Texas oil experts secure big leases near Oxford
Wichita Falls oil specialists Hull Carter and Haynie secured 10 000 acres from four miles west of Oxford to the Tallahatchie river in Lafayette county backed by New York capital possibly Standard Oil. First well to be drilled on Will McEwin property four miles west of Oxford within thirty days. If successful Lafayette county could rival California gold fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Hull, Carter and
Haynie
Wichita Falls
Texas
Lafayette
Oxford
Tallahatchie
G. H. Evans
New York
Standard Oil Go
Will McEwin
Lafayette County
Mckwin Place
Mississippi
California
Power Plant Damaged In Railroad Collision
About 1 30 P M a south bound engine derailed cars on a side track beside the power plant. The front car struck the boiler room wall knocking a side of the building down. Fireman Walker was bruised but not disabled. his young son narrowly escaped injury. Repairs set at about 250 dollars. railroad crews handling the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyehon
Walker
Power PLC
Lafayette Springs News Highlights Local Moves and Events
Progress at the local school under Prof. Samuels and wife is noted. Will James buys Will Fortune’s farm. Jim Sneed buys a home near Berne. Oscar Brown and wife move to the Jackson home. Dudley East entertain a girl Alta Mae. Norris Hodge of Tennessee visits Howard Parks. Dean and Dever Pickens return home to applause. Avon Hodges visits in Tocopola. School girls plan a Friday night event with a prize. A light joke is shared among readers. Good night wishes conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuels
Will James
Will Fortune
Jim Sneed
Bcrne
Oscar Brown
Jackson
Dudley East
Alta Mae
Norris Hodge
Tennessee
Howard Parks
Bris
Jim Stanford
Dean
Dever Pickens
Washington, D. C
Avon Hodges
Near Toccopola
Hodge
Circus coming to Oxford for first time in years
Walter L. Main's Circus will visit Oxford on Tuesday morning October 7 with two performances, afternoon and night. The show promises refined acts with twenty seven high class acts including Dottie Snyder and elephants, a performing horse, bucking mules, clowns and a Wild West tableau.
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Oxford
Walter L. Main
Walter L
Main
Jon Plate
Dottie Snyder
Peoria Woman Claims 30 Pound Gain From Tanlac
Mrs. Doll Davis of 108 Samuel Avenue Peoria Illinois says Tanlac helped her recover after years of stomach trouble and undigested meals. She reports a five bottle course, improved appetite nerves and sleep, and reborn health enabling her to eat anything without suffering. Tanlac is advertised as sold by druggists.
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Doll Davis
Tanlac
Samuel Avenue
Peoria
Mrs. Davis
Eavy
Snoaiou
Wooat Jayns
Taniac
Without a Doubt Spinster Meek and Mild Cartoon Caption
A fragment from Cartoons Magazine hints at a playful caption about a spinster praised for meekness and mildness in relation to child raising. The tone is light and comic and references a cartoonish observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartoons Magazine
Oil Discovery Reported at Lafayette Springs
Water tests by a Pittsburgh laboratory claim oil seepage beneath Lafayette county, suggesting vast underlying oil and prompting plans for immediate drilling. W J Hixson says a capitalized company will move soon, with rising local land values around Lafayette Springs and Oxford.
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Lafayette County
Pttsburgh
W. J. Hixon
Eagle
Pittsburgh
Lafayette Springs
Hixson
Raymond Franklin
Texas
Oklahoma
Oxford
McGee's Baby Elixir Adverts Sell In Mississippi
If the baby suffers from wind colic diarrhoea or summer complaint give it McGee's Baby Elixir priced 35 cents and 60 cents Sold by A H Kendel Oxford Mississippi advertisement says the product is pure harmless and effective in relief for infants suffering from common ailments in the season.
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McGee’s
A. H. Kendel
Oxford
Miss
Aged Lady Kate Miller Dies in Oxford at 72
Mrs Kate Miller of Oxford died Saturday morning from paralysis after years as an invalid She was sister to John and Jim Wylie and lived in Oxford and College Hill Her seven sons and three daughters survive Many friends mourn her loss Funeral services were held at St Peters Cemetery Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev W D Hedleston and Rev J A Christian contending her life as kind and consecrated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Miller
Oxford
John
Jim Wylie
College Hill
W. D. Hedleston
J. A. Christian
St. Peters Cemetery
Liquid Borosilicate? Healing Power Promised by Tonic
Purity and healing power are the chief characteristics of Liquid Boro zone. It mends torn out burned or scalded flesh with wonderful prompt ness. Price, 30c, 60¢ and $1.20. Sold by A. H. Kendel, Oxford, Mississippi. Adv.
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A. H. Kendel
Oxford
Mississippi
Beat One Sunday School Convention at Central Church
The Beat One Sunday School Convention of Lafayette County met at Central Church last Sunday under President J. M. Sanders. Despite bad weather a large audience enjoyed the program with addresses by Dr. A. W. Milden and Dr. Sommerville and talks by Mrs. A. F. Calloway and Rev. Latham. Twelve schools were represented and Central’s hospitality and noon feast impressed attendees.
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Beat One
Lafayette County
Central Church
J. M. Sanders
Sanders
Latham
A. W. Milden
A. F. Calloway
Sommerville
Mission
Central
Death of Hon. Luther Bates noted in Pittsboro
Local notice reports the death of Hon. Luther Bates of Pittsboro Mississippi after a lingering illness. The obituary notes he was brother to Hon. Lee Bates and mentions several local residents visiting, travel to Memphis for medical care, school plans, and church services.
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Luther Bates
Pittsboro
Miss
Lee Bates
Hugh Wallace
Memphis
Nona Wallace
Mitchell
Coffeeville
W. C. Dear
The
Baptist Hospital
Bessie Sims
Albert Russell
Myrtle Russell
Florie Friedman
Oxford
Bluff City
Agnes Dooley
Water Valley
Willis Anderson
W. T. Denton
Katrina Carter
David Carter
Ethel Rose
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Paul Ramey
W. S. Dixon
Ruleville
Mildred? Welch
Lafayette Springs
Charlie Nelson
Lamar Welch Laws
DeLeon
Texas
Brooks Patton
Bessie Farr
Nettie May Parks
Irene Anderson
Clinton
C. E. Sisk
W. 5
Dixon
Madge Richey
Charleston
West Virginia
Alfred Hume
Smith
Sidon
Bowzee
Rebecca Baird
Paris
Oxford High School
Monroe Meeks
Monte Harris
B. G. Mitchell
South Street Presbyterian Church
Miller Knight wedding in Water Valley Mississippi
Miss Bessie Knight and Mr Willie Miller wed at the residence of Mrs E G Walker in Water Valley with Rev Dorman officiating. The couple, praised as popular. an informal reception at area church parlors Saturday evening honors University students with refreshments and a program.
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Bessie Knight
Willie Miller
E. G. Walker
Water Valley
Mr. Dorman
Bessie
Oxford
Mr. Miller
Child Struck By Car Near Porter's Hardware
Five year old Benjaman Jr. Marrette was hit by a car driven by a young man named Falkner at Porter's hardware store corner around 4 30 this afternoon. He suffered head and hip bruises but is described as not seriously hurt.
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Benjaman, Jr
B. T. Marrette
Mr. Falkner
Porter’s Hardware Store
Bread Contest At Shilo Draws Picnic Crowd
Home Demonstration notes describe a Shilo forenoon gathering with baskets of food, a later bread contest won by Miss Cornelia Crowson in the girls class and Mrs. Pinkie Smith in the women’s contest, plus remarks on a planned Lafayette Springs talk and local club activities. The piece also notes Jewell Metts leaving for Memphis and Burt girls preparing fowls for an October 15 County Display.
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Shilo
Cornelia Crowson
Pinkie Smith
Miss Patton
Prof. Samuels
Lafayette Springs
Moving Picture Scenario Starts with Final Kiss
Cartoon caption notes writer Hoyle describes a film idea beginning with the climactic kiss. Doyle asks about progress and Hoyle confirms he has begun with the ending kiss as the opening concept.
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Hoyle
Doyle
Cartoons Magazine
Russell Comedians Set to Stage in Oxford Engagement
The Russell Comedians debut a new dramatic organization in Oxford with a seasoned manager and an all solid entertaining lineup. They present plays full of sentiment and humor, touring the Southeast. The tent on Shinault lot is waterproof. opening play is The Narrow Path. Ladies free Monday if with a paying companion holding 35 cent tickets.
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Oxford
Russell
Mississippi River
Shinault Lot
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Restores Child to School
A 12 year old girl distressed by diet issues and belching regains health after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad claims it clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases stomach liver and appendicitis symptoms. Money refunded after one dose. Sold by Chilton & Co. and druggists everywhere.
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Mayr
Chilton & Co
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Lafayette Springs News
W. B. McMahon
Drs. Bramlett’s Drug Store
Thorely
Carter
Parker’s
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