Local Item Updates and Social Notes From Oxford
Mrs Geo Keys returns from visit to Mrs Jessie Carter of Bolivar Tenn. Rev E S Lewis on summer vacation. Mrs Lillian Yates Gardner visiting parents. Miss Ruby Stall to Starkville visiting relatives at A M College. J M Knight and Rev motor trip to Greenwood. Mrs E O M Rayburn of Tocopola visits Oxford friends. Miss Dott Mavelle visiting Mr and Mrs G F Heard Jr. WANTED A lady who understands Artwork Kaley Sparks. Lemons! Lemons! Lemons! Phone 299. Miss Esther Linder visiting Mrs John Goolsby. Jack Moncan delivers orders. Miss Ragland won 225.00 Bramlett Sons prize. We offer quality groceries and delivery. Music class resumes with Miss Hoper. Divine service at Episcopal church next Sunday 8 pm. Keep money circulating locally. Mrs Dennison called to Cascilla for death of Mr W C Harris. guest at Colonial Hotel. Mrs Helen Welch returns to Collins. Delays in St Louis affect travel. Mrs Kate Miller and family mentioned with Miller and Donald Miller and Hugh Miller McComb City.
Oxford hospital not closing says official letter
An Opes Letter from Editor The Eagie dated 8 23 15 defends Oxford Hospital against gossip that it will close on Sept 1 and that the writer remains county head officer. The author denounces town busybodies who spread rumors and urges residents to avoid harming Oxford’s reputation or scaring away potential newcomers.
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Eagie
Oxford
Oxford Hospital
Tome Tora
Health and social notes from South Oxford area
The dispatch notes health concerns as malaria remains prevalent and the Sunday school operates well. Protracted meetings ended on the 12th and benefited the community, with visits by Sam Wells and Modieia to Alabama and a Sunday gathering with relatives at the home of Minnie and Mary Lee Mulsaid.
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Sam Wells
Modieia
Alabama
Wesson Hollowell
Minnie
Mary Lee
J. L. Walker
Littie Crocker
Mary Mills
Geo. F. Bumgardner
Waters
John Henderson
Gea Weske
Ourend
Pharma
R. H. Neill
Lafayette County Tax Assessors Notice of Equalization
Notice to interested parties that the Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Clerk has on file the personal and land assessment for 1915. The Board of Supervisors will review at the next September meeting to consider equalization. Attend if you wish to contest any assessment. August 8, 1915. G. Woollveater Tax Assessor. W. M. Woopwagrp Clerk. G. A. Woopwarp D.C.
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Mississippi
Lafayette
Board of Supervisors
Misunderstanding About Governor's Residence Clarified
In a letter to friends in Lafayette County, M explains he will live in Oxford and continue law practice. only during legislative sessions will he be in Jackson, about two and a half months every two years, and he will keep his Oxford office open for business.
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Oxford
Jackson
Quiet wedding of Miss Lene Russell and Dr W McMahon Jr
Miss Lene Russell and Dr W McMahon Jr were quietly married in Ox Ber e where they grew up. Friends and well wishers extend sincere congratulations on the union.
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Lene Russell
Dr. W. 5. McMahon Jr
Oxbere
Maxwell cars praised for hill climb and fuel efficiency claim
A letter from Dr J Dorroh in Montreal N C to Maxwell agent Thomas Yates extols Maxwell cars for peak hill climbing and low fuel use. Dorroh reports a climb of feet on eight miles with half a gallon radiator fill and over 1000 miles driven on varied roads at 9.50 in gas and oil, about one cent per mile.
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J. Dorroh
Montreal
N. C
Thomas Yates
Maxwell Cars
Maxwell
Montreat
Oxford
Miss
Hickory
Mount Pisgah
Madison Miss
N.C
J. H. Domnow
Woodmen of the World opens in Oxford for new members
W. O. W. offers a special open dispensation in Oxford to recruit four new members who will receive policies. The promotion lasts two weeks with a large introduction class at the elarse. Deputy organizer G. H. D. Netemer will be at Dr Lemper's office for information. A wall cottage or rooms are wanted by September 1 with contact options 345 or Barsow's Stopio.
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Oxford
G. H. D. Netemer
Lemper
Barsow
Gratitude Message From Lafayette County Representative
To the People of Lafayette County Oxford Mississippi I express my gratitude for electing me your representative I shall always endeavor to be worthy of that confidence My thanks again for the trust placed in me
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Oxford
Misa
Thirty-Six for Five Yents Dr King’s Pills Debut
A quirky vintage item notes a novelty claim for Dr King’s New Life Pills priced at five cents. The ad suggests a humorous promotion with a countdown figure and playful framing.
County School Board Meeting Notice in Oxford
The County School Board will meet at the County Superintendent's office in Oxford on Monday August 30 1915.
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Oxford
Fragmentary note on a lake observation and recovery
A garbled entry describes observing a diver at Chamber lake and mentions recovery and legal timing. The text is unclear and contains nonsensical phrases with no coherent events, people, or organizations.
Merchant Uses Phone Bank to Shield Against Worthless Debt
A merchant seeks protection from loss by worthless credit through telephonic banking measures. The approach centers on alerting the bank to potential bad debts and requesting rapid action to mitigate exposure.
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Fraleser
Russell & Faleser Ilene
L. c. Andrews
Oxford, Miss
Ilinois Central
Geo Keys
Jessie Carter
Bolivar, Tenn
E. S. Lewis
Lillian Yates Gardner of
Greenood
T. W. Yates
Ruby Stall
Starkville
A & M College
J. M. Knight
Rev
Greenwood
E. O. M. Rayburn of
Toccopola
Erndes
Pt Gassesiery
Jack Morcax
Miss Dott Mavelle of
Potts Camp
Mrs. G. F. Heard, Jr
Kaley & Sparks
Esther Linder
John Goolsby
Woodson’s Ridge
Jack Moncan
Piscopal
Ae E. D. Crouch
Daugh Thelma
Atkins
Secterday
Memphis
Helen Welch
Collins
R. E. Duncan
Aan Bs
St. Louis
Dzsyzon
Bakesher
Kate Miller
Enos Miller
Donald Miller
Y. W
South Oxford
Lafayette County
Woodward
Hartsfield
Ma Enceneu Ag
Kendrel
Linder
Kpodel
Fenders
Eve Hougeh
Steate A
Mies L. Steate
North Oxford
Kodak Filma
Barrow Studio
G. Woollveater
W. M. Woopwagrp
G. A. Woopwarp
D.C
Eades
Eapes of
FOX
Cleets
W. O. W. Special
Dr. King
HE T. Smith
Bertile
Chamberlake
Spencer National Bank
Goodwin & Company
Springfield
Goodwin
John Doe
General Film CO
Universal
The
Starkey
Girard Street
Geuresdeine
Ewck
Begour City
Wates
Aidic Ds
Akest
Waterlee
Cc. J. Lawhor
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