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Dark & Clark Laundry
February 9, 1926 (OPL) -- Messrs. W. E. Dark and R. A. Clark, well-known young men, have leased the old Parham Mill property on Williamsboro Street and will install a fine laundry. The plant will be fitted out with the most modern machinery, capable of handling all class of wash with dispatch. They will operate a fleet of call and delivery trucks in Oxford and as far south as Creedmoor and Stem. They hope to begin operation by the first of March. Both are experienced laundrymen.
Diaper-Kake Xpress
2011 (Summer--personal knowledge) Diaper-Kake Xpress has opened at 125 Main St., Suite 6 Owner O’Nora Fields specializes in baby shower diaper cakes, diaper cupcakes, Daddy “dooty” belts, baby shower supply kits, wedding anniversary bed sheet cakes, snack attack boxes and so much more.
Duck Pin Alleys
December 23, 1938 (OPL) -- Wells Lumber Company has completed the construction of four regulation Duck Pin Alleys on the second floor of the building on Hillsboro Street occupied by N. C. Shoe Shop. The alleys are to be operated by E. H. Cox and the opening will take place Friday, December 23.
Durham Dairy Products
November 5, 1937 (OPL) -- Durham Dairy Products within a short time will occupy the building next door to their College Street store and Bridgers Florist will occupy the building to be vacated by the ice cream store. A soda fountain will be operated in connection with the Durham Dairy Products store, it was learned. The establishment will be modern in detail. Mrs. Nellie Bridgers was here on Wednesday morning in the interest of the transfer of her establishment from Hillsboro Street, where she has operated for six years.
Economy Auto Supply Store
September 4, 1936 (OPL) -- Economy Auto Supply Store will open for business on Hillsboro Street Friday morning in the King building next to Carrington Supply Co. W. A. Mitchiner, manager of the firm, in announcing the opening, stated that this is a new type business for Oxford and that the concern will carry a complete line of auto accessories, parts, Goodrich tires and tubes, batteries, radios and other items of household merchandise. Modern display fixtures have been installed in the new building and over 1600 items will be displayed by the store and the manager says further that each piece of merchandise will be sold on a money-back guarantee of satisfaction. Only highest quality merchandise available will be carried, stated Mr. Mitchiner. The extreme low price at which the merchandise will be sold is due to the firm’s connection with a huge buying organization made up of automobile stores all over the United States. The concern will sell tires, batteries, radios on the Goodrich budget pay plan. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchiner have recently moved to Oxford from Henderson where Mr. Mitchiner has been associated with his brother at Economy Auton Supply of Henderson. Catalogues giving a complete list of all the merchandise to be sold have been mailed to car owners in the town and county. A souvenir will be presented each car owner who visits the store on opening days, Friday and Saturday. Mr. Mitchiner extends a cordial invitation to visit the store and inspect the merchandise. The door will open at 9 o’clock Friday morning.
Economy Feed & Seed Store
March 10, 1939 (OPL) -- The Economy Feed and Seed Store, a new business for Oxford will open Saturday, March 11, in the building formerly occupied by the auto supply store between Owen Motor Company and Owen Warehouse No. 2, Hillsboro Street. Manager of the store will be H. E. Parker, who has had years of experience in this type of work, having been formerly connected with Durham branch of the Diamond Feed Company. Economy Feed and See Store will handle large quantities of local products, including flour and feed from local millers and seeds and similar items brought to market by Granville farmers. Flour, feeds, seeds and staple groceries also will be stocked. An advertisement in the Ledger today gives details of free flour to be given opening day.
Edwards Credit Jewelers
March 13, 1942 (OPL) -- Edward’s Credit Jewelers, presenting a line of fine watches, jewelry and silverware, will open Saturday morning in the store building on College Street formerly occupied by Lucie P. Alston Company. The business is owned and operated by Edward Horowitz, who with his family is occupying the R. A. Crews residence on Linden Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Horowitz formerly resided in New York. The store has been redecorated by artisans of Wells Lumber Company and the electrical installations were made by Reynolds Electric Company. “We appreciate so much the fine reception that has been given us already by the citizens of this community,” Mr. Horowitz stated yesterday. “We are expecting a fine opening Saturday and I believe the citizens of this section will be proud of the business we will conduct here.”
James Frank Edwards, Gun & Locksmith
February 10, 1874 (Torchlight) -- James F. Edwards, Gun and Locksmith. Main Street. Repairs guns, rifles, pistols stock or padlock, umbrellas, parasols, and tinware of all description. He keeps constantly on hand and for sale sheet iron, sheet tin, stove pipe; powder (Dupont’s best) caps, shot, powder flasks, shot pouches, gun wipers and all kinds or articles used by gentlemen fond of field sports. February 17, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Mr. James F. Edwards has just received a fresh supply of Malone & Stahls celebrated English sewing machine needles. Give him the name of your machine and the number of needles you want. February 24, 1874 (Torchlight) -- To the Ladies. James F. Edwards keeps constantly on hand for sale Sewing Machines, best imported sewing machine needles, oil cans, clarified sperm oil, screw-drivers, sewing machine attachments, such as hemmers, corders, binders, etc. Any article in the sewing machine line if not on hand will be ordered by Express and furnished to customers at factory cash prices.
Equipment Supply Company
March 30, 1948 (OPL) -- Equipment Supply Company of Charlotte has contracted to buy a portion of Wells Lumber Company property on Hillsboro Street for manufacture and distribution of lubrication equipment. G. E. Doughton is owner of the business, who output is distributed in this state through the manufacturer and through a dozen of other states by jobbers. Doughton, whose wife is the former Janie Gold of Stem, contacted the Chamber of Commerce here several months ago regarding a possible transfer of his business to Oxford. It was principally through efforts of the Chamber that the transfer was made possible, Doughton said yesterday, at the same time crediting F. E. Young for much of the work in behalf of the Chamber. Equipment Supply Company is acquiring from Andrew Jamieson the building formerly used by Oxford Manufacturing Company for the manufacture of automobile license tags. The concern is also acquiring the brick building, which was a part of the Wells Lumber Company property owned by Mr. Doughton has been affiliated with automotive equipment supply houses for a number of years and has been conducting his own business in Charlotte for 10 years. About four years ago he acquired Service Manufacturing Company of Erie, PA, and transferred the firm’s equipment to augment his own plant in Charlotte. A portion of the manufacturing paraphernalia of Equipment Supply Company was brought here the past week and is being set up in the new location. Doughton is delaying his own plans to move here pending the availability of housing and the completion of the school term by his children in Charlotte.
Farmers' Warehouse (see Picture)
September 13, 1895 (OPL)—The Farmers’, situate on Main St., was built in 1890 and is thoroughly furnished in every appointment. It has spacious and comfortable quarters for farmers and their teams and yields to no house in its determination to protect its patrons. The proprietors are Messrs. Hunt & Williams. Dr. Graham Hunt first engaged in the tobacco business in 1884. He never does anything by halves and being fond of his work has thrown his whole heart into it. Of untiring energy and with a popularity limited only by his acquaintance Dr. Hunt stands in the front rank of tobacco men. He has broad and liberal views and works for Oxford and her market. Graham Hunt’s name in Granville County carries with it that confidence and esteem which attaches to generous impulses and kindly actions, and no man is more highly thought of. Mr. Williams has had a long experience in tobacco and is full of energy and activity. He is a friend to the farmer and is always on the lookout for his interests. Like Dr. Hunt, he is personally very popular and our people are willing to trust him. This is a strong team and one that will do yeoman service. They realize that Oxford is the place to sell tobacco and are determined to let our people know the truth of this assertion. They believe only in fair and accurate dealings and to aid them in putting this into practice they have secured as book-keeper and weigh master Hugh L. Skinner, who is so well and so favorably known to our people. He is an Oxford boy and has grown up in tobacco. Of pleasant address and the best business qualifications he does his work well and easily and with perfect satisfaction. The Farmers’ will always be found on the side of the seller and with both eyes wide open will see that he is well cared for. Drummers--
B. P. Thorp, S. V. Morton, J. M. Morris.
First National Bank
1902-Captain Sidney Minor, the mayor of Oxford, became the bookkeeper at the First National Bank of Oxford.
Foreman Department Store
January 11, 1938 (OPL) -- A new front is to be placed in Foreman’s Department Store on the corner of Hillsboro and College streets. J. F. Reams has been awarded the contract for the work and the alterations will begin next Monday or as soon as necessary materials are received. In addition to replacing the wood framing around the front display windows with metal, a display window will be placed in the side of the store. Marble will be installed in the entrances and tile will be placed beneath the windows.
Fox’s Department Store
In 1924 S(amuel) H(erman) Fox opened The Fox Store. By 1934 it was called Fox's Department Store. December 13, 1938 (OPL) -- Fox’s Department store has moved across the street (Main St.) opposite the building now occupied by J. Robert Wood and Son.
From Deed Book 112, page 448--June 18, 1943--S. H. Fox leased for 5 years (rental at $125.00/month to be raised to $140.00/month if extended) from Edna White Wood and Mrs. Hixie White Smith, the building located on the east side of Main St. bounded on the north by the Brown Building (belonging to Mrs. R. E. Brown, Candance) and on the south by the building of the C & M Hosiery Mills, Inc occupied by J. C. Penny & Company. The building is known as the White lot of land and building. At present the building is being leased to T. C. Harris doing business as Oxford Loan & Real Estate Company on the ground floor of the northern half of said building. The lease extend until March of 1944 of which Fox can collect rent after June 18, 1943.
May 15, 1944 (OPL) (According to Francis B. Hayes)—It is understood that Fox’s Department Store has rented the White Building, two stores, and will open a furniture store therein. Harris was in the first one of these stores and a fly-by-night photograph shop is in the other.
Fuller Brothers Insurance
April 17, 1942 (OPL) -- W. W. Fuller, Oxford insurance man, has purchased the brick building at 125 Williamsboro Street and expects to move his office there soon after May 1. Henderson Production Credit Association, now occupying the first floor of the building, will move into second-floor offices over Williams-Breedlove Company in the Brown Building on Main Street. Mr. Fuller stated that as soon as the building is renovated, the business of Fuller Brothers would be moved from the second floor of the Hall Building, where Mr. Fuller has been located for about 25 years. The second floor of the Fuller Building will be renovated and used by Mrs. W. W. Fuller for the conduct of her Secretarial School, now located on the second floor of the building on the corner of Hillsboro and Main Streets. The building now owned by Mr. Fuller was purchased from John Daniel of Durham and the Hicks Estate.
February 9, 1926 (OPL) -- Messrs. W. E. Dark and R. A. Clark, well-known young men, have leased the old Parham Mill property on Williamsboro Street and will install a fine laundry. The plant will be fitted out with the most modern machinery, capable of handling all class of wash with dispatch. They will operate a fleet of call and delivery trucks in Oxford and as far south as Creedmoor and Stem. They hope to begin operation by the first of March. Both are experienced laundrymen.
Diaper-Kake Xpress
2011 (Summer--personal knowledge) Diaper-Kake Xpress has opened at 125 Main St., Suite 6 Owner O’Nora Fields specializes in baby shower diaper cakes, diaper cupcakes, Daddy “dooty” belts, baby shower supply kits, wedding anniversary bed sheet cakes, snack attack boxes and so much more.
Duck Pin Alleys
December 23, 1938 (OPL) -- Wells Lumber Company has completed the construction of four regulation Duck Pin Alleys on the second floor of the building on Hillsboro Street occupied by N. C. Shoe Shop. The alleys are to be operated by E. H. Cox and the opening will take place Friday, December 23.
Durham Dairy Products
November 5, 1937 (OPL) -- Durham Dairy Products within a short time will occupy the building next door to their College Street store and Bridgers Florist will occupy the building to be vacated by the ice cream store. A soda fountain will be operated in connection with the Durham Dairy Products store, it was learned. The establishment will be modern in detail. Mrs. Nellie Bridgers was here on Wednesday morning in the interest of the transfer of her establishment from Hillsboro Street, where she has operated for six years.
Economy Auto Supply Store
September 4, 1936 (OPL) -- Economy Auto Supply Store will open for business on Hillsboro Street Friday morning in the King building next to Carrington Supply Co. W. A. Mitchiner, manager of the firm, in announcing the opening, stated that this is a new type business for Oxford and that the concern will carry a complete line of auto accessories, parts, Goodrich tires and tubes, batteries, radios and other items of household merchandise. Modern display fixtures have been installed in the new building and over 1600 items will be displayed by the store and the manager says further that each piece of merchandise will be sold on a money-back guarantee of satisfaction. Only highest quality merchandise available will be carried, stated Mr. Mitchiner. The extreme low price at which the merchandise will be sold is due to the firm’s connection with a huge buying organization made up of automobile stores all over the United States. The concern will sell tires, batteries, radios on the Goodrich budget pay plan. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchiner have recently moved to Oxford from Henderson where Mr. Mitchiner has been associated with his brother at Economy Auton Supply of Henderson. Catalogues giving a complete list of all the merchandise to be sold have been mailed to car owners in the town and county. A souvenir will be presented each car owner who visits the store on opening days, Friday and Saturday. Mr. Mitchiner extends a cordial invitation to visit the store and inspect the merchandise. The door will open at 9 o’clock Friday morning.
Economy Feed & Seed Store
March 10, 1939 (OPL) -- The Economy Feed and Seed Store, a new business for Oxford will open Saturday, March 11, in the building formerly occupied by the auto supply store between Owen Motor Company and Owen Warehouse No. 2, Hillsboro Street. Manager of the store will be H. E. Parker, who has had years of experience in this type of work, having been formerly connected with Durham branch of the Diamond Feed Company. Economy Feed and See Store will handle large quantities of local products, including flour and feed from local millers and seeds and similar items brought to market by Granville farmers. Flour, feeds, seeds and staple groceries also will be stocked. An advertisement in the Ledger today gives details of free flour to be given opening day.
Edwards Credit Jewelers
March 13, 1942 (OPL) -- Edward’s Credit Jewelers, presenting a line of fine watches, jewelry and silverware, will open Saturday morning in the store building on College Street formerly occupied by Lucie P. Alston Company. The business is owned and operated by Edward Horowitz, who with his family is occupying the R. A. Crews residence on Linden Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Horowitz formerly resided in New York. The store has been redecorated by artisans of Wells Lumber Company and the electrical installations were made by Reynolds Electric Company. “We appreciate so much the fine reception that has been given us already by the citizens of this community,” Mr. Horowitz stated yesterday. “We are expecting a fine opening Saturday and I believe the citizens of this section will be proud of the business we will conduct here.”
James Frank Edwards, Gun & Locksmith
February 10, 1874 (Torchlight) -- James F. Edwards, Gun and Locksmith. Main Street. Repairs guns, rifles, pistols stock or padlock, umbrellas, parasols, and tinware of all description. He keeps constantly on hand and for sale sheet iron, sheet tin, stove pipe; powder (Dupont’s best) caps, shot, powder flasks, shot pouches, gun wipers and all kinds or articles used by gentlemen fond of field sports. February 17, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Mr. James F. Edwards has just received a fresh supply of Malone & Stahls celebrated English sewing machine needles. Give him the name of your machine and the number of needles you want. February 24, 1874 (Torchlight) -- To the Ladies. James F. Edwards keeps constantly on hand for sale Sewing Machines, best imported sewing machine needles, oil cans, clarified sperm oil, screw-drivers, sewing machine attachments, such as hemmers, corders, binders, etc. Any article in the sewing machine line if not on hand will be ordered by Express and furnished to customers at factory cash prices.
Equipment Supply Company
March 30, 1948 (OPL) -- Equipment Supply Company of Charlotte has contracted to buy a portion of Wells Lumber Company property on Hillsboro Street for manufacture and distribution of lubrication equipment. G. E. Doughton is owner of the business, who output is distributed in this state through the manufacturer and through a dozen of other states by jobbers. Doughton, whose wife is the former Janie Gold of Stem, contacted the Chamber of Commerce here several months ago regarding a possible transfer of his business to Oxford. It was principally through efforts of the Chamber that the transfer was made possible, Doughton said yesterday, at the same time crediting F. E. Young for much of the work in behalf of the Chamber. Equipment Supply Company is acquiring from Andrew Jamieson the building formerly used by Oxford Manufacturing Company for the manufacture of automobile license tags. The concern is also acquiring the brick building, which was a part of the Wells Lumber Company property owned by Mr. Doughton has been affiliated with automotive equipment supply houses for a number of years and has been conducting his own business in Charlotte for 10 years. About four years ago he acquired Service Manufacturing Company of Erie, PA, and transferred the firm’s equipment to augment his own plant in Charlotte. A portion of the manufacturing paraphernalia of Equipment Supply Company was brought here the past week and is being set up in the new location. Doughton is delaying his own plans to move here pending the availability of housing and the completion of the school term by his children in Charlotte.
Farmers' Warehouse (see Picture)
September 13, 1895 (OPL)—The Farmers’, situate on Main St., was built in 1890 and is thoroughly furnished in every appointment. It has spacious and comfortable quarters for farmers and their teams and yields to no house in its determination to protect its patrons. The proprietors are Messrs. Hunt & Williams. Dr. Graham Hunt first engaged in the tobacco business in 1884. He never does anything by halves and being fond of his work has thrown his whole heart into it. Of untiring energy and with a popularity limited only by his acquaintance Dr. Hunt stands in the front rank of tobacco men. He has broad and liberal views and works for Oxford and her market. Graham Hunt’s name in Granville County carries with it that confidence and esteem which attaches to generous impulses and kindly actions, and no man is more highly thought of. Mr. Williams has had a long experience in tobacco and is full of energy and activity. He is a friend to the farmer and is always on the lookout for his interests. Like Dr. Hunt, he is personally very popular and our people are willing to trust him. This is a strong team and one that will do yeoman service. They realize that Oxford is the place to sell tobacco and are determined to let our people know the truth of this assertion. They believe only in fair and accurate dealings and to aid them in putting this into practice they have secured as book-keeper and weigh master Hugh L. Skinner, who is so well and so favorably known to our people. He is an Oxford boy and has grown up in tobacco. Of pleasant address and the best business qualifications he does his work well and easily and with perfect satisfaction. The Farmers’ will always be found on the side of the seller and with both eyes wide open will see that he is well cared for. Drummers--
B. P. Thorp, S. V. Morton, J. M. Morris.
First National Bank
1902-Captain Sidney Minor, the mayor of Oxford, became the bookkeeper at the First National Bank of Oxford.
Foreman Department Store
January 11, 1938 (OPL) -- A new front is to be placed in Foreman’s Department Store on the corner of Hillsboro and College streets. J. F. Reams has been awarded the contract for the work and the alterations will begin next Monday or as soon as necessary materials are received. In addition to replacing the wood framing around the front display windows with metal, a display window will be placed in the side of the store. Marble will be installed in the entrances and tile will be placed beneath the windows.
Fox’s Department Store
In 1924 S(amuel) H(erman) Fox opened The Fox Store. By 1934 it was called Fox's Department Store. December 13, 1938 (OPL) -- Fox’s Department store has moved across the street (Main St.) opposite the building now occupied by J. Robert Wood and Son.
From Deed Book 112, page 448--June 18, 1943--S. H. Fox leased for 5 years (rental at $125.00/month to be raised to $140.00/month if extended) from Edna White Wood and Mrs. Hixie White Smith, the building located on the east side of Main St. bounded on the north by the Brown Building (belonging to Mrs. R. E. Brown, Candance) and on the south by the building of the C & M Hosiery Mills, Inc occupied by J. C. Penny & Company. The building is known as the White lot of land and building. At present the building is being leased to T. C. Harris doing business as Oxford Loan & Real Estate Company on the ground floor of the northern half of said building. The lease extend until March of 1944 of which Fox can collect rent after June 18, 1943.
May 15, 1944 (OPL) (According to Francis B. Hayes)—It is understood that Fox’s Department Store has rented the White Building, two stores, and will open a furniture store therein. Harris was in the first one of these stores and a fly-by-night photograph shop is in the other.
Fuller Brothers Insurance
April 17, 1942 (OPL) -- W. W. Fuller, Oxford insurance man, has purchased the brick building at 125 Williamsboro Street and expects to move his office there soon after May 1. Henderson Production Credit Association, now occupying the first floor of the building, will move into second-floor offices over Williams-Breedlove Company in the Brown Building on Main Street. Mr. Fuller stated that as soon as the building is renovated, the business of Fuller Brothers would be moved from the second floor of the Hall Building, where Mr. Fuller has been located for about 25 years. The second floor of the Fuller Building will be renovated and used by Mrs. W. W. Fuller for the conduct of her Secretarial School, now located on the second floor of the building on the corner of Hillsboro and Main Streets. The building now owned by Mr. Fuller was purchased from John Daniel of Durham and the Hicks Estate.