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VOL. XVII 12.
OXFOKD, 1ST. C THURSIDlY, HVCA.
19, 1904.
$1 ZEiEEi -A.nsrisrxTjyE
ICE COLD DRINKS
Of every kind at Hall's drug store.
Banana sherbet, orange, lemon and
pineapple sherbet, etc., ginger ale,
the very best, soda water, all fla
vors, coca cola, the genuine article,
and many other drinks too numer
ous to mention.
Candies in ioc. boxes cream
alrnonds, peanut brittle, cocoanut
crisp, marshmallows, chocolate
cream drops, superfine caramels,
bon bon drops, honey ado, etc., etc.
In 25c, 50c. and $1 boxes we have
the finest candies on the market.
Cakes a fresh lot, fit to set be
fore a king. Try them.
Another lot of beautiful writing
paper in boxes from 5c. to 50c.
Tablets and envelopes to match.
The best lead pencils on earth Ink
in all colors. An immense stock
from 5c. bottles to quart bottles.
Fountain pen ink, copying ink, in
delible ink, etc., etc.
A great variety of toilet soaps,
face powders, tooth powders, tooth
and hair brushes. Be sure to get
the baby a hair brush.
Bananas, lemons, oranges, etc.,
always on hand.
Why run yoursen to aeatn wnen
you can get what you want in the
drug line at Hall's drug store?
TIg PrescriDtioa DoDarlment
Is under my special care. Purity,
accuracy and 25 years experience
is what I offer you. Send your
prescriptions to me and you will
get exactly what your doctor wants
you to have.
Ye Smokers !
When you spend a nickel for a
smoke, you want a good one, don't
you? Why of course. My line of
5c. cigars is just the best the mar
ket can afford, Sabarosas, "44's,"
Puerto Ricos, Havana Ribbons,
Cremos, etc., all full of quality and
none better. My line of chewing
and smoking tobaccos is complete,
and here you will find all the popu
lar kinds, both to chew and smoke.
If you are looking for the best,
come here and I guarantee you
can be satisfied.
My line of drugs comprises every
thing that is kept in an up to-date
drug store. If I haven't got what
you may want I will take pleasure
in getting it for you.
Druggist,
"We HoW Thee Safe."
Solid as a Rock.
When you deposit your money
you want it where it's as safe as
UNCLE SAM'S credit.
TH EE FIRST &
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1
OXFOKD, N. 0.
Would be pleased to have your
business, and offers absolute secu
rity and safety.
Notice.
State of North Carolina I
Granville connty.
To John Ii. Mayes Register of Deeds and ex
Officio Sntry Taker of Granville County:
I hereby file a claim for entry of the following
described tract or parcel of land in Tally Ho
Township in Granville county to-wit: beginning
at the ford of Tar River on the east side of said
river near the station of 1'rovldence, on the
Southern Kai'.road. running up the east bank of
said river as it meanders three thousand feet to
the line of Zack Allen, thence at right angles to
said lirst line and across said riyer to the south
or west bank of the same, thence down the
meanders of said river to a point opposite the
first station, thence to said lirst station, con
taining ten acres more or less, adjoining the
lands of J. A. Satterwhltc, Z. W. Allen. Mrs.
Koea 1'arham, John Darrie and Anion Harris.
W, K. KIM HALL.
This May 5 1904.
Presented and filed May 5th, 1904, at 6 o'clock
P. m. J. Ii. MAYES,
Kegister of Deeds and ax t ilicio Entry Taker.
"kT BROWN"
...WILL....
Sell You a New Bicycle,
Repair Your Old Bicycle,
Repair Your Guns or Locks.
ThreeMn-One Oil, best in the world for
bicycles, sewing machines, etc.
Satisfaction guaranteed at lowest prices.
Remember he can be found
in the old G randy store on
Main street.
Ban
a
ittle ick-ups.
Some Interesting
News Items in
This Column.
(let your trimmed hats at MIsh
Mary B. Gregory's.
Too many young men mix a lot
of rye with the wild oats they sow.
Read sale of land by Tucker &
Faulkner, Trustees, In another col
umn. The commencement of the Fran
els Milliard School will take place
Monday.
Mr. Ii. Hunter is having his lot
on Hlllsboro street enclosed with a
new fence.
In the absence of the Clerk of the
Superior Court Mr. W. T. Loyn has
charge of the oflice.
Mr. Henry Hunt has purchased
of the Parham Bros. Co. one of the
handsomest traps ever seen on our
streets.
There's a dollar at each end of a
million, and the first one is the big
gest. Oxford Savings Bank in the
Bank of uranyille.
We thank Miss Birdie Cheatham
for a neat invitation to attend the
commencement exercises of Salem
Academy May 20th-25th.
The editor thanks Mr. John W.
Hester, of Granville, for a beautiful
Invitation to the Oak Jlldge com
mencement May ISth and 19th.
f .T Tf. FflwnrflR set nn and
carried through town Friday a 3,000
gallon water tank for Mr. T. E. Hicks,
to be used at his residence near town.
A lawn party was given on the
lawn of Airs. 1. G. Cooper Friday
afternoon and evening, under the
auspices of the Juniors of St. Stepn
en's church.
It sounds strange that some men
who worked hard to pass the const!
tutlonal amendment are now trying
to have negroes registered. Green
ville Reflector.
Messrs. M. D. Oakley, carrier on
R. F. D."No. 1. and G. E. Cheat
ham, carrier on No. 3 Inform us that
all the farmers on their respective
routes are through setting out to
bacco.
Mr. John Williams, who for a
long time was with the E. II. Cren
shaw Co. as salesman, has accepted
a uositlon with Kaplon & Allen and
would be glad to have his friends
call and see him.
The email boy and girl, the large
bov and iilrl and all the "old boys"
are happy this week as the Jones
Carnival Company is in town, 'mere
are the usual midway tents, the
merry-go-round and ferns wheel.
Messrs. E. II. Crenshaw and Pete
Bullock have rented the two stores
nn Hlllsboro street recently vacated
hv tho Hall-Wood Furniture Co. and
will carry a full line of buggies, wag
ons, harness, farming implements,
etc.
The Supreme court sustains the
Watn Unn.rd of f Jonntv Commission
ers in the Raleigh tax assessment
case, finding no error in the judgment
of Judge W. R. Allen, refusing the in
junction asked by F. H. Wilson for
the tax payer.
Having weathered the storms of
thirty eight years, and safely passed
over the quick sands that line the
T-n -i rl f t.ht" wn vfarinfirp.niintrv editor.
the News enters upon the 39th year
of its hie wltn becoming priae anu
dignity, says tne itoanoKe iews.
The attention of our numerous
readers is called to the advertisement
of Mr. J. J. Medford, the cheap cash
store man, to be found in another
column. He quotes prices that are
winners, so go and see his stock when
in need of anything In ms line.
Miss Pearl Royster, one of the
bright young ladles of the Graded
School.was one of the graduates and
bv some oversight her name was
omitted from the list published last
week. We are sorry it occurred and
gladly make the correction.
In the sudden death of R. M. Fur
man, the brilliant editor of the Morn
ing Post, Raleigh and the State has
lost a valuable citizen, the State Press
one of its ablest members and for
ourselves we feel that one of our best
friends has been gathered to rest In
the "Sweet fields of Eden."
Judge George H. Brown handed
down his judgment In the Selma con
nection case, and It Is in favor of the
Atlantic Coast Line, reversing the
order of the Corporation Commission
and taxing the State with the costs.
An appeal was of course at once
taken to the Supreme court, no bond
being required.
Democrats make a great blunder
and do their party great harm
when they pick outrank Republicans
and elect them to positions which a
member of their own party should
have. We know of one man in Gran
ville who did everything in his power
night and day, two years ago to de
feat the Democratic ticket and now
holds a place through the vote of
Democrats.
We thank our friends for giving
their aid In getting up news for the
Public Ledger and hope they will
continue to tell us anything that
happens of Importance that comes
to their notice. With the help of our
friends we can get ail the happenings
and it is with pleasure that we pub
lish the happenings of anybody or
anything. We make no discrimina
tion about whom we write and give
everybody mention if we receive the
information. When anything of in
terest comes to your mind that will
Interest the public let it be known.
Made Young Again.
One of Dr. Kings New Life Pills each
r.iehtfor two weeks has put me in my
'teens' again" writes D. H. Turner of
Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best in the
world for liver stomach and bowels. Purely
vegetable. Never gripe. Only 25c at all
druggists. .
Blue Ribbon Extract, lemon and
vanella, 10 and 25 cents at O. w.
Hawleys.
GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS.
The Annual Meeting Held in Durham-
Officers Elected.
Durham. Mav 12. Thn
Lodge of Odd Fellows
day at 1:30 o'clock sine die. The fol-
owlng olhcers were elected:
Grand Master, II. E. Biggs, Scot
and Neck.
Deputy Grand Master, Plato Col
ins, Ivlnston.
Grand Warden. T. M. Steven. Dur
ham.
Grand Secretary. B. H. Woodell.
Raleigh.
(irand Treasurer. R. J. Jones. Wil
mington.
Grand Representative. Dr. L,. B.
McBrayer, Asheville.
Trustee of Orphan Home. Charles
F. Lumsden, Raleigh.
Appointive Olhcers: Grand Mar
shall, Tj. B. Winstead, Elm City.
Grand Conductor, G. VV. Bryant.
Durham.
Grand Guardian, P. H. Williams,
Elizabeth City.
Grand Herald, E. VV. Jeannerett.
Asheville.
Grand Chaplain, Rev. R. H. Willis,
Morehead City.
Twenty-five hundred dollars was
appropriated to install the heating
plant at the Orphanage Home.
Grand Secretary was directed to
get up a new digest.
The salary of the Grand Secretary
was fixed at $1,300 with $300 for
clerk hire. An appropriation was
made for a suitable monument at
the graves of P. G. Master and J. H.
Pool.
The Odd Fellows of North Carolina
paid for relief last year $16,875. The
receipts for the year amounted to
$66,290.
The subordinate lodges of the State
have a cash balance on hand of $30,-
108.57: notes, bonds, building and
loan stock, etc., $10,0o9.6o; vaJue of
lodge property, $41,307.02; value of
real estate, $0,066.20; value of wid
ows and orphan fund, $9,900.46.
Total, $141,441.90.
The report of the grand secretary
shows 148 lodges, a membership of
9,490 on December 31, 1903, a net gain
In membership for the year of 1,362,
amount paid for relief of members
and their families during the year by
the lodges of $10, r o.S9, and the value
of lodge property of $141,441.90.
The report of the grand represen
tatives shows a membership in the
order throughout the jurisdiction of
Sovereign Grand Lodge of 1,329,956,
being the largest membership of any
fraternal order In the world.
The condition of the order in North
Carolina is better than it ever has
been and the meeting In Durham will
add much to the Interest of this
noble order, whose motto Is "Friend
ship, Love and Truth."
After routine work Wednesday
night there was a regular love feast
and this caused a long session. The
love feast was precipitated by refer
ence In the report of Grand Master
McBryer to tne tact that this is the
semi-centennial of Grand Treasurer
R. J. Jones' connection with the
grand lodge. Mr. Jones lives In Wil
mington and the aged veteran of
Odd Fellowship, who has missed but
few meetings In half a century, was
present. His presence was inspiring
and created a great deal of enthusi
asm. In reference to the long mem
bership of Grand Treasurer Jones,
the Grand Master asked that the
lodge or some representative "would
pay a fitting tribute to the Influence,
life and character" of this patriarch.
This was the flash of fire that touch
ed off the patriotism and enthusiasm
of the representatives and the scene
that followed was one of the most
Inspiring and touching ever witness
ed in the halls of a grand lodge.
Grand Warden Plato Collins, of
Klnston, was quickly on his feet and
for thirty minutes he thrilled and en
thused the representatives present,
being Interrupted time and again
with outbursts of applause. He paid
a glowing tribute to the life and
work of the half-century member of
the grand body and pointed out
what he had done for Odd Fellow
ship In the State.
This was but the beginning of the
stirring scene. Mr. Jones was led to
the chair of the Grand Master, which
had been vacated by Grand M aster
McBrayer, and as he sat there the en
tire assemblage passed the stand
and grasped his hand. The oldest
members of the Grand Lodge say
that no such scene was ever witness
ed during the session of the Grand
Lodge in this State.
Mr. R. J. Jones is now 82 years of
age. In 1845 he was initiated Into
the secrets of Odd Fellowship and
nine years later became a member of
the grand body. This makes his fif
tieth year as a member of the Grand
Lodge. Although quite old he is still
active and takes an Interest In every
thing pertalnig to Odd Fellowship.
Letter to W. H. Hunt, Oxford, N. C.
Dear Sir: We manage to get some
fun out of paint. J. H. Kohlmeyer,
Grove City, Pa., put in Devoe. Along
came a salesman of somebody else's
paint before ours had got there. Sales
man said ours was short measure.
Kohlmeyer weakened hung fire and
flopped; stopped ours and took his.
It was our turn now. We emptied
our can into his and his into ours.
The short measure was his, not ours;
and we kept our man.
And, ever since then, that paint
manufacturer gives full measure, his
paint is not pure, but his gallon con
tains four quarts.
Go by the name, and the name to
go by Is Devoe lead and zinc.
Yours truly,
F. W. Devoe & Co.
P. S. J. F. Edwards sell our paint
A Startling l est.
To save a lite, Dr. T. G Merrilt, of No.
Mehoopany, Pa., made a startling test re
sulting in a wonderful cure. He writes
"a patient was attacked with violent hem
orages, caused by ulceration of the stomach.
I had often found Electric Bitters excellent
for acute stomach and liver troubles so I
prescribed them. The paiient gained from
the first and has not had an attack in 14
mon'hs." Electric Bitters are positively
guaranteed for Dyspepsia, indigestion, con
stipatiou and Kidney troubles. Try them.
On y 50c at all druggists.
Hats for the Carnival.
You can get your hat for the car
nival at Miss M. B. Gregory's with
out haying to wait as she will have
on hand a large line of ready trim
med hats.
Mr. Gooch Dead.
This morning there was a death on
Lyon street in the Eastern part of
the city. Mr. Russell Gooch, who
was In the employ of Cole & Shlpe,
died of consumption. He was about
50 years old. The remains will be
taken this afternoon to Oxford,
where, tomorrow they will be laid
to rest in the family burying ground
near that place. Durham Sun, 14th.
Mr. Gooch was a former resident
of Granville, a son of Mrs. Lucy
Gooch, who died about two weeks
ago in Charlotte, and a brother of
Mr. Albert Gooch, who passed away
about three weeks ago at his home
In this county.
Meeting ot North and South Oxford Pri
maries,
A meeting of North Oxford precinct
was held In the court house Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock to elect dele
gates to the county convention to
be held today (Thursday). Mr. H.
M. Shaw, Chairman, called the meet
ing to order and Mr. VVm. H. Harri
son was made stcretary. The fol
lowing delegates were elected to the
convention: Messrs. F. H.Gregory,
J. P. Stedman, H. M. Shaw, Will
Burwell, J. L. Furgerson, R.O.Greg
ory, Win. H. Harrison, F. M. Pinnix
and Z. W. Lyon.
South Oxford precinct also held
their meeting in the court house Sat
urday with Dr. E. T. White as chair
man and Mayor VV. A. Devin secre
tary, and the following delegates
were elected: Messrs. A. VV. Graham,
B. S. Royster, A. C. Parham, W. P.
Stradley, H. G. Cooper, J. R. Wal
ters, E. K. Howard, J. G. Hunt, F.
VV. Hancock, S. W. Cooper, Wm. H.
Gordon, J. K. Wood, E. T. White,
VV. A. Devin, Jno. Webb, R. L. Ham
ilton, R. G. Lassiter and VV. T.Lyon.
Death of Mr. James R. Day.
We regret to learn of the death of
Mr. James R. Day, which occurred
at his home In Oxford Monday after
noon. Mr. Day had been afflicted
with lung trouble and a complication
of other diseases for some time, and
the end was not unexpected.
The deceased was a native of Tally
Ho township, having moved to Ox
ford a number of years ago. At the
time of his death he was about 48
years of age. He was a leading
member of the Woodmen of the
World and also an Odd Fellow in
good standing, and his burial was
under the direction of these orders.
The burial was on Tuesday afternoon
at 5 o'clock, the funeral services
being conducted from the home by
Rev. J. A. Stradley.
Mr. Day had for years been a mem
ber of the Oxford Baptist church. He
was a kind and amiable man and was
much liked by those who knew him.
He was for four years chief of police
of Oxford.
To the bereaved family we extend
our slncerest sympathies
Oxford Orphans Entertain.
A full dress rehearsal was given
Thursday evening at the Orphan
Asylum of the entertainment to be
given by the chapter of orpaans who
started on a tour Monday to visit
many towns In the State. By spe
cial Invitation from Mr. B. W. Rogers
quite a number of people were pres
ent to witness the rehearsal and all
were delighted with the program
and the fine manner in which the
songs and recitations were rendered.
The rendition of the "gossip drill" In
pantomime was a fine success. The
"Visit to the St. Louis Exposition,"
rendered by orphans in costume im
personating Mr. and Mrs. Blgelow
and their children, was full of fun
and called forth continuous laughter
and applause. The songs and reci
tations were all good and showed
the careful training they had received
under Miss Emma White. The cos
tumes of the children were carefully
prepared and the whole program
concluding with a medley of popular
songs, deserves special mention. The
numbers on the program are calcu
lated to please any audience and not
intended to call forth tears of sym
pathy. The chapter left Monday for
Loulsburg where they gave their
first performance.
Social Notes.
The "D. Ii. Club" was charmingly
entertained on Wednesday afternoon
by Miss Annie Furman at her home
on College street. Hearts was play
ed and Miss Gertrude Landis won
the prize, a beautiful embroidered
collar. After the game elegant re
freshments were served. The "D. B.
Clubb" Is composed of the following
next season debutantes, all of whom
were present on the occasion: Misses
Janet Gregory, Janle Booth, Annie
Crews, Julia Winston, Katie Flem
ing, Gertrude Landis, Antoinette
Taylor and Annie Furman.
Mrs. E. H. Crenshaw entertained
the Social Club Thursday after
noon. Six-hand euchre was en
joyed, after which cream and cake
were served. Mrs. Crenshaw's guests
were Misses Annie Taylor, Dannie
Gregory, Charlotte Brltt, Net Greg
ory, Etta Peace, Maud Parham,
Irwin Stark, Susan and Alice Gra
ham, Mary Pride Jones, Mary Miller
Outlaw, Annie Cannady, Mrs. Mas
senburg, Mrs. J. C. Horner, Mrs. Wil
liam Smith, Mrs. William Taylor, of
Stovall, Mrs. Jas. Powell, Miss Liz
zie Hilllard, Airs. Sidney, of Toronto,
Mrs. T. L. Booth.
The Woman's Auxiliary of St.
Stephen's church held their annual
business meeting last week with Mrs.
J. C. Horner. Delegates to the an
nual convention In Raleigh In June
were elected.
The Junior Shakespeare Club held
the last meeting ot the year Friday
afternoon. The club finished the
reading of "Much Ado About Noth
ing," and disbanded for the summer,
having done good work this winter.
A Sure Thing.
It is said that nothing is sure except death
and taxes, but that is not altogether true.
Dr. K ng's New Discovery for consumption
is a sure cure for all lung and throat troub
les. Thousands can testifyto that. Mrs.
C B. VanMetre, of Shepherdtown, W. V.,
says I had a severe case of Bronchitis and
for a year tried everything I heard of, but
got no relief. One bottle of Dr. Kings
New Discovery then cured me absolutely."
It's infallible for croup, whooping cough,
grip, pneumonia and consumption. Try it.
It's guaranteed by all druggists. Trial bot
tles free Regular sizes 50c, $r.
If you want Ice and chickens ap
ply to John Klnsbury.
friends fttrangers.
An Interesting List
Of Those Who
Came & Went,
i
Mr. J. D. Allen, of Hargrove, was
in town Friday.
Mrs. T. L. Daniel, of Berea, was
an Oxford visitor Saturday.
Mr: Will Moore, of Danville, spent
several days in Oxford this week.
Mr. Willie Minor, of Chapel Hill,
visited his mother here last week.
Mr. Snottswood Burwell. of Wil
son, was an Oxford visitor Monday.
Mr. Edward Landis and wife, of
Henderson, were In Oxford Snnday.
Mrs. W. M. Bullard and children
are .on a visit to her old home In
Sampson county.
Mrs. Cynthia Skinner has return
ed to Oxford from a visit to Smith
field and Washington.
Mr. Buck Stem, of DnrUnn-rrm S
C, was in Oxford Friday shaking
nanas witn nis 01a mends.
Mrs. R. T. Crews and daughter,
Mrs. Bryant, of Tar River, were In
town Thursday shopping.
Messrs. Alex Williams and Walter
Crews went over to Durham Sunday
afternoon, returning Monday morn
ing. Mr. J. F. Meadows returned
Thursday night from attending the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Dur
ham. Messrs. J. W. Brown and W.
Leak Peace attended the Republican
State Convention at Greensboro yes
terday. Mr. J. M. Baird returned Mondav
afternoon from a visit to Mrs. Baird
in Richmond, who is there for medi
cal treatment.
Mrs. Moses Dean and daughter.
of Hargrove, were Oxford visitors
Thursday and paid The Public Led
ger office a call.
Mr. Owen Davis, one of Hender
son's progressive citizens, passed
through Oxford Sunday afternoon
on his way to Durham.
Mr. Roy Wright left Saturday for
Weston, W. Va., where he goes to
engage In the surveying business
with Mr. A. A. Chapman.
Messrs. H. M. Shaw and C. A
Carroll returned Thursday night
from attending the great session of
the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at
Durham.
Mr. Scott Hunt is at home from
Richmond, Va.. having just com
pleted a course in pharmacy at the
University College of Medicine and
received his diploma.
"Judge" W. T. Clement, of En
field, spent Sunday and Monday with
his parents, Capt. and Mrs. T. D. Clem
ent, near Enon. His many friends were
glad to see him In town.
The editor, accompanied by his
daughter.Mlss Charlotte Britt, joined
the eldltors of the State Press Asso
ciation at Atlanta Sunday and are
taking in the World's Fair this week
at St. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Currln and
daughter, Miss Margaret bid their
host of friends good-bye Tuesday and
departed for San Francisco via Los
Angeles from which port they will
sail for Sydney, Australia. On the
route they will stop atHonolulaand
Aukland.
Editor Furman Dies Suddenly at Beaufort.
Mr. R. M. Furman, the gifted edi
tor of the Morning Post, died in Beau
fort, where he went for a few weeks
rest, May 12th.
The news came as a great shock to
the people of the State. His death
is attributed to heart failure.
The deceased was State Auditor
during the administration of Gov.
Ellas Carr, from 1S92 to 1S00 and was
for a number of years prior to that
time, successively reading clerk and
chief clerk of the Senate. He was for
a long while editor of the Asheville
Citizen and assumed the editorial
management of the Morning Post
when It was established six years
ago. He was 67 years old.
He served during the civil war as
Lieutenant of Company H, Second
Regiment, having first joined the
Junior Reserves.
A widow and five children survive
him.
The funeral services were held Sat
urday morning at 10 o'clock from
Eienton street Methodist church,
Raleigh, conducted by the pastor,
Rev.R. F. Bumpass, and Rev. Dr. M.
M. Marshall, and the Interment was
In Oakwood cemetery.
The Wilmington Messenger says:
Mr. Furman has for many years
occupied positions In this State which
kept him In the public eye. His news
paper work In Asheville and subse
vuently In Raleigh was of a kind to
advance journalism in this State. He
was a vigorous writer and a clear
headed man. He was always true
to his party and to his State.
His devotion to his labors as edi
tor of The Morning Post probably
shortened his life. He held on to his
work when his health demanded that
he should seek rest and recuperation
from a severe attacK of grippe. We
can almost say that he died In har
ness. Not until forced by extreme
feebleness to leave his desk did he
suspend his labors as editor of one of
the leading dallies of the State. It
was too late then. The life chord had
become too nearly worn in two by
overtaxing a diseased body with too
great mental and physical exertion.
The strain that he had put upon him
self was too great to be overcome
when he finally gave up work and
sought the greatly needed rest. His
is another added to the many In
stances of recent years of a life short
ened by the severe strain and hard
work which devolves upon the jour
nalist who strives to do his work
well.
Mr. Furman will be greatly missed
in this State. The news of his deatn
will be received with sorrow from his
former mountain home to the sea
shore. His death will bo felt m jour
nalistic circles as well as by the news
paper reading people of the State.
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM.
Closing Exercises at the State Normal
College May 25-27th.
The State Normal and Industrial
College commencement programme
May 25th, 26th, 27th, 1904, is as fol
lows: Wednesday Afternoon, May 25
Class day-exercises; 8 p. m., meeting
of Adelphian and Cornelian Societies.
Thursday, May 26th 11a.m., com
mencement sermon, Rev. Robert
Strange, D. D. ; 3 p. m., laying corner
stone of new dormitory building by
Grand Lodge of Masons; 8:30 p. m.,
class essays.
Friday, May 27 11a. m. .commence
ment address by His Excellency,
uovernor cnaries 15. Aycock; grad
uating exercises.
The Peebles Contempt Proceedings.
One of the most remarkable cases
n the judicial hlstorv of tne State Is
the contempt proceedings against
tne iumberton attorneys now being
heard at Lumberton. Our readers
will remember that Judce R. B. Pee
bles instituted these nroceedlnfl's
against the entire bar of Lumberton
on account of alleged unfairness
against him and failure to make up
a calendar for his court.
1 he case was called at Fayetteville
Mondav. but unon motion of re
spondents was moved to Robeson
connty which, of course, was the
proper place for the trial. The re
spondents are very ably represented
by a bright array of counsel and so
is Judge Peebles. The demurrers to
tne complaint were of course over
ruled as Judare Peebles was the
"judge" In his own case. The case
was finally postponed to be heard on
May 26th. At that time the facts In
the case will be heard.
Hats for the Carnival.
During the carnival week I will
have a large and beautiful line of
ready trimmed hats on hand at ex
tremely low figures. It will pay you
to give me a call and examine these
hats before purchasing.
M. B. GREGORY.
gfgTDunlop Mills (Richmond, Va.)
flour, meal, mill feed and grain on
hand for sale at mill prices to mer
chants. J. J. MEDFORD.
Subscribe to Public Ledger.
Horses, Mules, Horses.
Dr. Edward P. Halstead,
Veterinary Surgeon and Ani
mal Medicine Specialist, from
Hereford, England, begs to
inform the public generally
that he will be in Oxford, N. G.,
Monday and Tuesday,
May 23rd and 24th.
All new instruments and
appliances by Messrs. Arnold
& Sons, London.
J. J. MEDFORD'S
Cheap Cash Store.
SOME BARGAIN PRICES :
Cottonades 10, 14 and 19c, worth I2J4 to
22 cents.
Waist Ginghams 7, 9 and ioc, worth 9,
10 and 12 cents.
Calico 4 to 6c, standard brands.
Shirting 7, 9 and ioc., worth 8 to i2yic.
Apron Check Ginghams 4 to 7 cents.
White and Blue Ducks, ioc. worth 12c.
Percales 10 cents, worth 12 c
Dress Linings 5 to 7 i-2c, worth 6 to 12c.
Men's Dress Shirts 25, 50, 75 and $1.00.
Men's Underwear 50 to $1.00 suit.
Ladies' Gauze Vests 5, 7 12 and 15c.
Ladies', Mioses' and Gents' Hosiery 5 to
25 cents.
Men's and Boys' Suspenders 5 to 50c,
Men's and Boys' Pants 40c. to $4 pair.
Men's and Boys' Linen Collars 5 to ioc,
woith 10 to 15 cents.
Big lot Ladies' Slippers 25 to 75c. pair.
Men's and Boys' Tennis Shoes 38 to 50c.
Misses' and Ladies' new stock shoes 1
to $2,
Men's and Boys' Shoes $ 1 to $3.50.
Small lot Douglass low cut shoes $2.25,
worth $3 to $3.50.
W. L. Douglas Patent Leather Vici Shoes
and Slippers $2.50 to $3.50, men's and boys'.
Big lot Silk and Taffeta Ribbons 1 to 20c.
yard, bright colors.
Perfumery, the best for the toilet.
Musical Instruments and Strings at low
prices always on hand.
A. G. Spalding's baseball goods.
Don't forget Medford when in need of
Shoes and Hosiery, best brands.
Table Oil Cloth 18 and 20 cents yard.
Bleached Cotton and Brown Domestic at
lowest marKet prices.
Yours for bargains,
J.J. MEDFORD.
IT IS MY BUSINESS
To cater to the wants
of
Smokers,
Drinkers of Soft Drinks,
Eaters of Gandies,
Nuts and Gonfections,
Oranges, Apples,
Bananas,
With the freshest com
modities, And to users of Stationery
with the latest styles, to Read
ers with the magazines and
newspapers
AND I DO IT !
O. W. HAWLEY,
Next to the Bank of Granville.
Essentials and Necessities for
Toilet and Bath.
Can be had higher in quality and lower in
nrirp at RamtUnn'o i.
! ..umiiiuu o man hi any umer piace
in the city. Creams and jellys, powders
and cologne waters, perfumery of all kinds,
axunges, Drusnes, combs and every
thing that anyone can demand for health
and cleanliness.
Cold drinks all kinds ice creams and
cream sodas, all flavors, are now coming
m in full blast. If vou want the best eo to
Hamilton's.
All nresennti
ed pharmacist.
Your trade is appreciated and we always
give you full value for your money. NO
WHERE can your money buy more goods
or better goods.
R. L. HAMILTON,
DRUGGIST.
Royster's Candies just
from factory 10c. a box
and up.
A nice line of good pock-
ex Knives ana razors
the kind that will hold
an edge.
Something new in sta
tionery we have the
latest.
Blank books ledgers
and day books for bus
iness men.
SEEDS, SEEDS,
at
J. P. Stedman's.
BEHLl SPRING VEHICLES
Patented.
The Premier of Ease.
efiAND CjUCNCSS
nn. too.
Stylish, Symmetrical, Superior.
ADAPTED ESPECIALLY FOR
Young and Fastidious
Folks.
CHAS. A. BEHLEN,
INVENTOR. OXFORD, N. C.
I!
AND
OXFOBD SAVINGS BANE.
Resources Over
$300,000.00.
ABSOLUTE SAFETY
Fire-proof Vault, interwoven
with railroad irons. Latest
improved burglar-proof time
lock safe with banker's steel
chest.
To those who may wish to
cast their lot with us we prom
ise our very best services. -
E. T. WHITE, "President.
J. M. CURRIN, Vice-President.
H. G. COOPER, Cashier.
S. T. PEACE, Ass't Cashier.
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Ban o Granv
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