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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
Official organ of Lafayette County and Oxford city pricing and policy notes from the Oxford Eagle. Includes editor name George W. Price, publishing cadence Thursdays, and rates for obituaries, ads, and subscriptions with advance payment requirements.
The big automobile contest announced previously in the Eagle is postponed because of extreme heat and the primary election scheduled for August.
In its June 12 issue the Eagle announced a two page advert that the subscription campaign tied to an automobile contest would open but due to extreme heat and county politics the contest is postponed. The paper thanks interested young ladies and the public and promises a future announcement.
A mass meeting is scheduled for Friday night at 8 30 at the court house in Oxford. Taxpayers are urged to confront alleged underassessment of diamonds and merchandise, with claims totaling over 25 000 in diamonds and more than a half million in merchandise. The notice calls residents to attend and address the issue.
A Russell Rally drew attendees from Oxford headed by John Falkner Jr and P B Farr with John Goolsby Dr A E Russell and G W Price among other Oxford participants. Sixty four counties were represented and statewide reports are encouraging.
The Meridian debate between Lee Russell and Oscar Johnston drew about twelve thousand listeners. Johnston refused two scheduled joint debates in Jones County and Jackson, raising questions about his appetite for public dispute. Carroll News notes Russell’s strong performance and hints at further debates before the campaign ends.
The Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi announces that the real and personal property assessments for 1919 have been revised and corrected. The revised rolls are open for examination and objections must be filed with the Clerk by the first Monday of July 1919.
Oxford Mississippi officials publish a legal notice recalling Mayor E D Beanland. The petition cites alleged mismanagement including signing warrants, unauthorized contracts for a well, and neglect of duties. Signed affidavits from local leaders, sworn June 11 1919, confirm petition sufficiency and filing.
The Clerk of the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors Mississippi invites sealed bids by noon on July 8 1919 to build two 48 foot bridges in the Bacon Road District. Plans and specifications are on file. Bid bond required by law. The Board may reject all bids. June 12 1919. W M Woodward Clerk G A Woodward Deputy Clerk E J 12 19 26 July 3
A 1919 legal notice in Oxford Mississippi petitions the removal of Councilman J S Farr. The grounds claim Farr conspired to defeat voters by appointing a clerk usurping council powers and questions his authorization of expenditures and street maintenance. The document, signed June 11 1919, includes sworn statements and certification by City Clerk Louis Stephens and lawyers.
Advert says a second electric fan is needed and must be cheap. Apply at the Eagle office.
Special commissioner conducts sale of the South fraction of Lot 155 in Oxford for cash on July 7 1919. Also notices a special election in District No 3 on July 15 1919 to decide road district bonds and infrastructure, with multiple sections listed for proposed territory. Public notices include bids for bridge work on Yocona River and Camp Ground Creek and various local elections and appointments.
Commissioner W M Woodward will sell at public outcry at the south door of the Lafayette County Court House Oxford to the highest bidder for cash on Monday July 7 1919 the north half of the southeast quarter section 24 township 3 range 3 west aggregating 77 acres with three acres previously deeded to Jacob Pegues. The title is only to the extent of the commissioner's power. Wall Doxey attorney for petitioner. June 5 12 19.
Notice announces bid reception by commissioners of Shackleford separate road district on July 7 1919 between noon and 3 PM at the South door of the Court House Oxford Mississippi. Bids for constructing a road from Pleasant Grove Church to the Yalobusha County line and for clearing the right of way along the surveyed route by Associated Engineering Company. Bids may be for whole work or per cubic yard moved. Right to reject bids reserved. Signed L Lester John M Henderson dates June 5 12 19 26.
Authorized announcements name gentlemen running for offices in the Democratic primary to be held in August 1919, subject to the Democratic party's action.
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