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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-01-15

Mississippi would have had last
years lynching record. with twelve
victims. had not Louisiana woke up
along toward the last and tied the
score. Texas was third with six and
Florida fourth with four
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-01-15
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-01-15

At least General Weather cannot be
accused Of violation of neutrality in
the war zone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-01-15

It contains information that you will find valuable
It will you time and trouble some future occa-
sior. Journal readers in and Of the city will find
most valuable from time Name address and phone
number OF Leading business concerns and professional
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Among the many aspirants for
office this year there is no one
more worthy of careful eonsidera-
ton that Prof. w. H. Miles nov
superintendent Of the AbbeviiIe
school, This young man, young
in years but old in experience, 10
one of the best educated men in
this county He is . graduate of
the University and made bis way
through that school by his own
efforts He has taught in the
public schools of this state for
sixteen terms and eight Of these
years have been spent in the
schools OF Lafayette county. In
these years he has made good
wherever he has gone He has
never sspired to public Office be-
fore and ask the confederation OF
the voters uoor his ability, ex-
peFience and fitness for this
place He 10 not a politician, Is
some would say. but h : plain
matter OF fact gensismsn who
subodies in his privats and pro-
fsssional life the highest ideals q
manhood.
Prof. Nils expect 70 - svsg1
voter and prss~nt HE claims -
| lore elecs7on day. ! In - uoDo1
time he asks that his frfsnds b.
come active in his behan-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

To Hon. Lee Davis. Tula, Miss
Many of the citizens OF beat
one desire that you enter the race
for Representative. We need
good men for this Office and you
have served this county wall as
supervisor in the past. You
served al a time when il took
good men and while you may not
have been able to please every
body. we never saw any man as
supervisor who could work that
miracle. We know you to be
worthy Of this trust; we believe
that you will faithfully represent
our people and We believe that
the Office Should call the man.
We find also that yoc have many
staunch friends all over the
county who will he glad to aid
you in this race. Come out, max
the race and We feel sure that
we can elect you as one Of our
men. s.
Respectfully submitted.
Many Citizens Of Beat One
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Hon. p Z. Matthews at present
the very able and popular trustee
Of the penitentiary of the North
ern district. is a candidate for re-
election. Since his appointment
by Gov. Brewer TO this important
pIsce he has given il his entire
time and attention. The fact that
the state farms have Melted the
state more then $500, 600 to the
state shows that he Is a man Of
good business judgement and
knows how to manage success
fully one Of the largest farms in
the world. II takes a man of
superb judgment to be a success
ful farmer on q big scale: very
few can manage even a small
farm to advantage. Mr.. Mat
thews Was we'll prepared for this
important work He had been
deputy sheriff. mayor and had
held many other important Offices
and besides this he had been a
successful farmer, merchant and
cotton buyer. He IS an all-round
business man and his record is
the best evidence of his fitness.
While Mr.. Matthews Is now care
fully attending to the duties incl
dent to this years crop, yet he
expects to mingie with the voters
and state his claims II them- His
many friends hers are euthHsiastic
and predict his success 1t the
polls
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

January made her exit with The
grestess- hood this ccansy has
known in mary days We sre in
hopes that the heavy iown pour
wili benefit the roads for thev are
in fearful condition indesd.
Mrs. @. C. Stephens has been
quite sick the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hiltnru en-.
terfsiuing \ young gentleman
boarters W. -
Master Moody Galloway visited
his brother and uncle here Satus-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. John Miller Of Memphis,
resident OF this ueighborhcod
OF other years has been q pleas
ant visitor here for several days.
Mr.. ChiIdress aud family have
moved into the Widow Stephens
house and will be permanent citi-
zens. we welcome them
The school here is growing in
number and doing good work
under the splendid supervision OF
Miss Ethel Barry. the teacher.
Mr.. Smith and pr. Ivy OF West
Point were called here Fridav by
the illness Of Mr.. Smiths daugh
er. Mrs. NJ L. Duncan.
Mrs Duncan was carried nj
once TO Memphis for an opera
ton and Is nov doing weil-
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
NcLarsy the past week. a boy
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

!. II 10 said that all sorts Of men
run for ofFice and that. in many
instances is true But IL is a
source Of mach satisfaction 20
know that q good. deserving man
offers for any Office We are glad
to announce the name Of J. X.
(Dock) Miller for treasurer OF
the county and a better, more
deserving man cannot be found.
He has been i'm this county forty
eight years and in the Recon-
struction days was a strong fac
tor 10 keeping the government in
the hands OF the white man He
had the misfortnns to LOSE one
arm about twenty years ago and
this greatly handicapped hlm
but he nsvsr gave up. He labor
ed and hss reared an excellent
family and ali are highly respect
ed. He Is appreciated and has
never held public Office save that
ofcoruuer and ranger and in this,
The sfhsllest office, has been faith.
full He asks promotion and viii
appreciate very highly the vote
and influence of every voter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Mr. Kent Allen brilliantly pre-
sented Mr.. Stark Young to a good
audience Of Marshall people las.
night at Auditorium. The wo-
mans Club and Sesame Club are
studying Modern Drama They
felt that lecture or address from
the head ofshe Literature Depart
menf. OF tie State University
would be Of great help to them
and OF interest to many Last
nights entertainment proved a
moss enlighteEing and enjoyable
one Mr.. Young dwelt largely
on Modern Drama, bringing into
his program Irish Dramas from
which he gave readings. 1.-THE
Land OF the Hearts Desire" was
drawn on with beautiful and
skilled dramatic effects. The
ladies will meet Mr.. Young in the
Hotel Marshall pariors the morn
ing for . further talk on their
study course--MArshxll (Texasy
Tx.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

This paper is authorized to an
nounce the name Of w. ]. Love-
lady as . candidate sor reelection
to the office Of Supervisor fo-
District No 4 of Lafayette county
subject to the action II the Demo-
cratic primary election The sub
ject of this sketch Is AZ present .
member from that District and to
show the esteem with which has
fellow members held HIM. We
mention the fact, that be has
presided over the deliberation OF
that body - its president during
the entire term xr. Loveiady
is q successful farmer and an
honored citizen Of Lafayette coun.
ty and only asks an enforcement
OF his Iabors in the intsrssk Of his
district Will. = member Of the
hoard He measure mp folly 70 the
ds0ocraafc standard. nd will il
elected continue to givs>his best
services to his people
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

We are authorized to announce
Hon. r. C. Crsnshaw of Aber-
deem ~ . candidase, for trustee of
the penitentiary from the North
ern district Mr.. Crershaw paid
our town \ visit last week and
shock hands with q number Of
cur citizens and made . good i'm
rrs<-ion- He Is = farmer and an
al rouad good business man. his
n<ixhhors say and waS once
~herlx a Moaroe county. He
Stands nigh n hal county and in
Sac o<A<r ec1nkies OF the dis
rricx He - mAking IN active
eazpsixn and - one OF the sort
of zaa thax sakes . stand upon
every proposition pertaining to
the wesfArs of his county and
state He w~s one Of Senator
varc.nsn's strong men in that
section and has always been Lieut.
Gov Hssso's frieed and believes
that every man that aspirss %
cfYlcs ought not to dodge any ~
sue nor deny his political faith
He believes every man should
vote for the best man for every
ONCE; that this is not only his
legal right but his duty - > cid-
zen
Mr.. Crenshav is making . care
full but active campaign and his
friends say that the fellow that
beats him viii have 70 make good
time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Mr.. Buck Collins, rs he is
known by his friends. one OF the
best citizens of the county and =
resident Of beat two, is in the race
for tar assessor. He was . candi-
date before and received . very
flattering vote against the many
good men that ram He vas .
stranger to most of our people
but, made friends in every part
OF the county. HE ilstserig race
before and the many nice thsag~
and solicitations nov being made
to him. makes ham enter the race
While he has never held public
ofnse he Is one Of the brightest
Masons of the county. has had q
large experience in tax assessing.
having assisted in that vofk. 10
an honorable citizen, good neigh
Dor and loyal friend He asks all
his friends every whore to get
active in his behalf and he ex-
poets to see every voter in due
time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04
FOR SUPERv1soR-B<as !

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. J. s. FUR rs a candidate for
reelection as Supervision Of Beat
1. Mr.. Furr is a citizen of OK
ford and well known TO nearly all
the voters Of this Beat He has
been member Of the Board one
term and has endeavored to serve
the people faithfully and consci-
entously. He'is a good business
man and has the courage of his
convictions. In every particular
proposition before him he will en-
deavor 10 act with care and de-
liberation. for the good of the tax
payers and public welfare. He
asks the consideration OF the
voters OF Bea. l.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

We the undersigned voters of
the county OF Lafayette at the
Burgess precinct believe that
Prof. Il. T. Smith has made the
best Superintendent Of Education
that we have had for some time,
and fearing that he will decline
to make the race again, we take
this opportunity of calling him
out and insist that he place him.
self before the people again as q
candidate for County Superin-
tendent of Education.
Signed: f. s Samuels, ". j.
Jones. C.. II. Gooch, j. S. Mills.
J, n Cathey. J. H. Ship. Boyd
Jones, j. s. Lock and others.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

&. Mr. R. E. HsFkins authorizes
rs to announce him this week rs
. candidate for Tax Assessor Of
Lafayette county. Mr. Harkins
is native of the county where
he has spent his life, and is well
known to nearly Al Of our people
He is q young man in the prime
of life, active, snergetic and fully
capable of filing this important
Office, one Of the most important
to all property holders We feel
assured that If the voters of the
county choose Mr.. Harkins for
this position they can feel that il
will be properly conducted. He
came very close tO'this of5ce the
last election and asks the kind
consideration Of the voters taiz
year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04
FOR SUPRvlsoR-Beat 5.

We are authorized to announce
Mr.. Oren Brown a . candidate
for reelection as Supervisor of
Beat ). Mr.. Brown - . man of
recognized ability and has been
= successful business man and
farmer. He has served the pub
lie as BaIff and Justice Of the
Peace and is nov recording clerk
of the Board Of Supervisor He
has y high sense OF the o5iiga-
tons OF any p psisinn he holds and
tries to serve the BEST interests of
the people as he sees them His
devotion 20 duty and faithful
service are well known; upon
this record he asks the kind con-
siderafiou Of the voters of Beat
5.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

We are authorized to announce
the name OF J. A. Parks as =
candidate for reelection as Sup
ervisor foe District No 2 of La
fayette County. As is well known
Mr.. Parks is one OF the leading
citizens Of the district and has
served in the position he now
seeks for one term and asks his
fellow citizens to give him an
endorsement Mr.. Parks - . sue
cessful farmer and merchsnl- he
Is life long derrscrAt and will
run subject to the democratic
primary. Mr. PARKS together with
his sesociates on the present
Board his managed the Affairs of
the county successfully. He ia
honest, capable and faithful and
no doubt his people will return
him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

/ am q candidate for reelection
to the office Of Supervisor of Beat
5. During the three years ad-
ministration l have endeavored
to represent the majority of my
people regardless of my own
opinion. / have had no pets or
bosses, but have tried to deal
fairly with all, ever looking 70 the
best interest of the county.
Or mise If rejected 10 this import
ant position to give to its duties
my very best attention and SER
vice.
Hoping you win give me your
kind consideration, / am,
Very sincerely,
j. O. Brown.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Realizing that q dollar will 60
further nov, than In pest years,
on account Of the Warning Ma
tons OF Europe and the low price
OF the South's main product, Cot
ton, even in a professional way
. penny saved Is q penny made.
FoR CASH ONLY. for the NEXT 80
days. Twill give my profession
al service TO all who apply for
DENTAL Work. % per cent of.
All work thoroughly Guaranteed
and using the very best material.
This offer will stand good for the
next thirty days =.
w. B. MCMAHON, DENTIST.
Phone 1876. Over F. b. Pstton' g
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

NJ. Howard B. Parks of Beax
2. announces this week As a can
didats for Circuit Clerk Of Lafay-
cite county Mr.. Parks is we'll
known citizen and popular man.
As . member of the Board OF
Supervisors OF the county several
terms his services were appre-
ciated ard endorsed. He will
make . good official, as he is very
thorough in ell business under-
takings. Mr. Parks has . host
OF friends in all parts of the coun-
~ Who appreciates his ability 70
ill this positiOn- The voters OF
the county are requested to give
him their consideration.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04
y0ts cosE Is DANGEROUS
BRElK UP NOW

4 Cold i readily easrisuix. 4 run
6zv-r system Is sE-rsrtihl= - Germs
Yoa oxe it TO yo1rseh and b, others
OF your household 10 exht the Germs
n cuce- Dr. Bells Pine Tsr Honey il
flne fog Colds and Coagh-. II lossens
the Mncoa<. stops the Cough and
seo<h<s the Lnnrs- It's gunrsnte~.l
Ouly Sc at your druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Chiffon 4 Company have re-
ceived large and fresh lot OF
the old reliable Landreth Garden
Seeds which has been on the
market 131 years. II viIi pay
you TO give these seed a trial.
5e sure and cali and get their
bulk prices
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04
SOWING AND REAPING.

"Every sower must some day
reap Fruit from the seed he has
sown- ~
How carefully. then, it becomes
US to keep
A vatchful eye on the sseb, and
seek
To SOW what is good. that we
may not weep
To receive our own"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Whereas Tho mayor and eounczi
a. ~ citT Of Oxford. Miss, di.i On the
1Irh dnv q Jznnz1y 1873, fix sne so :
re- q the nayor and eoaneaimen Ds
T6erefsre be ri-olved, that . special
1900 - held ON Feb 13<h- 1910 Tor
she purpos< Of voting on the r.sansa-
fnr ~ ia salaries And that tns
esssx5ou commissioners tahs srcn sr,
- - - Isw directs 70 hold mid
h & Ad.ms-
Msyor-
III. rxwrhee,
Cmy cssrk- -
" g. Adsmz v0siug yeA~ "
Avert xnt J. H Lsnshee eg12G<E
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04
100 for Prompt Delivery.

lO5 for Prompt Delivery.
When ordering your Groceries
call los.
The ground hog failed to see
his shadow Tuesday.
There was an unusually good
crowd in Oxford Saturday.
Mr.. Ralph White lost a fine
horse from lockjaw . few days
ago.
Mrs. A. A. Young is visiting
her daughter Mrs. Fitzg eraid, at
Friars Point.
Phone io5 for your Groceries.
Mrs. Downing and little daugh-
ter, Lorene. are spending a few
days in Memphis.
Mrs. F1orie Shinault spent last
week with her sister, Miss Mary
Louise Nelson.
Mrs. Kats Sims Of Water VAL
ley il VISITING her sister, Mr.
McEwen in N0fth Oxford
Mr.. Aubrey swiIds has bought
the Nose residence near the GEM
etery and moved 10 this week
At Chilton's Drug Store you
will lind the incest assortement
Of Sweet Pea Seed
The Board of Supervisors elect
ed the First Nakional Bank eoun-
ty depository for the year 1915
Mr.. o. B. Boone has eousht
the John Goolsby place in South
Oxford and moved there ia
week.
Mrs. NJ. e Andrews has -
turned TO Memphis after an ex-
s>nded visit to her mother. Mrs
NJ adeline Harris
Mrs. NJ. L. Sioss resurued 70
Oxford this week. and with her
+. son DIR. Baxter Sloss and family.
will make their home here again
welcome them back
Lafayette county will vet produces
N fine q LIST Of candidates as any
other county in the state We
are expe .ting two columns OIL
names at least
Mr.. John Goolsny and family
moved seven miles north east oil
Oxford and will engage in farm
ing. We regret to lose them
from our community.
The constant downpour OF rain
all day Sunday caused many
washes in the public roads and
mt all small streams beyond theil
hanks. A few days sunshine
viii soon dry out the highways
and make tncm PaSSe
DR.. A. G. Hunt and family lef
Monday to make their lutur'
home in Werner, Okla We re-
fvet the loss of this esfimaoi'
citizen and his family to our com
munity and wish them happiness
ana nrosperity in their westeri
home
FOR SALE-196 acres OF lan'
7miles west of oxford on puoii'
road, suitable for stock and trnci
farming. Good spring and um
Der. Easy terms. Apply +"
MRS. s. al. Sz.Ta-
Oxford, Miss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

I will sell md Deliver any
where in the corporation of OK
ford. Merchantable Lumber at
S1-S per hundred. Heart Lumber
at 81 90 per Hundred feet.
b. T. WINTER.
Phone i59 f-2-1
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

Get the habit OF reading your
county paper and you will not be
without il.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

All persons are hereby warner
NOT u tresspass Or hunt on oud
land or they wiii De dealt with as
the Law Directs t4
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04


We. the undersigned citizens
OF Abbeville. patrons OF Abbe-
vile School, and former pupils of
Prof. w. Fl. Niles, would say to
the voters Of Lafayette County
that Prof. W. II. Milee is now
teaching his nth term OF school
at this place, and that We know
him to be tactful in controlling
pupils and very efficient as an in
structor. Luring the whole time
that ne has been principal Of our
school there has been no disturb
ance in the school whatever, and.
to the best of our knowledge.
there has never been the lesst
dissatisfaction With his work. We
would say furthermore that we
believe him TO be . christian
gentleman
Trustees: J H Roy, " n Cord
on. G w Davis Patrons: c T
Bennett, n C Anderson, Dan Al
moud, J 8 Good r H Sloan, J H
Tidvell, w n Bennett, n C Roy,
W F Roy, w n Wimbish. E G
Husssy, H G Collins, C r Floyd.
Pastor Of NJ Z Church Former
Pupils: Dan Murchison, X y
Good, jamie Hussey, Albert Ben
nett. W v Williams, C 8 Ander-
ann- Mrs i r Paarce. Mn C. g
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

All person are hereby notified
sgainst tresspassing on my land,
.hunnng and stock depredaticns
especially.
l.. M.BRUxxErr.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-02-04

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