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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
A Mississippi political letter extols Lee M. Russell as governor and delegate, blasts Democratic factions and the Clarion-Ledger and Jackson Daily News, and accuses a 300-member minority of controlling the Lafayette County delegation. Also notes Lafayette County supervisor bids and county road and bridge work with dates in 1920.
The notice states no free copies and no papers sent on credit to any recipient. It emphasizes strict distribution controls and collection of all due payments.
Announcement notes Sam C. Cook as candidate for the Mississippi Supreme Court Third District. Born in Lafayette county and a 1878 University of Mississippi graduate, he served in the Legislature for Panola and Coahoma counties, was appointed Circuit Judge in 1902 and reappointed in 1906 and 1910, and has held the Supreme Court seat since 1912. He is praised as a capable jurist with experienced qualifications.
Ballard's Snow Liniment promoted as antiseptic healing remedy for oak or ivy poisoning. Three sizes priced 30c 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
At the Oxford convention on June 5 the County Democratic Executive Committee for four years was elected. Beat 1 members are C. E. Sisk B. T. Markette W. W. Eliott. Beat 2 members are W. H. Graham Evan Smith B. G. Liggett. Beat 3 members are J. F. Good C. C. Williams M. Price. Beat 4 members are J. C. Treloar Jr Cliff Jones J. M. Tatum. Beat 5 members are Frank Fletcher Dr. S. R. Lyle Bud Hall. They will meet June 19 at the County Court House at 10 am for organization.
An Oct 30 advertisement warns that 666 has more imitations than any other Chill and Fever Tonic on the market, but imitations are dangerous in the medicine line.
A U S Army convoy commanded by Col John J Franklin Jr will camp here on July 12 as part of a trans continental tour from Washington to San Diego. The unit includes about fifty trucks thirty passenger cars 160 enlisted men thirty officers and twenty official observers of the War Department.
An old advertisement praises the public and physicians for their confidence in 666 Chill and Fever Tonic aired on October 30. The notice highlights trusted remedies and local support for the product.
Old soldiers at Beauvoir laud Mr and Mrs Tartt the home superintendent. Third party praise goes to Mrs Kimbrough of Greenwood who received a loving cup purchased by inmates. She is a leader and promoter of the institution and has long served the heroes' cause.
Jackson Mississippi June 16 The State Democratic Convention rejected Governor Russell as a delegate choice sending Humphries to Frisco instead of Russell. Senators Williams and Harrison were named as other delegates with Wilson to be endorsed. Partial text notes Francisco delegation dispute and national convention seating.
At 3 15 oclock the vote totals showed Humphries 168 and Governor Russell 103, the first time a governor was denied representation at the national convention. Delegates-at-large chosen were Senators Williams Harrison and John R Tally of Hattiesboro. Adams county delegate opposed John Sharp Williams but was overruled amid calls to throw him out.
Central Auto School at 83 West Fort Street Detroit offers practical training in auto tractor truck general repairs electrical systems battery welding and related shop skills. The program emphasizes hands on learning and earning while you study to prepare for a career in the automotive trade.
Fragmentary text mentions opposition faction and Mississippi politics but provides no clear events, names, dates, or actions to summarize.
Notice of a July 6 1920 special road district election in Spence Road District River Side School House to decide bond issuance for road construction and maintenance. Covers land parcels across sections in Townships 6 and 7 West, Beat 2 Lafayette County. Election commissioners include D T Mitchell A M Hall J M Johnson with Gale Johnson as proxy. E dates June 10 17 24.
Notice states a special election will be held July 6, 1920 in College Hill and State precincts to decide bond issuance for constructing and maintaining roads. Covered land parcels include multiple townships and ranges in Beat No. 3 Lafayette County Mississippi. D. T. Mitchell, Election Commissioner.
The Anderson Drainage District commissioners petition Lafayette and Marshall County Drainage Boards for a new bond issue of 75000 dollars to complete district improvements. The boards meet at the Oxford courthouse on June 28 1920 at 2 PM to hear objections. E A Roberts presides.
By authority of the Lafayette County Chancery Court I will sell for cash to the highest bidder at the south door of the Court House in Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi on July 5 1920 the lands described as the fractional southwest quarter of Section 15 Township 7 Range 1 west containing 100 acres and the northeast fraction of the northwest quarter of Section 22 Township 7 Range 1 west containing 7 acres total 107 acres more or less all in Lafayette County Mississippi Z M Stephens Sol June 10 17 24. Ford for sale a June 1919 good looking Ford at 550 dollars
An $859.00 full equipped Ford truck is offered at $850.00 or can be traded for a Ford car. Also available is quick access to Overland parts.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi invites sealed bids for levee and bridge construction on the Talla hatchie River Beat 8 just north of Abbeville. Bids due by 12 noon July 6 1920 with right to reject any or all bids. Notice dated June 9 1920.
By order of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi special commissioner J E Avent will publicly sell for cash at the south door of the Court House in Oxford at 11 AM on July 5 1920 the Southeast Quarter of Section 82 Township 7 Range One West The sale is as described in case No 5134 Exparte J A Parks et al Title believed good but sold as is John Falkner Jr attorney for commissions June 10 17 24 July 1
Special commissioner W M Weedward will sell at the south door of Oxford courthouse on June 28 1920 between 11 AM and 4 PM all 48 acres more or less in Lafayette County described as west of the NE quarter of section 21 township 9 range 2 west. Sale for cash to highest bidder per decree in cause 5078 Nettie Trazier vs Bolivar Whisenant et al. The deed reference is book 2 page 615 chancery clerk office.
Special Commissioner W. M. Woodward signs for petition. L. C. Andrews attorney. Proceedings dated May 28 1920 with June 3 10 17 24 dates. Witness signatures collected for a June 29 1920 filing.
The Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi has declared the estate of TH J Gardner at 1920 insolvent. On July 6 1920 at 2 pm a court examination and adjudication of all claims will be held. Creditors must file claims with the Chancery Clerk or they will not be allowed. Chancery Clerk R F Kimmons solicitor for administratrix E June 3 10 17
The Wells Drainage District commissioners of Lafayette County Mississippi will receive sealed bids until noon June 29 1920 at the Clerk of the Chancery Court in Oxford for construction of about one and a quarter miles of additional laterals in the district. They reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to readvertise.
Ex parte Emma Anderson Avant et al, causes commissioner's sale under a 1920 chancery decree. Land to be sold for division among heirs of Jack Avant at the Lafayette County courthouse South door on July 5 1920. Property: north half of northeast quarter Section 6 Township 8 Range 4 West. Title limited to commissioner’s powers. sale cash to highest bidder.
In The Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi Cause No 5043 Agie Kestler et al John Crocker et al the sale will proceed to the heirs of Mrs Betty Crocker deceased for the high and best bidder for cash at door of the County Court Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi on the first Monday in July July 5 1920 within lawful hours the described personal property a black muley cow a brindle steer with horns and other items listed in the notice
The sale, by special Commissioner W. M. Woodward, of land in Lafayette County to settle a 1920 chancery decree Emma Worley vs W B Worley, includes described tracts near Section 15 and North Oxford, with proceeds to be divided among co owners. Sale at the South door of the Court House in Oxford between 11 AM and 4 PM, July 6, 1920, for cash. report to Chancellor J G McGowan for confirmation.
Notice to interested parties in Langston drainage district Lafayette and Panola counties Mississippi that the district commissioners filed a report May 29 1920 and seek confirmation. County drainage boards will meet at Oxford Court House July 2 1920 at 2 o clock to hear contest or objections to the report and possible modifications. Clerk W M Woodward declares this notice effective June 9 1920 with publication dates June 10 17 24.
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