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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
3
Legal notice fragment references Firouck and Slough RNEYS AT LAW and Kimbrough in a formerly occupied context. No further readable details available to specify action, date, or parties.
Oxford society notices list residents visiting relatives, school events, church gatherings, and local remarks. Mentions include Beards, Potts, Leavell, Hutchison, and families from Sharkey with travel to Memphis, Cincinnati, and Somerville. Community notices cover elections, club meetings, and upcoming commencements.
R. S. Adams announces withdrawal from the Oxford mayoral race citing doubts and future business, thanking supporters and pledging to back the eventual nominee. He states the decision is not for or against any person or party and expresses gratitude for past support.
Advertising recruitment note for American Life & Accident Insurance Co seeking reliable agents in Memphis Tennessee. Promises quick claims payouts and liberal contracts. Contact E D Aiken at 18 Southern Express Bidg. Read The Eade.
Sunday at 11 a.m. begins commencement with a sermon by Rey Edgar V. Hill of Chicago. 8:30 p.m. Dr. Hill preaches at the Y M C A. Monday features an 11 a.m. Declamation Contest for university medals with a Sophomore contest, 5:30 p.m. Joint meeting of the Literary Societies and Senior Debate. Tuesday includes an 11 a.m. Annual Oration by Gov. Edmund F. Noel and a 5:30 p.m. Public Alumni Society meeting. Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Senior Orations, then Diploma deliveries, and a 5:00 p.m. Commencement Ball.
The notice promotes Judge W A Roane as a Second District congressional candidate. Roane, longtime district attorney and circuit judge since 1907, is lauded for faithful public service and strong local support from LaFayette and the district. He plans to visit voters and asks credible consideration of his claims.
The Graded School will hold commencement exercises tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Prof. Alfred Hume of the University will deliver an address with brief remarks by Prof. R M Leavell. Diplomas will be awarded to graduates Mary Brown Louvenia Cullen Stacy Farr Jennie Mc Fadden Lucy McFadden Mary Moss Nina May Smith Scott White Ivy Crawford Karl Beck and John Ramey.
In appreciation the Young People's Mission Society extends heartfelt thanks to all who assisted with the entertainment Trip Around the World. Special gratitude goes to Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Rushing, Mr. and Mrs. Frank James, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ramey, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. rd, and Mr. G. W Buffaloe for their hospitable homes and aid. Carrie Buffaloe, President. Mrs. A. F. Callaway, Manager.
Anyone can start and run a mail order business from home without door to door selling. Send for a free booklet that explains how to become your own boss. Heacock A4270 Jockport, N.
The undersigned invites bids to noon on Tuesday June ith for several projects in the Oxford area including a Graham Mill Creek bridge on the Abbeville Pontotoc road near the mill race, a Yellow Leaf Creek levee on the Oxford Houston road, about 535 cubic feet of levee work on Oxford yatt road link 105 near Moss Mill on Hurricane Creek, two Wyatt bridge levee bridges about 160 feet long, about 600 cubic feet earth placement on the levee, and 275 feet of Yellow Leaf Creek levee work. Bids to be bond-backed with double the amount, securities required. Board may reject any or all bids. on same day relet to lowest and best bidder. W M Woopwagrp Clerk Oxford Miss May 4 1910.
Memorial services will be held Sunday at Liberty Hill Church starting at 10 AM with refreshments on the grounds. In the afternoon the group will visit Cypress Creek to decorate the loved ones graves. J N Steven for the committee invites all.
J K Doek Miter announces the lease of the big hotel at LaFayette Springs with a June 1 opening. Rooms and board offered by day week or month at reasonable rates. rooms clean and tables first‑class. springs in fine condition. contact by phone or mail.
Seed advertised by T. J. King Seed Co of Richmond Virginia offered at $1 per bushel for spring 09 planting. Claims include low land tolerance and high yields. Contact B. T. Markette in Markette Mississippi.
Attention ladies. Inspect our $5.00 offerings of new stylish goods at Kaley & Sparks. We are not promoting old stock but presenting the very best. Phone 289. North side of the
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