Stephens Elected But Cant Serve In Oxford City Office
The Oxford election for City Commissioner to fill J. H. Lawshee’s vacancy drew no formal candidate announcements. Louis Stephens won a majority but may not qualify under residency rules, as he will have lived in Oxford for two years this month. If Stephens is disqualified, Moore would be next in line, and a new election must be held. Lawshee remains in office until a successor qualifies, likely by July 1.
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Pugs
J. H. Lawshee
Louis Stephens
Oxford
Stephens
Moore
Lawshee
Miss Margaret Rowsey Hosts Lawn Party For Local Youth
Thursday evening from 8 30 to 10 00 Miss Margaret Rowsey entertained a group of youths including Evelyn Frost G O Prados Sarah H Tankersley Arnel Unger Emma G Johnson William Long Mary Hume E H Selby Elizabeth Bell John Long Myrtle Ramey Rob ert Lake Gladys Short Mr Hughes Mary Florence Carnathan Mr Wald rip Alice May Faaley R R Buntin Myra Hume Beckett Howorth Mar jorie Corbett R H Thompson Dave Marcus Rashwell Bassinger and Margaret Rowsey. An ice course was served at a late hour. Mrs Jenks Cullen recently discharged from Bram lett hospital is at home again. Mr Bell spent the weekend in Holly Springs delivering a commencement address.
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Margaret Rowsey
Evelyn Frost
G. O. Prados
Sarah H. Tankersley
Arnel Unger
Emma G. Johnson
William Long
Mary Hume
E. H. Selby
Elizabeth Bell
John Long
Myrtle Ramey
Robert Lake
Gladys Short
Mr. Hughes
Mary Florence Carnathan
Mr. Waldrip
Alice May Faaley
R. R. Buntin
Myra Hume
Beckett Howorth
Marjorie Corbett
R. H. Thompson
Dave Marcus
Rashwell Bassinger
Soldier Disperse Attacks and Recovery Claim
A veteran recounts severe stomach attacks lasting two years and says morphine was once needed. After four bottles of Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy he reports full recovery and restored health suitable for artillery service. The ad promotes a harmless remedy claimed to clear mucus and inflammation of the digestive tract with a money back guarantee.
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Mayr
Chilton & Co
Crowded Out Bank Statements Delayed to Next Week
The three city bank statements are crowded out this week due to limited time and a staff shortage. Our office is short one operator and the paper is late. the statements will appear next week.
Democratic Primary Nominating Announcements for August 1919
The Democratic party announces candidates for various offices as they appear on the August 1919 primary ballot subject to party action. Names are listed under the Democratic ticket and reflect official selections for forthcoming elections.
Local Official Ballot Candidates Listed by Office
The slate includes Governor LEE M RUSSELL Penitentiary Trustee THIRD District J ED TATE State Revenue Agent STOKES V ROBERTSON State Senator H L DAVIS Representative J M SAUNDERS D F HOYLE Chancery Clerk GLENN W WHITEHEAD M WOODWARD LONZO F PATTON Treasurer G H EVANS I A PURVIS J H ANDERSON T D RAGLAND F A MCCLELLEN G H ADAMS County Superintendent H T SMITH CHESTER A MCLARTY Tax Assessor J E ALLEN EMUEL P MOONEY H F SIMPSON Supervisor Beat 1 W BRUSHING H P STEPHENS B A BRYANT Supervisor Beat 3 J HENRY TIDWELL R F SAUNDERS S T RAYBURN Supervisor Beat 4 J M TATUM Supervisor Beat 5 THAD W PATTON J OREN BROWN Circuit Clerk S S WEBSTER J K DOCK MILLER
Salvation Army Doughnut Day at Oxford
Oxford ladies are asked to donate doughnuts cakes cookies and pies for a Salvation Army Fund fundraiser on Saturday May 24. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army and public speaking will be held in the Court House yard for an enjoyable community event.
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Oxford
Ladies of
Salvation Army Fund
Court House Yard
Delta hunting trip and social gatherings reported
Mr. James Kirkwood and friends spent the week in the Delta on a hunting trip. Mr. Kincannon was in Oxford over the weekend. A large crowd attended an all day singing at Bay Springs with dinner served on the grounds and high spirits reported. Capt. D. L. Farley is visiting relatives in Memphis Hernando and other Mississippi points.
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James Kirkwood
Delta
Kincannon
Oxford
Bay Springs
D. L. Farley
Memphis
Hernando
Mississippi
Governor Bilbo Proclaims Mississippi Memorial Week 1919
Mississippi Governor Theo G Bilbo proclaims June 26 to July 5 as Memorial Week and June 29 as Memorial Sunday to honor fallen and returning soldiers from World War I. The proclamation urges public fundraising for a state memorial and names Robert L Tomlinson as local chairman to lead the effort amid the demobilization wave arriving in Jackson.
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155Th Infantry
First Mississippi
Jackson
Camp Dix
Camp Shelby
Hale
Bilbo
State Memorial Movement
Mississippi
Theo. G. Bilbo
State of
A. D
Oxford High to Close Thursday with Diplomas
Oxford High will close next Thursday as diplomas are awarded. Prof. John A. Donaldson announces the program including commencement exercises led by Rev. Roland Leavell and Lieut. Harry Bryan, with a public “War Cabinet” presentation. Donaldson will move to Cleveland to become principal of the Agricultural High School. A. P. Hudson of Gulfport will assume leadership here.
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Oxford High School
John A. Donalson
Roland Q. Leavell
Keth Baptist Church
Opera House
Rarry M. Bryan
Opera ‘House
Prof. Donaldson
Cleveland
Agricultural High
A. P. Hudson
Gulfport
Donaldson
Reelection bid for Beat 3 Supervisor role
A card to voters from a Beat 3 Supervisor candidate detailing a three and a half year tenure. The candidate cites funding shortages, wartime strain, and efforts to recover misallocated county funds. He pledges to apply experience to continued service if re elected and thanks supporters.
Local Social Notes From Mississippi and Nearby States
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Browning hosted weekend guests in Splinter Mississippi while Louise Marshall visited Indianola relatives. Missouri and Tennessee travelers include Mr George Lundie from Memphis visiting J C Lundie and Mrs N P Smith guest of sister Mrs C A McLarty. Lt Gov Russell and Mrs Russell spent the weekend in Oxford visiting Dr Albert Russell and wife before heading to Batesville and Jackson. Alfred Hume delivered a commencement address in Starkville. The item highlights multiple short visits and movements among Mississippi residents and nearby states.
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Emmett Browning
Splinter
Miss
H. A. Moore
Louise Marshall
Indianola
George Lundie
Memphis
Tenn
J. C. Lundie
Paul Ramey
R. W. Rogers
N. P. Smith
Booneville
C. A. McLarty
Moody Patton
Oxford
Aldrich Hale
France
Short
Myrtle Smith
Davidson
Russell
Albert Russell
Batesville
Jackson
Water Valley
Alfred Hume
Starkville
Lee Foust
Jimmy Davia
Taylor
Ottoway Foust
Hubert Thompson
Meridian
Mary Wright
Leathers
Lucy Dale
Week
Stafford Springs
Soldier from A. E. F. returns home to enlist again
Pvt. Q. Lamar Elmore who served eight months in France with the A. E. F. discharged in Boston and reenlisted in the U. S. Army for three years. He received a 30 day furlough and arrived in Oxford Sunday to spend a few weeks with homefolks before returning to Camp Devens Massachusetts.
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Pvt. Q. Lamar Elmore
France
America
Boston
U. S. Army
Oxford
Camp Devens
Massachusetts
Baggett to Rescue Oxford Water Supply
The water shortage in Oxford prompts city to pump from Baggett's well as a temporary supply. Building delays and a new well will keep water scarce for about two weeks. Residents are urged to conserve and halt nonessential uses to avert hardship.
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Baggett
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Miss Rowsey
Lee M. Russell
J. ED Tate
State Revenue
Stokes V. Robertson
H. L. Davis
J. M. Saunders
D. F. Hoyle
Chancery
Glenn W. Whitehead v. M. Woodward
Lonzo F. Patton
G. H. Evans
I. A. Purvis
J. H. Anderson
T. D. Ragland
F. A. McClellen
G. H. Adams
H. T. Smith
Chester A. McLarty
J. E. Allen
Emuel P. Mooney
H. F. Simpson
W. Brushing
H. P. Stephens
B. A. Bryant
J. Henry Tidwell
R. F. Saunders
S. T. Rayburn
J. M. Tatum
Thad W. Patton
J. Oren Brown
S. S. Webster
J. K
Dock) Miller
Providence
England
Belgium
Italy
Upheg
G. Bilbo
Robert L. Tomlinson
Oxford High
Baptist Church
Wan
Board of Supervisors
W. B. McMahon
Drs. Bramlett’s Drug Store
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