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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
3
Schedule fragment and agency note show Nee Card 4 ret stopping at Tayives ec Waterbed 3 at ABBETILAS with A W Mitchell as agent.
A reading lists local court and official roles with names including a mayor and marshal. The fragment mentions monthly Sed Saturday scheduling and various initials and titles, indicating a city government and court directory item.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Cumberland Presbyterian Rev and a pastor, with partial notes on service times, preaching, communion, and weekly duties. Nearby names and exact locations are unreadable, but indicate a church timetable and routine matters.
The fragment notes Oxford Lodge No TS meeting with officers S H Sanders and Owens as secretary. It lists attendees and a proposed action by A C Sul Dietser and Howry as exporter, with other names including Wooded of the World and Camp Ne matete.
General delivery service opens on weekdays with unclear times. The text mentions opens on the Sam day and references a PT or Pa 2 that may indicate a postal window or schedule detail.
Local brief notes Easter Sunday next week with Good Friday observance. Mentions weather, cycling as recreation, and a few residents recovering from illness while others return to business. References to officials United States Marshal J. J. Tance and deputy Clark 3.6. Suaith.
Sunday departure for Aberdeen to assist in the Federal Court spring term opening Monday. Prof Hughes’s school represented in Oxford. J W T Falkner named to University Trustees by Gov McLanarin. Business League called tonight at court-house. telephones being installed. Dr W D Jones offers horse or mule for hire Friday and Saturday. call for spring cleaning and yard cleanup. Prof R Jeass of the University is honored with a gift bouquet.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a health product note about headache relief with Chol tea and Steamboat Pills. Text is garbled and lacks clear dates, organizations, or named individuals to confirm a coherent item.
The Woman’s Book Club, hosted by Mrs BR. W. James, enjoyed a cool March evening in the grounds of our State. Speakers reviewed Edmund Spenser and the Elizabethan era with sketches by Mrs West and Mrs Teenen, while notices mention a Pine Tar Home remedy and local sales.
An ad features questionable medical claims for GEOVEERS TASTELESS CURE with money back guarantee by Ostord Lyceem for April. It mentions J. E. McComas and G. W. Burritecs as advertisers and references chocolates, cosmetics, and a velvet shin item. The tone mimics period retail promotion with bold promises and pricing notes.
Miss Sue Howry returns from Texas as Mr Sam Brenner and others visit relatives in Henry and Sevarnah Tennessee. Several residents plan visits to relatives in Purageoid Arkansas and Water Valley. Mr W Andrewe travels from Water Valley. Miss Olen Gulia visits family in Sevarnah. Mr Santred Price at the Meims Saet Company. Mrs W H Carothers advised by her sister Mrs Burr. Mrs G A Lamcaster moves from Pieris. Mr Pierre hosts Leith in town. Mrs Laver recalls Oxford days. Mr Sebs Hacce visits Helms Seat company. Mr G W Errraiter promotes Floyds Shoes. Photographers offer pictures.
Cards invite friends to Cumberland Presbyterian Church on April 5 with mentions of a wedding pair and local social ties. Advertisements promote products, seed sales, and a Southern States exposition in Chicago, urging attendance and support for a regional fair aimed at aiding workers and business prospects.
Local shop announces opening of a Spring Hats department featuring new millinery and novelties. Ladies of Oxford and Vicinity invited to visit. dressmaking department and safety guarantees promised. SUE JONES and MES HARKINS listed.
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