North Carolina Newspapers

ItMw TO BUSINESS MEN ! JOB PRINTING. Show that in business You are wise, By coming here to Advertise. If you wouid prosper Year by year, Have your printing Done Ki.s-.ht here!T JOHN T. BRI IT, Editor and Owner. VOL. 10. DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF OXFORD AND GRANVILLE COUNTY. One Dollar a Year in Advance. tl wumy OXFORD, N. C, FRIT? DECEMBER -22. 1905. NO. 0. mm Id Sou Clans for the twenty seventh time I am making my head quarters at J. G. HALL'S. Just walk in and see the presents for the little babies, the children, the young people, the courting couples, the mid dle aged and old people, wed ding presents and Ghristmas gifts, etc. FIREWORKS OF ALL KINDS Roman candles, sky rockets, fire crackers, pistols, guns, cannons, ballons and the enor mous bumbs that make the nights hideous. THE CHOICEST Figs, raisins, citron, nigger toes, almonds, pecans, english walnuts, filberts.beautiful bas kets and boxes of finest candy, french and plain candies an immence variety. Florida oranges sweet, ba nanas, cocoanats, apples. mal ago grapes, etc. Toys of every kinds. Dolls and doll carriages, doll beds. COME AND SEE Tlie Prescription fleprtiieiP 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. J.G. KftLL. DRUGGIST. "We Hold Thee Sale." THE FIRST Oxford, NT. C Under the U. S. Government supervision. Depositary fcr the state of North Carolina, Gounty of Granville and town of Oxford. We want your business. 4 per cent. Paid on Time deposits we will take pleasure in talk ing to you no matter how small the deposit or how large. Absolute security is the best thing we have to offer intend ing depositors. OTHER INDUCEMENTS exceptional facilities, care ful, painstaking attention to details, and a progressive pol icy; while valuable of them selves, are of secondary im portance. Upon this basis we solicit your patronage. j. S. BROWN, President, , J. B. MAYES, Secretary, J. B. ROLLER. Treas. & Gen. Mgr. Oxford Really Co., Organized for the Purpose of Handling and Developing Real Estate, Act ing as Agent, Trustee or Commissioner. IF YOU WANT TO Buy, sell or Rent a Home, Buy, Sell or Rent a Farm, Buy Sell or Rent a Store, Buy, Sell or Rent a Lot, Borrow or Lend Money, Buy or Sell Bonds, Buy or Sell Securities Or Exchange Gountry for Town Property. You can save time and Mon ey by placing it in our hands, we solicit patronage and prom ise prompt and careful atten tion to all matters entrusted to us. OXFORD REALTY COMPANY. Nat ona Ml Jile JocI Jeconics. BRIEF DASHES OF THINGS HAPPENING. At this spnsnn iv fashionable. Hat poeketbooks Chief Wheelpr Is niacadernlzlnsr Cotton Factory 11111. The sleet broke down a number of telephone wires Sunday. Do'n't call thfl world dirty be eause you have forgotten to clean your glasses. Mr. W. M. Mosh, of Urasstield, killed 4 ptfa 14 months old that made l-"i." pounds of meat. Mr. Oscar ISrown has commenced to rebuild his cottage which was burned some time ago. It In not "the horn of the hunter" you hear now hut It in a horn, and In the haudd of the "small boy." The candy kitchen of Peter X!ch olon Is the Hweetest and most attrac tive place In town for holiday shop pers Oxford has been week with Christmas erowiltH this wtioppfM-r ;tnd our business men 1 large trade. Mr. Hillman Oannadv an'l Ills children in their good lady with their dear have gone to housekeeping nice cottage on Main street. A large number of pensioners were In Oxford this week receiving their pension warrants, which tliey seemed be greatly appreciate. The infant child of Kev. and Mrs. W. 11. l'uckett di 'd Saturday a few hours after Its birth and whs Inter. -J in ICImwood Cemetary Sunday after noon. -lifv F V. Milliard wjll hold sr-r vice and preach In St. Peters church Stovall. on Sunday next at ,11:15 a. in. and In St. St'phens church Oxford on Monday Christmas I;iy atll a.m. WtlMe Yo.ing. cnlnred. Sunrlny while handling a pistol accidentally discharged It sendlnga bullet through one of the legs of his brother, fortu nately striking no bones. Trie tobacco market closes today ( Friday) until Tuesday January 2nd, l'.KM'i, when the warehouses and buv- ! ers will be glad to see their farmer friends with more tobacco and bet ; ti r tobacco. Steps are being taken to serve a sumptuous Christmas dinner to the Inmates of the Home of Aged and Infirm, and if you desire to contribute - ; Is nobl" purpose call on Sheriff 1 1 o ward. I'he nost of friends of Mr. J. F. Kdwards. who Is at a hospital in Richmond for treatment, will be grat ified to learn that he Is rapidly Im proving and will return to Oxford In about l'! days. ' Indeed the editor la sorry to learn of the sickness of his little friend, Lu ther liuchanan, and earnestly wish him a speedy recovery. He Is one of Oxford's brightest and manly boys, and very popularwlth his associates. i Tht Oxford Realty Co. has pur chased from Mr. ,1. T. Critch- r his ! dwelling out on Raleigh road anil ! It Is hoped that It will not be rented ! or sold to parties who are objectlon- able to the good people of that lo cality. Monday night the telephone and the electric wires come In contact with each other and some of the phones on College street celebrated Christinas in advance as they rung for about two hours before they could be stopped. The Public Ledger will be glad always to receive Items of local news from any citizen who may be In pos session of anything In general inter est to the community. If you do not happen to see the editor, send or bring It to the ollice. Mr. Joe Moore, of Jumbo Hog fame, was trying to ford Fishing Creek Saturday, and his wagon sud denly went down in a hole and out he tumbled into the water and came out pulling and blowing. Mr. Leak Peace has rented stall No 4 in the market, which will be In charge of a white man, and most earnestly seeks the patronage of the people. Choice fresh meats will be constantly kept on hand and all or ders will be promptly filled. Mr. C. A. Rehlen, who has for several years been superintendent of Taylor-Cannady Buggy Co. has re signed, and will go to Durham the first of the year. At present Mr. T. W. Winston, the capable secretary, Is acting superintendent and rushing to fill Increased orders. The dedication of Knott's drove Baptist church took place Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Rev. Livings ton Johnson, of Raleigh, preaching the sermon, which was a very able one. There was quite a large con gregatlon present In spile of the un favorable weather. It Is stated that at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Oxford Orphan Asylum that the institution is more prosperous than ever before. There are 25t orphans eqf "illy dlvld-. ed between the two sex,,,. WelJ.lt ought to be as It Is admirably man aged under the superlntendency of that grand old man, Col. W. J. Hicks. Representative W. W. Kltchln, who Is one of the most earnestadvo cates of railway rate regulation In Congress, Is of the opinion that a meritorious measure will pass the House, but he has his doubts about the soundness of the proposed legis lation after 1t has gone through the Senate legislation mill. The Henderson Cold Leaf has weathered the storm for 24 years, en joying rough as well as smooth sail ing on the sta of journalism, "and now wants to live for the good It can do." The paper has made a splendid record and It Is a pleaeure to us to extend our warmest con gratulations to our beloved friend. Thud R. Manning. Archdeacon Weber, a very able Fplscopal divine of Boston. Mass., will conduct a mission in St. Ste phen's church commencing Sunday Oec. "0th, and end January 0th. Mr. Weber has a fine reputation as preacher and we feel sure our people will turn out In large numbers to hear him. Remember you are most cordially Invited to attend each eer vice. The Japs may fight the Russians, On land or on the sea; But. the girls this here country. Fight for Rocky Mountain Tea. J. G, Hall Oh. those expectlve little folks! May they all be as happy as they are hoping to be. The Graded school closes to-day for Christmas. The holidays will last untlI.Jan.2nd. Gen. B. S. Royster assisted seve ral persons last week In Raleigh In getting out of the clutches of Uncle Sam. We are requested to announce that there will be no preaching at Salera Sunday, but will be ou the 5th Sunday. The young ladles of Oxford Sem inary and cadets of Horner school leave today for their homes to enjoy the holidays. When you send tothe'lerk of the Court for your pension -warrant be sure and send an order or it will not be forthcoming. Win. H. Harrison recently ap pointed a trustee of the Colored Or phan Asylum by Gov. Glenn has de clined to accept the appointment. It Is interesting to know that this year North Carolina led all the States In the manufacture of tobac co and took rank as the second State In point of production of leaf. Mr. and Mrs. John 11. Breedlove, of Salem, were In town Monday and Mr. Breedlove's friends were much pleased to see him out after his se rious accident of a few weeks ago. The 32 page Sunday Charlotte Observer was decidedly the best paper ever issued in the State, and it made us feel proud that such an ably conducted newspaper Is published In North Carolina, The Industrial Edition of the Wil mington Messenger was Indeed well gotten up, showing the rapid pro gress the City on the Cape Fear Is making. It was well Illustrated with j streets scenes, manufacturing plants, j lumber mills, etc. Hope springs eternal In the human breast; Wherefore, it. is, each year. We vainly dieamthat things we truly need At Christmas will appear. Night of December IDth 210 gal lon still was captured two and half miles east of Wake Forest College. The operators had just quit work. A thousand gallons of beer were found. The house of a negro, Rich. Gulley near by, was searched and whiskey was found there. The still belonged to a Granville county man who had come Into Wake to do his work and had chosen a place near the college to do It. T"ie question now arises who Is It? Ills eye was wild as he strode along. Through the thick of the pushing crowd. He hummed aloud a bit of a song, As In the ranks he ploughed. 'Twas but the last of a closing rhyme, Yet It drew from the man a sigh The song he sang without tune or tl me , Was simply "Buy and Buy!" f The jPubilc Ledger wIl not visit you next week, ami may the Christ mas bring each of oar readers and patrons ocean of gladnees and the New Year boundless prosperity Is the sincere wish ol the old man. As to the dear boys and girls, the hope of the country and joy and life of our home, the editor wishes them the brlguest and happiest Christmas since they have known Dt-ar old Santa Claus. Bless the children and may they ever be pure in heart and lovable and an honor and comf ort to their parents. Old Santa Claus. No one can say how old Santa Ciaus is or at what period he made his first appearance among prehis toric men. The name of Kauta Claus, by which he Is known In America, Is the Hutch pet name for St. Nich olas. The name Crlss Cringle, by which he Is known in England, Is a corruption of Christ Ivlndleln, or the Christ child. But the festivities that distinguish Christmas existed long before Christianity, and a jolly god of good cheer appears as the person ification of the period from the ear liest pagan times. Now, the Santa Claus of to-day Is simply that old jolly god sobered up, washed and pu rified. Can't Abide the Plug Hat. A Statesvllle young lady said the other day the young lady's name Is no t a part of this storv at all; nor is the young man's name, either a young lady said, "betwixt a sob and a sigh," that she loved a certain young man dearly, so she did, and that she'd marry hlmlfhe'd onlvqult wearing a stiff hat; that she couldn't abide a plug; that poverty and trials and privations and slch had no ter rors for her, but the plug hat fix on the plug! She might get a plank and smash the plug, or she might sit down on it. But to what unhallowed depths has the young man sunk thathe will not give up his plug for only! Just a plug between theee twain and fe licity. Statesvllle Landmark. Removes m.icrobes which impoverish all blood and circulation. Stops all trouble that interferes with nutrition. That's what Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will d . 2$ cents. Tea or Tablets. J. G. I Tall. Shipped Birds in a Coffin. Since stringent laws prohibiting the shipment of quail to parties out side the State went into effect, deal ers have resorted to many schemes to dispose of the birds purchased on the yarlous local markets, and a good story In connection therewith comes from Greensboro, wherein the little dog of Game Warden Weatherly cuts considerable ice. Last week while the Warden was examining the contents of an express car at the depot In Greensboro, the dog insisted that a cotlin In the car contained birds. The collin case was properly marked to a party in New York and had the usual death certificate on it, but upon opening the case a coliin was found, and Instead of a corpse about three thousand quail was theghastly sight that was exposed to view. The cof fin and contents were seized in accord ance with the game, and a burial out tit can now be secured at a bargain by applying to Warden Weatherly. A Fearful Fate. It is a fearlul fate to have to tndure the terrible torture of piles. "I can truthfully say writes Harry Coiscu of Masonvilie, la., that for blind bleedine, itching and Dro- truding piles, Bucklens Arnica Salve is the best cure made." Also best for cuts, burns and injuries. 25c st K. L. Hamiltons. Don't drug the stomach to cure a cough. One Minute Cough Cure cuts the mucus, draws the inflammation out of the thron, lungs and bronchial tunes, heals, soothes and cures. A quick cure for croup and whooping cough. Sold by J. G. Hall. Subscribe to Public imager. CONDITION OF YOUNG COOPER. Midshipman's Recovery Assured No Direct Evidenee of Hazing. The father of Midshipman Cooler has received the following tel' gram from Superintendent Sands, of the Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md , 15. : Mr. II. G. Cooper, Oxford, N. C. Your son has recovered entirely the use of his body and Is convalescent. We can assure you of a permanent cure. He wishes now to go on duty, but. will not be permitted to do so until next week. He has written his moth er. SANDS, Superintendent. The above dispatch Is the latent In formation In reirard to Midshipmen H. G. Cooper, who was paralyzed.",! his class room at the Naval Aca-.-emv. Annanolls on the 13th. Midship man Cooper Is the son of one of the best known bankers In the f--tate. He was offered by Senator Overman the appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the sudden death of young Battle at the Academy last winter, but hal previously accepted appoint ment under Hon. W. W. K'tchin He has many friends In the State who will rejoice to know his perma iient recovery Is assured. He entered the Naval Academy last May when (i years of age and Is about the youngest man In his class. He Is a fine young fellow, morally, physically and mentally. Many papers have assumed tha his trouble was caused from hazing, but as to this there Is yet no direct evidence. His father Is assured by the authorities that there will be thorough and completelnvestlgation as to the cause and proper action tuken thereon. Marriage of Miss Caroline E.Caldwell and Mr A. W. Peace. Quite a pretty marriage was ceie bra ted In the Leaksvllle Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock on December 14th, when Miss Caroline Caldwell, daugh ter of Rev. A. S Caldwell, of Barium Springs, became the happy bride of Mr. Alexander W. Peace formerly of of Oxford but now of Fayettevilie, the ceremony being performed by the bride's father, assisted by her broth er, Rev. E. C. Caldwell, pastor of the Leaksvllle church. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, wearing a blue cloth suit and hat to match, carry ing: brides roses. The maid of honor. Miss Annie Y. Cannady, of Oxford, was gowned in white crepe and car ried white carnations. The bride's niece and namesake, little Miss Caro line Dick, of Sumter. S. C, daintily attired in white entered the church first before the bride bearing the wedding ring on a silver tray. The groom entered with his best man and brother, Mr. S. T. Peace, of Hender son. The ushers were Mr. H.E. Sane, of Leaksvllle, and A. S. Caldwell,' Jr., of High Point, Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party were driven to the depot where amidst - a shower of rfce and old shoes the bride and groom left for Washington--. a. oth.sr points Norths Umorifc. ., outt;j town guest we. ,vjrsH ..j tiart.iMJiuwr, grauumuiuer ui unue, Mr. George Dick Sumter, S. C, and aunt of bride, Mrs. Ella C. Peace, of Oxford, mother of the groom, Messrs. W. L. and J. M. Peace.Oxford. broth ers of the groom. The groom Is a native of Oxford and is a yonng man of the highest character and is wTell known in busl ness and social clrcles.where he.lsheld In the highest esteem by all. A wealth of beautiful and costly gifts attested the popularity of the young couple. Rev. and Mrs. E. A Caldwell gave an elegant luncheon to the bridal party and out of town guests just before leaving for the church. Mr. and Mrs. Peace were In Oxford Wednesday and Thursday visiting the mother of the groom, Mrs. A. S. Peace, enroute to their home In Fay ettevllle. A Good Show Coming. Edwin Young, Big Stock Company will play a three nights engagement at the Opera I1 ouse, commencing t his Thursday night Dec. 21st. This is undoubtedly one of the largest, best equipped and most successful popular priced organization touring theSouth this season and come to us highly recommended for Its excellence. They will present a repertoire of high class dramatic production and an olio of modern vaudeville. The opening bill a dramatization of Jaquin Millers famous story of the Danltes. entitled "In the Heart of Sierras." a story that for dramatic Intensity and pow er has never been excelled. Seven strong vaudeville features will fill lu the Interval between the acts making a continuous performace. Popular prices will cents. pervall viz: 15, 25 and 35 Help Preserve Home of the Dead. Not far from Sandusky, Ohio, In Lake Erle.lles J ohnson Island famous as the prison for confederate officers captured duringthe war between the States. Great numbers oT them died from 111 treatment, exposure to the dense cold of winter and privation of prison life and were burled In a plot of laud near the Lake. The land Is owned by private persons and the waters of the lake is making Inroads upon the cemetery and unless some thing Is done to protect them, many of the bodies will be washed off Into the lake. The owner of the land has offered to sell It and the United Con federate Veterans are making efforts to buy it and put up a sea wall so as prevent further encroachment by the water. At the meeting of the veterans at Raleigh during the State Fair It was decided that the North Carolina di vision should raise at least $500 at once to be applied In part of the pur chase money and twenty five dollars was pledged to be raised by Maurice T. Smith Camp of Granville County. The amount Is small and we hope there will be no delay In raising It as It has been called for by the commit tee in charge of the matter. Any per son desiring to pay anything to this worthy cause can leave it at either of the banks or pay It direct to the un dersigned who will forward ltto (Jen. J. I. Meltz. Wilmington, N. C , Chair man of the committee. A. V. GRAHAM, Commander M.T. Smith Camp, U, C. V: Toy Land Dec. 1905, J. G. Hall, Drug gist, Oxford, N C. Dear Friend: Having had my headquarters at your store for twenty-seven years, and finding every thing so satisfactory I again appoint you as my sole agent for Oxford ana Granville county to distribute Toys, Xmas and Holiday Presents. I want all men. women and children to know that I shall again make my head quarters at Hall's Drug Store so that every citizen of Gran vlllecounty may know where to find me. Ask Mr. Wade Brltt to publish this letter in The Public Ledger and to send the bill to me. Your old friend, SANTA CLAUS. The Qladest of Festivals. The Christmas season is at hand. It is a time of joy and giving. The heart warms In love and sympathy. Benevolence finds practical expres sion. Parents treat their children to pleasant surprises Frlendsrecngnize one another In kindly remembefance, and exchange, cordial greetings of interest and well wishing. . ' The church and the Sabbath school emphasize the spiritual significance of the occasion by . suitable Instruc tion and services. 'I'he old grow young again, and live over the scenes of childhood, and revive fragrant memories. Man feels the touch of humanity with unusual force, causing him to think of the poor and needy, and to extend need ed succor. ' " Families gather about the dear old fireside and pass hours together In happy reunions. Boys aud girls are full of delight over realized expecta tions. All classes regard the occasion as the most unique of the yefir, and seek to get out of it the happiest of experiences according to Individual judgment and wish. . But Christmas calls to mind some thing higher and nobler than its ma terial and socl 1 aspects. It has its religious and spiritual viewpoint. The Nativity is the most momentous of occurrences. Betid 'hem's lovely Babe and God's own Son. Angels sang His praises as the Redeeming Child, and proclaim ed "good will to men" through His advent. The Magi paid Hlni worship and gifts, and shepherds rejoiced over His birth. About His advent gather the beauty and power of sa cred story, as well as of pralseful as sociation. A Saviour born means -joy to all earth. It signifies release from sin and introduction into a sweet, pure and blessed life. It Is the guarantee of spiritual as well as material favors of eternal as well as of temporal blessings. It proclaims the incoming of a gra cious and endless kingdom which is to extend far and near, and which reaches down to the end of time for human elevation and redemption. Thus it Is that Christmas is the greatest festival of the year. People talk of holiday making; but this one season fairly radiates gladness. Hit re is around It, as It were, a halo, or atmosphere of joy. From the time when we were tiny children, before we knew the mean ing of work, when every day was a play day, we looked forward to Christmas as a magic occasion. And now we are grown up, we still look forward to Christmas. There lathe excitement of the mutual ex change of gifts, the exhilaration of the winter festivities, the pleasure of family reunions, the inspiring sense of holiday. What would the happy exchange of gifts, the fun of the festivities, the joy of the family circle, clasped hand in hand, the merriment of the holiday with Its snow, its holly .its mistletoe. Its turkey. Its Christmas tree, and all Its good wishes mean If that divine evenftitid not taken plav'e w hich the dfl v . to ,etebr to? , In commemoration of that e event . we, too, give an wecan tooueanotn er on this gladdest festival of the whole Christian year, In the pure spirit of love and joy, just as the Christ gave Himself for us, that we all might love one another and be joyful for evermore. Let us not forget our duties to our Creator, our duties to our friends, kindred and neighbors, to society and to ourselves. A merry Christmas to all readers of the Public Ledger. May their cup of happiness he filled to overflowing. May each recurring Christmas find them happier in heart more prosperous in fortune, sweeter In temper, nobler lu aspirations, broader In splrlt.wlth good purposes strengthened and with a soul filled with all benignities and animated with a genuine philanthropy and a love for all humanity. Death of Young Lady. Death, the great reaper, on the eve of the holiday season has brought sadness and gloom to one of our homes. Miss Mattle, the 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Wor- sham, who live just outside of town on Raleigh street, died on l riday after an Illness of several months with brlghts disease, and deep sym pathy Is felt for the bereaved family. She was a member of the Baptist church and much beloved by all who knew her. The funeral took place at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by Dr. A. B Dunaway, and the Interment was in Elmwood Cemetary, and largely attended. May the Great Comforter be with and sustain ti e sorely bereaved ones in the trying hour. . Albemarle Presbytery. The Presbytery of Albemarle met in special session at Henderson last Monday the ISth, Inst. There were present the Rev. Dr. A. II. Moment, of Raleigh, the Moderator of Presby tery, Rev. J. H. Henderllte, of Hen derson, the stated clerk, Rev. E. P. Bradley, of Townsville, Rev. R. H. Orrs, of Weldon, and Rey. John E. Wool, of Oxford, also Mr. Clack, el der of the Henderson church, Dr. L. C. Taylor of the Oxford church, and Otho Daniel of Geneva church. The pastoral relation existing between Rev. John E. Wool and the churches of Oxford and Geneva, which he has been serving for the last five years was dissolved. Rev. E. P. Bradley was appointed to preach lu the Ox ford church and declare the pulpit vacant. He wUI do this on the Wed nesday after Christmas. Rev. J. H. Henderllte was appoint ed to go to Geneva on the 3rd .Sun day InJanuary and declare that pul pit vacant. Mr. Henderllte was also appointed to moderate sessions of Oxford and Geneva churches and ad vise with the congregations lu regard to calling another pastor. The call from the Wilson church was placed in Mr. Wool's hands and being accepted by him the 3rd Thurs day night in January, 1900, was ap pointed for his Installation over said church. Rev. A. H. Moment, of Ral eigh, to preside and preach the ser mon, Rev. R. W. Alexander, of Tar noro, to charge the pastor and Rev. W. D. Morton, of Rocky Mount, to charge the people. Mr. Wool will preach his last ser monjln Oxford Sunday, and at Geneva on the fifth Sunday. He will preach his first sermon in Wilson on the first Sunday in January. La Grippe and Pneumonia. Pneumonia often follows lagrippe never follows the use of Foleys Honey but and Tar. It cures lagripe coughs and prevents pneumonia and constipation. Ask for Fo leys Honey and Tar and refuse any substi tute offered. Mr. G. Vacher of 167 Osgood St., Chicago, writes: -'My wife had a se vere case of lagrippe three years ago and it left her with a terrible cough. She tried a bottle of Foleys Honey and Tar and it gave immediate relief. A 50 cent bottle cured l.er cough -eutirely." Refuse substitates. J. G. Hall. fi (on)ii)g and (Joing. YOU OR YOUR FRIEND MAY BE MENTIONED. Miss Julia Winston is at home for the holidays. Prof. Darius Eatman is at home for the holidays. Mr. J. M. Gregory, of Chase City, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. ll. T. Gregory, of Stovall, Was an Oxford vfsltor Monday. Mr. J. W. Brown, of the revenue office, is at home for the holidays. Mr. Ellis Cannady. of IJ. S. Ma rlnes, is at home for the holidays. H MfssJulia Mlnorwl'l return from Durham today to spend the holidays. Judge R. B. Peebles, of Jackson, was In Oxford Saturday on business. Mr. J. W. Ross. of Brassfield.was la town Monday and called on the editor. Mr. T. W. Stovall and son. of Stovall, were In town Monday after noon. Dr H. C. Ilerndon Is on a visit to his brother, Mr. Win. Herndon, at Atlanta. Mr. Reade, one of Durham's fine young lawyers, was on our streets Monday. . Mr. C. H. Hicks, of Dement, was In town Saturday and called on the Public Ledger. Mrs. Emma Lynch has returned from visits to Frankllnton, Wilming ton and Henderson. Mr. John Brown returned from Warrenton Wednesday to spend the holidays at home. Mr. J. W. Davis, of the township, was In Oxford Wednesday and called on the Public Ledger. Misses Eva and Daisy Minor are at home from Farmvllle, Va., to en j )y the festive season. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hunnlcutt, of Greensboro, are visiting Mr. A. B. Currln, who continues quite sick. Mr. Thos. H. Speed and Son. of Brassfield township were in Oxford Wednesday and called on the Public Ledger. Mrs. J. A. Webb and daughter, Miss Lucy, are expected to return to Oxford to-day from a protracted stay in Richmond. Mr. A. L. Fleming, one ofthe fine looklDg youug men of Creedmoor, was an Oxford visitor Monday and called to see the editor. Prof. Robt. Kittrell attended the meeting of County Superintendents in Raleigh last week and was great ly pleased with the convention. The maiiv frl-nds of Mr. CharlfJv Grp-nrv will he nleaseri t.n lenrn t.hrit. he hasreturned from a Richmond hos pital greatly Improved In health. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Brown return ed last Friday from their Florida trip and have commenced housekeep ing in their nice home on the corner of Main and Front streets. Those who are In Oxford for the holidays with .relatives are: Messrs. J. S. Hunt, Josh King, Ed ward Hob good, Nick Cannady, James Horner, Misses Elanora Wllllams.Mary Coop er, Mildred Taylor, Janle Booth, Florence Landls, Martha Ferebee, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Osborn and chil dren, of Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. Ken more, of Norfolk, Mr. and Mrs. Stamps Howard and son. of Tarboro. A MATTER OF HEALTH 01 1E3 OHO Absolutely Pure HAS HO SUBSTITUTE A Cream of Tartar Powder, free from alum or phos phatfc acid ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. OPEN AGAIN. I have opened my cafe for the season and solicit the patronage of the public. Come &nd bring your mother, sister, wife, daughter or best girl and if you are not satisfied vour money will be cheerfully re funded. The finest oysters that come to Oxford served in any style. GROCERY LINE generally used by the most up-to-date housekeepers. Just received Blue Ribbon Extrats, Sauers Extracts, Seeded Raisins, Cur rents, Citron, Nuts, Cocoanuts, Buckwheat Flour, Saratoga Chips, Quaker Oats, Mothers Oats, Force, Grape Nuts, Pos tum, Gelatine, Ice Cream Pow ders, Mixed Pickles, Sour Cu cumber Pickles, Bottled Pick les, India Relish Celery Sauce, Prepared Mustard, Mustard Dressing, Lea & Perrins Sauce, Heinzs Sauce, Olives, Catsups, Pepper Sauce, Olive Oil, Con densed Milk, Canned Corn and Tomatoes, Peaches, Vegetable Soup, etc., River side brand tomatoes. Phoe nix brand corn, buckets, brooms, tubs and wash boards. Phone 52. C. A. CARROLL. dec. 1 st im. i rYA'Ljt"aa. Bp FOR TWENTY-ONE YEARS Catarrh Remedies and Doctors Failed Pe-ru-na Cured. ; " MB. A. E. KIDD. ELGIN', ILL. In a very recent com munication from this place comes the news that Mr. Arthur Ernest Kidd, a well-known architect of that city, has made complete recovery from catarrh of the head from which he had suffered for nearly a quarter of a century. He writes from 18 Hamilton ave. : " I am 42 years of age, and have had catarrh of the head for over half of my life, as a result of scarlet fever, followed by typhoid fever. I got so bad that I was almost constantly coughing and clearing my throat. The catarrh greatly impaired my eyesight, and the hearing in one ear, and reduced my weight to 110 pounds. " I tried nearly every catarrh remedy advertised, besides a great many differ ent physicians' treatments, all of which failed. " I had heard and read of Per una, and finally decided to try It two months ago. I have now taken seven bottles, and weigh 172 pounds. Never felt happier or merrier. Feel tip top." A. E. KIDD. If you do not derive prompt and satis factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a. full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you h'ia valuable ad vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. BUSINESS GETTERS. For Sale A nice lot of celery. H. I-iong. .1. Miller wanted. A. Parham. C. & W. A. 3t. pd. , SKaf Lost A black and tan hound puppy 10 rnc'ntns old sul tableVe v aru. 2t. J oe Davis Lasslter. S-For Sale A good Walnut Euf fett with marble top for sale. Apply at Public Ledger office. "Wanted To emplygood white man to sell beef in market house. I. H. Steagall. SST" Wanted Highest market price paid for green salted or dry hides. W. L. PEACE. 5"Take all kinds of fur skins to Balrd Chamblee If you want top notch prices for them. Ss-Safe deposit boxes for rent modern system. In the vaults of the the Bank of Granville. SSTTf your watch has gone ona strike and your clock has quit strik ing bring them to W. D. Stlmsonand he will adjust the matter promptly and properly. Located at Paris Dry Goods Store. oct.13. Christmas d. That is what every one of your friends will expect Ghrist mas morning, such can be found now at F. N. Day's Jewelry Store. Gome in and see our comb and brooch sets, brooches seal rings, locket and gold neck chains, jewelry cases in gold and silver,burnt leather goods, military sets and novelties of all kinds. Gome and be con vinced. F. IV. DAY, Jeweler, John H. Waller, Manager. Fruit and Candy For Christmas. For your Xmas fruits and candies go to THE OXFORD CANDY KITCHEN on Coopers Corner. All sorts of Fresh candies. Finest fruits of all kinds One price to all, that's the lowest. Peter Nicholas. 1 Eierillii FOR GHR8TMAS. We have the right thing for every person, the right price for every purse BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF PLEASING GIFTS. Perfectly adopted to the wants and require ments of our friends and patrons. Everything fresh and spark ling with the brightest new goods of the season. Gome and see it and you will be pleasantly surprised A fine assortment. Nothing missing. Everything the new est and best. Our display of HOLIDAY GOODS Is a popular success. It pleases because it is fresh, new and novel. It SATISFIES because it anticipates your every need. It SAVES because the prices are right and reasonable. Don't fail to see our very spec ial attractions in Stag Horn Goods, Meer schaum Pipes,Fine Stationery Specialties, Fountain Pens, Glocks, Dresser Sets, Mani cure Sets, Writing Desks Fine Gandies, Domestic and Import ed Fruits, Smoking Sets, Fine Gigars, and many charming and appropriate gifts that can not be here enumerated. Our holiday line is as com plete as it is fresh and desir able. It contains a great va riety of new and appropriate preterms fcr everybody's needs. R. L HAMILTON. Druggist, Next to P. 0.. Oxford, N. C. TEDST UEPAETMENT of the Oxford Savings Bank is a distinct and separate de partment under the direct su pervision of Ol. J. G. Hi 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 for per sons advanced in years 01 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 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 chests. OXFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. An up-to-date plant Fitted up with all the Latest Ma chinery. Best work guaranteed, prices low for quality of work turned out. A home enterprise and deserves your patronage for several reasons: 1st. It is a neccessity. 2nd It is a home enterprite and will help to build up Oxford and Granville county. 3rd. We give you better service for less money than you get else where. Give us a trial. Jas. L. Parham. A OUAANTED CURE FOR PILES. Itching, blind, bleeding or protruding piles. Drugeist refund money if PAZO OINTMENT tails to cure any case, no mat ter of how long standine in 6 or 14 days. First application gives ease and rest. 5oc. It your drugzist hasn't it send 5OC in stamps and it will be forwarded poet paid by Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo. V 3.