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OXFOBD, 3NT G. TECUBSDAT, CTTJDsrE 16, 1904.
$1 3?IEjR -A3SrDSTTJjyC
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
altnonds, peanut brittle, cocoanut
crisp, marshmallows, chocolate
cream drops, superfine caramels,
bon bon drops, honey ado, etc., etc
In 25c, 50c. and $i boxes we have
the finest candies on the market.
Cakes a fresh Jot, 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 quait 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 yourself to death when
you can get what you want in the
drug line at Hall's drug store?
ill
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 cf 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
Jt Iss fas f
Druggist
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
of the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Oxford,
At Oxford in the State of North Caro
lina, at the close of business June
!), 11)04.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $1."S,961.33
Overdrafts, secured and un
secured : 123.07
U. S. Bonds to secure circu
lation 2:,000.00
Premium on U. S. Bonds. . 1,400.00
Stocks, securities, etc 20,125.00
Furniture, and fixtures 791.31
Due from National Banks
(not reserve agents) 31,016 67
Due from approved reserve
agents 17,890.90
Checks and other
cash Items 1,380 38
Exchange for clearing
house 645.56
Notes of other National
Banks 500.00
Fractional paper
currency, nickels
and cents 66.38
Lawful money re
serve In Bank,
viz:
Gold $ 8,707.50
Specie 3,980 10
Ixgal tend' r notes 1 ,500 00
14,1S7.G0
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer (5 per cent of cir
culation) 1,250.00
Total $273,340.20
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in $ 25,000.00
Surplus fund 8,000,00
Undivided profits, less ex
penses and taxes paid.... 2,097.70
National Bank notes out
standing 25,000.00
Due to other National
Banks 1,196.46
Individ'l deposits
subject to check, $72,478. 64
Time certificates
of deposit 1.37,802.63
Cashier's checks
outstanding 164 77
Total Deposits,
Interest reserve
210,446.04
1,600.00
Total $273,340.20
State of North Carolina, county of
Granville, ss:
I,W. H. Hunt, Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief,
W. H. HUNT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 14th day of June, 1904.
J. T. BR ITT, C S. U.
Correct Attest:
R. S. USRY.
E. H. CRENSHAW,
II. M. SHAW,
Directors.
Notice.
Notice Is hereby given that ths Board of Town
Commissioners has orderel an election to be
held In the town of oxford at the nsnal votine
place on Thursday, the 16th day of June, 1904
for the purpose of snbinlttiDfi; to the qnalifl'-d
voters of said town an ordinance passed by said
board on the 18th day of March. 1904, providing
a system of waterworks and electric lights for
said town. Those who consent to said ordi
nance will vote a ballot with the words 'Ap
proved" written or printed thereon, and those
who do not consent to said ordinance will vote &
ballot with the words "ot Approved" written
at printed thereon, W. A. DfiVlW. Mayor.
By order Board Commissioners.
1118
Prescr
Dmira
ittle ickups.
Some Interesting
News Items in
This Column.
Hello Jum ! How is your bo?
Two bales of new cotton from
Texas was put on the market June
11th.
Mr. Wm. Moon, who has been
quite sick for several days, is out
again.
I have a fresh supply of Lee's
Lice Killer at 35 cents a quart.
W. H. BRITT.
Mrs. Wm. Landfs royally enter
tained a number of her friends Wed
nesday afternoon.
The cottage of Mr. S. C. Averett,
on Broad street, has been completed
and he has moved in.
Mr. D. Ray is makingsomeim
proveraents to the interior of his res
idence on College street.
We dare say no town the size of
Oxford in the State has a poorer mar
ket than we have just now.
Smith's Llthia Water grows
more popular as the days roll by. and
large shipments are made daily.
Mr. H. M. Shaw, who was quite
sick a few days the past week, is out
again to the pleasure of his friends.
The Public Ledger Is not in favor
of any, candidate for office whose
Democracy does not ring as clear as
a bell.
So far as we can learn not a single
veteran from Granville went to the
Confederate Reunion at Nashville,
this week.
Mrs. Jennet Elliott and Miss Belle
Cooper are keeping house In the Las
Biter residence on the corner of High
and Gilliam streets.
Messrs. Bullock & Mitchell and J.
F. Meadows have equipped them
selves with substantial new drays to
be used In the tobacco business.
The Seaboard Raliroad has put
on a nice new passenger car on the
Oxford division, which will no doubt
be appreciated by the traveling pub
lic. We hope that they will give us
another good-car soon, as it is badly
needed.
Mr. L. B. Turner is erecting a
large two-story building on his plant
which will soon be completed. He
Intends at an early date to go into
the manufacture of sash, doors and
blinds, and will handle builders' ma
terial to a large extent.
Mr. Z. W. Lyon, the wide-awake
and up-to date proprietor of the
Johnson Warehouse, will be well
equipped the coming: season to take
care of the farmers horses and mules
as he is now erecting a large number
of new stables on his lot.
If our colored citizens really want
to enjoy a good trip they should go
on the Sunday School Excursion to
Greensboro Thursday June 23rd,
under the management of some of
our best colored men. Greensboro is
a beautiful place and Is worth going
to see.
Mr. George Pleasant, one of the
good citizens of Salem, while sitting
In his porch Thursday was suddenly
summoned to pay the last debt and
entered into rest. He had been In
bad health for several years, but his
sudden death was a great shock to
his family to whom theedltorextends
much sympathy.
Dr. B. K. Hays, who so successful
ly looked after the sick at Buffalo
Springs last season, leftyesterdaj to
again become resident physician for
this famous health resort. He is
most admirably equipped for the posi
tion and is a successful physician.
Just before leaving he equipped him
self with a new buggy and harness.
The attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement of the
Virginia Brewing Co., Roanoke, Va.,
in another part of this paper Their
beer is pronounced by chemists to
be pure and wholesome, and it Is
brewed from the finest malt and hops
and purest water by skilled brewers,
their motto being not how cheap but
how good they can make it for med
icinal use.
On Thursday while our little
friend Dick Sizemore, son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Sizemore, and a son of Mr.
D. A. Moore were running and jump
ing off the porch, Dick fell on his left
arm breaking it In two places. Dr.
T. L. Booth was soon at hand and
set the broken limb, and although
the little fellow suffered right much
for several days, we are glad to learn
is doing well now.
The gubernatorial situation In
North Carolina is a bigger puzzle
than ever. The Glenn men claim that
they have a sure thing of it, theSted
man men declaring that they will be
winners, while the advocates of the
"dark horse" view contend that
"their man" (whom of course, they
don't, know, though somesay Judge
A. W. Graharu. of Granvllie, may
come in in view of the closeness of
the fight between Stedman and Glenn.
If everybody will walk up to-day
(Thursday) and vote to confirm the
contract made by our progressive
Board of Town Commissioners for
putting in of Water Vorks and Elec
tric Lights they will do the best
thing for the town ever put before
the people. If Oxford should con
tinue to go forward we must have
Water Works and Electric Lfghts.
Don't be a croaker, but join and en
courage those who have the grit to
push the grand old town to the
front.
Kaplon & Allen are real all-round
bargain donaters to all who vialt
their store on Main street, as it is
alwavs a pleasure to them to send
all customers away happy. It is a
well settled fact that a dollar has a
large purchasing power at this store,
and If you don't believe it try it.
Their line of clothlug shoes, hats.shirt
waists, skirtB and notions are well
selected and a cordial welcome awaits
you at this bargain giving store.
Our esteemed young friend John Wil
liams is with Messrs. Kaplon & Allen
and will be pleased to serve you.
Oxford's fine looking police now
present a handsome appearance in
their new summer uniforms.
The wound on the arm of Mr. Sam
Wheeler is healing up quite rapidly
now since all the splinters have been
gotten out.
Mr. L. F. Smith la preparing to
add two more large rooms to the
Exchange Hotel in order to accom
modate his growing patronage.
The delegates from Granville to
the Congressional and State Conven
tions will leave Oxford next Wednes
day June 22nd at 1 o'clock for Greens
boro. We are requested to announce
that the Sunday School Conference
at Salfm Methodist church has been
postponed until the Saturday before
the fourth Sunday in July,
A large number of people come to
town yesterday expecting that the
execution of Arch Lipscomb would
take place as they had not heard of
his respite by Governor Aycock.
We congratulate Brother J. A.
Thomas, of the Louisburg Times,
upon his renomlnatlon as Treasurer
of Franklin county, and no truer
Democrat ever more faithfully served
a people than "Dolly" Thomas.
Miss Kate Cheshire has been ap
pointed by Bishop Cheshire to suc
ceed Miss Alary E. Horner, of Oxford,
as Diocesan Secretary of the Wo
man's Auxllliary to the Board of
Missions of the Episcopal church
For the two vacancies on the
Supreme Court there are three can
didates Brown. Hoke and Justice.
Brown will be nominated without
opposition, the fight being between
Hoke and Justice. At this stage it
is apparent that Hoke is an easy
winner.
The examinations recently held
for what are known as the Cecil
Rhodes scholarships at Oxford Un
iversity develops, that there are 120
eliglbles from the different States and
Territories in the Union. There are
four from North Carolina Wm. W.
Arrowood, Thos. P. Sprunt, Henry
Trantham, J. Horner Winston.
The followinginvitatlon has been
received in Oxford by friends of Mr.
Jones, late principal of the Graded
School: Mr. and Mrs. Marshall
Marcus Courtney request the honor
of your presence at the marriage of
their daughter Elma to Mr. James
Thomas Jones on the evening of Wed
nesday the twenty ninth of June at
nine o'clock, Methodist churcb, Le
noir, North Carolina.
In another column will be found
the statement of The First National
Bank of Oxford. It is worth reading
as this strong financial Institution
makes the best showing since it was
established, having reached high
water mark on deposits, which
amount to $210,440.04. Under the
safe, wise and conservative direction
of President R. W. Lassiter and
Messrs. W. H. Hunt, S. W. Minor
and I. E. Harris, along with a capi
tal roard of directors, the bank has
s:alued the confidence of the people
which accounts for the unprecedented
success it has met with.
Oxford Lodge No. 396, A. F. & A.
M., has appointed the following ex
cellent committee for special duties
at St. John's Day celebration on the
Oxford Orphan Asylum grounds, Sat
urday, June 25th: Barbecue Com
mittee Brethren Peter Bullock, J.
W. Hunt, E. A. Atkerson, B. M. Hau
bold and H. H. Eatman. Dinner
Committee Brethren T.L. Booth, J.
C. Horner, F. P. Hobgood, J. G. Hunt
and S. W. Minor. Brother B. S. Roys
ter was requested to arrange for the
entertainment of the orator of the
day, Bro. J. B. Carlyle of Wake
Forest. Orphan's Friend.
Everything at Cost.
On and after the 25th you can buy
anything you want in the millinery
line at Bettie Smith's at cost. Don't
forget to call and get what you want.
Sec The Seminary Advertisement.
We call attention to Prof. Hob
good's attractive advertisement of
the Oxford Seminary appearing In
another column. We learn with
pleasure that the prospects for a full
attendance at the coming fall term
is good. The buildings are fast near
Ing completion, and when completed
will be among the most convenient,
commodious and suitable buildings
for a female school in the State, and
in fact in the entire South.
Prof Hobgood deserves much credit
for the way In which he has met the
misfortune which befell him. From
the ruins of the old buildings have
quickly sprung up these excellent new
ones. He has richly deserved the
large patronage he has received in
the past. May still greater useful
ness await him in the future.
Marriage of Rev. J. E. Wool and Miss
Anna Webb.
The old and hospitable home of
Mr. John H. Webb, near Stem, was
the scene of a quiet home wedding
at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning
when in the presence of the family
and a few friends. Rev. JohnE. Wool,
the much beloved pastor of Oxford
and Geneva Presbyterian churches,
led to the altar Miss Anna Webb, one
of Granville's most worthy and ac
complished young ladies.
Dr. Kerr, a relative of the bride and
a noted dlvlneof Baltimore, perform
ed the ceremony In a most happy
manner. After warm congratulations
the happy couple left on a trip to the
World's Fair, and will be at home in
Oxford about the first of July. The
editor joins their hosts of friends in
extending congratulations and with
them a happy voyage over the sea of
life.
Worst of all Experiences.
Can any hing be worse than to feel that
every minute will be yout last? Such was
the experierce of Mrs. S. H. Newson, De
catur, Ala. "For three years" she writes,
"I endured insufferable pain from indiges
tion, stoma h and bowel trouble. Death
seemed inevitable when doctors and all rem
edies failed At length I was induced to
try Electric Bitters and the result was mira
culous. I improved at once and now I'm
completely recovered " For liver, kidney,
stomach and bowel troubles Electric Bitters
is the only medicine. Only 500. Its guaran
teed by all druggists
New line of young men's stylish
soft hats just received.
LONG BROS.
EXECUTION DEFERRED.
Governor Aycock Respites Arch Lipscomb
Until July 12th.
Arch Lipscomb was not hanged
yesterday, the 15th, as Governor Ay
cock granted him a respite until the
12th of July. The Governor was in
duced to do this from the fact that
Lipscomb, believing he would not be
hung, had made no preparation for
death. Since his convtion Lipscomb
has been feigning Insanity up to
about two weeks ago and also rely
ing upon the plea that Caswell Mer
rltt, whom he killed, had threatened
to "conjure" his wife. And so strong
was his belief that he could deceive
the officers and the people of the
county, and relying upon the hope
that Governor Aycock would com
mute his sentence to life imprison
ment, he could not realize that death
was so near. He is a poor, pitiable,
friendless negro. He has a wife and
seven children, none of whom, nor
any of his former friends, haye visited
him since his sentence. These things
being called to the attention of the
Governor, he in his mercy, and we
think very properly, decided to give
him a short while longer to prepare
for the awful doom that awaits him.
We have so far had very little to
say about this case, though our po
sition as Clerk of the Court compelled
us to sit and hear the whole trial.
Lipscomb had a fair and Impartial
jury, a judge of the highest charac
ter and ability, to pass on his case,
and zealous and able counsel to de
fend him. The evidence showed that
Lipscomb went to Merrltt's house
just after dark prepared to kill him;
that he put his gun down just out
side the door and went in and en
gaged in conversation with Merrltt
who was sitting in a chair leaning
against the bed, and Lipscomb seem
ing to become angered arose as if to
leave, stepped to the door, picked up
his gun and shot him dead sitting In
the chair without warning: It was
a cowardly, cold-blooded murder,
and even if Caswell Merrltt was a
mean negro as charged by Lips
comb's counsel, he should pay the
penalty. We have neyer taken any
stock in his plea of insanity. He had
evidently heard of Jordan Pritchett's
temporary escape on that plea and
thought he too might use It success
fully. People who have Known him
well for more than twelve years say
they have never heard of his show
ing any symptoms of insanity. Those
who live In his neighborhood and
know him best believe him guilty
and say he ought to suffer death.
Everybody appreciates the ability
diplayed by Mr. W. H. Harrison, his
counsel, in his defense and his untir
ing efforts In his behalf since his con
viction. But a human being has
been murdered in cold blood, a pa
tient and careful consideration of the
case was given by the court and we
can see no grounds for further Inter
ference with the penalty prescribed
by law.
'AVe were present when Mr. Charley
Turner, the kind-hearted jailer, in
formed Lipscomb of the respite grant
ed by Gov. Aycock and heard him tell
him that the Governor said he need
not look further to him for mercy,
but must prepare to meet his God.
Lipscomb thanked the Governor, and
Mr. F. W. Hancock, who was pres
ent, asked Arch if he wanted him to
pray for him, to which he answered
yes, and Mr. Hancock offered up a
fervent and solemn petition to the
Throne in behalf of the condemned
man.
Competitive Drill.
The Granville Grays will hold their
annual competitive drill in the man
ual of arms next Monday night In
the armory. The judges will be Gr-n.
Royster, Col. Minor, Maj. Landls and
Maj. Massenburg. The winner is en
titled to wear the handsome gold
drill medal for one year.
Death of Capt. Roberts.
Capt. A. J. Boberts, father of Mr.
Charles J. Roberts at Knap of Reeds,
died Thursday afternoon at4 o'clock
at his home near Bahama. He is
survived by three sons and one daugh
ter, his wife having died several years
ago. One of the sons lives in Texas,
and the other two and the daughter
make their homes in this state.
Mr. Roberts was a mason, and
was laid to rest at Mt. Bethel church
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with
the honors of that fraternity. Dur
ham Sun.
Long Bros. Offer Big Reductions.
The substantial firm of Long Bros,
always take pleasure in giving the
trade the advantage of reduced
prices, and we call the special atten
tion of our readers to their large ad
vertisement on the fourth page, in
which they announee a reduction In
price in many lines of goods. This
firm carries a splendid line of goods
and you will be able to find almost
anything you want in the dry goods,
millinery, notion, shoe, clothing, hat
and furnishing line In their two well
stocked stores.
They also cordially invite people
attending St. John's Day celebration
Saturday, 25th of June, to make
their stores headquarters where they
will find plenty of ice water.
Judge Winston's Able Speech.
The speech of Judge Robert W.
Winston, of Durham, in the recent
contempt case against Mr. Josephus
Daniels, though not a long speech,
was among the most notable deliv
ered in our state for some time. It
was forceful, logical and truly elo
quent. The speech appealed to the
heart and conscience as well as to
the intellect, and overflowed with
soul-stirring pathos and breathed
the spirit of liberty.
The press and bar have both spok
en In the highest terms of this effort.
Few men have the gifts of speech
possessed by Judge Winston and
on this occasion he really excelled
himself. Such a speech would mark
any man among the greatest advo
cates in the country. Mr. Daniels
had able and eloquent counsel and
he was fortunate In numbering Judge
Winston among his attorneys.
That Throbbing Headache.
Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suf
ferers have proved their matchless merit for
sick and rervous headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health. Only
25c, money back if not cured. Sold by all
druggists.
friends & grangers.
An Interesting List
Of Those Who
Came & Went,
Mr. J. S. Brown left yesterday
for Buffalo Springs.
Mr. James Osborn returned to
West Virginia Monday.
Dr. Meadows, of Culbreth, was
on our streets Thursday.
Mr. Wm. H. Harrison spent Tues
day in the country on business.
Dr. Watkins. of Cornwall, was on
our streets a few hours Monday.
Mr. J. B. Mason, of Durham, was
in Oxford Thursday on business.
Mr. J. J. Davis, of Stovall, was
on our streets Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Eugene Crews returned a
few days ago from a visit to Suffolk,
Va.
Miss Annie Lee Currin is at home
from Woman's College Richmond,
Va.
Capt. W. B. Parham was in Nor
folk Monday and Tuesday on busi
ness. Mis3 Horner, of Henderson, is
visiting Mrs. Etta Peace on Raleigh
road.
Mr. R. A. Daniel, an old Confed
erate veteran of Loyn, was In Oxford
Monday.
Mrs. Irene Day and her Bmart
son, Ivey, of Dexter, were in town
Tuesday.
Mr. J. C. Cozart, of Tally Ho
Township, was In Oxford Frlaay on
business.
Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Cheatham, of
Salem, were on our streets Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr. T. M. Pittman. of Henderson,
was in Oxford Tuesday morning on
legal business.
Major Telfair, one of the most
popular men on the road, was In Ox
ford Tuesday.
Mr. B. D. Eakes, of Hargrove,
was In town Friday and called to
see the editor.
Messrs. George B. and Nat Daniel,
of Satterwhite section, were on our
streets Monday.
Mrs. W. M. Bullard returned Fri
day from a visit to her parents at
Manchester, Va.
Mrs. II. R. Gooch and son, Mr.
Walter R. Gooch, of Hester, were in
Oxford Tuesday.
Mrs. W. A. Adams and children
returned Friday from a visit to rel
atives at KIttrell.
Mr. James Lllioit., of Oak Hill,
was In town Friday and called on
the Public Ledger.
Prof. F. P. Hobgood returned
Saturday from the Teachers Assem
bly at Morehead City.
Mr. J. W. Davis and three nice
little sons, of Hargrove, were among
the Oxford vistors Friday.
Prof. Robt. KIttrell was in Oxford
Friday looking after some business
connected with the Graded School.
Prof. E. Wright Spencer Is at
home from Arkansas Military Acad
emy, Little Rock, where he was an
Instructor during the past session.
Mrs. Russell, one of the oldest
and best women of Tally Ho, Is visit
ing her danghter, Mrs. J. A. Webb.
Mr. Bernard Cozart, of Stem sec
tion, was in Oxford Thursday selling
tobacco and was much pleased with
prices.
Gen. B. S. Royster and Col. S. W.
Minor attended a meeting of the offi
cers of the State Guard at Raleigh
Friday.
Miss Wilile Stark, who has spent
several months with relatives In
Baltimore, returned home one day
the past. week.
Mrs. Thos. Joyner after spending
several days with her brother, Mr.
W. D. Lynch, returned to her home at
Franklinton Thursday.
Prof. J. C. Horner, Mr. B. M Hau
bold.Mrs. J. H. Hornerand Mrs. H. G.
Cooper returned Friday from the
Episcopal Convention at Raleigh.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Skinner, of
Smithfleld, arrived In Oxford Satur
day and will remain several weeks
to the delight of their host of friends.
Mr. D. H. Bland, of Burgaw, is
visiting Prof. Darius Eatman this
week, and who was elected principal
of Oxford Graded School Tuesday
night.
Messrs Otis Hobgood, of Kin
ston, Guss Hobgood, of Durham, and
little Alf, of Kinston, and Miss Scotia
Hobgood, of Rocky Mount, are visit
ing relatives in Oxford.
Miss Harward, who so success
fully presided over the trimming de
partment of Miss Bettie Smith's
millinery store, bade her new made
friends good-by Monday and return
ed to her home in Virginia.
Col. Al. Fairbrother, who wields
a forcible and gifted pen on "Every
thing," a handsome semi-monthly
published at Greensboro, was an Ox
ford visitor Thursday. It was a
pleasure to the editor to enjoy his
company several hours.and we found
him more entertaining than ever.
Startling Evidence.
Fresh testimony in great quantity is con
stantly coming in declaring Dr Kings New
Discovery for consumption coughs and colds
to be unequaled. A recent expression from
T. J. Mcrarland Bentorville, Va. serves as
example. He writes: ,:I had bronchitis
for three years and doctored all the time
without being benefitted. Then I began
taking Dr. Kings New Discovery, and a few
bo lles wholly cured me." Equallv effective
in curing all throat and lung troubles, con
sumpti ns, pneumonia and grip. Guaran
teed by all druggists Trial bottles free,
regular sizes 5oc and $1.
For Sale or Rent.
I offer for sale or rent a well Im
proved farm, with all necessary out
buildings, and good dwelling: near
Stem. R. V. WADE,
4t.pd. Stem, N. C.
BIO TWO KNOCKED OUT,
A Strong Negro Woman More Than they
Were Able to Manage.
Mr. Charley Turner went out Tues
day morning to try to persuade
Aggie Paschall, a strong negro wo
man, to vacate a house on Stewart
hill, about two miles from town.
When Mr. Turner mentioned his bus
iness she said: "Looker yer man I
alnt gwine no whar, and dest stay
out dar or dare is gwine be truble."
When the gallant officer attempted
to go into the house she showed right
and he narrowly escaped being par
alyzed by a heavy blow from the al
most Iron fist of Aggie. After seve
ral attacks on Fort Paschall Colonel
Turner withdrew in good order as
Aggie was too well fortified with
muscle, and besides did not care to
strike a woman.
He returned to town at once and
informed General E. K. Howard, his
heavy weight chief, of his attack on
Fort Paschall and his repulse with
out being hit by a black projectile
which whizzed around his bald head.
Gen. Howard at once assumed a
military air and said: "that's allright
Col Turner, quietnor nerves while I
arm myself for the conflict, and I'll
go with you and use my soft tongue
on Major Asrgle which may turn
away wrath." On their arrival the
gallant officers proceeded very cau
tiously up Stewart heights and ar
rived at the entrance of Fort Pas
chall withoutcoming In contact with
a single mine, and General Howard
alighted from his spirited charger
with a smile on his face.
The officers then saluted Major Ag
gie, who allowed them to enter the
fort without resistance. Gen. How
ard in his usual calm, pereuavlve way
tried to reason with the mad woman
but there was no reason in her, and
positively refused to do anything and
stood defiant in the presence of the
brave officers. General Howard gent
ly laid his hand on her shoulder, say
ing, "you mustsurrenderthe house,"
This remark touched the fuse of the
mine which exploded and Aggie be
come wild with rage, fighting, biting
and kicking all at the same Mine. She
proved too much for the Big Two
and they had to call inacolored man
to assist them before they could hand
cuff the infuriated woman, which
was accomplished wltn great diffi
culty. During the last encounter the
colored man was bit on the hand and
Mr. Turner received pcratches. Aggie
provertl'o he a powerful woman and
two men could not handle her. She
was brought to town and lodged in
jail, and in the afternoon was tried
before Squire Ellis under a warrant
for resisting an officer and bound
over to court in a bond of $75 which
she could not give and Is now quietly
resting in Hotel de Turner.
A Delightful Trip.
Among the most successful and de
lightful excursion trips run from Ox
ford In several years was the union
Sunday school excursion from Oxford
to Kaielgh on laHt Thursday. The
day was fair and pleasant an ideal
day for the trip. About 450 people
attended, consisting of the Metho
dist, Presbyterian and Baptist Sun
day schools and a number of others.
The train left Oxford at 7:00 and ar
rived in Raleigh at 10 o'clock. Most
of the day was spent in the beautiful
Pullen Park. Durlnar the day the
party visited other points of interest
In the city. An elegant dinner was
served and everybody was delighted
with the very pleasant day spent. It
is safe to say there is no more de
lightful place in the State for an ex
curslon than Pullen Park.
Mr. Josephus Daniels, by invita
tion, came out to the park and was
greeted wltn much applause, and re
sponded in a brief speech of thanks
The party left at 5:30 much pleased
with the day spent in Raleigh and
reached Oxford at about 9 o clock.
The Public Ledger congratulates
the committee upon the success of
the excursion both as to pleasure
and finances, and all will long re
member their most delightful trip to
the City of Oaks.
Card of Thank.
I wish to warmly thank through
the Oxford Public Ledger all of my
friends and neighbors for their ex
treme kindness to me through out
my long illness. I shall ever hold
them in grateful re mem be ran cp, and
mav thev all live long and beblepsed.
LUTHER C. WILKERSON.
Dr. C. J. Moffett is a .ra luate of medic'ne
and has as much right to pre cribe for the
sick as anv phvsician an ! gives to mothers
his "TEETH IN A" as the best remedy thy
can use for their teething children. 'TEETH
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overcomes and counteracts the effects of the
Summer's Heat and makes teething easy.
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H E AD-A-CURA" never fails to cure the
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DRUGGIST.
Royster's Candies just
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A. nice line of good pock
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the kind that will hold
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Something: new in sta
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Blank hooks ledgers
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