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Chancery Court opens Monday. Miss Mabel Smith visits Indiana relatives. Mrs. C. W. Harris ill. Oxford Graded School to convene May 23. Mrs. Mattie Porter visits Memphis relatives. Julia Overstreet returns to Memphis. Young people enjoy a party at the Opera House. News of marriages, birthdays, and illnesses across Oxford with multiple local names and visits. Foret Monument unveiling in Memphis. local tradesmen advertise services and goods.
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Julia Overstreet
Memphis
The
Opera House
Revolutions of Respect for Bro. P F Abney
A Masonic lodge expresses condolence for the death of Bro. PF Abney. They honor his life, character, and labors, note their loss with hope in reunion in the Grand Lodge above, and extend sympathy to his widow and children, signed by H C Epmonson J W Sterce and O B Boone.
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Grand Lodge
PF. S. Abney
Judah
H. C. Epmonson
J.w.sterce
O. B. Boone
Memorial Day thanks and university tribute notes
The U D C Chapter expresses hearty thanks for Memorial Day events including music from the First Regiment Band, singers, and a stirring oration by Albert Whitfield of the University. They acknowledge conveyances and the baseball team for fund contributions, along with resolutions of respect for Miss Sarah McGehee Isom, instructor at the University of Mississippi, praising her devotion and requesting publication of the resolutions in several newspapers.
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First Regiment
Monument Fund
Sarah McGehee Isom
University of Mississippi
University of Missisippi
Iss Isom
Miss Isom
Miss Isom Memorial Association Organizes at Mississippi
At a recent meeting of the Mississippi, a Sarah McGehee Isom Memorial Association was organized with officers A A Cohn president R C Becket vice president Stokes Robinson treasurer Resolutions of regret were passed and sent to Miss Isom's family and the press Subscriptions and correspondence committees were appointed to communicate with former pupils in this and other states The association aims to erect a monument on the University of Mississippi campus to honor Miss Isom's 20 years in the School of Oratory
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University of Mississippi
Sarah McGehee Isom
Miss Isom
School of Oratory
Come and See Us Pigs in Oxford May 27 and June 62h
O. T. C. Pigs in Oxford are set for events on May 27 and June 62h led by J. E. McCorkie. The notice invites readers to attend and participate in the proceedings.
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Oxford
J . E. McCorkie
Boarding House for Reet on University Avenue
Boarding house for rent located second house east of the bridge on the north side of University avenue. Pass section available June 1. Nine rooms two halls and three galleries. Apply to D M Kimberbrough Oxford.
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Bridge
University Avenue
D. M. Kimbrough
Oxford
Meeting Notice for La Fayette County Camp UCV
The La Fayette County Camp United Confederate Veterans will meet Saturday May 20 at 2 p.m. in the Oxford courthouse for the annual meeting to elect officers and plan attendance at the Louisville reunion June 14 to 16. Members should attend and participate. other questions will be discussed. Commander RK. W. Jones and Adjutant Joan F. Brown announce.
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LaFayette County
United Confederate Veterans
Court House
Oxford
Louisville
RK. W. Jones
Joan F. Brown
Ice Delivery Terms and Local Notes From Oxford
The Oxford Ice Plant outlines delivery limits with no free after 12 noon, offering 50 pound blocks afterward and optional special delivery. The Falkner Transfer Co announces The Overland Limited train to California with 6:05 pm departure from Chicago and three day arrival. Unclaimed letters list and local notes cover farm news, visits, illness, and church travel disruptions due to high water.
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Oxford
Falkner Transefe Co
Levee and Bridge Contracts Awarded by Board
The Board of Supervisors awarded 20 000 cubic yards of levee work to LaFayette County firm led by J B Bur dren J C McKinney J J Bur dren J S Farr W A Parr and J D Nichols at 1278 cents per cubic yard The 1 60 feet bridge near the levee was let to Simpson Roper of Byhalia and Holly Springs at 169 per linear foot Contracts due by Oct 1 and a 1500 certified check from Yalobusha County treasurer was filed The project aims to aid local farmers and market access in the county
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Board of Supervisors
Yocona
Memphis and
Coffeeville Road
Taylor’s
LaFayette County
Messrs
J. B. Burdren
J. C. McKinney
J. J. Bursdren
J.S. Farr
W. A. Parr
J. D. Nichols
Messrs Simpson & Roper
Byhalia
Holly Springs
Ramey
Yalabusha County
Administrator's Notice to Creditors Miss S M Isom
Legal notice in Lafayette County Mississippi announces that on May day 1996 letters of administration were granted to C G Petrie as administrator for Miss S M Isom deceased of Lefayette panty Mississippi. Creditors must probate and register claims within one year or be barred by law. The notice is signed by administrator Pernie and attorneys B T Kinsterer and Kuwprovan and T Howison.
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S. M. Tsorm
Intestate
C. G. Petrie
Admr
A. D
S. M. Isom
LaFayuette Panty
Mississippi
Lafayette County
Ma E A Pernie
B.T
Edward Henstace
Mary
LaFayette
Graciz Hersrace
Exua Hiverace
Kiwons & Kruanons
M. B. Williams
M. L. Williams
M. L. Worm
E Kingroven & Tuoursos
Administratrix
Estates and administrations notice from LaFayette County Mississippi
Public notices announce letters of administration and testamentary for Edward Henstace and M. B. Williams in Lafayette County Mississippi. Creditors must probate claims within one year. executors and administratrix seek legal guidance from the Chancery Clerk and local solicitors. Also includes unrelated medicinal advertisements and endorsements.
Reward Offered for Missing Sorrel Mare Mule Near Oxford
On Tuesday night the 16th inst from a home six miles south of Oxford a sorrel mare mule with a few white hairs on the back was taken. A reward will be paid for information leading to the mule or its delivery to W L Goodwin rd Miss J L Walker.
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Oxford
W. L. Goodwin
J. L. Walker
Residence and Furnishings Include at University and Second South
A resident states the corner property at University avenue and Second South street with household and kitchen furniture is included. Possession is to be given at a specified standifee location.
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University Avenue
Second South Street
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Mendenhall Chill and Fever Cure Ad Promises Refund
An antique advertisement touts Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Care as a malaria remedy and general tonic. It claims relief from chills and fever and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, instructing readers to mail the cartoon front to J C Mendenhall in Booneville Indiana.
Conundrum Contest Promises Subscriptions and Prizes
The Eagle announces a 9 week conundrum contest open to its readers offering a year's subscription to the St. Louis Republic for the first correct or nearest correct answer and a year's subscription to the Memphis Weekly News for the second. Participants must mail their sheet with answers by Thursday, January 1. Conundrum No 5 asks which would you rather be a lion or a tiger. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as the best cough medicine and recommended for instant home use with a Fort sale by all druggists.
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Lemon City
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