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Williams news., 1902-10-04
JAMES A. JOHNSON.
Coconino County's Present Sheriff and
 Candidate for Reflection.

Is a man thoroughly competent to fill the position to which he was elected two years ago and for which he is again a candidate. MT. Johnson is a man of sterling worth and counts his friends by the hun dreds- His strength, as the demo- cratic party's candidate for the office of sheriff. was shown at the primary election held last week, when in the friendly struggle for the nomination he defeated his oDpo- nent, Mir. J. B. Jones, one of the strongest and most popular men in the county. by a vote of ? to 1.
 Jim" as he is familiarly called by everyone, is a man in whom all have the utmost confidence For many years he has been a resident of this section, and has ingratiated himself into the hearts of all by his true manliness and close attention to whatever business it has been his lot to follow.
 As an officer of the county too much praise cannot be given him. Needless expenses have been done away with since he entered upon the duties of his office and he has given a clean, honest, upright and inexpensive administration. (Lack of space this week prevents the NEWS publishing the expenses during his and former terms; same will be given later). As an officer there is none better. Knowing not the meaning of the word fear" he is a terror to evil doers, and it is doubtless due to his untiring efforts that the list of crime in Coconino county is now reduced to a mini num-
 Four years ago MT. Johnson was selected as a deputy by the late Fletcher Fairchild, upon whose death, shortly after assuming the office, Jim was appointed to sue ceed, the board knowing we'll his qualifications.
 Prior to the expiration of his ap- pointed term he became his party's nominee for the office and because of his clean and efficient conduct relative to the same, was given a large majority over his opponent To those who believe it policy to keep a good man in office when they have the chance, it is not necessary to say that a better. more compe- tent and thoroughly capable man for the office of sheriff it would be hard to find-
Williams news., 1902-10-04

ARRANGEMENTS have been made with the county republican central committee, whereby, from now till election, the third page of the NEWS will be devoted to the interests of the republican candidates
Williams news., 1902-10-04

THE Prescott Prospect has with drawn from politics. It is a good move, as the paper has done much good work in the mining field and should not attempt to mix mining and politics
Williams news., 1902-10-04

Uncle Sam is paying a lot of his bills before they are due, but there are more people who don't.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
MemOriam.

Mrs. L. a. Brown, nee Milan,
was born in Lowndes County,
Ala, Dec. Ii, 1885, and was mar.
ried May l, 1858. to MI. D.. NJ.
Brown and passed away in great
peace on May IA, 1902, at lula.
Miss. Mrs. Brown was happily
converted and became an earnest
follower of Christ before reaching
the age OF 16. For several years
after conversion she was identi
fed with the Cumberland Presby.
terian Church. Then owing to
change of circumstances, she, with
her husband united with the NJ.
E, Church South, of which she was
a consistent member until death.
Mrs. Brown fully illustrates in
her life the religion she %professed.
A close student of Gods word. her
life was in harmony with its teach
ing. As a wife she was loving.
gentle, helpful; as a mother, de-
voted to the welfare of her chill
dren. Teaching them by precepf
and example the religion that was
the heighth of her own life. Eight
of her nine children, with thirty
six grand children still survive
her. May these, with the sorrow
ing husband be comfOrted with
that grace that even cOmfOrted the
departed one. j. NJ. HUGGIN.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Antioch Dots.

Dur farmers are needing rain
but the crops are very good con-
sidering the dry weather.
+ Services were held here Sunday
Bro. E.. ID. Williams preached an
able sermon toa large crowd.
Tom Rodgers attended services
here Sunday.
Rev. BIalock, of Taylor's, spent
Saturday in our midst.
Sid Williams, of Terrence, was
in our neighborhood several days
this week.
Mrs. Hollowell and Misses Min
ME and Jennie Tubbs were in Ok
ford Saturday, shopping.
Miss Bessie Taylor has returned
from Blue Mountain, where shs
has been attending school.
Success to the dear old EAGLE
LITTLE Boy.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Teckville News.

The weather is very dry we
haven't had enough rain to wet
the ground since March %.
The general health is good, but
little Irene Childress is very low
with slow fever.
Mrs. Lizzie Snipes of Marshall
county was a welcome visitor
here yesterday.
Mr. Jim Keel ofthe Piney woods
passed here last week going west
Misses Eliza Fulmer and Pearl
Huston, iof Free Springs. visited
our little town yesterday, both
looking well.
MI. Bud Smith killed a huge
turtle Saturday, and Mr.. Tod
Smith caught a catfish yesterday,
Mr.. Davidson and others of Ok
ford are camped and ishing at the
Iron bridge.
Mr.. S. K. Bedenbaugh has orna
mented his yard with several new
stanus of bees. he is expecting
something sweet in the future.
e.. I. Elmore of Free Springs,
visited us. yesterday and reports a
new boarder DIT his house.
Miss Minnie Waldrip killed a
mad dog with a stick one day last
week.
Brother Arnold of Pamela coun
~, preached a good sermon al
Prices church last Sunday. His
text was:"i have writ, what I
have written
With best wishes to the EAGLE
and editor, | will close.
SUBSCRIBER,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
A CLEAN TOWN,

Too much cannot be said in fa.
vor of having a clean town to be
gin the summer. Clean streets,
clean premesis and constant vigil
lence to keep them clean, should
receive the cooperation of every
citizen of the town. The health OF
the community depends upon the
sanitary condition of our town,
and as all know, health is wealth,
With the best water in the State
and a perfect sewerage system,
nothing is lacking but individual
effort to make Oxford an ideal
abiding place, both summer and
winter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Bridge Notice.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bias will be received by the under
signed for the building of a bridge
across Sandy Greek, near the Price
place on Yocona, up to IL O'Clock,
noon, on Tuesday, July s, 1902. Said
bridge to be built according to plans
and specifications now on file at nv
office. Bond double the amount of
said bid must accompany each bid.
B. P. GRAY, Clerk.
Oxford, June 9th, 1902.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

The president must realize thai
the recent revelations of abuses
aud cruelties in the Philippines
have worked great injury to bis
party and his administration and
his ardent desire to get this per-
psexing problem into better shape
is beth natural and eommendable
But, it is a very knotty question
and one on which there are de.
cided differences of opinion among
Republicans. A long wrangle is
et'tainsto ensue.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
virulent Cancer Cured.

Startling proof of a wonderful adj
vance in medicine is given by drng-
gist G. ". Roberts, of Elizabeth, "
Va. An old man there had long suf-
fered with what good doctors pro-
nounced incurable lancer. They be-
lieved his case hopeless till he used
Electric Bitters and applied Buck
lens Arnica Salve. which treatment
completely cured him. When Elec-
trio Bitters are used to expel bilious,
kidney and microbe poisons at the
same time this salve exerts its match
less healing power, blood diseases.
skin eraptions, ulcers and sores vanish
Bitters SOC, Salve 25c at r. r. Chiffon
& Co.'S drugstore.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

The government has gone so
far and become possessed of so
much evidence that it has no re-
course but to fight the case
against the Beef Trust to a finish
in all of its phases, unless it would
outrage public sentiment. For
the fact is the case developed in
TO an issue of the people of the
United States against beet men
and the former will not tolerate
anything short of prosecution to
the last extremity.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
lafayette Springs News,

Our farmers say that a shower
would be acceptable.
Mrs. Rayburn, of Toccopola,
visited friends here this week.
Miss Stella Avent has returned
from PittsbOr0, where she has
been attending college the past
session.
Our efficient deputy sheriff, Mr..
j. O. Ramey; was in our town last
Tuesday.
W. A. Boone and children, Of
PODtotOc, visited L. l.. Avent's
family recently.
E. II. Harris, of Liberty Hill
in our midst Sunday,
A. B. SDeed, Il. G.. Hunter and
j. W. Busby are attending Circuit
Court at Pontotoc this week.
Mrs. w. u. Hampton. of Oxford
visited her parents and other rela
lives in our vicinity recently.
Quite a crowd was in town
Tuesday to see Fowler's show
which delighted the old and the
young. Both an afternoon and
night performance was gwen.
An especially interesting feature
was the High Dive.
Profs. w. p. GoOlsby and j. o,
Hill, of Toccopola, have accepted
the school at this place for the en-,
suing year. We predict Il success,
full session.
NOur correspondents must be
engaged in locating the best black
berry patches. 1t is well enough
to be III time, but come, let's don't
forget the dear old EAGLE. You
might remember even to pass your
berries around her way. JOE.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
The Board of Supervisors.
rrNE TENN

JUNE TERN.
Ali members and officers with j. G.
TreIoar, president pro tenn, after
court was opened according to law,
the following proceedings e had,
'to-wits
ALLOWANCES.
WiIkerson, lumber for bridge. 8 5 10
Oxford Eagle. public printing SIS Is
w B Browning, building bridge. Is 90
j L Leach, building bridge Al SO
Marion Ragland, guarding jail. 46 80
d B Oliver. guarding Jail n. 46 so
I'D ;.agland, manning prisoners 54 90
B v Wick, maintaining paupers.. 50 90
The officers of the special election
in Beat 2, were allowed their usual
fees.
W H Graham, removing drift 81 90
d G Carpenter salary & postage $40 so
Walker, Evans & Co., land rolls 20 81
B L Harris, repairing ferry -- II SO
P N Ship, ct al, building bridge 10 90
] r Harkins. conveying Mhit
Owens to Jackson.-...- 81 40
DIR J t Chandler, medical atten-
ton to paupers ..--,------.. 33 IS
wilkins & Wilkins, medicine ..-.- Z 90
| DIR Wilkins, eac'ing 81 persons. IL 40
| G E Slough, registrar -...-..-.-.. 120 90
T J Harkins, lumber for bridge. IS 0S
/. R R Purvis, building bridge. ...... IA 81
, Wells & Walker, building---..- So SO
C F Cain building bridge ----.-.. las So
] B Cole, board and horse feed for
IL 0U
J E Bagley, building bridge. 26 90
J r Harkins, janitor's fees. 10 90
Report of County Superintendent.
Came for hearing the report of D.
G. Carpenter, county superintendent
showing the amount aid teachers,
1851, and the same having been ex-
amined by the Board, it is ordered
that said report be and the same is
hereby approved.
M. P. Bishop was allowed the privi-
lege of erecting a gate across Abbe-
vile and Toby Tuby road.
The account of w. 7. Turner and
jurors for holding inquest was rejected
Ordered that K. F. Kimmons bring
suit against Yalobusha County for
payment of claim of Lafayette County
for expenses of Clark Bailey.
An election was held for Ipresident
of the Board, which resulted in j. G.
Treloar being elected.
1t appearing to the Board that the
sheriff has had a gallows erected for
the purpose of executing VIII Mathis
and orlando Lester, and the cases
having been appealed to the Supreme
Court of Mississippi and said court
having affirmed the decision of the
lower court and fixed the time for
said exection on Tuesday, June 24th.
1902. 1t is therefore ordered that the
Sheriff of Lafayette County, be and
he is hereby directed to execute the
death sentance on the said Mathis and
Lester at the place where the gallows
now stands on Capt. VIM Thompson's
place about n mile South east OF
the Court House or as ear there as is
practicable and it is further ordered
that said execution be public.
Ordered that the clerk advertise for
building a bridge across Sandy Greek,
near the Price place to be let out on
Tuesday, July 8th.
Ordered that the contract for build
ing a bridge across Tallahatchie be
awarded to l.. N. Rivers for $3.50 per
foot.
Ordered that the officers and mem
bers be allowed their usual amounts
per diem and mileage.
Ordered that court do now adjourn
until the LIST Monday in July, 1902.
j. c. TRELOAR, President.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Saved From An Awful Fote.

Everybody said / had consump-
tion," writes Mrs. A. M. Shields, of
Chambersburg, Pa" 81 was so low
after SIX months of severe sickness
caused by Hay Fever and Asthma
that few thought l could get well, but
i learned of the marvellous merit of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for .Con4
e~~r4inn, nsed it, anu wne completely
cured.n For desperate Throat and
Lung Diseases it is the safest cure
in the world, and is infallible for
Coughs, Colds and Bronchial Affec-
tions. Guaranteed bottles SOC and
SLIGO. Trial bottles free at R. r. Chill
ton & Co.'S drug store,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
HOpewell Dots.

A good rain would be of i'm
mense benefit now.
Miss Writ MeCOrkle, who has
been visiting relatives in Oxford
has returned home.
Mrs. Lowrance is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. E. II. KimmOns, in
Oxford this week.
Miss Carrie KImmons, who has
been visiting relatives in Water
Valley, has returned home.
Miss Donna Hickey, of Bay
Springs neighborhood, was in ouI
midst last week.
Mr.. John III. Kimmons and son,
of oxford, were the guests of his
sister, Mrs. j. E. McOorkle, one
day last week. OBSERVER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

A YOUNG woman in New York
has been sentenced to 90 days IL
Jail for flirting with a married man
over the telephone. We never
could see the sense in using the
telephone in these little matters
anyway.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

The reason Senator G.. f. HOar's
words have such weight and re-
ceive such profund attention is
that they come from a mar who
has no grudge to air and no feud
IN settle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
A Happy Time in Old Town.

eve felt very happy" writes R. N.
Bevill, of Old Town, Va, "when
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured
our daughter of a bad case of scald
head" 1t delights all who use 1t for
Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Boils,
Ulcers, Eruptions. Infallible for Piles
Only 25c az R. r. Chiffon & Co.'S drug
store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

In view OF the reported allega-
tion OF German officials that the
United States has not a good title
to the Sulu Islands it might be
pertinent to set up d statue of the
sultan OF Sulu as an evidence OF
the one monarch whom the United
States owns by purchase.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

The "Omnibus bill" which pass
ed Congress last week, will bring
money into the South. The fol.
Towing citizens of Lafayette
County will be benefited there.
by: Jane Cofer, administrative to
Lemuel Golfer, deceased, 1915,
James F. Robertson, surviving
executor of Drury Robertson. de.
ceased, S1495, j. b. Roach, admin.
istrator of David j. Kennedy, de.
ceased, s2623, James G. Mundien,
administrator of Mahala j. Parks.
deceased. S62S.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

There is a citizen OF LaFayette
county, who was born, raised and
always resided within less than a
dozen miles of Oxford, who is
truly a remarkable man. He is a
farmer, past middle age, has rails
ed a family, is considerably above
the average man ia intelligence,
and has never owed a dollar in
his life. He was never drunk.
never in anyway been mixed up
with a lawsuit, has never bought
but eight bushels of corn in his
life, and never bought meat. or
other necessities of life, that could
be raised on a Mississippi farm.
This gentleman owns a farm Of
seventy acres, which he works
with the help OF two negro fami-
lies. Even these he insists upon
going on the cash system, so that
d StUIt 10 al uuhhc" IL
worry on that model farm. La
Fayette county land,n he says, lis
good enough for me, and even 1t
is wOrn and washed into gullies,
| can make all the corn l need,
and a surplus to sell, rain or no
rain, in tact, Mississippi climate
is perfect. Farmers growl about
drOugh:h, and too much rain, by
turns, but it isn't weather that's
/ the cause of their failure, but work
They do poor work from start to
finish. while making their crops,
and then blame Providence. I'VE
always found when | did my part
well there wasn't any such thing
as failure.
"Another thing farmers should
keep in mind, hog and hominy, and
not cotton, is Misissippi's saliva
ti0n-fnancially.
Raise your meat and corn and
you are as independent Of trusts
and debt as the birds Of the air
| sell several hundred bushels o.
corn, and meat, every year, ani
cotton is only a surplus, OIL side
issue.D
"Then too, farmers simply court
failure by neglecting to invest il
the best tools and farming nipple
ments. OF course every farmer
should raise strong, hardy, accli
mated mules and horses, bu'
plows and such like instruments
must be bought. 1 believed would
be safe in saying that not ten dol
lars worth of farming implements
could be found on one faI in ten
in Lafayette county. A man will
a family OF six to twelve children
will start out to support then
with less than ten dollars invest
ed in implements-his stock il
trade-and then wonder why it
gets swamped in debt, and can
make a living. Farmers need up
tO.date tools for work, jus. as vel
as other artisans, and should con
slider them necessities for success
Yes, it's tools, efficient work, anG
sound common sense that we far.
mers need, and if our aims art
right. the RAIN and the sunshine
will come at the right time
There is another remarkable thing
about this truly remarkable man
He has taken the EAGLE since it.
nrst volume, and has never let hlt
subscription expire, paying up {
year in advance with cOnscien
tiOus regularity. If Our land wa.
tull of such men, there would bt
no need for cOurt.houses, or jails
and that Old@bugbear debt, would
60 out of fashion. May the mum
Der of such citizens rapidly in
crease
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed mail matter lett
in the Oxford, Miss, Post-Ofice for
the week ending June 9, 1902:
l Brady, j. A.
: Borroum, Lessy.
3 Frilas, Pete.
4 Holder, b. III.
5 Harris, Miss Pinkie.
6 Harris, Carline.
z Jones, Mrs. Walter.
s Jones, IL. b.
8 Torrance, Ben.
10 Torrance, B. F.
IL Ornge, Johnny.
IL Addie, Mrs. Susie.
13 Pobile. Mrs. Sallie.
IA Purvis, Miss j. B. & Co.
10 Turner, Green. Z
16 Turner, Milton.
II Watson, Spalrd.
When calling for the above please
give No. OF letter and date advertised
E. S. PIERCE, P. NJ.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

LEWIS NIXON should not have
been so easily discouraged by his
failure to make d Y. M. e. A. out
of Tammany. The missionaries
have been many Years trying to
convert the heather Chinee, and
art still hard at work and undis-
mayed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Legal Advertisements.
Executors Notice.

Having on May IS, 1902, duly quail.
fed as Executor of the estate of DR.
Thomas d. Isom, deceased, I hereby
give notice hat all amounts now due
said estate must be promptly paid
DR.. A. A. Young, who has charge o.
the books is authorized to receive and
receipt for what is due for profess
sional services. All other matters oil
Indebtedness to said estate, and al
amounts owed by came, Will be set.
tied by the undersigned.
{. w. PETRIE,
Executor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
WARMING

Tenderness, aching in the small of
the back is a serious symptom. The
kidneys are suffering. Take Smiths
Sure Kidney Cure at once. 1t is r
liable kidney remedy and system reg
gulator, and will cure the trouble be-
fore it delelops its dangerous stage.
Price SO cents and 81 90. For sale by
A. II. Kan1al
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
For Rent.

After September 1st. a first class
new residence. Modern style,
double floors, double walls. nine
rooms, six closets, clubhouse
CRATES, six Out-hOuses and garden.
Close to all the schools, close to
depot and close to town. Elec
trio lights, water-works, bath
room, cold water tank and all
convenIenees. Apply to
F.. S. LEAvELL,
Oxford, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

WI are rather inclined to the
opinion that Senator George f.
Hoar is biting off more than he
can chew when he demands indie
pendence for the FilipinOS and
irish all at one time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Filthy Temples in India.

Sacred cows often defle Indian
tempted, but worse yet is a body that's
polluted by constipation. Don't per-
NIT it. Cleanse your system with DIR.
Kings New Life Pills and avoid un-
told misery. The, give lively llvers.
active bowels, good digestion. fine ap-
petite. Only 25c at r r. Chiffon &
Co.'S drug store.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Confederate stamos end Notes

pay good prices for Confederate
stamps, envelopes, scrip and bonds
Look over yours and let me know
what you have. Or better still send
samples. l refer to any bank in the
country. 1 want clean, not worn out
stuff. Go through your relics and see
what you have. l deal fairly with all.
Address, T. G. HARBAUGH,
Casstown, Ohio.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

THIS is no time for Attorney
General Knox to get sick. The
country is looking to him as The
Moses to lead it Out of the Trus
wilderness.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

A GOOD market for tobacco and
sugar would probably 60 far to re
stain revolution in Cuba. Indus
try and prosperity are good to dis.
Courage discomfort.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

In asking a years delay on the
Danish Islands question Secretary
Hay probably wants to make sure
they will still be there.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

HOWEVER, it should be borne
in mind that the Fllipinos won't
let us be courteous and humane
while subjugating them-even if
we wanted to.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
THERE are 20 many trusts now

and they have such great accumu
lation of capital that the organiza
ton of a Furniture Trust, with a
capital of s25,000,000, excites no
surprise and little comment. We
are likely to have a thorough,
practical experience to help us
decide the trust question before
Congress takes any action on it.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12
Bright's Disease.

Bright's Disease is no respector of
persons; it attacks men and women,
the strong and robust, the rich and
poor, the active BODY and brain work
ers, the fathers of fathers, the bread
winners in every sphere of life. only
who can least be spared. Smiths
sure Kidney Cure is the only guaran-
teed remedy for Bright's Disease.
Your money back il it fails to cure
Price 80 cents and $1.00. For sale by
by A. H. Kendel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

SINCE the volcanoes began to
get in their work it would be best
for school children to study their
geography lceeous with the aid OF
a daily newspaper in future.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-12

The coronation of King Edward
is such an all pervading and con-
Stunning affair that it will not stop
long IN )ugh to give people time
to die.