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Gold Seal Soda Shop
November 30, 1937 (OPL) -- The Gold Seal Soda Shop, managed by L. G. Gilmore, opened on Saturday in the store recently vacated by the Rite Shop on College Street. The interior of the store has been renovated, new fixtures installed and the establishment is modern in every detail. Sodas and sandwiches, with delivery in the business section, will be featured, said Mr. Gilmore.
Granville Feed Store
September 25, 1936 (OPL) -- Granville Feed Store has opened in O. B. Murray’s old stand on Hillsboro St. The new operators will continue to feature a line of heavy groceries, including feeds of all types and will buy poultry, eggs, cured meats, etc.
Granville Hatchery
January 18, 1924 (OPL) -- Granville County Hatchery is now being installed. Ready for business early next week. An expert from the factory arrived this week and he is now installing the big hatching machine in the room of the Granville County Farmer’s produce Exchange on Court street, opposite the court house. Secretary-Treasurer J. Y. Crews, of the hatchery, expressed the opinion that the hatchery will be ready to operate early next week. He will advise the farmers later through the Public Ledger as to the date of delivery of eggs for hatching.
January 22, 1924 -- The Granville Hatchery has been installed, tested and is now ready for business. It is a large and handsome machine with an 800 egg capacity. Mr. J. K. Blackwell, an experienced poultryman, is the manager of the hatchery. He extends an invitation to the public, and the ladies in particular, to call and see the hatchery. The management states that they are now ready to receive eggs for hatching. Care should be taken as to bringing fresh eggs for hatching purposes. Fresh eggs that have not been chilled are sure of good results. The price for hatching is $4.00 per hundred eggs. Little chicks will be retailed at from 10-25 cents each, depending on the breed of the chick.
Granville House / later William's Hotel
The Granville House was a Hotel in town run by Dr. Samuel A. Williams from 1867-1869. By 1972, the name had been changed to the William's Hotel.
Granville Ice & Fuel Company
May 2, 1944 (OPL) -- Plant operations will be resumed this week by Granville Ice and Fuel Company upon completion of a plant overhaul started two months ago. B. J. Williams, owner of the business, said the output of the ice manufacturing plant would be increased by 20 per cent as a result of installation of a large amount of new equipment and a complete overhaul of the plant. The brine tank has been renewed, new ice block cans have been installed and a new brine coil put in to augment the improvements made in the storage rooms a year ago. Mr. Williams said the Office of Defense Transportation, in recognizing the importance of ice for domestic and commercial consumption, had authorized the operation of an additional truck during the summer, providing daily delivery.
Granville Real Estate Company
June 16, 1915 (OPL) -- The ground on which the old burnt building stood above Littlejohn St. on Main St. has been cleared for a one-story brick building. The building will have a frontage of 30 feet and extend back to Hall’s line a distance of 60 feet. The building is jointly owned by Messrs. W. T. Yancey and A. H. Powell, the property being divided by a partition wall and the room nearest the post office, owned by Mr. A. H. Powell, will be the home of the Granville Real Estate and Trust Co. The store room owned by Mr. W. T. Yancey is 15 x 60. The work will be completed in sixty days. The corner property owned by Messrs. J. G. and A. S. Hall, now occupied by R. W. Brown& Co., as a bicycle stand, will probably make away for a neat structure during the summer.
Granville Service Station
May 24, 1940 (OPL) -- On its way back to Washington from Memphis where is took part in the cotton carnival, the Goodyear blimp “Enterprise” paid Oxford a “flying” visit Thursday afternoon. The blimp, 150 feet long, cruised over the city for about 15 minutes and dipped over Granville Service Station and called out a greeting to (H. T.) Bucky Osborne, proprietor. The craft, equipped with loud speaker when it paid Oxford a visit, was en-route from Durham to Henderson. Goodyear is the largest user of cotton in the rubber industry, Mr. Osborn explained. Appearance of the ship created great interest.
Granville War Price Rationing Board
May 16, 1944 (OPL) -- Granville War Price and Rationing Board headquarters were moved Monday from the location at the corner of Main and Hillsboro Street to the store building on Court Street back of the Williams-Breedlove Store. One change of personnel was announced Monday. Miss Louise Hogan became a clerk in the office, succeeding Miss Lucy Crenshaw, whose resignation was effective yesterday.
Granville Warehouse
February 10, 1874 (Torchlight) -- This warehouse will be opened for the sale of leaf tobacco on Friday, the 6th of February, and will have sales every Tuesday and Friday throughout the year. For common and medium tobacco there is a good demand, and we are confident of getting as good prices here as in any market. The patronage of the farmer’s respectfully solicited. D. S. Osborn & Co., Oxford, NC.
July 14, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Granville Warehouse, Great Carnival of Fun! Positively for Four Nights only commencing Wednesday July 15th, 1874. Grand Opening of the fashionable Gift Magical Soirees of Sig. Silvano aided by Prof. Maurice and the wonderful Royal Marionettes! 100 beautiful presents, including Watches, Furniture, Clothing, Groceries, Hardware, Tinware, etc. Given away each night! The best exhibition traveling. Admission 50 cents. Children 25 cts. Reserved seats 10 cents each extra. Notice. Special arrangements having been made with the proprietors of the above warehouse, it will be handsomely fitted up with a large stage, scenery, curtains etc. especially for the occasion. The building will be thoroughly cleaned, ventilated, etc. and the tobacco removed in such a way as to give no offensive odor, so that ladies need have no hesitation in attending. Seats will be arranged so as to ensure comfort to all.
E. Haithcock & Son
March 17, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Eaton Haithcock & Son (Spencer S. Haithcock), Carriage Manufacturers, Hillsboro St.—Having secured the services of some of the best mechanics in each of the departments, we give particular attention to all work done at our shop, and feel safe in saying that our work will compare with any in the State, in style and durability. We keep constantly on hand the following, viz: Carriages, buggies, sulkies and harness. Also Farm Wagons, Carts, etc. Repairing in all its branches done with neatness and dispatch. Unsurpassed inducements offered cash purchasers. June 16, 1874 (Torchlight) -- We notice that Messrs. E. Haithcock & Son have built a new shed on one side of their Coach Factory. It is to protect vehicles from the weather. March 2, 1875 (Torchlight) -- E. Haithcock & Son wish a smart boy to learn the painters trade.
J. S. Hall, Harness Maker & More
August 8, 1891 (The Day) -- J. S. Hall, Harness is located in the Minor Block on Commercial Ave. (Hillsboro St.) August 22, 1901-- J. S. Hall was listed as an undertaker at Oxford. July 3, 1902 -- Make home more comfortable by adding to it some of the odd pieces of furniture which we are offering at such low prices. It would pay you to visit our store and examine the large stock of furniture that we carry, and compare the prices with those asked at other stores. If you visit us once you will be a regular customer. Our stock was never more complete than now, in every line. Satisfactory guaranteed or money refunded. Joseph S. Hall
Hall's Motor Sales Company
November 21, 1939 (OPL) -- The formal opening of Hall Motor Sales Company, operated on Hillsboro Street by L. D. Hall, will be held on Wednesday night, November 22, from 7 until 10 o’clock, the firm has announced. Hall Motor Sales Company is occupying the new building on Hillsboro Street adjacent to the Puroil Station and which has just been completed for the town’s newest automobile firm. The firm holds a dealer’s franchise for Chrysler and Plymouth automobiles. The front of the building is devoted to a large display room for showing these cars, in one end of which there is a modern, well-equipped office. Back of the display room is a large shop and used car storage department. Mr. Hall said one of the newest pieces of equipment for the shop consisted of a Black and Decker motor analyzer, which mechanics can use to determine the point of faulty performance of an automobile motor. Eight hour battery service also will be offered.
A native of Spring Garden, VA., Mr. Hall spent four years in the Chrysler factory and for a considerable time was associated with a wholesale distributor of Chryslers in Washington, DC. Associated with Mr. Hall in the operation of Hall Motor Sales Company and the Puroil Station are his two sons, L. D. Hall, Jr. and Harvey Allen Hall. We have enjoyed a nice business since our informal opening in Oxford, Mr. Hall said. We are endeavoring to render the kind of service that will build good will and bring a customer back to our place. We have found that the motoring public here appreciates this kind of service and we appreciate their patronage. Mrs. Ruth Dunn, formerly connected with the State Department of Revenue, will have charge of the office. Luther W. Stark, formerly of Motor Sales Company in Henderson will be in charge of the sales force. Each official of the firm will be present Wednesday night to greet old friends and to make acquaintance of new ones, said Mr. Hall.
Harris & Woodlief Market
August 16, 1946 (OPL) --J. P. Harris this week purchased the interest of W. I. Woodlief in Harris and Woodlief market and thereafter announced that James B. Dean would be his business partner in the firm to be operated as Harris and Dean Market. The business is the same that for many years prior to 1943 was operated by H. M. Turner as Turner’s Market on Hillsboro Street. Dean has been connected with Farmer’s Mutual Exchange for many years as manager of the Oxford Branch. The business was sold at a private auction held in the office of Royster and Royster, attorneys, with Mr. Harris and Mr. Woodlief as the only bidders. This method of sale was agreed upon by the owners after it appeared that both were interested in buying the establishment. Shortly after 12 o’clock when it was disclosed that Mr. Harris had purchased the business, the other members of the personnel, L. F. Woodlief, Waverly Woodlief, Calvin Woodlief, and Frank Woodlief walked out. Within a few minutes, Mr. Harris recruited experienced meat cutters and himself acted as cashier and business went on as usual.
Mr. Dean’s resignation as manager of the Mutual Exchange has been accepted, but for the present he is dividing his time between the two business establishments until his successor has been appointed at the Exchange. Mr. Dean is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Dean. His wife is the former Miss Mildred Wheeler of Oxford. They have two children. Mr. Dean yesterday expressed appreciation for the “cordial relationship” he has had with many friends and customers at the Exchange and invited a continuation of this friendship and patronage at his new business location.
Harris Brothers Machine Shop
September 18, 1936 (OPL) -- Harris Brothers Machine Shop, located on Bank Street back of Mayes Department Store, is a place of business which gets good patronage from farmers and warehouse operators. The Harris shop builds tobacco warehouse trucks which are constructed with rubber-tired wheels, and are a great improvement over the old style trucks. H. R. Harris, proprietor of the business, announced a few days ago that for the next two or three months, special prices would prevail on trailers. In addition to building general utility trailers, this company builds house cars which are pulled by automobiles. The Harris Brothers Machine Shop does welding and caters to little jobs. July 12, 1940 -- Harris Brother’s shop on Bank Street is turning out tobacco trucks for use on warehouse floors of many markets in the south during the summer and fall. The Oxford firm began making trucks several years ago and now supplies a large number of tobacco warehouses. Trucks are being equipped with hard rubber tires.
H. Grady Harris, Antiques & Used Furniture
February 22, 1938 (OPL) -- Announcing the removal of my furniture store from Bank Street to Williams-Breedlove Basement with a new and larger stock of Antique and Used Furniture at very attractive prices. H. Grady Harris, Williams-Breedlove Basement. April 14, 1939 -- Have moved my antique shop to Raleigh Road, 200 yards beyond the city limits at Peace’s Store. H. Grady Harris, Raleigh Road, Oxford, NC. August 1, 1939 -- H. G. Harris, who recently has been conducting his business on Raleigh Road, has moved into the building between Chapman Lumber Company and Owen Warehouse No. 1. His stock consists of used furniture and antiques.
T. C. Harris, Photographer
May 18, 1875 (Torchlight) -- Photographic Gallery, Oxford, NC. My gallery is now open and good pictures of every size and style can be obtained at moderate prices. Photographs and gems from the smallest to the largest, executed in the best manner and warranted to please. Old pictures copied and enlarged to any desired size and colored in oil, watercolors, or India ink. Orders taken for Harris’ Crayon Portraits. T. C. Harris, Oxford, NC
Hays & Peace
March 3, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Messrs. Hays & Peace wish to call the attention of Torchlight readers to the card of Hays & Peace. They have formed a co-partnership and those wishing anything executed in their line can find no better gentlemen than these to attend to their business. John W. Hays and Alex S. Peace, Hays & Peace, Attorneys and Counsellors-at-Law, Oxford, NC. Will practice in all the courts.
Hemshaw Knitting Mills
February 20, 1918 (OPL) -- Never in the history of Oxford has there ever been a manufacturing enterprise launched here as quietly as the Hemshaw Knitting Mills. It was known to a few friends of Mr. H. M. Shaw that he was figuring on establishing a plant here, but they had supposed nothing would be done until Old Kaiser Bill was out of the way, but Mr. Shaw sized up the situation different and accordingly placed an order for the machinery, and by the first of April, if the freight trains continue to move, he will be manufacturing a good grade of hosiery for our soldier boys. Several boxes of high grade machinery has already arrived and is stored in Mr. Shaw’s office on Williamsboro Street. Mr. Shaw hopes to have everything in readiness by the first of April. Some of the machinery has been on the road for sixty days, and no man can figure with any degree of accuracy as to when shipments will arrive, but let us hope that Mr. Shaw will not experience further delay. The plant, which will cost Mr. Shaw not less than $10,000 will be modern in every particular. The capacity of the plant will be twelve dozen per hour. Other units of machinery will be added as the business expands. The machinery is automatic and modern in every particular and it will be driven by electricity. There will be an expert white man and woman in charge of the knitting machines, and all of the help will be the better class of colored women, twenty-five or thirty in all. Mr. Shaw has made arrangements to sell the output of his plant to mill agents in New York and Philadelphia. He will make two shipments a week. Mr. Shaw’s venture spells success. Small, diversified plants are the things that make a prosperous community. “Hemshaw” made in Oxford, will sound mighty good the world over.
Hibbard Florist
December 8, 1936 (OPL) -- Hibbard Florist is now located in the Brown building next to the Singer Sewing machine office on Main St. The business has vacated the Brooks building on Main St. next to Wilson Tire Company. The interior of the new location has been remodeled for the new tenants and made particularly attractive. Mrs. W. D. Bryan is manager of Hibbard Florist. December 2, 1938 (OPL) -- Mrs. W. D. Bryan has announced the purchase of the business of Hibbard Florist on Main Street. Mrs. Bryan has been manager of the business for the Durham concern for a long number of years and her ability as a florist and her knowledge of flowers and their proper display and uses is well known throughout this section.
Hill Top
January 14, 1938 (OPL) -- McIver Brothers, J. B. and Chandler Hill, who for the past several months have been operating McIver’s Restaurant on Williamsboro Street, will within the next fortnight assume the management of Hill Top No. 1. C. L. Taylor, who has been associated in the operation of Hill Top for a number of years, plans to open a modern café opposite the monument in the store building formerly operated by Bridgers Florist. The building is being remodeled at the present time. The McIvers have been quite successful in the operation of the establishment formerly known as Ann’s Luncheonette. November 15, 1938 (OPL) -- D. C. Frazier assumed the management of Hill Top filling station and roadside tavern, Monday, Nov. 7, succeeding C. H. MacIver, who plans to enter other work. Mr. and Mrs. MacIver plan to remain here for the time being. Mr. Frazier for the past several months, has been connected with Granville Service Station in this city. Mrs. Frazier will assist in the operation of the establishment, giving personal supervision to the dining room and kitchen.
October 18, 1940 (OPL) -- A modern oyster bar is opening today at Hill Top, and will be open daily from 5 PM to midnight, J. B. Mayes, proprietor, said yesterday. The bar has been provided in the recent addition to the building. Lynnhaven oysters are being featured, steamed or served in any style preferred by the customer. March 6, 1945 (OPL) -- J. W. Wrenn and Robbie Roberson have assumed the operation of Hill Top, popular recreation and dining center near Oxford. The two Oxford men will give the business their full time and plan to operate all phases of the enterprise. January 14, 1949 (OPL) -- L. D. O’Brien and Dick Paynter this week acquired the operating right of Hill Top and opened the establishment yesterday for business. O’Brien and Paynter are to be associated in operating the business, which was acquired from Bill Fogleman of Henderson, who has been the operator for the past several months. The two will operate the dining room, lunch counter and recreational department, remaining open from 10AM to 12 midnight. Curb service is to be provided.
Hobgood's Foundry
January 12, 1875 (Torchlight) -- Encourage Home Industry! Plows! Plows! J. & J. L. Hobgood, manufacturers of plows, Oxford, NC. Respectfully informs the farmers and public generally that they are prepared to supply them with their various patters of Plows, Plow points, etc. They hope by doing their work well to give satisfaction to their patrons. They hops that all parties in this vicinity, who may wish to buy anything in their line, will give their goods an inspection before spending their money out of the county. To Merchants and Grangers, we offer the usual terms and trust that those who have not tried to sell our plows will give them a trial. In buying points be sure that they are Hobgood’s, as other foundry men have points similar to ours, that do not give satisfaction when used on our plows. We refer to most of the farmers in Granville and adjoining counties, who have used our castings and can testify as to their merits.
Holeman Hardware Company
September 24, 1920 (OPL) -- Mr. Hal Holeman, who has been identified with the hardware business in Oxford for many years, has fitted up a store room on College St. and is now ready for business. He has a handsome line of general hardware, paints, oils, guns, cuttery, stoves, etc. Mr. James Dean is the valuable assistant of Mr. Holeman. They are both popular young men and will capture their part of the hardware trade. January 8, 1924 (OPL) -- The announcement yesterday that Mr. M. P. Chamblee, proprietor of the Acme Hardware store, had sold his business will move to Zebulon came as a surprise, and many regrets were expressed at the loss of such a valuable citizen and excellent family. Mr. Hal Holeman, of the Holeman Hardware Co., and Mr. Perry, an experienced hardware man of Raleigh are the purchasers of the stock, good-will and business, and they have leased for a number of years the building in which the business is now located. Mr. Holeman, it is said, will move his stock of goods from the store on College St. to the Main St. store, thus consolidating the two stores.
Horner Brothers Company
May 26, 1942 (OPL) -- Horner Brothers Company, dealers in farm supplies, guano and livestock, who began business here January 20, 1908, as successors to Parham Brothers Company, have just moved into larger and more commodious quarters on Bank Street. The move which put Horner Brothers in their new home is not the first for this progressive firm. For two years, 1908 to 1910, the store and offices of the company were in the building on Hillsboro Street now occupied by Buchanan Grocery. At that time, Horner Brothers maintained storage warehouses on Wall Street, Bank Street and Williamsboro Street, the latter location being the same now used by Cherkas and Williams dry cleaners. In 1909, James W. Horner, Thomas G. Horner and C. W. Bryan, principal stockholders of the company, purchased the large store building on Hillsboro Street, with three fronts adjoining the Oxford National Bank, and the large ironclad storage warehouse on Bank Street to the rear of the store building. To provide more adequate facilities for their growing business, the store building on Hillsboro Street was enlarged by an addition of 50 feet on the back and the structure was otherwise improved and modernized. The ironclad building in the rear was replaced with a brick structure. From 1910, when the transfer was made to the newly purchased building, until mid-May, 1942, Horner Brothers Company operated in this one location. In 1934, the firm leased part of their three fronts to Leggett’s Department. The present location of the firm, a building owned by James W. Horner and Dr. J. K. Bryan, has been enlarged and modernized. The brick store building is 48 feet wide and 120 feet long. The storage house adjoining, and connected by two doors, is 30 feet wide and 100 feet long. The furnace room is to be located in the rear of the storage house. The new home of Horner Brothers Company is well-lighted, has electric fans on the walls, two loading doors at the side and one entrance at the rear of the building. The office is large and well equipped and there are comfortable rest rooms. The 5,750 square feet of floor space provide abundant room to display the large stock and there is added convenience in the loading doors and parking space at the side and rear of the building. It is a pleasure for the efficient sales and office force to be able to render still better service. In moving the stock to the new location, two or three interesting pictures were discovered in the old records of the firm. One was a picture of about 200 farmers of the county who were guests of the company who were guests of the company on a trip to Henderson 25 to 30 years ago, to see a fertilizer factory in operation. Another was a picture of a Nissen two-horse wagon carrying about 60 people. A gift of a two-horse Nissen was offered as a prize for the wagon bringing the largest number of people to the store. Many entered the contest, and Tar River School was the winner. Another picture shows a solid train load of guano shipped at one time to the company. Many of those appearing in the pictures have passed on, but it is pleasing to officials and personnel of Horner Brothers Company that the firm is still serving sons and grandsons of most of these. March 18, 1911 (Oxford Banner)—Horner Brothers Company carries in stock one of the largest lines of buggies, surreys, and harness shown in the State.
Hotel Sandwich Shop (connected to Hotel Oxford)
July 10, 1942 (OPL) -- Announcement is being made today by Mr. LeVeque that effective July 14 the Hotel Oxford Restaurant will be under the management of Mrs. Vera Alfano, experienced restaurant operator. In addition to steaks, chicken, and other American foods, special Italian dishes will be on the menu.
Hundley Brothers & Company
The orphanage purchased the Hundley Brothers woodworking shops in 1896 for the children's training. The woodworking shop was moved some distance from the grounds closer to the boys' cottages, into a brick building erected mostly out of material from the boys' old building. Not far from the woodshop two brick buildings were erected for laundry, sewing, the printing office and the shoe shop. (from Masonic Home History website)
Hunt Manufacturing Company
April 22, 1927 -- Book 2, pages 141-143 states the Hunt Manufacturing Company was located on Hillsboro St. It was established to acquire, hold, own, improve, lease and sell timber, farming and other lands and the products thereof; to build, construct, maintain and operate saw mills and other plants and factories for cutting timber and manufacturing the same into commercial lumber; to buy, sell or otherwise deal or traffic in wood, lumber, iron, coal, steel, copper, stone, brick and other materials and any products thereof... Capital stock of $100,000 was divided into 1000 shares of the per value of $100 each. E. O. Hunt owned 25 shares; A. Jamison, 10; J. H. L. Myers, 5; W. H. Hunt, 25. In a November 21, 1929 amendment, Book 2, pages 216-220 lists shares as follows: J. H. L. Myers, 5; Andrew Jamison, 22; N. T Yance, 5; E. E. Moss, 2; F. F. Lyon, 5; G. S. Watkins, 5; Henry B. Cooper, 2; Charles G. Royster, 10; F. W. Hancock, Jr., 5; W. I Howell, 5; E. Outlaw Hunt, 25; Breedlove and William, 5; Horner Brothers Company (JWH), 5; F. M. Pinnix, 2; A. H. Powell, 5; W. N. Thomas, 15; W. H. Hunt, 35.
Marvin (Red) Hunt
October 27, 1939 (OPL) -- Marvin (Red) Hunt has purchased a new machine and is marketing a product he calls Carmel Crisp. The business is located on Wall Street and will be open for public inspection when the interior of the building has been renovated, said the young business man.
Norfleet Hunter, Woodworking
June 9, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Furniture House, Hillsboro St., Oxford, NC Furniture, consisting in part of Fine Walnut and Cottage Sets, for Parlors, Chambers and Dining Room also Settees, Chairs, Marble Top Tables, Work-stands, etc. These goods will be sold for Cash Only, as I will sell at Manufacturers retail prices in Baltimore, freight included. Blinds, Sash, Doors, Molding, Brackets, etc. furnished at short notice and on reasonable terms. All work warranted to be strictly first class. Furniture and Cabinet work of any description made to order. Repairing of all kinds done at short notice and on the most reasonable terms. Norfleet Hunter. April 15, 1879 (Torchlight) -- N. Hunter, maker of caskets, coffins, furniture, chairs, picture frames, mattresses, brackets, blinds, sash, doors; cash paid for hides, lamb and sheep skins. (walnut coffins $5-$25; pine $2.50-$15)
Ideal Manufacturing Company
May 20, 1911 (Banner) -- The Ideal Manufacturing Company manufacturers of the Ideal Dustless Sweeping Powder, Oxford, NC—Our Prices: Ideal Sweeping Compound in 300lb. bbls., $2.80 per hundred; Ideal Sweeping Compound in 175 lb. bbls., $3.00 per hundred. Delivered at your railroad station, and guaranteed to be satisfactory.
Imperial Tobacco
August 19, 1916 (OPL) -- Colonel W. B. Ballou, manager of the big Imperial Tobacco plant, organized his forces this week and set the wheels in motion, and the merry voices of several hundred happy employees keep time with the ponderous machinery of the immense plant.
It is more than probable that when the Oxford market gets under full swing a few hence Colonel Ballou will put on two or three hundred additional hands. A day and a night force of several hundred employees is a thing to be reckoned with in the near future. The tobacco now being handled by the Imperial comes from South Carolina, and some of the markets in Eastern North Carolina. Tobacco from Henderson, Creedmoor, Chase City, Clarksville and other towns in this section will find its way to the big Imperial plant as soon as the markets open. Indeed, Colonel Ballou must have a well organized force to handle such a volume of business.
T. W. Jackson, Ice Cream & Candy
May 22, 1902 (OPL) -- Jackson’s--old-Fashion ice cream. Every one that tries it is delighted. We have all flavors. Claret is the leader just now. Our fountain is the best kept in Oxford. Quick service, the best drinks, clean glasses. Every glass washed in fresh flowing water. Comfortable seats for all. Our line of Lowneys Candies is always complete. T. W. Jackson.
Jeffreys-Spaulding Company
August 23, 1916 (OPL) -- Jeffreys-Spalding Company. The Jeffreys-Spalding Company, of Chase City, has acquired of Mr. T. Lanier of Oxford, and Mr. H. E. Clark, of Philadelphia, three acres or more of land, situated on West College Street and adjoining the lands of the furniture factory, on which they will erect such building as are necessary to carry on an immense box shook factory, in connection with a line of building materials. Dirt has been broken for the erection of the plant and raw material is now being dumped on the ground, which indicates that the company will be ready for business at an early date. Mr. Crenshaw, of Chase City, is on the ground and has charge of this branch of the work.
Jones & Minor
February 17, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Jones & Minor, dealers in School Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, toys, Cigars, Tobacco, Confectioneries, Canned Goods, etc. at the lowest cash panic price. Give us a call, buy and get the worth of your money. Don’t forget we are at the Book Store North of the Court House.
November 30, 1937 (OPL) -- The Gold Seal Soda Shop, managed by L. G. Gilmore, opened on Saturday in the store recently vacated by the Rite Shop on College Street. The interior of the store has been renovated, new fixtures installed and the establishment is modern in every detail. Sodas and sandwiches, with delivery in the business section, will be featured, said Mr. Gilmore.
Granville Feed Store
September 25, 1936 (OPL) -- Granville Feed Store has opened in O. B. Murray’s old stand on Hillsboro St. The new operators will continue to feature a line of heavy groceries, including feeds of all types and will buy poultry, eggs, cured meats, etc.
Granville Hatchery
January 18, 1924 (OPL) -- Granville County Hatchery is now being installed. Ready for business early next week. An expert from the factory arrived this week and he is now installing the big hatching machine in the room of the Granville County Farmer’s produce Exchange on Court street, opposite the court house. Secretary-Treasurer J. Y. Crews, of the hatchery, expressed the opinion that the hatchery will be ready to operate early next week. He will advise the farmers later through the Public Ledger as to the date of delivery of eggs for hatching.
January 22, 1924 -- The Granville Hatchery has been installed, tested and is now ready for business. It is a large and handsome machine with an 800 egg capacity. Mr. J. K. Blackwell, an experienced poultryman, is the manager of the hatchery. He extends an invitation to the public, and the ladies in particular, to call and see the hatchery. The management states that they are now ready to receive eggs for hatching. Care should be taken as to bringing fresh eggs for hatching purposes. Fresh eggs that have not been chilled are sure of good results. The price for hatching is $4.00 per hundred eggs. Little chicks will be retailed at from 10-25 cents each, depending on the breed of the chick.
Granville House / later William's Hotel
The Granville House was a Hotel in town run by Dr. Samuel A. Williams from 1867-1869. By 1972, the name had been changed to the William's Hotel.
Granville Ice & Fuel Company
May 2, 1944 (OPL) -- Plant operations will be resumed this week by Granville Ice and Fuel Company upon completion of a plant overhaul started two months ago. B. J. Williams, owner of the business, said the output of the ice manufacturing plant would be increased by 20 per cent as a result of installation of a large amount of new equipment and a complete overhaul of the plant. The brine tank has been renewed, new ice block cans have been installed and a new brine coil put in to augment the improvements made in the storage rooms a year ago. Mr. Williams said the Office of Defense Transportation, in recognizing the importance of ice for domestic and commercial consumption, had authorized the operation of an additional truck during the summer, providing daily delivery.
Granville Real Estate Company
June 16, 1915 (OPL) -- The ground on which the old burnt building stood above Littlejohn St. on Main St. has been cleared for a one-story brick building. The building will have a frontage of 30 feet and extend back to Hall’s line a distance of 60 feet. The building is jointly owned by Messrs. W. T. Yancey and A. H. Powell, the property being divided by a partition wall and the room nearest the post office, owned by Mr. A. H. Powell, will be the home of the Granville Real Estate and Trust Co. The store room owned by Mr. W. T. Yancey is 15 x 60. The work will be completed in sixty days. The corner property owned by Messrs. J. G. and A. S. Hall, now occupied by R. W. Brown& Co., as a bicycle stand, will probably make away for a neat structure during the summer.
Granville Service Station
May 24, 1940 (OPL) -- On its way back to Washington from Memphis where is took part in the cotton carnival, the Goodyear blimp “Enterprise” paid Oxford a “flying” visit Thursday afternoon. The blimp, 150 feet long, cruised over the city for about 15 minutes and dipped over Granville Service Station and called out a greeting to (H. T.) Bucky Osborne, proprietor. The craft, equipped with loud speaker when it paid Oxford a visit, was en-route from Durham to Henderson. Goodyear is the largest user of cotton in the rubber industry, Mr. Osborn explained. Appearance of the ship created great interest.
Granville War Price Rationing Board
May 16, 1944 (OPL) -- Granville War Price and Rationing Board headquarters were moved Monday from the location at the corner of Main and Hillsboro Street to the store building on Court Street back of the Williams-Breedlove Store. One change of personnel was announced Monday. Miss Louise Hogan became a clerk in the office, succeeding Miss Lucy Crenshaw, whose resignation was effective yesterday.
Granville Warehouse
February 10, 1874 (Torchlight) -- This warehouse will be opened for the sale of leaf tobacco on Friday, the 6th of February, and will have sales every Tuesday and Friday throughout the year. For common and medium tobacco there is a good demand, and we are confident of getting as good prices here as in any market. The patronage of the farmer’s respectfully solicited. D. S. Osborn & Co., Oxford, NC.
July 14, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Granville Warehouse, Great Carnival of Fun! Positively for Four Nights only commencing Wednesday July 15th, 1874. Grand Opening of the fashionable Gift Magical Soirees of Sig. Silvano aided by Prof. Maurice and the wonderful Royal Marionettes! 100 beautiful presents, including Watches, Furniture, Clothing, Groceries, Hardware, Tinware, etc. Given away each night! The best exhibition traveling. Admission 50 cents. Children 25 cts. Reserved seats 10 cents each extra. Notice. Special arrangements having been made with the proprietors of the above warehouse, it will be handsomely fitted up with a large stage, scenery, curtains etc. especially for the occasion. The building will be thoroughly cleaned, ventilated, etc. and the tobacco removed in such a way as to give no offensive odor, so that ladies need have no hesitation in attending. Seats will be arranged so as to ensure comfort to all.
E. Haithcock & Son
March 17, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Eaton Haithcock & Son (Spencer S. Haithcock), Carriage Manufacturers, Hillsboro St.—Having secured the services of some of the best mechanics in each of the departments, we give particular attention to all work done at our shop, and feel safe in saying that our work will compare with any in the State, in style and durability. We keep constantly on hand the following, viz: Carriages, buggies, sulkies and harness. Also Farm Wagons, Carts, etc. Repairing in all its branches done with neatness and dispatch. Unsurpassed inducements offered cash purchasers. June 16, 1874 (Torchlight) -- We notice that Messrs. E. Haithcock & Son have built a new shed on one side of their Coach Factory. It is to protect vehicles from the weather. March 2, 1875 (Torchlight) -- E. Haithcock & Son wish a smart boy to learn the painters trade.
J. S. Hall, Harness Maker & More
August 8, 1891 (The Day) -- J. S. Hall, Harness is located in the Minor Block on Commercial Ave. (Hillsboro St.) August 22, 1901-- J. S. Hall was listed as an undertaker at Oxford. July 3, 1902 -- Make home more comfortable by adding to it some of the odd pieces of furniture which we are offering at such low prices. It would pay you to visit our store and examine the large stock of furniture that we carry, and compare the prices with those asked at other stores. If you visit us once you will be a regular customer. Our stock was never more complete than now, in every line. Satisfactory guaranteed or money refunded. Joseph S. Hall
Hall's Motor Sales Company
November 21, 1939 (OPL) -- The formal opening of Hall Motor Sales Company, operated on Hillsboro Street by L. D. Hall, will be held on Wednesday night, November 22, from 7 until 10 o’clock, the firm has announced. Hall Motor Sales Company is occupying the new building on Hillsboro Street adjacent to the Puroil Station and which has just been completed for the town’s newest automobile firm. The firm holds a dealer’s franchise for Chrysler and Plymouth automobiles. The front of the building is devoted to a large display room for showing these cars, in one end of which there is a modern, well-equipped office. Back of the display room is a large shop and used car storage department. Mr. Hall said one of the newest pieces of equipment for the shop consisted of a Black and Decker motor analyzer, which mechanics can use to determine the point of faulty performance of an automobile motor. Eight hour battery service also will be offered.
A native of Spring Garden, VA., Mr. Hall spent four years in the Chrysler factory and for a considerable time was associated with a wholesale distributor of Chryslers in Washington, DC. Associated with Mr. Hall in the operation of Hall Motor Sales Company and the Puroil Station are his two sons, L. D. Hall, Jr. and Harvey Allen Hall. We have enjoyed a nice business since our informal opening in Oxford, Mr. Hall said. We are endeavoring to render the kind of service that will build good will and bring a customer back to our place. We have found that the motoring public here appreciates this kind of service and we appreciate their patronage. Mrs. Ruth Dunn, formerly connected with the State Department of Revenue, will have charge of the office. Luther W. Stark, formerly of Motor Sales Company in Henderson will be in charge of the sales force. Each official of the firm will be present Wednesday night to greet old friends and to make acquaintance of new ones, said Mr. Hall.
Harris & Woodlief Market
August 16, 1946 (OPL) --J. P. Harris this week purchased the interest of W. I. Woodlief in Harris and Woodlief market and thereafter announced that James B. Dean would be his business partner in the firm to be operated as Harris and Dean Market. The business is the same that for many years prior to 1943 was operated by H. M. Turner as Turner’s Market on Hillsboro Street. Dean has been connected with Farmer’s Mutual Exchange for many years as manager of the Oxford Branch. The business was sold at a private auction held in the office of Royster and Royster, attorneys, with Mr. Harris and Mr. Woodlief as the only bidders. This method of sale was agreed upon by the owners after it appeared that both were interested in buying the establishment. Shortly after 12 o’clock when it was disclosed that Mr. Harris had purchased the business, the other members of the personnel, L. F. Woodlief, Waverly Woodlief, Calvin Woodlief, and Frank Woodlief walked out. Within a few minutes, Mr. Harris recruited experienced meat cutters and himself acted as cashier and business went on as usual.
Mr. Dean’s resignation as manager of the Mutual Exchange has been accepted, but for the present he is dividing his time between the two business establishments until his successor has been appointed at the Exchange. Mr. Dean is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Dean. His wife is the former Miss Mildred Wheeler of Oxford. They have two children. Mr. Dean yesterday expressed appreciation for the “cordial relationship” he has had with many friends and customers at the Exchange and invited a continuation of this friendship and patronage at his new business location.
Harris Brothers Machine Shop
September 18, 1936 (OPL) -- Harris Brothers Machine Shop, located on Bank Street back of Mayes Department Store, is a place of business which gets good patronage from farmers and warehouse operators. The Harris shop builds tobacco warehouse trucks which are constructed with rubber-tired wheels, and are a great improvement over the old style trucks. H. R. Harris, proprietor of the business, announced a few days ago that for the next two or three months, special prices would prevail on trailers. In addition to building general utility trailers, this company builds house cars which are pulled by automobiles. The Harris Brothers Machine Shop does welding and caters to little jobs. July 12, 1940 -- Harris Brother’s shop on Bank Street is turning out tobacco trucks for use on warehouse floors of many markets in the south during the summer and fall. The Oxford firm began making trucks several years ago and now supplies a large number of tobacco warehouses. Trucks are being equipped with hard rubber tires.
H. Grady Harris, Antiques & Used Furniture
February 22, 1938 (OPL) -- Announcing the removal of my furniture store from Bank Street to Williams-Breedlove Basement with a new and larger stock of Antique and Used Furniture at very attractive prices. H. Grady Harris, Williams-Breedlove Basement. April 14, 1939 -- Have moved my antique shop to Raleigh Road, 200 yards beyond the city limits at Peace’s Store. H. Grady Harris, Raleigh Road, Oxford, NC. August 1, 1939 -- H. G. Harris, who recently has been conducting his business on Raleigh Road, has moved into the building between Chapman Lumber Company and Owen Warehouse No. 1. His stock consists of used furniture and antiques.
T. C. Harris, Photographer
May 18, 1875 (Torchlight) -- Photographic Gallery, Oxford, NC. My gallery is now open and good pictures of every size and style can be obtained at moderate prices. Photographs and gems from the smallest to the largest, executed in the best manner and warranted to please. Old pictures copied and enlarged to any desired size and colored in oil, watercolors, or India ink. Orders taken for Harris’ Crayon Portraits. T. C. Harris, Oxford, NC
Hays & Peace
March 3, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Messrs. Hays & Peace wish to call the attention of Torchlight readers to the card of Hays & Peace. They have formed a co-partnership and those wishing anything executed in their line can find no better gentlemen than these to attend to their business. John W. Hays and Alex S. Peace, Hays & Peace, Attorneys and Counsellors-at-Law, Oxford, NC. Will practice in all the courts.
Hemshaw Knitting Mills
February 20, 1918 (OPL) -- Never in the history of Oxford has there ever been a manufacturing enterprise launched here as quietly as the Hemshaw Knitting Mills. It was known to a few friends of Mr. H. M. Shaw that he was figuring on establishing a plant here, but they had supposed nothing would be done until Old Kaiser Bill was out of the way, but Mr. Shaw sized up the situation different and accordingly placed an order for the machinery, and by the first of April, if the freight trains continue to move, he will be manufacturing a good grade of hosiery for our soldier boys. Several boxes of high grade machinery has already arrived and is stored in Mr. Shaw’s office on Williamsboro Street. Mr. Shaw hopes to have everything in readiness by the first of April. Some of the machinery has been on the road for sixty days, and no man can figure with any degree of accuracy as to when shipments will arrive, but let us hope that Mr. Shaw will not experience further delay. The plant, which will cost Mr. Shaw not less than $10,000 will be modern in every particular. The capacity of the plant will be twelve dozen per hour. Other units of machinery will be added as the business expands. The machinery is automatic and modern in every particular and it will be driven by electricity. There will be an expert white man and woman in charge of the knitting machines, and all of the help will be the better class of colored women, twenty-five or thirty in all. Mr. Shaw has made arrangements to sell the output of his plant to mill agents in New York and Philadelphia. He will make two shipments a week. Mr. Shaw’s venture spells success. Small, diversified plants are the things that make a prosperous community. “Hemshaw” made in Oxford, will sound mighty good the world over.
Hibbard Florist
December 8, 1936 (OPL) -- Hibbard Florist is now located in the Brown building next to the Singer Sewing machine office on Main St. The business has vacated the Brooks building on Main St. next to Wilson Tire Company. The interior of the new location has been remodeled for the new tenants and made particularly attractive. Mrs. W. D. Bryan is manager of Hibbard Florist. December 2, 1938 (OPL) -- Mrs. W. D. Bryan has announced the purchase of the business of Hibbard Florist on Main Street. Mrs. Bryan has been manager of the business for the Durham concern for a long number of years and her ability as a florist and her knowledge of flowers and their proper display and uses is well known throughout this section.
Hill Top
January 14, 1938 (OPL) -- McIver Brothers, J. B. and Chandler Hill, who for the past several months have been operating McIver’s Restaurant on Williamsboro Street, will within the next fortnight assume the management of Hill Top No. 1. C. L. Taylor, who has been associated in the operation of Hill Top for a number of years, plans to open a modern café opposite the monument in the store building formerly operated by Bridgers Florist. The building is being remodeled at the present time. The McIvers have been quite successful in the operation of the establishment formerly known as Ann’s Luncheonette. November 15, 1938 (OPL) -- D. C. Frazier assumed the management of Hill Top filling station and roadside tavern, Monday, Nov. 7, succeeding C. H. MacIver, who plans to enter other work. Mr. and Mrs. MacIver plan to remain here for the time being. Mr. Frazier for the past several months, has been connected with Granville Service Station in this city. Mrs. Frazier will assist in the operation of the establishment, giving personal supervision to the dining room and kitchen.
October 18, 1940 (OPL) -- A modern oyster bar is opening today at Hill Top, and will be open daily from 5 PM to midnight, J. B. Mayes, proprietor, said yesterday. The bar has been provided in the recent addition to the building. Lynnhaven oysters are being featured, steamed or served in any style preferred by the customer. March 6, 1945 (OPL) -- J. W. Wrenn and Robbie Roberson have assumed the operation of Hill Top, popular recreation and dining center near Oxford. The two Oxford men will give the business their full time and plan to operate all phases of the enterprise. January 14, 1949 (OPL) -- L. D. O’Brien and Dick Paynter this week acquired the operating right of Hill Top and opened the establishment yesterday for business. O’Brien and Paynter are to be associated in operating the business, which was acquired from Bill Fogleman of Henderson, who has been the operator for the past several months. The two will operate the dining room, lunch counter and recreational department, remaining open from 10AM to 12 midnight. Curb service is to be provided.
Hobgood's Foundry
January 12, 1875 (Torchlight) -- Encourage Home Industry! Plows! Plows! J. & J. L. Hobgood, manufacturers of plows, Oxford, NC. Respectfully informs the farmers and public generally that they are prepared to supply them with their various patters of Plows, Plow points, etc. They hope by doing their work well to give satisfaction to their patrons. They hops that all parties in this vicinity, who may wish to buy anything in their line, will give their goods an inspection before spending their money out of the county. To Merchants and Grangers, we offer the usual terms and trust that those who have not tried to sell our plows will give them a trial. In buying points be sure that they are Hobgood’s, as other foundry men have points similar to ours, that do not give satisfaction when used on our plows. We refer to most of the farmers in Granville and adjoining counties, who have used our castings and can testify as to their merits.
Holeman Hardware Company
September 24, 1920 (OPL) -- Mr. Hal Holeman, who has been identified with the hardware business in Oxford for many years, has fitted up a store room on College St. and is now ready for business. He has a handsome line of general hardware, paints, oils, guns, cuttery, stoves, etc. Mr. James Dean is the valuable assistant of Mr. Holeman. They are both popular young men and will capture their part of the hardware trade. January 8, 1924 (OPL) -- The announcement yesterday that Mr. M. P. Chamblee, proprietor of the Acme Hardware store, had sold his business will move to Zebulon came as a surprise, and many regrets were expressed at the loss of such a valuable citizen and excellent family. Mr. Hal Holeman, of the Holeman Hardware Co., and Mr. Perry, an experienced hardware man of Raleigh are the purchasers of the stock, good-will and business, and they have leased for a number of years the building in which the business is now located. Mr. Holeman, it is said, will move his stock of goods from the store on College St. to the Main St. store, thus consolidating the two stores.
Horner Brothers Company
May 26, 1942 (OPL) -- Horner Brothers Company, dealers in farm supplies, guano and livestock, who began business here January 20, 1908, as successors to Parham Brothers Company, have just moved into larger and more commodious quarters on Bank Street. The move which put Horner Brothers in their new home is not the first for this progressive firm. For two years, 1908 to 1910, the store and offices of the company were in the building on Hillsboro Street now occupied by Buchanan Grocery. At that time, Horner Brothers maintained storage warehouses on Wall Street, Bank Street and Williamsboro Street, the latter location being the same now used by Cherkas and Williams dry cleaners. In 1909, James W. Horner, Thomas G. Horner and C. W. Bryan, principal stockholders of the company, purchased the large store building on Hillsboro Street, with three fronts adjoining the Oxford National Bank, and the large ironclad storage warehouse on Bank Street to the rear of the store building. To provide more adequate facilities for their growing business, the store building on Hillsboro Street was enlarged by an addition of 50 feet on the back and the structure was otherwise improved and modernized. The ironclad building in the rear was replaced with a brick structure. From 1910, when the transfer was made to the newly purchased building, until mid-May, 1942, Horner Brothers Company operated in this one location. In 1934, the firm leased part of their three fronts to Leggett’s Department. The present location of the firm, a building owned by James W. Horner and Dr. J. K. Bryan, has been enlarged and modernized. The brick store building is 48 feet wide and 120 feet long. The storage house adjoining, and connected by two doors, is 30 feet wide and 100 feet long. The furnace room is to be located in the rear of the storage house. The new home of Horner Brothers Company is well-lighted, has electric fans on the walls, two loading doors at the side and one entrance at the rear of the building. The office is large and well equipped and there are comfortable rest rooms. The 5,750 square feet of floor space provide abundant room to display the large stock and there is added convenience in the loading doors and parking space at the side and rear of the building. It is a pleasure for the efficient sales and office force to be able to render still better service. In moving the stock to the new location, two or three interesting pictures were discovered in the old records of the firm. One was a picture of about 200 farmers of the county who were guests of the company who were guests of the company on a trip to Henderson 25 to 30 years ago, to see a fertilizer factory in operation. Another was a picture of a Nissen two-horse wagon carrying about 60 people. A gift of a two-horse Nissen was offered as a prize for the wagon bringing the largest number of people to the store. Many entered the contest, and Tar River School was the winner. Another picture shows a solid train load of guano shipped at one time to the company. Many of those appearing in the pictures have passed on, but it is pleasing to officials and personnel of Horner Brothers Company that the firm is still serving sons and grandsons of most of these. March 18, 1911 (Oxford Banner)—Horner Brothers Company carries in stock one of the largest lines of buggies, surreys, and harness shown in the State.
Hotel Sandwich Shop (connected to Hotel Oxford)
July 10, 1942 (OPL) -- Announcement is being made today by Mr. LeVeque that effective July 14 the Hotel Oxford Restaurant will be under the management of Mrs. Vera Alfano, experienced restaurant operator. In addition to steaks, chicken, and other American foods, special Italian dishes will be on the menu.
Hundley Brothers & Company
The orphanage purchased the Hundley Brothers woodworking shops in 1896 for the children's training. The woodworking shop was moved some distance from the grounds closer to the boys' cottages, into a brick building erected mostly out of material from the boys' old building. Not far from the woodshop two brick buildings were erected for laundry, sewing, the printing office and the shoe shop. (from Masonic Home History website)
Hunt Manufacturing Company
April 22, 1927 -- Book 2, pages 141-143 states the Hunt Manufacturing Company was located on Hillsboro St. It was established to acquire, hold, own, improve, lease and sell timber, farming and other lands and the products thereof; to build, construct, maintain and operate saw mills and other plants and factories for cutting timber and manufacturing the same into commercial lumber; to buy, sell or otherwise deal or traffic in wood, lumber, iron, coal, steel, copper, stone, brick and other materials and any products thereof... Capital stock of $100,000 was divided into 1000 shares of the per value of $100 each. E. O. Hunt owned 25 shares; A. Jamison, 10; J. H. L. Myers, 5; W. H. Hunt, 25. In a November 21, 1929 amendment, Book 2, pages 216-220 lists shares as follows: J. H. L. Myers, 5; Andrew Jamison, 22; N. T Yance, 5; E. E. Moss, 2; F. F. Lyon, 5; G. S. Watkins, 5; Henry B. Cooper, 2; Charles G. Royster, 10; F. W. Hancock, Jr., 5; W. I Howell, 5; E. Outlaw Hunt, 25; Breedlove and William, 5; Horner Brothers Company (JWH), 5; F. M. Pinnix, 2; A. H. Powell, 5; W. N. Thomas, 15; W. H. Hunt, 35.
Marvin (Red) Hunt
October 27, 1939 (OPL) -- Marvin (Red) Hunt has purchased a new machine and is marketing a product he calls Carmel Crisp. The business is located on Wall Street and will be open for public inspection when the interior of the building has been renovated, said the young business man.
Norfleet Hunter, Woodworking
June 9, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Furniture House, Hillsboro St., Oxford, NC Furniture, consisting in part of Fine Walnut and Cottage Sets, for Parlors, Chambers and Dining Room also Settees, Chairs, Marble Top Tables, Work-stands, etc. These goods will be sold for Cash Only, as I will sell at Manufacturers retail prices in Baltimore, freight included. Blinds, Sash, Doors, Molding, Brackets, etc. furnished at short notice and on reasonable terms. All work warranted to be strictly first class. Furniture and Cabinet work of any description made to order. Repairing of all kinds done at short notice and on the most reasonable terms. Norfleet Hunter. April 15, 1879 (Torchlight) -- N. Hunter, maker of caskets, coffins, furniture, chairs, picture frames, mattresses, brackets, blinds, sash, doors; cash paid for hides, lamb and sheep skins. (walnut coffins $5-$25; pine $2.50-$15)
Ideal Manufacturing Company
May 20, 1911 (Banner) -- The Ideal Manufacturing Company manufacturers of the Ideal Dustless Sweeping Powder, Oxford, NC—Our Prices: Ideal Sweeping Compound in 300lb. bbls., $2.80 per hundred; Ideal Sweeping Compound in 175 lb. bbls., $3.00 per hundred. Delivered at your railroad station, and guaranteed to be satisfactory.
Imperial Tobacco
August 19, 1916 (OPL) -- Colonel W. B. Ballou, manager of the big Imperial Tobacco plant, organized his forces this week and set the wheels in motion, and the merry voices of several hundred happy employees keep time with the ponderous machinery of the immense plant.
It is more than probable that when the Oxford market gets under full swing a few hence Colonel Ballou will put on two or three hundred additional hands. A day and a night force of several hundred employees is a thing to be reckoned with in the near future. The tobacco now being handled by the Imperial comes from South Carolina, and some of the markets in Eastern North Carolina. Tobacco from Henderson, Creedmoor, Chase City, Clarksville and other towns in this section will find its way to the big Imperial plant as soon as the markets open. Indeed, Colonel Ballou must have a well organized force to handle such a volume of business.
T. W. Jackson, Ice Cream & Candy
May 22, 1902 (OPL) -- Jackson’s--old-Fashion ice cream. Every one that tries it is delighted. We have all flavors. Claret is the leader just now. Our fountain is the best kept in Oxford. Quick service, the best drinks, clean glasses. Every glass washed in fresh flowing water. Comfortable seats for all. Our line of Lowneys Candies is always complete. T. W. Jackson.
Jeffreys-Spaulding Company
August 23, 1916 (OPL) -- Jeffreys-Spalding Company. The Jeffreys-Spalding Company, of Chase City, has acquired of Mr. T. Lanier of Oxford, and Mr. H. E. Clark, of Philadelphia, three acres or more of land, situated on West College Street and adjoining the lands of the furniture factory, on which they will erect such building as are necessary to carry on an immense box shook factory, in connection with a line of building materials. Dirt has been broken for the erection of the plant and raw material is now being dumped on the ground, which indicates that the company will be ready for business at an early date. Mr. Crenshaw, of Chase City, is on the ground and has charge of this branch of the work.
Jones & Minor
February 17, 1874 (Torchlight) -- Jones & Minor, dealers in School Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, toys, Cigars, Tobacco, Confectioneries, Canned Goods, etc. at the lowest cash panic price. Give us a call, buy and get the worth of your money. Don’t forget we are at the Book Store North of the Court House.