ph jib LLJLrEio V"OIi- XVI INTO. 15. OXFORD, 3Sr O- THUBSDAT, J""0"IN"IEj 1Q03. $1 :p:he?, .srnsTTTnyn. n n itwtvit in LU7 The Medicine That Your Doctor Prescribes For you is the 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 dis appointed. Hall's Drug Store, Main St. 'Phone 72. u We Hold Thee Safe." TH E FIRSTS n i. Oxford, N. C. CAREFUL, PROMPT, ACCURATE ATTENTION To all Business ! 1 PES GIT. INTEREST Paid Time Deposits. LYNCH'S Jewelry Store. I have jusl received a new line of Jewelry Brooches, Scarf Pins, Hat Pins, Cuff Links, Neck Chains, 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 reweler. Bank, fory of ocaljlrenfs. Moving Pictures of ings. We learn that snow fellinClarks ville Sunday. As soon as some men expand they become fast failures. No prattle Is so purposeless as that of prayerless preaching. The School commencements are over and Oxford Is rather quiet. Don't forget to list yourtaxes as It will save you a good deal of trouble. The very attractive new home of (Jen. and Mrs. B. S. Uoyster is one of the neatest painted residences in Oxford. We regret to learn of the contin ued illness of Mr. L. A. Royster, and hope he will soon be on the road to recovery. A large majority of the farmers have finished setting out tobacco, while a few have weeded out first planting. Mr. Robt. Lassiter, who was ac cidentally kicked on the leg a few days ago by his horse,has recovered and laid aside his cane. The Taylor-Cannady Buggy Co. continues to roll out large quantities of high-grade buggies, and ship them in car lots to Southern points. The good people of the Clay sec tion are very anxious for the road force to help them out on one of the worst pieces of road In the county. A great many people take off their religion with their Sunday clothes and hang It up In the closet so that it wllll be fresh next Sunday. It Is Major W. E. Massenburg now as Gov. Ay cock has appointed him a member of his staff, and will no doubt wear his honors gracefully. " Dr. S. Rapport, eyesight special ist, will be at the Osborn House Tuesday, June 9th, for the purpose of examining eyes and adjustingglasses. The Board of Education com posed of Messrs. F. W. Hancock, Graham Royster and Dr. .1. F. San derford held an important meeting in Oxford Monday. vVhat vegetable is It that grows In every State and Territory In the Union, yet the public never get them served fresh and why is such the case? It is beets (dead beats.) Two hundred thousand men Idle, with a loss of .f 700,000 a day In wages and $000,000,000 of capital tied up, is the result of the strike in the building trades in New York so far. A society In Indiana, which calls itself the "Equity Society," Is calling on the farmers of the country to pool their issues, put wheat up to a dol lar a bushel and stick to it. Dr. Rapport has the highest tes timonials as to his skill and success in adjusting glasses. Dr. Rapport can be consulted at Osborn House Tuesday, June 9. Examination free. One of the convicts walked off from the road force one day last week, and after spending a day or so at home returned and went to work again as they were making it hard for him. At the meeting of the magistrates of the county Monday to levy the taxes for the current year their fail ed to be a quorum, and another meeting will be called the first Mon day In July. Dr. Benj. K.Hays will go to Buf falo Llthia Springs on June 15th and remain for three months. During his absence his practice will be looked after by Dr. T. L.. Booth, with the assistance of a competent man If nec essary. The South Henderson Baptist church was dedicated last Sunday morning. Rev. J. S. Hardaway, of Oxford, preached the dedication ser mon at 11 o'clock. Dr Huffham and Rev. W. R. Cullom, of Wake Purest, assisted in the exercises. The sidewalk leading from the post oliice to the Osborn House is a regular corn paralyzer, and the Board of rown Commissioners would receive a warm vote of thanks by a large number of people If they would have it put In good walking condi tion. We urge the men of each school district in the county to gettogether and select the best men they can find for school committeemen and rec ommend their appointment by the Board of Education. This is a very important matter which should be attended too. The late rains are indeed a boon and a blessing to our farmers, com ing as they did, at a moment when the drought was beginning to assume a serious phase. This early In the season all vegetation is possessed of very great recuperative powers, and under continued favorable conditions we may safely predict a bounteous harvest. If you want to make good. rich, heavy tobacco get Baugh's fertilizers, They are the strongest on the mar ket. For sale by Bullock & Mitchell, The editor Is pleased to learn that Miss Rosa Lawrence, of Wilton, who has been quite sick, is much better. TAm.R BOAKDKIiS WANTED MrS. Jessie Burwell Williams, Hlllsboro street, desires a few table boarders. Mayor Devln has had a number of cases before him this week, and Squire E. T. Rawlins has had "two Interesting cases from the country. The Union Meeting at Brassfleld Baptist Church last Saturday and Sunday was largely attended, and the exercises were of a very Interest ing character. A number of our business men as sembled In the Court House Monday night and organized a Retail Grocer Association, Mr. Joe. L. Fuller was elected President, Mr. Jos, S. Brown Vice-I'resldent and Mr. Leak Peace Secretarjr. Report has it that there was a shooting affair at the still near North side Saturday afternoon, and that Luster Bowling shot a negro by the name of Junius Thorp twice, once hi the arm and" once in the side, both being slight wounds. The cause of the trouble was not stated. So far as heard the oflicers of the law In that vicinity have made no arrests, but It Is supposed they will. An Illinois man who paid anoth er $300 for his daughter is suing for the money because the girl objected to the trade and run away. These men were doubtless of a lower order of people, but there is good deal of that kind of trading done in higher circles, where It isn't called buying and selling, and where the monetary consideration Is larger. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Mr. E. N. Bragg and Miss Elizabeth Tucker, of Louis- burg, Wednesday June 10th, 9:30 a. m. In the Methodist church. He will be accompanied to Loulsburg by Messrs. Garland Mitchell, Jerome Day and W. B.'Currln. Mr. Mitchell will be best man. Mrs. J. H. Bul lock and Mrs. W. Z. Mitchell will also attend the marriage Shortly after the ceremony the wedding party will return to Oxford. Fair Warning to Taxpayers. Persons who fail to give in to list takers will have to list before the Board of County Commissioners up to the second Monday In July, and are required by law to pay twenty five cents for recording and five per cent, on the amount of tax; all per sons who are liable for poll tax and fail to give themselves in, and all per sons who own property and fall to list by the second Monday in July, may be charged with double tax, deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction fined or imprisoned All persons should list their polls and property promptly as prescribed by law, as a failure to do so may cause them trouble. See sections 15 and 68, Machinery Act of 1903. Meeting ot The W. C. T. U. The W. C. T. U. held its first repru ular meeting since Its organization on Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. McCullen. The meeting was largely attended and a great deal of enthusiasm manifested. After reading the minutes and at tending to the regular business a gen eral discussion was entered Into as to the best means to arouse Interest In the work and increase the mem bership of the organization. Most of the ladies present took part In this discussion and after many Interest ing and timely suggestions it was decided to issue a circular letter to to the ladles of the town pointing ont to them the necessity for tem perance work and appealing to them to lend their aid and influence by be coming members of the organization. The next meeting will be held fn the Presbyterian church on June l"th at f o'clock. All who are interested in the work or desirous of becoming members are cordially invited to be present. Graded School Teachers. The most excellent Board of Trus tees of the Graded Schools held an important meeting Monday night and elected the following teachers for the next term: White School Mrs. Bertha L. Paris, Misses Willie Skinner, Sarah M. Daniel, Mabel T. Royster, Rosa Crews, all old teachers saye Miss Skinner, who along with the rest is a capital one. The Board decided to elect a male principal for this school. Rev. M. C. Ransom, who has suc cessfully taught in the colored school, was elected principal, succeeding Rev, Walter Pattillo. Only two teachers were elected as some of the appli cants failed to pass the examination. Those elected were Annie O. Lasslter and Walter Pattillo, Jr. The last named is a new teacher and is ex ceedingly well equipped for the work. He is a high-toned, worthy young man and will prove a strong addi tion to the school. We feel sure under the efficient di rection of the wide-awake Board of Trustees Oxford In the future will en joy first-class school facilities and we urge all parents to assist them in their great work of educating the children of the town. Baugh's fertilizers are the best on the market. For sale by Bullock & Mitchell. BEAUTIFUL JUNE WEDDING. Marriage of Mr. W. M. Gulfck and Miss Bessie Dorsey at Baptist Church. The marriage of Miss Bessie Estelle Dorsey to Mr. William McKee Gulick, in the Baptist church, this (Wednes day) morning, was a social event of especial interest. For some time our people luive held this occasion in de lightful anticipation and at the des ignated hour, ten o'clock, the church was filled to overflowing with rela tives and friends. Loving hearts planned and willing hands wrought for several days, and when the church was thrown open its interior showed the taste and skill of those who directed the arrangement of the decorations. The effect of banks of green, graceful ferns and stately palms, golden eyed daisies peeping and winking and softly smiling their approval, had to be seen to be ap preciated. The music was under the direction of Mrs. R. W. J,assiter, with Miss Louise Buchanan at the organ. While the church was being filled Miss Buchanan rendered Chopin Op. 37, No. 2, in a manner that evidenced a trained hand and a sonl attuned to melodjr. As the bridal party en tered the choir sang Lohengrin's Wedding Hymn, and as the first notes were sounded Miss Ethel Hern don, of Durham, maid of honor, ap proached the altar; then came the bride, wearing champagne colored voile, en train, lace trimmings, upon the arm of her brother, W, E. Doi sey, of Kinston. At the same time the groom with his best man, Col. Sidney W. Minor, entered from the study and joined the bride in front of the altar. The ushers, Dr. I. II. Davis and R. L. Hamilton and F. II. Gregory, of Florence, S. C, and J no. S. Dorsey, of South Boston, Va., placed them selves on either side of the altar. As the soft strains of the chorus were hushed Rev. Jno. S. Hardaway im pressively spoke the words that ce men ted two hearts into a blessed and happy union, the bride being given away by Mr. W. E. Dorsey Mendelssohn's wedding march has lost none of its sweetness through all these years and as Mr. and Mrs Gulick and attendants left the church it performed the same sweet task that makes it dear to all the world, The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Howard Dorsey, near Ox ford, and is deservedly one of the most charming womeu of our com munlty. Nature has been very gra cious in Its gifts to her, and one is rarely blessed In a larger measure than she has been. Her charm of manner, beauty of face.graceof form, with a highly cultured mind, have combined in her in such perfect pro portions as to develop a loveliness of character which wins and holds the devotion of all who knew her. The groom Is so well known to the people of this county that to attempt to add anything to his reputation would be but to relate facts already deeply Impressed upon all whose trood fortune It is to know this splendid type of Southern manhood. He lived in Oxford from 1SS2 to 1898 and during all this time he enjoyed the most cordial esteem and perfect confidence of the entire community. When he left Oxford in 1S98 every cit izen felt that the town had sustained a distinct loss. His loyalty to duty, sincerity of purpose, uprightness of conduct 'and integrity of character have won for him a name which every young man should strive to emulate. He was for two and a half years In the Spanish-American war In the Phillipplnes, as pay Clerk of the U. S. Monitor Monadnock. Since his return he has done special work for the Goyernment and is at present filling a responsible position In the Treasury Department of the Navy. We most cordially and heart ily congratulate him, and our most earnest wish is that he and his bride may always be happy as their friends would have them be. After a trip of two weeks to Balti more, thence by eea to Boston, New York and othsr places Mr. and Mrs. Gulick will be at home 1208 M. St. N. W., Washington. D. C. Among the out of town relatives and friends in attendance upon 'the marriage were Miss Ethel Herndon, of Durham, cousin of the bride, maid of honor, Mr. Chas. L. Gulick, of Bridgeport, Conn., brother of the groom, Mrs. K. P. Battle, Jr., Ral eigh, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dorsey and son, of Kinston, and Jno. S. Dorsey, of South Boston, Va. Ladies and Children Invited. All ladies and children who cannot stand the shocking strain of laxative syrups, ca thartics, etc , are invited to try the famous Little Early Risers. Ihey are ditterent from all other pills. They do not purge the system. Even a double dose will not.gripe weaken or sicken; many people call them the Easv Pill W. H. Howell. Houston, Texas, says nothing better can be used for constipation, sick headache etc. iiob Moore, Lafayette, Ind., says all others gripe and sicken, while DeWitts Little Early Risers do their work well and easy. J. G. Hall. WANTED. Trnmedlatelv sober, industrious mnn to visit country stores and vil lages to represent our products to responslDle merchants m your terri tory. Good hustler worth to us $20 to $30 a week. Florida Fruit Growers' Co., 95 Roanoke Ave., Norfolk, Va. Francis Hillard School Commencement. Quite a large and appreciative au dience assembled Tuesday night in the Chapel of the fine Francis Milliard School to witness the graduatingex ercises. The program proved very Interesting and each one of the par ticipants acquitted themselves with much credit. The recitations by Misses Ellle Baker, Gertrude Har grave, Callie Baker, Elizabeth Har grave were very good indeed, which showed the effect of most excellent training. The Instrumental music by Misses Katie Blaeknall, Ellen Lewis, Grace Hargrave and Marga ret Hay den were of a high order and the choruses were sweetly rendered, with Miss Elizabeth Milliard atpiano. The essays of Mishcs Lucy Webb and Margaret May den, "Develop ment of the Novel" and "Two Ger man Ideal of Womanhood." were choice productions and worthy of the two attractive graduates of this splendid school. Rev. Francis Milliard then present ed the diplomas in a touching man ner, showing that he parted with these young ladies wiMi much regret. This (Wednesday) evening a recep tion to the graduates will take place. We are much pleased to note the increased success this school has met with during the pawt session. Meeting ot Board County Commissioners. The Board of County Commission ers met Monday with Messrs. C. F. Crews, W. S. Gooch, E. C. Harris and L. H. Moss around the table. It was ordered that N. B. Daniel Investigate the condition of Morton and Johnson creek bridges and re port at next meeting. Ordered that Annie Oakley be put on the outsitle pauper list at $1 per month. Several persons were allowed re bate on double tax. Ordered that J. F. Crews be ap pointed a committee to look after bridge near S to vail. The Board upon opening and con sidering bids for the county and township bonds advertised to be sold accepted the bid submitted by S. A. Kean, 132 La Salle street, Chi cago, 111., which said bid is as fol lows. County bonds 102 CO, township 101.50, and Gen. B. S. Royster, Coun ty Attorney, is hereby authorized and directed to wire the said S. A. Kean of the acceptance by the Board of Commissioners of his bid as above set forth, and to prepare and to fur nish to said S. A. Kean such certified legal papers or satisfactory evidence of the legality of the issue of said bonds and to prepare a form of said bonds to be lithographed or en graved. It is further ordered by the Board that said county bonds and township bonds bear date of May 1, 1903, and that the interest thereon be payable seml-annualty, on the first day of November and on the first day of May of each and every year from the date of the issue of said bonds. Ordered that Gen. B. S. Royster be appointed to assist Chairman C. F. Crews in making settlement with County Treasurer. A number of claims against the county were allowed. SECOND DAY. CommlssionHr Daniel, who was de talned at home on account of sick ness, was present the second day. According to law the Board re vised the jury list of the county which consumed several hours. The clerk was directed to notify each of the Justices of the Peace of the county to be at the court house on July fith, same being first Mod day, for the purpose of making the tax levy, which, there not being a quorum present at Monday's meet ing, has to be done by the first Mon day in July. Those justices who at tended the meeting and answered the roll call were so Instructed while assemblsd to be present,and only the absentees will lie notified to attend. After two days hard work the Board adjourned. Letter to E. H. Crenshaw, Co., Oxford, N. C. Dear Sirs: It's an old saying, the best advertisement is a pleased cus tomer. It happens to us continually in this way: A man buys Devoe for his house he has painted it once in three years for a dogs age. and thinks he knows what he wants buys 30 gal lons, and has 10 left. He sees right-off that 20 Devoe is as much as 30 of anything else. He likes that; it comes quick; it is a surprise; and he tells of it. The best advertise ment is a pleased customer. Three years roll round. There isn't a sign that his house needs paint he don't paint it: Next year he don't paint it. This comes slow; it is a surprise; but he has got used to It. Still the best advertisement is a pleased customes. Yours truly, Yours truly, F. W. Dicvok & Co., New York. P. S. J. F. Edwards sells our paint. A Serious nistake. E. C. DeWitt & Co. is the name of the firm who make the genuine Witch Hazel De Witts is the Witch Hazel Salve th t heals without leaving a scar It is a serious mis take to use any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures blind. Meeding, inching and protruding piles, burns, biuises. eczema and all skin diseases. J (1 Hall. WANTED. Real estate, town DroDertv. farms, mineral and timber lands, or your business bought, sold or exchanged. J. STUART KUYKENDALL, Greensboro, N. C, priends fttrangers. An Interesting List Of Those Who Came & "Went, Miss Helen White is at home from school. Mr. Brooks Parham was In Hen derson Sunday. Mr. C. A. Daniel, of Charlotte, was in Oxford Sunday. Mrs. Rufus Morton, of Klttrell, Is visiting Mrs. Joe Baird. Mr. Edward Hobgood Is at home from Wake Forest College. Miss Hume, of Chapel Hill, is the guest of Miss Mary Horner. Mr. R. W. L.n,sslter Is on a busi ness trip to New York City. Miss Bowers, of Scotland Neck, Is the guest of Miss Bettie Hunt. Mrs. Wool and grandson have returned from a visit to Norfolk. Mr. H. M. Shaw returned Thurs day from attending Vance court. Miss Hettle Lyon returned last week from school at Greensboro. Mr. Iryln Mangum, merchant of Tar River, was in town Monday. Mrs. Norman Burwell left Mon day to remain some time In New York City. Miss Monroe, of Kinston, is vlsit Iting Mrs. T L,. Booth on College street. Mrs, G. A. Coggeshall, of Hender son. Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nlles. Mr. D. B. Smith, ot Charlotte, was in Oxford Sunday on especial business. Mr. H. Hobgood and son, of Franklin county, were in Oxford Saturday, Hon. Tom Skinner, of Eastern Carolina, attended the Horner com mencement. Mr. HInes. of Milton, visited his brother, Mr. R. B. Hines, Saturday and Sunday. The attractive Miss Barnes and Mrs. Thad Parham, of Salem, were on on our streets Wednesday. Mr. Ed Hicks, of New York City, spent several days the past week at his place near town. Miss Mamie Tuck, of Selma, Is j visiting her uncle Mr. Thos. W. Win ston on College street. Mr. J. 1j. Garrett was In Balti more several days the past week and greatly enjoyed his visit. Dr. Melville Dorsey, of Henderson, attended the G ulick -Dorsey maxrf age in Oxford Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Crane, of Washing- ! ton, 1). C, are the guest of Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Cannady on Main street. Messrs. Yassar Peace. R. H. Rogers, and M. L,. Winston, of Creed moor, were Oxford visitors Friday. Mr. E. A. Howard, of Willow Springs, was in Granville a few days the past week on important business. Mr. F. R. Gregory after a several weeks visft to his mother near Sto- vall returned to Cannada Thursday Mr. Chas. I'. Hester, of Clay, was in town Monday and the Public Led ger was glad to receive a visit from him. Mr. J. P. Stovall, of Big Rock, was among the magistrates in town Monday and called on the Public Ledger. Miss Elsie Miller, of Winston, will arrive In Oxford Friday to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. T. W. Jackson. Mr. Crawford Cooper left Mon day for Annapolis, Md., to stand ex amination for entrance to the Naval Academy. Messrs. Crawford Biggs and II. A. Foushee, two of Durham's able lawyers, were in Oxford Saturday and Sunday. The many friends of Mr. L. E. Cooper, of Wilson, are glad to see him In Oxford, and also to see him looking so well. Mr. J. M. Tlngen, Road Super visor of Dutchville township and a fine tobacco grower, was on our streets Tuesday. Mrs. Kemp Battle, of Raleigh, and Mr. Charley Gulick, of Bridge port, Conn., attended theGulick-Dor-sey marriage Wednesday. Mr. R. B. Beasley, of Iouisburg, was on our streets Tuesday and called on the Public Eedger. His old friends were glad to see him in Oxford. Mrs. Oscar Blaeknall, of Klttrell, is attending the Francis Hllllard School commencement and is stop ping with Mrs. Phil Hawkins on Broad street. Prof. S. H. Hodgin bade his Ox ford friends adieu Tuesday morning and left for his new work in Western New York, followed by the bear wishes of his friends. INDIGESTION C T T P 1h T immediately by U IVCJJ the use of Hicks' at Drugstores Capudine wrt ! a D 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 corn- pare favorably with those of any drug establishment in. the State. K 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 aggommodating 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 FASHION ICE CRM"! .AT.... JdCK50NJ. My Ice Cream Parlor is now open and will be strictly up to ri ate 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 CREin fJOXE. We have had made several thou sand ice cream boxes for deliver ing cream in any part of the city io cents, 25 cents and 50 cents per box. Carry or send your friend a box. CLEANLINESS," said one of our greatest ministers, "is next to Godliness.'' We be lieve this, and have had a perfect system of waterworks put in. and every glass is washed in fresh (lo v ing water. See for yourself. LOWNET'J i FINE CANDIEJ, 1 The best candies made, received every week. Apples, Oranges, Pineapples, Bananas, Strawberries. Come, send or 'phone your order to meKSQi!7 The Up-to-Date Confectioner, Stationer and Book Seller, 'Phone 35, i