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The
Medicine
That Your
Doctor Prescribes
For you is i.ie BEST medicine
to take, if it is prepared as he
specifies on his prescription.
Bring his prescription to us,
and there will be no question
about accurate preparation.
We are careful, thorough,
and use only best quality fresh
materials in all prescription
work.
Good
Soda
Of course, anybody can say
his Soda Water is "Good"
but apparently there are com
parative degrees of goodness.
If you enjoy really GOOD
Soda, step in and get a drink
from our new fountain. We
don't believe you will be disappointed.
Hall's Drug Store
Main St.
'Phone 72.
"We Hold Thee Safe."
THE FIRST &
Oxford, N. C.
CAREFUL,
PROMPT,
ACCURATE
ATTENTION
To all Business !
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Paid Time Deposits.
LYNCH'S
Jewelry Store.
I have just received a new line of
Jewelry
H rooches,
Scarf Pins,
Hat Pins,
Cuff Links,
Neck ( hains,
Watch Chains,
Lockets and Charms.
A nice selection of Rings.
New lot of Cut Glass and Solid
Silverware,
Oxford Souvenir Spoons.
Special attention to repairing.
Yours respectfully,
W. D. LYNCH,....
Jeweler.
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GENT
MEREST
Jtory of jocaljyents.
Moving Pictures of
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- vv ucts tiappeii-
ings.
Two Unltpd Ktatew prisoners in
jail were taken to Raleigh Tuesday.
The "Public Ledger is glad to learn
that Mr. M. A. (Jregory continues to
improve.
Mr. O. 1). Ray is building a tene
ment house on lower Hroad street,
and will soon be completed.
Rumor has it that two of our
most excellent young people will join
hearts and hands about the middle
of J une.
The interior of ttie postofliee has
been greatly improved by paint and
varnish, and presents quite a neat
appearance.
The express from the North for
Oxford now comes over the Sea board
road, which continues to increase in
passenger trallie.
Sr-i"".ny one having dry ca ttle or
colts would do well to call on 11. V.
I'uckett, Oxford, for pasturage.
May 2sth, :,r,pd-
Mr Frank Spencer, our clever ex
press and telegraph agent, who has
been conlined to his home on account
of sickness, is some better.
The magistrates and county
commissioners will meet next Mon
day jointly for the purpose of levying
the taxes for the coming year.
If the South won't let the negro
vote, it lets him work; while the
Xorth lets the negro vote, but won't
let him work. Houston (Texas)
Chronicle.
The camp of the road force now
is about three miles from town on
the Oak Hill road, and in spite of the
day weather have been putting in
some good work.
It is highly important thatevery
nody in Oxford should clean up and
sprinkle plenty of lime around their
back lots. It should be done at once
.as it is dollars in their pockets.
WANT HU. Real estate, town
property, farms, mineral and timber
lands, or your business bought, sold
or exchanged.
,1. STUART KHYKLNDALL,
Greensboro, N. C.
Marion Taylor is now nursing
a burnt eye on account of trying a
few days ago to force a cartridge in
the barrel of a small ritle. The car
tridge exploded, the powder burning
his right eye, but glad to learn not
seriously and will soon be well.
The Missouri Court of Appeals
has decided in the case of a preacher,
who sued his congregation for a bal
ance due on 'an .ftsOO salary, that he
can't recover under the laws of that
State, and must depend for his pay
on the conscience of his congregation.
In New York on Wednesday there
were five deaths and lifteen prostra
tions from heat. About the same
time Montana was reporting results
of one of severest suow storms and
blizzards In its history. Thousands
of cattle were killed and several herd
ers lost their lives In the storm.
Under the new law the old rebate
mill will not have to work so hard,
and it is said good natured Chairman
C. F. Crews is happy at the thought
of being relieved of such hard work
as turning the crank of a rickety old
rebate mill every first Monday. Look
out! it is listyour taxes or pay double
tax in the future.
The Public Ledger suggests that
the Town Commissioners put in a
watchman's clock system for the
protection of the town at night, hav
ing stations in different sections and
requiring the night policeman to
make so many rounds during the
night. It will be money well spent
and we hope it will be done.
Rev. Ii. P. Culbreth, of the North
Carolina Methodist Conference, died
at his home in Cary Tuesday morning
of last week at the age of OS years.
He left but one child, Rev. Marvin
Culbreth, pastor of a church in Ral
eigh. Mr. Culbreth was born in
Sampson county and had been in the
ministry since a young man.
It gives us pleasure to announce
that Hon. W. W. KItchin, of Roxboro,
congressman from this district will
deliver the oration St. John's Day,
June 24th. Brother KItchin is so
widely and favorably knownthat he
needs no Introduction to our people,
and we are indeed gratified that he
will be with us. Orphans Friend.
W. C. Stelntorf and H. C. Hud
son will run a grand personally con
ducted excursion from Oxford to
Richmond, Va.. Thursday, May 2S,
rain or shine. Train will leave Ox
ford at 5:30 a. in., arriving Richmond
10 a. m.; leave Richmond !:15 p. m.;
fare for round-trip $2 50. Separate
coaches for colored people wishing
to go.
The State Treasurer sends a cir
cular letter to sheriffs that under the
new revenue act all piano and organ
dealers and horse traders must have
license from the State Treasurer by
May Cist or cease business. He also
asks for a list of firms and corpora
tions paying oil dealers' tax since
this is now made payable to the
State Treasurer.
We feel sure the ladies will take
an interest in reading the large ad
vertisement of Messrs, Landis & Eas
ton on the fourth page of this paper.
These gentlemen discuss white goods
with you which are summer satisfac
tion. You want the goods that are
comfortable and look well. They are
up-to-date and provide dry goods
and millinery satisfaction In both
pleasure and economy. Good things
to wear and not expensive, so visit
their stores. Of course the men and
boys are not forgotten, and they can
be nicely fitted up from head to foot
at astonishingly low prices.
Made Young Again.
"One of Dr. Kings New Life Tills each
night for two weeks has put me in my
'teens' again" writes D. H. Turner of
Dempseytown. Pa. They're the best in the
world for liver, stomach and bowels. Purely
vegetable. Never gripe. Only 25c at J. G.
Hall.
Mr. John Paris is having his res
idence repainted on the inside.
Dr. D. C. White is making Im
provements to the Inside of his dwell
in"" Fifteen persons lost their lives
and over a score were more or less
seriously injured by tornadoes in
Southern Nebraska this week.
In many sections of Granville
rain has fallen and the farmers are in
better spirits, but it is said that not
a full crop of tobacco will be planted.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Cam Gaston, we regret to say, con
tinues critically ill. We are also sorry
to learn of the illness of the little
child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morris,
near town. We most earnestly hope
these dear little ones will be spared
to their loved ones.
NOTICG! My fish pond near
Gnon church has been posted accord
ing to law, and all persons caught
fishing ' there with hook and line,
seines or nets, or shooting with any
kind of firearms or dynamite, will be
prosecuted. .j. M. CURRIN.
May ISth, l!K):i.
The commencement exercises of
Horuor School are on as we go to
press today (Wednesday). There
are quite a number of young ladies
from a distance in attendance and of
course will greatly enjoy the dances
given by the cadets. The program
of the commencement will prove In
teresting and entertaining.
Mrs. A. M. Mathews, of Winston
Salem, the aged sister of Mrs. R. I.
Devin. passed over the border land
Sunday after s-J years upon the earth
carrying sunshine into many hearts
as she was a Soldier of the Cross. and
her aged body is forever at rest. Mrs.
Devin was at her bedside when the
end came, and returned home Tues
dav. "Blessed are they who die in
the Lord."
The Board of Trustees of the
Graded School have elected Prof.
Hoell, Principal of the Kinston
Graded School, Superintendent to
succeed Prof. Hodgin, resigned. The
new Superintendent comes most
highly recommended, and will no
doubt prove a most eliicient officer.
We regret to learn that on account
of sickness he cannot come to Oxford
for the present and Prof. Hodgin has
kindly consented to examine teach
ers for the schools Friday and Satur
day as will be seen elsewhere In this
paper.
Colored Boy Accidentally Shot.
Last Thursday morning our little
friend Joe Lassiter, son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. W. Lassiter, went out into
the yard with his small 22-calibre
rifle to kill a chicken for his mother.
The colored hired boy joined him
and was driving the chicken so that
Joe could get a good chance to shoot,
and when Joe thought the opportu
nity had arrived he pulled away.
Instead of hitting the chicken he
planted the ball almost in the center
of the colored boy s forehead, stun
ning him for a while. On investiga
tion of the wound Dr. li. K. Hays
found the flattened ball against the
skull proper, and rendered necessary
medical attention. In the meantime
Joe was terribly distressed and cried
like his Mttle heart would break on
account of the accident. The colored
boy is getting along nicely, going
about his business and Joe has dried
up his tears.
Thrilling Address Last Thursday Night.
Rev. Frank Stringfellow, who gave
some interesting reminiscences of
scout life in the civil war lagt Thurs
day night at the Opera House under
the auspices of the Oxford Atheneum
was received with much enthusiasm.
He proved himself a charming speak
er, and although the address lasted
for one hour and a half the audience
would have gladly heard him much
longer. It is well known that he
was one of the greatest scouts of the
war and Ins account of his many en
counters with the Yankees, his hair
breadth escapes and his daring deeds
were of a most interestingcharacter,
especially to the old soldiers, who
h.ad "been there," and who were out
in good numbers to hear him. Those
were glorious times and the old boys
are always glad to hear more of the
cause which though lost will ever re
nwiln dear to them.
Mr. Stringfellow has delivered sev
eral addresses at other places in the
State recently and there, as here, he
has been received with enthusiasm.
He is a minister of the Gpiscopal
church, being Rector of the church at
Boydton, Va. We are glad that a
good house greeted him the other
night, and trust he may again give
us the pleasure of hea? ag him in Ox
ford.
Death of Mrs. J. B. Williams.
The Durham Thrift, in speaking of
the death of Mrs. J. L. Williams says:
The death of this good woman
comes to many a heart as a personal
alllictlon. All who were so fortu
nate as to have numbered her among
their acquaintances and friends will
share with the family the grief with
which they are overwhelmed.
There was a sympathetic love that
constantly went out from the every
day life of Mrs. Williams and gave
expression in her solicitation for the
happiness of all around her that
might truly be said to be the reflec
tion of a heart and life devoted to
the love and service of God, that
taught her to love her neighbor as
herself. And nowhere was this beau
tiful virtue so resplendent as when
dispensing the hospitalities of her
own home. She was loved by all
and the influence of her lovely Chris
tian life Is the rich heritage she has
left and in the hour of deepest afflic
tion, the heart Involuntarily turns
to (iod with thanks for the example
of so perfect a Christian life.
This is the sweet reflection that
alone can assuage the grief incident
to such bereavement. And in this
reliance we claim the right to join
with the afflicted family in their sor
row and cause for rejoicing.
What is Foieys Kidney Cure?
Answer: It is made from a prescription
of a leading Chicago physieian, and one of
the most eminent in the country. The in
gredients aie the puriest that money can
buy, and are scientifically combined to get
their utmost value. For sale by R. L Ham
ilton. Baugh's fertilizers are the best on
the market. For sale by Bullock &
Mitchell.
A QUIET MARRIAGE.
Oxford Tobacconist Got a Durham Bride
Yesterday Afternoon.
There was a quiet marriage at the
home of J. C. Hundley, on Cleveland
street yesterday afternoon at 4:00
o'clock. The contracting pfirties
were Mr. J. D. Bullock, of Oxford,
and Miss L. D. Roberts, of this city.
Rev. A. McCullen, of Oxford, officiated.
It was a quiet affair and on this
account there were but a few inti
mate friends and relatives present to
witness the event.
The groom is a well known tobac
conist and business man in Oxford
and is known to many Durham peo
ple. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J.
C. Hundley and has made her home
here for sometime, making a large
number of friends among our people
Immediately after the marriage
vows were said the bride and groom
and the officiating minister repaired
to the Southern depot and left for
their home In Oxford Durham Her
ald. May 21st.
Our much esteemed friend took
snap judgment upon his many friends
in Oxford and quietly went off and
took unto himself a wife, but never
theless they all wish him and his
good lady all the joy that wedded
bliss can bestow.
Tax Can't be Listed With The Register.
The County Commissioners have
been instructed by t he corporation
commission that it is not lawful for
taxes to be given in before the regis
ter of deeds, and that persons who
fail to give In at the proper time to
the list-taker should be doubly taxed
The commissioners have no authorl ty
in the matter, and taxes must be
given in at the proper time.
School Committeemen.
The Granville County Board of Ed
ucatlon will appoint School Com
mlttee for said county on the first
Monday In July. The Board desires
to appoint the very best men for the
place and would be glad to have the
patrons in every district send in rec
omniendations for said positions.
Address the same to J. C. Howard,
Supt., before that date and oblige
F. W. HANCOCK,
Chmn. Bd. Gducatlon.
Complimentary to the Journal.
The Southern Drug Journal, pub
lished at Atlanta by a company com
posed of Winston-Salem business
men, began its second year with the
April number. The editor is Mr.
Francis B. Hays, formerly of Oxford
N. C, and his work is uniformly ex
ceilent. We know of no one that
gets up a more valuable and enter
talnlug class paper. He is a writer
with ideas and a happy faculty of
expressing them. The Southern Drug
Journal is carrying a good line of
advertisements, an evidence that it
is making its way. Twin City Sen
tiuel.
Mr. J. Crsvfr d Cooper Successful,
At the examinat 'on of candidates
for the cadetship at Annapolis, re
cently held at Durham, Mr. J. Craw
ford Cooper, son of S. W. Cooper,
Gsq., of Oxford, was the successful
competitor out of six applicants. We
are glad to learn of this, as are his
host of friends in Oxford. Mr. Cooper
is one of the brightest and deservedly
popular young men of the town. We
have no doubt but that he will make
a fine record at Annapolis and reflect
credit upon himself and his section
He will doubtless there, as here, draw
about him many friends. We wish
for him continued success in his stud
ies. May honors await him wherever
his lot is cast.
Dr. J. C. Kihjo in Oxford.
Dr. J. C. Kilgo, President of Trini
ty College, occupied the pulpit of the
Methodist church on Sunday morn
ing and night and preached two very
excellent sermons. His subject for
the morning service was, "The As
cension," the text being from Gp, 10:
7-8-0, which he handled in a masterly
manner and in a way which delight
ed the large audience which greeted
him. Though this sermon was three
quarters of an hour long, yet the au
dience was sorry to hear the speaker
conclude so soon and would gladly
have heard him longer, it was a
sermon full of inspiration and com
fort to the believer and one calculated
to arouse sinners to a sense of their
great need. The theme was a noble
one and well did the gifted preacher
handle it. Such a sermon can but
lift men and women to higher living
if they will only heed its teaching.
The offertory was sweetly sung by
Miss Gmma Steed, while the choir
rendered unusually good music with
Miss Daisy Minor at the organ.
At night he also preached a very
impressive sermon on "The Mission
of the Church." In this sermon he
showed that the great in fact the
only mission of the church is the
saving of souls and that the church
which does not engage in soul-win-
nlng does not answer its mission and
that there is no need for it to exist.
He showed how some churches are
too aften concerned about adding
prominent persons to their member
ship for their Influence and prestige
and neglecting those In the humbler
walks of life. "The mission of the
church is to save souls and not to
make Itself a name." Dr. Kllgo
spoke particularly of the mission of
Methodism to lift men Irrespective
of class to a purer and a higher life.
There were plenty of creeds and high
church spires and famous cathedrals
before the Methodist church was
founded, so the - mission of that
church is to save men.
Oxford people always hear Dr.
Kllgo with real pleasure as he Is a
pulpit orator of consummate abili
ties. His style Is vigorous and at
once striking and original. As a
master of assemblies he has few
equals in the State.
Quick Arrest.
T. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala. was
twice in the hospital from a severe case of
piles causing 24 tumors. After doctors and
all remedies failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
quickly arrested further inflammation and
cured him. It ccr quers aches and kills
pain. 25c at J. G. Halls.
If vou want to make good tobacco
use Baugh's fertilizer. For sale by
Bullock & Mitchell.
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates
andean safelv be eiven to children, tor
' sale by R. L. Hamilton.
WILL WED IN JUNE.
Invitations to Marriage of Miss Bessie Dor
sey and Mr. Will Gulick.
The following invitation was re
ceived by friends of the popular young
people last week:
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dorsey
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of ther daughter
Bessie Gstelle
to
Mr. William McKee Gulick
Wednesday morning June the third
nineteen hundred and three
at ten o'clock
at the Baptist Church
Oxford, North Carolina.
No invitations in Oxford but. all
friends are Invited to attend.
Arrival and Departure of Trains Over
Seaboard Road.
For Henderson: For Durham:
11:45 a. m. 2:15 p. m.
4 p. 111.
From Henderson: From Durham:
S a. m. 12:50 p. m.
3:20 p. m.
Examinations for Teachers in The Graded
Schools.
The examination of applicants for
teachers positions in the Oxford Gra
ded Schools will be held on the 20th
and ;0th days of this month, next
Friday and Saturday. The exami
nation for white teachers will be at
the school building on College street
on Friday May 20th, the examination
for colored teachers at the colored
School on Saturday May T.Oth.
Examinations on each day will be
gin at 0 o'clock.
All teachers in the schools are re
quired to take these examinations,
and the examinations are open to
any one wishing to become a candi
date for a position whether formal
application has been made or not.
By order of the Board.
T. L. BOOTH,
Chairman.
Dr. Mims Lecture Before the Shakespeare
Club.
Dr. Mims professor of Gnglish at
Trinity College, delivered a very
scholarly and interesting lecture at
the home of Mr. J. C. Horner on last
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Those who heard Dr. Mims before
expected a literary treat and In this
they were not disappointed. The
subject chosen was "Literature,"
which he discussed in a way most
entertaining and instructive. His
manner is pleasing and easy and he
showed on this occasion as on others
a thorough acquaintance with his
subject.
Dr. Mims ranks high as one of
the best teachers of Gnglish in the
South and is regarded as a man of
much versatility and has an original
and creative mind. He Is no mere
copyist but thinks for himself and
discusses the subject In hand In a
logical way. Those who attended
are under many obligations to their
hosts for an invitation to this most
pleasant occassion.
Let us Have Pure Water.
For a long time we had In mfnd
a plan which we believe, if carried
Into effect, would be of great advan
tage to the town. It is this: Ijet
our town authorities have the well
at the intersection of I Illlsboro and
College streets bored deep so as to
furnish the town with plenty of
pure water for drinking purpose,and
then put a large force pump over it,
which would be of great use to the
town in case of fire, furnishing, as It
would, an abundant and ready sup
ply of water.
It Is well known that water from
a deep well is usually more healthful
than from the ordinary well. This
Is especially true where there Is so
much lime In the water as there Is in
most of the water in Oxford and Is
not healthful on that account.
There is also another advantage
which would come from norlng this
well, It would give us some Idea as
to which would be the best plan of
procuring water supply when we put
in waterworks, which we hope to be
able to do so some day. We cannot
get everything at a time, so let us
have this now which we can well af
ford. The cost would not be much
compared with the great benefit re
ceived. Letter to Dr. T. L Booth, Oxford, N. C.
Dear Sir: You can put $100 in your
pocket if you can put us in the wrong.
Devoe Lead and Zinc is all paint.
It takes fewer gallons to paint a
house than with mixed paints. It
wears longer than lead and oil mix
ed paints, too. The State chemists
of Maine, New Hampshire, ermont,
Massachusetts, New York and Penn
sylvania have analyzed It and say It
is pure.
If you can prove that any of these
things aren't so, we've a hundred
dollars waiting for you.
If these things are true, what paint
will you use next time you paint your
house? W hat will you say to the
people that ask you? for doctors
get asked queer questions.
If you know of an honest young
painter who isn't getting the grip on
life that he ought to have, give him
this hint: Devoe lead and zinc that'll
do It, if he does his work as well as
the paint does Its.
lours truly,
F. W. Devob & Co.,
New York.'
P. S. J. F. Gdwards sells our paint.
A Sure Thing.
It is said that nothing is sure except death
and taxes, but that is not altogether trne
Dr. Kines New Discovery for Consumption
is a sure cure for all lung and throat troub
les. Thousands can testify to that. Mrs
C. B. VanMetre of Shepherdtown, W. Va-,
says ''I had a severe case of bronchitis and
for a year tried everything I heard of, but
got no relief. One bottle ot Vr. Kings
New Discovery then cured me absolutely."
Its infallible for croup, whooping cough.grip,
pneumonia and consumption. Tjy it. It's
guaranteed by J. G. Hall. Trial bottles
free. Regular sizes 50c, $1.
ICE, ICE, ICE!
When you want ice in any quantity
cheap call on us at the market. Or
ders filled promptly and delivered.
RIDLEY & SLAUunTEK,
If vou want to make good. rich.
heavy tobacco get Baugh's fertilizers,
They are the strongest on the mar
ket. For sale by Bullock & Mitchell,
Items About People
"Who Come and
Who Go,
Mr. J. 1). Brooks was in Greens
boro Sunday.
Dr. N. C. Daniel was in Richmond
the first of the week.
Judge A. W. Graham was in
Richmond Thursday.
Gen. B. S. Royster was In Raleigh
Monday and Tuesday.
Mr. II. O. Furman Is enjoying a
few days with his family.
Mr. Joe Hall spent several d.ays
In Louisburg the past week.
Rev. B. C. Aired, of Jonesboro,
was an Oxford visitor Monday.
Mrs. John Booth and son Master
Shephard, are on a visit to Suffolk,
Va.
Miss Payne, of Norfolk, Is the
guest of Miss Lulie Biggs on Hllh-
! boro street.
Mrs. W. A. Devin has returned
from a visit to her parents at Chat
tanooga, Tenn.
Mr. and Mrs, W. B. Ballou and
children are visiting relatives in Hal
ifax county, Va.
Mr. J. F. Puckett, of Satter white,
was in Oxford Friday and called on
the Public Ledger.
Mr. R. D. Holeman, a popular
young business man of Stem, was on
our streets Thursday.
Gx-Judge Cooke, of Warrenton,
was the guest of Col. L. C. Gdwards
Thursday and Friday.
Miss Annie. Davis, of Rocky
Mount, is the guest of Miss Fannie
Gregory on College street.
Miss Jessie Hobgood, who has
been teaching school at Dunn, ar
rived home a few days ago.
Mr. Joslah Cannady is at home
from school at Ashevllle, and his
friends are glad to see him back.
The editor was pleased to meet
In Oxford yesterday morning Mr. Nat
faucette, the popular young mer
chant of Wilton.
Mrs. Annie Perkins and two chil
dren, of Palestine, Texas, are on a
visit to Mrs. Perkins' cousin, Mrs. J,
I). KInton, near Oxford.
I Mr. Hillman Cannady, the suc
cessful drummer for the Taylor-Can
nady Buggy Co., was in Oxford t
few days the past week.
; Messrs. J. W. Brown, I). A.
Moore and Len Pitchford are in at
tendance upon the United States
Court at Raleigh this week.
Col. C. M. Rogers, of Creedmoor,
spent several days the past week in
Oxford with his daughters, Mrs. R
i I. Taylor and Mrs. Candace Gmmett,
I Messrs. J. K. Wood, C. F. Thomas,
and W. 15. Adeock .are on the grand
jury of the Federal Court at Raleigh
while Mr. S. C. Lyon Is on the petit
jury.
We were glad to meet in Oxford
Friday Judge R. 15. Peebles, who has
in a few months on the bench estab
llshed the reputation of being an able
jurist.
Misses Gstelle and Alice Grims
ley, two of Snow Hill's captivating
young ladles, are visiting their sis
iter, Mrs. T. L. Booth, on College
street.
Miss Gtta Peace, who graduated
last week at Peace Institute, Raleigh,
with high honors, is at home to the
joy of her friends. Lieut. Willis (J.
. Peace, IT. S. A., attended the gradu
! atlng exercises ami has returned to
; his duties at Tybee.
Louisburg Suffers From Fire.
Louisburg was visited Thursday
morning at 1 ():) o clock by the Iarg
est fire since 1N00. Glght buildings
K. P. Hill & Co., sales stables and
brick store, loss $7,500, Insurance $4,-
000.
Mrs. Lela Williams, one storehouse
$0,000, no Insurance.
Farmers and Merchants Bank $2,
500, no insurance.
Large brick hotel owned by stock
company and a building adjoining
same, total loss $20,000, insurance
$1,500.
J. P. Kinston, loss on stock $.",000,
fully Insured.
Post oflice small loss.
The lire originated in an old wood
en building on the hotel lot. There
was no loss of life. The total loss
about $50,000. The cause of the fire
is unknown.
But for the fact that there was no
wind almost the entire business por
tion of the town would have been in
ashes. Yet we hear sensible men In
almost everything else saying that
Louisburg can't afford to have wa
ter works. One stream of water
would have prevented the loss of over
forty thousand dollars worth of val
uable property, and where now Is
but almost a square of smouldering
ruins we would have a large brick
hotel, a bank building and the other
valuable buildings burned. Times.
A Startling Test.
To save a life, Dr. T. G. Merritt, ot No.
Mehoopany, Pa., made a startling test re
sulting in a wonderful cure. He writes, "a
patient was attacked with violent hemor
rhages, caused by ulceration of the stomach.
I had often found Electric Bttters excellent
for acute stomach and liver troubles so I
pres ribed them. The patient gained from
the first, and has not had an attack in I4
months." Electric Bitters are positively
guaranteed for dyspepsia, indigestion, con
stipation and kidney troubles. Try them.
Only 50c at J. G. Hall.
Can't be beat, our line of new and
up-to-date stationery at Hall's drug
store.
INDIGESTION
P T T D U n immediately by
U JJLJJ theuseof Hicks'
at Drugstores Capudine
words !
a
u
The Purity
Of our Drugs and Ghemicals,
The Accuracy
With which our prescriptions
are compounded, and
The Stability
Of all our preparations are the
sterling qualities that we pride
ourselves are embodied in all
goods we possess. Our large
stock of chemicals together
with our ASSORTED VARI
ETY of toilet articles and drug
gists' sundries enable us to of
fer the public prices that com
pare favorably with those of
any drug establishment in the
State.
We Invite Inspection,
We Defy Competition.
DON'T get an idea that this
is a high-priced store because
of its all-round first-classness.
JUST GALL IN and try a
drink at my up-to-date Soda
Fountain, and talk with my
polite and accommodating
clerks concerning your wants
and needs. Then you will go
away WITH A definite idea of
what it is that gives cautious
and careful people so much
confidence in the store.
It's all as simple as a SHOE
HORN. We are PARTIGULAR in
everything.
We are PROMPT at all
times.
We ask a liberal share of
your patronage and GUAR
ANTEE satisfaction always.
Drink Harris Lithia or Deep
Rock Water and feel good.
They improve your health or
keep you well.
R. L HAMILTON,
Next to P. 0.. Oxford, N. C.
OLD F15H10N
ICE CREdn
....AT....
My Ice Cream Parlor is now
open and will be strictly up to
datc this season having just put
in a new outfit of lovely steel wire
chairs and tables. The rear of my
store has been nicely fitted up for
ladies and their escorts a place
where they can sit and enjoy their
ice cream, cake and fruit ices, or
any drink in perfect comfort.
THE QUALITY
Of our cream will be the same
upon which we have built our rep
utation the good old fashion kind,
made from the old home recipe, by
an experienced ice cream maker.
ICE CREAM P0XEJ.
We have had made several thou
sand ice cream boxes for deliver
ing cream in any part of the city
10 cents, 25 cents and 50 cents per
box. Carry or end your friend a
box.
if
CLEANLINESS,"
said one of our greatest ministers,
cis next to Godliness.'' We be
lieve this, and have had a perfect
system of waterworks put in. and
every glass is washed in fresh Mow
ing water. See for yourself.
LOWNET'J
i FINE CAN DIE J, i
The best candies made, received
every week.
Apples, Oranges, Pineapples,
Bananas, Strawberries.
Come, send or 'phone your order
to
The Up-to-Date Confectioner,
Stationer and Book Seller,
'Phone 35.
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