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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
OF INTEREST TO THE
CITIZENS Of OXFORD.

We understand there Is a move
ment on foot To make a change in
the Superintendent of the Oxford
Graded School. Nov, come aud
let vi reason together, l. it rot a
fact that Prof. +. S. BalthropI
took hold of the management of
this school. two years ago, in a
disorganized condition, all kind
OF dissatisfaction among the pat
rops, and is il not a further fact
that the school has nearly doub
led in attendance and is moving
along smoothly in every way?
We have not heard a word of
complaint during this session.
Would il not be better To- let well
enough alone. We can have our
little political differences and our
little political quarrels. but when
il comes TO our Public Schools.
for the sake of our children, for
the sake of our town and for the
sake of the upbuilding and bet
terment OF this republic, let Us
have no friction. Now, if those
who want to make a change in the
management. have good and : =
hcient reasons for same, let Us
have your reasons. We are reas
enable people. We know ,h-re are
two sides to every question II
your reasons for making the
change are clear a. d apparent for
the betterment of the school. thea
let US have the change.
Our public SCH l is the only
thing of which Oxford can b,ast
and good citizens should put his
shoulder to the wheel and ali
push together for the further up
building and further progress of
the pride of every citizen OF our
town. Give Us your reasons for
wanting TO make q change.
What say you2
PATRON.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
". 0. ". Election

At a meeting of the Woodmen
OF the WOtId uday night tile iul
lowing officers we're elected Tor
the ensuing year:
Counsel Commander-H. 4.
Moore.
Adviser L,egtenant-N liner
Kennedy.
Banker-W b. Nc Nahon.
Clerk-G. NJ. Knight.
Escort-G X. Bowl les.
Watchmsn-H +. Stall.
Sentry X Harkins.
Manag rs-A H.. Kennel, X :
Adams, 4 4. Kngh'.
Physiciaus-Drs. i. Is Linder,
p. ". Rowland and a. C.. BRAN
lett.
The Camp will meet Monday
mig 1t anu every member - urge
to he present.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
In Menonam

On Feb. It'll, the dsath angel
visited the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Patton and claimed their
darling babe, Joyce Patton. She
was six months old. God had
need of this precious jewel SO He
took it Def IRE it came IN contact
with earthly cares.
Let US dear parents look to Him
who alone can comfort and who
can lead Us through tae storms of
life to where the sky is always
clear. Joyce il resting.
Safe in the a ms Of Jesuss,
Safe on His gentle breast,
Over in this beautiful land.
There is no suffering, sorrow-
inc nor death and no more part
ing. A FRIEND.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
What They Are Doing.

1t is quite interesting to look
back a few years to e what has
become of the men raised at Coll
lege Hill, the following (from
n,emory) will snow what occupa-
ton or profession they r engag
ed in this and other States:
Seven Delta planters, four plan
tation- managers, four farmers,
two dentists, one lawyer, one
United States immigration agent,
one locomotive fireman, three
merchants. one banker, one Ten
nessee planter, one druggist, one
real estate agent. Mexico, two
physicians .one bookkeeper, three
railroad shop form2n in other
States. H.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29

The young ladies' Of Kicks Hall
gave n delightful Martha Wash
ington entertainment Thursday
night.
Mr.. J.. N. Lawhorn and grand
daughter, Miss Dagma Higgins.
visited relatives in Memphis this
week.
DR.. John Y. hurry Of Ripley,
spent Sunday with the family OF
Col. Faikner and his daughter,
Mrs. Hunt Of the University.
E. j. Marley and L. L. Jones,
of Sumner. will be tried today be
fore Commissioner Oldham on a
charge of peonage.
Misses Octie Kendel and Julia
Mayheld spent several days Of
the past week with Miss Julia
kendel in Water Valley.
We n glad to report that little
Francis Drsne, who is in New Or
leans, be~ingtreated for the bite of
\ mad dog, is doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rockwell Smith
left Friday for Greenwood. Mr..
and Mrs. Smith made many warm
friends during their stay here.
The U. d. C's will meet with
Mrs. p. II. Wright, Sr.. Friday
afternoon, Feb. 2ath, at 8 o'clock.
All members are requested to at.
tend,as business Of importance
will come before them.
FoR RENT-Two nicely furnish
ed rooms, convenient to schools
and business. Apply 10
Mrs. NJ. L. SLoss.
Call on S. ". Moss and get a
can of that Homemade Syrup,
produced from Japanese cane,
and made by S. S. johnson.
Avn 1aLE I'm
acres of land with 4-room DWELL
ing and out-houses, 1 Ia mile
East of Oxford. Apply to
W. G. BATES.
LoSr-Between the 3 and 4 mile
board on the Oxford and Water
Valley road Thursday, Feb. LIST,
an EIgin Watch, gold filed, with
fob and chain with monogram at
tached. Return and receive re-
ward. 8. M. HowRY, JR.
Miss Haley and Miss Corrie Ad
dington, trimmer for the millin-
cry establishment Of Haley &
Sparks, spent Tuesday in Mem
phis.
Mr.. NJ. L. Chiidress, Of Har-
uoutown, had the misfortune of
losing his home by fire Friday
night. The origin of the fire is
not known.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
A Gard Of Thanks.

The Albert Sidney Johnston
Chapter of the L. d. c., desires
TO express its thanks to DIR. T. II.
Somerville, DR.. W. ID Hedlesion,
Mr.. c. b. Nelson. Mrs. J. T..
Brown, Miss Mamie Hooper. Prof
Z. ,. balthrop and his efficient
corps Of teachs ard all others
whose assistance added 80 mateFi
ally To the success Of the enter
tainment given in honor Of Gen.
Lees birthday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
The u. d. C. Entertain
ment.

The celebration Of the birth
Gen. r.. E. Lee at the High
School building Friday afternoon
proved to be one of the most en-
joyable events Oxford has ever
had. DIR. Hedleston was master
OF ceremonies and the program
was replete with enthusiastic
praise of our beloved Southland
and her greatest and most match
less statesman.
The welcome given the citizens
OF Oxford, the patrons 4 the
school and the veterans by Prof.
Z. s. Balthrop, was cordial AID
impressive.
The Flag song by the primary
grades was greatly enjoyed. The
little fellows sang and waved
their flags with pardonable pride.
Next came the patriotic South
ern Cross Drill by the second
grade. Sixteen boys and girls
marching in perfect time without
an error; the gallantry and beau
ty Of these young Americans had
a tendency to make one feel tina.
he was glad to be living.
The Bonnie Blue Flag sung
by the intermediate grade mad
just reached its zenith of appre-
citation when little Sallie hurry
Wilkins marched to the front in
full war time costume and sang
heartily and sweetly THE Home
spun Dress" which brought forth
much patriotic applause from the
large audience.
Tributes to Gen. Lee and the
old soldiers by l.. b. CresweIl
and Master Beckett FAINT was
highly appreciated.
BY request Mrs. p. II. Wright
ST., marched gracefully to the
piano and treated the audience to
THE Girl | left Behind Me-"
which was so heartily encored
that she responded most gracious
ly with Dixie" in such spirit
that the whole house went wild
with enthusiasm and many hearts
were stirred and tears flowed I'M
hidden as the swee: strains echoed
throughout the hall.
The most pathetic feature of
the evening was the recital of
THE Conquered Banner by
Mrs j. T.. Johnson. Mr.. Caas.
b. Nelson flag bearer Of the
famous Lamar Rifles an q
follower of Lee at the age vi SIX
teen years, arose and stood our
ing the recital, holding aloft the
dear old flag that he had carried
SO faithfully on many 4 weary
march. \ ~reverentiai s:iilAess
pervsded the entire 'bulIdins and
genuine tears fell freely as Mrs.
johnson SO to%uchingly paid trio-
ute TO this time -hOuored relic ;
dear 10 the hearts OF those WIN
Witnessed the fateful wartime
scenes.
The music BY the orchestra and
the sweet old songs by Mrs j. E.
Brown added much TO the enter
tainment.
DR.. T. Ii. SomerviIle OF the
University, who was u student oil
Washington College. Va, xhile
Cen. Lee was its honored presi-
dent, told many interestinS fact
about this great mans lie aud
character which made every one
feel that the tribute of the eve
ming was most worthily bestowed.
We heartily congratulate the
ladies' OF the T.. ID. c, and tn
teachers OF the Graded School
upon this splendid entertainment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
M~HSIH-sCIht MANNIACHIoeMm

To join this Society. Sick, accident.
death benefits And Introduce our
Memberships All or spare time $50
to $500 a month Every Member Sc
cured gives you = steady monthly In
come Experience not needed Write
fox plans Boz EG- ga Covtngton. XII
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
Great improvement in Water and
Light Services.

A great improvement has been
made in Oxfords Water and Light
services since Mr.. A. L Downing
took charge Of the plant tae first
of the year. Mr.. Downing il one
of Oxford's best citizens. and he
is a man who will at all times
work for the betterment of our
city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
Money to Loan.

On Farm and Town Real Es-
tate at ) per cent simple interest,
10 1-2 years to repay in, annual,
semi-annual or monthlypaymen's
A few good agents wanted at
once. Call or write,
NATIONAL SAVINGS & LOAN Co,
646-648 Randolph Building,
Memphis, Tenn.
Z. j. Allen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
New Meat Market
NJ. D. Rayburn. Proprietor
Depot Street.

For all kinds of Fresh Meats,
Pork, Beef. Mutton, Sausage and
Country Produce, send US your
orders. We will furnish you first
class Meats.
Phone 102. Prompt delivery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
To Those Who Know the Vaiue Of
Good Garden Seed.

To make a success with vour
garden, you must have the best
Seed. So when you are in need
of strictly first-class Seed come
to lei US and we will give you
double the amount for the same
money. We have just received a
full line of Landreth Seeds in bulk
r. r. Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
For Sale.

a cottage residence on Lake
Street, containing six rooms, good
garden, good water and all nec-
essary conveniences. Apply to
CHARLES s. WORD.
Feb Is, 1912.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
4 Announcements.

hI Announcements.
hsrieed To znnounce the
municipal candidates Of
oxford. subject to the &C
rnicpz primaries
For Mayor,
LIS ADAMS
STEPHENS.
For Marshal.
B. RUSSELL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29

We will cell . 45c box of good
toilet Soap for 25c. Come early
and get a box.
r. r. CHIFFON & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
CAL ITEMS


ea Trigg is visiting st
Tyler spent Sunday in
! Sisk vas in St. Louis
!. Falkner has return
emph:s-
D. HeGles.on has been
Tor the past week.
pnie May Hargis leaves
Nashville. Tenn.
M. Woodward has
sick the past week.
nk Mckee made a bust
Memphis Monday.
ey Rhodes madea bust
3 Memphis Tuesday.
Z McCarty and wife
d 10 ia ~cksonville. Fla
IN Keys left Thursday
is ami Muskoyss. Okla
w. T. Falkner attend
a Holly Springs this
slie Orr visited her par
Friday and Sat-
b Herndon has accept
|uon with Mr.. F. s.
ftie Kimmoas is al home
(signed her position in
6ng % illness.
a Xay Lsavell has been
but Is improving at this
appreciated visits
from Messrs. j. p.
and j. NJ. Hamilton, of
|iie B. Thomson has re-
om a visit to Colorado
N her sister, Mrs. P. II
r.
. Ms. Moore. of Oak
visiting their daughter,
Porter.
Newell and chill
Water Valley, are visit
ives here.
.liott, of Okolona. with
is visiting her faith
. W. d. Frazee.
l. Quick spen. yester-
Oxford and paid TIL
nee a visit.
Mcmahon Move, oil
IA, is visiting her parents
Mrs. Will McMahon.
will be a regular meeting
Daughters Friday
a at 2:9 o'clock.
!. d. Brown left MONDAY
'burg TO visit her daugh.
Clemmie Brown.
H. McElroy has gone Il
} and other markets te
} spring stock.
friends of Mrs. Net,
viii be glad to learn tina
covering from q serious
!. NJ. Leavell entertained
Club Tuesday il
most generous, hospita
{. B Morgan and daugi
and Bessie, have re
= pleasant visit t
in Louisiana and Sardis
? stranger arrived Sun
ne residence OF Mr.. ans
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29

o.. B. BOONE,
President Board Of Trustees.
Ny famous Black Bird Jack,
10 hands high, son Of Black Hawk
will be found on the Gsllegly farm
3 niles " est Of Abbeville this sea
500 HUGH c. WILEY.
/ LosT-Friday night, a black
crochet Shawl between X. s.
Adams residence and the Opera
House. Return to r. 5. Adams.
Be sure to visit George Keys
special 10c counter Friday. You
may find something of interest in
the can goods line.
For SALE-Horse and Buggy
cheap. q. NJ. KEYS.
Mrs. j. S. Hudson has return
ed from Sardis where she was
called by the sickness and death
of her little niece and nephew,
Ruth and James Monroe Kyle.
Mr.. Conner Kestler. an esti-
mable citizen of AobeviIle, died
Saturday night of pneumonia and
his brother Is lying in a critical
condition with the same disease.
l wish to return thanks to my
friends and neishbors for their
many acts Of kindness and atten-
ton in my recent great affection.
A. 5. HUGGrNs.
! On Wednesday afternoon of
this week Mrs. G. W. Buffaloe,
ST., delightfully."- entertained the
Twentieth Century Book Club at
Forty. Two. At the close of the
games delicious refreshments
were served.
Services Sunday as usual in the
Episcopal Church at IL am and
pm with communion at the II
O'Clock service. 1t ia the second
Sunday in Lent. A cordial inyi-
tation is extended to all.
Too much cannot be said in
praise of the Lee memorial exer-
cises given at the Graded School
building Friday afternoon. The
Southern atmosphere that pervad
ed the entire program fell like a
benediction upon the hearts oil
those who remembered the ''deaI
old days" of 61-65.
d. Ward King, the originate,
and advocate of making the pub.
Fc road by the split log drag, de
liyered his lecture on good road:
to q big crowd in the court house
last Thursday afternoon. His
speech of two hours was well re-
ceived and many citizens were SC
convinced of the merit of his sue
gestions that they agreed to give
his theory a fair trial. Merch-
ants, farmers and all business
, men were well pleased with Mr.
King and the suggestions h,
made.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29
To the Citizens Of Oxford.

We have n school that has in
creased its enrolment IN the last
two years % per cent. Out Of
pandemonium organization has
been accomplished, three teachers
have been added to the faculty,
and harmony prevails among SUI
perintendent and teachers. The
revenues of this school are great
er than in its history. Also under
the present management We have
ADDED a $4,000 annex. Do you
want the superintendent changeds
o. B. BOONE,
D-aG.1anf Pod - Truoraac
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29

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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-02-29

Losr-Between the 3 and 4 mile
board on the Oxford and Water
Valley road Thursday, Feb. LIST,
an Elgin Watch, gold filed, with
fob and chain with monogram at
tached. Return and receive re-
ward s. 81. HowRY, JR.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-13
Wedding Bells

AT the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Denney, Sunday,
September Sth, at the hour of noon was
solemnized the marriage of their daugh-
ter Olive, to Roy Thompson. Rev. j.
w. Hazel performed the ceremony that
united the happy couple. Mrs. Thomp-
son is a Baca County girl born and rear
ed in our midst. She is held in high
esteem and affection by a wide circle
of friends. The groom has resided here
for several years and is very estimable
young man. He has shown his metal
by holding down claim and recently
proving it up. He is the owner of the
Squires' land one of the best quarter
sections in the county, and.has built the
house, sown the alfalfa, planted the
trees and there the newly weds will
live. May their pathway through life
be strewn with the beautiful buds of
happiness.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-13
PROCLAMATION. LIVE
STOCK QUARANTINE

Whereas, under the provisions of the
law of this state; the state Board of
Stock Inspection Commissioners has
this day reported to me that certain
contagious and infectious diseases exist
in the State of Kansas among horses
and mules, and that there are conditions
which render horses and mules from
such state. liable to convey such diseases.
1t is therefore ordered that the i'm
portation into Colorado or the move
ment within this state of all horses and
mules from said state of Kansas shall
be prohibited, unless accompanied by a
certificate of health given by the state
Board of stock Inspection Commission
.ers or their duly authorized agent, or
by the United states Bureau of Animal
Industry, who shall lexamine and inspect
all such horses and mules previous to
the giving of such certificate, under the
rules and regulations authorized by law.
And l do hereby warn all corporations,
persons and companies and their agents
and employees proposing to bring such
animals into the state of Colorado, or
to move the same within the state from
such infected territory, to give full and
due compliance to the provisions of the
law in this respect, and to this procla-
nation.
In witness whereof have hereto set
Il y hand and caused the great seal of
the State to be affis ed at Denver, Cole
rado, in the State capitol, THIS seventh
day of September, A. d. 1912.
John f. Shafroth, Governor.
Attest:
James B. Pearce, Secy. of state.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-13
Garlic

A Mr.. Elmore was in this part
of the country after some of Ar
thur Brookhart's cattle last
week.
Mrs. Allyn Cole and baby and
Miss Pearl Field spent the day
with Mrs. Vesta Bray last
Thursday.
Mrs. Vanderpool and son Wal
ter spent one day last week with
Mr.. and Mrs Vogel.
G. s. Bray has cut a fine patch
of sowed cane.
". B. Cole was in Kenton Fri
day and made final proof on his
homestead.
Juan Martinez has just COM
pleted the stone work for two
room addition to j. D. McArthurs
house.
Roy and Dewey Denney
brought down a load of telephone
poles last week. The line from
Springfield is very much in need
of repairs.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-13
Richards Items.

John Cunningham of Monon
was in this vicinity trading
horses with the Johnson boys.
Elmer Sutton came in from the
east last week on a bicycle. He
has been working with thresh'
ing machine in Kansas.
j. B. Taylor has gone to Lamar
for lumber
The new school house is now
being put up southwest of Rich
ards.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-13
Resolutions of Fifteenth
Session of Eighth Normal
: District.
.xxx

Whereas, the Fifteenth Annual Ses-
sion of the Eighth Normal Institute Dis
trict, consisting of the six counties of
Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and
Prowers convened in Eads, .Kiswa Co.
Colorado, from the 5th to the 10th, of
August, 1912; and,
Whereas, the present session is the
most successful ever held in this district
and enrollmentis surpassed only by dis
trict No. 3 and No. which include
Denver and Colorado Springs; Therefore
be it resolved:
First-That thanks be extended to the
executive committee for selecting Eads
as place of meeting and their wise
choice in selecting the efficient fac
ulty, and we wish especially to express
our thanks to and appreciation of Supt
III. Edna Corbett for her untiring efforts
in behalf o: this institute and for her en-
deavors to raise the standard OF the
schools of Kiowa County, and
Second That a special vote of thanks
be extended to each member of the fac
ulty for the most excellent instruction
given.
Third--That thanks be extended to
Supt. j. F. Keating, State Supt. Helen
M Wixon, Supt. Geo. R. Momyer, W.
b. Mooney and Prof. H. l.. Miller for
the lectures on various educational sub
jects which they so efficiently delivered.
Fifth-That vote of thanks be ex-
| tended to the following persons for
music contributed from time to time
during the institute; Miss Ruby Taylor,
DIR. ". H. Nipps, Mr., Farrell Hines, Mr..
Samuel Norris, Miss Frances Wilmot,
Miss Zoe;Miller, Miss A. Bellas, Miss Iva
Campbell, Mrs. Cline and all those who
helped with Miss Weber's recital. Also
DR.. Nipps for his talk on coral prophy-
laxis.
Sixth-Thas vote Of thanks be ex-
tended to Mr.. S. r. Clark, Mr.. ]. W
Blair, Mr.. W. P. Whitslaw, Mr.. Fay
Hines and Mr.. Frank Farrow for the
use of their automobiles.
Seventh-We extend thanks to MIR
and Mrs C. w. Sweitzer, Mr.. II. A
Long and Miss Golf for the beautiful
flowers furnished during the institute.
EiRhtls This. ....-srr.-s-publicly -. cly oyl
Z q. Sxsiatioa oi Up 'a's&,f1taDt, &. sis y
GhNreh ans thG 'S5Sart House, y
Ninth-That these resolutions be en-
tered on the record and that a copy be
sent to at least one newspaper published
in each county in the district Respecr.
fully submitted.
COMMITTEE OF RESOLUTIONS,
Agnes Ford, Chairman
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-13
Villas Budget

Miss Hester, Cecil and Sam
Grishem have gone to Liberal,
Kansas.
Cook and Moody are pulling
broom corn for L. Jones at Rod
ley.
The Socialists held a meeting
here the 7th. They put out a full
ticket.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett heard
that their son Everett was hurt at
the Rocky Ford Fair.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-13
'1fFsSyEfTsks.

EB0ILy EI0AokGs
There is shortage Of hands
for broom corn harvest.
School opened here last Mon
day with II scholars in attend
ance and Miss Gertrude john
ston in charge.
The members of the w. G. T.
| U. met with Mrs. Dance last
Thursday.
Mrs. Tom Shyer and Ida
Blackwelder visited at Mr.. Stig-
er's last Thursday.
r. Dance was hauling wheat
to Holly last week.
The Elder threshing outfit fin
ished threshing in this vicinity
last week.
j. w. Dawson was at Holly last
week and purchased new bin
der.
MIN Pierce has been cutting
feed for Mr.. Balch the past
week.
Bert Williams returned from
harvest Thursday.
The showers on last Sunday
and Wednesday have kept the
crops in good growing condition.
Last year the farmers looked
somewhat worried because their
crops were short; now they seem
worried wondering how they will
get them harvested.