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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
4
The Eagle declares A. C. Anderson of Ripley a candidate for Congress in Mississippi's Second District, pending Democratic primary action. It also announces Hon. B. G Lowrey as candidate for re election in the same district, subject to Democratic primary results.
Mr. Jasper Waldrip visits sister Thula Billingsley in Oxford as Dr. Murphy of the University plans an Ashland Miss. address. Numerous remarks of guests, moves, and visits from Grenada to Memphis, Shreport La., Lafayette Springs and Amory, with births and adments.
Miss Nina Somerville and guests gathered April 19 for a bridge luncheon with a floral table, named cards, and prizes including a hand made linen piece for the honoree. Later, B Y P U groups enjoyed a Camp Ground picnic with races, a candy prize, and a bonfire.
Mrs L E Price and two daughters from Buffalo NY visited sister Mrs J C Hartsfield and will join husband in Carpenter MS where he recently took a new job. Vera Nell Swandrip of Pontotoc with father Mr W A Boone visited J C Jeter and Mrs S L Raines. Other travelers include Mrs E C Yates of Homer LA visiting C M and Mrs Smith and Miss Ann Whiteway of Prairie Point with Oxford friends.
An old style advertisement touts Ruby Tism as an antiseptic and pain reliever for infected sores tetter sprains neuralgia and rheumatism. It labels itself as advertising copy.
Mrs S D Roane will host the Dorcas Circle event Monday. Each member is expected to give a reading tell their best joke or share a stray on this occasion.
Arphild Wilburn, listed as defendant with last-known address Blytheville Arkansas, is ordered to appear before Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1922 to defend Abigail Wilburn's suit. Clerk W M Woodward dated April 26 1922. solicitor J K Hudson represents the complainant.
Leona Hill and others file a complaint in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court against James Dubrey Aubrey Keel Frankie Lou Keel George Washington Hill Mary Hill Mrs George Hutchinson and Mrs Maggie Chittum. Defendants are to appear May fourth, 1922. Portrait filed April ten nineteen twenty two by L C Andrews solicitor for complainants.
The State of Mississippi to H G Robuck of Memphis Tennessee. Foreclosure of Chancery Court Lafayette County May 4th 1922 to defend the suit of Mrs Joe Addie Robuck. April 22 1922 Clerk W M Woodward. W G Boyett solicitor for complainant. Abril 27 May 4 11 18 EZ
Harry M. Bryan as county chairman announces that the final report will go to state headquarters next week. The voluntary Woodrow Wilson Foundation seeks support to honor the late leader and promote world peace with certificates featuring an engraved Woodrow Wilson photo for contributors.
Hon Joe Cook of Hattiesburg visits Oxford to see his student daughter and addresses the student body. Reports say the speech drew many students to urge his candidacy for Governor. Cook has long led in education, including Columbus city schools and the State Normal School presidency. He is a former EPx-President of the Mississippi Teachers Association.
State of Mississippi case No 5343 directs Mrs. Carlene Young Pugh to appear May 4, 1922 in County Court of Marshall Pugh to defend suit. Clerk John Horan, solicitor for complainant, issues notice dated April 18 1922.
City of Oxford Mississippi plans to issue bonds not exceeding 60000 dollars at up to 6 percent interest to finance erecting municipal school buildings, land purchase, furniture, and improvements. An election to approve the bond issue is set for April 27, 1922, with publication of the resolution. Mayor W W Elliott and Clerk W D Porter oversee the action.
Notice items from Oxford Mississippi include a special election set for April 27 1922 in Lafayette County for city bonds not exceeding 60000 with election commissioners J A Tankersley W F Ivy and A M Hall. Also probate notice to creditors for J N Gipson estate with six month probate deadline and invitation to register claims.
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