Local notes from Oxford and surrounding area
A collection of brief items from Oxford Mississippi and nearby towns listing visits and travels of residents, travels to Memphis and Panola county, people visiting relatives, sicknesses, social events, and local highlights. Notable mentions include Mrs. Elton Frazier visiting Grenada, Miss Lelia Morgan staying with her aunt, theater ad for The Hoosier Schoolmaster, and notes on the new city government placing sand on the square.
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Lelia Morgan of
Sardis
Donnie McClure
North Street
Respectable candidate seeks Supervisor seat with voter support
An upright and honorable supervisor candidate appeals to voters. K Collins of Etta travels to Vicksburg for a Grand Lodge event. A church mission fund raises money on Friday February 19 at 61 and 16 o'clock in the old Ex- Press building. Local notices urge cemetery upkeep and contact Mr G R Bowles and Mr J B Loach. Various sale listings include a young horse cow and farm implements. Chilton Company promotes seed stock and bulk pricing.
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Young Ladies’ Missionary
Ekee Ne Eee
Free Trip Offer to Panama-Pacific Expo
Southern Woman's Magazine invites readers to request full details on an all expense paid trip to the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Write to Manager Exposition Tous, Southern Woman's Magazine, Nashville, Tenn. for information.
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Southern Woman's Magazine
Exposition Tous
Nashrilie
Tenn. i
Card of Thanks for Oxford Burial Support
Card of thanks from J. H. Jonxson and family for the help and kindness shown during the burial of their wife and mother near Oxford. May God’s richest blessings rest upon everyone.
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Oxford
J. H. Jonxson
U D C Meeting Notice For Friday This Month
The U D C will meet Friday in the month at p m in the Baptist church. Every member is urged to attend if possible and bring their monthly dues due.
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U. D.C
Heesier Schoolmaster to be staged at Opera House
The Heesier Schoolmaster will be presented at the Opera House on Thursday February 25 with an all star cast in a five part play.
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Opera House
bin Anger
Edward
Death notice for L. W. Metts honors family
A short obituary note expresses heartfelt thanks for support to Mrs. Metts and their daughter after the death of husband and father L. W. Metts. The message also mentions community readers and a newspaper subscription. References include Rev. Clifton Floyd’s regular appointment at Midway and activities over the weekend.
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L. W. Metts
Bord
Mrs. Metts
Eagle
Clifton Floyd
Statewide push for youth training school over penitentiary
Resolutions favor an industrial and training school for delinquent youth instead of confinement with mature criminals. Lafayette County urged to back legislation creating a state youth training facility, with local committees pledging support to legislatures for its establishment.
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Ing Cict
Oxford
Mies
Lafayette County
How We Get Our Names
University of Mississippi February 12 1935 article by David H. Bishop traces origin of surnames from Christian names place names and occupations. It notes the evolution of names from given names to surnames with examples like Williamson Johnson Lane Middleton and Clark Moody Savage, highlighting linguistic shifts and social factors shaping naming practices.
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David H. Bishop
John Smitha
Uber
Esztend
Europe
Williamson
Johnson
William
John
Heath
Middleton
Middle-town
Thomas-of- Middleton
Johns- Lane
Reeve
Chambelain
Falkner
Palconer
Smiths
Clarxs
Clark
Oxford City Ordinance Details Sewer and Fire Co Assessments
An 1916 Oxford city ordinance fixes sewer and fire company assessments at 8590 dollars with payments due quarterly. Mayor RS Adams announces the measure and directs compliance by the council and residents.
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Ant
Ordinance Sets Salary for City Officials in 1915
An ordinance of the City of Fraacee Sussex Magee and Corsames fixes salaries for city officers. Mayor and clerk receive increased pay to $52.00 per month beginning January 1, 1915. Read and pass February fifteenth, 1915. R. S. Adams, Mayor. T. W. Aves, Clerk.
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Seselaas
Magee and Corsames
Asante
Landmet Bs
Jenmery
Globe-Democrat
Ordinance on penalties and council voting record
An 1955 Oxford city ordinance outlines penalties for violations related to premix or taxi operations. The document records a council vote with names EF S Adams, TW Arent, J H Lawhee, and J B Lawes recording Yeas and Nays on February 15, 1955, with Mayor J B Lawes signing as Clerk and Mayor.
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the of Oxford
Gay
Amy Gor
Bares
Orford
EF S. Adams
Arent
Lawehee
J.B. Lawes
Apa, Ouerk
Notice of Bankruptcy Saleauction listing unclear
Bankruptcy sale notice appears with garbled text and incomplete party names. Readable elements include a debtor or creditor label and a court or filing reference, but key dates, assets, locations, and conditions are missing.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Recalled in Patient Testimony
A reader reports long term use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy with cautions about effects. The account mentions trust in the product for easing colds and hoarseness while stressing safety for children and concern over potential harm.
Sale of Real and Personal Property Deed Transfer
This record notes a deed of real and personal property transfer executed as trust by Zim Thecker, Salle A. Thecter to a buyer, dated Polewars 1555, with I. S. Dovansss as trustee.
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Beers
I. S. Dovansss
Oxford Citizen Porsika Help to Oxford People
Oxford residents receive a note on local aid amid annual concern. The item references Deans's Kidley Pillay and a grocer J B Crow on South Street, Oxford, urging readers to consider the proof and reader experience before reacting to the offering.
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Oxford
C. Osford
Trieses
Deans
Sant Simmger
Fragmentary notes on election and court procedures from 1945 records
The document presents scattered references to sealed bids, a fight to reject an award, and clerical actions by a county or city court in 1945. It mentions dates in March and May and names likely including a clerk and a lawyer, with hints of Oxford and Springs, but the legibility is poor and many terms are garbled.
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C. Andrews
E. Russell
W. B. McMaron
Miss
Linos Central Railroad
Crow's Store
W. B. McMahon
Memphis
Bal MecGonigal
Menon
Frank Heard
Denmark
Marvin Hopkins
Hugh Wiley
New Albany
W. B. McDaniel of
Spriceville
Taylor Vicinity
J. B. Roach
Batesville
W. L. Archibald
Panola County
Elton Frazier
Grenada
W. C. Bates
College Hill Street
Bishop
W. D. Porter
A. E. Roseell
Caliss
Grover Roberts
Misa Myrtie Russell
Eudora
Mr. Roy Hunter
Tyre
Clay Smart
Jooke
Leia Davis
Tuis
Miss Davis
G. W Whitehead
Whitehead
Myrtle Plant Frazier
Milton
Oregon
Walter J. Bruce
Aac
Weiler
K. Collins
Etta
The
Msaemai
Vicksburg
Onan
Phone 400
Ore
G.R. Bowles
J. B. Loach
S. M. Surra
Misa
Chilton Company
San Francisco Expo
Heesier
Altes News
Lewis
Dr. Bet
University Mississippi
City of
Asam
Lawsars
Cer
Buca
Chambrlain
Begac Giriig
Copia
Gil
Apria
Amyard
Moon
Teester
Ana Sarepon
Will Card
Saad
Ony
W.M Weeowant
Woorearn
D.C
J. R. Crow
ST. Louis
Daily Globe
Derocrat
Senda
Ondera
Kengalar
Tims
Carly
News of the World
the Globe Publishing Co
ST. Louis, MO
H. Roach & CO
Mississippi
Undertakers
Royal C
Sisk - Lawsheé Co
Tia
Walier
Opera
AL Tool
Hearn-Seie
University Orchestra
Starkey & Palen
Girard Street
Philadelphia
Posrrm
L. M.beceerr
New Orleans
Llnois Central RP
Firther Informat
R. L. Kirkwood
S. H. Bower
G. P. A. Mess
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