Mississippi Paris Association Opens 1915 Session
A brief notice from the Mississippi Paris Association announces the opening of its 1915 session for members. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate calendar start and organization activity.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
2
A brief notice from the Mississippi Paris Association announces the opening of its 1915 session for members. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate calendar start and organization activity.
The Eagle will announce candidates for office at the following rates for state offices and district offices. The notice lists price 500.
A fragment notes names and subjects tied to the Democratic primaries of 1915. It lists participants and notices the process, reflecting party procedures and candidate declarations during the period.
Primary slate lists candidates for overseer and treasurer positions including Penstestiary Trestee P. E Matthews and R C Crenshaw. HT Smith named for Treasurer with J K Dock Miller and Marvin Walker. Oscar Allen for Supervisor Beat 1. Will Rushing and Farr Ac McElreath for Beat 3. H P Stephens and G Hussey with R F Saunders as supervisors.
Classified note offers one bushel of sparpes nuts for sale at 560 dollars per bushel from A P Caitavar.
Lez M Russell writes candidly praising Senator Russell as a fearless, respected figure in Mississippi politics. He extols Russell’s integrity, intellect, and eloquence, notes opposition he faces, and predicts a landslide in the upcoming primary. He also endorses Bilbo’s growing strength and outlines campaign dynamics and personal reflections.
The Lafayette County Field Day featured closing exercises and a large student turnout. Winners included Paris Ehlow in the girls yard relay and Oxford in the boys mile race, with events like chess, shot put, and baseball throws highlighting the day.
A personal political letter from a statewide speaker praises voters for seeking honest candidates and ending backroom deals. It notes the decline of rings and caucus gangs, the rise of primary voting, and that every citizen’s vote counts equally in shaping government.
Beamett Barefield born July 10 1883 in Mississippi lived in Oxford moved to San Antonio Texas in 1909 with his mother Dona Barefeld died April 9 1915 at home after illness. The text laments his death and notes high esteem from relatives and friends with religious undertones referencing resurrection morning.
An office offers to provide quotes on card prices for customers and urges placing orders immediately, stating goods are in stock for quick fulfillment.
A voters call endorses Mr McLarty for the beat constable seat. The note commends his prior service and equal treatment of all residents and urges voters to support he for the office.
After a six month illness T. M. Anderson died at his home near Water Valley Mize on a Saturday morning in April. His death prompted a note urging sympathy for his bereaved family. The page also lists numerous properties and road names with build or sale directions and contact references for various local land and tax matters. Contingent items indicate a forthcoming notice next week.
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