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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle lists candidates for state and local offices including United States Senator James K. Vardamar, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and supervisors. Names such as W. Williams and D. Hartley appear for beat elections with other listed figures across the ticket page.
The family of O D Nunnally expresses gratitude to Oxford friends and King’s Daughters for kindness shown during illness. They especially thank Dr Bramier and Dr Bramiet for expert care in removing their son’s arm to save his life, calling the operation essential.
The Oxford baseball team forms an eager roster from Mississippi’s talent pool. Afternoon practices at University Park build a fast infield and outfield, aiming to create one of the state’s fastest independent ball squads. Public support is urged to back this winning effort.
A newspaper column argues for open primary and legislative disclosure of candidate positions on United States Senate elections. It cites constitutional procedures, urges voters to demand transparency, and condemns secret caucuses influenced by money and liquor. The piece calls for an honest ballot and candidates who cannot be bought.
Candidates for State Senator and Representative plan voter meetings in Lafayette County at many sites and dates in July. Listed venues include Stephens Pasture Jolyith Abbevile Preeept Bill and Slete Burgess Derwood Taylor BR Lase Homppries Paris Dallas Delsy LaFayette Springy Bay Springs and others with July dates and days.
The document records proceedings of the Board including various committee reports and notes on county matters. It references court house papers, right of way, road and bridge issues, contracts, and personnel items with multiple names and organizational mentions.
A Riverside update notes several illness cases, including Ettie Harris with typhoid fever and Grandmother Carson on the sick list. Community sympathy extends to Cathy Mines for a deceased baby. A candidate picnic is planned for July 28 with invitations to hand shakers, and Sunday school progress is reported along with travel mentions and harvest wishes.
Community updates include health hopes for an aunt, family visits from Blu Springs and Newars, a death in the community, and various personal notices. Advertisements promote tonics and remedies, and a public works bid invites contractors for bridge projects near Blackwater Creek and River Wyatt.
Pastor Russell’s lecture contrasts Jewish and Christian visions of heaven with biblical interpretation. The piece cites Acts 2 31 and Psalms 16 10, noting Peter’s claim David spoke prophetically of resurrection and Jesus’ rising on the third day.
Special Commissioner W Avent will sell at public outcry on October 1 in Oxford Mississippi by decree of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County the northeast quarter of section 2 township 7 range 1 west containing about 80 acres and the southeast quarter of section 3 township 7 range 1 west containing about 19 acres more or less all in Lafayette County Mississippi between 9 and 4 at the courthouse door to the highest bidder with title believed good but sold as Special Commissioner.
An unclear historical snippet touts Foley Kainey Pills for quick relief in kidney and bladder troubles. It references Foster-Wilburin New York as agents and mentions Dean's and middle age elderly peer care. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details.
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