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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02
HOME ECONOMIC NOTES.

The sweet potato race has gone
merrily on to a close over the county
and the reports have begun comming
in to the home demonstration office.
Abbeville was to have had Thanks
giving dinner for the community but
the quarantine for diphtheria pre-
vented. However, they have the
largest enrolment in the county and
will probably have more reports
than any other club. They have un-
til Dec. Is to submit their picture
and menu, so there is yet a chance
for them. The race is ended but the
housewives willnot soon forgt the
good recipes they have learned. If
there are yet others who would like
those recipes they can be supplied
from the home demonstration office.
Miss Eddie Kate Crouch Of the
Woodson Ridge dairy club left Fri
day for Chicago and other points.
This trip was awarded her because
she did the best dairy club work in
the Northwest district in 1920. In
two years she has won three Jersey
heifers, quite nice sum in cash
prizes at the State Fair, trip to the
State Fair forself and cow, schol-
larship to- the girls short course at
A. & M. College, besides this she has
been winner in the Canning Club each
|year. She finds it possible to do the
work of the two clubs, attend school
and take music. This year in the
nine months she made net profit of
$225.19 from her COW, and it was not
registered cow, either.
| Miss Edith Harris of the Able
willie school won the grand sweep
stakes in the bread contest at the
Mississippi State Fair. She received
her check for $4,000 last week and
this school is justly proud of her
This makestwo years in succession
that Lafayette county girls have
made grand sweepstakes, Miss Ethe
Smith being the winner last year
There is chance for some Other
Lafayette county girl next year, SC
line up, girls, and cook your best.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02
$5OO,0OO FIRE
AT JASPER, ALA.

Jasper, Ala, Dec. Fire originat-
ing at 4:20 this morning in the build
ing Of the Crawford Mercantile COM
pany, had destroyed 20 business
houses and 10 residences before it
was brought under control at 9 o.
clock. Early estimates place the loss
above $500,000.
The principal business block and
parts of three other blocks were wip-
ed out in the blaze, which gained rap
id headway, famed by stiff wind.
Included in the burned area was the
property of, the Southern Bell Tele-
phone Company and the Western
Union Telegraph Company, the First
National Bank and the Southern
Hotel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02
COLLEGE HILL SCHOOL NEWS.

Most of the students have gotten
back from their vacation and it seems
little hard for them to go back to
work.
The boys are very glad to know
that their basket ball came in today.
We will play game every week if it
is possible to get the games.
The Lyceum course was enjoyed by
a large crowd Wednesday n&ht.
There are still two more numbers to
be put on later.
Mrs. Bush is practicing on an op-
eretta which will be rendered We'd
nesday evening, Nov. Sth.
Mr.. Bon McElreth spent Thanks
giving with Mr.. Weslie Elmore.
Prof. Bush has a telephone in his
office now and it can be heard from
the chapel. This will enable US to
hear call at anytime.
The members of the Hi-Y Club re-
ceived nice cake from Miss Pattie
Frierson last week in appreciation of
what the club had done for her.
Mr.. Jack billiard was very much
pleased when his brother-in-law made
him a present of an automatic shot
gun Thanksgiving.
Mr.. Leon Galloway is sufferin g
from a burnt foot which he received
from stepping in some hot ashes at
the boiler.
Group Three of the Y. P. C. A. will
render a program next Sunday night.
We are anxious to see if they will be
able to take the banner away from
Group Two this month.
New students are still arriving.
r. B. Herring came in this week to
remain with US the remainder of the
term.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02
MIR. J.B. ROACH
DIED SATURDAY

The passing of Mr.. J. B. Roach last
Saturday morning marked the end of
a distinguished Oxford citizen, and
brought sadness to the hearts of his
friends whom numbered by the hum
dreds.
Mr.. Roach was 63 years of age and
is survived by three sons, C. H. Roach
of this city, J. B. Roach, Jr. States
vile, N. c., and E. H. Roach, Mem
phis, Tenn, and one daughter.
Interment took place at the City
Cemetery, Sunday afternoon, Rev.
]. A. Christian, his pastor, officiat-
ing.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02
LOVING CUP PRESENTED
TO THE u. ID. C'S,

|HA-ft the annual Thanksgiving s4dia-
ner given to the Confederate Veter-
ans and Lamar Rifles, Thursday, a
beautiful loving cup was presented to
the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter
of the U. D. C.'s, as an expression
of their thanks to- these good ladies
for the many courtisies shown to
the remaining few Of this gallant
band.
Major General J.'L. Shinault was
the speaker of the day and in his
most genial and happy manner made
the presentation speech and presented
the cup to Mrs. J. Hicks, prsident of
the local chapter, who responded in a
beautiful and touching way.
Mrs. P. H. Wright, one of the old
est and most loyal members was
made custodian of this loving cup.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02
LEAVES
THE UNIVERSITY
Headquarters Will Be At Geneva,
Switzerland.

1t is indeed with sorrow that we are
forced to say good bye to one whom
we all love and hold in such high es-
TEEN. But the time has come when
we must all bid farewell to our true
friend Ray H. Legate. Several days
ago he rendered his resignation to
Chancellor Powers to take effect Dec.
l, 1920 and to be sure, this was a
very great surprise to all.
Mr.. Legate has accepted a position
in Europe with the ''World Student
Christian Federation" with headauar-
ters at Geneva, Switzerland. His
first work will be in Hungary among
the University students. He will be
in charge and direct the relief work
in that country, which is being car
ried on and directed by the world
student Christian Asssniation- alneSng
the thousands of studes who are
crying out for college Seation and
training for life work anA yet ait
suffering most painfully for Che needs
of the body. z
Illinois was the state in which Mr..
Legate was born, but Arkansas be-
came his native state by adoption
He graduated from the University of
Arkansas with B. S. degree in 1905.
He received his M. A. degree from
Yale in 1910. He has been in the Y.
M. C. A. work for fifteen years and
has served as Secretary at Clemson
College, South Carolina, and Wander
bit University, Nashville, Tenn. He
was also travelling secretary of the
Scuth for one year.
He came to cole Miss" in the fall
of 1915 and accepted the secretary
hip of the student Y. M. C. A. And
it was not long before every body
knew that there was real man lead
ing the local organization. He soon
had things we'll organized and run
ming in such way as to be effective,
pleasing and at the same time help
full and influential for good
In the summer of 1917 he was
granted leave of absence to enter
the war work of the Y. M. G. A. in
which he served for the duration of
the war, being the associate secretary
and director of war activities in
England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02
Lafayette County, Miss, Thursday, December q 1920
WILLIAM WOOTEN
GONE TO HIS REWARD

Mr.. William Wooten, age 80 years,
and for many years citizen of Ok
ford, died at his home late .Wednes-
day afternoon.
Mr.. Wooten is survived by several
children. He was one of the remain
ing few of the old Confederate Veter-
ans and his death is distinct shock
to his family and many friends.
Funeral services took place this
afternoon, after which interment was
mad in the City Cemetery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02

Distress after eating is due to bad
digestion. Herbine helps the diges-
tive process, clears the system of i'm
purities and restores feeling OF
vigor and buoyancy of spirits. Price,
6Oc. Sold by A. H. Kendel. adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02

Fever, Bilious Fever, Colds and
LaGrippe. It kills the parasite
that causes the fever. It is a
splendid laxative and general
Tonic Advt.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02

Federal court will convene next
Monday. A heavy docket is reported.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1920-12-02

Mrs. E. H. Barry has recently re-
turned from Magnolia where she Wis
tied her. daughter, Mrs. Freeman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
What YouMustP ayIncon1e Taxes Upon
And Things That You Are Exempt On

Proceeds Of life insurance policies.
Returns OF premiums on life insur-
ance. endowment or annuity con-
tracts
Amounts received through accident
or health insurance or under work
mems compensation acts, plus the
amount Of damages received. whether
by suit or agreement
Interest on obligations OF any state
or any city, town. county or village
and the District Of Columbia Interest
on obligations Of the United States Is
exempt from tax, except that interest
on obligations issued after Septem-
Der 1. 1917, eXmept only 70 the extent
provided in the Liberty loan acts.
Interest on the securities issued
under the provisions Of the federal
farm loan act OF July II, 1915:
Amounts received during the war
by persons in the active military or
naval forces up TO. $500, in addition
TO personal exemption
Interest on Liberty bonds to the par
value Of $4,000 is exempt. from all
taxation Holders Of large amounts
of Liberty bonds are advised 70 con
suit their bankers or collectors OF IN
ternal revenue as to their eIemp-
tons
The law expressly prohibits the de-
sucfion Of personal or living ex-
penses. These include rent, wages
of servants, cost Of food and clothing
for family, upkeep Of automobiles
used for pleasure or convenience,
education OF children and similar
items. Income spent during the year
1919 for any OF these items is subject
to the tax
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
City Churches
Cooperate In
Taking Census

About the time YOU get through
with one census taker. there VIII
come another. But the second one
viii ask you only a very few ques-
lions and you can dismiss him in
short order.
family name, address. nationality
the names Of the men and women in
your house and the names Of the
children. too; then the religious faith
or denomination each prefers and If
you are a member of a church and, II
you are not a member Of an FL Paso
church. where membership is held.
Then you viii be asked II you attend
Sunday school
All Churches to Cooperate.
The census will be taken under the
auspices OF every church in the city.
Jewish. Gentle, Protestant and
Catholic II is expected that the
census Will be completed in one af-
ternoon. the afternoon of February j.
w. y. Virgins. of Dallas, Texas,
secretary Of the Texas state Sunday
School association, arrived in FL Paso
Saturday afternoon. He viii conduct
the campaign From now until the
day the census is started he will
spend considerable time with 1000
persons who viii aid in the census
taking.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
Chemist Points Out Field
In Mexico For Sale
Of Powdered Mill

That a large demand for sWeetened
condensed milk Of American brand
exists throughout Mexico, especially
In the districts surrounding Juarez,
and the belief thas powdered milk
would find ready Gale, is the gist OF a
survey made by P. J. Gonzales Of the
border city. a copy OF which was given
to American consul e A. Dow
Gonzales. while a resident OF Juarez
Is a graduate Of the school OF chemis-
trp 81 Cornell university.
Most OF this milk for the surround
ing territory Is being imported direct
" from Juarez. but he points out the
possibility OF American firms estaD-
fishing agencies in order 70 deal
directly with the firms IN Mexico He
points out that a great undeveloped
field awaits the manufacturers when
the Mexicans realize the value Of this
foodstuff IN ths manufacturing OF
candies, ice cream and other BY pro-
ducts Of milk
Special attention Is called in the re-
port to the possibilities OF entering
the field with powdered milk, little
II any OF this product finding its way
south OF the border. II Is his belief
that a great-field exists in the south
ern part OF the republic and west
coast. where the climate condlt tons
and lack OF ice make Il impossible 70
even keep canned milk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24

A BIG SPRING MAN DIES
HERE AT DAUGHTERS HOME

Funeral services-for the late J. ".
Lightfoot were held Friday afternoon
at four o'clock from the residence
Of his daughter, Mrs. z. B. McElroy.
1907 Wyoming street Deceased. a
native OF Texas. born IN Austin so
years ago, had spent most OF his life
in Tennessee, but returned TO Texas
IS years ago and had been for "A
years with the Texas and Pacific
railroad at Big Spring. He came here
recently TO make his home with his
daughter. Mrs. LiEhtfoot. who sur
wives. came with him. Besides his
widow and the daughter at whose
home he died. Mr.. Lightfoot left two
other daughter. Mrs o. c. Cleveland.
OF Ranger, and Mrs. r. L Gray. Of
Van Horn Rev. Milo Atkinson, OF the
First Christian church. conducted the
funeral Interment was IN Evergreen
cemetery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
Man Takes Bride EO-Be
To Judge And Asks To
Be Married On Credit!

A couple went into the office Of r
B. Rawllns. justice OF the peace, sat
urday morning to be married
Judge" said the bridegroom We
want you 70 marry US
Sure. Just be seated J VIII ger
two witnesses" he said.
But wait Just a minute, Judge.
the bridegroom interrupted lie
fumbled HIS hat and looked at the
woman IN the case Il don't know
whether you ever do anything like
this or not, but We want to get mar
ried on credit. / haven't any ready
cash I viii pay you the marriage fee
next pay day
You bet / will." replied the judge.
I'm the last man IN the world to
keep a fellow from being married
Just because he Is short OF change"
Sixty seconds passed. They we're
pronounced man and wife The
couple thanked the judge and left
the room
Turning 70 a witness. judge Raw
Inns said: That's the first couple
ever married on credit. But a man
can get anything else on credit so
why shouldn't he get a wife that
way"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24

N making out his income tax form
l for 1913. the Taxpayer must report
the following items under gross in
come;
Salaries. wages and commissions for
personal services. including bonuses.
Interest received on notes and de-
posits in banks, including savings
Dividends on stock. Only dividends
paid out Of earnings or profits ac-
crued since March !. 1913, are tax
able. but dividends are deemed TO be
distributed out OF the most recently
accumulated earnings.
Profits received from the sale Of
property, real or personal If the
property was purchased prior TO
March /. 1913. the profit IS based on
the difference between the selling
price and the fair market price or
value as Of March 1, 1919
Profits from stock market transac-
Income received from fiduciaries:
that is, amounts received from in
comes OF estates, trusts, etc, through
trustees, administrators or executors.
Partnership profits; partnerships as
such are not subject TO the income
tax, but each individual partner must
pay a tax on the income from such
partnership
wells. patents, copyrights and fran
The following items are not taxable
and need not be included in the re-
Property received as a gift by VIII
or BY inheritance. The income from
such property. however,, Is taxable.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
KNIGHTS Or REVOLVING CROSS .
ETEEM nIM MEn AT NJ + Gil Il I'll

Knights or Tire Revolving Cross at
tended a monthly dinner and business
meeting at the First n F. church
Friday evening. Short talks were
made by II p Demand. leader Of the
class c. H. Appleton. superintendent
Of the Sunday school, and Rev Van
ValkenburE-
Tee dinner was cooked by Mrs J.
d Foster Mrs g. d. Hettrick and
Mrs s NJ Hyten. and served by Miss
Zelma Childers and Miss Tolva Bar
ton. Those present were-r H =. De
mand. c H Appleton. Rev II. Van
Valkenburg. Justin Foster. Wesley
Hvten. Glothern DOWnum. Noble
Alexander. Paul Burow- Jack Light
Clifford Jones. c. E. Gardner, Ames
Hettrick. Maurice Rogers and Bert
Tillots0n-
since the beginning of the trans
continental airplane membership race
the class has doubled its member
ship.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
The COURTS.


Judge Ballard CoIdweII, Presiding.
Elizabeth A. Huber vs.. Charles j.
Huber. divorce. filed.
United Sugar companies vs. Walker
D. Hines, &c al, damages for freight
charges, filed
Ramon Apodaca rs. Pomposa
Elenes ct al. to try title, filed
41sT DISTRICT COURT.
Judge p. r. Price, Presiding.
Mrs. L. A. Owens VS. G. II & s. A.
for damages for death OF husband.
verdict for defendant
Robert Jordon vs.. FL Paso Railway
company. damages to automobile and
personal injuries, on trial.
John Helms VS.. receivers OF the
7. & P. damages to livestock. filed
Maria ZulooEa de MunOZ vs.. Adele
Alunoz, ct al. 10 try title, filed.
EL parte, Ebert Farrow Scudday,
application to change name to Ebert
FaFrow, application granted.
". i. Stone VS.. San EliZario-F abens
Canal and Land company ct all tres
pass 10 try title and damages. filed.
34TH DISTRICT COURT
Judge ". ID. Howe, presiding
Francisco j. Marquee vs. Helarla
n Marquee. divorce granted
Della Byrd VS.. oscar Byrd, divorce,
granted.
Henry 7. Murray vs.. Ethel Murray,
divorce granted.
JUSTICE COURT.
Clark Wright, Presiding
State VS.. George Janke, passing a
street car unloading passengers, not
guilty
State vs. Il Brucker, passing a
street car unloading passengers,
fined 81 and costs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24

Nr. Williams Is survived b. his
widow. a daughter and two sons,
Franklin and John. The daughter is
Mrs. L. ". Merrill. All Of the sur
vlvors are in this city except Frank
lin, who attends school in Atlanta,
Ca He IS on his way home.
A1r. Williams was So years old and
was one Of the best known preachers
in the southwest He came 10 Fl Paso
from Missouri in 1912 He was born in
Glencoe. ky. and received his early
education there. His death came
as a shock as he had been seriously
III but a few days
Active In Civic Affairs
DR.. Williams was active in all civic
affairs and was recognized as a lead
ing citizen Under his management
the church here developed one OF the
largest memberships IN the state Not
only his own congregation. but wide
circle OF friends OF other denomina-
tons frequently sought his advice on
matters Of Importance
When Il was learned that the minis
ter was fatally 81, a number OF per-
sons from his congregation offered 10
submit 10 blood TRANSMISSION in an ef-
fort TO save his life. but following
a conference OF eight OF the eity's
leading physicians, the offer was re-
fused as il was decided that the 0pe-
ration would then be useless.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
COL. n. D. LANE,
APIONEER, DIES

Col. Nathan d. Lane. one OF the pio-
neers Of FL Paso, died Friday after
noon at his home in the upper valley.
near CanutillO-
Col Lane was weather observer al
FL Paso for many years, having come
here in 1891 and having served as
weather observer until his retire
ment- in 1916.
y. ID. Lane was born March z, 1851,
at Minot. Ne. the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. r. Lane. he received his education
IN AIinOt. When 16 he went TO Port
land. Ne. 70 live. entering the Signal
corps OF the United States army at the
age of 20. when the army was in need
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
Dr.. Williams,
Local Baptist
Pastor, Dead

The funeral OF Rev. Joseph Frank
lin Williams pastor OF the First
Baptist church. who died Friday
evening at his home at 1905 AIagOf-
fin avenue. viii be held at the church
over which he presided. at 3 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. The body will
lie in state at the church from 1 until
3 o'clock for friends who desire TO
view the body.
The sermon viii be preached by
DR.. G. y. Daniels. -Gho has charge Of
Mexican missionary work along the
border. The services at the grave
will be in charge of the aIasons OF
which order the minister was a mem
Der. Burial viii be in Evergreen GEM
erarv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
HILARIO MEDINA TO BE
MEXICAN CHARGE IN U. S.

Washington as charge d'affaires.
Gonzales G. De La Mata, local Mexi-
can consul. announced here
Medina IS the author OF the mani
festo warning MeTicans not to testify
before the senate subcommittee in
vestiEating conditions in Mexico,
which has been holding hearings in
san Antonio.
Consul De La Mata said that Sal
vador Diego Fernandez. recently an
nounced 70 be the next Mexican am
bassador at Washington 10 succeed
Fgnacio Bonillas. has been appointed
minister TO England ard that Elizeo
Arredondo viii become the successor
OF Hilario Medina as subsecretary OF
foreign relations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
MUCH STOLEN PROPERTY
RECOVERED BY POLICE

Activity of the detective department
during the past week has resulted in
property OF large value being re-
turned to owners here. Each day me
vOlue Of the property returned has
ranged from $500 TO $40 Friday was
the highest day for the week
The property returned. with the
detective finding it and the value IS
as follows: Two watches valued at
SO, by J. 7. Block. one suitcase and
contents, Charles Matthews and J. j..
Coleman. valued at $50; one certi-
fled check. Matthews and Cole
man. amount $500: one suit case and
pistol, b. Bloch. valued at s35. The
total value was $40.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
PREMIER PLANS
CABINET

Rome. Italy, Jan 24.-Eecoustruc-
ton OF the Italian cabinet by premier
Nitti- who viii choose his ministers
from stronger elements" is fore
casted by the Idea Nazionaie.
Newspaper opinion on premier
Nltti's journey 10 Paris and London
is unanimous that friendliest rela-
tons have been reestablished with
the allies and that England. France
and Italy can now work together for
the attainment Of mutual interests.
The first result OF this understanding
is seen In the support given by the
allies 20 Italy's latest proposal re-
Garding the Adriatic question
It is believed here This question
viii reach a final solution within
a few days III France and England can
make Jugo-Slavia understand it is
impossible TO escape from the
dilemma and that must either ac-
cept the compromise suggested by
signoT NittL or have the pact OF Lon
don applied in its entirety
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
SUSPECTS ARE HELD
N VfTrHnFR CASE

Mexico City. Mex, Jan 23.-Several
men suspected Of being implicated
in the murder OF Earle Boles and
+. J. Rouey. American oil men. are
under arrest at Tampico, according
TO the military police there None OF
the prisoners have confessed. but one
Of them Is said BY the police 20 have
been wearing a sweater belonging 10
one OF the Americans This garment
was bloodstained and the man, whose
name Il Castro. Is alleged to have
tried TO get lid OF It when appre-
hended
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24

IT. Pierre. s D, Jan 24.-The most
important buffalo hunt in more than
40 years was ended near here recent
y. One hundred and thirty-five buff
faloes, part OF a herd Of about 800,
were killed.
The hunt came as a result OF de-
mands from western cities, where
buffalo meat is considered a Christ
mas delicacy.
The herd is owned by a rancher.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-24
RAILROADS NOT TO FIGHT
ORDER FAVORING SHIPPERS

The railroads viii not fight the re-
cent order OF the interstate COM
Hlerce commission giving shippers the
right TO sue on claims after two years
have elapsed when carriers refuse to
administration. has issued notice TO
all regional directors 70 that effect
A copy OF this notice was received
Saturday by A. q. TadloCk. director
Of the chamber Of commerce traffic
bureau