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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1897

Page

2

Alabama News Roundup From April 1 147

A mixed summary of regional notes including Huntsville gaining a 10 000 cotton mill project Jackson hosting the State Dental Association April 7 spring races in Montgomery and floods relief work in Memphis The Mississippi River floods depression and agricultural notes cover weather freight pools antitrust actions and local political shifts in Carroll County plus remarks on buying local and a sermon invitation for Hugh Miller Thompson in London and an analysis of flood causes from the New York press.

Inger in the Lowland and Peninsula Penalties and Cadet Appointments

The article notes a penalty on Inger in the lowland tied to lum beroaa forest work in the ietance slopes. It reports Marshall county’s boy passing West Point entrance exams and two Oxford cadet appointments from Molly Springs and Second Congressional District, detailing John Kah Cowan’s father as Vref W B Cowan, Oxford city schools superintendent.

Marshall County West Point John Kah! Cowan Nowell Oxford Molly Springs John Vref W.B. Cowan Oxford Laws Hill Kolly Springs South

Good Roads and Public Health Ad in Local Paper

The piece calls for better road systems in Lafayette and praises county overseers for their efforts. It argues good roads save money and improve life, then broadens to promote Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood-purifying remedy with a mail-order offer.

Cach Reanty Vigores Dr. Pierce Pierce World's Dispo Medical Association Buffalo N. Y Common Sense Illustrated

St Louis Republic Expands News Reach and Rates

The St Louis Republic announces extended wire arrangements to receive news from all sections and offers home news with faster delivery. Daily price is six dollars per year or one fifty for three months. Twice a Week issue remains one dollar yearly by mail.

St. Louis Republic Coonting

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cats, bruises, sores, ulcers, calt rneum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box by E L R Chilton & Co.

EK. R. Chilton & Co

Remenyi Concert Co to perform in Oxford on April 3

Undoubtedly the finest musical entertainment ever given in Oxford will be presented by the Remenyi Concert Co on April 3. Remenyi is described as one of the greatest living violinists and will charm the audience with his instrument. Tickets available at Davidson & Roane's.

Oxford Remenyi

Brother Bond Teaches Boys in Sabbath School

A portly visitor named Brother Bond arrives at a B street Sunday school and teaches a class of boys using questions about biblical and historical figures. The scene highlights his method and the boys’ humorous misunderstandings, ending with a pastor’s appeal to memory and faith.

Joande M. Standifer Brother Bonds Bond Martin Mr. Good Ged Mr. Bond Moses Bonds

Weather and community notes from Splinter and nearby

Correspondence reports continued wet weather delaying planting and boosting river levels. Townsfolk describe storms, illnesses, and active trade, with concerts, visits, and genteel social events amid ongoing farm work and preparations for corn and cotton.

Local Notes Highlight Teachers and Meetings Across Town

Community eases through a span of reports with praise for Misennis Mewlows as a top teacher and sermons by Rev. E. G. Hewiett at Concord. Mentions include Mr. Jordan Gore in Coffeeville, Miss Myra Lynn Piardy of St. Louis visiting relatives, and planned medal contests on April 8 with two awards for primary declarers.

Boore Misennis Mewlows Jordan Gore Coffeeville Arrwood Tagree W. I. Iargie Myra Lynn Piardy St. Louis Misses Frierson

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Illnesses

Preparations for teaching improve as Ken visits the school and attends events. Burgess merchants and farmers host guests at Thyatira and Cok Springs. Abbeville mourns the loss of Mr. G W Nash’s wife and oldest daughter. Miss Iola Strawn resumes as Abbeville music teacher guiding young ladies near Fallon.

E. R. Shipp Thyatira F. M. Cooper Cok Springs Me. T. H. Hamblett Coffeeville Mary M. Greer A N. S Abbeville G. W. Nash Iola Strown

Was He Kin To You? Heirship Mystery Stirs Texas

An Austin item from March 25, 1996 notes a man once at the IMZ office died leaving unknown heirs 5000 dollars. He reportedly vanished in infancy about 70 years ago. Arthur Thynne, who died in Texas forty years ago, claimed kinship. State Journal seeks any named or known relatives to locate heirs and dispose of funds. Chilton’s Steamboat Pills advertised for chills and fevers.

Austin Texas EacLe IMZ Arthur Thynne State Journal

To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative BromoQuinine

An old advertisement claims a single day cure for colds with Laxative BromoQuinine tablets. It promises a full refund from any druggist if the remedy fails and lists a 25 cent price.

University Adjunct Training School Opens At Mississippi 1897

T. C. Lockard and W. W. Lockard will run a summer training school at the University of Mississippi from June 16 to August 7 1897. The program prepares students for university work and strengthens prior college work with full course tuition and board estimates totaling about 49.50. Send inquiries to T. C. Lockard University P.O. Miss or W. W. Lockard Yazoo City.

Messrs T.C W.W. Lockard University of Mississippi T. C. Lockard University P.O. Miss W. W. Lockard Yazoo City

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Oxford Eagle SPA Rip Tis Fura A. Thvwrson Proprietor and Pubfither Oxfond Huntsville Ala The State Dental Association Jackson Montgomery Pars Menphis Labh Citizens Relief Committee of Memphia Mississippi Greenville Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Falure Educatron Clarion, Ledger New Orleans Picayune Blewett Lee Northwestern University Law School Harvard University Law School Columbus, Miss Stephen B. Lee Weather Bureau Western Freight Pool Association Combination Chicago Federal Supreme Court Carroll County Lion. W. F. Stevens Hon Mon.roe McClurg Turner and Hemphill Oton Cal Chronicle Friends of Right Hugh Miller Thompson New Orleans Canterbury England Society For the Propagation of the Gospel St. Paul’s Cathedral London Times Democrat New York Mailand Express Mississippi Valley Lafayette Bucklen Chilton’s Chilton’‘s Brother Bond Ilis Wn Bogard & Logan's Gotthelp’s South Oxford Yooona Gomme Hag LaFaye Parks Perry Walton Kitty Threfkekd Peainter Gilmer Soreilice Dr. Bean Alonso Patten Toccopoli S.a J.J. Thomas Piera Toor Teckviay Fallaha Tabie Misa Nansie Phillips Curtis Connor Abbevile Normal School Piera Graded School Crumby Otho Waldrip Jewe Lammey Fara'ngret Browning Springsend Watson & Earl Cumberland Church E. G. Hewiett Concord Miseess Cora and Ida Hollowell Messrs. J.C CF. Browzing Mrs. Parnathan Water Valley Martie Johnnson Hopewell Bor Tohn Audergor Charn Stine Olivia Pernandes Memphis Creek Banke T. M. Buford D. P. Woodall Lake Fallon Chilton University Adjunct Harkins & Matthews Yoo Castore Fac Sumle Signature of New York Igr R. A. Crouch Miss Oxford Mercantile Co. Co N. H. Bryant Mgr Lewis &Kickee Hinaware Pee Ee Glessiteware Kimble’s Market Freudenberg Old Stand Eee Ueford W. Kimble Igc Rey W.T. Wallace Undertaker
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