Local Political Tickets and Community Notices
A slate of county candidates is listed including R L Stephens W Collier Parks R Be Duncan Dr W D Jones for various offices such as Treasurer Superintendent of Education and Magistrate Beat 1. Candidate R G Hunter of Lafayette Springs is spotlighted as a representative hopeful with notes on past race and support. Also included are a Card of Thanks, an Unclaimed Letters list, a Rent notice, a landowner trespassing warning and a satirical note about a damages award for word usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Hunter
LaFayette Springs
Ir. Hunter
Liams or Vardaman United States Senate clash
A heated campaign-era debate pits A backing John Sharp Williams against B favoring Jim Vardaman for the U S Senate. The letter argues Williams’s experience, conservatism, and leadership versus Vardaman’s demagogy and opposition to government ownership, urging Williams to be advanced if Vardaman wins. It also recalls Williams’s stance on pensioning Jefferson Davis and suggests Vardaman will win and Williams stay in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
United States
John Sharp Williams
Gov. Vardaman
Williams
Congress
Willams
Vardamey
Vardaian
Republicas
Democratic Party
Ioud
Senate
Vardaman
Tillman
Jeff Davis
Var- Jaman
Mississippi
Varda
Bevan
Wiliams
Williane
Jim Vardaman
Odda
Demanogue
Ise
United States Senate
Williame
Bryan
Las
Mississipp
Southland
Miles
South
Jefferson Davis
Conress
United
House
James K. Vardaman
University Notes Highlight Local Guests And Baseball Rivalry
Misses Brannon Shannon Pate Hale and Scribner of Coffeeville and Mr Carter of Water Valley visited Saturday. Mrs Lacy of Jackson visits daughter at the Woman's Hall. Quarels House beat Durley House 61 to 07 in a baseball game. Texas A&M beat Mississippi 1 to 0 in a later game after a grave error by Mississippi players. Boothe Oliver spent weekend in Memphis. A W Willis left school due to measles. Tyna Pate visited Coffeeville with her parents. Rev H S Spraginas spoke at the Y M C A Sunday. Mr L J Farley of Hernando announced as candidate for District Attorney, a University of Mississippi alumnus and noted criminal lawyer with strong county support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiversity
Aingular
Brannon
Shannon
Pate
Hale and Scribner
Coffveville
Carter
Water Valley
Lacy
Jackson
Quarels House
Durley House
Quarles
Mississippi
Texas A & M
Texas
Boothe Oliver
Memphis
A. W. Willis
Schol
Tyna Pate
Coffeeville
L. J. Farley
Hernando
State Senate
DeSoto County
Measles Recovery and Local Church Activities
Mr J. B. Callaway recovers from measles while Mrs W M Nelson of Alesville visits. Rev Dan Faust preaches a fine sermon as Quarterly Conference set for Mt Zion on May 25 26. Dave Slaughter returns to New Albany after home visit and Mrs Josie Green Beckham returns to Memphis after two weeks with her ailing father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaway
W. M. Nelson
Alesville
Dan Faust
Mt. Zion
Dave Slaughter
New Albany
Josie Green Beckham
Memphis
Guess Wuo
Sham Battle At University Grounds Draws Large Crowd
The Sham Battle Saturday drew a large crowd at the University grounds with several hundred spectators. Old soldiers attended from the previous day and joined in an Old Folks Ball at the Opera House Friday night featuring square dance cotillion and Virginia reel. Commander Shinault oversaw the event as Captains Brown and Gates led Confederate and Northern forces respectively. The battle included cannon and musketry, ending in a Southern victory after heavy fighting. Proceeds helped fund a new monument. Weather remained cold and rainy. Local notes mention George Elmore visiting, Gomez baseball scoring 31 to 37, and community social and religious events including Mariner’s Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Opera House
Virginia
Shinault
J. P. Brown
J. C. Gates
C. B. Neilson, Sr
Capt. Gates
J. 1S
Hope
Capt. Brown
George Elmore
Harmontown
Gomez
Kk. Dunlap
Aaron Goforth
Oxford
J. W. Daniels
Teckville
W. Smith
A. L
Andrew Darling
Mariner’s Union
the Hill
Creditors Notice and Courts Doings in Lafayette County
Notices from Lafayette County Mississippi compile executor claims for the Brace estate dated April 2 1907 with one year to probate and register debts. The document lists lawsuits in La Fayette county chancery and district courts, revival actions and notices to appear by defendants including Myron Desson heirs and Arthur Davis with court dates in May 1907 and signatures of J C Rainey clerk and W V Bruce executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brace
W. V. Bkuce
D. Rayburn
Raatey
John P. Brown
D.C
D. L. Deshago
Armand Childress
Chancery Court
LaBayuette County
Mississippi
Frankie Strand
Chiley Post Office
Indian Territory
Byronrhage
Sn Kested
Iy Vour
Tay Ig Perentered
Moti
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Oxford
Myron Desson
J.C. Kaatey
Chancery
Gowaty
LaFayette
Arthur Davis
Woos Peat
UCV Monument Purchasing Committee Meeting Notice
The Purchasing Committee on the U C V Monument is requested to meet at the courthouse on Monday at 11 a m. Business of importance. J L Suraur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C. V. Monument
Court House
J. L. Suraur
Class of Support in State Senate Contest
The Daily Review argues Congressman Williams, backing government rail ownership, seeks to discredit Gov. Vardaman. It claims Williams is backed by most politicians and corporate interests, while Vardaman is labeled as the choice of the common people seeking justice and fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Papera
Gov. Vardaman
Senate
Congressman Williams
Daily Review
Remedy for rheumatism and stomach troubles offered
An advertised remedy claims to ease rheumatism kidney catarrh and stomach complaints. The formula lists several fluid extracts and a syrup to be compounded at A H Kendels drug store and taken as a daily dose after meals. A local man recounts healing a thumb injury using Buciten’s Arica Salve at Rendell’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Kendel
O. W. Plank
Plank, Mo
Bucitten
A. H. Rendell
Don’t Pay Alimony and King’s New Life Pills Ad
A humorous ad promises divorce and urges not to pay alimony while touting Dr King’s New Life Pill for gentle action on the appendix. Claims no complaint and guarantees success with a playful mock medical angle. Priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
A. I. Kendel
Devoe Paint Ad Praises Bread Like Value
A sales letter from F W DeVore & Co promotes Devoe paint by likening it to bread that lasts longer and costs less. The quirky analogy urges Mr. George W Buffaloes to see Devoe as a superior buy, offering long life and economy across daily use and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Buffaloes
Oxford
Tees Vost
Devoe
F.W. Devore & CO
P S—Relleue
Postal Penalty for Mail Mixed With Other Boxes
Postal authorities fix a 200 penalty for taking mail from the office to another box and not returning it promptly. The rule covers newspapers and applies even if the postmaster is blamed. Readers are warned to avoid mishandling mail or risk trouble. A testimonial praises Electric Bitters for a child's eczema and overall health, sold at Kendel's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Commonwealth
N. A. Adama
Henrietta
A. MT
Kendel
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W. D. Jones
T. M. Anderson
HW. T. Smith
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Tie Few & AM
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Mock Journal
Royal Germetter
Book of Wonderty Cares
Igermetuer Medical CO
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Atascosta County
Charles F. Simmons
Kanes
Atascosa County
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Jamestown
Atlanta Journal
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