Proceedings of Chancery Court Actions Chronicle
Court orders and judgments detailing sales to pay debts appointments of trustees changes of executors dismissals and contempt findings. Divorces decreed, accounts approved, appeals dismissed, and cases taken under advisement with matters to be heard in vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Upshaw
Actim
Charlie Ghist
J. W. Bell
W. J. Hargis
L. M. Burt
Edward Childress
Grace Childress
D. &B. Jones
Guardian
Wm. B. Jones
J. C. Hartsneld
J. G. Hopkins
J. C. Hartsfield
Bank of Oxford
Bessie Shinault
W. P. Shinault
Epssey Ragland
Roberta Raglland
A. E. Roberts
Adm
M. I. Quick
A. F. Calloway
Susan Buiehard
A. L. Rushing
W. S. Hickey
W. J. Hayes
W. M. Woodward
S. A. Nelson
Alex Joy
Peoples Bank
W. D. Porter
Et al
L. S. Dillard Estate
666 Tonics Promoted For Colds and Ailments
A historical advertisement touts 666 as a quick relief tonic for colds constipation biliousness and headaches claimed to ease discomfort and improve well being.
Chautauqua in Oxford Proves Big Success
The Redpath Chautauqua ended its five days in Oxford with strong entertainment value and high audience approval. Lectures by Frank Dixon and Granville Jones drew enthusiastic crowds, music and the comedy Friendly Enemies also praised. officials say order was excellent, though guarantor needs for next season remained unsettled.
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Redpath Chautauqua
Oxford
Frank Dixon
Granville Jones
Billy
Davis
Editor Praises Canned Corn and Steak Gift
An editor acknowledges receipt of a can of well preserved corn and steak from Mr Mack Webbser. The item was canned last year yet seemed fresh as if cooked yesterday. The note reflects appreciation for modern conveniences and the era.
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Mack Webbser
Abbe Coleman Cites Pennies as Guard Against Will Disputes
Abbe Coleman asserts saving pennies shields couples from costly legal fights over wills. The remark implies prudent saving reduces reliance on lawyers in estate matters. Local commentary notes mixed reactions as listeners react to the humorous dig at legal costs.
The Prodigal Skirt Debuts In Latest Fashion
A new fashion trend titled The Prodigal Skirt emerges with a bold revival of retro silhouettes. The latest style highlights dramatic volume and calf skirt lengths as designers unveil a playful nod to abundance.
Chivalrous Gesture Sparks Seating Dilemma
A brief scene shows a man rising with alacrity to offer his seat to a woman. The exchange centers on who should stand or remain seated, highlighting etiquette rules of courtesy and propriety in a social moment.
Miss Mitt Delbridge Appreciated for Local Hospitality
An obituary honors Mittie Delbridge of four miles north of Oxford born 1849 who died May 18 1922 at age 73. She hosted many guests with celebrated bread and cakes and unselfish kindness. She was buried from Dr. Walter McMahon’s home and laid to rest in St Peters cemetery guided by Rev. Lipscomb. Her spirit is imagined in Beulah land with loved ones.
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Mittie Delbridge
Clay
Heaven
Clear Creek
Miss Mitt
Delbridge
Oxford
Wytec
Charlie
Miss Mittie
Wytch
Elcome
Walter McMahon
L. M. Lipscomb
St. Peters
Beulah Land
Ole Miss closes successful 1922 session
The University of Mississippi ended the 1922 session after one of its most successful years. Graduation saw the largest senior class yet and the commencement featured a class memorial lamp post, a baccalaureate by Stone Devors, and diplomas conferred by Gov. Lee Russell.
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OLE Miss
University of Mississippi
W. A. Long
R. W. Thompson, Jr
B. King
Board of Trustees
Methodist Church
Chancellor Powers
Stone Devors
Laurel
Miss
Devors
Mississippi picks two principals for state agricultural schools
Dr John W Abercrombie state superintendent of education announced the state board named Clair Dufford of Starkville as principal of the Abbeville agricultural school and W F Swan of Horn Lake as principal of the Sulacauga school. Dufford replaces W H McLaurin and Swan replaces acting principal W D Newman who moves to Lamar County High School.
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Swan
W. D. Newman
Lamar County
Absent Voter Law Of 1920 Not Repealed Statement
Mississippi Attorney General clarifies that the 1920 Absent Voter Law supersedes the 1918 law on absentee voting. The April 22 1922 opinion states soldiers abroad may still vote by mail under the 1920 statute, making prior notice requirements effectively obsolete. FRANK ROBERSON, Attorney General, urges press publicity.
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Mississippi
Jr Am
Frank Roberson
A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS
A Oxford contractor cannot find plasterers locally and seeks help from Memphis firms. They would pay ten dollars daily plus travel, plus a sixty dollar supply bonus, with many Oxford youths unwilling to work in skilled or unskilled trades. The piece blames modern education for vacancies at the industrial base and questions future labor supply.
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Oxford
Memphis
Jhis
Scholarship for Sale at Memphis Colleges
An unlimited scholarship is advertised for Macon and Andrews Business Colleges in Memphis. Applications directed to Oxford Eagle.
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Macon & Andrews Business Colleges
Memphis
Oxford Eagle
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Proceedings OF Chancery
Abbe Coleman
John T. Thompson
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Miss Mitt Delbridge
Bishop Bratton
Lee Russell
Gutzon Borglum
Stone Mountain
Atlanta
Borglum
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