Vote for Good Roads in Lafayette County Bond Issue
Voter appeal urges passage of a bond issue on Tuesday May 11 to fund good roads. Argument stresses attractivity to investors, lower tax burden with growth, and government matching funds of 300000 dollars to two major road projects. Warns against rejecting aid and urges a strong turnout to back the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Lafayette
Couny
Evne
Gov‘nment
Mississippi
Special Election Planned in Lafayette County Road District
Notice of a special election in the Tula Separate Road District of Lafayette County Mississippi on June 8 1920 to decide on issuing bonds for road construction and maintenance. The petition covers sections 34 35 36 1 2 8 11 12 10 18 14 15 28 24 25 26 31 and related townships with voters in precincts including Tula Mullens and others. Election commissioners D T Mitchell A M Hall J M Johnson announce eligibility for all qualified electors in the described territory.
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Kon Ieby
Disi No. 6
Pmarayomeren
Fon Sissippi
Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Tula Separate Road
Supervisors
Mississippi
Tula Road
Tula
Mullens
Yocona River
Tlotlecona Creek
Potlocona Creek
Rarge
D.T. Mitchell
A. M. Hall
J. M. Johnson
Garrison Divorce Notice From Lafayette County Court
Godt 5124 Garrison of 212 Clarion Street Buffalo New York must appear in Chancery Court Lafayette County Mass on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to plead answer or demur to the bill for divorce of Rebt Garrison. Clerk W M Woodward issues the notice dated April 17 1920 with attorney W P Shinault to appear for compliance April 24 May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godt
Garrison
Clarion Street
Buffalo
New York
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mass
W. M. Woodward
W. P. Shinault
Sdl
Rebecca Garrison
Mississippi
Robert Garrison
Chancery Clerk
Complainant Names Legal Counsel in Chancery Filing
In the April filing the Complainant's arts are linked as a nrt interest with W G Boyett named as attorney. The document is signed by Chancery Clerk W M Woodward and D C Woodward, dated April 22, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D. C
W. G. Boyett
Hon G L Jones Seeks Congress Seat In Local Endorsement
The Eagle carries the announcement that Hon G L Jones of New Albany seeks Congress in the second district. A longtime resident he has served as County Superintendent of Education state representative and state senator and is known as a fluent orator and lawyer. He plans a campaigning push targeting every voter and pledges to serve the interests of Lafayette County.
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Congress
Mississippi
Eagle
G. L. Jones
New Albany
Jones
Lafayette County
Confederate reunion to be hosted in Oxford next June
The Confederate Veterans, Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy and the Spanish War Veterans plan a three day reunion in Oxford June 16 17 18. An estimated 700 to 800 visitors are expected and local officials urge county and city support. Citizens will host guests in homes and organizers seek substantial donations to cover entertainment and care.
Citizens urged to mobilize at mass meeting at courthouse
Call to action invites residents to attend the Tuesday afternoon mass meeting at the courthouse ready to speak and take action, aiming to address upcoming expenses and civic concerns.
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Court House
Privilege tax hikes hit dozens of trades Mississippi law increases fees
The legislature passed a broad privilege tax law effective May 1 taxing more than fifty three lines of business. New and updated rates apply to accountants, ice cream factories, phonograph dealers, beauty services, auto trades, professional licensees and many others, with some old rates raised substantially. The measure also covers fraternal orders, mercantile and manufacturing roles, and stiff penalties for gambling devices and weapon dealers.
Mass Meeting Monday Night For Oxford University
A mass meeting is planned Monday at 8 p m to support Oxford and the University. Organizers urge broad attendance as the event could benefit both institutions.
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Oxford
University
Mississippis Lafayette County Suit Notice
State of Mississippi Lafayette County to Ruby Hill unknown address defend suit of Odie Hill in court on the 4th Monday of May 1920. Witness my signature April 24 1920. W M Woodward Clerk. John Falkner Jr Solicitor for Compt E April 29.
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State of Mississippi
Lafayette
Ruby Hill
Chancery Court of
Mississippi
Odie Hill
John Falkner, JR
Wells Drainage District Bonds Hearing Notice
District Commissioners have filed reports requesting bonds totaling 7000 for improvements and 4000 for additional improvements in Wells Drainage District of Lafayette. County Board of Drainage Commissioners will meet at Oxford County Courthouse on May 15 1920 at 1 PM to hear objections to the bond issuance. Witness signature dated April 30 1920.
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County Board of Drainage Commissioners
County
Oxford
Mississippi
W. M. Woodward
Estray Red Male Hog Recovered by Ranger
Notice from Ranger J S Douglass in Lafayette County detailing a red male hog found estray on April 24 1920. Sid Sims took up the animal valued at thirty dollars after appraisal by two residents of Supervisor's District No 8 sworn by J Douglass. Date May 3 1920.
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State of
Mississippi
Lafayette County
Sid Sims
W. B. Bunch
J. &. Douglass
J. S. Douglass
Ranger
Notice to non-resident defendant in Mississippi chancery case
The notice directs Jess Bryant of Harrisburg Arkansas as defendant in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court. Nellie Bryant is plaintiff. The action is set for the fourth Monday in court term. Dated April 16, 1920. W M Woodward chancellor clerk. G A Woodward deputy clerk. L C Andrews solicitor for complainant.
Notice to Leroy Porter in Miss Chancery Court suit
The State of Mississippi to Leroy Porter of Memphis Tennessee is summoned to Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1920 to defend Leona Porter’s suit. This 17th day of April 1920. W P Shinault attorney for complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Mississippi
Leroy Porter
Memphis
Tenn
Willoughby St
Chancery Court
Divorce Bill Filed Against Rebecca Garrison
Non resident notice directs Rebecca Garrison of 212 Clarion Street County Mississippi to plead answer or demur to the bill for divorce filed by Robert Garrison. Signed April 2 1920 with solicitor for the comptroller seal. Publication notice appears April 22-31.
Worley heirs summoned in partition suit over Oxford Mississippi land
Complainant Miss Emma P Worley seeks partition of the real estate described as the South Fraction of the Southwest Quarter Section 15 Town 8 Range 3 West plus fractional Lots 215 and 217 in North Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi. Defendants include Mrs Kate Burns and others with unknown addresses. Summons directs respondents to appear in Oxford County Mississippi on May 24, 1920.
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Emma P. Worley
Kate Burns
5Th Street
Memphis
Tennessee
Frank White
Corsicana
Texas
Nathan White
Frank Worley
Florence
Alabama
George Lucas
Will Lucas
Lilly Lucas
M. A. Lucas
Henry W. Worley
North
Oxford
Mississippi
Lafayette County
Oxford and Abbeville
Chancery Court
Notice to appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court
No. 5129 Lafayette County Mississippi issues command to Jesse Keil of Tucker Arkansas to appear on the fourth Monday in May 1920 to defend suit by Mrs. Mossie Keil. Clerk W. M. Woodward notes date April 23 1920 with deputy G A Woodward. Solicitor for the complainant is listed. Edward Furr and Needham Howard from Tupelo visited relatives last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Keil
Tucker, Ark
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Mossie Keil
Cout
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D.C
John Falkner, Jr
T. i
Edward Furr
Needham Howard
Tupelo
Mr. Furr
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George W. Price
Lafayette County Press
Oxford Eagle
Independent
City of
U. S
Charles Lee Crum
Albert C. Anderson
Rinley
Tiugh K. Mahon
Holly Springs
B. G. Lowrey
Blue Mountain, Miss
New Albany, Miss
Jess Bryant
Harrisburg
Ark
Nellie Bryant
A. D
Chan
The
Ayn Our
Ted Winter
Best
Walter
Velie
Davis, Mize & Co
Oxford, Miss
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