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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
2
The editorial columns rail at Wu Ting Fang over China rights, attack Knox on trusts, and criticize pro Cuba praise as misreading the declaration. It notes Missouri makes chicken stealing a felony, rumors of Russell Clarrison’s army status, and jokes about taxes, mules, and wealth guarantees.
The letter denounces a governor's remark about the Jederson Davis birthday stone gesture, defending the Lost Cause and Confederate heroes. It calls Mississippians to show reverence for Jefferson Davis, urging support for Confederate veterans and organizations against critics of the era.
A Mississippi townwide push signals growth with proposed enterprises and renewed civic action. The piece cites the Oxford Young Men's Business League, rail line issues, and university sports as part of a larger call for practical development and stronger civic effort. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Jennie L. Garrett and her family, with funeral details. A closing quote from Bob Taylor reflects on the loom of human kindness and the fragility of happiness.
We report Mr John Foust illness and hope for recovery. Frost delays force farmers to replant earliest plantings. Little Miss Jeane Davidson is well at home after grip. At Oxford school Elder Williams preached to a large audience at Ales ville Church and will preach there each third Sunday. Miss Hattie Douglass and Miss Car ree Kimmonus visit Mrs J Sreenely east of Oxford. Claude Rowe returns from Water Valley. Miss Pausile Sinclair on sick list. Rev W J Clargis went to Tula for appointment Sunday. Mrs Dick Lucas of Woodson's Ridge visited here last Sunday.
Community notices recount visits to Memphis and Whitehaven, a North Mississippi College student home visit, a trip to Aber deen Scotland, a sick list, a young people’s entertainment, frost and crop comments, and a list of unclaimed mail matter for the week ending April 2 1901. A discussion of the popular novel David Hyrum and its reception follows.
At Jackson Tennessee on June 21 22 tickets available for Jackson Tennessee at a round trip fare. Sale dates are June 20 and 21 with return limit June 22. C M Owen Agent.
On April 30th an event in Memphis prompts ticket sales for a return trip at one fare. Tickets valid only on April 2th and for trains arriving Memphis before noon on April 20th, with return valid until May 1st. Agent C. M. Owes, Subseribe for THE EAGLE.
Winter began with greet ing and snow but moder ated weather returns. Cotton planting delayed as farmers doubt March plantings. Local visits include Prof. T. M. Anderson, W Smith Burgess, George Durley Oxford, James Riala on business. Reunion plans for veterans Ray burn and others in Memphis. Tallahatchie travel and Blackwater Wisconsin postmaster Billingsly noted. Musical entertainment at O J Smith's Saturday night.
The note recalls a “Black berry winter” trend as winter ends. Mr and Mrs Eugene Parks of Anola County visited relatives in the area. Goforth family and Rev Mr McKee of Tula preached at Yellow Leaf. Mr and Mrs McClellan from Kingdom neighborhood visited friends. W P Goolsby stayed with kin at Lafayette Springs. Joe.
The State of Mississippi issues a non resident notice to M M McEachen Earnest McEachen Leonard McEachen and Rover McEachen all of Oklahoma City Oklahoma requiring them to appear before the LaFayette County Chancery Court in Oxford Mississippi on May 4 1901 to answer suit by Mrs N Brenner The notice is dated April 12 1901 and signed by Chancery Clerk S P Gray.
Letters of administration de bonis non with the will annexed on the estate of Lewis B. Jones deceased were granted April 13 1901 by the Chancery Court of Lafayette county Mississippi. All persons having claims against said estate are notified to present them to the Chancery Clerk within one year or they will be forever barred. J B Roach administrator with the will annexed de bonis non Kiimmons & Kiimmons Attorneys.
The county court of LaFayette County Mississippi grants probate for the estate of William H. Jones. All claimants must probate and register their claims within one year or be barred. April 13 1901. J. B. Roach administrator de bonis non Kimmons Kiammons attorneys.
A prisoner in LaPayette County jail seeks a pardon from Mississippi Governor A H Longino. He cites terminal consumption, hemorrhages, and weak condition after seven years in prison. asks to return home for care and restitution talks, with medical certificates and local officials supporting the plea.
Leland returns home in Water Valley after visiting relatives. Bert Nichols arrives with Luther Petty and sister. Guy Anderson back from Memphis medical study. Juliet Balfour named maid of Honor for U V Camp. Etta McNeely sick this week. Mrs. Shaw leaves for Clarksdale. K S McGowan improving throat trouble. Women shopped in sister town. Chamberlains Pain Salve praised by D N Sinks of Troy U for rheumatism. sold by local druggists.
An advertisement warns kidneys as the body's filter and links failure to serious illness. It touts Smiths Sure Kidney Cure and Prickly Ash Bitters as remedies, with agents named A H Kendal and mentions direct orders if druggists fail to stock.
The Browning Year Book Committee set April 23 for a discussion on James Lane Allen led by Prof A L Bondurant of the University. He praised Allen's life from Lexington Kentucky through his rise in letters and noted the Brownings applauding his insights into Kentucky Cardinal and Georgiana. A blend of literary praise and social notes linger with sponsor remarks and a brief modern ad for White’s Cream Vermifuge.
Pitched as a universal remedy, the ad claims Stucklen’s Arnica Salve cures itching piles injuries pains and eruptions. It touts widespread use and positions the salve as the best in the world, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by R and B Chilton.
A reflective meditation compares a sunlit bubble on a calm river to human life. It sparkles briefly with hope and effort before sinking, while the river continues, urging that we reflect sunshine rather than clouds in our brief existence.
William Savory of Warrington hails Chamberlain's Cough remedy as the best in the world for bronchitis. He says it saved his wife from a six year battle with bronchitis and long bed confinement. Sold by R. R. Chilton & Co and F. M. Pettis in Abbeville.
A jumble of old ads promotes McGee's Chill Cure at 25 cents and Herbine for vigor at 50 cents. Kendel offers these medicines and contrasts a government purchase of the transport Terry with a failed resale. Also promotes Fabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for piles at 50 cents.
A Disbon Indiana man recounts washing waist deep in icy flood water which triggered a terrible cold and cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a full recovery after six bottles. The ad mentions a cough cold throat and lung remedy priced 50 cents to 1 dollar and Laxative Brom Quinine Tablets with a 25 cent box. Mississippi Teachers Association meets in Jackson May 2 3 and 4 with an prepared program.
An advertisement presents McAlee's Female Tonic and Combined Treatment for weak women with Tonie, priced at $1.00 and sold by C. H. Kendel. It claims a one day cure for colds using Eromo Quinine Tablets, priced 25 cents with No Cure No Pay.
Marion Rooke of T. M. Thompson at 1658 Milwaukee Avenue Chicago recounts severe cold from late weather and sleepless nights. A milliner used Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and reported quick relief and full recovery. Sold by R R Chilton & Co F M Pettis Abbeville.
Mrs. J. R. Faver of Atlanta reports six months of severe weakness resisted multiple physicians. After trying Smith's Sure Kilner Cure once, she recovered and her doctor now pronounces her well. Price 50 cents. For sale by A. H. Kendel.
Communions held at Bay Springs last Sunday. John Goolsby from Liberty Hill visited friends in the area. Mrs. A H Wilson is reported ill. Dan Hicky from LaFayette Springs visited relatives near Bay Springs. Nick Barry of Caswell attended church at Anderson's Chapel. J J Woodward spent Saturday in Oxford. T L Rushing from near Oxford visited G W Anderson and family. Breaching at Anderson's Chapel drew a large crowd. Fred promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a blood purifier for summer work. A H Kendel Spl agent.
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