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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
4
The notice outlines obituary word pricing at one cent per word with advance payment required. It lists sample copy charges, advertising rates for display and classified ads, reader rates, and subscription prices with advance payment required. It notes no free copies and no credit, plus a telephone contact.
A Water Valley weekly reports an incident of a bogus check attempt and the editor’s criticism of the Heralds coverage. Professors Samuels and Dobbs send letters aimed at clearing up the record and satisfying those involved.
J I Dabbs principal Lafayette Springs School writes to Lafayette Springs residents refuting a North Mississippi Herald report tying the local basketball team to a fraudulent Coffeeville check. He states the accused boy is not from the community, never attended the school, and that the $10 was paid, ending the matter. He cites Coleman Grover Patton and others as witnesses and requests publication of a letter from Prof E S Samuels of Coffeeville.
A Mississippi teacher E S Samuels protests a misrepresented Bo Gus check affair in the Eagle. He vows a reply next week or by circular letter and mentions plans to bring his team to visit before Christmas. The letter cites Lafayette Springs connections and associates Bevel Coleman Price.
In a letter from Coffeeville dated December 4 1921 Samuels asks G W Price of Oxford to print a defense for friends at Lafayette Springs and expresses appreciation for receiving the Eagle weekly.
Edith Underwood of West Tampa Florida declares Tanlac saved her from a sick spell and a sense of bodily collapse. She describes relief from headaches and a feeling of new life with each dose and notes Tanlac is sold by leading druggists. Samuels defends Lafayette Springs boys against bogus check claims stating no boy raised $10 and recounts events in Coffeeville and Water Valley.
Public notice announces sale of multiple tracts totaling about 1 059 acres in Lafayette County Mississippi under a deed of trust from E McLendon to Grenada Bank of Grenada Mississippi. A substituted trustee E E Temple will sell at public outcry on January 2 1922 at the Lafayette County Courthouse Oxford MS during legal hours for cash to satisfy the secured indebtedness.
A friendly note from a visitor in Lafayette County thanks the Coffeeville acquaintance for past favors and sends kind regards and personal sentiments. The closing expresses friendship.
Mr and Mrs George Smith express gratitude to Dr Culley nurses and Oxford community for faithful service and many deeds of kindness during a thirty seven day hospital stay. May God bless you all.
An advertisement touts 666 as a swift prescription for colds fever and la grippes. It promotes rapid relief with bold claims and terse market language.
The item notes Lyric presents the greatest amateur minstrel revue of the age on December 15. The brief mentions performers and a local venue but provides no further details.
Family thanks Drs Bramlett and Rowland and Bramlett hospital nurses for care and condolences during the final moments of W J Beard. Signed by the children of the late W J Beard.
Substituted trustee H M Bryan will sell at public auction for cash the northeast quarter of Section 31 and the southeast quarter of Section 30 in Township 8 Range 1 West Lafayette County Mississippi. Sale at the south door of the county courthouse in Oxford on December 12, 1921. Title conveyed will be only such as vested in the trustee. Witness signature November 16, 1921.
District Commissioners of the Greer Drainage District petition Lafayette and Marshall County Drainage Boards to issue bonds totaling 12000 dollars to finish district improvements. An assessment roll for bond and interest payments is on file with the Chancery Clerk in Oxford. The boards will meet December 12, 1921 at 1 PM in the Oxford courthouse to hear interested parties.
On the sixteenth day of November, 1921 W M Woodward Chancery Clerk of Lafayette County Mississippi and ex officio Clerk of Drainage Commissioners of Lafayette and Marshall Counties Mississippi sets the dates November 17 24 and December 1 8 for proceedings or filings.
An advertisement touts a Minstrel Revue of jazz and pop and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a stomach liver and bowel cleanser that stimulates appetite vigor and cheerfulness. Price is $1.25 per bottle and is sold by R R Chilton Co.
John B. Rogers Co asserts Minstrel Revue is the same as city shows for December 15. Readers may enjoy two hours with the Ole Miss Post and University Orchestra as part of the revue.
Oxford division grand jury returns 73 true bills in a single term. Indictments include 62 for liquor violations and two for postal crimes plus cases of narcotics evasion and draft law violations. Jessee Stars sentenced to six months in Atlanta federal penitentiary. L. E. Roberts receives two years for auto theft. Additional cases to be listed later.
Enquiry to Mississippi Secretary of State outlines how candidates file for the August primary for U S senators congressmen and judges. Democrats must notify county executive committees 15 days before the election, with primary printing costs prorated by candidate. Candidates typically send checks to trusted local friends to ensure ballot placement.
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