County Officials and City Leaders Listed in Local Almanac
A fragment lists county officers including Sheriff J H Welch and Deputy G B Taylor, Treasurer R L Sapt, and Education T M Assessor. It also names magistrates, bailiff, and the Board of Supervisors for Beats 1 through 4. City officials include Ward 4 leader M Knight. Church notices list Presbyterian and Baptist services with pastors and preaching times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
J. H. Welch
G. B. Taylor
J. C. Rame Circuit
R. L
M. M- President
H. B. Parks
William Houston
J.C. Treloar
H. L. Davis
Ssi
M. Knight
Churc Morning Presbyterian
U.S. A
W J King
Edward Stmbbiefield
H. A. Moore
H. P
Dr King's New Discovery Praised as Best Friend
Alexander Henton of Fort Edward says Dr King’s New Discovery cured his asthma six years ago and has also helped with his overall health. The testimonial notes the remedy as his best earthly friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Henton
Feral House
Oxford News Roundup Shows Local Health and Social Notes
Local items report several illnesses including Mrs. Hunter Porter and Carra Lee Farr, measles in Kana and Annie Grace Parks, and Mrs. Lou J. Russell's illness. Community updates note Board of Supervisors in session, farm activity, stray sheep, and ads for wagons, bicycles, and textiles amid rainy weather and state conference preparations.
Tillman Speech Postponed at University
Notice that Senator Tillman will not speak on the 10th as planned due to student plans to go to Columbus. A later date is expected for his appearance, with an announcement then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tillman
Senator Tillman
Auction Notice of Property Seizures Tied to J W Strawn
Writs issued by Justice of the Peace John F Brown direct sale of Strawn property in Lafayette and Oxford Mississippi. Court auctions set for June 3 1907 at the Oxford court house to satisfy judgments and costs. Properties include various sections in Township 7 Range 2 and Range 3 with multiple levies. Bailiffs J B Roach and J B Beach listed for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Dry Goods Co
Ponas
J. W. Strawn. Cos
John F. Brown
Agora
Mississippi
Oxford
Miss
W. Strawn
J. W. Strawn
Ruoge 2
Boacag
Lailiff
E O Davidson
M E Keys
Juan F. Brown
LaFayette
Misa
J. W. Straw
LaFayette County
Atate
Court House
J. W. Straws
J. B. Roacn
J.W. Strawn
LaPayette
J. W Strawn
King
J.B. Beach
Mrs Eva Frost Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Eva Davidson Frost died in Memphis at the Presbyterian Infirmary after a lingering illness. Her remains arrived in Oxford Monday night and funeral services were held Tuesday morning at her brother E O Davidson's residence, conducted by Rev W D Hedleston. Interment was at College Hill with many Oxford friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Frost
Eva Davidson Frost
Presbyterian Infirmary
Memphis
Oxford
E. O. Davidson
W. D. Hedleston
College Hill
Anderson Marries Florence Castleberry in Oxford
Mr. T. M. Anderson of Oxford wed Miss Florence Castleberry of Copish county on Tuesday morning and returned to Oxford that evening. Prof. Anderson, Lafayette County Education Superintendent, is praised by friends who extend congratulations and a cordial welcome to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Anderson
Oxford
Florence Castleberry
Copish County
Prof. Anderson
LaFayette
Farmers Union Meeting in Oxford on May 18
LaFayette County Farmers Union schedules a meeting in Oxford on May 18 to boost warehouse subscription and discuss business mens proposals. All locals urged to help raise funds for the warehouse. Joe M. Garrorp, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Union
Oxford
LaFayette County Farmers Union
Joe M. Garrorp
Letter demands proof of claim against Williams over pension vote
A Mississippi reader denounces an unsigned accusation that Senator John Sharp Williams voted to pension a federal officer linked to Civil War violence. The writer appeals for evidence or a retraction, threatens to oppose Williams for senator, and calls the claim slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easte
Democracy
John Sharp Williams
Jefferson Davis
Mr. Williams
United States
Gen
Miles
Dog Pelter
Crorzen
Oxford Graded School Trying Pupils Make Honor Roll
A list shows pupils from primary to tenth grade who scored at least 90 and had minimal absences and tardies through April 30. Names include Mary M James Rebecca Pegues Emma B Woodward Daisy Bwares Herbert Riley and many others across all grades headed by teachers’ commendations for good conduct.
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Oxford Graded School
Mary M. James
Rebecca Pegues
Emma B. Woodward
Daisy Bwares
Herbert Riley
Lloyd Couz
E Harris
Murry Falkner
Arthur Key
Lumber Mill Opens 16 Miles From Oxford on Sarepta Road
W. J. McGorxaomin & Sons announce a saw mill on Sarepta road, 16 miles from Oxford, offering first-class Pine and Oak lumber delivered to the mill or Oxford. They seek patronage and will accept corn and other feed as trade, with correspondence addressed to Tula, Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Sarepta
Tula
Miss
W. J. McGorxaomin
Sox
Splendid nine-room home near town and university
An advertisement describes a large residence with nine rooms, double walls and floors, electric lights, telephone, water works, bath, kitchen sink, coal and chicken houses, servants and stables. It sits near town, the university, and the depot. Apply to W M Allen Son & Co or F S Leavell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Alien Son & Co
F. S. Leavell
Civic groups push federation for municipal improvement
The American Civic Association seeks national federation to coordinate local civic work and avoid duplicate efforts. In Chattanooga Tennessee city parks expand with Zoological Gardens Boynton Park and Sam Houston Park improving urban recreation. In Wheeling West Virginia the Women’s Civic Club reports 100 wire waste receptacles under Public Works supervision, aiding cleanliness and anti spitting enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Civic Association
National Organization For Civic Betterment
Shattanooga
Teon
Missionary Ridge
Boynton Park
Sam Houston Park
Wheeling
W. Va
Women’s Civic Club
Board of Public Works
Executorship Notice and Chancery Writs in Lafayette County
The undersigned executor of the late W. Ei Beven’s will requests all claims within one year or risk barred. Notices also command heirs in Lafayette County to appear in May 1907 to defend cases in chancery court. Other entries revive Byron Deshane as heir and compel appearance at Oxford in May 1907 for continued proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ei. Beven
V. Bree
Armord Childress
Chancery Court
LaFayette County
M Ds
Frankie Stroud
Chile
Post Office
Indian Territory
Byron De‘shaso
Chantery Court
Oxford
Byron Deshane
Olivia
Tamey
Chancery
Posted Lands Notice From Local Landowners
Landowners warn against air hunting and fishing on their properties. They post land with legal penalties for trespass. Signed by Mrs Dell Price and W W McMahon. The notice states monthly payment terms for game per person as a deterrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Price
W. W. McMahon
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Oxford Eagle
The
Fia! Journal
the City of
Ilinois Central R. R
Paseenmter
Focal
South AM Ly
Pessenger
R. C. Grasberry
W. Shinault
James Veer Po
J. E. Stone
Lawyers
Oxpond
Jw. J. Pathan
Lee M. Russell
Pn Lknee & Russell
Supreme Court
Jackson
United States Court
Circuit Cautt of Appeals
New Orleans
J. . Koewoxs
B. F. Knoxroxs Waeter Falley Kou Oss & Kimmoss
Attorneys-At-Law
Oxfold
Me Kimbrough
N. H. Thomison
K_ebeoven
Thomison
Attoorneye
Oxford, Miss
Ormerly Occu
Dy Kimbrough
L, ©. Andrews
Oxford, Bins
B. Roach
County Nine
Maggie Thompson
Wright
Stove & Sivley
Oxford, Mess
TY. Newell
Tocccpola
I. Wright
Leaves
Phomer
Official Directory
Federal Court
H. c. Boothe
Igre
I. T. Blount
Hunter Porter
Carra Lee Farr
Dan Foust
Abbeville
Hal Ramey
Mr. Ene
DeLay
Little Kana
Annie Grace Parks
Board of Supervisors
Lou J. Russell
Frtilizer
J. L. Samacci
James & Graham
H. V. Somenville
J. D. Bruner
J. H. Rhodes
Oxtoss Dry Goons Co
R. W. Jeffries
Memoe Edo Guest
Misa Lelia Omnes
P. E. Graves
Jackson, Tenn
J. L. Purvis
Tracey Davis
Central Academy
McEwen
H. V. Somerville
Claude Roach
News Scimitar
N. E. Parks
Walton
W. D. Porte
Century Book Club
J. W. Howard Jr
Aberdeen
Lopate
CW. Rose
Florence Perkins
Batesville
Messrs. A. S. Smith
Burgess
M. G. Lusk
Cornish
M. B. Jones
J. W. Miller
Hillsboro, Texas
Lucius Russell
Yellowstone
Northwest
Robert Chilton
Thomas Chilton
T. H. Somerville
J. E. Holmes
State Bar Association
Vicksburg
S. M. Thames
H. 8
Spragine
Coffeeville
J. S. Shannon
Clarksdale
Dorothy
M. M. Knight
Ernest Hargis
Louisville
Frank Newell
Little Oes
Water Y R
John Lundie
Woman’s Home Mission Society
E. M. Thames
Gulfport
Lennie James
Annie James
Pennsylvania
J. T. Chambers
Greenville
Davis
Mell Smith
F. P. Smith
University
George Young
Hopewell
Young
Dr Bradley
Ancous Literary Societies
Juneiru
William M. Cox
Science Build’s Alumni Association
Knights of
Alamaiquet
Comane den
Lee M. Russex
Bailifp's
Sailiff
F. B. Linder & Co
Anderson
Astlberry
Attention Farmers Union
William King
Mary Lawshee
Anes John L. Linker
Ralph Marjorie Tankersley
Johannie Slough
Sam Sanders
Hubert Tyre
Charlie McCharen
Bryan Tate
James Tomlinson
Harry Kimmons
Rodney Sisk
Hubert Gray
Madden Tate
Aak Gipson
Victoria Oldham
Gallegly
Ron Hargis
Lillie Oark
Angie Grace Parts
Ancie Lee Walker
Heary Hiler
Bryan McMahon
William Laikner
Fred Wright
Dewey Lieder
Earl McElroy
Joe Woodward
Chivwalker
Os Walker
Ana Bogard
Carla McCharen
Mye Samey
Kana Parks
Dale Brummett
Doria L
Ster
Estelle aes _Anpiv
Jiellebert McElroy
Rs Sinder
Julia Mayfield
Jessie Kimmons
Marie Ward
Margaret Moss
Hdward Beanland
Katrina Carter
Minnie Knight
Mabel Hiler
Hather Linder
Marjorie Owens
Prances Kins
Renna Sparks
Lillian Rhodes
Octavia Keadel
Nettie Powell
Kaiileen Wyatt
Ozelle Robison
Baldwin Lloyd
Susie Wright
Esther Brown
Norine Gipson
Toelma Keys
Cleveland Russell
Edgar Rummons
Allia Leavell
Elinor Matte Kimmouns
Lucy Me
Mary McMaaga
Livy Crawford
Karin
Larry Sisk
Maude Anderson
Annie Kimmens
Louise Loach
Vivian Palace
Marguerite Rhodes
Louise Temple
Sallie Belle Duncan
Jean Davidson
Myrtis Gray
Annie Lundie
Lynda Ramey
Edna Samuels
Addie Leo Wallace
Alta Ray Wallace
Lilac Yates
Willem Bramlett
David Hedjenton
Jobe Woodward
J. Ie, Nieilson
Victor
Edison Phonographs
W. B. McTiahon
Sabgeribe Fur Tez Kacie
Per
Worles
Miseteirrt
LaPawwtt
Toves
Stephen F. Hampton
Francis Hampton
Kizabeth Hampton
Stephen F. Iampston
Puseki
Tenn
M. D. Jaybern
Whamstrater
Raney
D.c
D. L. Deshane, Et al
Ira Purvis
Sultan Block
Allen Gures” Varloooeht
Peta'ees
Seth
Ea At
Sastre
Faecogefta
Peison
Eredice
Sachsys
Tana
Xerneay
Eagle and the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis Weekly
St. Louis Republic
Woman’s Home
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