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r ' ' """" ' MaM "V ' mm '' OIOX), 1ST. O- THURSnD., CTirSTTTIRr 7, 1904. $1 .3srnsrTTjyn (lL Happy New Year Is my sincere wish to all my nends, patrons and the pub lic, and many thanks for the liberal patronage for the past quarter of a century. For the laot year or two my time has been divided between my drug business and outside matters, bi4 now that mv connection with the cotton mills has been severed All my time will be devoted to my drug: business and especi ally to the prescrip tion department Having the largest, most up-to-date, and thoroughly ; Complete Stock in this section j YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS ; are ESPEGIALLY SOLIGIT-! ED. Let me assure you that I n u 1 -i.u 1 fiverv r.arfi will hfi t.a.kftn with i ur prescription that would ; i taKen it it was ror myseir. j Othing but the purest and ; Ifreshest drugs Used. Abso- : flute accuracy in weight and j I i. measure, wnn iwency-nve Krears of experience is what 1 fhave to Offer. Again thanking you for j your patronage, I am, Sincerely your friend, j Druggist "We Hold Thee Safe" COPYRIGHT The Best New Year's Resolve and one that will never be regret ted is to sign your name to the list of depositors of THEFIRST nf n yiii n d OXFOBP, N. C. and thereby take a step towards as sured wealth and prosperity. Our I bank has an unassailable firm fi I nancial foundation We deal lib- i erally with our customers and pay 4 per cent, interest cn time deposits ii AcidiailUU iu uviiuu miliaria The "Marion Harland" COFFEE AND TEAPOT "It is the Best " PROCESS; Of fn COFFEE MAKfNG "All hail the cup that brings good cheer And never 'makes our words or actions queer.'' r r j Bold by J. F. Edwards. ittle ,ickups. Some interesting News Items in This Column. 1 Governor Aycock save out ten pardons for Christmas presents to prisoners. The .Salvation Army distribute Chrisf-maa dinner i lio.OOO of New York's poor. Woum! no man'i feeling unneces Barily. There's thorns enough in the pathway of human lift- You can hold ti "tfood hand" without being a gambler the hand of a winsome young lady. Don't sicp i ::t .up .-,-.. Chrlstmas cost you, but get to work to be ready for the next one. Love Is a plant of spontaneous growth, blooming to perfection in any soil and hath all seasons for its own. A man may he kv wu by the company he keeps, but lie i- better known hy the amount oi money he posset- lies riM oT.'iitU- heloved Mrs. M. E. n,)()bitt whj lms hwu numbered with the sick for some days, we are to say continues to Improve, -Mr. W. F. Murray killed a green ake da'b ut Jlomo 18 inches long. Itather coid weather " fe . . i ., - I, ,niw t-rs tn oe moving aroulla. So far a8 we know there occurred but one accident In town during the holidays, that of a lit tie colored boy who wa accideutiy shot He is now all right as tli the hip. l ull has ; bwn ,oeated and cut out. 1 Dunn Guiile gays KUffil ;UUl Ba8. LattHrf."lM - lpo - " and it is shame ,m Trinity College that both are not dismissed. Kilgo may b.- iloquent au1 imed but he cauuo, cm er up the damable 6in of Bassett. ; The editor joins the many Oxford ! and (iranville friends of Messrs. Ed Cooper and U. H. Cozar tin extending I deep sympathy in the great loss they ! sustained in Wilsoa Sunday morning in the burning of their respective warehouses. Mrs. B. Carriugton wh lives near Hampton, Granville o mty, while riding in aduggy with Ji,!i2iL" cr lady and one of her small eLL I'ren, in trying to cat- "n the child, r?li inmi the buggy breal 'ng one of he'- limbs above the ankle. Iu the cose of Fawcett -vs. Mt. Airy the State Supreme Court dt elded l-ecently that a light or wate? plant 1 a necessity for a town and 5 town can spend money for such p ir ot:es without submitting the question to a vote of the people. Jn closing for vacation at the Stovjill High School, now public school term, Berkley Wilson nceivi-d the highest number of merits in ari themetic, Fletcher Norwood the highest per cent, iu all studies, and Miss Cora, I fester received the highest number in merits i;i grammar. The pri7.es were offered by the principal. Rev. George M. Tolsou, who has ! charge of the Episcopal mission wTork ; in Charlotte has resigned to become rector of St. Stephen's parish in Ox ford. He will assume his new duties in February. Under Mr. Tolson's energetic labors the mission work here has grown, and his departure from Charlotte will be regretted. Charlotte Observer. The affable and popular J. S. Hunt has accepted a position with the Taylor-Cannady Buggy Co., and will take the road as salesman for their most excellent and widely known buggies. Those of our Ox ford people who have taken the road have proved successful salesmen, and the editor predicts the same thing; for his friend Hunt At a meeting of the directors of the Oxford Masonic Orphanage, held In Raleigh last week, it was decided to convert the old main buildinglnto a residence for the superintendent and to provide dormitory room for thirty more orphans. There are 257 being cared for iatheinstltution now as compared with 245 last year. The superintendent's report shows the affairs of the orphanage in a most gratifying condition. Mention has been made of the fact that there was only one lynching in North Carolina last year. During the years 1901 and 1902 there were no lees than eight lynchings, of which three were for murder, three for rape, one for assault with Intent to rape and one for poisoning. These lynch ings occurred in the counties of Mar tin, Northampton, Wayne, Moore Anson, Buncombe and Rowan, two being in the latter county. Dc m stic Troubles. It is exceptional to find a family where there are no 'lomestic roptures occas'-onally, hut these can be lessened by having Dr. King's New Life Pills around. Much trou ble they save by their great work in stomach and liver troubles. They not only relieve you, but cure 25c at J. G. Halls. FOR RENT: The Brogdon resi dence just outside of town contain ing 1 acre. Apply to mmww Jan. 7, 4t. J.S.BROWN. Subscribe to the Public Ledger. Read sale of land by C. W. Bryan, trustee, in another column. Mies Charlotte Britt entertained the Social Club yesterday afternoon. The various manufacturing en terprises resumed work od Monday. Read administrator's notice of Jno. N. Watkins in another column. Read notice of administration by Wm. H. Harrison in another part of this paper. You are asked to read the adver tlsemement of J. G. Hall, the drug gist, elsewhere. Mr. R. T. Gregory, of Stovall, has been appointed a Notary Public and has qualified. . Rev. A. B. Denning, of Virginia, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church next Sunday. Mr. James A. Shadrach and Miss Bella Puctett were married near Stovall Tuesday evening. Dr. J. P. Stedman has a change of advertisement in this issue and your attention is called to it. If you want to enjoy good coffee why go to J. F. Edwards' and buy a "Marlon Harland" drip coffee pot. The graded school opened Mon day and the boys and girls look bright and happy after a joyous Christinas. Our young people enjoyed nu merous parties and sociables during the past week, and the numerous clubs have also had many pleasant gatherings. Your especial attention is called to the change in the advertisement of the First National Bank of Ox ford. Are you numbered with its large list of depositors? Mr, Robt. W. Easslter and family are again residents of Oxford as they moved into the Easslter residence last week, and their old friends and neighbors are glad to have them back. LOST December 26th, between the Methodist church and the South ern depot a silver locket with G. Li. on one side and 1903 on the other. Reward for return to Mies Gertrude Landis. The Board of Education, com posed of Messrs. F. V. Hancock, Gratjam Royster and Dr. J. F. San derford, met Monday and apportion ed the school fund of the county, and Superintendent B. F. Hester is now busy ms'lng it out. The per capita is $1.75, n Increase of 20 percent, over last ygar... , f . . . In theCulbreth section about a dozen neighbors got together one day during Christmas and concluded they would enjoy a big 'rabbit hunt. They got their dogs together and the hunt commenced, and they had quite an exciting time. When they round ed up in the afternoon G," old hares had nipped their last turnip top. The Public Ledger is very glad to see that Mr. R. Y. Laslter con tinues to make needed improvements to the Osborn House, which adds greatly to the comfort of the guests, and a source of gratification to the lessee Mrs. Carrie Wilder, wbo knows how to run a hotel. She has long nincefound out the wecret ofrunuinga hotel successfully, that of a good table and clean and comfortable rooms, and that is what the people get when they stop at the Osborn House. The first services for 1904 In the Methodist church Sundfiy morning were largely attended and proved very Interesting Indeed. The volun tary was well euag by a class of Sun day school scholars, led by little Miss Estelle Bullock, and the offertory was sweetly rendered by Master Jas. Taylor, who possesses a sweet voice. Mrs. Kate P'leming presided at the organ. Rev. F. M. Shamburger, who has already won the hearts of the people, preached an exceedingly able ser,mon, followed hy the Holy Com munion. i-Typo in Smith field Herald says he has Interviewed sixty farmers who engaged in tobacco culture this year. Outlof that number fifty have decided to rjlant no tobacco at all the com ing 'year whilst the remaining ten will cut down the acreage to less than! half what they planted last year. In this section can be found Home of the finest tobacco land, but our people do not propose to make tobacbo a financial loss, as they have had to do this year. Iri other words we doiot propose to be made slaves of by Mr. Duke's Tobacco Trust. -Wei learn that "Chief Justice" James felllott and Ifssrs. John Dan iel and Thos. Nelson, of Oak Hill, during the season just closed killed eleven deer with the aid of what is termed ja pack of fice dogs. This is a good record boys, and if you can get the '.hunting season extended to the first of February the harvest would bte greater. Deer are quite plentiful in Northern Granville and can be often seen grazing on the hills or down by the streams quenching their thirst. Wonderful Nerve. Is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental cuts, wounds, bruises, burns, scalds,, sore feet or stiff joints. But there's no nsed for it. Bucklens Arnica Salve w'll kiln the pain and cure the trouble. It's the best salve on eartb for ptles, too. 25c at J. G. Hall's. Hlgest prices for all kinas furs. IBaird & Chamki.ee, At J, F. Edwards' store. The tobacco market opened up Tuesday and owing to the cold weather breaks were light. Mrs. J. H. Meadows is making her home temporarily at Wilton and her many Oxford friends will miss her. The numerous readers of the Pub lic Ledger are asked to read the change in the advertisement of Mr. R. L, Hamilton on this page. The Board ol County Commis sioners held an Important meeting Monday and Tuesday and we will give a synopsis of the proceedings next week. We invite your attention to the Gowan Medical Co. ad In another col umn. This pneumonia eure has been tried In Oxford by Mr. J. F. White, who warmly recommends It. Mr. Jeff Duncan and Miss Fannie Fuller were happily nv: rrled on Dec. 31s c at Berea, 'Squire -Shot well per forming the ceremony. ""Their many friends wish them much happiness through life. Turn over a new leaf and help sustain a home institution that is always working to push the old town forward by haying your job printing done at the Public Ledger office. New machinery will be put In and we will be better equipped than ever to turn out work. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Taylor-Cannady Buggy Co. Monday afternoon the old Board of Directors were elected with the addi tion of Mr. John Bullock. The Board seemed to be well pleased with the old officers, and Col. W. B. Ballou was re-elected President, Mr. Thos. W. Winston Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Chas. Behlen Superintendent and Mr. C. W. Bryan Manager Sales Rooms. LET THE STREET BE OPENED. It is the Wish of the People as They Sub scribed Money for that Purpose. Many of the citizens of Oxford are asking the question, what has be come of the new street leading to the Seaboard depot which the TownCom miesioners were going to open up? And they have a right to ask this question; as it Is well remembered that at the mass meeting held In the Court House the amount subscribed bv private citizens was subscTiued on the express condition that the Com missioners would open ur thisstret v, The assurance given the people : y Judge Gy'1" sand jvr, 11. W. Lassl- or authoriiVj ; i!nly open this street, ana t ?, "0 and inaction on th;ej iuortant ''esu 1 places the above nar .-entlemenin an awkwr.rd poskf ih the peo ple and -with the :u .,-trd railroad authorities, but ro fault of their own, as the delay is caused by the town authorities The street can be opened up and ought to be done. Our town fathers should muster a little more nerve and not let the scarecrow of a former decision in the courts not at all paralled with this be a continual nightmare to them to keep them from doing their plain duty, as they have the power under the general State la w about condemn ing and laying off streets. In opening up this new street our authorities would certainly assume no risk, as they would be fully pro tected by an Indemnifying bond which has already been given by Judge Graham. We learn that $700 has been paid in by the citizens and they want to know what is to become of their money and if it is not to be used they might use It in other places. The people demand that something shall be done. Let the commissioners act. New Year Card. To the patrons of the Owen Ware house W. S. Stark and C. D. Ray re turn their sincere thanks for the lib eral support they have received, and for every one of our friends we wish a happy and prosperous new year. In these good wishes we are joined by our Messrs. Charlie and Albert Crews all of us trusting that It may be our pleasure and good fortune to continue to enjoy ever a greater share of your patronage. Also we have the good will of our former partner, Mr. R. T. Smith, who would be glad to have his friends sell with us. Prices since the holidays we are glad atleast to say, have not declined while we hope for higher prices, it Is our opin ion that no very natural change in prices may he looked for during the season. Therefore, while we do not presume to advise, we merely suggest while prices are reasonably good considering present conditions that It might not be unwise to sell freely during the next several months. Remember when you are ready to sell that we would be glad to serve you, and will never fall to hand you a check covering the full market value of your tobacco. Respectfully. STARK CREW S CO. A Very Close Call. T stuck to my engine, although every joint ached and every nerve was racked with pain," writes C. W. Bellamy, a locomotive fireman, of Burlington. Iowa. "I was weak and pale without any appetite and all run down. As I was about to give up, I got a battle of Electric Bitters, and after taking it f felt as well as I ever did in my life." Weak, sickly, run cown people always gain new lif , strength and vigor from their use. Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed by J. G. Hall. Price 50c. r? friends Sfrangers. An Interesting List Of Those Who Came & Went. Mr. Richard Smith, of Richmond, was In Oxford Saturday. Miss Ethel Dorsey, of Henderson, is visiting Miss Charlotte Brltt. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Latta, of Cul breth section, were In Oxford Tues day. Miss Mary Lynch, of Hlllsboro, is on a visit to her brother, Mr. W. D. Lynch. James Steagall, of Greenville, spent the holidays with his parents in Oxford. Miss Jeanette Biggs enjoyed the festive season with relatives at Hamilton. Mr. R. I. Barnes, of Hamlet, spent the holidays with his sister, Mrs. E. W. Worth. Cleveland Holloway, of Durham, was in Oxford one day during the Christmas. Miss Poteat, of the Baptist Uni versity, was an Oxford visitor dur ing the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Landis, of Hen derson, enjoyed the holidays with relatives In Oxford. Prof. Robt. Klttrell returned Sunday from a delightful vlsit to his friends at Edenton. Master James Ingold, son of R. L. Ingold, has gone to Indianapolis, Ind., to enter school. Mr. and Mrs. Leach, of Wilson, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs J. F. Vhite during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Baird return ed Friday from a delightful visit to his mother In Richmond, Va. Mrs. E. W. Jones and two smart boys enjoyed the holidays with rel atives at Lawrencevllle, Va. Dr. and Mrs. Wool, of Norfolk, Va., were the pleasant guest of Rev. J. E. Wool during the holidays. Mr. J. W. Moon visited relatives and friends in High Point, Lexington and CLarlotte during the holidays. Mr, and Mrs. J. F. Meadows and ' jweex; Marie" visited relatives in Franklin county during the holidays. - Mr. J. M. Gregory, of Richmond, Va., visited his uncle, Col. R. O. Gregory, ?. few days the past week. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Rollins, of Durham, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. .1. Steed dur.Jng the Christ mas. Mrs. Emma Lynch is at home frou. spending several nionths in Washington City with Mrs. Lillie Lyon. Mr. (Irawfw-d Biggs, a prominent member of Durham bar,tpent Christ mas with his mother, Mrs. r. H. White. Mrs. H. M. Sbaw ana -iAiildren will return today from Jackson, where they enjoyed the holidays with Mrs. Buxton. Miss Clara Hays, of Petersburg, after spending the holidays with her grand mother, Mrs. Holly, returned home Friday. Col. F. P. Hobgood, of Greens boro, spent the holidays with his parents, Prof, and Mrs. F. P. Hob good, at the Seminary. Misses Lid a Alston, of Chatham county, and Maria Alston, of Vance county, are the guests of the Misses Gregory on college street. Mr. and Mrs. James Cheatham and Mr. Garland Mitchell, of Raleigh, and Mr. C. A. Daniel, of Durham, spent the joyous season in Oxford. Prof. Hodgln, now of Northern New York, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Booth during the holidays and his Oxford friends were glad to see him again. The editor Is much pleased to learn that Messrs. Thomas Prultt and J. R. Day, who have been seri ously sick, continue to Improve, and will soon be out again. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hobgood, Jr. left Monday for Jacksonville,, Fla., where Mr. Hobgood will go into business. Our best wishes go with them to their new home. Mrs. W. D. Lynch and children have returned from a protracted visit to Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Kingsbury at Wilmington. Mr. Lynch went down and accompanied them home, as Mrs. Lyneh's health is not good. Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Tyree, of Raleigh, and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Owens and daughter, of Henderson, and Mr. W D. Currln of Winston, enjoyed Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Currln on High street. Mrs. L. F. Smith, who. went to Goldsboro to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Thos. Jones, was taken sick and is not yet able to re turn home. Mr. Smith returned Mon day and says she is rapidly Improv ing. Messrs. M-irvia Minor, of Raleigh, Willie Minor, of Chap.-I Hill; Miss Eva Minor, of Farmvllle, Va., Misses Daisy and Julia Minor, of Trinity College all come home and greatly enjoyed the festive season under the parental roof. Mr. Brooks Farham is on a buei ness trip to New York City. Mr, Wallace White is on a visit to his old home in Warren county. Dr. and Mrs. Brooks were the guests of Mrs. Walter Stark during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. L. Thomas return ed Monday night from a visit to rel atives at Spencer. Mr. Henry Hunt, Cashier of the National Bank, returned a few davs ago from a business trip to Bertie county. Messrs. M. H. Suit, of Hester.and E. II. Prultt, of Sunset, were in Ox ford Tuesday and called on the Pub lic Ledger. Mr. Robt. Wood returned Tues day from spending the holidays with tils family who are visiting relatives In Virginia. Messrs. Claud, Fred and T. F. Cheatham, of Youngsvllle, joined the home folks near Oxford in spending tne ( rinsti 1-. Mrs. T. W. -Jackson and children bid their Oxford friends good -Uye du rlngtheholldays and joined Mr. Jack son In Asheville. Mr. J. K.Wood returned Tues day from a visit to his daughter at indsor accompanied by Mrs. Wood who has been there for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lynchleftfor Baltimore yesterday. Airs. Lynch, whose health has been noor Homo. tlme. will enter Johns Hopkins Hos pital for treatment and her many friends wish her a rapid restoration to health. The host of friends of Mr. Jeff Daniel, who now makes his home in Atlanta, Texas, were happy to see him in Oxford Friday and extended him the glad hand. They were sorry that he only spent a few hours in town as they wished to see more of him. It was a genuine pleasure to the editor to see his old friend again, and to learn that he is prospering in the great State of Texas. He Rests from His Labors, Elsewhere appears the notice of the death of our old and most highly es teemed friend, Capt. W. O. Bobbitt, at Durham, He was an old citizen of Granville county, but for the past few years made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Bennett, in Durham. He was for years one of the Public Ledger's valued correspondents, and was known by the craft as "Father Leopold," and furnished many valu able and entertalnlnar articles for the paper. He was a man of genial man ners and warm heart, and one whose friendship we have ever appreciated. We were always glad to see him in our office for he wa our staunch friend, and always brought with him a world of cheer. Peace to the ashes of our old friend. The editor extends to the relatives of the deceased his most sincere sympathies. To the Tobacco Farmers, Greeting. I, J. F. Meadows, Proprietor of the Farmers Warehouse, through the Public Ledger, wish to thank the patrons of said house for the liberal patronage they haye given me dur ing the year just closed. I sincerely wish every one of you a happy and prosperous new year. We cannot natter you that tobacco Is a great deal higher than It was at the close of last year, but we are glad to say we do not think it is any lower. We do not c'alm to be in position to advise farmers for their best inter est, but we believe for the farmers to strip the remainder of their crop and sell as soon as possible would not be any mistake as prices are fairly good now, and we do not sea auy reason for any very great advance. Wrhlle we are very thankful for your liberal patronage in the Daet, we wid be very thankful a'.so for a liberal share of your patronage In selling the re mainder of your tobacco and prom ise the very best service we can give you, and by the way, we believe we are In a position to get you the cream of the market. Bring us a load one and all and we will try and convince you that we can sell your tobacco for as much money as you can have it sold for anywhere. Hoping to see you soon, I am, Yours truly, J. F. MEADOWS. saved From Terrible Oeath. The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bar lerton, Tenr, aw her dying and were pow erless to save her. The most skillful phy sicians and every remsny used failed, while consumption was slowly but surely taking her life. In this terrible hour Dr. King's New Discovery lor consumption turn d de spair into joy. The first bottle brought ina mediase relief and its conjinued use com pletely cured her. Its the most certain cure in the world for all throat and lung troubles Guaranteed bottles 5ocand $r. Trial bottles free at J . G. II lis. 500 cords pine wood for sale. Apply to L. E. Wright. .Ian. 7, 4t. pd. . . . ! 1 fi II Jhr Travelers Kaueea, ths. ' " zineas. nervous ALL HEADACHES headache, neu ralgia. Has no effect on hrain or hea . 10c, 25c and 50c a lottl. Administrator's Notice. As administrator of Charles Mayes, notice is given to all parties having claims against said estate to present same on or before fanuary 5, 1905, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. BUXTON WILLIAMS. Oxford, N. C, Jan. 5, 1905. f'yLi fwHy-J :od nvEivf cONsuwT.oJj COUGH j Jf I On Hand for Coughs and Colds And bronchial and lunsr ailments generally and specifically. The heading denotes our state of pre paredness for all nose, throat and Lung troubles meaning that we have curatives for all these ills at prices less than the undertaker will charge your heirs, if you give up without seeking the restoratives we offer Thanking all for so liberal pat ronage during 1803, and soliciting a continuance, I am, Respectfully, R. L. HAMILTON, Next to P. 0., OXFORD, N. C. We thank you for your patronage for the year 1903. e wish you happiness and joy for 1904. We appreciate your trade. John P. Stedman, Druggist & Seedsman, Manufacturer of Stedman's Pink Gream, Stedman's 5c. Blood and Liver Pills, Sted man's Head Easy, &c., &c. Resources Over $300,000.00. Bank r AND OXFORD 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. WHITE, H. G. COOPER, President. Cashier. BEHLEN SPRING VEHICLES Patented. 1 he 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 Boggy Co., Chas. A. Behlen, OXFORD, N. C. Patentee. -- ...
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