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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
2
Announcement of the Lafayette County Press and Oxford Eagle merging on August 24, 1915 with subscription policy stating payments are due in advance.
George County Times endorses a bill to require boards of supervisors to publish their proceedings. The paper notes its own board has published four years without secret caucuses and argues public records invite accountability. It contends taxpayers deserve a clear account of expenditures and funds spent on oversight.
On a snowy Saturday night the Lyceum Crows Nest repelled Gordon Hallites in a campus skirmish. Generals Moseley and Young were captured or paroled, while Bridges joined the Nest. no injuries were reported for Sparks’s group.
The legislature should fund urgent repairs at the State University in Oxford to prevent further deterioration of two aging dormitories, the Calhoun Building and another dorm, and to preserve Gordon Hall. Restoring these structures now could save the state $75,000 to $100,000 and avoid forcing students to live with private families next fall. A legislative committee should inspect the campus to secure needed funds.
The letter argues against closing the plant on Mondays as it would not reduce fuel use or expenses, yet would disrupt city services. It notes pumps, fire safety, salaries, and motors rely on continuous electricity and warns of losing trade and image if service is cut. It praises Oxford for steady current and urges continued up to date operation.
The newspaper urges correspondents sign real names for print and notes unsigned letters are not published. It discourages anonymity even for obituaries with a word rate and invites death notices as news items. It warns against careless or thoughtless submissions and reiterates signing letters.
A recent letter from a law graduate now serving in Field Artillery at Camp Beauregard Louisiana states he is being transferred to the Military Police in Greenville Washington D C and hopes to leave for France soon. He notes spinal meningitis is a greater danger than war but aims to speak with more authority soon. He does not want the spinal trouble but desires action.
The piece argues that wartime needs accelerate government ownership of public utilities and commodities. It highlights railroads telegraph and telephone lines radio stations and meat packing as likely to come under federal control and predicts wide adoption supported by Congress and key lawmakers.
Inclement weather and exams slowed practice for Ole Miss basketball but with finals past, practice is picking up. Dick Fields and Roy Birges anchor a promising lineup, while Clark Sumner and McKinstrey vie for center and forward roles with Gravalee Field Lantrip and Green developing at forward.
The petition states that Sandy Boone a 15 year old negro pled guilty to Grand Larceny on March 16 1916 and was sentenced to three years in the State Penitentiary where he has been confined since. He was in Lafayette County jail about three months before sentencing and has shown obedience and hard work as a prisoner. The petition asks the Governor to grant a pardon based on these premises.
Notice states J B Roach as Trustee will sell at public auction to satisfy a Deed of Trust held by The First National Bank of Oxford. Sale in Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi on February 9, 1918. Property includes S E quarter of Section 34 and fractional lots 68 and 53 in Section 21.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Caharelte Cree Mississippi invites bids for building two bridges. One crosses McKie Creek near Crowell’s Creek Beat near Bond row road, and another on the Issie Road. Bids due noon February 5 1918. Plans and specifications available in the Chancery Clerk's Office. The Board may reject all bids. Oxford Miss. official seal. January 12. A. D. 1978.
An ordinance records the Oxford City Council vote on December 22 1917 approving the issuance of sixty five hundred dollars in bonds to cover incidental expenses and half of a judgment in the Cumberland Telephone Company case. The measure passed 4 to 1 with Mayor A T Smith and Commissioners Burr Lawshee and Gick voting yea. The bonds will be issued in strict compliance with the ordinance and are to be used for costs related to the case.
Citation notice in a chancery case of Taylor Sloan et al versus Manuel Sloan and Will Sloan. Defendants listed with Whitehaven Tennessee and East St. Louis address, required to appear in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1918 to plead respond or demur to petition for sale of land. Judge W M Woodward chancery clerk signs.
Notice filed by J B Roach as substituted trustee concerning a deed of trust dated February 9 1918 describes property in Lafayette County with reference to Book T T Page Si Chancery Clerk and states only vested title will be conveyed. Also mentions University youths attending a Water Valley dance with chaperone M Ross and a late nine oclock train arriving at 3 37.
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