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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1903
Page
3
Judge J C Wilson presiding in Clarksdale this week. Numerous Oxford residents visit relatives in Water Valley Winona Columbus Burgess Memphis and Holly Springs. Faculty week of prayer at Woman's College and a Holiday Opening planned at Davidson Wardlaw with fashion and photo studio updates.
J L Caldwell of Holder, 87, calls at the office. L E Poteete and Miss Jimmie Tubbs wed in a buggy at the Oxford court house steps. Earl Pierson of Louisville arrives to assist J E France in his studio, promising guaranteed satisfaction. Chancery Court convened with Judge Moody presiding. Moody staying with Mr. and Mrs. G K Smith.
All tax not paid on or before the 15th day of December will be subject to the penalty prescribed. Official notice dated November 25 by Sheriff John R. Harkins.
Howard S. Morehead and Miss Sarah Morgan Yerger of Oxford were married at eight last night in Greenwood Episcopal Church. The couple left for Port Gibson, their future home, immediately after the ceremony.
S. Gathright Lodge No 33 F and A Masons will meet in regular communication on Thursday December 3rd at 730 pm. Annual election of officers and other business of importance. Brethren to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W M S Locan, Secretary C E Slouen, Secretary.
Notice lists names J E McKorn kle Richmond J M Sanders McFarland G W Russell H T Cromwell E H Woodward as parties for posted lands prohibiting hunting on the property.
A. M. Mitchell states he is the agent for properties including the R. H. Martinů and Pete Mitchell farms and has posted notices against all hunters on those lands.
A Saturday recital by the pupils of Miss Maggie Thomp s at her North Street residence attracted an enthusiastic audience. The youngest players performed with skill and exact timing while advance students offered challenging classical pieces. The program included songs by the class and each number drew hearty applause. An experienced, careful teacher’s training was evident, leaving visitors with a delightful evening. A visitor notes Thanksgiving plants and groceries offered by Sanpers and Falkner. The Cumberland Presbyterian church women announce an afternoon with missionaries Friday at 3 oclock in the Sunday school room.
Oxford music lovers will attend a unique December 4 operetta The Gypsy Queen under Miss Winchester director of royal music at the Woman's College and University The cast includes notable vocalists and fairy roles plus a charity aim for funds toward a new pipe organ by the Methodist church sponsors.
Dr and Mrs F L Riley and guests host the first seven grades of the Baptist Sunday school from 3 to 5 PM. Jinks Cullen and Sam Frasier of North Oxford were bitten by a dog thought rabid and treated at the mad stoke near Taylors to prevent possible fatal results. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church protracted meeting closed due to the pastor s illness Rev W J King. Thanksgiving service scheduled with Rev N W P Bacon preaching and town ministers assisting.
The Chicago Record Herald is presented as an independent metropolitan daily praised for fearless non partisanship. It quotes that news and editorials avoid partisan coloring, aiming to provide the public with a clear basis for judgment. It asserts bias-free reporting on major questions of the day.
Notice is given that letters testamentary on the estate of Mrs Laura B Pavngson deceased of Lafayette County Mississippi were granted to W H Joyner executor. All persons with claims against said estate must probate and register them within one year. failure to do so bars the claim. Dated November 10 1903.
Letters testamentary issued by the Chancery Court of LaFayette County Mississippi to the undersigned. Claimants must display all claims within the legally prescribed period or be barred. Memphis Trust Company Memphis Tennessee November 24 1993.
By decree of the Chancery Court of Livarette County Mississippi a sale to the highest bidder for cash is set for December 18 1903 between 11 a m and 4 p m at the homestead of F Mize deceased now occupied by Thomas Mize. Described lands include the south half and northwest quadrant of section 2 township 10 range 2 west totaling 450 acres Lafayette County Mississippi. Personal property listed includes one mare two cows and calves one yearling sheep and household effects all belonging to the estate of F Mize deceased. Witness B P Ray commissioner on November 26 1903.
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