Raid Destroys Large Illicit Whisky Stills in Yalobusha County
Chief Deputy Marshal Sisk Mayo and Prohibition agents with C T Doyle captured two large stills near Water Valley and Oxford. They destroyed over 1500 gallons mash and poured out whiskey, sending Andy Miller and Simon McDonald to Oxford on $1000 bonds each after arraignment. Stills were chopped and photographed. Sisk praised for quelling illicit manufacturing in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalobusha County
C. E. Sisk
Mayo
E. Pemple
Prohibition
G. W. Whitehead
C. T. Doyle
Water Valley
Oxford
Andy Miller
Simon McDonald
Commissioner Smith
Federal Building
U. S
Sisk
Anderson enters race for Congress in Mississippi Second district
Hon A C Anderson announces candidacy to succeed Hubert Stephens. Former state senator and Ripley Sentinel editor, Anderson is praised by friends across the state as best qualified for the office and urged for election according to Pontotoc Sentinel and Yazoo City Sentinel reports from late 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Anderson
Pontotoc
Lon. A. C. Anderson
Ripley Sentinel
Congress
Hubert Stephens
Anderson
State Senate
Yazoo City
Lafayette County bond issue defeated for road funding
The Tuesday vote on issuing 250000 to match federal aid for hard surfaced east west and north south roads across Lafayette County was defeated by a small margin. Yet citizens plan to form a new road district to seek federal support for substantial improvements. Also noted, J Fred Price and family stopped in en route to Temple Texas as Mr Price begins a new job, while Mrs Price cared for ailing mother in Bessemer Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Lafayette County
J. Fred Price
Kokomo
Ind
G. W. Price
Temple
Texas
Price
Bessemer
Ala
Ole Miss Alumni Enjoy Weekend in Oxford Campus
Miss Ellie Jeter of Belzoni Gladys Bryan of Winona and Mrs D A McCall of Gunnison spent the weekend in Oxford visiting the Ole Miss campus and campus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie Jeter
Belzoni
Gladys Bryan
Winona
D. A. McCall
Gunnison
Ole Miss
Oxford
Bond Commission meets to survey state buildings needs
The Jackson Mississippi bond commission, with all members present and Governor Russell presiding, invited architect Link of St. Louis to survey state institutions. They will prepare estimates, study existing conditions, and reconvene on June 8 for further announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Bond Commission
Link
St. Louis
Russell
Frank Robinson
T. M. Kenry
H. N. Casteel
Kyle
McCallum
Connor
House
Stone and Bailey
Sugar Rulings Annulled by Mississippi Fair Price Office
The Fair Price Commissioner announces removal of prior sugar profit margins in Mississippi. Effective May 7 1920 margins are set at ten percent above cost for wholesalers and twenty percent above cost for retailers to address market chaos and public demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Price Commissioner
Department of Justice
Mississippi
Baptist Church Campaign Visits 23 Lafayette Churches
The Baptist State Convention Board launches a Church-to-Church Campaign in Lafayette County in June. The effort aims to inform churches about organizational plans and foster local church work. pastors salaries and related topics will be discussed. Local and visiting speakers lead sessions with meals and services from 10 AM to 3 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist State Convention Board
Ligfayette County
Fern Line
J. P. Morton
I 15 Springs
R. A. Kimbrough
Plu Mountain
Dallas
New Elizabeth
Tula
London Hill
Paris
Live Oak
Abbeville
Concord
Clear Creek
Dillard’s Chapel
New Hope
Tarmony
Taylor
Bay Springs
Philadelphia
Bluff Springs
Shiloh
New Prospect
Bethel
Yellow Leaf
Fach Church
Sugar profit margins restored by Fair Price Commissioner
The Department of Justice circulars reestablish sugar profit margins in Mississippi. Wholesalers face one cent above cost per pound, retailers two cents above cost, effective immediately. Disregard Circular 24. follow Circular 23 issued April 30, 1920. Thos J Locke, Fair Price Commissioner for Mississippi. Columbus National Bank Bldg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Price Commissioner's
Columbus
Miss
Fair Price Committees
Fair Price Commissioner
Department of Justice
Thos. J. Locke
Columbus National Bank
Waller Weds Wells at Burgess Home
Mr Robert Waller and Miss Jessie Wells of Burgess were married at Rev W S Hargis’s home last Thursday afternoon in a simple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Waller
Jessie Wells
Burgess
W. S. Hargis
Cash and Rogers Tie The Knot In Oxford
Mr. Jim Cash and Miss Sherley Rogers of Oxford wed at the home of Rev. W S Hargis last Friday afternoon. Best wishes and congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cash
Sherley Rogers
Oxford
W. S. Hargis
Wisconsin University Senate Abolishes Hazing
The University of Wisconsin Student Senate has officially abolished hazing as part of campus policy. The action by the student legislative body declares hazing conduct prohibited and establishes a framework for enforcement and education across student organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
New Hospital for Oxford Groundbreaking Plans
Ground broken this week for a new 20000 dollar hospital in Oxford. Dr J C Culley a leading citizen and capitalist commits to a modern fireproof facility. The one story building with basement will use concrete and hollow tile on a site on Depot Street near the old King Daughter's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
J. C. Culley
Bn Depot Street
Old King Daughter’s Hospital
Republican Club Organized in Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Republican Club was organized in Oxford after a May 8 meeting of the Executive Committee. Delegates to the State Convention in Jackson reported back, with speeches by H. H. McEwen, A. Williams, and S. W. Rogers. L. Patterson of Abbeville was named Chairman and 8. W. Rogers of Oxford Secretary. The group planned a May 15 gathering in Oxford at 12:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Oxford
Jackson
H. H. McEwen
A. Williams
S. W. Rogers
L. Patterson
Abbeville
W. Rogers
Obituary for Bolivar Tubbs, longtime Baptist member
Bolivar Tubbs died Saturday night May 8 after a lingering illness. He was 68 and leaves a wife five children one brother and other relatives. A 40 year member of the Baptist church he lived a consecrated Christian life. Funeral services were held Sunday evening at Bethel conducted by Rev. Roland Q. Leavell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar Tubbs
Baptist Church
Bethel
Roland Q. Leavell
Card of Thanks from the Tubbs Family
The Tubbs family thanks friends and neighbors for faithful help and comforting words during the illness and death of their husband and father Mrs Bolivar Tubbs and children wish blessings on each reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar Tubbs
Blind Jim Joins Team Trip to A. and M. Sunday
The baseball squad travels with Blind Jim to the A. and M. game on Sunday, joining the trip as a featured accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Falkner Named to Succeed Judge Crum in Unexpired Term
Gov Russell appoints Falkner to fill the unexpired term, praising him as one of the county’s ablest men and stating the choice reflects confidence in his ability to serve in the important judgeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Crum
Mr. Falkner
Gov. Russell
Judge Sin
Lee Crum
Third Judicial District
Mississippi
Lee M. Russell
J. W. T. Falkner, Jr
Oxford Plans Mass Meeting For Veterans Reunion Next Month
A mass meeting at the courthouse formed committees to organize an Oxford veterans reunion. committees cover accommodation arrangements decoration motor cars finance music and university liaison with names led by E O Davidson secretary and J L Shinault chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Rowland
F. Beanland
A. Hume
E. O. Davidson
Sec’ty. and
Treas
J. L. Shinault
Tanlac credited for curing Springfield man’s ailments
G C James of 1419 Franklin Ave Springfield says Tanlac transformed his health after fifteen years of rheumatism stomach trouble and kidney issues He reports improved sleep appetite weight gain and removal of dizziness and leg swelling He praises Tanlac and notes local retailers Rowland Drug Co Oxford and J S Good Abbeville carried it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Meter Co
Tanlee
G. C. James
Franklin Ave
Springfield
Ill
Taniac
Oxford
Rowland Drug Co
Abbeville
J. S. Good. Adv
Oxford Hosts Confederate Veterans Guests
Citizens urged to open homes for Mississippi Confederate Veterans visiting Oxford on June 11 16 and 18. A committee will visit soon to recruit hospitality and ensure a grand reception for the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Oxford
J. L. Shinault
Com
College pledges support for Intercollegiate Prohibition work
Two thousand five hundred eighteen dollars from one hundred fifty Machester College students in Indiana has been pledged to fund the world program of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association. The average per student pledge of seventeen dollars is noted as a remarkable record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machester College
Indiana
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Redpath Chautauqua Brings Aerial Acts To Oxford}
The 1920 Redpath Chautauqua arrives June 3 to 8 in Oxford featuring the Red Grenadiers Band and Male Chorus Premier Singers, Karl Hipple on xylophone, Judge Manford Schoonover lecture, The American Girls, Brooks Fletcher, Wallace Amsbury, and Beilharz Joy Night. The program blends concerts, lectures, and dramatic performances with a grand finale night program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Grenadiers
Redpath
George L. Parker
Parker
Karl H. Hipple
Hipple Concert Company
Manford Schoonover
Judge Schoonover
Ile
Brooks Fletcher
Americas
Thomas Brooks Fletcher
Fletcher
Wallace Bruce Amsbury
Jean Baptiste
Sir Gilbert Parker
Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Henry van Dyke
William Henry Drummond
William Maupin
United States
Rita Rich
Laura Werno
Killarney Girls Company
Noah Beilharz
Bileharzs
Beilharz
Canada
America
Oxford
Watts, murderer Alverson, escapes from jail
Jes J. Watts, awaiting execution for the January murder of Dr. D. S. Alverson, escaped Warren county jail at 7 p.m. with help from Dave Petty and Edgar Shay. Petty and Shay captured five miles from Vicksburg. Watts armed and on the run with guards pursuing by road and bloodhounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Miss
Jes J. Watts
D. S. Alverson
Supreme Court
Warren County
Dave Petty
United States Revenue Cutter
Wycona
Edgar Shay
Aubrey M. Russell
Russell
Broen
Petty
Shay
Watts
Cedars
G. H. C. Johnstone
Johnstone
Abbeville School Plans Commencement Week
Abbeville Mississippi gears up for commencement week with no graduating class this year. Sermon by Rev Berryhill May 28 at a local church and exams preceding the week’s events. Operetta directed by Mrs C S Wilkins, intermediate play Friday, high school play Saturday titled Out in the Street. Superintendent Prof C A McLarty notes curriculum readjustment delaying a graduating class announcement until next year. Longstreet school votes 5 mill tax to consolidate with Abbeville. Trustees reelected W R Wimbish D G Livingston John Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Berryhill
Holly Springs
C. S. Wilkins
C. A. McLarty
McLarty
Georgia Frierson
Audrey Bedenbaugh
Longstreet School
Here
W. R. Wimbish
D. G. Livingston
John Cook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitehead
Silk
Mayor Temple
Marshal Doyle
Fair Price Commissioner’s
Waller—Wells
Cash—Rogers
NEW Hospital For
Republican Club
MR. Bolivar
Tubbs
J. G. Falkner, Jr
Judgship
Court House
Committee On
Hicks
Vance
D. T. Carter
Phillips
A. A. Young
Lee Baggett
C. D. Bennett
F. M. Stowers
J. C. Hartsfield
W. M. Woodward
J. B. Brown
N. T. Smith
Bem Price
J. A. Tankersley
J. S. Webster
Kate Skipworth
Kate McGuire
Lisie Bramlett
Committee
J. E. Temple
J. O. Ramey
J. E. Perues
C. A. McCharen
John Falkner, Jr
J. S. Hudson
D. I. Sultan
Sliss Mary Nelson
CG. M. Knight
Committee On Motor Cars
T. W. Yates
J. R. Shinault
A. V. Hiler
Plack & Huggins
Oford Ford Agency
Price & Callaway
Finance Committee
H. Friedman
J. E. Neilson
James Stone
L. C. Andrews
W. G. Boyette
W. P. Shinault
Harry Bryan
T. 11. Somerville
R. L. Tomlinson
Chautauqu
Abbeville School
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