Illinois Central North Bound Timetable Summary
North bound passenger trains listed with numbers and times including No 24 at 3 05 p m No 4 at 7 35 p m No 6 at 4 06 a m No 2 at 10 88 a m No 2 at 10 55 a m No 5 at 9 35 p m and No - at 3 4 a m.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
3
North bound passenger trains listed with numbers and times including No 24 at 3 05 p m No 4 at 7 35 p m No 6 at 4 06 a m No 2 at 10 88 a m No 2 at 10 55 a m No 5 at 9 35 p m and No - at 3 4 a m.
Local items record numerous visits and social events in Oxford Mississippi including guests Mr. Homer E Warren and Mr. Richard Parks visiting from Thax ton and Etta. Mrs. Downing’s Kansas City trip. Miss Alma Hutchins from Mem Disia visiting Mrs. R. H. Jickboy. and a book club gathering for Daisy Plant. The Honorable Board of Supervisors meets with all members present and eyes are urged to seek eye care from E O Davidson at Davidson Wardlaw. A primary election is noted for Tuesday August 18.
Notices cover funerals, engagements, arrivals and visits in Oxford Mississippi. Detailing J C Gates attending nephew Hewitt Gates burial in Jackson Tennessee and Dana Miller visiting from Memphis, with several residents and visitors named across Oxford and nearby towns. The item also notes a department change, a mule incident, bank staff moves, a furniture sale and a horse auction listing.
R. R. Chilton & Co sells Veronica Water from Santa Barbara for ailments. numerous rental ads include houses on University street and Colonial Hotel area. Sales and exchanges cover boiler equipment, White Mountain refrigerators, porch swings, and farm property in Batesville Mississippi with August pricing specials.
A list advertises low price deals on a Second Hand Sewing Machine 2 Heaters and several furniture items including a dining table wardrobe a three-quarter bed and a French coat. The notice emphasizes availability at reduced figures and urges quick purchase.
A rainy Sunday brought good attendance at the Hethel church gathering held last Saturday. Six additions were reported, with visitors from Pontotoc county and other areas. Rev A M Gamble and Bro Hodges led the meeting as members and guests shared in fellowship and plans for the Camp meeting.
An Oxford advertisement urges residents not to ignore kidney symptoms and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy. The testimonial from Mrs. C. W. M. of North Street claims relief from backache and kidney ailments after using the product.
The Harkins Mill picnic last Thursday drew a large crowd with a morning program where Judge J T Blount Senator A C Anderson and Congressman H D Stephens spoke. Senator Russell promoted the Initiative and Referendum campaign as attendees enjoyed a bountiful noon dinner and afternoon dancing.
A. W. writes that after July 15 and failed medicines his weight dropped from 145 to 82 pounds over two months. He reports permanent relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, now sold by all dealers from Mill nc. For sale by all dealers.
War across Europe reaches massive scale with millions of soldiers rushing to fronts. Battles unfold that could redraw maps as Eagle reporters emphasize thorough coverage and prompt readers to follow ongoing updates on another page.
J. R. Crow and family of Oxford Mississippi and G. H. Crow and J. W. Crow of Gatesville visited last week to reuni te with their sisters Mesdames M. E. Gregory and Will Parks in DeLeon Texas. Mrs Gregory notes it has been thirty years since the siblings gathered for a family reunion.
Creditors of the estate of T F Wer are notified to probate claims within one year from publication. The administrator J M Hapraway and firm Palkner, Ruwell & Falkner solicit claims and publish to bar any late filings. Letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned.
Trustee J B Noach announces the sale of a large property and mill complex in Lafaytte County Mississippi under the deed of trust held by W M Woodward. The land includes several parcels in Section 14 Township 4 South and Section M Township 2 and 3 with about 100 acres, plus all mill and gin equipment and future improvements. The sale is to occur near Oxfam, Mississippi about 6 1 9 miles southeast. The trustee states title is believed good but will convey valid title. The notice date is August 2 1914.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick cure for neuralgia and rheumatic pains, claiming it soothes nerves and penetrates without rubbing. A Kentucky testimonial from J R Swinger reports relief after four months of severe neuralgic headaches. The copy urges keeping a bottle at home for various pains and mentions Arnica Salve for sores.
A readable fragment touts relief from bowel complaints using Chain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea remedy. It suggests suffering men recover after a couple of doses and urges buyers to obtain the product from dealers. The text is garbled but centers on a patent medicine promotion.
A Mississippi chancery notice lists Mrs Annie West McKenary as a defendant and cites a July 4 1914 court date in Lafayette County. It also runs an ad for King’s Life Pills and records estate claims against the Bruce Thompson probate, with a one year limit to file.
About six acres of land for sale one mile south of Oxford, Mississippi, fronting the Bond Issue Road. Includes a four room house, cool pasture, a good spring, fertile land. Price twenty dollars per acre with terms. half cash now. Contact W. M. Woopwarp and Mr and Mrs Wm Houston of Tyre. The rest is uncertain due to damaged text.
Senator Lee M. Russell speaks in the county in support of amendments on Initiative and Referendum and the election and enlargement of the Supreme Court from three to six members. He urges voters to adopt all proposed changes.
The wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage last Sunday at 10 30 AM. Gould Hooker, manager of Higginbotham store in Grand Saline, and Ina Kimble left by Katy train after the ceremony for Grand Saline. They plan a August honeymoon as the groom visits New York for market. Ina Kimble is a respected De Leon figure and Walter Kimble's daughter. The couple's Oxford friends send best wishes.
Fresh from Santa Barbara California, Veronica Water is promoted as a genuine remedy claimed to cure many ills and offered at local outlets. The brief note highlights its origin and health assurances without listing specific benefits or distributors.
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy claiming one dose convinces skeptics of healing. It touts natural ingredients, a difference from other medicines, and asserts the remedy targets stomach ailments and poisoning concerns.
A brief classified notice advertises the sale of the Alex Morgan residence on Mill Street by Kimbrough and Hutchinson. Property listed as affordable sale by the firm handling the listing.
Fragmentary text references summer coughs and a remedy claim for Dr King’s New Discovery. Vague phrases claim relief of cough or cold and preventive benefits with dubious wording and typographical errors.
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