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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
Ambiguous note from Maggie Thompson a music teacher pledges prompt handling of duties. The text appears as a fragmented public notice with misspellings and garbled addresses. It names a dentist and an office location but lacks clear dates or formal context.
The issue lists county officials across judicial and administrative posts including sheriff treasurer assessor and coroner along with county surveyor and men in charge of education and public safety. It notes board of supervisors and aldermen wards, plus clergy and civic groups, with brief mentions of local events and business notices.
A lively notice describes a grand theatrical event in the South with costumes and memories, plus social tidbits. Community health improves, and locals like Velma Black and Nina Baker attend gatherings. Various residents travel to entertainments, with church construction and phone work mentioned amid local life.
Resolutions note the Creator takes William Lowa from their midst. They commend his integrity loyalty and faithful Christian work and offer deepest sympathy to his family. A copy is sent to the family and filed in minutes for the public press. W B Porter President
Public notice from Lafarette County Mississippi framing two legal actions. A five room home on Seauth University street is offered for sale or rent to Lettie Hickman of Memphis Tennessee. Non resident notice for Dave Leggette requires appearance before LaFayette Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November.
A meeting of LaPayeur County Farmers Union local presidents condemns night riders interfering with cotton gin operations. They vow expulsion from the union for any member engaging in unlawful acts and urge publication of resolutions across county state and national papers.
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