Sacrifice for Liberty Heroic Engraved in Remembrance
Six million French citizens gave their lives for democracy and liberty in a wartime sacrifice. The note extols France and gratitude, also praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy imported by Geo H Mayr, claimed to cure stomach and intestinal ailments and prevent surgery. Sold by Chilton & Co. and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
France
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Chilton & Co
Ady
Civil War Regiment Details Sought by De Queen Widow
Mrs Zelia Wilson of De Queen Arkansas seeks the name and number of the regiment in which her husband J P Wilson served during the Civil War or anyone with knowledge of his enlistment at Oxford. She requests information addressed to Box 294 De Queen Ark February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelia Wilson
Queen, Ark
J. P. Wilson
Oxford
Oxford Eagle New Year Subscription Offer
Start the year right with a subscription to the Oxford Eagle priced at 1.50 dollars per year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Eagle
Announcements of county offices and candidates
For Governor Lee M Russell for Chancery Clerk Glenn W Whitehead. For Treasurer G H Evans I A Purvis. For Supervisor Beat 1 W B Rushing H P Stephens For Supervisor Beat 3 J Henry Tidwell. For County Superintendent H T Smith. For Tax Assessor J E Allen.
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Chancery
Glenn W. Whitehead
J. Henry Tidwell
WV. C. Wells Loses Two Daughters in Pneumonia Waves
The home of W C Wells mourns as two daughters die from pneumonia following influenza. Mrs Roy Hewlett and Mrs Belle Brooks of Wynne Ark die on the 18th and 19th. Hewlett buried at Clear Creek near Burgess. Brooks near her home. Both were Lafayette County natives and Clear Creek Baptist church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wells
Roy Hewlett
Belle Brooks
Wynne, Ark
Hewlett
Brooks
Clear Creek
Burgess
Failies
Lafayette County
Start the New Year Right by Subscribing to the Eagle
Local paper encourages readers to begin the year with a fresh Eagle subscription. Offers rates and contact options for home delivery and digital access, highlighting timely news, sports, and community coverage.
JURY LIST AND OXFORD MISSISSIPPI MAYOR SALARY ORDINANCE
The document lists jury panels for five beats across two weeks in Oxford Mississippi and records an ordinance fixing the mayor’s salary at fifty dollars per month, effective January 6 1919, with votes by Beanland Lawshee Farr and approval by Beanland. The text includes certification by City Clerk Lawshee and dates February 10 1919 and February 13 1919 through February 27 1919.
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Oxford
Mississippi
City of
Miss
E. D. Beanland
J. H. Lawshee
J. S. Farr
Altus School not yet enrolled in Red Cross list
A correction notes Altus school has not yet secured Red Cross enrollment and thus is not on the list of schools with full participation.
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Altus
Red Cross
Special Commissioner Sale of Lafayette County Lands in 1919
In Lafayette County chancery court a special commissioner will sell by public auction on April 7 1919 the southeast quarter of Section Four with 40 acres excluded and the southwest quarter of Section Three with 10 acres excluded both in Township Eight Range Three West with upset bid of at least 2500 dollars. Payment terms require one fifth at or before confirmation and four equal annual installments with notes and a trust deed. title believed good but conveyed as commissioner. W M Woodward commissioner. L J Farley solicitor. Feb 20 27 Mar 6.
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Willie Richmond
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Oxford
W. M. Woodward
Election Notice for Oxford Mayor and Commissioners Salaries
The city of Oxford fixes salaries by ordinance on February 10 1919 and announces an election on March 18 1919 to ratify or reject those ordinances. The notice identifies the officers involved and the date of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
J. H. Lawshee
Pain Relief Aids For Headache And Neuralgia
A guidance note outlines remedies for headache neuralgia earache toothache and pain in gums back and joints. It lists common treatments and suggests consulting a physician for persistent or severe symptoms.
Kragier and Murphy United in Malone Matrimony
In the home of Warren Wurphy near Malone at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday November 7, Miss Jessie Kragier of Harmontown and Mr. Lawrence Murphy of Malone were married by Rev. N. F. Metts.
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Warren Wurphy
Malone
Jessie Kragier
Harmontown
Lawrence Murphy
Noly Ponds
N. Ff. Metts
Purvis Announces Candidacy for Lafayette County Treasurer
I A Purvis, a longtime Oxford resident and local plumber and tinner, publicly announces his bid for Lafayette County Treasurer. Voters are urged to consider his honesty, business experience, education, and record as a taxpayer since 1870. He aims to manage county funds prudently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
I. A. Purvis
Lafayette
Purvis
Allen candidate for Tax Assessor in the announcement column
The column promotes J. E. Allen as a first time candidate for Tax Assessor. A young former teacher with a strong citizen record is described as highly qualified and capable, pledging faithful service and attention to both taxpayer and county interests. Voters are urged to review his record before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Allen
Mr. Allen
Allen
Vater
Non-Resident Notice in Mississippi Chancery Court
To A. R. Gardner with unknown address you must appear before Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1919 to defend suit brought by Mrs. Emma Gardner. Dated February 11 1919 Chancery Clerk H T Smith Sol for Complaint Louis Stephens, D C.
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A. R. Gardner
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Emma Gardner
W. M. Woodward
Chancery
H. T. Smith
Louis Stephens
D. C
Hon Fielder Webster Dies at 74 in Lafayette County
Hon Fielder Webster, Confederate veteran and longtime Mississippi legislator, died at his Depot street home on Saturday morning at age 74. He served in the Legislature from 1881 to 1889 and settled near College Hill about 60 years ago. Survived by his widow Elizabeth Maxie and fifteen children, including Emma Bailey and Herman Webster. funeral held at 2:30 p.m. with Masonic honors at St. Peter's cemetery.
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Fielder Webster
Depot Street
Webster
Mississippi
Lafayette County
College Hill
Elizabeth Maxie
Emma Bailey
Houston
Texas
Allie Ramey
W. P. Mack
Sidney
Monie Barry
Jackey Wilson
This County
Stone Webster
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wade Webster
Kessemer
Ala
Sallie Wade
Ollie Webster
Little Rock
Ark
Herman Webster
Cuba
Methodist Church
Gathright Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons
J. P. Webster
Weatherford
Card of Thanks from the Webster Family
The family of MRS. FIELDER WEBSTER extends thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death. Floral offerings were beautiful and services meaningful. May God bless you all.
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Ghighester S Pills
Chichester
Lee M. Russell
G. H. Evans
W. B. Rushing
H. P. Stephens
WV. C. Wells
W. B. McMahon
Drs. Bramlett’s Drug Store
Carter
Oxford, Miss
J. P. White
W. C. Neill
J. D. Stephens
M. B. Hawkins
S. Fudge
Walter Crouch
R. W. Miller
W. E. Crow
E. C. Dooley
S. D. Ragland
W. C. Anderson
J. R. Mayfield
J. H. Tyler
D. B. Pritchard
L. V. Nunnally
T. F. Fooshee
W. W. Spence
S. B. Gordon
W. R. White
T. H. Collins
J. R. Ruby
E. T. Gafford
A. E. Lammey
T. A. Elmore
Harper Mathis
Lester Samuels
A. P. Snipes
M. S. Buchannan
D. N. Frazier
W. C. Pettis
O. W. Moreyham
C._ T. Crowell
Fred Humphreys
E. D. Hudgins
J. G. Hurdle
Phipp Green
J. H. Ray
J. S. Daniels
M. G. Austin
A. L. Keel
C. B. Franklin
J. A. McLarty
A. D. Davis
W. W. Ratliff
Henry Hill
J. D. Cummins
Wilson Nearing
W. T. Davis
Luther Heard
M.S. Z. Oswalt
Chester Knight
Joe Mize
W. J. Hill
Joe Powell
A. F. Calloway
Gus King
J. F. Mills
C. H. Duncan
J. N. Bonds
Jim Adams, Jr
G D. Hale
M. J. Dennison
J. R. Sulliender
P. E. Reid
L. Wooten
F. M. Bedenbaugh
L. C. McAlister
I. F. Metts
J. D. Jones
T. J. Lurpin
J. C. Redwine
T. J. Courtney
Z. T. Nicholass
W. D. Tatum
Henry Gilmer
S. F. Vines
B. P. Welch
Worth Gault
R. C. Bland
Ike Patterson
COR Ussionre SA
FE. D. Richmond
Et al
L. J. Farley
Com
Bayer
Au Iau Osed
Waiaycol County
Isoy
Victor
Victor Records
Robert
West Side Square
Jeweler
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