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OUR SUBSCRIBERS mi Cliff mc tlils ji;ti-cr l;i'Pnn( ve ,i ,.:vp all tllH lj,ift liewn, GIVE YOUR BUSINESS J a chance and an air of vp- t' diiftn -Hs by acl vertlslutf ; I ft The PulHc IedKer. r. - -5 J state, towu aud county. 4, OHN T. BRI IT, Editor and Owner. DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF OXFORD AND GRANVILLE COUNTY. One Dollar a Year in Advance. VOL. XVIII. OXFORD, N. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1905. NO. 31. fitutltr - OLD ID NEW :h the hope that you have had a happy Ghristmas, turning my face toward New Year. It comes to am the my mind first to thank the people one and all who have favored ms with their patronage, how-e-.er iarge or small, during the cist year. They have been gersrous with me and I am g:r.eful to them all for their For the New Year now facing me, I am preparing to go forward in every line which pertains to the making of a perfect drug store service. I ask the assistance of all my . or mar patrons ana invite a sr.are of the trade of every body who desires a drug store service as prompt,as accurate, as skillful, and as perfect as I can make it. Wishing one and all the hap piest of New Years, I remain ycurs for pure drugs, clean and accurate compounding, prompt and efficient service, and enlarged business for the ! year 190-5. .HRLL "We Hold Thee Safe." Don't Let a Dollar Go Back ou, but put it in a safe place so that i can fall back upon your dollar when u need it. When you have it 'nve-ten outside securities it is hard to sell with t a sacrifice when vou need it, but when '., have it in a sound bank like First National Bait ilia )U can always lay vour hands upon it at any date you want it. By a)l means have an account in The Fitst National Bank. 1 1 US Dry Goofls anil Miens. Shoes, Shoes, full line up-to-date styles men's, boys wo men's and children shoes at right prices to all. Wool dress goods at cost, dress outings, ginghams and aii winter goods AT COST. 6 cent calico now at 5 cent, 5 cent calico at 4l4 cents; la dies wool vest and pant goods at cost: all ready-made winter pants at cost. Blankets at and below cost. All wool rugs $2,50, cheaper grades 1,00 to 2,00; 10l4 bleached sheet ing 22 cents. Gome quick as these goods will not be here long at these prices, and will not be replaced when sold, as I have decided to go out of the dry goods and ion business. Yours for bargains, J. J. MEDFORD. 01 fte ocqI iconics. BRIEF DASHES OF THINGS HAPPENING. IMPORTANT NOTICE ! LISTEN TO US SUBSCRIBERS. Lookout for X Mark on Paper ! The Public Ledger this week and next week will go to all those who are behind with their subscription, but no longer can we afford to send It without pay. We have accommo dated you now we want you to show your appreciation by a prompt set tlement, we need the money in our business. Lookout! If there Is a CROSS MARK opposite your name your time has expired and we would pleased to have you pay up and renew. We would regret to part with many of friends as subscriber?, but if you fall to get your paper after 2 weeks you may know what Is the? matter, and unless you pay up or notify this office your paper will be stopped. This is not done for any other rea son except this: A paper cannot run without cash money. If the Public Ledger la not worth a dollar a year It is not worth anything. A large new glass door has been placed in the National Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Long have gone to housekeeping in the Hays cottage ou Coliege street. We call attention to the important change in the advertisement of the Bank of Granville. All of our merchants are through taking stock, md are ready for the business of 1905. It would add a great deal to the lonk of Main stpoot if the rock" stumps were removed. The attention of our readers is called to the dissolution notice of the firm of L?ng Bros, in another column. Money in the bank gives a fellow a feeliijg of comfort and satisfaction. Oxford Savings Bank in the Bank of Granville. The painstaking Engineer Allen, of the Seaboard Railroad has moved his family from Henderson to Oxford, and lives on SDrinsr street. We desire to inform 01 r. J. P. Hunt that the article signed "Meth odist" was not written by an Oxford or Granville county man. So far as we could learn only the delegates from Wilton preciLCt were in Oxford Saturday to attend the meeting of cot ton planters to discuss the cotton question. Hereafter the Public Ledger will be issued Friday instead of Thursday. Bear this in miud and all changes for advertisements must be handed in not later than Wednesday morning. We are muen gratified to learn that our young friend Easley Boiler, who accirlentallv shot himself some clays ago, is getting along nicely as his wound is Uealing rapidly. Miss Lena Taylor, the pleasant and efficient delivery clerk at the post office who has been numbered with the sick for several days is again at her post to the pleasure of the people. Owing to the bad weather the breaks of tobacco have been rather light for the past 10 days, but there was a fairly good break Taesday and prices are about the same . The host of friends of the greatly beloved Rev. J. A. Stradley will be pleased to learn that he has recovered from a several weeks sickness and is again on the streets shaking hands with nis friends. Th3 editor thanks Chief Justice Walter Clark for a copy of "Mve Points in the Record of Xorth Caro Una in the Great War of 1861 65." It is a valuable document and we ap; preciate his kindness. Judge Graham introduced a bill in the House Monday to amend the pensi on law so that the minimum al lowance for fourth class pensioners shall be $20, instead of $14, which was referred to Committee on Pensions.; The infant child of Mr. anrl Mrs. T. S. Averette. near Enon, died on the Sth, inst. and was buried at Enon Mondav the services being conducted by Dr. II. II. Marsh. Much sympatny is extended to the bereaved" parents in the loss of the little one. The following invitation has been issued: Mr. and Mrs T. E Bobbitt in vite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter Wylanta Artelia to Mr. Julian Marion Ilight on Sunday afternoon. January, loth, 1A05, at 2 o'clock p. m. At home, near Dement. Senator J. A.Long of this Districts on the following important commit tees in the Senate :Finance(Chairman) Internal Improvements, Banking and Currency, Insane Asylum, Pension and Soldiers Home. Manufacturing, Public Building and Grounds. It is with pleasure that we direct the attention of our readers to the announcement of Messrs. Long, Bla lock and Haskins. the new firm that succeeds Lone Bros, which will be found on this page. They are ready for business and cordially invites you to call and see them promising to do their best to please you. If it was not for the ' there would be a better the honest people in the "dead beat" ha3 a sheet 'dead beat ' showng for world. The of brass on and smiling bis face an inch thicK Qiif nn to bis neighbor and borrows the Public Ledger when he has failed to pay the editor and his paper ceases to make its weekly visit to nis home: Atheneum Lecture. Dr. C. AlDhonso Smith, professor of Lnglfeh liiterature at the State University, and one of the most noted lecturers in the South will lecture at the Opera House on FriJay night. The lecture is under the auspices of the Oxford Atheneum, and the public is cordially invited to attend. Invitations Issued. The following invitation has been issued: Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Moss in vites you to be present at the mar riage of their daughter Bessie Pearle, to Mr. William Herndon Moore, on the morning of Wednesday Januarv c cigineeDin, nineteen Hundred and Gve at ten o'clock a. in., at home near Oxford. Looks Like Business. The water work contractor was in Oxford Monday and purchased from Dr. H. C. Herndon 50 feet oL around in the rear of the Public Ledger upon which to erect the stand pipe, as he desired to have it as near the center of town as possible. He has not as yet decided where he will lo cate the wells and electric light plant. J ust as soon as materia I ten together work will begin. This Degins to look like Oxford will have water works and electric lights. Death of J. B. Watson. We learn that J. B. Watson, who killed Mr. Basket at Henderson and sentenced to thef penitentiary for 30 years, made his escape some time du' ring the extreme cola weather and when captured was quite ill with pneumonia. He did not live but a few days after his capture and his death was due from exposure in trying to elude the officers. It was reported at first that he was shot and killed, but we learn through reliable source the above facts in connection with his death. Attended the Inauguration. day in the City of Oaks as Gov. Glenn is being inaugurated Governor of the great State of North Carolina, amid the hurrahs of a large and enthusias tic crowd of people. The Granville Grays under the command of Capt. W. A. Devin left over the Seaboard Road along with a number of our civi lians to participate in the ceremonies which will take place at the Capitol. Last night the State officers presented Gov. Aycoek with a very handsome solid silver service and the occasion proved a most happy one. Death of a Young Man. Mr. Craddock Spencer, brother "of Mrs. Len Pitchford and nephew of Capt. T. A. Spencer, died at the home of his sister Tuesday night after a short illness of acute pneumonia. He was taken sick Thursday and grew worse until death. He was a most excellent young man of 19 years, and came here from South Boston to clerk for Mr. Len Pitchford, and in a short time had made many friends. The remains were taken to South Boston Wednesday morning for burial. The bereaved iamiiy i . -n-- sympathy - L" Pie- To My Friends. I wish to return my sincere thanks to my friends for the very liberal pat ronage they have accorded me for several years during my pleasant stay with Messrs. Laud is & Easton. At the same time I take pleasure in inform iDg them that I have become a mem ber of the new firm of Long, Blaloek and Haskins where it will be a pleas ure to me to have them cail through the new year where they will find me ready to" serve them with the best goods to be had for the money. Come to see me and always find a hearty welcome. JOHN HASKINS. Death of Mr. John Butler. Henderson correspondence of the Charlotte Observer of January 6th says: The death of Mr. John Butler who who has been ill with consump tion for some time, is an event that has caused deep and widespread re gret througout the town. He was 19 years of age and an unusually attrac tive and promising young man very popular and highly esteemed by his friends The deceased was the oldest son of Capt. Edward Butler, and was connected with the most prominent families of the town, being a grandson of Maj. Chavasse and nephew of Mrs. D. Y. Cooper. Death of Dr. J. J. Brvati. Dr.'J. J. Bryan, brother of Mr. C. W. Bryan, of Oxford, ;died in the hos pital at Raleigh Sunday after a pro tracted illness. At one time he was a very prominent physician and praetie ed several years at Stem and Greens boro, but for some time he has been at the home of his mother near Battle boro. His condition grew worse and some days ago was taken to the hos pital for treatment, but contiuued to decline until Sunday when he breath ed his last He leaves behind a wife and one child, mother.sisters and two brothers to mourn his death to whom the editor extends deep sympathy. Death of Mrs. J. L. Peed This most worthy "lady died at her home near Creedmoor Saturday morn ing after an illness of nearly three months from typhoid fever. She was a devoted christian and bore her afflictions without a murmur, and when the Lord called she was ready to enter into rest eternal. She was 42 years of age and left a loving husband and five children 4 daughters and one son to mourn her departure, along with a number of brothers and sisteis The interment took place the next I day at Knap of Reeds cnurch, witness ed oy a large numuer oi sorruwiug in atives and friends. To the sorely be reaved husbandand children the editor t xtends his deepest sympathy in the trying hour. Tremendous line of new embroider ies and laces at Landis and Easton's. Page uomedy Co. The famous Page Comedy Company will be the attraction at the Opera House three nights commencing Thursday January 19th. This com pany needs no introduction to the theatre goers of Oxford. Mr. fleryn F. Willard, Mgr., and owner of the company has greatly enlarged and strenghtened his attraction this year until today it stands the leader of all popular priced attraction. The plays to be presented are all late New Tork successes, and never Detore presented in this city. The opening play for Thursday night, January 19th, in the beautiful Southern drama "The Old Plantation." New and pleasing spec ialties introduced between the acts. Complete change of program nightly. New line mercerized waistings 12 1 2 to 21c at Landis und Easton's. 2,000 yards new spring ginghams at Landis and Easton's. A Noble Christian Man Gone to his Reward. It is with much sorrow that we write of the death of our greatly es teemed friend Mr. Westly Lvon, which occurred at his home near Berea Mun day afternoon at 6 o'clock, surround ed by his family, who witnessed his noble spirit pass beneath the shadows and enter into the glories of a"Bright er and better World." It is well with him as he had served his Master faith fully for over half a century having become a member of the Methodist church in early manhood, and lived a pure Christian life. Mr. Lyon was 85 years and 6 months of age, and had lived a very active life, being a success ful farmer.and was loved honored and respected by his neighbors and frienns as he was the embodiment of truth and honesty and abhored the-n clean. He was a great worker in his church and was always ready to do anything that would advance the Lord's Kingdom upon the earth. To show his interest in church work the Christian Advocate had been coining to his home continuously since its first issue, and he never failed to speak a word for the Master as he passed along. He was only confined to hi? bed a few weeks, but his health be gun to fail about a year ago and con tinued to grow weaker uutil he fell "Asleep in Jesus." Mr. Lyon loved his home and family, and they were devoted to him as he was kind and affectionate through all the trials that beset his path through life. He leave3 behind a devoted helpmeet, two sons and one daughter, Messrs. Win. T. Lyon and Z. W. Lyon, of Oxford and Mrs. G. J. Shot well, of Berea section, to sorrow over his death, even it he has become one of the bright eems that cluster about the Great White Throne. The funeral and burial ser vices took place at his home Wednes dayr at noon conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Kerton, in the presence of a large number of sympathizing neigh bors and friends. First National Bank. The stockholders of above Bank held their regular annual meeting January 10th, 1905. The report 1 1 year's business presented by W. H. Hunt, Cashier, made a most excellent showing. The Bank loaned for the year about 18 per cent on the capital stock. De posits amounted io 230,000. The surplus Fund 10,000. The Directors elected for the ensu ing year are R. W. Lassiter, Chas. G. Royster, J. H. Gooch, H. M. Shaw, R. S. Usry, E. H. Crenshaw, Z. W. Lyon, S. W. Minor arid E C. Harris. The officers elected are R. W. Las siter, President; E. C. Harris, Vice President; W. H. Hunt, Cashier; S. W. Minor, Ass't-Cashier . This is a Mrong team of representative men of the county and town. Mr. Harris, the newly elected vice-president, is ox the well known family of Harrises of the county, known for their prudent and conservative business methods. The Directors are men known in all this section. They all have made a iness ability. We bespeak a continued success of this excellent bank, which it has so worthily proven. It has been and will continue to be a great aid to the peo pie of this county. The directors declared a seaii-au nual dividend of 4 per cent, and car ried 4 per cent to the surplus fund. Important Work for Judge Graham. In the election of Judge Graham to the Legislature by the peop'e of Gran ville they furnished the ablest and most important working member of that body, and from the number of committees the speaker has assigned him to he has some hard work before him in the interest ot the people of North Carolina. The most important committee in the House is that of the "Revision of the Laws," of which Judge Graham is chairman, and the speaker is to be congratulated upon putting such an able, energetic repre sentative at the head of the Law Com mittee. As chairman of this commit tee he will have the examination, su pervision and revision of the new code presented by the Code commit tee. He is an able and experience law ver and will carry into the work that painstaking care, which characterize hiui in all bis work. Judge Graham is also chairman of the committee on Rules, and member of the following committees: Judiciary, Claims. Sal aries and Fees, Education, Appropria tion. Railroad and Corporation Com mission and Finance. As there is a great deal of work attached to the committee on Revision of Laws, Judge Graham has appointed Mayor W. A. Devin and Mr. W. H. Pirarison secre taries. who will prove very efficient as both of these excellent gentlemen are successful members ot the Oxford bar. Meeting of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commission ers met on the first Monday with all the members present. The first bnsi ness to claim their attention was to al low a number of people rebates and to list) tftxes W. J Barnett.constable elect of Oak Hill township, presented his official bond, which was accepted and ap proved. Sheriff E. K. Howard presented his three official bonds which were accept ed and approved, and he moves around as smooth and smiling as ever. Mr. J. R. Daniel, constable elect of Walnut Grove township, was the next man to walk ud and present his bond which was accepted and approved. Ordered that L. Meadows, on out side pauper list, amount be increased from one to 2 per month. Sheriff Howard reported the follow ing taxes collected for December: State, 876 43; School,S841.45; General County, 709. 27; Road, 61 64; Railroad, 223.79; Dutch ville Special Tax, 7.21 total 2,719.79. S. L. Roberts, Superintendent of Roads presented his monthly report of roads and road working which was ae cepted. Messrs. E. C.Harris and C. F. Crews were appointed a committee to look after the'road near cotton factory and see which is best to lay off new road or cut down the railroad hill, aud also to confer with R. W. Lassiter and de cide what to do about the fill which he proposes to pay for which he wishes done by the road force. After allowing a number of claims against the county the Board ad journed. Runaway Marriage. Married a the Currin Hotel in Ox fordat6:?0 o'clock p m., January 9th, 1905, by Rev. F. M. Shamburger, Mr. Oscar E. Fallen and Miss Sarah E. Garnett, of Charlotte county, Va., In about one hour after marriage the train for Keysville, Va., came along and the happy couple embraced the opportunity to return to their old Vir ginia home. , Short Accounts of the Proceedings of the Legislature. At the First Democratic caucus to nominate a Speaker at the conclusion or Col. Wood s remarks, wno nominat ed Mr. Guion. Judge Graham arose to second Mr. Gaion's nomination and was greeted with an ovation, the members applauding so long and so warmly that he was forced to stand for some moments belore he could be heard. Judge Graham referred to his first acquaintance with Mr. Guion, when he was holding court, eight years ago, in Eastern North Carolina, and con gratulated himself that he had even then recognized him as a man who would make his mark in the State and as the intellectual equal of any man whom he had ever met, as a man who would achieve to high honors. Sinee then said Judge Graham, he had been thrown with Mr. Guion in business.in the Legislature and social ly and he had found that his inward convictions concerning his career and his worth had been more than sustain ea. He was a coming man, said he, who had come to stay. It was with the gieatest pleasure, said Judge Gra ham, that he cordially seconded Mr. Guion's nomination. Mr. Mitehell, of Bertie, then moved that Mr. Guion's nomination be made by acclamation. On motion of Juoge Graham that a committee be named to escort Mr Guion to the hall and to notify him of his nomination as Speaker, the chair appointed Messrs. A. W. Gra ham, W. P. Wood and J. C. Biggs, a committee who returned with Sir. Guion, who ascended the Speakers stand and briefly gave his thanks to the Houte for the honor which had been conferred upon him. "I will be sixty eight years old very soon, said Representative Barco. ot Camden, who is serving a second term in the House, "and 1 regard it as sin gular that both my room mates Mr. Wade, of Montgomery, and Mr. Red ding, of Randolph are are both sixty eitrht." This trio of sixty eight year old "boys" are among the most practical men in the Legislature. To repeal law providing for election of County Commissioners over bj justices of peace, of Granville County, and for commissoners to be elected by the people. By consent of Judge Graham patron of his bill, "the coua ties of Caswell and Montgomery were added. As amended, the bill passed its general readings and was ordered sett to the Senate immediately.' Two other bills became funfiedged laws, and the people of Granville, CasweSl and Montgomery counties can henceforth elect their County Com missioners without the advice consent or couivance of their Justices of the Peace as such and complaining jurors of Pitt County will hereafter breathe a prayer of gratitude to Senator Ftem ing and Representatives Little and Laughinghouse for seeing to it that they will get. two whoie dollars for a day's service and mileage instead of one dollar as heretofore received. on,introduced unningham, of Per tant bills that will come up helore this session of the Legislature. This bill provides for the erection of a stature to North Carolina's distin guished civilian and soldier, General Matt W.Ransom. In speaking of this bill to a reporter Col. Cunningham said "that for thirty years the names of Vance and Ransom were associated together. From 1861 to 1805, upon the field, . in the dark days of reeon struetion. And when peace and pros perity came to our State they were still the leaders in thought and in action. Vance and Ransom were al ways the champions of the people. The Legislature of North Carolina rcognizing the eminent services of Governor Vance, passed a bill to ereat a stature of him in the Capitol Square at Raleigh. This act ion was unani mously approved by all of the people of INorth Carolina. It will be a fitting recognition of the services of this il lustrious man to place in the Capitol Square, in Raleigh, a stature of Gen eral Matt W. Ransom which will re eeive the universal approval of North ! Carolina." j In the Senate a memorial was pre j sented by Mr. Foushee of Durham, I this being from the Methodist Confer ence of North Carolina in favor of a stringent divorce law for North Caro j lina. It pointed out the evils of basti ly entered into marriages and of loose ; and lax divorce laws which were ask j ed as the result. It held that once j married che burdens should be borne ; except for Biblical reasons, and that ; these should be the cause for divorce, j Mr. Seales, of Guilford, introduced j a bill to allow the Governor 1,000 a ; year for traveling and other expenses j this to be paid monthly which was withdrawn at the request of Gov. Glenn. The Webb bill to regulate the grant ing of licenses to stills in Asheville and Buncombe was passed as amend ed, this allowing no license to stills of less than thirty six bushels a day ca pacity, a penal bond of 5,0Cu to be made tor violation of law, no sale less than five gallons, under penalty of fine and imprisonment. JennieStitzer.Omaha- "lhave gain ed thirty five pounds in two months. Nothing did me any good until I used Hollister's Roeky Mountain Tea. A blessing to sick women. 35eents. Sale of Town Lots. The Lanier lots on Main street was sold at public auction Monday in front of the court house at 12 o clock, and attracted quite a crowd. The bidding was quite lively for a while as there were quite a number anxious to buy lots to build on. The first lot was bid off by Dr. J. G. Hunt for 625 and the corner lot by Major Willie Landis for 720. Go to Landis and Easton's and ask them to show you their five greatest values on earth in hambnrg edgings. Read nrices: 5, 8.10,12 1 Sand lo cents. No use to look elsewhere you will satisfied. be WANTED: Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel for a firm of S35O.000 capital, salary ?i,"' per year and expenses: paid weekly, dress M. Percival, Oxford. Ad HAS STOOD THE TEST 25 YEARS TVip old original Groves TastcLss Chill Tonic You know what you are taking. It is iron and quinine in a UFteless form. No cure no pay. 50c Spoiled Her Beauty. Marriet Howard, of 209 W. 34th St,. New lork at one time had her beauty spoiled with skin trouble. She writes: "I had salt rheum or eczema for years, but nothing would cure it, until I used Bucklen's Arnica Salve." "A quick and sure healer for cuts, burns und sores. 25c at all drug stores. VorQirjg and Vrjoingr. YOU OR YOUR FRIEND MAY BE MENTIONED. Mr. R. G- Grissom, of Kittrell,was m town Monday. Dr. R. T. Gregory, of Stovall, was an uxtord visitor Monday. Mr. A. A. Hicks returned from visit to Raleigh Thursday. Col. b. W. Minor is attending the inaguration today Wednesday. Dr. Meadows, of Culbreth, on our streets Monday afternoon. was ilr. G. H. Faueette, of Bullock, was in uxiord Monday afternoon, Misses Jennie and Carrie Frances, of Baltimore, are visiting their sister. .airs, win i,andis. Mrs. Riddick, of Herri ord, is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Tolson on College street. Mr. Ira Lyon, of Stem section, was in Oxford Saturday and called on the fublic Ledger. Mr. J. A. Satterwhite, a successful farmer of Providence, was in town Monday afternoon on business. Mr. Eugene Crews Jr., who has been the efficient clerk of Dr. John F Stedman for some time, has entered the Pharmacy Department at the Uni vereity. Mrs.Chas.Behlen and son Charlev leave today forLvnehburg where thev will join Mr. E. E.Hughes and daugh ter, and together will take a trip to Cincinnatti. An Identification Thai Was Satisfactory X OU will have to be identified before I can pay you the money on tins cneck, said the pay ing teller of the bank. 'Ain't the check good?" asked the man on the other side of the window. "Oh, the check's all right, but I don't know you. You must be identified, that is all." "What's that?" "You've got to get some one that knows you and knows me to come here and tell ine you're the man this check is made out to." The man took the check and, with a puzzled expression on his face, left the bank. Half an hour later the unidenti fied man returned. The man what give me the check," he said, "can't come, but he sent this and says for you to give me the money." He held up a large sheet of paper. On it was a pencil tracing of the out line of a man's hand. The chart show eda fi'-stfit)'fi".nJii- nfF holonr .tl all except a mere stub. The paying teller eyed the sketch curiously. Below it was written: "This is the best I can do. I can't come over, and the man can't write, so I cannot O. K. his signature. The man has an anchor tattooed on his right forearm and powder marks on the lobe of his left ear. He smells of whisky and can lick any man in your bank with one hand tied behind him." The note was signed by the writer of the check. The teller was able to recognize the signature. "Hold up your hand," he said. The man laid his hand over the trac ing on the paper, and it fitted perfect ly, mutilations and all. "Show me the anchor," said the teller. The blue tinted emblem of hope ap peared. The powder marks were In evidence, and the air was burdened with a heavy odor of whisky. "Here's your money," said the teller. "You needn't try to lick anybody. You're sufficiently identified." Chicago News. Practical Present. A very practical old lady from the countrv was visiting her daughter in the city not long ago, and her young granddaughter was taking her through one of the big department stores on a little shopping tour. "Now," said the old lady to the sales man, "show me some dishes. I want to buy a set." Up in the china department the clerks had shown a number of dainty, pretty designs, which the old lady ad mired, but still seemed to be looking for something else. "This pale green and gold tinted one is pretty, grandma," suggested the young girl. "Why not get it?" "Well, you see," answered tne practi cal grandmother, "your Aunt 'Jinnie is a-goin' to be married this winter, and I thought I would get her a good serv iceable present while I was up here. A black and white flowered set of china is what I want if I could find it. Black and white is such serviceable colors, you know, dear, it don't show dirt." Lippincott's Magazine. Xone So Blind" Briggs Hello, Diggs! How are you? Diggs Briggs! Well, I declare! Then there's really nothing serious the mat ter with your eyes? Briggs My eyes? Of course no1-. Who said there was? Diggs Xo one, but when I was pass ing the collection plate in church last Sunday your sight seenied to be very bad. Catholic Standard and Times. Breakdowns. "I was out with my automobile eight hours yesterday. "You mean to say vou were in the machine that long?" "No. I was in it an hour and under it seven hours fixing the breaks." Chicago News. . . . Tonic to the System. For liver troubles and constipation there is nothing better than De Witt's Little Early Risers, the famous little Pills. They do not weaken the stom ach. Their action upon the system is mild, pleasant and harmless. Bob Moore, of LaFayette, lnd. says, "No use talking, De Witt's Little Early llisers do their work. All other pi ils 1 have used erripe and make me sick in the stomach and never cure me. De Witt's Little Early Risers proved to be the long soueht 'relief. They are simplv perfect." Persons traveling find Little Early Risers the most re liable remedy to carry with them. Sold by all druggist. Long, Blaiock & Haskins. Mm Bill u To people of Granville and adjoining counties: The new firm of Long Blatt, & Mm. (Succssors to Long Bros.) Have completed taking stock, and are now ready for business. We have a full line of goods in every Department and shall use our best efforts to accomodate and please you in every way. will be fair and square dealing to one and all. time p. All goods guaranteed as represented. The lowest prices at all Be sure you see our stock of eoods before you buy. It will pay you. Yours to serve. Lose, Hock & HMiis. The Leading Store Long, Blaiock & Haskins. OXFORD, N.C. MOTTO TO ALL MY AND FEIENDS! A Hapy New Year, Blest With HEALTH AND PROSPERITY Is the wish of Your Friend R. L HAMILTON Druggist. TRDST DEPARTMENT of the Oxford Savings Bank is a distinct and separate de partment under the direct su pervision of Dr. J. G. as trust officer. It is author ized to act as executor or ad ministrator of estates, as guardian and receiver. Jt acts as manager of estates for per sons advanced in vears or from any reason unable to give personal attention to the man agement of their property or estate or the persons wishing to place the care and manage ment of such property in the hands of a caoable. trust worthy and entirely TesDon-. Collect Rents, Interests, Divi dends, Coupons, Bonds, Mortgage's. Etc , and who will keep the proper ty insured, the funds invested and will pay taxes and other obligations Safety boxes for rent vaults for storage of silver chests. Patented. The Premier of Ease. SBAUO OU"ESS Stylish, Symmetrical, Superior. ADAPTED ESPECIALLY FOR Young and Fastidious Folks. CHAS. A. BEHLEN, INVENTOR, OXFORD, N. C. ARE YOU GOING TO GET MARRIED ? If so let us figure with you on "your wed-, ding flowers roses, carnations. txuquets, etc. Prompt and satisfactory service. We supply handsome designs for lunerals, all prices and shapes. I. N. Howard, Agent The J. VanLindley Nursery Co. Dissolution of Copart nership. Notice is hereby given that the copart nership heretofore existing between J. H. and W. J Lonz. under the style and firm name of Long Brothers, which was engaged in the mercantile business in the town of Oxford, N. C, has been dissolved by mu tual consent. All claims against the baid partnership may be presented to either member of the firm for payment and all notes, accounts and other obligations due to said copartnership will be collected by either member of said copartnership and proper receipt may be signed for said firm by e'ther member thereof. The books and accounts of said copartnership will be kept in the store formerly occupied by Long Brothers, and now occupied bv the firm ot Long, BlalocK & Haskins. All parties in debted to Long Bros, are urged to make immediate settlement. This Jan. ri. 1905. J. H. LONG. W. J. LONG. Having so'd my entire interest in the stocK of merchandise of Long Erothers to F. B. Bla'ock ar?d John C. Haskins who with W. J Long will eiage in ad contin ue the bn iners her?tofcre conducted by Loner Bro' ,',e: j the ton of Oxford, under thenrmr:me ofLo3, B'.a'ock & Haskins, I tahe t''s orf3! tUP'ty of 'hanking my fi'ends for their patrooage in the pjst, and I cord'ally recourcend tne new firm to the peoole of Osfo-d ard Granv'"e county. Th;s January 11, 1905. 4times J. H. LONG. Notice. Application will t made to the General Assembly of North Carolina at Its present Benslon of 1903, to in corporate the town of Stovall, Gran ville county, N. C. MANY CITIZEN5?. Stovall, N. C. January 3rd, 1'J0.j. HI