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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
2
The Lafayette County Press and Oxford Eagle announce consolidated publication on August 24, 1916. Display advertising at 20 cents per inch, classified at 1 cent per word, readers at 56 and 10 cents per line.
A reflective piece contrasts suspicion with jealousy and explains how suspicion harms relationships and self. It cites how suspicious people misread others, cling to unfounded fears, and suffer loneliness, loss of happiness, and strained friendships. It notes enduring pride, self-betrayal, and hidden admirable traits amidst misery.
The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Mississippi closes its session in Natchez naming officers including Jerre H. Power as Grand priest and Frederick Gordon Speed as grand secretary. Committees were set for Capitular Law Complaints and appeals Subordinate chapters Finance and more with nominees from Aberdeen Columbus Oxford Biloxi and Meridian.
County registration books are now open and eligible voters should visit the Circuit Clerk's office to register at once for the fall election.
The Kings Daughters announce their annual meeting Friday evening at 8 o clock in the annex of the First Presbyterian church. Members are urged to attend for important business and officer elections.
Mutual dissolution of the Wiley and Cook partnership with J. Wiley to continue the business and assume liabilities and collect debts. Also notices of receivership and sale in Lafayette County Mississippi with court order in Tankersley case and administration of Mrs. S. J. Browning estate seeking creditors to present claims within one year.
You are commanded to appear before the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi on Rule Day of the court held on the second Monday and 8th day of April 1918 in Oxford to plead answer or demur to the assignment of N S Morgan to J A Tankersley in the case filed by J A Tankersley as Assignee. The petition names numerous defendants including several Memphis Missouri and Louisville businesses. Dated February 14 1918 W M Woodward Clerk and G A Woodward D C E Feb 14 21 28.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust by J B Roach as Trustee for F M Stowers to satisfy an indebtedness. Property in Lafayette County Mississippi, City of Oxford Lot 88 fractional part 140 by 50 feet, in Section 21 Township 8 Range 3 Wrest. Sale March 11 1918 at courthouse south door in Oxford.
Advert says gas in stomach or bowels signals a torpid liver and recommends Herbine as a liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Pri 6. Sold by A. H. Kendelody.
The Lafayette County Circuit Court pretermits the March 1918 term noting light docket activity and orders all pending cases continued to the September 1918 term with publication of notice as required by law. Judge J. L. Bates signs the order on February 28.
Clyde H. Osborne former landscape artist for the Mississippi Centennial Exposition Company lost his suit in federal court. Judge H C Niles ruled the action was against the state of Mississippi not a corporate body. Osborne seeking salary from last summer’s dismissal after expo suspension. Appeal granted.
H E Gilmer of Clear Creek died at his home on Wednesday. The report notes his death occurred in the local residence, with brief context about his life in the community.
Powre Chief Shafer announced an Eagle representative that Oxford will have day and night uninterrupted power. The plant’s operation ends outages that left homes in darkness around 11 or 12 o clock at night, bringing relief to residents.
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