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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
2
A public defense of free speech and press urges repeal of Espionage laws and war measures. The speaker, commenting from Atlanta, argues for Debs release and criticizes wartime restraints while hoping for broader political reforms under Harding.
A brief note urges immediate measures once Congress convenes. It stresses rapid progress on pending affairs and calls for decisive legislative steps without delay.
The piece argues that Harding's election will likely shift Oxford’s postmaster, endorsing Henry A. Moore as a qualified Republican candidate due to his long residence, accounting skill, and active role in the party. It praises his character and suitability for the position.
The Red Cross Roll Call starts on November 11 amid varied publicity efforts. In Lafayette County committees relied on minimal free publicity with little organized effort, and results are expected to reflect the limited notice given to this worthy cause.
A caller asks to contact Phone Rowland to obtain a season ticket for the University Lyceum Course. The note specifies making arrangements for access to the season series.
Miss Lillian Parks invited the Girls Reserves to a Halloween party at her North Street home. High School teachers and boys attended as guests. the house was decorated in yellow and black. Masks and costumes, games, contests, and refreshments delighted attendees.
The University Lyceum offers season tickets at $5.00 with a five-act program including Laurant the Master Magician and others. Tickets at the door for individual numbers cost $2.00 to hear Sharlow or Kindler and $3.00 for Spalding. family tickets are $15.00.
Notice from J. C. Hartsfield sheriff and tax collector of Lafayette County Mississippi states the annual road tax for the year 7920 is five dollars, up from three, and instructs all liable parties to comply. A stray line mentions an unusual University Lyceum Course this year.
A personal letter extols Albert Spalding as a top violinist and notes his New York Symphony selection for the European tour. It also praises Myrna Sharlow Louis Kreidler and Laurant for their vocal talents and performances in Chicago Opera and other venues. The writer emphasizes artistry and compares the featured musicians to leading stages and companies.
The University Lyceum Course invites a family season ticket with no limit on accompanying children. The offer covers access for the ticket holder and all children under the family plan. Availability and terms listed by the university.
The GRAY family thanks friends for kind words and acts of sympathy during the trial and bereavement of their son and brother Donald. Mrs A G Gray and Jamily express appreciation.
The University Lyceum Course starts Monday Nov 8 at eight o'clock. Season tickets available at Rowlands. Postings cover 464 acres in Lafayette County with sections east of the S C railroad, timberland known as Thompson place and Emmett Dooly and Calloway holdings. No hunting or trespassing allowed. Also notices advertising malaria cures and a village family ticket offer for the Lyceum course.
Notice announces dissolution of the Pine Tree Lumber Company as of October 20 1920. Partners Hubert F. Young E. C. Thompson and M. L. Stroud sign, Stroud retires, remaining members continue the business, dated November 4 11 18 in the notice.
The chancery court of Lafayette County Mississippi orders James Dunlap a minor and other parties to appear on the fourth Monday of November 1920 to show cause why the final account of Arthur Frierson executor of Fannie Dunlap deceased should not be approved. The notice is dated October 19 1920 and signed by Chancery Clerk W M Woodward with solicitor L C Andrews.
Louella Frierson files suit for divorce against Albert Frierson in Lafayette County Chancery Court Mississippi. Defendant is without a known post office address and must appear in Oxford on November 4 1920 to plead answer or demur. Clerk W M Woodward issued the order with solicitor W G Boyett representing the complainant.
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