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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
3
The page records several community notices including Mrs. Mett McLarty and Mrs. J L Shinealt reported ill but convalescing. Easter services announced for all churches. Mr Jim Bryant rents cottages south of Gmither. A memorial remark thanks to supporters and a note on a Shakepeares recital order. A death of Mrs Mamie McMichel near Columbus, Mississippi. State Board of Health meeting notes and local health system remarks.
An Oxford event featured student performances including vocal and instrumental pieces. Notable pieces cited were Ben Har's Chariot Mace and The Message, praised as the finest renditions of the year by attendees and judges.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told by doctors she had consumption and no hope. Two bottles of a tonic cured her and she believes it saved her life. The report mentions another patient, Mr Tee of Kerchaw, with a 63 part specialty, but details are unclear.
A jumble of local items lists people visiting relatives, calls expected from Jimmie Hickey, upcoming Easter events, shopping notices for Master Egg Dyes and White Rabbit Dyes, a concert in the courthouse yard, and casual town chatter about shoes, busi ness, and street banter. The column reflects small town life with names, places and everyday happenings.
Mr. C. W. Hall of Noah was a pleasant visitor to our town Monday. Dr. A. T. Greer went to Men ay on professeral business. Miss Lou Minor left to visit her home last Sunday. Mr J. L. Pace of Strayhorn has been away three weeks for eye issues and has returned improved. Mr. Alex Wilson visited here last Sunday. Mr. Guss Galleghy is laying heavy steel rapidly. Mr. W. L. Bankston spent yesterday with friends on the University Campus. The new section foreman, Mr pe ee ere, joined the A. M. N. S. last Monday. Mr. Hester Bart and Mr. James Bay fished several days last week and report catching 'un. The Brestal by Miss May Hewlett evening.
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