Talented slate of candidates listed for Lafayette County
The Oxford Eagle publishes a local notice announcing candidates for the Democratic primaries in August. Names include Lee M. Russell for State Senator J T Burrow for Sheriff and others such as W L Huston Tanley M Sneed E E Temple for various county and circuit offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oxford Eagle
Lafayette County
J.T. Burrow
Liam Huston
Tanley M. Sneed
E. E. Temple
County race narrows as candidates declare
B Rushing announces for County Treasurer noting limited time for door to door canvassing but plans to meet many voters. H T Smith seeks re election as County Superintendent after a productive first term. J W Stephens also announces for Treasurer of LaFayette County as a trusted and capable candidate.
Woolverton seeks reelection as Tax Assessor
The correspondent notes the incumbent Woolverton of LaFayette County is running again for Tax Assessor. He argues his four years of experience make him better suited and cites last year's 1910 assessment roll as highly satisfactory for detail. He appeals to voters to consider his reelection.
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Woolverton
Jackson
The
Commercial Appeal
LaFayette County
Temple Nominated for Sheriff in County Race
Announcement this week of Mr. E. E. Temple as a candidate for sheriff of this county. He is well known and has held various public positions. He is thoroughly tied to public affairs and competent to fill the office. He seeks voters kind and favorable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushing
J. W Stephens
LaFayette County
Stephens
Funda
E. E. Temple
Delay Dots. By Pocahontas
Delay Dots reports local social notes and student praise from Delay Mississippi. It lists visitors over the holidays including Shippey Hodge Hale Davis and Mize families, plus school honor roll names across grades from primary to sixth. It notes new moves to Delay and a full, lively school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
James Eskridge
Messrs
Hugh and
Marvin Shippey
Zelma Shippey
Hodge
Ida Hale
Oxford
J.C. Davis
Huldrie
Duff Davis
Willis Davis
Will Mize
J. C. Davis
Lawrence Hodge
Memphis
Berry Smith
Taylor's
R. F. Smith
Lavert Gault
Tommie Hill
Water Valley
Harve
Boles
Burrows
Siby Hogan
Hallie Denton
Irene Lancaster
Ruby Hodge
J. D. Keel
Jamie Eskridge
May Bock
Iverson Davis
Irene
Nola Denton
Lara Whitehead
Capt Frank Burkitt and N W Bradford in race for district
The Chickasaw County Times notes strong interest in Capt Frank Burkitt of Nickasaw and Hon N W Bradford as candidates for a district seat. Burkitt, respected former Mississippi legislator, is praised for openness and honesty. Bradford, a skilled lawyer and valued citizen, is deemed to make the race competitive for all opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breet Bankitt
Cnickasaw
Enna
Hie
Abeng
Jim N. W. Bradford
Fe Dietuet Schnemey
Pani
Sad T Wieston
Chickasaw County Times
Frank Burkitt
Mississippi
Feariess
Commonwealth
Bradford
James O Thompson
Internal Revenue
District of Mississippi
LaFayette County
Miss
Fu Ae
J.c. Hartsfield
Oxford
Vardaman Leads In Senate Campaign As Early Efforts Begin
The article notes Governor Vardaman opens early campaign advantage in the race for United States Senator. It contrasts his clean record with opponents Percy and Alexander amid a controversial caucus. August polls are expected to show broad support for Vardaman, with local counties predicted to back him strongly.
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United States
Alexander
Percy
Washington
Vardaman
Gov. Vardaman
James K. Vardaman
United States Senate
Messrs
January County Court Proceedings Detail 1911
The excerpt records January term actions including officers present, financial entries for paupers, prisoners, and county services, board and road work assignments, and official appointments. It notes tax, printing, medical, and jail costs, plus road transfer lists and the treasurer’s fund tallies for common and separate schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelees Carothers
Viek
Maine
Webster
Fremiett & Sons
Bramlett
Wanslaw
MartsGeld
Holly Spring
McLarty
J Lovelady
J P
RS Adams
B Coleman
Abb Coleman
Hartefield
Alex Tyler
H & J Friedman
Sniten
Cook & Hale
Supreme Court
RCA Graham
Hemp Capen Yy Printing Co
Og Lithographi Plier
Ramsey
Worley
Court House
Knight
JR Crow
Smith Education
Posmith
Abierson Siding
Kingsfield
John Kirby
Cantwell
Tom Jones
T Elmore
P Moncrief
Gault
Davis & Joinson
D Jatum
C Neill
Mdise
Lewis, McKee & Porter
E Taylor
OU Hampton
Graham
Gay McLarty
D Bernard & Co
Sheriff's Office
G Smith
Wyatt Bridge
H Black
Horn's Ferry
Taylor School
BT Markette
Burney Branch
Markette Bridge Road
Wells, Et al
Oxford and Water Valley Road
LaFayette
Pontotoc
McGee
Will Stockard
James Meine
James Ues
Ollie Griffin
Jack Griffellie Ingram
Jim Lockett
Riley Shields
Johnate Iron
Joe Huston
Walter, Trotter
Ephraim Jeffreys
Frank Turner
Ervin Thompson
Ed Williams
John Tidwell
Anderson Hillard
Dudley Isom
Bost Porter
Charles Bruce
Jeff Legons
Bob Price
Hardy Webb
Lee Turner
Chas McGee
John McGee
John Price
Bibb Sused
Lions Nelson
Mann Herrod
Wade Young
Britt Young
John Shaw
Arbor Day Observance Ordered for Mississippi Schools
The State Department of Education designates Friday January 20 as Arbor Day for public schools in Mississippi. Lafayette County teachers should prepare a program from 10 until noon, followed by a community dinner and tree planting. Reports of exercises will be compiled and shared countywide. Special praise awaits the top observing teacher and school.
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State Department of Education
Mississippi
Lafayette County
America
R. O. Thweatt
Maude Weatt
Chancery
County of
LaFayette
Court House
Oxford
Miss
la Wyette
Jane J.B. Roach
Road and public notices and county financials 1911
County records show receipts and disbursements with balances on hand and specific funds listed including Road Fund Pension Fund and Special Road Tax Fund. Notices seek bids for Oxford Robertson Creek bridge and road contracts with bond requirements and bid letting rules.
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Oxford and
Houston Road
Robertson Creek
W. M. Woodwarp
Oxford
Miss
Philadelphia Health News and Local Notices
Health concerns overshadow community life as Dr H C Wait tends to patients nightly while residents share updates on kin and friends. Obituaries, medical ads, and home remedies fill pages with names, places like Philadelphia and Oxford, and products from A H Kendel and Foley’s remedies.
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Philadelphia News
H. C. Wait
Mabel Nunnally
Dan Coward
Holly Springs
Estelle Pritchard
Delta McElvaney
Oxford
Mattie Lou Bounds
Henry McGowan
Rockdale
Tex
J. E. Adams
Little Rock
Ark
Dora Hale
Dave Tyer
Memphis
H. C. Tyer
Henry Hale
Philadelphia
Hale
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. A. Thompson
Wilmer Kennedy
Totty Nemedee
Lee M. Russell
W M. Woodwari
Guy B. Taylor
J W. Stephens
W. B. Rushing
Mack D. Rayburn J. G. Woolverton
B. Rushing
H. T. Smith
Smith
J. W. Stephens
J. G. Woolverton
N. W. Bradford
Trace
Berkshire Piga
Mebane Triumph Big Boll
Cain
Conant
Parks
Eerie
Nee
Balanee
Secutipls
Reese RE Tniene
the Free
I. T. Smith, Co
Ponane
Prof Smith
H. L. Davus
Board of Supervisors
LaFay
Oxford and Water Valley
B. T. Markette
W. M. Woopwagp
Altus News
Dan Gardner
Pope
Toccopola
W. 8
Wooten
Ley Beard
Gladys Lawshee
Mr. Buford Short
Eade
Dixie
Foley
Easton
Fuley
L McConnell
Catherine Street
Elmira
A H Kendel
A H. Kendel
Zemo
Kendel
Mary C Abbot
Wolfeboro
Chan
Mt. Zion
Kate Stephens
Laurella
Nona Prater
Gracemont
Okla
Isaac Boone
Walter Crouch
A. H. Kendel
A E Smith
Erie
King
Aimee
H Kendel
Neith
C. H Roach & Co, Undertakers
W. B. McMahon
Emme
the Sisk, Lawshee Co
Mission Furniture
R. B. Robison
John Wurréci
Louisville
U. S. Patent Office
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