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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
3
A fragmented list shows sheriff, deputy sheriff, chancery clerk, circuit clerk, treasurer, superintendent of education, and assessor roles among county officials. It also lists magistrates, ward boundaries, and church pastors from several denominations with service schedules. Secret societies and lodge details appear with chapter and meeting notes.
Social updates from Oxford show residents visiting, traveling or returning from trips to Memphis Houston Columbus and Nashville. Notable movements include Miss Sutton from Canada. Edith Chambers convalescing. Lottie Morgan returning to Oxford for university. Dan Sultan joining Fort Leavenworth. J Mack Baird traveling for a family illness. Mrs. Deupree visiting campus and Dr Deupree hosts. Community events include U D C meeting at 3 pm with Miss Mattie McKee, Y M C A reception and barbecue for new students, and Southern Cross Drill performances raising funds for a monument.
A letter to Peacock & Son extols Devoe paints claiming superior coating with less gallons and better coverage than competitors. Included are quotations praising Devoe by farmers in Indianola and a note on Ballard's Snow Liniment endorsed by T H Painter.
Cotton picking and hay saving are the main tasks. Miss Dinkie Tackett recovers from a severe fever. Miss Vetta Tubbs returns from Oxford after two weeks with her sister Mrs. Alice Robinson. Mr Willie Hyde closes his singing school of 40 scholars and plans to move to Texas next week. Mrs Susie Kinney of Bethel visits sister Mrs James Welch. A group of youths enjoys an ice cream supper at Mr Lee Simmons home. Rev D M Floyd preaches at Midway. Miss Alfie Wilson and Joella Quick attend the supper from Bay Springs. TXIE.
Shiloh residents report a mild rain on Saturday night followed by cooler temperatures. Cotton gathering is active with many bales sold locally. Visitors include Mrs. Crawford of Oxford visiting her ill sister Mrs. Gean. Youths enjoyed ice cream and singing at several gatherings. Miss Lizzie Gean has returned from Oxford and nearby trips. Several attended a teacher's examination in Oxford. Neighbors Mr. R G Hunter and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Geaney hosted visits. A notable illness rumor touches the area but health hopes persist. Patsy.
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