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Taylor Brothers Grocery
December 4, 1934 -- M. C. Taylor will become associated with the Lyon-Winston Co. on Jan. 1, 1935. Preparatory to entering the old, well-established firm on College Street, Mr. Taylor is announcing a close out sale of stock and fixtures of Taylor Brothers grocery store on Main St. Old timers here will recall that M. C. Taylor and brother, Lee C. Taylor, opened in the Main St. location on Dec. 1, 1909, immediately after the structure was completed and is therefore the only firm ever to occupy the building. M. C. Taylor purchased the interest of his brother on Jan. 1, 1914 and has continued the business to the present time. Taylor Brothers is one of the oldest firms in the city, there being only three grocery merchants in the city who were established at the time Taylor Brothers began business. They are L. T. Pitchford, R. S. Montague and Horner Brothers. Pete Bullock, however, was in th harness business and at the time Sizemore brothers were operating a small bakery in the present location of the Oxford Jewelry company on College St. Calvin Breedlove was at the time in the grocery business with W. A. McFarland, but later sold his interest to Mr. McFarland and began farming. Hall’s Drug store was in business at that time, being operated by J. G. Hall, father of the two brothers now in charge. December 13, 1938 -- Changes that come about in the days that count into weeks, and the weeks that count into months, and the months, years, seldom attract great interest. Growth isn’t always fast enough to be observed, but is easily perceptible after it has taken place. And that is true with Oxford. Since your correspondent came to Oxford six years ago, these things have occurred in the business district of the city: Rose’s has been enlarged by a third to include the building once occupied by Taylor Brothers, grocers.
Taylor Cab Company
June 5, 1942 -- A new enterprise for Oxford, Taylor Cab Company, has been formed with C. L. Taylor as head of the company. The firm will maintain headquarters at Taylor’s Restaurant on the Square and will use Dodge automobiles for local trips and for longer journeys.
Taylor Cannady Buggy Company
February 25, 1910 -- The Taylor-Cannady Buggy Company has accepted plans and specifications for a brick addition to its factory, the work to begin in March. The additional floor space will be about 16,500 square feet which will give the factory a floor space of 55,000 square feet. This among other things is an indication that the unusually large amount of building done in Oxford and the county in 1909 was not a spasmodic spurt, but a true index of a solid and permanent development. Perhaps the point of greatest interest at present in the county, or at least the one receiving most active emphasis, is that of agricultural improvement. The boys’ corn club organized last year was one of the most potent factors in arousing this interest. About seventy boys entered and the average yield was 50 bushels an acre. Over $300 worth of prizes were given. This year promises to show an increased interest and it is estimated that $1000 in prizes will be offered. The different townships are organizing and getting up prizes. Brasfield, in the southern part of the county, has already raised about $100 for this purpose. It is now fully assured that a county fair will be held in Oxford this year. Officers have been elected and final arrangements will be made at a meeting to be held on the 22nd of this month. Granville is sharing with the rest social and industrial change—revolution, evolution, or whatever name it may go by—that is advancing with slow, but irresistible stride. The people are coming closer together. They or the civilized world in the great are co-operating more willingly in building up those public institutions that are of general interest to all the people.
Taylor's Restaurant
January 21, 1938 -- Taylor’s Restaurant, opposite the monument, will open within a few days, C. L. Taylor, proprietor, indicated yesterday. The restaurant will open in the Hall building, formerly occupied by Bridgers Florist for a number of years. The building has been reconditioned throughout, repainted and new fixtures are being installed. Mr. Taylor for a number of years has been operating eating establishments near Oxford, first as manager of Oxford Motor Inn and for the past few years, operator of Hill Top No. 1. Finest equipment, excellent service and superb meals will be offered by Taylor in the atmosphere of friendliness. February 4, 1938 -- Taylor’s Restaurant is opening today in the Hall building, for many years occupied by Bridgers Florist. C. L. Taylor is the proprietor. Mr. Taylor has equipped his new place of business with new and modern furniture and fixtures throughout and is prepared to serve short orders or special dishes in big city style at small city prices. A white pine floor, with natural finish, green walls and trimmings, with lavoratory facilities for men and women give the interior a fine appearance. The furnishings are of matching colors. There is a long short-order counter, a number of tables and several booths for those who prefer semi-privacy while they eat. Mr. Taylor has latest design refrigeration system, coffee makers, kitchen and other equipment. Mrs. Taylor, who has been associated with her husband in the operating of public eating establishments for a number of years, will give personal supervision to the kitchen and will make the pastries for which the Taylor’s have made a reputation.
Union Shell Oil Company Filling Station
October 7, 1938 -- The official Grand opening of Oxford’s newest and largest service station, the Shell station of West Hillsboro Street, takes place this week-end, it was announced last night by Edward A. Meadows, recently appointed manager of the station. Although construction of the actual building has been completed for approximately three weeks, it was decided to postpone the opening until this week-end in order that all servicing facilities would be completely installed and in letter-perfect working order. The new station is the first one in this part of North Carolina of the new “California” style of design, created by Shell Union Oil Corporation architects and engineers and featured heretofore only in a few large metropolitan areas in the east, midwest and Pacific coast. Semi-modernistic in design, this new type of station permits wide spacious driveways and unusual lighting effects at night, as well as an attractiveness entirely in keeping with the natural beauty of Oxford’s best residential districts. One of the outstanding features of the new station will be the large 2-room lubritorium, where Mr. Meadows has announced a new type of car up-keep service, Shell-ubrication, will be dispensed. Shell-ubrication, Mr. Meadows states, is a modern type of body, chassis and engine up-keep, developed in the past two years, which eventually will supplant the old style of “grease job”. It was developed by the various motor car manufacturers in collaboration with Shell engineers. Another unusual feature will be the elimination of the miscellaneous signs of odd sizes and shapes which are commonly associated with service stations. Mr. Meadows has pledged himself to keep the station always clean and its appearance neat at all times. The new manager is well known locally as a progressive service station operator, having been manager of a station on Williamsboro Street for the past seven years. He was born in Granville County and was graduated from the Stem high school. He lives on High Street, Oxford. Mr. Meadows also announced last night that the station will be known officially as the Oxford Shell Service. The name was selected in a prize contest among residents of Oxford. The winning name selected from the 150 suggestions received by letter, was sent in by Robert Ray. Construction on the station was started on May 1. The property is owned by O. T. Kirkland of Henderson, who is Shell distributing agent of Shell products in the north-central section of North Carolina. The building contractor was J. F. Reams of Oxford, and all features of the construction were handled by local business firms using local labor. In connection with the official grand opening, attractive souvenirs, including registered Shell key chains, will be distributed to motorists who drive in. These key chains are numbered, the numbers kept in a secret file in New York City, so that the holder is permanently protected against the loss of his keys. In addition to Mr. Reams, two other local contractors handled important work in the handsome new filling station structure. Reynolds Electric Company did all the wiring an installation of lights and electrical equipment and fixtures. J. G. Wheeler and Son did the plumbing and installed the beautiful fixtures in the men’s and women’s rooms of the station. The plumber and the electrician are important in the construction of any modern building and Reynolds, Wheeler and Reams have cooperated in the construction of many residences and business structures in Oxford and vicinity.
Virginia's Gift Shop
August 11, 1939 -- The formal opening of Virginia’s Gift Shop now in new location on Williamsboro Street, in the building vacated by Pittard-Vaught Funeral home, will be held Friday evening from 8 until 11 o’clock. Operator of the business is Miss Virginia Carroll, who for the past several years has operated her shop on the mezzanine of Williams-Breedlove Company. Her new location, she stated, offers greater accessibility and a larger space for the display of her merchandise. In connection with the formal opening there will be a concert on a Hammond electric organ which is in the shop for demonstration purposes. An accomplished musician from Raleigh will play the concert during the evening. The interior of the store has been repainted and other work done to prepare it for the new tenant.
December 4, 1934 -- M. C. Taylor will become associated with the Lyon-Winston Co. on Jan. 1, 1935. Preparatory to entering the old, well-established firm on College Street, Mr. Taylor is announcing a close out sale of stock and fixtures of Taylor Brothers grocery store on Main St. Old timers here will recall that M. C. Taylor and brother, Lee C. Taylor, opened in the Main St. location on Dec. 1, 1909, immediately after the structure was completed and is therefore the only firm ever to occupy the building. M. C. Taylor purchased the interest of his brother on Jan. 1, 1914 and has continued the business to the present time. Taylor Brothers is one of the oldest firms in the city, there being only three grocery merchants in the city who were established at the time Taylor Brothers began business. They are L. T. Pitchford, R. S. Montague and Horner Brothers. Pete Bullock, however, was in th harness business and at the time Sizemore brothers were operating a small bakery in the present location of the Oxford Jewelry company on College St. Calvin Breedlove was at the time in the grocery business with W. A. McFarland, but later sold his interest to Mr. McFarland and began farming. Hall’s Drug store was in business at that time, being operated by J. G. Hall, father of the two brothers now in charge. December 13, 1938 -- Changes that come about in the days that count into weeks, and the weeks that count into months, and the months, years, seldom attract great interest. Growth isn’t always fast enough to be observed, but is easily perceptible after it has taken place. And that is true with Oxford. Since your correspondent came to Oxford six years ago, these things have occurred in the business district of the city: Rose’s has been enlarged by a third to include the building once occupied by Taylor Brothers, grocers.
Taylor Cab Company
June 5, 1942 -- A new enterprise for Oxford, Taylor Cab Company, has been formed with C. L. Taylor as head of the company. The firm will maintain headquarters at Taylor’s Restaurant on the Square and will use Dodge automobiles for local trips and for longer journeys.
Taylor Cannady Buggy Company
February 25, 1910 -- The Taylor-Cannady Buggy Company has accepted plans and specifications for a brick addition to its factory, the work to begin in March. The additional floor space will be about 16,500 square feet which will give the factory a floor space of 55,000 square feet. This among other things is an indication that the unusually large amount of building done in Oxford and the county in 1909 was not a spasmodic spurt, but a true index of a solid and permanent development. Perhaps the point of greatest interest at present in the county, or at least the one receiving most active emphasis, is that of agricultural improvement. The boys’ corn club organized last year was one of the most potent factors in arousing this interest. About seventy boys entered and the average yield was 50 bushels an acre. Over $300 worth of prizes were given. This year promises to show an increased interest and it is estimated that $1000 in prizes will be offered. The different townships are organizing and getting up prizes. Brasfield, in the southern part of the county, has already raised about $100 for this purpose. It is now fully assured that a county fair will be held in Oxford this year. Officers have been elected and final arrangements will be made at a meeting to be held on the 22nd of this month. Granville is sharing with the rest social and industrial change—revolution, evolution, or whatever name it may go by—that is advancing with slow, but irresistible stride. The people are coming closer together. They or the civilized world in the great are co-operating more willingly in building up those public institutions that are of general interest to all the people.
Taylor's Restaurant
January 21, 1938 -- Taylor’s Restaurant, opposite the monument, will open within a few days, C. L. Taylor, proprietor, indicated yesterday. The restaurant will open in the Hall building, formerly occupied by Bridgers Florist for a number of years. The building has been reconditioned throughout, repainted and new fixtures are being installed. Mr. Taylor for a number of years has been operating eating establishments near Oxford, first as manager of Oxford Motor Inn and for the past few years, operator of Hill Top No. 1. Finest equipment, excellent service and superb meals will be offered by Taylor in the atmosphere of friendliness. February 4, 1938 -- Taylor’s Restaurant is opening today in the Hall building, for many years occupied by Bridgers Florist. C. L. Taylor is the proprietor. Mr. Taylor has equipped his new place of business with new and modern furniture and fixtures throughout and is prepared to serve short orders or special dishes in big city style at small city prices. A white pine floor, with natural finish, green walls and trimmings, with lavoratory facilities for men and women give the interior a fine appearance. The furnishings are of matching colors. There is a long short-order counter, a number of tables and several booths for those who prefer semi-privacy while they eat. Mr. Taylor has latest design refrigeration system, coffee makers, kitchen and other equipment. Mrs. Taylor, who has been associated with her husband in the operating of public eating establishments for a number of years, will give personal supervision to the kitchen and will make the pastries for which the Taylor’s have made a reputation.
Union Shell Oil Company Filling Station
October 7, 1938 -- The official Grand opening of Oxford’s newest and largest service station, the Shell station of West Hillsboro Street, takes place this week-end, it was announced last night by Edward A. Meadows, recently appointed manager of the station. Although construction of the actual building has been completed for approximately three weeks, it was decided to postpone the opening until this week-end in order that all servicing facilities would be completely installed and in letter-perfect working order. The new station is the first one in this part of North Carolina of the new “California” style of design, created by Shell Union Oil Corporation architects and engineers and featured heretofore only in a few large metropolitan areas in the east, midwest and Pacific coast. Semi-modernistic in design, this new type of station permits wide spacious driveways and unusual lighting effects at night, as well as an attractiveness entirely in keeping with the natural beauty of Oxford’s best residential districts. One of the outstanding features of the new station will be the large 2-room lubritorium, where Mr. Meadows has announced a new type of car up-keep service, Shell-ubrication, will be dispensed. Shell-ubrication, Mr. Meadows states, is a modern type of body, chassis and engine up-keep, developed in the past two years, which eventually will supplant the old style of “grease job”. It was developed by the various motor car manufacturers in collaboration with Shell engineers. Another unusual feature will be the elimination of the miscellaneous signs of odd sizes and shapes which are commonly associated with service stations. Mr. Meadows has pledged himself to keep the station always clean and its appearance neat at all times. The new manager is well known locally as a progressive service station operator, having been manager of a station on Williamsboro Street for the past seven years. He was born in Granville County and was graduated from the Stem high school. He lives on High Street, Oxford. Mr. Meadows also announced last night that the station will be known officially as the Oxford Shell Service. The name was selected in a prize contest among residents of Oxford. The winning name selected from the 150 suggestions received by letter, was sent in by Robert Ray. Construction on the station was started on May 1. The property is owned by O. T. Kirkland of Henderson, who is Shell distributing agent of Shell products in the north-central section of North Carolina. The building contractor was J. F. Reams of Oxford, and all features of the construction were handled by local business firms using local labor. In connection with the official grand opening, attractive souvenirs, including registered Shell key chains, will be distributed to motorists who drive in. These key chains are numbered, the numbers kept in a secret file in New York City, so that the holder is permanently protected against the loss of his keys. In addition to Mr. Reams, two other local contractors handled important work in the handsome new filling station structure. Reynolds Electric Company did all the wiring an installation of lights and electrical equipment and fixtures. J. G. Wheeler and Son did the plumbing and installed the beautiful fixtures in the men’s and women’s rooms of the station. The plumber and the electrician are important in the construction of any modern building and Reynolds, Wheeler and Reams have cooperated in the construction of many residences and business structures in Oxford and vicinity.
Virginia's Gift Shop
August 11, 1939 -- The formal opening of Virginia’s Gift Shop now in new location on Williamsboro Street, in the building vacated by Pittard-Vaught Funeral home, will be held Friday evening from 8 until 11 o’clock. Operator of the business is Miss Virginia Carroll, who for the past several years has operated her shop on the mezzanine of Williams-Breedlove Company. Her new location, she stated, offers greater accessibility and a larger space for the display of her merchandise. In connection with the formal opening there will be a concert on a Hammond electric organ which is in the shop for demonstration purposes. An accomplished musician from Raleigh will play the concert during the evening. The interior of the store has been repainted and other work done to prepare it for the new tenant.