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t V:' "" W ","''r ....... v Dr. B. K. Hays " - ' I Pitt fOTWt VOL.21. OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY JULY 10, 1908. KO. 34 ) "- . - v . - If" - ' n mm CONDITION OF THE WATER LETTER FROM STATE CHEMIST REGARDING IT. While Report Shows Deterioration, Water is better Than Water in Nine-Tenths of Places! The following correspondence shows the condition of the local water supply: JTORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF HEALTH. Raleigh, N. a, July 8th, 1908. Dr. T. L. Booth, Oxford, N. c. Dear Sir: I understand that some of your fellow citizens are very much alarmed over the condition of your city water. It is, of course, proper and desirable in every way that the public be fully informed of all the facts obtainable concerning its drink ing water. The recent analysis undertaken by us shows it to be fairly good water,far better I may say than nine-tenths of the samples from private wells receiv ed during the last month. By the analysis it is evident that there has been no long continued contamination. In all , natural unsterilized . waters there are many bacteria in every drop. So far as known these are all harmless, unless derived from some diseased host man or other animal, colon - bacillus is normally found living in the intestines of man and probably in all the other land animals and even birds. Unlike the typhoid bacillus, which will not persist in water for a great length of time, colon bacillus thrives and multiplies for a period at least It differs also in that its pres ence is easily detected, while the find ing of the typhoid "organism is most difficult. Above all it differs in be ing, so far as proven, incapable of pro ducing disease when taken into the stomach. It s easily understood that the colon bacillus may enter the water in a great variety ot ways, the most dangerous way being by means of contamination by human excreta. The presence of this bacillus is not desirable, but it is very frequently found in drinking water and especially in a very J.arge nercentaffe of onen wells, which are soT X r- - - - -1 - easily contaminated. Very truly jours, C. A, SHARE, Director. I need say but little in addition to the above. I desire, however.to assure the people of Oxford that I shall keep myself informed as to the condition of the water and any dangerous condition will be given the widest publicity at once. T. L BOOTH, Health Officer. Want a Good breakfast? In order to raise money for work connected with church affairs, the La dies Aid Society of St. Stephen's church, will give a breakfast at the new armory building on Thursday morning from the Hours of six to ten, a regular table d'hote affair, so to speak, being offered the hungry public for 25 cents More than ample fare will be served at this price, but in or der to reach those who happen to be abnormally hungry, 'an extra course will be served for twenty five cents. The regular menu consists of: Cereals or Fruits. Eggs Scrambled, Fried.or Boiled. Fried Ham or Breakfast Strip. Rolls, Muffins, Biscuit, Butter and Bread. Coffeee and 1 ea. Broiled or fried chicken with Sara toga Chips and tomatoes will follow the regular bill of fare. These edibles, as stated, are extra, the charge being 25 cents. Will Return to Oxford. Mr. C. D. Ray, of Macon, Ga.,is in Oxford for a few days visit Mr. Ray has decided to return to Oxford to live and in the fall will bring his fam ily with him. Their many friends will be very glad to hear of the decis ion, and welcome them to their home again. old If vou are on tne market tor a new buggy see Frank F. Lyon. Attention Veterans. There will be a meeting on the 20th of July of Confederate Veterans for the purpose of electing officers and making arrangements for those who want to go to tho State Reunion of Confederate Veterans in . Winston-Salem July 18th to 20th. Every vet eran is urged to attend the meeting. , New Principal Elected. The Graded School Board on Mon day elected Mr. P. Q. Bryan, of Scot land Neck, principle of the Graded School, in the place of Mr. R. ,H. Ferrall, who resigned some weeks ago. Mr. Bryan is a graduate of Wake Forest, and 'comes very highly recommended. It is reported that Mr. Ferrall has been given charge. of the Youngs ville School. Henry Blount to Speak. Mr. Henry Blount, of Wilson, the well known public speaker will ap pear in the Court House on July the 14th, the price of admission being 25 cents. Thejecture is given in thf in terest of the Confederate Monument Fund. . Capt. C. B. Denson says of Mr. Blount: "His apostrophe to the valor of the Confederate soldier and the pa triotism olt woman surpassed in beauty and eloquence and impressive oratory anything I have ever heard. Every Confederate soldier should be thrilled with pride - that there is a Henry Blount who can speak in fitting terms of their valor and daring, and every woman should be proud to know there is such a word painter to trace in such rich and rare and exquisite colors the royalty of her womanhood." Monument Fund. Reported for the Ledger. At a late meeting of the G. G. C. chapter of the daughters of the Con-jory, federacy a motion prevailed to publish in the Ledger, a; li$t of the, ,contribu-Jor tions made by the friends of the Con federate Monument for which the Daughters have been working for sev7 eral years and to appeal to the good citizens of our noble county to lend their assistance in order to immediate ly put in position a suitable monu- ment in honor of the brave sons of Granville who lost their If ves in the noble cause of our Southland. We feei assured that the good citizens will I respond nobly to this work. Each do nation v? ill appear in the columns of hthe Ledger weekly. The following amounts have been raised by the Daughters and is now in the banks. The Daughters sincere ly thank the following contributors for the donation given below, which makes a total of $423.75: Amount raised by entertainments $286, L. Lanier $10, Miss Annie Hammie $10, Albert Cox $10,. Hon. W. W, Kitchen, Roxboro, $10, A. B. Kimball, Greensboro, $5, B. W. Rogers $5, Col. W. J. Hicks $10, Z. E. Lyon, Creedmoor,$l, 1. E. Harris, Creedmoor, $1, W. P. Cozart, Creed moor, :$1, D. P. Wagstaff. Creedmoor. 50c, B. F. Harris 50c L. W. Cavi ness 50c, W. T. Wilkerson 50c Gen. W. P. Roberds $1, Mrs. C. G. Elliott $5, D. Y. Cooper, Sr., Henderson, $2, J. P.Stedman $22.50;Carnival $22.25 Thi -a amount is to be augmented by a further sum of $100,which was com menced by Col. W. J. Hick who gave $10. The 'ladies wish to thank the following gentlemen for responding in $10 contributions: v B. S. Royster, J. M. Currin J. F. Edwards, J. C Horner, W. B. Bal- lou A. W. Graham, R. S. Usry. Z. W.Lyon, Dr. E. T. White, J. F. Meadows. A further sum of $77 will be given to the fund, it having been pledged by a citizen who undertakes to raise it. These various sums gives a grand to tal of $580.75. , ' "Roofing is needed now by most every farmer, and if you want to get the best goods and best prices, get in touch with Davis, clarksville, Va. The Hawes hat is world known and guaranteed, price is $3, big shipment just in,all the latest shapes and shades, softs and stiffs. E. H. Crenshaw Co. THE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. THAT WERE GIVEN DURING THE PAST WEEK. Mrs. Peace Entertains in Honer of Mrs. Horner Mrs. Robards,and Others Entertain. On the afternoon of Thursday, July 2nd, Mrs. A. S. Peace gave a recep tion, to which about one hundred and twenty-five guests were invited, in honor ot Mrs. J. W. Horner, of Berry Hill, Va. The house was decorated with ferns, palms 'and cut flowers. Miss Helen White, a relative of the bride, received at the front door Mrs. Leak Peace, Mrs. A. S. Peace. Mrs. William Horner, of Henderson; Mrs. James W. Horner, and Miss Etta Peace composed the receiving line. Misses Louise Buchanan, Mary Webb, and Maude Parham furnished vocal and instrumental music. In the sit ting room Mrs. J. C. Robards presid ed at the punch bowl. In the dining room Misses Sophia Taylor and Jose phine Brown served refreshments. Mrs. Horner finds a hearty welcome to her new home from many relatives and friends of her mother, Mrs.Henry Burwell.who as Miss Lucy Cole lived in Oxtord years. Mrs. J. clifton Robards entertained the Embroidery club on Saturday af ternoon in honor of Mrs.J.H. Horner, when choice refreshments were served." Those present were: Mrs. B.K. Hays, Mrs. Niles, Mrs. Devin, Mrs. Horner, Mrs. L. W. Stark, Mrs. S. H. Smith, Mrs. N. H. cannady, Mrs. A. H. Pow ell, Mrs. J. C. Biggs, of Durham; Misses Susan Graham, Irwin Stark, ! Annie Taylor, Net and Fannie Greg- Jeanette Biggs, and Etta Peace. Monday afternoon Miss Annie Tay- entertained the Bridge Club. Nice refreshments were served. Those pres ent were: Mrs. Niles, Mrs. J. C. Rob ards, Mrs. W. A. Devin, Mrs. A. H. Powell. Mrs. B. K. Hays, Misses Annie Taylor, Irwin Stark, and Susan Graham. Miss Annie Crews entertained the Euchre Club on last Wednesday afternoon, July 1st. Mrs. Henry Hunt got the star pin, and Mrs. Tom Booth, the club pin. Those present were: Mrs. Henry Hunt, Mrs. Luther Stark, Mrs. Will Devin, Mrs. John Niles, Mrs. Sim Smith, Mrs. De La- croix, Mrs. Ben Hays, Mrs. W. E. Massenburg, Mrs. Hill man Cannady, Mrs. Leak Peace, Mrs. Tom Booth, Mrs. Clifton Robards, Misses Annie Taylor, Daisy Miner, Margaret Hil- liard.Kate DeLacroix,Maud Parham, Lizzie Pearson, Annie Furman, Flora Hunt, and Julia Winston. Enjoy Barbecue. v Last Saturday afternoon a large party of Oxford folks drove out to Mr. R. W. Lassiters' former home, a mile out of town, and enjoyed a bar becue, Mr. ,N. H. Cannady having been the prime mover in this pleasant outing. The edibles, consisting chiefly of Barbecue and Brunswick Stew were prepared by Mr. J. S. Hobgood and his boh, Taylor Hobgood. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Cannady, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Landis, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Rawlins, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Brown, Mrs. James Rog ers, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Niles, Mrs. A, E. Wilson, Misses Julia Winston, Lizzie Pearson, Lily White, Augusta Landis; Messrs. C. H. Landis, T. W. Winston, W. A. Devin, E. T. White, W. B. Ballou, R. W. Lassiter, W.E. Massenburg, Josiah Cannady, Titus Currin, D. Currin, James Floyd.Nick Cannady, A. P. Hobgood, Josh King, Sam Hobgood, and C. H. Easton. "A postal brings the price to you and saves you from a dollai to $1.50 in every set ot flues you have to buy, if- you will only write Samuel Davis, clarksville, Va.. at once. Our stock of Patent Medicines is fresh and complete, there is no differ ence in the price. You have nothing tolosewhen trading here. . Crenwillo Drug Co. COMMISSIONERS MEETING USUAL ROUTINE GONE THROUGH WITH. Final Action in. Regard to Salem Road Convicts to Work Sto vall Streets. I The County Board of Commission . 1 1 ers met in me commissioner s room Mon'day there being present; Messrs. W. L. Taylor, chairman pro. tern., F. H.Gregory, Ralph Currin, and W. P. Wilkerson. The business transacted was as fol lows: The annual appropriation of $150 was made to the Granville Grays. E. 1. Veazey. of Dutchville town ship.was exempted from road duty for one year. W. P. Wil kerson was appointed a committee, with the power to act, to investigate the matter of a bridge across Aron's Creek. Walter Betts,of Oak Hill township, was exempted from road duty on ac count of loss of hand., It was ordered that Mrs. Martha Chewning to be paid $30 for right of way through to H. Gregory's Mill, this amount including the wood on right of way. A committee consisting of S. L. Roberts, J. D. Wheeler, R. T. Smith, I. T. Green, and Ralph Currin was appointed to lay out a road through Mrs. J. H. Horner's land, this being final action ill regard to the Salem road matter. The convict force was ordered to work the streets of Stovall for 6 days, the town of Stovall to pay the actual expenses of the force while at work. Parthenia 0'Briant,outside pauper, was given order payable to John P. Jones?of Big Rock, v . Walter Betts, colored, of Oak Hfll township, was allowed permanent ex emption from poll ta?, dating from 1906, the amount being $6.75. The school tax levy was raised to 21 cents on the one hundred dollar valuation of property John H. Lewis, colored, was allow ed admission to the County Home. Sam Thomasson, outside pauper, was given increase to $2 per month. The committee appointed to lay out road in Salem township, made the re port as follows: "That the road be laid out as per plot in Registrar's office, suggested by Judge A. W. Graham. Tuesday morning the board again convened to attend-to the matters that were unable to be reached on Monday. W. L. Taylor and B. S. Royster J A - - 111 were appointed a committee 10 seine with the treasurer. F. H. Gregory and T. S. Waller were appointed a committee to settle with the sheriff. Wash Betts was allowed an increase to $2 per month. The special school tax levy in Dutch ville township, No. 7, was reduced to 20 cents. ,, , Mrs. J. H. Horner was allowed a rebate of $39.13 on account of error In listing property in Oxford township. The outside pauper list was revised and the accounts were ordered.paid, Col. R. O. Gregory was paid $125 for right of way for public road from Oxford to Stovall. LOST Between Methodist church and . Southern depot gold pin - with "Addie Sue" engraved xn. it. . Finder will please return to Ledger office. If you are not familiar with - the workings of the plan by which wegive' away free the elegant $350.00 Upton piano calLin and have it explained, and see and perform on the instrument itself It is worth your while to inves tigate. Crenwillo Drug-Co. Nice line of Durham buggies at the Johnson Warehouse. - Prices right. FRANK F. LYON, Agt Our stock of "Blood Trueshape" Hosiery beats the world for fit, wear and satisfaction. Scores of people tell us never: have they worn their equal. Recent large shipment just received. Hu 11 Crenshaw Co. Are Moving In. The fireboys moved their apparatus in their new quarters Tuesday, the building having been sufficiently far advanced. to receive it. The big grays were found quietly fighting flies by the wagon a few minutes after being in stalled in their future home. Ths quarters for the wagon and horses are admirably suited for the purpose. The particular room in which the hose wagon and grays are kept is roomy and cool. The mayor's room to the right on the same floor is likewise roomy and comfortable, and the back room which is used by the C. A. Stacy Co. has plenty of space. Upstairs the big armory is a decid ed improvement over the one lately used by the Granville Grays To its left are smaller quarters for the driver of the hose wagon, and two other roms to be filled out lor whatever purpose it may seem best to put them. The erection of the building shows a progressive spirit on the part of the taxpayers who are now glad that they have given it to the firemen and soldiers. Sites for Building Below is given a list of the lots of fered for sale to the government for the location of the building Oxford will get very probably from the next Con gress. In the 'general appropriation for buildings, and sites for buildings, Oxford was allowed $7,500 for a site. The date for bids was closed July the 2nd. The proposals are: Site Appropriation, $75,000; size, 120x130. Mrs. S. S. Easton, corner Main and Littlejohn avenue, 120x152, $7,500. J. B. Roller, College street, between McClanhan street and Commercial avenue, 130x200, $7,500. A. A. Chapman, S. E. Corner Gil liam street and Commercial avenue, 130x120, $7,000; 166x120, $7,500. J P. Stedman, S. E. corner College and Owen streets. 103 feet 10 inches x 150 feet. $7,250; 103 feet and 10 inches by 130 feet, $7,000. Uxtord Buggy Company, corner Commercial avenue and New College 120x230, $7,500. Is Not a Candidate. To the Editors: Since so many of my friends have urged me to become a candidate for the Democratic nomi nation for the legislature, and since three of them have evidenced this de sire by advocating my nomination by articles in the Ledger, I feel that I should make this public statement in order that my position in regard to the matter may be made clear. While no one could appreciate more than I do the honor done me by these sugges tions, yet after carefully considering the matter I wish to say that I am not a candidate for the office and am not seeking it. To the friends who were so kind as to suggest this.to those who offered me their support should t be come a candidate, and especially to the three who urged it through the col umns of your paper I wish to return my sincere thanks for the hotior which they would do me. To have been the recipient of such kind expressions from those who know me bq well.even tho' but slightly merited, is to have suc ceeded far beyon-i that material suc cess which the holding of any office can give. Yours truly, DENNIS G. BRUM MITT. IF YOUR watch has gone on a stfike 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. NOTICE TO FARMERS. By order of the Oxford Tobacco Board of Trade, the market will not be open for business until Monday August 3rd, 1908. W. A. ADAMS, Pres. F. F. LYON, Sec'y. NOTICE. .1 have located at my father's, Gra ham B. Royster, in Northern Gran ville for the purpose of practicing my professia- , as physician and surgeon. w in ar 4t,pd ill calls night or day. VH. royster, m.d. V THE BOARD OF EDUCATION HOLDS QUARTERLY SESSION ON MONDAY EVENING. Many Petitions for New buildings Unpainted School Houses to be Painted Teacher's Institute. The regular quarterly meeting of Ine County Board of Education was held in the office of the Superintend ent last Monday there being a full at tendance of the members, who are Judge A. W Graham, Dr. E. B. Meadows, and Dr, J. A. Morris. Nothing of very great importance was brought to the attention of the board, though there were numbers of small matters for consideration. There were a dozen applications for new buildings, which were referred to committees for investigation. The applications came from new district in Oak Hill, Oak Hill No. 1, Fishing Creek No. 1, Brassfield No. 7, Brass field No. 9. Tally Ho No. 6, Dutch ville No. 1, the colored schools at Stovall, Creedmoor, Dutchville No. 4, and the colored Oxford Graded School. This latter petition was for an addition to the building now used. It was decided to pay one half tho expense of painting all unpainted. schools in the county whenever the schools in question paid the other half. It was decided to hold the teacher's 0 institute during the second and third week in August. In carrying out tho work the superintendent will have the services of Messrs. Darius Eatman and Di G. Brummitt. There will be six night lectures given during the term, though the list of speakers has not yet been finally determined upon. Judge Graham and the superintend ent were appointed a committee to set tle with the Treasurer. The maximum salary for white teachers was placed at $35 per month and that of colored teachers was left the same as last year, $25.00 per month. Officers Installed. On Monday night the officers elect ed by Oxford Lodge 396 A. F. & A. M. were installed by Past Master W. B. Ballou. They were: R. L. Brown. W. M., A. A. Hicks, S. W., JbBfi King, J. W.. W. Z. Mitchell, Teas., B. W. Rogers, Secy., E. A. 7lngold, S. D E. M. Dean, J. D., FF. Lyon, and Jesse King, Stcwais, John W. Hunt, Tiler. ,S' W A NT Ejt) A good 2-horse crop on i shape's;land suitable for all crops; good l&hdlord and good neighborhood. I hav 7 boys. Write me Oxford.N. C, oja see me at cotton mills. W. T. NASH. , V NOTICE. The Democratic Executive Commit tee of the county is hereby called to meet in the court house in Oxford, on Saturday, July 11. 1908, at 12 o'clock m. for the purpose of fixing the dates for the Democratic primaries and con vention at which candidates for the various county offices will be nomina ted. It is earnestly requested that every member of the Committee be present at this meeting. B. S. ROYSTER, Chairman, D. G. BRUM MUX Secretary. Baseball. A game of baseball was played Monday afternoon on the Horner dia mond between thej Oxford and Hender son teams. For some reason.it seemed to have been an off day for the local aggregation.since the visitors appeared to know better how to make a circuit of the bases. The town sluggers did not do as good work as they are capa ble of, the game therefore being not as interesting as it might have been. However, the boys are on their mettle now and will make tbe next gang they go up against have a hard time of it. The score was as iollows: R. H. E Oxford 2 0 0 0 Henderson 5 2 8 0 0 0 2 8 5 1 1 0 0 17 5 11 WANTED. White housekeeper, of settled and quiet disposition. Write Box 293, or H. Public Ledger office, .4 t--,i iff..--. r - :!,...- ... .!....