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OXFORD, ZEST. C. THUBSDA'Y-, A.UGUST 20, 1903.
$1 PEfi .nsrsrurnyc.
One Word
Will change
the balance of
your favor for or against some
individual, out
One Trial
With us and our methods will
turn YOUR favor to our large
and complete line of every
thing that is kept in a first
class, up-to-date drug store.
Here you can have your wants
fulfilled, no matter what you
v a n t . Drugs, Ghemicals,
Druggists" Sundries. Toilet
Artides, Fancy Goods, Per
fumes. Stationery, &c, &c.
The best ice cold drinks
in town served right.
Just a
wora aooui inai iui-
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nip patch
you want this fall
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and winter. You like turnips
don't you? and why not go to
Hall's Drug Store for the seed?
We do not claim that EVERY
seed will come up, but we do
know that OUR seed are the
newest and BEST seed that
can be had anywhere. There
are NONE better. We have
fifteen varieties for you to se
lect from all new seed, or
anything else that you want
from a first-class drug store.
Satisfaction ALWAYS guar
anteed by
d.G. KRLL,
The Old Reliable,
'Phone 72.
"We Hold Thee Safe'
Have you money to deposit?
Have you money to lend?
Do you want to borrow?
Deposit in
THE FIRST
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Oxford, N. C.
Draw 4 per cent, interest
on your savings.
We always take care of our
customers.
it
We Hold Thee Safe."
LYNCH'S
Jewelry Store.
We have just receiv
ed a new lot of Brooch
es, Scarf Pins, Buttons,
Fobs, Chains and Lock
ets, in solid gold, gold
filled and silver.
A fine selection of la
dies' and gents' rings.
Special attention to repairing.
Yours respectfully,
W. D. LYNCH,....
Jeweler.
ittle ickups.
Some Interesting
News Items in
This Column.
Norfolk Excursion Wednesday
Sept. 2nd, S. A. L. $2.25.
Mr. A. A. Hicks has made some
repairs to his home place on College
street,
The editor is pleased to learn
that Dr. Lanier continues to improve
gradually.
Mr. Li. B. Turner has erected a
water tank In his lumber yard to use
In case ol fire.
Miss Joy Hicks handsomely en
tertained a number of her friends
Saturday evening.
The wood-work on the cottage
of Mr. A. A. Hicks, on Broad street,
Is about completed.
Your attention Is called to the
change in Mr. V. D. Lynch's adver
tisement in another column.
Our young friend Arch Blalock,
of Culbreth, is just now quite happy
as he has a nice boy at his home.
Our old friend J. W. Mitchell, of
Wilton, was in town Thursday and
rode home in a new Taylor-Oannady
buggy.
The Odd Fellows continue to
grow, Grand Secretary Woodell says
applications were received last week
for three new lodges.
Our farmers are not neardone cur
ing tobacco, and that with very low
prices, is the cause of breaks being
very light on our market.
James Mangum, the honest and
faithful Janitor of the Court House,
is taking a week off and is visiting
relatives in Brassfield Township.
Wanted A good teacher in public
school District No. fi, Fishing Creek
Township, Apply to S. 11. Moss,
Chairman, 11. F. D. No. 2, Oxford.
Rev. J. W. Jenkins, Superintend
ent of the Methodist Orphanage at
Raleigh, occupied the pulpit of the
Methodist churc h in Oxford Sunday
morning.
The people of Raleigh are to vote
Sentember 5th on the question of a
dispensary. It is freely predicted
that the vote will be favorable to a
dispensary.
Mrs. Sam Wheeler, who on her
return from visiting relatives at
Providence Saturday was taken
nuite sick, we are glad to learn Is
some better.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs,
W. Li. Robards, of Greens, accident
ally fell off of her door steps a few
davs aaro. breaking a small bone in
her shoulder.
Master Sam Hall is one of the
brightest little fellows in town, and
it was a srenulne pleasure tb the
editor to meet him a few days ago
and hear the prattle of his sweet
voice.
Governor Ay cock accepts the
Dresldencv of the great Masonic fair
to be held In Raleigh in October In
aid of the Masonic temple. It is said
this will be the greatestaffalr of the
kind this State has ever known.
Vance farmers are simply refusing
to give away their tobacco and say
they will not sell until prices get bet
ter and If they don't get better they
will not sell at all but hold this year's
crop, for next year and not plant any
of the weed again.
On the first Monday in July the
commissioners of Person county re
fused to issue liquor license and the
saloons in the town of Roxboro had
to close. An election was called and
the vote taken last week resulted in
favor of saloons by a majority of 23.
Monroe Enquirer says Mayor
Houston took In $51.90 last Monday
morning in the way of fines and costs
from Saturday's hard cider drunks.
There is money in hard cider, but
not to the man who drinks it. This
is pretty good for a prohibition
town.
Your last chance to visit the
famous seaside resorts around Nor
folk will be over the Seaboard Air
Une Railway, Excursion on Wednes
day Sept. 2nd, leaving Oxford 10:39
a. m. Returning leaves Portsmouth
10 a. m. on Sept. 4th. Round trip
only $2.25.
Durham will get the long-desired
union depot all right. The Southern
and the Seaboard, these Inveterate
foes, bury the hatchet until the courts
decide as to the ownership of the
street or right-of-way. Meanwhile
the Seaboard's track will remain be
side the station.
Suicide Prevented.
The startling announcement that a preven
tive of suicide had been discovered will in
terest many. A run down system,or despon
dency invariably precede suicide and some
thing has been tound that will prevent that
condition which makes suicide likely. At
the first thought of self destruction take
Electric Bitters- It being a great tonic and
nervine strengthen the nerves and build up
the system. It's also a great stomach,
liver and kidney regulator. Only 50c Sat
isfaction guaranteed by J. G. Hall.
Every good farmer or gardener or
In fact every one wants a good patch
of turnip salid and you will not be
disappointed if you purchase your
seed at Halls drug store.
The residence of Rev. J. S. Hard-
away is now being run up two
stories.
Road Supervisors can secure picks
by calling on Mr. J. B. Mayes, Reg-
ster of Deeds
The side walk in front of the
Graded School building is badly in
need of repair.
Oxford now enjoys two trusts a
sleeping trust and a freezing trust
with no rebates.
We direct your attention to the
change in the advertisement of J. G.
Hall in another column.
Miss b annle Crews, daughter of
Mr. L.. Li. Crews, near Tar River, who
has been quite 111 with fever, is some
better we are glad to learn.
Rev. F. W. Hilliard will hold ser
vice and preach in St. Peter's church,
Stovall, on Sunday next, Aug. 23rd,
at 11 o'clock a. m. All persons are
cordially Invited to attend.
The body of a colored infant was
found half buried on the farm of Mr.
John Watkins, near Cornwall, Tues
day and Coroner Sam W heeler and
Sheriff Howard left Wednesday morn
ing to Investigate the matter.
One by one the old Confederate
Soldiers pass over the Mystic River.
Mr. Albert Eakes, of Oak Hill, has
answered the last roll call and trust
he is numbered with the blessed. He
died on Tuesday of last week, and a
good citizen, father, husband, and
christian is forever at rest.
About 3 years ago I took out an
insurance policy in the Aetna Insur
ance Co.. and give it to some busi
ness man or lawyer to put in his safe
for safe keeping and I cannot now
recall who it was, and therefore re
quest such person to let me know
about the policy. Jerome Day.
The reunion of ex-Confederate
soldiers at Raleigh during, the State
Fair is to be made one of the largest,
if not the largest ever held in the
State. General Matt Ransom and
other officers are deeply interested in
its success. There will be some new
features, Including a parade and re
view. During the recent 5 days' encamp
ment of the five hundred members of
the Third Regiment, at Greensboro,
not a single arrest was made by the
police, who say the conduct of the
young men was a model of propriety
so far as the civil authorities could
judge, and we are glad that the Gran
ville Grays helped to make such a
record.
The County School Board met on
Monday with all the members present
to consider the consolidation of some
school districts. There were a large
number of interested people present,
and after considerable discussion the
matter was laid over. Some school
houses which were badly needed were
ordered built.
Parents and guardians will do
well to read the advertisement of
Creedmoor Academy in another col
umn. It will be in charge of Rev.
Jno. F. Mitchiner, who is well equip
ped and will use every possible effort
to advance the interest of boys and
o-irls rtlaced under his charge. The
r- x
trustees are to be congratulated
uDon securing the services of this
scholarly gentleman.
A Strong Bank.
The attention 01 the numerous
readers of the Public Ledger is called
to the change in the advertisement
of the Bank of Granville and Oxford
Savings Bank in this issue. The re
sources are over .$300,000 and is num
bered with the strong financial bank
ing Institutions of the State, and of
ficered by some of Oxford's best fi
nn.nclerH. The Savings Bank nays 4
per cent, interest on depoits and
now is the time to start a savings
account. The Insurance Department
Is in charge of Dr. J. G. Hunt, and
we ask are yoii safe? You might
lose seriously if reverses came. In
surance will protect you and make
a-ood vour losses. Insurance that
insures is what Dr. Hunt desires to
give you.
SDlendid Portrait of Late Hon. A. H. A.
1
Williams.
The oil portrait ordered by Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows of the late Hon.
A. H. A. Williams, which was so ad
mirably reproduced on canvass by
Mrs. Norman Burwell, of Oxford, an
artist of decided talent, who has been
studying portrait painting in JNew
York City, was sent to Goldsboro to
be placed in the Odd Fellows' Orph
anage a few days ago. It was hand
somely framed by Air. J. D. Brlnkley
by order of Oxford Lodge of Odd Fel
lows, and pronounced by all who
saw it as very life like.
Capt. Baldy Williams was most ar
dent in the Interests of the Orphan
age and it was through his efforts
this noble institution was establish
ed in the good old town of Goldsboro.
The Death Penalty.
A little thing sometimes results in death.
Thus a mere scratch, insignificant cuts or
puny boils have paid the death penalty. It
is wise to have Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever
handy. It's the best Salve on earth and
will prevent fatality, when burns, sores, ul
cer and piles threaten. Only 25c at J.G. Halls.
FOR SALE One 5 year old fam
ily horse, and rubber tire top buggy
and harness. Apply to
Jerome Day, Oxford, N. C.
New crop of fresh
Hall's drug store.
turnip seed at
MBHasllBLicIyHni6r?
1
Tickets Ran Out Saturday and We Could
Not Supply the Demand.
The editor Is pleased to announce
that the last ticket of the 300 in the
buggy contest was given out Satur
day, forty-five days after the first
announcement. It has added a large
number of new subseribers to the
Public ledger, and the paper is now
more widely read than ever before,
and in consequence is a splendid ad
vertising medium.
Owing to the fact that we lacked
between twenty-five and thirty tick
ets of supplying the demand, we have
under consideration the offering of
another Taylor-Cannady Buggy, and
will make announcement next week.
The editor congratulates the lucky
person In advance and requests them
to come forward and get the buggy
or have one made by the Taylor-Cannady
Buggy Co., builders of the best
buggies In the South.
OXFORD GRADED SCHOOL
Opens September 14th with Superinten
dent Robt. G. Kittrell in Charge.
The children of Oxford can begin to
get ready for school duties as Mr.
Robert G. Kittrell, of Vance county,
the new Superintendent of our Grad
ed schools, arrived Monday and be
gun the preliminary work so as to
have everything ready for the open
ing on the 14 th of September.
The Board of Trustees have given
the question of the election of a
proper man very careful thought and
investigation, and we think in Mr.
Kittrell they have one thoroughly
qualified in every way for the posi
tion. He graduated from the Uni
versity in 1899, and has the endorse
ment of President Alderman and fac
ulty. For two years he was Princi
pal of Windsor Academy, one year as
a teacher in Bingham School at Me-
bane, and last year Principal of the
Edenton Academy, from all these
places he has testimonials as to his
efficient work and character.
The Public Ledger extend 9 a cordial
welcome to Mr. Kittrell and trust he
will do a grand work in our
community and receive the earnest
support of parents and guardians.
The gentleman who will act . as
Principal and one more lady teacher
will be elected in a few days. There
will be nine grades and the school
will run 8 months.
Complimentary to the Granville Grays.
Major Newton in his report on the
Third Regiment of National Guard
of North Carolina pays the following
well deserved compliment to Gran
ville Grays commanded by the popu
lar Capt. W. A. Devin, and it Is one
we all appreciate:
Company E, Oxford Good Com
pany; everybody present. The offi
cers and men of this Company seem
to be active and energetic, neat and
clean in their appearance, and if call
ed into active service would no doubt
give a good account of themselves.
.
Married in Durham.
We learn from the Durham Herald
of Wednesday morning that Mr. T.
W. Stovall and Miss Bruce Hester,
both of Stovall, were married by Kev.
J. O. Alderman, pastor of the East
Durham Baptist church, at the par
sonage, Tuesday night. The groom
is a very prominent business man,
owning a large store at Stovall. He
is about 50 years of age. His bride,
who is about 20 years old. Is a very
pretty woman and is said to be pop
ular among a large number of friends.
It was a run-away marriage, and we
extend congratulations.
Death of Mr. R. W. Day.
The great and mysterious Reaper
whose name is Death, with his cold,
grim visage, has carried away from
among us Mr. Robt. W. Day, which
sad event occurred Thursday morn
ing at 5 o'clock at his home near
town. Mr. Day had been in declin
ing health for many months on ac
count of paralysis and his death was
not unexpected by his relatives and
friends. He was a member of Oxford
Odd Fellows' Lodge, and during his
extreme Illness' the members watched
carefully after his wants night and
day. Our deceased friend was about
forty years of age, a member of the
Methodist Church, warm-hearted,
a devoted husband and father, and
possessed many admirable traits of
character and was highly esteemed
by all who knew him.
For many years he was engaged in
the livery business in Oxford, and
when his health gave way he sold out
his business, and moved to his farm
near town with the hope of benefit
ting his health.
He leaves an affectionate wife, four
children, a large number of relatives
and friends to mourn his demise, to
whom the editor joins many warm
friends in extending deep sympathy
to the bereaved in the hour of deep
grief.
The funeral occurred Friday after
noon at the Methodist conducted by
Rev. A. McCullen, assisted by Rev. J.
D. Pegram, and the interment was
in Elmwood Cemetery under the su
pervision of the Odd Fellows, and was
largely attended by relatives and
friends from both town and country.
May he rest In peace.
zt
Is
priends ftfrangers.
An Interesting List
Of Those "Who
Came & Went,
Miss Bettle Smith left for Balti
more Monday.
Dr. Meadows, of Culbreth. was
on our streets Friday.
Miss Clement, of Culbreth, was
on our streets Friday.
Mr. Sam Webb, of Graham, was
an Oxford visitor Monday.
Mr. Charley Bryan Is on a visit
to his mother at Battleboro.
Mr. E. T. Ball, of Falrport, was
in town Wednesday.
Mr. Press Rowland, of Henderson,
was In Oxford Monday.
Mr. Sam Gooch, of Raleigh, is
visiting relatives in Oxford.
Mr. A. J. Harris, of Henderson,
was on our streets Thursday.
Miss Irene Hlnes left Tuesday to
visit friends in Henderson.
Mr. A. S. Carrington, of Stovall,
was on our streets Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dlckerson, of
Dement, were in town Friday.-
Miss Hood, of Washlnhton City,
is visiting Mrs. J. L. Parham.
Mr. M. L. Coley and little son, of
Greens, were in Oxford Monday.
Miss Mary McCullen has returned
faorn a visit to friends at Mt. Tlrzah.
Little Miss Alene Minor has joined
her sister, Miss Eva Minor, In Salem,
Va.
Mrs. W. A. Adams and children
are visiting relatives at Kittrell this
week.
Mr. R. W. Hobgood, of Sunset,
was on our streets Saturday after
noon. Mr. R. C.
spent Sunday
Strong, of Raleigh,
in Oxford with his
family.
Miss Bessie Cheatham, near Ox
ford, is visiting Miss Eva Johns at
Auburn.
Miss Annie Lee Currin is at home
from a pleasant visit to friends in
Durham.
. Dr. and Mrs. S. D. Booth are at
Buffalo Springs and will return Sat
urday. Gen. B. S. Royster returned Sat
urday from a business trip to Phil
adelphia. Mr.R. W. Lasslter returned Sat
urday from a business trip to New
York City.
Miss Daisy Hutson, of Richmond,
Va., Is on a visit to Miss Mabel
Royster. .
Mrs. Mary J. Cheatham Is visit
ing her son, G. E. Cheatham, 011
Broad street.
Mr. H, O. Furman, of the road,
enjoyed a few days with his family
the past week.
Mr. T. W. Bowling, or Berea.was
in town Monday and called on the
Public Ledger.
Mr. H. D. Mangum and daugh
ter, of Creedmoor section, were in
town Thursday.
Mrs. T. B. Pendleton and children
returned Friday from a visit to rela
tives at Clarksville.
Mr. Dempsy Grimes, of Washing
ton, N. C, was In Oxford several
days the past week.
Misses Daisy and Mae Bobbitt
are visiting their aunt, Mrs. T. C.
Rogers, near Wilton.
Mrs. J. T. Sizemore and two chil
dren have returned from a visit to
friends in Durham.
Miss Nannie Gregory, of Stovall,
was the guest of Mrs. Mary L. Har
grove the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Tlppett, of
Clay, visited Mr. and Mrs. Parker, on
Belle street, Tuesday.
Miss Sallie Brooks visited friends
in Durham last week and enjoyed the
Firemen's Tournament.
Mrs. R. W. Lasslter and Miss
Katherine are at home from a short
sojourn at Chase City.
Dr. Richard Gregory and Mr. C.
L. Lewis, of Stovall, were on our
streets Monday afternoon.
Master James Booth, one of the
handsomest little fellows in town, is
on a visit to Greensboro.
Mrs. S. A. Fleming and children
spent Tuesday with their aunt, Mrs.
W. H. Puryear, at Oak Hill.
Dr. Osborn, of Shelby, is in Ox
ford this week doing some dental
work at the Orphan Asylum.
Miss Virdie Robards has returned
to Henderson after several days visit
to the home of Mr. H. J. Robards.
Mrs. Charles Elliott and Miss
Belle Cooper returned some days ago
from several months stay at Norfolk.
Mr. S. M. Evans and son, of Oak
Hill, were among the visitors in Ox
ford Monday and called to see the
editor,
Mr. Walter G. Sackett, of Colum
bus, Ohio, was an Oxford visitor
Saturday and Sunday. He was sent
by the Agricultural Experiment Sta
tion tb examine into the cause of the
tobacco dying on the hill in Dutch
ville Township.
Mr. John Paris was in Norfolk
Tuesday.
Mr. Sam Moss and son Herbert
of Creedmoor, were Oxford visitors
Friday and called at the Public Led
ger office.
Rev. and Mrs. II. B. Owens and
Master Bingham, returned from a
visit to relatives at Chapel Hill
Thursday.
Mrs. Lillie Lyon after spending
two months with her sister, Mrs. J.
T. Brltt, returned to Washington
city Monday.
Lieut. W. G. Peace stationed at
Tybee Island, Ga., has been granted
a month's furlough and is expected
home this week.
Miss Emma Alston, of Townes
vllle, is visiting Mrs. B. S. Royster
and will also spend some time with
Miss Fannie Gregory.
Mr. J. T. Cheatham and daugh
ter, Miss May, near town, spent Sun
day and Monday with Mr. C. B.
Cheatham in Louisburg.
Mrs Norman Burwell, one of
North Carolina's finest portrait art
ists, is at home from two months
stay in New York city.
Mr. A. W. Peace. Cashier of the
Bank of Chapel Hill.vlsited his home
people Sunday. He has resigned and
will enter college in September.
Mrs. A, M. Noble and Miss Noble,
who have been visiting Mrs. T. W.
Winston on College street, returned
to their home at Selma Monday.
Miss Addle Jackson and Master
Wilson left Saturday for a month's
stay visiting friends and relatives
in Newport News and Norfolk Va.
Mr. W alter Stark returned a few
days ago from his mill in Vunce
county, where he spent some days
looking after some Improvements.
Messrs. J. K. Clement, of Browns
ville; B. b. Dean, of Sunset, and D.
G. Cottrell, of Stovall, were in town
Tuesday and called on Public Ledger,
ft C d it a 1 .
iviessrs. u. neatnam, or near
town, G. L. Allen, of Creedmoor, and
G. A. b lemlng of Northslde, were In
Oxford Friday and called to see the
editor.
Resources Over
$300,000.00.
Bank ol Granv
AND
OXFORD SAVINGS BANE.
Responsibility of Stock
holders Over
$165,000.00.
Absolute Safety.
The Savings Bank Pays
4 PER CENT.
Interest compounded
twice each year,
And writes Fire and
Life Insurance.
We appreciate any
business entrusted to
us.
E. T. WHITE,
President.
H. G. COOPER, - Cashier.
FRIEND:
We may be able to give
you a pointer on Turnip
raising, from practical ex
perience. Gome to see
us, and talk
TURNIPS.
Incidentally we mention
the fact that our supply
of New Grop Turnip
Seed has just been re
ceived. When you buy
from us, you get the best
that can be purchased.
Prices are right.
Truly,
JOHN P. STEDMAN,
The Turnip Seed Man.
INDIGESTION
PTTT? ED immediately by
j U IXCjU theuseof Hicks'
10,25, 50cts.( onnrlino
at drug storesVdpUUllie
5 - Handsome - 5
PRESENTS
TO BE GIVEN AWAY AT
HAMILTON'S
DRUG STORE.
To each of the five (5) persons present
ing to K. L. Hamilton the largest amount
of CASH REBATE CHECKS from his
register, for cash purchases made during
the three months, July, August and Sep-,
tember, will be given a handsome and use
ful present, such that you will appreciate
Among these presents will be a hand-
some clock, worth at least five or six dol
lars. This will be given the one bringing
in the largest amount of cash rebate checks.
To the other four will be given handsome
and useful presents worth from $4.00 down
to $1.00 in value, all of which will be on
exhibition in his drug store long before the
time is out.
Nothing; but Cash Purchases
Shall he Counted,
And no ticket shall be good except those
dated
Between June 30th
and October 1st, 1903.
These tickets will also have their regular
cash rebate value as stated on each check.
Cash in all your old checks about July ist
so you can begin anew and enter the con
test. When you ask yourself the question
"Can I get the best prize?" the answer at
once suggests itself: ' Certainly, if you try
hard enough for it."
To begin with, either of them belongs as
much to you as to anyone else, and you
have only to save all your rebate checks
and get your friends to save theirs for you,
and thereby present to me the largest
amount of cash tickets.
This offer is made simply to try a sample
of the much-talked-of "Cash System."
. If you have much to buy, buy at Hamil
ton's and save the rebate checks. If you
have but 5 cents to spend why not get your
rebate check for it (it is yours) because
nickles make dollars and a dollar saved i3
a dollar made.
Buy your cold drinks, your cigars, your
toilet soaps and other articles, your per
fumes, your stationery, your garden and
field seeds, your drugs and all your flavor
ing extracts where you can take advantage
of the rebate system and win a present.
Is the Place.
Next to P. 0.. Oxford, N. C.
It's a Luxury
To sit in those easy chairs of
Jackson's and enioy a drink or
soda of good Old Fashion Ice
Cream.
It is Satisfaction
To know that the glasses that
you drink from are separately
washed in fresh flowing water.
We have a perfect system of
miniature waterworks, built
and put in our store by Mr. J.
F. Edwards. No sloshing of
everybody's glass in a dirty
pail at Jackson's,
Lowney's Candies
Received fresh every week, in
beautiful packages, at from 40
to 75 cents per pound. We do
not offer them as "just as
good," but as the "best" can
dies to be had. Every pack
age guaranteed as represented,
or your money back.
Cakes,
Crackers, etc.
We handle the National Bis
cuit Co.'s goods. Sponge Ijady
Fingers, Nabiscos, Graham
Wafers, Zu Zus, Vanilla Wafers,
Lemon Wafers, Uneeda Bis
cuit, Butter Thins, fresh every
week.
Reading Matter.
The August magazines are
now in, and you will miss a
treat if you do not secure a
supply. These are the mid
- summer fiction numbers, and
are especially fine. Also large
line of novels, 250 titles at
half price.
Stationery.
Let us show you our station
ery. We can please you. Some
of the prettiest 25 -cent goods
ever offered in Oxford.
T. W. JACKSON,
Originator of Fine Candy
Business in Oxford.
MLTon