Local Political Moves and Obituaries Across La Fayette
The item outlines candidates for treasurer and clerk offices in Lafayette, mentions resignations and campaigns, notes the death of Mrs. Mary Eldraige Wright, and reports on local political figures. It also covers a Memphis fire loss at the Menken Co and a U.S. political shout about the Nicaragua canal bill. A public figure, Col W A Montgomery, is named as a candidate for attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eldraige Wright
Sreiebald “Wrictt
Gem Lake
BE Wright
Mempies
Tenn
Imst
la Grope
Col
W. A. Montgomery
Hinds
Secretaries and officials contest ward for state document copy
Col J L Power, secretary of state, leads a contest over a copy of a state commissioner’s record. The committee chair Dr Thomas D Isom and Judge Lt James preside as the city council weighs the original parchment and a century old document.
Walter Wheatley and the Seantutal Quality Scheme
An article discusses Walter Wheatley and a campaign or scheme tied to Seantutal quality, referencing products and cures. It mentions Beestuss Met verter and Lietine MM with unclear claims about treatments for Kaizer and Binkier Troabies and a purported cure sold by KR hilton & Uo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wheatley
Brehang
Kaizer
lawSwiss
Bern Corei
KR Hilton & Uo
Local Health Tonic Advertised In Oxided Ailment Notice
A pasted public notice extols a cough remedy labeled as a cure for grippe and related ailments. It cites Dr. J. S. Chilton and Co. of St. Louis with stock at Pettis and Abbeville shops, claiming rapid relief and a second-year attack recovery. The message includes testimonials about recovery timelines and mentions buyers in Mexia and Oxford outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Texas
Adel
R RB Chilton & Co
Oxford
F_ M_ Pettis, Abbeile
Need for Local Factories to Boost Prosperity
A column argues for establishing cotton factories in the county near La Fayette to spur wealth and jobs. It urges residents to become stockholders despite limited funds, noting a factory would create opportunities, raise local prosperity, and attract northern investment.
Wadlington Store Nearing 30 Day Closeout
A fragmented sale notice announces Wadlington closing and discounting men’s, boys’ and youths’ clothing at cost for 30 days. It lists knee pants, wool suits, fur hats, coats, and bleached sheeting among the goods. It urges customers to price and buy during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ceast
Financial statement of the Bank of Oxford Mississippi
Showing the condition of the Bank of Oxford Mississippi on the date named with assets and liabilities totals, sections including loans, deposits, and stockholdings. The cashier Bem Price certifies the figures from the bank books. Also includes a classified local notice about a four room cottage on University Street and a job ad for overworked girls and feeble women, plus a Simmons wine product plug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bem Price
Bani of
Waford
Oxford
Cotton bale guessing contest tied to Memphis imports
The Weekly Commercial Appeal runs a contest asking subscribers to guess the exact number of cotton bales received in Memphis from September through March. Prizes reward the closest or third closest guesses, with larger prizes for near totals. Subscriptions and remittances must accompany guesses, sent to The Commercial Appeal Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Lomi
Farbhange
Jamaeas
Memphis, Tenn
EAGLE
Weety Commercial Ap
Unclear Snippet Reflects Student Volunteer Visit Notes
Fragmentary item mentions Dr. Steele of Nashville and a Student Volunteer group visiting coeds. References a New York City trip and a late return, plus stray notes on shoes and Oxford Day goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Steele
Nashville
Charies “Bite Baw
New York City
Ae Ee Ba Oe
of & Ariso
A. Army
Mis-spelled Medical Ad Claims Liver Medicine Benefits
An OCR fragment advertises STORIA P W Jobes and McLaurin Mississippi stating Dr WA Simmons Liver Medicine cures indigestion sick headache sour stomach and bad taste in mouth. It mentions Zemlin's and Glack Drought and claims Swmens Squaw Wine or Tablets dispel morning sickness or nausea from pregnancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W.jobes
McLaurin
WA Simmons
Zemlin
Farm Auction Near Oxford Seeks Purchasers
Mrs Soto-I perfor sile my littl firm Llands halts miles east of Oxford continuing 2c acres with firm implements two grade Jersey cows one cow fresh in milk one horse and other items. Terms one-third cash and balance on purchaser time with approved security. J. P. Hower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se Soto
Llands
Oxford
J. P. Hower
Local Visitors and Guests Reported in the City
The Eakridge of Delay and Mr Lee Davis of Abbeville visited the city Monday. Miss Minnie Claptom and Missie Cooper of Aberdeen stay with Mrs Bem Price. Mr Gordon of Tay and others were guests at Hickey House. Dr J A Moss R L Moss and J W Craig called at the office. J G Metluire editor Yazoo Herald paid a visit Thursday, praising the state’s papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Eakridge
Delay
Lee Davis
Abbeville
Minnie Claptom
Nannie Cooper
Aberdeen
Bem Price
J. G. Metluire
Yazoo Herald
Second Month Closed and Enrollment Figures Listed
Second month closed last Friday. Monthly enrollment, 217. Several pupils are sick with la grippe. Come out to the concert tonight. Latest gymnastics crosses the street with two jump. Parents about work done by their thief might. Let have 6 gerents conten 26 on county. Seek could be made pleasant and profitable. To subdue nervous irritability neuralgia hysteria, 5s. Vital Dance age Simmons Squaw Vine Wise or Tablets.
Notice on Corporation Taxes Due and Delinquent Listing
Corporation taxes are due now and must be paid before Pebr Ist to avoid being listed as delinquent and incurring higher costs. J. C. Luyots, Culy Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Luyots
Culy Marshal
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Oxford Eagle
Mos
Temple
Eailihete
Eleetine
Cirenst
LaFayette
Tt. W. Ayent
Van
Clereister Wwe
Coante
Demmocracie Party
Chamtery
Chere
la Fayette
Cagety Salyjeet
Action
The
Democratic Party
Hughes
Aa & Enordiinate
Chaseery
Lerk of
Trease Ree
Authorizet
Te Amnedare
EL S.cilmer
la- Fayetionesty
Detmwrstne Garty
Ace
de J.B. Merwex
Trenaneer of
Ber A. ML Longin
Dette
Chase Cellecs
Macemb
Mwe
Southern Express
Gine
Hoa Moarve Metlarge
Greenwood
Alteorney
State of
Vissis Spp
McClarg
Qoute
Cites
Nelson Dingrey
Maine
Washington
Pocemen
Dinglevy
Lesster
W. V. Sullivan
C. S. Senate
Morgan ‘Jr
Sullivan
United States
Menken Co
Teo
Poplar Street
Dows
I Amediate
Fem
Leegine
Powell
Mentgeuery
J. L Pewer
War Distin
Cted Secretary of State
Haw Teremily
Cammmek Ihe Metertiud Copey
Thos
Isom
Jlge
Lamer
Wheally
Pete
Thare
North Street
Josey Stoare
Preven
Pneurmonia
Bilton
Pettis
Ana
Eure
South Ski Street
St. Louis
REB Chilton & Co
State University
Shania Te
Ecounty
Saeh Faetorhs
Wadlington
Castoria
What Is
AILOR
Miss
Bans OF
ROC Hcra
Bex Putce
University Street
W._V_ Scurvas, J
Simmons
Weely
Square
Oxford. Dry Goods. CO
TEE Browning Club
Mes Leevell
Iagrippe
Keys
Wem. Leaveil
Mim Johnna
Lewis
Leaveil
Browning
University
Prof Lipscomb
Columbus
Nie
Dy Sckness
J. W. Bellot
Bears
Storia
Q Chilton
Mr. War
Myght
W.T. Wallace
Undertaker
P. E. Matthew‘s
Pro
City Lumber Yard
T. J. Harkins
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