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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
4
The piece questions whether pay or public spirit motivates good men to serve in local government. It argues many officials accept low pay due to honor and community loyalty, and that salaried posts attract less capable candidates. It calls for modest compensation to attract capable, devoted public servants.
The piece notes top contracts reach from 50 000 to 100 000 though many fast players earn only 2500 to 3000. It argues quitting baseball at 30 to 35 leaves a man 15 years behind peers, lacking business experience and risking failure in later ventures.
The article notes a surge in gambling after a period of artificial prosperity as men, especially unmarried ones, burn wages on elusive games of chance. It warns that gambling can derail business efforts and lead to a feverish chase of false winnings. For sale notice: Half and half Cotton Seed by M. Crouch, phone 2602.
R S Adams as substituted trustee will sell at public vendue on April 5 1920 between 11 AM and 4 PM at the Lafayette County courthouse in Oxford Mississippi the described Coffee tract lands totaling about 3153 acres in townships 7 1 and sections 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 and 32 33 34 plus adjacent parcels all conveying as trustee only the deed of trust secured by Perry Ratliff and recorded in Lafayette and Marshall counties The land is described in detail with numerous fractional parts and sections and the title is believed good. sale to highest bidder for cash.
Wells Drainage District of Lafayette County Mississippi filed a corrected report of damages benefits and cost to lands in the district in the Clerk of the Drainage Board Office Oxford on March 9 1920 at 10 am The County Board of Drainage Commissioners will meet March 26 1920 at 1 pm in the County Courthouse to consider the assessment roll Any interested party may appear March 1920 W M Woodward Clerk by G A Woodward DC
Exparte J. M. Petty et al decree of Chancery Court in Panola County Mississippi directs sale of property March 22 1920 at Sardis front courthouse door. Land includes South half of Southeast quarter and Southeast quarter Section 27 Township 6 Range 6 West Lafayette County and West half of Northeast quarter Section 28 Township 6 Range 5 West first district Panola. Sale to be confirmed and price paid March 27 1920. J R Roberson Commissioner. J F Dean Solicitor.
Louis Stephens as substituted trustee announces sale of a portion of Lot 35 in Oxford on March 20 1920 at the south door of Lafayette County Court House. Property lies in Section 21 Township 8 Range 3 West Northwest corner fractional lot measuring 45 by 35 feet, currently with a warehouse. Sale follows a Deed of Trust made January 5 1914 to secure indebtedness to F M Stowers. title believed good but conveyed as substituted trustee.
The City of Oxford Mississippi invites sealed bids by 12:00 Noon on April 6 1920 to purchase a street department truck. Bids judged on quality and price with lowest and best truck winning. The city reserves the right to reject any bids. March 2 1920 Louis Stephens Clerk.
Notice of a special election in Oxford Mississippi on April 5 1920 to decide on adopting or rejecting an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a motor truck for city use. Election commissioners G R Bowles A M Hall J A Tankersly state authority from March 2 Council meeting. Advertisement for Ballad's Snow Liniment and Eagle subscription note.
Mrs. Virginia Stapp of San Francisco reports dramatic health revival after taking Tanlac. She says she regained appetite, gained 30 pounds, sleeps well, no headaches, relief from constipation and tongue coating, and renewed energy. Tanlac sold in Oxford by Rowland Drug Co and in Abbeville by J S Good.
W S Roberts publishes Charles L Crum's 1920 congressional platform letter from Oxford detailing views on equality before law, anti-trust measures, labor relations, tariff and highway funding, ratification of the treaty, loyalty and free speech, anti foreign language draft, and support for women's suffrage while opposing black voting in elections. Also mentions local sewing machine ad.
State of Missiseet commands Florence Brown of Memphis Tennessee to appear before Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to defend suit by L M Brown. W M Woodward signs the notice dated March 4 1920.
Notice from Lafayette County Mississippi Board of Supervisors states that lands described as south halves of sections in townships 8 and 2 west, total twenty per cent of qualified electors, may join Cypress Road District under Chapter 176 of 1914. Board will act at April 1920 meeting unless a petition opposing is filed by the first Monday of April 1920. Dated Oxford March 5 1920. W M Woodward Clerk. By G A Woodward DC March 11 18 24.
Notice to non-resident to defend suit in Riley Tyson case filed by Mississippi chancery clerk W M Woodward. Defendant Sealey Tyson listed with post office address Little Rock Arkansas. Dated March 9 1920 with March 11 publication. Fourth Monday of May 1920 referenced for defense deadlines.
The State of Mississippi serves Arnie Watson of DeLeon Texas with non resident notice in Lafayette County Chancery Court. Case involves W L Watson as plaintiff and Asco as defendant. Clerk W M Woodward notes publication dates March 18 25 and April 2 1920.
Six candidates for Congress in the second district include Lee Crum B G Lowrey S Joe Owen A C Anderson G L Lones and Hugh K Mahon to succeed Hubert Stephens Mahon a Marshall county veteran of both Senate and House is praised as a strong leader a Chesterfield in manner and a judge who weighs major issues and supports progressive agricultural legislation backed by his record in state government
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