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- ) v PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY-TOWN AND COUNTY OFFER BRILLIANT OPPORTUNITIES-AIL HOME PRINT mm. r VOL. XXXVI OXFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1921 STATE LIBRARY, (X) NO. 72 I I IX AUGUST MF WS three snows ilVME DURING THE WINTER . u Always a Light Frost In -ville On the Tenth Of Octo-: ? Ik1'. . known Hart Overton, oeuer ivuuvyh o -titiition Overton, has counted during August Lou- Coney niornin Ult i.,ct fiftv years, and he states f?rt there is always as many snows the winter as there are fogs 4 .-. .'1 ICt in au?"1 Hart lives on a hill overlooking a TV J. m.4 I winding stream near Jvnoic s vxruvc i n rl -Mnirph. tie is an eany naci. auu as soon as the sun's rays In August : the meadow lands, to the breaks over ;,rM. of him, his eye follows the j- v.o valley tt where it ctrfJllll OUH u . t v Tar. JUS rrv,: V,oc hpfttl tllS CUStOm miles 1 m iyiw ucust for fifty long years. Vere nine fogs during the every There wei month of August some years ago, which were followed by ninj snows during the winter. One year mere fogj during August, ind there were only two snovvs aur- ing the IOllOWlUg wiuicr. iucic three fogs during last August, were nnA there will be only three snows during the coming winter, says Mr. Overton. This same charming old weather wizard states that if the fogs are lioht or heavy the corresponding nmv fall will also be light or heavy. Tf ihpre is a fog before tne tenth of uaist there will be a snow fall be fore Christmas; if there is a fog be tween the tenth and twentieth, says the old wizard, there will be a snow fall in January. A late fog in Au gust signifies a late snow fan. "North Carolina and Its Resour ces," issued by the State Board of Agriculture 1896, says October 10 is the frost line iD,Granville. We have observed for the last ten years that there is always a light frost on the tenth of October, followed by a kill in? frost about eight or nine cays la ter. As we type this article the mer cury in the tube stands at 90 in the shade. It is hard to realize that ! there will be a light frost four weeks ! later, or that a light blaze on the I hearth will feel comfortable two or three weeks hence. The cool even- ! insrs so near at hand will speak loud er than words to those who have not arranged for their supply of winter fuel. THE NEW ACT IS HELPFUL TO BUSINESS j There Will Be Plenty Of Money To moxs looacco and Cotton. A special from Washington says: Restoration of confidence m every nne ot business in North Carolina ui'i'i; fogs vii.t h'p n'11 ?tateS lb aIreadS i "Neverfail Farm" that causes the h a tn ZllnS Paff-ge l average Granvillian to set up and 4, it L l Z t?e exportatlon of take notice, namely: Quite a num a?ncultural products. . - . fn'a n ine war finance corporation has just announced one thousand banks have been given credit for a million dollars. An application of a North Carolina tobacco dealer to export 3150,000 worth of North Carolina tobacco has been approved recently. Cotton has risen in price in three vreeks from 9 to 23 cents and it is not expected to go down any time soon. The short cron has had some thing tn fin with V,5e Knf Ki'rrV.lTT ! important element is the offering j Of Unlimitpd finnnniol foniMitfocs in connection with the orderTy market- ms of crops. All this has injected fiatiin"1- lf nfience ln ae ABlt: ! . , " "iv-u iias xiau au lmporiaut influence in the rise in price. The corporation is now working n Plans to extend the financial u-uperation to both State an'd no. "uuai banks whether part of the iederal reserve system or not to en able the agricultural products to be orderly marketed. The bill recently Passed by Congress will enable the corporative associations and other aealers in cotton, tobacco or other arm products to borrow money on Tne Ppniritv nf x- - WVIU UI'MtV UUU inev fan ha oir a -J "J. tne U1UUUUIS UUU1 a great many loans have already made undpr thnt f ho be nart of the act annlifatinns fnr lortre amounts in addition have been ap proved in a number of states. Uder section 24 of the new act, (an made to banks, bankers ci trust companies as well as to the orporative associations having fi dncial resources. The loans are ri?e,year with a Privilege of re- years regulations J Plans for carrying out that part will be made public in a fe iuf apt v days. WOMAN BREAKS i-M)ER PRESSURE OF rsPIciQN AND CONFESSEST flaf!i'are1P1i)t For Killing Hus iui v?nd cates Wliite 3Ian Tbo ,(News and Observer) -der tY01nn in the case broke un asa'nt T,piling weight of suspicion tri S aond lhe state faces tne Baisot Sarah Whitley, Thomas a irn ov?r' and Wright Rouse, Grrl L.c.n3ure doctor ,all of Mrs ttTS ;or the. mtirder of. folloM K VvhlJley s confession was MorJ tSl that of Hayps and Rouse, too m-fri ?n month of silence was 'cIo?k Lt0rQHrs;,Whitley' and at 3 broke iinrtl ?aturday morning she story tn er the strain and told ner her in omSS guard that had watched L. lion?! ?fe for twelve nours. F. mittei X ' Te magistrate who com deSS J il l? jai1' brought the full neBday tragedy to Raleigh Wed- THE BOARD OP COMMlt, JNEHS PASS ! UPON COUNTY .MATTERS; The County Board of Commis- stoners met last Monday, the follow-! ine members heino- nvpspnt t T7!r i "I DaI.is- chairman; C.G.Daniel, w. Ll Ulark F currin, T. G. Tay lor. Sheep Killing Dog. The committee appointed to assess j the damage to J. S. Moss by the kill- i ing of nine sheep by Willie Alston's ! dog reported and allowed Mr. Moss $100. - j Order Recinded. It was found that the amount of insolvent list presented in August ,market were "in attendance Tuesday, was an error; thereiore the board 1 estimated to be around fifteen thou recinds the motion and allowed the ! sand, from every section of the amount of $2,257.14 which is the amount of the solvent list. W. P. Stradley Settles. W. P. Stradley presented settle ment witn tne sneritt. Tne same s was accepted and the clerk ordered j but little. It is estimated the ave to place it upon the record. iram on th Wilson marirpt 9( fihcpn rlflims. The clerk was ordered to turn over to the county attorney all sheep claims, who will proceed to collect same, out of parties owning the dogs. Pauper List. Winnie Garner placed on outside list. Susan Morton on outside list. Tax Amendment. The following, amendment was made to the tax levied: The 41 cent levied for County School Salary Fund was reduced to 40 cents, and the 9 c levied for county school building incidental purposes was in creased to 10c. 'THE NEVERFAIL FARM" Better Crops This Year Than Ever Before. Messrs. Frank W. Hancock Jr., A. H. Powell, S. D. Mortoon, accom panied by W. T. Currin, of Rich mond, visited their model farm in Moore and Harnett County this week to see what effect the drought had upon vegetation, and founa that the "Neverfail Farm" has the correct name. More than 100,000 pounds of tobacco, the finest grown in years. have already been cured and is ready for the market. The entire crop of geverar hundred thousand pounds, as compared to the prices paia on tne n,asi uaronna Market this weeK, win average $60 per hundred. ' "It has been very warm and dry this season on the "Neverfail Farm," fBaid Mr. Hancock, 4.1 uut iucib is o, ; moisture in the soil that produces high grade tobacco, corn and other vegetation." , . have settled on its broad and fertile acres. They send word back here to j other farmers telling them of the wonderful climate and productive ness of the soil, with the result that several more Granville county fami- i lies will join the colony this fall. Mr. Hancock states that the pro motors of the big farm have placed an order with the nurseries for 50, 000 peach trees, which will be set out tnls fal1' """" 0DD FELMTj GATHER AT OXFORD District Convention Sept. 13 Expect- ed To Draw Many Here. A large number of the Odd Fel lows of the eighth district are ex pected to attend the semi-annual dis trict convention to be held in Ox ford next Tuesday. W. B. Bagwell, of Durham, presi dent of the convention, will preside over the meeting. At the aiternoon session written and verbal reports ifrom the lodges will be received, and committees will be appointed. A round table discussion will be led by Rev. R. N. Childress, of Raleigh, ltU Ui ia North Carolina, and J. B. Gee, of Henderson, will discuss "The Reds and Blues in the Attendance Con test." Methods of increasing lodge attendance, degree work, and general subjects of interest to Odd Fellow lodges will be discussed by various speakers, after which the unwrittei work of the order will be exemplified followed by the election of officers and the selection of the next place of meeting. At the night session, the conven tion will meet with Oxford Lodge, No. 103, and its regular meeting, at which time the first degree will be conferred. D. G. Brummitt will de liver the address of welcome, which will be responded to by W. F. Evans, of Raleigh, former grand master of the order. A male quartette led by H. M. Shaw will sing, and there will later be a discussion of , the patriar chal branch of the order. "Some Opportunities in Odd Fellowship' will be the subject of an addresss by General B. S. Royster, past grand master. Oxford Lodge will serve punch in the evening at the loodge room. Monthly Meeting. , The Parish Guild of St. Stephen's Church will hold monthly meeting on Monday afternoon, Sept.-12, at 5 Ar.i.ir of the hnme of Mrs. T. W. Winston. J uuva . v v . Tour battery should have water About erery two weeks. Stop at Ox ford Battery Co. EAST CAROLINA MARKETS I OPEN WITH STRONG DEMAND ' : FOR BETTER GRADES ' A remaps Of All Tfactonn "nrth Carn Iina Markets Below Average Of Opening Day Last Year But In dications Bright For Improved Prices As Better Grades Of To bacco Are Brought To Market ; Big Crowds Attend Opening At Dif ferent Centers. (Condensed Report) At Wilson. The largest crowds ever assembled at the opening of the Wilson tobacco bright-leaf belt. The majority of the offerings- were just offerings of first primings while there was much of the lower grades, practically all of the buying was done by big con cerns. Thp inripncmripnt hirirhnp- in I VCUIB JJC1 pUUUU, The grades from 15 cents up brought good prices and those from fifteen cents down comparatively low. The green export leaf or a low grade of lugs brough around $4.00. the better grades of lugs $4.80. The next best lugs $9.75, the good ex port leaf from $41.00 up. Prices of all good grades are better than last yean The ' common grades are bringing about the same price. The average of the tobacco sold does not represent the average of the crop. The following are the official fig ures furnished by H. B. Johnson, su pervisor of sales: Pounds sold. 488,304; amount sold 472.76. Average per for $98,- hundred, u.ib. iyzu opening day sold 538,712 pounds for $132,261.45, average $24.55. At Greenville. Half million pounds tobacco was sold on the Greenville market, bring ing an average of 20 cents a pound. Low grades sold as low as two cents per pound, while the best oroughi 50 cents. The census of opinion is that prices will be stronger as the season advances which, of course causes general optimism to prevail a m nnir KaV. 4-T j: . ' "muu6 uum me iarmers ana busi ness. Everyone believes tnat the short Prnr -nri 1 1 nA i T. " , v iiX jjiuvc LU ut a great blessing in bringing better prices.: At Kmston. Breaks of 200,000 pounds larger Ithan had been anticinated rtn IotvL. ly to fine weather for "onpninjr were handled On the lnnul l.-X , " V"1"" Vyo,W maritcL xuesaay. in all about f ive i hundred thousand pounds were sold. growers, several thousand of whom thronged the tobacco district THE MOST REMARKABLE EXHIBITION OF STRENGTH EVER MADE BY COTTON New Orleans, Sept. 8. What was termed by the trade as the most re markable exhibition of strength ever made by cotton was given yester day when all months in the future market opened $10 a bale higher on the first trades on the opening call, j This was the full limit of advance j allowed on the exchange, amounting to 200 points for the more active months. Sensational Rise and Fall. New York, Sept. 8. The cotton market collapsed yesterday after a furious opening in which futures showed advances of 130 to 172 points. The break came after quo tations crossed 21 cents a pound for all months and exceeded 22 cents for distant deliveries. The rise was at tributed partly to another sensational Liverpool advance. .The drop start ed 'when it became apparent that big interests, which had bought at much lower figures, were letting go under 4he strain of large offerings in the last hour, until the trading limits were reached. The fall gave the market the uni que experience of having reached the 200 point limit in two consecu tive days, the upside yesterday and downside today. Cotton 23 1-2 At Anderson. Anderson, S. C, Sept. 8. Ander son's cotton market, continues to lead the country, good middling sell ing at 23 to 23 1-2 cents a pound. WILL PRESENT PLAY IN NEW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM "Katcha Koo" "Katcha Koo," the musical comedy to be given in the new High School auditorium on Friday and Saturdoy nights, Sept. 23 and 24 for the bene fit of the community play ground, is being rehearsed daily by the train er, Miss Robinson. The- members of the cast for Katcha Koo the ori ental fantastique, comprise the best talent in Oxford. "Katcha-Koo" tells the interesting story of an American aviator, who lost in India, masquerades as an Oriental Fakir with the result that many thrilling adventures and amus ing complications follow. The piece is rich m comedy effects and there are novel and beautiful musical and spectacular numbers. The piece is intensely patriotic throughout. TOBACCO MARKET SEEMS f TO BE STRONGER IN WILSON Wilson, Sept. 8. The tobacco mar ket is somewhat stronger on second day of sales. Official figures fur nished by H. B. Johnson, supervisor of sales, show pounds sold. 363,264, for $81,709.04, an average of $22.49 per hundred pounds. here were Dleased. The averaee was a little better than they had expected j aPParently on opening day. "Breaks" ; were oi mixea quality, ranging irom good weed which brought as much as 67 cents a pound all tne way to Buitiy wuiun sum ioi iwo cems oi less. The offerings were purposely ! varied to test the market. At Newbem. , . Approximately 180,000 pounds of I tobacco was sold on the local market at its opening Tuesday with an, ave rage ranging from 10 to 12 cents. Bidding was active for those grades selling above 15 cents and quite a few , piles brought from 40 to 55 : cents. Several farmers obtained i averages of 25 to 35 cents for their tobacco. A generally optimistic tone pre vails regarding the upward trend of prices and it is predicted that within a week or ten days, as the better grades come to the market, the ave rage will jump to 20 cents. At Goldsboro. i. ket Tuesday, the average being 20 to bacco were handled on the local mar ket today, the average being 20 to 25 per cent better than last year's opening. Some grades sold as high as 90 cents but practically all of the weed offered for sale here Tuesday was of the low, grade variety and farmers expressed themselves as being satis fied with prevailing prices. At Rocky Mount. Rocky Mount sold approximately 255,000 pounds of tobacco at an ave rage of from $14.00 to $15.00 a hun dred. Buyers fought over the best grades while the trashy and lower grades were "knocked out" at figures in many instances barely sufficient to pay the drayage to market. A number of fancy piles of wrap pers brought fancy prices, some 60 to 75 cents a pound. However, few good wrappers -were offered. . The tobacco sold was principally first and second curings. The first curings chiefly comprised tne common grades and the markets where first curing predominate the price ave rage was lowered.' SUMMARY Trashy tobacco, the lowest grade, brought $1 to $5 per hun dred pounds. a Sand lugs brought from $10 to $20 per hundred, according to quality. Bright lugs sold from $20 to $30 per hundred, according to quality and color mostly color. Cutters ranged in price from $30 too $40 per hundred. Fine cutters sold t'roin $40 to $45 per hundred. Low grade wrappers brought from $40 to $50 per hundred. POSTMASTER GENERAL HAYS ORDERS PUBLICITY GITEN TO NAMES OF CANDDDATES . . . . Aoout rnirty I'eopie sent in Appii- 1 1 1 cations For the Position Of Post master At Oxford. If all who secured blanks filled them out and sent them to the Civil Service Commission at Washington, there are about 30 applicants on file for the position of postmaster at Ox- ford, and in the list is the name of a woman who shrinks from publicity, and will probably withdraw her name before the list is published. The only information the Public Ledger has bearing upon the ques tion is set forth by the Washington correspondent of the Raleign News and Observer, who says: 'Heretofore, the Civil Service Com- I mission has declined to give out for publication either the names of the applicants, the parties taking the examination, or the three topmost who get the designation ot "eligi bles." There have been inquiries from newspapers and others as to tne names, but the officials have been stony-hearted and no names were given. "Postmaster General Hays has giv en the information that he has asked the Civil Service Commission to fur nish the newspapers with the names of the applicants for postmaster ex aminations, and following the ex amination of the papers to give the names of the three who are in the lead. He has been urged from time to time to do this, and espially to have made public the names of the three from whom the choice tor post master is to be made in order that the patrons of the postofflce might be able to give their viewb to the Postmaster General as to the relative merits of the three." SEARCHLIGHT TO BE THROWN ON KU KLUX ACTIVITIES BY SECRET SERVICE OFFICIALS Major Bruce Craven, Former Grand Dragon, To Be Quizzed. - Washington, Sept. 6. A story in The New York World exposing the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, attract ed much attention among North Ca rolinians. - AS a result of the facts brought out the department of jus tice will make an investigation, and among those to be questioned will be Major Bruce Craven. Attorney General Daughterty will ask William J. Burns, chief of the, bureau of investigation, to follow up the allegations made against the or der and the proof offered, ; with a view of seeing what can he done to punish or break up the organization which is now nation-wide in scope.- PROfTTVPllVT RATTr.H TVITYTSTER AT WAREHOUSE TABERNACLE NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT . Congressman TJnshaw Detained By Brother's Death Will Fill Engagement Next Probably Week. Congressman Upshaw wired Pas tor C. A. Upchurch yesterday as fol lows: ; Washington P. C, Sept. 7, 1921 Am' in great sorrow. My. brother, who was my secretaryt died today. I am compelled to postpone Oxford date one week. If local conditions will not al low postTKHiemeiit will be forced to cancel. I hope the way -will be clear for following Sunday. Write me at Douglasville, Ga. W. D. UPSHAW. Rev. C. A. Ashby, of The Good Sheperd Church, Raleigh, N. C. will preach at the last of our Union Ser vices at the Warehouse Tabernacle next Sunday night. Congressman Upshaw sent us the telegram found elsewhere In this i paper: He will probably speak one night next week. Rev. Mr. Ashby comes, as he said when seen about filling this appoint ment, as a "Substitute or Supply." Out of the goodness of his heart he is coming on short notice, to leave his own work and fill Mr. Upshaw's engagement here. Mr. Ashby, is a prominent man in his church, a fine preacher and a most likable man. He Is a leader in Community work and Church life in Raleigh. The committee made an effort to secure him early in our ef fort with the Union Meeting, but he was on his vacation. We are for tunate to hove him next Sunday night Announcement. The death of Congressman Up shaw's brother only delays his com ing to Oxford. He will speak twice next week. Full announcement will be made Sunday and in the next issue of The Public Ledger. OXFORD COLLEGE THE? SCENE OF ACTIVITY Every Member Of the Faculty Pre sent At the Opening. The quietness that always sur rmiTidc n-jrfnrd College during vaca- Tnesdav and i Wednesday by the arrival and chat- j ter of many pretty nnrts nf the state. girls from all j President Hob- tmnri and the entire faculty were pre- j sent to greet the young ladies as they j arrived on numerous trains and au- tos. . By systematic arrangement every pupil was duly assigned and the old college settled down to song and "books." President Hobgood is highly pleased with the attendance and the prospects of a good year. STOVALL SCHOOL BOND ELECTION CARRIED Historic AbTaham Plans tlie Scene Of Beauty. Stovall, N. C Sept. 8. Abraham Plains the hosDitable home of Mr. ' . Ct Mkc. t H Tlavie near St and Mrs. J. B. Davis, .near Stovall, was the scene last Friday night ot a most delightful entertainment given in honor of the young people prior of their departure for the several schools. After o social dance, deli refreshments were served. The young ladies were beautifully gowned in rainoow cosiumes oi uigauus. The old Virginia reel, in which old and young took part, was greatly en joyed as the hours grew into the new day. The many guests voted Mrs. Davis a most charming hostess. Enjoyable Occasion. m J The Union Sundoy Scnool picnic, held here last Friday, was a success, more than two hundred being pre sent to enjoy the delightful occasion. Rev. C. A. Upchurch and Prof. N. W. Weldon were the speakers, and after the speeches, songs and prayer din ner was announced, and such a spread was seldom seen in tnis sec tion before. There was a variety ot me best things and an abundance et spare. At 3 o'clock as many as could pile on 13 cars went to Grassy Creek where all went in bathing, the women and girls above the bridge and the boys and men a mile down stream. All voted Mrs. C. A. Up church the best chaperone that ever accompanied them. Personal Mention. m J a 91 Mior1TiniUC Miss Mary Sanford, of Durham, is the guest of Mrs. W. N. Cutts this week. Miss Vallie Watson, of Ox ford, spent the week end with Miss Louise Lumpkin: - Miss Lillle Dixon, of Durham, is the guests of her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon Mrs. E. W. West of Georgetown, S. C, who spent some time here with her parents has gone to Richmond and from there will motor home. Rev. A. H. Earl and family have returned from a visit to West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Annie Burnett, or Macon, spent several days with Mrs. W. H. Gregory, mother of Mrs. Burnett. Off to School. Miss Margaret Wilson has entered school at Charlotte. Miss Julia Bur well has accepted a position as teach er in the eastern part of the state. George Bullock has entered Davidson College. School Bond Election". The $40,000 school bond election on September 6 was carried, 134 for and 23 against the measure. School Time. Stovall school will open next Mon day. ( JUSTICE W. R. ALLEN DEAD One Of Goldsboro's Most Highly Honored and Beloved Citizens. Goldsboro, Sept. 8. Hon. William R. Allen, associate -justice, of the su preme, court of North Carolina, and junior member of that body, passed away at his home in this city at 3 o'clock this afternoon. He suffered a stroke of appoplexy. . WELL INFORMED MAN GIVES HIS OPINION ABOUT THE CROP" Col. Webb Urges Farmers To Pay Close Attention To Curing, Grad ing, Handling and Marketing the Crop. . ' We are asked many times each i - day about what our idea is in regard ! to the crop of tobacco that will soon jbe ready for market. Our know ledge as to the crop in the Piedmont section is not worth while. We talk daily with tobacco farmers as we meet them on the streets and we find that most of them report that, so far, there have been some good . cures made. In fact we 'have been surprised and agreeably so';. at some of the encouraging - reports. From all the information we can gather we are sure that there will be a good ly percentage of good tobaccos pro duced in Stokes, Surry. Davidson land Patrick, and some of the other counties. Conditions are -peculiar in that rains have been so irregular and local that the crop that' is being cured is good only where favorable seasons prevailed. We expect to see a considerable quantity' 0f dark to bacco the coming season;' but we ex pect to see a larger percentage Ct these tobaccos of good; H desirable character. Of course there' will be much common stuff, which will sell for low prices. We do not know to what extent farmers are saving prim ings, but we have heard of some good cures being made. It is to be hoped that farmers will not attempt to come and market green, black and low grade, dirty primings. Those tobaccos are not wanted. In the first place they are not good for anything, and the best place for them is mother earth. To bacco growers will make . money ! by payAg attention to the curing, grad ing, handling and marketing tobacco that are of some account. Another question that is asked of us many times laily is: "What do you think of prices the coming sea son?" Our answer is that we can only give our opinion, which is that we are forced to believe that all de sirable types of tobacco will sell fairly well what the average will witl 'last season de- p"us upon tne quality produced. Preparations are being made on all markets for handling the croD. Warehouse organizations are- corn- pleted, and buyers are ready. We expect to see the crop move as rapidly as conditions will per mit. Of course we do not expect congestion such as existed at times last season. The heavy sales last season were on account of the large crop with not more than 65 or 70 per cent of last season's yield, there should be no cause' for congestion on the markets. Southern Tobacco Journal. NOTED JUDGE AT RENO, NEVADA, IS DEAD He Was a Native 0 Rockingham County, N. c. Judge Adolphus L. Fitzgerald, of Reno, Nevada, dean of the Supreme consistory of the 33rd degree Scot tish Rite Masonry for the Southern jurisdiction of the United States, j died last Wednesday at the home of his son in Boston, Mass. He was born in Rockingham, County, N. C., and served with the Confederate army throughout the Civil War. He was chief justice of Nevada for a time and was leader of the Silver party in the Bryan cam paign of 1896. The deceased was a brother of the late Bishop Oscar J. Fitzgerald and J. W. Fitzerald, of Ruffin, Rockingham, County, North Carolina. . .THE WTHITMORE BAKERY IS A THING OF BEAUTY "Attractive and inviting" accurate ly describes the new Whitmore bak ery on Main street. The ovens were started for the first time yesterday morning, and as soon as the pies, bread and cake were taken from the baking pans and placed upon the counters and into the show cases, the crowd began to .gather at the window Everything about the bakery is in full view of the street, and those who go in, or look in, are impressed with the neatness of the cooking utensils and the service. The bak ery is not only a thing of beauty, but it is a joy forever. Mr. Whitmore will install a quick delivery service, and hot rolls will be served at convenient hours. HIGH AVERAGES ON THE WILSON MARKET Smith Warehouse Averages $28.26 Mr. Bert Taylor, who holds a re sponsible position with the Smith Warehouse in Wilson, and who is favorably known in Oxford, says in a letter to the Public Ledger, dated Sept. 9: "The tobacco sales are heavy and prices very good. We averaged $28.26 on our floor yesterday." ' TWO PROMINENT OXFORD MEN AT BRANTWOOD Mayor T. G. Stem and Commis sioner John Williams were operated upon at Brantwood Hospital yester day evening. Mayor Stem was able to return home following the opera tion, but Mr. Williams remained over night to recover his strength. Mr. Overton Recovering. Mr. A. P. , Overton, i of Fishing Creek, has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. He was able to come to town last Wednesday to the delight of many friends. r w 17 i 1 5vti m mm .1.- '-',U 1 1'.iK' i ..-V, sir vjjir .mm. V 1 pm. mm mm i J '14. r1 HI i. H n i f r t 1 V it ;,.: j Jl 3 1 -t tin i v, t ? er "i ? ' r v. 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