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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
The Newton Record editor C E Cunningham faces court action over a slanderous attack on the Oxford Eagle editor. New York water fronts are under military guard with armed guards restricting access to those lacking business reasons, and similar control may expand to other ports and war factories.
Saturday morning at 7 o'clock the thermometer stood at 6 below zero in front of the Eagle office. This is the coldest spell Oxford has seen since February 13, 1899 when the memory dropped to ten below.
Announcement from Postmaster General Burleson designates Postmaster C A McCharen as Chief Registrar for thirty five counties in North Mississippi for male German nationals age 14 and up to register within February four to nine. The notice urges patriotic citizens to report any German residents and notes McCharen will focus on registration despite other duties.
Chicago and Illinois vote to combat a blizzard crisis as theatres close and fuel and snow logistics paralyze cities. Officials urge shovel work and rationing with a focus on babies hospitals and milk while ministers join parishioners in relief efforts amid severe frostbite deaths and transportation paralysis.
An antique ad touts HERBINF as a liver stimulant that purifies the bowels strengthens digestion restores strength vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 60e. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
A wartime recruiting push from Draughon’s College in Nashville urges young women to train for government office work. Telegrams like Miss Vera Gilley’s offer clerk or bookkeeper positions with salaries from $1,000 to $1,200 a year, with rapid promotion potential. The program promotes training by mail as a cost effective path to securing government or bank office positions as war demands rise.
In Oxford many roofs fail under stress and leaks appear in buildings previously considered sound. The pattern shows unidentified vulnerabilities across multiple structures, signaling broader maintenance concerns for local authorities and property owners.
Legal notice reports Sandy Boone, a Black male about 18, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny on March 11, 1916, and received a three year sentence to the State Penitentiary. He was held in Lafayette County jail for about three months prior to sentencing. Petitioners request the Governor grant a pardon citing paroleable behavior and continued obedience in confinement.
Notice of sale of real and personal property under a deed of trust securing indebtedness. First National Bank and related trustees authorize sale by public auction at a specified location and date to satisfy amounts due.
Lafayette County Mississippi seeks sealed bids for two bridges in Beat 4 McKie Creek near Ike Crowell and Camp Ground Creek Bond Issue Road. Plans and specs filed in Chancery Clerk’s office. Bid deadline 12 noon February 12 1918 with right to reject any bids.
Trustee J B Roach acting for The First National Bank will sell for cash the described fraction of lot 68 in Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi on the courthouse south door at 12 noon the Sunday of February 1918. Sale to convey only the title vested in the trustee.
Oxford Mississippi Mayor A T Smith announces the sale of 6500 in bonds on January 7 1918 at the best price offered. Bids must not be below par plus accrued interest.
All persons with claims against the estate of R. D. Buford deceased must probate and register claims with the Chancery Clerk of Lafayette County Mississippi within one year from this date. Failure to approbate and register will bar the claim. Witness my signature January 1 1918. Carrie Buford Pope Administratrix.
In Lafayetter County Mississippi a deed of trust sale is set for February 4 1918 at the courthouse steps in Oxford to satisfy a mortgage on Euphus Harkins Old Homestead land described as including a engine boiler pulleys belts scales and fixtures. The party names include Deen Harkins and Mrs R E Jno K Harkins and Nan Harkins with W M Woodward named as beneficiary. The title to the property is believed good but subject to further proof.
The notice lists signatures for a trust document dated January 10 17 24 with J Broach as trustee and a statement by the signer. The text preserves a legal formal tone and indicates credentialing of the trustee.
Substituted trustee F. B. Roach announces foreclosure of the Oldham deed of trust on the property in Lafayette County Mississippi. The scheduled sale will occur February 4, 1918 in front of the Oxford Court House South door, with the Southeast Quarter of Section 34 Township 8 Range 3 West described as the secured lot.
Trustee Daniel H. Bronner acts for J. C. Gates to sell 60 acres in Center fraction S E quarter section 34 township 8 range 5 west at public cash sale January 31 1918 in front of the south door of the Oxford Court House Mississippi. The land runs north and south across the quarter and is described as 60 acres more or less. Sale witnessed January 9 1918 with signatures January 10 17 24.
Trustee J B Roach to sell for cash the 80 acre Lafayette County Mississippi property described as South half of Southwest quarter Section 8 Township 7 Range 2 West. Sale to occur February 4 1918 in front of the south door of the Court House in Oxford. Sale to satisfy a trust deed recorded Book 67 Page 62 with A J Gordon in favor of J S Good.
Trustee sale to satisfy indebtedness under a deed of trust recorded in Book 222, Page 514 in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Clerk's office. Property is the half interest described in the Gunther deed to Conner, Lot Nos. 68 and 53, Oxford, beginning at College Hill Street west line, 109 feet south from Street intersection. Auction at Lafayette County Courthouse Oxford on the 4th of [month not provided], with a detailed metes and bounds description.
An ordinance approved by Oxford Mississippi City Council authorizes issuing and selling five hundred colan, 00 bonds to fund the bond project and legal costs. The measure follows a December 20, 1917 election where voters ratified the ordinance. Mayor H. Smith and Commissioners Farr and Lawshee voted yes, none voted no.
Report from J B Mosley N Pp notes no United States Internal Revenue Licenses were issued to any in Lafayette County Mississippi in the six months ending December 31 1917. Sheriff S M Sneed certifies records examined and reports no licenses issued for the period. January 1918 January 10 17 24.
Surgeons stress first treatment with an efficient antiseptic to prevent infection and aid healing. Borozone marketed for man or beast as ideal antiseptic and healing agent. Available in 25, 50, 100 and 150 cent prices. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
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