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7 2 leferd OL'K SUBSCRIBERS GIVE YOUR BUSINESS a'l the 'atest news, a cbance and an air or no- 2 aft', town and county. In Tbe Public ledger. 4 4 JOHN T. BRUT, Editor and Owner. DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF OXFORD AND GRANVILLE COUNTY.

One Dollar a Year in Advance. VOL. XVIII. OXFORD, N. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1905.

NO. 24. THE TOWN CONVENTION. ALL VIRGINIA UNVEILING AT APPOMATTOX. Don't Get It Yon Can lira SllllliiV toe ocal Jaconics.

BRIEF DASHES OF THINGS HAPPENING. (on)ii)g and (Joing. YOU OR YOUR FRIEND MAY BE MENTIONED. PHI BROS' COIIY. Is Aroused Over the Staging of Benin ur in Richmond, Va.

The Klaw and Erlanger Company have, in their time, made many no table productions and thereby earned for I hems elves an enviable reputation. The most ambitious effect of their career is Gen. Lew Wallace's "Ben Hur" which is booked for an entire week at the Academy of Music Rich mond, starting Monday evening April 24th, with matinee on Wednes day and Saturday. The scenic equipment to be used in the staging, of this colossal spectacle is that which created a furore in Lon don three years ago, when "Ben Hur" was first introduced to the English public at the Drury Lane Theatre. These effects were a part of the World's Fair run of 'Ben Hur' at the Olympic Theatre, St.

Louis, this past summer and the engagement just play ed at the Big Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. No play produced within the four walls nf a play house has scored success equalling this impress ive and fascinating romance. Although dealing 'ith the most delicate subject in the nistory of the stage, its freedom from anything that might grate upon the nerves of the most religiously sen sitive, has earned tbe endorsement of the very best people in every commu nity. To "Ben reference must be made to it as a series of magnificent pictures illustrating the times of the Messiah on earth. Conspicuous are "the Star of Bethleham," "the City of Jerusalem," from the terrace garden of the palace of Hur in Judea, "tbe in terior of a Roman galley," the grove of Dpahne," "the Fountain of Castal realistict Roman chariot race in which eight horses struggle for su premacy," "the Vale of "the Mount o' Olives." All are re ma rkable exhibits of tbe best scenic art.

To these are added some won derful effects in electic lighitng. as in "the Star of Bethlehem," where electirc lights of 82 candle power are used to furnish its powerful ray. The sale of seats for the Richmond engagement opens Thursday morning April nine o'elock. Mr. C.

W. Rex, Business Manager of the Acad emy of Music, Richmond announces that all out-of-town orders, if accom panied by cash or money order, will be filled as soon as the regular box office sale opens. This is for the ac commodation of suburban patrons. Reduced rates are announced on all railroads and a large attendance is ex pected from all over the State. Mrs.

NormanBurwell will give les sons in oil, water color and china painting at her home. Broad street, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. For Sale 1 will sell to the highest bidder for cash on Friday April 28th 1905, near Buchanan, one bay horse, iarm bell, etc a large lot of sawed lumber, house hold and kitehen fur nit are and all other appliances belong ing to -the said Wash Amis, deceased. Time of sale 12 o'clock. CONELTDS AMIS, Administrator, Virgilina, Va.

The funeral of Mr. L. E. Wright took place last Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and the beautiful service of the Odd Fellows was conducted at the grave in Elm wood Cemetery led Mr. J.

F. Meadows and Gen. Bev. S. Royster In the presence of a large number of relatives, neighbors and friends.

Beautiful flowers covered the mound of our departed friend. AS A TONIC For Convalescing Invalids Pe-ru-na 11 ij is uuctuaicu Mr. Val. Schmidt, one of the founders and charter members of California Tent No. 6, Knights of the Maccabees, the second largest tent in the state (having nearly 700 members.) There are about 3,000 members of the order in the city and with all of them Mr.

Schmidt is immensely popular. In a recent letter from 3420 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, he writes ''Some months ago while prosecuting my calling of miner, I contracted the so-called deadly mountain fever and was confined to a bed from which I had little hopes of ever arising. "I tried many remedies and doctors without any favorable results, until having lost twenty pounds of flesh I was Induced to try Poruna, and after the use of nine bottles I was completely cured and am as bale and hearty as my picture shows, and Intend to stand by It, and am still taking it as a tonic, as I feel that nothing gives me more strength when I am worn out than Peruna. "I always speak a good word for IL VAL. SCHMIDT.

If you do not derive prompt and satis factory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Sanitarium, Columbus, O. REFRESHING DRINKS.

Out of the ordinary is our cool Drinks a wholesome satisfaction for the thirsty man, woman or child. And they are healthful and delicious as we use SMITH'S LITHIA WATER in our Fountain. Only the purest of material with fresh made syrups are used. Get the habit of visiting our fountain where you will be served promptly. ALLEN Mayor Devin and Commissioners Re nominated Resolutions, etc.

1 ne JJeniocratie town convention for the nomination of a candidate for mayor and for town commissioners was held in the court house on last Tuesday evening. Maj. Wm. Land is called the meeting to ordej. Dr.

B. K. Hays was made chairman and Mr. Wm. H.

Harrison secretary. Capt. W. A. Devin was placed in nomination for mayor by Dr.

J. G. Hunt, and was unaumiously nominat ed. Mr. J.

P. Stedman was placed in nomination by Mr. H. M. Shaw and seconded Dr.

Hunt. The mention of Mr. Stedman's name was greeted with applause, the people thereby showing their high appreciation of his splendid services as chairman of the street also by the unan imous passage the following reso lution which was introduced by Mr. H. M.

Shaw: Resolved.that the citizens of Oxford, N. in convention assembled appre eiating the efficient work of Mr. Jobn Stedu an, chairman of the street com mittee, and appreciating the fact that the duties of that office call for a great deal of time, we unanimously recom mend to the new board of town com missioners that they re-elect Mr. Sted man chairman of the street committee at the beginning of the new term and that they fix his compensation as such chairman of street committee at the sum of 250 per ai- im. The other members of the old board onmotion of A.

A. Hicks were also re-nominated by acclamation ex cept Col. S. W. Minor, who could not accept the nomination because he is going to locate in Durham soon.

Dr. J. Hunt was unanimously nom inated to till the vacaney. The following resolution introduced by Gen. B.

S. Royster shows the high esteem in which Col. Minor is held in Oxford and also the appreciation of the people for his excellent official service in the town: We have learned with regret that Col. S. W.

Minor, for several years mayor of Oxford, and at present a member of the Board of town com in is sioners, has decided to make his home in Durham, N. desiring to give expression to oar appreciation of the valuable services rendered by him in the discharge of his put lie duties, and as a mark of our esteem for him. be it resolved 1st. That we tender to him the thanks of the entire people of Oxford for his faithful, able and efficient work as mayor and commissioner. 2nd.

That while we regret to lose such a valuable citizen from our com munity, we wish for him in his ne home that abundant measure of sue cess which he so well deserves. 3rd. That these resolutions be pub lished in the Public Ledger and that the Durham papers be requested to copy the same. In accepting the nomination for may or, Capt. Devin made a speech which was enthusiastically received, review ing the work done by the present ad ministration during the two years just passed.

He mentioned the fact that the streets and side walks had been greatly improved, a large part of the bonded indebtdness of the town re funded a system ot waterworks and electirc lights were in course of con struction.besides other improvements. It is but just to say that our town has been well governed and well man aged during tbe past term. Our peo pie showed their appreciation by nom inating the old officials by acclama tion. The Oxford Graded School. We note with pleasure the continu ed success of the Oxford Graded school.

The school was never in so good condition as now. The attend ance is large and the equipment and work is admirable, and never before has the school enjoyed so wide a de gree of popularity as now. We have had little to say of the school of late, as there was little to be said of the ideal management of the school, as everything was moving on so smoothly and successfully, and be sides we wish to avoid former mis take we had" made in regard to the school. We have "before sung the praises of the Superintendent and principal so loud that they had been called elsewhere and we wish to avoid this mistake in the future. The school now has one of the best Superinten dents and principals as well as teach ers in the State and we do not want to give them too much advertising.

We are afraid we might lose them which we cannot afford to do. Prof. Kittrell is a most capable Su perintendent progressive, efficient and faithful as is Prof. Bland, the Principal, and we do not wish to loe them. The school has also a most capable Board of Trustees of whom Dr.

T. L. Boot his the efficient chairman. He has done a splendid work for tne school and for the town and should receive the gratitude of our people for his services. As we have so often said this schoo is the especial pride of the editor.

We hadforyears worked for the establish ment of this school and have always taken the greatest interest in it are very fond of our little friends who attend the school and rejoice that they havesuch excellent opportunities to secure an education. Death of Miss Mary Montague. On last Friday Miss Mary Montague died at the old homestead in Fishing Creek township aged about 60 years. She was the sister of the late Elijah and Young Montague, and most high ly esteemed for her excellent traits of character. She was a true follower of Jesus Christ, and lived a very quiet life, and was a very kind neighbor.

The turial took place Saturday after noon and attended by a large number of relatives and friends. A Royal Feast In Prospect. The Villeford Club, one of the most to-date Clubs ever formed in Oxford have completed their 5 rooms which are quite handsome and tastly fur nisned. 'Ine membersnlp is compos ed of our best citizens, and are making arrangements to give an elegant ban qnet Easter Monday night to their friends. After the banquet the young mec propose to give a grand txernian in Armory Hall, and a fine band has been secured tor the joyous occasion.

i the time to take a spring tonic to puify the blood, cleanse the liver and kidneys of all impurities. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will do tne business. For Sale Fine tobacco Farm 179 acres situated in Din widdie county, about 4 1-2 miles from Wilson's depot. Improvements, two story frame dwelling and small log stables, crib, tobacco barn, etc. It has a nice apple orchard on it.

Most ex cellent fine bright tobacco land. For further particulars apply to W. A Adams, Oxford, N. C. Are you a subscribe to tbe Pabllc Ledger Don't borrow It.

5,000 Present, Nip and Tuck Between the Two Governors. The Richmond News-Leader esti mates the crowd at the uuveiling at Appomattox at 5,000. From that, re port we quote: "By odds the crowd at the unveiling is the largest in the history of Appo mattox since the armies of Lee and Grant thundered through its rolliug hill. The battlefield is three miles from Appomattox station. A.

London, chairman of the monument commission, introduced the speakers, the first of whom was Gov. Montague The Governor was cordially received as he arose to wel come theCarolinians and was frequent ly applauded as he proceeded. address was not a longne. He spoke of the great friendship between the people of the two States, declared that they were usually of one opinion on great qu asserted that on an occasion of this kind especially, everybody rose superior to diflerences and united in a common impulse to honor the heroic defenders of a sacred cause. "This was the only thing that could be construed as a reference to tbe con troversy that rose after it become known what Carolina's monument in scriptioh would be.

"Gov. Glenn, responding for his State, followed the Virginia executive in expressing sentiments of cordial good will and fraternal feeling for Vir ginia andVir inians. He aroused the veterans to great enthusiasm and took his seat to the accompaniment of a storm of applause. Between the governors it was nip and tuck as to who eould say the most nice things about the others constit uency and it was a drawn battle. "The speaking over, the Third North Carolina regiment band, of Reidsville, struck up a lively air, and then the ceremony of unveiling was performed.

Mrs. Mary Grimes Smith, daughter of the dead general, pulled tbe cord that loosened and dropped the cloth concealing the grante. Again the band played, but tne roar of glad acclaim drowned the music and sent the echoes Hying in the pine tops. Evrythmg had passed off with out a hitch without a discordant note, and a feeling of relief was in many breasts, for during the morning it was feared that some unfortunate reference to the inscription incident would be made. "I judge from conversations with the rank and file of both Virginians and Carolinians present today that re gret over the controversy as to the propriety of the First at Bethel.etc inscription is general and mutual.

Several Uarolinians said that the idea of a protest on the part of any body had not occurred to them, and they were surprised to learn, after the adoption of the inscription, that some of the Virginia camps disapproved it. At the conclusion of his speech Gen. Armee. who owns the ground of the battlefield and generously gave deed for the plots where the North Carolina monuments and memorials were placed, presente i Gov. Glenn with a cane from the famous apple tree upon which was carved a bottle emble matic of the apple brandy that might have been made from the tree.

Gov. Glenn raised a great laugh by telling what might have been said by tre governor of South Carolina to tbe governor or JNorth Carolina, but turning to (it) v. Montague he said: "I have been here several hours and the Governor of Virginia has not even Intimated anything that even sayored of apple brandy to the Gov ernor of North Carolina." The monument Is placed on mound and Is 7 feet long, 5 feet high and 3 In width. The following are the Inscriptions cut on it: West End Esse Quam Vlderl First at Bethel, Farthest to the front at Gettysburg and Chick amauga. last at Appomattox.

North Side At this place the North Carolina Brigade of Brigadier Gene ral Wm. R. Cox. of Grimes' Division, fired the last volley April 9. 1865.

Maior General Bryan Grimes, of N. planned the last battle fought by the army of Northern Virginia, and commanded the Infantry engaged therein, the greater part of whom were North Carolinians. This stone is erected by the author ity of the General Assembly of North Carolina In grateful and perpetual memory of the valor, endurance and patriotism of her sons, who followed with unshaken fidelity tbe fortunes of the Confederacy to the closing scene, aithlul to the ind. Erected April 9, 1905. North Carolina Appomattox Com missioners: H.

A. London.chalrman, E. J. Holt, W. T.

Jenkins, Cyrus B. Watson. A. D. McGlll.

East End North Carolina 18G0. White population 629,942 Military population 115,369 1861-5 Troops furnished 127,000 Killed in battle 14,522 Died from wounds 5,151 Died from disease 20,605 South Side North Carolina Paroled at Appomattox Brigades. Cox's 572; Grimes 530: Johnson's 463; Lewis' 447; Cooke's 560; McRae's 442; Lane's 570; Scales' 719; Ransoms 435; Barrlnger's 23; Roberts' 93; Major General Grimes and staff Cum- mlngs Miller's, wiinams Planners and Ramsey's batteries 150 Total North Carolinians paroled 5,012. Death of Prominent Young Man of Dutchville. In the death of Mr.

Luther Roycrof at his home near Green's Friday, Dutchville township loses one of its most prominent young men which has cast a gloom over that section of Gran ville. His death was a sad one, and unexpected to his friends and rela tives, and was caused from blood po ison after a few days illness. He went fishing svith several of his friends and accidently stuck a thorn in one of his fingers when blood poison set in and he continut to grow worse until the end came. He was exceedingly popular and everybody liked Luther Roycroft, as he was honorable, compainonable, kind and warm hearted.and was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was deputy sheriff for Dutchville township and performed his duties promptly and well, and always took a deep interest in county affairs and was the leading young Democrat of Wilkins precinct.

He leaves a devot ed heart broken wife and two children, and a numt er of relatives to mourn his death, to all of whom the editor joins a host of friends in extending deep symptahy in the great loss they hvae sustained. The funeral and burial took place Saturday and was very largely attend ed, which the deecased was held in that section of the county. Apply to Sam Morris 21-2 miles south of Oxford for a place to put your cattle during summer he has more tnan 200 acres in pasture of fine mead ow grass. Prices low. It.

as preventation is always better than if you do get laid up, remember that for the sick room the best of appliances and the highest quality of medicine are the cheapest in the long run. By dealing with R. L. Hamilton the leading pharmacists, you run no risk of substitution, or having essentials that are poorly made or unservicable sent you. Garden seeds Fresh and New.

Remember you always get the best and only new seed at R. HAMILTON'S Drug Store, OXFORD, N. C. TRUST UEPAMEHT of the Oxford Savings Bank is a distinct and separate department under the direct supervision of Dr. J.

G. as trust officer. It is author ized to act as executor or administrator of estates, as guardian and receiver. It acts as manager of estates for persons advanced in yeas or from any reason unable to give personal attention to the management of their property or estate or the persons wishing to place the care and management of such property in the hands of a capable, trustworthy and entirely responsible agent, who will Collect Rents, Interests, Dividends, Coupons, Bonds. Mortgage's, Etc and who will keep the property insured, the funds invested and will pay taxes and other obligations Safety boxes for rent vaults for storage of silver chests.

NOTICE. is Granville County. Before the Clerk. The Board of Commissioners of Oxford, vs. Mrs.

Jane E. Young, Ellis Cannady et al Notice to Ellis Cannady: The defendant Ellis Cannady will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Superior Court of Granville County, before the Clerk thereof, to condemn a certain strip of Land in the rear of the lot formerly occupied by the late Dr. P. W. Young for the purpose of opening a new street; and said defendant will further take notice that he is required to appear at the office of the Clerk of said Court on the 14th day of April, 1905, and answer or demur to the complaint in said proceeding or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said complaint.

J. T. BRITT, Clerk Superior Court. This March 18, 1905. Sale oi Land.

By virtue of power conferred upon me by a certain deed in trust executed on the ioih day of February, 1892, by E. G. Morris and wife, which said deed in trust is duly recorded in Book 34 at page 243 in the office of the Register 01 Meeds ot Oranville county, default having been made in the payment of the debt therein secured, I will on MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1905, Sell to the highest bidder for cash at the Court House door in Oxford the following described tract oi land, in Granville county, beginning at a red oak on Raleigh road, thence 7654 30 poles to an ash tree on the branch, therce down the meanders of raid branch to a white oak, thence 88 9 poles to a stake in said branch, thence down the meanders ot said branch to pine, thence 30'A 21 Doles to a pine, thence 19 36 poles to a post oak in Floyd's line, thence with his line 66'A 199 poles to a pine on said road, thence with said to the beginning, containing 81 'X acres more or less. ABNER NEWTON, March 17, 1905. Trustee.

Sale of Land. By virtue ot power conferred upon me by a certain mortgage executed on the 31st day of E. G. Morris and wife.which said mortgage is duly recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Granville county in Book 45 at page 384. (default having been made in the payment of the debt there in secured) I will on MONDAY, APRIL 17TH, 1905.

Sell to the highest bidder for cash at the court house door in Oxford the following described tract of land: Lying and being in Granviile county, in Brassfield Township bounded as follows: Adjoining the lands of A Morris, J. B. Floyd, the Morris Academy lot, beginning at a white oaK on the Taylor road, the corner of Academy lot, thence nearly east 76 yards to a lock, thence northeast 103 yards to a hickory, thence northwest 134 yards to a white oak on Taylor road, thence with said road nearly south 214 yards to the beginning, containing 4 acres, more or less. J. FLOYD, Mortgagee.

This March 17th, 1905. Administrator's Notice. Having qualified as administrator of R. T. Brinkley, deceased, late of Granville county, N.

this is to notify all persons having claim against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of March, 1906, or tnis notice will be pleaded in bar ot their recovery. Ail persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This April 6th, 1905. J. A.

BRINKLEY, Administrator. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM Cleunea and tteautit'ie the hate. Promote luxuriant growth. Never Valla to Beatore Gray Hair to ita Touthrul Color. Cune acalp diaraaee a hair ialluig.

iOc.and 10uat Jniri Hun -vr of Stationery just received. My line is now complete in writing tablets, composition books, box paper envelopes, type writer supples, pens, pencils, slates and inks, in fact everything in this line an immense variety. An immense variety of toilet soaps and powder. Garden and flowierseed are now coming in, I offer nothing but fresh seed for sale. Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love." When you go to see her call at Halls Drug" Store and get a box of Headley's Gandy.

Nothing better. Beauiiful box candies 10, 15. 25. and on up to 80c and $2.50. Also all kinds plain and french candy arriving every cav or two.

Apples, oranges, 1 1 lemons, oananas, pecans, sailed peanuts, etc. Soda water fountain in full blast. The best ice cream always on hand 5 and 10c a saucer. Try an egg flip. Spectacles and eye glasses, all grades on hand ranging in price from 2oc to $10.

Beautiful gold filled frames guaranteed for 10 years. Satisfactory fit everytime or you get your money back. Hall's spavin cure is the best thing on earth for a lame horse. Hall's hog powder is the best powder for a hog. Ie Prescriulio! fleparlment Is under my special care.

Purity, accuracy and 25 years experience is what 1 offer you. Send you prescription to me and you will get eactly what your doctor wants you to have. d.Q. HRLL. DRUGGIST, ShOEs! SfinesT Dress Goods.

Pant Goods. Shirts Shirts. Hats Hats. Neckware. Gollars and Guffs.

Ladies and Men's Underwear for summer. All Wool Dress Goods at cost. White Dress Lawn Pique Waistings. India Linens and Organdies. Danish Gloth Veils, etc.

Ginghams Govert All the latest styles for waist, skirte, etc. Hosiery for all old and young. See my Hamburgs and Laces. 36in. Androscoggan Bleech-ing 8c per yard.

36 inch white cloth 5c. Merrimack Prints 5c all styles and- collars. J. J. IVIcclforcl's Gheap Gash Store.

Sale of Land. virtue of an order of the Superior court county, rendered on Uie 2Stn 'l-'iv of March, 1905, I shall at Court House J.r in Oxford, on MONDAY, MAY 1st, 1905, sdi ior cash the following tract of land: A certain tract or parcel of land belonging to ie estate ot Armstead JJamel, aeceaseu, a two third interest in said estate(the interest of Lucv Daniel, widow, hav been allotted) and more particularly 'Ascribed as follows: Begin at a stone the corner of the dower land in j. 11. 'i lor's line 14 feet east of hickory and 10'A north of persimmon, runs thence along dower line 26.90 chains to a stake or slone, thence 89 1-2 11.45 chs. 10 a stone and dogwood pointers, said dower comer in J.

B. Powell's line 3 8 65 chs. to a stone, J. Poweli's corner along said Howtl's line 65 21.25 chains to stake Sam Daniel's corner being a part of tract J.and belonging to the late Armstead 1-Miiitl, in Sassafras Fork township, Granville county, containing loss, said lands be- sold to make assetts, the personality of ne estate of the said Armstead uaniei ue. "'A insufficient to pay the debts due by the said estate.

VVM. H. HARRISON, Adm'r of Armstead Daniel. March 28, 1905. Administrator's Notice The undersigned having this day duly qualified as administrator of Isaac N.

Day, deceased, of Oxford, Granville rountv, N. notice is hereby given to all persons holding claims against said estate to present them, duly authenticated for payment on or 1 ffrro tV, Am March mn6. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of the'r 1 -11 "--'jveiy. lmmeaiate eLweiucm. an tounts due the estate is also desired.

FRED N. DAY, This March 20, 1905, Administrator Read, administrators notice of A. Brinkley in another column. Several new improvements are to be seen in the colored settlement of Oxford. -The water-work well is nearinj 200 feet and thus far is through hard blue stone.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bradsher.

of bhady Grove, were among the shop pers in Messrs. Bay and Burwell are mak ing good progress in the erection of their large plant in West Oxford. Mr. James Floyd has purohased What is known na "Pfivurf R.m tenement houses and is greatly im liroviug mem. Mr.

Roberts and his road force are very busy cutting down cotton factory hill and will probably complete the work "in two weeks. We are glad to learn that Mr. Roy Wright who has been sick for some time. IS iinnrnvinc snH hnru snnn see him out on the streets again. Chief Whoelur riorl A i Wit, 1 IIJ down the rock that had been replaced on iiiain street alter putting down the water pipes.

At the Methodist church Sunday morning persons connected selves with the church. Among tl em were 38 ornhang, boys and tne result of the late revival. The Woman's Litreary Club met with Mrs. C. 1).

Ray Tuesday after noon, and Mrs. B. K. Havs srave tbe club an interesting account of her visit to Holland last year. Cut VOUr tobacco and enttnn nere SLQrtk anrt out.

it. Hosn Tf nnKnD cuts, that will be the best thing for you to do, and if all cut r.nd the price is higu you will be satisfied anyway. Mr. Phil Hawkins, who has been a clerk in the Southern Railroad office there ior 8 number of years, has re signed and we learn will probably make his home in Greensboro. For refreshing drinks don't fail to call on Allen Bros, at the old Jackson stand as in future they will use Smith's celebrated Lithia water in their fountain.

Read their advertise mett elsewhere. Messrs. T. C. Rogers, of Wilton, S.

P. Adeock, of Berea, J. M. Phinna, of Walnut Grovetownship.W. B.

Hxr ner, of Uulbretn, B. JJiekerson, and VV. Dement, of Dement, were Ox ford visitors Friaay. Mr. Ij.

Hobgood, of Winterville, Pitt county, was in Oxford Wednesday and the editor enjoyed a visit from him. He informed us that he would set out some tobacco next week as his plants would be large enough by that time. The surest way of suppressing crime is in suppressing the vagrant. There is work for eveiv capable work er in the South. The individual able to work, but who will not work, must be made to move on.

How about it Mr. Mayor? Mr. A. A. Chpaman has purchas de from Mr.

A. A. Hicks the dwelling on College street now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Chrales Behlen and it is said will greatly improve it next year when he returns from West irginia to Oxford.

Mr. Millner. the water woik con traetor, informs us that he has the best set of hands he ever had to work un der him, which speaks well for the Ox ford colored men in his employ. They do their work rapidly and well as can be seen any day on the streets. Mr.

'James Powell has added much to the looks of his place on the corner of Raleigh and Front streets by the erection ot anew front fence.and when the painters get in their work on the residence he will have quite an at tractive home. Ftanklinton upon their overwhelm ing majorities xuesaay in iavor 01 dr-artari aohnnla Also Olir Sister toWD of Henderson upon her great victory for issueance of $20,000 worth of bonds for the erection or a modern uraaea school building. Tbe editor 's heart is full ot love for the dear little boys and girls of Ox ford and he is always glad to meet with them and to hear them greet him as "Brother Britt." God bless their sweet little souls, and may He ever guide their feet in the path of truth and righteousness. The editor was delighted Satur day to meet for the first time Capt. W.

A. Dbvin, nicely arranged in his carriage enjoying his afternon out ing. We found him quite a pretty lit tie man with a beaming face and beau tiful blue eyes and golden hair, and in our opinion would take the prize at ababy show. We are sorry to learn that our friend Mr. E.

W. Jones, had the mis fortune one day last week to get one of his fingers on his left hand badly mashed while trying to start his en gine. It was thought by Dr. Hays at first that amputation was necessary but we are glad to learn that such is not the case and the wound is healing up. Farmers are now hard at work get ting ready tor planting their crops and will need fertilizer to make them grow off rapidly and produce good yields and hence we call their special atten tion to the large advertisement of To rVor anr! Hunt, thft old re jUCOl9i laible dealers in guanos in Oxford, to fnnnn nn thA naere.

Thev sell ivuux. none but the best brands at the low est possible prices and cordially lmue the farmers to call and see them be fore placing their orders for different brands of lertinzers. Beautifying Their Homes. As the spring opens up with its buds and Howe rs many of our oplt are ad ding daily to the btanty of progrt ssive Oxford by the use of paint. Sheriff Howard's home on Raleigh street pre sents an attractive appearance in its tasty new dress of paint.

Mr. Cham lee has followed in the wake of im provement and his nice little home on High street looks quite inviting since the paint artist has skillfully manipu lated the paint brush. Mr. A. A.

Hicks new cottage on Broad street is now in the hands of the painters, and whnn comnleted will add much to the looks of the street. Let the paint wave continue until it can be said that Oxford is the prettiest town in tne State. Wanted Board for my wife and three children. Address, C. A.

Stacy, care Exchange Hotel, Oxford, Is.C. Mr. R.Y. Person was in Richmond Wednesday. Mr.

T. Peace, of Henderson, was in Oxford Sunday. Mr. Vassar Peace, of Creed moor, was in town Tuesday. Mr.

W. S. Primrose, of Raleigh, was in Oxford Saturday. Mr. W.

H. Harriso" was in Ral eigh Friday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Louis de Lacroix were in Richmond Friday.

Mrs. J. B. Mayes, of Stem, was in Oxford Tuesday shopping. Miss Mary Kimball, of Hargrove, was on our streets Friday.

Mr. Charley Hester.of Clay, was in town a few hours Monday. Mrs. A. S.

Lanier, of Richmond, is visiting Mrs. Bettie Lanier. Mr. C. D.

Britt, of Franklinton, was in Ox ford Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crews, of Tar River, were in toivn Tuesday. Mr.

J. B. Booth, of Virgilina, visit ed his family in Oxford Monday. The attractive Miss Allie Gooch, of Stem, was on our streets Saturday. -Mr! H.

Pleasant, of Oak Hill Township, was on our streets Monday. Mr. J. J. Davis and son, of Stovall, were on our streets Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Lillie Gibson, of Wilton, is visiting Mrs. J. G. Hunt on Spring street.

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gooch, of Stem, were in Oxford a few hours Tuesday.

Mr. J. N. Watkins, of Cornwall, was in town Tuesday and called on the editor. Mr.

Ira Newton, of Wilton section, was in town Wednesday and called on the editor. Mr. ana Mrs. Sam Moss, of Creed moor, were among the shoppers in Ox ford Tuesday. Rev.

and Mrs. J. D. Pegram. of Stem, were among the visitors to Ox ford Tuesday.

Mr. Suit, of North side, was in town Tuesday and called on the Public Ledger. Mr. Bailey Owens, President of the Citizens Bank of Henderson.spent Sunday in Oxford. Miss Moore, of lathe pleasant guest of Mrs.

Lock Erwln on College street. Mrs. E. T. White is visiting her two daughters, who are at school in Richmond, this week.

Messrs. M. L. Coley, of Green's, and N. Tilley, of Knap of Reeds, were on our streets Monday.

Mi. and Mrs. Roy Currin, of Wal nut Grove township, were on our streets a few hours Saturday. Misses Mamie and Bessie Bullock, of Hesters, were among the throng of shoppers in Oxford Tuesday. Mrs.

Frank O. Lanais. of Charlotte, is the guest of Major and Mrs. Willie Landls on Gilliam street. Mr.

W. D. Currin.of Winston, was in Oxford Tuesday visitng his parents, Mr. and' Mrs. J.

M. Currin, on High street. Dr. and Mrs. S.

D. Booth and Miss Shannon attended the Unveiling of the Confederate Monument at Ap pomattox Monday. Miss Twine and Mrs. Waller, the two most excellent teachers of the Knap of Reeds school, Avere on our street Sate rday. Mr.

Sam Thaxton, of Burlington, was in Oxford Tuesday and his old friends were pleased to see him after an absence of 6 years. Mr. James Rogers, of the Railway Mail Service, was in Oxford Friday and Saturday visiting his sisters Mrs. R. P.

Taylor and Mrs. Candace Em mitt. Messrs. E. P.

Wheeler, of Stem. Alonzo Nevils, of Creed moor, and O. J. Veazey, of Knap of Reeds, were in town Tuesday and called on the Pub lie Ledger. Misses Clvde Tippett, Annie Dan iel and Lillie Moss, of Brassfield town ship, accompanied by Mr.

Korman Daniel, were in Oxford Monday and honored the Public Legder with a visit. Mr Stark and familv.of Wil son, arrived in Oxford a few days ago to the pleasure of their relatives and friends, xney are stopping witn lur. and Mr. Luther on Hillsboro street. Prominent Citizen Gathered to Rest.

Death, the Great Reaper, continues to deprive us of our good citizens and this time we are called upon to an nounce the passing beneath the shad OW8 of Mr. J. F.Cole.one of Granville's most prominent and progressive farm his home near Sunset Saturday. Mr. Cole had been declining health for about 12 months and his death was not unexpected to his family and close friends.

Our friend was about 50 years of age and represented'Granvllle in the Legis lature or leal and served nis peopie faithfully and well. He has been a magistrate for a number of years and his good counsel was sought by the people of his community, and his death is a distinct loss to that section of the county. He was a member or tne rresoyte rian church and lived a cheerful Cbris tian life, and made his home bright and happy, exerted a good influence over all who came within his sphere. He had a high sense of honor andChris tian duty, and was an affectionate husband and father, steadfast friend and the best of neighbors. The funeral took place Sunday after noon at the old family grave yard near Capt.

George Daniel's, in Oak ill township, the services being conduct ed byRev. Bradley The attendance was said to have been the largest seen in that part of the county for years, many of the-Ox ford people joining their country friends in paying a last tritute to truly a good man and most worthy citizen. While we deeply sympathizing with the bereaved ones we remind them of the consolation they have in knowing that he has but exchanged the sorrows of earth for the joy of Heaven, and that they know where to find him when life's fitful dream shall be over with them. OXFORD, 1 C. We again come before the people of Gran ville with for this season and will have the exclusive sale their brands in County.

We sold a quantity of their Goods last year for both and it gave entire satisfaction in every instance we have heard of. Some of the best farmers in the county thoroughly tested its worth last year and pronounced it better than anything they had ever used. These people had their plants destroyed in Baltimore in the conflagra-gration that visited that city, they have since erected a more modern in every detail, and are making their goods of PURE ANIMAL BONE. You will find their goods in excellent a nical condition and obtain the best results from their use. We recommend for TOBACCO guaranteed analysis 8 to 10-3 to 4-3 to 4 and MILLERS AMONIATED Dissolved Done, Analysis to 10-2 to 3 -2 to 3, wonderful results have been obtain ed from the use of this Brand for CORN also.

For Cotton we think there is nothing better than COTTON QUEEN, analysis 8 to 10-2 to 3 --I to 2, lower in analysis but made of right material to grow cotton from start to finish. We will keep on hand at all times an unlimited quantity of the above brands and will be pleased to name prices and terms. We can deliver your Fertilizer at any station or cross roads in the county. Parham Bros AGENTS. FERTIIZERS Granv ers tan.