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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
2
The ticket lists President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey and Vice President Thomas R Marshall of Indiana with Hubert D Stephens running for Congress. The snippet suggests a party slate highlighting these named individuals and their states.
The circuit court session reports multiple verdicts including Lonnie Keel guilty on carrying a concealed pistol and Will Thompson guilty of assault with intent. Others see not guilty or not pros on various charges such as retailing and petit larceny. Also noted are jurors listed and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Trustee J. B. Roach will auction at public sale at the South door of the Lafayette County Courthouse in Oxford Mississippi the northeast and southeast quarters of sections thirty four and thirty five in townships six range two west with river land and adjacent parcels including tenant houses and all crops, to satisfy a deed of trust dated May 22 1910 by A G Duncan and S A Duncan for Bank of Oxford.
Notice of sale by trustee Jim Threfield Rob Threfield and Frank Threfield to satisfy an indebtedness secured by a deed recorded in Lafayette County Mississippi. The sale at Denmark Mississippi on September 28 1912 will offer 186 acres including parts of sections 19 and 1 township 9 range 2 and 1 west. The trustee offers only title vested in the deed. Witness dated September 3.
The article urges voters to study a 1912 reform allowing counties to retain or abolish the county prosecuting attorney. It argues costs exceed benefits, notes magistrates’ fees persist with or without the office, and calls for abolition or consolidation with the district attorney. It ends with an ad for Chamberlain's Tablets.
Oct lst. notice from B B Russet warns that no accounts will be carried and all feed stuff must be paid in cash. If payment is not made at delivery, the goods will be returned by the delivery boy. All parties not in business on the square are addressed.
Three strong healthy farm mares and a two months old male colt are offered. The mares are without blemish and cannot be surpassed. Apply at THE EAGLE office for reference.
Two Jersey cows offered for sale that yield three to four gallons of milk daily. Cash purchase preferred and price set to attract quick sale. Apply at THE Eagle office for particulars.
A speaker argues against maintaining the county attorney’s office, urging voters to rely on conscience and tax relief. He contrasts religious rhetoric with taxation burdens on farmers and linen-duster satirically, questions fines data, and endorses Edgar Webster only if funds permit. The call is for reform or removal of the office.
A column argues the county attorney’s value should be measured by the net fines collected versus prior periods, challenging a paper's focus on county officer salaries. It questions the source of county fines, warns against political siren songs, and ends with an advertiser note promising remedies for common health issues.
An old notice states the September teachers examinations will be held in Oxford for white teachers on the 6th and 7th and for colored teachers on the 5th and 6th. The report is signed by M. L Suarru, County Superintendent, and includes a medicinal advertisement for Zemo promising cure for eczema with guaranteed results and pricing from A H Kendal’s Drug Store.
The community shows good health aside from light chills and fever. Dr. H. C. Wait has been traveling to assist in other communities. Local social notes mention visits, travel to Starkville for schooling, and attendance at an association in Teocopa last week.
Board orders the November 5 election in LaPaye County Mississippi to decide retaining or abolishing the County Prosecuting Attorney office. Ballots will read For County Prosecuting Attorney Office versus Against County Attorney Office. Also includes an ad for De King’s New Life Pills.
An Oxford resident J. B. Pestock testifies after six months of back pain and kidney symptoms. He recalls using Doan's Kidney Pills from Kendal's Joe Store and reports cure after three boxes. The ad cites multiple testimonials and promotes Doan's and St Joseph's Liver Regulator as remedies with prices listed.
Local column reports health concerns as Evans Lloyd remains ill though fever declines and mentions several dog bites. Community notes include rains, a stave mill removal near LaFayette Springs, visits by neighbors, travel to Louisville, and a dreamer remark. Home remedies tout Chamberlain's Tablets and Cough Remedy with testimonials.
Ad praises Zemo for eczema chafing and pimples with instant relief and vanishing liquid formula. It claims dandruff cure and guarantees results, noting distribution by E W Rose Medicine Co and sale at A H Kendal's Drug Store with trial bottles priced at 25 cents.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for rheumatism stomach and kidney trouble praising a testimonial from Charlen L. Allan of Sylvania Ga. It promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with a trial bottle offered and guaranteed by A H Kemlel.
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