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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle announces Hubert J. Stephens as a candidate for re election to represent the Second Congressional District in the Thirty second Congress. The notice requests Democratic primary support and proper authorization for campaign advertising.
Dr. H F Broyles of Monroe contends with Hon Zeke Uandler for Congress in the district. Broyles is described as one of the ablest public servants in Mississippi and enjoys wide friendship across the state.
The speaker urges citizens to elect their ablest men to county and state conventions as soon as they occur, arguing previous gatherings were backed by many unsuitable men and that the state’s best interests demand careful selection now.
Last week mentions Joe fives at New Albany along with praise for Mr eons and tiany friends who back his congressional race though he remains undecided. Reports that Rev Stephens is a strong candidate and would face a tough race.
The article recalls the Titanic disaster as reported by wireless operators. It highlights the iconic distress signal S O S and the Marconi wireless network that relayed the sinking, praising the captain and crew for duty and courage while detailing the ship’s collision with an iceberg off Newfoundland and its rapid sinking.
A report notes trials of the Palmana herb on Nervousness by Dr Sige and Pila Pike. The Wie and Nevruicta Pome study tests the plant’s calming effects, citing observers and initial results.
An April 5 1912 sworn statement by cashier S H Logan of the Bank of Oxford Mississippi presents the bank’s assets and liabilities as of that date. It lists loans and discounts 523? with totals and notes capital stock and deposits, including time certificates, with signatures from notary Geo M Kniga and auditor D L Trompsoux confirming accuracy.
The Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi orders an election on Saturday May 4 1912 in Supervisor District Number One to decide whether bonds up to ten percent of the district's assessed property value shall be issued for constructing and maintaining public highways. A magistrate will also be elected to fill John P Brown's vacancy. Election commissioners J R Hanx announces.
In a chancery petition the plaintiff requests the formation of a drainage district to reclaim and drain certain river bottom lands in LaPayette County Mississippi. The document lists described sections and townships and seeks court action with a hearing set for May in Fort Miss. The petition is signed by the petitioner and witnessed by the clerk.
Citizens praise Doan's Kidney Pills noting relief from backache and kidney issues after use at Kees Drug Store. Pensioner P B Farr of Grover North Street Oxford asserts long lasting benefit from Doan's with a testimonial. FosterMilburn Co sole US agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
M P Bishop appeals to Bent County voters to approve bonds for highway improvements. He defends bond use as economic, cites past road neglect and cost, outlines oversight by government engineers, and argues bonds lower taxes while funding home road work. He urges neighbors to vote against politics and support progress.
Public notice says bids will be received until noon on Tuesday May 7 for building a bridge over a dry branch on the Cha lahoma road Link No 50 four miles north of Harmmatwowa. Bids to be sealed with two securities. board may reject any or all bids, and may relet the work at the same day. Also mentions Dr Kings New Discovery testimonial and availability at A H Kendal with a trial bottle offer.
By authority of a trust deed dated November 26 1910 F B Crawford and Ida Crawford I as Trustee will sell at public sale to the highest cash bidder the west strip off of Lots 13 and 14 in Section 28 Township 8 Range 3 West Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi at the south door of the courthouse during legal hours The land is 40 feet wide and 273 feet deep occupying a homestead portion conveyed by FP M Stowers to F B Crawford The trustee notes title is believed good but sale is as trustee only.
Mississippi petition reveals creation of a nonprofit fraternal corporation named United Firesides of America. Founders H. L. Davis A. G. Hunt gain authority to organize subordinate Firesides in Mississippi with Supreme Guardians overseeing benefits and per member assessments for accidents old age and death. Principal office listed in Oxford Lafayette County.
A mixed advertise and notice item promoting Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds and rheumatism along with a dental of local ads and a nonresident notice for Dora Goolsby in La Fayette Mississippi. The piece mentions a testimonial from Mrs H Silks Sydney Australia and a local sale by A H Kendal with prices for Arnica Salve and Cham berlain products.
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