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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
2
A column from the Oxford postoffice era lists candidates for Congress William Bryan and others, notes Labor Day on September 7, reports local camp meetings near Gloster August 21, and discusses coinage debates, health, weather, and legal advice about tenant improvements with screws versus nails.
The Confederate Veterans held their annual reunion on the State University grounds on August 13. Veterans, families, and local citizens gathered in the chapel for prayers, speeches, and music, with brief comments from Geo. Walthall and tributes to Mississippi figures, celebrating valor and shared heritage.
General Walthall introduces Gov. Shands who speaks before Oxford veterans. He reads a cordial letter from Dr. Jones and shares memories of soldier life from sixteen to veteran years, praising comradeship, privations, and fallen heroes.
A large audience gathered at the vast venue for Reasion Day ceremonies with nostalgia and cheer. A woman praised the candidate, while memories of the Civil War surfaced with mentions of a flag bearer and soldiers who bore the Confederacy to surrender. Fayette Camp of Veterans passed resolutions thanking the chancellor as students enjoyed pure water from the university well and toured the grounds.
A large crowd gathered at University grounds for a veterans reunion led by Dr. K. W. Jones as Oxford Brass Band played. Water from artesian wells fed thousands, with ample food and a somber note as Gen. S. D. Lee’s absence was read from a letter. Local vendors advertised tonics and tonics per patent medicines amid wartime memories and marching tunes.
In the Holly Springs Democratic Congressional Convention after nineteen ballots, Marshall County cast a solid vote for Fant on the twelfth. Spight maintains a lead with about 90 percent of ballots reported. Keane and Rainwater are trailing as the session resumes with a nomination expected today.
The Executive Committee of Lafayette County met in the courthouse to canvass the congressional primary ballot. Results show Koune 336 and Spight Ikk Fant It Rainwater 3.
A list of delegates appointed to attend a convention at Holly Springs to nominate a congressional candidate. The names cover beats 11 2 3 4 5 and county at large with numerous individuals including Beat 11 2 3 4 5 listed members and officials. The committee includes J W Smith J L Sak W R White W V Sullivan EE Temple N H Bryant A Brenner and others.
A household testimonial from Dr. Fuller of Campsherie and G A Dykeman of Watskill NY tout Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy the families have used for years. Trial bottles are free at Chilton Co. Drug Store with regular sizes 30c and 1.00 offering.
Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil guarantees to cure old sores of mankind and beast with refunds if it fails. Price 25c. Mrs. J. B. Martin of Huntsville Alabama reports her baby’s croup was cured. Sold by T. D. Isom & Co.
An early advert promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as purifying the blood and improving complexion. Sold by T. D. Isom & Co. with emphasis on health and beauty benefits.
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