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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
3
The Oxford timetable lists southbound trains No 1 Past Mail 838 p No 1 Limited 531 a and No 4 Local Freight 450 r as well as northbound No 3 Fast Mail 6738 a and No 4 Limited 715 pm. Local freight 92 runs to Taylors or Waterford with a stop at Abbeville on Sundays. agent W Mitchell notes.
Easter day celebrations and church decorations brighten the city. Rev Potts lectured, Epworth League met, and a children’s Easter egg hunt delighted families. Subscriptions added, pastors scheduled services, and notable residents discussed include Rev Sears and Rev Wigginton. Obituaries note Mr Brown Gregory and Mr Sam Hodge. Photographer S H Sanders praised. J A Dunlap and Wille Standifer wed at College Hill as Eacte offers best wishes.
Cards announce the approaching nuptials of Eugene Harper Roberts and Mabel Granbery of Baltimore Md with a ceremony at Bounday Avenue Presbyterian Church on April 14 at 7 39 p m. The couple will travel to Oxford after April 22 to visit the groom's parents and later move to their home in Ark. Roberts is a native of Oxford and highly regarded as a scholar and gentleman.
The itemizedMiss Ella Cairns returns home after Memphis visit Miss Juliet McKie heads to New York for musical studies Mrs J W Hale visits Oxford from Whitehaven and other locals share expected arrivals and visits including Mrs A P Stewart and granddaughter to Oxford guests of Mrs George Hill Dr A M Crexton spoke in Memphis and Oxford clergy and families shuttle between towns during Easter period cross references to local farms and school activity continue to appear through the personals column.
The notice lists several marriages licenses issued in April including P. Dalton with Miss D, Dr. J. R. Nunnery with Miss Zenie Dickey, J. A. Dunlap with Standifer Emma Joeily, Edgar Scott with Miss Flor, and F. S. Gentry with Miss Dora Cook. Also references fashion goods and Chilton's Rose Cream advertisement.
A notice calls all interested in ees Secme tery to meet in the basement of Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 5 o'clock P M on Friday the 10th inst. W D Porter and J H Kravens sign. Also encourages buying a box of Floyds Candies at G W Borrador's.
At the regular meeting of the Con federate Veterans of LaFayette County Camp No. 752 in the Oxford courthouse on April 4, 1896, minutes were read and adopted and the arrangements committee was given more time. Officers were elected, led by First Lieutenant Scotch Figured Lawns.
The Woman's Book Club met with Mrs. Kimbrough on April 7. Members discussed Armenia and the Armenians from Chautauquan, Clara Barton and Red Cross origins, and Millais. Milton studies were approved to continue, with readings on England's Reformation and revival of letters. Next gathering with Miss Laura Lake set for April 21.
The Browning Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. S Leavell presiding. Members shared readings from notable authors and discussed Dr Samuel Johnsons character and achievements and Clara Bartons humane work. Miss Etla Netten spoke on Protecticuite Literature and Mrs George K Smith presented Current Events. An invitation to meet again with Mrs Derman was noted. A local Pine Tar Honey ad fragment follows with testimonials from J B Rosell and others dated 1895.
A fragment recalls a child named Wiss who relied on Castoria for illness and teething. The verse notes the child cried for Castoria and clung to the remedy during childhood illness and infancy.
An advertisement claims Grover's Taste Less Chill Tonic treats coughs colds and la grippe with a guarantee of cure or money back.
Bishop Hurst announced that subscriptions totaling 1,000,000 have been received for the American University at Washington. Contributors span denominations with a Presbyterian giving 25,000 and a Roman Catholic nephew in Washington contributing 210,000. A Baptist brother added 12,000 and a Roman Catholic donor 12,000. Six percent of lot payment came from outside the Methodist church.
ACLEAR HEAD good digestion sound sleep a fine appetite and a ripe old art are some of the results of Tutt's Liver Pills. A single dose will convince you of their wonderful effects and virtue.
A fragment notes an absolute cure for a range of ailments including sick headache dyspepsia malaria sour stomach dizziness constipation bilious fever piles and torpid liver, presented as a known fact without supporting details or sources.
Dr P H Saunders away on university business this week. St Thomas Hall residents read an Oxford Exster as the news and a gym program shifts to Miles at Sewanee. Local vendors announce products from liver pills to photography services and Jack Frost promotions.
A new millinery shop upstairs over D. Rethman offers a stylish Spring hat line including bonnets and novelties. Attractive low prices and a dressmaking department promise satisfaction for Oxford and nearby customers.
Messrs Badley and Tarver of Water Valley visited this week while Heading Circle enjoyed reads. The Tula primary children staged a recent entertainment. Farmers report slow planting in April as work lags behind. Mrs Gregory and family mourn Mr Brown Gregory of Water Valley. sympathy extended. New boarders join last term including Miss Gnaies Grenada and several named residents. A testimonial from 1895 notes P M Martin of Long Beach West Va cured a cough with Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying many syrups. The remedy remains popular and is sold by all druggists.
Roans and McDonald Attorneys at Law offer their sessional services to trusted clients with prompt attention. Office on the south side of the public square in Oxford Misc. Notice to teachers for license examinations to be held at the courthouse in Oxford on April 4 5 and 12 2. Colored teachers listed for exam times. Administrators Notice to creditors of C A Waite estate to register and probate within legal time. failure barred. E C Dickey Administrator.
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