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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
4
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The Eagle announces candidates for Congress from Mississippi's Second District subject to August Democratic Primaries. The notice names the gentlemen seeking the seat and invites support in the upcoming party process.
Charles Lee Crum of New Albany Albert C. Anderson of Ripley and Hugh K. Mahon of Holly Springs appear in the readable portion of a local notice or listing. The text provides three individuals associated with different Mississippi towns.
The death at his Washington home of Senator J H Bankhead is marked as a major loss for Alabama and the nation. The writer recalls pinning an early editorial proposing him as Alternate Senator after his Congress defeat and notes his quick rise to fill Senator John T Morgan's seat. Bankhead is portrayed as a great man whose absence will be hard to fill.
The piece argues that national suffrage momentum will boost fall elections and urges clubs in non-suffrage states to educate women about citizenship, parties, and political processes to ensure informed voting as the franchise expands. It stresses the need to engage women who have not previously participated in politics.
The Eagle asks readers to report any knowledge of the brass can non once on the courthouse square. Citizens are urged to communicate with the Eagle with any information regarding its whereabouts.
R L Chilton announces availability of lime and hut for ice spraying and bulk garden supplies at Chilton's Dry Store.
District Commissioners of Gale rian Drainage District in Lafayette County Mississippi filed a petition with the County Drainage Board to issue bonds totaling five thousand dollars to finish the improvement. The board plans to vote at its next meeting on March 12 1920 at 1 PM with all interested parties invited to attend. February 26 1920. W M Woodward Clerk. By G A Woodward D C.
On March 8, 1920, at public outcry between 12 and 2 p m at the south door of the courthouse in Oxford Mississippi I shall offer for sale the town lands described in sections 32 5 6 and 7 townships 8 9 and ranges 2 west containing about 720 acres more or less The owner is a non resident and authorized this sale with terms half cash and balance due up to twelve months at six percent This is a quick sale opportunity by JOHN FALKNER Jr Attorney Feb 1931
James G. Mc Gowen as trustee will sell at public auction on a Saturday in Oxford Mississippi the South half of Section 29 Township 9 Range 4 West and 812 acres in the Northwest Quarter Section 32 Township 9 Range 4 West to satisfy a deed of trust dated February 17 1917 by H J Gardner and Mrs H E Gardner to Peoples Bank of Water Valley. The sale is subject to a Federal Land Bank of New Orleans deed of trust and will occur at the south door of the Lafayette County Courthouse within legal hours.
Legal notice commands Walter King and many co defendants to appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court by the fourth Monday in May 1920 to defend against Nettie Frazier. Also a commissioner's sale in Panola County will auction land in Lafayette and Panola counties on March 22 1920 with full payment required by March 27 1920.
The state announces a suit filed in Lafayette County Chancery Court against James Dubbey Aubrey Keel and Frankie Lou Keel minors and their guardian Will Keel and Will Keel of Wall Texas. The defendants must appear on the Fourth Monday in September 1920 to answer Miss Georgia Hill and others in the case. Chancery Clerk notes filing date February 17, 1920.
By decree of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi Special Commissioner I J C Ramey will offer for sale at public outcry at the south door of the Court House on March 8 1920 between 12 and 2 pm the old Henwood homestead on University Street Oxford comprising all of lots 481 483 and fractional halves of 497 498 plus land described in book 79 page 28 Lafayette County land records sale terms cash or half cash with note due in one year at 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust.
Sealed bids for clearing right of way and constructing about eight miles of canal in Anderson Drainage District Mississippi will be received until 1 PM March 12 1920 at the Chancery Clerk office Oxford Mississippi. Bids must include certified check or bidder's bond for a percent of bid. Plans are on file in Ford Mississippi and Meriwether Engineering Co Jackson Tennessee. District Commissioners J A Anderson J S Good J H Roy presiding. Clerk W M Woodward February 11 1920.
Notice to Mary Hill and others as defendants in a chancery suit filed by Miss Georgia Hill et al. The court sets the appearance for May to defend the action. Public notice issued by the chancery clerk with Detroit Texas as a reference point.
Louis Stephens as substituted trustee under a 1914 Deed of Trust for W. D. Porter to F. M. Stowers will sell at public auction at the South door of the Lafayette County Court House in Oxford Mississippi during legal hours on March 20 1920. The sale covers part of Lot 35 in Oxford Town Section 21 Township 8 3 West described as a 45 by 35 foot rectangular fraction in the northwest corner now hosting a warehouse. The title to the described property is in question due to default.
Substituted Trustee Louis Stephens validates sale credentials in formal notice dated February 24 1920. The document confirms his role and authority to convey as substitute trustee.
Health Officer Dr A A Young orders the March term 1920 of the Circuit Court in Lafayette County Mississippi be pretermitted to curb the flu. Judge Chas Lee Crum notes citizens urged action and directs publication in the Oxford Eagle with juries not to be drawn or summoned. Circuit Clerk S S Webster filed the order March 1 1920 in Oxford.
Court summons issued in 1920 defends a suit filed by L and W M Woodward chancery clerk sets defense deadline as the fourth Monday of May 1920 in Memphis Tennessee. notices date March 1 1920 and March 4 1920.
City of Oxford Mississippi ordinances authorize advertising for bids on a motor truck for city use. Purchase price not to exceed 2500 dollars with council approval and contract upon satisfactory bid. ordinance dates and official signatures noted by Mayor Temple and Clerk Stephens.
Notice declares a special election in Oxford Mississippi on April 5 1920 to decide whether to adopt an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a motor truck for city use. Election commissioners Bowles Hall Tankersly announce the council order and election details (March 4 5t).
The City of Oxford Mississippi invites sealed bids by 12:00 noon April 6 1920 for a city truck for use in the Street Department. Quality and price judged. lowest best bid wins. council may reject all bids. Louis Stephens Clerk.
The Dutch Bend community reports illness easing with Mrs. Alice Anderson returning to teaching under Principal W. R. Hunter. Local visits include Connie Potts, Ina Potts, Myrtice Pruitt, Ruth Anderson, John Kelly, Hulet Franklin, and Clinton Jackson from Delta. The note hopes flu stays away and urges steadfast resolutions.
Mrs. J. P. Fudge aged 84 died Sunday at her daughter J W Garrett's home after general debility. Burial took place at Yellow Leaf on Monday. She leaves six children including L and Joe Fudge of Oxford Mrs John Lovelady of Paris Miss Mrs Ara Roebuck Sterling CO Mrs Gus King Cornish and Mrs J W Garrett. An advertisement promotes Herbine for bowel relief priced 60 cents sold by A H Kendel.
Black Huggins auto men announce arrival of a burning in machine said to add 50 percent more efficiency to their plant. Also promotes Herbine tonic for stomach liver and bowels priced at 60c sold by A. H. Kendel Ady.
Assistant Director J W Willis releases statistics on county farm demonstration agents in Mississippi. Last year agents traveled 635022 miles and conducted 76126 meetings and 70105 personal contacts while aiding 178527 citizens in agricultural meetings. Livestock, orchard, soy beans, corn, cotton and other crops showed improved yields and methods through demonstrations and cooperative purchases.
Watch your children for symptoms of worms. They undermine health and breed sickness. Use White's Cream Vermifuge. It expels worms and restores health and vigor. Price 35c. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
Mr. Carl Bagwell spent a few days in Indianola on business. He conducted meetings with local firms and arranged potential dealings during the stay.
Health ad touts Gude's Pepto-Mangan as a remedy to fatigue and low energy, claiming it redresses blood deficiency with liquid or tablet forms. It urges readers to consult a druggist and insist on the Gude's label for proven medicinal value.
Mrs Jessie Johnson died February 22, 1920. Born January 1, 1892 in Lafayette County Mississippi she was the daughter of R. T. and F. P. Holcomb and buried at Cambridge with Rev Rowland Leavell officiating. She left her father mother three brothers husbands and three children. May God’s grace be sufficient for those who mourn.
Word from friends of Mr and Mrs W E Jefries announces the birth of a daughter Martha Frances on March 1.
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