Raids and memories from the Civil War era in Oxford area
The article recalls Confederate cavalry raids into Mississippi, noting actions near Memphis and Oxford. It mentions Forrest's forces, captures of prisoners, harm to Verona Bridge, and evacuation by waterways. Local residents express anxiety and honor the memory of mothers and fathers affected by the raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metphis
Oxiomion
Forrest Scommand
Vacy
Peale
Oxion
Teen
A. J. Sith
Memphis
Poerest
Grant
Sherman
Oxford
Forrest
Forrest's Maneuvers In Meer
Vickdarrge
Ani Surim
Hedder
Dudley Isom
Vollege Hall
Isom
Boles
Somone
Tallahatchie River
Wyatt
Stowers
Miil
Panola
Slate
J. Roford
Verona
Grenada
Comrrade Wright
Cer Aspoxar
Early Recollections of Oxford Oral History Fragment
The memoir recalls Oxford area landmarks including the old church near Judge Steckant’s residence, A McLeal’s property, and a well preserved school building. It notes buildings along Second Street and University Avenue, a burning house incident during an anniversary, and memories of families like Lizzie Sallie Handley and M. B. MetGuire. It mentions a Southern political dinner near Hope Church, and reflects on the Sheezus and Wei places and the old Presbyterian church lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steckant
A. McLeal
J. W. Melo
Jas E. Bates
Lesit
Joe
Leander
Alex
Lizzie
Boas
Tennessee
Sallie
L. S. Handley
Birmingham
Martisee
M. 2
MetGuire
Gator
Isg* Chen R.R Chilton
Judge Stead Place
Second Swih Street
University Avenue
M. J. Cook
Tagtdometaiaation
Burney
Wall
Gale
Lamar Rifles
Neo Hope Church
Cominick
Mack
Sheezus
Kiven
Wei
Vowoel
Presbyterian Church
D. Hedelemen
Mille
Oxford
Alleged Bribery at Jackson Sparks Legislative Row
The Legislature erupts as Senator Bible accuses Hon L C Dulaney of giving him 450 dollars as part of a 1066 payment to influence his senatorial bid. Dulaney is indicted on a 350 bond after Grand Jury action. calls grow for more indictments as Senate probes commence and District Attorney Mee Ned withholds notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible
L. C. Dulaney
de Pabion Percy
Blibho
Doelaney
Beble Ten
Legislatre
Jackaon
Diibo
Senate
Mee Ned
Legidatur
Penisi
Court Adjourns Amid Mistrial In Taber Maker Case
Circuit Court records show the Spring term adjourned Saturday after a hung jury in the Taber maker case. Several cases were dismissed or verdicts returned, including for personal damages and theft charges, with costs assigned.
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Cierek Court
Deposi
Charles Bran
Dan Williams
Gus Jones
Fiarrieit McKuens
Kid Pelions of Americas
Dlamisset
T. J. Chritian
C. W. Post
Defemdant
J.T. Lynch
E. al
A. Gandy
Missouri McEwen Ve
BR. R
C. T. Bennett
Crrco
Sid Robersus
Pepe
Buster Billingsly
Buiksard
Sizer Thoccens
Abe Jones
T. Marketiz
W. J
Piachu
Willems
Local Community Notices and Social Updates
A me firedom news style report notes a large crowd at Mr James Uar Fisen II birthday party. Various residents including Miss Blanche Gwens Miss Nevada Coffman and Miss Maybelle Lancaster are mentioned visiting relatives or staying with family. Several short social notes list visits trips and Thank yous among neighbors in the area with several names and places such as Dallas Oxford Water Valley and New York referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firedom News
Gyper
James Uar- Fisen
Math Pitchell
Denmark
Blanche Gwens
Nevada Coffman
Tula
Scastic Lusk
Maybelle Lancaster
Delay
Mmchiveath
Mia Heard
Alice Ford
Annie Mask
Lula Heard
Water Valley
West Stacy
Liege
Adasbore
Josie Pritchard
Luis Garmison
Howard Welch
Dallas
Cieron Mathis
Cilif Stewart
Leonard King
Ernest Knight
Lula Garrison
Dan Joan Heard
Dan Welch
Geaneeter Greer
Oxford
Ioan
New York
Old Eads
Frank Hale
Hattie Lee Coffsy
Glenfield
Mabel Nusnally
Grace Tyer
Jennie Mayfield
John Mayfield
James Adams
Ann Hale
W. ML Adams
Caswell
A. J. Mayfield
J. E Sanford Hale
Walter Williams
Dave Pritchard
Giles Bonds
Clay Ferrell
J. E. Bounds
Frank Hare
LaPayette Springs
Ida Blate
Lweich
Caris Bremanett
Must Aller
Dock Mitchell
John Kelly
LaFayette Springs
Semlay- Me
Bart Welch
L. Welcb
James Mathis
Lee Mathis
George Welch
Wash Parham
Amily
Miss Sarrait
J. L. Clifton
Miezes Lee
Jesse McCain
Cora Brammett
Laura Welch
Rt. Crowsen
Math Mischell
Kingdom
Edgar Sparks
Famiy
Marien W Sparks
L. M. Brammett
Mes. C
CC. McCain
Ble Springs
Bachior
Weather and Social Gatherings Highlight Weekend
Weather is mentioned as current. A hunting event occurred at Mew Baker’s home Saturday drawing a large crowd. Annie Laura Rickami won a prize. An entertainment at Mr. C B White’s home Saturday night was enjoyed by all. Several local residents visited relatives and hosted guests over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew
Baker
Lantle
Laura Rickami
C. B. White
Manfred Pres
Roter
Prof. Samuels
Byed
Tyre
Mr. W. Smith
Sardis
Louie Gamble
O Aford
J. W. State
Sundsy
Ype Creek News
Teer
Teerepeia
Sundarive
Baii
Ypress
Ami
John Goolaby
Famiy
Oxford
J. E. Joyners
Frank Hyde
LaFayette Springs
Sweday
Eugene Slauchter
Hyde
Loonie Parks
Annie Hale
James Adams
Fannie Adams
J. P. Jones
Isford
Local court notices and community updates muddled in one text
A chancery court notice in LaFairtte County directs appearance by May 4 for Mrs. Burmt Jones ward. probate and public hearing details follow. The document blends public notices with local social notes, school updates, and community events across multiple names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smootesters
Y Laberette County
Eva Jones Croorh
Chiereo
Luther Jones
Cherles Sepp
Siemphe
Teamess
Irene Sepp
Allie Irene Les Creach
Chicago
Eko
Evs Jones Croura
Adepton
Abo
Hlines
Chancery Court
LaFarette
Eggs for Hatching from Barred Plymouth Rocks
Pure bred Barred Plymouth Rocks eggs for hatching. Choice eggs one dollar each. Yard run thirty cents per diem. F. C. Dupley and F. C. No. 2 Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plimouth Rocks
F.C. DupLey
F.C
Oxford
Weather brings busy farmers to take advantage of calm spell
Local notes describe fine weather and farmers working fields and enjoying community gatherings. Several visits and social events are listed including relatives in Oxford and Wa ter Valley, singing at homes, hunts and egg hunts, and upcoming memorial and Children’s Day services at area churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Wooten
Oxford
Mt. Zon
Fissetta
Isee
W.S. Roberson
J.D. Wooten
Pinson Fuller
Shiloh
Grover Kinney
Messia
Bowie Robuck
Dean's Kidney Pills and Stomach Tablets Advertised
An old advertisement touts Dosa’s Kidney Pills for backache and kidney pains and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as safe remedies. The copy claims relief for women’s household fatigue and sick kid ailments, urging readers to buy from Foster-Milburn Co New York as sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Foster-Milburn Co
New York
States
Dean
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