Lands and officials listed in LaFayette Mississippi note
By decree of the Chancery court of LaFayette County Mississippi the sale of lands is scheduled at Oxford Court House. The notice lists officials including sheriff H. Harkins and circuit clerk G.R. Gray, with parcels described in sections and townships, and a May 2, 1699 date cited for the advertisement. The sale will convey northern land tracts and homestead parcels in Oxford and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette County
Misiwippi
Cormier
LaFayette
Keats
Elective Judiciary Amendment Debate Across States
A reader notes Texas sale of cotton proceeds to aid famine relief and mocks elected officials while urging support for an elective judiciary constitutional amendment. The column questions who should elect governors, congressmen, county officials, and judges, urging voters to decide the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey
Eho
Twilight River Fishing Party Tales From College Hill
A faded reminiscence describes a twilight fishing party along the Tallahatchie shore with lively youths and chaperones from College Hill. Characters include Bruce Toney, Chey Fernandez, Maldro Mecklin, Kensell Moss, Chas Frierson, Harold Carnathan, and Dock and Harper as the group enjoys waves, boats, and mischief under a vivid night sky.
Lafayette County Second Primary Results and Committee Actions
The second primary in Lafayette County produced nominees for beat supervisors and executive committee members across districts. Major entries include Supervisor winners Stephens, Goolsby, Crowell, Harwell, and Denton, with later notices for a third primary in beat three and a forthcoming district executive committee election at Holly Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Treloar
J. G. Crowell
Henry West
Crowell
Stanley Burt
HW. McElroy
J. Hi. Lawshe
J. M. Tatum
Burt and
Tatum
A. E. Harwell
Sam Parhaw
Harwell
M. C. Denton
W. E. Russell
Bok Sneed
C. L. Waldrip
W. Martin
L. A. Latham
Denton and Kusmer
Democratic Executive Committee
LaFayette County
Court House
Oxford
JO. Breen
J. D. Feller
Constable Om Inestriet
Ikoten
of Dee
Deowa Kharing
G. W. Hipp
Anguet
Constable la Eaid i Ietriet
Teres Menton
Hip
W. Es Bishop
Bichon
I T. Carter
W.t
Vole
Sake Abdeen
Third Judicial District
Holly Springs
Wm. M. Strickland
Hally Springs
M. Ho Bevant
Onxford
W. A. Roane
Ufe
Major Strickland
N. Jr
A Defeated Candidate’s Consolation
A fragment from a political notice reflects on defeat in Lafayette and names candidates and outcomes. It notes Beat one supervisor results, upcoming August 2 sentences for state candidates, and praises or teases various contenders. The piece also includes a column excerpt and an advert for Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy from local merchants.
Old Folks at Home Variations Featured in America
A description promotes J. B. Lerman composed piano variations on Old Folks at Home. It claims grand, showy, difficult pieces suited for concerts and parlor entertainments with a Rag Time finale. Includes a scarred photo engraving of Adelina Atti and a sales pitch for copies priced 75 cents plus 2 cents postage. Also mentions a sensational cure claim for Mrs. Rena Stoat and Dr King’s New Discovery with free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
J. B. Lerman
Adelina Atti
Colon M M and Novelty Co
Eastith St
New York
Rena J. Stoat
Eulogies Volume Offered for Walthall Survivors
A bound volume titled Eulogies on the life and character of the late Senator Walthall is available, with about 500 copies secured for survivors in the Second Congressional District. Recipients are asked to write to Ripley with name and post office to obtain a copy. Also contains an ad for HERBINE sold by R. Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walthall
Bri
Ripley Giving
Stomach and Liver Remedy Praised in Trial
An old advert claims Lex Ky suffered yellow skin and eyes. after two bottles of the remedy he was cured. It touts a trial proving merit for stomach liver and kidney troubles and notes sales through R. R. Chilton & Co. and quotes a Newark druggist endorsing Chamberlain's cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex Ky
R. R. Chilton & Co
Decree Notice of Property Sale in Lafayette County Mississippi
King et al. vs A M King No 2971 Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi orders sale of real estate by auction on August 7 1909 in Oxford in front of the courthouse. Property describes a fraction of lot 197 in town of Oxford section 71 township 5 3 west with specific street boundaries and previously conveyed strips. Solicitors Geary Kimmone & Kimmons.
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Eliza Payne
Mississippi
LaFayette
Oxford
Ayette County
A. Db. Payne
Wesley Stewart
I King, Et al
A. M. King
State of
LaFayette County
Chascery Court
Ami
Court House
Miss
L. Q. C. Lamar
King
H. P. Bran
Commissioner's Sale Notice in Lao County Miss
Mrs Mollie Lewis et al listed as parties in a decree from the Court of the 280th year term. The sale, set for August, will offer the west half of the south half of Section 27, Township 1 West Range 1 West, containing 60 acres, all in Laaneme county, Mississippi. B Guay Kimmons & Kimmons represent the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Mississippi
LaFayette Vanty
Chancery Court of Sanct Onty
le Bours
Wit Ae Geena
B. P. Guar
Sam Lewis
LaFayette County
Toomsins
Liver and Balm User Testimony in 1899 Notice
Dr J H McLean’s Liver and Balm praised by Cernas T Dinace Justice of the Peace from Micaican City IXp February 14 1899. Testimonial claims liver and kidney issues improved by the medicine. For sale by RB R Chilton & Co. For easy shave go to W E Clark.
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Micaican City
Ixp
J. H. McLean
Cernas T. Dinace
Justice of the
RB. R. Chilton & Co
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Oxford Eagle
Thesday
U.S. Senate
W. Vosuleivan
Ar LaFayet
GR. Hightower F Webster
D . Carpenter
Sherif. If
OHS
H. Harkins
Chance Y
Gray
Lotgh
BR E Piscas
Lisburn
Williams
Stephene
Treloar
A. FE Karwell
Magistrales
A. Voberte
A. KR
HK Berry
M. P. Sheeley
ML Ubudree
Letwidgew
J. M. Tatsu
J. D. Brows
Fuller
Constable
Jarnes Berring R
May
Waite Beard
Anderson
Gere Gallegis
EF J Waship
A. T. Rogers
Elisabeth (Awebee
B. P. Gear
Mf Beer
McGewrs & Hanne
Seibcitors
B. P.gray, du
Kenry Perry
B. Pritchard
Et al
Gomminstomers Sale
Almira Payne, Et al
Cory & i
Patterson
Giles
Ole
Edo Alien
Stowers
Turner
Texas
Tennessee
Tallahatchie
College Hill
Mra? Anderson
East St
Miss Frierson
Front Row
Bruce Toney
Chey Fernandez
Maldro Mecklin
Bill
Ben
Hktare
Kensell Moss
Chas, Frierson
Harold Carnathan
Dock
Harper
Becaus
C. Stephens
MM. Keight
Stephens
Kalit
Darringer Sa
W. U. Harpien
T. J. Ragland
Beat TV
Goolsby
WF. Baker
Bavis MU
Waits
W. L. Dracus
LL J. Hades
WS Bruce
Melivaney
T. B. Phillips
WL. Busby
W. Anderson
H. B. Windam
Dr. Wilbore
J. E Bagley G. Bailes
Melwann
Sipeeviaon
W. Davie
R.A Shaw
Shaw
Halli Abbeville
J. F. McNeely
Gene Gallegly
Rullegiss
Free Springe
Durham
J. Waldrp
Waldrip
N. S. Metrowan Mk
W. Smith
M. L. Childress
Thomas Frahim
Wilbern
W. L. Dooley
Carter
Metrowan and
Childress
Sheriff Harkins
Senator Anse
Beat 4
C. C. Stephens
McLaurin and Sullivan
Allen
Lowry
Ki. A. Dean, M. P. Bishop, An
D. H. Wetcb Willerve
Coaty-At Large
Ome
Ash Ten Bee
Dee
Cess
Pat
Svivan Valley News
Brev
N.C
Aseespaper
Physeian
Chamberlain
Cale
A. A Chiltom & Co
Caf Sd
F. M. Pettis
Abbeville
Walthall’s Brigade
Tho. Sreat
Charles Holzhauer
Dreggist
Newark
N.S
K. Br.chilton & Co
Ostord
F. Se Pettia
Abberille
Limvel
Lieva
H. Friedman
Barry & Co
Ewis & McKee
P. Geary
Kimmone
Halliday
A. F. Fouust
Iss
Commissioneers Sale
Mollie Lewis
W. E. Clark
Kimble’s Market
Freu Denbergold Stand
Miss. 1
Haven
W. Kimble
Eskridge, Keel Lumber CO
Banner
Bishop
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