The Orford Eagle May 5 1908 local notices and society items
Announcements list visitors and guests among residents of Oxford Water Valley and Paris. Farmers discuss cotton planting weather and corn outlook. A curious wild man with violin talent attracts attention before heading to the Sr Logis fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylortte
T. W Sgungeu
Wale
Ceffierule
ED Willams
J B S. West
Water Valley
Nellie Sisk
Oxford
Vira Williams
Ed Parks
Water Valles
J. J. Nancery Sanday
Mabel Uartisog
Josie Jenkins
Springdale
Frank
Childree
Paris
Ragland
Lous James
G BK Taylor
Bitite
Ausie May
See Tay
Cogsty
Web
Community notices and obituaries from a rural weekly
The column reports sermons by Rev D F Hoyle and Rev J F Nolen, local attendees at Mt Zion and Paria, and plans for a Friday night sermon. It notes infant death of Columbus Metts, death of a five year old son of Mr Oswalt, and burial at Liberty cemetery. Fire losses: W H Polands barn burned with 44 bushels of corn and 150 bales hay, valued at 40 dollars. Several visits and social mentions among Miss Ora Bennett Abbeville and others in Caswell Abbeville Corais and Tula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reman
D. F. Hoyle
Tula
Zir Oswalt
Liberty Cemetery
W. H Poland
Ora Bennett
Abbeville
Ellen Leetha Gracia Robuck
Bay Springs Community News Brief
Farmers make good progress with planting and prospects for rain to boost cotton and corn. Reverend N J Weaver of Ingomar to preach at Bay Springs Sunday at 1 o clock. Rural free delivery from Oxford to Bay Springs anticipated. Several local residents visit kin and friends. community letters noted and visits by J J Littlejohn and wife, Dr Gilbert and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Springs
Tallahatchie
A. J. Gaines
Bay
J. J. Littlejohn
College Hall
Sesnang
N.J. Weaver
Ingomar
Bro. Weaver
Oxford
Black
Jackson
Smith
Ardmore
Jad
Ter
Caudhter
Frask Alford
Dick Raeshing
Walton
Bart
Seedso
Through a Moral Microscope and Campus News
A long reflection on using a moral microscope to judge others contrasts with a campus report on the seventh annual Federation meeting. The piece covers receptions for delegates, campus drives, and social events, plus notes on faculty and student activities including contests, sports, and upcoming poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixse
Deaton Ami Burrs
Ami
Brownines
Federation
Federation of Federated Clubs of Mississippi At Oxford
The Convention of Federated clubs of Mississippi met in Oxford from April 25 to 27. Delegates praised harmony in discussions and affirmed support for four scholarship funds at local colleges and institutes. Financial strain and labor concerns, including a gifted student working in a kitchen to cover expenses, were noted along with civic improvement efforts across towns and attention to immigration and child labor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Clubs of Mississippi
Oxford
Venice
Thes Techneens
Sas
Lott
Alexander
Federation
ILI
Woman's College
Meffitt-M-Li 5 Institute
Meridian
East Mississippi College
Community Notes From Midway Area Social and Religious Events
Local readers report warm weather and early planting in the county. Attendance at the Midway quarterly meeting includes Mr George Foust and Miss Dora Patten with others from nearby communities. Rev Fields led Bethel services and a singing gathering is planned for the next third Sunday at 9 oclock conducted by Prof Jebsson. Additional notes mention Belle Keel’s return, family visits to LaFayette Springs, Burgess, Limerty Hill, and relatives in Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colm
Cottea
George Foust
Mt Ziva
Dora Patten
LaPapelle Springs
Pearl - Beard
Lacy Wallace
Burgess
Robthyde
Mr. Fields
Bethel
Oelock
Jebsson
Belle Keel
Warren Gena
Relatves
LaFayette Springs
Matt Goolsby
Limerty Hill
Saunday
Wls. Wootes
Gms
Oxford Suter
Community notes and religious updates from a local parish
The letter extols health and community spirit, mentions Kier. Me. Munger of the University delivering a sermon to a large audience, and describes a thriving Sunday school. It notes preparations for a district conference in Abbeville, rebuilding plans for the Callaway home after a fire, and live mail delivery. The piece also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for lung and throat troubles with testimonial-style claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Kier
Munger
University
Sith
Sundey
Abbeville
Lamber
Steve Callaway
Tre
Gould
RG. Slaughter
Dr. King
Mr Frank Taylor and bloodhounds dispute noted
A noisy unsigned letter accuses Mr Frank Taylor of plotting to keep bloodhounds and cause mischief on Sunday nights. The writer claims Taylor knows the area north of him and warns others may also threaten quiet nights. The tone is accusatory and lacks clear dates or formal details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Cocetri
Special Hates taxes see thee Lee Moode Home Seekers tickets
Fragmentary note advertises travel tickets covering Texas Indian Arkansas New Mexico and parts of Kentucky Tennessee with two day validity and trips within fifteen days. Mentions rates and aim to inform. includes garbled contact lines and claims about liver remedies and spirits from Kentucky.
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Texas
Ogahuans
Arkansas
New Mexico
Wiss
J. P. Paso
T.P
Old Main Street
Memphis
Tenn
Local notes and letters from the community page
A patchwork of personal notices from residents including Mr Leaanie Wooters able to visit after an accident, hunting and fishing outings by local boys, and neighbors traveling to Como Tyre and Oxford. Squirrels killed and a list of names with dates appear, plus a Deafness cure advertisement and postal notices requesting letter numbers and dates.
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