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VOL. 20. 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. It seems that Raleigh did not want an auditorium when only 87 out ot 1500 registered voters voted for it. Fire at Newbern Tuesday night de stroyed tne shingle and barrel factory of V. B. Ellis,entailing a loss of $40, 000. Saturday the boiler at a saw mill 8 miles south of Pittsboro exploded and wrecked the plant. Four men were injured. The Charlotte Observer will receive about $19,300 insurance onaccount of the recent fiie in its office. It is doubt ful if this covers the loss. Aunt Peggy Whitley died at her home near Wilson a few days ago and the veracious chronicles assert that she was born in 1787 and was therefore 120 years old. In Hertford county a few days ago Mr. E. Thomas Daughtry fell oft a heavily loaded log 3Tagon, the wheels passed over his head, crushing his skull from the effects of which he died. C. T. Willis, a white man living at Walnut Cove, was struck on the head by a baseball Saturday, sustaining in juries from which he died within a few hours. He was a spectator at a game. At White Oak, a suburb of Greens boro, a few days ago, Ed Swaney, 8 years old, was monkeying .with a rifle. He was able to spit-out the ball, but two of his front teeth came out with it and his upper lip will be a trifle short hereafter. After an absence of 71 years, Wil liam and Smiley Pharr, aged 71 and 84 years respectively, are on a visit to Cabarrus county where they were born. They made the trip from Cabarrus county to Indiana with their parents in 1836. Sheriff Watson and posse went over toward- Manchester' last Friday and captured another large blockade whisk ey still. This makes eight stills the sheriff has hauled in, or one a month, since he went into office. Fayetteville Observer. " Walter Gibson, a brakeman on the Danville and Western railway, was killed at Spray, Rockingham county, a few days ago. He was unloading some boxes when a heavy box fell on him and crushed him to death. Gib son was 22 years old and lived at Leaksville.where a wife and child sur vives. President Venable of the University annouces that another examination for scholars in North Carolina under the bequest of Cecil Rhodes will be held about the middle of January. These scholarships are worth $1,500 and are tenable for three years at Oxford Un iversity, England, as provided by Mr. Rhodes in his will. Reidsville Review: Mr. Gordon Wooton, a Reidsville young man who recently went to Des Moines, Iowa, to to accept a position as instructor, found after arriving there, that the school re ceived students of both races. When this fact dawned upon him, he picked up his hat and walked out, notifying the principalthat he was not suited to that kind of work. Mr. Albert Myers, of Thomasville, was seriously and perhaps fatally stab bed Monday night by G rover Proctor, who made his escape. Proctor was at tempting to elope with Myers' daugh ter, whom he had known only a week. The father interfered and was stabbed. The couple left the wounded man lying in the yard and made good their elope ment. The young man was arrested. FOR SALE On the 4th of Octo ber, 1907, I will sell at the residence of the late L. C. Edwards household furniture, kitchen utensils, garden im plements, feather beds, piano, etc. Annie Young Cannady. It. m I HAVE on hand two second hand mowing machines that are in tip top running order, and am offering them at a very low price. Jf you are in the market for a mower take advantage of this offer, as they are bargains. J. F. Edwards. 2m. WANTED To sell the vacant build ing lot between the residences of Mrs. C. Powell and Mrs. W. Howell, fac ing The Seminary. In the most de sirable part of town; convenient to elec tric lights and waterworks. For infor mation apply to W. L. Peace, Oxford, N. C. 2t ADMITS HE GOT $6, Senator Drewry Makes a Hurailat ing Confession. The long expected "full and frank statement in connection with the South ern Railway vouchers" appeared Sat urday afternoon in Senator John C. Drewry's paper, the Evening Times. The card was a surprise, both to those of Mr.Drewry's friends who were hoping against the facts that he could give some reasonable explanation and to the larger body of the community who were 'expectant that long cogita tion and advice would result Jn a statement that would be, at least, astute. On the contrary, the utterance was neither clever nor convincing. As one prominent gentleman stated "it is too little to be puerile;" as another put it, "it is like trying to keep off the rain with a broken umbrella." In brief, the card is a weak attempt at ccnfession and avoidance,filled with protestation of good motive, ignoring the long concealment and . deception and leaning on the sophistry that be cause Colonel Andrews refused to take stock in the paper but agreed instead to give it "a few thousand dollars" of Southern Railway money for adver tising and printing certain articles that he might designate neither he nor the Southern had any interest or influence in Senator or paper. Mr. Drewry, as another point of defense, alleges that although he received money before and after his nomination asSenator he returned the money for the voucher made out to his paper and paid in January. Perhaps, however, the best comment on the "full and frank statement" is contained in the following announce ment from Mr. S. E. Rotter, Editor of the Times, which was published at the head ot the editorial column of the same paper in which Mr. Drewry's card appeared: "A Word Personal This afternoon I tendered my resignation as editor of The Raleigh Evening Times, to take effect at once. "S. L. ROTTER." As Mr. Rotter resigns, without ex pi an f lion and would - make no explan ation personally, none is -needed for the enlightenment of the public News and Observer. Big Revival at Creedmoor. During the past week a revival meeting was held at Creedmoor and at tracted large crowds. The services were conducted on the old fashion camp jneeting style, and a number that attended the services come some distance and spent several days. Sev eral preachers assisting and much in terest taken in the meeting with good results. Important to Subscribers. Of course you know how your sub scription account stands on the books of The Public Ledger, and the purpose of this is not to tell you, but simply to call your attention to the fact that a renewal or to receive the amount due on your subscription will be appreciat ed. Your attention to this will oblige us, and save you the annoyance of be ing called upon for it. Owing to the fact that we have re ceived so many requests from subscrib ers to extend the time for them to take advantage of the SI rate we will do so, and make it to positively take effect on the 20th of October. Don't forget this. Hiding Birth of Child. Rebecca Thorp, a colored , woman who lived a short distance from town with Will Harris and wife, and cooked in town, sometime Monday night gave premature birth to a child, and carried it to a piece of woods near by and con cealed it. Next morning Harris and wife discovered that something was wrons: with Rebecca, and confronted her with a charge of giving birth to a child, and insisted that she go and get it and bring it to the house, which she finally did. Harris come to town and informed the authorities of what had happened and Squire Ellis issued a warrant, but Coroner Sam Wheeler was notified and he at once summoned the following jury: J. K. Wood, W. B. Hobgood, J. L. Daniel, J. R. Walters, Pete Bullock and Alex Wil liams. They met at the house and after examining witnesses and -postmortem examination by Dr. S. D. Booth, county physician, they returned the following verdict: "That the death of ths infant was caused by the crimi nal negligence of its mother, Rebecca Thorp." She was turned over to Sher iff Howard and lodged in jail to await trial at the next term of court. WANTED 100 laborers at 81,25 per day of 10 hours. W. R. and A. B. Kimball. WORK OF THE CHILDREN. HONOR ROLL, FIRST MONTH OF GRADED SCHOOL. Bright Boys and Girls Who Study and Make Good Progress in Different Grades. First Grade Charlie Dames, Mary May, Nina Cooper, Harley Stacy, Margaret Pendleton, Daisy Smith, Liu lu Hunt, James Ballou, Edward Raw lins, Lewis Green Smith, Junius Coop er, Joe Beasley, Carl Sizemore, George Beasley, Emmie Cooper Medford, Hert Eee Hancock, William Webb, Sudie Crews, Lettie Pitchford, Frances Mitchell, Viola Hester, Flournoy Bur nett, Otto Gardner. Second Grade Georgia Winston, Edward Ballou, Etta Wheeler, Willie Pitchford, Sallie May, Joe Ragland, Irma Grant, George Cheatham, Sallie Yancey, Joe Currin, Henry Shaw, Herbert Currin, Ruth White, Frances Lewis, Robert Day, Fanny Taylor, Lois Wood. . Third Grade Susan Webb, Olivia Burchett, Bessie Pitchford, Lila Cur rin, Lorine Peed, Kathleen Gardner, Willie Hester, Annie May Spencer, Carroll Moore, William Medford, Archie Johnson, Thelma Averett, Johnnie Peed, Shirley Averett. Fourth Grade Marie Meadows, Alva Lee Currin, Susie Meadows, Marsh Callis, Edith Parham, Carrie Harris, Lillian Sizemore, Katie Aver ett, Maty Cheatham, Annie Elizabeth Wortham, Herbert Parham, Jewell Ferguson, Earle Hunt, Frank Fur man, Jessie Bullock, Imogen , Cann a dy, Sallie Hammc. , v - Fifth Grade Ruth Shaw, Londa Shamburger, Julia , Royster, Mary White, Harry Renn, Harry Jones, Ken-non Taylor, Banna Wheeler, Mat tie Nutt, Grace Critcher, Sara Callis, John Hunt, Lucy B. Day, Waverly Harris, Lillian lay lor, Ernest Hart, Madeline Crews, Tempie Gee, Mamie Moore, Myrtle Crews, Eva Hester, Julia Council. Sixth Grade Helen Paris, Mary Shaw, Virginia Carroll, Lois Per kin- son, Littie Hester,? Esther Mitchell.:" Seventh Grade- Sophronia Cooper, John Baker, Katte Lee' Ellis, Wilbur Smith, Ellie Baker, Frank Hancock, Tazzie Dean, Estelle Bullock, "rsadie Day, Mabel Hart, Lena Jones, Edna Crews. Eighth Grade- Oscar .Ragland, Irving Royster, Arthur Landis. Ninth Grade r-AUeine Minor, Alma Ragland, Isabel Fleming, Josephine Brown. The Confederate Monument. The members of Granville Grays Chapter of United Daughters of Con federacy wish to acknowledge with thanks for contributions to the Confed erate monument fund sent by Messrs. Z. E. Lyon, I. C. Harris, W. P. Coz art, of Creedmoor, and Messrs. B. T. Harris and L. H. Caviness, of Hester. The ladies have commenced work on the monument cause with renewed zeal and will present the four act drama 'Valley Farm" at an early day. " Mrs. Annie Landis and Mrs. M. A. Johnston will represent the Granville Grays Chapter in the Convention in Greensboro, which meets Oct. 8th. Dead Infant Found. Friday morning while Masters Char ley Powell and Outlaw Hunt were walking down the ditch that runs across the Raleigh road, just outside the corporation, they found wrapped in a bag a newly borned dead colored infant, and Coroner Sam Wheeler was notified. He at- once took charge of the body and summoned the following jury: J. F. Royster, J. W. Hunt, A Williford, Pete Bullock, J. R. Wal ters and A. H. A. Williams. The jury viewed the remains and decided to adjourn until tomorrow, Saturday, to enter into a full investigation. There is no clue as to the guilty party or parties. 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. POCKET knives that are right in price and quality at Stedman's. The handsomest collection of Japa nese and other fine china ware we have ever shown. Stedman's Drusr Store. DO IT NOW Send in your heat ers and coal stoves to be repaired be fore cold weather comes and avoid the rush. J.F.Edwards. -2m Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney trouble that is not beyond medi cal aid. J. G. Hall. PH. IL L SMITH LECTURE. GREETED WITH LARGE AUDI ENCE FRIDAY NIGHT. Delivered in the Court House his Popular Lecture "The Transi- tion Period in the South." Dr." Henry-Lewis Smith, the able President of Davidson College, was in Oxford; according to appointment last Friday night, and delivered in the Court House his popular lecture, "The Transition Period in the South and its call to teachers." Dr. Smith was greeted by a large and intelligent au dience. K'i, Profl J. F.; Webb had ar ranged, for a large attendance of county teachers and many were present, both from Oxford and the country. ; The eloquent speaker was appropri ately introduced by ex-Judge A. W. Graham, the very efficient Chairman of the County BoaTd of Education. The address was pronounced one of the best heard in Oxford in many years and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. The address was beau tiful, and vivid picture, of the "Old South"- its memories, its sacred tra ditions and its principles. It was a plea for. the old ideas which character ized the anti-bellum South. Dr.. Smith paid a glowing tribute to the old gen tleman of the South hi s patriotism, his loyalty to truth, his integrity and high sense of honor. He also spoke of the "Old South's"- reverence for the church, -the Bible, and the marriage vow and its respect for womanhood. In speaking of the old ideas he con trasted the high standards of honor and integrity then prevailing with the fe verish Activity, love of show aud mer cenary ideas of today. He disclaimed, however, any intention to oppose the industrial activity of today, and said he rejoiced that the South was making such rapid strides, but warned the peo ple not to forget the old life of the past in the mad rush for things material, v The lecture was indeed a gem. and our people were simply delighted with the speaker and with his theme. J Dr. .Viith is admitedly one of the ieiheducators , in the SouthfHe is a scholar and a thinker.and a speaker of most pleasing address and manner. We believe his address did good for the cause of education in Granville. We shall" be glad-to welcome him to Oxford and Granville again and often, where he has a host of friendsand ad- mirers. Elegant Barbecue Supper. One of the most enjoyable affairs we've had the pleasure of attending in a long time was the barbacue and brunswick stew supper at the pleasant and beautiful country home of Mr. Roy Currin last Thursday evening. It was given by two of Oxford's popular business men, Messrs. Brooks Parham and Charley Bryan, and a large num ber of Oxford people, including seve ral ladies, enjoyed the . elegant and sumptuous feast. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Currin assisted in preparing the sup per and the table was spread in the grove, ine barbecue ana brunswick stew was prepared by our old friend, J. S. Hobgood, who has no equal in this part of the State. Every one present pronounced it the best they had ever eaten. Of course some of the champion consumers of barbecue were around the table and fully sus tained their reputations. At the conclusion of the sumptuous supper Dr. Sam Booth, on behalf of the well-filled guests, tendered a vote of thanks to the popular hosts, and payed a high compliment to Mr. Hob good and Mr. and Mrs. Currin. Dwelling Burned in the Country. The editor is sorry to learn that Mr. H. Elliott, an industrious farmer of Oak Hill township, had the misfor tune to have his dwelling burned up one night last week. Mr. Elliott awoke about 3 o'clock in the morning and found his home m names. After get ting his family out he only had time to save a part of his clothing and fur niture. It is supposed the fire was caused by rats. What Hard Work Will Do. Rowan Kingsbury, one of Oxford's very industrious colored women, has by close application to her restaurant night and day, has made money enough to buy a house and lot near the South ern freight depot and enlarge and im prove it. She has just finished run ning it up two stories and painting it. This is a fine example of what hard work will accomplish. DOG For Sale I have a nice bird dog well broke, nice size, white With liver colored spots, 18 months old. Write for further information to !L. L. Wilson, : Oxford, N. C, Route 5. It. LARGE BREAKS OF TOBACCO. During the Past Week Farmers Thronged our Warehouses. There was a large quantity of to bacco sold on our market during the past week, and the four warehouses enjoyed large breaks. While there is some grumbling prices have started off very satisfactorily for the early part of the season, and the quality of the to bacco being sold is of a fairly good type. There seems to be no kick on the common grades as they sell high. From now on the breaks will be large, and our buyers are aaxious for all grades of tobacco, having made ample preparations to buy all that may come to Oxford, and it goes with out saying that our market makes the highest averages in the State. The warehousemen will see to it that every pile sold brings its full value. LADIES IN THEIR GLORY. Great Fall Millinery Opening and Streets Full of Them. There has never been such a mag nificient and varied assortment of fine millinery in - Oxford as was shown at the openings on Tuesday and Wednes day at the popular stores of Landis & Easton, Long, Blalock & Haskinsand Mrs. T. Lanier's. Our streets were thronged with the ladies from both town and country and went from store to look at the beautiful, smart crea tions in the millinery art, and were in their glory. Everything was hand some and stylish. The proper hat for every person and for every occasion. The displays were nicely arranged by the milliners, and those of the two first named firms were very elaborate and captivating and the ladies bought them "like hot cakes" leaving a cold, empty feeling in the pocket books. Death of Mother of Mr. H. M. Shaw. The people of Oxford will deeply sympathize with Mr. H. M. Shaw.who now mourns the death of a tender and loving mother, which occured in our sister town of Henderson on Tuesday night . after a lingering, illness. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Baptist church, and leaves be sides a loving husband three sons and two daughters, Messrs. H. M. Shaw, of Oxford; W. B. Shaw, Jr., and E. F. Shaw, of Madison, Wis., and Mrs. R. J. Corbett and Mrs. N." P. Strauss, of Henderson, to all of whom the edi tor extends deep sympathy in the hour oT great sorrow. None but those who have sat in the shadow of a great bereavement can justly weigh such a sorrow as this. Those who have gone down into the valley of suffering and stood for months by the side of loved one, as hope after hope dropped away as the petals fall from a fading flower, know that such anguish cannot find solace in the tenderest words. She who has gone forth could not be supported on her solitary path by any earthly friend. The husband with adevotion few men are capable of, whose strength was given sweetly, tenderly to this precious invalid, whose heroic devotion never faltered, could not detain her by the clasp of earthly love; but after the last word had been spoken, the last sign of recognition was gone, a look of peace settled on her face which proclaimed victory, and he knew she was resting on a mighty arm. The funeral will take place in Hen derson this Thursday afternoon. Must See or Hear. Person who have items of news for the paper are requested to send them in while they are "news" and not wait two or three weeks thinking somebody else will do so, or the editor will find it out somehow. The editor is only a human being and he can't be in more than one place at a time or get infor mation by absorption. He must either see or hear to learn things, just like other folks. Oxford Boys Win. The first game of football, on the local gridiron for this season was play ed Saturday between Horner School and the fast Oxford team. The game was exciting from beginning to end, with honors almost even until towards the close of the second half, when Ox ford scored a touchdown on the cadets. This was the only score, and as Oxford failed to kick goal the final score Jwas 5 to 0 in favor of Oxford. Public Examinations. The last public examination of county teachers for the year will be held in the court house as follows: For colored teachers, Thursday, Oct. 10th; for white teachers, Friday, Oct. 11th; for High School certificates, Friday and Saturdav, Oct. 11th and 12th. J. F. WEBB, County Supt. ITEMS FROM EXCHANGES. NEWSY, POINTED ITEMS GATH ERED FOR OUR READERS. Short and Seasoned, Wise, Pert, Gay aud Solemn Things Talked About in the Merry-go-Round. Which hole is the deepest the ona into which Crater fell or the one which Drewry dug for himself? News and Observer. Five divorces were granted at Salis bury the other day. The affinity mar ket seems to be on the boom. Char lotte News. When the Republican party opens the campaign jack-pot,the Sugar Trust can be relied onto do the usual amounb of sweetening. A shut mouth keeps one out of strife says a Portuguse proverb. But it is hard to shut the mouth when the strife) is on. New Bern Sun. - The Wall Street bears are the great est knockers in the country. They make their money, by knocking the spots out of stocks and securities. For each man the time for calling in the straw hat is when he can afford to buy a new winter one or can mus ter up nerve enough to wear the old hat. Wilmington Dispatch. It is said Col. Andrews has gone to Washington, probably on the same er rand as the Dutchman who quit his plowing and went to the house when told his wife had given birth to triplets. He said "I go up and stop dot dam foolishness." William Jennings Bryan, the orator Thursday, October 1 7th, at the North Carolina State Fair, is to be given a luncheon at the fair grounds after his address. It will be served in a large tent, the arrangements being similar to those when President- Roosevelt spoke two years ago. . m The Shakespeare Club. . The adult public is cordially invited by a joint committee of the Shakes peare Club and Woman's Club to at tend an illustrated lecture on Village Improvements to be given by Mrs. F. L. Stevens, of the A. & M. College, at the Francis Hilliard School on Friday evening, October 11 fh, at eight o'clock. SUMPTUOUS barbecue;supper. Carolina Lodge the Scene of Joy and Hospitality. Carolina Lodge, the beautiful home of Messrs. D. M. Caldwell and Henry. Topping near Gel a, was the scene of joy and gladness Wednesday even ing where a bountiful and well pre pared barbecue andJbrunswick stew was served to their friends. lwas indeed a delightful affair and these gentle men were most gracious host. The "handsome and well fVrnished Bungalow was graced by the ladies and the genial hosts extended to the invited guests an old time Southern, greeting. A barren spot has heen transformed in one year into one of the most beau tiful places in Granville county by the popular and genial owners, who have cast their lofTs among our good people and who extended to them a most cor dial welcome. There were about 125 people pres ent, among them 20 odd ladies, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed a delicious old-iashioned Southern barbecue and brunswick stew, which was served on tables on the lawn. At the conclusion of the royal feast Dr. B. K. Hays on the behalf of the ladies in his usual happy manner re turned many thanks to the hosts for the pleasure of the evening, who was followed by Gen. B. S. Royster on be half of the gentlemen, who made a most graceful speech in which he ac knowledged the gracious hospitality of Mr. Caldwell, and assured him how much the people of Oxford"appreciated the hospitalities of Carolina .Lodge. He also welcomed Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Toppinto the county, and express ed the gratification of our people to welcome such citizens in their midst. Mr. Caldwell responded in a most pleasant and hospitable manner, say ing that it was always a pleasure to welcome his friends of Oxford aud Granville to his home, assuring them that they were always welcome there and was proud to bea. citizen of the good old county. Senator Hicks, Col. Henry Cooper, and Dr. Coggeshall also made a few remarks at the close. Barbecue and brunswick stew were prepared by the skillful hand of Mr. J. S. Hobgood assisted by Mr. Roy Currin.
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