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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1922

Page

1

Wilkins Williams Wedding Unites Sallie Murry and Robert X Williams

The ceremony at Mrs. Holland Wilkins home joined Sallie Murry to Robert X Williams in a pink and green festooned affair. Rev J A Christian officiated the double ring rite attended by close kin and friends. Sallie wore pink taffeta and Katheryn Falkner presented the rings. The couple will reside in Oxford with Williams then a Lyric Theatre manager and a University Law School graduate.

J. W. T. Falkner Mr. Williams R. X. Williams Taylor Lyric Theatre Williams Law School The University Oxford

Somerville Tea Honors Daughter Nena Somerville

Dr. and Mrs. Somerville hosted a refined tea in their home honoring daughter Miss Nena Somerville. The receiving line included Dr. T. H. Somerville Dr. J. C. Culley Dr. and Mrs Culley and other special guests attended.

T. H. Somerville Nena Somerville J. C. Culley Culley

Mr and Mrs Carter Entertain Guests in Honor of Upcoming Wedding

Mr and Mrs David Carter hosted a party Tuesday evening honoring Miss Nina Somerville and Dr Culley ahead of their marriage on the 27th. Prizes included a bonnet worn by winner L C Andrews and a cabbage-for-dinner promise to Mrs Andrews. Guests listed include Nina Somerville Ella Somerville Anna Wright Dr Whit Rowland and others.

David Carter Rock Nina Somerville Dr. Culley L. C. Andrews Andrews Carter Nina and Ella Somerville Anna Wright Whit Rowland Faser Guyton Ralph Wilson Katrina Carter

Remedy 666 Promoted for Colds and Grippe Relief

An old advertisement touts 666 as the fastest remedy for colds fever and la grippe. The terse copy emphasizes speed of relief and brand appeal in a vintage medical ad note.

Sacred Song Service at Methodist Church Sunday Evening

The public is invited to a sacred song service Sunday evening April 30 at 8 oclock at the Methodist church. The program will be as follows.

Methodist Church

Violin Solo and Hymn Listing at Choir Service

A dated church program lists violin solos by Marych Wagner and Bernard Toehn, hymns including The Lord Is King and By the Rivers of Babylon, plus readings and choral numbers. Performers include Miss Juliet Perues, Miss Flora Buffaloe, Mr. Arthur Henderson, and a long choir.

Bernard Toehn Gabriel Missuliet Whit Kowlana Mis Pahores Pie Nates Eaters Pflueger Ee Cranmer

Oxford Man Moves to Leland to Start Law Office

Hon. Fulton Bell, a rising Oxford lawyer, opens a law office in Leland Mississippi after leaving Jackson where he served as representative for Lafayette County. He is praised for ability and is expected to achieve a brilliant future, leaving many friends in Oxford and at the University.

Fulton Bell Oxford Leland, Miss

Big Sisters host kitchen shower for Nena Somerville

The Sun day school Big Sisters class of the Presbyterian church held a Monday afternoon kitchen shower at Mrs. J. A. Christian’s home honoring Miss Nena Somerville. Attendees arrived with her sister Miss Ella Somerville and guest Maria, played by Mrs. Christian, guided the culinary lesson and humor.

The Presbyterian Church Nena Somerville J. A. Christian Ella Somerville Culley Maria Christian E. O. Davidson

Remains of M. O. Patterson Jr Buried in St Peters

The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. M. O. Patterson of Clinton Miss was brought to Oxford for burial Tuesday. Rev R Q Leavell preached. Present were Rev M O Patterson his fourteen year old son and three members of the Duck Hill congregation and Will Pettis, brother in law, who accompanied the remains.

M. O. Patterson, Jr M. O. Patterson Clinton, Miss Oxford R. Q. Leavell

Commencement Exercises at Lafayette County Agricultural High School

Graduation day at College Hill sees twenty one students receive diplomas. Worth noting is the nine year history under Prof. M. P. Bush and Mrs. Bush, building a respected school with new additions and improved facilities making it one of North Mississippi's best.

Lafayette County Agricultural High School College Hill Alan May Arnold Irel H. Arnold C. Franklin Cain Alton Curtis Crawford Mary Evelyn Fernandez Annie Sibyl Hogan Hazel C. Howell Newton L. Ivy Elizabeth Johnson Mabel Clair Major Elsie Jewell Maples Augusta Elizabeth Miller Zera Annice Pass Mary Lucy Perkins John A. Purvis Cleo Reaves the Baxter Smith Vera Etta Swaim Eugene Wilber Waller

Rogers Barron Nuptials Attend Holly Springs Ceremony

Miss Alice Rogers and Mr. James Barron were married Saturday at Rev H Latham’s home in Holly Springs. Aunt Della Rogers and the minister’s family witnessed, the bride is the popular daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Rogers, Barron works with the Farm Bureau, and the couple departed for Oxford shortly after.

Alice Rogers James Barron Rt. H. Latham Holly Springs Della Rogers Will Rogers Barron Farm Bureau Oxord

Miss Carter Hosts Nena Somerville at Bridge Luncheon

Miss Katrina Carter entertained Miss Nena Somerville with a beautiful bridge luncheon on Thursday at her home, a thoughtful gesture reflecting social hospitality in the community.

Nena Somerville Katrina Carter

America's Greatest Tenor to Visit Oxford May 3

Riccardo Martin, hailed as the greatest American tenor, will appear in concert May 3 in the University Chapel Oxford. Martin, a Metropolitan Opera and Royal Opera star, will be accompanied by Hubert Carlin offering piano solos.

Riccardo Martin America Oxford University University Lyceum Martin Metropolitan Opera Company of New York Chicago Opera Association Royal Opera of Hubert Carlin Albert Spalding Mississippi

Mrs L Y Cobbs Injured in Fall at Home

Mrs L Y Cobbs fractured her hip after a stumble on a concrete yard walk. She was taken to Baptist Hospital Memphis for treatment and is reported to be improving and expected to return home soon if recovery continues.

L. Y. Cobbs Baptist Hospital Memphis

Buie Interred at St Peters Cemetery

Remains of H. T. Buie who died in Chicago reached here today and interment was made in St. Peters Cemetery. Roland Q. Leavell, pastor of the First Baptist Church, presiding. He is survived by a wife who is the sister of Miss K. A. Skipworth of this city.

H. T. Buie Chicago St. Peters Roland Q. Leavell First Baptist Church Presiding K. A. Skipworth

New Homes Completed in Oxford On South and Cemetery Streets

Three new houses are finished in Oxford. The Culley home on South street is a standout bungalow praised for architecture and finish. D. C. Black’s Cottage on Cemetery street is modern and well painted. Alvin Hipp also completed a cottage on Cemetery street and has moved in.

Oxford South Street Culley D. C. Black Cemetery Street Alvin Hipp

Hear This Great American Tenor Arrives by Train and Auto

A great American tenor plans to reach town by train and automobile for an anticipated performance. The event promises a noteworthy musical experience for local audiences.

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Wilkins—Williams Mesdames Glenn and R. S. Guyton Mesdames Marnie Wendel Herman Glenn Jack Guyton Tekengrin Miss Somerville Mrs. Somerville Mrs Lafayette No. 1 Beline Violin Solo Tannhauser Marych Wagner Leland AY College Hill Miss Carter Riccardo, Martn Federal Court Hi. ‘T. Buie ST. Peter 5 Carter’s Drug Store
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