Blackwell Case Shrouded by Mystery in Tennessee Town
Carl Blackwell remains in Lafayette County jail since Jan 7 facing arson charges. Rumors swirl over secret letters signed K K K locked in a life safe in Oxford that may be used in court. Defense by George Mitchell of Tupelo and State by R H Knox are ready. trial expected to be sensational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Blackwell
Blackwell
Lafayette
Oxford
George Mitchell
Tupelo
Young Blackwell
R. H.knox
Eacle
Dinner in Honor of Mrs Crawford at Country Home
Mrs Walter Sulivan hosted a Thursday dinner at her country home near town honoring her sister Mrs A M Crawford of Memphis. Guests included Rev and Mrs Lee Lipscomb, Mr and Mrs Stanley Sneed, Mr and Mrs J H Blasingame, Mesdames Mack Webster Robi Farr Sam Butler and Mr Walter Sulivan, who is often on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sulivan
Town
A. M. Crawford
Memphis
Lee Lipscomb
Stanley Sneed
J. H. Blasingame
Mesdames Mack Webster
Robi. Farr
Sam Butler
Tanlac Ad Claims Improved Appetite Sleep and Work
Tanlac, described as celebrated medicine, is promoted to improve eating, feeling, sleeping, and working. Rowland Drug Co. is listed as the seller in this advertisement.
Ford Retail Sales Surpass Million in 1921 Year
Ford Motor Company reports total 1921 factory output of 1 050 740 cars trucks and tractors with U S retail sales near 1 093 000, topping 1920 by 104 213. December 1921 sales rise about 25 percent over December 1920 and Fordson tractors double, signaling stronger farmer and public demand. Prices cuts continue to stabilize market. Touring car down to 348 and other models lowered. Ford employs about 40 000 in Detroit main plant, with 20 percent of city population tied to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Ford Motor Company
United States
Ford Company
Fordson Tractor
F. O
Detroit
Oil test well is assured for Oxford fields
The project to drill a test well in Oxford fields has secured new capital and favorable conditions. Experts say prospects are bright and several parties aim to start a second test nearby along the Yoccona River area as geologists report promising indications of oil and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Pace
Yoccona River
For Sale 240 Acre Farm Near Taylor Mississippi
For sale 240 acre farm four miles west of Taylor Mississippi with 100 acres in high cultivation and rich creek bottom. Suitable for stock farming, has church and school nearby. Oil derrick being built four miles north. Asking 20 dollars per acre. Henry E. Moore Oxford Mississippi January 26, It. p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Mississippi
Henry E. Moore
Oxford
Local Church Notices and Social Appointments
Rev J A Christian will preach in Greenwood Sunday. Miss Kate McGuire left for Batesville and other church work sites. Mrs T W Black on sick list. Miss Jane Hawkins very low. Mrs B G Mitchell improving slowly. Miss Lucile Ramey returned from Belhaven College. Miss Una Keating of Batesville visited Miss Evelyn Frost. Mrs R V Black spent Thursday in Grenada. Miss Elma Meek returned from New Orleans. Mrs Owens returned to Grenada after visiting her daughter Mrs Ralph White. Rev W S Shipman of Senatobia guest of Rev Lee Lipscomb. Mr Temple went to Clarksdale to attend court. Mrs C D Gooch of Duck Hill visiting granddaughter Mrs J G Woolverton. Mrs Hunter returned from Dyersburg for sister in law Arch Moore’s illness and death. Mr and Mrs Edward Beck of Warren Pa arrived in Oxford staying with Mr L Smith. Mr Wilroy Beard of Altus in town visiting sister Mrs Ike Patterson. Miss Eva Lambert nutrition supervisor spent ten days this month with Miss Alexander. Miss Mary D Osborne nutrition supervisor spent last Tuesday in Oxford and attended Six Counties Medical Association at Water Valley. Tanlac claim: largest selling medicine worldwide with over twenty million bottles in six years. Sold by Rowland Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hawkins
B. G. Mitchell
Lucile Ramey
Belhaven College
Una Keating
Batesville
Evelyn Frost
R. V. Black
Grenada
Elma Meek
New Orleans
Owens
Ralph White
W. S. Shipman
Senatobia
Lee Lipscomb
Oxford
L. Smith’s
Beck
University
Wilroy Beard
Altus
Ike Patterson
Eva Lambert
Alexander
Mary D. Osborne
Lillian M. Alexander
Six Counties Medical Association
Water Valley
Card of Thanks for kindness after mother's death
We express sincere thanks to friends and the faithful physician Dr. J G Wilkins for many favors during the recent illness and death of our mother. May God bless you as greatly as you blessed us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Wilkins
Death of Mr Dave Frierson In Lafayette County
Mr Dave Frierson a respected Lafayette County resident died at home Saturday at about seventy. He had been confined to his room since September after paralysis struck him. Survived by brothers Ben Frierson of Dale Texas and Lynn Frierson of College Hill plus several nieces nephews and many friends. Burial held Sunday at College Hill burying ground with Rev W D Heddleston officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Frierson
Lafayette County
Ben Frierson
da le
Texas
Lynn Frierson
College Hill
College Hill Burying Ground
W. D. Heddleston
Mrs McGonagill Of Memphis Brought To Oxford For Burial
The remains of Mrs. A. B. McGonagill of Memphis were brought to Oxford today for funeral. She was well known in Oxford after living here for years. She leaves a husband three children and many friends and relatives. Elder W. L. Smith conducted the services.
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A. B. McGonagill
Memphis
Oxford
Birth announcements from Oxford area noting several additions
Mr. and Mrs. Elton Frazier welcome daughter Nina Elizabeth born the 21st. Earl Raymond Wilson arrives to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Wilson in Bells California. Edward Sealy family adds a girl. News from Tupelo reports a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Price on Tuesday Jan 24. Mrs. Price stays with her mother in Tupelo while Mr. Price works in Mexia Texas on a new paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Frazier
Nina Elizabeth
Earl Raymond Wilson
M. R. Wilson
Bells California
Oxford
Edward Sealy
Tupelo
A. W. Price
Tanlac Advertised by Rowland Drug Co
Tanlac the celebrated medicine now advertised for sale by Rowland Drug Company. The notice highlights its popularity and availability through the local drug trade.
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Crawford
Rowland Drug Co
Creation
Retail Merchants’ Association
Mississipp
J. A. Christian
Greenwood
Kate McGuire
T. W. Black
Tanlac
Tula School Fund
Oxford Eagle
M. P. Bush
E. L. Hobby
Sophie. Alston Ernest Ene
Oumrea
Mabel Suber
Winnie Clayton
Emanuel P. Mooney
Vera Patton Teg
W. A. Bradshaw
Dylan Cole
Cassie Hardy
Lora Hipp
Hattie Paschal
Clyde Paschal
Zelma Waits
Curtis Steward
Dora Felker
E. D. McFadden Qu
Vyola Galloway
Gaitha Lindsey
Emma Newell
Callie Brown
Lutie Peoples Settee Wee
Thelma Se
Lula McLarty
Eenne
J. Harmon
Ewe Peewee
Durley Jones
Eilliams
Ella Seaton
Waldrip
Miss Tolarson
Denton
Sheng Leys
Irene
Richland Lily
Davis Mize & CO
Miss
Ord
Carter’s Erug
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