Notable Visitors and Social News From Oxford
Adrian Smith visited Batesville this week. Miss Huntly of Winona guests Mrs. H. M. Quinn. Abe Brenner spent several days in Memphis. J. B. Culpepper returned from Biloxi. Powell of Thayer Mo guests Mrs. C. BR. Keys. T. J. Buller visited the office yesterday. Leatherwood returned from Ripley. Will Stone returned Sunday from New Orleans. Tom Stone and wife spent Sunday and Monday in Memphis. Julian Wilson visited Jackson on legal business. M. A. Montgomery returned from a Chicago trip. Thanks extended to D. R. Tankersley of College Hill. D. R. Richardson spends week with relatives in Holly Springs. R. B. West of Taylors visited Oxford. R. Cole and Chas. Haughton of Grenada spent last Thursday in Oxford. Hubert Stephens of New Albany attends to legal business in Oxford. Heavy rains damage remaining cotton in the fields. F. M. McFerren of Etta spent Saturday in Oxford as a caller.
New plank walk laid on University avenue
Oxford news column reports a new plank walk planned along University avenue from South street. The item notes local residents in transit and various community notices, with short mentions of church services and local business ads.
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University Avenue
South Street
Abe Brenner to Open General Supply Store Adjoining Furniture
Abe Brenner will open a general supply store in the building adjoining his furniture store within a few weeks. Adrian Smith and Charles Gates have accepted positions in the new establishment.
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Abe Brenner
Messrs
Adrian Smith
Charles Gates
Community Notes From Oxford and Surrounding Towns
Reports include Phi Delta Theta rep Thomas Campbell returning to the University of Mississippi after a New York convention, local moves by Mr France Hill to Ardmore Ind Terr, and several travels and illnesses. A severe early morning storm caused damage. the Federal Court session opened with Judge Henry C. Niles presiding and many cases ahead. News on subscribers’ payments, Miss Daisy Russell joining Western Union in Memphis, university football results vs Tulane at New Orleans, and local obituaries. Thomas Torgerson, architect, dies in Mobile. photographer Theo Sweeny to retire. Mrs. Y B Boyd dies amid suspected poisoning, with her husband detained. Rave augh White dies in Memphis explosion funeral held at Mt Zion. Subscriptions urged for THE EAGLE and local notices.
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Thomas Campbell
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
University of Mississippi
New York
University
Cotton Market Signals Mixed Returns for Farmers
Cotton arrivals at markets continue with most crops sold and prices fair yet not enough to offset high meat costs for farmers. Masons receive notice of a regular communication of T. 8. Gathright Lodge No. 33 tonight at 7:30 in the Masonic hall with annual officer elections and other business on the agenda.
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Gathright Lodge No
Masonic Hall
S. H. Logan
Fish and Oysters Fresh at Market Twice Weekly
Fresh fish and oysters received at the market on Tuesday and Friday each week. Notice from R. B. Robison.
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W.J. Turner & Sons
Wy Market
R. B. Robison
For Sale Items and Theatre Show Promises
For Sale listing includes two Surreys three Buggies one Spring Wagon and horses available with trade for corn. Falkner Transfer Co Oxford Miss offers these vehicles. The Wilfred Clarke comedy A Wise Woman at the Opera House next Wednesday Dec 10 features Marie Lamour and a strong company.
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Falkner Transfer CO
Oxford
Marie Lamour
Wilfred Clarke
Opera House
Mr. Clarke
Strand Theatre
London
Miss Lamour
Augustin Daly
New York
CG. O. Wilelns
Miss Lamour Wil fred Clarke in A Wise Woman at Opera House
The touring production of A Wise Woman starring Miss Lamour, a Daly veteran, has surprised the season with strong public support. A high merit company backs the performance as manager A. O. Wilkins announces the show will appear at the Opera House next Wednesday night December 10th.
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Lamour
Wilfred Clarke
Augustin Daly
Daly
Miss Lamour
A. O. Wilkins
Opera House
Mrs Mary Bowen Neilson Dies After Ill Health
Mrs Mary Bowen Neilson widow of Wm S Neilson died at her South Street home Saturday night at 11 of paralysis. Raised and buried in Oxford she left four sons and four daughters, all but the youngest married. A Presbyterian and devoted mother, her funeral was Monday afternoon at the family residence conducted by Rev W D Heddleston, with a large crowd in attendance.
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Mary Bowen Neilson
Wm. S. Neilson
South Street
Neilson
Oxford
Mayor Campaign Appeal From Paul 8 Burt
In a final week push for the mayoral race Paul 8 Burt appeals to voters promising full dedication to welfare, strict law enforcement, traffic safety, and attracting foreign capital for factory investment benefiting all. He emphasizes independence from cliques and asks for support to move higher.
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Paul
Burt
Local Officials and Vendors Ledger Entry Summary
A fragmentary ledger lists city officials and vendors including R. 8. Adams mayor and tax collector, E. Temple marshal, W H Keys treasurer, and various suppliers such as Geo. D. Bernard & Co., Lewis & McKee, Goodwin & Browny Lumber, The Oxford Eagle, LaFayette County School, Crane & Co, National Meter Co, Harrison Lumber Co, and Electric Light firms. Entries show payments and rents totaling multiple amounts including 1765, 441 25, and 810 1.
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Adams
E. Temple
Cullen
H Keys
Hickey
Geo. D. Bernard & Co
Nans
Globe Printing Office
RS Adams, Express
Lewis & McKee
Goodwin & Browny Lumber
The
Oxford Eagle
LaFayette County
Justice & Co
Hendrix & C
Towner & Co
Crane & Co
Goodwin & Brown
Hendrix & Co
Ceecee
National Meter Co
Harrison Lumber Co
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Mississippi
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Flaskner & Shands
G . D. Shands
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al Cate
Federal
Yilice
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LAW Oxford
C. W. Petrie
Coal Dealer
Ton Seed House
Tention
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City of
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Corber
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Paul S. Burt
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J. B. Culpepper
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C. BR. Keys
T. J. Buller
Will Stone
Tom Stone
Julian
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M. A. Montgomery
D. R.tankersley
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Mrs
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Holly Springs
R. B. West
Taylor's
Robert Cole
Chas. Haughton
Grenada
Hubert Stephens
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F. M. McFerren
Etta
M. C. Denton
Tula
Tom Barry
LaFayette Springs
GO. Smith
B. T. Markette
Clarksdale
Federal Court
Madge Leavell
Cherry Creek
H. Friedman
H. Sanders
Lemore Kemp
Clinton, Ky
Birdie Wilkinson
South McAlister, Ind
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Messrs. T., L. Avent
William W. McLarty
Isast
Sue Jones
Thayer
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R. Bb. Ropison
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Oscar
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Ph. H. Rowland
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M. A. Greene
J.B. Roach
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Alice and
Mary Quiggins
Buffaloe
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W. D. Heddleston
Methodist
William Burr
Greenwood
Mary Neilson
Mary McNeely
Minnie Smith
Mrs. Faison Smith
Indianola
W. Bb. Andrews
Lizzie Chilton
Tupelo
Frank Neilson
Clairmore, Lnd. Ter
J. W. Howell
Our County
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Tom Chilton
Mary Chilton
Lanar Rifles
Thomas Hoard
Heard
H. Fredman’s
France Hill
Ardmore
Ind
G. D. Able
Joella Sheegog
South McAlister
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Daisy Russell
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Hernando
Longino
Frank UC. Holmes
Holmes
Tulane
W. D. Pass
Delay
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Mobile
St. Peters
Torgerson
J. E. France
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Theo Sweeny
Y. B. Boyd
Crystal Springs
Kavenaugh White
Mt. Zion
Young White
John H. Hope
Ghambers’ Furniture
Herald
Herald Shoe Co
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Davidson & Wardlaw
Fish and Oysters
S.C. Smith
Lundie’s
University ST
Grady’s
University Street
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
R. S. Adams
M. P. Bishop
W. L. Goodwin
G Carpenter
Lyon
Eeroce
Porter
Deves Tees Electric Ligh
Trowbridge, Nixon & Co Reserve
E. E. Tempe
Pure Creamery
Omega
Sanders
Dr. W B M’ Mahon
Walker
Carpenter & CO
WWW
IT. Turner & Sons
North Side
Square
W. T. Turner & Sons
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Upal, Monte
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