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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
3
Fast Mail No 1 runs at 9 06 a m toward south bound and Local Freight at 4 00 p m. North bound lists Fast Mail at 9 00 a m and Local Freights at 7 00 p m. No service on Sundays. Agent A Mitchell signs the notice.
Orrick Over Chilton's Drug Store advertises address on North Street and phone 87. Mentions lawyers and the U S Commissioner Notary Public service details from the listing.
Locals in brief report the rainy season ending and thanks to P B Furr of Lafayette Springs. They note School terms closed, E E Temple back at work after illness, Dr T D Isom on professional visit, and Bolivar Bowen’s death at Col H A Barr’s residence. Board of Supervisors adjourned after monthly business. social at Mrs Wilbourn. examiners Moon ey and Samuels praised. Married at Abbeville Methodist Church Melissa Sloan and Hugh Craig. Grove Texas firm reports antiseptic sales. Mayor Aldermen meet. ordinance to fine climbers of water tank tower. Death of Mrs W W Perkins of Batesville. Hermean Junior Day set April 9 at University Chapel with orchestra.
All exams suspended for the day after a small attendance spring test. Notices recount students present and pleased with their work, a striking American Beauty rose grown by Lizzie Chilton, and a real estate correction about the Oxford Warehouse now under N. H. Bryant. Remenyi concert draws a large audience. Dr. Chandler assigns his drug business for creditors. Wedding invite for Miss May Holloway and Mr. E. O. Davidson set in Memphis on April 1st. Davidson praised as a progressive Oxford businessman.
Judge R A Hull hails Kendel's Antiseptic Pain Cure as a good medicine for pains in a brief endorsement. The statement underscores the product's appeal in medical remedy discussions of the period.
Jerome K Jerome secures a new short story titled A Portrait of a Lady for the April issue of the L Home Journal. The piece, likely a departure from his usual style, is described as one of his best and will be illustrated by W T Smedley.
Confederate veterans are urged to attend a La Fayette County Camp No. 752 U. Co. VI meeting at the Court House on Saturday April 10 at 11 a.m. All ex-soldiers and sailors are invited and asked to bring relics for exhibit at Nashville. R. W. Jones, Commander.
The Racket Store offers a wide selection of ladies hats at bargain prices. Variety ranges from small to large sizes in diverse styles.
Numerous short notes list visits, moves, and events among residents and families in Oxford Mississippi and nearby areas. Mentions include R F West, Sara Wardla Wendel, B R Sneed, Allice Leland, W N Roberson, J W T Falkner, J D McLemore family, Profs Gilmer, LaPayette Springs School visitors, Carroll Handley of Dallas, Pearl Montgomery, G W Petrie, Rev T A Wigginton, W B Presbyte Batesville, W A Gallogly, J Turner of Abeville, Tallahatchie River rising, Hugh Spencer Williams preaching May 16 at Union Female College, Chas A McCharen tobacco sale, Watson Earl pest control, Bed Bug Killer, Oxford Grange meeting, Schnapps Tobaco offer, and local bake shop operations.
The Woman's Book Club spent winter and spring studying literature of the present century. On March 16 they discussed Ian Maclaren and J. M. Barrie with Miss Laura Lake hosting. Mrs. J. B. Pegues joined, and Lula Chilton spoke on Dr. Watson. They admired Browning and discussed The Religion of Browning with Mrs. Deupree promising deeper study and next meeting at Mrs. Deupree’s April 13th.
The Browning Club held a March 29 Browning evening at Mrs. J. E. Neilson’s residence with strong attendance. Members discussed Browning and Browning poetry, read selections, and noted Mrs. Brownings life in Italy and her work Aurora Leigh.
Watson and Earl announce paper-ranging painting and decorating services on South Street with new wallpaper designs for the season. Mrs Jones and Harkins advertise spring hats bonnets flowers and novelties next to the Telephone Exchange. Chilton’s Steamboat Pills are promoted for liver health.
Sheriff E mons promotes Altiseptic as a universal cure described as a vine, with Kim Kendel's Pain Cure endorsed for sprains and Medi cited as supportive. The report presents a bold health claim and related product mentions.
University figures E G Williams visits French Camp Mississippi. B S Knox spends Friday in New Albany. Mary Mays visits home. Gov Moss Point Evans visits his sons M G and A W Evans. Judge B T Kimbrough speaks at Y M C A. Petition for chapel organ approved. organ to be installed. W M Hamner named Anniversarian for the law class. Track Team practices for Field Day. M G Falcon captains Field Sports. Campus Reporter.
Castoria promises refunds if Watson and Earls bug killer fails. Starting next Tuesday the 23rd, Mrs Jones and Harkins open Spring goods for inspection in Orfort and surrounding areas. In Lafayette County Mississippi, a court case appears dated April 4 1897 with B P Gray as clerk and Adam as defendant.
Abbevilles correspondence notes mild weather and spring arrival. Community members attend gatherings, visits, and a wedding at the M E church as Hugh Craig marries Miss Malissie Sloan. Elocution contest planned at the A N S chapel with invitations extended.
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