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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
3
Scattered notes list individuals such as C. Park K. Miller Buford Willis Leey Ward Caeck Minnie Roane G Wilson and C Dooley with mentions of Memphis Jackson Baldwyn and Water. Entries reference teachers exams visits entertainments and social gatherings with unclear punctuation and fragmented phrases.
Local social updates include the Johnsons visiting Mrs. Silk and Mrs. Stoneberry in Fayetteville during illness. State Sunday School Convention report from Columbus with LaFayette county banner, church treasurer urges weekly desia re to County Convention at College Hill. date to be announced. Hair and beauty services advertised by Mrs Lilly Williams at Robert Bowles store. Minorca eggs for sale from W. B. McManton. weekly sale of strictly Fancy California Canned Fruit with Cherry week promo three cans for 50 cents. Death of Mrs Gates in Jackson Tennessee at age 90. funeral attended. family details and connections to Col W W Gates.
About 200 people will attend a university outing with a 4 50 fare excursion. Activities include a baseball game against Ole Miss, an oratorio contest, a dance, Gulf boat rides, and a visit to the Old Soldier's Home. Easter services are at 7 30 in the Episcopal Church. Contact S M Johnson or R Flournoy for details.
The minutes document officers and expense items for the corporation and school accounts. Salaries listed include R L Stephens 50.00 and W E Slough 50.00 with other small payments, while light and water expenses show multiple salaries, supplies, and contractor charges. Notable items: W L Smith office rent 2.00, Pierce Young Case witness fees totaling 20.73, Oxford Lumber 7.37, janitor Geo Rivers 20.00, and Westinghouse Electric 22.00.
Ex Governor James K Vardaman candidate for U S Senate will speak to Lafayette County citizens at the Oxford education house on Thursday May 25. The Central Vardaman Club invites all to attend and hear his stand against fraud and corruption.
Letter to editor arguing the Board of Supervisors and road contractors mishandled road work starting February 109, criticizing bids and payments, praising cooperation for better roads, and noting a Grand Jury did not indict with malice. Also includes a testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills.
The Declamation Contest is postponed to Saturday April 29 at the Public School Building in Oxford. Speakers should report twenty minutes before start, with events beginning at 10 30 a m. Winners receive $10.00 gold medals. two additional medals for runner ups. Teachers urged to attend with patrons and pupils.
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