Sunday Socials and Visits in Union County
A large crowd attended Sunday School at Union Sunday afternoon and singing at Mr G O Foust's home Sunday night. Various locals including Paul Jones Robert Linder Harry Brownine Jim Peacock Hugh Mathis Tatum Edna Gardner Annie Tatum Joins group trips to Water Valley, with several visits among Burgess and Turpin households during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
G. O. Foust
Boyd Moore
Paul Jones
Robert Linder
Harry Brownine
Jim Peacock
Hugh Mathis Tatum
Edna Gardner
Annie Tatum
Water Valley
Robert Waller
Burgess
Prayle Mills
Cabell Tatum
Paul 1. Turpin
A. I. Turpin
Jennie Hallowell
Edna
Daisy Gardner
Will Robinson
Oxford
Bolivar Tubbs
Hl. Harris
Clinton Morgan
M. J. Morgan
Minnie Lee Henderson
Sardis
Luther Hurd
Corrie Olena Morgan
DILLARD NEWS SPRING NOTES AND MARRIAGE
Spring arrives with rain and planting underway as Miss Lois Hawkins wed Mr Hul bert Mills and will live in Tennessee. Visits and trips among Segars Browning and others are noted along with Sunday School progress and best wishes to the Eagle and its readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Hawkins
Hulbert Mills
Tennes
Segars
Ki. T. Segars
Thelma Browning
F. L. Browning
A. Segars
M. A. Robertson
Ella Pegues
Washington
Pauline Browning
C. J. Tidwell
Albert Browning
Oxford
The
Eagle
Oxford Ice and Bottling Co Telephone Advertising
Ice delivered on telephone orders by Oxford Ice and Bottling Co with Telephone 197. An inquiry prompts readers to try their first class printing services in the Oxford Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Ice and Bottling Co
Oxford Eagle
Altus Commencement Opens With Musical Program
The Altus commencement began with a musical by Miss Hendersons class at the Harris home despite bad weather. Mrs Harris and Pauline performed duets, and Pearl Celeste Willson and Annie Leslie Beard sang solos. Rev J S Duncan delivered a sermon at Bethel church and three graduates Misses Doyle Anderson Pearl Wilson Mildred Lorene Webb gave essays before Dr Milden of the University gave the Baccalaureate address. The event included a play and farewell song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altus
Miss Henderson
Altho
Emmette Harris
Time Limits for Naming Candidates in Democratic Process
W A Belk of Holly Springs argues in the Clarion Ledger that the party still requires early announcements. He states candidates must file 15 days before the primary to be eligible, else only the absentee soldier vote is affected. The article discusses standard party rules and aspirant timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Belk
Holly Springs
Clarion Ledger
Democratic Party
Belk
Baylor University to receive Browning life size portrait
Baylor University in Waco Texas will receive a life size full length portrait of Robert Browning painted by Barrett Browning's son. The work, shown in London after Browning's death, was secured for just under 1250 dollars and will form Browning Alcove in the library alongside a Browning collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Robert Browning
Grosvenor Gallery
London
Rodin
Barrett Browning
Baliol
Oxford
A. J. Armstrong
Baylor
Browning
America
Methodist Centenary Luncheon at the church
A centenary luncheon honoring Methodism's 100 years of missionary work was held Friday May 16 at 8 pm in the church dining hall. Fifty centenary solicitors attended despite a storm and planning for Sunday afternoon work followed after a brief song service. The event notes Southern Methodism aims to raise 35 million dollars. Start the New Year rightly subscribing for the Eagle.
Lemon Lemon Lotion Promises Skin Whitening
A vintage advertisement touts a lemon lotion made from two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to create about a quarter pint. It claims to whiten complexion, reduce freckles and tan, soften skin, and can be used daily on face neck arms and hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Adv
Oscar Allen Withdraws From Treasurer's Race
Oscar Allen announces withdrawal from the race for County Treasurer. He thanks supporters, cites low compensation, and notes his brother J. E. Allen is running for Tax Assessor, saying he wishes to aid his brother and act honorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Allen
J. E
Elmer) Allen
Flirting Tried Ends With Wedding For Jack And Ethel
In a playful exchange, Ethel asks Jack about flirting. Jack admits he thought he knew it, but his attempt led to the girl marrying him, ending their flirtation misadventure with an unexpected wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Jack
Bond Issue Planned for Lafayette County Road District
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will at the June 1919 meeting issue and sell bonds to build and maintain roads in a proposed Road District. Tax levy will fund repayment. The district covers multiple townships and sections listed in the notice. A petition by over twenty percent of qualified electors supports the action, with a counter-petition also possible by June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Tallahatchie River
Notice to creditors in estate of Joseph Bailey
Notice is given to all persons with claims against the estate of Joseph Bailey deceased, granted letters of administration by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi on February 16 1919. Claims must be probated and registered within one year from May 3 to avoid bar. L K Bailey Administrator. John Falkner Jr Attorney. May 8 10 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Mississippi
Lafayette County
Henrietta E. Goodwin
W. L. Goodwin
Chancery Court
Daisy Goodwin Harwell
Scotts Hill
Henderson County
Tenn
Mississippi
A. D
Joseph Bailey
Bid invitations for dirt work on Tallahatchie River
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids for about 381 cubic yards of dirt work in the Tallahatchie River slough south of the Lion Bridge Beat 3. Bids due June 2 1919 at noon. The board may reject all bids and will require a bond as law directs. May 8 1919. May 15 22 29.
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Mississippi
Lafayette County
Board of Supervisors
Tallahatchie River
Lion Bridge
Slough
W. M. Woodward
G. A. Woodward
D. C
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Royal
Splinter News
Dillard News
Silver Bell
Oxford Furniture Company
Altus News
Sweety
G. A. Fuller
Chancery
L. K. Bailey
John Falkner, Jr
J. E. Pegues
Square
Miss
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