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'7 1 ozxhfozr,! nsr o. THURSBir, idieoieimiibieir, it, 1903. $1 zeze-R, -A-ZDsTJsrTTnyc VERYBODY Get Ready For And Everybody Gan Find What They Want For Ghristmas at We have the right thing for very person, ithe right price for every 1 jpurss. Our display ox 3.011 day Goods is a popular success. It pleas&s because it is fresh, new and novel It satisfies because it anticipates your every want. It saves because the prices are right and reasonable, A gracious assort ment, full of merit. If you want satisfac tion in selection and economy in price our Holiday stock will fill your needs. We have of every description for the little ones, too many to mention each and everything1. One look will convince you Oome and be pleased. Our selection of Holi day goods this season surpasses all previous efforts. We can and will please all who give us the opportunity The latest and best styles, reasonable prices and an immense variety are our three best argumeats to in due?? you to come. Once at our store our goods will speak for themselves. Bon't take your eye off the main chance Don't miss the oppor tunity of your life. Now is the time and this is the place to buy the ii3wa t and best for Christmas See this splendid Hol iday Stock, It is sel dom you have such a chance Bo much good ness, so much beauty, so much quality, so much style. Remember your home and friends this year as you never did before. You can do it with the best selections for old or young at fairest prices. iouarters Main Street, 'Phone 72. OXFORD. sl JF ksJLki Balsa llll II I Hit W. Store, iffle ickups. Some Interesting News Items in This Column. Who will be the next young lady in Oxford to get married? Head sale of land by T. W. Bick ett, Comnilssloner,1n another column. Read resale of land by Geo. and Henry Kersey, Commissioners, in an other column. Your attention is called to ad ministrator's notice by Samuel .!. Hudgtns in another column. The preposessing Miss Etta Peace handsomely entertained a number of her young friends Thursday night. Register of Deeds Mayes Issued during the past year 2:M marriage licenses and paid over to Sheriff How ard $4fifi. There were only a few cases be fore the United States court at Ral eigh last week from Granville we are glad to say. Superintendent B. V. Hester Is putting in some hard work now In pushing forward the public schools of the county. The gifted Dr. Hume lectured be fore the Oxford Shakespeare Club at the handsome residence of Judge A. W. Graham this Wednesday after noon. Mr. T. W. Bowling, of Berea, was in Oxford Monday and called to see the editor and Informed him that he killed a hog a few days ago that weighed 401 pounds. The tobacco market will close Wednesday afternoon Dec. 23rd for the holidays and reopen on Monday Jan. 4th, and our farmer friends will govern themselves accordingly. The stores have a holiday appear ance, and in the windows are display ed all kinds of Christmas goods and toys. Read the Public Ledger and you will see where to find them. The Oxford Schools will close Friday for the holidays and the young ladies and young men will leave for their homes and the Public "Ledger wishes them a merry Cnrlst mas. Street Comlssioner. Dr. J. P. Sted man, informs the editor that the granolithic sidewalks will not be put down until spring owing to the fact that it cannot be well done in cold weather. They're fixln' for the Christmas time an countln all their joys Bushels big of sugarplums an wag ons full o toy: Just as they used to figure it the old an' gray-haired boys An' blessings on their bright dreams in the mornin'S "We Hold Thee Safe." ONE MAN IN A THOUSAND Gets rich accidentally,the other 999 must make their fortunes by work ing and saving. Saving is the only safe way. The only way to save your earnings, that will bring prof it, is to invest in a reliable bank like THE FIRST n 1 OXFORD, N. C. 4 per cent, interest paid on time deposits. 5 U Bill We have just opened up a fine line of Ghristmas Goods. Watches, Diamonds, Solid Gold Jewelry of all kinds, Gold Filled and Solid Silver Jewel ry. Beautiful assortment of high grade Ghinaware. An elegant display of Sterling Silver Novelties, Gut Glass, Gilt Glocks and Ornaments. Solid Silver Tableware, Plated Tableware. Give us a call and look over our goods. W. D. LYNCH,.... -Jeweler, Ml 0 Dr. Huffham, the Patriarch of the Baptist church of North Carolina, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday, and our people will hear him gladly. We are glad to announce that Manager Massenburg has placed In the Opera House two more heaters which assures the comfort of the pat rons during the winter season The editor regrets to learn of the Illness of his young friend, Thomas Prultt, who has charge of the cloth- lug department of Messrs. Landlsfc Easton, and trust he will soon be convalescent. If you wish to behold a beauti ful and elaborate display of Christ mas goods why head ror juyncn s Jewelry store. It is an ideal place to select gifts for your friends. Read his advertisement. Our bright contemporary, the Durham Herald, must be working in the interest of Dr. Rapport, the eye specialist, as of late it is so badly printed that Its entertaining contents can scarcely be read. If the boys will shoot man wakers and earth jarrers it is to be hoped that they will guard against exploding them when horses are around as they will cause them to run away and cripple or kill somebody. The bright boys and girls of the (iraded School will be quite happy Friday as the school will close for the festive season, and resume again the first Monday In January. May each one of them have a joyous time. Our warehouses enjoyed large breaks Tuesday and so far as we know prices continue about the same. It Is the opinion that the trust will reduce prices after the first of the year as they have the crop well in hand, but we hope it will not be the case. The Woman's Literary Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. H. O. Furman on College street, and after the reading of a number of well written historical papers Mrs. Furman served an elegant lunch which was greatly enjoyed by the members. The clerk of the court has receiv ed the Pension Warrants and will be glad to place them In the hands of those who so gallantly served our beloved south land. The amount re ceived by the pensioners of Granvflle is $2,407. We wish it was five times that much as they deserve it. Mr. H. F. Cole, of Hyco, Va., who purchased some time ago the fine farm of Mr. L. Thomas, has moved over with his family and we extend them a warm welcome to the Old North State and to Granville in particular, and hope they will be pleased with their new home. Mr. Z. AY. Lyon, proprietor of the Johnson Warehouse sold tobacco Tuesday for farmers at the following prices: Zeb M.Overton 10, L, 40, G.20. J. H. Bowling $7, 9, 13&, 45. 21. 0, averaged 28 around. A. L Bobbitt $S, 15, 45, 60, 13, 30, 40, 13, 11, 9. Bowling & Co. $8,15, 35, 12, Sji. 6. Chapel & Bros. $10, 17, 20, 35& 12, 7, 3. One of the grat charms of "Romeo and Jjllet" Is the variety of charac ter introduced, "Peter" and the "Nurse" are laughable characters, whose eccentricities keep the audi ence In good natured roars of laugh ter wnile they are upon the scene "Mercutio," the light, the happy hearted, makes us laugh with him, at his wit and good nature. Mr. W. H. Sanders, of Roanoke Rapids, and Miss Mattie Lyon, of Oranville, were happily married Wed nesday of last week, at the home of the bride by Rev. J. N. Shore. Mr. San ders and his bride after spending a. few days on a visit to relatives at Dunn, have returned to Roanoke Rapids where they will reside. They have our best wishes for their happi ness. Weldon News. The Farmers Warehouse is always in the swim on high prices. When you put your tobacco on the Farm ers Warehouse floor you may bet your last dollar that J. F. Meadows "will get you the highest market prices for it. Below are a few sales made at the Farmers Warehouse: J. H. DaDiel, $8, 11, 37, 50, 7; average 3528.30. John Haithcock, $6.10, 11, 35, 50, 9, 6 60. Frank Beasley, $S, 17, 3S& 47, 10, 6. You will find in Mr. It. L. Ham ilton's collection of fine holiday gooda just such things as will please the most exacting. Christmas comes but once a year. It Is the royal holiday and vou will want to give your dear friends presents. Don't fall to call at Hamilton's at once. Seeforyour self the great display of attractive and beautiful things and make your selection before the rush incidental to the last few days before Christ mas. See his advertisement. Hurrah for our friend Judge W. S. O'B. Robinson of Goldsboro! He refused to sit down at a banquet given by Mark Hanna to the mem bers of the Republican National Ex ecutive Committee at Arlington hotel in Washington last Saturday night, for the reason that one of the guests was Judson Lyon, colored, commit teeman from Georgia. This shows that Teddy and Bassett cannot even force social equality on the white Re publicans of North Carolina. One of the bravest of Granville counties many brave soldiers Is Mr. C. R. Thomasson, of the Stem section. Mr. Thomasson was wounded In the back with a large bullet just two hours before the surrender at Appo mattox. Only a few days ago the bullet came out of his back. He fought the "Yanks" early and late and though old new he says he would try them again If necessary. All honor to the old soldiers who stood by their country In its hour of peril ! The Board of County Commis sioners at their last meeting passed the following o?der: That all the township supervisors of public roads be notified to discontinue work on the public roads of the county after January 1, 1904, and that no other work be done or ordered by said township supervisors after January 1, 1904, until further order of the Board of County Commissioners. The Register of Deeds Is instructed to notify each township supervisor of this order. YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic because the formula is plainly printed on every bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Quinine in a tastless form. No Cure, No Pay, 50c. CARR-HUNT NUPTIALS. It Took Place in the Episcopal Church And was Witnessed by a Number of Friends. Love has all seasons for its own. Durham awoke this morning, and was surprised and interested In a marriage that took place Sunday evening, something after 1C1 o'clock, in St. Philip's church, and was wit nessed by a number of friends. The contracting parties Geo. A. Carr of this city, intimate were Dr. and Miss Bettie May Hunt, of Oxford. The rector, Rev. S. S. Bost, according to the service of that church, made them one. Prof. W. D. Carmlchael was the best man and Miss Ethel Hern don was maid of honor. It was love's old, old story. The young people determined to unite their lives. After the ceremony the young couple spent the night at H otel Carrolina. They are "at home" at the residence of the groom's parents, 507 Liberty street. Dr. Carr Is the only son of Dr. and Mrs. I. N. Carr, and is a young dentist of much prom inence, having recently graduated from a Baltimore college, and Is now practicing his profession in this city. The bride is a lovely and popular young lady of our sister town of Ox ford, and Is well known throughout the State for her many graces of character and charms of perfect wo manhood. They have a host of friends who wish for them a long life of happiness and all the blessings that heaven can bestow upon "two souls with a single thought and two hearts that beat as one. Durham Sun, 14th. The romantic marriage of Miss Hunt and Dr. Carr was likewise a surprise to her friends in Oxford. She was one of our most charming and attractive young women and her de parture will be a distinct loss to the social life of the town. Miss Hunt has a host of friends not only In Ox ford but in Enfield. Scotland Neck and other places in the State where she has visited. She is a melee of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Parker, with whom she has lived from childhDod. They are much devoted to her as she also is to them. Their home life has been beautiful and their relationship as affectionate as that of parent and child. We learn that Dr. Carr is a popular and talented young gentle man. May they be happy together and may success and pleasure ever follow them through life is the sin cere wish of the editor. Higest prices for all kimds furs. Baird & Chamrlee, At J. F. Edwards' store. Entertainment at Graded School. There will be an entertainment given in the graded school building next Monday night, Dec. 21st, by the fourth grade children, assisted by a few others. A small admission fee of 10 cents will be charged to be used in supplying music books throughout the school. We hope our people will turn out in large numbers and thus give aid and encouragement to the children. By so doing they will be helping a most worthy cause. The Oxford graded school is one of our best and most important institu tions, and we trust that the friends of the school will show their appre elation of it by attending this enter tainment. An Old Lady Burned Up In Her Home. Mr. J. H. Lyon was In Oxford Sat urday ana informed the editor or a most distressing accident which oc curred near Lyon Friday. It seems that Miss Sabrlna Bledsoe, aged about 75 years, lived alone in a house on the farm of Mr. vV. H. Daniel, and about noon It was discovered on fire When neighbors reached the place the building was entirely consumed, and the cuarred remains or tne aged wo man were discovered in the embers It was a sickening sight; as her limbs were burned off, and what was left of her body was gathered together and tenderly buried at Concord Bap tist church Saturday afternoon. Continental Plant Company. A man plants an orchard for a life time. He cannot be too careful in seeing that he has the best kinds of fruit and that his trees are true to name. He cannot afford to take risks; to buy one thing and get an other: to buy a good variety of ap pies, peaches or pears and have the tree turn out to a different or worth less variety. He takes this risk when he deals with men he does not know. The Continental Plant Co., Kit trell, N. C, ((). W. Blacknall, Presi dent.) a well known and thoroughly reliable home concern now offer through their agents to our people the choicest line of all kinds of nur sery stock. Deal with home people whom you know and who guaran tee everything they sell. See their advertisement. The New Methodist Pastor. Rev. Frank M. Shamburger, who will serve Oxford Methodist church during the coming year, arrived on last Thursday accompanied by his wife and family. They were met at the depot by several members of his congregation and accompanied to the parsonage, . where the excellent ladles of the church had arranged everything for their comfort. Mr. Shamburger's last charge was Fifth Street church, Wilmington, where he was much beloved and did a great work. He occupied his pul pit here last Sunday for the first time and also preachsd on Sunday night Both sermons were good and were delivered In a most happy style and were much enjoyed by the very large congregations who greeted him. Mr, Shamburger Is of pleasing address and personally has most favorably lmoressed our people. In behalf of the people of Oxford the Public Led ger extends to him and his good lady and children a hearty welcome to the town. Revolution Imminent. A sure siern of approching revolt and se- rious trouble in our system is nervousness, sleeplessness, or stomach upse s. Electric Bitters will quickly dismember the trouble some cause. It never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys and bowels, stimulate the liver and clarify the blood. Run down systems benefit particularly and all the usual attending aches vanish under its searching and thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is only 5oc, aud that is re turned if it don't give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by J, G. Hall, friends & 5trengers. An Interesting List Of Those Who Came & "Went, Mr. C. D, Britt, of Frankllnton, was in Oxford Thursday. Dr. Meadows, of Culbreth, was an Oxford visitor Friday. Mrs. Smith and daughter, of Tar River, were on our streets Saturday. Mr. T. T. Bobbitt, cf Baltimore, spent Sunday and Monday in Oxford. Mr. W. H. Gregory, of Stovall, was on our streets Monday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Crews, of Dab ney were on our streets Saturday morning. Miss Charlotte Britt is at home from a visit to Washington City and Henderson. Mr. Frank Gregory and Miss Mary Belle Gregory were in Rich mond Friday. Mrs James Powell and children returned Thursday from a visit to relatives at Stovall. Mr. J. B. Knott, of Burgess, Va., was In Oxford Monday and his old friends W6re glad to see him. Mr. C. D. Osborn Is at home for the holidays and hope he will entire ly recover from his recent sickness. Mrs. B. S. Royster and Miss ( 'arrle Hobgood returned Saturday from a visit to relatives In Petersburg, va. Mr. J. W. Brown, one of the hust ling salesmen of the Oxford Furni ture Co., is at home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. L. Thomas have moved Into town and are sojourning temporarily with Mr. and Mrs. John Paris. Miss Kate Connor, who has been the pleasant guest of Miss Katie Can- nady, returned to her home in Wilson Friday. Mrs. Caroline Amis and Mrs. W. D. Amis and son, and Mr. H.L.Jones, of Vlrgilina, were Oxford visitors Monday. The numerous Oxford friends of Mr. C. J. Cooper, of Fayetteville,were greatly pleased to see him in town Saturday. Miss Annie Williams arrived home Saturday from a two months visit to her aunt, Mrs. It. H. McGulre, at Smlthfield. Mr. F. C. Toepleman, the most excellent Superintendent of the Hen derson Telephone Hystem, was among the visitors to Oxford Tuesday. Mrs. W. M.Gullck, of Washing ton City, is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dorsey, near town and will remain until after the Christ mas holidays. Messrs. J. D. Cash and J. E. Shad rick, of Dutchville, Squire, J. L. Peed, of Creedmoor, and J. S. Watkins, of Cornwall, were on the breaks Tues day and called on the Public Ledger. President JohnSkelton Williams, Mr. J. M. Blair, of New York, General Manager J. M. Barr. of Portsmouth, and Division Superintendent Hlx, of the great Seaboard System, were in Oxford a short time Monday morn ing, and met by Judge Graham. It was President Williams' and Mr. Blair's first visit to Oxford, and they were much pleased with the terminal of the road as well as with the town. Odd Fellows Annua! Oyster Supper. The annual oyster supper of the Oxford Odd Fellows Lodge was held in Armory Hall Tuesday night. The supper was served just after the reg ular meeting of this grand and most benevolent order, the Odd Fellows coming in en masse together with a number of Invited guests. The sup per was under the management of Messrs. S. M. Wheeler, J. J. Medford, Pete Bullock and C. J. Turner. Gree ley Harris, the famous oyster cook, did the cooking and In a way which suited the taste of the eplcurlan. Oysters were served in all styles raw, scalloped, fried and stewed. There were four champion eaters present.. Messrs John Hasklns, W. A. McFar'and.of Berea, Howard Dorsey, near town, and Sheriff Howard. It was a close contest as each one was a "good feeder," but the palm was at last awarded to Mr. Haskins. The supper was a success and was much enjoyed by all the Odd Fellows and their invited friends. Simville's Production of Shakespeare's "Rome and Juliet." The Greensboro Record of Nov. 27th, says: "It has been some years since Borneo and Juliet was seen here. Last night the Slmvllle Company pre sented it at the Grand Opera House to a most cultured audience of larger proportions than is usually seen there at this time of the year. Louis N. Nortelle made a very good Romeo and Miss Clarke's Interpretation of Juliet was excellent. The costuming was elegant and the play was fairly well staged." The Durham Daily Sun, Nov. 28th, says: "A splendid production. Romeo and Juliet made a decided hit with our people. A fair sized audience greeted Simville's production of Romeo and Juliet at the Durham Opera House last night and those who attended witnessed a play which stirs the very soul within our boa v. The play Is given in six acts and from the very beginning until the curtain drops In the closing act Is more than interesting. Louis N. Mortelle, as Romeo, and Miss Louise Clarke, as Juliet, are about as good actors as we remember to have ever seen com ing to Durham. The support is fair ly good. The scenery was adequate, the famous balcony scene, and the scene In Capulet's Tomb, in the last act, were especially fine. Taken as a whole the production was a success. Will be at the Opera House, Thurs day night Dec. 17th. Lookout and secure your reserve seats ot once. A Costly Mistake. Blunders are sometimes very expensive. Occasionally life itself is the price of a mis take, but you'll never be wrong if you take Dr. Kings New Life Pi Is for dyspepsin, dizziness, headache, liver or bowel troubles. They are gentle yet thorough. 25c at J. G. Halls. Apples, Lemons, Figs, Raisins, Nuts, Gelatine, Spices, Flavoring Extracts The best goods at the lowest prices. We are opening our Toys and other Christmas Goods. Come to see them. John P. Stedman. ome Things at Hawley's ! Picture Frames that are cute, Me dallion Pictures that are lovely, Poets Bust to retail at 25 cents, A Lovely Line Of Booklets, Christmas Cards, Beau tiful Packages of Up-to-Date Station ery and the most novel Ink Stands you ever saw. All the Newest Books. "The Boss," "Little Shepard of Kingdom Come," "The New Charity UUUK) illl uiukin txiurdi It Jl mmc and many others of new titles. Candies. I have Lowney's of course, and the most beautiful line that has ever been In Oxford too pretty to tell you about. Come and see it. Apples, Oranges. Bananas, Grapes. Nuts, .frigs, Raisins and Dates. Some people have bum fireworks, but my fireworks WILL bum for the little folks and big ones too. Holme's & Cottle's Oid English Fruit Cake in one-pound packages. Sponge Lady Fingers, Social Teas, jfjyte Mixture and a full line of other cakes and crackers. These are only a few of the good things at HKWLEY'S, Next to Bank of Granville, c p F Also fiea siekn.'ss or.i iiUKby Travelers Nausea, diz . " J. B M . aiEPA zi:iess, nervous ALL HEADACHES h,n effect on brain or Ilea . 10c, 25c and .We a but,!e. (LliUil.) Resources Ove r $300,000.00, AND OXFORD SAYH8 Mil. 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. - Cashier. H. G. COOPER, BEHLBN SPBING VEHICLES Patented. The acme of American achieve ment in production, the premier of ease, softness and strength, the ideal equipage of style and suprem acy and a perfect model of solid and exquisite comfort. Taylor-Gannafly Buy Co, Chas. A. Behlen, Patentee. OXFORD, N. C. ml o C MOOT I TO ALL OUR FRIENDS aita Glaus Is Coming And will make my store HIS headquarters. I have on hand for your selection and his de livery a large supply of the most beautiful, attractive and well selected Toys, Presents And Holiday Goods Generally that has been dis played in Oxford in ten years. Besides toys, I have a good line of handsome presents for young people and old people. Prices always made to suit the times. I have a nice line of Bibles and Testaments; a line of Fountain Pens that can't be beat a useful gift, and a handsome line of Meerschaum Pipes. It is useleoS to try to enumerate the articles I carry for holiday trade. I might easier tell you what I haven't got. It is not a question of vhat I have, but what you want. Never consider the price either. We make that, right. I have a larger stock of hol iday goods than I expected and have no room to pack them away after Ghristmas, so they MUST GO and ARE GOING already. Gome and make your selections early. Remember you get them al most at your OWN PRIGE. Don't make Ghristmas shop ping the hardest kind of work. Don't get all fagged out for Ghristmas day. Try my store as a shopping place. We Make Ghristmas Buy ing a Pleasure. We invite you to call. COPYRIGHT TS Santa Claus is a jolly old soul, A jolly old soul is he; Takes his toys from the automobile And hangs 'em on the Christmas tree. Santa used to come in a reindeer sleigh, When time was plenty and pres ents few; But now he comes in an automo bile, For presents are many and chil dren too. Santa's headquarters is Hamilton's Drug Store, Where he fills his auto and flies away; Fills your stockings and returns for more, For the hour is nearing day. To be sure you get just what you like, Go to Hamilton's to select; He helps Santa fill his auto-bike, And won't let him neglect. My store is a perfect SHOW in itself so come to see it whether you buy or not. Don't mistake the place. R. L. HAMILTON, Next to P. 0., OXFORD, N. C.
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