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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
3
A fragmentary district report notes two burglaries in under a week within a block, prompting calls for increased night watches or patrols. It mentions Mr W Wrimble purchasing items from Mr A R Bogere and other local names, alongside oblique references to dead and departed residents and a major fire.
A fragmentary note shows a player named Ce Be Ee being teed on four occasions. No broader context or outcome is provided in the readable text.
Last Friday morning a blaze gutted the Oxford Furniture Company store on the northwest corner of the square. The building owned by Dr T D and Sallie McGlean suffered total loss with only 1500 in clearance reported. Firefighters under Capt Bowser battled the flames for three hours, underscoring the value of water works and the new fire company.
A brief notice notes Smith's Sure Cure being marketed locally with cautious optimism from customers. No specific dates or outcomes are provided in the readable text.
The Presbyterian Society held an interesting meeting in Water Valley with the Ge Sees programme announced and officers elected. Mrs Ade Hudson led a mite reading while Corrie May Able performed a recitation, described as a highlight, as Miss Bert of Oxford and Miss Teas of Water Valley participated.
The afternoon with Dickens at Mrs Shands featured Dr Hubert Shands and Mrs Meek presenting on Dickens life and work in a home-like setting. Jerome K Jerome reading by Mrs Mur ray sparked interest with a discussion of Dombey and Son. The group praised the author and planned further Dickens study as April meetings were announced.
The report notes a social gathering after a visit by a notable guest. It mentions Southern interests and a brief reference to local residents hosting and accompanying guests. The text references a garden and a central figure connected to Beeville and Muises in a historical context.
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