Local Court and Official Listings Page
Federal court meets first Monday in June and December. Circuit court meets second Monday in March and September. Chancery court meets fourth Monday in May and November. County officials and city offices listed with names and titles. Churches and fraternal orders noted with service times and leaders.
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Federal
J. A. Toler
W. D. Preace
L. E. Oldham
Circuit Court
Mondiay
W.A. Roane
Jhancery Court
I. J. Blount
J. C. Hartefield
Stanley Sneed
W. M. Woodward
G. B. Taylor Tressurer
W.C. Parks
H. T. Smith
J.G. Woolverton
McLarty
J . F. Brown
S. Adams
C. H. Keys
Lawshee
Board OF Aldermen
J. H. Lawshee
D. T. Carter
G. M
the Churches Presbyterian
W. D Hedleston
Presbyterian
USA
W J King
Per Bane
I.S. Spragins
Baptist
Edward Stubblefield
C. D. Brown
Primitive Baptist
A. B. Morris
Knight of Honor
M. Howy
Oxford society notes and local visits mix with politics
Local residents and visitors shown in brief items from Oxford. Recurring names include Rev W J King, Ed Matthews of Memphis, Stone Devours of Laurel, James M Matthews, Mrs Robert Harvey, N J Lawhorn, Belle Stephens, M F L Toole, W D Porter, J E Neilson, Mrs Alston of Clarksdale, Julia Compton, Burton Potts, Kosciusko guest, H V Somerville, D T Carter, D J Sultan, M E Wilkins, Mrs Jordan Tomlinson, Dr P H Wright, E W Stubblefield, J E Holmes, and others. Mentions of state inauguration ceremonies in Jackson, a White Sale, and local civic appointments and events.
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted By Meridian Reader
Meridian resident L. E. Adams cites Doan's Kidney Pills easing kidney and bladder trouble after medical treatment proved ineffective. She reports rapid relief from inflammation and irritation, noting the pills gave her renewed comfort and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Adama
29Th Avenue
9Th Street
Meridian
Miss
Doan
Dear
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Collier at Collier Home
Mrs Marlin Collier and Miss Ona Collier hosted a 6 oclock birthday dinner for Mrs M S Collier at their home on Friday the 17th. Sixteen guests attended with painted place cards and a six course menu by noted culinary artists. A lighthearted age puzzle contest followed with Mrs Pous winning a prize, and guests wished Mrs Collier many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Collier
Ona Collier
M. S. Collier
Collier
8Ins
J. Myatt
Wright
Rowland
Pous
Fifteen Cent Cotton and Local Sales Push
Farmers hear a pitch for 15 cents a pound via in-store trade at The Oxford Dry Goods Co. offers include a $13.28 suit for cotton traded at 12 cents per pound. Also notes about Sousa's Band at Holly Springs and a long obituary for J. D. Wimbush, Abbeville, a former rail agent and Confederate veteran buried with Masonic honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxforp Dry Goons Co
J. D. Wimbush
Abbeville
Special Election Officers Named Across Multiple Precincts
The notice lists judges and peace officers appointed to hold the January 2 1908 state senate election in various La Fayette County precincts including Oxford North and South, Box, Sanders, Cambridge, Abbeville, Free Springs, College at Wit, Slate's Story, Shackelford, Hamphreys, Dallas, Helas, LaFayette Springs, and more. It also records candidate voting in county contests, a sewing machine prize poll, and notices for property rental and sale.
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Oxford
North Kor
Fielder Webster
Mack McLarty
Guy McLarty
South Box
John J. Woodward
Wit
Carnathas
Johnson
J. T. Rien
KH. F. Danlap
Slate
T. Gamble
W. Smith
Aaronforth
Andrew Darl
Janes
Bey Bart
C Wiges
Stanley Et
C. A. Look
A.J Jones
R. L. Evans
W Spears
J. W. Gray
G. Crowell
Abe Jones
oMoer
J. HB. McCrory
Ombc Rt. Peace Office
Thad Paston
Frank Fletcharef Palmer
Ss. Lindsey
Peace uClest
Dallas
J. O. Brown
J. M. Gilmer
Caswell Sanders
John Phillips
Helas
George Brummett
Johnson Fekt
Doe
Joe Eisner
J. M. Sharp
P. Mallins
D. E. Hollman
Ucharles Lagrone
LaFayette Springs
A. D. Patton
A. M. Hall
J. W. Givelsby
Frank Taylor
Peace Oficer
LaFayette County
Milestesip Ee
G. RK. Hightower
Mizeieippi
Tuertrees
James K Vardamag
Roe
Mississippi
LaFayette
Thirty Second
Itou
State of
Capitol
Jackson
Jacks K. Wampaway
Joeph W. Power
Bay Springs Items Show Local Prosperity and Produce
A Bay Springs reader notes good health in the neighborhood with peace and plenty. He reports large hogs killed, corn and peas for sale, hay and feed supplies, and four bales of cotton raised with two boys. He praises Mississippi as the best state and wishes readers a prosperous new year.
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Bay Springs
Mississi
Union
EAGLE
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R. R
RE. C. Granberry
Shinault
Oxpord
Kimmons’ Grocery
James Stone
James Stoxr & Sox
Wk. Stone
Oxford, Miss
W.T. Parkner
M. Rasee
Supreme Court
United States Court
Circuit Court of
J. Cimkone
K.P. KimMone
Oxford Water Fairey- Kimmons & Kimmons
Attorneys-At-Law
Uonmfolu
Kimbrough
Thomison
kKitshouen & Thomison
Attorneys At-Law
Anndrews
Oxford Dry Goods Co
J B. Roach
Wil
Maggie Thompson
D. P. H. Wright
W. J. King
Ed Matthews
Memphis
Stone Devours of Laurel
James M. Matthews
Water Valley
Robert Harvey
N. J. Lawhorn
J. E. Neilson
Mrs. Alston
Clarksdale
Mrs
Jas. Stone
Julia Compton
Texas
Burton Potts
Kosciusko
Ida Meek
H. V. Somerville
Gov. Noel
D. J. Sultan
M. E. Wilkins
M. E. Porter
P. H. Wright
E. W. Stubblefield
Galveston
J. Kb. Neilson’s
Callaway Resdence
Third North Street
Blanche McLarty
M. T. Counter
J. E. Holmes
Messrs
D. M. Kimbrough
J. C. Treloar
Gov
Noel
John Woolverton
Mary Hartwell Somerville
Chi Omega Sorority
Woman's Book Club
Browning Club
T. H. Somerville
Emmie Powell
Kincannon
Coiaches
A. V. Davie
J. W. Miller
W. L. Brown
Ping Ee
Charles B. Neilson, Jr
Ing
J. W. Logan
Chandler Worley
H. H. Thomison
E. E. Temple
T. D. Matthews
Oxford Masonic Lodge
L. M. Russell
E. Slough
Messrs. Russell and
Slough
Judiciary
Committee On Universities
Missisippi
Dean
Southern Cross
Opera House
J. L. Shinault
J.C. Gates
Sousa
Holly Springs
Mississippi Synodical College
Ramey & Bro
Officers OF Election
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Mareh Lith
M. F. Neill
Miriam Cabdwell
Fannie Dunlap
W. Logan
Fannie Johnson
M. Haybarn
Vergie Neill
Ana Maria Colleir
J. A. Brook
A. A. Passant
University
Wethe Anders
T. BR. Hightower
D. BE. Matthews
Wilmer Kennedy
aFayette Country
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Carrie Sation
Kansas
Ballard’s
Horton, Kans
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