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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
3
Oxford newspaper column lists social visits engagements and sales notices. Names include Mrs. P. H. week Mrs. Lake Hill Leavell Miss Kincannon and many locals with references to dances ball games and a bond issue vote. Also mentions obituaries and a musical entertainment at Cash Jewelry Store.
Col James Gordon of Okolona will address Hazelhurst on April 26 and Florence Alabama on May 3 for the Confederate monument unveiling. The visit was delayed to secure his services. McElroy offers ten dollars for the first to fill eleven advertisement blanks correctly.
The Mystic Circle through representative Mr J C Gates paid the life insurance policy of the late C H Keys in under 30 days after proof of death. Owen Keys and George Keys commend the order for its promptness.
First municipal primary results show mayor candidates Adams Hampton Beanland Bramlett and others with votes. Marshal candidates Harkins Ivy Russell and several aldermen totals are listed with winners advancing to a second primary next Tuesday between Adams and Hampton and between Ivy and Russell.
Through their local agent Mr J E Pagnes the Columbian Woodmen paid a $2000 life policy on the late W M Harding of Delay. Harding left an invalid wife and four children who will be spared poverty by this timely provision. at his death he had paid less than $150 in years.
We thank Dr. Tom Barry and many friends for their services and words of sympathy during the illness and for our dear wife and mother Mrs. B C Harris. Signed by the family.
Lee Jackson announces securing the local agency for CALENDARS from A. M. Collins Mfg Co a leading national calendar house. Calendars available for viewing after February 26 with promise of savings on 1913 orders for business men.
The Oxford High School department reports two easy wins by the In Vincibles and notes a pending holiday for Field Day. Students held preliminaries in declamation with Sarah Dunlap and Hoyee Henderson victorious, plus track and basketball events led by Charlie D Bennett. Plans include a Field Day holiday, a Water Valley trip, and a moving picture show by Toole and Robbins.
I offer two cars for sale or trade for cash part cash or on time with good security or exchange for horses land. One five passenger and one seven passenger both in good condition. A commercial opportunity. car will pay for itself with proper handling. Contact SEE M RUSSELL Oxford Miss.
Local coal dealer announces readiness to take orders for spring summer or fall delivery. Claims good coal on hand with prompt service and guaranteed weights and quality. Phone 26, W. W. Excrorr.
Attorneys Falkner Russell and Falkner advertise loans secured by city and town property for one to ten years at a low rate. For details contact the firm by phone or letter.
All road hands must pay road taxes to the Sheriff for five dollars by May 1 1912 or delinquent hands will be collected by road contractors with a one dollar penalty. Also a non resident notice commands Luke C Johnson to appear in the Chancery Court of Lafayette County on May 4 1912 for Catherine Johnson versus Luke C Johnson. W M Woopwaup, Clerk Irons Son solicitors for complainant.
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