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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
For Mass Meeting
TO THE PUBLIC:
The Eagle-S2 a year.
November 26th, 1921.

TO THE PUBLIC:
There is hardly day that am not asked by tax
payer of tn eCounty what be done to relieve from
the heavy burdens of taxation. My has always
been Nothing will be done in the way of reducing
taxes and relieving burdens until tn people throughout
the State of Mississippi arise and demand it. The
office holders and the saared class interested in
ducng because that reduction of salaries
The people, who bear the burdens themselves
before relief will come.
There time in Mississippi when complained
bitterly of "carpet-bag rule and the heavy burdens i'm
posed Today the burdens greater than suffered
then In fact when consider the present Federal State
County and municipal tax PRECEDENT be found for it.
In other portions of Mississippi the people are being
aroused and protesting against present conditions and
demanding relief If the people can be aroused, and the
sentiment for reenchment grows strong enough will
get relief; not otherwise
In this movement expecting criticism and oppo-
sition from the saaried classes. know that will be called
all sorts of ugly names. Nevertheless believe this fight
should be made and that the coming Legislature should be
given understand that will not patiently
burdens any longer For that have assumed the
responsibility of calling meeting of all the
of Lafayette County, assemble at the Courthouse IN Ok
ford on Monday December 12h at eleven o'clock A. NJ to
consider ways and of presenting demands for
reduction public expenditures and relief from burden
some taxation
Let everyone interested attend this meeting. Some
startling revelations will be given you that occasion Do
not refuse to cooperate this movement and then
about the of taxes which you having to pay
Come out and let if cannot plan relief We
want the female taxpayers well the male to attend
this meeting Yours respectfully,
(Dec. 49, JAS STONE.
Advertisement
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
DARING RAID BY OXFORD MEN;
MORE THAN 25 SHOTS FIRED

niZed iron gasoline tank with copper
cap was cut to pieces and considera-
BILE mash destroyed. No whiskey.
1t is said that several men were
near the still when the six officers
surrounded the white mule machine
but all made clean getaway, not
withstanding the fact that full twenty
five shots were fired by the officers
1t is said that each officer singled out
a man, but the men in the swamp be-
ing more familiar with the surround
ings, made their escape.
Later one of the men, negro, was
captured. He had shot gun and
claimed that he was hunting and had
just passed the still when the officers
spied him.
1t is understood that the officers
have the names of those connected
with the white mule outfit and that
their apprehension and arrest will
follow.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
WORK ON new
BANK STARTED
THIS MORNING

Work on the remodling of the Colo
NAL hotel building was started this
morning. Mr.. Joe Smith has the con-
tract and has large force of men at
work. The corner of the building will
be fitted up for the home of the First
National Bank, picture of the build
ing as it will look when completed
appeared in the Eagle some weeks
ago.
Plate glass fronts will be put in the
building and when completed the First
National will have quarter second to
none in the North Mississippi.
The remodling of the building will
cost something like $4,000, it is said.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
REMAINS OF
BENNIE WICK
ARRIVED TODAY

The remains of Bennie Wick, age
about 80 years, arrived here today at
II o'clock and was carried to the
home of his father-in-law, Mr.. James
Hair.
Mr.. Wick was murdered at Blythe
vile, Ark, on Tuesday night at II
o'clock. The particulars of the kill
ing are not known by the editor.
The funeral will take place at st.
Peters ceemtery this afternoon. He
leaves a wife and two children, all of
whom were at her fathers here at
the time of his death.
Mr.. Wick is native of Lafayette
county an dhas many friends and rel
atives her Elm the county.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
nts Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Price.

rents Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Price.
Mr.. John Jim Nunally, of Regina
Canada, spent Thanksgiving witt
Oxford relatives.
Mrs. Addie Mae Mtets spent the
past week with her sister, Mrs
Doyal Roberts.
Miss Mable Nunally was the week
end guest Of Mrs. Pete NunaIly.
Mr.. J. E. Nunnally and little son
j. E. Jr., spent Thanksgiving with
his brother, P. F. Nunnally.
Miss Connie Maud Baird spent
Thanksgiving with Woodson Ridge
relatives.
Messrs. Van and w. D. Robert:
enjoyed bird hunt Tuesday.
Mr.. John Shelton and daughter Of
Holly Springs, motored through ant
spent the day Thanksgiving with
Mrs and Mr.. John Baird.
Mrs. Howard White spent Thanks
giving with her brothers near Free
Springs.
Mrs. Mack Webster entertained tht
members of the Central Cub and theil
friends on Thanksgiving day with +;
splendid picnic dinner. Miss Mary
Doney cooked the meats after thu
guests arrived in the steam pressure
cooker. About fifty guests enjoyed
Mrs. Webster's hospitality.
Miss Maggie McLarty, from Chic
asaw College, spent Thanksgiving
with her parents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
ESQ POLICEMEN BATTLE WITH
STRIKERS At NEW ORLEANS

steadily augmented force of strike
sympathizers. Two bystanders are
among those who were badly hurt.
None of the injured cases reported
will prove fatal, hospital authorities
say.
The number of arrests still was be-
ing tabulated late tonight. Many
men were sent to outlying precinct
stations, while scores of others were
wrested fro mthe police by their
friends.
Thousands. witnessed the battle,
which started just at the time the
streets were thronged with home-go-
ing crowds.
Tonight heavy forces of harbor
guards are augmenting the police on
river front duty, and large reserves
are being held at the more central
precinct stations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
Shooting Occurred at Home of John
Purvis Tuesday Afternoon
At O'clock.
HUBERT PURVIS ADMIT KILLING
Difficulty Came Up Over Some Stock
Purvis Had Put Up.

Mr.. Will Beard is dead and his son,
Will Leroy Beard is lying mortally
wounded at local hospital the result
of a, difficulty in which John Purvis,
his son Hubert Purvis, on one side and
Will Beard and his son Will Leroy on
the other side, which occurred at the
home of John Purvis about o'clock
Tuesday afternoon.
The particulars of the killing as
best representative of the Eagle
was able to ascertain, are about as
follows:
1t seems that Mr.. John Purvis had
put up about seven head of cattle be-
longing to Mr.. Will Beard; that said
cattle had been in Mr.. Purvis' corn
field and had done some damage to the
corn. Mr.. Beard and his son had
called at the Purvis home to take the
cattle away. The amount of dam
age was agreed on which was Sc.
Beard handed Purvis ten dollar bill,
which was given to Hubert to go in
the house and get changed.
During the absence of Hubert
Purvis, John Purvis and Beard and
his son became involved in difficulty.
It IS said that Beard struck Purvis
win his fist who staggered back, but
did not fall, but the second blow, COM
ing from Will Leroy brought Purvis
to the ground. 1t is said the two
Beards went on Purvis and was
pounding him numerically. Hubert
who heard the crys of his father
seized a revolver and returned to the
ward and attempted to pull the men
off his father who was then almost
unconscious, it is said. Finding that
young Purvis had returned 1T is SAID
the elder Beard sprang to his feet
and made at young Purvis with a
knife when young Purvis fired two
shots. one of which struck Baird IN
the hand and the other taking effect
lust below his heart.
Will Roy Beard, so it is said, cor
tinued to pound the elder Purvis when
Hubert rushed to his fathers side
and fired two more shots, one of which
took effect in the side of young Beard,
the other missing it's mark.
The two Boards were rushed to a
local hospital where the elder Beard
died this "Wednesday afternoon.
1t is believed that young Beard has
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
WILL BEARD IS DEAD, HIS SON
WILL LEROY MORTALLY WOUNDED

fighting chance for his life.
John Purvis and his son Hubert,
came to Oxford soon after the shoot
ing and surrendered to Sheriff Harts-
field, VINO is holding them in custody
awaiting further developments of
young Boards injury.
Admits the Shooting.
Hubert Purvis, who is about 10
years of age, admits that he did the
shooting, which resulted in the death
of Will Beard and seriously wound
ing of Will Leroy Beard. He claims
that he done the shooting in self
defense, it is said.
Will Beard was about 65 years of
age and leaves a wife and several
children. Will Leroy i sabout "a years
of age and has a young wife and
little babe about three weeks old.
John Purvis is about So years of
age and has wife and several child
rem. Both Purvis and Beard were
we'll to-do and highly respected
farmers and lived out eight miles
east of Oxford. The tragedy is being
deplored by their many friends.
The funeral services of Mr.. Wlll
Beard will be held at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Patterson on
North Street this afternoon at z
o'clock.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01

When your digestion is poor, when
your bowels are costive, when your
breath is bad, when your stomach is
sick or disordered, and you feel Ian
guild and low-spirited Prickly Ash
Bitters is decidedly the remedy you
need. 1t cleanses the vital organs,
purifies the bowels, and imparts a
fine feeling of strength, vigor and
cheerfulness. Price S1.25 per bottle.
Sold by r. r. Chiffon & Co.-Adver-
tisement.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
TWOBICSTILLS
CAPTURED
This WEEK

Night Marshal Black reports the
CAPTURE of two stills this week, one
Monday, near Splinter with one ar
rest and one Wednesday with one ar
rest.
Six officers, Buck Collins, Messrs.
Heard, Billingsiey, Temple McLarty
and Black composed the party MAX
ing the raid on still out on the
Porter place, six miles south of Ok
ford Wednesday. The still, galva-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01

A modern discovery for the rapid
healing of flesh wounds, cuts, burns,
bruises, sores and scalds is Liquid
Borozone. 1t is a clear, coloress Ii
quid possessing marvellous healing
power. Price, 30c, 60c and $1.20
Sold by A. H. Kendel.-Advertise-
ment.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01

We guarantee $500 per week full
time or 75c an hour spare time selling
guaranteed Hosiery. Agents max
ing $500 to S125.00 a week. Good
hosiery is an absolute necessity, you
can sell it easily. Our fall line ready
at pre- war prices.-Eagle Hosiery
Mills, Darby, Pa, Dec. 1-10t
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-An organ, when it was
bought cost about $125.00. This mus
cal instrument has been well kept.
Will sell it at a real bargain. Apply
at Eagle office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
ELMORE TO WINTER QUARTERS

Mr.. w. C. Elmore, of Oxford, Miss,
the University town and famous edu-
cational center, is a Tallahassee Wis
Tallahassee, Fla, Daily Demo-
crat. Nov. %.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. See
Mrs. J. T. Chambers, College Hill
Street. Telephone 258. Dec. Up.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1921-12-01

POSTED-All my land is posted
against hunting or otherwise tres
passing. NJ. Price. Dec. 1-4t.p.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-10

The DAYS of real sport came back
again Yesterday when the Rotary Club
Of Philadelphia entertained 1902 boys
and two little girls at Ocean City.
From early morning until late at night
the kids and their hosts rode on rail-
road trains, played in the sand, romped
In tho ocean, rode on merry go rounds,
enjoyed themselves In the HippodrOme
aud attended a special vaudeville show,
and at the end both parties concerned
had had the time Of their lives.
In addition to this there were eats and
more eats. The youthful guests were
flled to capacity with JOY and food
principally the latter.
1t was a day OF smiles at the sea
shore. Every face wore a beaming. ex-
pectant grin, sincere and heartfelt
tribute to the men who arranged the
outing. The boys were laughing when
they 1ocked into the coaches in Cam
den station, aud this turned into ave-
struck, wide eyed amaZement when they
saw the ocean for the first time and
rushed into the cool. inviting, wet area,
some stopping long enough to don bath
ing suits. Had IL not been for the din
'ncr call. which could not be denied,
the boys would have been in there yet.
Some Relief
Those kids were real sports and in
dulged in sport for sports sake. II
was a relief to get away from concrete
stands, bowling mob yelling to get
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-10
1902 BEAUX FOR TWO GIRLS
AT ROTARY CLUBS FROLIC
Thousand and -Four City Youngsters Take Possession Of allan
tic Ocean Happy Guests of Philadelphia Business Men
BY ROBERT w. MAXWELL
s,or,s Editor Evening Public Ledger

health OF the hosts and guests, DR..
j. Thompson Schell, chief surgeon Of
the Northwestern General Hospital,
was ON the job with three nurses. He
could not furnish much first aid so no.
body got sick except four kids who
didn't know any better.
Fife and. Drum Music
Music was furnished on the train BY
the Wissahickon Boys Club, which
sent n fife. and drum corps which evi
IDENTIFY had been South for spring prac-
tice. The selections were we'll rendered
and received encores. Nothing could
have been better than that.
There was parade when the train
unloadcd In Ocean City and the boys
marched proudly to the ocean. First
on the program was IN Introduction to
acquainted for the first time Handling
1000 kids is some job. but 1t was done,
with the aid Of several garages. Had
there been none Of these buildings, the
bathing scene would have been cut out
Of the picture, for there Is where the
boys dressed.
1t was wonderful sight to see them
rushing into the sea. The supply Of
bathing suits ran out in q short time.
and 1t was with much difficulty that the
committee was able to convince the
guests that they are being worn this
year. While the argument was going
on, Harry Harper rushed to nearby
bathhouse and came back with 200
more suits and hurry call was sent
for all Of the available aquatic raiment
In town. This prevented scandal
Many Of the boys could not wait for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-10
DANCING At MEADE
WILL BEGIN FRIDAY
Philadelphia Men In Training
Look Forward Eagerly to
Big Social Event
TANKS TO OPERATE TODAY

Civilians Military Training Camp.
Camp Meade, Aug. 10.-Next Friday
night the first Of several dances for
Philadelphians and others in camp
will be held in the cantonment gym
nasium.
The announcement was received with
great enthusiasm. This was increased
when II was announced there will be
two or three more to follow In the
month and some entertainment by To-
cal and imported talent will gil in the
remainder of the stay.
At least 100 girls from Baltimore and
Washington will be brought TO camp
for the Friday night dance, and friends
and relatives Of the men have been in
vited. With more than 900 men al
ready on the list to be "among those
present" and the prospect Of a large
number of girls. officers are preparing
for at least 1900.
Lounging around in their barracks
last night, Company A, Philadelphia
troops, looked forward with eagerness
TO the "shag,. Company A is plan
ming to attend en- masse.
The men are a happy bunch around
here now, for their money which they
spent on railroad fare has been re-
fundcd-more than $4,000. The re-
mainder will come in q few days.
a demonstration Of all the equip
ment used by division in the field was
given yesterday by the signal corps
company.
This afternoon the tanks will get into
operation. At least twenty FIVE, in all
sizes. will be on the field, climbing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-10
Allies Stay AlOOf
in GrecO-Turk War
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
cussed by the council, and IL is proba-
bl" that the letter written by Pope
benedict, invoking succor for the
famine stricken districts of Russia
may be laid before the council during
the present meeting.
Members of the Irtcr-Allied Finan-
cinl Commission met yesterday and de-
cided to form committee to determine
the total cost OF maintaining the armies
of occupation in Germany up to May /,
1921. Another committee will exam
inc the cost Of maintaining these troops
since that time.
TO Figure Occupation Cost
The United States was represented at
the meeting of the financial commission
by Roland W. Boyden and Colonel
James A. Logan, Jr.
Discussions Of the cost of maintaining
the armies Of occupation in Germany.
and how that country will be required
TO pay it, did not. however, touch upon
the amount the United States is paying
for the maintenance of her forces at
Coblenz. That is regarded, both by
the financial commission and Wash
ington, as n question that may be dis
cussed only by the American and Ger
man Governments.
The present session Of the Supreme
Council has shown a marked contrast
to the bitter cortentions of the San
Reno. Paris, Boulogne and London
meetings.
Premier Lloyd George is quoted as
having remarked that the mere presence
of an American representative, Colonel
Harvey, has had stablizing effect. it
being felt that he broaght with him Il
calm outside view that tended to soften
the sharpness Of the controversy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-10

its moneys worth because highly paid
athletes were not trying hard enough,
forget all about baseball scandals, re-
lease of managers and boxers who pull
metacarpal bones to see sincere, spon
taneous sport indulged in by youngsters
who didn't care a hang IL you liked II
it or not, SO long as they enjoyed it
themselves.
Such was the motif Of the outing at
Ocean City yesterday. Never before
has such On affair been staged with
such success and the Rotary Club of
Philadelphia can rest assured that it
has 1904 boosters and q lot of others
who are willing to boost if given an
opportunity.
This affair was something new for
the Rotarians. In former years the
members used to visit Ocean City and
call on the members living at the shore.
1t was a big occasion and Il pleasurable
one. This year, however, there was n
change. Instead Of going alone, it was
decided TO haul few youthful guests
to the ocean and enjoy the day with q
flock of company. Not only were sew
eral armfuls of guests on the job, but
more members turned out than ever
before.
How 1t Was Done
Harry Il. Harper. known as Fl.
r. i'll automobile circles. was chair
man of the boys work committee and
was assisted by Alex COlville. Jr., of
Ocean City. They started the move.
meut, got the members interested and
did most OF the preliminary work.
Then Charles w. Bainbridge, head OF
the Germantown Boys Club. was called
aud he began to arrange things. No
body in the East is more proficient IN
boys welfare work. and he selected the
guests. They came from the German
town Boys Club, the Lighthouse Boys
Club of KensingtOn. Nicetown Boys
Club. College Settlement. Reed Street
Settlement, the Daily Vacation Bible
Class and seventy-fve boys from the
Juvenile and Probation Courts. In all
there were 1902 boys and two little
girls who managed 70 get on the train
when no one was looking.
When the train with thirteen coaches
pulled out OF Camden early yesterday
morning it was difficult to tell whether
the hosts or the guests were having the
better time. The Rotarians were out
to enjoy themselves and made no bones
about it. They made a lot Of noise and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-10
PASTORS MUST BE INSURED
Compensation Board Says Law Ap.
plies TO Churches

Clelgymcn, sections, organists, cer-
gynens assistants and all other per
sons employed by churches come under
the provisions Of the Workmen's Com
pensation Law Of Pennsylvania and
must be insured by the churches EN-
ployi ing them.
In that respect, according to officials
of the Compensation Board. churches
are In the same class as owners OF
factories aud railroads and coal mine
operators.
The accident insurance is protec-
ton to the clergyman in case of dis
ability, and compensates his family
should the accident prove fatal.
Compensation officials declare thai
clergymen are likely to meet with acci-
dents in their pastoral visiting, pa
tiCuIarly those who have automobile.
for this purpose. They cite as a recent
case the death of the Rev. II. u. G.
Vincent, rector Of the Protestant Epis-
copnl House of Prayer, at Branchtown,
who was struck down by an automobile
as he was leaving his home TO visit 9
woman In q hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-08-10
Impeachment Talk Gives
Mayor Good, Hearty Laugh

Mayor Moore laughed today. a
free, full laugh like that Of happy
boy watching circus clowns for the
first time when told Councilman
Hall had hinted at the possibility OF
impeachment proceedings against
him for political activity.
Impeachment proceedings! That's
good one," said the Mayor. 1T
sounds like the inspiration Of q
blunderbus. Why Impeachment pro-
ceedings against the Mayor might
invite such an inquiry rs to con.
tractor combine methods as might
result in their permanent over
throw"
The Mayor added that there Is
$50, 900 libel suit stiIl pending which
was started by Mr.. Hall.