Notice of Coleman Drainage District Hearing in Lafayette County
Public notice announces a chancer y hearing on November 1 1918 at Lafayette County Court House Oxford Mississippi regarding the proposed Coleman Drainage District. Petitioners led by E E Temple seek drainage of lands described in Burney Branch area including extensive sections in sections 33 4 9 and 16 and multiple townships with creek boundaries and east west parcel lines. The hearing will consider the petition per Chapter 197 Laws of Mississippi 1912 and is open to interested parties in Lafayette County Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Lafayette County
Mississippi
E. E. Temple
Chancery
Iee County
Jin
Burney’s Branch
I. W. M. Woodward
Chancery Court
County Board of Drainage Commissioners
Said
Burney Branch Creek
Lafayette
Missisippi
South Oxford
N. E
S. W
Ion
S. E
Section
Township
Range
Est. FE
N. W
W. W
Inanesoteakot A
SE14
Ford
East
West
Oxford
W. M. Woodward
J. E. Woodward
Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press Notice Details
Advertising rates and obituary pricing announced for the Oxford Eagle and Lafayette County Press issued August 24 1915. Subscriptions and delivery terms listed with prepayment requirements and rates for overseas and domestic readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County Press
Oxford Eagle Consolidated
President Wilson’s firm reply to German note
The president’s response this week is a decisive reply aimed to show sincerity and conviction. It states his views are aligned with the American people and signals no sentimentality in policy toward Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lafayette County Goes Over the Top in Fourth Liberty Loan
County Chairman Geo Knight and sales manager Chas Sisk led a sustained campaign for the Fourth Liberty Loan amid Spanish influenza and bad weather. Publicity manager Robert L Tomlinson and Mrs Henry M laser supported the effort as all committees earned praise for surpassing the goal of 15800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Geo. Knight
Chas. Sisk
Robert L. Tomlinson
Henry M. Laser
Lafayette
Non-Resident Notice in Mississippi Chancery Court
Non resident Elam Thompson ordered to appear before the Chancery Court of Fayette County Mississippi on the third Monday of November 1918 to answer or demur to a bill filed by Anne Lee. Clerk W M Woodward signs the notice dated October 2 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam Thompson
Chancery Court
Ayette County
Mississippi
Anne- Lee
Public bids sought for five bridges in Lafayette County Mississippi
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors will accept bids until 12:00 Noon on November 6 1915 for five bridges in the county. Bridges include 82 feet on Oxford and Ford Road near Van Robert's place, 160 feet at mouth of Tallahatchie River on road 46 Beat 2, 100 feet on Sale severe Coane Chey Beat 3 Bacon Road District, 64 feet on link 74 Bacon Road District, and 32 feet on the same road link. Bids require bonds equal to twice the bid total. The board may reject all bids and will award at public auction in Oxford Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Lafayette
S “Board of Supervisors
Oxford and
Ford Road
Oxford
van Robert's Place
Tiallahatchie
Bacon Road
of Supervisors
Mississiphis
Tanlac advertised as protection against influenza spread
An advertisement cites rapid spread of the Spanish influenza across the United States and urges prevention using Tanlac and Tanlac Laxative Tablets. It promotes Tanlac as a reconstructive tonic to bolster appetite, strengthen the body, aid recovery from influenza and post illness weakness, and advises hygiene and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taniac
Shipping Board
Rowland Drug Company
Adv
Notice to Creditors Hoyt Johnson Estate Mississippi
Notice to creditors of Hoyt Johnson deceased in Lafayette County Mississippi. Claims must be probated and registered within one year from the date of notice. Failure to probate within the period bars the claim. Caption references case number 4920 and Chance Court clerk proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Johnson
Chance Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Mississippi Chancery Court Case Involving Renee and Nettie Pegues
Fragmentary court note from 1918 mentions Renee v Nettie Pegues in a Mississippi chancery proceeding. The document references a demurrer to a bill and a signature by attorney M Woodward dated October. No full details on post office or case outcome are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Nettie Pegues
Divorce Notice in Mississippi Chancery Court
Susie Wilkins of Whitehaven Tennessee is summoned to appear in Lafayette County Mississippi Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in November 1918 at Oxford to plead answer or demur to Willie Wilkins divorce bill. Dated September 28 1918 with official seal and Chancery Clerk Lee M. Russell as solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Wilkins
Whitehaven
Tennessee
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississippi
Oxford
Willie Wilkins
W. M. Woodward
Chancery
Louis Stephens
D. C
Lee M. Russell
Mississippi Proposes Constitutional Amendments in 1918 Vote
Secretary of State in Jackson announces a proposed amendment to Section 112 creating a classified property tax and an amendment to Section 117 setting governor qualifications. The measures were advanced by the Legislature and placed before voters at the November 5 1918 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
State OF
Mississippi
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Elinion
United States
Joseph W. Power
Notice of Trustee's Sale on Riverside Property in Lafayette County
Pursuant to a Deed of Trust by Beverly Young and Burt Young in favor of Aaron Gordon the sale will occur to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the Court House in Oxford Mississippi on October 31 1918. The property lies in Lafayette County the southeast quarter of section 8 township 7 range 8 containing 90 acres more or less. The substituted trustee signs the notice dated October 10 1917-24. The title is believed good but only the title vested in me will be conveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Young
Burt Young
Aaron Gordon
Lafayette
Mississippi
Court House
Oxford
Miss
Lafay Tie
Towit
St. E
Card of Thanks for Alvis J. Smith
We express our thanks to friends for kindness and aid during the illness and death of our husband and father Alvis J. Smith who died October 12 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis J. Smith
Dillard News From Oxford and Tulsa Visit Reflected
Mr and Mrs Evans Pegues were Pleasant visitors. he returned to Washington while she stayed in Oxford De Campbell on University. Jack Dillard and Jim Mill attended the Fair at Mecnotia. After returning they contracted Spanish influenza. Jack recovering, Jim slowly improving. Tulsa’s reunion for veterans featured free transport and generous Liberty Loan support, with Oxford workers praised for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Pegues
Washington, D. C
Pegues
Oxford de Campbell
Jack Dillard
Jim Mill
Mecnotia
Sha
Jack
Jim
Ella Pegues
Bessie Dillard
Dulsa
Okla
Tulsa
Lafayette
Oxford
Pse
Private Abner Hill Visits Sister at Camp Pike
Private Abner Hill from Camp Pike visited his sister Mrs John Buffaloe Sunday and Monday. He recently left the base hospital after being run over by an ambulance three months ago breaking his leg in six places. He plans to stay with Uncle Sam until the war ends if he must go on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Hill
Camp Pike
John Buffaloe
Abner
Uncle Sam
Alabama infantry in Rainbow Division nearly wiped out
The Rainbow Division's Alabama regiment, formed from Fourth Alabama National Guard units and parts of the First and Second Alabama, has suffered heavy casualties in recent fighting. Col William P Screws commands the unit stationed at Mobile, with pride in its long tradition and sacrifices recognized by the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Fourth
Alabama Infantry
National Guard
North Alabama
Central
Pirot the Seutom
Mobile
William P. Screws
South
Jackson Daily News
Wanted Hand Sewing and Darning Samples of Work and Prices
Miss Fannie Johnson advertises hand sewing and darning services at the Moffett cottage inviting visitors to see samples of her work and set prices. The notice is dated October 24 to 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffett Cottage
Belief in Hepatica Plasteres Told by James Sutton
James Sutton of Roselaneville Ky shares his belief that Hepatica Plasteres cured his catarrhal troubles and rheumatism after trying several remedies. He claims taking a few bottles of patica saved his life and urges readers to try the product as labeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sutton
Ville
Mississippi Women in France Canteen Service Courage Amid Bombs
Experience reports from Mrs. Mary Osmun a Y workers in France describe near miss bombs and shelling as they kept C A canteen operations running. She recalls aerial torpedoes landing near the canteen and soldiers moving behind the lines while German artillery shelled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
C. A
France
Mary
Ben
Osmun
Osman
Huns Finj
Also Mentioned on This Page
Honorable Pardoning Board
Andrew Johnson
State Penitentiary
Johnson
G. T. Tarver
George W. Price
City of
Oxford Eagle
M. Woodward
Willieam
Dillard News
Vin Hepatica
Netare
Eam
J. E. Pegues
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