Confederate Column reminiscence and veterans notes
A Civil War era Confederate Column in our county invites readers to contribute reminiscences and anecdotes. The writer recalls Comrade Wright and Comrade Frank Leaks, praises Gen Lee’s birthday observance, and describes an oyster supper and campfire recollections with veterans. The piece requests Lafayette records and a complete list revision, urging further contributions to illuminate local history.
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Oxford
Wright
Frank
LA. D. C
Gen. Lee
Battefield
Darkey
Darky
Mas’ Charney
Charley
Mas’ Charley
Smith
Lafayette
C. B. Howry
Reminiscence of the War Continued Updates
Reminiscence recalls Van Dorn's cavalry actions near Nashville including Brent wood and Triune bombardment. Gen Forest's division moves into Franklin while Arm strong loses five escorts and several men from other companies. Reports mention tailed details of fires and wagon losses amid skirmishes along the Franklin to Lewisburg Pike.
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van Dorn
Brentwood
Nashville
Triune
Franklin
Wiley Barnes
Co. E
Bragg’s Army Movements and Civil War Picket News
An army memoir details a sabre loss and cost disputes at camp, march routes from Spring Hill to Chattanooga, and picket duty on Pigeon Roost mountain. It recalls river crossings, artillery duels, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold Gap, and troop movements between Ringgold and Dalton with references to Rosencrans, Sherman, and Longstreet. The article also notes J. B. Bundren’s bid for Beat 4 Supervisor and praises his public service.
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Spring Hill
Bragg
Murfreesboro
Maj
Joe Dobbing
Spring Hil
Duck River
White's Bridge
Cumberland
Brage
Hindman
Charlie Yates
Pigeon Roost Mountain
Yates
Chickamauga Creek
Missionary Ridge
Polk
Chatanooga
Sherman
Knoxville
Longstreet
Grant
Virginia
Nooxville
Lorge
Rosencranse
Johnston
Dalton
Georgia
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Hume
Forest
Missisppi
Armstrong
Humes
Aixens Batallion
Against the House-to-House Canvass in Lafayette County
A Lafayette County section supports not conducting a house-to-house canvass this year. They cite many public meeting spots like picnics to reach voters and invite responses from other sections. J W State notes the proposal in Slate dated January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette County
B. T. Markette
J. W. State
Slate
Call From Beat 3 Names Local Supervisor Hopefuls
A Beat 3 note mentions Sid Johnson of College Hill as a possible supervisor candidate while urging re election for magistrate Rufe Shaw and bailiff Ed Dunlap. Voters in Gomez sign the item dated January 31st. An ad notes Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatic aches sold by A H Kendel at 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Johnson
College Hill
Johnson
Rufe Shaw
Ed Dunlap
Shaw
Mr Dunlap
Gomez
Ballard
A H Kendel
Vardaman Club Formed in Varda Mass Meeting
A mass meeting at the courthouse led to organizing the Vardaman Club with J. W. T. Falkner elected president and a slate of officers and vice presidents. The group endorsed James K. Vardaman for the U S Senate, pledged to support his nomination, and planned precinct-level Vardaman cubs amid rising political tension. Over 400 names enrolled as supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Vardaman Club
J. W. T. Falkner
J. C. Hartsfield
F. M. Stowers
Monroe Johnson
Tom Barry
T. B. Phillips
R. S. McGowan
Roach Johnson
W. C. Neill
H. Linder
B. T. Markette
F. B. Linder
Clarance Eskridge
A. M’ Hall
H. P. Stephens
E. D. Nichols
P. E. Matthews
C. A. McCharen
J. O. Ramey
M. P. Bishop
L. M. Russell
Mississippi
James K. Vardaman
Gov. Vardaman
United States
Senate
South
Lafayette
LaFayette County
Pane Vardaman Club
Tennessee
Vardaman Cubs
J. W. T. Fataner
C. A. McUnAgeEn
J.O. Raster
Test to judge hair health with Rexall 93 Hair Tonic
Advertises a home hair test using a pulled bulb to decide if hair is diseased. Claims pink bulbs indicate health and white ones disease. Promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back promise if unsatisfied and notes sizes 50c and 1.00 sold at Rexall Store R. R. Chiltoe & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea Rexall
R. R. Chiltoe & Co
Dr King’s New Discovery Heralded For Coughs And Lung Ailments
A Wellington Tex man 48 credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing lifelong lung trouble and weight loss after years of treatment. He now weighs 187 pounds and praises the remedy for coughs colds asthma croup and other chest illnesses. The ad touts a $1 price and guarantees, sold by A H Falls. A Coal City Al man claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cured long liver and kidney troubles restoring health after 12 years illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W R Patterson
Wellington
Tex
A. H
Coal City
Ala
Vance
A. H. Kende
Arbor Day program at Live Oak School celebrated
Arbor Day events at Live Oak School included a program with readings by pupils, dialogues, and recitations about trees and Arbor Day. Winners were Willie Blaker and Claude Brown in a fifth grade reading contest. Afternoon tree planting and a community supper followed, with a note inviting attendance at a Feb. 17 supper for school funds. Also promotional notes for ZEMO and Foley Kidney Pills appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Oak
Arbor Day
Eunice Hyde
Pearl Murphree
Ruby Humphreys
Sadie Murphree
Linnie Sue West
Claude Brown
Jack Murphree
Helen Hunter
Earl Murphree
My Dolly
Cordie Bolton
Leland Jenkins
Marvin Hunter
Ruth Stewart
Audrey West
Delia Jenkins
Willie Blaker
Live Oak School
D. F. Horie
Arnica salve and kidney pills marketed locally
A Stroud Oklahoma user praises Baucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing a boil quickly and advertises the salve at 25 cents from A H Kendel. The ad also touts Foley’s Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for backache rheumatism and urinary issues, sold by A H Kendel.
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D Frankel
Stroud
Okla
Baucklen
Kendel
Foley
A. HL. Kendel
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup bronchitis hoarseness and lag rippe with no opiates and no substitutes. Por sale by A H Kendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A H Kendel
Sale of Real Estate by Trustee in LaFayette County
Public sale of described land in LaFayette County Mississippi under a deed of trust to secure a loan. The property includes multiple parcels totaling about 60 to 160 acres in sections 25 35 36 township 8 range 3 west. Sale to be held at the south door of the courthouse in Oxford on the specified date in 1911. The trustee certifies title and summarizes a retail liquor license list provided by the Internal Revenue Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Thweatts
Maude
Chancery
LaFayette
Mindesiput
Oxford
Miss
Mississippi
J.B. Roach
Janes O Thompson
Internal Revenue
District of Mississippi
la Payette County
Internal Revenue Collector
JC. Warts PrieLn
Osforl
Notice to road contractors for Burney Branch and Markette Bridge road
The LaFayette County Board of Supervisors will open bids Monday at the Oxford courthouse for public road work. Bidders must meet terms, provide a sufficient bond, and may have bids rejected. Work covers the Burney Branch and Markette Bridge road link No 2h from the Oxford and Water Valley bridge to Mr Markette’s store. W M Woonkasp, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
LaFayette
Court House
Oxford
Burney Branch
Markette Bridge
Oxford and Water Valley
Markette’s
W. M. Woonwakp
Public notice bids sought for Oxford and Houston road bridges
The undersigned will receive sealed bids up to 12 o clock noon on Tuesday February 1 for building a bridge on the Oxford and Houston road across Robertson Creek. Bids for the two bridges will be let separately according to plans on file. Successful bidder must furnish bond double the bid with two or more securities. The Board may reject any or all bids and relet to lowest bidder. W M Woopwanp Clerk Oxford Misc January 7 1911.
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Oxford and
Houston Road
Robertson Creek
W. M. Woopwanp
Oxford
Misc
Cure Your Kidneys With Dean's Kidney Pills
Oxford resident A Shaw reports long kidney troubles resolved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad promotes the remedy as a guaranteed treatment, listing Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents and noting a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Oxford
A. Shaw
Miss
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Ted York
United States
Prince Lucifer and Satan’s Past in Pastor Russell Sermon
Washington January 2 Pastor Russell spoke at the Opera House on Satan’s past present and future. He argued Satan was the Angel of Light not a rival God and traced his rebellion from Lucifer to being called the Prince of this world. He contrasted the Logos with Lucifer noting Christ’s humility and salvation through the cross. In a second item, John W Modders of Moddersville Michigan improved after 15 years of stomach trouble with Electric Bitters, praising the remedy.
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Washington, D.C
Pastor Russell
Opera House
Hervatter
Satan
Russell
God
Ange
Light
Atara
Batan
Lucifer
Blesery
Mother Eve
Adam
John xiv
Earth
Eve
Jesus
St. Paul
Apoatlc
Christ
Logos
Apostle
Logus
Jehovah
Gaetan
John W Modders
Moddersville
Mich
Leygeippe Couges Cures Coughs With Fo ley's Honey
A health note touts Fo ley's Honey and Taria as a reliable family remedy for coughs and colds. It claims quick, effective action and includes a skin salve for instant relief with Snow Limiment. Sold by A H Kendel with prices 2 and 1 per bottle.
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A H Kendel
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E. A. Thompson
Wilmer Kennedy
Primariiee
N. W. Bradford
Lee M. Russell
J.T. Burrow
William Huston Stanley M. Sneed
EB. E. Temple
T. D. Ragland
W M. Woodward
A. A. McElreath
L. L
Ronney Robuck
T. M. Anderson
Guy B. Taylor
J. W. Stephens
W. B. Roshing
J. A. Meek
H. T. Smith
Mack D. Rayburn J. Woolverton
Furr
J.B. Bundren
Opr Teolumn
Roanoke
J. B. Bundren
Beat 4
Bundren
Beat
Beat 3
Vardaman Rally
Fenton
A. H. Xeadel
Zemo
A. Kendol
H. Beach
Undertakers
Patent Office
Greeley
U. S. Patent Office
John White CO
Cranes Lovisvitte
Prince Lucifer OF Old
Prince OF Demons
Pastor Ruseel
Yours Truly
the Sisk, Lawshee Co
R. B. Robison
Lyon al
Aco
Power of Lyon
Kathairon
Lyon
Kkathairon
Kira Fa
Dandreff
Kathasren
Rascre Spencer
Indianola
Mian
Mrs. Ann's
Rivers
Nastonville
Greer
Yourtown
Ark
Leon
le Bal
Pisase
Stella Finney
Scranton
Susie EB. Ramant
Camden
N.C
Lyons
Jen
Drug and General
Lyon Manufacturing CO
South Fifth St
Brooklyn
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