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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
3
A roundup of Oxford social notes lists Mrs. W C Chilton at home and Miss Latie Burt visiting Mrs Garner Owens. Keepsakes mention guests, travels, and community events from university ties to local sales and upcoming fairs.
Members of the U D C are requested to meet on Friday September 25 at 4 p m in the Baptist annex. Come prepared to pay dues and be present as this is an important meeting.
For sale or trade a dairy and track farm near Oxford Mississippi including dairy business with 10 milch cows on 8 cultivated acres. House, stable, orchard and garden, 1.25 miles from Oxford town. Cash or 1/4 cash and balance on time or trade for a small farm. Contact J F GoonsBy Oxford Miss.
About fifteen years ago Joseph Stoate introduced a remedy named the Stoate Microbe Destroyer for fistula and other inflammations. It is claimed to destroy all microbes attacking living flesh and to treat abscesses boils burns and other skin ailments. free cancer treatment is offered at the Stoate residence in Oxford.
The faculty and student body thank Oxford residents for hospitality to students without campus housing. They ordered a full supply of furniture and hope to provide furnished rooms soon for all students currently being cared for in homes. The note explains the unusually large opening attendance and the university’s unpreparedness.
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Lafayette County Mississippi invites sealed bids by noon on November 3 1914 for county printing. Bids require a $25 certified check. The board may reject any or all bids. Public notice dated September 21 1914. W M Woopwaap Clerk. G A a, assistant.
The Lafayette county Board of Supervisors met at Oxford court room on the first Monday in September 1914. They approved allowances and planned a regular meeting in October and considered issuing bonds under chapter 175. A petition by J A Pickens and others sought authority to form Lafayette Springs Road District and to fund road construction by contract under Mississippi law.
The board reviews unpaid road and levee work costs including estimates for drains bridges and dragging. It ord ers publication of bond notices and awards contracts to Houston and Lusk for levee and bridge construction while appointing bond security and approving district formation under Chapter 178 laws of 1934. The action includes notices to electors and next public meeting set for October 1914.
Petition signed by B A Allen and others seeks establishment of a road district named The Lafayette District in Lafayette County Mississippi under Chapter 149 1910 amendments. Board of Supervisors to consider laying out the district and issuing bonds with election by qualified electors in the district.
Legal notice notes a petition by WM Gordes and others to form a road district under Chapter 119 laws, seeking bonds to construct and maintain highways. The Abbeville area districts 2 and 3 would be included in Lafay ette County, with investigation by the Chancery Clerk and a September 10, 1914, date for action and sealing by W. M. Woopwarp, Chan. Clerk.
Stop that fall cough with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. For adults and children use freely to relieve coughs colds and loosen phlegm. Fortifies the system to ward off germs. Only 2c at your local store.
Despondency described as stemming from indigestion and quick relief promised by Etesteriem tablets. Sold by all dealers.
Statement shows assets and liabilities as of Sept 12 1901 for The Bank of Oxford Lafayette County Mississippi. It lists discounts 213,915 6? and total assets with cash on hand 18,? including securities 47,000 and notes due from other banks 10,916 6. Liabilities include capital 50,000 and other items such as county warrants 3,031 8 and outstanding checks 17,114. Sworn by cashier Logan and notarized by Gen Knight. commission expires May 1 1916. New shipment note: Suder Brenner & Co car arrival.
Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther of Washington DC testifies Peruna cured years of stomach trouble and catarrh after months of use. She says the remedy restored her health, helps on colds, and she still uses it and recommends it to neighbors over ten years later.
Mrs. Denean of Tipton Iowa recalls her son’s severe winter cold. She credits a single bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Kenedy with stopping the coughing and curing the cold. Sold by all dealers.
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cure unsolved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from National Bank of Toledo and J Cheret & Co claim Cheney is trustworthy. Advert shows price 76 cents per bottle and urges purchase from druggists.
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