Potts Camp Church Struck by Lightning and fell
The Methodist church at Potts Camp was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Mrs J Z George, wife of Senator George, died at the family home near Carretor on the 24th inst. Mott Printing Co Yazoo City stock damaged $1500 by fire on the 30th inst. A telegram rate of ten words costs 15 cents within North Carolina. From an orchard of 970 Elberta peach trees Dr Mackey shipped six carloads to Chicago this season. The Mississippi division United Confederate Veterans will hold its eighth annual reunion in Jackson August 10. All comrades in good standing invited. Ripley Sentinel notes Bryan's wide reception nationwide. The Populist party analyzed as waning, with calls for conservatism. Water Valley Itemizer farmer lament about hard times and rising costs.
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Mott Printing Company
Yazoo City
Mississippi Division
United Confederate Veterans
Jackson
Appointment of Mr. A. Montgomery as U S District Attorney
The Sardis Reporter notes Mr. A Montgomery of Oxford is named United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi. The paper, while politically opposed, praises Montgomery as a clever, quiet, unassuming gentleman and a genuine citizen, expressing Democrat congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Montgomery
Oxford
U. S
Mississippi
Montgomery
Ripley Sentinel
A. Montgomery
United States
Sardis
Reunion plans for Confederate Veterans in Oxford 1897
A committee meeting in Oxford Mississippi set August 12 for a Confederate Veterans reunion on the University grounds. J L Shinault chaired. provisions and subscriptions assigned to Oxford delegates and Indiana guests. The program includes uniform Oxford Hifles, badges, sponsors, and scheduled meetings for August 7 with officers planning music and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Court House
Oxford
Miss
J. L. Shinanit
J.C. Gates
W. P. Wilkins
G. W. Beanland
G. R. Hill
Indies
Cornelia Skipwith
D. J. Sultan
Misa Kate Smith
A. A. Young
Ella Neilson
P. B. Barringer
J. A. Bigger
W. W. Foust
John McCorkle
J. R. Walker
J. A. Coffy
J. BR. Barry, Sr
J. P. Park
J. N. Slough
RD Roberts
W. J. Shelby
H. A. Buford
R. A. Shaw
D. A. Tyer
R. M. Mctain
R. A. Dean
Mabry
L. F. Lamb
J. B. Flemmons
Oxford Hifles
Lyceum
Wilkins
Beanland
J. L. Shinault
J. G. Deupree
Brown
Shinault
McLarty
Mope
Elocution program praised by national association
Werner's Magazine cites the National Association of Elocutionists June event in New York praising the talent and entertainment value. It notes calls for wider public invitations to grow audiences and mentions endorsements from the New York Tribune including Mrs. William Calvin Chilton and A C Wolfe with travel remedies and local sellers in Oxford and Abbeville Mississippi.
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Werner's
National Association of Elocution
New York
National Association of Elocaionists
New York Tribune
William Calvin Chilton
Colon Female College
Oxford
Darkey
The Eagle 1 A Year Subscribe for the Erack
An abbreviated notice reads The Eagle 1 a year offering subscription for Erack with minimal readable details about dates prices or terms.
Cure All Ills Dr Cody's Condition Powders
Cure all ills for horses with Dr Cody's Condition Powders. They act as a tonic blood purifier and vermifuge, not food, to restore a horse to prime condition. Priced 25 cents per package. Sold by K. BR Chilton & Co.
Postmaster Quarterly Report Guide From Quirky Letter
A Burlington Hawkeye excerpt recounts a bizarre postmaster quarterly report from Waterford Iowa. It details poor grammar and assorted rural notes on crops health and a shocking family tragedy, all framed as a formal report to the post office department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Waterford
County
Post Office Department
Tullone
Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets Help Indigestion
The ad promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for indigestion and constipation. It claims quick easy action and a permanent cure in harmony with nature. The text urges regular use for a while and then occasional use after eating disagreeable foods. It emphasizes freedom to take them like water.
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Dr. Pierce
Prickly Ash Bitters Offer Health Regimen
A tonic ad claims sickness stems from violations of nature’s law and that indiscretions, worry, and overwork disrupt digestion and liver function. It touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a reliable remedy to strengthen kidneys, regulate the liver, and purify the bowels, sold by R. R. Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Chilton & Co
He Helped the Widow Jesse James Intervention
The account describes Jesse James and his gang stopping at a widow’s house during a plundering tour. The widow, in distress over a due mortgage and imminent eviction, pleads for help as the gang figures out the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse James
Jesse
Local Robbery Tale Recalls a 1500 Lure and Escape
A man received 1500, released the mortgage, and after starting his return trip was ordered to throw up his hoods. Jesse not only took 1500 but all the money and valuables on the man and rode away, content and smiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
En campment preparations energize Mississippi crowd August 7 to 20
Preparations for the En campment proceed vigorously as Mississippians prepare for ten days of mock war and ballroom revels at Hull City on August 7 to 20. The Volunteer Southern Band will perform at the pavilion for six hundred couples, with more than fifty thousand people expected. Details on sham battles dress parades and Governor's Ball will follow. A testimonial from William F. Jenks of Oglesby Ga praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, sold by R. R. Chilton & Co Oxford Miss and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull City
Girant
Pemberton
Mississippi
William F. Jenks
Oglesby
R. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford
F. M. Pettis
Abbeville
Miss
Local Remedy Praised For Cholera Morbus and Diarrhea
Dr J J Terry of Trimble Tennessee endorses Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as almost a necessity in the area. It is touted as the best remedy for colic cholera morbus dysentery and diarrhoea and is praised for promptness and pleasant taste with sales by KR R Chilton Co Oxford Miss FPF M Pettis Abbeville Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Terry
Trimble
Tenn
KR. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford
M. Pettis
Abbeville
Grandest Remedy Brings Cure to a Virginia Merchant
Chilhowie trader R G B Greeve says Dr King’s New Discovery cured his consumption after years of illness and failed treatments. He reports returning to business and praises the remedy for coughs colds and consumption. Trial bottles are offered free at R R Corton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. GB. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
R. R. Corton & Co
Chilton's 25 Cents Pill Salve Offered in Ad
An advertisement promotes Chilton's 25 cent pills and salve claiming cure for cuts bruises ulcers salt sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by R R Chilton & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Chilton & Co
Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic tonic blood purifier
An advertisement praises Electric Bitters as the best remedy for tired nerves and overall vigor. It claims vegetable composition, stomach tone, liver and kidney support, improved appetite and digestion, and blood purification. Sold by R. BR. Chilton & Wo for 50c or 1.00 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BR. Chilton & Wo
TWE CAMP Great Interest Prevails At Oxford Camp
At the Oxford Camp Ground the annual camp meeting opened with strong attendance and welcomes. Rev. K. M. Standefer led sermons and Rev. J E K Baik preached a well received sermon. Mr Buck of Abbeville assisted. Rev. W D Heddleston aided. Mr J N Slough led the singing with a fine choir.
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K. M. Standefer
J. EK. Baek
Standefer
Buck
Abbeville
W. DD. Heddleston
J. N. Slough
Camp Ground Notes From a Warm Summer Week
Dusty roads and heat mark the camp ground with large crowds at services Monday and Tuesday. Revs Standifer Buck and Misses Jenkins Mooney Walker visit. Miss Rosa Block and other guests attend. Attenders included Misses Holder Hall Crow and Mrs. Wallace. tent-holders plan to close soon. crowd estimated 1000 to 2000 at cel icock service.
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Mooney
Taylors
Misses Bunch
College Still
Misses Walker
South Oxford
Maggie
Anna Jenkins
Memphis
Standifer
Buck
Douglass
Turner
R. E. B. Wallace
Beck
Holder Hall
St. Louis
Hatthe Crow
Lillie White
Revival at Methodist church ends after two weeks
The Abbeville revival is praised as the town's most genuine, drawing a large audience. About sixty people from various denominations, including municipal officers, pledged to suppress all evil. Rev J E Buck and family are noted for zealous leadership as camp meetings and local visits continue.
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Abbeville
Buck
J. E Buck
J.J. Houston
Dinn
van Balfour
Katie I Balfour
Julia Balfour
Birdie Owens
B. B. Coffee
Iuka
Jeff Cathey
Tate County
Lily Todd
Belivar County
Emia Logan
Hattie Wilson
Lexington
Doakers
Pedro
Meal mill promises fist class meal and tonic
An advertisement from Biecee and Saunders promotes their repaired mill and a stomach tonic called Macpox by EK R. Chilton & Co. It claims the product revives energy, improves digestion, and purifies blood, likening its taste to orange juice.
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Biecee & Saaunders
Last Will and Testament Admitted Probate Miss
Estate of Mrs. M. S. Lauder milk deceased. Last will admitted to probate in Chancery Court La Fayette County on the first day of ereee. Letters testamentary issued to the undersigned executor. Creditors must file and register claims within twelve months or be barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Laudermilk
Chancery Court
la Fayette County
Miss
Notice to named defendants in a Mississippi suit
State directs J W Stokes and others in multiple states to appear at the LaPayette County court on the second Monday in September 1897 to defend a suit filed by Mrs E M Gul. J W Falkner attorney for complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
J. W. Stokes
W. D. R. Stokes
Gough
Delta County
Xas
S. I. Castle
Sulphur Springs — County
Texas
Nancy E. Sies
Mary N. Miller
R. H. Open
Hugh L. Stokes
Hoyt Goodwin
Shaw County
Ir. Stokes
Tenners
Dee County
Alice McNabb
Lone Oak
Hiunt County
Vacant County Positions To Be Filled August Seventh
Fragmentary text indicates vacancies in Apeciabeents for Ml the vacan and C and M ayette county will be filled on August 7. Parties desiring to secure these places will to Pet das PPY me on or befor.
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Oxford Eagle
Postofice
Mall Mater
Potts Camp
J. Z. George
Senator George
Carretor
Board of Commissioners of
North Carolina
Dr. Mackey
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Pittsburg
Bryan
Artemus Ward
Jack Gen Tenn
San
Thos. E. Watson
Senator Butler
South Carolina
Butler
Watson
Peoples Party
Water Valley
Voice OF the People
J. F. Brows
A. C. Wolfe
Dundee
Mansur & Tibbetts, Implement Co
Chamberlain
U.S
R. RK. Chilton & Co
the Eagle
Chilton’s
Jimes Huchanin
Hear
Naborhood
Nancy Smitha
Nabor
Buchonio
Abigail Jenkins
Fulton Co
Iis
Bucklen
Easie
Twe
Oxford Camar Gmrouxa
Eagle
Sa.m. Shelty
Lee
Jim McKiney
Marshall County
Rosa Block
Reynolds
Tish
Pearl Wilson
Elsie Roberts
Ike Ye
Glenn Roberts
Bay Springs
Kate
Messrs
J. J. Houston
Driall
Abbe- Ville
Baker
Big Springs
Mississipp: Normal Musical Institute
Alps Bagsey
EK. R. Chilton & Co
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Ia Sean Lil Fhedema
W. F. Mi
W. PF. Aro
J. W. T. Falkner
Atty
E. R. Hicutower
Sup
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Beth Clete
Tepper
Harkins & Matthews
R. A. Crouch
Lewis &lIcKee
Chinaware
Glasswane
Wen
Deeks
Oxford, Miss
Kimble’s Market
Freudenberg Old
W.T. Wallace
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