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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
2
A compilation notes 1914 1915 Mississippi politics with names to be announced for the primary, mentions Ex Gov Noel aligning with Bilbo, comments on politicians, and Delta farmers turning from cotton to wheat and diverse crops to endure hard times.
The court completed much work, though three juries could not agree. Judge Mahon and officials cleared a large portion of about seventy five cases. This week concentrates on the remaining docket as the Lyric Theater hosts a Get Together Meeting for 500 University students with prominent speakers and free admission.
A Civil War era era tone urges Oxford residents to reclaim independence through farming meat and bread, selling horses to allies, and supporting local council candidates Duncan Avent Beanland Lawshee in a four man final council race. The piece warns against job hunters and stresses civic effort for four years of local governance.
Last Friday 265 citizens voted in the municipal election with about 204 registered voters. The mayoral final will be held tomorrow, Friday Nov 20, between RS Adams and B B Russell after Kendel 69 and Russell 90 and Adams 106 votes. Councilman results follow from the unread portion.
The Baptist Church honors the hospitality shown during the State Convention last week in Oxford. The resolutions praise the railroad kindness the university city offered and the pastor and people for unselfish efforts, extending abundant thanks for the generous hospitality.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sluggish livers and related issues. It claims the pills cleanse fermenting undigested foods, clear the blood, and relieve constipation headaches and indigestion for 25 cents at druggists.
Mr Zion reports Sunday preaching day and a conference year. Brother Floyd is trusted to return next year. Mr Wile White’s horse was severely cut on wire last week. Mrs Mack McLarty is seriously ill. Prof Chester McLarty from Gulfport called in. Miss Lillie May Clark returns from Tenn and will enter Agricultural High School at College Hill next week. Mr Jerry Hamilton and family plan to move nearby. A. F. Callaway visited J. A. Butler Sunday. Cattle pasturing advisories due to a mat. I. E. Brown lost three or four head in three days likely from infected corn.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed proposals by December 5 1914 at noon for working two road links the Oxford and Abbeville Road from Abbeville corporation to Beat line and the Gafford New Road from Tom Tidwell's to Union Hill School House. Plans and specifications are on file in the Clerk's office. The board may reject any or all bids. Oxford Miss November 6 1914. W M Woopwarp Clerk G A Woopwarp DC
Discovery claims cure all itching skin including eczema to ringworm poison oak and chicken pox. Advertises instant relief and cures when physicians fail with a single bottle sale.
Legal notice details pension distributions for Lafayette County in 1914. Forms list recipients drawing varying amounts from 125 to 75 and 35 75 pounds, including widows, servants, and listed individuals such as J B Gafford, WC Grammar, and Martha Hollowell, among many others.
An old ad lists Batman Manufacturing Co in Grenada Mississippi and Rowland Drug Co in Oxford Mississippi with Johny Jones in Taylor Mississippi. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets promising relief from dullness and constipation and notes they are for sale by All outlets tonight.
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