Local notices and business signals in Oxford issue
The page reports on price and wage shifts in the Tennessee Coal and Iron region, a household tip on removing grease spots, and endorsements for Mr. W. Petrie as a progressive business man aiding farmers with cotton financing. It also recounts a treasure hunt claim near Toby Tebby’s burial site involving a half-blood Indian woman and landowners, with partial progress and promised shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Petrie
Lane
Cotton Growers Association
Petrie
Oxford
Toby Tebby
Toby Tubby
Pettis Place
Bothing
F. M. Pettis
Crop conditions warn of potential cotton harvest decline
A Galveston letter from a cotton grower president warns frost risk and weather damage threaten yields, estimating possible output near 6300 bales but cautioning market prices depend on spinners' demand. He cites global trade, speculative bears, and the need for prudent marketing through the autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomr McCorinliom
Cotices
Newl
Eco
Chur
Japan
Ecusamie
China
Americs
Sui Generis
Tod Los
Manchester
South
Se York
Clerical Scoop a New Pastor for Orford Baptist Church
Letters from Georgia praise Rev Dr A M Croxton as pastor choice. The Macon Farmers Democrat notes teaching ranks of Prof John G Deupree and Dr John W Johnson of Oxford University. John W Johnson lectured on The German Girl in Macon drawing solid turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exacite
Orford
W. Gigoxyer
Jackson, Ga
R. J. W. Johnson
University of Misissippi
John G. Leapree
Clinton Callens
Macon
South
Deupree
Noxubee County
Man
Maron
Noxubee
Johnson
Oxford University
Academy of Learning
Macon Farmers Democrat
John W. Johnson
University of Mississippi
Destructive Flood Strikes Water Valley and Surrounding Areas
A major flood with strong winds drenched Water Valley causing waters to flood streets and stores. Main Street bridge washed away and several culverts damaged while sewer works were in progress. Damage to residences and railroad property reported. country impact unclear. Water Valley Progress report notes large overall losses and weeks needed to repair.
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la Ee
Town Creek
Wood Street
Wain
Charen
Wendi
Intin
Main Street
Water Valley
Water Valley Progress
Price’s Cream Salting Powder Meat Perfect Made
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder advertised as producing perfectly tender meat with a crisp texture and white color. The copy emphasizes uniform results and superior leavening for home bakers and cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Damp Capitol papers rot as mildew spreads across archives
A Jackson correspondent notes Mississippi state archives suffer from dampness and mildew in the capitol storage, endangering papers dating to territorial days. A suspect in the 1891 Clinton murder of Captain White is identified as Elgin Stephens’ accomplice in Kansas City, Missouri, with a requisition requested. Advertisers promote cheap work, while Coahoma and Oxford politics feature full ticket claims. Administrator A. R. Browning of estate of a G. Browning faces court commands in Lafayette County Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Capitol
Capt. White
Clinton
Elgin Stephens
Ehofis
Jal
Karsua City
Oxford
University
Notices to creditors for estate of J Woe deceased
Creditors are required to present claims against the estate of J Woe deceased to the chancery clerk of Lafayette County Mississippi within one year from this date or be barred. Letters of administration were granted by the Lafayette County chancery court on March 20. This notice appears dated September 1995 by J A Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BR. Browning
A. R. Browning
A G. Browning
Chancery Court
Lafayette County
Mississi
J. W. Oe
Chancery Clerk
Lafayette
Mississippi
Aes
Citation Notice for Divorce Case in Chanccery Court
Minnie Clark filed a divorce bill in Colverette County Mississippi. Ed Clarke is ordered to appear on the fourth Monday in November 1596 to answer the bill cited in Minnie Clark's petition. Clerk signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Clark
Ed. Clarke
Chancerry
Aoevette
Mixeissippi
Minnie Clare
A. D
Bes P. Guar
University of Mississippi Law Tuition Free 1995 Opens
Forty fourth session opens September 12, 1995 at the University of Mississippi. Law students face tuition free options with lower costs than ever before. Catalog and contact details appear for Dr. Fauros and related health product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Fauros
University
Mississippi
Morphine and Cocaine Cure Advertised by Dublin Company
The G Wilson Chemical Co of Dublin Texas offers a vegetable remedy claimed to cure morphine opium cocaine and whisky habits with a 5.00 price and a money back guarantee. It promises to improve mind and body, with references from local banks and a postal request for booklets and testimonials. It also advertises a tipple for tobacco habits at 1.00 and assures confidentiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilson Chemical Co
Dublin
Texas
First Natinal Bank
Dublin National Bank
Postwaster
G. Wilson Chemical Company
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Sale Promises Skin Cure Ointment
In a local ad, Sutherland's Eagle Eye Sale touts a skin cure ointment claimed to treat all skin diseases. The product is sold in 25 cent tubes and backed by guaranteed dealer promises. Names listed include Mrs EO Rayburn of Toccoa, Miss.. Mrs O P Nabors of Denmark, Miss.. G W Duriey of Tyro, Miss.. Rev S E Farrow of Etta, Miss.. and Dr B P Vaughan of Potts Camp, Miss.
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E. W. Bagpy
Paducah
Bell
Rayburn
Purley
TytTu
Miss
Farrow
Biie
Vaughan
Potts Camp
Sutherland
EO m Rayburn
Toccopola
O P Nabors
Denmark
G W Duriey
Tyro
S E » Farrow
Etta
B P Vaughan
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Oxford Eagle
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Kenkin
J. H. Jones
Wilkinson
J. L. Power
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Lefayette
A. Q. May
Wiley N. Nash
Attatla
ALA
Aineaanen
Locdenvale
EW. Brown
Copiah
Lam! Commiste Ser
J. M. Simonton
Lee
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Fat District
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Meinnix
Lauderdale
M. M. Evans
Jorson
BM Kether
J J Evans
Yoorne
Por District
W._ A. ROANEW
J_W_T. FALKNER
Pum
Legislature
Fielder Webster
McMahon
York
Rimmons
Fem Ctarce
Bex P.gerry
Fok
Leek
Ee Temple
Rerms Rawey
Edte Ati
Ge Kk Wightower
E. Parks
R Bendren
E. Bageley
W_SWITH
Carl Treeloe
J. A. Parrer
Teunnessee Coalant Freo Company
Birmindher, Ala
Galveston
Rector Dee
American Cotton Growers’ Protective Assertion
Pepe
St Lewis
Jst
Cairo
Snl 1
Magnificent Bridge
St. Louis
Stertline
Grand Bridge
Vaien
Farrs Lound
Benton House
Uh and
Pine
Milford’s
Fean
Unies Trust
St. Luci
Montemano
Robt
le Louis
Shaw
Messrs
Ocrew
Clark
Papa
Myself
Tower Grove Park
Mr. Shaw
Peegie
Meree
Forest Park
Hamilton & Brown
Aoe
Anheuser and Bach
Dr. A. M. Croxton
B.D. Rivers
Anford
A. E. Weatherby
Monticello
Tyre
Weatherby
Seratohis
Reguar
Vicksburg
New York
State Penitentiary of Texas
Tyler Telegram
Kansas
Coahoma County
Barber Business
W. E. Clark
A. G. Browning
Bes P. Grar
Chancery
Septet
Jxo
A. Parker
Coamseriana
Byzant Shir
Dr. Cady
Diana
Dragginte
Hom
Samuel Pitcher
Qatar
Broektys
Castes Mawriz
Seow
Fown F. Panors
Ler Tork City
W.T. Wallace
Undertaker
W. B. Facmahon
Crowr
Inka Normal Institute
Iaka
Misa
Smail
United States
Chicago
Acceental
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