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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1895
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle outlines charging rules for publishing candidate names. The policy sets fees for notices of office seekers and requires accompanying editorials. The Democratic party and local offices including the Legislature and Sheriff are mentioned in context of publication requirements.
Multiple candidate names are announced for mayor and tax assessor roles in Fayette County. The宣 text cites W W L Hillt Goorvis J GUS man W L akers L Jous Lareer and W Francis Eill as contenders subject to Democratic or party rules.
In Jackson Mississippi a list details Democratic party officers and candidates for county offices. The document names individuals such as Charles Wyer, W T Cennee, F P Jinkins, B Sneed, William Turses and others as nominees or officials in the LaFayette and surrounding counties. It also lists grand officers of Masons and related fraternal groups with names and titles.
The New Orleans headquarters of the United Confederate Veterans issue General Order No 133 urging survivors of Shiloh and Confederate veterans to support creating a national memorial park at the battlefield. The notice cites fundraising, enlistment of regiments, and coordination with military authorities to honor the historic site.
Official juror roster lists first and second week panels for Circuit Court in Lithday March 1886. Names include W L Akers J S Welch J B Hardin Joe Higgimbotham E Murry John Gibson and many others across two weeks. The long list covers dozens of citizens summoned for service in the upcoming term.
The notice extols S R Whitten as a progressive business man and trusted public servant. It highlights roles as sheriff candidate, three principal local school supporters, former clerk of the Oxford Baptist Association, and treasurer of their executive board, urging liberal support for his election.
Meetings discussed the bones of Mies Kate Smith and Mies Lace G Townes with the Oxford Museal-Literary Club. Mr Eaton of Chicago read analyses from Mendelssohn’s Spring Song as members elected new officers and planned an ongoing course of study. The club, formed of local men and women, aims to cultivate refined musical taste.
In the week’s notice readers are urged to support W. W. McMahon for Representative in the lower house. The piece praises his vigor and public speaking, asserting he will voice progress and defend wages. It also mentions P. E Matthews of Oxford seeking the Southern District railroad commissioner seat, lauding his twelve years as sheriff and Lafayette county candidacy.
A Greenville Democrat reprint praises J. W. T. Falkner and his longtime ally John Falkner. Judge J. W. Thompeon profiles Falkner as a capable lawyer and future leader, predicting strong backing from peers and supporters if he pursues public office.
In Memoriam notices honor a charter member of the Wears Misencery Society of the CP Church of Oxford Mississippi. The resolutions mourn the death of a member titled by Mrs Magee McEwen Brews and note remembrance by Eamsom of Nema Hew Isaac P. Gray.
Fragmented OCR describes a chaotic scene referencing a slot machine, nickels, and payoffs. It mentions Pete, Ted, and a location in New York World style but lacks clear actions or outcomes. The piece appears as a garbled satire or anecdote about gambling devices and personal fortunes.
A fragmentary text praises a secession article linked to Edw Geeld authorities. It lists figures such as Judice 4, F. Inely, Willem Wetmore Sie ley, Pret Bawim Checkley, and Dr. Mary Walker. The piece urges readers to study the content and references Maple and Eas Mi S in New York.
Cel W D Holder of LaPar ote counts leads a bid for State Auditor. The fragmented text mentions the 17th Mesa Regiment and biempl emmesa amid election context. The piece notes Holder as a leading candidate with deputies and ring conditions, reflecting an intra party contest and staffing details.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a political appeal praising a candidate for State Auditor and urging support for the Democratic ticket. It mentions Lashville Advocate and names Col W D Helder as the candidate, with calls for faithful voters to back the slate and recognize his qualifications.
Fragmentary OCR reads a note about a February 2 event titled Pac and Cailecter tied to Laiseis Cro 5 Mies. Names appear unclear. no actionable details or outcomes evident.
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