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Di B. K. Hays 60.25,03 t9iKr if if VOL.21. OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY FEBUARY 28, 1908. NO. IS MR. WASHINGTON DEAD. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED THURS DAY OF LAST WEEK. WATER AND LIGHT AFFAIR MR. WILLIAM A.BLACKLEY EXPLANATION BY MAYOR DEATH OF MR. BQBBITT. THE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER IN TOWN. PROMINENT IN GRANVILLE FOR REGARDING CONTROVERSY BE SON OF MRS. M. E. BOBBITT CF HAPPENINGS IN OXFORD DUR MANY YEARS. TWEEN TOWN AND LIGHT CO. GRANVILLE COUNTY. ING THE PAST WEEK. toot Deceased was One of Gomnranity's Most Prominent Citizens Was in 5th N. C. Cavalry. The death of Mr. Sam P. Washing ton.of Stem.which occurred last Thurs day night just aftendark, removed from liis community, one of its most promi nent citizens. Mr. Washington, just after dark on that night,mounted his horse and rode two miles to the house of Linny Lyon, colored, for the purpose of getting Linny to do some work for him. Ar rived at the house, Mr. Washington dismounted, left his horse, and went in for five minutes conversation. When the business was concluded, he went outside and just what happened is not known. The horse evidently became frightened, for almost immediately Linny heard Mr. Washington call for him. Rushing to the outside, the col ored man found Mr. Washington on the ground unable to get to his feet. "My back is broken. I am done for," were the words that the wounded man first spoke. Linny helped him to arise, but, being unable :o stand, he fell back in Linnj-'s arms. Me was then carried in the house. Leaving him there, Linny mounted the horse and called up Alr.Jack Overby who immediately responded. He then rode at lull speed to Mr. Washington's home and hurried Mr. Chas. Washington to his father's assistance. In a very short space of time, a great number of neighbors had gathered at the darkey's house, there being among the number who helped to carry the deceased to his home: Messrs. H. F. Moore, Jack Overby, W. H. Whitaker, Mack and Milton Bragg, W. T. Farabow, and W. B. Cash. Mr. Washington died about 35 minutes after the fatal accident. The funeral services were held Sat urday afternoon, the services being con ducted by the Rev. A. C. Sherwood, and the Rev. Joe Blalock, the pall bearers being as follows: Messrs. W. H. Jones, W. S. Gooch, S. A. Green, W. S. Daniel, Robert Averett, J. C Hopkins, J. M. Farabow, W. D. Thomasson, W. S. Dixon, W. A. Stem, W. T. Farabow, and Lee Minor. The last rites were witnessed by an unusu ally large attendance, and the funeral sermon was most impressive. TheRev. A. C.Sherwood stated that Mr. Wash ington's useful, faithful, Christian life was more of a sermon than the sermons that had been preached in Tally Ho Baptist church, of which the deceased had been a member tor many years. Mr. Washington's surviving family is his wife, nee Nance, and the follow ing children: Messrs. Charley H., Crocker, Frank, and Milton Washing ton, Mrs. Eliza Jones, Misses Etta and Maggie Washington. Mr. Washington, who was about 70 years of age at his death, was noted as being a pious man and consistent church member. It was said of him that he once remarked that when his time came he wished to die quietly and without pain, and in such manner that no lingering illness would make him any trouble or anxiety to his fam ily. He said that he always wanted to live so that he would be prepared at any moment, to answer his Creator's call. It seemed to have been the pur pose of his Creator to answer his re quest, for he died quietly, painlessly and unafraid. Mr. Washington rendered valiant service to the Southland during the Civil war, he having been a member of Co. T. 63rd North Carolina regi ment, which was the 5th N.C. Cavalry. In all his life, he has had the respect and affection of his neighbors,each one of whom feel thet his death has been a personal loss to them. New High School. At the election held at Stem on the 17th for the purpose of determining whether the public schools in Stem and Washington districts should be consolidated or not, the question was decidedly favorably by a vote of 34 to 10. This insured a High School for Stem and, when instituted, will make the 4th High School in Granville county. Cures Blood Skin Diseases Eczema Greatest Blood Purifier Free. If your blood is impure, thin, diseased, hot or full of humors, if you have blood poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores, scrofula, eczema, itching, risings and bumps, swellings or superating sores, scab by, pimply skin, ulcers, bone pairs.catarrb rheumatism, or ahy blood or skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express $i per large bottla. Sample free by writing Blood Halm Co., Atlanta, Ga. B, B, B, is especially advised for chronic, deep-seated cases of blood or skin diseases, as it cures -after all else fai's Sold in Oxford, N. C, by J, G, Hairs Drug Store.? Mr. Ralston and Mr.SIeman Appear Before Light and Sewer Commit tee Threshing over Matter. Messrs. Ralston and Sleman, respec tively vice-president and secretary treasurer, of the Oxford Water and Electric Company, came down from Washington Saturday to appear before the light and sewer committees and adjust the differences existing between the Board of Commissioners and the Company. Many citizens were invited to be present at the conference, and a few accepted the invitation. The first meeting, which was to take up the light question, was held in the mavor's office at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Mr.Horner.in whose name the suit that has been ordered will be brought was present and took a prom inent part in the discussion. While the arguments on both sides were made with much warmth, and while neither side retreated from its former stand, the conference throughout was signal ized by its friendly nature. In the event of no agreement being reached, the Company through its officers pres ent, made an offer to sell the plant to the town or to private citizens at the cost of installation. So far as the light matter, there is no change in the situa tion. The town is making preparation to bring the suit.and the Company an nounces its intentio n to contest it. On Saturday night, Messrs. Ralston and Slemen, with the local representa tive, Mr. Carbutt, appeared before the sewer committee to discuss the water question. Heretofore, the Com pany has been ' required to keep the water tank full. The capacity of the tank is 100,000 gallons. When the tank was less than t full or has -in it less than 67,000 gallons, the Company has been penal ized to the extent of the hydrant ren tal which is $6 per day. Claiming that this penalty was unjust, the Company asked for a reduction. Much figuring and argument was then resorted to, af ter which the committee was author ized to make an agreement which is to be submitted to the Board at its next regular meeting. The penalty for nit keeping the water in the tank up to requirement of 67,000 gallons was chadged in the following manner: When the amount of water falls below the limit, but does not fall below 00, 000 gallons, i of the rental is to be forfeited; when water falls to 55,000 gallons,the forfeiture is of the rental; when it falls to 50,000 gallons or less, the rental is entirely forfeited. Under the contract, the town has been allowed to flush the sewers with out charge from the nozzle, but not from the flush, tanks. The agreement allows 150,000 gallons of water to be used from these tanks, and any excess of this amount is to be charged for at a specified rate. Fiddler's Convention. About 100 people were present to witness the fiddler's convention held at Creedmoor.in the Banner Warehouse, last Friday. It has been reported that the occasion was one of much merri ment. The prizes aworded were: Best fid dler, Mr. R. A. Longmire; second. L. C. Daniel; best banjo, Mr. Arthur Tingen; second Mr. D. E. Haskins; best dancer, Mr. Leon Lyon; second, Mr. Whitaker. The prizes ranged from $2.50 to $1.00. Rural Free Delivery. To the authorities of the public roads and to the patrons of the R. F. D. Dear Friends: Our roads have to be and have been reported to the Depart ment. It is not the policy of the De partment to maintain rural delivery on highways which are not kept in such condition that they may be trav eled with, celerity and facility at all seasons of the year. We hereby ap peal to you all to do something for the betterment of our roads. Unless the bad roads and mail paths on Route No. 5 are properly improved at once, serious consideration will be given the question of withdrawing the service therefrom. It remains for you to act now, oi the service may ge gone from you for life. Carrier of Route 5. THE Marvel Theatre Company is exhibiting a fine series of pictures. Changes are made nightly,the program for Thurday night being "Pleasant Thoughts," "Red Riding Hood," and "Making Love to the Coal Man's Wife." The show is absolutely clean and the series will be excellent. Price of admission is 5 cents to everybody. You can't afford to miss the show. Sketch of His Life and Works by Judge Graham Wife Expires Few Day Later. Again has Granville county been called upon to mourn the loss of one of its best and most influential citizens. William Alexander Blackley was born September 11th, 1835, and died at 10:30 o'clock on Wednesday morn ing, the 5th day of February, 1908. He was married to Eugenia Lou Minnis January 1871, ad no more devoted couple could be found in any community. As they were rarely sep arate in life, so death did not long keep them apart, for she followed him to the brighter land within three days, dying at 6 o'clock, on the morning of Saturday, February 8th. Mrs. Blackley's maiden name was Eugenia Minnis, daughter of Wright Minnis, who died io Missouri. When she was very small, Z. A. Minnis, her brother, went to the west and brought the two little children to his home in Granville where they remained until Frank gave his young life to the cause of his country and, when Mrs.Blackley was married, Mr. Minnis came to her with them, and they gladly repaid the many acts of love and kindness shown the orphan children and. now, at the age of 88, he mourns having seen all his loved ones laid to rest. Together with all other noble young men of his neighberhood, Mr.Blackley quickly responded to his country's call in 1861 and joined Company E., 15th Regiment, which belonged to Cooke's famous brigade, and was a worthy comrade of those who on so many bat tlefields shed lustre on the name of North Carolina. Patient, self-sacrificing, persistent and brave, he made the ideal soldier, and his conduct in war was hut indicative of his whole course in life. Never sensational, never timid, always cheerful, attentive to duty, in dustrious and firm in his adherence to principle, he became a bulwark of de fense to the cau3e in the dark.days of reconstruction and a faithful counsel lor and leader for his party in the days of their prosperity. It has been vouchsafed to few men to wield more influence in his neighborhood and sec tion than to W. A. Blackley, and it is a proud and comforting thought to his children and grandchildren that that influence was always for righteous liv ing, whether in the family social circle or in his relations to his church and his country. For many years, Mr. Blackley was a justice of the peace and his advice and counsel was sought by the rich and poor alike; everybody having con fidence in the accuracy of his judgment and his sterling integrity. Mrs. Blackley joined the Methodist church at Wesleys when a little girl and after her marriage she and her husband transferred their membership to Franklinton and when they settled in their new home near Wilton 26 yeais ago, they joined the church at Bank's Chapel and continued there until they were called to the church triumphant. The many deeds of kind ness, acts of charity, love and sympa thy of Alex Blackley and his wife(for to mention one was to recall the other) will be remembered and cherished for years to come by people of that section of the county; ever ready to respond to the call of the needy whether for coun sel and consolation in times of distress and sickness, or for assistance in time of want, they endeared themselves to all with whom they came in contact. And they have left an example that must have its good influence upon their community for years to come. Mr. Blackley was a devoted Mason and was buried with Masonic honors by Franklinton Lodge on the 7th of February at Howell Cooke's family burial ground, and his devoted wife was laid by his side just two days thereafter, their beloved pastor Rev. N. E. Coltraine officiating. They leave surviving them the aged uncle, Z. A. Minnis, and six children; Frank M. Blackley, Rufus B. Black ley, Mrs. Kate M. White, wife of W. P. White, Jr., Mrs. Allie C. Fuller, wife of Oscar Fuller, and twin daugh ters Misses Ozie and Dozie Blackley, and fifteen grandchildren. A.-W. GRAHAM. An unlimited commercial scholar ship for sale at a reduced price to any one in Granville County. For partic ulars, apply to.Miss Lillie Wilkerson at C H. Landis's, Oxford, N. C. I have over bought on California Evaporated Peaches best quality Selling at cost. L. Thomas. 2t. Action Taken by Board not to Fight Individual Battle, but to Get Construction of Contract. Lest there be Rome misapprehension on the part of citizent as to the action of the Board of Commissioners of Ox ford in authorizing a suit against the Water & Electric Compauy, 1 deem it pioper to state briefly the purpose of that action and the facts upon which it was based. The contract between the town and the Water & Electric Company.which runs for thirty years, provides, among other things, that the Company shall not charge more than a certain amount for electric lighting on the meter rate, nor more than a certain amount on the flat rate. The town had understood from the beginning that the option as to a meter or flat rate was with the consumer, nor do i think it has ever beeu denied by the Water & Electric Company until recently. But now the Comjrany claims that it has the option as to whether it will give the consumer a flat rate or meter rate. So, a controversy had arisen involv ing the construction of a contract made by the town for the benefit of the citi zens. Some time thereafter complaint was made by a citizen, Mr. J. C.Horner, and others that they had demanded a flat rate for electric lighting from the company and been refused. The only way an authoritative interpretation of the provisions of the contract could be obtained was through the courts, and as the courts will not interpret a con tract unless there be a bona fide suit, it was deemed advisable bj the Board of Commissioners to use the opportuni ty presented by the controversy be tween a citizen and the company to obtain an interpretation of this con tract as to this point. This was done, not for the purpose of aiding any individual,nor with hos tile intent towards the company, but simply and solely for the purpose of obtaining a construction by the courtF. of a contract under which both this and the succeeding generation will have to obtain its electric lighting,and to which the town was a party. Not only was it deemed of impor tance to the citizens and taxpayers of the town,hut,this contract having been made by the town, the Commissioners considered that the duty rested upon them to see to it that the provisions of such contract as to maximum rates for electric lighting should be complied with; if the meter rate is higher than a flat rate, then a rate is being charged higher than a maximum set out in the contract, and therefore in violation of the terms of the contract. While the suit may be in the name of J. C. Horner, plaintiff, in form, it is really an action between the town of Oxford and the Water & Electric Company for tiie sole purpose of ob taining a judicial interpretation of a contract. W. A. DEVTN. -m a m m Jones Gee Last Saturday our foreman, Sidney Jones, wore a mysterious smile, and at dinner time announced the fact that he was going to spend Sunday in Hender son. On the same Sunday Miss Sadie Gee for some unaccountable reason happened to bo in the same town. The two went before Squire Josie Jones, and there is no longer any Miss Sadie Gee. She is Mrs. Sidney Jones. The Military Company, Captain J. Robert Wood hailed a Ledger man the other day, and report ed with a three-inch grin on his coun tenance, that he had added the follow ing members to his company: Messrs. F. M. Dorsey, J no. W. Morton.D. K Taylor, E. E. Fuller. Ernest J. Tay lor, E. L. Parham, O. B. Breedlove, T. G. Stem, J. M. Bragg, E. M., Lew el lyn, E. N. Bragg, Cortez Wright, R. D. Howard, L. C. Taylor, Jr., O. D. Lyon, L. V. Henderson, S. M. Farabow, and S. M. Wheeler. With these new members, the Company now has 52 officers and men. At the meeting which was held last week in the rooms of the Villeford Club, Col. H. G. Cooper, made an in teresting and effective talk that created greater interest in matters military. When asked about the new building, the Captain said that it would be up in a few months, adding that it was not going to cost as much as is gener ally supposed. Bids have already been received, and the beginning of work is not far away. Why get up in the moiiung feeling blue, Worry others and worry you; Here's a secret between you and me, Better take Rocky Mountain Tea. J. G. Hall. Moved From Oxford in 1876 Has Been Living in Baltimore-Acute Indigestion Cause of Death. There died in Baltimore on Friday evening, the 22nd, Mr. T. T. Bobbitt, son of Mrs. M. E. Bobbitt,and brother of Col. W. A. Bobbitt, of Kinston; Mrs. T. C. Rogers, of Wilton; Mrs. J. G. Hunt, of Oxford, and Mr. R. S. Bobbitt, of Washington, D. C. Mr. Bobbitt who had been a travelling salesman for many years, was suddenly seized with an attack of indigestion while on his way to his office Friday morning. He returned to his home and was put to bed and a physician sent for. The physician informed the family that Mr. Bobbitt was not se riously sick, and that he would be in good condition by night. He was again seized with the trouble just in the late aiternoon and died suddenly at 5:30 Mr. Bobbitt, who was in his 55th year, was born on December 20th, 185o, near Wilton, his parents being the late Rufus Bobbitt and Mrs. M. E. Bobbitt, his mother still surviving hfm. He left Granville county in 1876. He has been twice married, each time to a Miss Freakle, of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, his last wife dying about four years ago. In addition to his mother, brothers and sisters he leaves a son and daughter by his first wife, and two sons by his last wife, surviving him. Fire at Mr. Dorsey's. A few days ago, the carriage house of Mr. Howard Dorsey caught rirefrom an unknown cause and was burned to the ground. For some time the house had been used for poultry. It was situated but a few yards from the dwelling, which would have been lost had the wind been blowing in that di rection. The loss amounte to about $400. The Clansman. Oxford people" will have an oppor tunity to see The Clansman which ap pears at Henderson, March the 2nd. A train will be made up here, leaving at 7 o'clock and returning the same night immediately after the perform ance. The fare for the round trip is 60 cents, and reserved seats are sold for SI. 50. Tickets can be secured at Hamilton's Drug Store, or from Mr. M. C. Taylor. This is the last visit of The Clans man through the South. Whjn its itinerary shall have been completed, the Company leaves in June for a tour around the world. A good crowd from Oxford will witness the performance. Almost a Serious Accident. Miss Frances Havs met with a dan gerous adventure at the graded school i last week durinsr first recess. Misses Frances Hays, Mary Shaw, and Nor ma Burwell, who had been walking up and down the porch, stopped and snd sat on the banisters to talk when some one came by, pushing them so that they fell to the ground. The girls standing around were so frighten ed that they were unable to lend assis tance. In falling, the girls tried to catch hold of the banister. The teach ers ran to their assistance and found that Mis3 Francis Hays was the only one hurt. Miss Hays fell on her head knocking against some bricks, but it is good to leam that the injuries were not of a very serious nature. Howev er it was a very narrow escape for the young ladies. The pushing was, of course, acci dental and unintentional. Roll of Honor. The following pupils were placed on the Honor Roll of last week: Ninth Grade Fleda Lyon. Eighth Grade Freda Bragg, John Rogers, Sadie Bragg, Pearl Beck, Harvey Sanderford, Leon Lyon. Seventh Grade Lottie Bragg. Sixth Grade Mamie Bragg, Flor ence Jones, Kathleen Moss Fenner Sanderford, Carmen Rogers. Third Grade Annie Garner, Zela Tingen. Second Grade Etha Whitfield, Floy Tingen. First Grade Woodie Evans. IF YOUR watch has gone on a strike and your clock has quit striking why bring them to W.'D. Stimson and lie will adjust tbe matter prompt y and properly. Located at Paris Dry Goods store. PURE Rose Comb Rhode Island Red hens. Great layers. Eggs 15 for $1. W. L. Poace, Oxford, N. C. Mrs. Niles, Mrs. Devin, and Miss Parham Entertain-Shakespeare Club Meeting. Last Tuesday Mr. and !Vlrs. W. A. Devin invited a few friends for an evening at Bridge. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Niles, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howard, Mifs Irwin Stark, and Mr. F. M. Pinnix. Last Friday night, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Niles entertained a few friends at Bridge Whist. These were the guests present: Capt. and INI s. W.A. Devin, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Robards, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Powell, Mrs. B. K. Hays, Miss Annie Taylor Mr.B.K. Lassiter, and Mr. F. M. Pinnix. The Social Club was entertained by Miss Maude Parham February 18th. The star pin was won by Miss Julia. Winston and the Club pin by Mrs. B. K. Hays. Miss Margaret Currin served at the punch bowl. The fol lowing visiting ladies were present; Mrs. A. H. Powell. Mrs. E. T. Raw lins, Mrs. H. G. Williams, Mrs. G. A. Coggeshall, Misses McGuire, Mar garet Currin, Alma Jones, Johneon, Flora Hunt, Jeanette Biygs. The members present were: Mrs. Crenshaw, Mrs. Cannady, Mrs. Devin, Mrs. Niles, Mrs. Robards, Mrs. DeLaeroix, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Hays. Mrs. White, Mrs. Peace, Misses Fannie Gregory, Julia Winston, Annie Crews, and Antoinette Taylor. , The Shakespeare Club was delight fully entertained by Mr .!!. M Shaw on Thursday, February twentieth. The members present were: Mrs. Cog geshall. Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. DeLacroix, Mrs. Dunnaway, Mrs. Hays, Mra. Horsefield, Mrs. Niles, Mrs. Pinnix, and Mrs. Shaw. The visitors present were Miss DeLacroir and Mrs. Mon ey penny. Two very fine papers were read the one by Mrs.Dunnaway upoir'The Wooing of Katharine and Bianca", the other by 'Mrs. Horsf'ield upon ehe 'eubject - of 4iHcrTftnMr." - Tlio- tUirtt thoroughly enjoyed both papers, after the reading of which delicious refresh ments were served. The Club then adjourned, to meet with Mrs. II. G.. Cooper on the following Thursday, February 25th. . A-t Exhibit. An interesting event will occur at the Seminary on March 18 21, when an Art Exhibit of famous piccu res will be given. The exhibit contains 200 pictures representative or ancient and modern art. They include the finest brown prints, carbons, engravings, etchings,, photogravures and color facsimiles, exact copies of the originals in draw ing and color; so that ore visiting the collection sees many of the most fa mous masterpieces as they appear in the great galleries of the world. The object of the exhibit is to give students, school child reu, and all per sons interested in education, an oppor tunity to become acquainted with the names of great artists. To this end, the price of ml mission is made almost nominal, being ten cents for children? under fourteen, and twenty cents for older people. 3t Letter to J. B. Mayes, Stem, N. C- Dear Sir: Say milk is worth 8c a quart. If h water and sold at oc, the milk: in it fetches 12c a quart. If 2 water, 1 6c. If S water, 24c. If I water, 32c. That's rather too stiff for milk; but watered paint is sold in all those pro portions. Pure pamt(Devoe)is sold for 31. a gallon. "Pain at that price and i white wash fetches $2.62 a gallon for the paint part of it. "Paint" f whitewash fetches $3.50 a gallon for the paint in it. "Paint" whitewash retches .ui a gallon for the actual paint it contains.. And people are paying all these prices for paint, when they buy adul terated paints. There are 200 such-, only 8 pure paints; only one Devoe. Yours truly F. W. DEVOE & CO. P. S. Baird & Chamblee sell our paint. PURE Rose Comb Rhode Island Red hens,great layers; eggs 15 for $1 W. L. Peace, Oxford. OUR garden seeds are the best we can buy. Full stock of garden and. flower seeds at Sted man's Drug Store Subscribe to the Public Ledger.