Notice of Trustee Sales and Public Bids in Lafayette County
Notices announce two trustee sales in Lafayette County Mississippi and a public bid for road work. The first sale by Co. B. Starnes as trustee covers land and farm assets of M. W. Williams and Susie Williams. the second sale by H. M. Bryan as substituted trustee involves land in Sections 31 and 30, Township 8, Range 13 West. Also bids are invited for dragging Burgess Road District roads for one year with a bid deadline of December 5, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Williams
Susie Williams
Gilbert Starnes
Lafayette
Mississippi
Denmark
Lafayette County
Miss
N. W
N. E
Co. B. Starnes
H. M. Bryan
G. G. Hurst
J. W. McCall
Oxford
Board of Supervisors
Burgess Road
Scene See 2.50 in Advance
Notice states price of 2.50 in advance and that no free copies or credit papers are sent to anyone. Telephone 108 is listed for contact.
Thanksgiving Day Closures Reported for Next Thursday
The notice states that next Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and all business houses will be closed for the day as usual.
Emergency plan to buy county corn to aid Oxford
An open letter urges Oxford merchants to pool funds and buy 50 to 1000 bushels of corn at 50 cents per bushel as an emergency measure to support farmers and reduce costs. The plan foresees buying up to 100000 bushels, reselling next spring for profit and lower freight. An advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oxford
Orford
J. H. Lawshee
Lawshee
Undaunted Courage Chapter IV Ends In Assault At Home
A man named Bruce attempts to force Peggy from a bed but is stopped by the cook, who uses a fire shovel to subdue him. Peggy escapes with the aid of the cook as the scene ends. The second item notes the P T A meeting postponed to the first Friday in December with full attendance anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Lewis
Mr. Bruce
Massa Bruce
Keer
Parent-Teachers Association
Pepto-Mangan Keeps Blood Pure During Growth
Pepto Mangan helps growing children stay healthy by maintaining blood vitality. It claims to restore youthfulness, improve complexion, brighten eyes, and boost spirits, with sales in liquid and tablet forms from druggists. The advertisement emphasizes the product name on packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gude
Rusty nail wounds heal rapidly when treated properly
A historical health note claims that injuries from rusty nails including wounds and burns heal faster under proper care. The article emphasizes cleanliness, antiseptics, and timely treatment to prevent infection and promote quick recovery.
Friendly Club Formed Aiding Home Life Pleasure
The Friendly Club was organized Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. S. S. Webster’s home to promote pleasure and improvement of home life. Mrs. S. S. Webster was named Vice President and Mrs. Marvin Dooley secretary treasurer. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Webster
Ibis
Vice Press
Marvin Dooley
Treas
Webster
Veterans gather for Confederate service and dinner
All Confederate Veterans are asked to meet at the court house on Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m. for a group service at the Methodist Church with Rev. J. A. Christian delivering the sermon. Afterward they will move to the South Street Presbyterian Church for a dinner provided by the Daughters of the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Methodist Church
J. A. Christian
First Presbyterian Church
South Street Presbyterian Church
Daughters of the Confederacy
Nonresident Notices From Lafayette County Mississippi 1921
Multiple notices direct defendants including Cora Alexander Enock Isaiah and Della Dobbs to appear in the Lafayette County Chancery Court in November 1921 to defend suits. Notices list missing or unknown addresses and specify dates and officers handling the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Mississippi
Cora Alexander
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Willie Alexander
A. D
Della Dobbs
Lafayette
Missisisippi
Noveber
Richard Dobbs
Greer Drainage District bond plans readied in Oxford
The Greer Drainage District seeks bonds totaling 12000 dollars to finish improvements. An assessment roll funds the bonds and interest, now on file in the Chancery Clerk's Oxford office. The Lafayette and Marshall County Drainage Boards meet December 12, 1921 at 1 PM in Oxford Court House to hear interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer Drainage District
Greer
Chancery Clerk
Oxford
Mississippi
Lafayette
Marshall Counties
Miss
Court House
W. M. Woodward
Lafayette County
Miss. E
Notice to Creditors in Estate of G B Adams
Letters of administration for the estate of G B Adams were granted by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi on November 8 1921. Creditors must probate and register their claims with the court clerk within six months or risk bar. Dated Oxford Mississippi November 10 1921. J W Adams administrator. Sol for Adm. November 17-24 December 1. Also an advertisement for White's Cream Vermifuge medicine. Sold by A H Kendel. Adwr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Adams
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Oxford
Miss
J. W. Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. M. ‘Bryan
L. A. Turpin
E. Brisco
M. L. Waller
Commissioners
George W. Price
Fayette County Press
Lord Eagle Consolidated
Independent
City of
American Press Association
Oxford Eagle
U. S
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
R. R. Chil‘ton & Co
Lafayette ‘Springs School
Royal Baking Powder Company
William Street, New York
J. L. Shinault
Com
J. C. Gates
Adjt
Enoch Isaih
Grand Blvd
Chicago
Ill
Odie Isaid
John Falkner, Jr
L. C. Andrews
Navy
Lafayette and
A. H. Kendel
Adwr
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