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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1914

Page

3

Northbound Train Timetable Extract

Passenger trains listed with scheduled departures including No 24 at 3 06 pm No 4 at 7 35 pm No 6 at 4 am No 23 at 10 54 am No 5 at 9 25 pm and No 33 at 3 4 am.

North Bound

Local Notes and Socials Roundup in Lafayette County

Local items report visits from J F Cameron of Nashville and Simon Levy of Memphis. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mewborn is critically ill. The Junior Prom and church events are noted along with hunting interest and Thanksgiving plans. Cotton gins data for 1914 and 1913 are given, plus a minor accident at the Baptist church annex.

Mr. Simon Levy Memphis Mrs. H. Friedeman Mrs. Mewborn

Oxford Neighbors and Local Notices Chronicle

Local items report travel and shopping notes in Millan Oregon and Oxford Mississippi. Mrs J A Tankersly and Dr Banks family news. new furniture line opened by R B Robison. Rev E S Lewis attends Starkville conference. upcoming Federal Court term and Board of Supervisors meeting. social visits by the Nevilles, Jorges, Buffaloe, and Holden families. Rev W O Patterson to preach. obituary: Mrs James Cook in San Angelo. election result gratitude from Sam Adams promising service and unity for Oxford.

James Cook San Angelo Texas Oxford Cemetery B.S Cook Miss Murphy Durant Oxford Clarksdale Sam R. 5 Adams

Marriage at Hot Springs Unites Mr St Elmore Tarver and Miss Evelyn Tanner

On Wednesday the 23rd at noon at the bride’s home near Oxford Mississippi and Miss Evelyn Tanner wed Mr St Elmore Tarver. Rev. Hickok officiated and after lunch the couple left for a home near Yocona. The Methodist ladies announce a bazar December 9 10 and 11 at the vacant store next to Wilds Tailor Shop with turkey dinner and handmade wares.

St. Elmore Tarver Oxford Evelyn Tanner Robt. Mowery Hot Springs Ark Rev. Hickok Yocona Methodist Wilds Tailor Shop Cable Piano Company

Dillard News Promotes Farm Progress and Community Update

In the Dillard area families report good harvests and diverse crops despite low cotton prices. Mr. Light shows strong yields with a Deere cultivator. community farming expands to grains, clover, and improved stock. A church meeting elected Rev. E M Taylor as pastor for the upcoming year.

Dillards Ight Segara Oscar Shaws Oxford Mise Elia Pegues Tennesee Dillard's Chapel E M. Taylor

Veterans Dinner Thanks Affirmed by Camp Members

Resolved 1 The camp thanks the ladies who prepared and served the elegant dinner for the Veterans on a day in November 26. 2 Appreciation is shown for Miss Nelson Rowland and Miss Sims for their active interest and support of the Confederate cause during the Southern Independence struggle.

Nelson Rowland and Sims

Petition for clemency for Carl Otto Siegel in 1914 case

A group led by Webster E Temple asks Governor to pardon Carl Otto Siegel after a March 1914 arrest and two year sentence in the State Penitentiary for alleged theft. They argue he is young, had no counsel, pled guilty, and may reform if released to return to German army service.

Fort Brewer Carl Otto Siegel Justice of the Peace

Milch cows for sale or trade in Oxford Mississippi

I will move out of town on or near January first and want to sell or trade my milch cows on a small dairy, including a few heater and nest components. Sales bring about 100 dollars per month. J F Gooussy Oxford Mississippi

J. F. Gooussy Oxford Yagoo & Mississippi Valley Railroads Ohio River Illinois Iowa Nebraska Southakota Wisconsin Tenn

Canning and Poultry Club Members Urged to Mail Names

County Agent Fanntk Renfrow calls all organized clubs to meet and mail the revised 1915 member list with ages and P O addresses. Teachers without action should have their girls decide now on continuing club work.

P. O. Addreses Fanntk Renfrow

Your Cole Is Dangerous Break It Up

A fragmented ad style notice urges readers to treat a cold promptly with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claiming it eases coughing and throat discomfort. The copy is garbled but promotes a medicinal product for families and household health.

Cole

Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Backed by Patient Testimony

Miss Effie Hood of Fulton Mississippi credits Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy with restoring her health after a long stomach disorder described as appendicitis by doctors. The letter claims rapid relief, improved complexion, and a return to normal stomach size, urging others with chronic stomach trouble or constipation to try one dose. The product is sold locally by Dr R R Chilton & Co and druggists.

Effie Hood Fulton Miss Wade Mayr Miss Hood Misa Heed Dr.r R Chilton & Co

Road improvement bids requested in Lafayette County Mississippi

The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by December 5, 1914, for working two road links the Oxford and Abbeville Road from Abbeville corporation to Beat Land and the Tom Tidwell area to Union Hill School House known as the Gaffora New Road, per plans on file. The board may reject any bids. Oxford Mississippi November 6, 1914. W M Woopwarp Clerk. G A Woolpwarp D C

Board of Supervisors Lafayette County Mississippi Towit Oxford Abbeville Corporation of Abbeville Beats Tom Tidwell Union Hill School House

Health Improves After Using Chamberlain's Tablets

A testimonial states the subject owes good health to Chamberlain's Tablets and remains in excellent health, asserting the product is obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain

Quail and Partridge Protection Ordered in Lafayette County Miss

The Board orders two year protection for quails partridges and doves in Lafayette County Mississippi under Chapter 37 1906. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to 30 and thirty days jail on the third offense. Votes in favor by Parks Lovelady and O A. opposed by J C and J B.

Mississippi Lafayette County J. A. Parks W. J. Lovelady O. A J.C

Election to decide road laws adoption for Clear Creek District

Notices show Lafayette County Mississippi Board of Supervisors orders December 1914 election at Dillards School House to decide if residents of Clear Creek District adopt 1910 statutes authorizing construction and maintenance of public highways. Signatories L M Becwserr and A G Pacemax.

Missiissiri Lafayette Sc Ora Debe Tee Ember Lett Mid Boar Sabberm Clear Creek Board of Superrairs Dillards Boars Lafayette County Mississippi Shane Tors Leas Creek Mississppi Ted

Beate of Ohio City of Toledo and Partners in Law Firm

Fragmentary legal notice from Toledo citing a firm partnership in the city and county and referencing a sworn statement, dates, and a medical claim about Catarrh cures. The text mentions a notary public and mentions various names and offices, with incomplete phrases and garbled OCR.

Beate Ohio Toledo Con 3 & Co Toinde Amd Inteceean Catarra Leah Memry Ralls Keetie Greche Taleda C. Beotal Kalle

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