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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reports Hubert Stephens announces his candidacy for re election to represent the Second Congressional District in the Sixty third Congress. He is subject to the Democratic party primaries.
The sudden death of Hon. C. H. Alexander in Jackson last Wednesday shocked the state. A Kosciusko native and University of Mississippi graduate, he was a celebrated lawyer and elder in the Presbyterian Church. He contributed much to his profession and community and will be missed by the bar and state.
A Natchez Herald opinion mocks self important locals who deem themselves superior and fit for every position. The writer ridicules conceit among not a true community, likening it to riding barnstorming bandwagons and claiming salience in all roles.
A county paper invites farmers to advertise corn for sale for one month without charge. It asks for name, post office address, bushels, and asking price within ten days to show prosperous live at home farmers and connect buyers with sellers. The plea emphasizes widespread home production and market discovery.
Public sale of la nd and personal property to satisfy a debt secured by a deed of trust on real and personal property in Lafayette County Mississippi. sale set for June 1, 1912 at Delay Mississippi within lawful hours. items include farming implements, two mares Nellie and Dinah, a Jersey cow Comey, a Molburn wagon No 2, and all crops grown in 1912. property described in Book 2, Page 51 and Book X, Page 366 in the Chancery Clerk’s office.
The speaker announces securing the local agency for calendars from A. M. Collins Mfg Co. The firm is described as a large calendar house in the United States with superior quality calendars. Interested buyers can view after February 26.
A critique of promoters and shysters in business. The speaker warns that unscrupulous promoters undermine honest merchants, professionals, and farmers, easily surviving by underpaying and underselling. He argues for a decisive end to the promoter and shyster influence and urges reform soon.
The State Democratic Convention met in Jackson on May 15 with large delegate turnout. The Vardaman faction framed a new executive committee of fair minded business men. Ex-Gov. Vardaman clashed with the old committee but harmony prevailed. Hon. C. H. Alexander died suddenly during adjournment after a heated exchange with Vardaman. Local delegates from LaFayette included Leo Russell and P E Matthews among others. Stowers elected to the 2nd district executive committee. T E Pegram named presidential elector. Lee Russell chosen alternate to the Baltimore National Democratic Convention.
Ex Judge James Longstreet formerly chancellor of this district died last week at a Chicago sanitarium. He was regarded as one of the state’s ablest lawyers and a courteous, capable jurist with a mind of strong concentration and analysis, leaving many friends to mourn his loss.
The drainage petition will be heard Monday before the chancellor with little opposition. The district drains most of the Yocona River basin in the county. Proponents note splendiferous results elsewhere and expect local benefits from the project.
To the Patrons and Pupils of the Oxford Graded School. The speech on graduation praises teachers and parents and hopes for future success for graduates. Epwaap S. BALTHROP, longtime Ox ford school administrator, thanks students and lists thanks to tokens and loyalty. Also includes a district court notice in Mississippi Western Division, No. 449, regarding R J Darnell v Bank of Commerce et al, with required appearance and publication in The Sagle re at Oxford for three weeks.
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust to secure indebtedness, Henry and Peggy Smith grant sale of real property in Lafayette County Mississippi. The property described as the West fraction of Section 7 Township 7 Range 2 West, about two acres, will be sold at public auction in Oxford Mississippi on May 30, 1912, at the courthouse south door, to the highest bidder for cash.
Farmers in this section are planting as rain subsides and blues lessen. Rev A S Rapper held service at Andrews chapel, Rev W D Hedieston visited his farm, local youths attended Harmon town church, and Rev and Mrs A B Metta traveled from Oxford to Glennville for the meeting. Miss Lillian Haley plans to move to Vermont. A box supper at Andrews chapel is set for Saturday night June 1 with proceeds to pay the pastor.
The article argues that intellectual advancement can occur at home, not only in schools. It urges continued home study for those with limited formal education, noting broad evidence of successful self improvement and urging readers to pursue knowledge despite social or discomfort costs. It ends with a call to subscribe for Tue Eacue.
The region enjoys warm weather with rain delaying care on crops. At Midway Church Rev. J. H. Nelson preached excellently and will conduct two sermons on the third Sunday at 11 am and 3 pm with dinner on the ground. Attendees joined an all day singing at Bay Springs and others visited relatives and attended services. A wagon accident injured Mr. Welch but not seriously.
List shows names of patrons with unclaimed matter in the Oxford office for the week ending May 18. Items include Neilie M Belk U C Clemons Mise Woolbert Addie L Dee Miss Annie RF D Walter Ficsgerala Mes J K Fishback, J W Kelly Cornelious McEwen Bas Pennes Lala L Senders Matte Swinney John Taylor Mellissa Minnie Joanna Webb Violet Williams Hinds. Call for the advertiser mail by number and advertised date.
An advertisement touts Zemo Mes dred Worst Cases with guaranteed relief from itching rash and bleeding through a single application and a trial bottle offered by EW Reee Medicine Co. It also promotes Chamberlain's liniment for rheumatic back pain and Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup with free trial offer to readers.
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