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Oxford Public Ledger from Oxford, North Carolina • Page 4

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OXFORD PUBLIC LEDGER, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1908. 11 OXFORD PUBLIC LEDGER. als preached that are dead. Nancy II I 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 want to see xyou one more time PINNIX PIUNIX, EDITORS AND OWNERS. could, but we can meet any more.

1 want you all and the children to I IL(D)iQgj9 IS sisyjiuL. meet me in heaven. JOSEPH HONEYCUTT" $1 25 75 ONE YEAR -SX MONTHS The Recent Baptist Revival, Continued from first page. pity and compassion of every man in the regiment. Here is the touching letter that he wrote: "March the 1865.

My dear Wife: I have to state to you the sad news that tomorrow at 12 o'clock I have to die. I have to be shot to death for starting home to see my wife and dear children and was arrested and brought back and courtmartialed and am to be shot at 12 o'clock. Me and D. M. -Furr have to die, but thanks be to God, I am not afraid te die.

I think when I leave this world shall be Entered through Oxford. N. Post Office i Through the Jcindness of Mr. J. Mew iestois I as mall matter ol the secoml class, in accordance wth the Act of Congre ss March 3 1879.

Roller, we were put in possession of the following complimentary items t7 THE CIVIC LEAGUE. concerning Oxford, which appeared in The second movement is being taken a recent issue of the Religious Herald, ud bv the ladies of the town. This is of Richmond: to. beautify and render less conspicuous "Rev. W.

M. Vines, D. has re anv unsiarhtlv places in Oxford. A turned from Oxford, N. where he towns attractiveness is a great asset in conducted the most remarkable revival in the history of the church or the Opening Display of the Latest Schloss Models in Weight suits, from the Master-Tailors and Designers, Schloss Bros.

Baltimore and New its development, and whatever can be where Mai7 and Martha Dear, and done to enhance its attractions en- don 1 grieve for me. Try town. There were over, 225 profes not. I drempt last night of seeing sions.many of them young men. There hances its advantages in the matter of inducing foreign investment.

you, but I shall never. You shall see were manp backsliders reclaimed also your hubby no more. I want you to We have now received and-have ready to show vou Dr. Dunnaway, the pastor, is doing a raise my children in the way that fine work and has the love and esteem "Schloss Clothes." We want vou to tho. W1 G1VIC LEAGUE.

There are being organized two movements in Oxford, which it is hoped the' should go. My dear son, Julius, of his church and congregation and this is my last order to you. I want We think it about the handsomest collection weVe ever en but we bought Tfor you, it's you we're trying to' please, so we want to know what you think. the entire communitj'. He has the that the people will take an interest in you to he a od anJ to gerve largest congregation by far in Oxford, and develop to their highest possimn- God and be a good man.

Farewell, There is in both of them great Juius I must leave this warld. And The Baptist church is really the spir itual power house of the community. benefits to be derived, and if we want my son, Ephraim, try and be a good Prof. Hobgood is doing a most suc 1 1 cessful work as an educator at Oxford to Decome reany a progressive commu- man and serve God Mydeardaugh nity, we will stand much in our own ter( Haseltine, I bid farewell to you light if we fail to lend -the proper sup. Be a good good girl and g0 to preach.

The Oxford Female Seminary, of which he is president, has a fine body of over 100 young ladies, all of whom Port- ing. Farewell, my dear son, Joel. Realizing the worth of proper ad- You have nodaddy now. Be a smart vertising and setting forth in the-prop- hoy and mind J0ur mother. My dear er channels the advantages that Ox- I bid farewell to you, I want are now Christians with only one ex ception.

Brother Hobgood, hissplen One thing you can be sure of Quality. We and the makers behind us, absolutely guarantee everything bearing the Schloss Label. Qualitys a certainty. And the style is right right up-to the minute. The Attractiveness you can see for yourself the fit is better than in most made-to-measure clothes and our prices are as low as we can Make them and ''make a' living." So far as we can nothing desirable left out in this new Spring Stock.

Gome and see it whether you are ready to buy or not you don't have to buy unless you want to. NEW SPRING SUITS. Not shown here buiwe'vegot them all kinds and plenty of them come and see at the store. You'll find we have everything that's fresh and stylish What some neoole call "onod fnrm" did corps of teachers and handsome student body contributed much to the success of the meeting. The Masonic Orphans' Home is one left1 HI ft tiGlS ChlOSS BOi.

CO. of the finest institutions of the kind in ford offers as a place of residence and you to keep what things I have and as a good business centre, a booklet is pav my debt3 And want juius being prepared for distribution. and Ephraim to have my toois and I It is the intention of those interested want them to take good care of tiem to have a good write up of our town, and remember me. I have a little which with cuts of our prominent citi- looking glass that I want to send to zens and business enterprises, will be Rebecca. I want her to remember, published in attractive form.

To defray have a good blanket I will get and the expenses of the undertaking our send home wm send my things merchants and business men are asked A xl with Lief ler and try and get him to take advertising space in the nook- to send them home if he will and 1 the, world, with about 400 children. The manager and teachers are all firm Christian characters. The Horner School, with about 100 boys, is also a fine asset of the con unity. single ana uouDie-jareasted Suits in all the new models, fabrics and patterns, every one handsome and 'de- Oxford- is one of the most cultivated siraoie. 10 towns the United States.

Dr. Dun naway has a great opportunity and is doing a glorious woi for the Master! We especially invite your attention to our big line of STETSON HATS. They fit and are the best on the Market. 0 u.s have 25 or 30 douars and shan ly reasonable. If thw attempt should spend $5.

of that in the morning before be the means of bringing but one new guffen Dear wfe enterprise, or if it should bring but a month's service. I ean't write like if small amonnt of foreign capital to Ox- was not in trouble. 1 don't mind ford to be invested in new industries, death like I do to leave ray family every cent will have been spent to for I have to suffer so much here that i- .1 i T7 il 1. Mrs. Dunaway is one of the finest preacher's wives to be found anywhere and contributes much to the success of the work.

1 We Oefiy You Concerning the revival at Oxford, Rat. Dr. A. B. Dunaway, the Baptist Kirjct gi Better gieat auvamage.

ven tnougu a par- i don't tear. 1 don't want you to ticular advertiser could see no direct grieve for me, for I feel like I am go-result through sale of his wares, his tit mg home to die no more. I hope I money will in other ways make it a euii ua i i rr.t snail be Wlth shining angels and be most.desirable investment. The. move- out 0f I have got a little meut will in due course of time.

amply book want Jod tQ an(J repay him for any expensehe may put ber me It hag SQme prettylineg. himself to helping this necessary want you to send the children to school, and worthy cause. otj and son Julius, I can't hear from you sincerely trust that our own anxr TTl Bnnt. i- anymore. sent him a letter, but business folks will encoura-ge the un- i -ii it.

got no answer. I pity poor Julius, dertaking which will be put through 7 (in cc pastor there, writes the Ledger Dispatch as follows: "Sir The Oxford Baptist church has just closed the most fruitful meeting in its history. YV-. Vines, of your city, did the preachingl The general verdict is that the series of sermons preached by him werevery vigorous, impressive and pract'cal. Great congregations gave him their undivided attention, botll at Wear them and you will be well groomed.

11U 111 I I I I Mil I'll 71 I nntTA as scon as the material can be gotten the afternoon and evening services. There was not a service during the ten Also a splendid showing of new things in Men's and Boys Furnishings, selected especially for the best Spring Trade, Moderate Prices. together. Let them take freely to the space. to close my letter.

days at which there was not a response. 1 here were at least 200 professions of March the 4,, 1865. To Nancy Honeycut, farewell, fare- A Remarkable Hen. faith in the whole town was We Also Carry a Complete Line of well. brought under the power bf the meet- D.

Booth owns "a hen that he P. I. want you to have my fu-1 is very proud of, and the hen is no doubt very proud of herself, as she has Dr Henderson every right to be. She is seemingly a LIS, neral preached at Pleasant Grove. I want Columbus Foreman to preach it and sing "I Am Going Home To Die No More." This is the 4th.

day of March at nine o'clock. I must soon be in eternity. I don't desire this, very ordinary fowl, there being nothing in her personal appearance, the DENTIST. OXFORD, N0KTH CAROLINA doctor says, to indicate superiority over Phone Number 82. but 1 am not afraid to die.

I want other birds, though she belongs to one of the Buff breeds. This, of course, is fn All The New Weaves And Shade Office over Hamilton Drug Co. you to get all of the children's fuuer- indicative of aristocratic lineage, but the hen puts on no airs about her ped? iT-P igrec. In spite of the fact that she is of ordinary size, she has set a pace for her much larger sisters. Every morning she lays an egg that is a curiosity.

She has learned to deposit in her nest two complete eggs in one shell, and upon one single occasion, to vary monotony i and strictly prohibits 9 I the sale of alum I baking powder II. itXj: I and strictly prohibits the sale of alum baking powder and show what she really could Our stock of Brown and Patent Leather Oxford's for Ladies and Misses are the best shown in town. Prices are right. See our line of 3id the remarkable stunt of laying three eggs under a single shell. Dr.

Booth sent one of the double- barrelled eggs to the Ledger office and So does France the bald-headed editor personally Ms opened it, the foreman witnessing the CAffiPETS, RUG performance in open-eyed Both those scientists can testify So does Germany to the facts about the specimen, and ffww wmih Bi.mwnwiMij mm i iinu i jp i up oufe; the sceptical devil was compelled to The sale of alum foods has been made illegal in Washington and the District of Columbia, and alum baking powders are every where recognized as injurious, protect yourself against alum, when ordering baking powder, iwli 11 11 im Business is in full blast. Call and see what we are do believe what he saw. This is a pretty strong testimonal for the devil hates to admit anything. New Schedule. The Seaborrd has put on a new schedule that makes travelling more convenient for the public than has been the case recently.

The connections are much better. A train leaves Oxford at 7:05 a. and puts its passengers in Durham at 9:25. At 11:30 one can leave Oxford and reach Char; lotte, travelling viaHamlet, at 11:30 the same night, or by leaving- here at 11:30, Wilmington can be reached by 11:45 p. ni.

ing. You are welcome at our store. TTTT Tl and be very sure you gei Royal. Royal is the only Baking Powder made from Royal Grape Cream of' Tartar. It adds to the digestibility and whole- UT1T7T1 IliiCUliMiili Bomeness or me rood.

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