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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1907

Page

3

Oxford Eagle City Officials and Time Table Notice

The Oxford Eagle issue from March 21 1907 provides central railroad timetable details for south and north bound passenger departures and arrivals, and lists federal circuit and county officials including judge marshal district attorney clerk and education superintendent. It also notes town officials such as sheriffs treasurer and aldermen, church listings, fraternal societies, and local ads for Jacks Arnies Salve with a brief testimonial.

Federal Court H. C Jes J. A. Toler D. Frazee L E .Oldham Circuit Court J. B. Boothe J. Chancery Court J. T. Blount

Oxford Dray Goods Co. Offers Big Monthly Reductions

Local notices list shop events and sales at Friedman’s and the Oxford Dry Goods Co. including reduced prices on suits, shoes, and dress goods. Residents visit Memphis and Jackson. many social calls and receipts fill the week.

The Oxforp Dray Goons Co

Death of Ben Robison Follows Brief Illness

Ben Robison, oldest son of Mr and Mrs R B Robison, died Sunday morning in Memphis after a brief meningitis illness. He had lived with his parents until recently. Burial services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev W D Hedleston and interment followed Monday at the family home in Orwood.

Ben Robison Memphis Ben R. B. Robison Hia W. D. Hedleston Orwood

Declamation Contest Held in Beat No 3 at Abbeville

The Declamation contest in Beat No 3 will be held at Abbeville on Saturday March 2 beginning at 10 o clock. Judges are Dr A T Greer Abbeville Mr Buford Andersoyt College Hill and Mr J P Kitchell Harmontown. A L Watson, Chairman. Minsiz Gorvon, Secretary.

Abbeville A. T. Greer Buford Andersoyt College Hill J. P. Kitchell Harmontown A. L. Watson Minsiz Gorvon

H. Thomas Smith Announces Candidacy for Lafayette County Superintendent

H Thomas Smith announces his bid for Lafayette County Superintendent of Education. He previously ran for the post four years ago and has wide countywide acquaintance. He asks voters to consider him in the upcoming election.

H. Thomas Smith LaFayette County

John F. Brown Seeks Beat No. 1 Justice Seat

John F. Brown announces willingness to serve Beat No. 1 as Justice of the Peace, filling the unexpired term of the late T. L. Harris. He has proven an efficient and just official and asks earnest consideration of his candidacy.

John F. Brown T. L. Harris

Millinery Department Opens with Miss Ural Jones

The announcement proclaims the spring millinery department is open. Miss Ural Jones, trained in hat making, leads the department with modern methods and the ability to copy pictures or models. Customers may view work, with hats ready quickly and at lower cost than Chicago tailors.

Ural Jones Chicago Miss Jones

Governor candidates tour underscoring campaign in county

Hon. Jeff Truly spoke to a large attentive crowd last Wednesday addressing live issues and signaling command of the political scene. The county has now heard all gubernatorial hopefuls except Hon. Earl Brewer.

Jeff Truly Earl Brewer

Circuit Court In Session With Multiple True Bills

Circuit Court remains in session with few dispositions. tomorrow likely to see more actions. Jury No 1 adjourned after listing 13 true bills and hearing 143 witnesses. jurors named include G W Crawford R A Dean Jr William McElroy R L Evans W J Hid Edgar Webster I J McNeely John Hensley and A A in W B Rushing.

G. W. Crawford R. A. Dean, Jr William McElroy R. L. Evans W. J. Hid Edgar Webster I. J.mcneely John Hensley W. B. Rushing

Charles Scott Delivers Dual Speeches in Rose Dale

Hon Charles Scott of Rose Dale spoke at the courthouse on Saturday addressing the Farmer's Union in the morning and announcing his gubernatorial candidacy in the afternoon. The audience was favorable and he left a favorable impression on all listeners.

Charles Scott Rosedale Court House Farmer’s Union Scott

Community leader Dr King nominated for Beat 1 supervisor

Announcement notes Dr King a long time Oxford and Lafayette County resident with wide acquaintance and strong citizen esteem. It states he will serve home people well if elected and asks voters to consider him for the beat supervisor position.

King Oxford LaFayette County Legion

Oxford Agency seeks new manager for Fidelity Life in Philadelphia

Capable energetic reliable and ambitious man sought to take the Oxford Agency of The Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia Pa. Income from this agency should reach 2500 to 5000 dollars per annum. Nine years renewal contract. In PRY with references to Ray Anderson Managers for Mississippi Jackson Miss Subscribe for THE EAGLE.

Oxford Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Philadelphia Ray& Anderson Mississippi Jackson Miss

Oratorical Contest in Beat No 1 Held at Oxford School

The Beat One oratorical contest will be conducted at the Oxford Graded School on Saturday March 30 at 16 a.m. contestants should be on time and the public is invited to attend. A death notice reports the body of Henry Reim found near town identified by Peoria ties and plasterer union card. Coroner's jury rules death by self strangulation with a vest and improvised ligature. Remains sent to Peoria for burial. background mentions odd behavior before disappearance.

The Methodist Church Woodmen of the World Greenwood Henry Moore Oxford Pod Mabel Smith H. E. Blakeslee Jackson Oxford Graded School W. White Henry Reim Peoria Ill University Reim Ite Howard White Plasterer’s Union Court House Sam Battle W. V. Sulivan W. V. Sullivan Jim Sanders Lena Sullivan Anas

Registration notices and public sale notices mix with legal ads

A garbled collection of legal notices lists voter registration dates and locations, a non resident suit notice to Lee Barr, teacher examinations schedules, and a property sale for delinquent taxes with multiple names and itemized lots.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oxford Eagle Ficial Journal the City of Oxord Jgnois Central R. R Psssemmer Mn BR. C. Qranberrt Acen P. Shinault Oxford, Miss James Stowe Ijn Stun & Sox E Stone Lawtera In. Parkmer. ‘Lee M. Ressell Supreme Court States Court Oxford Circuit Court of S. Naman K. F Attorneys-At-Law I Oxfold Kimbrough MM Themison Isebough & Thomison Acee Kim B. Roach Maggie Thompava Fopile Selicited Terme E. C. Wright Stone & Smvey D* G.T. Newell Toccopula H. Wright Official Directory J. H. Welch G. B. Taylor J. C. Ramey Circuity EB. Slonga R. L. Stephens T. M. Anderson Board OF Supe M. M. Ki Adams H. Ke Geo. Knight Board OF Aldermen J. H. Lawshee DT. Carter M. Stowers TI. V. Somerville G.M. Knight W . Eingagen Metchistey H.S. Spragins Edward Stubblefield C. D. Brown Gathergat 1 F. Tayed Thawaay A W. Logan W.M. Wilmer Kennedy Repuar H. Ac Eie Knight Wry Montag W. Yates Aeeetr Kanieens Aban J. M. Wyatt G. G. Hurst Louiss Ors Orcs Jack J. L. Sisk Bessie Roane Mr. W. S. Wardlaw Robert Chilton Tom Collier Oklahoma Prospecting Brown Mr. L. Fudge Tur Friedman Plymouth 8. M. Thames Lim J. E. Holmes Kittie Bogard Miss Whitten Water Valley Hattie Williamson Nolen R. E. Duncan Norfolk Friedman's OxForp Dry Goons Co Winfield Sharp Mendenhall M. E. Burt Sardis Eula Denton Edith Wardlaw Fis Wankee Ee Aberdeen George Buffaloe Twentieth Century Book Club Mattie Herron Martha Herron Coffeeville OxForp Dry Goops Co America A. E. Harwell Tula Messrs T. E. Browning J. T. Tatum Splinter Beturda Robert Sultan Walter, Ories Sultan Frank Newell Daugh- Hus Friedman’s Chambers Co J. E. Neilson County Ark Farmer's Union LaFayette Chapter No W. RK. E. Mitchell Duck Eeii Opera House Columbia Woodmen George M. Knight H. T Tom) Smith J. F. Brown A. M. King N. FP Rowas New Spring Millinery Claire Jl. EF. Neilson J. C. Neilson Sinte Board of Supervisors LaFayette Springs Sanders Cambridge Maren Coursiay Free Springs State’s Sturgess Wemeear Avril Shackeford Ftumphrey Taylor Paris Delay Wuceday Dallas C. E. Stoves Ansisssippi LaFayette Lee Barr Tenn Chanesry Court Larneee County Y. M. Axdemaon Warts Pindigh Folie Thomey Ter Farmer Uncle Sam Avery Ceret Bodachs Hilo Tans Ates
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