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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1921

Page

4

No Free Copies Policy Issued By Newspaper

The notice states no free copies or credit papers will be provided to any individual. It emphasizes strict sale terms and immediate payment without extensions or complimentary issues.

England to Save Europe Voice Sparks Debate

An English nobleman argues it is England's duty to save Europe, while critics doubt such rhetoric will translate into action. The piece surveys historic quests to rehabilitate struggling nations, warns against dependence on America, and contemplates future human progress and limits of knowledge.

England Europe America Atlantic

War On Crime In America Aims To Restore Law And Order

An editorial warns of a growing criminal element in the United States. It argues murderers and robbers threaten law and decency, noting lenient alibis and legal help for criminals, and urges rural communities to join the fight to suppress the menace.

Servia America

The Origin of Alibis Through Civilized Crime

A compact history notes that early human misdeeds began with Eve and Adam and expanded into systemic deceit. It traces the rise of fictitious alibis via bribed witnesses and crooked lawyers, portraying how false alibis enabled guilty parties to escape justice across centuries.

Notice to heirs in Moore estate chancery case

W. I. Hargis executor of Mrs. Salina J. Moore's estate files in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court for 1921 May term. The notice commands all named heirs and unknown heirs to appear May 23, 1921, at Oxford to answer a bill for will construction and estate distribution under Judge J. G. McGowan.

W. I. Hargis Salina J. Moore Allie Collins Chancery Court Lafayette County Mississippi State of Mississippi Lafayette Lou Hall Ancho New Mexico H. H. Bunch Lockhart Texas Eugene Humphreys Yoakum George P. Humphreys, Jr Rushville Neb J. R. Humphreys Walter Humphreys Kennedy W. E. Humphreys 1St Street Seattle Wash Allen Humphreys Ida Campbell Wanette Okla Mary Isabelle Alford Hope Rebecca Frances Alexander Dixie C. Wilbanks Point Rock David A. Anderson Davis Harry S. Douglas W. 23Rd St Oklahoma City L. L. Emery G. N. W.ardmore F. T. Stalder Okeene Gladys Collins George H. Collins Lucille Collins G. H. Collins 23Rd St Eustace Bullard Desdemona Gracie Dickens de Leon Hubert Bullard Vivian Wallace North Dearborn St Chicago Ill Said Oxford W. S. Hargis J. G. McGowan

Liquid Brozone and Ballard Liniment Ad Shoppers

Modern remedy Liquid Brozone offers fast thorough and pleasant relief for sprains and injuries. Bal lard's Snow Liniment trusted for penetrating flesh aches with three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 sold by A H Kendelady. Advertisement.

A. H. Kendelady Ballard A. H. Kendel

Notice of stray animals taken up in Lafayette County

A ranger advertises that on April 30 1921 E W Smith took up a 1 bay mare 1 yellow mare and a 1 blue mule found astray. Appraised value set at 95 00 dollars by two disinterested residents sworn by J P W F Roy. Description includes 1 Bay mare 10 years 1 Blue mule 15 years 1 Yellow mare 12 years. Signed May 3 1921 by J S Douglass Ranger. May 5-12-19 advertisement also promotes White's Cream Vermifuge 35 cents sold by A H Kendel.

E. W. Smith W. F. Roy J. P J. S. Douglass Ranger

Petition for Pardoning Gus Brown in Lafayette County

A May 1920 petition from Lafayette County citizens asks the Mississippi Board of Pardons to pardon Gus Brown, prisoner in the State Penitentiary for murder. They cite first-offense leniency, self defense claims, doubts of conviction, and promise of lawful conduct if pardoned, signed by Gus Brown and others with hearing dates April 21 to May 12.

Oxford Mississippi Honorable Board of Pardons Lafayette County Gus” (Gerstle) Brown State Gus Brown

Non Resident Notice To Frank Ashley in Mississippi Case

Defendants summons in Lafayette County chancery court Mississippi to answer suit by Mrs. Mallie Ashley. Frank Ashley address unknown. Appearance required on the fourth Monday of May 1921. Clerk W M Woodward. Solicitor L C Andrews. Dates April 28 to May 19.

Non-Resident Divorce Notice for Lillie Reno

Non resident notice issued in Lafayette County Mississippi chancery court. Will Reno files for divorce. Lillie Reno of Memphis Tennessee must plead answer or demur by May 4 1921 in Oxford Mississippi. Official seal and attorney John Falkner Jr dated April 12.

Lillie Reno Memphis Tenn Chancery Court Lafayette County Mississippi Oxford Miss Will Reno

Suit Notice in Camella Morrison Comp t Frank Morrison

No 5214 Camella Morrison complainant sues Frank Morrison, Lafayette Miss, to answer in the court on the 4th Monday of May 1921. The defendant is to defend as directed. April 18 1921. L C Hutton solicitor for complainant. (E April 14 21 28 May 5)

Camella Morrison

Non-Resident Notice in Nelson Estate Case

Temporary Administrator W M Woodward directs defendants to appear in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in May 1921 to plead answer or demur to W J Thweatt petition for probate of Miss Sallie Ann Nelsons will. Defendants include W F Lamb W S Lamb L T Lamb Mrs Josie Lee Mrs Martha Casey Mrs Sallie Hollis G S Lamb and Mrs M A Muse with listed addresses in Canton Van Zant County Texas Eaglette Dallas County Arkansas Vera Texas and Eaglette Dallas County Arkansas. Jas Stone is solicitor for petitioner.

S. A. Nelson W. F. Lamb W. S. Lamb L. T. Lamb Josie Lee Martha Casey Canton Vanzant County Texas Green Lamb Sallie Hollis Eaglette Dallas County Arkansas G. S. Lamb W. M. Woodward

Notice to Defend In Mississippi Chancery Court

To Mercidine Thompson of Memphis Tennessee defendant in Moses Thompson suit in said county Mississippi. You are required to appear on the fourth Monday of May 1921 to defend. This 16th day of April 1921. W M Woodward Chancery Clerk. April 21 28 May 5 12.

State of Mississippi Mercidine Thompson Memphis, Tenn Chancery Court Lafayette County Mississippi Moses Thompson A. D

Notice to H G Roebuck in Mississippi suit

Notice announces suit No 5230 against H G Roebuck of Memphis, defend by May 1921. Complainant is Mrs Joe Eddie Roebuck, with court appearance required as of April 19, 1921, by G A Woodward D C. Publication dates appear May 21 28 and May 5 12.

Notice of Lafayette County Four Mile Drainage District Hearing

The District Commissioners filed their report of assessment benefits and damages on April 25 1921 in Oxford Chancery Clerk's office. The County Board of Drainage Commissioners meets May 11 1931 at 1 PM in Oxford Court House for interested parties to appear.

Four Mile Lafayette County Miss Chancery Clerk Oxford County Board of Drainage Commissioners Court House

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