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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1903

Page

3

Candidates named for Lafayette County offices in Democratic primaries

A notices list announces several Lafayette County candidates for county offices including Treasurer Superintendent of Education and Assessor. Names include F. Samlel Meewen RL Stephens TY M Anderson H T Smith J W Patterson Jas Burs Dulles. All are stated as subject to Democratic primary actions.

LaVascette Lower Howe Baayette County Heme Eulgeet Ya. Carpenter Sherif LaFayette County T.L Graham H. Welom Heartsfield Sherhif Lafayette Ecounty Sherlif Cc. Sughles LaFayette G County Slough Avent Chreuit L. Waldrif wW.c. Parks Lee Payette County F. Samlel Meewen M. Paruam Treuser A. V. Davis RL. Stephens TY. M. Anderson H. T. Smith LaPayette County J.W. Patterson Democratc Jasburs Dulles MM. Knight John M. Sparres la- Fayette County N.N. McClellan Matti

Memphis Scimitar Promotes New Home and Reach

The Scimitar touts a handsome new home with premier facilities for news gathering and printing. It boasts 460 special correspondents across six states, 300 agents, and market reports 15 hours ahead of rivals. Subscriptions are 30 cents monthly or 2.50 for six months with a forthcoming Housewarming Edition.

Scimitar

Recital at Women’s College. community notes in Oxford

Sunday services planned at St. Peters Church. Grenada visitors attend. Oxford notes announce a tenants listing, a new deputy marshal, and local officials' dining, with lectures by Rev Dubose, Mrs. Chilton’s readings, and illness news. The Eagle praises water works, village improvement societies, and a humane cruelty incident. features music recitals, anniversaries, and subscriptions.

Harris and Boothe Wed in Des Arc Arkansas

Miss Emma Harris of Oxford and Mr John Boothe of Desa Arc Ark were married Tuesday at the home of the bride’s sister Mrs Sallie Rienhardt in Des Arc Ark. The bride was raised in Oxford and many friends here extend best wishes for her happiness and prosperity.

Emma Harris Oxford John Boothe Desa Arc Ark Boma Sallie Rienhardt Des Arc

Gates and Morgan Marriage At Uncle's Residence

At the bride’s uncle Robert Morgan’s residence, Air. Charles Gates and Mrs Addie Morgan wed at 8 o clock last Thursday night with Rev N W P Bacon officiating. The bride moved to Oxford from Holly Springs years ago and has many friends here. The groom is a well known local business man. The Eagle extends congratulations.

Robert Morgan Charles Gates Addie Morgan

Marriage of Mrs May Anderson and Mr Anthony Bordeaux

Mrs May Anderson and Mr Anthony Bordeaux of Macon wed on January 30 at the bride’s mother Mrs Laura Owens home. In Auburn Kentucky Mr Bordeaux studied at the State University and is highly regarded in Oxford. The bride is noted as a popular society teacher in this place. The HAGLE extends congratulations.

May Anderson Anthony Bordeaux Macon Laura Owens Auburn

Madill Couple Weds at Bride’s Parents Home

Mr J Ward Falkner of Madill and Miss Iola Brown were married at 66 oclock yesterday evening at the bride’s parents home. Rev W D Heddleston officiated. only close relatives attended. Falkner, a law graduate and relative of Hon J W Falkner, is noted as a promising legal figure in Madill.

J. Ward Falkner Madill S. 7 Iola Brown Joe F. Brown W. D. Heddleston Mr. Falkner Aan J. W.T. Falkner Department of Law Our State University Oxford EaGue

Re election announcement for County Tax Assessor Cullen

The EaGLE carries the notice of Cullen seeking re election as Tax Assessor. He has served four years with bonded deputies and added over 300000 dollars in taxable property, boosting revenue for state county and corporations. He is praised as a fearless, tireless official and asks voters to consider him.

Eagle Cullen

Candidate H T Smith for LaFayette Superintendent post

Announcement of Prof H T Smith of Taylors as a candidate for Superintendent of Education in LaFayette County. He is a renowned local teacher with years of experience and asks voters for support.

H. T. Smith Taylor’s LaFayette County

Bramlett and Ramey Firm Dissolved by Mutual Consent

The firm of Bramlett and Ramey is dissolved with Lex Ramey retiring and Dr. A. O. Bramlett continuing the business. All debts to the firm should be settled promptly to avoid further costs. February 3, 1903.

Lex Ramey A. C. Bramlett Bramlett & Ramey A. O. Bramlett

Patterson of Cornish for Lafayette Tax Assessor

J. W. Patterson of Cornish is announced as a candidate for La Fayette County Tax Assessor. A lifelong resident, he is described as intelligent and with solid business training, though he has never held public office. His hometown vote four years ago was notably large. He asks voters for their consideration.

J. W. Patterson Cornish LaFayette County Patterson

Will You Run Ben for chancery clerk again

To the Editor of the Eagle Horner Mississippi February 3 1 notice in last week column notes B P Gray did not appear and asks if he will run for chancery clerk again. The writer praises Gray as an accommodating official and asks him to announce his candidacy for the race.

The Eagle - Horner Miss B. P. Gray Case Ben

Matthews Seeks Lafayette County Sheriff Seat

P E Matthews, a North Mississippi citizen, declares his candidacy for sheriff of Lafayette County. He notes prior service in the role, calls his past performance exemplary, and asks supporters and constituents to consider him in the upcoming race.

Stephens Named Candidate for Lafayette County Treasurer

R L Stephens is listed as a candidate for Lafayette County treasurer. Known and respected in the county since early manhood, he is familiar with duties of county offices and his supporters expect faithful service if elected custodian of the county funds.

R. L. Stephens LaFayette County Stephens

Growth Hog Day Promises End Of Winter Cold

The article notes Monday the second inst as Growth Hog Day with overcast skies and no sun all day. It suggests the hog's return from winter retirement failed to reveal its shadow, signaling a probable end to winter and the breaking of its backbone per tradition.

Church Sewing Circle Formed For Fellowship And Service

The church establishes a sewing circle to aid home work and foster fellowship. Mrs E Ke Temple offers a room on North Street for meetings each Monday afternoon at six o'clock. Members are encouraged to participate and take sewing orders for all kinds.

Methodist Church

Picture enlargements offered locally in New Albany

Local ad promotes life size Crayon Pictures for 150 with safe return. Vexas Photo Co. J. W. Blaylock, proprietor, invites customers to enlarge small pictures at home rather than sending to Chicago, promising higher grade work and safe return.

Chicago Vexas Photo Co J. W. Blaylock New Albany Miss

Local Candidate N N McClellan Seeks Bailiff Post

N N McClellan announces his candidacy for Bailiff of Beat 1. Raised near Oxford he is known county wide as a substantial citizen believed capable of performing the duties. Also advertised is Grow Tasteless Chili Tonic a malaria remedy sold for 50 cents per bottle.

McClellan Oxford

Davis Nominated for LaFayette County Treasurer

The paper announces A. V. Davis as a candidate for LaFayette County Treasurer. A resident of the eastern part of the county for 22 years, he is described as a substantial citizen fully capable of handling the office and asks friends for support in the upcoming contest.

A. V. Davis LaFayette County Davis

One Horse Wagons for Sale Cheap

Classified notice offers 10 one horse wagons at low price. Apply to John H. Shaw at the Warehouse for purchase and details.

John H. Shaw

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