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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Baptist Convention Closes.

Oklahoma City. Okh.-The Southern
Baptist convention adjourned to meet in
st. Louis in 1913. The year OF 1911
1912 was the most successful OF its his
tory. The success was so encouraging
that the regular home and foreign mis-
sion work was laid out on a million
dollar basis for the coming wear. Tn,
boards are authorized to spend that
amuont, and unless the full sum is paid
in during the year of 1928 there Will
Be debt ON both Of the boards South
ern Baptists more than met the expenses
OF the past year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
DeSoto for Good Roads.

DeSoto county is making progress ia
good roads building. A bond issue OF
100000 was recently voted for use OF
the three beats of the county, one OF
the beats having declined to vote for tbs
issue. One beat will have $4,000 and
the other two $4,000 each. with S25..
900 for bridges throughout the county.
II is planned to join the Shelby county
roads and bid for the proposed Memphis
to-New Orleans highway. which may he
built by way of Jackson.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Recall Revolution.

PhiladelPhia---It is the spirit of the
impatient social refurmer of the French
revolution, not the spirit of Anglo-Saxon
freedom, which advocates these strange
departures from our national traditions
and our national institutions" declared
Attorney General George W. Wiekershsm
before the law alumni Of the University
OF Pennsylvania in an address on the
judicial Function" when he referred to
the proposition that decisions be submit
ted to the arbitrament OF popular elee-
tiOn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
OFFER PRIZE IN GOLD.
Gamer Manufacturers Offers Indueement
to Tomato Club Girls.

Miss Susie V. Powell of the school
Improvement work of the Mississippi
rural schools is very much pleased over
a letter from the Farm Gamer Jsnu-
featuring Company of Meridian. announc-
ing that it will give fifteen dollars in
gold to the girl in the tomato clubs who
puts up the greatest number of toma-
toes from the regulation contest patch
of one-tenth oil an acre.
Miss Powell states that the reports
from the twelve counties in which the
work Is progressing in the state indicate
good crops an dthe plants are doing well.
The girls are figuring largely on the ex-
hibit at the state Fair this fall and
the list Of prizes are revised and en-
larged is very attractive to them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Hookworm Work Planned.

Jaekson.-The counties of Amite and
Forrest each have appropriated $500 re-
Gently to conduct dispensaries Tor the
treatment OF hookworm disease. A rep
resentative Of the state board OF health
will be sent to each OF these eountie,
to conduct an educational campaign to
improve the sanitary conditions OF the
people and conduct these disPensaries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
The Woman's Monument.

Jacksonville auditor has Just re-
eeived certificates of deposit from three
banks of the state showing that the
Confederate Womsn's Monument fund i,
over the required amount of $500.
which was necessary to raise in order
to receive the appropriation Of like
sum from the state treasury. As tie
cornerstone and foundation of the monu-
ment will be laid in front of the state
house June ;, it is now necessary to get
the funds in shape TO begin to make paw
ments to contractors.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Decorations OF the Daughters.

The aggregate value OF the jewels
lean Revolution at a recent reception
in Washington is said TO have exceed
ed s500.00o. Estimates OF jewels are
always liable to large reductions. but
II may be said that IL the fathers of
the revolution could at certain periods
Of the struggle have had $4,000 worth
OF ammunition at their command they
could have shortened the war by tive
years or more Boston Transcript.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Revive Railroad Promotion.

Columbus.-Several local capitalists
have become interested in the project
to bu4d the railroad from Columbus to
Aberdeen and thence on to Okolona.
This is the Aberdeen and Tombigoee
Valley railroad survey, which was not
brought to successful contamination
because the funds gave out and the
promoters of the road under that name
became involved in several lawsuits aES
other misfortunes. The project has been
in the dormant state for several months.
but it has lately been actively revived.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23

wound round and round with pink or
blue satin ribbon. but the more prac-
teal fashion is to trim band Of dim
ity. Swiss or embroidered muslin with
frillings Of lace or footings as this can
be merely basted over the withes and
easily removed whenever it is neces-
sary to have Il laundered.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Unsppreciative.

"Ha," mused Noah. as he looked
upon the food from one OF the win
dows OF the Ark. the folks who ieered
At me for building this vessel. laughed
al me when | told them It was the
original water wagon. but they would
have Jared better had they appreciat-
ed in time the dry wit Of my littls
Joke"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
fashions fancies
&Ss<-f52E<&dS

A citron yellow is very effective to
trim a gown. or It may be used for the
entire costume II relieved by touches
Of embroidery.
Oriental colorings are evident in
many border designs. and the garland
effects of wreaths and vines are love-
ly and stylish.
Another novel and interesting note
Is the use OF the little taffeta jacket
as a wrap for the lingerie dress
These touches of color add great
smartness to the afternoon toiN.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Work for Five Hundred.

Jacksou--President R. Z. Remington
OF the Board of Trade, has announced
the appointment OF 4 spcial membership
committee to take charge OF the cam
paign TO secure 500 members for the
organization before the Ist OF June.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Houston Has 81, ,ooo. 600 Fire.

Houston. Texas.-Fire in the upper
Main street business district caused
loss approNimating 100000
For two hours the building was rag
ing furnace, and the heat was 50 intense
that it was not possible for the firemen
to get near.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Reward Is Offered.

Vicksburg.-Gov. Brewer has offered a
reward for the apprehension and arrest
of the men who held up and robbed the
New Orleans and Northeastern New York
limited near Hattiesburg, securing ap-
proximately 100000.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Gas Well Is Unchecked

Shreveport, lathe flow of natural
gas from the well brought in by the city
while drilling for salt water TO be used
in public nafatorium at the city park
remains unchecked, efforts to cap the
well having been only partially success
full. The gas aow is now eonseryatively
estimated at 100000 feet.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23

which go with silk skirts and coatees.
The newest undersleeves are short
Affairs OF plain net. rufled at the bot.
tom and called the Dolly Madison.
They are charming In the three-quar-
ter sleeves of self-trimmed silk
coatees- MARY DEAN.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23

Apropos Of dress touches. who
would be able to enumerate them. so
many are they. so varied? But with
silk garments. remember. the ten
dency is to utilize the same for trim
ming. and the more dainty and quaint
these are the more effective they will
be. Wee bows. eordings. small point
settias. folds. etc. are the silk trim
mings seen on lace and ret bodices
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Business Excuse

Why did you steal this young lady's
chateIaine watch" asked the magis-
trate. severely.
From quite a usual motive" (" replied
the thief 4 had been very busy
and I only wanted 10 take a little time
of "
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Elks Join Big Parade.

Brookhaven.-The May trade day pa.
rade, in having the Elks' State Reunion
Association, which was combined with
the Elks' parade which is an annual
occasion, was three miles in length, sur
passed anything similar in previous his
tory II thls elty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
2,3oo Captives at Rhodes.

Rome.-The Turkish troops who sur
rendered TO the Italians in the island OF
Rhodes number 1900, including IS ofti-
GERS. According TO newspaper dispatches
the Italian troops seized 1000 rifles and
four batteries of artillery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23

Washington.-The bill changing the
date OF the issuance of cotton acreage
reports by the department of agriculture
10 the first Monday in July OF each year
vas passed in the senate
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Balance on Right Side.

Jaekson.-The statement of the West.
ern Union shows that company TO have
earned s5,03s.e2 in this state in the first
three months of this year, while for
the same period in 1910. they lost in
the neighborhood of $1,000 on their
Mississippi business.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Chas. N. Brumfeld Lectures.

Goodman.-Hon. Chas y Brumfeld,
director of the demonstration farms of
the / C. R. r. Co, delivered an able
and inspiring addness before the
Student body Of the Holmes County
Agricultural High School and the citi-
zens of Goodman
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23

The smartest note in this little sum-
mer morning frock is the long neck
bow Of black taffeta silk which passes
under an Irish lace buckle at the
'front.' OF the bodice. Ceiluloid ovals.
Squares and oblongs come for the
|making OF these lace buckles and one
Tor two buckles may hold down the
|long necktie ends. The frock is OF
PUN linen, with embroideries in self
|color. The Ieghorn hat is smartiy
trimmed with black wings and the
pale bum silk gloves have embroideries
of black on the wrists. The boots are
white buckskin. with high buttoned
tops
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Olive Branch Gets School.

The agricultural high school of De
Soto county is to be located at Olive
Branch, which offered 20 acres OF land
and $4,000 Us a bonus.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Hughes May Be Nominee.

Washington.-The point blank state
ment was made by friends of President
Taft in Washington that Justice Charles
Z. Hughes will be the compromise eandi-
date OF the Chicago convention for the
PRESIDENCY.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Won't Buy Bloodhounds.

Meridian.-After thorough investi-
CATION of bloodhounds from all parts of
the country, the police committee have
decided not to buy any dogs, as they
are not convinced as TO their worth in
tracking criminals in the city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Armour & Co. Indicted.

Chicago.-Armour & Co. vas indicted
by the federal grand jury for criminal
violation Of the United States meat in
speetion laws, for alleged interstate ship
ments of meat without inspection by gov
ernment agents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Cut Worms DAMAGE Corn.

Jaekson.-Reports come from several
sections of the state indicate that cut
worms are playing havoc with young
corn, and much replanting will be nee
essary.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
White Woman Goes to Pen.

Texarkana, Ark.-Mrs. Lula Dobson,
. white woman, aged 40, was taken 10
the Texas penitentiary at Huntsville,
where she must serve a sentence of one
year for running a blind tiger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Effort to Pretermit.

Brookhaven.-Judge ID. NJ Miller is
being importuned to pretermit the June
term of the Lincoln county circuit court,
which is scheduled to meet on the third
Monday in June.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Glad to Get Convention.

Greenwood. is very much
elsted over the success of her repre-
sentatives in landing the next annual
convention Of the Mississippi Bar ~
sceIatioa,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23
Flovd Allen GuiItv

Wytheville. Na.-Floyd Allen, first of
the Hillsville mountaineers tried for the
Carroll county courthouse murders, was
adiudged guilty here, and will pay the
penalty OF his crime in the electric chair
at Richmond. The jury was cut all
night.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-05-23

BostOn.-The Massachusetts house Of
representatives, by a unanimous vote,
adopted the amendment TO the federal
constitution providing for the direct cleo
ton OF United States senator's
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-04-05
Fine Rssidence Burned
ID BrunsNlck

- 7. - ~ - eN
The splendid old residence on
tie hill occupied for 70 many
years BY Mrs Jacob A. Merchant
and family was discovered to be
sblaze about II q. m. Wednea-
day. The alarm was given
promptly, but for some reaeou
the water supply was interfered
with and the fire company could
do but little towards checking
the flames while hous shold goods
were being saved. While con
siderable was rescued. there va
great loss, among which was {
soId silver table service which
was . present to Mrs. Merchant
years ago and which was up
stairs. Mrs. Merchant had beer
confined with rheumatism fo1
several weeks, and the shock b
her was very great. It We
with great difficulty that tn
cottage and other buildings just
across the street. the property
of Misses Davis was saved. Mr.
Bezzenberger. the Wabash man
ager at Brunswick who occupies
q part Of the Merchant home
suffered considerable loss. His
insurance 500. Insurance on
Merchants property dwelling,
5000. household goods $500.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-04-05
Rule or Ruin Christians
(C0MMUNICATED)

kuIe or KUN OnflStldnS
COMMUNICATED
To You and Others:
To oil who love and enjoy gos-
siping and speak evil Of others
and who delight in someone's
downfall. I would say a few
words. Did you ever realize
that it often requires only a few
moments to make some mistake
which can never more be mend
ed-that in q few moments we
can do some cruel deed which
will cause grief and sorrow for
life. and with a few slandering
words you can degrade some
ones character for life. Re
member that after you have
spoken such words you have no
more control over them : that
you can never more recall them,
even IL Almighty God would
proIong your life for a thous-
and years.
II you cannot control your
tongue don't blame others for
passing the word along; say what
business this one or that one has
to tell il again, but stop at your
self and say what business had
to tell II?
They that sin, though they
condemn It in others. cannot ex-
cuse themselves, and much less
escape the judgment of God,
for such people that think them.
selves so much above others,
would advise to apply the fol
lowing Scripture TO their hearts
ST. LUKE. CHAPTER SIX
Verses 40-46.
40. The disciple is not abov,
his master: but everyone that I
perfect shall be as his master.
Il. And why beholdest tho'
the mote that is In thy brother
eye, but perceivest not the bean
that Is IN thine own eve.
~ Either how cans't tho
say TO thy brother: brother. le
me pull out the mote that Is 4
thine eye. when thou thysel
beholdest not the beam that Is i
thine eye; thou hypocrite, cas-
out first the beam out Of thin
own eye. and then shalt tho
see clearly 10 pull out the mot
that Is in thy brothers eye.
43. For n good tree bringetl
not forth corrupt fruit; neithe
doth a corrupt tree bring fort
good fruit.
a. For every tree Is know
by his own fruit For Of thorn
men do not gather figs. nor Of
bramble bush gather the
grapes.
A good man out Of the goo
treasure Of his heart bringet
forth that which Is good; an
, an evil man out Of the ev
treasure Of his heart bringet
forth that which Is evil. for {
the abundance Of the heart n
mouth spcaketh.
4 IS. And why call me LORI
Lord. and do not the thing
which ! nyi
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-04-05
Obituary

Mrs. James Spence. wife Of
James Spence. died at her home
In the Forks Saturday March 30.
1912 at 8 pm. aftes an illness Of
considerable duration from what
was diagnosed to be cancer Of
the liver.
Elmira Hurt daughter Of Rob-
ert Hurt was born Dec. 4. 1856
near where she died. She was
married TO James Spence March
II. 1875 and leaves surviving.
her husband and only son Frank.
Mrs. Spencer was one Of Hsoso
women who count for 50 much
more In the real affairs Of the
world than the world ever knows.
No certain estimate can be plae-
Cd on the worth Of a woman
whose religion Is love and charity
nor can one whose life Is devot-
ed 70 home and family and
neighbors be half appreciated
until she can be with Us no more.
Too late the testimonials 10 such
an one are offered-too late
awakes the conciousness Of our
great debt Of love and gratitude.
The universally loved woman
was buried at New Hope ceme-
tsry Tuesday. April 2. Rev. s.
Y. Pitts conducting the services.
Considering the condition Of the
rods, many more were present
thsn could have been expected.
The Courier joins the host Of
friends Of the family In lasting
sympathy.
Between the city and the depo,
therc is q plaster cast In the
mud, full length. Of . handsoms
young lady. said to be one Of The
chapsrones or bridal party g
ccrsing Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hardin
70 tAs railway Sunday night
w. c. Csvsnah. one Of oal
cnsrestie young farmer friend
fr.n Chrsneville left last frida,
fu Stronghurst lila. 10 ensas'
q farming.
Mrs. Carter Hancock and chik
- hsre with her mothsr;in-lav
MPa Fannie Hancock. whiI'
cwtsr 4 confined IN : Kansa'
clly hospital.
nowdy SisIer b improving
rapldly from the operation pr
furned On him two weeks ~
4 Mobsrly.
0cos& Hershey went W 70 Loo
ovw his new possenions me-
| :. -. -. - ~.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-04-05

Moving pictures have certain
" had the center of the stage In
Washington lately and the result
win probably be seen In every
hamlet Of the country before
many days are passed. Speaker
Clark, Immediately after his re-
turn from Kentucky recently
was the central figure In thefirst
''reeI' Of Aims ever exposed in
the Hall Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives. The patrons Of
picture shows win now have an
opportunity b ssc how 10 catch
~ epnnkss's "a" how the
Spsaksr pounds the desk when
he undertakes 10 restore order
and what the process Is which
all Speaker adopt when they de-
sire q stroke Of official blindness
20 - to avoid allowing their eye
to be caught In fact the first
production Of the counterfeit
of prescntment Of the presiding
of5icw of the House Of Repre-
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-04-05
Proceedings County Court

s8~
Monday. April 1. 1912. pres
ent: A. 8. Taylor, Presiding
Judge: M. ]. Lain and Barney
Reigelsberger. Associate Judges:
A. N. Harding. Sheriff. and c.
c. Parks. Clerk.
Upon the recommendation Of
Township Board Of Brunswick
Township for steel bridge across
Lake Greek in 4. 81. 10. near
the residence Of A. Joseph. II Is
ordered BY the Court that Roy
w. Cropper. County Engineer.
make plans, specifications. ssti-
mate Of cost and let contract for
building said bridge and report
10 this Court at the next regu-
lar term hereof.
Same as 10 Bee Branch Town
ship across East Bee Branch. be-
tween Is and 2. Sc. is. near
rcs;depce Of John Bixeman. and
one across Puzzle Creek in 10.
IS. l6 near residence Of Mrs.
Catsman.
Same as TO Kcytcsville Town
ship. across Musselfork Greek in
"a. 81. Is. near residence OF
Geo. Schupbeck.
Same a. 10 Triplett Township
|across slough. between q and "a
|B, a near reeidenee Of VIM.
Werlich.
Same - 70 Brunswick Town
ship, across Brush Creek In 80,
|bs. 10 near residence Of Jas
IWsll<r.
Same q 70 Salt Crock seros'
|rsvine bstween 2 "a. 10 and IS
)65. -. near residence Of Elber'
| lDsWsssc.
same - 70 Charlton Township
Iscruss hr,nch in Z. e. n neal
| rooj5anos of Chria CeslinG.
Hanns = 70 saksbp1y 10 snshil
| lscruns Ess< Fork Charlton Rive
neas rssidsnes ~ =. Z. Phelps
| 'Iedn c. RIaesr ef Indial
Grove obsalnsd . oped plses viii
lee electzienl I'm = = Josspl
|ss soou - - u1duo1od from
Ibnslnnno op|Ioce q ChilHeoths
lChoFl>on eounfy boys win &c
|thsrs < sivn . ek1ses.
/ J. d. Insvon a Nsvada va
|In he dty Saturday b eonnsctio'
Ivifh shs Iries nsnnusut matter
~. Ingram voon - pIsased ;
|sss Ne sssaprIss 70 forward
lIitls fhsts.
Wn. HnnIl>so. ~ vIns shs
~ eII rOun1 - foIlow Iei
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1912-04-05

Nossodo Wy
Last Tuesday, Henry L. Jost
the deputy prosecutor Of Jack
Don county, was elected Mayor
over Darius a Brown former May
or, by 1868. in one Of the most
stubborn political fights known
In that city. The entire Democ-
ratio ticket was elected by
smaller majorities. The victory
has greater significance for De-
mocracy than the mere city gov
|ernment. Democratic State
Chairman Shannon regards It az
indicating the political trend Of
the State and Kansas.
Governor Hadley threw his
hat in the ring and followed Il
up with all the influence at his
command, official oratorical and
political, and combined with the
machinery at the command oi
Mayor Brown constituted a force
(which in overcoming, the manag.
Ter Of the Democratic end of the
campaign is to be highly con
Graduated. The Kansas City
Star was no small factor fol
| Brown. laboring early and Lat.
thru its columns for the Republic
Ian candidate and his ticket.