“Elbert was a fixture at the store. I took this picture in 1973. He was a regular too at Mr. M.R. Hall’s blacksmith shop on the other side of The Square. Elbert knew all the customers and they jawed and laughed. He did odd jobs and swept up and in return, his Cokes and “bacca” were on the house. Around 1959-60, my uncle let me work there. My job was to grade the eggs. He sold cases of eggs to Ole Miss. It was plenty of work but for a kid, you couldn’t beat the fun of the hustle and bustle of the store. Folks from all over the county came in bringing or buying produce and telling stories. I surely miss Uncle Durley and those great old Oxford days.” — David C. Jones
