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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
The notice explains cream of tartar from grapes is the healthful main ingredient in Royal Baking Powder. It contrasts it with alum or phosphate based powders, noting those mineral derived versions are cheaper. It urges switching to Royal for better quality results.
Special correspondent reports a Friday school play drew many, netting 39.60 in admission. Local social rounds include visits from Dr. Wait and others, dance gatherings, and Sunday school at Salem. The Altus school nears field day with three weeks left. private school continues to April 3.
The Mississippi legislature reports progress on the Hemphill bill creating a land commission to acquire 5 000 to 6 000 acres near Sunflower County. The House defeats Rhodes revenue bill seeking a 26 cent tax on liquor shipments and tables the measure. A revenue tax plan fails in the House amid wide debate. The Natches Hospital bill faces a veto and Centennial Exposition funds seek $125 000. The Full Crew bill awaits Senate action.
Baltillo School teacher Te Blain Threlkeld, brought to Lee County jail for preliminary hearing, stands accused of murdering Saltillo High principal J D Witt after a dispute over school district matters. The shooting occurred near a Saltillo grocery store. Witt died from multiple gunshot wounds after pursuing Threlkald. Threlkald surrendered to officers and made no statement beyond alleging Witt had wronged him.
Six people were slightly injured when the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train derailed two miles north of Greenwood on March 8. The engine and baggage car stayed on the track while coaches slid down a 165 foot embankment and burned. Passengers lost luggage and the cause was not established. Dr M J Shields reported uninjured. his assistant Dr R H Crawford and a negro attendant were hurt.
Humphreys Cotton Company of Greenwood bought 144 bales from MP Sturdivant of Glendora at 12 cents a pound, total value over 62000. Buyers vied for the lot as local receipts show 96273 bales received since Sept 1 1915 with 127201 bales for the same period last season.
Starkville reports the death of Gen W N Nash a veteran lawyer and statesman. He served as district attorney during Reconstruction and was a Mississippi legislator in 1899 1900. He died suddenly after complaining of wing pain at the A M College.
The church led by Pastor Rey Zeno Wall and a strong membership extinguished $2,600 in notes that had hung over the church for more than a year. The burning occurred before a large congregation in the completed church building, finished about two years ago at a cost of $22,000.
Police arrest G F Durkle of Evansville Indiana on forgery charges for passing forged checks in Meridian and Jackson. The request came from the Jackon department.
The Beauford Wilson murder case against Lock L. Lamn was called March 9 in the circuit court and was continued to the next term. The October term will convene the first Monday. the civil docket is very heavy and will require several days to dispose of proceedings.
Laurel reports a strike by Gulf & Ship Island train crews halting freight service though passenger trains continue. Local officials urge law and order, with the mayor saying militia could be called if violence arises. Freight congestion strains Laurel yards while other roads avoid handling Gulf & Ship Island cars.
Wounded strike-breakers arrive from Laurel. Five injured at local hospital and Hotel Hattiesburg for treatment as deputy sheriffs guard passenger trains through the city on a late schedule. Strikers and sympathizers wear red Safety First ribbons amid minor yard disturbances including an assault on two Black workers.
A fire on March 12 devastated Baldwyn’s Co operative Store complex. The blaze destroyed the J Harris produce store Lyli millinery Cox building and the Bank of Baldwyn with several businesses inside including Oscar Abrams Store Cumberland Telephone Cox Cor law office and Griffin shoe store. The Bank of Baldwyn was the last structure to burn. Movable fixtures were removed and vault contents were not touched. Total loss estimated at 25000 with 2600 insurance. Origin of the fire is unknown.
Gerald Eubanks, held as a express and mall pouch robber and sent from Pearl River county, escaped Forrest county jail by climbing to the attic, cutting four quilts into strips to fashion a rope, and dropping about 16 feet. He had been jailed Feb 7 for robbing depots of the Gulf Ship Island at Lamberton and the Northeastern at Orvisburg and Hillsdale.
Belzoni plans a new Methodist church costing about $15,000. Rev T M Brownlee leads the movement with a finance committee already subscribed. Architects are preparing plans for a pressed brick edifice to be ready for bids later this year.
Dr Sayles of Coffeeville arrives to be warmly welcomed by Miss Rubie Davis and Miss Margaret Grood visits from Unie versity. The pair plan to take part in a school play later this month while Mrs Linburn Cullen visits niece Claude Anderson. Bob Davis adds improvements to his home.
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