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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1915

Page

2

Senator Russell Letter Seeks Broad Support Across Mississippi

Lee M Resszi writes from Hattiesburg about campaign canvasses in Smith Jasper Clark Jones and Perry counties plus coast counties Harrison Jackson Hancock and Forest. He notes large enthusiastic crowds, shifts in voter opinions toward fair treatment and road and school improvements, and predicts a strong vote to elect a candidate in Mississippi.

Supreme Court Gov Bilbo Stringer Jasper County Smith County Smith Jasper Clark Jones Perry Lorena Sylarena Polkville Montrose Rose Hill Padista Sandersville Red Hill Vossburg Ovett Richton Runnelstown New Augusta Baumont Hrewer Beal Harrison Jackson Hancock Porest Ian Mississippi Noth Miss Soom State Normal College Hattiesburg Lee M. Resszi

University Offers Summer Session For Teachers And Students

The University announces a four term summer session opening June 1 offering six week courses for teachers and rural school problems. Dormitories Gordon Hall and Ricks Hall will host women, others men. costs at actual, with matriculation fee of 1.00 and total term expenses not exceeding 17.10. Certificates and Master of Arts pathway available. Special university courses, state licenses, and three to four credit units toward a decree. Rail fare at one and one third the round trip for certificate holders.

University P. O Mississippi University Gordon Ricks Scemmer Sammarschost Railromis

Democratic primary candidates announced for 1915

Announcements list gentlemen as candidates for the office, subject to the Democratic primaries of 1915. The notice names the individuals and marks the official party process underway.

State ticket slate for governor and local offices announced

The slate lists Theo G. Bilbo for Governor Lee M. Russell for Lieutenant Governor P Matthews R C Crenshaw for Penitentiary Trustee District Attorney RH Knox J M Saunders F L Toole HL Daves for Chancery Clerk R L Stephens W M Woodward L F Patson D T Mitchell for Circuit Clerk Sidney L Webster Education H Miles H T Smith for Tax Assessor BK Collins Re Harkins Walter Daves Ed M Matthews for Treasurer J K Miller Marvin Walker Oscar Allen For Supervisor Beat 1 Will Rushing Farr Ac McElreath H P Stephens for Supervisor Beat 2 J A Parks R W Windham J G Slaughter M D Wait For Supervisor Beat 5 L Clifton J O Brown Sm Parham For Bailiff Beat One Ned Jones

BK. Collins RE Harkins Walter Daves ED M Matthews

Oi Treatment for Stomach Troubles

A simple prescription, billed as a pure vegetable remedy, is recalled for sufferers of stomach, liver, and intestinal troubles. It claims not to originate in France despite years of use there, and was introduced to the country by George H Mayr, a leading Chicago dealer. The ad asserts strong cures for severe cases and cites testimonials as proof.

France Farr George H Mayr Carecgo Mera Peruna Peruma Aremia Dewi Renzo Obie Perusan

Lula Sbefion Aids with Bilious Headaches

Miss Lula Sbefion reports relief from bilious headaches using Chamberlain's Tablets as the sole remedy. The text describes recurring spells and poor health attributed to biliousness.

Cramberlain

Voters of the Northern District Endorse P E Matthews

A mass meeting in Oxford Mississippi on March 15 endorses Hon P E Matthews for Penitentiary Trustee Northern District Mississippi to succeed himself. The resolution notes Matthews as a lifelong local and former sheriff who has served faithfully in prior positions.

P. H. Wario Oo. B Boorse Oxford Miss P. E Matthews Mississippi P. E. Matthews

Clifford Pleases Again in Mobile With Merry Minstrel Maids

In Mobile Alabama the Billy Clifford and his Merry Minstrel Maids drew a large crowd Friday night at a street concert in the public park. The Souverne Ladies Band performed at noon, a show described as a grand family party with entertaining acts by Clifford and his company. The Weston sisters Melical Walker and Miss Helen Clark provided comedy, music, and applause worthy performances, while Mike Collin’s waltz and alum inum chimes impressed guests.

Billy Clifford Billy Souverne Ladies' Band Clifford Mike Colline Weston Sisters Melical Walker Helen Clark

Free Flower Seed in Hastings Catalog Offer

Hastings & Hastings of Atlanta Ga offers a free seed catalog with a special offer of free flower seed to farmers and vegetable planters. The ad touts diverse seed varieties including corn and cotton and promises a postage paid catalogue upon request with the sender’s name. The message emphasizes the catalog’s yearly freshness and broad selections from the Southern seed house.

Great Southern Seed House H. G Hastings & Compact Atlanta Corm Cleb Hastings Alierts

Local School Contest Produces District Qualifiers

Saturday night preliminary contests featured eleven speakers with judges calling it a near draw. Seniors Mack Brown and Irene Johnaca win for boys and girls, while Mixes Bessie Davis and Harnest Harmon earn senior and janitor awards. These winners will represent Tula in the district contest. Commencement preparations proceed. Moody of Louisville, Mississippi visits to establish a saw mill and possibly buy a house. Rev. N A Moore preached at the Baptist church.

Mack Brown Bessie Davis Harnest Harmon Irene Johnaca Tula Moody Louisville Misa N. A. Moore Baptist Church Opera House County Coat House Forencon New Opera House Court House

Local Notes Highlight Weather and Visitors

The past two weeks brought varied weather. Prof. M. Bush and Mrs. Bush of A H S visited, while Mr. Park and Prof. Bendenbaugh traveled through our Burg en route to Mr. Parks father’s. Miss Lula Scott from Morgan City visits relatives here this week.

Farmer Jack Park Bendenbaugh Littl Burg Eoroute A. P. Callaway Fannie Renfrew Carmen Callaway

Community Health and Winter Weather Report

The health of the community is generally good with a few cases of grippé. Winter weather brings a light snowfall Sunday. John McGoragill from near Faris made a business trip here last week. Gladys Lawshee from Oxford visits Miss Ante Beard. Luta and Dowie Tubbs visit Mies Lotte and Vive Wooten Sanday. Jessie Anderson, wife and child of near Denmark, visited relatives here Sunday.

John McGoragill Near Faris Gladys Lawshee Oxford Ante Beard Luta Dowie Tubbs Mies Lotte Vive- Wooten Sanday Jessie Anderson Mear Denmark

City Officials Set Salaries Amid Revenue Notes

The council approves raises for municipal officers including T. W. Avent and EW Laws with monthly pay increases and clerical collector duties. The motion fixes sums at 305.00 dollars per month and authorizes payment. the office invites quotes for political campaign cards and promotes available goods.

E.W T. W. Avent

Money to Loan on Town Property and Farm Lands

Applications for loans from 190 to 10000 dollars on improved and unimproved town property and farm lands. Interest straight payable annually or semi annually. Term up to ten years. Describe location and value of property offered as security and improvements. County representatives needed to receive applications and appraise property. Southern Office Atlanta Ga. NO USE TO TRY AND WEAR OUT YOUR COLD I WILL WEAR YOU OUT INSTEAD.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Oxford Eagle Russell Eliza A. Thompson L Brown, Jr Irs Press Association Escle the University Weekly Letter J. NX Chanceibor Theo. G. Bilbo Lee M. Russell J. P. Taylor P . Matthews R. C. Crenshaw RH Knox J. M. Saunders F. L. Toole HL Daves W A Galleghy Chancery R.L Stephens W.M. Woodward L. F. Patson D. T. Mitchell Sidney Webster H Miles H. T. Smith J. K Miller Marvin Walker Oscar Allen Will Rushing Farr AC McElreath H P Stephens J. A Parks R. W. Windham Slaughter P. Chandler W. J. Lovelady P Young L Clifton J. O. Brown SM Parham Ned Jones Mobile Ala Register Tula Communication Mt. Zon Clifford’s Lady Band Existance Vici’s Dell America McCall's Tively Southern Office Southeastern Mortgage Loan Alan Nat'l Bank Catargg Arlun Joseph Oregon Advica Atte As Tamie We Mierroberts Brown Valley Perunx Co Colamius Onin H. T. Smith County Superintendent of Education
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