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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
2
A scanned roster lists numerous officials and contestants with surnames and initials. Mentions include Avent Evans Slough Coffey Gilmer McEwen Waldro e Cullen Patterson Montgomery Beavers and others across multiple beats and districts.
The paper lists Hon W V Sullivan Hon J W T Falkner and Hon J R Stowers on its masthead supporting the Eagle ticket. Readers acquainted with these gentlemen would doubt their ability to effectively and ably fill their respective roles.
The article compiles political rhetoric praising secession era leadership and public service. It mentions Major Verdaman and the Mississippi regiments, notes their muster out and reallocation, and records local notices about government appointments and pensions. It also includes an Army roster snippet, a Holy Springs cemetery detail, and an advertisement regarding a cotton variety. The text closes with a testimonial about a medicinal remedy and local shop listings.
The contest for Sophomore Taloranship will occur Friday night in the chapel with finalists Ultan Powell Rowan Russell and Todd. J B Riley requests the family of Dr P J Riley. Funeral services for J U Durley were held with faculty and students attending the burial ex masse. Next Friday and Saturday baseball games are scheduled at University Park between the Mississippi and University of Nashville.
A political gathering in Union County featured speeches by Gov. McLaurin and John Allen during a Confederate Reunion. Attendees included candidates for state offices and local supporters, with a dinner for 3000 served by Methodist ladies. The event closed with reflections on the Civil War and a renewed hope for the sister city’s success.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a menstruation relief product and a wine reference, with garbled wording and names. The readable elements suggest a drug or tonic claim but lack concrete details or sources to verify.
W J Cuylie of Ned Creek New York and W G Phippin editor Red Creek Herald commend Chamberlain’s Baim as a splendid rheumatic liniment. For sale by KE B Chilton Co Oxford PM Pettis Abbeville.
Friday night the Price Mansion hosted a Sigma Chi banquet described as one of the season’s most brilliant social events. Attendees included local dignitaries and prominent townspeople with readings by Miss Metselee Isom and Mr. Bradley Kimbrough, all amid temperance decor and white rose favors.
Advertises an opening for a reliable man to manage a new branch in the vicinity. Requires mention of the newspaper in inquiries. Respond to A. T. Morris, Cincinnati, Ohio. Offers an illustrated catalogue for 4 cents postage.
May 11 18 1599 Louisville Illinois Central Railroad offers round trip tickets at one fare from May 5 to 12 with return in 15 days. Extension to June 1 possible if arranged by May 15 at Louisville joint agent. Double daily through trains to Louisville with Pullman sleepers and free reclining chairs. Jackson Mississippi to Fulton Kentucky sleeper and coach via Holly. For all travelers. rates open to all. McEry T P a Jackson Miss and Wm Muckray D P A New Orleans.
A deed of trust dated February 1 1994 from 4 J King and W D Porter trustees of Union Female College to secure R A Hill is recorded in Mississippi. It directs sale of described real estate at public auction in Oxford on May 8 1899 to satisfy indebtedness, conveying only vested title. Am M Montgomery, Oxford Mississippi, April 4 189.
Fragmentary text shows a legal summons directed to Lillian Hays to appear in a state court on the fourth Monday in May to defend a suit brought by Jessee Hays. The wording is partial but indicates a civil action and formal court filing.
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