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Dr. B. K. Hays Dec. 23,03 w ""Wi A Ml -' im m m n 1 1 Pit VOL. 20. OXFORD, N. C, FlifDAY, MAY 24, 1907. NO. 2j5 Ml ' I I s 5 k n ill vV THE OXFORD SEMINARY. COMMENCEMENT OFTHIS SPLEN DID SCHOOL. Fine Sermons Preached by Able Di vines Graduating Exercises and Concert. If there is one thing above every thing else that Oxford can boast of it is her fine educational advantages, which have classed her as possessing one oi tlie most retined towns in our beloved state. Among her most ex celient school the new and modern eqvipped Oxford Seminary, under the splendid management of President " . P. Hobgood comes in for a large share of praise. His reputation is co-extensive vyith the education of young ladies in North Carolina, as thousands of be loved women within its borders bear testimony to the excellency of this seat of learning. Each jrear it has grown stronger in the hearts of parents and ... sir guardians owing to its efficient man agement and the fine training of young ladies that are fortunate enough to imbibe the judicious instructions of this noted institution of learning. The session just closed can really be put down as the most successful since its establishment years ago, which is con elusive evidence that its merits are duly appreciated by a discerning pub lic is beyond doubt the equal of- any school of its character within the broad limits of the Old North State. And why? Because Prof. Hobgood who stands unrivalled as an educator of young ladies, surrounded himself with an exceptionally able faculty in every department , thus affording the pupils every advantage possible for their training on the highest plane of im provement. The annual commencements of this fine school bears ample testimony to what we have said, and the large con course of people of taste, refinement and intelligence who attend these clos ing exercises of the Seminary are al ways charmed by the very delightful intellectual entertainments in which they abound. Sunday ' morning the gifted Dr. Marr, of High Point, preached the Missionary sermon in the Baptist church at ; 11 o'clock. The beautiful edifice was full to overflowing with lovely and attractive young ladies, matronly dames and the chivalry of Oxford and Granville county, along with many strangers, who come to re gale themselves with intellectual feast. Jovous and attractive music and the best of all to listen to encouraging words from the ambassadors of Christ. After some choice music rendered by the choir with Miss Mary Webb at the organ, and prayer by Rev. F. M. Shamburger, Dr. Marr arose and in a most forceful and practical way dis cussed the true mission of women on the earth. He urged the young ladies and all present to commence at once and aid in advancing the cause of the Master upon the earth. His sermon was a gem of its kind, and was listen ed to with marked attention by the im mense congregation. Dr. Marr is one of the bright stars in the Methodist Conference to guide men to the blessed Christ. Sunday night at 8 o'clock the seat ing capacity of the church was again tested to accommodate the immense concourse of people that assembled to listen to the sermon before the graduat ing class by Rev. J. L. White, of BeaumOpt, Texas, and an old North Carolinian. After the rendition of splendidly executed music under the leadership of Miss Tauman, the able divine treated the large congregation to a fine discourse. "That Priceless Thing" was his subject. He spoke of Christian character, what it is, how to! attain it and its results. The discourse abounded in deep thought, and freight ed with love for the Great Redeemer and part taken by the noble womenun spreading the gospel. The address to the Literary Socie ties was delivered Alonday evening by Dr. E. M. Poteat, President of Fur man University, Greenville, S. C. Dr. Poteat is a brother of President of W. L. Poteat, of Wake Forest College. The speaker treated an old subject Education in a novel way. The work of the schools in imparting know ledge, fixing ideals, and teaching the reign of law; and the true aim of edu cation, the development of the Jesus' type of character rather than the Scribe type, inner worth rather than outward show these topics were handled in an interesting and brilliant manner. The address was profound in thought, and yet it scintillated with wit and wisdom. These speakers are both natives of North Carolina who have made good in other States. GRADUATING EXERCISES. Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS. Ndd Commissioned Officers Ap pointed by the Commander. At the annual meeting of Maurice T. Smith Camp No. 1277 U. C. V. the following officers were elected: A. W. Graham, ConimauderjAbner D. Peace, 1st. Lieut. Commander; M. Blalock, 2nd Lieut, Commander; J. K. Wood, Adj&tant. A resolution was passed authorizing the Commander to appoint all non commission and other officers and to fill vacancies. The following have been appointed: x . W. B. Royster, First Sergent; J.H. Cozart, Second Sergent; L. Meadows. Third Sergent; J. R. Fowler, Fourth Sergeant; D.Y. Hunt, Fifth Sergeant B. J. Breedlove. Color Sergeant;Thos. D. Royster, Color Guard; John T Murray, Color Guard;J. L. Ferguson, Commissary; Rev. A. B. Dunaway, Chaplain. The following are the delegates and alternates to the Reunion: Delegates: B. P. Thorp, N. D. Mor ton, A. S. Carrington, M. Blalock Alternates: J. M. B. Hunt, E. E. Lyon, Geo. B. Daniel, W. A. Black ley. The delegates and alternates will at tend and participate in all the business meetings of the General camp. The veterans and sons of veterans will assemble in the Court House promptly at 10 o'clock on Wednesday morning May 29th to attend to the first details of the trip and to complete the organization. If there be any veterans or sons of veterans who intend going and have not yet sent in their names to J. K. Wood, Adjutant, they are requested to do so at once. A. W. GRAHAM, Commander, J. K. WOOD, Adjutant. Thrown Out of Buggy. Tin i tr "x rr -.r t vvniie Air. w. i. xancey ana sis ter, Miss lone, were out riding batur day afternoon on Broad Street one end of the shaft come loose and the spirited young animal attempted to run. The buggv was thrown to one side of the slope of the street, throwing both of them out, but fortunately they were not hurt much.' ' , ., - , . ; the Graduating Exercises took place in the Chapel of the Seminary, which were largely attended. The regular graduates were: Bachelor of Arts- Misses Grace Williams Bland, of Burr gaw; Annie Lee Hoffman, of Morgan- ton; Nelie Ossena McMillan, of Mulin, S. C; Vena Myrtle Goode, of Moore boro; Dixie Taylor Hester, of Oxford. Bachelor of Letters Misses Ruby Car olina Ellis, of Clayton; Mary v illie Milliner, of Leaksville; Eva May God frey, of Elizabeth City; Carrie Ward Toon, of Chadburn; Mary Caroline Dowell, of Carthage; Kate Hays Flem ing and Camilla Brooks, of Oxford; Annie Lovelace Hamrick, of Henrietta, thirteen lovely and facinating young ladies, who gracefully crowned them selves and the school with honor by the excellent essays and the creditable manner in which they were read. The music rendered was of a high order and proved that the instruction in the music department was thorough and complete, all the young ladies ac quitting themselves in a handsome manner. President Hobgood's report was a flattering oqe, showing the rapid strides the school had made during the closing session. FINE ART EXHIBIT. This important feature . of the school proved attractive and entertain ing, as during the afternoon large crowds visited the Art Room, viewing the artistic work accomplished by the young ladies. MUSICAL, CONCERT. The Annual Concert Monday after nooon at 5 o'clock is deserving of the most unstinted praise, and showed that Miss Tauman knew both how to teach music and how to direct a concert in the most approved manner and the program was admirably carried out by the attractive young ladies who took part in the Concert. We close with the expression of great satisfaction that the commence ment exercises of this celebrated insti tution of learning has ended with so much satisfaction and eclat to all con cerned, as it was one of the most bril liant that has taken place in Oxford since this school has been under the present management. Stop borrowing your neighbors pa per and subscribe yourself INSURANCE. We can insure farm property (dwelling, stables, etc) at a reasona ble rate, in the best of companies. Come and let us tell you about it. J. R. Roller & Son, Agents. m.4.5t. DOUBLE MURDER CHARGED DR. ROWLAND CHARGED WITH KILLING OF HIS SON. Other Murder Was When he Killed Engineer Strange in Order to Marry His Wife. Raleigh, N. C. May 20. Dr. D: S. Rowland, well known practicing physician of this city, was arrested this morning by Raleigh police on the strength of a telegram from Sheriff Powell, of Vance county, that he is wanted in Henderson to answer the charge of murder. Rowland was lock ed up in the city prison to await the coming of the Vance sheriff. Sheriff Powell, of Vance, says Row land visited his son the day of his death at school and went for a walk with him immediately after which the child began complaining and soon died. Dr. Rowland starting to leave the place after the child was quite ill. It is feared that he used a hypodermic syringe so that the poisoning cannot be proven. He says there was always a ; i, l ii-.j u: :x suspicion that he killed his wife, she having died much the same way. She was Miss Fuller, a woman of consider able means. Dr. Rowland sold his property in Henderson last week and later purchasers found he had married the Strange widow and issued a war rant for him to force refund of money or have deed signed by his wife. Then the murder charge materialized Satur day, culminating in the arrest here to day. There is alleged to have been a life insurance policy on the boy's life in favor of Dr. Rowland. On the other hand Dr. Rowland carried $30,000 on his life for the boys benefit, Dr. Row land has been a widower for a number of years. Relatives of the deceased wife are understood to be behind the prosecution. What adds to the complication is a movement against Rowland by the brotherhood of locomotive engineers of the first division Seaboard Air Line involving the redent sudden death of Engineer C.E.( Strange, of the Sea board. , He was taken suddenly ill after breakfast three weeks agd,:j)w-. land was the first physician to arrive and Strange died, it was announced, from heart failure. Rowland and the widow of Strange went to Norfolk one week ago and registered as man and wife under a ficticious name and claim now to be married. Engineer Strange carried $5,000 insurance and had sev eral thousand in the bank. At the city prison Dr. Rowland de clines to talk about the charges, saying that he has no idea of the case until he goes to Henderson. Rowland has one of the largest and best equipped suites of medical offices in this state, equipped with X-ray and electricity and appliances of every kind. He liv ed in Kittrell and Henderson before locating here six years ago. The sheriff of Vance county arrived this afternoon for Dr. Rowland and was instructed by the coroner of Wake county to hold him for the authorities here in the event the murder of his little son cannot be proven there as he will be wanted here for the murder of Engineer Strange. A warrant is just issued for Mrs. Strange, now Mrs. Rowland, charging "accessary before the fact" in the murder of her husband and the body of Strange is to be taken up for examination. A telephone message from Hender son last night was to the effect that no new judicial developments had taken place but that the stomach had been taken from the body of Dr. Rowland's late son and that this would be sent to Raleigh this morning for chemical analysis in order to determine what kind of poison it contains. The body when exhumed Monday was in a good state of preservation. Mrs. Rowland was arrested in the Police Station where she had gone to see her husband after his arrest The warrant was served by Constable D. R. Byrum and she was taken to the office of the Clerk of the Court, where she deposited $2,340 in cash upon the advice of her attorneys. J ustice of the Peace C. A. Separk required a bond of $2,000 for her ap pearance on June 3rd for a prelimina ry hearing Mr. W. B. Jones for the State, and acting in the place ' of his father, Solicitor Armistead Jones agreed to the amount of the bond. The woman late in the afternoon gave the required bond and was released from custody. The bond consisted of $1, 410 in cash and an order on the Clerk of the Court for $590. This was sat isfactory to the State's representatives and she went home. I want to sell you an Incubator and brooder. Cash or credit. W. H. Britt, Agt, L GRADED SCHOOL CLOSING. COST ENJOYABLE COMMENCE- MENT EXERCISES. The dear Ghildren did Exceedingly 4 weu-oncert-uraauates and 1 Addresses, Etc. f.fRarel has it been the privilege of iu-vxiora auaience to witness sucn a pteasihgdisplay of child-talent as was presented at the Opera House on last Friday night when the Primary grades 0 uttJ UAiuiu vjraaea ocnooi gave a most delightful entertainment, Oiis play was entitled "A Summer Night Dream,' was under the efficient management of Mrs. Kate HaysFlem ingttisical Instructor of the school, ito say that it was well planned anwellf presented only expresses in part -the amount of careful training that had' been expended on the sixty children who were engaged in it. The audience was simply charmed, ancf: could "not say whether it was the daintily winged fairies, the lovely lit- j tie -faces lialf hidden in flower costume, i iU. . ' n- --1 - i i n . the comically- dressed dolls, the grotes que buttery" natural looking bear, monkey and owl, or the fat little robin red breast; which was pleasing and amusing, i.THerje was decided dramatic talent' in .evidence at times, and the sweet voices of the children, beautifully trained, never sounded to better ad vantage, or, reflected more credit on theif instructor. On Tuesday' morning. May 21st, at 10:30 o'clock the closing exercises of the, school were held .in the Assembly Hall of the building. Th e first thin g on the program ;wa$ the address of wel come by County Superintendent R. G. Kittrell, who in a cordial manner bade all the people a hearty welcome. Mr. .Kittrell who never loses an op portunity to instill principles of ambi tion into the public for the upbuilding of education, and for' all improvements m connection with.i:, dfd not forget his favorite theme at thi time, and our people .knowing' the vast amount of work he has aicompl ijhed and the wonderful strides of advancement made ti :ki-;xausep jfd u catibrP in the co unty uunug uis U)jaaiuiSLfHxiUH,siiWHyB lis ten to him with confidence and a feel ing of pride. After this address the audience was led in prayer by Rev. F. H. T. Hors- field, then followed the reading of five carefully prepared Essays by gradu ates. They were as follows: " The Impeachment and Trial of An drew Johnson James Lynch Booth. The Dream of a Latin Empire in the West lola May Iranklin. Three Hundred Years at Jamestown Ausgusta Williamson Landis. The Southern Plantation Duringthe Civil War James Russell Webb. . The Passing of the Red Man Lucy Goshen Smith. These papers were the products of well tutored minds and reflected great credit on the talented instructor of En glish Literature of the Ninth Grade, Mr. C. T. Goode. He to prove his appeciation of the conscientious work of his class on this occasion presented to each of the six graduating girls a beautiful fan, and to the two boys cop ies of Lowell's poems. Lifter reading of distinctions by Su perintendent D. H. Bland Prof. S. H. Hodgin, of Guilford College, came for ward to present the certificates to the graduating class. This he did in a beautiful and finished address, deliv ered in his own characteristic style His thoughts were beautifully express ed, freely interspersed with appropri ate quotations from the classics in the which he is "native and to the manner born." The spontaneous bursts of ap plause ever and anon during his ad dress proved the aDnrecia.tion with which it was received bv the friendlv audience. After the presentation of certificates the Davis medal was awarded by Mr. Goode to Miss Myrtle Renn for high est scholarship attained in the school uuimg nie enure session. jnis was won in close competition and in a class with so many ambitious students rep resented much hard work and close ap plication. Mr. Goode's address in presenting this medal was ornate with beautiful thoughts beautifully expressed. It was more than a speech, it was a gem. The bright choruses rendered by the light-hearted girls during the morning exercises lent added inspiration to an occasion already inspired, and shed brightness on an audience already charmed. On Tuesday evening at the Opera House there was an address delivered before the school by Major Robert Bingham, of Asheville, he having first been presented to the audience by J udge A. W. Graham in a few grace ful and very appropriate remark. BAGLEY MONUMENT UNVEILED. Many distinguished Visitors Partici pate in Unveiling Ceremonies. The monument erected to Ensign Worth Bagley, the first man to lose his life in the Spanish American War was unveilec; in the Capital Square Raleigh, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Many distinguished visitors were par ticipants of the occasion, and a splen did array of speakers which included Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, who delivered the oration, and Lieut enant Victor Blue made the address, amid the cheering throng that consist ed of many thousands. The attendance included people from all over North Carolina. v r The military feature was an admir able epoch of the occasion, the entire military divisions from Wilmington, New Bern and Winston, including the cadets from the A. & M. College pre senting a display of North Carolina's troops. Decorations were artistic and beau tiful. The platform which faced the monument was arranged with United States flags and shields surmounted with eagles, the basis of the decorations being red and white bunting. The bronze statue of Worth Bagley was swathed in a great United States flag, so arranged by means of ribbon wrap pings that when the rope was pulled the flag fell from the shoulders like a cloak. Other attractive decorations adorned the residences and buildings throughout the city. The parade began on Fayetteville street and marchedto Capitol Square. The line of march had been arranged appropriate to the occasion and includ ed the veterans of the Spanish-American War, the local camp of Confeder ate Veterans, Meade Post G. A. R.. Third Regiment and A. & M. Bands, schoolmates of Worth Bagley, children of the graded school, National Guards and ended with carriages containing the monument committee, the speak ers, guests and others. The unveiling ceremonies at the Capital Square were as follows: Prayer bv Rev. John S. Watkins. Music, ,"The Holy City." cong, 'Let the Hills arid Valos Re- sottnd,"by 360 children, with 5- band accompaniment. -' , At this juncture in the program a cloud come up and rain poured down for about 10 minutes, and probably about 2,000 ladies and children got wet doing much damage to fine dresses and hats. The immense throng of people was the most orderly and neat est dressed we ever had the pleasure of mingling with. Oration by Hon. Richmond Pearson Hobson. Song, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." Poem, "Bagley and Four at Carde nas Bay," by Robert Burns Wilson, read by Dr. Hubert Royster. Address by Lieutenant Victor Blue. Presentation of the statue to the State by Chairman Russ, and its ac ceptance by Governor R. B. Glenn. Unveiled by Worth Bagley Dan iels, during which the band played the "Star Spangled Banner." Song, "The Stars and Stripes For ever." The musical part of the program was an admirable feature. The vocal music was rendered by a children's chorus of 350, and instrumental music was by the Third Regiment Band. Immediately following the unveil ing exercises a public reception was given in the Governor's office and this afforded an opportunity for all to meet the distinguished visitors of the city. The reception was given by Governor and Mrs. Glenn, while attending the Governor was a. large part of his per sonal staff, as well as others of the North Carolina National Guard. The house was crowded with a large audience, most of whom were eager to hear all that fell from the lips of this one of North Carolina's most gifted sons, Maj. Bingham, though nearly approaching 70, is wonderfully well preserved, physically, and the brilli ance and activity of mind so well known in the strength of his young manhood, has only acquired added strength and dignity, with the passing of the years. He took "Sectional Misunderstand ings" for his subject and the brilliant activity of his mind has only acquired and discussed issues still existing be tween the North and South, all who are familiar with the masterful style of this great hearted broad-minded Southerner, knew that he would handle this subject in an able manner, and they were not disappointed. The Graded School feels that it was indeed honored to have had Maj. Bingham for a guest, and Superintendent Bland is to be congratulated upon securing him for this occasion. Major Bingham while in Oxford was the guest of Dr. Sam Booth. IN DEATH'S COLD CLASP. MRS. WILLIE THORP DIES SUD DENLY SUNDAY Died at her Home Near Goshen,! Walnut Grove Township of Child Birth. Seldom has it been oir duty to re cord so sudden a death. A dark gloom spread over the whole community when it became known that Sabbath afternoon that Mrs. Thorp died. She was a Miss Winston, of, Youngsville, and a consecrated Christian. She was of an affectionate disposition, bright arid winning in her ways, so that friendship's circle was to her a large one. Indeed, it may be said of her that "none knew her but to love her." Only a few years ago she was mar ried to our good friend, Mr. Willis Thorp, who she leaves to mourn her loss, along with a large number of rel atives in Franklin county, and to all of whom the editor extends the deepest sympathy. The funeral and burial took place Tuesday afternoon at Goshen where a large number of relatives, friends and neighbors gathered about the dear form with honest bereavement to lav her away tenderly in the narrow house with its curtains of fadeless green. The burial services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Horsfield, of Oxford. To her the struggle and burden bearing of earth are ended, and we confidently trust that like one who awakes from a troubled dream she has awakened to see life's endless morning break and knows herself at home with all the vast throng of loved ones miss ed from earth, safe about her. Her home instincts were strong and her af fection for friends and kindred was tender and abiding. She ranked always as'a woman of culture, refinement, sympathy, a kind neighbor, a true friend, and withal 1 a woman of heroic mould in bravely meeting the stern 'requirements and often the disappointments of life. She was a true wife andejung toher husband with devoted fondness and he i5 called uprr to mourn 'earth's greatest loss, and may she not by this very transition wield over him a stronger force of goodness and truth than before. Ice Trust Thawing Out. Owing to the cold wave the two mo guls of the Ice Trust were cornered on Wednesday morning in the bright and glorious sunshine,out of the cold wind wondering when winter would cease, and regular July weather be enjoyed. After getting thawed out a division of spoils took place, which did not pau out much as the cold wave had given the short-weight trust a black eye.lt is not known whether the moguls decided to advance the price on infe rior ice or continue short weight scheme. At any rate you had better get your scales in good working order unless you are willing to shell out a cent a pound for ice this summer. Death of a Baby Girl. After about 10 days illness Marion,. the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Crews, died Monday after noon about 6 o'clock, and the deep sympatuies or our people go ouc co them in the trying hour. Tne little body was tenderly laid to rest Tuesdav afternoon in the church cemetery at Salem, attended by many relatives and friends, Rev. W. H. Puckett conducting the funeral ser vices Thus over a happy home the shad ow of a little grave has fallen; and, a3 another has said, "it is wonderful how Ions? a shadow a little grave can throw.' This beautiful baby life was so pre cious, so frought with blessing to her parents that she seemed a flower of paradise permitted to bloom -for a brief season by their side, then recalled to its nature skies, leaving the earth road for them dark and lonely indeed. And when the messenger came from the unseen lands to claim the dainty darling as his own: She only crossed her little bands, She only looked more meek and fair, We parted back her silken hair, We wove the roses round her brow. White buds, the summer's drifted snow, Wrapt her from head to foot in flowers, And thus she went out of this world of ours. IF YOUR watch has gone on a strike and your clock has quit striking why bring them to W. D. Stimson and he will adjust the matter prompt ly and properly. Located at Paris Drjp Goods store. 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