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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
5
Oxford Eagle publish date and rate details appear with subscription terms. Advertisements and obituary notices state pricing per word and advance payment rules. The notice lists rates for display and classified ads and outlines subscriptions and delivery to Lafayette County, Oxford.
Water Valley Progress Itemizer reports business leaders and citizens pressing Calhoun County to route a new north south road through Water Valley to access a large trading area and avoid detours to Pontotoc or Memphis. Citizens plan to petition the Calhoun County Supervisors, with Oxford and Lafayette County backing a direct link via Paris and Oxford to Memphis. The piece also notes Calhoun County bonds for road surfacing and a broader push for better state road connections. It closes with a brief editorial on a Mississippi school funds distribution amendment, urging voter support for equalizing public school terms.
In a 1919 Mississippi communication, Lafayette County leaders urge local action to claim federal aid for building and hard surfacing inter-county highways. A State Highway Commissioner letter notes $100,000 set aside for two government designated Federal Aid Roads and offers assistance.
After the first primary the Yazoo City Herald endorses Hon. S. Joe Owen for Speaker of the House calling him a true son of Mississippi and a friend to the plain people. The piece also notes Brother Matt’s hearty endorsement and New Albany figure S. Joe Owen as a strong choice amid statewide papers.
The Union County Record debuts in New Albany edited by H. T. Caldwell. The note voices sympathy for Caldwell’s effort while warning that split readership will weaken both papers and threaten a strong town newspaper landscape.
Judge Charles B. Howry of Washington DC is in the city this week on business and paid a pleasant call to the office. Grenada Ford building progress is slowed by recent rains but moving forward as expected. Mr and Mrs Doyle Mize announce the birth of a little girl born Thursday evening last week.
An ordinance fixes E. E. Temple mayor salary at 100 dollars monthly and assigns him tax collector duties plus property assessment oversight while J. T. Metts councilman receives 75 dollars monthly for street commissioner duties. The measure amends a prior salary ordinance and passed by the mayor and council with all members voting aye.
City of Oxford Mississippi to hold vote on October 29 1919 to ratify or reject ordinance fixing salaries of Mayor E E Temple and Councilman T J Metts Election Commissioners Bowles Hall and Tankersly announce the election date and officials consent.
Dr W B McMahon informs patients he will be away October 20 through 25 for the National Dental Association meeting in New Orleans Louisiana. He asks patients to govern themselves accordingly.
A bargain offer for housewives featuring a Majestic Range with a free cooking ware set. Demonstration Week runs Monday October 27 through Saturday November 1 at Porter Hardware Company. Customers can choose from varied Majestic models and receive the giftware with purchase.
The Oxford Eagle carries resolutions from the Celestial Lodge mourning Brother Stanley Burt. The committee notes his exemplary character and faith, extends sympathy to his family, and requests minutes, a family copy, and publication of the notice in the newspaper.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids by November 4 1919 for building multiple bridges on roads Link 134 69 and 77 plus Toby Tubby Creek crossing and dragging all bond issue roads in Supervisor's District No 1. Plans on file in Chancery Clerk's office. Bids bound to bond for performance. board may reject any bid. October 14 1919. W M Woodward Clerk G A Woodward D C. Oct 16-23-30.
No 5050 Burt Thompson sues Mary Thompson in Lafayette County Mississippi. Defendant Mary Thompson whose post office address is unknown is commanded to appear before the Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November 1919 to defend the suit. This 15th of October 1919. Chancery Clerk.
No 5054 to James Buford of Memphis Tenn to plead answer or demur to the Bill for Divorce of Lottie Buford in the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi dated November 24 1919 in Oxford Mississippi. Official seal and signature at Oxford Miss this 4th day of Clerk of the Chancery Court. (Oct 9 16 23)
Chancery Court order in Lafayette County Mississippi directs a public auction on November 3 1919 at the south door of Oxford county courthouse. The sale follows the estate of R M Anderson deceased with executors Florence Anderson and others named to heirs and unknowns including John Robert Humphreys and Kate West among others.
Complainant Emma P Worley seeks to quiet title to property in Lafayette county Mississippi described as the south fraction of the southwest quarter section 15 township 38 range 3 west less 212 acres and fractions of lots 216 217 in North Oxford near the Oxford Abbeville road. The Chancery Court of Lafayette county will hear on November 24 1919 the fourth Monday of November at Oxford to take action. notices to named heirs and guardians and other interested parties are required. W G Boyett clerk and attorney for Complainant.
Notice to creditors to file claims within twelve months from Oct 1 1919 or be barred by law. Also all debtors are urged to forward and settle amounts owed to the estate.
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