County Administrator Attends to All Business
County official pledges prompt attention to matters filed, ensuring timely handling of public duties and municipal concerns for residents and departments.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
County official pledges prompt attention to matters filed, ensuring timely handling of public duties and municipal concerns for residents and departments.
Oxford community items report visits from Maj. R A Dean and Mr W C Bates, plus residents Irene Holloway and Miss Smith in Water Valley and Jackson. Notices include election date for State Senator, resignations, new City Electrician Shinault, and social events at dinner and the Opera House.
A fast southbound train derailed at Ma Lone's switch Monday morning causing hours of delay. A Negro fireman was killed while the mail clerk and engineer were badly injured.
Miss Freda Slemons wife and Arkansas native and Daughters of the Confederacy member served as usher at Jefferson Davis birthday observance. She wept during the veterans’ procession yet ended with a raincoat remark, leaving friends amused by her emotional display.
The Oxford Graded School publishes its monthly honor roll with pupils across all grades who achieved high class standing, few absences, and no tardies. Names appear for primary through ninth grade, alongside notices of a sewing machine contest and local real estate and probate notices.
Creditors of the estate of J R Nunnery deceased are notified that the Chancery Court of LaFayette County Mississippi declared insolvency on November ith 1907 and that on the Fourth Monday in Stay 1905 the 25th day thereof claims will be examined and adjudicated. Creditors must file claims with the clerk by that date and may attend the adjudication. Dated January 10 1908. J R Roace Administrator Jas Sroxe & Sox Sols for Adm
For fifteen years the Arnica Salve of Bocklen has reliably cured sores bed sores and burns. A. F. Mardy of Wilton Maine reports it saved a sore. Renddi’s drug store sells it. For chronic sores keep skin healthy with Chamberlin’s Salve, noted as superior for healing. Also claimed to treat chapped hands and various diseases of the skin. Sold by all druggists.
A Merilian resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney and bladder trouble after a physician failed. The ad claims rapid relief and urges using Doan's, with Buffalo New York makers and 50 cent price. It also advertises White's Cream Verminage as a worm medicine for babies with several endorsements.
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