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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
2
Oxford columns record visits and guests from Ashland Hernando and Jackson along with local happenings. Notable items include arrests of weddings licenses, piano recitals, benefits and new business openings. The notes also list pharmacy changes, dry goods promotions and street visitors, with repeated references to residents, visitors, and local organizations.
Community updates report Mrs Falkner driving again and wishes for full recovery. An ice plant contract promises operation by June 1. Prof Harmon of Gulfport to sell real estate April 28 in Oxford. Miss Elia Cairns burned but not seriously hurt. Mrs West plans summer in Oxford with daughter and grandchildren. Ed Gammons to be tried in Water Valley May 22. Bargain Day policy reiterated at Oxford Dry Goods. Two southbound freights wrecked near Abbeville with four cars and caboose destroyed. no injuries. Oxford Pharmacy ad highlighted. Dr Tom Collier expands store with Gayle Beanland in charge. Callaway residence burned near Oxford. family unharmed. Attempt to wreck northbound train near Abbeville. criminals sought.
Mrs Nannie Jones born December 10 1853 died April 10 1904. She joined the Methodist church at Friendship on Abbeville circuit at age fourteen and served faithfully. A devoted Christian all her life she lived for others with self sacrifice and honesty. She faced illness with calm faith and died peacefully surrounded by family. J H Hopper
Miss Isom's class in oratory will present Julius Caesar on May 3 before a scholarly South audience. Costumes from New Orleans, an Elizabethan stage, and true Romans aim to reveal Shakespeare's depth beyond sense erest. A large crowd from nearby towns is expected.
The State Federation of Women's Clubs arrives in Oxford from the 28th to 30th for meetings with representatives from across the state. Notable clubs include the Woman's Book Club founded in 1894 by Mrs. J. W. Johnson, the Browning's by Rosa Johnson Harris, the New Century Book Club of 1902, and the Home Circle. The Eagle welcomes the delegates as Woman's College events begin with a commencement sermon by Rev. J. R. Countiss on May 1 followed by a concert May 2 and graduation exercises May 4 with a literary address by Hon. J. N. Powers of West Point, Miss.
The May issue highlights gardening features on How to Grow Pansies and The Cultivation of the Strawberry. It also includes Bird Enemies a critique of feather destruction, When House-cleaning Time is Here with tips for housewives, and a fashion gallery for home dress makers.
C. E. Slouen, Registrar, lists dates and precincts for registering unregistered voters. Sanders May 9, Cambridge May 10, Abbeville May 11, Free Springs May 12, Slate's Store May 13, College Hill May 16, Burgess May 11, Orrwood May 18, Lee Mill May 19, Humphrey's Mill May 20, Park May 23, Delay May 24, Tula May 25, Dallas May 26, LaFayette Springs May 27.
The state of Mississippi commands Benjamin McCain and Rosa McGein to appear in LaFayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of May 1964 to show cause why the final account of J R B Harkins as administrator of the J T McCord estate should not be allowed and the administrator discharged.
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