Winds From Gulf Aids Charity Dress Giveaway In Oxford
A severe wind storm Staged along the Gulf coast brings 75 80 mph gusts but little damage. In Memphis a thousand donated dresses were distributed at 206 South Main Street to the Chisco Hotel Building, assisting numerous charities and institutions with Mr L T Cooper noted for his philanthropy.
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Oxford
Philanthrophist
Memphis
Mobile Bay
Galveston
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Coast
Carrabelle
Mobile
Mississippi River
Gulf Points
New Orleans
L. T. Cooper
South Main Street
Chisco
Mary B. West
Kings’ Daughters
Second Presbyterian Church
van Lewis
Armstrong
Guthrie
W. T. Outten
Linden
Dixie Sample
Riverside
Beauchamp
St. Mary’s School
G. F. Willis
Cooper
Russell Levels Chief Speaker Role at Fourth of July Event
Lieutenant Governor Lee M. Russell delivered the chief address at the Fourth of July gathering at Interurban Park, hosted by the Woodmen of the World. The event featured Russell as lead speaker and drew community turnout alongside local officials.
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Lee M. Russell
The
Woodmen of the World
Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Oxford Area
The Oxford Eagle lists just issued licenses including L. Q. Miller and Miss Gertrude Herring on June 28, Dalton Rogers and Miss Claura Henry on June 28, Dr. C. S. Wilkins and Miss Mary Agnes Shaw on June 29, and W. F. Gill and Miss Annie Spruell on July 1.
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L. Q. Miller
Gertrude Herring
Dalton Rogers
Claura Henry
Dr. C. S. Wilkins
Mary Agnes Shaw
W. F. Gill
Annie Spruell
Eagle seeks patrons to fund Linotype purchase for better paper
The Eagle announces its move to the Opera House building in Lafayette County and requests 200 patrons to invest five dollars each within 30 days. In return, subscribers receive ten years of the paper at half price, supporting a $1000 raise toward a Linotype and promising a larger, higher quality publication.
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Opera House
West Court Square
Mississippi
Eagle
The
Lafayette
Oxford
Lafayette Cotoe
Fayette County
Inter
Lafayette County
A. T. Smith Wins Oxford Mayoral Election
Amid heavy wind and rain, A. T. Smith is elected mayor of Oxford over rivals H. T. Smith C. E. Sisk and A. R. Bogard. Final tally: H. T. Smith 102, A. R. Bogard 70, C. E. Sisk 67.
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A. T. Smith
Oxford
H. T. Smith
Chas. E. Sisk
A. R. Bogard
H.T. Smith
C.E. Sisk
War Cloud in Mexico Nearing Resolution
Washington expects early resumption of friendly talks with Mexico to restore peace and order in Northern Mexico and along the border. A terse note from General Carranza via Eliseo Arredondo proposes mediation or direct negotiations, signaling a cooling of the crisis sparked by Villa’s Columbus raid and the Carrizal clash.
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Mexico
Washington
United States
Villa
Columbus
N. M
Carrizal
Carranza
Hero
Eliseo Arredondo
Rural letter Carriers gather at Grenada for state convention
The Alabama Georgia rural letter carriers met in Grenada on July 4 and 5 with a busy session. Delegates Hugh C. Wiley and Olon T. Whitehead from Oxford led Lafayette county and won the state banner. Whitehead earned a delegates at large trip to Chicago for the National Convention this August. Officers elected include O. T. Whitehead president, W. L. Walker vice president, B. Tinsley secretary treasurer, W. D. Wallace state organizer, Geo. G. Sannifer, Hattiesburg, and H. C. Wilty, Oxford, on the executive board. Paris Jackson to host next meeting.
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Rural Letter Carriers Association
Grenada
Hugh C. Wiley
Olon T. Whitehead
Oxford
Lafayette County
Wiley and Whitehead
Whitehead
Chicago
O. T. Whitehead
W. L Walker
Coffeeville
B. Tinsley
Newton
Sec
W. D. Wallace
Harrisville
Geo. G. Sannifer
Hattiesburg
H. C. Wilty
M. L. Wilson
Paris
Jackson
Dr King's New Discovery Eases Coughs and Colds
An old time remedy touts Dr King's New Discovery to ease coughs and soothe throats and bronchial tubes. It claims to clear the head and shorten a cold while warning to keep the home stocked as cold insurance with Pine Tar antiseptic ingredients referenced.
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Russell
Oxford Eagle
Penny Pic
Tures
Irow
AODAR
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