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1 1 Mrs TLales Turner Fe6 2908 VOL. 20. OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 1907. NO. 52 MfeiffS ShU- elH 4 Mr 1 fcJirjSfg 111 v v " " BOLD ROBBERY TUESDAY. MR. BEN TUCK, OF BUCHANAN, THE VICTIM. Negro Boy Runs by Him and Grabs a New Twenty Dollar Bill f and Escapes. Mr. Ben Tuck, a hard working old man of the Buchanan section, sold a load of tobacco at the Johnson Ware house Tuesday at a good price, and received the money for it from the bank. Under the shed of the ware house he was talking with one Mr. Elliott, and held anew $20 bill loosely in his hand which attracted the wistful eye of a negro oy standing nearby. The negro coulrot stand the oppor tunity, so he run by Mr. Tuck and snatched the bill out of his hand and went almost flying through the drive way and disappeared. As Mr. Tuck only saw the back of the negro he is unable to give any description of the bold thief. It is to be hoped that he will be captured. It would be a great -thing for the town if the vagrant law was enforced by the major and get rid of the sneak thieves. There will be no Court. " Owing to the continued illness of Judge Council, which will prevent his holding the November term of Gran ville Superior Court, and our inability to secure the service of another Judge, notice is hereby given that said term of court will not be held, and jurors, suitors and witnesses need pot attend. C. F. CREWS", Clerk Superior Court. Hon. J. Y. Joyner at Wilton. This distinguished Educator was in Oxford Friday, and accompanied hy Mr. J. F Webb, Superintendent of County Schools, out to Wilton, where he made a plain practical educational speech to quite a good crowd of people in the interest of the establishment of a special tax school district. We are Mnforrhed by a friend of that section - thatrvtriile:thre is greHnterest Tifaai- ' fested in the election, yet it is very doubtful whether it will be carried, owing to the fact that the boundaries of the district will be too large. "The Shoplifter." Lookout boys for "The Shoplifter," a musical melodrama at the Opera House on Tuesday night, the 19th. The cast is said to be a good one, and plenty of music and fun is promised. The troupe numbers 16 including 5 ladies. Don't forget the date and get your reserved seats at Hamilton's. Among the Song Hits are: "When Noah Gave out Checks for Rain,'-' "Dear Sing-Sing," Because I'm Mar ried Now," "Carisamo," "When Ar rah Wannah Marries Barney Carney,' TVI1 fo Will mvDrAam C Vm Trnfi. "The Marriage Bells,"' "In 1 he Sum mer Time," "Br Buster." Merchants Commend the Banks. The Retail Merchants' Association passed the following resolution which speaks for itself: We, the Retail Merchants' Associa tion of Oxford, wish to express our approval of the action of our Banks in holding the cash and issuing Bank Certificates instead. We believe if they had not taken this step the To bacco market would have closed, and more or less damaged all lines of bus iness directly or indirectly. We wish to express our confidence in the bank certificates and will take them in ex change for goods or credit accounts for face value. Retail, Merchants Association. Cut His Son's Throat. Friday afternoon John L. Black had his throat cut by his father, Robt Black, who lives near Thomasville in Davidson county. Robert Black was beating his wife, and their little girl ran and told her brother John that their father was beating her mother to death. He ran to his father's house, which was about half a mile from where Jie lived, and as he stopped in the door his father jumped at him with a shoe knife in his hand and cut a fearful gash in his neck from below his left ear across his jaw to his nose, cutting his jugular vein and through his jaw and grazing his aortic artery. John ran out of. the house and was followed by his father who struck him on the head with a large rock, tearing his right ear partly from his head. Robert Black is still at large. ' Dr. Peacock was called and found that the patient had almost bled to death, but it is thought that he will recover. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS. How Two Important Oxford Cases Were Disposed of. Annie D. Taylor vs. Security Life and Annuity Co. N 1. Insurance, Temperate Habits, Evi dence, "Opinion . Evidence," Wit nesses, Testimony as to Temperance. " It is competent evidence upon the question of false representation of the deceased in having answered a question in his application for life insurance, upon which his policy had been issued, to the, effect that he had never been intemperate in the use of malt or spir ituous liquors, for a witness to testify to the conditions under which he had known deceased, saw him every day for several months, and that from his knowledge and observation of him and his habits the insured in the use of such liquors. This is not "opinion evidence," being such as the mind ac quires knowledge of by the simulta neous action of several of the senses, the impression upon the mind not traceable to any one fact produced by a single sense, but being a statement which is nevertheless a fact. (Expert evidence discussed and distinguished). 2. Burden of Proof, More Than One Conclusion, Questions for Jury, Di recting Verdict. When the burden of proof, is upon defendant the court cannot direct a verdict in its favor as a matter of law' when more than one conclusion can be reached upon the evidence by fair minded men. (Walker, J., concurring cited with "approval," in re Patterson, and distinguished "opinion evidence" from the character of the evidence in this case). L. C. Taylor et, al. ys? The Seaboard Air Line Railway. 1. Railroad, Trustees of Church, Nui sance, Permanent Damages. An action by the trustees of a church for permanent damages against a rail road company caused by tlie propin quity of the terminal and depot to the church, and the manner of its use, will not lie, whether the railway company acquired the property by purchase Tr condemnation proceedings. 2. Same, Damages, Lawful Exercise r o f -fe ighlsj-N'li isance, Spec! S c -jri e ; gations, Demurrer. i .Personal interests and comfort must yield to public necessity or conven ience, and the lawful operation of a railway, with reasonable care, is not an actionable nuisance. Therefore, a demurrer will be sustained which does not point out in a specific manner the particulars wherein the defendant has exceeded its legal or chartered rights. 3. Same. . A demurrer will be sustained to a complaint in a suit brought by the trustees of a church against a railroad company, alleging that the defendant in the use and operation of its railroad at its terminal wantonly and negligent ly created and maintained and prem ises, oontiguous to plaintiff's lot on the opposite side of the street therefrom, so as to greatly endanger the church and manse, and to render them less valuable as a place of worship and residence, without specifying any act which the railroad did not have the lawful authority to do, or that they needlessly and heedlessly caused the acts complained of. 4. Same, Nuisance, Damages, Trus tees of Church, Damages to Pastor, Etc. In suit by the trustees of a church against a railroad company for the im proper use of its terminal or depot at or near the manse or the church, no recovery can be had for any physical suffering upon the part of their pastor, his family or the individuals compos ing the congregation. Charlotte Ob server. Fire in the Wardrobe. Friday afternoon Mrs. C. B. Far giss, who lives on West Street, proved herself a brave woman. While she was in another room looking after her household duties her little children were in the bed room, and one of them stuck a stick in the fire, and with the end of it burning put it into the ward robe and sftut the door. In a short time the house was filled with smoke and Mrs. Fargiss rushed in the room, and found the wardrobe on fire inside. Her first thought was to send in an alarm, but concluded to try and put it out herself, which she did with several buckets of .water. The contents of the wardrobe were burned or ruined, including several nice dresses and a cloak. We are glad that Mrs. Fargiss proved herself equal to the emergency, thus averting proba bly a more disastrous fire. 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. - I0VIN6 OF BUSY THBONG. PEOPLE TOU KNOW AND THOSE YOU DON'T KNOW. The Faces of Those Caught in Pass ing Coming and Going by Our Man-About-Town. Mr. S. L. Howard, of Berea, was in town Friday. Mrs. R. J. Aiken, of Salem, was in town Mondiy. Miss Annie Taylor is on a visit to New York City. Mr. D. M. Caldwell, of Gela, was in town Monday. Mr. W. P. White, . Jr., of Wilton, was in town Saturday. Mr. R. D. Brooks, of Route 4a was on our street Friday. Mrs. S. D. Booth is visiting Mrs. J. T. Simpson in Winston. Mr. J.-Y. Longmire, of Dement, was in town Saturday, Mr. Albert Crews, of Tar River, was in town Saturday. Mr. SMV. Morton, of Oak HOI, was on our streets Satuidajr. Mr.and Mrs. Sam Knott, of Fishing Creek, were in town Monday. Miss Annie Cannady is on a visit to relatives in New York City. Mr. Luther Buchanan, of the road, is spending a few days at home. Mr, Mott Pinnix returned Friday from a short stay in Richmond. Mr, and Mrs, James Osborn and son returned to Lynchburg, Va., Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Satterwhite, of Satterwhite, were Oxford visitors Saturday. Mr. A S. Carrington, Jr., of Hamp ton, was in town Friday and called to see the editor. Mr. J. P. Cannady, of Route 1, was in Oxford Friday and called on the Public' Ledger. ' ' ' V. Mr. L. M. Duncan, of Stem, was in Oxford 'Tuesday and called on the Public Ledger. Mr. J. R. Parham, of Watkins, was in Oxford Saturday and called on the Public Ledger. Mrs. Wm. Manning and children, of Spartanburg, S. C, are visiting Mrs. James H. Horner. Mrs. J. M. Davis, of Danville, Va., is visiting her sister, Mr. Wyatt Can nady, on College Street. Mr. Dennis Biummitt, the fine principal of Hester School, was in Ox ford Saturday and called on the editor. Mr. G. M. Veazey and son, of Knap of Reeds section, were in Oxford Tuesday and called on the Public Led ger. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Ewell, of Nor folk, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Steed on Rectory Street Saturday and Sun day. Mr. W. R. Mimms, who has just recovered from an attack of sickness, is on a visit to relatives in Chatham county. Mr. Tommie Howell, of Durham, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Howell, on Raleigh Street. Mr. Claude Cheatham, of Youngs ville, visited his parents, Mr.and Mrs. D. T. Cheatham, near town Sunday and Monday. Mr. W. H. Powell returned a few days ago from a business trip to New Orleans, and say 3 script is all the go down there. Mr. and Mrs. Van Zant, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Syke3, of New York, are spending a few days in Oxford, and are at the Irwin House. Mrs. F. Williams, the splendid helpmeet of editor Williams of .the Newton Enterprise, is visiting her daughter, Miss Mary Williams, at the home of Dr. S. D. Booth. Mr. B. M. Haubold come in from Richmond Saturday and spent Sunday with Mrs. Haubold, who bade her Oxford friends goodbye Tuesday and left to visit relativas near South Bos ton before joining Mr. Haubold in Richmond. Some of the' things Bank Certificates will do. They will buy New York York exchange at par. They will pay taxes. They will buy goods at lowest cash prices, and if held they will draw 4 per cent interest. The "Old Man" would not mind having a grip on a big bunch of the $20 certificates. LET US STAND TOGETHER. THE TWO OXFORD BANKS ARE PERFECTLY SOUND. Their Plan of Issuing Certificates Great Protection to the Depositors. In order to protect depositors as well as to hold the large amount of cash they have on hand the Bank of Granville and First National Bank commencd to issue script Friday, and there is no necessity for our people to become J ajarmed on account of money string ency as tobacco continues to sell well. Keep a "stiff upper lip" and keep cool heads as the so-called panic is about over.. In the mean time let no one who has money in the banks become uneasy, and we advise all who have money, to deposit in- the banks and thereby do your part in helping to "bridge over" the crisis. Another thing, those who owe money and have it to pay, should make haste to pay it. This will also aid greatly in keeping things moving. Don't become fright tened and hoard your money at home. There is more danger there from thieves than putting it in the banks. There are probably very few people- in Granville county who are not familiar with the financial trou bles which for several weeks have caused so much excitement in New York City, making it difficult for our banks to get money from their corres pondent banks where they have money oudeposit. Theso conditions made it necessary for the banks of Oxford and Creedmoor to follow the plan of which has been adopted by the banks of Dur ham, Louisburg, Greensboro, Wilson, and other towns of the State, and tem porarily limit the amount of actual cash which in any one day will be paid out on a check of a single depositor. In lieu of paying the actual cash the banks issue certificates bearing 4 per cent interest, each bank guaranteeing the payment of such certificate issued b,y the other, thus giving to the holder ofthe certificate the security offered by tyo banks instead of one. "The merJiants oT OxTofd accept these cer tificates as actual cash, and the local trade is not interfered with, and it is earnestly hoped that the people will unite in the effort to protect and pro mote the busiuess interests of the town and county. We have all confidence in our ex cellent banks, and the people of Gran ville are to be congratulated on hav ing these institutions in whose wise and conservative management the people have the fullest confidence. It is1 gratifying also to note the good sense shown in facing the situation calmly, and the unshaken confidence which they have shown in their banks and the ability of our own people to meet the situation. Prosperity is Genuine. There is no panic. It does not look like a panic. The people are not panic stricken. They realize and feel the stringency, but they are not without confidence, a condition that must arise before there can be a panic. The Washington Post is very sensible along this line when it says the business in terests all over the country are exer-. cising admirable judgment and coolness in meeting the strain imposed by the currency stringency. Business men rest their confidence upon the indis putable fact that the country is prosper ous that it has the equivalent of cash in its huge crops. Bearing this always in mind they have adapted themselves skillfully to the money stringency,and there is no doubt whatever that con fidence will soon lead the hoarders of money to restore their funds to the currents of business. The scarcity of money, the lifeblood of business is a great inconvenience, but it is not a se rious danger. It is not the cause, but the result, of distrust and panic. The wave of distrust receding, its effects will follow it. ' Bankers and business men in every section of the country- havevmet the situation with self-reliance and good sense. I aint feeling right to-day, Something wrong I must say; Come to think of it, that's right I forgot my Rocky Mountain Tea last night. t J. G. Hall. FOR SALE Nice family horse and good buggy used only a short while Apply to Mrs. J. Burwell Williams. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills made. They do not gripe. Sold by J. G. Hall. In a terrific powder explosion in a copper mine near Necozari, Arizona, ten Mexicans were killed. Subscribe to. the Public Ledger. AN AGED WOMAN CUT IN HALF Run Over by Freight Train at Apex While Crossing the Track A horrible death came to an aged' woman of Apex Monday, this being Mrs. Nathan Holleman, who was fifty years of age, and who was run over by a freight train of the Seaboard at a dangerous crossing in Apex. The terrible accident occurred about three o'clock Monday afternoon at the water tank at Apex. Mrs. Holleman was crossing the track from behind the tank, and the train was backing. It was upon her before she could act,and the wheels which crushed the life out of her mangled body cut this in half. Her face was not disfigured. Mrs. Holleman had been sitting up with, a sick daughter, and had then gone to a store to make some purchases. She started to her home and in so do ing had to cross the track of the Sea board. This she started to do ac the water tank, and the freight, backing in on the side track ran her down. The train struck her so quickly that it was all over before any alarm could be raised. Fire Near Hester! On Thursday morning early the stables and feed house of Mr. "Will Haskins, a prosperous young farmer near Hester, was discovered to be on fire. When he was aroused he onlj' had time to save one of his horses, which was badly burned, the other one being consumed with the building. This is a severe loss to Mr. Haskins as his feed for the year was consumed along with his farming utensils. The origin of the fire is unknown, and Mr. Haskins has the sympathy of his friends in the loss he has sustained. Runaway Marriages. The following couples evaded the vigilance of parents and come to Ox ford and were joined in double bless edness: Mr. John Williamson and Miss Mary D. Elliott, both of Granville, were married Saturday at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Sarah Elliott by Squire J. Robert Wood. " ' Mr. W. H. Milton and Miss Mamie Blackwell rolled in from Creedmoor Saturday night, and the pleasant Rev. E. G. Usry joined them in holy bonds of wedlock. Sunday morning Mr. Eugene B. Hart and Miss Hallie L. Currin, both of Mountain Creek section, arrived in Oxford Sunday morning and called on Rev. E. G. Usry, who in a few min utes made them one. The marriage ball has commenced to roll in Granville and ere the close of the year a large number will be come victims of artful cupid. The pleasant Register of Deeds, Mr. J. B. Powell, says: "Let the good work go on," as it is 3- pleasure to him to make other people happy. m m m Better Than Rubies or Gold are the bank certificates now being is sued by the banks of Oxford, in that they earn interest while you wait if they are yours to hold.if you are hold ing them in trust hold them no longer fqr your debtor is in need of them and longing for them to come home. They have the same debt pajingand pur chasing value as the yellow metal, not a business man in Oxford who would not rather have them than your note, mortsage or open account, or the mer chandise on his shelves. Remember also they are not only safe but in this time while currency is in the hiding they are supplying its needs and aid ing in holding up the price of your commodities, keeping the wheels of commerce in motion, and are a god send to every man who has something to sell or buy, or a debt to pay. Give them the confidence they deserve, and a good word instead of a kick, for while you strengthen the present situ ation you are not only helping others, but also helping yourself. The money situation is safe and the men whom you have entrusted with the task are endeavoring to keep it so. We are in business at the same old stand with a large Stock of Seasonable Goods which we are anxious to sell for all kinds of money just the kind you happen to have, and the account you owe us is past due and we need the money. Script will be just as acceptable as your gold, if it is headed for the coun try please be kind enough to turn it our way and we will thank you very much. Yours truly, 2t E. II. CRENSHAW CO. It is deliciously palatable, agrees with the weakest stnmach, contains the most soothing, healing, strengthening and cura tive elements. Makes you well and happY. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 onis, Tea or Tablets. J. G Hall. For sale I have 10 young shoats for sale. Apply to Jos. A. Peace, Fairport, N. C. NORTH CAROLINA NEWS. CULLED FROM THE VARIOUS PAPERS OF THE STATE. Tar Heel Items for Tar Heel Read ersSome Happenings in Old North State. A 3-year-old child of Mr. Felix O' Neall, of Wake county, was burned to death a few days ago. Raleigh day will be observed at the Jamestown Exposition about the 26th or 27th and Gov. Glenn will be the orator of the day. A tract of 180,000 acres of timber land in Dare county has been leased for 50 years to the Dare Lumber Co., the consideration being $3,000,000. The crime of the murder of Miss Mary Ann Harper, in Montgomery county on October 20th, is laid on :--negroes: Ed Harris, Press Rush anL Thomas Baldwin. Sarah Rawley, an old colored wo- man at Mt. Airy, was badly gored by a cow which she was milking, although the horns were embedded in her flesh, she will recover. Mrs. George W. Jones, 73 years old, who lived near Bladenboro, Bla den county, was kicked on the head by a pet pony which was running loose in the yard, a few days.ago and instantly killed. The Corporation Commission orders union stations to be built at Wades boro and Lincolnton, and makes an order in regard to the condemnation of land at Thomasville for the proposed: belt line. Gov. Glenn spoke twice at the Meth odist church in Waxhaw, Union boun ty, two Sunday's ago, and wboopfc! up the crowd for a collection of $4'0 to pay off the church debt. The amount was promptly raised. The Raleigh board of aldermen re ceived the report of the special com mittee to pass on the petitions for an election of prohibition or dispensary and decided by a unanimous vote .to order, an election to be held December 26, the day after Christmas. .. North Carolina certainly won the? honors at the Jamestown Exposition, not only having the "biggest day," but. also the greatest "week," and in addi tion on being awarded for its exhibits in various departments, 27 gold med als, 39 silver medal and 40 bronzo ones. While on a raid to Moore county Officers Harkins, Hendrix and Rere captured a blockade still and destroyed 2,000 gallons of brer. Jim Sriamne r ger, one of the moonshiners, was also caught, but some one slipped a razor up his coat sleeve and he cut the ropa that bound him and skidood. While in West Raleigh Mr. W. H. Howell was celebrating his 102nd birthday, with three of his children, more than a score of grandchildrem and yet more great-grandchildren, Mr.. Eli Smith, aged 73, and Miss Rosa Mills, aged 18, were getting married, in the office of tne down-town magis trate. In Charlotte Monday evening about dusk, Miss Rosa Witherspoon, a sten ographer, while on hear way home, -was seized by a young negro, throwrt to the ground and her hand bag vio lently, wrenched from her hand. A small amount of money was taken from the'bag and the bag left a short distance from where the attack occur e red. The negro escaped before help arrived. How many of our people know that spool cotton is made in North Caro lina? Col. Fred Olds, in his Raleigh newspaper vcorrespondence, says tins: One of the Raleigh mills is now mak ing spool cotton of good quality which is sent to Philadelphia and spooled and dyed. It is only a question of timo when all the work is done here. An other mill is making fine hosiery,, known as 176 needle. R. H. Bradley, of Raleigh, grand tiler of the North Carolina grand lodgo of Masons, has returned from a visit to Washington City where he went with Mrs. Bradley to visit their daughter, who lives there. He says that just be fore he left the union depot in Rale'gh or right after he boarded the train for the Washington trip some one picked his pocket and relieved him of his purse containing $25 and an unendors ed check from John H. Weathers for forty dollars. He was obliged to bor row fifteen -dollars from a friend on. the train. Later the empty purse was. found in the toilet room of the union station showing thatv the pickpocket never went on the train with Mr, Bradley.
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