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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
2
A Democrat announces a bid for the State Legislature in Lafayette County. He pledges upfront to discuss his views with voters before the August primary and to pursue intelligent, businesslike legislation for the state's conservation and improvement. He affirms running on his own merits and not as a party favorite.
The piece portrays opposition to Governor Vardaman across Mississippi as organizing schemes to aid opponents. It warns voters to seek clear stances on Percy, Alexander, or Vardaman, and to beware politicians who hedge their positions. It criticizes past secret caucuses and urges voters to remember statewide expectations.
A Texas correspondent writes from De Leon in April about good rainfall and strong crop prospects including corn, cotton, oats, and goober peas. He notes a March hailstorm that damaged roofs, windows, fruit, and gardens, plus church and school details and local news from Vardaman and La Fayette.
E D Anderson announces his candidacy for Beat 3 Supervisor responding to friends and neighbors. A prominent longtime public servant, he previously served as Supervisor during Reconstruction and now appeals to voters for consideration.
The teacher Naomi Black expresses heartfelt gratitude to patrons and pupils at Christian Rest School. She recalls pleasant relations and wishes perseverance and righteousness for students as they progress. She thanks the Russell family for kindness shown during her stay in their home.
Newt McGee swears that threats by white men forced him to testify against R A Graham at the LaFayette county circuit court trial. He now retracts his prior statements and asks Graham be discharged, stating his testimony was coerced and not truthful. Sworn Feb 15, 1011 before Chancery Clerk C H Wright Marshall County Mississippi.
Announcement urges voters to consider Mr. Darling as a capable and well known citizen for Bailiff in Beat 3. The notice highlights his community standing and asks voters to support him. Also includes an endorsement line about a snow liniment product and a local price reference, plus a stray ad line about earnings.
A composite Mississippi LaFayette County page lists nonresident divorce action against Irvin Green, injunction notices, bridge-bids, privilege tax renewal, and a petition for pardon. The pardon petition seeks clemency for B A Abraham, Henry McIntosh, Ike Wilen, citing Newt McGee’s recanted testimony and alleged trial corruption.
The Fourth Monday in May 1911 to defend a suit, claim with the court within one year, and bar admission if not filed. W T Talladee estate letters granted January 13 1911. Creekmore and Stone solicitors. Subscribe for The Eagle.
Pastor Haseell argues that Jesus was begotten and born not as a dual being but as a fleshly man, while the Redeemer gained a new spirit after baptism. He claims Christ’s resurrection exalts him above angels and outlines two distinct salvations for mankind, spiritual in this age and bodily in the coming.
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