R. R. Chilton Dies at Age Nine
The death of R R Chilton was announced in Oxford. She passed away at 7 10 at her home on Lake View. Funeral arrangements are pending for today at St cemetery. Chilton had been in poor health, with a severe cold and lagrippe believed to hasten her death. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Chilton
Oxford
Lake Liezie
Patterson
Texas
Rs. Scattergood
California
St. Cemetery
Chilton
Acores
Community News From Woodson Ridge Tells of Visits and Illnesses
The Woodson Ridge column reports visits by Mrs. N N and family health improvements, friends and relatives gathering for Christmas, neighbors welcoming Ike Roberts to the Wooten farm, and local ailments including lagrip and serious illness. Several residents travel to see kin in Mississippi and Arkansas, while housing and employment changes are noted along with sympathy for Mrs. Jake Petty.
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N. N
Talmage Harmon
Will Rushing
Frank Wooten
Sam Ragland
Luther Baily
Panama City
Fla
J. Harris
Memphis
Steve Calloway
Ike Roberts
Wooten
Jeff Butler
Muskogee
Okla
Mary Adams
Dale Rushing
Hazel Stephens
Evan Baird
Car Une Roberts
A. H.S
Clyde Crouch
Chester McLarty
Dean Waldrip
Glendale
Jake Petty
Tyre
N. H. Waldrip
Homer Samuels
Edna
Dylan Cale
Ruby Saunders
Emma Williams
Legislature Set to Convene Next Tuesday January 4
Law makers from across the state prepare to gather in Jack for the session and the January 11 official returns from the November election will be opened. Community notes report travel plans, visits, and local happenings as health and school events bring town activity.
Legislature set to convene with hopes for reforms
The newly elected governor begins duties on January 18 while other state officers take office January 17. The session is expected to last about three months with adjournment likely in late March or early April. Senators Rusell and wife plan a several month stay in Jackson during the session. Lafayette county representatives Davis Hoyle Eskridge are praised for character and ability as they face a busy opening in which many bills are anticipated.
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Iit
Lee M. Russel
Jackson
North Street
Lafayette County
Davis
Hoyle
J. C. Eskridge
Christmas Quietly Observed in Cornish
Christmas passed without incident in Cornish as residents enjoyed the holiday. The note mentions Mr Able Bounds and his wife among those who celebrated.
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Mr. Able Bounds
Madison Man Endorses New Rheumatism Remedy
M D Reynolds of Madison Wisconsin declares relief after using three boxes of a new rheumatism remedy claiming long standing pain eased and improved mobility. He speaks favorably about the product and its potential benefits for chronic sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Reynolds
Madison, Wis
Henpecked Henry to Be Shown at the Opera House
The musical comedy Henpecked Henry described as the funniest show, with a lively chorus and cast, will be presented at the Opera House for one night only on Tuesday January 4. Hilarious scenes and nonstop laughter are promised, with spectators advised to curb the loud guffaws.
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Henry
Ear deafness cure ad promises relief from inflammation
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed mucous surfaces and that constitutional remedies can restore hearing. It urges readers to send for free circulars from F J Cheney & Co Omaha.
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F. J._ CHENEY & OG
Toles
Ohta
Halle
Free Springs Receives News Of Christmas 1915
The community notes the old year ending and hopes for prosperity in 1916. Obituary for Mr. M. M. Smith is reported with services at Fulmer Graveyard conducted by Rev. N. F. Mets. Local students and teachers recount Christmas holidays and a basketball game score of 31 to 19 in favor of College Hill boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Smith
Fulmer
N. F. Mets
Oxford
M. M. Bedenbaugh
College Hill
Bob Walters
O. P. Harris
Charley
Frank Gallegy
Abbeville
Marth Smith
Marvin Metta
Mississippi College
Annie Hyde
Tate
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment clears rheumatism neuralgia and allied pains by freeing congested blood. It promises renewed warmth and urges readers to keep the product at home, noting price options from 5 cents to 100 bottles.
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Sloan
Loss of appetite signals stomach needs stimulation
A note on how appetite loss points to the stomach failing to function normally. It suggests the stomach requires activation to restore healthy digestion and normal appetite.
Local Ads and Notices Include Remedies and Rentals
A collage of small items notes TONIC DIGESTIVE advertised by Kendels Drug Store with a one dollar price. A Como farmer visits town to buy dry goods after reading Eagle advertisements and catalogues. Scan’s Liniment promotes antiseptic claims and emergency use. Piano tuning offers 25 years of experience and Water Valley contact. Rent ad for Richman farm on Woodson Ridge via J E McCorkle.
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Como
Eagle
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Ns. R. R. Chilton
Woodson Ridge News
Willie York
Chas. Baird
Ruther Freeman
van Roberts
Henry Stephens
Guy Taylor
Low Shelton
Eba Cobb
Hollywood
Miss
Hagel Stephens
Ida Butler
Res Carwile
Little Fon
Hopewell
Albert Crouch
Thaxton
Mart
Crouch
Bonnie McLarty
Bud Hess
Grenada
Bonnie
Lester Lucas
Marvin Stephens
Ella Stephens
Katie Bell McCharen
W. M. Smith
Willie
Berness Durley
Billy Johnson
Julian Connor
Bank OF Oxford
Mississippi
Chitien
Toccopola
E. L. Houston
Boyce Coleman
Union Grove
Gladys Barry
Laurel
Gill Johnson
Yellow Leaf
Arthur Davis
Tula
B. Lagrone
John Caffee
Dallas
Partie Barks
Lafayette Springs
Virginia
Hilda Lester
Paris News
Elizabeth Hollowell
Fred Hollowell
Water Valley
Mary Belle Hollowell
Lou King
Paris
Earl Eisner
Willis Hoyle
Clinton College
James
Corrine Fletcher
Jettie Hollowell
Sniggl Fritz
Lee M. Ressen
Cornish News
Kendel’s
Messrs
Edward
Jas. Huston
Willie Hale
Dudley Childress
Paston Bedenbaug
Audrey
Virgie Bedenbaugh
Gladys
Jewel Huston
Eliza Saunders
Leone Murchinson
Margie Childress
Como High School
Mr. Millard Samuels
National
Teachers Normal At
Henderson, Tenn
Mr. Willis Denson
County
Dixie Hodges
Mr. Howell
Katy Bell McCharen
Tom Huston
W. D. Childress
Prof. Samuels
Dan Bedenhaugs
Lyric Cigar Store
Mts
Kendel's Drug Store
Shau
W. S. Barnes
Richman Farm
Busi Boone & Bivent
First National
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