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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
3
The timetable lists passenger arrivals at F:08 and No.4 at 7:38 p.m. No.6 at 4:08 a.m. No.3 at a sleds ab. The fragmentary entries indicate nightly or early morning schedules with unclear locations.
Uncertain crowd in Oxford Saturday and local notices include Mrs. A A Young visiting Mrs Fitzgerald at Phone 166 for groceries. Dr A G Hunt and family plan to move to Verner Okla. FOR SALE 19 acres west of Oxford on public road with good spring and timber. Easy terms to Mrs S B Sucre Oxford Miss.
Hon P E Matthews, current northern district penitentiary trustee, seeks reelection. Appointed by Gov Brewer, he devoted his time to the job and oversaw state farms earning over 300000 for the state, reflecting strong business judgment in managing large-scale operations. He has served as deputy sheriff mayor and as a successful farmer merchant and cotton buyer.
Notice lists J. EL Lawshee and R. S Adame as mayoral candidates. Voter instruction mentions voting yes on ak and Atame measures. fragmented names suggest candidate names J. B Lawskee and Goer present in the text.
The Board of Supervisors have remained in session since Monday, handling county business and scheduling further discussions on agenda items.
A county letter praises a former supervisor for past service and urges them to run again, noting strong local support and friendships across the county. The missive expresses belief in their ability to represent the people and asks them to enter the race.
Voters in LaFayette County Burgesa precinct sign a declaration praising Prof H T Smith as the best superintendent in years and urging him to run again, fearing he might decline and withdraw from the race. Signers include E Samuels W J Jones C H Gooch J S Mills J N Cathey J H Shipp Boyd Jones J S Lock and others.
An official notice states a penitentiary trustee will be appointed and expected to perform duties promptly. The announcement emphasizes timekeeping and the obligation to maintain good conduct in office.
A letter from J O Brown to Beat 5 voters promises diligent service and asks for consideration. The citizen expresses sincere intent to fulfill duties to the community.
The King's Daughters will hold their regular meeting on Friday February 5 at 3 p.m. in the annex of Mrs. J. S. Hudson.
An advertisement by F. B. Patton offers 25 percent off professional dental services for the next thirty days at Sengmere. Contact phone number 106 for appointments.
Mr J S Fort campaigns for re election as Supervisor of Beatrice Beat. He is a known citizen and long time board member who served the people faithfully and conscientiously. He promises careful deliberation and action for taxpayers and public welfare.
J A Parks is named as the candidate seeking reelection to the office of Supervisor for Fayette County District No 2. The notice implies strong support and expectation that voters will reelect him.
The paper announces W. J. Love as a candidate for reelection to Lafayette County District Four Supervisor, subject to the Democratic primary. The notice notes Love is currently a member from that district and is held in esteem by fellow members.
Oren Brown runs for re election as Beat 5 Supervisor. A farmer by trade he has served the public as Bailiff and Justice and as a member of the Board of Supervisors. He emphasizes duty devotion and service to Beat 5 voters.
A county board lauded the supervisor for several terms of service and urged continued work as a practical, businesslike official noted for his diligence and reliability.
A brief notice records that Mrs Mary Shorts used Chamberlain’s cough remedy for two years. The fragmented text mentions tax assessor context and related file references, with unclear details about location or outcome.
Poetic reflection on sowing and reaping urges careful habit of reading the county paper. Chilton & Company announce a fresh lot of sure and call for readers to obtain their best lines.
A beat two resident enters the tax assessor contest after a crowded field. Though a stranger to many, he earned friends across the county through flattering campaigning and solicitations. He urges supporters to stay active and anticipates voter turnout.
Among many suitors for the office this year Prof. W. H. Miles, current Abbeville superintendent, is urged as a worthy candidate. He is a university graduate, has taught sixteen terms in public schools, eight in Lafayette county, and is portrayed as educated and experienced rather than political. He asks voters to consider his fitness.
A group of Abbeville residents and former pupils of Professor W H Miles endorse his fifth term as school teacher in Aten County. They describe him as tactful, a Christian gentleman, and seek broad support from voters and trustees listed in the endorsement, noting the aim to secure his election.
The notice praises J. K. Derek Miller as a deserving county treasurer candidate with forty eight years in the county and a record of steadfast service in government roles. It notes his loss of an arm and his continued labor to serve, requesting voter support and influence.
Mr Kent Allen presented Stark Young to a Marshall audience at Auditorium The Woman s Club and Sesame Club study Modern Drama inviting the head of the State University Literature Department to speak Last night s program featured readings from modern drama including The Land of the Heart s Desire The group will meet Mr Young at the Hotel Marshall parlors tomorrow morning for further discussion
Sea Mrs C C Stephens has been sick this week. Mr and Mrs Fille Hitchins host a young boarder. Master Moody Callaway visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mrs John Miller of Memphis visited. Mr Childress and family moved to Widow Stephens place. School grows under Miss Ethel. Mr Smith and Dr Ivy came from West Point for Mrs Duncan’s illness. Born to Mr and Mrs Guy McLarty a boy.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Yoty Cole in a hazardous context with unclear medical claims. The passage loosely references cold symptoms and a supposed guarantee but lacks verifiable facts or coherent details.
Merchantable Lumber at 1.35 per hundred and Heart Lumber at 32 bo per hundred feet offered by B. T. Winter with phone contact 159 1-2-1. Local-read ad style suggests a small business notice for wood products delivery.
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