Split log drag praised for roads on College Hill trip
J W T Falener urges county to fund road improvements via bonds after praising the split log drag seen during a June drive to the iron bridge on Tallahatchie River. He names local supporters James Stone and others who funded culverts and asks commissioners to adopt the method before issuing debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hill
Jim Stone
Iron Bridge
Tallahatchie River
Tyre
Memphis
Mineral Wells
DeSoto County
James Stone
EO. Davidson
Bruce Bunch
Ben Pettis
Manfred Price
Board of Supervisors
J. W. T. Falener
Memorial notice for J. M. Major in Frisco fatal train death
Obituary and memorial note for J. M. Major who died after being struck by a Frisco train at Myrtle June 5. Born January 15 1836 in South Carolina, moved to Mississippi 1846, joined Baptist church 1809, Mason Rocky Ford Lodge No 185 since 1887, Civil War veteran. Lays to rest with Masonic honors in Philadelphia cemetery. Family mourns four children. lodge and state offer sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretheren
J. M. Major
Myrtle
Philadelphia
Bro. Major
South Carolina
Mississippi
Baptist Church
Rocky Ford Lodge No
Bro
Major
Lodge
Dreamer notes hookworm work and odd medical show
Column recounts Dr. W B Leathers and Dr. R N Whitfield praising hookworm treatment in Covington County accompanied by a satirical tale of a machine for nerve testing. It includes a letter from Elizabeth Rials of Collins about dramatic health gains, local anecdotes, and a forthcoming show at Brenner and McCharen's shop with stock hype and a charity ice cream event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Leathers
State Board of Health
University
R. N. Whitfield
Board of Health
Covington County
Low
St. Louis
Collins
Elizabeth Rials
P.S
Stoin
Joe Friedman
Rockfeller
Brenner & McCharen
Dreaming inventor prompts spoof of knowledge extractor
A satirical piece lampoons Hon. Bill Singletary of Oxford Mississippi and his imagined Dream Extractor and Ignorance Extractor machines. The mock narrative describes demonstrations on local figures like Tom Wilson Captain W C Neill Bob Adams and E D Nichols as the joke unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Singletery
Charley McCharen
Ike Roberts
Bill Singletary
Bill
Sam
Elliotts
Oxford
Miss
Bull
Bill Houston
Tom Wilson
Tom
W. C. Neill
Bob Adams
E. D. Nichols
Ward
Warning to trespass on land from this date
The public is hereby warned not to trespass on our land in any manner from this date. Brothers.
For Sale Dairy Business Advertisement
For sale a dairy business including 15 cows a separator bottles wagon and equipment. Rent stage pesoes year on good pasture and grass. Apply to J F Goougsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Goougsy
Mothers shaping greatness praised by legends and leaders
A Treasury of quotes highlights how figures from Lincoln Edison Moody and others credit their mothers for support and inspiration. The piece argues mothers are often unseen behind celebrated success, their influence shaping achievement across history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Thomas Edison
Dwight L. Moody
John Paul Richter
Benjamin West
Papera
Orison Sweet Maiden
Success Magazine
Removing Glass Bottles From Saloons A Moral Resolve
Mrs Lizzie Anderson recalls a childhood accident caused by a broken bottle on a car track and recounts how her later resolve to remove such hazards from saloons mirrors a broader duty to spare others from harm. She urges action to prevent injury to fellow beings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottis
Lizzie Anderson
Church revival program at Shady Grove in Water Valley area
A two day religious meeting at Shady Grove six miles east of Water Valley lists a full schedule for Saturday and Sunday including devotionals, sermons, Sunday school themes, and talks on Christian education and home life. Organizers urge named participants to attend and help transport attendees arriving by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Rore
Free Springs
C. B. White
Water Valley
W Smith
Lodge Seaene
Saturay
Stanley Gamble
Memphis
Clear Creek
Shady Grove
Noel Johnson
W. N. Stone
H. L. Johnson
A. E. Reimer
E. M. Taylor
W. J. Derrick
Hen Hepard
D. F. Hoyle
WN. A. Moore
W I. Hargis
W.ih
Pumpkin Creek News Community Update and Local Visits
The community reports good health overall with pleasant showers for local farmers. Jessie Anderson and wife visited their parents the Hydes. Buford Gardner attended a Taylor district meeting and visited Water Valley relatives. Mrs. James Anderson suffered chills but hopes for recovery. Gardner family also visited the Andersons. The Eagle newspaper shared well wishes and notes a Chamberlain's Liniment ad sold by A. H. Kendel for sprains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumpkin Creek
Jessie Anderson
R. V. Hyde
Buford Gardner
Taylor's
Water Valley
James Anderson
Old
EAGLE
Bid Notice for County Blank Books and Stationery
Sealed bids will be received up to 12 noon on Monday Aug S for furnishing LaFayette County with blank books tax warrants pay certificates stationery legal forms and related blanks. Proposals go to the clerk of the Board of Supervisors and marked Bid for record and blank book contract for the County of LaFayette. Local papers may bid on parts. Board may reject all bids. WM. Woopwagp, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
LaFayette
Public sale of Metts homestead lands scheduled July 8 1912
Special Commissioner O H Boone will offer at public sale the Metts homestead lands in Lafayette County Mississippi lot details include southeast quarter of section 8 township 9 range 2 west and other parcels with a 80 acre strip described. Sale at Oxford courthouse south door between 11 am and 4 pm cash only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
LaFayette County
Missiwippi
O. H. Boone
C. W. Metts
Simpson Metts
Court House
Oxford
Miss
Towit
Ranne Toro
LaPayette County
L. H. Metts
Kingdom News notes local farming and religious events
The column reports improving crop prospects with a promising fruit year and a recent rain. It highlights visits among residents, plans for preaching, singing, and protracted meetings led by Rev. A. M Robertson and Rev. Mr. Campbell, plus community invitations and upcoming church services. It also promotes Bucklen's Arnica for injuries and Electric Bitters for women's health with local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom
Agnes Foust
Oxford
Dan Welch
Gaston Robertson
Clif Price
H. G. Arnold
Cornish
Hulett Johnson
P. M. Franklin
Taylor
Mabel Robertson
Mabel
Eee Ouree Tee L. T. L
A. M Robertson
Wilmer
Ark
The
Baptists
Mr. Campbell
Alabama
Oserver
Local notes on visits and remedies from College Hill to North Oxford
Residents report rain, new peaches and berries, and improved health. Visitors include Leo Callaway and Mrs McClarty, with Joe Smith awaiting his daughter Robbie’s return from Delta teaching. Fishing trips yielded plenty of fish and delight. Mrs Stevens returned from Clarksdale with her daughter. Advertisements promote Chamberlain's Liniment and St Joseph's Liver Regulator as remedies for rheumatism and constipation, with prices and local seller A H Heware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Callaway
College Hill
Joe McClarty
North Oxford
Joe Smith
Robbie
Delta
Walter Stephens
Clarksdale
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Oxford Eagle
E. A. Thompson
Wilmer Kennedy
Orgar
Hubert K. Stephens
State Board OF Healh
Ww. Co
U. Column
A. F. Callaway
S Am
Pumpkin Eater
Chamberlain
A. H. Kendel
WM. Woopwagp
C. B Boore
Falkner
Russell & Falkner
Eala
Jand
Dr. King
Ollows
A. A. Kendel’s
Neenah
Wis
Chicago, IL
New York City
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Illinois
Comfort
Bucklen
Arnica Save
H. Kendel
Mr. Zion
Chamberlain's
A. H
St. Joseph's
AH. Kendel
Oliver Finnie Biscuits
Golden Gate Coffee
Geo. M. Keys
Knight Hotel
Dr. T. O. Dorsett, V. S
W. B. McMahon
C. H. Roach & CO
Undertakers
B. B. Russell
Ness
the Sisk, Lawshee Co
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