Satirical Echoes and Global Wancies Across The Times
The column surveys a mosaic of 1909 style curiosities and sharp asides. It notes Halley’s comet, Peary, Rockefeller, and Taft with satirical quips on explorers, politics, and money. It blends light ridicule with mock headlines about literature, the North Pole, and Harriman. It closes reflecting on wealth and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad
Halley
North Pole
Public relief and road contracts in county reports
The Oxford Eagle notes pauper relief funding and multiple road contracts across Bead 3 to Beat 6. Items include payments for medical aid and medicines for paupers, bridge and road building by contractors such as Tarver, Cook, and Wallace, and approvals for various emblements and flooring materials. The report confirms committee investigations, contract awards, and resignations, ending with tax rolls and road work updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bortow Mail
Pyar Hev Viek
Ato
Cairhe Caruthers
Pischer
Theurgs
Tap Rede
Oxford Eagle
Sen Harrison
Pauper
Trump
Robert Ware
Dy Frank Smith
Dennia Capothors
Clem Kimmons
Brainiets & Sone
Oem
Anderron
Jones Treiiar
Tarver
Pieher
Horrimg & Son
JU Hariatiels
A James
Beas
Flemaneme
Ly Fein
Provinece
JL Freeman
Wofeing
Varover & Carothers
AE Hiercey
Court House
Blemkiels
Davidson & Wardlaw
Trdsee
Seared
Wallace
Suston
Sameer
Wurbrigg
Cowman
Pace
Toliet
Baer
Cam Henry
Fever St
JC Tarver
Leach
WO Parks
BOF
Lindsey
Coleman & Siegieton
Eoldiers
Wowlverion
Ote
MG West
Balame Taylor
John Risper
Stephens
Callaway Creek
Peremsusse
JC Hartsfield
Marshall, Bruce & Co
Peasco Commissioners
Peasivg
William Huston
M.D. Walt
W. W. Garrison
Garrison
Spike Lester
James Fabor
Collier Park
Oxford and
New Albany
Renial
Team
Pumpkin Creek
Oxford and Huston Road
A. Hartley
Lammey
Rocky Ford Road
F. R. Poyner
Darts Field
Yosuna
M. L. Childress
A. Huston
Oxford and Pontotoc Road
L. M. Brummett
H. L. Matis
C.cC.hens
Soard
G. W. Fleyes
Willaston
H. L. Davis
Tor
J. N
Circuit Court Convenes with Grand Jury Selection and One Murder Case
The Circuit Court opened Monday with Judge Roane presiding, noting a strong Grand Jury and praise for juror selection. The docket is being cleared promptly, and the sole murder case, bronchiiere from Panol County, was continued to the next term. Numerous local names listed as attendees and attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Roane
Circuit Court
Jardge
Roane
Panol
Local Notices and Public Bids Highlight 1909 County Elections
A mixed record shows election notices for Fifth District voters in Lafayette County to elect a Justice of the Peace and fill a vacancy. civil notices include non-resident tax suits, bid invitations for multiple bridges and road work, and a public auction process. Also listed are local notices, classifieds, postal matter, and routine public health ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titth
laBayette Cinaty
Kiecton
Rretar
G. W. Slemmouns
Sala Tacader
Elreuj
Elerk
Petinen
Tog Dale
BR Janes
A. M. Hall
Kesxepy. Com
LaFayette County
Frank Daniel
Ruth Daniel
Ubancery Court
Mississippi
Miscissippi
LaPayette
Mary Jane Parks
Oklahoma
Chancery Court
LaFayette
Paul Parks
W. M. Woopwagp
Fayeste, Roseem & Falkyres
Com'pli
Revival Meeting Hints at Oxford Area Clergy Attend
Local notes describe a revival effort led by Rev. is, A Filer, and Rev. Nelson of Lafayette with preaching at the schoolhouse. Attendees include McLarcy Callawsy GU Lameltor and others from Oxford. visits mention Mary Gardner and Mrs J M Hall. Advertisements promote Chamberlain remedies and early medicines, with community health items and local figures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Lafayette
Serees
Orewa
McLarcy
AF. Callawsy
GU. R. Lameltor
Sd Caddren
Oxford
G. W. White
Mine Bigrne
Cisrkadele
Altus News Roundup Includes Obituary and School Update
Mrs Lena Shoct and children visit Altus as rain persists. Miss Nona Prater to teach Altus school this winter. Mrs James Mathis of near Lefayette Springs dies after long illness. funeral at Midway with Rev James Nelson officiating. She leaves a husband seven children and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Shoct
Oxford
Bethel
Exbee Sharp
the Patterson
Tubs
Scuntley
Pet Livingston
Toccopola
Nona Prater
Mt. Zion
Altus
James Mathis
Sear le Fayette Springs
Midway Cemetery
James Nelson
Friensis
Dixie
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EA Thompson
Wilmer Hennedy
Manedger
Tagine
Tittsburng
United States
Spain
Rockefeller
Brooklyn
Harren
Weskly
Peary
Maele Sam
Bakers
Dre. Coor
Eorld
Canada
Hudson's Bay
North Mole
New Orleans
Dr. Cook
Boxe
Harriman
Mars
New York
Taft
Buf-faloe
Board of Supervisors
Lew
Ilen Fed Stephens
Pesuler
Attormes
Jean Hand
Steceet
Wasimesa
W. A Martin
Vatort Beyart
St. Aie
J. Ilercing
A. Roms
C. Mages
I. W Iillingely
M. Petiis
G. F. Vook
BR. Palmer
Jong Wot
A. Ht. Wilson
J. ¥. Geoleby
J 0. Sisaghter
T. Lammey
J W. Stogner
Walter Ivey
John Kers
IR Reding
L. Hodge
J. A. Saeed
J. ML Soerceee
A. J. Cierdon
Oreo
Add Pertander
KX. Williams
BP. L. Melasty
RB. F. Black
Tom Oweert
JS T Lawher
Jaever Cromwell
W. A. Sne
D, CO
Ales
Niky Xo
George Miller
W. i. White
Gaston Nuberloun
W. Starnes
B. K. Crltins
Jd EB. W. Muse
H. Ros
J. J. Vole
K. T. Winter
Brewer
Alfred Lindsey
Martin
Hartsfift
Wiltam Huston
Dallas
Woelas
Fi. T. Smith
W. M. Wooowaka
A. T. Cagutmers
Blackwater Creek
Yellow Leaf Creek
Dallas Road
Pontotoc Road
Fle Iing Office
Eutcry
W. M. Woodwarp
Miss
Leavell, Orford
Mias
Devoe
Reed the Eade
Tossorel
al Mullins
Faite
Tuia
W. W. Ba
Levi Phillipe
Makion Wiego
Will
Pontotoc
T. J. Wingo
Taber
Arkansas
D. McClearen
Chamberlain
Abernathy
Foley
D. BE
Boone
Chamberlan
Colle
Jn Tse
Ail Druggiste
Chambeelan
Mopprity Roy
von Jos Berely
Sobiby
Remic
Baat
Robissiens Be
Toking Fudey
Aft Atuggate
Woodson
K. L. Sichalwn
Hopewell
Beeryhill
Jolly Springs
Schiool House
Lester Lucas
Starkville
A. & BM. College
Paul White
Sunda
L. A. Walker
Water Valley
Chester McLarty
A.J. Slaughter
North Oxford
Beaulah Stephens
Jeanette
Lois Slaughter
Rumor
DeWitt
de Witt
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Ballard
A. H. Bendel
Altus News
Ranger
I Fence Co
D-Kaik
Ranees
Cus
Ae Whitree
de Ballard-Snow Liniment Co
Louors
Wintersmith
South
Petre & Co
Hull Street
Louisville
Kentucky
DR. Black
J. R. Jackson
Paragonh
Ark
M. A. Barer
Kennet
J. R. Black
W. A. Magwogn
Jonesboro
Dlas
F. B
McMahon
Erici
A. M. Storer Brick
C. Ff, Roach & Co
al Holly Springs
C. H. Curd
Phe Orh
Fartier
Stocktian
Horseman
Memphis
Tenn
Snow
Tri-State Fair Association
Sm Neely
Plla Protas 'Lemphis
Tenn. Ee
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