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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
3
Oxford scene shows a busy week with visits from out-of-town relatives, school and church events, Easter services, and civic notes. Local residents such as J S Farr and Mrs. Harris are ill, while David Wofcey may move to Oxford. The drainage hearing before Chancellor Kimbrough, primary elections, and new business openings mark civic life amid social visits and Easter celebrations.
We express deep thanks to friends for their kind services and words of sympathy during the illness and death of our father. By C. A. McCharen.
The column records several April activities at Oxford High School including a holiday for most seniors except two figures, a basketball win by the girls, and Field Day preparations. Kennie Crawford sprained an ankle while playing ball, Miss Friedman returned to class, and the Oxford High School baseball team beat the University Freshmen 7 to 5 with Beantend approving the pitching and Culley closing.
A card of thanks from W. A. Wanxer and DT. McMiniax expresses appreciation to Rev. J. BE. Ureen, Mew. Neil son, and Saerd Temple for support while confinement in jail is noted.
A political notice from Cc. A. SeCuagex states heavy business commitments prevent serving as alderman. He respectfully asks friends not to vote for him and thanks them for their confidence.
A sale offers 83 acres of land including 50 acres bottom land 6 acres beach land 4 Bermuda pasture and woodland. Describes a good house with rooms water garden apple and peach orchard and livestock including steers yearlings hogs and a Berkshire. Also two sorghum mills cotton seed and feed. Land to be sold at 22 500 with other property at reasonable prices. Saw Wells.
Road hands must pay roll taxes to the Sheriff by May 1 1912. Delinquent hands after that date will be turned over to Road contractors for collection with a one dollar penalty added.
A local note to Oxford voters explains that the tax payer communication is held over to the next issue due to crowded column space. The message signals a forthcoming continuation.
Sealed proposals are invited until 26 o clock p m April 30 1912 for furnishing fuel lights water ice neatly towels washing sprinkles streets for this building during the fiscal year ending June 30 1913 or part thereof. Right to reject bids reserved by the Treasury Department S M Custediag.
Public school teachers drafts for white teachers on April 5 and 6 and for colored teachers on April 12 and 13. Pupils finishing Grammar School course scheduled to take exams at the courthouse on April 11 and 12. County Superintendent H. T. Ssrru announces. Non-Resident Notice issued by LaFayette County Chancery Court. Lake C Johnson defendant summoned to appear by May 4, 1912, per W. M. Woopwarp, Clerk.
The notice names E. D. Beanland for Mayor and J. W. Falkner, Dr Sultan, H. L. Tate, T. J. Wilson, Frank McKee, D. E. Wiley for Alderman seats. They offer service without pay and pledge to fulfill duties without fear or reward, promising strong business administration.
For sale or exchange two automobiles in good condition. One five passenger and one seven passenger. Cash part cash or on time with security or exchange for horses cattle or land. Could form a commercial bus iness. car will pay for itself with proper handling. Contact LER M. RUSSELL, tixford, Mies.
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