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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
3
A jumble of name drops outlines visits by Mrs. Andrews and son Eustace from Memphis, Rev. Brown’s Chearotte trip, and Miss Ivy’s party. Industrial ads promote machine supplies, harness, wagons, and real estate. a cabbage exhibit draws praise.
Mr. B. H. Burrell government engineer and Hon. L. M. Rus sell will speak on good roads. Music dancing and diversions promised. Committee guarantees a good time for attendees.
The First National Bank of Oxford awards five dollars in gold to a boy or girl under fourteen who writes the most English words from The First National Bank of Oxford. Entries must be submitted to a three-teacher committee chosen by the County Superintendent of Education by the last day of the County Fair.
A large event 6 miles east of Abbeville and 12 miles north of Oxford features gomi water and cold drinks, a waxed platform, and music by the Goolsby band of Oxford. A 5 pound box of candy rewards the best dancing couple, with square dancing and round dances throughout the day and night. Wagons meet the train at Abbeville, and plenty of seats are provided. Abbeville re Littlejohn baseball game noted. All invited with baskets.
The County School Room met several days this week and discontinued many schools including Bind Springs Vietet Ibu Me Ke Douglass North Oxford Clens Springs Tidwell Jonnez Conner Price Wallace Iedian Mound Cullen Newell. The board adjourned to meet again on Monday August 12.
On the Sch day of July 1992 the Tallshatchie Fishing and Hunting Club mourns the death of Dr. PH Wright Jr a charter member. The resolutions extend deep sympathy to his family and request county papers publish notices and share copies with his family and his father’s family.
A picnic and basket dinner will be held in Mr. James Coffey's pasture one mile northeast of Oxford on Friday August 2. All are invited. Signature: RicharD Nunxally.
The Methodist Sunday School held an annual picnic at the Callaway country home last Thursday. A good number of people attended despite heat with lemonade, games, races, and a generous dinner. Guests thank Messrs Ivy Webster and Temple for their help and Mr. and Mrs. Callaway for hospitality.
The city enjoyed a two night bill featuring Prof. Henri Rostand’s clairvoyant readings and Mr. Clarz Mounts who delivered a rich tenor performance. Rostand impressed audiences by reading details about deceased citizens and simulating cabinet tricks, while Mounts impressed with “Mandy Lee” and “I Never Knew This Town.” Sat night encore included “Silver Threads Among The Gold.”
A stream of visits and social notes from local residents. Mentions include Mr. T. McNeely’s Oxford trip, Dunbar Owen visiting his son, Mikied and Nettie Hall with Malones relatives, Lydia Mellowan from Columbus visiting, Mrs. R. S. McGowan calling on friends, and other neighbors sharing weekend gatherings and trips to Oxford and nearby towns.
Ad touts Zemo as a clear vanishing liquid that stops itching and soothes eczema and other skin troubles. It claims easy application, nonsticky feel, and suggests a 23 cent trial bottle to prove its effectiveness at Lena H. Rendell's Store and pharmacies.
Public notice announces bids due August 6 in Lovelock for building bridges at Kettle Creek slough Dutch Bend and Town road 273. Also for a Wallace's Gin creek crossing on Oxford and Eatoo rowl, another at Tobe tabby Creek bottom of Oxford and Belmont road, plus a levee across Lee Cover on the Aboo ville and Pontotoc road. Also for Cantwell bridge across Yooona Hiver. Bids must follow plans and specs. bidders provide double bonds and security. board may reject any or all bids and reserve right to relet. W M Wovenwarp, Clerk, Oxford Misc., July 1912.
J L Srexce of Moxtico Arkansas writes from LaFayette County about the stalled progress on roads. He recalls 40 years of road-smoothing methods and suggests graders with a drag, culverts, gravel, and bonds funded by township assessments to advance improvements. He urges unity and practical input for county uplift.
Senator Russell voices strong support for improved drainage and roads citing firsthand study of major drainage works in the South. He notes his background as a lawyer and Dustones man and outlines upcoming talks at Tapeto Cain's Mall and Shady Grove Panola county. He warns against costly experiments and urges practical action backed by examples and attendance at the annual camp meeting beginning Sunday August ith.
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