Local society notes from Greenville and surrounding towns
Personal news from Greenville Mississippi and nearby communities about visitors and departures. Entries include Miss May Cresswell guesting with her parents, funerals for C. E. Slough with several relatives present, improvements of Mrs. C. E. Slough, guests in Helena and Searcy, family moves to Water Valley, and staff changes in education with Miss Mary Betsy Maltsby resigning to Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Cresswell
Greenville, Miss
Mrs
O. M. Cresswell
Mary Betsy Maltsby
Chancellor Power
Jackson, Miss
Department of Education
Miss Maltsby
Helen
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Through Oxford Area
Mrs. G. W. Price and three children and many others suffer Spanish influenza with several confined to bed. The city reports rising cases while public functions close. Dr. Young urges avoiding crowds as vaccination questions surface amid the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Price
Eugene
Claud
Hubert
Local Notes From Cransfordville Ark And Nearby
Ill editor's family illness limits Eagle print. Residents return home from visits in Cransfordville Ark McComb City Water Valley Jackson Tenn Fort Sill and Byhalia Miss Lieut and Mrs D R Johnson settle in at Chancellor Powers for winter University ties noted Chancellor Powers visits Chicago for university business Futrells return from Waterford after several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Johnson
Iowa
Chancellor
J. N. Powers
Shia Man Visited Oxford Amid Luncheon for Miss Wohileben
Mr C D Bennett of Shia spent a few days in Oxford this week while Mrs David Carter hosted a luncheon and shower on Tuesday for Miss Or sie Wohileben. Eight place settings were prepared for relatives of the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Bennett
Oxford
David Carter
Orsie Wohileben
Local Social News Notes From Mississippi and Tennessee
Mesdames Sparks of Memphis and Knight of Holly Springs spent Tuesday in Oxford. Mrs. Gray has returned to Greenwood after visiting friends in Mississippi. Mrs Homestant, visiting Etta relatives, heads home to Coahoma. E.O. Davidson spends the week in Memphis. Hopson leaves for Michigan City to settle there. Peacock returns from Michigan City after visiting daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Hardiway welcome a new girl. McKinney visits sister Joe Peacock. Mrs. Vivian of Princeton Kentucky visits daughter Mrs. Cecil Moore. Mrs. Holt and baby of Indianola return after a week with mother Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Jeffries and son return to Coffeeville after time with Tom Wilson family. Miss Allie Rogers goes to Sumner to work in the Telephone Exchange. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harkins welcome a daughter born Tuesday January 14. Roy McElvaney of the Marine Corps returns to New York after visiting parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestant
G. J. Taylor
Etta
Miss
Coahoma
Local residents report travel, visits and military returnees
Mr Paul White took a business trip to Camp Pike this week. L P White has received his discharge from the Battleship Georgia. Mrs Gresham of Toccopola visits daughter Mrs Robert Farr. L M Brummett of Denmark renewed his subscription in the city for himself and his son in Alhambra California. Lafayette County men return from France including Raymond Wilson and brother Edd Bailey Bethel Hubert Mills Burgesa. John Gamble of Memphis spent the weekend with the Gambles. Otto Cook returns to Muskogee after a visit home. Curt Frazier of Grenada spent days in Oxford. D A McCall and wife return to Gunnison after visiting. Mrs Kirby spends week in Tutwiler with son Joe Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Brummett
Denmark
L. H. Bruammett
Alhambra
Cal
Lafayette County
France
Sam
Messrs
Raymond Wilson
Edd Bailey
Bethel
Hubert Mills
Burgesa
Cobbs Wohlleben Wedding At Mrs Wohlleben Home
A quiet wedding was held Wednesday at two o clock at the home of Mrs H Wohlleben. Bessie Wohlleben became the wife of Leonard Cobbs of Covington Tennessee with Dr W D Hiedleston of the University performing the ceremony. The bride wore a brown travelling suit with seal skin trim and pink carnations. After a brief bridal tour the couple will reside in Oxford with the bride’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wohlleben
Bessie
Leonard Cobbs
Covington
Covington, Tenn
Notice of printing contracts for Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites bids for printing and furnishing for classes 1 to 5 under Chapter 135 Laws of 1916. Each class requires a bond of $250. The board may reject any bid. Notice dated January 16 and February 5 90. Clerk W Woodward signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Woodward
Soldiers of France Sacrificed for Liberty and Health Remedy
Soldiers of France led in the world sacrifice for liberty and democracy. The ad touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, a stomach and intestinal health product imported by Geo. H. Mayr of Chicago. It promises to relieve catarrhal mucus, inflammation, and ailments from stomach to intestines, with a money back guarantee. Chilton & Company and all druggists stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Mayr
Chilton & Company
Levi Pouts Wiles Frome Over iHtth
Soldier Levi M Pittis writes from France in 1915 describing voyage perils in the Channel and front line combat in Alsace Argonne Meuse drives. He praises French civilians and guards, notes Y M C A duties, and hopes for home soon while recounting bombardments and German guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Mrs E S Bramlett Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Eugene Bramlett died after a few days illness from Spanish influenza at her home between 1 and 2 pm on Wednesday. A former Woodson Venable of Louisville she moved here as a bride. A devout Methodist, she leaves a husband two children and many relatives. Burial is set for Thursday at St Peter's Cemetery with Rev Woolard officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bramlett
Bramlett
Woodson Venabie
Louisville
Methodist Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
W. W. Woolard
Death of Mr. Cecil Moore prompts Oxford memorial
Mr. Cecil Moore died at his home Monday afternoon after a three week illness of pneumonia. He was a traveling salesman for Swift & Company with headquarters in Oxford for many years. His remains were taken to Princeton, Kentucky, his former home town, for interment. He leaves a wife two young children a mother and numerous relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Moore
Moore
Swift & Company
Oxford
Princeton
Notice to Farmers on Scheduled Shipments and Prices
Farmers are advised of upcoming shipments including Peas on Jan 25 and prices at 2.65 per unit, Sorghum Seed on Jan 28 at 1.50, Corn on Jan 21 22 and 23 at 1.45, Cattle on Jan 25 and Sorghum on Feb 6. Hog shipment postponed due to embargo. no cars available and future notice will follow from L. A. Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Olson
Kamerad Bank Mystery Recalled In Soldier Memoir
A memoir fragment recalls a World War II moment where a prisoner named Kamerad American resisted capture by triggering an M G mine. Soldiers describe rapid gunfire and ambush tactics, noting such incidents were common in the conflict and referencing Kamerad bank as a location.
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Marion Patton
Sledge
Charlie Barringer and
Kelly
Marks
Alley Patton
Vera Patton
Patton
John Kelley
Lafayette Springs
Laura Patton
Tula
C. E. Slough
Charles Plumleaf
Helena, Ark
Bob Harkins
Mrs. Lester
Darling, Miss
Garland Kimmons
John Harkins
Ann Elizabeth
M. FE. Porter
Choctaw
Mrs. Fuller
Water Valley
Mrs. Bowen
Searcy, Ark
Mrs. Brooks
Waterford
Mrs. Futrell
Charlie Hervey
R. G. Morgan
Lee Jackson
Russellville
Ala
Gayle Beanland
Nesbitt, Miss
Robert Farley
Scribbler’s Club
Frank Heard
Claud Roach
Young
Rowland
Leonard Leavell
Nonge
Jackson
Harvey Moore
Kentucky
Eagle
John Ramey
Cransfordville, Ark
Lex Ramey
Roy Simmons
McComb City
Harvey Kimmons
Gladys Lawshee
John Bennett
S.S. Webster
Jackson, Tenn
J. M. Glenn
Jackson, Tenny
Edd Beanland
Donald Duke
Fort Sill
Mrs. Tildon Shinault
Miss Mary Louise Neilson
Nellie Haynes
Memphis, Tenn
University
W. B. McMahon
Drs. Bramlett’s Drug Store
Carter
Mesdames J. M. Sparks
John Knight
Holly Springs
Ben Gray
M. L. Goowdin
Greenwood
E. O. Davidson
Memphis
Tenn
Mrs. Peacock
Michigan City
Mrs. Hardiway
Mr. McKinney
Sister
Joe Peacock
Mrs. Vivian
Princeton, Ky
W. E. Jeffries
Coffeeville
Tom Wilson
Allie Rogers
Sumner, Miss
Telephone
Roy McElvaney
Marine Corps
New York
Paul White
Camp Pike
L. P. White
Georgia
S.S
Mrs. Gresham
Toccopola
Robert Farr
John Gamble
P. T. Gamble
Otto Cook
Muskogee, Okla
Curt Frazier
Grenada
D. A. McCall
Gunnison
Anna Parks
Mrs. Kirby
Tutwiler, Miss
Joe Kirby
Cobbs—Wohlleben
Frenge
Dr. Hedleston
Scotland
Winchester
Southhamton
le Havre
Alsace
Tennessee
Argonne
Argonne Forest
Meuse
Verdun
Sergt. Levi M, Pittis
Boche
Rurhes
Metz
Hones
CG. Bk. Slough
le Voigt Sunway iv
Comey
Db Ciel Ge
Lui
Cancun
Wuicsc
Ivan Bo Lyse
The
Shriners
Johnnnie
Johnnie
E. S. Bramlett
Jerry
Bowie
Kamerad
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