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Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
Special Announcement.

The Eagle announced in It's
issue of June II, in a tWo-page
advertisement, that it was
about to open a great subscrlp-
ton campaign in connection wit
an automobile contest. But Ow-
ing to the extremely hot weather
and the political situation in the
county just at this time, we
deem it advisable to postpone
the opening of the contest.
All parties who contemplated
entering the contest will agree
with us when we say 1T is just
too hot to work much" and
feel that little later will be a
better time to put on the contest
for all concerned. However, we
wish to thank the many young
ladies for the interest they have
shown, also the general public,
and we ask their indulgence for
a short time.
Of course the contest is post
pOned. 1t was almost generally
known that we had decided on
this action before the day for it
to open and as we have made no
entries. we will not make any
for the present.
We appreciate the great in
terest shown by the public and
assuring you that the contest
will be announced in due time,
we are,
Yours truly.
THE OXFORD EAGLE.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
No. 5OlX

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
No. 5Ol8.
&C.. Il. Curd, ct al, Exparte.
by virtue Of the authority confer
red on me by decree OF the Cnan-
Gerry Court OF Lafayette County,
mississippi rendered at its May term,
1919, l will as Commissioner in the
above styled cause, proceed to Sell
at public Outcry, WITHIN lawful hours,
at the South door OF the Court House,
in Oxford, Lafayette County, Missis-
slppi, for cash to the highest bidder,
on Monday, the TIN day OF July, A.
D., 1919, the following described
land to-Wlt:
Being the North half Of the South
east quarter OF Section Iwenty-toui
(24), Township Eight (o), Range
Three (3), West, and being the same
land described in deed executed by
Jacob PegueS unto Stephen fegues
on the 10Th day Of February, 1891 anu
recorded in Book No. /, at page l9U
of the records of the Chancery Clerk S
office of Lafayette County, Mlssls-
sippi, LESS THREE 90 acres hereto
l. fore decided unto Jacob Pegues anu
being Of record in the Chancery
Clerks office of said County ano
State in Deed Book No. l, at page
ll9O. The total number of acres here
| in described aggregating seventy
seven CO."
The title to above described proper
ty is bellevd to be good, but convey
only such title as is vested In me aS
! Commissioner.
This 28th day Of May, A. D., 1919.
W. M. WOODWARD, Commissioner
Wall Doxey, Atty. for Petitioner.
| June 5-12-19.)
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, the 7th day of July, 1919, between
the hours Of twelve o'clock noon, and
three P. M. bids will be received at
the South door Of the Court House at
Oxford, Mississippi, by the under
signed commissioners of the Schackle-
ford separate road district, for the
construction of a public road from
Pleasant Grove Church to the Yalo-
busha County line, according to the
plans, specifications, and profile on
file in the office of the Chancery Clerk
at Oxford, Mississippi, and for the
clearing and grubbing of the right
of way for said road, the same to be
constructed along the route surveyed
and staked by the Associated Engl-
neering Company. Bids for the doing
of said work as a whole for certain
sum of money, and also for the con-
struction thereof at so much for each
cubic yard of earth moved. The con-
tractors in either case to clear and
grub the right of, way, will be re-
ceived. The right to reject any and
all bids being reserved.
l.. l.. LESTER,
JOHN M. HENDERSON,
Commissioners.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
WE ARE A FINE PEOPLE.
Yours truly.
THE OXFORD EAGLE.

It is not our intention to criticize
any particular pereson, but to say the
least, we are fine bunch.
Think of it, only $150,000 worth OF
merchandise assessed in the city of
Oxford. Only $4,000 worth of dia-
monds. Yet every person owning a
diamond is supposed to assess it at
its actual value. Every dollar
worth of merchandise should be as
sessed at its actual value; the law re-
quires it.
The tax books of Oxford show that
we are a set of weaklipgs; they show
that we are not what we pretend to
be-honest-to-goodness religious,
truthful and law abiding citizens.
What are you going to do about
it?
There will be a mass meeting at the
court house Friday night, June 20, at
$3.50. when every tax payer in the city
of Oxford is expected to present them
selves, when this matter will be gone
into.
There are more than $4,000 worth
of diamonds in Oxford; more than a
half million dollars worth Of merchan-
disc, it is said by one who should
know, and thousands Of dollars worth
of other property which is under as
sessed. Be at the meeting Friday
night, without fail.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
(E. June 5-12-19-26.)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that spec
ial election will be held in Lafayette
County, Mississippi, District No. 3,
pursuant to order Of the Board OF Su-
pervisors of June 3rd, 1919. That a
special election will be held in the pro-
posed District of Supervisor District
No. 3, Lafayette County, Mississippi,
on the 18th day Of July, 1919, at the
following voting precincts in said pro-
posed district, to-wit: Abbeville, Free
Springs, Slate and College Hill, to as
certain whether or not a majority OF
the qualified voters are in favor OF the
proposed road district and as to wheth-
er the same shall be organized and
bond issued for the purpose OF con-
structing and maintaining one or more
public highways in said proposed road
district. Said election being ordered
to be held provided for in Chapter
I176, Laws of 1914, and in compliance
with a petition filed with the said
Board of Supervisors, praying for the
Issuance of the bonds of the following
territory, to-wit:
Section 10, 20, 20, 80, 81, and 32 in
Township 6, Range 3, West; also
Section 5, 6, 7, 8, II, 18, 10, 30, and
the West half of Section 81, Township
Il, Range 3, West. Also Section 19 to
36 inclusive, Township 6, Range a,
West. Also Section 1, 2, 3, 10, II, Is,
and Northeast quarter Of Section II,
Township 8, Range a, West. Also
Section %, %, "a, rs, 26, 27, "a, 35,
and 36 Township 7, Range 5, West,
also all that part of the following sec
ton lying and being North Of Talla-
hatchie River, to-wit: 21, 22, %, and
"a, Township 6, Range 3, West.
All qualified electors of the above
described territory shall be permitted
to participate in said election.
D. T. MITCHELL,
A. M. HALL,
MONROE JOHNSON.
(E. June 1926 July 3.)
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
NOTICE
To the Tax Payers of Lafayette
County, Mississippi:

To the Tax Payers of Lafayette
County, Mississippi:
You will please take notice that the
assessments of real and personal
property on the rolls for 1919 have
been changed and corrected by this
Board so as to comply with the laws OF
this State, and that said revised rolls
are now open for examination, and
that any objections to any assess
ments contained in said revised rolls
must be made in writing and filed with
the Clerk of this Board on or before
the first Monday of July, 1919, at his $
Office in the City of Oxford, of said
County, and that any or all assess
ments to which no objection is then
and there made will be made final.
This June 18th, 1919.
The Board of Supervisors of said
County,
By W. M. WOODWARD, Clerk.
(E. J. 10-17-4 July u
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned Clerk of the Board of Su.
pervisors of Lafayette County, Missis-
sippi, will receive sealed bids up unit
IL o'clock noon, Tuesday, July 9Th
1919, for the building of two certain
bridges in the Bacon Road District
48 #. long each. Said bridge to be
built according to plans and specifica-
tions now on file in the Chancery
Clerks office. The successful bidder
will be required to enter into bond as
required by law. The Board re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids.
This June IL, 1919.
W. M. WOODWARD, Clerk.
By G. A. WOODWARD, D. C.
(E. j. 12-19-26 July 81.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
COLLEGE HILL DOTS

w. 0. Vaught left with his house
hold goods for a farm near Brooks
vile last week.
Miss Marie Baker is spending awhile
in Memphis.
James Collier has returned from his
visit to Batesville and is now with W.
| o. Vaught near Brooksville.
Miss Ada PettiS is at home after
having spent the past winter away
teaching.
Misses Evelyn and Margaret Fern
andez, of Hopewell spent the past
week with their cousin, Miss Elizabeth
Johnson.
Mr.. M. M. Bush was visiting
friends in Tyro last Sunday.
| E. H. Shaw and M. P. Bush have
proven themselves some fishermen the
pas week, having caught at one time
forty pounds of fish.
Quite a number from College Hill
attended the Commencement sermon
at the University.
Mr.. Elmore Sanders, who has just
completed his Senior year in MissiS-
sippi College was an l.. A. H. S.
visitor on his way home the past
week.
Rev. w. A. Green filled his pulpit
in Greenwood the past Sunday.
| DR.. Hedleston did not fill his pull
pit here the past Sunday because of
commencement at the University.
| Mr.. Lawrence billiard was the guest
of his brother, Charles billiard in Ok
ford last Saturday night and Sun
day.
Mrs. Powers, of Eupora, who has
been visiting in Memphis, is again
the guest of her niece, Mrs. billiard.
Mrs. Howard McCorkle and bright
little daughter, Marguerite, spent the
past week with Mrs. Fernandez.
Among those attending the picture
show in Oxford Saturday evening,
were Mrs. billiard, Lawrence, Jack
and Warner billiard and M. M. Bush.
Mr.. Stanley Burt spent the week
end with homefolks.
Virginia Baker entertained party
of her little friends in the home of
Miss Pattie Frierson's Friday even
| ing.
The beautiful and attractive Mathis
home was the scene of much merri-
ment Wednesday evening, when Miss
Ardena opened the doors to her
friends. The home was tastefully
decorated with cut flowers and pot
plants over which the soft lights
shown to add to the splendor and
beauty of the occasion.
Assisting Miss Ardena in receiving
was her mother whose presence add
led greatly to the pleasures of the
|evening.
Conversation, rook and other games
was the pastime, and merriment reign
ed supreme until late hour, when a
|delightful ice course was served after
which her guests bid her good night,
and reluctantly took their departure
while voting Miss Ardena as hostess
unsurpassed.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAnley entertained
a party of young people at fish fry
on their lake near their beautiful home
last Monday evening.
CANDLE FLY.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
Announcement.

This is to announce to the pub
lie that the big automobile con-
test, as published in last week S
Eagle has been postponed. This
is done on account of the extreme
hot weather, and the Primary
Election that takes place on
August 5.
]. G.. WILLIAMS,
Contest Manager.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
No. '5OO7.
NOTICE
The State of Mississippi,
County of LAFAYETTE.

The State of Mississippi,
County of Lafayette.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned Road Commissioners of the
Burgess Road District of said county
and State, will receive sealed bids up
until IL o'clock Noon, Tuesday, July
9Th, 1919, at the Office of the Chancery
Clerk for the dragging of all the Bond
Issue Road of said District-approxi-
mately 9 miles in all. Said roads to
be dragged according to plans and
specifications now on file in the Chan
Gerry Clerks office. The successful
bidder will be required to enter bond
as required by law. The undersigned
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
This June 10, 1919.
C. E. BRISCOE.
M. L. WALLER.
A. I. TURPIN.
June 12-19-26-July 8.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

etry is believed to be good, but con-
vey only such title as is vested in me
as Special Commissioner.
This 28th day of May, 1919.
W. M. WOODWARD,
Special Commissioner.
W. p. Shinault,
Sol. for Complainant.
(E. June 6-12-19.)
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
No. 1878.
'iley Johnson, Complainant,

VS..
Varley Ledbetter, ct al, Defendants.
BY virtue Of the authority confer
red on me by the Chancery Court OF
Lafayette County, Mississippi, at its
May term, 1919, l will as Special
Commissioner in the above styled
cause, proceed to sell at public out
cry, within lawful hours, at the South
door of the Court House, in Oxford,
Lafayette County, Mississippi, for
cash, to, the highest bidder on Mon
day, the 7th day Of July, 1919, the
following described land to-wit:
s'The South fraction Of Lot No.
155, containing one acre, more or less,
in the City of Oxford, Lafayette
County, Mississippi, in Section 21,
Township 8, Range 8, West.
The title to above described prop
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
FINE REPORTS.

A number of citizens of Oxford at
tended the Russell Rally at Jackson
Monday. Sixty-four counties were
represented, and the reports coming
in from all parts of the state are most
encouraging. Those who attended
the rally from Oxford We're: John
Falkner, Jr., P. B. Furr, John Gools-
by, DR.. A. E. Russell and G.. W. Price.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

WANTED 10000 Heart Cypress
shingles delivered at Oxford by July
Is. Write B. w. Jones, Burgess,
Miss. June 12-19p.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

WANTED-Printer- one
who understands operating a Whit
lock book press. Oxford Eagle.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
For Supervisor-Beat s.:
THAD W. PATTON.
J. OREN BROWN.
For Circuit Clerk:
s. s. WEBSTER.
a.. y, K. (DOCk) MILLER.
NOTICES!

| NOTICE!
The State of Mississippi,)
County of Lafayette.)
Notice is hereby given that the
| undersigned Clerk of the Board OF
Supervisors of Lafayette County,
Mississippi, will receive sealed bids up
until II o'clock Noon, Tuesday, July
| 8, 1919, for the doing Of the following
| work, to-wit:
The building of about $50 feet Of
bridging at the Oliver Crossing on
| Yocona River, on Oxford and Delay
| road, in Beat 5.
, Also the building of 14S feet Of
bridging across Camp Ground Greek
| in Schackelford Road District of Beat
IA.
All of said work to be done accord
ing to plans and specifications now on
file in the Chancery Clerks office.
The Board reserves the right to re-
iect any and all bids. The success
full bidder will be required to enter
into bond as required by law.
This June 5th, 1919.
" w. M. WOODWARD, Clerk.
By G. A. WOODWARD, D. C.
(E. June 12-19-26 July 81
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
No. 5O07.
State of MissisSippi.
To Lizzie Kimmons, whose Postoffice
address is unknown, the defendants:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the coun-
ty of Lafayette, in said state, on the
fourth Monday of November, A. D.,
1919, to defend the suit in said court
of l.. C. Kimmons, wherein you are
the defendant.
This the 28th day of May, A. D.,
1919.
w. M. WOODWARD,
Chancery Clerk.
L. C. Andrews, Sol. for Comp.
(E. June 5-12-19)
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.
We are authorized to announce the
following named gentlemen for the OF
fices under which heir respective
names appear as candidates IN
the Democratic primary to be held IN
August, 1919, subject 10 the action OF
the Democratic Larty.
For Governor:
LEE M. RUSSELL.
For Penitentiary Trustee-For Ihlrd
District.
j. ED TATE.
For State Revenue Agent:
STOKES V. ROBERTSON.
For State Senator:
II. l.. DAVIS.
For Representative:
j. M. SAUNDERS.
ID. +. HOYLE.
j. f. GOOLSBY.
For Chancery Clerk:
GLENN w. WHITEHEAD
". M. WOODWARD.
LONZO F. PATTON.
For Treasurer:
G. II. EVANS.
/. A. PURVIS.
j. II. ANDERSON.
T. d. RAGLAND.
! F. A. McCLELLEN.
| G.. H. ADAMS.
For County Superintendent:
H. T. SMITH.
CHESTER A. McLARTY.
For Tax Assessor:
J. Z. ALLEN.
EMUEL P. MOONEY.
FOX SIM'SON
For superintendent l:
w. B RUSHING.
H. P. STEPHENS.
B. A. BRYANT.
For SupervisOr-Beat 3:
J. HENRY TIDWELL.
R. F. SAUNDERS.
S. T. RAYBURN.
For Supervisor-Beat4 4:
J. M. TATUM.
For Supervisor-Beat s.:
THAD W. PATTON.
j. OREN BROWN.
For Circuit Clerk:
s. s. WEBSTER.
a. K. (DOCk) MILLER.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

FOR SALE-Several hundred No. 8
tin cans with tops. See G. w. Price,
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

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The State of Mississippi
Comfy Of LAFAYETTE :.
Before me, the undersigned author
ity, this day personally appeared I.
J. Wilson, who makes oath on know
ledge, information and belief, that the
causes contained in the Petition fol
the removal of p: ID. Beanland' Mayor
of Oxford, Mississippi, from once
cd hxr
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

WANTED-Second electric fan. Must
be cheap. Apply at Eagle office.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

l.. r. Brown.
w. G. Neill.
c.. }. LaWhorn.
M. }. Manning.
Henry Hller.
q. T. Irby.
j. H. Morris.
Claud Patterson.
b. S. Mize.
T. A. Dunn.
w. N. Robertson.
X. M. Hickey.
T. E. Avent.
Henry Tate.
w. S. Rberson.
j. S. Suratt.
r. A. Hale.
W. E. Walker.
A. V. Hiler.
H. E. Lundie.
Geo. w. Buffaloe, Jr.
l.. l.. Russell.
r. A. Crouch.
A. A. Billingsley.
j. M. Sanders.
w. B. Mcmahon.
j. c.. Lundie.
w. M. Rogers.
j. T. Hair,
A. H. Hale.
G. W. Crawford.
C. G. Cook.
}. d. Butler.
A. B. Cullen.
H. l.. Tate.
w. P. Anderson.
Ira Purvis.
c.. G. Huggins.
T. W. Black.
d. J. Lucas.
w. w. Knight.
B. Gamble.
w. F. Ivy.
S. M. Howry.
S. S. Miller.
w. w. Dunn.
w. c.. Kimmons.
l.. Fudge.
O. D. Nunnally.
c.. 7. Gamble.
w. d. Franklin.
B. E. McLarty.
p. T. Gamble.
w. N. Grow.
w. c.. Simmons.
R. T. Tubbs.
Vernon W. Gamble.
Joe Irby.
Jack Morgan.
o. M. Cresswell.
w. F. Hughes.
G. f. Heard, Sr.
jim A. Coffey.
|. l.. Mccain.
R. E. B. Wallace.
Louis Stephens.
J. d. Cook.
G.. A. Fuller.
J. B. Anderson.
w. j. Brown.
r. f. McElvaney.
The State of Mississippi.)
County of Lafayette
Before me, the undersigned author
ity, this day personally appeared I.
] Wilson, who being by me first duly
sworn, makes oath on information
and belief that the causes
assigned for the removal from office
of J. S. Furr, Councilman of the
City of Oxford, Mississippi, in the
Petition therefor signed by Affiant
are as he believes true in substance
and in fact, as contained therein.
T. j. WILSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this the 11th of June, 1919.
w. M. WOODWARD,
Chancery Clerk
(Seal.)
The City of Oxford, Mississippi.
|, Louis Stephens, Councilman OF the
City of Oxford, Mississippi, and Clerk
If said City, do hereby certify, that !
nave verified and examined the fore
going Petition for the removal of j.
$. Furr, Councilman of said City,
rom office, and that find same to be
sufficient under Chapter 158, laws of
1914, as amended by Chapter 167,
avs of 1918; that the original of said
Petition has this day been filed in my
,ffice, and that the foregoing is true
md correct copy of said original Peti-
ion, and of the names thereto signed.
Witness my official signature, this
1th of June, 1919.
LOUIS STEPHENS, Councilman
and Clerk of the City of Oxford,
Mississippi.
June12-19-Legal ADVERTISEMENT
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

For Penitentiary Trustee-F0r Ihird
District.
j. ED TATE.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
NOTICE OF RECALL
10 The Council Of the City OF Oxford,
| NlSSlSSlDDl:

We the Undersigned qualified cleo
LolS OF the City OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI,
HEREBY petition that r. u. Beanland,
lay.f Of the SAID Guy, be removed
from uiiice on the tOlOWing grounds:
rIrs,, tnat the said +. y. Bean
land nao consplred to tnwart the
wishes Vi the qualified electors OF the
above Named City, by electlng clerk
To uSurp Vie functions and authority
OF d councilman duly elected by the
people OF Inc above named City.
mat, the SAID r. d. Beanland,
Mayor, has lclused to sign warrants
ISSUED 10 the employees oI the City, by
the Clerk, duly ,anu legally elected by
the qualified electors OF the City OF
OX1ord, MISSISSIPPI. That he is non
attentive and inefficient in office.
That the said +. d. Beanland,
Mayor, has contracted for and expend-
eu 4u.4,Is of the above styled City. for
JAv Construction OF well, without re-
yu.lng bond or forfeit of the Con-
tractors
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

For superintendent 4:
J. M. TATUM.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19

We are authorized to announce the
following named gentlemen for the OF
fees under which heir respective
names appear as candidates in
the Democratic primary to be held IN
August, 1919, subject 10 the action OF
the Democratic Larty.
Oxford eagle., 1919-06-19
For County Superintendent:
H. r. SMITH.
CHESTER A McLARTY.

For SupervisOr-Beat 3:
J. HENRY TIDWELL.
r. F. SAUNDERS.
S. T. RAYBURN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-21
WHY MADGE SADLY SAID "NEV-
ER MY HOME AGAIN, L FEAR,
LILLIAN"

The weeks Immediately following
Dicky's departure are almost a
blank to me. I seemed stunned, al
most incapable of action, even of
thinking clearly. His abrupt depart
ure, his inexplicable letter to Lillian
Underwood saying that he should
never see me again. and that ne
would put in no defense if l sued
him for divorce, was in its effect up
on my brain and Will power almost
like a paralytic stroke.
If il had not been for Lillian, I
do not know what 1 should have
done. She cared for me with in
finite tenderness and UNDERSTANDING,
she stood between me and the i'm
perative curiosity and bewilderment
of my mother-in-law, and she made
all the arrangements necessary for
my taking up my life as a thing
apart from my husband.
1t seemed almost like an inter-
position of Providence that two days
after Dicky's bombshell his mother
re ceived a letter from her daughter
Elizabeth asking her TO go TO Flori-
da for the rest Of the winter. one
of the children had been ordered
south by the family physician. and
Dicky's sister was TO accompany her
little daughter while the other chill
dren remained at home under the
care of their father and his mother.
Mother Graham dearly loves to
travel. and / knew from Lillian's re-
ports and the few glimpses l had Of
my mother-in-law that she was de-
lighted with the prospect before her.
How Lillian managed to quiet the
elder womans natural worry about
Dicky. her half-formed suspicion
that something was wrong. and her
conviction that without her 10 LOOK
after me / should not be able 20 get
through the winter, \ never knew.
dc not remember seeing my
mother-in-law but once or twice IN
the interval between the receipt Of
Dicky's letter and her own depart
ure. The memory Of her goodbye
TO me, however, is very distinct.
She came into the room. cloaked
and HATED. ready for the taxi which
was 10 take her 10 the station. Katie
was 10 go into New York with her,
and see her safely on the outward
bound train. Her face was pale,
and / noticed listlessly that her eye
lids were Redeemed as If she had
been weeping. She bent and kissed
me tenderly, and then she put her
arms around me and held me tight
Is.
Il don't know what il is all about,
dear child" she said. Il hope all is
as il seems outwardly. But remem-
her ! am your friend whatever hap
pens. and il it viii help YOU any you
will remember that j. too. have had
TO walk this same sharp paved way"
Then she went away. 1 remem-