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Mrs. Thales Turner Peb. 2,08 ' "sr ...... VOL. 20. OXFORD, N. C.V FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1907. NO. 44r lUjT if if m - . . 1 , ' - -1 ; NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. CULLED FROM THE VARIOUS PAPERS OF THE STATE. Tar Heel Items for Tar Heel Read ers Some Happenings in Old North State. Up to Wednesday 290 students had matriculated at Davidson College, 120 being new men. An Alamance county man 35 years old has entered school at Whitsett In stitute along with his two boys, 10 and 12 years of age. Mr. Sam S. Brown and Mrs. Helen G. Brown, of Greensboro, who were divorced four years ago, were remar ried in Danville Tuesday. It is reported from Asheville that a construction boss on Pigeon River rail way, being built from Canton to Sun burst, was' killed Wednesday by an employe named Shelton. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction is notified by County Super intendent J. D. Ezzell, of the Harnett public school, that three elections for local tax districts have just been car ried in the county. Some time Tuesday night Rand Bodenhamer, 35 years old, who lived at Abbott's Creek, nine miles from High Point, committed suicide by hanging himself in his barn. A' fam ily survives. The only reason assign ed is that he was involved in a law suit about a horse. On Monday Uncle Picket Gibbs while on his way to Bayboro, met a very large rattlesnake in the main road, which showed that he was not afraid of a man, and waited until the old man secured a club and they had it, but Uncle Picket got the best of the scrap. He killed the snake which had fourteen rattles and a button. Bay boro Sentinel. H There have been . twenty-one deaths ;. atf Buckhbrn since work was begun on the power plant there. The Sanford Express says: "Four 'were drowned in June, seven killed by lightning last week, and the others died at various times from diseases. It is feared that W. J. Kelly, one of those injured by the lightning, may net recover. His feet are terribly burned. " The great stone dam thrown across the Yadkin river near Salisbury, is an engineering feat ot highest importance. The dam is 31 feet high and 917 feet long. The minimum flow of.water will give 46,000 horse power, which is said to be second only, to Niagara Falls in source of available electrical energy. The power is to be distributed by wire to mills within a radius of 40 to 50 miles. The Shelby Star says the white wo man who perished in the Cleveland Springs hotel fire registered there on Sunday as Mrs. Cora E. Smith, of El lenboro; that she was changed from the second to the third floor at her own re quest, and the management claims that - when he was arousing his guests he knocked 'on her door and she respond ed, but she was not seen afterward. This version differs materially from that sent out by the press dispatches. At Black Mountain about 10 o'clock Saturday night the balcony of the McCoy building, which is occupied as a store and a hotel, fell to the ground and with it two young men and two young Jadies, who were on the balcony at the time. The young men were se riously hurt but the young women es caped with slight Injuries. . Mr. Jas. McCoy, helpless from rheumatism.was in an invalid's chair on the sidewalk, but fortunately was not caught by the balcony. The loafer's bench under the balcony was mashed to splinters but no loafers were on it at the time. The Woman's Literary Club. The Woman's Literary Club held its first meeting for the season on Tues day, September 10 th, at the home of Mrs. R. L. Brown, with seventeen members present. The papers read were well prepared, making a fitting introduction to the study of Shakespeare's drama at the next several meetings. The Club Record shows six year's study of history; the work for the en suing year is to be the study of Eng lish poets. The program is tasteful and attractive, promising an interest in 2 series of meeting!. The ladies of both the Woman's Literary Club and the Shakespeare Club are deeply interested in the im proving and beautifying of the town, and there is a co-operative movement under discussion looking to the organ ization of a Civic League for this purpose. DEATH OF MRS. MARY TRAVIS. A dear Mother Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping. The death of Mary C. Travis, which occurred Friday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Norman Bur well, on Broad street brought sorrow to her devoted children and many dear friends in different parts, df the State. She made her home with her chil dren, and was spending awhile in Ox ford when she fell a victim to fever, and in spite of the efforts of her physi cian and the tireless, unweared watch ful care day night of her devoted loved one the end came. She was 64 years of age and a mem ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, faithfully serving her Master until the she was called up higher to "rest under the shade of the trees." The influence of her pious example, her kind care and love for and success of her children, her devotion to her church and christian duty, will be re membered and felt long after her body has turned to dust The seven children, Hon. Edward L. Travis, of Halifax; Mr. Stamford ford Travis, Miss Annie Travis and Mrs. Wm. Smith, of Weldon; Mrs Bettie LTmstead, of Durham county; Mr. Paul Travis, of Richmond, and Mrs. Norman Burwell, of Oxford who are living and doing well their part in life, are monuments to the true worth and esteem name of their glori fied mother. Today they rise up and call her blessed, and so long as life shall last the sweet memory of their beloved mother will keep them in the way of righteousness. The remains were taken to Halifax Saturday afternoon accompanied by members of the family and Rev. F. M. Shamberger. The pallbearers to the Seaboard train were: A. A. Hicks, R. L. Brown, John Bullock, John Hall, Joe Webb, John Stedman, John Paris and James Powell, accompanied by many Oxford friends. The f uneral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Methodist Church by Rev. F. M. Shamberger and very largely 'attended- by loved ones and old friends. The interment was in the church yard.arid floral offer ing, which were profuse and beautiful, completely covered the sacred mound1. The editor extends deep sympathy to the family, and may the mantle of grief pass from the bereaved children as they indulge the fond hope that their dear mother, with rapt vision and free from pain, "walks amid the perfect beauties of the green gardens of God," Card of Thanks. To the kind friends and neighbors who so willingly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved brother we wish to express our heart felt thanks. May the Lord bless you all and spare you such sorrow is our sincere wish. A. P. Hobgood and wife. Tobacco Selling High in Oxford. The Oxford tobacco market was a regular hummer on prices Tuesday, and fine average were made. We ta1ked with a number of farmers after the sales and they were greatly pleased withHhe prices. One of them said: "1 wish I'd had all my crop strip ped and on the warehouse floor today as it sold so well." If our farmer friends will sell their crop in Oxford this season they will reach the high-water mark in' averages as our "well-heeled'-' buyers must have tobacco to fill their large orders. Fine Display of New Goods. The two stores of Messrs. Landis & Easton are now quite attractive places to visit as they are overflowing with beautiful up-to-date fall and winter goods for both the ladies, men and boys, which must be seen to be appre ciated. A cordial invitation is extend ed to you to call and supply your fall needs at the lowest possible prices. The millinery department is a scene of beauty, and is in charge of Miss Blanch Creswell, an artistic milliner of Balti more, and Miss Maud Parham, of Ox ford, who has just returned from that city, where she also posted herself in the millinery art. Read their large advertisement on the 5th page and see what they have to say. MILLINERY. Mrs. T. Lanier (Miss M. B. Greg ory) has returned from the northern markets where she has been for the past two weeks buying her fall and winter stock of millinery and notions, and is now prepared to show a larger and more select line of these goods than ever before. You will save money by paying her a visit before making your fall purchases. THE COMMERCIAL CLUB ! JUST THE THING NEEDED TO BUILD UP OXFORD. It will he Organized this Thursday Night in Court House and be Cer tain to Be on Han We are glad to know that Oxford is to nave a commercial Ulun, an or ganization which the editor has al ways favored, and one which we should have had long ago. A movement is now on foot which assure this Club, and a meeting of the citizens is called to meet in the Court House this Thurs day night and don't forget to be there. Many others of the larger towns of the State have organized these clubs and they have proven important fac tors in their progress. Why should not Oxford, now in the midst of a sub stantial growth, have such a business organization ? The objects of such a Club are, to push forward the town's growth thro' organized effort, to seek its general de velopment, to induce capital within its borders, perfect the organization of new enterprises, and to foster public spirit and enterprise. Already there are several new enterprises in sight, and we believe the OxfordCommercialClub will be the means of launching others. We are informed that another cot ton mill, larger than the old one, is now a certainty, the Oxford Cotton Mill Co. having already decided upon its establishment and the contract for about one million brick has been given out. We are noted as a Buggy Man ufacturing Center, and now we are coming to the front as a cotton mill town. Among the smaller enterprises just now much needed in Oxford is a first class steam laundry. Will not our business men give this their consider ation ? Let the Club when organized turn its attention to this matter. It is not alone a question of profit in such matters, but the establishment of every such enterprise carries forward the town's growth and keep our money at home - " ' ' We hope our people will turn out this Thursday night and make the Com mercial Club a success from the start. Let our business men- young and old give this organization their earnest support. Its success certainly means much for the town. Sudden Death Tuesday Night. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Sanford Walker were shocked Wed nesday morning to learn of her sudden death, which occurred during the night before from child birth. Indeed her death is a sad one, and great sympa thy is expressed on all sides for the suddenly bereaved husband and chil dren, aged mother, brothers and sisters and other relatives. She was a de voted wife and mother, good neighbor and devoted daughter and sister, and will be greatly missed by her loved one. May the Blessed Redeemer sus tain the bereaved family in the trying hour. The funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 6 o'clock by Rev. F. M. Shamberger, and the interment was in Elmwood cemetery. The pallbearers were: HenryShaw, Wm. Landis, Willie Mitchell, C. A. Carroll, Charley Bryan, I. H. Davis. The Girl of the Sunny South.' ft As sweet as magnolia blossoms and as pure as the driven snow is the story of the latest of successful romance, "the Girl of the Sunny South." There is a breeziness that is most refreshing t9 the jaded palate of the theatre goer in witnessing a performance of such intrinsic merit. The play is interspers ed with many new and up-to-date spec ialities and the plantation revels by famous Cotton Blossom Quartette are a feature in themselves. The scenery is most, adequate and very picturesque and taken in all "the Girl of the Sunny South" is one of the most acceptable offerings of the dra matic season. It comes to Oxford Opera House on September 20th 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 Dry Goods store. Lost and Found. Lost, bet when 9.30 p. m., yesterday and noon today, a billious attack, with nausea and sick headache. This loss 'was occa sioned by finding at Hamilton's drug store a box of Dr. King's New Life Pills, the guaranteed cure for biliousness, malaria and jaundice. 25c. t Subscribe to the Public Ledger. COL L. C. EDWARDS DEAD. ABLE LAWYER, ELOQUENT AD VOCATE, FINE SCHOLAR. End Came Tuesday Afternoon, Fu neral Largely Attended-Burial In Elmwood Cemetery. 1 ; Col. Leonidas Campton Edwards died at his home in Oxford on Tues day afternoon, Sept. 17th, at the ad vanced age of 83. His death was not unexpected, as he had been declining rapidly' for the past several months. He was a native of Person county, but moved to Oxford shortly after he entered upon his professional career. After attending preparatory schools in his native county, Col. Edwards enter ed the f University of North Carolina where Jhis education was completed. The late James H. Horner, L. L. D., and the late Jos. B. Batchelor, and Thomas Ruffin, Jr., were classmates of his. Generals Pettisrrew and M. W. Raiisom were his collegeiaates, though not in his class. It is doubt ful if the State ever furnished the Uni versity men more distinguished in their several-callings. Prof. Horner, the peerless educator; Gen. Pettisrrew, ac complished scholar and brilliant mili tary genius; Gen. Ransom, eminent lawyer, ; soldier and statesman; Dr. Batchelor, profound lawyer, scholar and polished Christian gentleman: Thomas Ruffin, Jr., eminent lawyer and judge; Col. Edwards, eloquent ad vocate, I accurate lawyer and a ripe scholarl After graduating with dis tinction 'he attended the famous law school ofJTudge Pearson where he pre pared himself thoroughly to meet the Giants of the North Carolina Bar, and the equals of any lawyers of the nation. When Col. Edward first came to the bar of Person and Granville lie met Mr. Badger, Gov. Graham, Mr. Yan cey, Mr;. Miller, Judge Read, General Bragg -and - other distinguished law yers lie aamrred tnem as men and their great abilities as lawyers made lasting impressions upon him. In th x preparation of his cases for trial hefwa& painstaking and 'tho rough and his presentation of the law to the court wras lucid and forceful, and his argument to the jury clear, logical and eloquent. His client's cause was his own, and all honorable means were employed to win. For elegance of ex pression, logical reasoning and forceful presentation of the law and the facts of a case, no man in the State could sur pass Col. Edwards. He was Reading Clerk of the Seces sion Convention and in this capacity had the privilege of knowing such master minds as Badger, Governor Graham, Chief Justice Ruffin, Weldon N. Edward, and other like characters. Perhaps no assemblage of men in the State has, ever equaled this Conven tion, and Col. Edwards always regard ed his associations with them as an ex ceedingly fortunate experience of his young manhood. Asa member of the Senate during the impeachment trial of Governor Holden, Col. Edwards took a prominent part and his speech was pronounced one of the ablest argu ments during this famous trial. He lived for a short while in Ral eigh, where he was associated in prac tice with the Hon. Joseph B. Bachelor, but preferring the people of Oxford and Granville he returned to Oxford and made his permanent home here. He enjoyed an extensive practice, not only in the State Courts of Gran ville and adjacent counties, but also in the Federal Courts, where he appeared in nearly all of the important cases from this section. In many of his cases in the Federal Court Governor Graham was associated with him, and it is needless to say that the causes tried by these two able lawyers were handled with great ability. For more than 30 years Colonel Ed wards was one of the leaders of the Granville Bar. From 1890 to 1898 he was associated with B. S. Royster, but realizing that he could no longer do his full share of the work he volun tarily retired from practice in 1898. Besides being a strong lawyer and de voted to his profession, he found time to devote to literature and the classics. With a well trained and accurate mind he combined industry and appli cation.' His fund of information and learning was far beyond that of the average man and lawyer. He always prided himself upon his knowledge of men and affairs in North Carolina, during the Reconstruction period, and his reminiscences of these times were interesting and instructive.. Col. Fxiwards was twice married, his first wife being Miss Frances Coop er, daughter of Mr. James C. Cooper, a prominent planter and business man of Granville, and his second wife was Mrs. Mary Cannady, daughter of Dr.P. MORE ROOM GRADED SCHOOL. The Building is Overun With Bright Children. The increase in the number of chil dren at the Graded School from year to year and the overcrowded condition at the present time demand enlarged facilities. There are about a hundred more children of school age now than there were on the last census. . The building is inadequate to accommodate the number attending this session. There are not seats enough for all in the chapel and some of the recitation rooms are uncomfortably crowded. Since our population is growing it is evident that the number of children to be cared for at the school will be larger every session. Everybody is agreed that we must educate all the children, nobody will tolerate a backward step in public ed ucation, there is need for more room now and there never will be need for less than there is now; therefore now is the time to devise ways and means to relieve present conditions and provide for the future. The Public Ledger knows of no other suitable location for a school besides the one we have. We must add to the building we have, and to do that we must have more land. Why not buy the vacant lot next to the Graded School? There is nothing else to do, and it seems to us that now is the time. We respectfully urge the trustees to take the necessary steps at once. The Merchants Organized. We are always glad to note any thing that tends to help old Oxfoid, and we are therefore very much grati fied that our merchants are fully or ganized, not only for the protection of their own interests but for the promo tion of every interest of Oxford. On last Monday night there was a large meeting, and the best feeling and good humor prevailed. They are taking active steps to rid themselves of the numerous barnacles that for so long a time have been clinging to our mer chants with death like tenacity, and ere many weeks every one of them will be fully known at his real val ue. This is but right. In every communi ty, there are those who make a busi ness of going from store to store, like the treacherous mule, by being good for a season, gain the merchants confidence in order that they may give him a kick. . On last Monday night quite a large number were placed on" the delinquent list, and unless they bestir themselves for the next ten days they will have to pay cash for all that they buy, or go without. Delighted with the Treatment. "Let me kiss those tears away!" our "devil" begged tenderly of a sweet girl. She fell for it, and he was busy for the next 15 minutes. And the tears flowed on. "Can nothing stop them ?" he asked breathlessly sad. "No," she murmured, "but go on with the treatment." W. Young, Oxford's beloved and cel ebrated physician. As a neighbor, Col. Edwards was generous and kind, as a friend he was faithful and true, and as as a husband affectionate and indulgent. One more of -Oxford's distinguished citizens has passed to his reward. The funeral was held .Wednesday afternoon from the Episcopal Church, of which he wTas a communicant, con ducted by Rev. F..T. H. Horsfield, and the interment was in Elmwood Cemetery. Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Messrs. C. J. Cooper, of Fayetteville; D. Y. and James Cooper, Mrs. Jane Young, A. C. Zollicoffer, Mr. and Mrgr W. A. Hunt and Al Daniel, of Hedderson, and Mrs. T. L. Daniel, Berea. The Honorary Pallbearers were: Drs. N. M. Ferebee, L. C. Taylor, G. A. Coggeshall, S. D. Booth, Judge Graham, Prof. F. P. Hobgood, .Col. R. O. Gregory, Dr H. C. Herndon, Rev. R. H. Marsh, Dr. J. P. Stedman, and Messrs. R. S. Usry and Frank Edwards. The Active Pallbearers were: James Paris, S. H. Brown, Luther Stark, Gen. B. S. Royster, Dr. I. H. Davis, H. M. Shaw, Wm. Landis, and A. S. Hall. The Undertaker was Robt. Wood. Prices Are Higher at Ths Farmers Warehouse. In the next ten days we are going to hit some hard licks. Every day a special sale day. Come with this load and we will bid for your next. Re member the next ten days. J. F. Meadows & Co. AUGUST TOBACCO SALES. SALES OF TOBACCO IN THIRTY ONE TOWNS. Tobacco Warehouses Sold for Pro ducers 7,827,855, With Resales Total Amounts to 8,766,096. The first of the monthly reports of the sale of leaf tobacco in North Caro lina at the various warehouses has beeri made to the Department of Agricul ture as required by the last Legisla ture. The report has in it some surprising: figures, but it is to be remembered that tobacco is ready in the east before it is in the central and western parts of the State. This shows that during the month, of August, the first month of the to bacco season, when all the markets are not open and those in some sections just getting the edge of the crop the sale for producers at first hand amount ed to nearly eight millon pounds, the exact figures being 7,827,855. In the way of sales to be added to this are the resales, the pounds sold for dealers amounting to 212,904 and the pounds sold for warehousemen or warehouses, amounting to 725,337, making the to tal sales reach the 87,766,096. The average prices are not furnished, but if this reached 12 1-2 cents a pound it amounted to $1,095,762, which is a tidy sum to be turned loose the first month of the tobacco season, with primings being sold. In the sales for August the first re ported to the Department of Agricul ture, and this under oath,Kinston takes first place with its total sales at 1,773, 728 pounds, the sales from the pro ducers being 1,674,01 7,and the resales 99,711 pounds. Wilson is second with total sales of 1,421,200, of which 1, 351,123 pounds was from producers and 50,152 pounds from resales. The third is Fairbluff, Columbus county, 928,514 being from producers with Fairmont Davidson county fourth its total 602,347 lbs. of this 487,617 be ing from producers, and Smithfield is fifth with its sales making a total of 445,436 pounds, of which 411,371 pounds, of which 411,371 pounds is from producers. The full report of the sales made in thirty-one towns of the State at the to bacco warehouses is given below, the number of pounds sold for dealers and for warehouses to be obtained by sub tracting the number of pounds sold at first hand for producers from the total sales, which include the resales, the pounds sold for producers showing the number of pounds placed on the mar ket by the men who raise the tobacco. The table of sales is as follows: v - P " O 0 3 3 O - OQ C-i 1,674,017 1,351,123 928,514 487,617 411,371 408,767 285,074 253,115 272,963 242,173 207,125 188,115 168,217 137,218 99,474 96,311 90,111 60,484 52,623 50,577 48,489 48,476 47,099 23,861 22,850 22,312 19.2T8 8,288 5,604 1,798 1,642 Towns ci o B w 1,773,728 1.421,200 1,241,867 602,347 445,43( 496,447 292,965 285,033 291,060 242,173 227,629 194,777 218,369 150,928 130,055 99,576 100,748 60,483 55,121 50,577 " 48,894 48,476 47,693 24,441 23.424 23,369 21,466 10,007 5,604 1,798 1,642 Kinston Wilson Fair Bluff Fairmont Smithfield La Grange Farmville Goldsboro Rocky Mount Williamston Robersonville Oxford Winston-Salem Greenville Lumberton Henderson Warsaw Reidsville Enfield Clarkton Dunn Clinton Louisburg Greensboro Apex Roleigh Durham Spring Hope Creedmoor Youngsville Roxboro News and Observer. Washing Machines Free. Keep Your Cash Coupons. To the party making the largest cash purchase, except of vehicles and live stock, between Sept. 1st and Nov. 1st, 1907, we will give one High Grade Washing Machine, FREE. Our line of dry goods, clothing, shoes, hats, gents furnishings, heavy and fancy groceries is complete, and we guarantee to save you money on every purchase. In our vehicle and harness depart ment, we can suit the most fastidous and prices are rock bottom. Parham Bros. Co. if you want to save To cents pay yout subscription before October 1st.
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