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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
3
Local Items Sweep Through Oxford And Nearby Towns
The local column notes the Circuit Coup meeting near Monday and several residents ill with grip or pneumonia. Visits include Mr Robertson and Mrs P R Young from Ashville. Miss May McGuire sick with smallpox and Lottie Hunter headed to Memphis for nurse training. A printing error messes a supervisor pay amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Hunter
Oxford
Memphis
Red Cross
Dallas man found dead near stable in early morning incident
Dal las neighborhood resident John P. Cofey was found dead in a stable after failing to return from an outing with mules. Family members searched for him and discovered his body as the scene described a fatal end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Cofey
Dallas
Kenee
New Styles Trailing the Spring Sailors at Karey Sparks
Fashion notes describe new hats with til ling brims and flaring bows, a simple turban in wine, and small firing escapes, all showcased by Karey Sparks as spring items arrive. The quaint flower trimmed hornets and Nar appeal are also mentioned as available selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehic
Concert by Home Talent at Lyric Theatre for Belgians
A Home Talent concert is set for eight o clock on the eighteenth at the Lyric Theatre to aid the Belgian Relief Fund. The event is sponsored by seven women’s clubs led by Kings Daughters and D A R. Admission is twenty five cents with seating reserved at two o’clock at the Lyric Ticket Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Belgian Relief Fund
Sua
Kings Daughters
D A.R
U. D.C
Browning Club
Women's Book Club
Novelty Club
Twentieth Century Club
Seata
Lytic Geket
J P Young Candidate for Supervisor of Beat 4
The notice proclaims Mr J P Young as a candidate for Beat 4 supervisor for the next term. Mir Young is described as a well known, intelligent, energetic citizen ready to devote himself to county administration and public welfare if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Young
Mir Young
Woman's Book Club Backs Youth Reform Institution in Mississippi
The Woman's Book Club of Oxford Mississippi endorses creating an Industrial and Training School for delinquent and neglected youth. They urge Lafayette County voters and the state legislature to support a measure establishing the institution within Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Book Club of
Oxford
Misg
Mississippi
Central Committee
Lafayette
Oxford Mourns S. H. Plant Prominent Citizen at 91
Mr S H Plant of Oxford dies Thursday evening just after 1 minutes past S o clock at age 91 he would have turned 92 in July. A longtime Oxford resident 41 years in business and church worker he faced age related infirmities in recent years. Born July 2 1833 in Newberry District South Carolina he and wife Lucy Ann Boswell married January 23 1846 had ten children three died in infancy two survive. He moved to Oxford in October 1873 entering mercantile business in 18 14. The remains were laid to rest Friday beside his wife as the community extends sympathy to his bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
S. H. Plant
Plant
H. Plant
Newberry District
South Carolina
Union County
Miss
Wes
Lucy Ann Boswell
Walter Davie Seeks Lafayete County Tax Assessor
The Eagle highlights Mr Walter Davie as candidate for Lafayete County Tax Assessor. Davie, a Oxford resident, is praised for Democratic loyalty and proven qualification. The notice urges voters to consider his public and private records as he seeks the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Davie
Lafayete
Dewis
Democratic Party
Houie
Lima
Davis
Oxford
Shavin
Lok
Laws Governing Subscriptions and Renewal Rules
United States court decisions on magazine and newspaper subscriptions explain renewal by default unless the subscriber gives express notice. If not, the party remains liable for dues and may be charged until the publisher is notified and all arrears are paid. Moving without informing the publisher, or refusing delivery, can be treated as intent to defraud. Advance payment requires notice at term end to avoid continued liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Tula News Notes and Local Appointments
Illness keeps Ben Le Durbye from last Saturday’s engagement though we expect him back soon. Tom Sepier will not move into Levi Davis’s vacated house. Hag reportedly won a civil post in the Philippines. Dexter Davis and Mack Brown officiated a basketball game between Potocona and Cow Pen College, returning late and tired but praising the event. Supt. Smith visited the school Monday afternoon. Prof. T N Purvis of Independence district spent Friday night with friends in Tula Me. R W Davis plans to move away this week. It is reported Cleve Lindsey crossed the robber Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben le Durbye
Tom Sepier
Levi Davis
Philipines
Dexter Davis
Mack Brown
Potocona
Cow Pen College
Tula
Supt. Smith
T. N. Purvis
Independence
Westa
Cleve Lindsey
Erosa
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Receives Favorable Verdict
A fragment reports a favorable verdict tied to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting the product is obtainable widely. The outline suggests broad recognition in the region and mentions public reception without clear specifics.
Sheriff Sale Notice for Lafayette County Property
By authority of the Clerk and under a court execution in Lafayette County the Sheriff will sell at public auction the described tract of land and improvements including a two story frame building. The sale occurs on the court day specified, with the highest bidder receiving the property to satisfy terms of the judgment and court costs. Located in Lafayette County Mississippi. Executed March 1, 116 B. E. Temple, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabel Wiik
Newell
I. B
Pal Outery
Sab County
Fitamine
Lafayetle County
Tongeeler
Ted
B. E. Teme
Jurors Selected for Circuit Court Term Beginning March
A list of jurors chosen to serve at the circuit court term starting Monday March 2nd includes T D Ragland L Shelton Jim Stephens Jr Guy McLarty E C Koester CE Tubbs A M Larty WU Hampton BG Walker WH Kinmocs J A Duscan JA Bounds H W Baker L Nuangily HB Parka J O Hie ton R Parks JF Mille Wiley Johnson W Russell T J Roden Hof Parking EH Shaw Frank Fernandez W M Goodwin J 3 Gooch ED Anderson J J L Roy WM Bennett M L Childress Wm Naight Cliff Jones WD Tatum J F P Lee C Gooch T J Courtney L B Murphy Buck Cooper L E Watkins AL Carter J L Sjyker RP Crow son Glen Whitehead Harvey Davis F ff Fletehall Hoben ton GJ Baker TW Latton W R Reed 5 T Vines Yeo Mills Dock Hamilton G W Young AC McEheath WS Fudge Geker Cromwell J B Stone AJ Mayfield WT Keel CA Leggett Ira Holcomb Guy Windham J N Conner A P Morrigan J A Goforth 5 T Reed E P Huston Warner Williams Kt J Warner Abe Shipp J H Roy MG Rustic J W Ramsey Ira Moore 5 O Hrown S B Jolly Joan McGoogill H M Davis H L Davis Buddie Jones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T D Ragland
L Shelton
Jim Stephens, Jr
Guy McLarty
E C Koester
CE Tubbs
A M
Larty
WU Hampton
BG Walker
WH Kinmocs
J A Duscan
JA Bounds
H.W. Baker
3 Gooch
ED Anderson
JL Roy
WM Bennett
M L Childress
Wm Naight
Cliff Jones
WD Tatum
FP Lee
C Gooch
T J Courtney
B* Murphy
Buck Cooper
L E Watkins
AL Carter
J L Sjyker
RP Crowson
Glen Whitehead
Harvey Davis
Ff Fletehall Hobenton
GJ Baker
TW Latton
W R Reed
T Vines
Yeo Mills
Dock Hamilton
G W Young
AC McEheath
WS Fudge
Geker Cromwell
J B Stone
AJ Mayfield
WT Keel
CA Leggett
Ira Holcomb
Guy Windham
J N Conner
A P Morrigan
J A Goforth
T Reed
E P Huston
Warner Williama
J Warner
Abe Shipp
J H Roy
MG <Rustic
J W Ramsey
Ira Moore
O Hrown
S B Jolly
Mayr's Wonderfull Remedy Promises Stomach Relief
An herbal oil treatment touted for stomach liver and intestinal troubles claims to restore health within twenty four hours. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee if the remedy fails to satisfy, this product markets itself as a cure all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Registration Notice for Lafayette County Voter Registration
G B Taxier, registrar, announces voter registration dates across Lafayette County venues from March to April. Registrations open at his office at all times for residents who are of age, moved, or have not registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Tula
Dallas
Sith Mullins
Paris
Lafayette Sp. Mon
Sanders
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Abbeville
College Hill
Oasis
G.B
Taxier
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised In Oxford Notice
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Mibarn Co Buffalo NY. The copy claims quick relief for kidney trouble and urges readers to ask for the product by name. The text mirrors a period sales pitch from a historical Oxford area ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caseford
Ed Kidner Mills
V. i Feesanner
North St
Oxford
Ave
Dean
Kitnen Pyle
Kendo
Foster Mibarn Co
Buffalo N.Y
Real and Personal Property Sale Notice 1915 in Mississippi
Public notice describes a deed of trust sale in Lafayette County Mississippi with a detailed property description and a list of items including land, a mare, corn, and a cow. The notice names J. S. Dovenass as trustee and dates the sale for April 1915, urging settlement of the secured claim and conveying only vested trust titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Mistosippi
Io Erros
Waren Neels
Aleve
Dovenass
Oxford City Ordinance Sets Officials' Monthly Salaries
The Oxford city ordinance fixes T W Avent as Street Sewer Light and Water and Fire Commissioner salary at 70 dollars per month and J I Lawshea as Councilman City Clerk Tax Collector and clerical Commissioner at 85 dollars per month, approved February 1 1915 with all votes in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Oxford
T.W. Avent
Cogneilman
J. i. Lawshea
City Clark
T. W. Avent
J. Wance
Ncimen
J. HL Lawsnex
Aia Bicaas
Oxford City Ordinance on Salaries and Election
An ordinance of the City of Oxford discusses salary provisions for the Mayor and Council and orders an election for the ratification of salaries. The ordinance was published and conducted in accordance with law, with the election commissioner reporting the result to the Mayor and Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Saunders
Oxford
Saia
Guy
Salary Vote Records City Officials Marching Pay
A dated excerpt shows council action on salaries for city officials. It notes monthly pay fixed at $59.09 for certain officers with January as the start, and lists R. S. Adams, W. Avent, and J. H. Lawhe as signatories. The text references the mayor and chairman roles and mentions adoption of the salary figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larcaas
Haan
Canaiman
Adama Mmayor
Charchman
R. S. Adams
W. Avent
J. H Lawehes
Neiaten
R. 5S
Abas
J. Hi
Lawsver
Oxford City Dog Ordinance Prohibits Strays At Night
The Oxford city council approves an ordinance to prevent dogs from straying at night. Violations may result in fines or confinement, with penalties to be enforced by the mayor and officers. The measure aims to protect public health and safety and takes effect after the act’s approval and publication by the authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Thix
Ieee
Peeton
Etter
Folloering
Foowell- Rosdlann
Lawsner
RS Adam
Lork
Oxford City Amends Ordinance 87 Road Speed Limit
An ordinance from Oxford council repeals section two of Ordinance 87 fixing the speed limit for automobiles. Read and passed by mayor S Adams and council on February 6, 1915. Votes show all yes with no nays. clerk J H Lawshee records the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cit of
Oxford
City of
Coim
S. Adams
T. W. Avent
J. H. Lawshee
Oxford Repeals Ordinance No. 102
An ordinance from Oxford Mississippi repeals Ordinance No. 102 which prohibited the use of cut out or bypass valves on automobiles. Read and passed by a yea vote with no nays. Dated February 16, 1915. Officials RS. Adams mayor T. Wo Avent and others voting yea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
R.S. Adams
T. Wo Avent
Lawsher
Asses
Gleke
Oxford City Officials Announce 1915 Salary Action
The document records the Oxford Mississippi mayor and council approving salaries for T. W. Prowse and others as required by law. Election action is directed and to be conducted by the city election commissioners, with formal approval noted by the mayor and associates.
Money to Loan on Town Property and Farms
Applications received for loans from 3100.00 to 10000.00 on improved and unimproved town property and farm lands. Interest 5 percent straight. Interest payable annually or semi annually. Time one to ten years. Applicants must give location and valuation of property offered as security and state improvements. County representatives requested to receive applications and appraise property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Turce
Southeastern Mo Loan Asen
iNet Bank Bldg
Avianta
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Ann. Eater
Russell & Falener
Attorneys-At-Law
Oxporw
Wies
C. Andrews
Leavell Re
J. TE. Wisigat
Plamen Soida
BR. W
Sss
Finois Central
John J. Woodward
Jas B Leavell
New Albany
Honorable Board of Supervisors
J. W. T. Palkner
Falkner
Geo Hearn
Mr Robertson
Mrs. P. R Young
Ashville, N. C
Pfeffer
Little Son
A. L. Downing
A. Hf. Kendel
Hessig & Co
Lorine Simmons
Batesville
J. D. DeLeech
Vicksburg
E .S. Lewis
Blake Roach
Elizabeth
Statesville, N.C
J. B. Roach
J. P. Young
Our
Beat
J. W Adams
Woodson’s Widge
Eagle Office
George A. Woodard
Annie Cook Wiley Woodville
Tenn
Mattie McKee
Harry Sanford
Beulah Baker
S. H. Pisat
May McGuire
Delta
Board of Supervisors
T. D. Davin
Jach Moody
W. J. Lovelady
First Presbyterian Church
M. Sarre Otford
Mies
Chilton & Company
Landreth
Karey
Home Talent
The
Woman's Book Club
Robert Torsry
L. E. Oldham
Mus
J. C. Past
Tula Communication
Circuit Court
Skeen, Weef
Jim Thacker
Sallie
A. Thacker
Gene Snunte
Lafostre
Mitvissipp
CNEL
Willon Dew
Court Hotel
King's
Ras
JH. Lawsand
T. W. Prowsone
Adare Tou
Poe
Pi S. Anam
J.B. Lasries Clezz
R. OE
H. Roach & CO
Undertakers
Royal C
Sisk - Lawshee Co
Switzerland
Valier
ESRF
A. Eeu
Er. L. Tool, Prop
Ennis
Te Centary
Hearst-Selig
News Pictorial
Pau
Uiversi Y Orchestra
Thurad
Starkey & Palen
Iti
Girard Street
Philadelphia, Pa
ST. Louis
Daily Globe - Democrat
Globelve Mocha
Ha West
Globe-Democrat
the Clobe Publishing Co
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