Easter hunts and local notices from The Oxford Eagle
In Lafayette County notes readers learn of Hubert P D Stephens running for re election in the Second Congressional District. Easter events occur at the White home and a wedding enlivens Molly Springs. Local residents visit, travel, and recover from illness as Bro Stephens preaches a Sunday sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert PD. Stephens
Ime
Earl Dain
Howard Maples
Ethel Barry
Oxford
Haley
Hubert White
Abbeville
David Hedieston
T. D. Isom
Lewis ‘Crow
Burgess
Pat Hayley
Abterille
Parey
Wderwii
Walter Davis
Tuls
Dan Almond
Texas
Polly Green
Holly Springs
Wheeler
Coahoma
Angie Gallecty
Montie Bonds
Nannie McNeely
W. Conk
Mary Beali
Lottie Horse
Maczie Hines
Ottway Foust
Creel Wilkisa
Sam Bends
A. T. Greer
Dnily Springs
Prang Peopl Allende
Myrtle Anderson
John Pierce
Moscow
Tenn
Molly Springs
Myrtle
Field Day Prizes Donated by Usford Merchants
Local business people in Usford donate prizes for Friday's Field Day contest on April 19. The cash subscriptions fund medals for the declamation contest and include donations from Merchants & Farmers Bank, Davidson & Wardlaw, Rowland Drug Co., Buffalos Cafe, Oxford Eagle, and many others. Proceeds from the Moving Picture Show Friday also support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usford
Merchants & Farmers Bank
Davidson & Wardlaw
Rowland Drug Co
R. H. McElroy
Neeties
Bramlett & Sons
Bon
Goodwin & Brown
Oxford Eagle
J. H. Lewis
Matthews & Wooten
Leavell
Bogard & Harkins
Boys Hat
Neill & Dunean
Lee M. Russell
The Road Question and Local Tax Battle in Oxford
A citizen voice urges careful study of a road funding issue in Oxford, criticizing heavy taxes and limited road plans. He argues taxation harms prosperity, highlights two proposed main roads, and criticizes opponents while praising local farmers and businesspeople.
Road tax critique and bond issue debate from J C and Jon Porvis
A letter argues that the so called five dollar fellows unfairly shoulder highway taxes while J C and bond issue plans affect the public. The writer questions government road funding, asserts voters and supervisors will decide, and ends with a vow to seek better roads and tax fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C
A*s. C’s
Batl
Suisors
Beat l
J.C
Jon Porvis
The Yocona Drainage Case Delayed To May
Citizens attend a hearing on drainage plans with the case continued and set for the fourth Monday in May. Support shifts toward draining the lower district and opposition wanes as understanding grows. Proponents argue drainage will boost values and recover crop losses from floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yosona Drainare Cateer
Sentinwa
Yocona
Gvanlen
Mississippi
New Educational and Bennevolent Society by Home Citizens
A notice introduces a new educational benevolent society called the United Firesides of America promoted by county citizens. It states the group will issue member certificates and operate like an insurance society. A longer notice will follow. Lass Lafayette County records. Divorce action listed against Willie A Wilkins with service to Susie A Wilkins Whitehaven Tennessee. Court date set for May 1912 in Lafayette County Mississippi as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Firesides of America
Cbsher Tais
Susie A. Wilkins
Susie A Wilkins
Whitehaven
Tenn
Willie A Wilkins
Chaneury Court
LaFayette County
Mississippi
Willie A. Wilkins
Mash
W. M. Soopwaraq
Geo. A. Womiward
D.C
Dr Mies Anti-Paia Pilla Ther Relief For Nervousness
The notice describes Rheumatic and Nervous Relief remedies with Pam for soothing nerves. It mentions Dr Mies as a practitioner and claims to relieve nervousness and pain. No verifiable medical claims or regulatory approvals are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Oxford Board Proceedings Show Budget Approvals and Road Work
The Oxford Board of Supervisors meeting records allocations for janitor and attorney services, courthouse utilities, and prison maintenance. It also covers road repairs, fence moves, new road viewings, and school and treasury reports with approvals and elected officials noted.
Public notice for bridge bid and project bidding terms
Public notice announces bid opening at 12 noon on a Tuesday for a bridge project with plans on file in the clerk’s office. Bids require a double bond for faithful performance, with the board reserving right to reject all bids and relet by outcry to the lowest bidder. Oxford Miss April 6 1912. ALMOST A MIRACLE Somano 46 Holkcaw Clarendon Tex cured cough with Dr. King s New Discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos
W. M. Woopwagp
Oxford
Miss
Somano
Holkcaw
Clarendon Tex
Dr. King
H. Bendel
Charter of Incorporation United Firesides of America Opines
The charter establishes a Mississippi corporation named United Firesides of America based in Oxford Lafayette County with a fifty year term. It creates supreme guardians and subordinate Firesides to provide accident and age related benefits, assess members, pay defined benefits, and govern by by laws, with officers including guardians treasurers and secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seettos
J. H. L. Davin
CC. Hughes
A. G. Hunt
Firesides of America
Nam
Mississippi
Sbers
Tala
LaFayette County
State of
United Firefishdes of America
Oxford
LaFayette Couoty
Aod
Supreme Utardians
United Firesites of America
Firesides Institute
Supreme Cuardians
Capitsie Tech
Supreme Guardans
Ami
Aed
Board of Directwreami
Sam
Supreme Guardian of the United Firesaies of America
Supreme Guardians
de Reyes
Vaitet Piresches of America
Aftali
Urer
Vier Gaandian
Watchman
Ueher
Devernes
Persican
Giaaruma
Treaserer
Pheneian
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E. A. Thompson
Wilmer Kennedy
Uxiford
Lelgeng
Pepis
Santomet
Abe
Tas
Mirstsciort
Geo. M. Keys
Board of Supervisors Apd
Leafer
Allowatces Foe Wilson
Vick
Sium KE Temple
Elgar Webster
Coats
City of
Court House
Pail Sa
Daviieon & Wacrllae
Boe Gramiest & Sons
Tale Finate House
Jai
Oxford Eagie
Waite
Allen Rivers
Poguer
Toot & Co
H&j Freimas
Oxon’ Lamber Co
Inaawes
Marzhall & Bruce
Chancery
Denshlox
Mal Fe Court Horse
Richant Petrus
Lamber
D Barnard & Cy
Cravers
Cletx
Joe Nailer
State
Ducket
Cirealt
LC McAlster
Dalklng
Will Saensds
Dallas Jones
Wyatt
Temple
Montgom
Jack Jones
Oxterdam
Waites
C Weils
Jim Rem
Dilag Baehiais
Hoge & Bennett
al Andar
O2aTi & Hortine
M Pstshop
Pri Stent
Berard
Jarirsanl
Apeilly
Seach
Gun F. Brown
JU Brown
M. & Bistep
Sapt. of Education
H.t.smith
W. J. Hargis
J. M. Spence
M. L Chibbes
J M .Yaron
H. L. Davis
J. Brown
WJ. Lovelady
Oxford Amsergess
Tomlinsa Creek
Roma
W. J. Lovebody
J. A. Parks
M. C. King
J. P. Cook
J. F. Cook
WC. Anderson
Lee Creek
Pontotoc Road
J A. Parks and
Oh Searl Seard
Emipon
Peelal School
Jan Anoak
Cee
Diabesemen
Avril l Salanes
Chikaw
Balasce
Alance
Oper O
Pension Fun
Aswount
Apel
Commatativs Fund
Hecriqts
Total —— Ag
Ksheareemene
Halance Oo Baruf
Teen Ee Ae Sperial Heed
Amvest
H. E. Smith
Sidays
WM Wowdward
W. J. Lovetany
Bank of Oxford
Juuwe Furniture and Pistures Sd
Kbeseshwihner Real Estate and Banking House
H. Loox
Sereby
Toereig
Same
LaPayette
Mixcissippi
Gro. M. Knigut
D. L. Taospsoax
Charter of Incorporation of the United Firesides of America
Pauseme, Rowe & Palen, Sobeitors For
House OF Quality
R. B. Robison
C. C. Buford
Rene
Ine
C. H. Roach & CO
Undertakers
Sual
AH. H. Kender
Eacre
WY BE
A. Kendel
Mrs. H. Siles
Ing - Street
I Australis
A. H. Kendel
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