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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists names Gifisial Orgas of Lafayette Coty and Mes EA THOMPSON with Proprietor WILMEP AINNEDY. Subhead shows subscription rate $1.66 per veas, details unreadable.
The health of the community is very good. Farmers enjoy favorable weather and fieldwork. Local residents visit Mt Zion and Oxford areas. Easter egg hunts at Mr. John McLarty and Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Gamble homes draw families and neighbors. Church services and sermons are well attended.
Mies Lou Brown visited her mother Mrs. J. S. Brown over the weekend. Mrs Frank Hale returned home after a week away. Master Will Parke and Nellie visited their aunt Mrs. H. C. Wait. Mrs. J. E. Bounds entertained children with an Easter egg hunt. A singing at Mr. M. T. Collins’s home Sunday night was enjoyed. Charles Ward returned from Oxford after a few weeks away. Johnie Bonds lost a pony last week. Philadelphia school closed. hope for a better term. Lizzie Ferrell returned home near Toccopola after visiting relatives. Community notes from Hightower Farm area reference friends and gatherings. A concert at Union Hill drew a large crowd. Etta and Lizzie McNeely attended church at Union Hill. A party at Mr. Fancer’s Saturday night. Emma Gowers and Maggie Tanner visited Misses Ware. Henry Collins left for Red Bay Alabama. References to Daven, Srayes, and a theft in the area with a mare and mule valued at $90 reward.
The article argues timber scarcity is looming and urges immediate action to preserve forests. It recommends planting cedar and black locust for posts, highlighting benefits to land and future timber supply, and criticizes past delays in conservation efforts. It also defends Gomez school’s merit amid a local dispute, praising teachers, discipline, and a county concert.
In New Yok area farming thrives with corn up and cotton planting planned while gardens suffer from cold weather. Visitors include Walter Sullivan and wife Denie Butler with G Crawford family. Esker Butler group travels from South Oxford. Connie Butler from Bluff Springs visits. Preaching day moved to the first Sunday at oclock. Will Adams and wife traveled to Oxford. Children enjoyed an ere hunt at the schoolhouse. community notes end with a warm Kin greeting.
In 1750 South Carolina shadows and bold patriots emerge as eras and regions shape civil and religious liberty. The piece highlights women and men whose deeds were often lost with time and promises to profile notable families across the Carolinas, starting with William Kennedy and his kin. Kennedy, a Union County veteran, fought in major battles, endured Tory violence, and later served in the legislature, reflecting the enduring memory of rebel sacrifice.
Round trip from Oxford to Louisville set at 13.15 dollars with tickets on sale May 10 to 13. Travel must leave Louisville by May 22 and may extend to June 1 with ticket payment. Inquiries to R. C. Geaxfreey, Ticket Agent.
The Board approved road projects and repairs including bridges trees and paving. Officials and contractors were assigned duties with budgets and wages outlined. Sealed bids were requested for certain contracts and standard notices issued.
Public auction and court notices detail land sale by sheriff for unpaid taxes, bridge repair contracts, bid solicitations for coal and road work, and quarterly treasurer reports. Listings name various sections, townships, and ranges with specific parcels and deadlines for bids and filings.
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