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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
3
Foreman R. W. Spears leads the grand jury as locals share notes of visits and guests. Mrs. Oldnam hosts Miss Mildred Memory while students return to schools in Vancleare and Sardis. Car shipments arrive for Baker Wagons and Stad t- Bester models at reasonable prices from Brenner & Co.
Classified notices describe properties for sale or trade near Oxford including a good-room house with basement stable orchard and garden 1 to 4 miles from Oxford and 1 2 within town limits cash terms or 1 4 cash with time or trade for a small farm plus multiple rental offers and notices of local church changes and political commentary with varied transient ads and farm sale details including 161 acre farm two pastures good spring water and more by Lee D. in Oxford Miss and notices for rental on University Ave and Richmond Ave with contact Julia McMahon or Dr W B McMahon.
The court record shows the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors considering a petition by the Livestock Sanitary Board of Mississippi about tax action in district five. Notes list numerous individuals and work entries for roads, bridge, cattle inspection, and other public works associated with the case.
Up to Saturday last the local gin had turned out 26 bales, reflecting steady output for the week. The detail mirrors ongoing production amid seasonal demand and crowding at the facility.
About fifteen years ago Joseph Stoate introduced a remedy claimed to cure Istula and then inflamation generally. The Stomeie Microbe Destroyer is said to destroy microbes attacking living flesh and is offered to Lafayette County residents for diseases and skin ailments.
The notice states that stores including the Leader H. and J. Friedman Breaser & Co will close for New Year day with hours adjusted on the upcoming dates.
To Albion Michigan on A ust 24 at 1 30 p.m Mr B Russell of Tunica Miss was mar-
The Lafayette County Sunday School Association held its annual meeting at Central Presbyterian Church near Orford. W Fred Long of the State Secretary addressed attendees. Mrs Garner Owen of Oxford attended as secretary. Committees outlined plans for stronger work and wider awakening in the county Sunday School.
State authority seeks to bond the state to fund a contemplated road or public work. The document names county officials and a clerk who will oversee the process and affix signatures. The text references the proceeding date and the clerk’s oath and duties in the district.
A notice from Lafayette County Mississippi declares a petition filed by EA Aller and others to establish and maintain a public road or mine district under Chapter 1% of the Laws of the state. It states the Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County will act and file the petition with the Chancery Clerk for interested parties to appear.
Legal notice from Mississippi describes a petition to establish a public road or highway project under a 1900 law. It names board of supervisors and county and state authorities, notes filings in the October meeting, and invites all persons to view the petition at the county seat. Witnessed by county officials.
The Chancery Court office of Lafayette County Mississippi will auction real property on the first day of October 1974. The sale follows a court order with the deed conveyed by C E Slough Trustee and J Harkins estate, on Pontetec Street, Oxford.
The Chancery Clerk of Lafayette County Mississippi declares a late notice related to a petition or election matter. The document requests qualified electors to appear and provides witness and official seal details dated September 42, with signatures from M. Woonwagp and A. Wooowasp.
A damaged early 20th century notice describes a trustee sale under a deed of trust. It references the North half of Section seventeen in a township, with details about conveyance and sale terms, naming a trustee and date in September 1911.
Readers report Mr Phillips has suffered stomach trouble for more than five years with ongoing concerns and a lingering health note. The brief item underscores persistent symptoms and potential medical attention.
Wiertus petition signed by W M Gordos and others asks the Board for authorization to issue bonds for high district improvements. The document records the September date and signatures, including D C G A Woepwa2z5, as official.
The note presents a garbled phrase about a fall cough and related sensations. It lacks identifiable people places or events to anchor a proper news summary. No coherent reportable details are present in readable form.
Taken up near Ang. Std 1914 eleven miles northeast of Oxford a smooth black berge mule with long switch oval roach about six years old weight about six hundred pounds. Price. AGENTS- Sell. Europe at a Glance book effects given lone causes statistics etc. Everybody at fever heart. Everybody want it. Two per cent proof retail price. Complete book and particulars sent agents for. Circulation free. J J Ligees P O Box Jackson Mississippi.
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