University Notes from the Inter Collegiate Meet and Local News
Regular reporter notes DeRoy and others attended the inter collegiate track meet in Baton Rouge. Baseball team left for Tuscaloosa to play Alabama University in three games, then returns for three vs Columbus A and M. Y M C A hosted juniors at Mrs C C Ferrell's. UT S Oxford game ended 11 to 3 in favor of Oxford. Dorms turned into teams with Quarelis leading, McElroy close behind. Dr J Mell Smith of Coffeeville visited his son F P Smith. Phi Sigma Literary Society marked its 58th anniversary with program and speeches. Rain disrupts farming. cotton stands scarce. Mrs W F Lamb ill but improving. George Davis family from Tula visited Delay area. Jake Eisner from Kingdom neighborhood seen locally. Farmer's Union met at Geult and visited mother Mrs S A Nerren.
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DeRoy
Phipps
Watkins
Bates
Russell
Griffin
Baton Rouge
Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Columbus
C. C. Ferrell
U. T.S
Oxford
Quarelis
McElroy House
J. Mell Smith
Ben Hur
Albert F Mecklenburger
W. F. Lamb
George Davis
Tula
Delay
Jake Eisner
Kingdom
Farmer's Union
Geult
Mes. S.A. Nerren
Opportunities and civic ambitions voiced amid local notices
A broad essay urges seizing small chances in life from youth to old age, stressing honesty, thrift, and public service. It includes political self‑presentation by G. T. Gant and details on a Confederate monument fund drive in Oxford, Mississippi, with calls for support and notes on reunion events at the University of Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
LaFayette County
Southland
Court House Square
Oxford
Italy
U.C. V. Cross
Hon. Board of Supervisors
Veterans and the Sons of Veterans
J. L. Shisnaccr
Local notes and notices from a Mississippi town
The excerpt records community updates on farming, deaths, church events, school plans, local business moves, and a legal notice. It mentions Sadie Welch's funeral at Shiloh, Children's Day at the Methodist Church on May 16, and canvassing for the local school. It also notes a property sale in Lafayette County and a health tip about oysters from Dr. Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sadie
C. W. Welch
Shiloh
Methodist Church
David Crowson
Kingdom On Act
Gilmore
Local Dairyman Seeks New Venture After 19 Years
C W Russell thanks Oxford patrons as he leaves the dairy business. He notes 19 years of daily wagon service, selling 146,300 gallons of milk at 18 cents and 31,642 pounds of butter plus cream totaling 334,668. Net profit reported as 19,663. He urges diversified farming and mentions Col Tom Gant running for Supervisor Beat No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Rusell
Oxford and
Vicinity
T. W. Black
C. W. Russel
Tom Gant
College Hill
Col
Shiloh Happenings and Local Notes
Measles remain present with few cases. Charley Welch's baby is buried locally. E K Foust visited family near Salem and C L Waldrip toured Toecopola. Elvy Pool from Altus stayed with Charley. Local youths and visitors attended at Lizzie Geantley’s. Candidates plan door to door campaigning amid weather. Mrs Hetspios visits E K Foust. Patsr sends best wishes to readers and asks subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Charley Welch'saby
E. K. Foust
Salem
C. L. Waldrip
Toecopola
Elvy Pool
Altus
Charley
Ellen
Effie Fulton
Carrie
Jimmie Hill
Dosie Crowson
Harlie Waldrip
Mattie
Lizzie Geantley
Hunter
College Hill Notes Suggest May Hill Picnic for Candidates
A harsh wind and rain storm hit the area with trees fences and gardens damaged. Farmers report about half their crop planted and cold wet weather delaying growth. Mrs Eva Davidson Frost's memorial service was held in Memphis and she had many friends here. W W Phillips left for Jamestown for several weeks. Miss Eunice Shaw returned from Memphis and visited Oxford. Miss Willie Hardin Shaw visited from Oxford. The column invites a May 21 picnic to hear legislative candidates and prospective county officials discuss views. A marriage near Oxford around June 11 may bring a similar event locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hill
Eva Davidson Frost
Memphis
W. W. Phillips
Eunice Shaw
Oxford
Willie Hardin Shaw
Peole
Messrs
Ve Tankersy
Ed Moas
R. A. Shaw
Newton Smith
John Shaw
John Anderson
Foster Young
Sid Johnson
Hardin Carnathan
Harper Mathis
George Miller
Wonderful Eczema Cure and Health Remedies Ad
A historical notice touts King's New Life Pills and Electric Bitters as cures. It includes anecdotal claims of eczema relief for a Henryetta Pa. boy and promises body building tonics. Sold by A. H. Kendal drug store for five and thirty cents respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W . King
A. H. Kendel
N. A. Adama
Henrietta
A. H. Kender
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Ilmeph
United States
James K. Vardaman
Raine Awe
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Istriet
M. P. Bishop
LaPayette County
D. M. Feathertson
H. D. Stephens
L. J. Farley
G. BR. Higutower
C. E. Slough
Lee M. Russell
M. C. Denton
Sheri
J. C. Hartsfield
T. L. Graham
E. E. Temple
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J. O
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Menken Seed
W. M. Woodward
Coil Gray
Guy B. Taylor
W. Flivy
T. W. (West
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F. L. Lunker
R. L. Stephens
W. C. (Collier) Parks
R. E. Duncan
W. D. Jones
T. M. Anderson
HH. T. Smith
C. C
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J. G. Woolverton
J. R. Harkins
F.T
M. M. Knight
C.C. Stephens
W. B. Newell
Fielder Webster
A. M. King
Guy McLarty
J.M. Spares
J. B. Hudgins
J. B. McLarty
Joh F. Brown
William Houston
A.W. Hardin
W. Smith
G. T. Gant
J.C. Treloar
H. E. Ghoves
Geo. W. Knight
America
University
Miss
Sigma Chi
Spight Ont Melvin
Grover Cleveland
L. Taylor
P. E. Mosse
Pete Pair
PF. W. Elmer
Binford Watkins
Geo. Johnson
Ben McFarland
Anse McLaurin
Guy Dean
O. Davis
L. C. Pigford
C. L. Denton
W. Newell
Daughters of the Confederacy
J. W. Jonxson
Breville News
Golden Rod
George Gordon
Bun Hussey
Forrest
E G. Hussey
Avola Foust
Coffeeville
Wild Brier
Woodman
James McNeely
Mr. Foust, Jr
Cora Franklin
Tom Heard
Johnson
Water Valley
D. M. Floyd
J. O. Spencer
Redwater
Texas
J. F. Matthews
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Arthur
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R. D. Roberts and
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Bay Springs
Crawford Anderson
Holder
G. W. Plank
Plank, Mo
Bucklen
LaFayette Spring
J. Ww. Strawn
Hange
J. W. Straws
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Dr. Wiley
Fred
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Sua Go Sheech
Colcumas
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J. H. Gipson
W. B. McMahon
Papars
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Geert Bag
Ben King
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