North Carolina Newspapers

. f" 1 i J ? CLR SUBSCRIBERS 2 ri GIVE YOUR BUSINESS 2 liii w a chance and an air of up- 2 to-dateness by advertising JJJ In The Public Ledger. ji 2 tke th's pnptr because we J ' ill the ate. news, 5 stale, luwu aud county. JOHN T. BRIIT, Editor and Owner. DEVOTEftTO THE'UPBUILDING OF OXFORD AND GRANVILLE COUNTY. One Dollar a Year in Advance. VOL. XVIII. OXFORD, N. C, FllIDAY, MAY 26. 1905. NO. 29. Lane Supply of Stationery just received. My line is now complete in writing tablets, composition hooks, box paper envelopes, tvDe writer supples, pens, pen- cils, slates ana inns, in ia.ci everything in this line an im mense variety. An immense variety of toilet soaps and powder. Garden and flowierseed are now coming in, 1 offer nothing but fresh seed for sale. "In Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." When you go to see her call at Halls Drug Store and get a box of Headley's Gandy. Nothing better. Beauiiful box candies 10, 15, 25, and on up to 80c and $2.50. Also all kinds plain and french candy arriving every day or two. Apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, pecans, salt ed peanuts, etc. Soda water fountain in full blast. The best ice cream al ways on hand 5 and 10c a saucer. Try an egg flip. Spectacles and eye glasses, all grades on hand ranging in price from 25c to $10. Beau tiful gold filled frames guaran teed for 10 years. Satisfac tory fit everytime or you get your money back. Hall's spavin cure is the best thing on earth for a lame horse. Hall's hog powder is the best powder for a hog. Is under my special care. Pu rity, accuracy and 26 years experience is what I offer you. Send you prescription to me and you will get eactly what your doctor wants you to have. d.G.HRLL. DRUGGIST. Sale of Valuable Real Estate. Under authority of an order of the Supe- rior Court of Granville county in the Spe cial Proceeding entitled R. W. Lasssiter, iministrator of J. M. Htggie, deceased, vs C. C. Heggie the undersigned Commis sinner will on MONDAY, MAY 22, 1905. sell to the highest bidder for cash at ihe IVurt House door in Oxford the following described real estate: Lving and being in said county in and near the village of Sto vail, being the lands purchased by the late J. M. Heggie from J. A. Crews see Ieed Book 36, page 215I less the portions thereof sold to J. H. A. Parham and J. W. Rhodes, there being situated upon said land three store houses on Main street in suid villaee, the dwelling in which C. C. ileggie now resides, one a story six room dwelling, two foucroom cottages, one office and other huildines. said land now contain i ti k 24 1-2 acres more or less. Time of sale 12 111. This aad day of April, 1005. W. A. DEVIN, Commissioner. Sale of Land. Ily virtue of the power ol sale contained in a certain deed of trust executed to me 011 the 9H. day of April. 193. by Sue H. kobaiusand others, recorded in Book 5Q, Hae 11, Register of Deeds office of Gran ville county, and at the request of the own er and holder of the bond secured by said leed in trust, I shall on MONDAY, JUNE 5, 195, sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the 'onrl House door :n Oxlord, three certain tracts of land in Granvibe county described ai follows: First Tract Situate In Fishing Creek township, said county, adjoining the lands f R. B. Parker, Mrs. J. T. Britt and others containing 288 acres more or less, and being the lanri nlmterl to Sue II.. Bettie J. and H. I. Rob -rds in the division of the land of Mrs. S. A. Robards, deceased, and lor an accurate description of said land see the re cords of Clerk s office in Special Proceed ings entitled Sue II. Robards and others eiuart Secoiid Tract One undivided half inter est in tract of land in said township adjoin irw the 1 and shove described and being the half interest conveyed to Bettie J. Ro bards by Sue H. Robards by deed register ed in Book 35, page 409, Register of Deeds office of said countv the whole tract con taiim ckk ntfrx nnri or less. Third Tract Situate in said county and township, adjoining the Lands of A. S. Peace and iiihrr ami heinp the same Land con veved to H. 1. Robards. Sue H. Robards and Bettie J. Robards by Crawford J. Coop er and wife on December 17. 1898, to which deed reference is hereby made for accurate descriptions. Time of sale 12 o'clock m. This May 3, 1905. B. S. ROYSTER, Trustee. Sale of Land. By virtue of an order of the Superior roort of Granville county rendered on the 1st day-cf May, 1905, I shall on MONDAY. MAY 29, 1905, (.tier for sale for c sh to the highest bidder at Court House door in Oxford, N. C, the following tract of land, a second 10 per ctnt bid having been placed, upon the sale of sail lant mmia r.n a nrevious date: A cer tain tract lvine and being in the county of Granville on thewateisof Tar River, ad joining the lands of Mitchell Currin. W. M lones anri p Moarlnwa and bounded as fol lows. Bevinnin? at pointers at Meadows comer in Currin'S line, running south 1 decree W it - .-hains to lones rock CT "er in Meadows line, thence N 10 degrees E 27 40 chains to a gashed rock and point ers, '.hence E 14.83 chains to the beginning Ti ? TXX f !2' "V!2 Hob! kood. dereavrf I lie said sale bein for di viio of said lands. ti ir,nicrw May ,. ,oo5. " ' ' commissioner. toe ocal aconics. BRIEF DASHES OF THINGS HAPPENING. ivir. it. nroughton Is now enjoy ing new lrlsU Potatoes. It la Bald that kissing your girl 1h toe soda water of courtship. w lkjtc s golden glances are the only real wireless messages. The town force Is quite busy opening up Seaboard street, The roc crusher Is Rotting In gooa work now crushing rock for. the streets. It goes wltbonttaylngtbatsome people are nev-r happy unless they are humbugged. Read sale of land advertised by S. II. Cannady, executor, iu rtgagee, in another column. Your attention Is called to the sale of land by It. B. White advertis ed In another column. ' Clouds may some times have sil ver linings, but you never saw on lined with greenbacks. If the tongues of town gossips could be perpetually hypuotlzed, lift would be worth living. But few farmers are seen In town these days as they are busy killing grass In corn and tobacco. Why Is a lazy man like an elec tric button? Because he will not do anything unless he Is pushed. The Horner cadets returned Sat urday afternoon from their pleasant encampment at Cannady's Mill. Mr. Banister Robinson Is erecting a two story dwelling on his lot on the hill fronting the Cotton Mills. The editor Is much gratified to learn that Mrs. A. W. Graham Is rapidly Improving since her return home. There are two kinds of luck good luck for which you have to to work, and bad luck, which comes unannounced. Quite a number of handsome turn outs roll over our macadam streets every afternoon and our people seem to tie enjoying life. What is the difference between Christian science and a lean lank old malu? One Is a humbug and the other Is a bumhug. Mr. Elvis Mangum Is erecting n nice residence on his excellent farm at Tar River. The contractor is Mr. A. B. Spencer, of Oxford. We hope for the looks of the town when the new side-walks are completed that no rubbish will be al lowed In front of the stores. It looks like our tobacco men will be forced to take a needed rest after a hard season's work as the crop has about all been marketed. The Vllleford Club continues to be quite a popular resort, and the young ladles greatly enjoy their visit every Thursday as this ladies day: The two large boilers of the pow er plant have been placed in position and bricked up, and the foundation for the big engine Is about completed. Mr. John Hall's drug store Is the fountain of coolness this season where the beauty and grace assem bled every afternoon toenjoy refresh ing drinks and delicious Ice cream The road force Is now at work on the Harrlsburg road and Super intendent Roberta will put the road to the Vance county line In first class order. The Seaboard Railroad will run three trains to Oxford on account of St. John's day at Oxford Orphan Asylum from Durham, , Raleigh and Weld on. Judge R. B. Peebles, trustee, ad vertlses some valuable land for sale In another pare of this paper and at tention Is called to the advertisement as you may be looking for an Invest ment. Street Commissioner J. P. Sted- man and cniei am vv neeier nave their hands full just now looking af ter street Improvements, but they equal to the task as they are old time hustlers. The commencement exercises of the Francis Hllliard School took place Tuesday night and were large ly attended. The program was uni que and proved quite entertaining to the large audience. The Public ledger is much pleas ed to know that the article last week In regard to the building of a modern hotel was so well received and most sincerely hope It will bear good fruit as it is Oxford's greatest need, With first class roads.over which two horses can draw two tons In two horse wagon three hundred and sixty five days in the year, irrespec tlve of weather conditions, land fif teen miles from town would be worth as much as It Is now twomilesaway Mr. James Elmore.the new agent of the Seaboard Kaliroaa in ux ford Is proving himself to be a pleas nnt. efficient and popular official. He has two strong backers in the genla Capt. Mark Allen and thesteadyKoy Osborn. It is a trio bard to beat as they will keep things rolling the Sea board way, It is about time for early closing of stores to be Inaugurated. Tblscus torn in a good thing for both business men aud employes. Employment rhrmio-h lonar hot summer days is fatiguing, and proprietors and clerk can do better work: by receiving this almost necessary rest. No merchant will lose anything by the custom, ex I cept those who do not advertise. Dr. N. M Ferebeehas added a num ber of Improvements to his re idenci and lot on High st reet. A .Pennsylvania syndicate has purchased the timber rights on about 4,000 acres of land In the vicinity cf Stoyall. We learn that Dr. B. K. Hays de livered a very fine address before the Medical Society in Greensboro Wed nesday. ThoBe who ore demanding the blood of the trusts will serve the country just as well by taking the water out of the trusts. New York has removed the last negro policeman from the lone. There will be no election of impor tance In New York for some time. The Oxford Seminary now-reminds one of a ''banquet hall desert ed" since the departure of the young ladles, and of course many of the boys wear long faces. The Supreme Court has decided that the White Brothers, of Sallp bury, for the murder of Sherrlll must serve the sentence of 5 years each 1n the penitentiary. Oxford had her first strike one day last week. A number of the water work hands wanted more money and because the demand.was not acceded to laid down their picks and shovels, but the work Is still go ing on while they loaf. It appears to have been expected that the test case of the State against Eugene C. McGlnnls. representative of Ware . & Inland, under what is known as the antl bucket shop law, would go against him. The lower court so decided and the Supreme Court now sustains that decision. Fire at Loulsburg May 22 did $10,000 damage to stores and explo sion in C.T. Stokes' general merehan dlr e store blew out the front, and ten persons were hurt by ffvlngglass, none seriously. Insurance Is $ 7,000. This is the 5th fire at Loulsburg in 2 years, with a total loss of $200,000. There Is no water supply. An exchange speaks of a man who It is said always paid for his paper a year in advance. Asa result he has never been sick In his life never had corns on his toes, no toothache, his potatoes never rot, his babies never cry at night, his wife never scolds and he has succeeded lu serving three years on the school board with out being cussed. Does Not Apply to Oxford. - An exchange says the vagrancy law passed by the last Legislature is accomplishing .wonderful result al ready In ridding the various towns and cities of the State of their "gen tlemen idlers." A vigorous crusade against public loafing by the mayor and citizens of any town Is a long stride towards the preservation of law and order within its borders. Another Link of Industry. Steam was turned on Monday at the Oxford Manufacturing Co. plant and the hum of machinery is now keeping time with the other prosper ous industries of our town. A neat office building has been, completed and work on the dry kiln Is in pro gress. The Public Ledger congratu lates Messrs. Ray & Burwell upon the rapid progress they have made in establishing their plant, and wish them every success. Social Club Handsomely Entertained. The Misses Gregory handsomely en- ternled the Social Club in honor of their guest Miss Mary Lou Tucker, of Danville, Va., Tuesday afternoon, six hand euchre being the game play ed. Elegant refreshments were serv ed, and greatly enjoyed. The follow ing ladles were In attendance. Misses Ellle Holmes, of Richmond, Lorlne Dorsey, of Henderson, Mrs. Blake, of Norfolk, Misses Lulle Biggs, Rosa Crews, Laura Williams, Lena Taylorr Julia Winston, Charlotte1 Britt, Mary M. Outlaw, Carrie Hob good, Helen White, Mesdames VV. E. Massenburg, J. A. Nlles, LutherStark. James Powell, W. A. Devln, E. H. Crenshaw, D. Bonltz, of Chicago. Henry Hunt, B. K. Hays, Thornton Lanier Horner Military School. The 54th commencement of the Horner Military School commenced Wednesday and will end to day (Fri day.) and the young men will leave for their homes in this and other States. The term has been ajiuccess- ful one and both teachers and cadets have accomplished good work during the session. The exercises were largely attend ded and the young gentlemen acquit ted themselves with much credit, which was proof that tney bad re ceived most excellent training at this school. The two societies were represented as follows: The Washington Literary Society Orator, Jos. H. Carter; Debater.Rlch- ard H. Mcintosh; Essayist, Frank O Foard; Declalmer. Mack R. Long; President, Gordon Smith; Secretary, John B. Farrlor. Marshals, Sam N ('lark, Chief, Henr L. Perry, Charles O. Robinson, Chesley C. Bellamy,. Franklin Literary Society Orator, J. H. Brlstow, Debator, David L Slruthers; Essayist, J. C. M. Vann Declalmer, A. G. Thompson; Presi dent, Jesse B. Adams; Secretary, Wal ter H, Neal, Jr. Marshals, Ralph Long, Robert W. Baker, J. C. Ellen The dances each nighf given by the cadets are always greatly enjoyed and attract a numlier of visitors, and among those who are attending are Misses Helen Crenshaw.of Loulsburg, with Miss Gert rude Landls, MissG race Southerland, of Richmond with the pretty Miss Josephine Brown, Miss Ellle Holmes, of Richmond, with Miss Helen White. THE OXFORD SEMINARY. Fine Commencement, Grand Sermons, Beautiful Girls. and Large Crowds. The principal commencement exer cises of the Oxforl Seminary were held on last Monday. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rev. Calvin S. Black well, of the Fii-dt Baptist church, N- rfolk. Va., on Snnday morning at the Bap tist church. It Is' safe to say that few sermons ever delivered here have Impressed our people as this one did. The ser mon was one of the most scholaiiy and original sermons to which it has ever been our p'easure to 1 sten. A beautiful pleture of the development of human life from childhood was drawn. The development of hind kind as portrayed in the scriptures from tne earliest time of cr.-atfon down to the revelation of St. John was shown In a most graphic manner, and the analogy between this devel opment and the development of the girl and boy was shown. The stages of child life, with Its dreams and Its poetic period and finally the realiza tion of womanhood were gracefully drawn. The sprmon was one in a class to itself. It was at once origi nal, unique, Inspiring a veritable gem. This sermon was one which would repay a careful reading and re reading, and had we epa.-e we would be glad to publish It in full. Dr. Henry W.Battle.of Greensboro, preached In the evening at 8 o'elrek before the Young Woman's Christian Association, and delivered a strong sermon from the text: "Thou has given me a Southland, give me also springs of water.' Joshua 15. 19. This was also a strong sermon net ting forth the highest ideals of wo manhood. Dr. Battle sustained his reputation as one of the strongest preachers in the state. On Monday morning at 9:30 Prof. W. L. Poteat, of Wake Forest Col lege, delivered a scientific address be fore the school at the Chapel, which was an able and scholarly effort. At 3 o'clock p. m. was the art ex hibit, which came up to the usual high standard of the institution In this line. The annual concert came off at 5 p. m. and was much enjoyed. A reception from 8.30 to eleven was given on Monday evening which of course was much enjoyed, especially by the young people. . We must congratulate Prof. Hob good at this the 55th commencement of his excellent school. The exercises throught, and especially the essays, j showed that the high standard of the school is lelng maintained. We j were especially impressed with thei personel of the school and the talent and training they displayed. To the friends of the school we are glad to be able to jay that the pros pects for its future were nevi r so bright. The session just Closed was perhaps, the fullest in attendance in the history of the school, and with the enlarged facilities the prospects for the coming session are most flat tering. Below we give the programme of the annual concert: Menuett Nollet Mamie Royster, Sallle Roy'ster, Dixie Hestt r, Luther Buchanan. Eventide Marzlals Essie Hara rlck, Ida Powell, Louise Buchanan, Lily White. Menuett IJoccberlnl Essie Hara rlck, Annie Jones, Ida Stalnback, Mary Mlllner. After the Rain Pinsutl Lessle Lewis, Essie Hamrlck, Ida Powell, Lily White. Sonate, op. 26 Beethoven Louise Buchanan. When Life is Brightest Pinsutl 'horus. Nocturne Jensen Ruby Peney, Mary Stevens, Nelle Fagge, Leesle Lewis. The Fishermen Galmssl Louise Buchanan, Ida Powell. Overture Iphlgenla In Aulls Gluck Sallle House, Carrie Toon, Grace Bland, Rowena Daniel. Sunshine and Rain Blumenthal Louise Buchanan. Lustsplel Overture Keler Bela Mary "Whitaker, Rowena Daniel, Ida Powell, Llllie Whitley. Good-Night Reinecke Chorus. Meeting of Old Veterans. The Maurice T. Smith Camp Nr. 1277 met in the Court House on Tues day 23rd. While the attendance wsh not very large much interest was taken in the reunion at Louisville to be held on June 14th to 16tb. It was found that, while the Camp would hardly attend in a body, several of the members would go. Another matter that created much Interest was the proposition to visit the battle field of Gettysburg some time m Julv. This would not cost so much as the trip to Louisville aud would be very pleasant, for It is an historical fact that of all the troops on that bloody field none went fur ther to the front tbfin Co. K of the 55th Regiment. It U proposed to spend a day or two at Gettys burg and one either in Washington or Petersburg on the return. A motion was made and carried to invite all the veterans in the county to meet in the Court HouBe on June 5th. being the first Monday, to dis cuss the final arrangements f r the Reunion at Louisville and the pro posed trip to Gettysburg. A. W. GRAHAM, Commander. J. K. Wood. Adjutant. Do you need more blood, and more flesh, do you need more strength thie finrine? Hollisters Rockv Mountain Tea will bring them all. If it fails your money back " ' Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming's class of muaio will begin work June 1st. BEST IN ITS HISTORY. Graded School Commencement Fri daySeven Graduates Address by Profs. Connor and Durham. The Graded School Confmencement exercises which took place last Fri day, were of an unusually Interesting character and the best in its history. The exercises commenced at 10:30 a. m. The school building had been tastefully and beautifully decorated for the occasion and was thronged with an appreciative audience. The chapel hall was draped in attractive U. S. flags. On each side of a por trait of Gen. Robt. E. Lee was a con federate flag. l The music for the occasion was un der the direction of Mrs. Kate Hays Fleming who presided at the piano. The programme was interspersed with songs by the school, which were sweetly rendered. - The University scholarship was won by Mr. Charles Easley Roller, of Oxford. The Davis Medal for. first distinction In scholarship was won by Miss Florence Pugh Landls and presented by Pr.if. Bland, principal of the school, In a most appropriate manner. In the senior class first distinction was won by Miss Evelyn Howell and second distinction by Miss Kate Hays Fleming. The address liefore- the graduating class was made by Prof. It. D. W. Connor, of Raleigh, who also deliver ed the certificates. Prof. Connor was at one time Superintendent of the Oxford Graded Schools and is very popular here. His address was one of the fiuest educational addresses ever heard In Oxford and has been highly praised by our people. He Is fast building for himself a reputation In North Carolina as an able educator, impressive speaker and fluent writer. There were seven graduates from the school as follows: Misses Flor ence Landls, Evelyn Howell, Elnora Williams, Julia Winston, Kate Hays Fleming, Allene Cooper and Mr. fCbas Easley Roller, and their essays were splendid and exceedingly well read, and would have done credit to any school in the State, and the happy graduates wereshowered wi th handsome bouquet and congratula tions. At the conclusion of Mtss Elnora Williams essay, whose sub ject was "Woman as a Bread Win ner," along with handsome flowers was the recipient of two nice loaves of bread. The distinctions were awarded as follows and read by Superintendent Klttrell: - First Grade Division 1 Marie .Meadows 1st; John Mitchell 2nd; Sallle Burwell 3rd. FlrstGrade Division 2-Ruth Shaw 1st; Guy Wheeler 2nd; Jessie Bullock, 3rd. Second Grade Kennon Taylor 1st; Mary White 2nd; Julia Council 3rd. Third Grade Mary Shaw 1st; Syl vanla Parham 2nd; Esther Mitchell 3rd. Fourth Grade Louise Morris 1st; James Taylor 2nd; Morehead Eramett 3rd. Fifth Grade Oscar Ragland 1st: Joe Lasslter 2nd; Irving Roy ster 3rd. Sixth Grade Allelne Minor 1st; Norma Burwell 2nd;. Isabel Fleming 3rd. Seventh Grade Jrmes Booth 1st; Irene I lines 2nd; Russell. Webb 3rd. Eighth Grade Lillian Minor 1st; Louie Mitchell -"nd ; Willie Murray 3rd. Ninth Grade Evelyn Howell 1st: Katie Fleming 2nd; Florence Landls 3rd. We are glad Indeed to say that the school Is now in splendid condition, Prof. Klttrell Is one of the very best superintendents in the State and we hope he may remain in Oxford. He is aided greatly by the efficient prin cipal of the school, Mr. D. H. Bland, who Is very popular, and also by an excellent corps of teachers. The regular annual address before the graded school was delivered by Rev. Plato Durham, of Trinity Col lege, at the Opera House at 8;30 to a large and most appreciative audi ence. Hewasintroaucea Dyrroi.oou nor In a most graceful manner. The address was not only an eloquent one, but was extremely practical, Hhowlmr the elements by which suc cess can be attained. He clearly showed that , there Is no royal road to success, but that ltcomesby wrk earnest, constant, continued and by being thoroughly prepared to do the best work. Prof. Durham has many friends and admhvrsin Oxford as he was Dartlv raised here. He Is a step-son of Dr. B. F. Dixon, now State Auditor. He can always be assured of a cordial welcome to Ox ford. We were greatly pleased with the exercises Friday, and every one who witnessed them could but see that the children were well taught and well disciplined. Their good behav ior, both in and out of school, is very noticeable. The editor can conceive of no more beautiful or Impressive scene than this company of sweet, bright faced boys and girls at the graded school so excellently trained and with sucn nice manners, we al ways rejoice at seeing them whether In the school room or In happy health ful play together. These are our treasures and it is from these that the town, the commu-iity and the State must draw Its strength In the future - A spring tonic that cleans and pur iQes and Absorbs all poison from the system. Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea will make you well "and keep you well all summer. 35 cents. Tea or Tablets. vnn rale One oen of white nrvn.ndrktta. One rooster and 8 hens. Apply to Wade H, Britt, Oxford, N.C, (on)ir)g and (Joing;. YOU OR YOUR FRIEND MAY BE MENTIONED. Mr. Frank Plnnlx was in Norfolk this week on business. Mr. Geo. Klttrell, of Klttrell, was In Oxford Wednesday. Mr. Crawford Cooper Is at home from the State University. Col. C. M. Rogers, of Creed moor, was on our streets Monday. Mr. E. C. Harrls.ofFlshlngCreek, was on our streets Saturday. Mr. J. K. Daniel, of Berea sec tion, was In Oxford Sunday. ' Mr. N. B.Daniel, of Oak Hill townshln, was In town .Friday. Mayor Lyon, of Creedmoor, was on our streets a few hourd Monday. Mr. C. B. Edwards, of Ralelgb, was In Oxford Saturday on business. Mr. Theo. Edwards, of Snow till!, was an Oxforl visitor Satur day. Mr. A. S. Lanier, of Richmond, was In Oxford Sunday visiting his mother Miss Tuesday Lillian Williams returned from a short visit to Hen- de-raon. - . Mr, I. B. Mlllner returned Satur day from a visit to his home at Mor ganton. .. , Col. S. W. Minor, of Durham, spent Saturday and Suuday at home in Oxford. Messrs. S. H. Smith and J. S. Hunt, of the road, were in pxford this week. Mr. L. D. Veazey, of Sto vail, was in Oxford Monday and called on the Public Ledger. , Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hester, of Walnut Grove Township, were in town Monday. Dr. Melville Dorsey, Henderson's popular druggist, was in Oxford Sun day afternoon. Miss Whedbee, of Hertford, Is the guest of Mrs. W E. Massenburg o a College sir. et. Mr. H. O. Furman after spending a few days with his family left for At lanta Tuesday. Mrs. E. T. Rollins, of Durham, attended the commencements in Ox ford this week. v Miss Mary Lou Tucker, of Dan ville, is visiting the Misses Gregory on College street. . - Drs. S. D. Booth and B. K. tays attended the Medical Convention at Greensboro this week. Mrs. D. Bonltz,of Chicago, is on a vlelt to her mother, Mrs. Susan Wil liams, on Front Street. Miss Annie Lee Currin will leave Monday to visit friends in Richmond and Washington City. Mr. and Mrs. Elyls Mangum, of Tar River, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Harris Sunday. Messrs. D. G. and DeWltt Brum- mltt, of Fishing Creek Township, were on our streets Monday. Mr. J. M, Balrd arrived in Ox- fora frqm a Nor! hern trip Monday and will remain a few days. Rev. T. D. Pegram, the aide preacher in charge of Granville cir cuit, was in town Tuesday. Miss, de Laerolx has returned from an extended visit to Mrs. R. G. Shannonhouse at Union, S. C. Mr. Abner Newton and Mrs. Winnie Blacknall, of Wilton section, were Oxford visitors Monday. Bishop J. M. Horner, of Ashevllle, Is in attendance upon the Horner Military School commencement. Mrs. Gordon and children, of Clarksvllle, Va., are visiting Mr. and M rs. It. S. TJsry on College street. Squire A. P. Overton, of Fishing Creek township, was on our streets Tuesday and called to see the editor, Mr. C. L. Blacknall, of Klttrell, was in Oxford Tuesday visiting bis sister, Mrs. W. A. Adams, on College street Mr. Charley Crews, of Salem, the very efficient Chairman of Board of County Commissioners, was in town Tuesday. Miss Lorlne Dorsey, who has been visiting Miss Charlotte Brltt.re turned to her home In Henderson Wednesday. Capt. W. E. Massenburg retnrn ed Friday from attending with Gov. Glenn the unveiling of the Vermont Monument at Newbern. Mrs. W. D. Burwell, of Hender son, accompanied by her nephews. Masters Spottswood and Walter Parker visited relatives in town Sat urday, Miss Willie Grlmsley returned to her home at Snow Hill on Monday accompanied by her father who at nded the excellent Graded School com mencement. Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Booth and M aster T. L. Booth. Jr.. were In Greensboro this week visiting rela tlves. Dr. Booth attending the Med leal Convention. Mr. S. H. Gattis. the popular Passenarer Atrent of the Seaboard at RfUttlirh. was in oxford Friday and the Public Ledger was pleased to re c ive a call from him. Mr and Mrs. Wm.- Smith and children, of Wilson, arrived in Ox ford Saturday to attend at the bed aide of Mrs. Eva Taylor, who is crit ically 111. Several relatives of Nor folk are also with her. as but little hope Is entertained for. her recovery. THE WHOLE SYSTEM Hay Become Invaded by Catarrh- General Lewis' Case. Hon. James Lie wis, Buryoyor . lionisiana. The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus. O. Gentlemen "I have used Peruna for short time and can cheerfully recom mend it as being all you represent and Wish every man who is suffering with catarrh could know of its great value. Should I at any future time have occasion - vvu.iin.uu canucu b ui your JL1HU, j rest assured that yours will be the one." Gratefully yours, James Lewis. Wherever the catarrh is, there is sure to be a waste of mucus. The mucus is as precious as blood. It is blood, in fact. It is blood plasma blood with the cor puscles removed. To stop this waste, you must stop the catarrh. A course of treatment with Peruna never fails to do this. Address The Peruna Medicine Co., Co lumbus, O., for a free book on catarrh, written oy ur. Martman, entitled "Win ter Catarrh." HAS RETURNED HOME. Lucius Roberts, Shot by His Cousin Has Left the Watts Hospital. Lucius Roberts, who was shot and severely wounded by his cousin, Joe Roberts Is now at his home at Creed moor again. He was taken cut by his uncle. Mack Roberts. The reporter saw the uncle and asked him how his nephew stood the trip. He said that the wounded man stood the trip as "well as could be expected and that from here to Creedmobr he occupied a seat In the train much as any other passenger would have done. On arriving at Croedmoor he was carried to his home and when last seen was getting along very well In deed. It Is thought now that he will be able to get about In a short while. It Is learned, this coming from a pi-lvate soui-ce, that the wounded man had made a statement In which he told all about how the shooting came about. This statement, it is said, has been reduced to a sworn statement. The wounded man says, so it is learned that he Is charged with writing to his wife and with re- celvlng letttrs from the wife of Joe Roberts. The wounded man says that this is not so, but that it is the charge brought by the man who did the shooting. Durham Herald. Peace-Ferguson. The following invitation has been received. The pleasure of your company is re- quested at the marriage of Miss Anna Iee Ferguson and Mr. William Leak Peace on the morning of Tuesday, the thirtieth of May at nine o'clock at the residence of Miss Olivia Whlttaker Enfield, North Carolina. At Home after the tenth of June Oxford, North Carolina. Closing of Colored Graded School. The Colored Graded School has also done some good work this year under the supervision of Rev. M. C. Ransom with zealous teachers. The closing exercises were held In the Opera House Monday and Tuesday night, and largely attended by our colored people, and we never saw a better dressed and better behaved crowd of colored people. We are glad to see it, and hope the race will continue to advance until they be come honorable and useful citizens. The exercises of the children were very good, proving that they had taken ad vantage of the opportunity offered them to get an education and bad received practical instructions from the teachers. The songs and reclta- tlons were well rendered and we are glad to see the children making such rapid strides in the school, and we see no reason why they should not as they are under the care of pains taking and earnest teachers. know a jolly old maiden lady, A lady of high degree, Who never goes to uea witrouc A drink of Rocky Mountain'Tea. Sensible woman. LOST. Between C. D. Ray's and tne rHpuij cnurcu, n uiuu tMiauif leu watch with black fob with Woman's College written on It. Finder will be rewarded If returned to - ANNIE LEE CURRIN. . LOST. Gold locket engraved . Joe Mears from The Traveling Staff of 1$. S. & M. Reward if returned to this of fice. A TCW WUKU5 IU IRC LAUlCJ. duo rf thA Ttioat Imnnrtnnr. n1. iuncts to a household is a sewing " " - -"' r J'r t"ft,Eui? Home or Wheeler & Wilson machine, ft wmcre, 2ir. K second-hand machines and it will pay you to uamiie tnem. .Repairing a specialtj. You will find me at the store of Mr. Len pitchford on coi lege street. Phone 87. A. J. KITTRELL. Perfectly delicious and healthful Uilirornla Fig Kisses. Call and get sample iree at j. u. HALL. CJnnfiral of FIRST National Bank, Oxford, per Cent Paid Oil Time DeDO Sit . Ample facilities. Try us. We want your business, whether large or small, accur ats, prompt and courteous at tention guaranteed to all. Either of the following of ficers will count it a pleasure to talk with you relative to do ing business at the FIRST NATIONAL BANK. R. W, LASSITER, president. E. C HARRIS, Vice-President W. H. HUNT, Cashier. D I RECTO RS : . J. H. Gooch, E. H. Crenshaw, R.. S. Usry, C. 0. Royster, H. M. Shaw, Z. W. Lyon. A. A. Hicks, Attorney. of the Oxford Savings Bank is a distinct and separate de partment under thedirect su pervision of Or. J. G. as trust officer. It is- author ized to act as executor or ad ministrator of estates, as guardian and receiver. It acts as manager of estates f or per- SOns advanced in vears 01 fr-, rooonri lir,Qui0 f xi ww """j w&iT im personal attention to the man- agement or tneir property or estate or the Dersons wishinjr to place the care and manage ment of such property in the hands of a capable, trust worthy and entirely respon sible agent, who will 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 shests. REFRESHING DRINKS. Out of the ordinary is our cool Drinks a wholesome sat- isfaction for the thirsty man, woman or child. And they are healthful and delicious as we use SMITH'S LITHIA WA TER in our Fountain. Only the purest of material with fresh made syrups are used. Get the habit of visiting our fountain where you will be Served promptly. ALLEN BROS., Wedding Presents At F ISJ. Day's. 'We have a beautiful line of Weller ware, rich cut glass onrl nainforl rViino rrlH onH I, Jii n uiui.'z.eu uiuuks, au sizes iiuui $2.50 to $12.50 and $15 each. We have also a nice line of silver, both solid and plated" in either flat or holloware,ster ling inlaid knives, forks and SDOons are guaranteed for 25 VfiarR. W;U wmt fllmrt Prmal I ' ' M ' ! 1 J 1 " 1 g T io sierung snver. uaii ana see our stock. We want to sell you tnai weQQing present ana Will pack it for you if it is to be Shipped. Our nrirpQ arp rpn?rnahle V r PnCeS a reasonaDie and we are confident we can please you. FRED N. DAY, Jeweler John H. Waller, Manager. in