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nX kY ft LP Hi. TTDTT T7D7T- TTH TT Tnrmvn tottt. 3 ;V VOLUME XXXIV. MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF GRANVILLE CO. PRISONER Gets Out of Jail and Locks the Doors Behind Him. A few weeks ago Tom Poteat, a white man about 27 years of age, was confined in the county jail here charged with the theft of a pair of Fhoes. It is said that he is a, desert er from the United States army, but the report is unofficial so far as we know. He was a meek and docile prison er, and if he had any troubles he kept them to himself, and always smiled when he spoke. There al ways seemed to be an air of mystery surrounding the prisoner, and some of the inmates of the jail said that he was a "wizard," and a wizard he has proven to be. On his round Tuesday night about ten o'clock, Capt. Reid, of the Ox ford police force, heard the prisoners in the jail shout: "Come quick, man broke jail." Capt. Reid got into communication as soon as possible with Sheriff Hunt and Deputy C. W. Davis, who hustled to the jail and found that Poteat had escaped and all of the doors behind him locked. In making his escape, Poteat un locked the door of his cell and re moved the cross-bar. He locked, the cell door behind him and dug a hole in the wall, through which he enter ed the yard and climbed over s the high fence by the use of some lum ber in the yard. There is only one solution to the mystery, namely, Poteat must have had a key that fitted the locks, but how and where Jhe got the key is a mystery. v We call to mind that a prisoner some years ago escaped from the jail at Fayetteville and . locked all the doors behind him. He left a note on his bunk exhonorating the Sheriff and jailor. We think that Pcteat should have done the same. , McADOO AND WOOD MAY BE THE MEN Who Will Run For President in 1920 Others Who Are 1 Mentioned As Presidential Possibilities Are Taft, Hughes and Hoover. David Lawrence, well known Wash ington newspaper correspondent, has recently made a trip throughout the country to observe the political situa tion. He gives some of his observa tions in a copyrighted article to the press, in which he says: "Judged entirely by the amount of enthusiasm displayed by the' average man encountered on my recent trav els across country and by talks with leaders of both' parties in State and national affairs, it would seem that at the present time and that of course has nothing to do with 20 months hence Major General Leon ard Wood is talked of in more parts of the country for the Republican nomination and William Gibbs Mc Adoo is mentioned more often for the Democratic nomination than any of the others. In the back-ground are such men as General Pershing Wil liam Howard Taft, Charles E. Hugh es, and Herbert Hoover with their strength somewhat in the order named." . PLANS FOR ACTION IF HUNS DO REFUSE Washington Seriously Considering Course That Would Be Pursued.. Washington May 22. Repeated statements by German officials of va rious ranks that Germany cannot consent to accept the peace treaty in the form presented have led officials in Washington to give serious con sideration to the course to be pur sued in the event of the failure of the Paris conference to bring about a restoration'' of peace in the . . near future. While announcement has come from Paris that the Supreme Council, has framed plans for deal ing in a military way with the situ ation in the event of the refusal of the Germans to sign the treaty, it is' assumed here that before resort was had to the use of troops an ef iort would be made to bring the Germans to terms through economic pressure. Officials here believe this would result in the speedy collapse of the present German government. A change in government, however, would necessarily delay for some months, however, the signature of the peace treaty and its submission to the United States Senate. 1 Enthusiasm of the Methodists. ' Every paper you pick up you see mention of the Methodists going ov er the top in the Centenary drive. This is not the first 'big job that the Methodists put "over the top." .They are the people that put old John Bar leycorn to sleep. 1 PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEK TEXT OF PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, nfreiint WUson hl his message cabled from Paris and read to congress Tuesday - -x t.yrge2 reTion of war tes, particularly to abolish the manufac turers and retail sales excises. Announces definitely that the railroad systems and telegraph and telephone lines will be returned to private ownership. tLl?,S.a general Program respecting labor, calling attention to tne need' for genuine "democratization of industry." Recommends that the tariff laws be supplied with teeth to protect American industry against foreign attacks. Avoids discussion of domestic legislation, at length, because of his long absence from Washington. Recommends repeal of the war-time prohibition law, so far as it applies to wine and beer, only. Speaks for legislation to facilitate American enterprise through the expansion of shipping. Says it would be premature to discuss the peace conference or the league of nations. Urgeenactnient of the woman suffrage constitutional amend- meat. JksSeeretary Lane's program AMERICAN LOSSES IN THE WORLD WAR Seventy-Seven Men of the Thirtieth Were Taken Prisoners. Revised figures made public by the War Department show that the total casualties of the American Expedi tionary forces during the war was 286,644. Battle deaths numbered 48,909 and the total of wounded was placed at 237,135, with the explana tion that this represented a duplica tion of about 7,000 by reason of the fact that many men were wounded more than once. The figures for the 27th, a New York di rision, and the 30th, made up of Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina troops, are interest ing. The 27th sustained 1,791 bat tle deaths, and the 30th 1,652. The 27th had 9,427 wounded, and the 30th 9,429. The total deaths and wounded in battle were: For the 27th, 11,218 and for the 11,081, with 77 taken prisoners 30 th, Total casualties of some of the other divisions were: 2nd 1st . 3rd . 28 th 42nd 26th, 4th . 3 2nd 25,076 23,345 . 18,154 , 16,277 15,168 j . 15,168 . 14,183 ,...13,-8 .4 . 11,956 77 th . . 5th . 8,883 ! The 81st, of which many North Carolinians were members had 250 battle deaths, 801 wounded and 51 taken prisoners. THE DOG TAGS READY FOR THE COUNTIES Many a Fellow Will Murder His Dog Rather Than Pay the Tax. The Raleigh News and Observer says that Commissioner W. A. Gra ham of the department of agriculture lias his dog tags now and is ready to make terms with the counties. The tags are of aluminum with Irumber, county, date of expiration all on the bits of metal. A ring that goes into the dog collar is attached In lots of 3,000 these tags sell for 3 cents. They are less than an inch square and are put on so as to be diamond in shape. The ornament is all right. Commissioner Graham expects many a fellow to murder his dog rather than pay the tax," but if the burden is paid it, is probable that 150,000 dogs will render unto Caesar the things that Frank Ray tried to render. The tags are to be sent put to the counties shortly. CHURCH MASS MEETING. 'The Modern Home" Will Be Dr. Dew's Subject. All the men, women, boys and girls are cordially invited to at tend the big mass meeting at the Oxford Baptist church next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. You will know more about love, home and country after you hear Dr. Dew on "The Modern Home." -x MR. J. ENNIS DAVIS. ! The People of the County Love This uooa Jian. The more the people of Granville county know of Mr. J. Ennis Davis, chairman "of the board of county commissioners, the more, they like him. He is generally regarded as the best chairman the county has had in many years considerate, safe and sound to the core. The A. and M. College did a fine piece of work when they polished him up and sent him back to his native county a finished product. 4 " Mr. Davis is a young man, but hold on! girls, he is married. He is building one of the handsomest homes in the county over in Brass neid all modern improvements el ectric lights, hot and cold water, etc. We wish, that every manr woman and child in the county knew 'Mr. Davis intimately. - ' ' . ' ca41W COUNTY OFFER BRILLIANT OPPORTUNITIES-ALL H0ME PRINT. OXFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, for land for returning soldiers. THE OXFORD PUBLIC Commencement Exercises June 2nd, and 3rd. . On Monday night, June 2nd, the thirteen members, of the graduating Class of the high school will present the class exercises. This will con sist in short sketches and plays which bring out the class history, prophecy will, and other features in a very unusual and decidedly unique nianf ner. This work has been under the direction pi the very able English teacher, Miss Helen galls. It is to be regretted that she will not be in theyhigh school another year. The thirteen members of the class have completed the full eleven grad es of work and will enter any stan dard college without "condition. This is the first class to remain for the eleven grades. A list of the class fol lows : Graduating Class. Girls Ruth Parham, Eunice Par ham, Louise Currin, Lelia Currin, Sudie Crews, Johnnie Peed, Eliza beth O'Brian, Bettie Lee Watkins, Zela Newton. " Boys Sam Hall, Ernest Hunt, Junius Cooper, Roy Upchurch. The Oration. , On Tuesday night Mr. Tasker Polk of Wrarrenton, N. C, will deliver the addrsstO-.thei graduating : classMj Polk is a strong speaker who will come with a message for all the peo ple. He is known throughout the section as a great orator who enter tains and uplifts his audiences. Immediately after the address the diplomas will be awarded to the graduates by Mr. John Webb, chair man of the school board. The public is urged to be present on both of these nights of the com mencement.. A BRAVE OXFORD SOLDIER First Lieutenant James A. Ellington Worthy of Highest Praise. In the list of citations issued from the headquarters of the Thirtieth Di vision, Camp Jackson, Columbia, S. C, April 11, is the following in ref erence to Lt. James A. Ellington, an Oxford soldier: "During the operations near Bel licourt, 29th September, 1918, this officer was wounded early in the ac tion by a piece of shell, and though suffering from his wound he refused to go to the rear for treatment or stop his advance to secure first aid treatment, leading his platoon with courage and disregard of danger, which were an inspiration to all who observed him. His conduct is worthy of the highest praise." MAYOR STEM WILL SPEAK AT CREEDMOOR TONIGHT Mr. Andrew Jamison, chairman of the Salvation Army drive for $2,000 in Granville county, announces that Mayor Thad G. Stem will speak in Creedmoor tonight at 8:30 o'clock. A large delegation will go from Ox ford. Mr. Jamison reports that only a bout one-half of the county's quota has been subscribed. He desires that all committees will turn in re ports as soon as possible so as to be able to wind up the campaign next Sunday. OXFORD COLLEGE AVILL CLOSE EARLY IN JUNE Commencement exercises will be Tield at Oxford College from June 4th to June 6th, wo weeks later to make up the time lost by suspension 'from, influenza in October, Rev. Luth er Little, D. p., of Charlotte, is to preach the baccaluareate sermon on June 4th. Dr. J. B. Weatherspoon, of Winston-Salem, is to deliver the annual address before the literary societies on June 6 th. The class day exercises will be held on June ?5th and. the graduating ex ercises on June 6 th. The anniial con cert will be held on the evening of June 5th. FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1919. GERMANY GIVEN SEVEN DAYS GRACE TO FINISH - STUDY OF PEACE TREATY Time Originally Set Would Have Ex pired at Noon Thursday. v (Press Report.) A period of seven navs nf p-raoa f - tl 0-Mf"W has been extended to Germany by the representatives of the allied and as sociated governments in which the German peace plenipotentiaries may conclude their study of the peace treaty and formulate such replies to the various clauses as they desire. STEM NEWS, NOTES. (W. R.MAN GUM.) Mr. W. H. Hall, Route 1, lost a fine milk cow a few days ago. -We are glad to .note that Mr. Ajax Walters, who has Deen seriously ill, is some better and is able to sit up a part-of the time. - Miss Ettie Washington, of Tally Ho, spent Sunday with relatives in Oxford and attended services at the Baptist cnurch Sunday night. . Mr. W. E. Morgan, Route 3, has recently purchased a nitey acre farm near .-Angiers, for $10,500. It is highly improved and has just had a $5,000 residence completed. Stem Methodist church was al lotted $1,500.00. in the Centenary movement which was several hun dred dollars oversubscribed in the drive made by the members from this point last Sunday. Messrs. W. E. Meadows and Hermon Overby and Misses Thelma and Jessie Overby, of Oxford Route 6, motored over to Buffalo Springs last Sunday and report a very pleas ant trip. Elder and . Mrs. F. D. Gold, of "Wilson, are visiting Mr. tand Mrs. J. H. Gooch. f Elder Gold preached in Gooch's hall, Stem Wednesday night this week being the first time he has been here in several years. He is new hi his 87 th year. Squire W. S. Gooch returned last week from severel days visit to Washington, D. C, having visited the White House, capitol and other places of interest. He was charmed with' the capital city. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mayes, re ceived a few days ago a certificate of decoration conferred on their son, or rresiaent vvnson ior uisuusuibu ed service. It was signed by the commander m chief, John B. Persh ing and reads as follows: "Capt. John B. Mayes, Jr., 120th Infantry, distinguished himself by extraordi nary heroism in connection with mil itary operations against an armed enemy of the U. S. at Bellicourt, France, on the 29 th of September, 1918, and. in recognition of his gal lant conduct I have awarded him in the name of the President the Dis tinguished Service Cross." He was also recently granted a furlough of 15 days and went to London where he was decorated by the king of Eng land. He was almost idolized by the men under him and on the occasion of his decoration by Gen. Pershing many of them walked 12 miles to witness the ceremony. GOV. BICKETT APPEALS TO THE TAX .ASSESSORS The Tax Books Must Tell the Whole Truth. In an address at Asheville this week before the county and district tax supervisors of Western North Carolina, Governor Bickett made an appeal that they comply to the most minute detail with the new tax sys tem. The Governor went into the history of the new lax aw and gave t.h reasons for its enactment. He stated that the real purpose of the new law is to have the tax books tell the entire' truth instead of having on ly a part of the truth. " !YR. TVTCW DRAWS LARGE CROWD TO BAPTIST CHURCH Presents the Practical Application of God's Word With Telling Effect. a at the Oxford Baptist church gains momentum as the days pass. The large congregation at 4 o'clock in the' afternoon and, at 8 o'clock at night are thoroughly inter esting in the sincerity and earnest ness of Dr. Dew. The needy sinner grasps at every utterance that falls rn lins. That his two weeks stay at the Baptist church will be of great benefit to the wnoie comuiuui xr tiioro ran be no doubt. At a revival in one of the South ern cities, Dr. Dew's untiring zeal for the salvation of the lost brought three hundred repentent sinners to Christ. . . " Reported Missing In Action. The current casualty list contains the following: "Returned to duty, previously reported missing in action Private Louis D. Parham, Route 7, Oxford, N. C." BIG ISSUES BEFORE 66TH CONGRESS NOW SITTING Laws to . curb Bolshevism Legislation demanded by la bor. , Decision as to the future of the merchant marine. Legislation to aid business in getting back to a peace-basis". Legislation necessary for the enforcement of the prohibition law. Legislation in regards to the future control of the railroad systems. Settlement of compensation to be paid the telephone and tele graph companies for the. use of their Hues during the emergency. Adoption of an army and a navy program on a peace basis, and appropriation of the money necessary to carry them into ef fect. AN INTERESTING GENTLE3IAN Capt. Wiggins Says That Young Boys Itlalce Best Soldiers. . One of the most interesting old gentlemen about town is Capt. T. M. Wiggins, who is spending some time with hns daughter, Mrs. D. W. Bry ant. He was a student at Chapel Hill when the War between the Stat es was declared; enlisted at the age of 16 years, fought for four years and was at Appamattox when LelT surrendered. Asked if he did not think that a boy was too young to go to war at the age of 16 years, Capt. Wiggins said that he had several boys ' in his command who were one year younger than himself and that there 'were two in his company that were only i 4 when they enlisted. They were all good soldiers, said Capt. Wiggins. "From close personal observance,' said Capt. Wiggins, "I am convinced that boys under 18 years of age were the best fighters. They were always eager to get into the hottest of the fight, and I have never seen one oc them fail to do his whole duty while under fire. My experience is that boys prefer an open battle and they go at it just like shooting rabbits." LE MANS CONTEST Wins Medal In Rifle Championship ' Of America, i The Associated Press announces the names and scores of the winners of the silver and bronze medals in the rifle championship of the Amer ican Expeditionary Force on the D' Avours range at Le Mans, France. All the medals awarded in the rifle contest will, be presented to the winners next Saturday, and it is un derstood that General Pershing will be present at the presentation cere monies. The following are the winners of the silver medals with their name addresses and scores: Sergeant Dewitt T. Smith, 66th Engineers, Lenoir, N. C, 531. Sergeant Otis M. Franklin, 7th Engineers, Platte, N. C, 527. Sergeant Abrose W .Colonigner, 8th Infantry, Bessemer City, N. C. 524. - PRIVATE JARVIS F. FLOYD, 322 Infantry, Oxford, N. C, 520. Sergeant Richard C. Woodruff, 324th Infantry, Aiken, N. C., 509. Corporal Frfed L. Perry, 321st In fantry, 323 South First St., Raleigh, N. C. 505. Sergeant John C. Covington, 321, Infantry , Wadesboro, N. C, 504. Wagoner Clinton V. Marlow, 26th Infantry, Elk Park, N. C, 503. 3m. P; B. FARMER INFLICTS WOUND ON HIS THROAT Has Been In Bad Health. For Several Months. Mr. P. 3. Farmer, a highly respect ed farmer, who lives one mile east of Oxford, on Route 5, inflicted a gash on his throat early Thursday morning which may prove fatal. ' He has been in bad health for several months, and dispondency led to the rash act. v While suffering mentally he set fire to his barn and other outbuild ings before the members of the fam ily were aware of hismtter derange ment. While the barn was being Consumed by fire, he applied the torch to the dwelling without mate rial damage. In the scuffle that en sued he inflicted a gash on his throat 'and other parts of his body, it is said. Mr. Farmer came to Oxford five years ago and purchased a forty-acre farm of the Horner estate. He wbrked "hard and succeeded in making it one of the best small farms in the coun ty. .'V..'.. ;V;.t V; V: The entire community deeply sym pathizes with the family in the hour of their sad affliction. , . NUMBER 41. NORTH CAROLINA FADLS TO FURNISH A SINGLE CONVERT TQ SUFFRAGE Two Tar Heel Members, Kitchin and Small, Take the Floor In ' . Opposition. Washington, May 21. North Car oline did not furnish i, single convert for woman suffrage when the house today, for the' second time in two years, voted 304 to 89 to submit to the states the Susan B. Anthony a mendment to the constitution. Two members, Representatives Kitchin and Small, took the floor in opposition, the former attacking the, Republicans for not putting suffrage across when they were formerly in power. GRANVILLE COUNTY SOIL Mr. "E. B. Howard Buys The Niles Club House. The splendid tract of land of the late J. A. Niles, near Fairport, nine miles southeast of Oxford was sub divided and sold at auction last Tues day. There was about 400 acres in the original survey, divided as fol lows : .. Tract 1. Containing 118 Nacres, brought $39 per acre; bought by L. F. Perkinson, of Oxford for specula tion. Tract 2. Containing 121 brought $35 per acre. acres, Tract 3. Containing 149 acres, brought $30.50 per acre. Tract 4. On which is situated the club house of the late J. A; Niles, containing 40 acres, was purchased by Mr. E. B. Howard at $26 per acre. - Tract 5. Containing 58 acres, brought $16.25 per acre. Colored people bid on each of the above farms and bought two out of the five. DEATH OF ESTEEMED LADY Miss Bettie Robards Passed Away At Fayetteville. Miss Bettie Robards, sister of the late Henry J. Robards,' died in Fay etteville Tuesday. Her remains reached Oxford Wednesday evening and -were, taken, ot the Presbyterian church, where funeral services were . held Thursday morning, conducted by Dr. White, pastor of the Hender son Presbyterian church, who was as sisted by Dr. J. DHarte. Miss Robards was 75 years of age. She was f a most devout Christian and by faith a Presbyterian. She was highly esteemed for her Chris tian graces. The deceased is survived by an aged sister, Miss Sue Robards, who is deeply grieved at' the loss of one so near and so dear. The remains were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. The pallbear ers as announced were: . Active Messrs. John Webb, Dr. E. T. White, Col. H. G. Cpoper, Will Landis, John R. Hall, John A. Wil liams.. ' Honorary R. T. Smtih, Luther Stark, J. M. Baird, C. D. Hunt, Dr. G. S. Watkins, Dr. S. H. Cannady, S. W. Parker, Andrew Jamison, J. G. Hall, D. A. Coble, Allie Morris, W. I. Howell, B. S. Royster, Jr. The floral offering was profuse and beautiful. As a token of esteem the local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, of, which the deceased was a member, laid a large red and white wreath of roses, the emblem of the Daughters, on the casket. CREEDMOOR ITEMS. In the Centenary drive started Sunday to raise pledges of $35,000, 000 by the Southern Methodist Epis copal church, the church in Creed moor over pledged her allotment by nearly $300.00. x- The city fathers have purchased a number of new cells and Creed moor can soon boast of an up-to-date city prison. "The cells will be located in the rear of Mayor Hart's office and will be convenient and se cure. The times-News is reliably in formed that the Creedirioor tobacco market will be revived this fall and that the prospects for a full corps of buyers is good. ' - GOOD ROAD TO BE BUILT IN NORTHERN GRANVILLE Contract Let to J. T. Battershill, of Virgilina. The county commissioners met on Tuesday last to consider bids to build a road from Virgilina to Gras sy Creek, a distance of nine . miles. The contract was let to Mr. J. T. 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