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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
2
Local notes from Oxford detail visits, endorsements, and upcoming events. Candidates like W. R. Scott are urged for railroad commissioner while community figures such as J. Kitchell and J. Ward are mentioned in personal visits and professional roles. Citizens respond to election calls and social happenings.
Dr J Voltaire offers treatment for rheumatism paralysis asthma constipation torpid liver and other chronic diseases with manual massage and electro hydro-therapy. Consultation free. Office at the residence of Mayor R L Stephens Depot Street.
Last Thursday a major turnout gathered at the home of Hon. I. T. Markette. Candidates attended and gave addresses to crowds from Wateralley and nearby areas. An elegant party with music and dancing ended with a bountiful dinner. Markets neighbors praised the hosting and the event concluded successfully. Buy Chanelain's Colera and Diarrhea Remedy from A. Rend.
The column advertises rental homes near town and the University with electric lights and garden, along with sales of Thoroughbred chickens and poultry, two Oxford homes for sale, a seven room house on five acres, a cotton press for sale, a lost gold chain, rest to dwellings on College Hill, two Oxford homes for sale or exchange, and assorted livestock including horses mules and brood mares with notes on trade values and financing offers.
The New Orleans Picayune recalls Bunyan Carter of Oxford who left last May to run for the legislature in his hometown. Carter lies in Deigako Memorial Hospital swathed in bandages after internal injuries. His opponent Wil Williams of Gloster weighs in the light weight class, while Carter fights in the heavier category. Carter was brought to Charity Hospital last Friday for treatment, following advice from a Liberty aide.
Accounts of political tensions during an August primary, including candidate Carter's injuries after a confrontation with Tatum near Liberty, and Carter's intent to seek a square deal in vote counting. The piece also details bridge project bids and a public works plan with extended contract terms and bidding procedures.
A fragmented ad-like notice highlights Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and throat infections. It includes testimonials from WH Yeung Peters of The Sun at Lake View Obes and Thomas Ariss of Converl Mich praising relief and cures, with price details and distributor AHM Kendel.
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