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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
3
Oxford diary reports visits and departures of residents including Mr. PZ Sunday morning F.&A. services and D A R meetings. school and church notes. fire alarms, property losses, and social events. a Heidelberg-Lundie wedding, moving pictures at the Opera House, and local ads from KaLey & SPARKS and Lewis the Photographer.
Miss Kate Lundie of Oxford wed H P Heidelberg of Leslieville at the Lundie residence. Rev J C Park officiated as guests gathered. The bridal party departed for New Orleans and other points, with warm congratulations extended to the couple.
Oxford music lovers await a Southern treat as Mrs Kathryn Falls of Memphis directs the Beethoven Violin Quartets with three accomplished associates. The concert, under the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church, is Friday night Nov 19. A reception followed at Beethoven Hall with guests from Memphis and local clubs.
The notice instructs residents to pay 1908 state and county taxes and a $5 road tax. It urges prompt payment by mail or call, and is signed by Sheriff J.C. Hagtsfield and Tar. Eagle.
The Colorado Record editor salutes the Oxford Miss Eagle and its longtime friend, praising the early work of its contributors. The note expresses gratitude for a copy received and for the revival of shared memories and encouragement amid hard times.
G A Shafer, superintendent of the Oxford water and lighting plant, appeals for careful use of water and electricity. He explains leakage losses and per capita consumption, urges residents to repair leaks and turn off lights when not in use, and estimates daily water pumped and costs of powering lamps to encourage conservation.
For sale 2,000 bushels of Improved King Cotton seed at $1.00 per bushel. Especially desirable for late planting in low lands. B. T. Marketee, Markette, Mies.
At the county meeting of the Farmers Union Mr W C Smith was elected county secretary treasurer to succeed Frantin Linker who resigned. Local communications and arrangements were discussed as Smith takes the post.
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