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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented OCR passage lists many local officials and officials’ titles including chancery clerk and treasurer figures such as B P Gray CHUGHES J A BIGGER and T W AVENT with various names like ED fRVANS SLOUGH KO MORGAN J W ANDERSON and CHANDLER and BARRINGER OLIVER ROACH among others. The text appears to be an incomplete roster of officeholders or candidates with titles including supervisor constable and assessor in a historical registry.
The reading lists members for Lafayette County's Democratic Executive Committee including division by beats. Names include A Dean, J W T Falkner, G W Anderson, D T Carter, B D Roberts, B R K Sneed, W H race, M P Bishop, M L Childress, J H Lawshe, I H McElroy, T L Avent, RM McSin.
A campaign to build the Winnie Davis Cottage in Richmond Virginia seeks funds from the Daughters of the Confederacy across the state to provide a home for Confederate orphans. Separate moves in Mississippi push to restore licensed saloons in Hinds County as dry rule fades.
A Lafayette County Democratic meeting outlined two primaries, the first on July 11 1899 for state district county and beat officers plus US senator long and short term, the second on July 23 1899. Qualified white voters pledging support to the party nominee will be allowed to vote. The gathering adjourned to June 10 at 10. Also notices urged voters to seek Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by K R Chilton Co Oxford and F M Pettit Abbeville.
Health officer urges organized public effort to curb epidemic risk by improving private premises and street cleaning. He notes water works without sewerage is insufficient and asks residents to stop criticizing streets and instead remove filth from their own property. Ida King endorses Dr Simmons Liver Remedy as a family cure-all.
A reader testimonial endorses Chamberlains Pain Balm as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and other household uses. The note cites relief experienced by the user and adds praise from local business figures and editors in Ostord and Red Chilton & Co. The ad-like tone highlights regular and painless menstruation claims alongside general pain relief.
Citizens of Oxford gathered March 21 to discuss relocating the Union Female College from Kentucky to Oxford. Prominent speakers urged the plan, citing benefits for business, education, and Methodist influence. A committee was named to solicit subscriptions with a Monday April meeting to report.
Citizens of Oxford convene to suppress the sale of whisky. W J King re elected Dr R W Jones chairman and EO Davidson secretary. A pledge to quit illicit sales and use lawful means to curb whisky with about 60 names enrolled and committees formed. Dr Jones to chair the executive committee with plans to reward informants. Also advertises Dr Cady’s Condition Powders for horses at 25 cents.
Auction notice from A. T. Morris of Cincinnati seeking a reliable man to manage or open a branch in the area. Respondents asked to mention the newspaper. offers illustrated catalogue available for four cents.
About five hundred citizens and University members attended a Friday Court House gathering to organize The League of Good Citizenship. Oxford Brass Band played Reverend Boggs led prayer and Judge Kimbrough proposed a resolution permitting dealers to quit without prosecution.
A memorial notice honoring Brother James Frank Crosley, a Mason and trusted community member, with a formal tribute by the lodge. The text notes mourning for thirty days, sympathy for his family, the promise of relief if needed, and a prayerful hope he rests in a blessed home. It also includes a separate obituary for Gro W Woods, a young local figure, describing his brief life, character, and faith, and ending with a sentimental verse about life and death.
A reader signs as W. Se eet alt F. P.M. Pottio from Aber states they never used any remedy equal to it for colic and diarrhoea. They claim one or two doses cure the worst in themselves or children.
The State of Missiastrrt commands Jilian Hays to appear before the chancery court to defend a suit brought by Jesse Ha. The notice references dates in May and April of 1898 with B P Gey as the clerk.
A trustee sale is advertised for February 4 1999 in LaFayette County Mississippi. Trustee M A Montgomery lists Lots 45 44 47 51 and 54 on the Union Female College site with buildings furniture and musical instruments to be sold to the highest bidder. The title is believed good but only conveys the interest of the trustee.
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