North Mississippi Oil and Develop ment Company planned in Lafayette
Oxford heads meet at Colonial Hotel and county courthouse to organize the North Mississippi Oil and Development Company. Leaders pledge stock subscriptions from Lafayette county businessmen and align committees to finalize organization with plans to drill soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mississippi Oil and Development Company
Oxford
Colonial Hotel
Court House
Laafyette County
Connor Elected House Speaker in Mississippi
Jackson Miss January 6 The ex pected happened when Sennet Connor representative from Covington county was chosen by colleagues as speaker of the Mississippi House. The seat went to Mr Connor by acclamation after rivals withdrew. Senate organized with pro tem candidates on first day, Ki ger eliminated after fifth ballot, Fatheree wins on sixth. J S Cotton named sergeant at arms by acclamation. Falkner to assist briefly. Doorkeepers Reese and Benton reelected. Fischer named Senate postmistress at five dollar stipend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Sennet Conner
Covington County
Mississippi House
Mr. Connor
S. Joe Owen
George Anderson
Dave H. Glass
Senate
W. G. Kiger
Warren
J. D. Fatheree
Clarke
W. J. East
Tate County
Kiger
John Falkner, Jr
Lafayette
Joe PV. Willis
Pickens
Holmes County
Falkner
W. P. Reese
W. H. Benton
Hinds
Beinette L. Fischer
Adams County
Mary Baker
Grenada
Porter Hardware Company Changes Hands in January Sale
On January 1 Earl Porter and Perkins sold their interest in Porter Hardware Company to R Hughes of Jackson Tennessee C R Atkins of Grenada and J R Wilson of Jackson Mississippi. The new partners took charge and D E Wiley remains as a minority owner and manager. The firm’s style remains unchanged.
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Earl Porter
Mr. Perkins
Porter Hardware Company
R. Hughes
Jackson, Tenn
C. R. Atkins
Grenada
J. R. Wilson
Jackson
Miss
D. E. Wiley
Houses Meet Wednesday for Legislative Organization
The two houses adjourn until Wednesday to complete organization. Miss Henrietta Mitchell of Jackson will serve as postmistress without opposition. Speaker Connor, elected unanimously, urged nonpartisanship and harmony, noting he has not priorly framed a general bill.
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Henrietta Mitchell
Jackson
Connor
Matthews Place Changes Hands Again on North Street
The Matthews place on North Street has changed hands for the third time in a year. New owner is J. C. Smith, formerly of Pascagoula, who bought the property after Dr. Gathright transferred it from John Goolsby two months earlier. Smith plans to improve the home and establish it as an ideal residence.
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Matthews Place
North Street
J. C. Smith
Pascagoula
Gathright
John Goolsby
Mr. Smith
Smith
Bilbo's Last Day at State Mansion in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi January 4 This was Gov and Mrs Bilbo's last Sunday in the Mississippi White House They entered January 16 1916 They chose to vacate ten days ahead of the incoming executive family After finishing his budget message and the general document Gov Bilbo relaxed and took matters easy
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Jackson
Miss
Mrs. Bilbo
Mississippi White House
Gov. Bilbo
Orchard and Garden Readiness for Early Spring Tasks
The agent offers planning help for orchard and early spring garden. Prune now before late season. Prepare hot bed during fair weather and set broody hens to raise pullets for 75 cent eggs next fall and winter.
Mrs J J Walker Hosts Fireless Cooker Dinner
Mrs J J Walker of the Tahcker community entertained Sunday with a Fireless Cooker Dinner for guests Messrs Knight and Hunter of Water Valley, her daughter Elizabeth, and Miss Doney of Oxford. She praises the cooker as a perfect Christmas gift and recommends it for busy housewives.
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J. J. Walker
Tahcker Coumanity
Miss Doney Photographs Dairy Lesson Slides for State Tour
Miss Doney and Eddie Kate Crouch showcase ten photographs of milking phases as a dairy lesson for girls. Home Science Class at Taylorie under Mrs Porter prepares to help defray costs. Ethel Smith wins Loving Cup in Bredd Contest as Lafayette County plans Butter Contest pursuit. Ad for Herbine stomach remedy, 60 cents, sold by A H Kendel.
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Miss Doney
Eddie Kate Crouch
Eddie Kate
Taylor Ie
Porter
Ethel Smith
Lafayette County
Willard Freed of Federal Charges in Wood Sale Case
Former world boxing champion Jess Willard was cleared of profiteering in a cord wood sale near Lawrence Kaw. At a preliminary hearing United States Commissioner Claflin discharged him after the prosecutor said Willard donated 284000 pounds of wood to the citizens fuel committee and took no payment for 142 tons.
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Kansas City
Jess Willard
United States
Claflin
Federal District Court
Willard
Lawrence
Kaw
L. S. Harvey
Citizens’ Fuel Committee
Sennett Connor Elected Speaker in Mississippi House
Jackson Mississippi January 6 Sennett Connor chosen speaker of the House by acclamation at 12 30 PM after temporary organization with Dennis Murphee named temporary speaker S Joe Owen withdrew from the race urging harmony and both Anderson Warren and Glass Attalla withdrew from contention An official motion to nominate Connor was made by Wilroy and seconded by Sillers
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Jackson
Miss
Sennett Connor
House of Representatives
Dennis Murphee
Calhoun
S. Joe Owen
Union
Anderson
Warren
Glass
Attalla
Connor
Wilroy
DeSoto
Sillers
Bolivar
Liquid Borozone Ad Promises Fast Healing
An advertisement proclaims a bad wound burn or cut should be cleansed and dressed with Liquid Borozone to heal flesh quickly. Prices listed as 30c 60c and 1.20 dollars. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
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A. H. Kendel
Adv
Mrs. M. M. Knight Died At Home After Illness
Mrs. M. M. Knight widow of the late M. M. Knight died at her home near midnight Wednesday. Survived by children including Will Knight and Mrs. Willie Miller. her husband died about two years ago.
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M. M. Knight
Oxford Motor Company's Fireproof Building Advances
The Oxford Motor Co. on South Street has a $30,000 fireproof building under construction. Progress has been hindered by severe weather, but the erection proceeds despite the conditions.
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Oxford Motor Co
South Street
Card of Thanks for Julia Lucas and Family
The Lucas family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. They thank the physician who remained by his side to the end and invoke God’s blessing on those who aided them.
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Julia Lucas
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E. O. Davidson
J. C. Hartsfield
Ramey & Company
H. Friedman
H. T. Smith
W. M. Woodward
J. E. Neilson
W. W. Phillips
H. L. Tate
C. E. Sisk
Joe Parks
E. E. Temple
County Court House
A. McCharen
McCharen
J. FE. Avent
Edgar P. Haney
Witchita Falls
Texas
Haney
Red
Mr. Haney
Capt. Shinault
Lee Baggett
D. R. Johnson
H. Kimmons
Mr. French
Tula
Mother Earth
Pennsylvania
Carter
Bates
Wichita Falls
Oklahoma
Conner
HOUSE
Fatheree
J. S. Cotton
Eran
Bilbo
State Mansion
Lee M. Russell
Owen
Oxford Motor Company
Ififfi
W. B. McMahon
North Side Square
Parker’s
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