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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
Incomplete OCR fragment references an administrator and legal matters with names like Klem and Kimmowe, but lacks clear actions, dates, or entities to confirm. The readable portion mentions attending to business and a law firm label at the end.
Several local residents and visitors are listed with movements and visits including Etta E. B. Robison’s visit to the Pope, S. Webster and wife traveling, and relatives seen in New Albany. Announcements mention a grand lodge Pythias event in Jackson, Sherman and Logan families in Mont, and Mrs. M. L. Sloss’s Birmingham trip. Fire, public improvements, and the new Federal Building feature, along with local marriages, illnesses, and the upcoming Union services at South Straw Church.
Notice to veterans from LaFayette County Camp Md 7. Commanded to meet in Oxford on Monday. By order of J L Gararrt Commander G H Evans Adjutant. For sale cornish organ in good condition minimal wear no reserve price listed. Organ offered at 50 dollars.
The undersigned will receive sealed bids up to 1 pm on Tuesday September 7 for building bridges on the Adamsville road near Greasy Creek near A T Lammey's gin and near C T Lammey residents, plus Pumpkin Creek bridge on the Usford and Houston road. Also 14009 feet of heart pine lumber to lay on the ground for the Harfield levee, and 18 to be built in Yooona bottom. Lumber cut to specifications on file. Bid bond required equal to double the bid. Board may reject any or all bids. W M Woodwaap Clerk Oxford Miss August 7 1909.
The Board of Supervisors will on Tuesday September 10 at the South door of the court house in Oxford hold a public auction for road work. Bids open to the lowest responsible bidder with bonds and completion as per plans on file. Roads include Beat No. 3 Batesville and Tobby Tubby link 6a Beat No. 5 Oxford and Sarepts link 199 and Oxford Powoo tee link 165.
An old ad copy argues sickness stems from a weak nervous system and that Dr Miles Nervine soothes irritated nerves to aid recovery. A testimonial from JOHN JAMES of Riverton Nebraska claims improved health after using the product, praising its effects and linking them to personal work on farms.
Hon J W Boatwright of Marshall County opens Farmers Union meetings across the county on Aug 2 and Sept dates with 10 am sessions and on site dinners. County Union secures Fr Gouwighe. all members urged to attend to discuss vital Union questions. Property ads note 14 acres near Oxford corporate line and 1005 acres in eastern county for farm purposes with inquiries to J F Gooissr Oxford Mississippi.
Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines advertised as reliable with easy payments. Old machines taken in exchange and the latest attachments offered. Try one before buying. S. Weester, Salesmasa and Collector.
Delta land sale and exchange offer includes 857.5 acres in California Washington Oregon and British Columbia with sale details and routes. Tax assessor announces Lafayette County rolls on file for equalization. local parcels include real and personal property. A separate note offers 10 acres in Mississippi Washington County for exchange or sale at 27.50 per acre, near D Railroad with timber and cultivated acreage.
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