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J7.3)(G.E.L S7"OIj. X"VI -NO. 31. OXFORD, ZEST. O- THTJBSDAT', OOTOZBZE3IR 1, 1903. $1 if'ie-o, A.nsr3srTTayr. STATION How Exquisite. Women of fine tastes show these refinements in their let ter paper, and the color, text ure, seal crest, or date or local name may all reflect this. There is immense variety of design and color, and as many sorts of elegant and correct letter paper as textures in goods. A Good Beginning Is half the battle in an oral or writing argument. You can't do yourself justice with a poor pen or old thick ink. You want the best. The station ery must be right, and every adjunct of the proper charac ter. Our stationery, inks, pens and pencils are the best ever made or handled. You will enjoy looking over our fine stock and making your selection. Hail's Drug Store, Main Street, 'Phone 72 "We Hold Thee Safe." THE FIRSTS Bank, Oxford, N. C. Invites your business. No ac count too large, none TOO SMALL; same attention paid to all. HAVING AMPLE FACIL ITIES, depositors may rest as sured that THEIR interests will always be considered and taken care of. Four per cent, interest paid on savings deposits. Remember that the U. S. Government is also guarding your interests. 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. Nn t nun ittle ick-ups. Some Interesting News Items in This Column. The roof or the Furniture Factory has been repainted. Durham and Henderson are in the midst of campaigns against the saloons. Be sure to attend Mies Mary Belle Gregory's millinery opening to-day (Thursday). The non-taxable property of Granville county amounts to the large sum of $300,000. Mrs. Preston Farabow, who has been quite sick some days, we are glad to learn is some better. The County Commissioners and Board of Education will hold impor tant meetings next Monday. Hurrah for the town administra tion as they seem to be determined to improve the streets of Oxford. Two of the old buildings near the jail were bought by Ed Ridley, and have heen torn down and removed. Mr. H. II. Eatman commenced work on his new house Monday, the work being in charge of Mr. A. B. Spencer. It Is to be hoped that the street leading from Main to the Seaboard depot will soon be opened as it is badly needed. Mr. J. D. Kinton, near Oxford, brought to this office Saturday a to bacco leaf that measured ;Ux21 Inches and weighed half pound. The son of Mr. Eee Caviness, of Hester, who was Injured last Wed nesday by a frisky mule, is all right now we are glad to learn. A lady from the country, accom panied by her little daughter, brought a load of tobacco to market Friday and sold it at the Farmers Ware nouse. The street in front of the Presby terian church and Seaboard depot and the block on Spring street up to the Baptist church will be macad amized. Rev. J. D. Pegram, the truly con secrated preacher In charge of Oxford circuit, is conducting a meeting at Shady Grove this week, which is largely attended. The editor is much pleased to hear so many people speak in high praise of the work done on the public roads under the superintendency of Mr. N. H. Fleming. Mr. Charles Parham. near Oxford, who has reached his STth year, and who had the misfortune to fall in May and break one of his legs, is gradually impr jving. The many friends of Mrs. B. C. Allred in Granville will be pained to learn of her critical illness at her home in Jonesboro. Several mem bers of the family are at her bedside. Presiding Elder Moore occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church Sunday morning and night. Quar terly conference was held Monday morning at 9 o'clock in the pastor's study. Mr. John Webb has completed the improvements to his nice residence on Main street, and is now numbered among the most convenient In town. He has added a good basement and the building is heated by hot air. Sheriff Fleming and family are now fully settled In their old home at Hester after 4 years residence In Oxtord and their many friends here regretted to lose them, while no doubt their old neighbors accorded them a warm welcome to their old home. The Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Parham, Jr., died last Wednes day night and was buried Thursday. It was about 3 months old and had never been In good health. The editor joins their many friends in ex tending deep sympathy to the be reaved parents, All the millinery stores in town are making preparations for a grand display of fall fashions at their open ings today. The ladies of Oxford and the surrounding county need have no cause to complain of places to find fall hats for they have them from which to select what Is wanted. Don't allow money to He around. It is easier to spend it and easier to lose it. Save money by keeping it in a safe place such as the National Bank of Oxford When you have a bank account you will be anxious to add to It, rather than decrease it. 4 per cent, interest paid on time de posits. Dr. and Mrs. U.K. Hays returned Sunday afternoon from Buffalo Springs, where Dr. Hays has been resident physician for the summer. It Is no doubt a great pleasure and comfort to realize that he is again at home and his services can be secured by the large and appreciative constit uency he ministers to. The number of the beloved boys and girls attending the Graded School has run up to 120, and still they come. The editor asked one of the pretty girls how she liked the new manage ment of the school, and she replied: "All right, but Superintendent Kit trell was stricter than either of the former Superintendents. There was a fair break of tobacco Tuesday and prices were a little stiffer. The editor can say that Ox ford has the credit of being the best allround market in the State and is always In the front rank on highest averages on all grades of tobacco, so our farmers would do well to bear this particular fact in mind. Broke Into Mis House. S. Le Quinn of Cavendish, Vt., was rob bed of his customary health by invasion of Chronic Constipation. When Dr. Kinjjs New Life Pills broke into h;s house, his trouble was arrested and now he's entirely cured. They're guaranteed to cure, 25c at J. G. Halls. And new suscrlbers still come the Public Ledger way every day. Send along a dollar bill and capture a a chance at the $65 buggy the editor Is giving away, You are asked to read the change In the advertisement of R. Li. Hamil ton, Druggist, on this page. John G. Hall wants to sell you your stationery as he has received a an elegant assortment. Read adver tisement on this page. Don't forget to send in your dol lar and secure a chance In the $65 Taylor-Cannady Top Buggy the Pub lic Ledger is giving away. There is certainly enough money spent on the road to ruin to keep It In thorough repair, and yet it Is as bad as a Granville county road in the winter time. Don't forget the fact that W. T. Jackson's is the place to buy choice confectioneries, fruits and stationery and we ask you to read his adver tisement in another column. Mr. A. S. Jones, who lives near Grissom, lost his feed room one day last week containing a large quantity of feed and farming utensils. It is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. The Public Ledger is authorized to say that the people along the Dur ham & Northern Road in South Granville hereafter need have no fears about making connection in tne mornings at Dickerson's for Oxford as arrangements have been perfected to Insure connection. Rev. J. E. Wool, the earnest pas tor of the Presbyterian church, will hold services every night next week commencing at 7:30 o'clock. The regular series of meetings in the church will begin on the 11th and cont inue to the ISth. The people are cordially Invited to attend. Mr. Baldy Hatehett, a well known old newspaper man and Con federate Veteran, died at the Soldier's Home, Raleigh, Sunday after a pro tracted illness. He was 58 years of age and had made his home in Dur ham for many years at which place the Interment took place Monday morning. Prof. J. C. Howard and most estimable lady have moved to Stem, and his new school opened up on Monday in a nice new building under very favorable auspices. Mr. John Mayes who Is ever alert for the good of his community, was chairman of the building committee, and has done his work rapidly and well. The Banner Warehouse is not be hind on selling tobacco as will be seen by the following good averages made Friday: E D. Lyon, one load at 5, S. 39, 20, 9. 5 averaged $21 round. Parham & Hammie, one load, $7, 11, 27. 19. S. D. E. Brummitt $ ti CO, 10, 30, 6. H. Bowling 7, 14, 25, 10, 6, 4.G0. How does these ayerages strike you? it is a pleasure to the Public Ledger to say that in the past few days several large orders for Gran ville county tobacco have been placed on the Oxford market, and hence there Is a better feeling as to prices. This will be good news to the farmers and they can rest assured that they will reach pinnacle prices on all grades by selling on the Oxford Market. As some calls it, "the Screech Owl Limited" on the Seaboard manned by the good Capt. Terrell, Is nearly always on time. The afternoon con nection for Raleigh is quite popular among the people. We are pleased to say also that our people like the present Mr. Wm. Bullard, as he is so polite and accommodating, which the average railroad man is void of, or at least take particular pains not to show it. The first show of the season to appear at the Opera House was the Musical Comedy Co. Tuesday night and the four Bullocks proved charm ing entertainers as the three girls and one boy possess splendid voices, and received several encores. The little Miss Bullock proved a charming ac tress and did her part to perfection. Senators Hardback and Wayback delivered speeches on conglomerated subjects in true ethiopian style. Al together It was a very good show. We are requested by the Chairman of the Board of Education of our county to say that a contract should be made with every teacher employed to teach in any public school in the county. A copy of said contract shall be written In the record book of the district In which said teacher is employed and a copy of same sent to the county superintendent of schools. Blank forms of contract will be furnished on application. No teacher will be paid who does not .sign one of these contracts. Our Fall Millinery Opening To be a brilliant spectacle of art and beauty today (Thursday. ) Our mil linery stars gems of artistic perfec tion will shine brightly. It Is alto gether natual to associate our store with Ideal and correct headwear. Its standard has been very high; its mod els the acme of millinery skill, and the delight of those who know and appreciate the touch of art. A cor dial invitation is extended to the la dles of both town and country to at tend our opening to-day, Thurday, and our Miss Wellman will take pleas ure in showing you and receiving or ders for hats. Yours to please, LONG BROS. Letter to L. F. Day, Oxford, N. C. Dear Sir: The way to reckon the cost of paint Is to put both costs together; the cost of the paint and the cost of putting it on. It would save this country hun dreds of millions of dollars a year; It would save you alone (if you happen to be a victim) several dollars a year. See how it works. It costs as much to put on one paint as another, don't It? Yes, If you use the same number of gallons. Well, don't I ? No, you'll use twice as many gal lons of adulterated paint as of Devoe; and you've got to pay twice as much for putting it on. Mr. N. Avery, Delhi, N. Y. has two houses alike and In same condition. Painted one house with Devoe, 6 gal lons. Painted the other house with a paint that was half adulterated, 12 gallons. Same painter, Geo. Gil bert, did both jobs. One cost $27, the other $54. Better go by the name. Yours truly F. W. Dkvoe & Co., New York. P. S. J. F. Edwards sells our paint. A large supply of stationery at re duced prices at Hamilton's drug store. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE. Three More Delivery Routes Out From Oxford. The Postmaster, Oxford, Granville Co., N. C. Sir: You are hereby authorized to extend Rural Free Delivery Service from your office, to commence on Monday, November2, 1903, with three additional carriers, at a salary of $600 per annu oi, each, Including horse hire. The routes to be followed, as laid down by Acting Special Agent Veazey in a report dated April 15, 1903, and which will be known as Routes No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6, will be as follows: ItOUTK no. 4. Beginning at the post office In Ox ford, said county and State, the car rier will go Miles. Thence north to the corner of Lewis' station 4 Thence south to west of Puckett's corner .. 2 Thence northerly to Mountain Creek bridge 5 Thence westerly to Bally shop place 2 Thence southerly toSatterwhite's old snop 4 Thence south-east past Kintou's residence to post office 5 Total length of route 23 Area covered (square miles) 23 Houses on route 165 Population served 578 ItOUTR NO. 5.- Beginning at the post office In Ox ford, said countj' and State, the car rier will go Miles. Thence north-east to Mrs. Par ham's corner 3 Thence north to Crltcher's corner 2 Thence north-east past Dexter P. O. to Green's corner 3 Thence north-east to Will Hicks' corner 1 Thence west to O'Brien's corner 2 Thence south to Blackwell's cor- Thence west to Breedlove's mill 1 Thence double back to Crews' corner -. Thence south-east to Crltcher's corner 2 Thence south to Breedlove's cor ner 1 Thence south-west to Hester's corner 1 Thence south to C. H. Landis' corner 1 Thence double back to Oxford post office 1 Total length of route 23M Area covered (square miles) 20 Houses on route 126 Population served 441 routk no. 6. Beginning at the post office in Ox ford, said county and State, the car rier will go Miles. Thence south-west to Tally Ho 10 Thence west to Shoony 2 Thence north-east past Hargrove to Lassiter's corner 10 Thence east to Oxford P. 0 1 Total length of route 25 Area covered (square miles) 2 Houses on route 121 Population served 424 The carriers an these routes will probably be as follows: No. 4 Mr. J. T. Crltcher, No. 5 Mr. D.N. Hunt, No. 6 Mr. Elijah Bragg, as they stood the best examinations. The estab lishment of these routes will be good news to the farmers and we trust they will do all they can to make them a success. - Millinery Opening. Miss Mary Belle Gregory will have her fall opening Thursday Oct. 1st and cordially invites the ladles of the town and county to call and see the elegant display of pattern hats in all the latest shapes and colors. These hats have been carefully selected and will be sold opening day at the lowest price possible. Tnere will also be a display of notions consisting In hosiery, corsets, hamburgs, handker chiefs, belts and neckwear, etc. Call on Miss Gregory before buying as she guarantees satisfaction and prompt and polite attention. Assaulted a 15-Year-Old Girl. It seems that Granville cannot be excused from the terrible crime that Is now going over the State that of assaulting young girls and women as we had one Saturday afternoon. While the 15-year-old daughter of Jacob Morton, who lives 1 mile from town and one of the most honorable colored citizens of the county, was going home from carrying her fath er's dinner about 1:30 o'clock, she was met in a path by John Bass, col ored, a married man, who made an Indecent proposal to her. He seized her by the hand and pulled her back down the path while she hollowed and tried to get-away from him, but Bass held her fast. Ed Jones, an other colored man of the neighbor hood, happened to be on the other side of the bushes, on his way home, heard the girls cries and protest soon discovered what was going on and ran up and took the girl from Bass and accompanied her home. He then came back to town and Informed her father who left for home at once, and after hearing the circumstances of the assault from his young daugh ter returned and had a warrant is sued for Bass who was soon in the custody of Sheriff Howard. Tnere was much Indignation ex pressed by both colored and white at the bold act of Bass. The trial was held in the courtroom Saturday night before J. K. Wood, J. P., which was largely attended. Gen. B. S. Royster appeared for the pros ecution and Senator A. A. Hicks for the defense. After examining a num ber of witnesses and good speeches being delivered by council Justice Wood considered the evidence suffi cient to send Bass on to court and he bound him in a bond of $500 which he failed to give and went to jail to await the next term of court. Saves Two From Death. "Our litt'e daughter had an almost fatal attack of whooping cough and bronchitis," writes Mrs. W. K. Haviland, of Armonk N. Y., "but, when all other remedies failed we saved her life with Dr. Kings New Dis covery. O t neice who had consumption in an advanced stage also used this wonderful medicine and to-day she is perfectly well." Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to Dr. King's New D scovery as to no other medicine on earth. Infallible for coughs and co'ds. 5oc and $r bottles guaranteed by J. G. Hall Trial bottles free. Another big lot men's and boys' 5 cent linen collars at Medford's, friends & Jr9ners" An Interesting List Of Those Who Came & "Went, Mr. A. J. Harris, of Henderson, was In Oxford Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hicks Oyerton, of Creedmoor, were In Oxford Friday. Miss Hallle Mayes, of Stem, has entered Greensboro Female College. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Burwell, of Sunset section, were In Oxford Mon day. Mr. James Cobb, of the American Tobacco Co., was In Oxford Thurs day. Mrs. John Hunt Is on a visit to her father, Mr. Thomas Plttard, at Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. John Niles left yes terday on a visit to relatives in Wash ington City. Mr. R. T. Critcher. of Berea, was in town Monday and called on the Public Ledger. Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott and children, of Oak Hill, were on our streeis Friday. Rev. E. P. Bradley, a Presby terian minister of Vance county, was on our streets Tuesday. The pleasant Mr. D. Hunt is with Long Bros, again, and his old friends are glad to see him back. Mr. Frank Kelley, of Knap of Reeds, was In Oxford Monday and called on the Public Ledger. Misses Hales and Harper, of Smlthfield, were the guests of Mrs. H. H. Eatman the past week. Mrs. G. A. Coggeshall, of Hender son, was In town Monday visiting her daughter, Airs. John Niles. Mr. and Mrs. R. V Wade, of Stem, were in Oxford Tuesday, and the editor enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Wade. Messrs. A. G. Fleming, successful merchant at Northside, and B. T, Harris, a pleasant merchant at Hes ter, were in town Tuesday. Misses Pattle and Annie Boyd, who were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Davis near town, for several days, have returned to their home at Warrenton. Mr. John Mayes, the popular and very efficient Register of Deeds, is again at his post after spending two weeks at home on account of sick ness In his family. Col. Frank Hobgood, of Greens boro, was in Oxford several days the past weeK visiting his parents, Prof, and Mrs. F. P. Hobgood. The editor is much gratified to learn that this talented young gentleman is do ing well in that progressive city. Our old bachelor friend S. E. Johnson, of Hampton, was an Ox ford visitor Monday for the first time in several months on account of a severe attack of fever. We were glad to see him looking well, and hope he will continue to improve until he be comes a benedict and makes some good lady happy. Confederate Veterans. Monday, October 5th, is the date for the meeting of the Confederate Veterans of Granville county to com plete their arrangements to attend the Reunion at Raleigh October 20-22. It is hoped there will be a large at tendance and Granville will send a good delegation to Raleigh. AH Con federate Veterans living In the county are invited to attend. A. W. GRAHAM, Commander. Rev. R. B. Owens to Leave Oxford. The editor learns with regret that Rev. R. B. Owens, Rector of St. Stephen's church, has accepted a call and will soon move to Rocky Mount, where he will take charge of the Episcopal church. Mr. Owens came to Oxford five years ago. Under his care St. Stephen's has greatly pros pered, and the membership steadily increased. It is with much reluctance that the church gives him up as its members all recognize his efficient service in the church. Since his con nection with the parish the handsome new church has been erected, and largely through his untiring efforts. Mr. Owens has made a host of friends in Oxford who will regret to see him and his estimable wife and bright little son leave Oxford. We hope they may be pleased with their new home, and that Mr. Owens may be as successful there as he has been here. Celebration of Golden Wedding. The old home of Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Howard, near . Culbreth, was the scene of joy and gladness Tuesday af ternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock as over 100 neighbors and friends from Gran ville and Person counties assembled to join the family in celebrating the Golden Wedding of the aged and greatly beloved Mr. and Mrs. How ard. AH the children were in attend ance except one, who was represent ed by his son. Mr. and Mrs. Howard were the recipients of many valuable presents which attested the very high esteem in which they are held by their many friends. Choice re freshments were 'served and greatly enjoyed by all present. The editor extends his warm congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Howard upon the cele bration of their golden wedding and wishes for them many more years of happy wedded life. They are among Granville county's best and most be loved people. Confessions of a Priest. Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wake, Ark., writes, 'For i2 years I suffered from Yellow Jaun dice, I consulted a number of physicians and tried all sorts of medicines, but got no relief Then I began the use of Electric Bitters and feel that I am now cured of a disease that had me in its grasp for twelve years." If vou want a re iuble medicine for Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach disorder or general debility, get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed by J. G. Hall. Some of the handsomest goods we have ever handled are on display In our stationery department. You should see them before you buy. Halls Drug Store. Secretary Audubon Society. We are glad to learn that Prof. T Gilbert Pearson, of Greensboro, Sec. retary of the Audubon Society, will be in Oxford at an early day In the Interest of the Society and will prob ably deliver an address upon the alms and purposes of the Society which Is seeking to protect the birds of the State. He will see to the appointment of a game warden for this county whose duty it will be to see to the enforce ment of the law. We hear that sev eral parties have already been shoot ing partridges, though the season does not begin until the loth of Oc tober. The grand jury will probably have considerable work along that line at the November Term. Largest Break of the Season. On Friday Oxford assumed its old time business air as the farmers roll ed in from every direction with to bacco and the turn of the trucks on the five warehouse floors was sweet music to the business man's ears, while broad smiles covered the faces of the warehnnspmPM Large crowds attended t.h snlna and some good averages were made as better types of tobacco were of fered. Upon the whole prices are stiffer and the demand for the crop iias greatiy increased as several large orders have been placed on the Ox ford Market. It lsthHc-pnpml nnlninn among the leaf dealers that prices for tuis crop are anout established, and our farmers will be certain to reach the highest averages obtainable on the Oxford Market. From what we can learn good wrappers will fetch as high or higher prices than last year as Granville county produces the finest wrappers grown in the world. Our farmers are aware of the fact that the buyers on the Oxford Mar ket always take pleasure in paying the limit on all grades, and hence it is money in their pocket to sell their crop on this market. A man is known by his letters, and it is Important that the letter you send be written on good paper. You must use clear ink and a good pen that makes the letter a credit. We have stationery In boxes or in bulk and plenty of other things for writers use. Hall's Drug Store. The most beautiful collection of JAPANESE WARE ever brought to Oxford is on sale at STEDMAN'S DRUG STORE. The ladies are especially invited to see this ware. CAPUDIRJE gfr Also eea sickness and 1 9 Travelers Kautsea, diz- ALL HEADACHES effect on brain or hea- . 10c, 25c and 50c a bottle. (Liquid.) Resources Over $300,000.00. Bit in Granvj u AND BO SAVINGS BANK. 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. President. H. G. COOPER, - Cashier. OIF Perfumes, Stationery, Drugs, Candies, Toilet Articles, School Supplies, Lunch Boxes, Book Bags, Fine Soaps, And in fact everything desirable in the line of Drugs, Stationery and Toilet Articles can bo found and purchased at the lowest reasonable prices at HALM'S DRUG STORE. Don't forget the Spe cial Rebate Offer ex tends to Nov. 1st. R L. Hamilton. FRUITS. MALAGA GRAPES, first of the season, nice Mellow Eating Apples, Bananas, Oranges, at Jackson's. Cakes and Crackers. Sponge Lady Fingers, Na biscos. Social Teas, Cheese Biscuit, Mushroom Crack ers, Milk Biscuit, Uneeda Biscuit. Carolina Mixed Cakes and Pretzels at Jackson's. Candies. Our line of Candies is complete, and every pound is guaranteed fresh or your money back. Don't be fooled by candy offer ed as "just as good," but corne to the only confec tionery in Oxford that is Jackson's. Stationery And school supplies con stantly received. We can suit you in this line. Next to Bank of Granville, Oxford, N. C- i i i. i. i
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