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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
5
The Lafayette County Press and Oxford Eagle note advertising rates and circulation details. They discuss Oscar Johnson potentially representing Coahoma in the Legislature and speculate on who might become speaker if Mr. Glass declines the nomination.
A handwritten poem by ETHEL V. PICKENS from Lafayette Springs Miss discusses self expression and intellect, followed by brief literary notes and a campus church article excerpt. The piece closes with a 1919 newspaper ownership statement for the Oxford Eagle, including G W Price and Mrs Lee M Russell, confirmed by Notary F M Heard.
The Mississippian, University student publication, expands to eight pages and five columns, printed on book paper and trimmed for improvement. Editor B England leads the editorial department, with Willie Hull as business manager. Also notes the Reds winning the world championship after 50 years and comments on Walsh and Congress.
The article argues Oxford needs a formal organization such as a Chamber of Commerce to expand its influence. It criticizes piecemeal efforts by individuals and urges collective action to pull the town together and organize for growth.
The article questions whether Oxford will support and retain new factories and enterprises, noting a newspaper is a major city venture and warning reliance on merchants may fail to cover expenses like the power bill.
We thank all for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and father. May God's rich blessings rest upon you all. Mrs. Stanley Burt and Children.
The Oxford First Presbyterian Church hosted a Saturday banquet for University students of the Presbyterian Church. The event made attendees feel at home and most had their letters placed with the local congregation. Dr. Hume chaired the toast, with talks by Dr. Swan and others including Mr. Doxey and Miss.
No 5054. The State of Mississippi to James Buford of Memphis Tennessee. You must appear before the Chancery Court of Lafayette County in Oxford on November 24 1919 to plead answer or demur to the bill for divorce of Lottie Buford as defendant. Oct 9 16 23. W M Woodward clerk seal.
Letters of administration with the will annexed issued by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi for the estate of Fannie Dunlap deceased. Creditors must register and prove claims within one year, or be barred. Arthur Frierson is administrator with the will annexed. Sept 25 1919.
By order of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Massachusetts I as commissioner will sell at public outcry the east half of section 36 township 6 range 5 west excluding part, to the highest bidder for cash on November 3 1919 at the south door of the Lafayette County Court House Oxford Mississippi for heirs division. Title believed good, conveyance limited to commissioner’s authority. Bates v Smith attorney. Oct 1 1919.
One black mare mule with yoke on was last seen about two weeks ago. Fin der will receive a reward. J. S. Miller, Route 2 Oxford Miss Eleven miles west of Oxford on Dillard farm. E Oct 18 1.00 P.
The Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi is directed to public notice for John Robert Humphreys and other unknown heirs to appear before the court on the fourth Monday of November 1919. They must show cause why the final account of T. M. Anderson as Executor of the estate of R. Anderson should not be approved and Mrs. Florence Anderson as Administratrix discharged.
Notice to creditors of the estate of S Burt deceased to file claims within twelve months from Oct 1 1919 or be barred by law. Also indebted parties are urged to come forward and settle. Oct 1, 1919.
Miss Emma P. Worley seeks to quiet title to the Henry W. Worley estate realty in Lafayette County Mississippi. The notice names multiple heirs and creditors with addresses in Tennessee Texas Alabama and Alabama and directs them to appear before the Lafayette County Chancery Court in Oxford on November 24 1919 to show cause why relief should not be granted.
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