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Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
ABE bRENNER HAS
PASSED AWAY
Prominent Business Man and Leading
Citizen of Oxford Sucumbs to
Operation.

Nj. Abe Brenner, prominent mer-
chant and citizen OF oxford, lied in
the Baptist Hospital in Memphis, at
ll:30 Saturday morning, July 20, and
the remains were Inferred in that
city on Monday following at 10
o'clock
Nj. Brenner has been in failing
health the past year I'D has been
under treatment in Memphis the past
two months, his family and friends
&nxiously hoping for an improvement
day by day. lie bore lis Affections
with patience and fortitude, conscious
of his surroundings to the last
moment.
Mr.. Bremen came TO Oxford in
early life end mas always claimed his
citizenship here. His business inter
est would often necessitate his alb
sence for short periods of time, but
he never failed to return and estab
lish himself among the people he
loved so well. Oxford and Lafayette
county never had more devoted
or patriotic citizen than Abe Brenner.
He was keenly alive to the public and
private interests of the community
and ever ready to assist literally in
every call that would benefit his
people. He was especially the friend
of the unfortunate and distressed.
There are many families in this
county who will miss him rs friend
in time Of need who was ever ready
TO keep them along the rugged path
way OF life. Few citizens could re
member a more extended circle Of
friends and few, whose death could
cause more universsl regret. He
viii be missed, as citizen, friend and
neighbor. and as the years pass on,
he will be gone. but not forgotten" !"
OF his immediate family he leaves
wife. one son, Fred, two daughters,
Mrs. Joseph Strauss, of Powenska,
Okla. Miss Madeline Brenner. Of
Memphis, and a little granddaughter
He also leaves three brothers, Messrs.
Sam Brenner, of Memphis Conis
B-enner, Paneskwa, Okla, and Chas.
Bremen, Of Tunica, Miss,
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
CROP CONDITIONS.

Dear Eagle:-Perhaps your readers
would be interested to hear something
Of the crop situation in different
parts of the county. W. recently
made a circuit from our home north
through Abbeville and back through
the Woodson Ridge Country, we found
this section drouth stricken. We
doubt half crop will be realized if IN
deed anything at all is made upon
large fields. Last Thursday we motor
ed through to Pontotoc via Tocopola,
We found mud slush and magnificent
crops all along the way, Thousands of
bushels of corn will be made in thelo o.
coma valleys and throughout that sec
ion Of Pontotoc County over whicn
We passed.
Our intention was to go out by
way of Tula and attend the County
Sunday School Convention but the
Pontotoc County can on the whole
boast of more fertile soil than we,
but along some other lines ] think old
Lafayette can make her sit up and
take notice" good roads for instance,
and a greater number of well rounded
people.
We returned by way of Lafayette
Springs finding crops all along badly
IN need of rain, and indications of
short crops everywhere. We noticed
very little cotton, the weed was well
advanced and from appearance a fair
crop will be realized. The people
with whom we c:ne into cortact are
taking philosophical view of the war
situation and each doing their bat
along the different avenues Of help
fulness-at the same time exercising
loyal patient spirits. We saw many
windows decorated with service flags
speaking silently yet eloquently that
language that only those can under
stand who are sacrificing" bone of
Cd nnnnnnnothein Sjee nowrrhwikppt
their bone" and "fleshof their flesh"
in this perilous war. There is no
gift however princely, that can com
pare with the heroic fortitude and the
noble self denial of the mothers Of
our country who are giving their sons
for the defense Of truth and righteou-
sness for all the world. The sacrifice
made by these mother will mark
thru the coming years as the worlds
genuine heroes
We would all do well 10 look up
and thoughtfully read the lines of
Joaquin Miller. of which only recall
the 1st verse, but how true.
The bravest battle trial that ever
was fought
Shall tell you where and when7
On the maps of the world you'll find
il not;
Twas fought by the mothers of men.
Mrs. A. F. GALLOWAY.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
WHEAT GRyWERS
TO meet SATURDAY
Committees To make Reports on acre
age to be Planted This fall in La
fayette County.

All farmers ia Lafayette County
who are interested in growing wheat
are urged to meet at the Court house
Saturday morning at 10, that means
next Saturday. Reports from ali
committees of the various school DIS
tricts of the county will be beard, also
reports from County Agent Olson anu
Home Economics Agent, Mrs. Ramsey
as to seed, cooperation and other
matters pertaining to wheat growing.
This is an adjourned meeting called
by the president, Mr. L. o. Davidson,
two weeks ago, and it is hoped that a
good attendance will be present.
This is not a move to grow wheat
for profit, but to grow wheat or do
without flour. In this time when the
world is involved in one of the great
est wars in all history, il behoves
every patriotic farmer to cooperate
in this movement to grow wheat IN
Lafayette county.
Be on hand at ten o'clock and let Us
have a good meeting and get our
pians arranged for a five or six thou
sand acre crop of wheat for Lafayett-
County.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
BIG SHOW BY CAMP FIRE GIRLS.

Everybody come and enjoy the
grandest entertainment of the season
at Baggett's swimming pool Friday
afternoon and evening July 26th.
A part of the program will be:
Races-Misses Pegues, Baggett,
Maltby, Somervilie and Levy.
Junior Races-Misses Dorothy Mil
den, Lydia Fitzgerald, Lottie Vernon
White and Josephine Pegues.
Boat Races-The Kate Adam man
ned by Capt. Maltby and crew.
VS..
The Whippoorwill manned by Capt
Pegues and crew.
Acrobatic stunts-Master Harry
Winters, Water Valley, Miss,
Mermaids-Misses Mary Paine
Wendell, Shirley Kirkwood, Emma
Grace johnson, Elizabeth Bell, Kibbi,
Mcmahon, Christine and Mamie Far
ley, May Campbell, Estello knight
Whitley Kirkwood, Julia Webb Lips
comb, Sallie Murry Wilkins, Lucille
Ramey.
Fish-Mesdames Chiffon, ]. n
Powers, A. w. Milden, Wendell an'
Ramey.
Life Savers-Misses Susan Bagget
Mary Louise Pegues, Mary Bets,
Maltby, Ella and Nena Somerville.
Chute the-chute fancy diving an
other stunts will be indulged in. Sand
wiches will be sold, and the entire pro
ceeds will go to support a littl
French orphan, Mr.. Baggett the gem
al manager of the pool has kind
lent the pool for the good caus'
Everybody come hungry and buy.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
666 cures Chills and Fever.
HORSE STEPS ON BOY.

John Sharp, the 1l-year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Boyett. is at the
Bramlett Hospital in a precarious
condition a. a result Of u horse step
ping on him last Thursday. The little
fellow started to ride the horse Up
town and just - he was leaving his
home the horse stumbled and the boy
fell to the ground in front on TIE
animal wlrrhtssepped on his body N
the region Of the lower bowel. bust
ing his bladder
An operation was performed ftaz
day another one Sunday and the thifi
one Wednesd and much apprehen-
sion is felt as 10 his recovery.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
.ABBEVILLE NEWS.

Mr.. Glenn Roby has returned after
taking a business course at Hatties-
burg
Mr.. and Mrs. Marx Hardin, of
Conn, are visiting their parents Mr..
ard Mrs. Hardin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn of Oxford visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Dunn during
the past week.
Mr.. Hoffstacker is conducting n re-
vival at the Baptist church this week.
Miss Vaida Harrison, of Coffee
vile, has returned home, after a
pleasant visit to Miss Kathryne Good
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Galloway and
son Moody, of Mt. Zion and Lake
Campbell, of Oxford. have returned
from a pleasant visit to the family OF
Mr.. r. B. Galloway at Pontotoc.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

When,the baby is suffering the dou-
BILE affliction Of hot weather and bow
el disorders, the remedy needed IS
McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR. II reduces
the feverish condition, corrects the
stomach and checks the looseness OF
the bowels. Price % and soc Per
bottle Sold by A. II. Kendel. Adv,
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

treason-n-ale the most of it,"
Proceeding with his speech, Mr..
Nardaln.n said that he had nothing
10 do with defeating the armed neu-
tlaHty bill, that the friends Of the bill
lad filibustened 10 keep the opposition
eff of tle flo7l. t.at TIE bill had died.
The senator said that he spoke only
10 minutes ON the bill and read from
his speech in Che Congressional. He
stated that ne did not favor The bill
because he knew that il the President
were given the power provided in the
bill tha. ship would be fired upon,
and that would have meant a declara-
ton of war; that the President had
later on come TO the same conclusion
that he arrived at with reference to
this bin and on April , addressed
CongIes and declared armed neutral
ity To be mp.actio4ble and ineffee-
tive
Tie red from his speech in opposi-
tin ,o the declaration Of the exis-
tence Cf g state # war in justification
Of his position on that measure end
tated ,hot be could not understand
uny certain gentlemen over the draft
aye preferred the draft 20 the volun-
/ Iteer sy-tem-
lie calc0 tao attention Of Lls 2u-
dience 10 the fact tha! ne had volun-
ltcerod a "a pr.va.e IA the Spanish
American war ana had hoea elected n
captain Of his company a-L had bcen
refused q commission by Gov. McLau-
lam. and later was commissioned and
spen. ten months in Cuba during
that war.
He ridiculcd Pat Harrison's offer
Of service to the governmsIt and inti-
mated that Harrison had .old the sec
retary Of war that he was ready TO go,
but had a wife and three little child
rem at home; still, if the secretary
wanted him TO go. he w2s ready. He
said.
what would President Mckinley
have said 10 me if / had said that TO
him when he offered me a commits
sion? He would have cid TO me, Go
back home you contemplate slack
err"
lie referred 20 his position with ref
erence 10 the taxing of excess profits
and stated every scou1drel in the
United States who has made dishon-
est dollar out Of the war is my enemy
and | am his" That he had advocat-
ed a tax of eighty per cent on excess
profits and that if that tax had beer
placed upon excess profits even down
10 fifty per cent that it would mol
have been necessary TO have sold
war savings stamp or Liberty bono
in this country this year; that th'
people Of the country were up to now
laboring under a mortgage of Sl,5O'
against every family in the country
which would either have to be paid o.
the interest on it have to be paid be
fore they could buy one morsel o
bread for their children or one rag o.
clothes
He referred to his position on tn
income tax clause Of the revenue oil
in 1913 and stated that he was res
ponsible for the seven per cent Ia
placed upon large incomes by th
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
k0USANDS HEAR
SENATOR VARDAMAN
,ssissippi's Junior Delivers Address
Al Oxford Monday Afternoon
Many Hear Him.

Monday was truly Vardaman day
Oxford and the crowds to hear him
.gan arriving early in the forenoon
automobiles, buggies, horseback.
arons, and some came miles afoot
hear the greatest Senator Missis-
upi ever had. All the seats were
tcupied long before the speaking
bur and the court house square was
acked with men, from all parts of
Lafayette and adjoining counties.
The crowd was estimated at from
200 to 5000, including two-thirds Of
e voting population of Lafayette
bunty.
Mayor H. T. Smith mounted the
SatfoIm at l o'clock and delivered
b address of welcome on behalf of
be city, after which Rev. Nicholson
INVOKED the divine blessing.
A few minutes after l p. IT. Hon.
ohn Falkner, Jr., in few well
shosen words, introduced the Sena-
'or to the waiting audience.
Mr.. Falkner referred to the early
tays of the Senator's public life, say
b. that he had served the
BeOple faithfully and well and had
tept every promise to the people from
he time he was elected as a represen-
katiye in the legislature to the present
kime, and that he now desired the
konmission to further serve the
people of Mississippi in the Congress
u the United States.
As Senator Vardaman began his
|peech one was struck with the change
lime has wrought in his general ap-
keara2oe and voice stree he last ad-
tessed Lafayette county citizens. He
has broken a little in voice and his
bge Is showing on him
After paying his respects to the
InetrOpolin press, which he claimed
|habitaally misrepresented him, and
referring especially to a telegram
|fum New Albany Saturday night
which quoted him as saying the great
~ Congressman Mississippi ever had
was Congressman Venable, of Meridi-
|an. when ne said that OF the late
Congressman Sam Witherspoon of
Meridian, he declared that the pa
Pers could not tell the truth about
him about any statement he made.
After paying a glowing tribute to
the late Senator George, as the great
est senator Of his time. Mr.. Vardaman
went into his address with regard 10
the beginning of the war and ju-t
prior TO the participation Of the
United States in the war.
Senator Vardaman bitterly attack
ed those who had charged him with
oislOyalty. He said that as far as the
charge being made that he had said
something about stabbing Germany
IN the back was concerned, il was
just darned lie. That many Of those
who were opposed to him were honest
but that there were some who were
opposed to him who would scuttle the
ship of state, or trafic in the virtue OF
their TN homes l.. ordsr o compass
the defeat of Vardaman. He said
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

When you feel lazy, cut Of sorts
and yawn a good deal IT. the daytime,
you can cha a-ge it TO 4 torpid liver
which has allowed the system TO get
IN If Impurities. HERBINE cures
al disorders produced by II inactive
liver. Ii strcng1 en1 that organ,
cleanse the bowels and puts the
system in good healthy condition.
mPrr cdlej blow il the time for all
Pric 60c Sold by A. H. Kendel. Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
Oxford LAFAYETTE County, Miss Thursday Juy 25 1918

Democratic tariff bill in 1918, having
refused to vote for the bill unless this
clause was enacted.
de stated that this opposition of his
mad placed twelve of the fifteen ad-
dltlonal millions of dollars In the pub
lie treasury.
de explained his position on the
snip purchase bill to the evident salts
faction of his bearers, stating that the
bill was not in interests of the farmer.
The speaker was lauded and cheered
throughout his speech of two and a
haii hours BY the thousands who had
gathered to hear him. The best of
order prevailed throughout his speech.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25
666 cures Chills and Fever

A number Of citizens Of the town
and county, attended the funeral 81
Mr.. Abe Brenner in Memphis Monday
MeSsrs. NJ. H. Rowzee, Ray Haney
Miles Galloway, and Miss Annie Zelia
Galloway motored through from Pom
totoc and spent the weekend with NJ.
and Mrs. W. L. Lovelady.
Miss Allie Rogers. of Pontotoe
spent the weekend with home folk.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

A bad taste in the moutL CONES
from a disordered stomach. and baek
Of that is usually a torpid liver a
condition which invites disease HEi.
BINE is the remedy needed. II cor
rects the stomach and makes the liv-
er active and regular. P=ie@ 60c
Sold by A. II. Kendel Adv
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

FOR SALE-14 Registered Duroc
Jersey pigs, price S15 each if taken
within the next ten days. Apply to
J. r. Naples, Oxford, Miss.
f. July 1925 1t. p.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

FOR SALE-Upright piano, mahog-
any case, in excellent condition. For
particulars apply to Mrs. ID. L. Ross,
University Campus. I'll.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

666 cures Headache, Biliousnes
Loss of Appetite, OF that tired, ach-
ing feeling. due TO Malaria or Colds
Fine Tonic. Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

FOR SALE-One registered Poland
China sow and seven pigs subject to
registration. Apply TO r. L. (Bob)
Chiffon, Oxford, Miss. J-20tf.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

666 contains no alcohol, arsenic, nor
other poisonous drugs. Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

o66 cures by removing the cause Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1918-07-25

Avd
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
florida Has Sold Over Million
Dollars Worth Of Thrift
Stamps Since Decen,bo,.

s.,as for the first eleven days of
NV show a total of $14O,492.13 worth
y ~ war Savings Stamps were disposed
y while the total sales, from Dec
. y including May II, were s1,1O9.-
nu according to a statement just
' s from the State directors office.
This is record sales and indicates
!. uhat proportions the sale of stamps
y, grown in Florida, but as large as
!. saems it is far from sufficient to
.orantee the State absorbing the re-
vsinder Of it this year. Sale of stamps
- IL date should have been about &c.
,aooOO, and it is for this purpose Of
adding great deal Of stimulus that
,,s drive will be made during the
,onth Of June, eliminating in a big
,,edge day on June 28th, when meet
;nss will be held in every town and
hamlet, not only in Florida, but in
the United States.
Figures Of sales for the first eleven
DAYS Of May and also the total sales
mn to that date, including bank sales
1, amended below.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

] announce my candidacy for
States Attorney for the Tenth Judic-
ial Circuit, consisting Of the coun-
ties Of Polk, DeScto and Lee.
! am graduate Of John B. Stet.
son Law School and have practiced
law for ten years in Polk and DeSoto
counties. II elected to this ONCE /
am convinced that I can save to the
tax payers Of the counties a great
deal OF money, and to the citizens
who are called upon as Jurors and
witnesses a great deal Of time by q
careful, conscientious and systematic
administration of the duties Of this
office. am a candidate Of no faction
or clique and II you elect me will
conduct this office fairly. impartially,
efficiently and as vigorously as is
within my power.
| respectfully solicit the vote of
every citizen In this circuit.
D. O. ROGERS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic cvoters of Polk
County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
Representative In the State Legisla
ture Of Florida In Group Two, subject
to the Democratic Primaries of June
4th.
Having lived In and been a grower
in Polk county for II years l realize
the necessity for a no-fence law, and
IL elected, it will be my purpose, il
possible, to have a law placed upon
the statute books which will enable
any community or district to vote
upon the question of whether or not
the owners Of stock shall be required
to fence in their stock to prevent
them from encroaching upon other
peoples property.
earnestly solicit the vote and sup
port Of every taxpayer.
J. W. SAMPLE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
MASTERS NOTICE OF SALE

N CIRCUIT COURT OF POLK COUNTY:
, FLORIDA, IN CHANCERY--J, c. Carter and
George E. McCausland. Defendants vs. K 10
ert THOMPSON, Ethel Thompson L. w: var
nail / " Nash, A. j. Burnside, c. Beech.
' s, Hansberger, Defendant -Nortgage
Foreclosure.
Notice is hereby given that l. the undersigned
NotlGe , - bv virtue Of and pursuant to
s.: Spe'FaIx s Ma'i pEcR RI OF FoREcLosUFE
dred hs a99s entitled sa apss door On me Of S he
uat u 'tpa az Rartow. Polk county, Florida
CONT i the legal hours of sale on the 3rd day
u June lsl hs same s S' 6sr for legal sale sn and
Day az ~, bo" highest and best bidder for cash
sf following described land situated :, IN IL FOf
Florida oT Nations South sab ahf 81 if being
oi Olo ss,,;on N Lakeland according to the
p an apd' plat thereof appearing in the PUBIC
lCoSrJS ~ said county. ,o,o
Daiea 'i'S ''' Z, NJ. Virgins, Master.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
For STATES ATTORNEY
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

hereby announce my candidacy
Tor the above Office, and hope that the
voters will do me the favor to lnvesti-
gate my character, fitness and ability
before making up their minds as to
their choice This they can do by re-
ferring to any public official or reput
able citizen Of Lee county, where I
make my home. and which county l
am now serving as Prosecuting At
torney. pledge myself to do nv
utmost not to disappoint anyone who
may favor me with his vote, and that,
II elected, I will give to the duties Of
the office the very best that Is in me.
Respectfully.
8. W. LAwLER. JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
sl4o,4s2.13 s1,1os.514.57

Rome, May 14.-The Methodist
college for the education of Italian
young men, to be located on Mount
Mario, a hill on the outskirts of Rome
overlooking the Vatican Palac and St.
Peter,s Church, will mot be finished
until after the war, according to Bish.
op William F. Anderson, of Cincin.
natl Ohio, who has been here inspect.
Ing the work of the Methodists in
Europe. Mr.. Anderson said the Meth
odist college at Jerusalem would be
extended aftert he war, now that it
was no longer in the hands Of the
Turks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of County Commissioner
from District Number s, Polk county,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The citizens and voters Of this dis
trict and Of the county at large know
me and my record Of public service,
ald I will appreciate the support Of
any and all persons and promise to
use my best efforts to look after the
interests of my district and the cOun-
ty at large, II elected.
Respectfully yours,
x. c. FLANAGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR REPRESRNTATIvE

Having been encouraged to do SO
by many friends, I hereby announce
my candidacy for the position Of
Representative from Polk county in
the Florida Legislature. I am q life.
long resident Of this county and feel
hat I know its people and their
needs, II elected, I promise to give
hem my best efforts, and will ap-
preciate the votes and support Of the
Citizens. Respectfully,
JOHN M. KEEN.
In Group No. l.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER


hereby beg to announce my
candidacy for the Office Of County
Commissioner from District No. s,
Polk county. The citizens Of this dis
trict and the county generally know
me, and II my past record entities me
to their confidence in my ability and
desire to serve them in a capable and
conscientious manner | will be crate
full for their support at the ensuing
primary.
Respectfully,
REID ROBSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for representative in the Florida Leg
lature of Florid, subject to the &C
tion of the Democratic Primary. II
elected. | will serve the people to the
hest OF my ability. Earnestly solicit
your support.
In Group 2.
w O WILLIAMS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

herewith make my announcement
Tor Representative in the Florida Leg
stature from Polk county, and re-
specially ask the votes and support
OF the voters. I promise to serve the
interests Of the people to the best Of
my ability II elected, and have some
Ideas ! think will work out for their
Denefit. Give me the opportunity to
try them out.
Respectfully, M..G. WARING.
In Group Z.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

10 the Voters Of Polk County:
hereby announce that am can
u'oate' subject to the Democratic pri-
mary, and wish to represent the peo-
PIE OF Polk county in the State Legi,-
azure OF Florida. II you elect me. |
Will serve the people, not the special
interests. Try me once. I honestly
ana earnestly solicit your support
Very respectfully,
ALTON B. CARTER.
In group No. 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-05-16
STATES ATTORNEY

! hereby announce my candidacy
for the ONCE Of States Attorney. for
the Tenth Judicial Circuit Of Florida
subject to the action Of the Demo.
cratic primary.
] was born In Lakeland and lived in
Polk county for twenty-three years.
Your vote and support will be ap-
preciated.
J. A. TIMBERLAKE,
Arcadia, Fla.