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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
2
Amid a national crisis leaders call for government ownership and control of railroads to avert disaster from a strike. The piece notes the issue becoming a major political question, cites past municipal utility gains, and mentions public health and social concerns alongside industry reform.
Governor Bilbo remains in Washington on Centennial Exposition business while Lieut. Gov. Lee M. Russell administers state affairs from Oxford. Russell, active since legislative adjournment, handles duties as his courts approach.
Lieut Gov Lee M Russell drew big crowds at the Neshoba County Fair speaking briefly in Dixon before winning a clear county majority in his campaign. Those who heard him praised the speech and urged a return visit.
The Oxford High School will open the next session on Monday September 11. Grammar grades will meet teachers on Thursday the 7th and the High School on Friday the 7th for organization. Patrons are urged to be present Friday morning.
Legal notice to electors of South Yorona See Road District of Reat 4 of Yomapette County Mississippi that a petition was filed with the Board of Supervisors to create a road district embracing lands described along township 9 10 ranges West and surrounding sections 25 36 29 27 34, extending to the Yalobusha County line. The district will be organized under Chapter 176 Laws 1914 with bonds to be issued for the district.
Official notice from Oxford by G A Woopwarb deputy clerk. Chapter 176 of laws 1914 and amendments thereto are given under my hand and seal. Prepared by the clerk of the board of supervisors in 1916.
Notice declares Letter of Administration issued for the estate of Elizabeth Jenkins. Creditors must file claims with the Lafayette Chancery Clerk within one year from the date, or be barred by statutes of limitation. Dated August 15, 1916, Mabel Jenkins administratrix. Bowen Edgar Webster attorney for administrator.
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