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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
3
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Local items report a cold wave and severe winter conditions across the region. Notices include Mrs. C W Russell’s fever relapse, deaths of Miss Mattie Coleman and Mrs. H H Bunch, and updates on residents visiting, illnesses, and court matters in Clarksdale.
Mr M P Bishop suffered a sudden paralysis Saturday night affecting the full left side of his body. He was in normal health during the day and the stroke was unexpected. His friends hope for improvement and his return to health. Pres G R Hightower of A and M College and Mrs Bishop, visiting her daughter Mrs Hightower, arrived in Oxford Sunday. Mr H D Spenra of Memphis and A D Caulfield of Water Valley, visiting Eagle office last week, are noted railway officials who recently renewed ties with I C Railway.
W B Mahon Dentist offers 2 percent off all professional dental work for 30 days. All work guaranteed with high quality materials. Case area includes Casa Only and Over F B Paton’s, calling for interested applicants to text or call for service.
Rev S D Gordon started a series of services in Oxford last Sunday and has held two meetings daily this week with large attendance. The sermons are impressive and expected to yield lasting good in the community, reflecting well on his personable presence.
Mr. Erle Roach of Greenville Mississippi and Miss Merle Yopp daughter of Mrs. Mattie L. Yopp of Memphis married in the Peabody Motel parlor Sunday morning at nine o clock. The groom is esteemed in his hometown and has risen in the express service to a high position in Greenville. Oxford friends extend best wishes to the couple.
A lawyer informs clients and friends that he will leave this week to begin his Lieutenant Governor campaign. He assures personal handling of all matters, directs partners to manage the office, and promises weekly letters to the press. He expects to return to the office periodically.
The declaration states D T Mitchell is a candidate for Chancery Clerk of Lafayette County, subject to the Democratic primary. A Taylor resident with long county ties, he is described as well qualified to discharge the office if elected and asks voters to consider his claims.
Oxford residents welcome a street improvement push led by the Street Commissioner Agent. Prof McKay of A and M College designed beautification for the Public School grounds, with Mr Avent assisting the local school committee. Hedge planting and plans for shad trees and fountains proceed as a patriotic donor provides pecan trees for display by the 10th grade.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of Oxford was held Saturday January 23 1915 A new report by Directors and Officers praised the years business and a unanimous vote adopted a resolution thanking the directors and officers for a splendid showing and prosperous condition. The old board Dr F B Linder F S Leavell J E Neilson L E Oldham and Jas Stone were re elected to serve the ensuing year. The Directors will declare the annual dividend and the balance of earnings will be added to surplus. The management thanks patrons for support and pledges continued service within conservative banking principles.
An advertisement touts Shaw's Liniment as a fast acting relief for rheumatism, arthritis and joint or muscle soreness. It claims immediate penetration to the pain site, reduces heat and swelling, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. A 25 cent bottle is urged for home use.
The community reports health and lists names such as Mr L W Metta and Miss Eddy Beard on the sick list. Rev Winfield Robertson delivered a sermon and will preach the third Sunday each month, with Rev N A Moore on the second Sunday. Miss Jessie Lusk, new assistant teacher, earns high favor with pupils amid several prospective candidates. Melvin Franklin entered Tula High School. Feralia Frezier moved to Redwater. Mr Tom Brown lost a mule. death claims Mr R L Denton, survived by wife and two children Roy and Fray. His burial was last Tuesday at Kingdom cemetery, conducted by Rev L Johnson.
R F Morgan announces plans to open a strictly up to date grocery in Oxford. The store will follow Pure Food laws with inspection ready and prices claimed to be lowest for first class groceries. Opening date February 1 at the former Geo M Keys store west of Falkner Hardware.
The mayor and council of Oxford fix the salary for mayor and councilmen on January 15 1915 and announce a special election on February 12 to approve the salary increases. Election commissioners are directed to follow the law and conduct the vote. Mayors R S Adams and city clerk J H Towbee sign along with councilmen voting aye T W Avent and J H Aye.
The document details competing road routes from Williams to town, cost estimates, and engineering assessments. It cites the first route being most expensive by about 900 dollars and a third route about 1300 dollars more than the first, with land sources including Mr Dudley Freeman and Mr J S Goni. It notes survey conclusions favoring a straightened alignment near Rob Warris place and cemetery, potential mileage savings, and assertions on ground quality along west versus east of the railroad. It includes contractor reports on road works in Beat 5 and Beat 3, sickness-related inspection limits, and mentions fire escape plans for the jail and maintenance proposals.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids for guarding and keeping all county funds and drainage or land funds. Bids due Tuesday February 2 1915 at 12 noon. The Board may reject any or all bids and references laws from 1912 and 1914.
A Wilmington reader, Eugene S Kaght, reports Chamberlain's Tablets relieved his constipation and indigestion and that his wife used them with good results. The ad notes availability everywhere.
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids until 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday February 2 1915 for road work from Tidwell's to Union Church. Bids to follow plans and specifications on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. W M Wonpwang Clerk. ti A Wonwien DU 111-21-TM.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by noon February 2 2015 for public road construction from Morrisonville Church to the Panola county line. Plans and specifications are on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The board may reject all bids.
An advertisement extols Vine Tar Honey as a remedy for coughs and throat irritation. It claims quick relief and natural breathing, with a testimonial from Rick Williams of Hamilton Ohio. The copy urges readers to obtain the product locally.
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