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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
2
A town opinion calls for a reformatory school for parents to curb youth misbehavior. It argues that orphanages fail and that fathers and mothers from all classes should study domestic discipline, temperance, honesty, and self denial to reform society within generations.
H T Sort appeals to Gov A H Longino for a pardon from LaFayette County jail where he faces a seven year penitentiary sentence. He cites consumption and terminal illness, claiming he cannot work and needs home care, and notes physicians certify his condition. He offers restitution and mentions county officials and citizens support the appeal.
Central Railroad will offer sale dates March 31 to April 24 with a limited retail on April 25 at one round trip fare. On April 1 5 16 and 22 one fare round trip. Return within two days from date of sale. C M Owes Agent. Ends note about Prickly Ash Bitters blessing system health.
The April term proceedings list debts and services for jail, bridge work, and court facilities, with names like Wilkins, Harkins, and Treloar. It records salaries, repairs, and supplies, plus apprenticeships, road and bridge contracts, and a county treasurer report ending with adjournment to May first.
City board members present include Mayor Adama and Aldermen W. Atene H. Bryant and J. W. Falkner. The record lists numerous cash disbursements for clerk marshal and office expenses, including rent, fuel, stationery, materials, and various contractors, with totals and names partially shown.
Election of W Nowland and K B Duan as school trustees is recorded. The board appropriates 1350 dollars to defray costs of a sample mile road by the National Good Roads plan. N I Bryant and J W T Falaner named committee to confer on shore fund expenditures. Mayor Clerk.
Non Resident Notice directs Mrs Laibe Rienhardt and Charles Harris to appear in Lafayette county Mississippi Oxford Chancery Court on May 11 to show if final account of Harris administratrix of C W Harris deceased shall be confirmed and discharged. Also items about mail matter, medicinal ads for Smith's Safe Kidney Care Chamberlains Pain Balm and Bitters He rbine and other local notices and promotions.
Camp No 732 U C V adjourned meeting reads minutes and continues committee to solicit subscriptions in Oxford for Memphis reunion expenses. Delegates elected for Memphis gathering and State division at Meridian May 7 8 9. Virginia Jones sponsor and Mrs J W Jones alternate. Advertisements warn of worm attacks on babies and praise White's Cream Vermifuge. Electric Bitters promoted for blood disorders and injuries.
公告邀请全体成员及意欲加入者参加在法院举行的会议，周五三点举行，强调有重要事务需要处理。指挥官请求所有符合资格并愿意加入者出席，J W T Falkner 指挥，P H Whiert 监事。 Bal lard's Snow Liniment 广告。 Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment 广告，均由 A H Kendel 代理出售。
The University of Mississippi baseball team will play Jefferson Military College next Friday and Saturday. Jefferson Military College boys arrive in Oxford today to meet the Rebels.
"I consider Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the best in the world for bronchitis," says William Savory of Warrington. "It has saved my wife's life after six years of bronchitis and confinement. She is now quite well." Sold by R. & Chilton Co and F. M. Pettis, Abbeville druggists.
Caswell items report farmers delayed by bad weather. Miss Myrtice Leggette visited Oxford last week. Miss Lalia Barry returns home after an extended absence. Rev A W Langley to preach at Liberty next Sunday. Miss Jennie Parks and Dora Patton visited Miss Peare Collins last week. Mr B T Markette visited Noah neighborhood last week. Letter from reader “Fred” expected next issue. Also an advertisement for cough remedies and laxative tablets with prices.
An advertisement promotes Metiee's Chill Cure as a purgative with a money back guarantee. The largest bottle is claimed to be the best value and is marketed by A. H. Kendel with a 25 cent price.
A March 31 dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. McCrary celebrated their eightieth wedding anniversary. Guests presented gifts, Ula Ware was prominently displayed, and the gathering featured ample food and goodwill. An April 13 Saturday evening Sunday school benefit at Mr Dillard’s home with 10 cent admission invites all.
A Chicago reader recounts severe weather and a dreadful cold that disrupted work. She cites Chamberlasin's Cough remedy used by a milliner and BB as effective, leading to a swift recovery. The notice lists sellers R. B. Chilton Co and F. M. Pettin Abbeville and mentions a kidney remedy advertised by A H Keadel acting agent.
Mr Leanie Beanland and Miss Mattie Russell wed at 3 o clock last Sunday afternoon with Rev Er G Porter officiating. The couple, popular in social circles, received congratulations from friends. the ceremony surprised both families. Also noted are advertisements for Ballard's Snow Liniment and a new rice dish eye flake amidst varied content.
Spring comes to Yellow Leaf with Easter blooms and planting. Farmers report corn, cotton, and watermelon crops in early stages. Visits include Mr and Mrs Singletery from north of Oxford and Rev J J Gideon of Tula preaching at Yellow Leaf next Sunday. Young people hosted entertainments. Pamnie and Adame visited friends in Oxford. Yellow Leaf singing class and Fudge schoolhouse social noted.
Rev W Milne returned from Waterford where he attended Presbytery. Miss Sallie Wyatt Frierson visits her Waterford niece Mrs Saunders. Miss Collie Mosely visits her niece Mrs J A Tankersly. Young people enjoyed a Tuesday night entertainment at Mr M E Dunlap's for Miss Rosa Marrs of Hillisboro Texas. Mrs Foster Young visiting Abbeville. Mrs Frank Anderson of Holly Springs visiting relatives. Fine farming weather prompts farmers to plant. JUNO.
The summer encampment for the Mississippi National Guard is planned with the final date to be determined by the site conditions. A cornerstone laying ceremony for the new state capitol is linked to the scheduling, awaiting the exact spa and arrangements.
No danger. Sabesoty We most dangerous dis eases are the most stealthy ones- ones that at first cause you little or no in convenience-ones that you neglect until it is too late. Such is the case with diseases of the heart and lungs. into lungs and thas been in use for more than twenty-five years, thousands of patients have been treated and over one thousand physicians have used it and recommended it-a very signifi cant fact.
Theos is praised as a widely tested remedy with thousands testifying to its curative powers. Doctors have used it and endorse its benefits, while rival imitators push a dubious “Compound Oxygen” product.
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