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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary text shows names and titles such as pastors and a rector, with references to Borland and Ferlas along with partial titles. The readable portion offers no coherent event or action, only a roster-like snippet from a religious organization.
The Local News reports ailments and social visits as residents like E stuce and Rachel Whiteway's family face illness. It notes James Stone, C L y, and J L Cummins visiting Memphis and Oxford figures including W J Sims and Morris Jacoby dropping by. Temple, New Albany legal business, and remodeling on University Avenue are also mentioned.
Dr A M Doty and family of Durant visit friends in Oxford. Mrs Shackleford critically ill. Mrs L Matthews Ripley returns home after visiting relatives. Sewing room for rent upstairs at Harris Yates. Spring merchandise and fabrics advertised. Charbon liniment promoted. Misses Benson and Mauldin guests of Miss Burney. Local residents relocate homes and join businesses. University Lyceum features Dr William States Jacobs lecture. Local obituaries for Mr Milam. Community notes from Yellow Leaf section mention weather, school progress, spring activities, dances and social visits. Several marriages and a missive about a lost mule in Oxford area.
Baxter Sparks and Ollie Ragland married quietly at Elder J. D. Williams home with Marvin Dooley and Myrtle Moore present. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Taylor then north to Memphis and will make Oxford their permanent home.
Mr. J. J. Miller of Selma Alabama visited Oxford proposing a new road from Pensacola to Memphis. The direct line will pass three and a half miles east of Oxford and funds are sought to secure right of way. Supporters promise a boom for Oxford by linking Memphis and a seaport, making the city lively and cultured.
A contest invites Eau Claire readers to solve nine conundrums for a year’s Twice-a-Week St. Louis Globe-Democrat subscription. second place wins a Memphis News subscription. Also ad copy announces furniture for sale, and multiple health product notices including Chamomile Pain Salve and Foley's Kidney Cure.
The Wild Brier column reports excellent health with no sickness or deaths and mentions new farm improvements. Isaac Wilson built a two story barn, The Brig apee added a veranda, Manfred Price undertakes farm upgrades, and a prized horse was lost. A sermon by Rev Newton Smith and plans for a Sunday school are noted as winter term nears end.
California hosts a yearly influx of guests and promotes hospitality, inviting travelers this spring. The Mock Island System offers its Chicago or St Louis to Golden Gate service with reduced rates until May 15. Contact your home agent or John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago, IL.
A fragmented consumer testimonial touts One Minute Cough Cure as free of harmful drugs and effective for coughs and colds. The text includes garbled phrases about weights and a named user, A. H., from Indiana, with unclear context.
The following pupils, meeting the class standing and conduct criteria, are not absent more than three days or tardy during the month ending Friday March 3. Primary and higher grades list students by name across grades from first to tenth, noting those who achieved the honor roll status while others appear in later grade sections.
The Oxford Board of Aldermen publishes notices of proposed town sewer extension bonds totaling 25 000 dollars in five hundred and one hundred dollar denominations with 5 percent interest redeemable after two years and a separate 35 000 dollar school bonds issue bearing 5 percent interest redeemable after five years. Votes show yea from multiple members. no nay votes. Also notices renewal of privilege tax licenses due in April with May renewal and double tax penalty for late filings. Includes nonresident notice in a divorce suit and a false advertising warning about Foley’s Honey and Tar products and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
Fragmentary note touts a fever care remedy called Menuentall s Uhillami Fever Care claiming quick cough relief and breakup of lagrippe at no pay. It describes pleasant taste and a price listed as i cents.
Keep your bowels regular with Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. There is nothing better. For sale by all druggists.
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