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flayg j VOL. 2 1 . OXFORD, N. C., FRHAY AUGUST 21, 1908. NO. 40 Dr. B. K. DEATH DF MR.C.F. CREWS. TRULY GOOD CHRISTIAN HAS GONE TO HIS REWARD. More Than 500 People Attend His Funeral, Which was Conducted by Rev. A. S. Barnes. BY MR. J. T. BRITT. The people of both town and county are again called upon to mourn the death of another oue of its truest and best citizens. Mr. C. F. Crews, the popular and most highly esteemed Clerk of the Court, died Saturday af ternoon at 5:30 o'clock, and the ex pressions of sympathy for tie bereaved ones were many and from thejieart. While our greatly esteemed friend had not been well for several months, heest Sfcudent- He was three Jears con was taken realick on Wednesday of i nected with the 0xford scho1 asPrin court week and that. fWnrtn pnt folCiPaI and later as superintendent. his home suffering with a severe attack of fever and continued to grow worse until Saturday afternoon t-5:30 when his noble spirit passed into the Great Beyond to be forever at rest,as he had served his Master faithfully and well from his early youth. At all times, under all circumstances, he walked in the well beaten paths of righteousness. He took a deep interest in church work, and was Superintendent of the Salem Methodist church Sunday School for 15 jears; was chairman of the Board of Stewards, and president of the County Sunday School Associa tion, and will be sadly missed. His was a fraternal spirit and be was a beloved member of the Masonic Fraternity, Odd Fellows, and Wocd man of World., He. also took a deepi iiterest in public ; affairs and served one term as Registrar of Deeds, eight years as Chairman of Uoard of Coun ty Commissioners, and at the time of his ' dat,h;wa6jy?ing; his fi rst: Jj&iea'H Clerk of the Court, and it can be truthfully said no county or people ever had a more faithful " painstaking officer than our lamented friend.whom we have ktfown from boyhood and al ways had a warm place in our heart. Let us, if possible gather up the elements of his life and weave of them a picture for the walls of memory. The book of life was opened and a new name was written therein by the hand of love and God had bidden him wel come to that Mansion which He him self has prepared, where are the songs of the redeemed. He ran the journey of his life in 44 years. Truth was the inspiration of his life and by kindness he exemplified its great worth. Sunday afternoon about 2 o'clock ,the remains were taken from the sad home in Oxford to Salem church,some five miles distant, followed by a very large' number of our citizens. At the church it was estimated some 500 rel atives, heigh boS and friends from Granville and Vance counties had as sembled to ray the last tribute to one whom they loved and honored. Among the number was about 75 masons, who escorted the remains into the church. After singing of beautiful hyms by the choir Rev. A. S. Barnes, paid a fine tribute to the. memory of Mr. Crews, which brought tears to the eyes of the immense congregjion. At its close the masonsteok charge . of the body of their departed brother and performed the last sad rites, con-siirnino- it to the windowless house of the dead in the shadovof the. church he loved so well. The funeral was a pathetic one, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his dear wife and devoted children, and ether relatives in the hour of great sorrow, trusting they may so live as to join him in the "Heavenly Mansion." x m a Announcement. I hereby announce myself a candi date for the nomination for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Granville county, subject to the action of the democratic voters. D. CAM HUNT, For Rent A large prize house located near the old Oxford and Henderson depot, for merly owned by I.N. Day. Apply to J, H. Waller, Oxford. Mr. C. T. Goode. Though we have every reason to believe that the new superintendent of the graded school is a young man ot ability and will give entire satisfaction to the patrons of the school, the people generally regretted to lose Mr. Goode, wno carried the institution to a very high grade of efficiency and set a pace that will be hard to follow. Mr. Goode is now connected with the Dur ham schools. Of him, the Durham Herald says: "Mr. Goode is a native of Moores boro, Cleveland eounty.and in Moores boro academy he was educated for college. He graduated from Wake Forest in 1905 and too his A.M. 1906 Whilo there he was editor in chief of the college annual and the Wake For Of his success there the Oxford,-corre- spondent of the Charlotte Observer says: Mr. C. T. Goode, superintendent of Oxford graded schools, resigned the position of superintendent and left Oxford today. He made many friends here, was remarkably successful in the management of the graded schools which developsd excellent improve ments under his superintendence. Ox ford people sincerely regret to give him up and the best wishes of the community follow him in whatever field of work he may enter." Mr, Luther Davis Entertains. - The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Davis was a scene of rare beauty and lcvelinesiVon FridaJ evening, August: 14th, .when his son Luther enter tained a party of" friends in honor ?:qf Miss' Louise Currin, daughter 'of Mi' Eugene Currin of Durham.; The jiight was in V nVUric? to the eye. So many pretty girls arrayed in ribbon and lace; so many handsome boJS with faces a11 aSlow with admi ration for their fairer partners. The table was beautifully decorated with cut flowers, palms and ferns, at each plate was a bunch of cut flowers, and a catching little verse. The grand old oaks which have stood for so many years like majestic stonewalls in the yard of the old Pow ell home place showed beautifully in the light of many burning lanterns, making a. scene that the participants will not soon forget. The party was highly amused by a negro musician who danced the cake waltz with a lamp on his head and imitated in a wonderful way a fox hunt; barking like the dogV blowing like the horns, and whooping like the hunters. Even such a delightful evening as this had to close so with many good wishes and pleasant words for the host and hostess, each happy guest departed. Those attending were: Mrs. P. B. Powell and Miss B. Williams, receiv ing; Luther Davis, Louise Currin; Outlaw Hunt and Mary Shaw; Char les Powell and Janie Hunt; Billie Landis and Helen Paris; Frank Han cock and Dorothy K oyster ;Bev Roys ter and Mary Roj'al Hancock; Roy Royster and Bessie Howell; "Will Adams and Ruth Mitchell; Thomas White and Es4ber Mitchell;Morehead Emmit and Lucie Landis; Jim Taylor and Bessie Roberts; William Powell and Hixie White; John Roller and Sallie Webb; Beasley Taylor and Wilbur Smith. Mrs. B. Mrs. John B. Booths School of Mu- sic will open Monday September 14th Excellent Health Advice Mrs. M. M. Davison, of No 379 Glfford Ave., San Jose, Cal., says: "The worth of Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache, biliousness and torpor of the liver and boweis is so pronounced that I am prompted to say a word in its favor, for the benefit of those seeking relief from such afflcliows. There is more hea'th foi the digestive organs in a bottle of Electric Bitters than in any 'other remedy I know of" Sold under guarantee at J. G Halls dtug store. 50c. FOR KENT Year 1909 Red Hill Farm, 656 acres between Bullock and Soudan. Cotton corn and grass. Ap ply to G. H. W., Care P. M., Stovall, NvX;. . . aug.14.2t.pd. Oxford Graded School. The school board has recently fHled all the vacancies in the corps of teach ers of the ' Oxford Graded School. Since the retirement of Mr. Goode, Mr. James R. Connelly of the State University class of 1901, has been elected fo the superintendence. Mr. Connelly, who has seen continuous ser vice in the school work since his grad uation has spent three years in Youngs ville as superintendent, and a jear or two in Fayetteville as principal. He comes to Oxford very highly recom mended. The principal will be Mr. Paul Q. Bryan, of Wake Forest, who graduat- J ed at that institution this year. He too comes well endorsed. The corps of teachers, most of whom are new, is as follows: Mrs. Brenton, of Lenoir county, 1st grade; Mrs. Kate Fleming, 2nd grade; Miss May White, assistant 2nd grade;Miss Lucy Webb, 3rd grade; Miss Annie Crews, of Littleton Female College,4th grade, Miss Jeannette Biggs, 4th grade; Miss Katie Flemiug,5th grade;Miss Minnie Gray,' 6th grade; Mrs. J. Paris, 7th grade; Mr' Connelly and Mr.. Bryan, 8th and 9th grades. Mrs. Miner will again have charge of the school at the cotton mill. The fall term will open on the 7th of September. A Communication. Editors of Public Ledger: , Dear Sirs ! read a mistake in Ledger last week in the Oak Hill items written by- Mi. S. M. Evans in regard to the people saying they did not want Tom Williford for coramis sioner because' he. sent that. letter to the Ledger on prohibition and bad women. J' :" S $ ' 1 thought Iv would answer his fn regard towsre. wr very badly mistasen in ic i ney must not have noticed the initials of the name, as it was my name instead of Tom Williford. His initials are L. T. Williford instead of L. A. I think people could very easily understand the difference if they had taken any uotice of it. As I wrote the piece in regard to my own judgment 1 did not mean to offend anybody in the matter. I think L. T. Williford wrill be a suitable man for the place, as he is an all-round, up right man in every respect, a most ac comodating and kind neighbor, and I think he will fill this office well if elected in the coming election. If the people will not vote for L. T. Willi ford for commissioner for that reason only, they hav'nt any fault to find with him. So rally up, and eleet Tom Willi ford in the coming election and you are sure to be pleased. Very respectfully, L. A. WILLIFORD. Moriah, N. C, R. F. D. No. 1. Miss Gertrude Landis will open her class of music Tuesday,September 1ft, 1908, at her home on College Street. Insure Packhouses and Tobacco We can insure farmer's packhouses and tobacco at reasonable rates. Also dwellings and other farm property. We have a number of good companies and can sell insurance so cheap that none should carry their own risk. Call and get our prices. J. R. Roller & Son Co. 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- j ly and properly. Located at Paris Drj Goods store. Foley's Kiauey Remedy vrill cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is J not beyond the reach o medicine. No med icine can do more J. G. Hall, Oxford, and Sandorfords drug store Creedmoor. FARM for rent. For particulars apply to J. E. Duncan, Stem. N. C. 2t. pd. , ' . m Farms for Sale Parties desiring to buy a farm either for fine tobacco, cotton and grain, will do well to communicate with us at once, as we can save you time and money in securing vour home." .A. C. ; Hughes & Co., Apex, N, C. 4t. pd High School Certificates. On the 11th and 12th of September there will be held in the office of the j Superintendent of County Schools an ! examination for high school' teachers certificates. Those desiring to fake this examination will have to file their applications to the State Superintend ent on or before the 1st of September. This is necessary to be done before be- in? permitted to stand the examina- j tion. N f JBrown-Yawn Wedding. Wednesday at high noon, a quiet, but very beautiful wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. tavn oa Virginia street, when their daughter, Miss Ada Mae Yawn be came the bride of Mr. John Primrose Brows. The home was beautifully decorated with choice pot plants and evergreens. I By the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, rendered by Miss W!utfield,the bridal party entered the parlor in which vyere assembled the family and friends. The bride and her maid of honor, Miss Allie Yawn, entered by one door while at the same moment the groom and his best man, Mr. AVnllis Brown, entered from the opposite ide, and met at the altar, where Rev. J. E. Wilson performed the ceremony. The bride wore a traveling suit-of Alic Blue, with a hat to match, and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. The m iidjpf honor was dressed in white and tjirried a bouquet of pink nsesJ1 Miis Yawn is the second daughter of Mi and Mrs. J. P. Yawn, and one ofXa lahassee's most attractive young I ladiea She is a beautiful type of bru- Tiette, jand made one of the most beau- j tM. rides that old lallahassee has r. Mr? Brown' is from Oxrord, tie nrst came to tins state witn :vir. j A. Griscome, who owns the great Horshoe Plantation north of here.; While down here, Cupid whispered to him, and for this ka returned to inter- j view master Cupid.' As out come of this interview he has moved here per manently, to the great joy of his many friends. He will engage in the auto mobile business. "Tention" as he is "dubbed" by his associates, has made himself very pop ular since-coming to Florida, and his ability as an automobilist is known throughout the entife state as well as abroad. The happy couple left on the east bound train for North Carolina to visit his parents, from thence to northern cities. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and costly presents sent in by their host of friends and relatives. A merry, party of friends escorted them to their train and bade them farewell as the bride threw her bou quet. Exchange. Wanted -You look at our harness and get prices before buying. Bullock & Crenshaw. Mrs. Kicks Piano School, Season 1903 09 Mrs. Hicks greets all her former students and those interested" in the study of the piano, and will be pleased to have them call at her home after Sept. 1st and talk over plans for an other year. She will return from New York with her diploma from Virgil Piano School and with' the new idea3 acquired this season will be prepared to do better work than ever before. In order to introduce more fully the j deservedly successful Virgil method special terms will be made for the first quarter. Session will begin September 8th, 1908. FOR SALE: Split pine wood dry and seasoned, can furnish stove length if desired. C.H.CHEATHAM, july 17. Route 3. For saleTwo second hand buggies cheap. Bullock & Crenshaw.., Announcement. 1 hereby announce -my sell as a can didate for the office of Clerk of the Superior Court, subject to the wishes of the voters of the democratic party. If elected 1 will faithfully perform the' duties of the office. W. I. HOWELL . . . . r -v ... Executive Committee. Friday morning at eleven On o'clock, there will be held a meeting of the Democratic Executive and Central Committees in the commission ers room in the court house. The meeting is called to take steps in the matter of filling the vacancy in the clerk's office caused by the death of Mr. C. F. Crews. Every member is urged to be in attendance as this is'a very important meeting. " There are a number of applicants for the position to be filledjthere being even more than ran for sheriff a few weeks ago. Harry Hobgood Dead. '''Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock Harry Hobgood,son of the late Mr.B.F. Hob good died in Saint Vincents Hospital, Norfolk. Young Hobgood who was about sixteen years of age lived with his mother in Norfolk. They haveT many relatives in Granville who are : grieved to hear of the sad occurrence. Prof. F. P, Hobgood left Wednesday to attend the funeral services. The deceased was a most estimable young man and was highly thought of. Dr. R. L. Payne attended him in his illness. With the Sick. Though for several days past Mrs. T. L. Booth's condition has not been so favorable, we are very glad to learn that she is again improving, and sin cerely trust that she will make a rapid recovery. Mr. Gus Hall's little girl does not seem to have, made any change within the last few-days,her condition remain ing practically the same. A turn for. the fetter, however is hopd for. Mlv john Williams is making satis- fact0ry proress: and htf will soon I e mm-krl nflFt.bp slk list inrv ry r onri rikr TTinnMa hAno fnctf. gVje wjjj e ouj. verv SOon. Messrs. Bragg and Farabow are showing very good progress. An Anonymous Letter. Just before the paper was made up we wrere in receipt of a letter signed Member of Co. E," commending very highly our friend Lieutenant Lewellj'n, for the efficient manner in which he performed his military duties, while in. camp. Since the name of the writer was omitted and the letter was sent in a plain envelope and type written.giv ing no clew as to its authorship.it con flicts with our rules respecting anony mous communications and we cannot publishit. However, if the writer will be good enough to disclose his identity it will give us great pleasure to publish it next week. We do not particularly care in this case to publish the writer's name, but we must have it in the of fice. If he is too bashful to appear in print we will let "Member of Co. E" stand as the signature. I It is very gratifying to know that Mr. Lewellyn makes such a good offi cer, but we knew that he would do that when he received the commission. Lyons-Oxford Baseball Game. The game of baseball between Lyon and Oxford resulted id a victory for the Oxford nine. The feature of it was the superb pitching of Houghton, who struck out twelve, only allowing two hits, one a scratch. The team as a whole did splendid stick work, get- j ting about eignt hits. R. H. E Oxford 01200 0 2 58 1 Lyons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 for Oxxorci, tioughton ; and R. Howard: Lyons, Ashley and o..j Announcement I hereby announce myself a candi date for the nomination for Clerk of the Superior Court of Granville coun ty, subject to the action of the demo- cratic voters. 1. LAiMlK. Examination for Conditions. vnminnrinns fnr the removal of conditions will beheld in the school! Lodge of North Carolina to place a building September 4th and 5th. New 1 Btone as the corner stone of this build students are requested to come on these . pgted by my lodge to you not dates in order that they may be grad-, ' much yalue bufc that .fc ed before the regular opening Monday, a,b ! Sept. 7th. J. R. CONLEY, Supt. BIG DAY AT CREEDMOOR. CORNER STONE LAYING OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING. r Prof. Carlyle Spoke Barbecue- About Two or Three Thousand People Present. The largest crowd that ever was in Creedmoor was there last Friday, the 14th, to see the laying of the corner stone ot the new school building by the Grand Lodge of masons of North Carolina. A conserva tive estimate of people present that day will be between two and three thousand. Folks came from every section of the county and many from the neighboring cities Raleigh and fDurham.for instance. Friday was a long to be remembered by the People oi reeomoor, The people demonstrated that they were believers in education arid the patience of the crowd in standing in the hot broiling sun, which felt like it would literally Jjake one, plainly showed that the citizens of the sur rounding community of Creedmonr were determined to have the best edu cational advantages. Friday was the hottest day that wehave had this year. Mercury must have gone up to about ninety -five. Promptly at one o'clock, the masons with band in front marched from their assembly hall to the school building in presence of a tremendous crowd that brought up the rear. Mr. S. H. Gat tis. the Grand Master of Nortb Caro lina, went throught the usual ceremo- nies and said to Mr. Winston, Grand Master of the Creedmoor lodge, that 1 1 .1 the masons had come there to lay that corner stone -of the school- build- g. After. Mr. SH. patrflWuv. ished, ' M r. W inston stepped rorw&ra and read the following. "Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brethren, Ladies and Gentlemen, we have assembled here today to show our apprecation in the great works of ed ucation. Forty-nine 3 cars ago I roved on this hill, then a small boy being in structed by M.'ss Sallie Gooch. The school house then was a log cabin with a rough black ground rock for the foundation stone, probably placed in the sand with flat side up and stick chimney with a few rocks laid in mud to form a fire-place. We would have to olimb up on the corner to put it out when it would take fire. Here I laid a part of the foundation of my past, present and future life. Brother Lyon, at that time, you were sitting at the feet of W. H. P. Jenkins, the great educator at Mt. Energy. Your broth ers and other small boys were here studying ..Webster's old spelling book with me. The year following it was my privilege to attend at Mt. Energy and receive instruction f rem. the great educator. In sixty one the war between the states begarC and it closed the doors of our schools and colleges. Scm3 of us went to the front and others 10 the field for bread. The war being over and our fortunes changed, some of us looked around and found compan ions and gave up the school room. We have under many disadvantages raised and educated as best we could our children and now are in the battle for the rising generation. In the early fifties of last century my masonic brothers at Mt. Energy built that school, from which so many i have gone in, useful lifcjr Masonry has in all aces been in the front for education.morality and religion. May it ever continue its work. We are here today to show this audience that we are with you in this great, grand and noble work. As master of Creedmoor Lodge No. 499 A. F. and A. M. I have had the e-rand master to convene the Grand onunueu o iuuhuc 1 I
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