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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
2
The fragment lists advertising rates and terms for print space. It mentions price per line and per word, with rates for on time delivery and various ad types, including foreign advertising terms. The text is incomplete but preserves standard newspaper rate details.
A compiled slate lists numerous candidates for state and local offices including Agriculture Commissioner Edauestion Superintendent M. Powrs Insurance Commissioner T. M. Henry Auditor Public Accounts 4.Meth For State Treasurer Gr. Edwards and others. Names such as H. D. Stephens G. Keith Doaker Slo ugh R ussell and J.C Hartse tfedp appear alongside clerical and judicial posts with various district and supervisor roles noted.
Gov. Vardaman appoints W. A. Roane to the Third Circuit Court District to replace J. B. Boothe whose term expired. H. D. Stephens to become district attorney. The piece lauds Roane for strict law enforcement and predicts strong performance, noting long call for reducing law’s delay and better docket management. Also includes an anecdote about Elovette Bitters advertisement.
Editor urges Oxford to build a stronger cotton market with a dedicated buyer paid by the town to secure top prices, arguing that capturing every bale boosts local spending on dry goods, machinery, and bank deposits. The piece warns that lazy buyers can ruin town prosperity and calls for an up to date market to draw LaFayette County cotton.
Weekly list of mail matter left unclaimed in Oxford Mississippi post office for week ending Saturday. Names include Bratt Mise Donnie Jollena Mise Marie Davisin Mrs Jeanie Harris Bertham Perkins Mrs Martha Robison Mrs Laura Hubineon Miss Jette Switch Miss Hanna Yarner Miss Bettie Webb Robert. Please state letter number and date advertised.
A light Monday rain benefits the turnip crop and eases dust on roads in Altus. Travelers report improved conditions. Local residents recount visits and family gatherings, including Misses Lottie and Lizzie Wooten and Miss Lizzie Wooten. Ben Hyde of Lafayette Springs journeys to Oxford on business. James Anderson and family visit relatives north of Cambridge. Tone Welch of Midway visits Mrs. Ellen Hyde. Easter wishes close the note to readers.
A letter to T. W. Avent of Oxford Mississippi praises Tevon and a white paint claim. The writer cites a Sidbary building example at Nevoe 1019 as perfect after seven years, urging property owners from Maine to Mexico to adopt the paint, with a postscript promoting Rebue Frice sells the paint.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met at the Slayer's office Tuesday at 7 p.m. Present were Mayor HOS. Adame and Aldermen including T. Warter, H. V. Somervilis, F. M Stowers, G. St. Knight, J. H. Lawsbee. Various allowances for city officers were approved, with per diems for Lawshee and Somerville and salaries listed. A committee of Somerville, Carter, and Stowers was appointed to locate the site for the Light and Water plant. Prominent notes warn against misusing the hose and reel, and include unrelated medical and advertising text.
A roundup of residents activities includes Bruce Toney's business trip to Sardis and other points, Rufus Shaw's home additions, and the school opening under Miss Maude Payne with good attendance. Other items mention travel to the Jamestown Exposition, church seating, new baby for Sid Johnson, and notable illnesses and cures in the community.
Legal notices warn creditors of RB D Roberts estate to probate and register claims within one year under Mississippi Chancery Court, with executor E A Ronnrs. A posted landowners list prohibits hunting and fishing on their lands with penalties. A pardon petition requests conditional pardon for James K Vardaman with local supporters asserting wrongful conviction.
Petitioners in La Fayette County urge Governor James K. Varda to grant clemency to Louis Robinson serving a three year term for burglary and larceny. The document cites youth, model conduct, and family hardship as grounds for pardon. Additional items include a land sale notice in La Fayette County and an Oxford town ordinance enforcing misdemeanor penalties.
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