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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle newspaper card shows it as second class main matter at the Oxford post office Mississippi dated Thursday March 11 1915 copyright 1914 member 1915 Mississippi Press Association.
The Eagle says it will announce candidates for office including county and 36 00 county offices with details to follow.
We are authorized to announce the following gentlemen as candidates for the office accompanying their names, subject to the Democratic primaries of 1915.
The list shows Theo G Bilbo for Lie st governor Lee M Russell for chancery clerk R L Stephens W M Woodward LF Patton D T Mitchell for circuit clerk Sidney S Webster Howard Park Superintendent of Education W H Miles H T Smith for tax assessor B K Collins R E Harkins Walter Davis for treasurer J K Dock Miller Marvin Walker for Supervisor Beat 1 Will Rushing J S Furr for Supervisor Beat 2 A Parks R W Windham J G Slaughter for Supervisor Beat 4 W J Lovelady P Young
The county is urged to support Hon. Lee Davis for State Representation. He served as county supervisor for years, improving roads levees and bridges. Davis is described as honest industrious and devoted to farming and education, with a long life in public service.
The writer reports large crowds in Hazlehurst McComb Emerald Osaka Brookhaven Gum Grove Mars Hill and Bolton across Copiah Lincoln Pike Amite and Hinds counties. He praises public interest in good government, condemns ring politicians, and urges unity for a square deal while noting a few dissenters.
A speaker urges that Mr. Davis is properly educated and experienced for a new office. The county should examine his qualifications and regard him as a splendid citizen ready to serve.
The many friends of Hon R H Knox announce his intention to run again for district attorney. They praise his performance against strong legal counsel and expect a businesslike administration with lower costs if re elected.
The piece argues that Lieut. Gov. Bilbo would debate opponents individually rather than in joint forums, contending crowds are driven by candidates and that joint debates harm voters and business. It hints opponents lack of audiences and promotes the Extension Department of the Agricultural College for further information.
Judge J Lee Bates presided as district attorney Knox attended as the grand jury began work. The new judge delivered a forceful charge, demonstrating grasp of county business and a goal to expeditiously handle court matters. The docket showed rapid progress with much civil and criminal business expected to be disposed of. Best wishes to Judge Bates.
The Extension Department of Mississippi A&M College outlines a widespread program to deliver practical agricultural education to farmers and households. Trained teachers and demonstrators operate under local college supervision, extending college influence into farms, homes, and rural communities with hands on, fact based guidance.
The announcement endorses W. A. Galleghy for sheriff, praising his qualifications and urging friends to speak for him before the summer primary. It notes his known presence in Fayette County and promises of efficient service if elected.
Announcement proclaims Mr J G Slaughter as a candidate for Supervisor Beat 2. A long time county resident, he is described as a good farmer and citizen who will provide solid service if elected.
Mr. S. M. Parham announces candidacy for Supervisor in Beat 5. A long-time resident, he is a successful farmer and business man. He pledges to meet all requirements of the office and serve the public’s best interests. Voters are urged to consider his claims.
Charlie Owens of Cornish announces his bid for Beat 56 Supervisor in the Eagle notice. Described as a lifelong county native in the prime of life, Owens is presented as fully competent and reliable for office.
Miss Rosa Wolsey wed Mr. Dave Wolsey in Boston on February 28 after returning from Oxford where she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Friedman. The bride, noted for her charm, made many friends in Oxford who wish her happiness.
Fragmentary OCR lines describe a gastrointestinal health product and a recommendation. The readable parts reference keeping bowels regular and Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy with unspecified context. No clear event or person beyond product name is established.
A fragment references Peruna as a treatment for recurring colds at each seasonal change. The readable text mentions an address in Baltimore and a description of a cure claim, though many lines are garbled.
A dated ledger of allowances and expenditures across multiple district workers and projects. Items include wages for maintenance prisoners paupers and bridge work, road repairs, cattle inspections, imbr and crosswaying, stationary, and various contractor and supplier payments with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several hundred. Continuous entries list names, duties, and respective sums.
Local reports from Oxford praise Deans Kidney Pills for kidney and backache relief. A North Street resident, B. Furrgrocer, notes family suffering from frequent urinary issues found improvement after using the product.
Bank statement shows reserves with Federal Reserve and other banks. Items include due from Federal Reserve 4,069.91, redemption funds 24.90, and cash items 1,613, with notes from other national banks and drafts outstanding.
Mise Lois Skelton of Cherchville New York was ill with bilious symptoms and a wicked headache and dizzy spells. A remedy called Permanestt renet was used.
The article argues the university library shapes a student’s love of books and research. It notes public libraries offer vast access after graduation, while private collections are unnecessary. It laments future access challenges for scholars and professionals who drift from rigorous literary study.
Hastings Catalogue offers free seed and details on cere and cottee varieties grown on a 13,200 acre farm. The ad invites readers to write to H. G Hastings Co in Atlanta, Georgia to receive the free seed and catalog.
A fragment argues against cures for deafness using fecal applications, claiming they fail to reach damaged parts of the ear. It suggests limited, ineffective methods and describes the ear’s condition and restoration as unlikely.
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