Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press Consolidation Notice
The Oxford Eagle announces a consolidation with Lafayette County Press and Oxford agreements dated August 24 1915. Obituary notices cost one cent per word with advance payment required. Sample copies priced at five cents. Advertising rates listed for display and classified ads. Subscriptions payable in advance with various rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County Press
Oxford
Maks
Fast Ce
Sampie
Lesa
Gratitude to U D C Ladies for Thanksgiving Honor
A veteran committee expresses deep thanks to the U D C Ladies for a Thanksgiving dinner. The note praises the hospitality and patriotism, noting a 90 year old veteran rode 15 miles to attend and thanking the pastors who joined. Signed by J L Shinault and G H Evans.
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J. L. Shinault
Com
G. H. Evans
Adj
Prickly Ash Bitters Advertised by RK Lt. Chilton Co
A patent medicine ad touts Prickly Ash Bitters to ease stomach upset and restore appetite. It claims a dose corrects the trouble and promotes digestion, priced at $1.25 per bottle by RK Lt. Chilton & Co., Special Agents.
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Chilton & Co
Prize trips for club girls from Mississippi
Several canning and poultry club girls from Mississippi will leave on December 4 to visit Washington DC. They will be chaperoned by Miss Luia Tuning, state agent in charge of girls clubs, and Miss Mary E. Johnston, canning club agent. Names and records include Valerie Herring net profit 525.85, Vivian Smith 386.25, Alta Sue Brown 296.66, Gregory Russell 256.32, Nannie Ella Ward 199.15, Olivia Straham 199.14, Effie Ayers 259.16.
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Mississippi
Washington, D.C
Luia Tunigon
Mary E. Johnston
Valerie Herring
Poultry Club
Panola County
Vivian Smith
Pearl River County
Alta Sue Brown
Union County
Gregory Russell
Lawrence
Nannie Ella Ward
Jasper County
Canning Club
Olivia Straham
Copiah County
Effie Ayers
Montgomery County
Washington and the People in a Time of Turmoil
A Richmond era opinion laments graft strikes and riots sweeping the nation. It argues Washington must dispatch the peace treaty, end wartime resolutions, return public utilities to private ownership, and enact decisive legislation to restore order and protect the nation.
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Washington
United States
the Union
Congress
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Lafayette County Mississippi
James Stone as substituted trustee will sell on the 2nd Monday in December at the south door of the Lafayette County Courthouse in Oxford Mississippi the property described as Let No 26 in Oxford city. The sale pays off prior mortgage of Blanch Somerville and all liens of Charles B Howry with title believed good but conveyed as trustee only.
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Samuel M. Howry
Ette County
Charles K. Kowry
St Lampete
Ees
Mississippi
Lafayette County
S. M. Sneed
Blanch Somerville
Chancery
Charles B. Howry
Charles B. How
Chas. B. Howry
James Stone
Oxford
Mississiptown
City of
South Street
Laura J. Moon
W. H. Joyner
Commissioner’s Sale Of Land In Lafayette County Mississippi
Commissioner W M Woodward will sell at the south door of the Lafayette County Court House in Oxford to raise division among heirs. The deed covers the northwest quarter of Section 52 Township 10 Range 2 west, including the Crocker family graveyard. Sale conducted December 22 1919 between legal hours for cash. title conveyed is only the commissioner's.
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R.oe Lackey
J. A. Crocker
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
County Court House
Oxford
State of Mississippi
Geere
Crocker
W. M. Woodward
H. H. Creekmore
Jeff Armstrong Pardon Petition Placed on Meritorious List
Public notice states Jeff Armstrong's pardon petition was approved for Meritorious List by the Mississippi Pardoning Board at the October meeting and will go to final action in January. Protest may be filed by interested parties.
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Jeff Armstrong
Mississippi Pardoning Board
Notice to Bidders Coleman Drainage District 1919
District Drainage Commissioners of Lafayette County Mississippi invite bids on December 27 1919 at 1 PM in Oxford Court House for excavation of about 68000 cubic yards of earth work per plans on file with the Chancery Clerk. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. Dated December 4 1919.
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Coleman
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Oxford
Chancery Clerk
W. W. Phillips, Co
EB. Silk
A. F
Taylor
District Drainage Commissioners
Christmas Presents Display At Local Store
We offer an exquisite range of holiday goods with costly and inexpensive gifts for cherished memories. Visitors are invited to see the beautiful display now ready for inspection and note the store’s claim of the best selection ever offered.
A List of Luxury Goods Offered in Catalog
A catalog highlights an array of high end items including diamonds cameo pieces vanity sets parasols ivory toilet sets Waldemar chains watches gold knives cuff links tie pins manicure sets Waterman pens Eversharp pencils belt buckles cigarette cases pipes signet rings ladies bags and purses community plate cut glass and more.
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Waterman Ideal
Eversharp
Petition Grounds In Lafayette County Mississippi
A petition signed by more than twenty percent of qualified voters in Lafayette County Mississippi seeks a change or action regarding a proposed Philadelphia related measure. The document outlines the requisites and confirms sufficient signature support for further consideration.
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Mississippi
Lafayette
Bond Issue Notice for Lafayette County District
The Board of Supervisors will consider issuing bonds in January 1920 for a district comprising specific sections in Township 7 Range 2 west, Township 7 Range 1 west, Township 3 Range 2 west, and Townships 8 Range 1 west in Lafayette County Mississippi. Objections signed by 20 percent of qualified electors must be filed by the first Monday in January 1919.
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Mississippi
Towit
Lafayette County
Board of Supervisors
Oxford
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D. C
Notice to Bid on 240 Foot Bridge in Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will accept sealed bids until 12 noon on Tuesday January 6 1919 for building a 240 foot bridge across first slough north of the Tallahatchie River in Beat 3 on Oxford and Memphis road. Plans and specifications are on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The successful bidder must enter into bond for faithful performance. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. December 8th 1919 G A Woodward D C.
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Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
First Slough
Tallahatchie River
Oxford and
Memphis Road
Chancery
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D.C
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George W. Price
Oxford Eagle
Washington and the People
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Selem
N. C
LaVallieres Bar
Waldemar Chains
Sterling
Sheffield
Victrolas
Victor
Miss
G. A
Oxford, Miss
J. G. Woolverton
Justice OF the Peace
Court House
L. EH. Oldham
Rowland Drug Co
Geo. M. Knight
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