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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
3
Local items note August 18 as primary election day for Congress Chancery and Circuit Judges. Readers are reminded to vote while multiple social notices mention visits, travel, and errands across Oxford and surrounding towns.
The column records assorted Oxford social updates including Mr Gardner of Greenwood visiting his in laws in Oxford, Senator Lee M Russell and party speaking at Pords Wells, families traveling to Sewanee and Delta trips, summer visits by Mrs Hoffman and Mrs Sutton, vacations of Oxford residents, a house party at Callaway homes, the death of Tom Barry in Benoit, and remarks on Camp meeting sermons led by Rev. L M Peeples and Rev Lipscomb.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist church will serve ice cream in the Court House yard Friday afternoon, August 14. Everyone is urged to patronize and aid the society. Also listings for for rent and sale of local property in Batesville Mississippi.
Two story seven room house on University street for rent or sale. Convenient to the University and the Graded Schools with modern conveniences. Apply to Mrs. C. P. Plant.
The Store house now occupied by Be ae Duna on north side public Square. Possession given the tat ofuber 1914. Also two good o over the aa howe Market suitable for the light ee Peep W. T. Falkner, we Bank. Old poe 3 ne sale cheap at the Eagle office.
A partial OCR shows a mixed ad listing items for sale including sewing machines two heaters a dining table and domestic goods. References to prices or sellers are unclear but indicate a local classified need for buyers.
The Camp meeting closed Thursday after six days with Rev. L M Lipscomb of Sardis and Rev. W J O Bryan of Water Valley assisting Rev. B S Floyd in charge. The gospel was preached with conviction and many hearts refreshed. Twelve attendees from forty years ago and four from the forty third consecutive meeting were present. Notables like Prof J W Stephens and Rev C T Floyd led a strong choir. Attendees included Mira Birdie Barrenger of Memphis and Miss Nora Corinne of Clarksdale, with visitors from Oklahoma and Texas.
Farnitere Selene advertises a cash sale to clear stock for the month. Items include Osquito Bars, Hanging Bars, Baby Protectors, White Mountain refrigerators and lounges, and Porch Swings with prices slashed to attract customers. Limited to regular cash payments with no credit.
Fragmentary OCR notes a remarkable cure of dysentery with medicines and remedies, mentioning a patient from North Carolina and a sale listing. The text is garbled but suggests a testimonial and vendor reference.
About 60 acres of land for sale one mile south of Oxford Mississippi fronting the new Bondoe. The property includes a four room house pasture spring water and good land to cultivate. Price twenty dollars per acre with reasonable terms half cash balance in a few minutes See W M Woodward Oxford Mississippi.
The piece warns that summer coughs can indicate low vitality and may lead to throat issues and serious complications. It mentions remedies and cautions about seeking relief and avoiding further health problems.
R. R. Chilton & Co. announce a large new shipment of Veronica Water imported from Santa Barbara California. The water is promoted as beneficial for general health and digestion.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming relief from backache and various ailments. It cites Mrs Rus selliad endorsement and a price of 44e, with distribution through dealers in Buffalo, NY and North Stafford. The text urges readers to not ignore kidney symptoms and to seek the remedy.
The Clerk of the Board announces bids due at noon on May 7 for constructing a levee along Potomac River bottom near Oxford and Tola road and building three bridges on the levee. Plans and specifications are on file in the chancery Clerks office of Lafayette county. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Notle is hereby given that the Clerk of the Supervisor will receive bids to 123 o'clock noon Thars es for the building of a bridge across Taylor Creek. Contract work to be done according to plans on file in the chancery Alert's Office. The board reserves the right to reject any bids. W. M. Woorwarp, Clerk.
Notice from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors announces sealed bids from May to September 1914 for the upkeep of the county home and related premises. Bids must be submitted to the clerk for consideration.
An old ad warns readers about calomel causing sickness and touts Dexteon's Liver Tome as a safer alternative costing fifty cents. A. H. Krendel advertises the product claiming it replaces calomel for children and adults with no dietary restrictions and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
The Honorable Board of Supervisors of Lafayette county met at the courthouse in Oxford on the 3rd day of August 1914. All members present. The record itemizes allowances and repairs across numerous Beat districts, including road, bridge, and pauper maintenance expenditures, with amounts listed for TJ Tubbs, Pilcher, Hartley, Reip, Nevels, Gallogly, Tabor, Barron, Bennett, Hipps, Callaway, Punch, White, Saddler, Kimamons, Neill, Tidwell, Sneed, Wilson, Patton, and others.
Financial entries listing payments to multiple contractors and laborers for road improvements in Beat 1, Beat 3, and Beat 4 across Lafayette County. Names include Haddaway, Hrommett, Freeman, Taylor, and Porter. totals cover lumber, dragging, surveying, and machinery. The report notes the committee’s inspection of roads and urges contractors to meet contract conditions by the next quarter.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust by J B Loaen as trustee for R Harkina et al to W M Wowlwerd. Property includes land in Lafayette County Mississippi and a gin outfit at Harkins Mill, with cash bid at public auction in Ashford on August 2, 19 4. The trust secures indebtedness. title believed good but conveyed only as trustee.
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