Lafayette County Court and Officials Roster
A historical OCR fragment lists court duties and roles for Lafayette County including judges J. Booth and H. C. Niles, clerk J. C. Eamey, and education and church figures such as T. MB Andersen and W. J. King. It appears as a countywide roster of officials with partial names and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Niles
M. A. Westgemery
Athoe
Lafayette
Marek
J. B. Booth
Ramer
Ciek
Mightewer
Denten
D. Robeste
Local notices and visits reported across several towns
Gar ner Owens visits Memphis while Laura Richmond departs Camden for Bates Nellie Haleom hosts at relatives. Lee M Russell attends New fe Wednesday on legal matter. Sardis resident L Morgan spent days with parents. Mrs Thomi and G W Lear friends learn of health improvements. Yale shamans and West references appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee M. Russell
New Fe
Legal Ra
Local notices and sales amid severe weather in Oxford
The column lists sales and ads from Oxford including shoe prices, wagons and buggies, clothing and wares, a lost glove notice, and a sermon or lyceum event featuring Fred Emmerson. It notes illness in Mrs. T. P. Bailey and upcoming events at the university, with mentions of marriage licenses and club meetings despite cold weather.
Local Physician Dr J B McEwen Dies After Brief Illness
Dr John Bell McEwen a prominent La Fayette County physician and longtime treasurer died at 9 45 Sunday morning at his North Oxford home after a pneumonia illness. He served as county treasurer for several terms and was noted for generosity and service to the poor. The obituary notes his Confederate service, his devoted family, and burial in a gray uniform. A notice from Charlie Herrington seeks information about two horses, while R L Stephens announces candidacy for county treasurer to fill the unexpired term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bell McEwen
North
Oxford
McEwen
Mississippi
Laayette County
Dr. McEwen
Sidney C. Smith
Water Valley
Smith
Mixs Stella Mheen
Delta
Early Prolific Cotton Seed For Sale 150 Bushels
For sale 150 bushels Hawkins Early Prolific Cotton Seed. First picking, carefully handled at the gin. Matures early, yields more per acre, and requires less fiber per bale. Lost pin: Maltese Cross with black center and three Greek letters. location between University Bridge and Oxford Hotel or telegraph office and Depot. Return to Exactre office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Bridge
Oxford Hotel
Telegraph Office
Eactre
Orgs Brown Seeks Vacancy as County Treasurer
The office of County Treasurer is vacant by the death of Dr J B McEwen and Orgs Brown announces candidacy. He thanks supporters from the recent election and promises faithful public service if elected, noting limited time to meet voters.
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LaFayette County
J. B. McEwen
R. L. Stephens
Orgs Brown
Sears McCorgne wed in Shannon and Holly Springs
A. J. Sears of Shannon Mississippi and Miss Wirt ee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McCorkle, married at the W. T. Raymond in Holly Springs officiated by Rev. Senseee es. The couple, educated in Oxford, depart for their new city life. Miss Lou boaight wed in ceremony officiated by Rev. J. R. Coun ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lou Boaight
J. R
Lou
Gedy
Giese Ae
Local Obituaries Mention Several Community Figures
The death notices report Prof. Silas Gossett of Tula Graded School after pneumonia. Minnie Baird, raised in LaFayette County, dies after mania near Lytle Georgia. Sidney C. Smith dies in Water Valley and is buried in Oxford. Mrs. Rodgers dies suddenly while visiting Melly Mississippi and is mourned by her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Gossett
Tula Graded School
Gossett
Minnie Baird
LaFayette County
Me. Abbott Baird
Mes
Hd. Lynam
Lytle
Tuccopola High School Marks Loss Of Elisha Swaim
Teachers and students of Tuccopola High School express sorrow on the death of Elisha Swaim. They note his pure character, cheerfulness, and unselfishness and pledge to live by faith and aid his bereaved family. A memorial copy is sent to the county paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Swaim
Tuccopola High School
Christ
Jussie
Rosie
B. Boone
H. W. Odum
Emma White
Idx Mahan
A. FP
Rusvll
Scodents
ROLL OF HONOR AND LOCAL NOTICES
The document lists students across grades on the honor roll for the Oxford Graded School and notes days absent and tardy status for the month ending February. It blends with medical advertisements for Little Pills and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, featuring claims of relief from constipation and rheumatic pain and a testimonial from G.A. Givenbars Jr. of Norfolk, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Graded School
Peakett Bucklen
Aroha Baire
Cgivenbars, Jr
Norfolk
Lie
A. H. Kendel
Knight Hotel Fashions Comforts Near the Square
Centrally located on University Street the Knight Hotel offers comfortable rooms with modern conveniences including electric light and sewerage. Tables furnished with prime market offerings and a patronage from the public and traveling men continues.
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University Street
Estate of Huldric Price granted letters testamentary
Chancery Court of Lafayette County grants letters testamentary to the undersigned administratrix. Creditors must present claims within one year from the act date and register and file with the Lafayette County court or be forever barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huldric Price
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mrannecy Court
Actice
Ap adDiieweny
A. D. Ws
Price
Adcuinistratrix
Remedies and cures advertised for kidney and stomach ailments
An advertisement extols remedies for kidney derangement and stomach distress. It urges early tablet use to prevent attacks, promotes Dr King’s and Bucklen’s products, warns against imitations, and notes Hall’s and other remedies with promises of cures and a money back claim.
Foley's Honey and Fomey Promoted by Chicago Reader
A reader from 157 Osgood Street Chicago endorses Foley's Honey and Fomey for pneumonia and grippe, claiming it cured his wife after three years of illness and warns against substitutes. The letter urges others to ask for Foley's and rejects any substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reumonia
Erippe
Tnt
Foley
Fomey
Ar. Feeners la Gripve
Aed
Prevegte
Paeimonia Ani
Poley
G. Vasher
Osgood Street
Chicago
Foley's
A. “Keadel
Secret of long life touted by oxygen remedy sellers
An advertisement extols inhaled Compound Oxygen as a quick purifying and revitalizing treatment. It claims to support digestive and nervous systems, revive exhausted energy, and counter fatigue, urging readers to visit Drs. Starkey and Palen at 112 Girard Street, Philadelphia, or request a free information booklet.
Cheap Bates to Texas and Indian Territory on Iron Mountain Route
Iron Mountain Route offers round trip tickets from Memphis to Dallas, Fort Worth, Vernon and other Texas stops with 15 day going limit and 21 day sale window. One way Colooist tickets from Memphis to Indian Territory available for $16.90, half $3.40, with specific sale dates Feb 1 and Mar 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheap Bates
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Marcelith
Iron Mountain
Delhart
Quannoah
Vernon
Ft.Yorth
Dallas
San
Memphis
Peety
Land Sooner For Northern Colonists With Cheap Travel
A dispatch notes that the Cotton Belt Route will sell round trip homeseekers tickets from St Louis Thebes Cairo and Memphis to settle in milder climates at fifteen dollars or time fare plus two dollars. Half fare plus two dollars for Franklin Way colonist tickets Tuesday February 21st. Write W C D P A 2 South Main Street Memphis Tennessee for map timetable and rates.
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Tuexiays
Cottom Belt
St. Louis
Thebes
Cairo
Memphis
Franeway Colonist
Aga Marea Zist
South Main Street
Tenn
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Lafayette Coty
Illinois Central RR
North Gound
Pamenger
Panda, “Ek Sietey
Tone & Livley
Oxford, Wiss
Furnes
Weer Kbb & Russell
Mise
Supreme Court
Jackson
United States Court
Wait Court of Appeals
New
V. Romecoss
K. F. Knmons
MMOSS
Kimmonss
Attorneys-At-Law
Krueen
Kimbeough
Thominon
Ubrough & Thomison
Dobrough
Brrtctal Directory
Chteches
ODLST
J. KR
Coantios
Trland
W. J. King
I Tebias
W. D. Becheston
Patr
Opal
B. Brews
Bdward Mabbledeld
the Local News
C. Daves
Garner Owens
S. Laura Richmond
Camden, Ark
Bates
Nellie Haleom
Relati
L. Morgan
Sardis
Fas
Vel
Re. C. C. Stephens
Herbert Thomire
G. W Lear
West
White
Yale Araity
Oxforp Cartoons Co
J. L. Sarwacer
Fred Emhumorist
Car Geass Co
Denmark
Finder
J. E. Neilson
Louie
Oxford Corts Co
T. P. Bailey
J. E. Nelson
Watterson
Emerson
Tennyson
Isne Om Peak
the Lyons Singletary
Mise Callie Terry
J. A. Huggins
Mias
Maggie Baughman
Home Circle Club
Marie Rus- Selle
Mes Dr. McMacaeatined Pagpeeren “Beevieg
Knights of Is Lodge of
Moc S. and
M. F. R. Sam
Webster
Aioe
Rae Ae Mosia
Wilcoz
Leena Bow York
Sola
Ail Druggisia
Pete Mitchell
Charlie Herrington
Poleystidney
Tar —“Spethee
Hooter
Prof
Miss Minnie Baird
Mrs. Rodgers
Hono Roll
James Barbour
Joe Woodward
Finet Urade
Alex Bogard
Anna Wright
Robert Ray
Felix Lieder
Bee Woodward
Renna Kate
Cc Lee Barrow
Octavia Kendel
Georgia Wibun
I Lave
Vie Shing
James Bar
Arya Mattie Kim
Oat Ag Ta TH
Lette Yar Jee Bower
Biden ee _ mie
Marr Brows
David Nelson
Dard Carter
Pil “Miase
Norine Gippon
Blanche ‘Eves
See Miller
Robie
Aoe Raglind
Vance
Johan Ramey
Ronald Lervell
Escoty
Madaline Brencer
Jean Davidson
Garland Fulton
Hielon Duncan
Pauline Wright
Annie McKrivte
A. H. Bendel
Ring ‘ Chamberlain
Io Ruen
Dr. King
A. H Kemdel
Knight Hotel
M. Eniomt
Oxford, Miss
Heeroley
A. Z. Seedel
Conde
Bucklen
Beckin & To
Windsor
Canada
Hi. Krendel
Hali
Vall
J. Cueway & Co
Toledo
Hall
EAGLE
H. Friedman
XFORD
Solas Mesa
Mle i
Eav
Amy Shiu
Ture
Gether
Dra. Starkey & Palen
Ard Street
Philadelphia
A. H. Kengel
Aheiy
W. B. McMahon
W.T. Wallace
Undertaker
Hami
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tae Eacus
C.$. Watson
South St., Oxford
Miss
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