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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
3
Train times listed show 7:25 pm 0h and 4:06 am departures. no stations or routes specified. timetable fragment indicates late evening and early morning service.
Crow & Co promotes prompt service with phone 105 and sells herring mackerel fruit and canned goods. Local visits include Duma Black of Holly Springs, Mrs Mra M A Sioss Pickens in Oxford and Mrs Blanche Summerville Kosciusko visiting relatives. The DeKoven Quartette closed the Lyceum season at the University.
Mrs Lottie Bowen Mills of Texas accompanied the remains of her Aunt Mrs Nelson from that place last Wednesday and stayed with relatives. Manager Tool plans a soda fountain for the lobby of the new Opera House, a welcome addition to the building. People statewide use Kammfage for headaches and neuralgia as it contains no opium. Frank P Long of Jackson Tennessee died at home on Friday. he was married to Dora King of our city, and friends here express sympathy.
HaMILTron Bond J Hamilton and Mrs Helen Bond both of Taylor wed Tuesday night at the Colonial Hotel officiated by Rev E S Lewis of the Methodist church. The groom a prominent Taylor businessman and the bride a highly esteemed young lady, with friends across the county extending best wishes.
Miss Mary Compton died at her home on University street Friday morning after a several week illness caused by a complication of diseases. She had lived in Oxford for about fifteen years, led a retired life due to ill health, and was respected by many friends. Her remains were buried in Oxford cemetery the next day with services by Rev. E S Lewis.
On March 13 1914 a sunny afternoon at Mrs Bem Price’s Amadelle hosted the girls of the long ago. Mrs Edmonson Hooper and the hostess welcomed guests who received handkerchief souvenirs. Flowers violets and junquils filled the rooms as a pine of sustenance and turkey impressed guests. The Chicago Chef provided delicacies while music accompanied dining and talk reviving youthful memories of a past era.
An old time medicine ad touts Liv Ver-Las as safe reliable calomel tonic. It claims users feel right all the time and can be taken easily without work disruption, promising natural action and quick relief. It lists prices and a local dealer R. R. Curiton & Co. in Grigeby.
A 19th century style ad urges readers to ask for Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment to cure pimples eruptions and eczema. It claims mild soothing effects suitable for babies and delicate skin and offers money back. The copy also warns of disease risk in poorly kept homes.
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets claiming quick relief for digestion. It asserts the body functions like house plumbing and urges keeping systems in close condition. Sold by all dealers.
A testimonial from J A Peacock of Oxford credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing back pain and urinary issues after six months of illness. The ad notes Kendal's Store supplied the pills and promotes Foster Milburn Co as U S sole agents with Dean's brand.
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