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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle lists Democratic candidates H. D. Stephens for Congress J. Lee Bates for Circuit Judge and J. G. McGowen for Chancery Judge. The piece blends editorials and local notes on current events, sugar prices, cotton buying, and regional affairs, reflecting early 20th century Mississippi commentary.
More than four hundred students have already matriculated at the University, with expectations of five hundred by Christmas. The note urges Chancellor Powers and the faculty to build the university into a leading force for higher education and asks Oxford residents to welcome students and make them feel at home.
J Tabor a seventy two year old Confederate veteran was found guilty of shooting to death his daughter in law Mrs Jim Tabor in the northeastern county. The homicide occurred during a heated morning confrontation as a baby was in the deceased’s arms. A single eye witness testified while local attorneys appointed by the court defended the defendant who remained jailed after arrest.
A countywide outcry targets road district bond plans. Taxpayers accuse meddling outsiders of pushing bonds without consent, arguing taxes are already high at forty two mills in Beat and one mill in Oxford. Residents urge stopping advisers who do not pay taxes.
The Abbeville and Woodsens Ridge baseball scene becomes a social hub with young Cubs facing veteran players. Nearly twenty faces cheer the Ridge team amid a planned Sunday School tribute to teacher Mere Ferrell and her daughter Mrs Muller Nelson, away in Holly Springs.
The Lafayette County Agricultural High School opened on Wednesday the 17th amid ideal weather and large attendance. Chancellor J N Powers of the University spoke on education, praising training of hands and head. Powers called the school a monument to citizenship, urging locals to inspect the facilities and enroll their children.
The Firat Presbyterian Church hosts a congregational reception in the Sunday school building on Thursday evening September 24 starting at 7 30. Guests include Presbyterial students from the University and members of South Street Church.
Next Sunday September 27 special revival services begin at the Methodist Church and run at least two weeks. Irvin Price of Chattanooga will lead the choir. In the second week Rev J H Felts of Corinth will join. The pastor KK Lewis invites all townspeople to attend and help ensure a large turnout.
The 1914 Lafayette County Sunday School Convention met at Central Church on September 11 with speeches by Mr Long and Miss Edwards. Rain reduced early attendees but the house filled by noon. Officers for next year include T. H. Somerville president and Steve Callaway vice president. G. S. Owens sec treas. Ella Wright elementary superintendent. A. M. Armstrong adult Bible class superintendent. Howard McCorkle home department. Font Calaway missionary department. S. Johnson Teachers Training. The group will meet next year at Tallahatchie Church. Special thanks were given to Central Church for hospitality and dinner.
An advertisement touts Dedson's Liver Tone as a preventive liver tonic. It claims the product revives the liver and improves digestion without causing blood pressure or bowel issues. The copy promises a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied with relief.
Circuit court largely closed last week after adjourning Tuesday. State cases show Ed Buford murder not pros, Felix Mosely retailing guilty with $100 fine and 30 days, Ed Stone retailing guilty with $100 fine, and several cases retired to files or continued. Other entries include assault with intent to kill mistrial and embezzlement demurrer sustained.
A lengthy list shows multiple defendants with pleas of guilty or not guilty and various dispositions. Cases include manslaughter not pros, assault and battery sentences, retailing with and without pros, gaming continuances, and murder continuations. executions scheduled for Friday November 13.
An Oxford citizen, engineer E G Walker of South Depot Street, reports severe typhoid complications weakened his kidneys and back. After using Deans Kidney Pills he recovered quickly and has remained able to work for four years without kidney trouble. Price 50c at dealers. Dean's Kidney Pills distributed by Milburn Co. Progs. Buffalo, N Y.
A Lafayette County petition to Governor Brewer seeks a pardon for John Scott who in September 1915 was convicted of larceny of a male animal and sentenced to three years. Signers cite first offense innocence claims, hardship in defense, local prejudice, respected family background, and belief he would be a good citizen if pardoned.
Notice of sale under a deed of trust by T J Harkins and wife Kate Harkins to secure debt recorded in Lafayette County Mississippi announces foreclosure for Lot No 11 in the T J Harkins homestead on Pontotoc Street Oxford. Sale to be held at the south door of the courthouse in Oxford on October 1914 after legal hours. E Slough attorney for the trustee signs.
Trustee's sale notice states W W McMahon default under a deed of trust in County, September 28 1914. A H Kendel as trustee will sell the East half section 17 8 4 at public auction for cash at the court house front door, conveying only vested title.
Statewide Mississippi notice states the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors plans to issue bonds to establish a district for public works with a vote in October 1914. Petitioners include FE D Anderson and others. The notice invites electors to oppose or support the plan per Chapter 149 Laws 1910 and amendments.
Mrs C J Hartin of Boone Mill Virginia says five years of stomach trouble left her unable to eat. After using three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she reports full recovery and a weight of 168 pounds. She invites locals to verify her cure within Boone Mill and nearby areas. She notes Chamberlains Tablets are sold by all dewlers.
Fragmentary OCR shows totals and ledger items from a bank or financial note, listing items like cash, notes, certificates, cashier's checks and expenses with amounts such as 38 603 95 and 208 802 85. The text is incomplete, obscuring full accounts.
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