Proceedings of the Board of Supervision and Public Works
The document records a Mississippi county board meeting listing numerous accounts for court house repairs and public works. It names officers and bidders, specifies payments for materials, timber, and labor, notes road overseer appointments, and sets bidding deadlines for bridge and road projects including the Oxford and Dallas road and Abbeyee and Tobby Tobby road. It confirms bid rejection rights and public outcry awards, and mentions tax assessments and a road change review.
Studebaker Wagons and Lumber For Sale
Car Justin offers Studebaker wagons before price rise. The Silk Brenner Lawshee Co advertises lumber 100000 feet rough and dressed flooring ceiline Si25 and Ceiline. M D Hayres Smiles promote lumber and building materials in South LaFayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Justin
Silk, Brenner, Lawshee Co
Denie McEnts
M.D. Hayares
South LaFayette Snr
Public Appreciation and Community Support
A discussion on the impact of genuine public appreciation for local talents and businesses. It argues that recognition drives action and advancement, noting the editor’s view that patronage and encouragement from friends, patrons, and the broader community sustain editors, doctors, and lawyers as well as trials for schools and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
University Notes Highlight Sigma Chi House and Campus Life
Bir Lipscomb of Vanderbilt University visits campus for several days as the Sigma Chi Chapter House is finished and occupied. Health reasons force J A Brown and Jee Aldridge to withdraw. Miss Lewie Robertson visits Corinth, while Miss Corinne Gray hosts Miss Hunt of Water Valley. Mr. Ed of Winona appears on campus. the Sewanee football team loses 24 to 0 in Memphis. Dr F L Riley speaks to the YMCA. the University Orchestra and Glee Club rehearse for an upcoming concert. A musical comedy dollar show promises entertainment and wholesome fun for all audiences.
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Bir
M. P. Lipscomb
van Gerbilt University
Sigma Chi
J. A. Brown
Jee Aldridce
Lewie Robertson
Woman’s Fell
Corinth
Memphis
Sewanee
Winona
Corinne Gray
University Street
Miss Hunt
Water Valley
F. L. Riley
YMCA
University Orchestra
Egre
Reverend Strickland Delivers Farewell Sermon at Abbeville
The Rev G W Strickland of Abbeville preached his farewell sermon to a large audience on Sunday and many attendees were reluctant to see him depart. The Gomes school welcomes a boarding pupil and anticipates more. Leater V Hamner and Fred Browning of Burgess visited relatives here Sunday. Emma Baley remains quite ill while W W Phillips of College Hill was in town this week. Alten Mockson of North Failahatchia is a traveling preacher here this Sunday. Mrs S K Bedenbaugh and her daughter Lala of Teckville were present Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Kinetes
G. W. Strickland
Abbeville
Gomes
Leater V. Hamner
Fred Browning
Burgess
Emma Baley
W. W. Phillips
College Hill
Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting statements and actions
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met at the Mayor's office, noting members present and approving payrolls and per diems. They appointed commissioners to inspect the election and registration books, re-enacted city attorneys Simmons and Llamons, and deferred street pavement and other items to the December meeting. The notice includes vendor charges, freight, and local bids, plus a medicinal advertisement inserted in the record.
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Piayer and Aldermen
Matthews
B. Thay
W SN. Water
Th. T. Carter
M R Kimbeowgt
J. £. Sleegh
Tt. L. Stephens
Wis
W. F. Ives
Wiliam Jerkine
C. ¥. Beard
Itecties
Simmons & Eizmons
Mrv.g. WS
J. L. Skinn't
Elephaus
Ozford Telphone Co
Prinkline
Attica
Public notice bids for two bridges in Oxford Mississippi 1906
Public notice announces bid solicitation for construction of two bridges in Oxford Mississippi. Bids due noon Tuesday December 4th, 1906, with two or more good sureties and compliance with plans and specifications on file. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. project includes a bridge over Yocous River on the Oxford and Dallas road and a bridge over a day branch on the Abbeville and Tebby Tebby road. J O Baupy Clerk.
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Vick
Maintire Pacpers
Oxford Fogle
Podiie
Pricket & Lewis & beKee
Tareocety
Somerville
Court Howse
Pal
Roeper, Sivets
Simpeon & Co
Pahatchie
Lieore
Lomber Tor Bridge
Rv Co
Court House
Knight
Jamberferbriize S
Weten
Went &Ewell
Muse Pacpers
Mlmer Tarver Laaber
Constable
Galleg
Cotetalbie
Sandy Creek
University of Mississippi
A A Young
Healta of
Healta of Geer From Mayite Sev. i 125.00 Marshell, Bruce & Co
Neil
Ramey & Urcs
Cochige
Ramey
Talant Co
Beuge
JC Trelear
Frieght
Crayace
Joe Greer
Oxford Telephone Co
Memphis
Mack McLartyn
Crouch
Joe Wilson
Court Home
W.H. Shefield
Upford
Puteuwru
Orester Binoughter
Oxford
Jonston
W. T. Brown
Otford
G W. Leavell
M. D. Price
Orbige Gerces Yoonsa
Dallas Road
Lms
Plas
Gle
Sach Swidge
Jowess
Ako
Clerkiis
Abbeyee
Tobby Tobby
Beard
W. F. Easblett
Aris and
Water Valley Road
W. F
Thweatt
J W. Higginbotham
Mack Melartr
Yocous Hiver
Abbeville
Tebby Tebby
Ahond
Pantic
J. O. Baupy
Osxford
Miss
Notice to Bidders for Oxford Water Sewer Street Light Superintendents
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Oxford Mississippi invites sealed bids by 7 pm on Tuesday December 4 for superintendent duties of the water and sewer systems and for street lights. Bids must be submitted separately and follow plans on file in the Mayor's office. The contract runs from January 1, 1907 for twelve months with a bond of 350.00. Oxford Mississippi November 10, 1905. Signed Clerk.
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Oxford
Susa
Arie News Briefs From Colina and Nearby
Colina director Arie News traveled to Como on a business trip last week. Prof A W Peay spent Saturday teaching. J F Young of Colleges Hill visited Sunday. Mrs M P Bishop of Oxford visited Monday. W R Stoan spent Monday in Oxford. Mrs George Farris visits five days in Wincan with her son. Mrs Goodwin ill but improving. Noston Rayburn spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks in Glackwater. Alma Harris spent Sunday here.
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Noston Rayburn
Glackwater
Alma Harris
Quack Cure Advertisements in Historic Missive
Fragmented advertisement text praises kidney and consumption cures with dubious claims. Mentions Boies, Tarkest, and Wright's remedies, claiming dramatic health restoration. Includes testimonial style lines about recovery from fever and cough, urging purchase from F. S. Dimber & Co.
Weathered notes on crops and remedies in a rural column
A fragmented rural column reports farmers hustling to finish exion crops as weather turns windy and rainy then clears. It cites product prices, a job ad for Union Grove School, and praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Dr King’s New Life Pills with testimonials from local residents.
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Union Grove
Dr. King
F. Ji. Stader & Co
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Ke Orford Bach
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Wilmer Kennedy
Lens
Fereice
United States
James K. Vardaman
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Sweet Lizsen
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
J.T. Burrow
Stephens
Clerk
St . BE. Keys
BP. Gray
Kimbrotsh
Stoggh
Cole
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Kimmons & Kiamons
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AB Hinkey
DI Saken
Harrenm
Sebert Farr
Will Cook
Daviten
Huggins
AB Coleitant Gros
Swae
Farr - Hkeibes Price Lesis & McRae
F. B. Linder & Co
Chamberlain
K Foleyuener
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Netics
Didders
StEotesa
ORV
Korente
ERTS
Sebi
B. N. Beckett
Ata Searet
Mr. Tarkest
Jones
Hottess
Sore Hang
Conghe
Eolde
F. S. Dinber
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RWI
Karke
Elnora
N. Y
Foley
Wright
Chomieriuin
Ae Weil
2. B. Linder & Co
5. C. Bins
St. Gidass
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St. Vita
P.s.linder2é Co
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Fesefhia
Hoadley’s
Desler
Hoadley
Wastinebesk
Sabeeribe Fer Tire
Bigty
Lillybeck
Ang
Scohts
Bargsoni
Rman
Beast
Catarra
Gesrhis
Tosa
Friedman
Dry Goods Co
Peeps
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Oxford Dry Goods Co
E.W. Grove
Grove
Rick
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Davidson & Wardlaw
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