Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-06-25

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evidences of the Injuries of coun-
try life. Mr.. Roach probably
has one of the most conveniently
located and best equipped farms
in Lafayette county, and is a
signal example of the success
that may be attained by LaFay-
cite county farmers who have
the will and energy to make use
OF their opportunities.
Rev. w. B. Murrah, president OF
MiIlsaps College. aud former pas
ter of the Methodist Church here.
preached in the University Chapel
to the teachers attending the Nor
NAL Sunday morning.
The first Democratic primary
to nominate State and county of.
ficers, under the Noel law, will be
held Thursday, August 9th. The
second primary will be held on
Thursday. August 9th.
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| Mr.. John H. Ragland, of Delay,
called in to see us Monday. He
is a candidate for Supervisor OF
Beat 5, is we'll posted on public
affairs and if elected, we feel sure
will make a good official.
A match game of base ball was
played Tuesday in the University
Park between the Water Valley
Kids aud the several small boys
of Oxford. The result was Is TO
4 in favor of Oxford.
Messers Durham Myers, George
Myers, Williamson Smith and
Walter Brown the Holly Springs
Male Q%uartette spent Sunday in
Oxford, and took part in the devo
tional exercises at the Cumber.
land Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Arthur Ware, of Abbeville
died in C~rawford's Inirmary in
Memphis Monday afternoon. The
remains were brought to Able
vile Tuesday for lnterment. She
leaves a husband and one child.
We regret to learn of the death
of Mr.. Henry Smith, of Teck vile,
Sunday night. He was one of our
Oldest and most substantial citi
zens, highly esteemed by all who
knew him. Mr.. Smith was a ma
tive OF Lafayette County.
DR.. IIillman Brough, law class
of 1909, well and popularity known
in Oxford. has accepted the chair
of Philosophy and Political Econ
omy in the University of Arkan-
sas. With others, we regret the
loss of this brilliant young man TO
our State.
We have been requested to call
attention to the condition of the
plank walk on University avenue,
between Mr.. L. r.. Fades and Mr..
John M0rrow's residences, the
planks are missing in several
places and it is dangerous. Owing
to the fact that the State Normal
is in progress at the University,
this walk Is ia constant use aud
should be repaired at once.
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MI. b. M. Lacey has opened d
sewing machine sale and repair
shop. up stairs on the South side
of the square, and is prepared to
give the public satisfactory work
and prices. He can make your
old machine rs good as new, and
sell you a first class machine
cheaper than has eve been sold
in oxford. Call and see him,
Mr.. Hugh Barr Miller, of Hazel.
hurst, and Miss Bertha Lewis,
were married last night in the
First Presbyterian Church at
= Birmingham, Ala. MI. Wat Ward
law, OF this place, acted as best
. man and Miss Annie Phillips as
! maid of honor. Both bride and
, groom have lived in Oxford fol-
the past several years, and art
Exceedingly popular in society.
They have many friends here who
will join with The EAGLE in con
gratulatiOnS and best wishes.
Mingo Thompson and wife, Sal
lie Mitchell and Mandy johnson
negroes. living near Mr.. James
Buffers place north of town, wer,
arraigned before Squire Harm
8 Saturday for a committing trial TO
being parties to the attempted
poisoning of the Butler family las
I week. Mingo Thompson CAV,
: bond, and his wife Vas discharged
In default of bond Mandy John,