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Western Auto Supply Store
June 9, 1939 -- The building on Hillsboro Street between Buchanan’s Grocery and Carolina Power and Light Company is being renovated for the opening there of a Western Auto Supply Store by Chesley Morton. Chapman Lumber Company is building bins, shelves and is otherwise conditioning the building for the new tenant. June 22, 1939 -- Oxford’s Western Auto Associate Store will open formally Saturday in the location adjacent to Carolina Power and Light Company. The proprietor of the business, N. C. Morton, recently spent several days in Greensboro making purchases and studying display of the large variety of merchandise he is showing in his new store. The front of the store has been painted a bright red and the interior conditioned and special display cases and cabinets installed to show the thousands of items which the firm is featuring for the opening. Mr. Morton has a welcome for those who visit the place either as shoppers, visitors or “lookers”.
White's Food Center
January 4, 1949 -- The partnership of L. C. White and Q. E. White, trading as White’s Market, 212 Hillsboro Street and White’s Food Center, 228 New College Street has this day (January 1, 1949) been dissolved by mutual consent. Notice is further given that effective January 1, 1949, White’s Market, located at 212 Hillsboro Street will be owned and operated solely by the said L. C. White, and White’s Food Center, located at 228 New College Street will be owned and operated solely by the said Q. E. White.
James Wiggins, Cigar Factory
June 29, 1916 -- Mr. James H. Wiggins, of Durham, called on the Public Ledger Saturday and made it known that he desires to establish a cigar factory here. He will return to Oxford next week and go over the ground more carefully. Mr. Wiggins is a practical cigar maker of long experience and he states that in the event he settles here he proposes to put the best material and workmanship in a cigar and copyright it under the name of “Lord Granville”. Mr. Wiggins lost his wife a month ago and he desires to settle here on account of his children. He will want a residence and an up-stairs room centrally located for his factory. Anyone having a neat comfortable cottage for rent not too far out will please leave their address with the Public Ledger and we will see that Mr. Wiggins gets it on his return next week. Mr. Wiggins idea is to begin with a capacity of four or five hands and increase as his business will justify. He manufactures three brands of high-class cigars and all the assistance he desires at the hands of the people of Oxford is that they will appreciate a first-class hand-made cigar. Mr. Wiggins is a Christian gentleman and will make a good citizen, and we know that the good people of Oxford will extend the glad hand to him.
Wilkinson's Warehouse (see Picture)
September 13, 1895 (OPL)—In the early history of Oxford as a tobacco market the Johnson Warehouse played an important part. Under the management of A. Hobgood and others it was exceedingly popular. In the general fire which swept our town in 1887 the old Johnson was burned, and at once the New Johnson, a handsome, well lighted and splendidly arranged brick building was erected. For several years it was operated by Davis & Gregory, enjoying a splendid trade all the while. In 1892 W. I. Wilkinson assumed control and ran it as the Johnson for several years. He devoted himself to his business and his labors met with a hearty response. Mr. Wilkinson engaged in the tobacco business in 1885 and for ten years his name and influence have contributed largely to the building up of our market. Being justly proud of the reputation he had made, he has recently re-christened the Johnson and it is now known as “The Wilkinson.” He is thoroughly identified with our market, knows our people, has their confidence, looks after their interests and never loses an opportunity to serve his patrons. Mr. Wilkinson has grown up in Oxford, coming here many years ago as clerk for Grandy Brothers an is most highly esteemed. Our good friend, Colonel Henry Wilkinson, whose strict business methods have won for him universal respect has charge of the office and is general manager and weigh master. This announcement is a pledge of fair, square treatment of their patrons and a sufficient guarantee that no part of the business is neglected. The Wilkinson is active in every department and is in the race to win. Drummers—W. W. Brummitt, J. T. Ragan, J. F. Currin.
Wilson Tire Company
May 20, 1938 -- Wilson Tire Company is enlarging and modernizing its service department, maintained in the back portion of the building on Main St. The old wooden floor in the building is being ripped out and will be replaced by concrete. A rotary lift for use in greasing automobiles and changing oil is to be installed and the wash pit is to be moved indoors. L. L. Wilson, who for a number of years has operated on Main street, stated that this program of enlargement and improvement of his facilities for serving the motoring public is in keeping with the policies adopted many years ago—providing nothing but the best for his patrons. J. F. Reams has the contract for the construction work and J. G. Wheeler and Son has the plumbing contract. October 4, 1940 -- L. L. Wilson proprietor of Wilson Tire Company, yesterday voiced his appreciation to members of the Oxford Fire Department and to other volunteers who have assisted him since Wednesday morning’s fire. “I have never seen the members of any fire department work harder and do more effective work than did the Oxford Department here Wednesday morning,” Mr. Wilson said yesterday. “They certainly did their best to keep the blaze out of the front of my place and to keep it from spreading to other nearby buildings.” Mr. Wilson said the assistance of friends in helping to salvage merchandise from the store was greatly appreciated. Mr. Wilson reopened for business Thursday with temporary arrangements.
January 21, 1941 -- Out of the ashes of the city’s most destructive fire of 1940, has arisen one of the most attractive of Main Street’s business establishments. Wilson Tire Company is today doing business in the old location, but with larger, more modern quarters and a more complete stock of automobile accessories, with more hardware, guns and rifles included. L. L. Wilson, proprietor of the firm, said Monday morning that as in the past, the principal business of the concern would be done in supplies and services for the motorist—Gulf oils and greases, United States tires and washing. New quarters of Wilson Tire Company, fully modern throughout are several feet wider and deeper than the store in use when fire damaged the Brooks property on the early morning of October 2 last year. Shelving has been installed for display of the assorted supplies, including a large stock of automobile tires, oils and greases with cigarettes, candy and sandwiches. “I have been doing business here for12 years,” Mr. Wilson remarked yesterday as he rested for a moment after moving into the newly completed building, “and I believe that Wilson Tire Company is today in better position and better prepared to serve the public than ever before. Certainly we intend trying harder to render the kind of service that our friends and customers want.” The building was erected by J. F. Reams, the electrical work was by T. J. Taylor and the plumbing by B. F. Kern. The washing and greasing departments are located at the back of the store building, but fully visible from the store by means of a glass partition. “We invite our friends to come in and see our new place and to get better acquainted with the lines of merchandise we are carrying,” Mr. Wilson added.
J. Robert Wood, Furniture & Undertaker
February 1, 1938 -- Extensive remodeling is being completed on the interior of the J. Robert Wood Funeral home on Main Street. A funeral chapel has been provided, a new show room opened, the embalming room modernized, and the office moved from the reception hall. Mr. Wood also announced yesterday that he had purchased and placed into service one of the latest model Buick combination ambulance and funeral car. The new machine gives the Wood organization an additional unit in the rolling stock. The portion of the building formerly used as a show room has been converted into a modern funeral chapel with all appurtenances. The snow room is now to the back of the funeral chapel and the embalming room just back of the show room. An office has been constructed in the right corner of the funeral chapel, with an outlet into the chapel. The walls of the new office are of celotex. Celotex also has been used in the embalming room. Indirect lights are used in the show room. The funeral chapel floor is overlaid with a heavy carpet. The office has been removed from the reception hall, increasing he space available for use of patrons of the home, and increasing natural light in the front reception. Mr. Wood stated that when the remodeling is completed, the funeral home will be thoroughly modern. The construction work is being done by Wells Lumber Company and the electrical work by T. J. Taylor. Associated with Mr. Wood are his son, J. Robert Wood, Jr. and Clifton Pittard. August 20, 1940 -- Sale of the D. C. Hunt homeplace on Front Street to J. Robert Wood & Son for use as a modern funeral home was announced here Monday. The deal between the Woods and Blalock Chevrolet Company and C. G. Royster of Bullock, owners of the property, was completed the later part of the week. The funeral establishment will be moved as soon as the new home is vacated and remodeled to meet requirements of the new owner. The Wood family has been engaged in the undertaking business in Oxford for more than 100 years, according to J. Robert Wood, senior member of the firm. Constantly alert to changing requirements of a modern funeral home, the decision was reached some time ago to transfer the business from its present Main Street location. The Hunt home has two stories and basement and is a 16-room structure. When erected by the late D. C. Hunt, for many years Clerk of Superior Court for Granville County, it was one of the most commodious structures in this section. J. Robert Wood, Jr., manager of the firm, said the home would be renovated and such remodeling would be done as would be required to make the funeral home one of the most modern and complete to be found in this section of the state. A chapel will be included. Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Jr. plan to move their residence into the home, providing 24 hour service for ambulance and funeral calls. J. Robert Wood and Son are operators of J. Robert Wood Mutual Burial Association and this firm will maintain an up-town office in the T. C. Harris office on Main Street for the convenience of patrons.
June 9, 1939 -- The building on Hillsboro Street between Buchanan’s Grocery and Carolina Power and Light Company is being renovated for the opening there of a Western Auto Supply Store by Chesley Morton. Chapman Lumber Company is building bins, shelves and is otherwise conditioning the building for the new tenant. June 22, 1939 -- Oxford’s Western Auto Associate Store will open formally Saturday in the location adjacent to Carolina Power and Light Company. The proprietor of the business, N. C. Morton, recently spent several days in Greensboro making purchases and studying display of the large variety of merchandise he is showing in his new store. The front of the store has been painted a bright red and the interior conditioned and special display cases and cabinets installed to show the thousands of items which the firm is featuring for the opening. Mr. Morton has a welcome for those who visit the place either as shoppers, visitors or “lookers”.
White's Food Center
January 4, 1949 -- The partnership of L. C. White and Q. E. White, trading as White’s Market, 212 Hillsboro Street and White’s Food Center, 228 New College Street has this day (January 1, 1949) been dissolved by mutual consent. Notice is further given that effective January 1, 1949, White’s Market, located at 212 Hillsboro Street will be owned and operated solely by the said L. C. White, and White’s Food Center, located at 228 New College Street will be owned and operated solely by the said Q. E. White.
James Wiggins, Cigar Factory
June 29, 1916 -- Mr. James H. Wiggins, of Durham, called on the Public Ledger Saturday and made it known that he desires to establish a cigar factory here. He will return to Oxford next week and go over the ground more carefully. Mr. Wiggins is a practical cigar maker of long experience and he states that in the event he settles here he proposes to put the best material and workmanship in a cigar and copyright it under the name of “Lord Granville”. Mr. Wiggins lost his wife a month ago and he desires to settle here on account of his children. He will want a residence and an up-stairs room centrally located for his factory. Anyone having a neat comfortable cottage for rent not too far out will please leave their address with the Public Ledger and we will see that Mr. Wiggins gets it on his return next week. Mr. Wiggins idea is to begin with a capacity of four or five hands and increase as his business will justify. He manufactures three brands of high-class cigars and all the assistance he desires at the hands of the people of Oxford is that they will appreciate a first-class hand-made cigar. Mr. Wiggins is a Christian gentleman and will make a good citizen, and we know that the good people of Oxford will extend the glad hand to him.
Wilkinson's Warehouse (see Picture)
September 13, 1895 (OPL)—In the early history of Oxford as a tobacco market the Johnson Warehouse played an important part. Under the management of A. Hobgood and others it was exceedingly popular. In the general fire which swept our town in 1887 the old Johnson was burned, and at once the New Johnson, a handsome, well lighted and splendidly arranged brick building was erected. For several years it was operated by Davis & Gregory, enjoying a splendid trade all the while. In 1892 W. I. Wilkinson assumed control and ran it as the Johnson for several years. He devoted himself to his business and his labors met with a hearty response. Mr. Wilkinson engaged in the tobacco business in 1885 and for ten years his name and influence have contributed largely to the building up of our market. Being justly proud of the reputation he had made, he has recently re-christened the Johnson and it is now known as “The Wilkinson.” He is thoroughly identified with our market, knows our people, has their confidence, looks after their interests and never loses an opportunity to serve his patrons. Mr. Wilkinson has grown up in Oxford, coming here many years ago as clerk for Grandy Brothers an is most highly esteemed. Our good friend, Colonel Henry Wilkinson, whose strict business methods have won for him universal respect has charge of the office and is general manager and weigh master. This announcement is a pledge of fair, square treatment of their patrons and a sufficient guarantee that no part of the business is neglected. The Wilkinson is active in every department and is in the race to win. Drummers—W. W. Brummitt, J. T. Ragan, J. F. Currin.
Wilson Tire Company
May 20, 1938 -- Wilson Tire Company is enlarging and modernizing its service department, maintained in the back portion of the building on Main St. The old wooden floor in the building is being ripped out and will be replaced by concrete. A rotary lift for use in greasing automobiles and changing oil is to be installed and the wash pit is to be moved indoors. L. L. Wilson, who for a number of years has operated on Main street, stated that this program of enlargement and improvement of his facilities for serving the motoring public is in keeping with the policies adopted many years ago—providing nothing but the best for his patrons. J. F. Reams has the contract for the construction work and J. G. Wheeler and Son has the plumbing contract. October 4, 1940 -- L. L. Wilson proprietor of Wilson Tire Company, yesterday voiced his appreciation to members of the Oxford Fire Department and to other volunteers who have assisted him since Wednesday morning’s fire. “I have never seen the members of any fire department work harder and do more effective work than did the Oxford Department here Wednesday morning,” Mr. Wilson said yesterday. “They certainly did their best to keep the blaze out of the front of my place and to keep it from spreading to other nearby buildings.” Mr. Wilson said the assistance of friends in helping to salvage merchandise from the store was greatly appreciated. Mr. Wilson reopened for business Thursday with temporary arrangements.
January 21, 1941 -- Out of the ashes of the city’s most destructive fire of 1940, has arisen one of the most attractive of Main Street’s business establishments. Wilson Tire Company is today doing business in the old location, but with larger, more modern quarters and a more complete stock of automobile accessories, with more hardware, guns and rifles included. L. L. Wilson, proprietor of the firm, said Monday morning that as in the past, the principal business of the concern would be done in supplies and services for the motorist—Gulf oils and greases, United States tires and washing. New quarters of Wilson Tire Company, fully modern throughout are several feet wider and deeper than the store in use when fire damaged the Brooks property on the early morning of October 2 last year. Shelving has been installed for display of the assorted supplies, including a large stock of automobile tires, oils and greases with cigarettes, candy and sandwiches. “I have been doing business here for12 years,” Mr. Wilson remarked yesterday as he rested for a moment after moving into the newly completed building, “and I believe that Wilson Tire Company is today in better position and better prepared to serve the public than ever before. Certainly we intend trying harder to render the kind of service that our friends and customers want.” The building was erected by J. F. Reams, the electrical work was by T. J. Taylor and the plumbing by B. F. Kern. The washing and greasing departments are located at the back of the store building, but fully visible from the store by means of a glass partition. “We invite our friends to come in and see our new place and to get better acquainted with the lines of merchandise we are carrying,” Mr. Wilson added.
J. Robert Wood, Furniture & Undertaker
February 1, 1938 -- Extensive remodeling is being completed on the interior of the J. Robert Wood Funeral home on Main Street. A funeral chapel has been provided, a new show room opened, the embalming room modernized, and the office moved from the reception hall. Mr. Wood also announced yesterday that he had purchased and placed into service one of the latest model Buick combination ambulance and funeral car. The new machine gives the Wood organization an additional unit in the rolling stock. The portion of the building formerly used as a show room has been converted into a modern funeral chapel with all appurtenances. The snow room is now to the back of the funeral chapel and the embalming room just back of the show room. An office has been constructed in the right corner of the funeral chapel, with an outlet into the chapel. The walls of the new office are of celotex. Celotex also has been used in the embalming room. Indirect lights are used in the show room. The funeral chapel floor is overlaid with a heavy carpet. The office has been removed from the reception hall, increasing he space available for use of patrons of the home, and increasing natural light in the front reception. Mr. Wood stated that when the remodeling is completed, the funeral home will be thoroughly modern. The construction work is being done by Wells Lumber Company and the electrical work by T. J. Taylor. Associated with Mr. Wood are his son, J. Robert Wood, Jr. and Clifton Pittard. August 20, 1940 -- Sale of the D. C. Hunt homeplace on Front Street to J. Robert Wood & Son for use as a modern funeral home was announced here Monday. The deal between the Woods and Blalock Chevrolet Company and C. G. Royster of Bullock, owners of the property, was completed the later part of the week. The funeral establishment will be moved as soon as the new home is vacated and remodeled to meet requirements of the new owner. The Wood family has been engaged in the undertaking business in Oxford for more than 100 years, according to J. Robert Wood, senior member of the firm. Constantly alert to changing requirements of a modern funeral home, the decision was reached some time ago to transfer the business from its present Main Street location. The Hunt home has two stories and basement and is a 16-room structure. When erected by the late D. C. Hunt, for many years Clerk of Superior Court for Granville County, it was one of the most commodious structures in this section. J. Robert Wood, Jr., manager of the firm, said the home would be renovated and such remodeling would be done as would be required to make the funeral home one of the most modern and complete to be found in this section of the state. A chapel will be included. Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Jr. plan to move their residence into the home, providing 24 hour service for ambulance and funeral calls. J. Robert Wood and Son are operators of J. Robert Wood Mutual Burial Association and this firm will maintain an up-town office in the T. C. Harris office on Main Street for the convenience of patrons.