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T'' L. . M. ..... (DIKE) OXFOBD nsr 0 THTJRSDAT, DEO. 25, 1902. $1 HPIEJEFi -A-ZDTZDTTTjyH r TMif" iimi .-i.-O " WAITIG3B ! At present the best si?'jt in town is our ) HA.NDSOME STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS, Which includes the pick of the market in Fright, Fresh, New Styles and Novelties for the Christmas sea s n, and we are wait ing" to show it to you. It will give you new ideas to see our ) ) DAY L It is easv to select trom because it con tains everything to make people happy, whether thev are old or young ) ) ) 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 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 Hiay be, we can meet them with tha most de sirable and satisfac tory selections. ) Our attractive Holi day Display awaits your inspection, We are glad to welcome visitors and pleased to show them our goods. The Old Reliable Drug gist, ) ) ) ) ) I ! Gills-- HALL. i toryof ocalVents. Moving Pictures of a Weeks Happen ings. Mr. A. Baker is having his dwell ing painted. The Public Ledger will not be Is sued next week. Age imprints more wrinkles In the mind than it does in the face. All of our manufacturing enter prises have closed down for the holi days. Your death is a part of the order of the universe; tls a part of the life of the world. The best purchase a man can make is the kindness and affection of his own family. if the words of some men were weighed they wouldn't be as heavy as the web of a spider. Styles are constantly changing, but the turkey this Christmas will be dressed ihe same old way. Your attention is called to the change in advertisement of Leon Ii. Jones In another column. It is said that the Taylor Can nady -Buggy Co. will have to enlarge their plant the coming year. LOST A gold chain and silver purse. Finder will receive reward by returning to Hall's drug store. - Senator and Mrs. A. A. Hicks are getting ready to make more improve ments to their residence on College street. Mr. Tom Howell, the excellent book-keeper for Messrs. Cooper & Ray, has accepted a position in the Bank at Chapel Hill. Mr. Ilufus Blackley and MissZela Bragg, both of Brassfield's Town ship were happily ma rried some days ago by Squire J. D. Davis. Even the smallest boy will take a "horn" Cnristmas morning, and he won't need any Instruction, either, for he'll be his own tooter. Tis Christmastide, and merrily The church bells all should ring; Their notes proclaiming.far and near, The birthday of our King. The Public Ledger wishes you a very Merry Christmas. Here's to your good health, sir, and your fam ilys; may you live long and prosper. In Warren county two clerks of court have held that office 82 years. One who died in 1SG7, held it 48 years; and his successor has held It since 18(57. The editor is much pleased to learn that Miss Sarah Parhara, who has been seriously ill for some weeks with fever, is now rapidly convales cing. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give a cantata at the Opera House Christmas night forthe benefit of the Sunday School. Ad mission 10 cents. Another Christmas has dawned upon us and we are no nearer a new hotel and electric lights than several yearn ago, both of which are badly i needed in Oxford. Mr. .1. W. Noell, one of the editors of the Koxboro Courier, will be the manager of a trousers factory to be established at Lexington and will make his home in that town after January 1st. The world Is getting wiser "Not a beaver was to be seen at Baptist State Convention," says Charity and Children. If it had been a Methodist Conference the beaver would have been in evidence. The trains going to Durham these days make no connections, which is a great Inconvenience to the travel ing public. It will be presto change when the connection with the Sea board is completed. A Kansas young man who owns a farm and wants a, wife is putting himself up to be raffled for Christmas at 25 cents a chance, and saj's he will marry the woman white or black, who draws the prize, There are now 200 rural free de livery mall routes in this State; an increase of 100 per cent, this year. Next year will see a yet greater in crease, perhaps; certainly if the good roads movement takes a step for ward. "We Hold Thee Safe." THE FIRST r National Mi Oxford, N. C. Deposits, (Ji 130,000 Capital, 28.000 Surplus, V 3,300 We have brought to the people of old Granville a strong Government institution. Tiiou o rt- chnuuinar thir n-nnreciation. and the First National Bank is showing its ap preciation by giving the very best banking facilities and liberal treatment. Come to see us. R. W. LASS1TER, C. D. RAY, President V.-President. S. W. MINOR, W. H. HUNT, Teller. Cashier. 4 Per Cent Interest Paid on Time Deposits. -A11 Transactions Strictly Confidential. The fence around the old Kings bury place has been repaired. Oxford Is to have a large Govern ment Distillery at an early date. Mrs. A. A. Hicks' Music Class gave a delightful Musical at her residence Wednesday morning. The "Little Brown Jug" will become quite popular again in Ox ford after the first of January. Our schools closed Friday forthe joyous holidays and the young ladies and gentlemen left for their homes in the different parts of the State. After the first of January the gallon jug, with a doctors' prescrip tion pasted on it, "take as often as necessary," will become very popular once more in Oxford. The Graded School closed Friday for the holidays with a nice enter tainment, and the dear children we know are exceedingly happy to-day. The editor wishes all of themamerry time. The marriage of Miss Martha F. Fredriksen to Rev. Royal Shannon house is announced to take place on Wednesday, December thirty first, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis de Lacrolx. Hon W. H. P. Jenkins announces the marriage of his daughter, Viola, to Mr. Nathaniel K. Faucette, of Wil ton, N. C. The marriage will take place at the home of the bride, De cember 31, 1902. During the three Sundays in No vember when the count was made more than 700.000 people in .New city did not attend any church. It is stat ed that there are not sittings in all the churches for half a million of the population of that great city. The truest Index of a big man hood is the disposition to be fair, honest, just and generous. W hen you find such a man you will see one who wears the precious coronal of that exalted virtue and regal excellence which kingly natures alone can wear The Public Ledger returns thanks to all who have helped it by their patronage to become what It Is, and launches out upon the new year with this bit of advice and assurance to Its constituents: If you want to turn a dollar to a good investment, put it in the Public Ledger. Dr. H. C. Herndon Is a success in raising meat, as he killed 4 pigs a few days ago t months old that net ted 893 pounds averaging 223. Mr. R. S. Usry stepped up and shows that he Is not behind on raising porkers. He killed 8 pigs that netted him 2,530 pounds of meat. Wilkeeboro Chronicle says: Ex Senator Marion Butler, according to the evidence, is the real instigator of the South Dakota bond suit against this State. And he instigated the suit while he was representing the State as Senator. He would do any thing for the cash, provided it is against his own people. Mr. Lonnie Smith has repurchas ed the Exchange Hotel, and has had it repainted on the inside and refurn ished the rooms with neat furniture along with elegant felt mattresses. The table is supplied with the best the market affords,and the Exchange has become very popular with the travelling public. Mr. Eugene H. Chlsholm, adjuster for the Piedmont h ire Insurance Co of Charlotte, was here Tuesday to settle the loss of Mr. J. Pender Man irum which occurred on Dec. 7th. We learn that the adjustment was highly satisfactory to Mr Mangum which sneaks well for this excellent Com pany, which Is represented by Mr. Win. II . Harrison. Miss Margaret Louise Cannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Can non, was married at Concord, Dec. 18th. to Mr. Julian S. Carr, Jr., of Durham, the oldest son of General and Mrs. Julian S. Carr. The per sonal popularity of the contracting parties and the prominence of their families made the wedding an event of much social consequence. The top o' the morning to Col, R. B. Creecy, editor of 'The Elizabeth City Economist, who is to-day 85) years of age and probably the oldest editor now in active service In the country! The activity of this Nestor of the Tar Heel press is indeed re markable. He has for perhaps a longer time than it is given most men to live wielded his pen In the de fence of what he considers best for his State and section Charlotte Observer. . You should by all means visit C H. Landis' hardware store and take a look at his beautiful line of bric-a-brac, which are suitable for Christ mas presents. Children in their Glory. The Baptist Sunday-school enter tainment, at the church Tuesday night, was largely attended. The program was unique, and the chil dren acquitted themselves in- an ex cellent manner. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion. The imitation of a chimney where old Santa Claus emerged laden with presents, ably assisted by two little angels, for both children and teach ers, was well arranged. About fifty of the Mission Sunday school from the cotton mill were with them. A number of our pretty young ladies participated, and the singing was splendid. The entertainment was a grand success and much praise is due Miss Bettie Jordan, the author of the program, the superintendent and the faithful work of the ladies. 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. Give us the opportunity and be convinced. PARHAM BROS. CO. ito Wishing You All a MERRY CHRISTMAS. $ iij JOHN tr. OTKUMAA, m Old Fashioned Agent of Santa I Clau8. - 333333S333:333335S332?fl Their Right to Know. People who entrust their money to a bank want to know something of its financial strength. The Bank of Granville fullv recognizes this right and gladly furnish depositors with a list of its directors and stockholders. Then from time to time reports are published showing the condition of the bank. Copies of these reports are kept on hand for those who wish to see them. Fine Roadster. The editor had the pleasure last week of riding behind the most charm ing harness horse that he ever re members seeing. We rode with Dr. Booth about thirty miles over an awfully rough and muddy road, be hind his young "Pride," the seven year old son of the doctor's old horse of the same name who was known to fame, as the most powerful harness horse our county has ever contained disregarding as he did mud and hills and distance. It is a real pleasure to ride behind such hcrses. Prize Winners. The following boys and girls of the Graded School captured the 8 prizes offered by Mr. Ben Brown for highest grade of scholarship or highest aver age in each grade ending the 19th of December: 1st Grade, Virginia Carroll. 2nd Grade, James Taylor. 3rd Grade, Eva Christmas. 4th Grade, Alleue Minor. 5th Grade, Russell Webb. 6th Grade, Lillian Minor. 7th Grade, Easley Roller. 8th Grade, Julia Minor. Entertained the Euchre Club. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hunt enter tained the Euchre Club Thursday night at their charming home on Front street, in honor of Miss Mary Outlaw. Some twenty-five guests enjoyed their hospitality. Whist was played from 9 until 10:30 when an elegant luncheon was served, along with delicious punch. The ladies' prize, a beautiful embroidered lunch cloth, was awarded to Miss Lizzie Lawrencp, of Charlotte, while Mayor Minor captured the gentle man's prize, a handsome book. Mrs. T. L. Booth was given the consola tion. . Runaway Marriage. There was a runaway marriage in Oxford Monday morning. Mr. A. C. Watson, of Laurinburg county, and Miss Pearl Ha rris, of Charlotte coun ty, Va., accompanied by Mr. J. J. Wat son and Miss , arrived in Ox ford Sunday evening and stopped at the Exchange Hotel. Monday morn ing Register of Deeds Mayes furnish ed them license, and Rev. J. S. Ilard away made tnem one in the parlor of the Exchange Hotel in the presence of a number of witnesses. As soon as the ceremony was over the groom saluted the bride with a loviug kiss. The happy couple and their two friends left on the 11 o'clock fcraln for their home in Virginia. The License Question. At a special meeting of the Town Commissioners Friday night they re fused by a vote of four to three to license saloons for the next ensuing term of six months. It seems to us that it would have been more fair and more In accordance with justice to have informed the saloon keepers of their intended action a two months beforehand or else to have given them some time in the future to have disposed of their stock so as not to have put them to a great sacrifice in disposing of the same. The Public Ledger is opposed to local prohibition for the reason that we know it does not prohibit. It has been tried in Oxford and proved a failure. i Letter to Mayor Minor Oxford, N. C. Dear Sir: J. F Edwards has taken the agency for the "Fewer gallons: wears longer paint Devoe Lead and Zinc. It will cut in half the amount of paint he sells for any one job, but will multiply the number of jobs by three, four, five, ten, fifteen as much as he and we can make it by putting the facts before your fellow towns men. People are going to paint more when they find It's so worth while to paint, and they are going to be glad they did it instead of sorry, as many are now. It's like making a harness. He who finds a way to make a harness in less time, at less cost, and make it last twice to four times as long, is going to s:et the business of his town. Lucky Is the dealer who secures the agency for Devoe lead and zinc tne "Fewer gallons; wears longer" paint. Yours truly, F. W. Devoe & Co., New York. A Christmas Greeting. To our numerous subscribers, pat rons and friends we wish to extend our slncerest Christmas greetings. We thank you for your patronage during the past year aud for your warm support in other ways during the year just passed. We have tried to give our patrons a good paper and have striven to be true to the interests of the people among whom we live and whom we love. By hard work and the efforts of our friends we have had a successful year. At this wo rftioice and are thankful,: and no less do we rejoice that our frifnrts both merchants and farm ers and others have been successful. The farmers have made good crops fi.nrl tTipir barns are overflo wins. The prices on their products have been high, until the last few weeks. The merchants, manufacturers and others have also done well. In this time of plenty let us remem ber the past and take care for the future, remembering that times may not always be as "flush" as they are now. Let us not, also, forget to be thankful to Almighty God for His biKKine-B. ijpt us be Drovident. eco nomical, prudent and lay up some thing for the rainy day. A 8 Christmas is nere let us consider wu bow w a.rft e-oinsr to SDend it. Let us be joyous and cheerful; but beware of the wine-cup and of dissi pation. We should not forget Him in whosR memorv we keen Christmas. Jesus the Holy Nazarine was meek and lowly and led a life of purity ; so let us in commemorating the day for Him trv to live as He lived and try to reflect His Image. Candy, candy, candy at Jackson's. Nuts, figs, raisins at Jackson's. BRILLIANT FRANKLINTON WEDDING. Miss Juanita Britt and Mr. A. O. Perry Plighted Their Troth in Beautiful Church Wedding. Franklinton correspondent News and Observer, December 18, says: Amidst throngs of friends, gathered to witness the ceremony, there was solemnized In the Methodist church Thursday evening a most brilliant wedding, the event being one of the most notable marriages of the sea son. The scene was one of brilliancy, when at the altar surrounded by a large, bridal party, Miss Juanita Moore Britt, daughter of Mr. Charles D. Britt, and Mr. Avon Olan Perry plighted their troth. The church was nanasomeiy decorated with palms and Dot.tfd nlM.nts with r r - in tJKs uuu pink for the background. ax tne organ Mr. Wm. F. Joyner rendered several beautiful selections, and just before the arrival of the bridal party Mr. J. Wheeler McGhee sang "At the Dawn." Then came the attendants, a ladv down t.h tre aisle and her escort down the other, crossing at the altar. Then came the bridf m tho arm rf hiv c?u. ter, Miss Daisie Britt, they being met at tne alter witu tne groom and his best man, Mr. C. L. Wright, of Bur lington. The brid was hanrlsnmplv irnwnorl In a heavy corded bengaline silk, her veil pinned with an amethyst cres ent, she carried a large bouquet of wnite carnations tied with white satin ribbon. The maid of honor was gowned in light blue taffeta and carried pink carnations tied with nink satin . The attending couples were Miss I . . i T-fc 1 t 1 1 j ... jeuuie rerrv, oi xuriingiion, witn Mr. A. V. Bobbitt, of Youngsvllle, Miss Annie McGhee with Mr. R. A. Winston. Miss Mattie Ballard with Mr. B. T. Green, Miss Cecelia Joyner with Mr. T. F. Cheatham, of Youngs ville. All the brides' maids wore white organdie and carried pink car nations and the gentlemen wore white carnations on their coats. Im mediately after the ceremony a re centlon was held at, the hnmA of thp bride. The entire residence was beau- tituiiy lignted and the various rooms were decorated in holly and flowers. Mrs. G. P. Norman and Mrs. C. E. TjOnar aswistftd in rwcfti ui n p-tti crn pst a Dainty refreshments were served, fur nished by Dughl. The scene was one of beauty. rrili brirla ia n tioVilw vnnno1 lnrlv and is possessed of all things that mase up true womannoou. i ne groom is a brighht young man and holds a responsible position with the Iifft Tnsnra.iiPH Coninn.nv of Virn-lniH . r- j - His many friends all over the State will congratulate him on winning so iair a uriue. PERSONAL. Miss Annie Webb, of Stem, is visit ing her brother Mr. John Webb. Those who are at home to enjoy tne restive season are: Dr. and Mrs S. H. Cannady, of New York: Frank and Charley Gregory, of Florence, S C; W. D.Currin, of Winston; Edward Cannady, James Cheatham and Gar land Mitchell, of Raleigh; Robt, and Ben Lasslter, and Shepard Pender, of the University; Darius Eatman, o New York; Ellis Cannady, of Fish- borne School; Frank Lyon, of Trinitv College; Scott Hunt, of Enfield; Mott Pinnix, of Richmond; Edward Hob good, of Wake Forest. Meet your friend at Jackson's. Leave your package at Jackson's A Prosperous Year. The past year has been a prosper ous one for this section. Nowhere, probably, Is this condition more ap parent tnan witnin tne vault anu books of the Bank of Granville. Never before has It had so many deposl tors ; never berore nas it nad so much money on deposit, the total amount of deposits at this time being over $200,000.00. Surely we are not mistaken when we say that the year 1902 has been a prosperous one for the people of our community, which also means much for the Bank of Granville. New Books at Jackson's, Lovely Stationery at Jackson's. Glad to Serve My Friends. I am now connected with the Bank of Granville, and will be glad to serve my friends. Every possible safeguard is thrown around the property com mitted to our care, while our patrons receive every courtesy and accommo dation within the range of prudent banking. Our directors map out the policy of this institution, and this Board Is composed of practical busi ness men, who are among the most successful of the community. Your patronage solicited. J. G. HUNT. Receipts for Xmas Cakes and Pies, Rx. Bakers Chocolate. Mixed Spices. Seeded Raisins. Currants. FMgs a a (of each) q s (or any quan tity) at Hamilton's drug store. Try our pickled, boneless rolled beef. It's delicious. PARHAM BROS. Adoniram Articles. Mr. G. H. Mulchi moved last Fri day to Skipwlth,Va. Mrs. T. M. Pool, of Push.Va., Is on an extended visit to her sister in Texas. All the Public Schools In this sec tion closed Friday, the 20th, for the Xmas holidays. Wr are sorrv to chronicle the ill ness of G. W. Wright's family, five of the children are quite sick. Mrs. Grfiplv Clark, who has been very sick with a rising In her throat, glad to say is a little better. Mr fha.rlifi Loftis and Miss Cora Rftrrfttt, were hatt)llv united in mat rimony on Sunday the 14th. Rev. P. II. Fontaine made tnem one. xney were first cousins. APEX. Tf thft ladles have not inspected the attractive line of china and glass ware on display at C. H. Landis' stnrfi. thev have missed a treat, as it is declared the prettiest in town. His store Is just the place to select a Christmas present. Items About People "Who Come and Who Go, Mr. W. C. Bain, of Greensboro, was in Oxford Friday. Capt. W. O. Bobbitt, of Durham, was on our streets Monday. Messrs. R. L. Hamilton and Will Jones were in Richmond Friday. Mr. A Capehart and family, of Jvittrell, were in Oxford Monday. Miss Net Grejrorv has returned from a visit to friends in Danville. Miss Willie Skinner will eniovthe holidays with friends in Salisbury. Mr. and Mrs. Husrh Skinner, of Smithfield, are here for the holidays. Mr. J. Roy Fuigerson. of Dar lington, S. C, is at Lsme forthe holi days. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Daniel, of Louisburg, were Oxford visitors Thursday. Miss Bennett Greirorv is at home from a visit to Major Nat Gregory in Richmond. Messrs. Rufus and E. T. Knott. of Raleigh, are spending the joyous season with relatives in Granville. Messrs. J. A. and R. P. Taylor. and H. O. Furman, three successful drummers, are at home for the holi days. Mr. J. S. Hunt is snendinar thp holidays with his sister, Mrs. Rom Parker and little daughter. Carolina. at Enfield. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Blalock and children of Kinston, are spendingthe noiidays with relatives In Oxford and Granville. Rev. Mr. Blalock, of Whitevllle, spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Blalock, at Culbreth the past week. Mrs. Chamblee and child left Thursday to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ed wards in Raleigh. Mr and Mrs. .1. B. ICnott, H?irl children left Friday to enjoy Christ mas witn Mr. ana Mrs. . VV. Knott near Dinwiddle C. H., V a. Kev. L'. c. Aired and family are spending the holidays with Mr. W. D. Kimball near Hargrove. Mr. Aired will next year preach at Jones boro. Dr. and Mrs. B. K. Hays and Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming returned from iew i orK;ity l uesaay. or course the doctor's patrons are glad to have him back, Misses Helen White, of a Rich mond School; Hettie Lyon, of Greens boro College; Fannie Hughes, of Mt. Airy Graded School; Eva Minor, teacher of Music at Chase City, and Jessie Hobgood, teacher at Dunn, are at home for the holidays. Some -Things At All llic Newest Book's. 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 L07BI7 Line 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. ifire works 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 dCKJON'J, ....Next to Bank of Granville. J The Scene Is Changed. MILTON'S Is the place of beauty and joy to all ages. Visit his store and see for yourselves. TOYS I 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 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 don'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- ieg tnem tne oest 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. mm Goods i Fine Presents