30 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
1
The town of Oxford has spent vast sums sinking wells over fifteen years with twelve wells completed. Local editorials claim papers stir strife as soldiers return home, while Mississippi's citizenry is praised for its loyalty and unity amid political discourse.
Glenn W. Whitehead, known as deputy sheriff and jail keeper, announces his candidacy for Lafayette County Chancery Clerk. A Democrat, he emphasizes honesty, conservatism, and prior near win in Circuit Clerk race, campaigning through August before the primary.
An notice proclaims G. H. Evans known as Esquire Evans a longtime Justice of the Peace and ex Confederate veteran seeks the county treasurer office. The letter urges a strong vote in the August primary, praising his upright character and qualifications for the responsible county role.
Treves in Rhenish Prussia is described as an American controlled city with soldiers directing traffic and overseeing civilian affairs. The Red Cross runs a canteen at the station and the Kaiser bust in the local casino ballroom mirrors uneasy German sentiment amid occupation.
A Mississippi governor authorizes a $250 reward for the recapture and return to the state penitentiary of W B Sorsby the redhanded murderer of Charles Fitzgerald post office inspector. He escaped from Parchman after violating parole and may be in California Mexico or near the flower farms near the state.
An ordinance authorizes the issuance and sale of 3500 in City of Oxford bonds to construct and equip a deep water well and support the city water plant. Bonds dated March 1 1919 mature in five years with 6 percent interest, payable semiannually, and offered at par with proceeds to cover operating costs.
Notice proclaims an election in Cry of Oxford on March 3 191 for ratification of a proposed measure. City Clerk J H Lawsuee signs the notice dated January 30 31 with witness statement.
We are authorized to announce candidates for August 1919 Democratic primary. Chancery Clerk candidate Glenn W. Whitehead listed. Treasurer position to follow. They run under the Democratic party subject to its action.
In Snatehia Mississippi on January 29 T E Gaels charged with false statements in drafting his questionnaire failed to appear when called in court. A bond forfeiture of 2500 dollars was imposed. An advertisement for White's Vermifage appears in the notice reflecting a period tone and local commerce.
Birmingham Alabama January 1 1919 M Sneed Lafayette County Mississippi Dear Sir The following U S Internal Revenue Licenses have been issued to your county in the six months ending December 31 1918 No U S Internal Revenue Licenses have been issued to your county ending January 1 1912 I hereby certify that I have examined the record of the Collector of Internal Revenue and find it complete and correct Sworn and subscribed January 1 1919 Notary Public January 23 February 5
Public notice from Ants Mississippi notifies bidding for seal decals under Chapter Laws 1916 for printing classes 1 to 3. Bidder must post bond per class, with contract terms to be entered. The board reserves the right to reject all bids. Clerk M Goodward signs Feb 5 and James 30.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver without causing salivation or sickness, appealing to both children and adults and promising relief from biliousness constipation and sour stomach.
The seventh annual convention of the United States Good Roads Association will convene in Mineral Wells Texas from April 14 to 19. It will be the first major session since peace was declared and aims to advance national good roads propaganda. Senator J H Bankhead, president of the association and father of the Federal Aid Bill in the Senate, will preside.
A former county office candidate who lost four years ago plans a future run and would announce in the paper. The reminiscent list recalls sleepless nights, wreck damage, gifts to a county barber, and bold social exploits, all tied to his defeat and vow to run anew.
The 1919 Oxford Mississippi city ordinance sets Mayor E. Beanland salary at 50 dollars per month and authorizes necessary service payments. Commissioner J H Lawshee salary fixed at 100 dollars per month, and Commissioner J S Farr salary set at 55 dollars per month. The measure was read, adopted, and approved by Mayor E Beanland with all votes in favor.
The undersigned citizens petition Honorable Pardonnig Berard for a pardon for Andres Johnson convicted of obtaining property under false pretenses in September 1917 in Lafayette County. They contend Johnson received little benefit, the property went to another, he has been punished, and request clemency on grounds stated by G. Too and others with dates January 23 30 and February.
The petition requests a pardon for Lonnie Certain from a three year forgery sentence imposed at the September 1918 Lafayette County Circuit Court. Grounds note the forged amount was under twenty dollars and argue hard labor confinement has already served adequate punishment. Filed by Burt Young and others with dates January 23 to February 12.
Webster's office oversees the Oxford bureau inviting all seniors soldiers and returning war workers to visit. The bureau will connect them with opportunities through the U. S. Employment Service with no charge for service.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi invites bids and proposals for the year 1919. Bids close at 12:00 Noon Tuesday February 4 1919. Bond is required by law and the board may reject all bids. Official seal and date January 1919.
Notice advertises sale of the J Steate shop located on Necth Street. Applicants directed to Miss Lilie Steate E with Jan 16 deadline.
Strayed advertisement reads quietly with poor wording saying apply to W. F. Yorker at telephone 2002. It appears as a small classified item dated January 23 to 30 noting sale or stray property.
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