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PUBLIC LEDGER-OXFORD BANNER doubt that it runs into hundreds of STOMACH ALWAYS FEELS FBNE millions. Oxford Directory Mr.Duke was married 5 years ago.last PUBLIC L.EDGER AND OXFQRDBANNER PUBLICATION OFFICE BRUT FKINTERY MITCHELL BUILDING. July to MrsNannaiine Inman Holt, of I I 1 Entered as second-class matter at the postotfice at Oxford. N. C.

Published Semi-Weekly bv BRITT COBL E. Jno.T. Britt, Dan. A. Coble, EDITORS AND OWNERS.

There is nothing better on which to lend your money Improved city property is better than bonds Durham's growing population makes Durham's real estate more valuable each year. We can place a few thousand dollars on first mortgage at 6 per cent. Why lend your money at 4 per cent when you can get 6 per cent on absolute security? Write us for particulars. Sou.t3tgateiJFones BCJo Dealers in Real Estate, Trust Ouilding. Durham, N.

PRICE OF SUBSCRIPTION Oie Year -1 00 S.x Months 60 Three MoDths 40 B. S. Roaster, Mtaey-M-Law, Offices Is Odd Fellows' Bids Practices in State and Federal Courts Hillsboro Oxford, N. C. Eat and Drink What You Want Whenever You Want It.

Don't you know that a whole lot of I this indigestion, dyspepsia, gastritis, catarrh of the stomach talk is all nonsense. Don' you know that fermentation of bod in the stomach causes neaily all stomach troubles. Don't you know that MI-0 NA Stom ach Tablets compounded from the best prescriptions for stomach distress ever written, will put your troublesome stomach in fine condition, or money back. MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets give in stant relief Take them for gas, sour ness, heaviness, heartburn, or after dinner distress. Keep them with you and take them regularly until your stomach is strong and vigorous.

Large box 50 cents, at J. G. Hall's. Saved! "I refused to be operated on, the morning I heard about Cardui," writes Mrs. Elmer Sickler, of Terre Haute, Ind.

"I tried Car- 8 i ii i uui, ana neipea mc greatly. Now, I do my own washing and ironing." 63 A PAUL Q. BRYAN LAWYER, Oxford, N. C. Office In old Public Ledger Business Office.

Ozscfoar'cl, Noirtin. Carolina. SOLICITS THE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTS OF FARMERS AND BUSINEESb MEN. o) Why Farmers hould Keep a Bank Account Their bank deposit book affords them a complete record of their cash receipts while the stubs of their checks are a perfect record of expenses and payments. Paying a laborer, a store account or any other bill with a bank check is much safer than with money; because you avoid the risk of handling the actual cash, and the endorsed check returned by the bank is the best kind Atlanta, a young and famous southern beauty.

She was the widow of a wealthy cotton merchant when Mr. Duke met, courted and married her. Change in the House. It has just been discovered by sta tistical that the House for the first time in the history of the lower branch of Congress theDemocrats of the North will outnumber their party colleagues of the South. Never before has Democracy drawn its main strength from north of the Mason and Dixon line, but as the investigators figure it the party will have in the coming House 153 North erners, a majority of 12 By reason of longer service, however, the Southerners will control virtually all of the important committees and thus prac tically be able to direct the business of the House.

The Southern Crop and North Carolina's Share. During 1912 the South raised enough cotton to bring as much money as the big crop of 1911, and besides it increas ed its grain crops in the follo wing pro portions: Corn, 1.335,939.000 bushels compared with 915.281,000 bushels last vear: wheat 98 086 000 bushels compared with 101,750,000 bushels in 1911; oats 137 8b5.uyU bushels, compared with 93,938.000 bushels lastyeai; Irish potatoes 49,199,000 busheU compared with 26.3G8.000 bushels in 1911; tobacco 698,941.000 pounds compared with 644,110.000 in 1911; hay 11. tons, compared with 7,254,000 tons compared with 7,254,000 tons the previous vear. Tne only falling off was in wheat, but the increase has been satisfactory in those crops most necessary to help Southern farmers towards dependence. Tais year North Carolina increased her yieldof earn from 49.680,000 bushels in 1911 to 51 108.000; oats from 3.614,-000 bushels to 3,794.000 bushels; Irish potatoes from 1,488,000 bushels to bushels hay from 304.000 tons to 381,000 tons; tobacco horn 99 pounds to 1,908.500,000 pounds.

North Carolina fell short in wheat but made up for it in other crops. Let us Have Legalj Primary. It seems to be the general opinion that the next Legislature will have hard fight over the passage of a State primary law that will be binding for all political parties. There was a strong effort to pas3 such a law two years ago, but it failed after one of the most spirited debates the House had says the Review. This time it is said there will be much stronger forces behind it and that the indications are that it will be enacted into law without doubt.

The strongest opposition among the Democrats two years ago to the primary bill were the Western members. This time National Committeeman Jo-sephus Daniels and a number of others of the strongest party leaders are determined in their purpose to secure such a law at the hands of the incoming Legislature. Although eggs of various grades are selling in New York at prices ranging lrom 65 cents a dozen for "strictly fresh" down to about 38 cents for the cold storage variety, an official report made public Friday shows that more than 1,447,000,000 eggs are being held in storage warehouses in New York and vicinity STATE NEWS. Mr. G.

L. Jackson, a Harnett county larmer, gathered forty one bales of cotton from twenty acres of measured land. An apartment house costing more than $100,000, steel and concrete construction, fireproof and eight stores high is proposed for Raleigh Forest fires raging in the mountains on the Vanderbiit estate have driven many deer into the open and they have fallen easy victim to the hunters. Manlv Morris, who shot at one Armstrong and instead of hitting him fatally wounded Sam Morgan, in Concord Friday night. Morgan died in a hospital next day.

A young child of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Aiken, who lives near Charlotte, was so badly burned Sunday that it died.

The child was left alone in the house and it crawled into the fire. Starting the engine of the roller mill at Granite Falls. Caldwell county, Wednesday. J. Deal was caught in the belt, his right hand was ground off and the arm had to be amputated below the elbow.

Will Aiken, a North Carolinian and formerly an Asheville newspaper man, has been private secretary to the Governor of Montana through two administrations and Governor-elect Stewart announces that Mr. Aiken will continue in that capacity. Citu Officials of Oxford Mayor D. G. Brummitt Treasurer.

Real Est. Trust Co Clerk R. B. Mines Tax Collector R. B.

Hines POLICE. Ohief A. Wiluford FIRE DEPARTMENT. Chief S. M.VV HEELER Assistant Chief J.

Robt. Wood Foreman Wade H. Britt Assistant Foreman John A. Williams Driver P. A.

Wood COMMI8SIONEKRS. A. W. Graham. C.

Bryan, W. T. Yancey. S. Parker.

B. F. Taylor. R. W.

Harris. R. S. Usrv Driving Distances Wont Oxford To Henderson 12tStem 12 StovAn 1C Providence 5 1-2 Tar River Station, Bullocks 15 w. N.

C. R. 12 Berea 10 Creedmoor 10 Satterwhite 8 Wilton 15 Oak Hill HDickerson 5 Culberth 10 Dabney 7 1-2 Shoofly lMDexter 8 SOCIETIES. A. P.

A. M. Oxford Lodge No. 396 meets every first Monday night in Odd Fellows' Hall. I.

O. O. F. Oxford Lodee No. 103 meets every Tuesday night in Odd Fellows' Hall.

Jr. O. U. A. M.

Granville Council No. 117 meets second and fourth Friday nights in Odd Fellows' Hall. W. O. W.

White Oak Camp No. 17 Second and fourth Thursday nights in Odd Fellows' Hall. M. W. A.

Oxford Camp No. 13,639 meets third Monday night in Odd Fellows' Hall. U. D. C.

V. Granville Grays Chapter. No. 406 meets first Tuesday in each month. U.

C. V. Maurice Smith Camp No. 1277 meets at call of Commander. King's Daughters Ministering Circle first Wednesday after first Tuesday in morning.

Oxford of Today In viewing the sites of North Carolina with a prospective eye. prominence must be given to Oxford, one of the most progressive cities situated in the Golden Belt section, two great railway systems placing it in close connection with the larger cities of the country. As a residence point Oxford is abreast of the age in natural beauty and advantages. A restful and inviting openness that characterizes the residence portion is the first impression of the visitor. Nothing is crowded.

Nature has been lavish in primitive beautv and it needed only the touch of an industrious and law-abiding citizenship to make it an ideal spot. Oxford has that, and a healthful climate, ranking second on health statistics in the U. S. Oxford has not allowed a single interest to develop at the expense of other features, as often occurs in the rapid growth of a community, but has kept a balance over all issues. Oxford is surrounded by well-improved farms.

The land is fertile and highly productive. The farmers about Oxford are an intelligent, broad-minded class and are active and alert to see the favoring forces of nature and make the best of their opportunities. Oxford has 18 churches, 2 railroads. 2 banks, 1 cotton mill, 1 cotton gin, 4 tobacco warehouses, several stemmeries and prize houses. Factories 3 buggy, lbody, 1 wheel, 1 ice.

Plans and surveys for a new and up-to-date postoflice are under way. A new $25,000 graded school building, with modern equipment, a $17,000 opera house, hotels and other implovements and increasing real estate values mark Oxford's steady growth. The school enrollment of 770 pupils 445 white, 11 teachers, 325 colored, 5 teachers, require 2 buildings. Two large private educational institutions, Horner Military and Oxford Female Seminary, are located here, as well as the Masonic Orphan Asylum. Water works, electric lights, a progressive commercial club and social life are other desirable features.

Cotton and tobacco realize highest market rates. A beautiful C. V. monument stands at the head of courthouse square. The Ledger Banner, weekly and semi-weekly, is a well-conducted and up-to-date newspaper.

The Orphan's Friend is published weekly at the asylum. Job printing is also conducted in Oxford in an up-to-date manner. The Oxford Orphanage-Established 39 years ago, Dec. 1872, by Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina, John H. Miiis being first Superintendent, 2,500 children have been received since its opening, while 325 girls and boys are at present cared for.

Post Office Notes. Hours 8 a. to 6 p. m. daily, except Sunday, office being open after arrival of each mail.

outhern Railway mails From Durham, 7.27 a. m. To the North. 7:27 a. 3:20 p.

to Durham. 11:13 a.m., 8:30 p. m. Seaboard Air Line Railway mails To Henderson, 8 a. 11:55 a.

3:05 p. 5:05 p. from Henderson, 3:20 p. 7:25 p. to Durham, 2:50 p.

from Durham, 12:13 noon. RAILROAD RATES VIA SEABOARD. Henderson 35 Durham 80 Kittrell 55 40 Wake 1 00 Louisburg 1 00 Raleigh 1 45 Manson 60 Norlina 75 Warren Plains 80 Littleton Roanoke Weldon Portsmouth Petersburg Richmond Washington Baltimore Philadelphia. .1 .1 .1 15 55 65 .3 .2 .3 C5 60 20 35 Hamlet. .3 85 Monroe Atlanta Charlotte Greystone Middleburg.

..4 80 .11 50 ..4 80 45 55 .7 35 75 12 00 New York RAILROAD RATES VIA SOUTHERN. Henderson 35 Durham 80 Raleigh 1 45 Clarksville 60 Chase City 95 Boyd ton 90 Greensboro 2 20 South Hill 1 20 Richmond 3 20 Norfolk 3 65 Burkeville 1 90 South Boston ..1 90 Danville 2 20 Jeffress 65 CHURCHES. First Baptist, Rev. J. B.

Weatherspoon, pastor Services at 1 1 a. m. and 7 p. m. Episcopal, Rev.

F. T. H. Horsfield, pastor Service? at 11 a. in.

and 4:30 p. Methodist Episcopal Rev. A. P. Tyer, pastor Services at 11 a.

m. and 7:30 p. ra. Presbyterian Services at 11 a. m.

and 7:30 p. m. of a receipt. Farmers, try the experiment for one year of keeping a bank account and see if it does not pay you. A large number of the best farmers have accounts with us now We want Every Farmer to Have One Capital and Surplus $110,000.00 T.

WHITE, President. H. G. COOPER, Vice-Pres. W.

YANCEY. Cashier. No attention will be paid to anonymous correspondents, and no communications to the editor will be printed unless the name of the writer ac- pnmnnnv thf" nrtii'lp No advertisement will be changed on day of publication. Advertising Rates Furnished on Application. ADVERTISING RATES One year contract 10c per inch, Det.

each inser tion, run of paper. Six months 12 l-2c per inch, net. each insertion. nir. r.f nnir.

Three months 15c per inch, net, run of paper for eich insertion. PREFERRED POSITIONS. Ou one year contract 12 l-2c per inch. net. each lose non-Six moaths 15c oer inch.

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YolJ KNOW that the Public Ledger with its 2.50c- subscribers offers the best advertising medium between the seller and the buyer in this ter-fitoiv OXFORD. N. C. WEDNESDAY 4th. 1Q12 Forty-Nine Sure.

By the summary of the Senile, accept fn authorative on all sides, the Democrats after March 4 will he able on all oartv divisions to marhall 49 votes, with the Vice-President balloting with them. Fortv-eight Democratic Senators are now assured of seats, baring accidents. This is but a bare majority of the wh le Senate. A combination of Republicans and Progressives will not approximate a majority if all doubtful votes jire granted to them. At present such a oallition could only muster only 45 including the successor to Senator Rayner.

Without the new Maryland Senator 44 Republican and Progressive Senators are assured of t-efcts. Tiiero are still three doubtful seats mm ore that is near doubtful. One iij Tennessee and two in Illinois have not been filled either by primary or bv caucus. In Maine a rebellion has developed on the part of the Progressive since Congressman Burleigh, Republican, was nominated for the Senate. This may result in the reelection of Obadiah Gardner, a Democrat, but his is not a vote that the Democratic leaders are now counting upon.

In Tennessee and Illinois the most interesting situation exist. Tennessee has elected an overwhelming majority of Democrats to the present Legislature, but the party is badly split. Two warring factions are contending for the Senatorship and the small handful of Republicans appear now to hold the balance of power between them. Everyday Graft. Whenever a man loafs on a job, or adds an item of expense that does not belong or make a thing cost more than it ought to, he is a grafter.

It is only another form of padding the payroll. A man will howl at an official plunderer while he is guilty of the same crime in his private business. The spirit to get all out of a customer you can is a thriving spirit. A dollar of unnecessary expense on a purchase cr price of work is a dollar stolen. Charging it up to the customer is a graft unless the additional i'em is necessary.

But this is com mon. It accounts lubricity of the age, for much of the It hurts in a hun- ured direction. Here is where the GolH comes in How would a man want himself treated? If he had a job of work done, or made a purchase, would he burden it with extras and loafing and needless expense? It is the duty of a dealer or a contractor to give his customer his best effort to see that the work or purchasing is without waste, without unnecessary cost and without any loafing on the job. Heiress For Duke Millions. In a marble palace at Fifth avenue and 78th street in New York City last week was born a baby girl who is sole heiress to one of the greatest fortunes in America.

Also she is the daughter of a man of 57 years, who all his life has been passionately fond of children and who never until now has had one of his own upon which to lavish his love and hi 3 wealth. Her father i3 James B. Duke, who is well known to the people of Granville county, and is to tobacco what John D. Rockefeller is to oil and Andrew Carnegie is to steel, and whose fortune, it is believed, would compare favorably with that of either of these two millionaries. No estimates of the Duke wealth is possible, but there is no House andLiOtfor Take The Woman's Tonlo Cardui is a mild, tonic remedy, purely vegetable, and acts in a natural manner on the delicate, womanly constitution, building up strength, and toning up the nerves.

In the past 50 years, Cardui has helped more than a million women. You are urged to try It, because we are sure that it will do you good. At all drag stores GO loo's Drug For your school supplies Up-to-the hour line of Stationery. Full line ol Toilet Requisites. Anything in the drug line.

Prescriptions a Specialty. Wiley's candy. Popular Fountain Drinks. No. 8 College Street.

Phone No. 125. Frank F. Lyon. PLEASING REFLECTION To know that you can have the most correctly tailored SUIT OR OVERCOAT.

Made to order here not In the usual careless work, tumbled together in record time regardless of fit or finish. BETTER MAKE ME YOUR TAILOR. W. A. Store I We have for sale at an attractive price and on easy terms a desirably located six room cottage and lot 80x235.

This property is located in one of the fastest growing sections of Oxford, and this is an opportunity to own your own home on very easy terms. Drop in our effice and let us tell you about it. Sole Oxford, N. Carolina. SLATS Composition GRANVILLE REAL ESTATE AND TRUST REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.

A. H. POWELL, President. J. A.

NILES. Sec'y. and Treas. Next Door to Court House Wood, Tin and Roofing of Every Variety LUMBER Dressed and Undressed. Lime, Cement, Plaster, Brick, Nails.

Locks and Everv thing Else Needed in the Construction of a Building. I DELIVER THE GOODS. O. RAY, Phone 7.