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. . . . . hp ipajr mm - ILiep(seir Ha E VOL. 23. OXFORD, N. C., FRIDAY APRIL 21 1911. CD) 29 SOUTHERN GRANVILLE NOTES. Interesting Items Gathered by Our Regular Correspondent. The Misses Cannady of Creedmoor are visiting Miss Annie Walters, of Route 6, Miss May Green, of Henderson is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gra ham Daniel. Mr. W, D. Thomasson, of Route 6, has purchased a new piano for his daughter, Miss Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Currin of Tar River were guests of. Mr. and Mrs. W.T . Currin last Sunday. Mr. Tommie Bradsher and Miss Allie Montague were visitors of Miss Willie Royster last Sunday. Mr. Roy Walters, of Route 3, was the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Johnston, Saturday and Sunday last Most of the people of Route 6, both, old and young attended the pic nic at Providence on Easter Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Overton of Route 6, spent Easter with Mrs Overton's grandmother, Mrs. James Bragg near Tar River. Frying size chickens are very scarce in this section and the hawks seem more hungry than usaal, as they visit the little birdies daily. Mr. R. L- Nunn, of Stokes County made an address to a large number of farmers at Tar River Wednseday night for the purpose of organizing a local Branch of the Farmers Union there. Mr. Joe Hunt of Tar River has returned from King's Business Col lege in Raleigh and will attend a tobacco crop on his father's land. In the fall he will return to the College and finish his business Bernard Bragg near Hester has gone into the raising of poul try, and we understand is making quite a success of his new business. Mr. Bragg is a great friend of the Public Ledger. The office at the late residence of the late William T. Hunt, near Tar River, now occupied by Mr. W. T Currin was burned to the ground last Tuesday night, the origin of the fire is not known. Mr. R- L. Nunn, addressed the Farmers Local Union at Stem last Wednesday afternoon at 2.00 o'clock His speech was only heard by those that belong to the local union. Mr. Nunn is spoken of as being a verj fluent and powerful speaker. Mr. A- B. Kimball of Greensboro has bought and sent to one of his farms in Granville, the old home place, a large number of Augora goats. These goats are very expen sive, their wool is said to be worth from nine to twelve dollars per pound. Mr. andM rs. Bradsher entertain ed a small number of relatives and intimate friends Saturday evening at their home in compliment to their guests. A number of spirited games were enojyed followed by dain ty refreshments. The evening was most enjoyable and Mr- and Mrs. Bradsher was voted a most charming host and hostess. Elder P .D- Gold, of Wilson, preached to a large and apprecia tive congregation at Stem Friday afternoon. He is one of Wilson's most beloved and distinguished ministers. Elder Gold has great national ability for one of his age. His devotion to his family of grown children is truly beautiful. Tht people of Stem are great admirers of Eider Gold and always give him a warm welcome. We do not think there will be any doubt about raising the full amount of money needed for the purchase of a site, also to build all necessary buildings for the Gran ville County Fair, as soon as it is made known where the site will be located. Many people have ex pressed themselves to the writer that they wish the Fair grounds to be located as near the city as possible, also convenient to a Rail Road which is very necessary. The article written by Mr. Strad ley in the Oxford Public Ledger last week headed "Training Children'-' was most excellent advice to us all, especially in regard to allow ing the children free access to our libraries. What are books for, if not for purposes of education and entertainment? And who stands more in need of those very things than the children of the home. In stead of driving a child away from o hnnk. the wise policy is to at tract him toward it in every forci ble way. The time to begin the child's literary training is while he is still virtually in the cradle.There are few children who by wise mana gement at this early period may not be imbued with a genuine love for the best books and more important the b-est books. As soon as a child is old enough to understand what books are for, he should be permitted to handle them. A babe of a year old is not too young to begin to learn from particulars. Nev er force a book upon a child, but ' tempt the appetite until he asks for it. , Pictures and stories are two things against which no child can ong remain proof- Of course, these should always be the best of their kind. The first books of his baby days should be selected with a view to permanent use, and as a rule the child's books should be selected onlv by his parents with the possible aid, as he grows older of a list of desirable supplementary volumes se sured from his teacher. The child (continued on page 8,) Beautiful 3Iarriage Celebrated at Providence. One of the most brilliant social events of the season was solemized at this place in Beulah church on Wednesday evening April 12th,wheh Mr. Melvin Jones led to the hyme nial alter Miss Addie C. Wheeler, attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler. The church was artificially decorated with palms, ferns and cut flowers, which appear ed a most fitting place for such an occasion, numerous candles ar ranged about the alter together with many lights above, made the whole interior of the church softly lumnious. Complete in every detail, the effect of the whole was exceed ingly harmonious and pleasing to the eye. This is the first marriage ever took place in Beu lah Church. To the strains of Mendlssohn's wedding march, beau tifully rendered by Miss Ivey Peed of Creedmoor came the waiters.Miss. Annie Walters, Miss Willie Royster, Miss Cozie Smith, Miss Annie Kel ley, Miss Viola Wheeler, Miss Ma ler Wheeler came down the left isle. Mr. Dutch Wheeler, Mr. Cam Over ton, Mr. James Dean, Mr. Elijah Dan iel, Mr. Tilley, Mr. Vernon Taylor. Next came the groom with his best man Mr. Roger Jones, followed by the bride leaning on the arm of her Maid of honor, Miss Banner Whee ler. The bride wore a gown of white satin and pearl ornaments.The tulle veil was caught back with pearls. She carried a boquet of bride's roses and maidens hair ferns. The impressive baptist service was used and pronounced by the pastor Rev- J. A. Stradley. The maid of honor Miss Banna Wheeler look ed charmingly, beautifully gowned in blue messaline with pearl trimmings The lady waiters were all attired in white messaline with blue orna ments on the hair. The young men were in black suits. The groom wore a black conventional suit. The church was filled to over-flowing with friends of this well be-, loved couple, there being many guests from other towns. The bride is a most charming and at tractive young lady. . The groom is a very handsome young pro gressive farmer. The popularity of this young couple was attested by the many beautiful and useful gifts. The groom with his bride, will make their home with the grooms father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bevterly Eakes, who have rented the beautful home of Mr. W. G. John son known as the old Ferrell place. Mr. and Mrs. Jones left the church amid showers of congratulations and the good wishes of their many friends. Death of Mr. C- G. Elliott. On the night of March 29th, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to remove from earth our be loved friend Mr. C. G. Elliott, liv ing near Shiney Rock, Va. He was a consistent member of the Cnlcn Chapel Baptist Church and was also a kind hearted and useful man. The day following his death his remains were quietly laid to rest in the Union Chapel cemete ry in the presence of a large crowd of sympathizing friends who came to show their last tribute of love and respect to the deceased. Mr. Elliott was born in 1849, and married to Miss Louisa Frazier 1870. To this union was added eleven children, one son has pro ceeded him to the promise land. He leaves -. to mourn his death a lov ing wife, eight sons and two daught ers, and nineteen grandchildren. We would say to the grieft stricken family to look to God who doeth all things well. Remember dear friends, God knows what is best. We know not what is best. Some day some time we will - understand better. Hear his gentle spirit woo ing us to follow. Angels rejoice when another en ters into Heaven. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled- A FRIEND. In Honor of Miss Aycock. Miss Elizabeth Shotwell was hos tess to a number of her friends on Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Lee Aycock and Miss Julia Weath erington, who are the guests of the Misses Joyner. A musical con test was enjoyed, Miss Myrtle Renn and Mr. Grady Harris tying for the prize, which Mr. Harris gracefully presented to Miss Renn. Dainty refreshments, consisting of ices, cakes and mints were served; the guests on this delightful occasion being: Misses Helen White, Sadie Harris, Burdette Joyner, Saraine Joyner, Ju lia Weatherington, Lee Aycock Myr tie Renn, - Willie Lee Thomas,Ethel Clement, Hettie Lyon. Messrs. Willie Fuller, Oscar Breed love, Grady Harris, R. T- Smith, E. E. Fuller, F. F. Lyon. Off For Raleigh' Ten picked men from the Gran ville Grays went to Raleigh Monday to compete for a shooting contest for the best shot made. Gen B. S. Royster offered a prize for the one making the best shot. Those who left Oxford were: E. E. Fuller first Lieutenant, L. C. Gooch first sergeant, J- O. Fau cette Quarter Master sergeant, Leo Byrum sergeant, H. B. Averett ser geant and corporals J. M. Ellington, W. H. Blackwell, W. T. E- Cannady, and privates J. S. Lumpkins and Nat D. Wheeler. The Dupoint Powder Company is offering a prize, also Register if you want to vote in the coming town election. ENJOYABLE EASTER DANCE Given by The Cadets ol The Horner Military School. The most delightful event of the week was the dance Monday . night given by the Horner Cadets at the barrack. Levins Orchestra rendered lovely music for the occasion.which was enjoyed by about thirty couples, including many visitors. Amid brilliant lights, the beautiful cos tumes of the young ladfes and the handsome cadets in uniforms, all of which presented a brilliant scene. Many new and intricate fig ures were led during the evening. Dancing was enjoyed until 12 o'clock when the strains of "Home Sweet Home" reminded all that the time had come for all to disperse. The following couples participated Miss Allene Cooper, of Fayette ville, N. C-, with E. T. Crews; Miss Maud Parham, with Cortez Wright; Miss Roberta Hicks, with Cadet Speare; Miss Lucy Landis, with Cadet Beard; Miss Kate Horner.with Cadet Watt, Miss Helen Paris, with Cadet Erwin; Miss Sallie Webb, with Cadet Jeanette; Miss Mary Shaw, with Cadet Whitfield; Miss Elizabeth Hancock, with Cadet Harkins; Miss Janie Hunt, with Ca det Low; Miss Gladys Rawlins, with Cadet Joyner; Miss Eleanor Huske, with Prof. Tate; Miss Sophie Tay lor, with Cadet Vinson; Miss Mary Webb, with Cadet Alexander; Miss Mary Royal Hancock, with More head Emmett; Miss Ethel Hancock, with Cadet Quevedo; Miss Sallie Gatlin of Raleigh, with Cadet Dix on; Miss Estelle White, with Cadet Baker; Miss Ethel Adams, with Cadet Witherington ; Miss Marie Burwell, with Cadet Catlett; Miss Sarah Wall, of Durham, with Cadet Taylor; Miss Esther Mitchell, with Cadet S. Bryan; Miss Edna Griffith, with Cadet Cottingham; Miss Mar garet Capehart, with Cadet Fleming; Garrett; Miss Louise Currin of Dur ham, with Cadet Driggers; Miss Miss Mary B. Williams, with Cadet Martha Ferebee with Lee Taylor; Miss Aldentine Moore, of Raleigh, with Cadet Allein; Miss Helen Lamb, of Henderson, with Cadet Hyman- Stags: Mott Pinnix, Marshall Pinnix, Marsh Ray, Struthers, of U. N. C, Howell.Maj, Cameron, Wal ton, Andreson, Bert Taylor. Patronesses: Col. and Mrs- J. C. Horner, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cape hart, Mr- and Mrs. W. Henry Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Taylof, Mr- and Mrs. J. C Robards, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Shaw- - r Death of Mr. Jas. A Parham.. Mr. James Parham, of Watkins died Thursday night April 13th, af ter a short illness. He was taken Monday night about sunset with giddiness, fell in the room and some of the family found him in this way and called to his son Jim to come at once, which he did, and put him on the bed. He seem ed to be drowsy all night and the nest day he seemed to suffer from the spinal cord until just before he died. He seemed to be free from pain and died without a struggle. He was an old veteran, fought through the war in numerous bat tles and made an ideal soldier. He leaves three sons and five daught res. Mr. W. A- Parham, of Oxford, Mr. James Parham, of Watkins; Mr. Julian Parham, of Amos' Mill Vance County; Mrs. Charles Finch.of Hend erson; Mrs. Robert Kittrell, near Bobbitt ; Mrs- Harvey, Wright, of Watkins; Miss Kate Parham of Oxford. Mr. Parham was a good father and a good neighbor was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was 82 years old the 2nd, of last January. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary J. Crews of Dabney and one brother, Mr. T. B- Parham near Williamsboro. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife at Hermon church, who had pre ceeded him nine years, the burial services being conducted by Rev. J. A. Stradley . in an impressive man ner Friday evening. Our sympathy goes out to all of the family. NEIGHBOR. Miss Taylor Entertains. Miss Annie Taylor entertained at Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, in honor of her sister, Mrs. S. W. Smith of Wilson, N. C, who is her guest. There were five tables of players, Mrs. E. H. Crenshaw mak ing the highest score was presented a pretty jewelry case, Mrs. Smith the honoree, was also presented a jewelry case. Delicious refreshments of ice cream, cakes and mints were served. Those enjoying Miss Tay lor's hospitality were: Mesdames S. W. Smith, W- G. Pace, Will Landis, J. A. Niles, P. H. Montgomery, J. R. Hall, L. W. Stark, R. H- Lewis, E. H. Crenshaw, J. B. Powell, N. H. Cannady, W. A. Devin, A. H. Powell, H- G. Williams, A. L. Capehart, B. K. Hays, H. L. Skinner of Smithfield, N. C, Miss Irvin Stark, Miss Fannie Gregory.- Whenever any public enterprise is projected having for its object the benefit of all members of a com munity, you always find the people dividing themselves into two class es. The one willing to share in the burden and profit by the benefit; the other willing to share in the benefit, but dodging a . jst por tion of the burden Have you taken any stock in the County Fair? The following has been added to the Granville County Fair subscrip tion list: LC. D. Edwards .". .. .. .. .. 5 E. F. Currin . . . . 10 E. R. Crews . . . . .... . . 10 S. T. Barnett . . 10 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES -4 At Stem High School Were Enjoyed by Laage Concourse of People. It is with ' great pleasure that I can say with a . clear conscience that Stem High School is one among the best, if not the best High Schools in this good county of Gran ville and I feel that every man, wo man and child who had the blessed opportunity of being at our com mencement exercises last week feel exactly as I do in this love for the school and the people of the vicinity. The exercises began Monday night with a sermon by Rev. H.M. North, of Edenton ; St., Methodist Church Raleigh-. We say sermon, but when the word is jio more -than left our pen we are puzzled as we were when we sat (before him that night, and cannot express in the words of the English language our apprecia tion of the sermon he preached to us Oh, how. - ft" jthrilled us and thrilled us to hear ljim as he would go back into the dawning of history, take up different characters and the custom of the people.trace them on down through the ages to the pres ent day and plainly show to every one present! that life is more to be desired than, a living. On Tuesday afternoon we were very pleasantly entertained by the music class under the management of our beautiful and talented music teacheri Miss Katie Lee Gooch.The programme was as follows. Solo by Miss Lucy Hardee, Solo by Miss Otelia Minor, Duet by Misses Ora Crimes Lucy, Hardee, Solo by Miss Mary Crimes, Solo by Miss Inez Bullock, Solo by Miss Clara Bragg. Duet by Misses Mary Crimes and and ; Nannie Latta. Solo by Miss Lucile Hunt, Solo -by Miss Dorthy Steintorf, Duet by Misses Mable Clayton and Fannie Bragg, Solo by Miss Annie Day, Solo by Miss Ora Crimes, Solo by Miss Fannie Bragg. After a talk by Dr. P- R. Har dee the next and last on the pro gramme was a duet by Misses Ora Crimes and Annie Day. The exerci ses proved to us all that there is being a great work done at Stem in the line of music. May God bless Miss Gooch in the work she has so successfully begun, teaching the girls of Stem and the vicinity round about to play with so much harmony and sweetness as were the songs of the Sirens of old 'Oh 'fuesday night the exercises began Jr4th a charming duet, by Misg KUlie Moore and. Miss . Mary. Cozart- riext " to cheer our minds was a song "Pegging away" by the children of the Primary grades, fol lowed by a' duet by Misses Lucile Jtiunt and Dorthy Steintorf. Next came a play, "The Sick Baby" by the girls of the primary grades. Then a Recitation by Miss Effie Stem, followed by what we were all glad to see, "The Tom Thumb Mar riage . And then again we- listen ed to the sweet music, a duet, by our music teacher Miss Katie Lee Gooch and one of her pupils, Miss Otelia Minor. Next came Fairy Land, by the little girls of the primary grades, after which they merrily danced around the May pole. Dixie Land was very nicely acted and sung by the little boys of the primary and Intermediate grades. Then we all sat . speechless as we looked at a very carefully gotten up "Ring Drill" by the Intermediate and High School girls. Next came a recitation, '"The Sweet Girl Grad uate", by Miss Hallie Moore. The next and last was a play "The Vil lage Post Office," by the Interme diate grades. The entertainment for the night was long, but we feel sure that it was greatly enjoyed by every one- On Wednesday morning we were entertained by the graduating class. First on the programme was an es say, "A Suitable Occupation for Southern Women," by Miss Lillian Cozart, . next was an essay, "The Preservation of The Forest," by Mr. Paul Steintorf. ,, Next was an essay, "The Influence of the Press," by Miss Ava Lyon. Then came a beau tiful piano solo, by Miss Mabel Clayton, followed by another just We were very? sorry that Prof. N. W- Walker of the State University was prevented from being present to deliver his address, on account of some disconnection at Durham, but his time was .well filled with talks by Dr. P. R. Hardee. Prof J. F. Webb, and Rev. M. D- Giles. There was a medal given by Dr. P. R. Hardee for the best essay by the graduating class. This was won by Stem's most beautiful and popu lar young lady. Miss Lillian Cozart. The way in which the diploma was presented to the three - graduates by Prof. J. L. Woodward brought tears of joy into the eyes of every one present. On Wednesday night came the last and best ofl the commencement exercises- Firsi came"Brother Jo siah" a comedyTli three acts, next came "Diamond Vand Hearts" also in three acts, x .audienc show ed their appreciation of the . exerci ses by tremendous applause between acts, while thil people deserve thanks for theif) nice behavior, yet we must adpit that at times the voices of 1 the actors were drownded beneatc great roars of laughter. . After : Ihe 4 last play was over, came the awarding of prizes to those who hail been successful in the contests foifathe year. There were four who made an average of over 95 for the term. These were Miss Ava Lyon, Miss Lillian Co zart, Mr. Paul Steintorf and Mr Amos Latta. ! They prize for the highest average forV the term offered Primary at Stovall. A primary was held in the town of Stovall, N. C- April 17th, 1911 for the purpose of nominating can didates for mayor and five Com missioners to be voted for on May 2nd., for the term of two years. The meeting was fully represented by the citizens of the place and har mony and quiet prevailed. Mayor D. A. Burwell gave notice of the object of the meeting and re quested Mr. S. J. Currin to act as chairman pro tern. Rev. Mr. Coleman was requested to act as clerk, and tellers were appointed by the chairman. The names of D. A. Burwell and C. L. Lewis were offered which resulted . in the nomination of Mr. Lewis for Mayor. On motion, it was agreed that all present should vote for whom they pleased for commissioners with out naming any special one as a candidate. The five getting the highest number of votes to be declared the nominees. Sixteen were voted for, from which number the following persons were declared nominated : Messrs. J. T. .Spicer; D. A- Bur well; C. C. Heggie; R. C. Puckett; and B. W. Butler. No further business the meeting adjourned. REUNION OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS- Paragraph 1. The twenty-first an nual reunion of the United Confeder ate Veterans will be held at Little Rock, Arkansas, on the 16th, 17th and 18th of May, 1911, and the pub lie spirited citizens of that city and state promise that it shall be the most enjoyable that has ever yet been held, and are preparing in every way possible for the comfort and pleasure of all veterans who may attend. It is hoped that a large delegation will attend from this state and enable our good old sate to be represented in a manner worthy of her glorious war record. Par. 2. Army tents have been kindly loaned by the United States government and will form the camp in City Park, where will be lodg ed and fed free all veterans who cannot pay for their entertainment, but all such veterans must notify in advance Mr. B. L. Roberts, chair man of the encampment committee, so that accommodations may be reserved for them. The railroad companies have given the usual lov rate of one cent a mile for all per sons who may attended the reunion. The exact rate from any station may be learned by inquiring of the local agent- The rate from Raleigh is $19.30, and in proportion . from other places. : ; ' Par. 3. 'AH camps in arrears for their dues are earnestly urged to pay the same at once to Gen. W. E. Mickle, 824 Common Street, New Orleans, otherwise they will not be entitled to any vote or voice in the meetings at the reunion. This is a most important matter and should not be overlooked by any 4. This division is fortunate in having as its sponsor for this reunion Mrs. Sidney P. Cooper, of Henderson, and Miss Julia . Cooper as maid-of-honor. By order of Major General, J. S. CARR H. A: LONDON, Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff. Granville County Census for 1910. The Director of the Census has announced the population of Gran ville county, North Carolina, ac cording to its minor civil divisions, as shown by the official count Qf tfc tnm. nf t Thirtnth flpn SUS I Granville County 25,102 Brassfield township 3,348 Dutchville township, includ ing Creedmoor town .. ..3,119 Creedmoor town " 3 2 4 Fishing Creek township .. 2,727 Oak Hill township . . . . 2,415 Oxford township, includ ing Oxford . . . 5,333 Oxford town 3,018 Salem township . , 1,115 Sassafras Fork township including Stovall town .. 2,069 Stovall town.'. . . . . 305 Tally Ho township .. . .. 3,041 Walnut Grove township .. ..1,935 The Woman's Civic Club will hold its annual Chrysanthemum Show the last of October, 1911. Those wishing to compete for pri zes should secure plants now. Extra fine plants may be ordered from Elmar A. Smith and Company, Adrian, Michigan, who have made a specialty of . Chrysanthemums. Some of their choice varieties are President Taft, President Roosevelt, Pockett's Crimson and Golden Eagle. Mrs- S. H, Cannady. Chairman of Forstry Committee, Woman's Civic Club. Mrs. Benjamine Ward Rowland, and her. granddaughter, Miss Ruth Baldwin of Tyler Texas, will arrive next week to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Currin. by the County Treasurer Mr. W. T. Lyon was won by Mr. Paul Stein torf. His average being 97 7-10-There were several other prizes given which we are not now able to re port. It is hoped that they will be reported later. Stem is first of all and second to none in selecting the very best teachers that can be had. We are not able to say just now whether we can have our same teachers next year or not. But one thing we can say with certainty, is that it will be a great blessing to any school to have these able teachers lor their leaders- IMPORTANCE TO FARMERS. nave Your Seed Tested Before' Plant tag to Get Good Results. Now is the time the farmers of the state are preparing for the har vest time, which means the money they shall realize and upon which their living depends. But what shall it be? To no inconsiderable measure it depends upon what kind of seeds are sown. Often absblute failures are caused by-planting poor seed that will not grow, or still worse, seed that is badly adulterat ed with serious weeds, which entire ly ruin the land for certain agri cultural purposes, often upon which the farmer most depends. That there is a great difference in the farm seeds sold in the State is forcibly shown by the difference in the results of the analysis made at the Seed Testing Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture, co operating with the United States Department. For example, the results of the 125 tests of Red Clo ver seed made this spring by the Seed Laboratory ranged all the way from 50 per cent to 99-6 per cent Pure Seed and from 20 per cent to 97 per cent Germination. Some contained no weed seeds at all, while others contained more than 90,000 to the pound. Some samples contained more than 50 per cent of Dodder or Love vine, which is the worst of all pests that occur in Clovers and Alfalfa. This great difference in the quality of seed is not only true in case of Red Clover but of all the farm seeds. Not only the loss of money paid for the seeds, which is really a small item, but the failure to ob tain crops can be prevented by knowing the value of the seed which is planted. The Department will make tests of all agricultural and vegetable seeds for any farmer in the State free of charge and reports will be sent to him promptly. In case the seed does not come up to the standard of good seea the lot may be returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased and the money refunded or a good quality of seed given in exchange, which ever the purchaser desires- In sub mitting samples to be tested, for the smaller seeds, such as Red Clo ver and the grasses, one half of a teacup will be sufficient; for the larger seeds, such as the cereals, more should be sent. Address all samples to the Seed Testing Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, Raleigh, N. C, with the f ollwing inof ormation : Retail price of seed and nameand address of dealre from whom it was purchas ed. Picnic at Providence- The crowd of people that attended the picnic at Providence Easter, was estimated between seven and eight hundred. The day was not an ideal one, in the way of the weather. The early morning promised a bright lovely day, but we can never rely on the weather during the month of April. Before the afternoon, we had a slight wind storm followed by an April shower- However, it did not break up, or mar the pleasures of the day. By 3.00 o'clock the sun sent out her brilliant rays, making all hearts glad, especially the young men that were there with their beau tiful horses and buggies to take their best girl driving. These love ly horses and buggies were too num erous to mention. The writer has visited every town and section of North Carolina and can say without a doubt, Granville County can dis play as many beautiful horses and i UUK6tlt;a.u " "xe Llluf ' I county m the State, and while buggies if not more than any other we can boast of these beautiful ani mals, let us learn that they are made of flesh, and have feeling as we animals of a higher order. Be good and kind to them. When we treat them cruel by lashing and driving them too hard, if they could only talk, and tell us what they suffer, I think the most of us would! be too mortified to display sucbi temper any more. However, the most of our young men are good. and kind tc their animals, know ing when they abuse them, the are abusing their property. Nearly every one attended the picnic brought well filled baskets, ' and when the hour for dinner was an nounced.every body ate and enjoyed their dinner. The driving with their best girls to and from the river which is a beautiful drive was good. Of course, we do not know their conversation on their drive, but we can guess, as a num ber we saw at the picnic last year, were married and attended this ' year, and I suppose the single ones were working the same bargain, course, we do not know their conver sation on their drive, but we can guess, as a number we saw at the picnic last year, were married . and attended this year, and I suppose the single ones were working the same bargain. Death of Miss Mary F. Clay. On Friday March 31st, 1911 deatH entered the home of Miss Mary Clay, and claimed her for its own She had been sick for sometime and all that could be done for her was done with loving hands. She was a good woman and loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Oxford Baptist church and a de voted chrtetilan. She leaves two sisters and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. The: funeral services were quietly con- ducted by Rev- E. G. Usry. May the God of all grace comfort the bereaved ones. May he lead them through this life and bring thm all toeetb.er in our Father's home above where parting is nq more, but peace reigns forever. A FRIEND, i
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