OXfORD PUBLIC LEDGER.
ESTABLISHED iSSS.
Terms: $1 a year In advance. De
voted to home interests. Large and
established circulation. Good re
turns to advertisers.
JOHN T. BRITT. OWNER AND EDITOR.
THURSDAY. -
SEPT. 1903.
HISTORY OF GRANVILLE COUNTY.
Sketches of Some of Granville's Leading
Men of the Past Other Items of History.
BY WILLIAM H. HARRISON.
CHAPTEI! X.
)no the most popular men who
ever lived In (Jrauville county was
William Sneed, Esq., who was fa
miliarly known as "Billy" Sneed.
Air. Sneed lived in Oxford about sev
enty years ago, his home being on
the place now occupied by Horner
School. He was a man of consider
able ability and quite a leader in his
day. At one time he represented his
district in Congress.
One of (Jranville's notable citizens
who lived in Oxford many years ago
was Mr. Calvin H. Willie, lie was a
highly educated and accomplished
man and in the several callings
which he followed showed conspicu
ous ability. He was educated for
the la w, but never practiced this pro
fession. For many years he wTas a
well known editor and wielded a
facile pen and was ever found on the
Hide of education and progress. He
contributed numerous articles to va
rious periodicals. He was the author
of a very readable novel, entitled
"Eutopia," which had a large sale.
Mr. Willie was at one time State Su
perintendent of Public Instruction,
and it was here, perhaps, that the
best work of his life was done. He
was a great friend and promoter of
public education, and was instru
mental in the formation of the pres
ent public school system. This was
a work of which any man might
justly be proud; and, within Itself, is
a lasting monument to his memory !
liev. Lewis K. Willie was a brother
of Calvin H. Willie, and also lived in
Oxford for many years. He was a
local Methodist minister, and was
well known and much beloved. He
was well educated and was a force
ful and eloquent preacher. He will
live long in the memory of the people
of (Jranvllle county.
Mr. Thomas B. Llttlejohn was a
prominent man in Granville county's
early history. He was a large plant
er and owned a large body of land
In and around Oxford. He was a
leader in political affairs and wielded
a large Influence in the county. For
years he was Clerk of the Superior
Court of Granville county. He built
the old Taylor place, on Hillsboro
street, about one hundred years ago.
This place is now owned by Mr. Dick
Taylor and is one of Oxford's pret
tiest residences.
Mr. James T. Eittlejohn, son of Mr.
Thomas P.. Eittlejohn, was. a promi
nent Oxford lawyer for a number of
years. At one time he was Governor
Morehead's private secretary. He
ably represented Granville county in
the Eegislature for one term. He
was an active leader In political af
fairs. Mr. I,ittlejohn was an enthu
siastic Mason, and an active and
prominent leader in this great order.
One of the greatest lawyers who
has ever adorned the North Caro
lina bar is the Hon. Marcus Y.Lanier,
who has lived in Oxford for a num
ber of years.
Dr. Lanier was born in Mecklen
burg county, near Chase City, Ya.,
in the year isis. He was educated
at the University of Virginia.
After obtaining his education he
moved to Danville, Va.,and there re
sided for several years. He taught
whool for some time and removed to
( )xTord in his early manhood, where
he has since resided. He studied law
under that great lawyer and wise
jurist, Hon. liobert liallard Gilliam.
After securing his license to practice
law he associated himself with Judge
Gilliam forborne years In the prac
tice. Together they made one of the
strongest law firms In the State, and
enjoyed a large share of the public
patronage. Since the dissolution of
this firm Dr. Eanier has been alone
in the practice and has enjoyed a
large and lucrative practice. He is
now s." years of age and Is probably
the oldest lawyer In the State. He
has been out of the active practice
for eight or ten years, though since
that time his opinions have been
largely sought on many large cases
wnere difficult and intricate ques
tions of law are involved. He has
been an honor to the noble grofes
Hion he has followed with so much
zeal, integrity and ability. He has
allowed no other work to divert hlni
from his chosen calling but has fol
lowed it assiduously. Not only has
he been a successful practitioner, but
he is distinguished for his profound
learning In the law. Perhaps his
leading characteristic is thorough
ness. When preparing a case, or in
vestigating a poiut of law he goes to
first principles and his mind Is so
constructed that he will fully study
and absorb everything In the case
before leaving it. For this reason
parts of some of his greatest legal
arguments are not easily understood
by men of less profound minds. He
Is not only a fine judge and inter
preter of law, but has also a strong,
constructive legal mind and in the
study of a case he evolves many great
In history and literature as well as
In the BClence of the law. The de
gree of Doctor of Laws was conferred
upon him by the University of North
Carolina many years ago. He is still
a great reader and is very fond of
his books and though advanced in
age his intellect is still undimmed
and unimpaired.
He Is a member of the Presbyterian
church and has been a useful member
and leader for more than half a cen
tury. During most of this time he
has been Clerk of the session and is
now the Senior Ruling Elder in the
Oxford church.
As lawyer, scholar and christian
gentleman he stands without re
proach. His life is an inspiration to
his community, his friends in the
legal profession and his family.
One of the most eminent lawyers
who ever practiced at the Granville
bar is Col. L.. C. Edwards, of Oxford.
For half a century he enjoyed a large
and lucrative practice in Granville
county and also in many other sec
tions of the State.
Col. Edwards was born In Person
county. N. C, February loth, 1S25.
He graduated at the University of
North Carolina with high honors.
He read law with the great jurist
and genius, Judge Richmond M.
Pearson. At the December term,
1S4G. of the Supreme Court he obtain
ed his license to practice law and at
once entered the practice, locating at
Roxboro, N. C, where he remained
until 1S.10, when he removed to Ox
ford and has since resided here ex
cept one year during the seventies
when. he was associated with Mr.
Joseph 1$. Bachelor, of Raleigh.
Col. Edwards Is well endowed with
the qualities which make the great
lawyer. He is possessed of a strong,
logical mind and a very retentive
memory. As a speaker he is easy
and graceful. His command of pure,
chaste English is remarkable. lie is
very learned in the law and is also a
great jury lawyer and one of the
most eloquent pleaders who ever
graced the bar of the State. His
mind is very resourceful and he has
the happy faculty of quickly seeing
the salient points in a case and of re
jecting what Is unnecessary or unim
portant. He is a versatile scholar
and few men are so familiar with the
classics as he.
Col. Edwards has never sought
public oflice. He loves the law and
has devoted his life to the practice.
He has held some offices, but always
accepted them with reluctance and
only at the urgent solicitation of his
friends or his party. Had he been an
oflice-seeker and adopted the meth
ods employed by many politicians
he might have obtained some of the
highest political honors in the gift of
the people. But he despises shams
and especially the low methods of
the professional politician, and pos
sesses that sincerity which Carlyle
says "is the evidence of a great mind."
To be continued.
A Remarkable Record.
Chamberla'ns Cough Remedy has a re
markable record. It has been in use for
over 30 years, during which time many mil
lion bottles have been sold and used. It
has long been the standard and main re
liance in the treatment of croup in thousands
of homes, yet during all this time no case
has ever been reported to the manufactures
in which it failed to effect a cure. When
given as soon as the child becomes hoarse
or even as soon as the croupy cough appears
it will prevent the attack. It is pleasant to
take, many children like it. It contains no
opium or other harmful substance and may
be given as confidently to a baby as to an
adult. For sale by all druggists.
Preliminary meetings of the Ohio
Democratic State convention resulted
in favor of Mayor Tom Johnson In
the contest with Zimmerman for the
gubernatoral nomination.
Distress After Eating Cured.
Judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg, La.,
who is well and favorably known, says:
"Two years ago I suffered greatly from in
digestion. After eating, great distress
would invariably result, lasting for an hour
or so and my nights were restless. I con
clud'd to try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it
cured me entirely. Now my sleep isrefresh
ing and digestion perfect. J. G. Hall.
A cloudburst at Marysvllle, Kb.,
caused great destruction; many peo
ple were driven from their homes;
damage in one town is estimated at
0,00).
Mrs. Mollie Allen, of South Fork, Ky.,
says she has pre vented attacks of cholera
morbus by taking Chamberlains Stomach
and Lp-er Tablets when she felt an attack
on. Such attacks are usually caused by in
digestion and these tablets are just what is
needed to cleanse the stomach and ward off
the approaching attack. Attacks of billious
colic may be prevented in the same way.
For sale by all druggists.
The Impulse for Peace.
A universal Impulse in favor of
peace may be felt everywhere on this
continent. Europe has been lop-sided
since 1S71, but she is manifestly re
covering her balance. France sees
that she has drawn too many chest
nuts out of the fire for Russia and
Is sick of militarism. She does not
ask better than to refer troublesome
international questions' to the Hague
conference. Nothing short of a rev
olution has taken place since the
death of President Faurein French
ideas about military prowess and
glory. The French begin to feel that
they are too good for the rough
colonial work of the world, and that
in addicting themselves to art and
science chiefly, they can hold an en
viable primacy In the world. Every
body's Magazine.
The Round Knob hotel and 120
acres of land, which belonged to the
Benbow estate at Greensboro, has
been sold to E. D. Steele, of High
Point, for $12,000. Mr. Steele repre-
prlnciples not noticed or not appre- sents a syndicate which proposes to
clable by the average mind. Dr. , develop the property and make the
JU'xuWr is a very learned man, both j place a resort all the year round.
STATE NEWS.
A dispensary has been established
at Falkland, in Pitt county.
The Central Carolina Fair Assocla
tion, Greensboro, dates are October
14th, 13th and 16th.
Shelby's new Methodist church
building has been completed. It has
a seating capacity of 700.
The number of Masonic lodges In
the State have now reached 315. an
increase of 11 since January 1st.
The I. C. Shore Distilllne Company
at Shore, Yadkin county, has been
chartered with a capital of $50,000.
It Is estimated that three thousand
people witnessed the parade of the
first regiment on the village green at
Biltmore.
John Flowers, a farmer of Wilson
county, about 00 years old, is in jail
charged with criminally assaulting
his 9-year old daughter.
Dan Teachy, charged with the mur
der of Bob Rivenbark In Duplin
county last March, and who escaped
from Duplin jail last April, surrender
ed to the sheriff last week and is in
jail again.
W. Carson Ivlng, a white man
about 35 years old, fell from his wag
on in Concord Saturday morning and
died in a few minutes. Ills skull was
crushed by the fall. King was a
farmer and lived near Concord. He
was drunk and his fall resulted from
his condition. He was married and
a wife survives.
When Eastern Carolina adopted
tobacco raising, It averaged 25 cents
a pound while cotton sold for 4 and
5 cents. With a prospect of S-cent
cotton at least for several years In
the future, and no prospect for to
bacco, it is expected that there will
be a return to large cotton crops,
and a decrease in tobacco In the
whole Eastern section.
Freight traliic on theAsheville and
Spartanburg road may be wholly
abandoned and all freight brought
over the Knoxville and Augusta di
vision now being built. Twenty
seven men have been killed crossing
the Saluda Mountain and every one
has been caused by the wrecking of a
freight train, there not having been
a single passenger disaster on record
Asheville Gazette.
It took a large coffin in which to
bury Mr. Julius A. Karriker, who
died in Rowan a few days ago. The
coffin was ordered before his death.
Collin and box weighed G00 pounds,
the box measuring 7 feet In length, 4
feet 7 Inches wide and ? feet deep. It
was too large to go between the
standards of a wagon. Mr. Karri
ker was 51 years of age and weighed
between 3G0 and 400 pounds.
A colored man was seen cleaning
and casing some kind of skins at the
Market dock. Upon inquiry,- the re
porter was Informed that they were
eel skins, and that the curing of them
was quite a small Industry. The
skins, after being carefully cured, are
eagerly bought up by the colored
people, who wear them on their
limbs, bracelet like, as a charm
against violent disorders. Newbern
Journal.
When an Incest case was put on
trial in Mecklenburg Superior Court
Saturday Judge Neal excluded all
women and all boys under 1G from
the court room. He then said that
while he could not compel others to
leave he would appreciate it if '"all
gentlemen" except those connected
with the case would leave the room,
and It is pleasant to note from the
Charlotte papers that a majority of
those In the court room left.
In Union county some time ago an
old man married for the second time
and his grown son also married,
father and son marrying sisters. The
son and his father's wife became
criminally intimate and were indict
ed in the courts. A few days ago
they eloped, leaving the husband and
father, 70 years old, critically 111 In
bed. When his neighbors discovered
his condition he was near death and
only his little children were with him.
Next day he died.
King's Mountain special to Char
lotte Observer: while a gentle rain
was failing, Mrs. G. C. Butler, the
wife Mr. W. A. Maurey's farm fore
man, was struck by lightning and
instantly killed. Mrs. Butler had
been sick for several months and was
confined to her bed part of each day.
She was lying down with her head
next to the door when struck. The
lightning evidently entered the house
through the telephone, which was
completely demolished.
A WORD TO FARM TOILERS.
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND
The Home Friend of the
Farmer and His Family.
After the labors and toils of the summer time,
and harvesting of crops in the early autumn,
many of our farmers, their wives, daughters,
and sons, iind themselves in a condition of
health demanding careful attention if suffering
is to be avoided later on. Many experience
kidney trouble in some form; with some the
liver is torpid ; there is biliousness, nausea, and
vomiting, with loss of appetite and depression
of spirits. Thousands who have leen exposed
to cold, damp winds and rains while toiling in
the harvest fields, now feel the twinges of
terrible rheumatism; others run down by
worry, overwork, and irregular dieting, are
tormented with the pangs of dyspepsia.
To the thousands of run down, sickly, and
half dead men and women in farm homes we
recommend with all honesty and confidence
tlie worker's. friend, I'aine's Celery Compound,
:he only medicine that can quickly ard fully
restore strength to the weak body and vigor to
the musc les. I'aine's Celery Compound tones
die stomach; it removes poisonous acids from
the blood which cause rheumatism; it feeds
the weak and diseased nerves and banishes
neuralgic tortures; it purifies the blood and
gives true vitality and life. The use of Paine's
Celery Compound in autumn means the estab
lishing of a perfect physical vigor to withstand
the rigors of a severe winter.
DIAMOND DYES
tor children's clothes are most serviceable. They
color jackets, coats, capes, ribbons, stockings,
as well as dresses. No other dyes equal Dia
mond Dyes in variety of uses; they never
disappoint.
We have a special department of advice, and
will answer free any questions about dyeing.
Send cample of goods when possible.
Direction book and 45 dyed samples free.
DIAMOND DYES, Burlington, Vt.
J. FMEADOWS, Proprietor,
For tbz Sale of Lceif Tobacco.
HIGHEST AVERAGES GUARANTEli
the
coming
Avoid serious results of kidney or Madder
disorders by taking Foley's Kidney Cure
Sold bv J. C;. Hall
(en. L.uke K. Wright will succeed
Judare Tuft as governor general of
the Philippines.
Elliotts Emulsified Oil Linimeht.
Is the best liniment on the market for use
in the family or animals. It is very soothing
very penetrating, relieves-quickly and heals
in an incredibly short time. Try it you
will not be disappointed. Large bottle
Price 25c T. Cj. Hall.
Eighty-one counties In Texas
infested with cotton boll weevil.
are
" I first used Ayer's Sarsaparilla
in the fall of 1S48. Since then I
have taken it every spring as a
blood-purifying and nerve
strengthening medicine."
S. T. Jones Wichita, Kans.
If you feel run down,
are easily tired, if your
nerves are weak and your
blood is thin, then begin
to take the good old stand
ard family medicine,
Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
It's a regular nerve
lifter, a perfect blood
builder. $1.00 a bottle. All druggists.
Ask your doctor what he thinks of Ayer's
Sarsaparilla. He knows all about this grand
old family medicine. Follow his advice and
we will be satisfied.
J. c. ater Co., Lowell, Mass.
READEUM ACADEMY,
MT. TIRZAH, N. C.
A first class High School located in the
most healthful part of Person county. Not
denominational. Prepares for college.
Book-keeping will be taught in addition to
the High School Course. Tuition $1 5o-
$3.00. Music $2 00 Good board in pri
vate families $7. co. Number limited.
Every desk occupied last ses ion. A con
venient, well equipped building, healthful
ocation, a moral community, experienced
teachers, thorough instruction and reason
able rates for tuition and board.
Fall Session Opens Tuesday. Sent.
Is, i903.
For further information abc ut the school
address the principal
A SHIPP WEBB, A B.,
Mt. Tirzah. N. C.
Literary. Business. Tenrhprs' Vnrmi. Mimic
and Shorthand. Excellent Boarding Halls and
Oormitoriea. 280 students from 8i counties, 6
States and Cllha. ar free u-hnlarahina Snlun-
did new buildings. Beautiful and healthful lo
cation. Expenses very reasonable. Graduates
assisted to positions. 4lst terms opens August
-ioth. I lustrated catalogue free. Address
W. T. WHITSKTT, Ph. D..
62o -2m. . Whitsett, JS. C.
The great rheumatic remedv not onlv
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Scrofula, Sores, Boils, Catarrh,
and all diseases arising from impurities in the blood.
Endorsed by physicians and prominent people every
where after thorough trial.
DOErS NOT INJURE THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS.
Raleigh, N. C.
Gentlemen : T take pleasure in bearing1 testimony to the curative properties
of your "Rhettmacide." Two bottles cured my son of a bad case. If this will
be of any benefit to you in advertising your meritorious remedyyou can use it.
Yours truly, "W. H. RAND, Steward State Blind Institution.
All Druggists, fr.oo; or prepaid on receipt of price.
Bobbitt Chemical Co., - - Baltimore, fid.
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I am pleased to inform you that I have leased the Farmers Warehouse for
season and will be glad to meet and serve you in the sale of your tobacco.
Oxford, as you well know easily holds first place in the State for the sale of wrappers
and is second to none on all other grades, and as a tobacco market its popularity and im
portance is ever on the increase. Jt shall-be rny pleasure .to use all possible efforts to make
the Farmers Warehouse to Oxford what Oxford is to the tobacco trade.
Our buyers you must admit are as clever, high toned gentlemen as 'ever followed a to
bacco sale on any market. They have returned from their summer vacation in good humor
and will be on the market after the 3rd day of August, with plenty of orders and money to
buy your tobacco.
I shall have no drummers, but I have one of the best warehouses in Oxford and one of
the best lighted houses in North Garolina which will always show up your tobacco to the
very best advantage.
My accommodations will be the very best that can be had, good comfortable rooms for
yourself and dry stables for your stock, with gates locked at night.
Arrangements have also been made to pay each man as'fast as his tobacco is sold, and
there will be no more long delays in getting your bills.
Mr. Jno. Perkerson, with 1 2 years experience, will be floor manager and will assist you
in unloading your tobacco exactly as you want it.
Another important fact: all my stock of leaf tobacco bought last year has been sold, ex
cept about ten packages of smokers, and I am now in good trim, ready, willing and waiting
for the opening of the coming season.
Every pile of tobacco placed on my floor shall have my best personal attention and the
highest market prices shall always be obtained.
Keep the contents of this advertisement ever in mind and when loading your tobacco,
remember it and drive straight to the Farmers Warehouse. You will never regret it.
Yours to serve,
J. F. MEADOWS.
Mr. J. Sid Hunt, my partner for four years, I regret to say has moved to South Garolina
in the tobacco business. . t
I am at the Same Old Stand, Running
the Same Old House and Intend to do
Business in the Same Old Way.
The UNIVERSITY
OF NORTH CAROLINA.
That is to say, the best interests of every faimer
who sells his tobacco on the floor of the
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WAREHOUSE
Shall have highest market prices and best accommodations and courte-
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ous treatment. We will not send out any drummers to your pack
houses this season and will not go in the country ourself, but will
always be on hand to see that you get the highest market price at all
times for all tobacco entrusted to our care.
Our market is as stong as the strongest, and "we know whereof we
speak" when we say we can get you as much for your tobacco as you
can get anywhere else, so come to see me and I will use every effort to
send you home pleased.
Don t forget the fact that I am now ready to sell your primings
and will see that you obtain the highest market prices.
Best accommodations for man and beast and our stables will be so
arranged that they can be locked at night.
Thanking my numerous triends for their very libeial patronage
and promising them my very best efforts to serve them acceptably, with
best wishes, Very truly your friend.
Sol
Prop'r Minor Warehouse, Oxford, N. C.
Cooper
Academic Department,
Law, Medicine,
Pharmacy.
One hundred and eight scholarships. Free
tuition to teache'H and to pons of ministers.
Loans for the needy. 008 students. i6 Instrutt
ot". New dormitori: s, waterworks, Central
heating system, libraiy 0,tXHJ volumes. Fall
term, academic and professional departments,
begins Sept 7, 1993. Address
F, P. VENABLE, Prksident,
C'UAPKL UILL, N. C.
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es, and material for crayon or char
coal drawing.
Canvas, drawing paper, water
color paperf pastel b jards and pas
tel crayons. Paint boxes, plaques,
rubbers, etc., etc.
Best line of picture frames and
mouldings in town. Frames made
any size
Still on top when it conies to
high-grade photographic work.
W here ?
Brinkley's Photograpli Gallery
Institute for
Young
Women (Sit.
Conserva
tory of
Music. The
Best Place
for Your
Daughter
College
Courses
PEACE iHifih sundard
vaiaiogue
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Address.
Jas. Dinwiddie
President
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No appetite, loss of strength.
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, sour risings, and catarrh of
uic siomacn are ail due to indft.stinn k-i : ::
cures indigestion. This I rinnmAAr Jt nnnAtniT
sents the natural Juices of dfgon They i W CCUWUUl iitdUCUl V .
exist in a healthv c-tmu v.- j I J
the greatest known tonic and
H "-, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifvintr.
She stomach? mUCUS memb"anes5lining
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Bottles only. $1.00 Size holding 2 JJmes the trtal
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Prepared by E. O. D.WITT & CO.. CHICAGO
J. C. HALL
Opens Monday Aug. 31, 1903.
' The month of September will be taught by Bub
Bcriptin. September 2Sth we begin a 7 months
free school lo every child m the district which
will be run somewhat on the plan of a graded
school.
We have a fall corps of competent teachers
backed by a school board composed of the bst
and most public spirited men of 'reed moor and
yicinity.
The school is on a solid basis, and boys and
girls will be prepared for college and the active
duties of life.
Reasonable tuition will be given those outside
the district. For further information write to
JNO. F. MITCH1NEB, Principal.
Atsg. 20th. 2t Creedmoor, N. C.
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