Oxford to seal bids for city truck purchase
The Oxford City Council will seal bids until 12:00 noon April 6 1920 for a motor truck to be used by the Street Department Lowest bid and best price will win the contract Bid right reserved by Louis Stephens Clerk A special election will be held April 5 1920 to consider the ordinance authorizing the purchase Election commissioners G R Bowles A M Hall J A Tankersly announce notices of March 4 1920
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Oxford, Mississip
Lon
Louis Stephens
Oxford
Mississippi
G. R. Bowles
A. M. Hall
J. A. Tankersly
City of
Delinquent Poll Tax List from 1920 North Region
Long list of residents across BOX SOUTH and other towns named as delinquent in paying 1919 poll taxes due by February 1. The roster names numerous individuals by surname and given names, covering multiple communities and counties.
Mississippian Chancery Notice to Florence Brown
The State of Mississippi issues a citation against Florence Brown, post office Memphis Tennessee, requiring appearance in Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to defend suit by L. M. Brown. Date March 1 1920. W. M. Woodward Chancery Clerk.
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State of
Mississippi
Florence ‘Own
Memphis
Tennessee
Chancery Court
Lafayette
A. D
L. M. Brown
W. M. Woodward
Chancery
Notice to Join Cypress Separate Road District Lands
Petition signed by twenty percent of qualified electors seeks adding lands to Cypress Separate Road District Lafayette County Mississippi. Board will consider April 1920 meeting to absorb described lands if a timely petition is filed by the first Monday of April 1920. Office of W M Woodward Clerk with G A Woodward deputy. Oxford Mississippi March 5 1920.
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Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Cypress Separate Road
Cypress Road
Oxford
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D. C
Notice to Non-Resident in Mississippi Case
Notice to non resident Sealey Tyson of Little Rock Arkansas to defend Riley Tyson suit in Mississippi chancery court by fifth day of May 1920 filed March 9 1920 by W M Woodward chancery clerk March 11 three times
Non-Resident Notice Issued in Mississippi Chancery Case
The State of Mississippi issues a non resident notice to Arnie Watson of DeLeon Texas. The Chancery Court of Lafayette County sets May 4 1920 to defend suit by W L Watson with Bees as defendant. Clerk W M Woodward signs March 7 1920. C A Bratton Pontotoc Miss solicitor for complainant.
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Mississippi
Arnie Watson
DeLeon
Texas
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
W. L. Watson
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D. C
Red Cross Office in Lafayette County to Close After May 1 1920
After May 1 1920 the Home Service office of the Red Cross Lafayette County Chapter will close. People needing assistance should visit before that date. Urgent cases after closing will be handled by Miss Ella Somerville Secretary by writing or phoning for an appointment.
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The
Red Cross
Lafayette County
Ella Somerville
Miss Somerville
Fair Price Office Sets Profit Margin for Wholesale Grocers
The Mississippi Fair Price Commissioner alerts chairmen that a ten percent gross margin applies only to items listed in Circular Number 17. Sugar has a reduced profit margin of one cent per pound. A supplemental list will cover additional articles and be issued later.
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Department OF Justice
Fair Price Commissioner's Office
Columbus
Miss
Ee Grocer
Foreclosure Sale of Lafayette County Land Trust Property
R S Adams trustee announces a public sale of extensive Lafayette County properties on April 5 1920 between 11 AM and 4 PM at the county courthouse Oxford. The parcel list covers multiple sections within townships 7 1 and 6 1 totaling about 3153 acres known as part of the Coffee tract. The sale follows a January 28 1920 appointment by C D Baker and other beneficiaries.
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C. D. Baker
J. BR. Johnson
J. C. Fant
Chancery
Lafayette County
Marshall County
Perry Ratliff
County Court House
Oxford
Miss
Lafayette
Mississippi
Iown
Puss Creek
Township
R. S. Adams
Miss Emma Worley Seeks Land Title in Lafayette County Chancery
Court summons Miss Emma P Worley as complainant in a Lafayette County Mississippi case. Defendants include Kate Burns and Frank B Worley among heirs of Lillie Lucas and Henry W Worley with unknown addresses. They must appear at the May 1920 chancery term in Oxford to answer and seek relief to confirm and quiet title to described lands.
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Emma P
W. B. Worley
Kate Burns
5Th Street
Memphis
Tenn
Frank White
Corsicana
Texas
Nathan White
Frank B. Worley
Florence
Alabama
Geo. Lucas
Lillie Lucas
Henry W. Worley
Lafayette County
Miss
Menger
Chancery Court
Mississippi
Oxford
Emma P. Worley
Chancery I
G. A. Woodward
D. C
Executor Announces Will of David B. Pritchard
Claims against the estate of David B. Pritchard deceased must be probated and registered within one year. The Clerk of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi issued the will to executor David A. Pritchard. Oxford Mississippi on March 23 1920.
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David B. Pritchard
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Oxford
Miss
David A. Pritchard
Catarth Disease Reported as Widespread in Region
The region notes a high prevalence of Catarth with extensive impact across communities. Doctors describe it as historically incurable and unusually widespread, prompting concerns over long term health effects.
Memphis visitor charms aunt in city hospital visit
W D Moore of Memphis came to the city Sunday to visit his aunt who is hospitalized.
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W.D. Moore
Memphis
Stray mare, lost parasol, and assorted farm for sale notices
A list of local notices includes a stray heavy black mare with white star valued about 850 pounds and a six year old age, a lost gold and pearl handle parasol with initials C E B, and multiple farm for sale items. Names include E H Shaw Oxford MS Route 5, Cassie Boyett Hooker, Mrs J S Callaway Oxford MS, Mrs Ethel Baxter Smith Como Route 2 Lafayette County, E A Penn & Son Grenada MS, W R Hunter, J E Bounds, A M Foster, Wayne Holcomb Oxford MS, and general items such as Rhode Island Red eggs, pure Nancy Hall seed potatoes, and a Buick Six. Dates noted March 25 and March 24 with publishing notes.
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Oxford
Miss
P. O
Cassie Boyett Hooker
Rhode Island
Ethel Baxter Smith
Como
Route 2
Lafayette County
Salvation Army Uplifts Lafayette County in Service Fund Campaign
O H Douglas and Harry Sisk accepted the chairmanship of Lafayette County Salvation Army Home Service Fund Campaign. Former Governor Earl Brewer leads the Gulf Division as National Chairman. The drive runs May 10 to May 20 with calls for broad community support and funds to aid rescue and relief efforts.
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O. H. Douglas
Harry Sisk
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Lafayette County
Earl Brewer
Mississippi
Gulf Division
Mifelio Secoteas
Salvation Army
Messrs
Douglas and Sisk
Evangelineth
Flanders
QUALITY COUNTS IN THE MONUMENT LINE
A long standing monument dealer urges customers to value quality over low price. John H. Heath promotes first class work and warns against skimpy, poorly cut stones. Rev. W. I. Hargis will receive orders, with dates March 18 to 31.
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John H. Heath
W. I. Hargis
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