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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
2
A centerman candidate requests voters to consider his qualifications and suitability for the tax asset role. He emphasizes experience and intent to serve the county residents with honesty and diligence.
Hon H L Davis, longtime county resident and farmer, serves as President of the Board of Supervisors after seven years as a supervisor. The piece lauds his honesty, conservative business approach, and lifelong service, urging voters to reelect him to continue prudent county leadership.
Dallas county voters are urged to consider Mr Calfee as a candidate for Representative in the next legislative session. He is described as a popular, conscientious citizen who will address current questions affecting the county and provide intelligent representation.
The announcement promotes J Oren Brown as a candidate for County Supervisor from Beat 5. He is described as well known and respected in the county, especially around Tula, with a long record of service and local trust noted by supporters.
The piece accuses a political attack on ex-jor. Jan. SX. Vanlaman and argues the Salt River route will deepen the desolate region. It claims a campaign seeks to tarnish the character of public figures and to push a Confederate veterans’ aid agenda.
The board of supervisors convened with members including Calrte Carothers and Ethea Webster overseeing services and court actions. County staff tracked orders, public works commitments, and financial balances while noting jail, police, and clerical duties and forthcoming public notices.
The Mississippi Attorney General, supported by Governor Noel, seeks a strong successor with executive ability and legal experience. General Hudson, backed by endorsement from Attorney General Hudson, is praised for strict law enforcement, businesslike management, and devotion to public service. The Clarke County Tribune notes his wide support and readiness for statewide duties.
A damaged OCR record shows financial items and personnel notes from 1921 county proceedings. It lists drift payments at $12 and $15, names several officials including A G mh and HL Devisand¢ Seepi cs, and mentions a board of supervisors, exemption petitions, and a petition for a war tax or tribute.
Dr. H C Wait hosts a social gathering as Miss Lou Brown attends. L D Hale misses appointment due to high water. Miss Jobzie Tyer visits relatives in Oxford. Tinsley Collins and Estelle Pritchard wed with Rev J C Nelson officiating. Pete Nusnally and Mattie Bruce married in Myrtle. Mrs Bessie Wait buried at Christian Rest Church. described as devout Baptist with mourning family. Fragment mentions a salve for a facial issue.
Town records show W. J. Purvis to occupy a new residence in Sears area soon. Several visitors and locals, including Mullens, Soule, John Purvis, Leonant King, Ernst Naight, Sete Robertson, L. J. Livingston, Kate Patton, and Howard White, were seen in and around Purvis over the past week. Weather notes, local trips to Oxford and Lafayette Springs appear, plus ads for remedies and skin care products featured prominently.
Incomplete text fragment mentions names and places with garbled content. Key terms hint at notices or briefs but no clear event, date, or organization can be identified for a concise summary.
The piece describes generally good weather with recent cold snaps, forecasts farmers may delay planting, and gardens looking weak after cold weather. It mentions a community ice entertainment, visitors Mr. W. L. Adams and wife Grace, and local social visits by L. Poteete and wife and Miss Evelyn Shipp. It notes health concerns and a few names like Mr. and Mrs Caccile, Mr. Bass Sew Disowery, and Damas.
A mid nineteenth century style sermon by Pastor Russell warns of spirit phenomena and demon worship. He argues that mediums clairvoyants and scientists claim contact with superhuman intelligences while scriptures condemn such contact and demon possession. The piece cites biblical accounts of Jesus casting out demons and warns that fallen angels seek to influence humanity through materialized forms and superstition.
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