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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
What the Board Of Supervisors
Have DONG.

What is the most importa mt
Office in the county?" This aues
ton was asked the other day.
The answer was "the office of
Supervisor" And yet very few
people stop to think that is af;ct.
These men handle all the morey
and attend to the entire business
OF the county, they have to meet
moro harsh criticisms than any
officers, they get less credit for
what they do than anybody, no
matter what they do they get
criticism from some source.
Regardless oi these facts it
must be said OF the present board
that they have done more 10 build
mp the intcre sts Of LAFAYETTE
County than any board a. any
time in the history of the county.
These men have put up more good
ievecs, built moro bridges, have
attended 10 tie entire business OF
the county ia n better business
IKE way than any board that has
ever served. Tho records SHOW
that without the increase of the
tax rate those men have Quilt
more road lovees than was ever
built in AL ihe history of the
country. they have collected more
back taxes than was ever before
collected IN I'll the history Of the
county, thoT have spent nothing
50 Tar as We can learn that should
not have been spent. and to do
them justice We think the county
should be proud of them.
Look at these figures. The
road and bridge account to date
tor this board is S22, sol 81 and
more than fourth of this has
teen pail 10y delinquent taxes.
to-wit; S5,53i.Sl. They have
built a Confederate Monument
that IS an honor to any people. it
IS the admiration of ali GOOD citi-
zens who love and honor the he
roeS oil the Lost Cause. Now and
then We hear some one say tina;
these men should have let out the
roads by public contract: but did
you ever stop to think that many
people do not believe in this :?
Livery member OF the board il the
opinion that should be done. They
nave no interest in the matter
save to serve the peoples wishes
ana nave been ready all the while
to work the roads by public con-
tract, and only want to know that
majority OF the people want the
pubhc contract system.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
M. p. Bri,on

We had a very pleasant call
Saturday from Hon. II. p. Bishon
who Is a candidate for the Office
Of Trustee of the Penitentiarv for
this, the Northern District In
another place in today 5 paper we
publish a formal letter OF an
nouncement from Col. Bishon
also q clipping from n paper pub,
lished in his home town of Ox.
lord As will be seen by refer
ence TO the newspaper cIippinr
Col Bishop is held in verv hiSh
esteem by his home people. and
II Is an old and true SAYING thai
strength at home gives strength
abroad" The new law for car
ing for the convicts has not been
IN force many mon,hs, and nj tbe
tune OF the primary in August Col
bishop will not have been in Office
but about six mouths. He is
most elegant and genial gentle
man, has been success as
farmer and during the short time
he has been in the office has
demonstrated his fitness for the
place. and it is nothing but lust
and right that he should be oivan
an opportunity to carry int ef-
feet the plans and work inauen-
rated under the new system ~
working the State eonvicts,-Tba
Alderman PlaindeaIer.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
THE ACE OF UNREST.

There was a time in the past
when people could rest without
fear Of losing step with the pro-
cession, bat that was when a few
hundred years We're only frac-
ton Of n mans life. But the
harnessing Of lightning to mans
use has brought abou, a new dis
pcnsltion. Nothing is so near
perfection but what it can be- i'm
proved upon, and from the cra-
die to the grave we are struggling
for progress or revolution.
The spirit Of unrest porvades
every occupation and IN the strife
to excel bread winners grow wea :
r. in mind and body. Instead Of
the cid method If recuperatior
by seeking rural quietude, every
lated toi!,r that can raise a dol
lar goes tripping oil to Hnd rest
lin some change OF excitement
Tho year around, the railroad.
are crowded with these restless
seekers cf rest. Whether change
Of place brings rest depends upon
individual temperament.
The rich man is just rs busy
as the toiicr for bread in strug.
Cling for ways and means Of pre-.
venting stsgnation. Rest, wher
needed, should be taken as {
remedy, but when indulged il
too freely it becomes as detri.
mental rs the constant use Of
narcotics.
This world, delightful though
it be, was never intended for {
[ permanent place Of rest, and tn,
spirit which calls forth actor
and ceaseless striving for some,
thing better is an indication o
an approach to n millennia
awakening. Then, let US pru'
lentIy take rest when it is nee
essary, but refrain from IN over
indulgence as we would from
/ pleasures that encrvate and him
der the best development Of bod,
mind and soul.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
vi. P. BISHOP STRONGLY IN
DORSED.

The professional and business
men Of Oxford, and farmers of
Lafayette county, have signed
the following resolutions endors-
Ing Col. VI. p. Bishop for the Of
flee Of prison trustee:
Whereas, the voters OF the
Third. or northern supreme court
district. of Mississippi, are called
upon at the ensuing primary
election to nominate Democrat
ic candidate for the Office of PEN
itentiary trustee. and,
Whereas: the Hon. NJ. p.
Bishop, Of oxford, Lafayette
county. Miss, is candidate for
said office,
Therefore. be it resolved. That
we, his neighbors and friends.
commend him to the voters Of the
district as suitable and worthy
man to ill the position. We
therefore respectfully offer to the
voters Of the district some rea-
sons why. in our judgment, our
townsman and couniyman should
be chosen as the Democratic
nominee for said place.
1st-Col. Bishop is a man in
the prime of life, and is possessed
Of plenty of good, hard. common
sense and practical judgment.
2nG-lie is kiHd-hearted and
courteous in his treatment of eve
ryone.
;}rd.-He is honest and correct
in all his dealings.
ith-lie brings into the admin
instration Of the Office a long and
rich experience as a practical
farmer and business man.
5th-He was appointed by the
governor Of Mississippi to the po-
sition, and has now held il Just
long enough to become familiar
with the various details Of his
work, and not long enough to
repay him for the sacrafce he
was obliged to make to accept
the position, which was rendered
him only few months ago.
We who have known him inti-
mately for long period of time
feel safe IN saying tina, no better
equipped man can be found for
the position than Mr.. Bishop.
and that if he is elected for
full term the state of Mississippi
viii receive from him the very
best service.
We respectfully request the
county and state papers, also the
Memphis dailies, to publish these
resolutions.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
ACo-rcction

through an error made in the
transmission OF 4 telegram which
was sent by mr. daughter. Miss
roberta Fulton, 10 her former
class mates o.. the Senior class of
the University Of Mississippi on
the occasion of their graduation.
when received there had nv siy-
Eatur' attached instead of hers.
While my daughters interest in
her friends and class mates with
whom she had worked during the
ars. three years OF their course
anu IN whose graduation SIZE had
ihen expected a part. was al,o-
setleF natural and very PROPER.
y expressed IN the message sen.
and signed by her and wE.le nv
congratulations on every promo
ton and my very best wishes will
always n heretofore. % 10 all
students with whom I was asseci-
ated IN the University OF Nissis-
slppi, the fact i. did not send
the above o" any such tele-ran
and being absent in New York at
the time knew nothing Of il un-
al learned, through letters from
friends, that it had been received
with my name si-ned instead of
that Of Miss Roberta Fulton
which IS plainly written on the
original, and that the Senior
CIasi had undertaken to honor
me by having it read in public on
commencement Day.
While my congratulations and
best wishes will always cordially
and specially 20 to tho chase Of
1907, the least expression in the
message i wholly inappropriate
and absurd Us coming from me
and calls for correction.
Very respectfully.
ROBERT r. FUIroS.
Miller School, Va, June 18th.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
Long LIVE rHE KING,

is the popular cry throughout Europ-
can countriesi while in America, the
rry OF the present day is "Long live
Dr. hlng's New Discovey. king of all
throat ana lung remedies!" of which
mrs. Julia Ryder Paine's, of Truro.
MASS, says; 1T never fails to give
immediate relief and to quickly ture
cough or cold" Mrs. Paine's opin-
ION is shared by a majority of the in
naoitatants of this country. New
discovery cures weak lungs and sore
throats after all other remedies have
tailed; and for coughs and colds it's
.ne only sure cure. Guaranteed by
a. ii. hendel, druggist. SO cents and
sl-0O. Trial bottle free.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

Gov. Nardaman is denominate.
by his enemies democrats a.
well as Republicans as being Il
negro hater. and one who is not
atall conservative in dealing with
his colored brother: however. he
has striven more earnestly to pro-
tect negroes, i seems to US. than
any governor we have ever had
and it IS a fact he has pardoned
more negroes than white. He
broke up the lawless white caps
and sent many Of them 10 the
penitentiary for outrages perpe-
trated upon negroes. As the chief
executive Of our state. he has
rendered justice 70 black as well
as white. and Yet it is an acknow
lodged fact that negroes are es-
pousing the cause Of his opponent
and this is what we term persona
ucd ingratitude on the part OF the
colored voter-The Mississippi
Democrat
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

As Or. Ward says. 1.-THE trouble
about accepting Mr. Williams
arbitrary dictum on a great public
question, IN which we are all deep
Is Interested. Is that ne Is rot in
ialiible. His record shows that
within the last half dozen wears.
like other men. he has made sew
eral mistakes" One OF these was
has attempt To discount BRYAN be-
fore and IT the st. Louis Conven-
ton and glorify Alton B. Parker.
who proved to be one of the veal,
est men before the people the
Democrats ever nominated: couo
led with Mr.. Williams effort Mt
the same convention to suppress
Judge Parker's gold standard
letter until the convention had
adJolrned.-Brookhaven Leader
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
THE sM lie.

thai won'tcomo OF, appears on haby's
race after one bottle OF Whits's Cream
vermlfuge: the great worm medicine.
why not keep that smile on baby's
face: IL you keep this medicine ON
hand, you will never see anything
else but smiles on his face. Mrs. s..
OF Blackwell, Okla. writes: "My
baby was peevish and fretful. Would
not eat and feared he would die.
used bottle OF Whites Cream vermi
fuge and he has not had a sick day
since. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
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\ WORD POLITICAL.

Much IS being said and writ
ten IN Mississippi. just at pres
ent, about the politician ana tho
political issues o. the day. Men
and measures ara being discuss
e. with a great deal more wisdom
and foresight than ever before
Tho thoughtful citizen ia well
aware Of tie fact that in = short
time the Old Ship OF State must
change her captain ami GREY .
lac rough waters of yesterdays
s>orm are al behind her. As 10
BOW she viii weather the storms
Just ahead, the storms that she
must neees sarily encounter on n
tour years voyage. will largely
depend on the ability, courage
and integrity of the officers in
command.
In the race for Governor there
are SIX distinguished gentlemen
from which to select a leader In
making this selection, Mississip-
pans should be governed by that
nigh sense OF fairness thai has
characterized them in years pass
ed. Character, courage and
aolhty should be the criterion bv
which the MAN is to be measured
ms character should be above
reproach; his courage, unoues-
TONED; his ability, especially
adapted to grace with dignity and
honor the high office which he
seeks, Passion and prejudice
should play no part in this choice
Of leader. ''''0e
Ot the six applicants for cub.
ernatorial honors, one of Thorn
enjoys the unique distinction Of
being pitted against the field
On INN and his platform his op-
Ponent5 have Concentrated their
IRE. Against him they have
sent their legions. About him
they are constantly fussinp. Vet
a majority of those, in the army
OF voters, that are fighting him
on hrst choice, are supportino
nm on second choice. To the
writer, this is a point in his favor.
Tor 1t proves the man is every,
thing his most ardent supporters
claim for him.
1t meets breast high the stand.
ara OF measurement required bv
Mlssissippians. 1t proves his
character is above suspicion or
those fighting him would not be
Tor hin for second choice. II
proves his courage is unoues-
toned and his position unanswer- |
able, or else he would not be !
made the target of his opponents
united attack. And it proves his
ability to fill the position with
honor is not doubted, or the Ie-
slons sent against him wopId
nave long ago battered down his
strength. i
ms ione hSnter that is making
such a gallant stand in the race
or Governor, that in every wav
measures up to the standard re-.
iuired in a leader OF men, that in
very way displays that marked
ability expected of the man that
Ills the office, that is in every
way worthy of the honors that he
3 seeking, that is in every way
he embodiment of all that one
Gentleman expects to meet with
n another, that in every sense Of
he word enjoys that reputation
o dear TO the hearts of all lovaI
lississippians is Bolivar COUNTS
distinguished son, Hon. Charles
scott. A Vorrp
|
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

We notice in the list II ap-
pCintments arranged By the caali
dates To Rect the people IF the
county, every precinct has been
given date except States. We
do not understand why We were
not given 4 date. aad while va
are not the largest precinct IN the
county. but oar votes count a.
much a. those 81 ether places
they were careful enough to give
IN order to get their votes. L.
Slate 5 Store. July End.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
M. 2. Rrhnn

Mr. Bishop Is n native Nis.i.-
sippian. having spent the greater
portion of his life in f.aFayetta
County. He Is a man Of about %
years Of are though he has the
steady gait and energy Of -. Ills
has been a typical example of the
strenuous life Having for the past
20 years been engaged in the rler
camille and farm supply business.
himself a large laad owner and
planter. While a merchant he
has spent large part of his time
on the farm and while ovcrseer
at the same time doing twice as
much work as his poorest share
worker, delighting in the strenu-
Gus out door life. Mr.. BishoD is
no stranger to the people Of this
county, having once been engar-
ed IN the mercantile business In
New Albany, of what is known as
the firm of Bishop & Stall.
His work since assuming the
place as Trustee of the Peniten-
tiary, has well merited the many
compliments he has received and
ne asks 10 succeed himself as an
endorsement Of his short though
very satisfactory term of service.
New Albany Nidet:e.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
Charley Scott GROWING St-o.o.-

N<AC SkTCtlTE- =,
Hon. Charley Scott's method az
campaign is proving to be a win
ner. lie will most certainly be
elected. \ Texas cyclone could
not stop his friends from coinr to
the polls on election day. He i
growing stronger, the people are
more enthusiastic over him. and
everywhere he is met with oya-
lions.
From the beginning he has taken
the people into his confidence
lie has shown them that the Office
~ governor Is n serious busine
affair, that its manifold duties re-
quire intelligent business meth
eds, and that as Intelligent Eusi-
ness men we should see that the
affairs that vitality effect the well
iare Of the State are not neglect
ed.-NOrth Mississippi Herald.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

Gov. Vardaman embodies tho
sentiment of ninety-nine hun.
Gredths OF the white people of our
otate, and is the only public man
who has the moral courage 10
openly advocate what that senti-
ment stands for; therefore he de-
serves our support.-Pascaroula
Democrat-Star.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
Sold and Recommended by
ALL DRUGGISTS.
ALL THE WORLD

kgews that Pallard's snow Liuiment
has no superior tor rheumatism, stiff
Joints, cuts, sprains, lumbago and all
pains. buy Il. try it and you will al
way use it. Anybody who has used
Iailard's Snow Liniment il living
pro Of what il does. All living
proof of what il does. All who ask
Of you Is to get n trial bottle. Price
21c. SOC and si.00. For sale by all
druggists
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
TIE GuAcIING MnMNN

is not necessarily one of perfect form
and features. Many plain woman
whe could never serve as an artists
model. possesses those rare qualities
that all the world admires; neatness,
clear ewes, smooth skin and that
sprightliness of step and action that
accompany good health. A physically
weak woman is Dever attractive not
even to herself. Electric Bitters re-
store weak women, give strong ner-
YES, bright eyes, smooth, velvety
skin, beautiful complexion. Guaran-
teed by ~. IL. Kendel, druggist, soc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

Gov. Vardaman is right, eter-
nally right, in his position on the
political phase of the race prob
lem, Nc. Williams ridicule. timid
NY and short ightedness to the
contrary cor, notwithstanding. Time
VIII prove 1.-THE Brookhayen
Leader. Oh
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
YOUR I.INFK

is out OF order. Yoa 60 to bel i, +.
pad humor and get up with bad tas, .
IN your mouth. You want ,.,h;,o
20 simulate your liver. Just try ~, :
oIne' Inc river regulator. a positive
cure for constipation, dyspepsia ana
an Hver complaints Mrs F. -.
~. Worth. Tex, writes: Have rssd
Herbine in my family for wears and
words cant express what whar tbint,
about 1t, Every body in INV bonsaN
noid are happy aud well, and we ow,.
II 10 Herbine. For sale bv aII Nv. uMe
gists. an utug-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

The Soul Winners Band meets
at th- Methodist Church Thurs
lay night At SPIN. Or. IIctle--
ten will rake a talk on soul
Winning the business OF the
Christian The meetings are
open 10 everybody.
W. j. KING. Chairman.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

one OF the days We remember with
pleasure, AS well as with protit 10 Wy" Gun
heaitn, IL the one on which we bsc, NJ
acquainted witt Dr. Kings New &c
Pli's, the painless purifiers that go
headache and biliousness. and ka.
the bowels right, Csc at i. III. Esnp
defs drug store. hsu-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
THE PEOPLES FORUM.

MATTERS intended for publication in
this column must be signed By the au-
thor, not necessarily Tor publication,
but for our protection. The Eagle is
not responsible for the views OF con-
,-thutors
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

Tort byron, y. Y, has witnessed
one OF the most remarkable cases oT
meaning ever recorded. Amos L. Kim
OF that place says: "BuckIen's Arnics
ave cured "a sore on my leg with
!, men mad suffered over SO wears
am now So" Guaranteed to cnrs
an also; sores, by 4. Il. Kendel druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

4. W. Writ, Of Sacogdoches, Tex.
aye His daughter had chIsI. and
.eNer Tor three years; he could mos
mo an ything that would help her tiII
nc used fierbine. Ills wife viii NJ
Keep house without u. aai cannof ~,
700 much Tor it," - cents. Sold bv
all druggists. 'N "y
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04

Even if Gov. Vardaman we're
the ignoramus that Hon. John
sharp Williams would have peo-
pie believe he is-which he isn't
by long jump.-he would have
over three years, if elected sena :
tor, 10 90 to school to Mr.. Will
hams and other wise men like him
and study national questions be-
faTa Re could take his sent. II
iH3tters not which is elected. Gov
ardaman or Mr.. Williams, his
Lern in the Senate cannot beoin
until March 4. 1911, over three
and z half wears from now. Lots
Of things viii come to pass in the
next three years that Mr. Williams
with all of his real and assumed
knowledge and wisdom, never.
scarcely dres2ed of.-Brook-
-aTen Le15-r
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-07-04
The Oxford Eagle,

The Oxford Eagle,
JIflclaI Organ Of Lafayette County.
MRS. z. y THOMPSON. Proprietor
WILMER hUSNEDY. nanas.r.
SUBSCRIPTION $500 Per YEAR.
Advertising Rates on Application
TELEPHONE No. les.
The Paper for the pcople.
For United States Senator,
Gov. JAMES x. VARDANAN
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
For Peniientiary Trustee,
Northern District.
VI. z. BISHOP.
OF Lafayette County.
We are authorized to Announce IN,
Following named persons IA ranri,
dates Tor Lafayette County osic,s
nn1ieet To the actiue OF Drmucr1.i,
Primaries IN August:
For District Attorney.
ID. VI. FEATHEerSON.
II. ID. STEPHENS
l.. }. FARLEY.
For State Senator,
q. l.. HIGiiTOWEg,
For Representatives..
c. l.. SLOUGH,
LEE NJ. RUSSELL.
". e. DENTD,..
Il. q. HUNTER.
For Sheriff,
j. q. HARTSFIELD.
I. l.. GRAHAM,
l.. f. TEMPLE.
For Chancery Clerk,
j. o. fPetsJ lAMEY.
MENKEN SNEED.
W. NJ. WOODWARD.
(. II. GRAY.
For Circuit Clerk,
Guy Il. TAYLOR,
W. i. IVY.
L. W. West AVFNT
GUS II. EVANS.
+. l.. LINER.
For Treasurer,
L. l.. STEPHENS.
w. e. Collier PARKS.
Il. f. DUNCAN.
Dr.. ". d. JONES.
FOR superintendent OF Education.
+. ". ANDERSON.
II. T SMITH.
Tor Tax Assessor.
Z. Z. y etsj Calico
JIG. woOLvERrGN,
J. Il. HAREU,s.
+. +. LEAK.
80 titFFi~nt Beat 10.
". n. KNIGHT.
G. G STEPHENS,
". Is. NEWELL.
Fli.LDEK wsBsTrR
DIR. 4 II. KING.
For BailiF- Beat Sol.
CRY McLAETY.
J. NJ, SPARKS.
TOR Magistrate Beat No. l.
J e. HrDGTyS,
j T.. McLNErY.
jon =. BROWN
FOR Supervisor Beat w ;.
WILLIAM HOUSTON.
\. ". HARDIN.
s. ". SMITH.
q. I. CANT.
FOR supervisor Beat 40. 4.
J. <. TEELoAR,
". +. GROVES.
GEO. ". ENIGHr.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-15
GARY MAN MEETS WITH
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.

John Berger, also known as John
Novak, was struck by a Pere Marquette
train early Sunday morning as he was
crossing the. track at Gary. The Pere
Marquette train was No. so, due in
Gary at $40 and was in charge of Con-
ductor Hopkins.
Berger was driving across the track
with his milk wagon and did not see
the west bound Pere Marquette train.
He was thrown about forty feet into
the air and the wagon was smashed,
the horse which Berger was driving.
by some unknown reason, escaped and
was not injured.
Berger sustained a fractured skull,
a broken right cheek and other bruises
on the body.
officers Law and Klopf took the in
jured man to the Offices OF Doctors
Templin and Walsh who dressed his
wounds and Sunday evening he was
taken TO Hammond where he was
placed in ST. Margarets hospital by
Dr. Templin.
Berger was a married man and has
a wife and two children living at
Gary Reports from st. Margaret S
hospital this morning are that Berger
is still alive, but it is not thought he
will recover.