Hillsboro street. If you need anything in the Furniture line you cannot do better than go and see him, as he will give you a bargain every time. Farmers don't forget the fact that the Oxford Tobacco Market will close Saturday for the holidays, but the market for all kinds of Christmas and holiday goods is in a flourishing condition, and our advertisers will be glad to have them call and be sup plied with the needs of the season. We are informed by Mr. F. W. Hancock, the most excellent Superin tendent of the Baptist Sunday School, that the children will have their an nual entertainment next Tuesday night. It will be under the direction of the accomplished Miss Bettie Jor dan, which is a guarantee that it will be a most enjoyable affair. The editor is in receipt of the fol lowing Invitation: Mr. and Mrs. W O. Donnell request your presence at the marriage of their daughter Cora to Mr. Ashbel Brown Kimball on Tuesday afternoon, December 21st, 1902, at 2 o'clock at home, Oak Ridge, N. C. Mr. Kimball is a rising young lawyer of Greensboro, and son of our countyman, Mr, W. D. Kimball. The Baptist Convention has come and gone. It was a fine looking body of Christan workers, and their labors here have been very satisfac tory to that denomination, and It Is regarded as one of the best and lar gest convention ever held in the State. The members are well pleased with their stay and entertainment in Dur ham. They carryback to their homes the best wishes of this community. Durham Sun. It is not necessary to tell the chil dren about it, but the truth is that Santa Claus no longer has a monoply of the toy trade. After his reign of centuries, he has been thrust aside, and from now on when he wants to fill his pack or stock up his bob sleighs for his jaunt over the roofs, he will Trust. The sad prospect had been . impending for years, but not till this week did It become a reality, Old Santa Claus has arrived at Stedman's drug store and children gather in full force in front of the window to take a look at his Royal Grayness. Mr. J. R. Ilea vis, of Wise, Warren county, killed a hog last week that weighed G20 pounds when dressed. It was fifteen months old. Henderson Gold Leaf. The annual election of officers of of the Woodmen of the World will be held tonight (Thursday) at their hall. A full attendance is de sired. J. J. Mkdforp,- Clerk, The State Superintendent of Pub lic Instruction announces that the State has aided 408 rural school li braries. The average number of books In each library is over 80. Many have over 100. Look up the advertisement of T. W. Jackson, the confectioner and stationer, on this page and learn what he has to sell as he is now ready to supply your Christmas wauts. Mr. Jackson has a fresh stock of almost everything in his line, and we feel sure he can please you. In the Federal Court at Raleigh last week, as a man was on the point of being convicted of illicit distilling, a man came before the judge, in open court, and confessed that he was the moonshiner and operated a still on the land of the other man. He said he could not bear to see an innocent man convicted. The dead body of a man identi fied as John B, Hussey, an inspector in the rural free delivery division of the postoffiee department, formerly a newspaper man of North Carolina, was found In a berth in a sleeping car that arrived In Washington Dec. 11th over the Southern Railway from Atlanta, Ga. The body was turned over to an undertaker. Landis & Easton are on deck again with a choice line of goods for the Christmas and holiday trade, and send a message to you on the fourth page of this paper telling of the choice things they have suitable for gifts. This firm is so well and favorably known that they need no commendation from us, and what ever you need in their line they will be sure to sell you at bottom prices. Dear Jeter : What In the mischief are we going to do now ? If I ap point Vick, all the Lily Whites will desert us ; if I refuse to appoint him the negroes In the close districts will be offended and my Crum letter will destroy my reputation for sincerity. Can't you get the Democratic Con gressmen to withdraw their protest to Vick's appointment or do some fool thing that can get us out of the pickle we are in ? Pray, try to pull us out of the nine hole into which my administration seems to have got ten. If you will, I'll give you that Federal Judgeship your mouth is watering for. Teddy. Ithamkatte Roaster. Dr. Benj. K. Hays, who is now in New York taking a post graduate course in medicine, with especial reference to diseases of the eye and the scientific fitting of glasses will return to Oxford on Dec, 23 rd. Letter to Sam Littlejohn. Dear Sir: You'd strike it rich If you could find a way to shave your cus tomers In less time, for less cost, and make the shave last twice or three times as long. You wouldn't shave the same per son so many times, nor get so much of his money; but the whole town would be talking about you, and everybody would come to you for a shave. Devoe lead and zinc is exactly that In paints. It takes fewer gallons, and it wears longer. Costs less for the job, and you don't have to do it again for years and years, six years at least. "Fewer gallons; wears longer." Takes fewer gallons to paint a house with Devoe Lead and Zinc than with mixed paints; and it wears longer than mixed paints or lead and oil. Yours truly, F. W. Devoe & Co., ISew York If you want to make a nice Christ mas present why go to C. H. Landis' hardware store to buy it. Candy, candy, candy at Jackson's. Nuts, figs, raisins at Jackson's. The FoIRs Up Willow Creek." Stories that recall the old home among the hills, the silvery brook, the slopping woodland, the-stretch-lng meadows, the fragrant hay, and the curious doings of the old folks and the farm hands, will never lose their interest. Such a story is told in the play "The Folks up Willow Creek," presented by the Frank Davidson company. A sweet, clean, delightful touch of rural life. Abso lutely perfect in its scenery and pre sentation. It is a sermon, a song, a poem and a picture combined, not only enchanting while you listen.but lingering with you as a pleasant memory for many, many days. Opera House, one night only, Jan. 7, 1903. . Archarena combination boards, they are great at Stedman's. Beautiful lamps, suitable for a Christmas present, can be found at C. H. Landis' hardware store. Meet your friend at Jackson's. Leave your package at Jackson's. Make your g;irl happy by sending Imi d-nt rf hfcP5VTI tif 111 ln,ftkfVtS Of Old Santa Claus, see him at Sted man's. You should by all means visit C. H. Landis' hardware store and take innb n.t his beautiful line of bric-a- brac, which are suitable for Christ mas presents. Thev are alwavs fresh and reliable if you get them at Jackson's. Wishing You All a m MERRY CHRISTMAS. John P. Stedman, 2 Old Fashioned Agent of Santa m Claus. m On TTe ioVe. Items About People Who Come and Who Go, Mr. C. D. Osborn is at home for the holdays. Mrs. T. F. Jones, of Stem, was an Oxford visitor Friday. Mr. R. P. Jones, of Wake county, was on our streets Friday. Mr. S. L. Howard, of Rprpn. wna au vjxioru visitor Saturday. Mr. George Pennington, of Tar boro, is in Oxford for a few days. Mr. Sam T. Peace spent a few hours In Henderson Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff D. W. Fowler, of Brassfield, was in Oxford Friday. Miss Lillie Dickerson, of Fishing Creek, whs on our streets Thursday. Mr. Louis de Lacroix returned from a visit to New York City Sun dday. Mr. Norfleet Crews, of Dabney, was on our streets Saturday after noon. Mr. Sam Coley, of Dutch vi lie, was on the breaks Friday and called to see the editor. Mr. J. D. Williams, of Fairport, spent Saturday and Sunday with his family in Oxford. Mr. J. W. Dean will leave in a few days to make his home In Cum berland county. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Currin, of Wal nut Groye township, were on our streets Saturday. Mr. Plunk Meadows, of Youngs vllle, arrived in Oxford Thursday and will spend a few days. Mr. Josiah Cannady, who has been quite sick at Bingham School, Asheville, is at home to recuperate. Misses Rhew and B S. Washing ton, two attractive young ladies of Stem, were Oxford visitors Saturday. Mrs. Sam Gattis. of Hillsboro, spent two days the past week with Mrs. W. D. Lynch on College street. Miss Mary Lynch left Friday to spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Joyner, at Franklin ton. Mrs. Norman Burwell returned some days ago from New York City where she spent several weeks study ing art. Gen. B S. Roy ster was In Raleigh i-i -, ; .. " ; three days the past week on business connected with the Adjutant Gen eral's office. Mr. S. H. Smith, one of Oxford's popular traveling salesmen, came in this week and will remain until after the holidays. After spending ten days in Oxford and Granville with relatives and friends Mr. R. L. Bobbltt has return ed to Washington City. Mr. J. Y. Husketh, one of the thrifty young farmers of Brassfield township, was In Oxford Friday and called on the Public Ledger, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Daniel, of Cul breth, were in town Saturday morn ing shopping and they rode home in a new Taylor-Cannady Buggy. Mr. George Grimsley, of Greens boro, spent Thursday with his sister, Mrs. T. L. Booth. The editor was greatly pleased to receive a call from him. We are glad to have with us for the festive season Mr. and Mrs. J as Lasssiter and son, of Holyoke, Mass., who are visiting Mrs. Katharine Las- siter, corner of High and Gilliam streets. Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming is on a visit to New York City and will re main until Christmas. Mrs. T. L. Booth, who is numbered among the best teachers in Oxford, has charge of Mrs. Fleming's grade In the Gra ded School during her absence. New Books at Jackson's, Lovely Stationery at Jackson's. Teachers' Institute. We are informed by Mr. F. W. Hancock, Chairman of the Board of Education of the Counts', that there will be a Teachers' Institute in Ox ford for training and instructing teachers in the public schools of the county on January 9th, 1903. The meeting will be held in the Opera House, the gallery being set aside for colored teachers. Every teacher in the county will be expected to at tend. Prof. Moses, of Raleigh, Prof. Stevens, of the A. &M., Raleigh, Prof. Alderman, of Henderson, Prof. Pear son, of the State Normal at Greens boro, and other speakers will address the teachers on that occasion. A complete programme of the institute will be published next week. The First National Bank. The First National Bank of Oxford is fast becoming the peoples bank as in 18 months its deposits has reached $132,000. This Bank solicits the ac counts of merchants, manufacturers, firms and individuals, and all busi ness Instructed to Its care will receive prompt and accurate attention, and every facility and accommodation In keeping with good banking will be extended. Don't forget the fact that it pays 4 per cent, interest on time deposits, and that Uncle Sam keeps his eagle eye on its management. From now till the first of January we offer remarkable values in shoes and dry goods. We will move our place of business on the first of Jan uary, as we must have larger quar ters and want to make room for our large spring stock. In fact we will save you money on any class of mer chandise that yov may need. We are pushed for room and for the next twenty days your price is ours. (Jive us the opportunity and be convinced. PARHAM BROS. CO. 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. KoII of Honor For Month Ending Dec. 10, at Graded School. First Grade Section I. Nellie Glenn, Hallie Meadows, Josephine Webb, Esther Mitchell, r.ucv Belle Day, Helen Sledge, Lucy Landis, John Roller, Kennon Taylor. Robert Callis. Section II. Helen Paris. Mary Shaw, Virginia Carroll, Vanie Par ham, Luclle Ellington, Alpheus Mc CulIen. Second Grade James Taylor, Morehead Emmett, Lucy Wvatt, Sallie Webb, Ruth Mitchell, Uriel Harris, Julia Cooper, Willie Landis, Sadie Day. Third Grade Sophronla Cooper, Estelle Bullock, Esther Wvatt, Marie Medford, Irving Royster, Annie Wal ter, Pauline Howard, Lawrence McCulIen, Willie Blackwelder, Lillie Ourrin, Lva Chrisman, Oscar Rajr- land. Fourth Grade AIHptim Minor Selene Sledge.Sueie Brown, Josephine Brown. Alma Rairland. Klln stn gall, Lettle Hobgood, Norma Bur- well. Isabel Fleminar. Ruth Franklin Sallie Baker, VIrgie Pendleton, Ethel uay, Aiary uooper, Fanny Webb. udson Parham.Jaok Rnllnplr Leon ard Mitchell, Thos. Royster, Hamlin ianuis. Fifth Grade. Lucv Smith Willie Grimsley, Lillie White, Russell Webb. oIXth URADE.-Lillian Minor, Louie Mitchell. Seventh Grade. Easley Roller, Morilz Haubold, Lena Ellington. Eighth Grade. .Tanifi lionih .1 niia. Minor, Daisy Minor, Annie Furman, Annie urews, Evelyn ttowell, Myrtle uay. m Dress Up and Put on Your Best Looks. During the holiday season boys, young men and old men always love to put on their best looks, and Long Bros, are anxious to aid them in doing so by being allowed the privi lege of selling them stylish, well made clothing, hats, shoes and fur nishings. They have a large stock to select from, and at prices that will suit your pocketbook. They can dress you out from head to foot and make you look as neat as if you had just "stepped out of a band-box." Long Bros.' large advertisement on the fourth page talks for itself and shows how nice you would look with one of their new suits of clothing. The pleasant Messrs. Blalock, Hunt and Ferabow are just the boys to fit you up equal to a tailor and send you on your holiday way rejoicing. NOTICE. To Teachers of Public Schools : I hereby notify every teacher, both white and colored, of Granville coun ty, that I have made arrangements on presentation of voucher, for one month s teaching, properly signed by the committee of your district, to cash the same. Vouchers for the white teachers will be paid on Mou day, Dec. 22d, and for the colored teachers on 1 uesday. Dec. 23rd. Please give this matter your prompt attention and present your vouchers on dates mentioned above, and Oblige, J. C. HOWARD, Co. Supt. of Schools. Try our pickled, boneless rolled beef. It s delicious. PARHAM BROS. Some Things At J KK52N'J. All Hie Newest Books. Confessions of a Wife, In King's Byways, Bikey and Skicycle, Donovan, Pascha, Ce celia, Wanted a Chap ron, The Virginian, Hope Loring, The Lit tle White Bird, and many other new titles. A Lovely Lino Of Calendars, Booklets, Xmas Cards, beautiful Packages of Stationery and the daintiest Pic ture Frames you ever saw. For 16 years our line has always been the best in Oxford, and this season it is the best we have ever had. Too pretty to tell you about. Come and see it. Apples, Oranges, Ba nanas, Grapes, Nuts, Figs, Raisins, Dates. fireworks for the Little Folks and Big Ones Too Holmes & Coutts Old English Fruit Cake in i lb. packages, Sponge Lady Fingers, Social Tea, and a full line of other cakes and crack ers. These are only a few of the GOOD THINGS at flCKJON'J, ...Next to Bank of Granville. Candies 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 1 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 25c. 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 dou'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 ana you go away pleased and make your friends happy by giv- leg mem tne Dest ana most beautiful goods made. My entire stock of Holiday Goods is brand new and up-to- date. Specials ! FINE CANDIES. Fruits, Citron. Spices, etc., for your Holiday cakes and pies, Yours to please, R. L. HAMILTON, The Druggist, Oxford, N. C. Him Goods ill Fine Presents
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