OXFORD PUBLIC LEDGER, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 1911.
OXFORD PUBLIC LEDGER,
O. F. CROWSON,
Editor and Owner.
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PosiLoffice as mail matter of the
second class, in accordance) with
the- Act of Congress March 3, 1879.
GOVERNOR JUDSON HARMON.
We have, been looking over the
history of the different men men
tioned as probable candidates for
the nomination for President by
the Democrats for 1912 and after
studying the lives and works of
each we believe that the Democracy
of the nation should place her
standard in the hands of Gov.
Judson Harmon of Ohio.
We believe that Mr. Harmon
combines more of the qualifica
tions necessary in the candidate
lor Presidency than any other man.
He has been a successful and pop
ular officer in his own stata and
seems to have grown stronger with
the years. He stands 01a what
might be called a middle ground
between the two conservative and
progressive. He is a man of
high character as attested by his
re-election as Governor of Ohio,
together with a Democratic legis
lature and in his work as Governor
has been a power for good. He has
strengthened his own party in his
own state and his is a mighty good
sign. Mr. Woodrow Wilson does
not seem to have done this, as his
state lost rather than gained in
the recent state elections.
Of course it is a long time until
the nominations are made, but at
the present writing with all the
facts before us, we believe that
Mr. Harmon will make the stron
gest candidate we have heard of-
WHAT THE PEOPJLE SAY.
The People of the United States
pay a subsidy in artificially high
office to the wool industry of at
least $104,000,000 a year, accord
ing to calculations of Hon- Oscar W
Underwood of Alabama.chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee of
the House of Representatives.
"The Payne-Aldrich tariiff tax
of 61 cents per yard to say nothing
of any increase in tax as it passe?
to the jobber, makes not less than
?104, 000,000 paid each year to
subsidise the wool industry of
Americas." Says Mr. Underwood.
"Nov the entire duties actually
paid the United I States on all im
ports of woolens and worsteds in
1910 amounted to less than $15,
600,000, which means that of ,the
104,000,000 extorted from the
purchasers of woolens nearly $90,
000,000 went to the woolen industry.
"Is it fair or just or right to
maintain these enormous taxes
unduly to foster the business of
less tban one-fourth of one per
cent of tke people and to require
ninety-aine and three-fourths to
stagger . under this enormous bur
den? I for one do not believe the
American people will justify the
President in his veto of the wool
schedule-"
SEEMS TO WANT THIRD TERM.
Ex-President Roosevelt is believed
to be seeking a third term as Pres
ident. For a long time Mr. Roose
velt has been silent on public ques
tions, watching the trend of events
and keeping an eye on President
Taft and Attorney General Wicker
sham. Recently he has written an
article for the Outlook condemning
the administration's action to
ward the trusts, and giving his
views along this line,and those who
profess to read the signs of the
times declare that Teddy is groom
ing for a third term.
Mr. Roosevelt lost a great deal
tsTXfcZ? Personality, but it will be
-found ha at the nominating con
tention next' year he will have a
g&se; following who Jfill insist upon
his accepting the nomination for
Presidency. The Republicans are
almost bound to nominate
Mr. Roosevelt if they expect
to carry the election. Mr. Taft has
alienated the strong influences
that have insured the election of
the Republican ticket, arnd there is
no more chance of his being elect
ed than there is for Mr. William
J. Bryan. 1
On the other band, Mr. Roosevelt
has turned about and is now
championing the side of the
trusts and special intersets which
lie fought while President. He has
declared that business is being hurt
toy the legislation, which is. only
the trusts argument for peace. If
he: should enter the field on this-old
and worn out hobby he would lose
the great popularity that so en
deared him to the people.
Corinth Chronicles.
Miss Eva Currin is visiting re
latives near Corinth. " .
Mr. and Mrs. Abner Newtoni,spent
Sunday with relatives near Mountain
Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wright, of
Oxford visited Mrs. Walter Long
the past week.
Mr. Buxton Averett visited his
parents, Mr. and Mrs- D. C. Aver
ette last week.
Mrs. A- A. Overton, of Durham,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S.
II. Usry, near Clay-
Miss Lula Daniel, spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Hopkins near Stem.
Mr. Roy Overton left Monday to
take a position on the S. A. L. yard
in Henderson. We wish him much
success-
Misses Julia' Council, and Mary
Cheatham, of Oxford, were the '
guests of Miss Lila Eakes Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Vivian Reavis returned to
her home near Louisburg Saturday,
after spending a few weeks with her
cousin, Mrs- Kate Clay.
Mr. Graham Allen, and Miss Mae
Floyd, two very popular young peo
ple, of Banks, were happily married
last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr.
Rose officiating.
Miss Mary Lee Clay, who is now
teaching school at Tar River, w&s
at home Sunday. We are very
glad to know that she is having sue
cess with her work.
Miss Louie Mitchell, a popular
young lady of Oxford, is now teach
ing at Corinth. She is greatly be
loved by parents and pupils. She
is also teaching music, her talent
for music being exceptional.
School Girl
In Memory of Mrs. Sadie Belle
Raynor.
On the night of November 7th.,
the death angel visiited the home I
of Mr. E. L. Raynor and took
from him his beloved wife, Sadie.
She had been sick five weeks and
her death was not unexpected- She
suffered untold misery, but bore it
with christian fortitude until the
end came.
Jt seems strange to us why one
should be cut down so young in
life as she was, only 22 years of
age, but God doeth all things
well, He is too wise to err and
too good to be unkind, and may we
all be able to say, "His will not
ours be done."
At the tender age of ten she
joined Shady Grove Methodist
Church and lived ever a consistent
christian until she was called up
higher to join the Church Trium
phant. We will say to her loved
ones; do not weep, for Sadie is
better off than she was in this
world suffering, and we must all
live so that we will be prepared to
meet her in a better and brighter
world above, for she will be there
to welcome, her loved ones home.
She leaves behind to mourn her
death a heart broken husband and
little son, just two and a" half years
oil age, besides, father, mother, six
sisters and two brothers and niany
relatives and friends.
The burial services were con
ducted at her home on Raleigh
Street, Wednesday afternoon by he J
pastor, Rev. L. H- Joyner, and the
enterment was in Elmwood Cem
etery. The floral offerings were
beautiful.
The casket lid has hidden the fac
we all loved to see,
But we hope to meet again, in a
vale of perfect peace
Home is not home when Sadie is
not there;
Angels has taken her out of our
care.
Dearest Sadie, thou hast left us,
But we hope some day to dwell.
In that place of many Mansions;
Where we'll never say fraewell.
One who loved her.
Absolutely Pure
only Baking Powder made
i?yaS Grape Cream of Tartar
NO AL15SV!, WO LIfVSE PHOSPHATE
We notice that one of the corres
pondents of the Oxford Banner
stated in last week's issue that
the barbecue which will be here
on Thanksgiving Day would be free
for all. We wish to say this is
a mistake. The barbecue is given
by the Masons and Woodmen of
the World and is exclusively for
them and their families.
Mr- J. H. Daniel,the excellent roac
over-seer is putting in some good
work on the roads of this com
munity. Nothing' will . contribute
more to the progressiveness and
upbuilding of Granville County
than the improvement of her pub
lic highways. We hope to have in
a short time roads that will rival
those of Durham and Person coun
ties. Mr. Melvin Peed, commenced a
singing school at Providnece last
Sunday. Mr. Peed is the son of
Mr. Sim Peed who was one of the
best vocal music teachers this
county has ever produced. He has
had splendid training and is thor
oughly familiar with vocal music
and will doubtless make . good
teacher. We wish him much suc
cess in this work.
Rev. J. L. Martin preached an ex
cellent sermon at Tally Ho Suntday
on the subject: "How to make Money.
He showed very clearly how money
could be used as a curse. or a bless
ing, and impressed upon his hear
ers the importance of thrift and
economy and. the duty of contribut
ing liberally to the advancement of
Christianity. Mr. Martin, always
has the backbone to say what he
thinks he ought to, and like Paul,
does not shun to declare the
whole consel of God, and is no
respector of persons. The present
day anid time demands more preach
ers of this type.
J. E. Bullock, a colored man, liv
ing near Stem had the misfortune
to lose three of his children last
week. Two of them were taken
suddenly, speechless and unconscious
Drs. Hardee, Meadows and Smder
ford were immediately summoned,
but could do nothing to relieve
their sufferings. They seemed to
be unable to tell what was the
matter with them. Three of them
died in the course of two days
and were buried at the same time.
The stomach of one of them, was
sent to Raleigh to be analyzed but
has not yet been; heard from- It
is generally believed that they
were accidentally poisoned in some,
way. The fourth is in a serious'
condition, and the chances for
recovery doubtful.
"Bonaparte."
Will Be at Oxford Tuesday, Nov.
28th, and at Creedmoor Wednes
day November 29.
Dr. N. Rosenstein, of Durham
will be at Oxford Tuesday Novem
ber 28th at the Exchange Hotel,
and at Creedmoor Wednesday, Nov
ember 29th., for the puropse of
examining eyes and fitting glass
es. You should have them examin
ed now and glasses fitted. Don't
take chances with your eyes. Char
ges very moderate, as low as $2.00
up, including examination.
Fruit Cake, Cranberries, Celery
Cranberry sauce, Jelly, Nuts and all
seasonable goods- Nothing but the
best quality offered. L. THOMAS.
FOR SALE A good one-horse sur
ry, cash or credit. Callis' Repair
Shop, Oxford, N. C.
Stem Stemmings.
Mrs. J. H, Gooch returned home
Monday from a visit to Elder P. D.
Gold at Wilson.
Mr. W. D. Thomasson had the
ndsfortune to lose a fine cow one
day last week.
Rev. M. D. Giles left Monday
night to attend the Methodist Con
ference at Kinston-
Miss Lula Daniel, of Tar River,
visited her sister, Mrs- J. C. Hop
kins Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Ella Hall and Miss Rheda
Umstead left Sunday for Greensboro,
where they will enter the State
Normal School.
Misses ZIba Fleming and Bessie
Dameron, of Lyons were the guests
of Miss Ettie Washington last
Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr. John R. Chandler and Miss
Jennie May Chandler were happily
married last Sunday. We wish
them a long and prosperous life-
The Stem Mercantile Company
have just gotten in a car load of
wagons of all sizes aid are now
ready to supply the trade of the
surrounding country.
Mr. W- H. Thomasson is the
champion hog-raiser, in this com
munity, as he has one which it
is thought will weigh about four
hundred and fifty pounds.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Mollie Lyon who is now at Kellum
Hospital, in Richmond, Va., for
treatment is getting along nicely
We hope that she may be permannt
ly cured.
Miss Pearl Reavis, of Henderson,
is visiting her sister,. Mrs. A. S.
Carringotn. We would not be sur
prised if a certain young man of
this town was seen going in that
direction very frequently.
Mr. J. H. Gooch is now carrying
an up-to-date line of furniture and
coffins. Those who may need any
thing in this line would do well
tc inspect his stock before making
a purchase.
Graniille's Biggest, Busiest
And E(
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no
Ladies Coat Suits and Long Cloaks at Great Price
Reductions.
A travelling salesman going home and not want
ing to carry back his samples closed out his entire
lot of about 20 suits at 33 1-3 per cent discount
from wholesale prices which enables us to offer
these suits at what they originally cost. Any lady
desiring a suit will find exceptional values in this
lot. It will pay you to examine these suits. Also
in our regular stock big price reductions have been
made.
Table Linens.
Special prices will be made on table linens for
Thanksgiving. We have the largest and best assort
ment we ever had and as they were bought early
before the advance we can and will sell them chep
er than you can buy them for elsewhere.
Neckwear.
Just now when holiday gifts are thought of is
when neckwear display is most helpful. We have
just received an immense assortment of all the la
test effects in side ruffles, coat and collar sets.
Plain and fancy Jabots, wide new style Windsor
ties, dainty bows in solids and fancys.
Millinery.
Everything in the shape of a ladies hat will be
sold at reduced prices and trimmed free of cost to
you We do not want to carry over a single hat
and if big reductions will move them they must go.
It is right early to make such reductions, but when
people want and need hats is we think the time to
cut prices. A few pattern hats left will be sold at
half price and less.
Rugs and Druggctts.
High grade Axminster and other rugs at sub
stantially less than regular prices. Excellent thing
for Xmas presents. We bought them for less than
usual prices and turn them over to you at a corres
ponding saving.
We have made extensive purchases for Holiday
gifts in the practical sensible things of every day
use, so when thinking of your presents give us a
call and let us show you and offer suggestions. It
will certainly afford us a pleasure to have you call
and see us.
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HERE
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To Tell
OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS
That tobacco is selling
high in Oxford especial
ly so at the
Ware
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Good wrapper? have not
seen a better day in
many years. In fact
everything that is called
tobacco is
Come to see us with your
next load and get the
best prices for the same
kind of tobacco that you
have had during the season-
We want your pat
ronage. We will make
it to your interest to sell
with us. Don't forget
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Johnson Warehouse.
Oxford,
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fljflf you have some ready
come to see me, and if
you havn't get some
ready and I will see that
you go home satisfied.
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Proprietor Banner Warehouse,
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