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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
3
Rail notice lists local freight service and limited mail schedule changes. Mentions Taylors Waterford and Ford 4 stops, with agent Mitchell handling inquiries.
Local notes report Oxford graded schools opening September 7 with several teachers named and plans for the new term. Mentions of students and faculty updates include Deford Cowan teaching Paris school, and J B Gauguter in charge of T Mossson and Warren Institute.
An old advertisement boasts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers and skin ailments with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price per box. It also promotes Exposition Brand Queen Coffee from Hamprox Foster’s cases of asthma coughs and croup claimed cured by Shiloh's Cure. Isom and Co. goods appear in the same ad.
Mr J B Pegnes received a telegram from Bolivar Tennessee on Monday announcing the death of Carrie Birdsong the bright and interesting little daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Birdsong formerly of our city. Their many Oxford friends sympathize with them in their great loss and affliction.
Fresh water from the University well of Spring to any city area twice daily at satisfactory prices. Health and sweet breath secured by Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. Nasa Injector free. For sale by T Isom & Co.
A Blue Seal Brand importer advertises Teas Blended in Balk of Boxes all sizes at Hawprow and Foster's store.
The speaker argues that coinage will not reduce prices but will increase purchasing power and investment. Growth in property values and wages depends on more buyers and employers, not currency debasement. The piece contrasts Western and Southern purchasing, and endorses Starkville Banner as a remedy advertisement.
Mrs. Bishop visits in town this week. Miss Ella Pegues to leave for Chicago. Mrs. E. E. Temple visited country friends. Prof. C. F. Webb returns to U. P. C. post. Miss Jennie Holloway returns from Water Valley. Miss Mabel Jenkins visits Memphis. Mr. Arnaud Leavell visits Pontotoc relatives. Mr. Landrum Leavell visits Winona friends. Elllie B. Kimbrough plans trip to Ju Engle. Morning in Abbeville. Minnie McLemore reported sick at University Avenue home. Duffy Mytis goes to Corinth for a position. Elise Holloway of Arkansas visits May Holloway on Depot. Master T. D. Wistom spend Sunday in Water Valley with Uncle Dudley Abie. Mise Perrie and Cora Lee Neilson relatives in Waterford, Miss. Macd Byers of Water Valley visits Jennie Holloway on Sepot. Dr. W. Sones hosts Rev. J. W. Lowrance of Holly Springs. Mrs. Fee and daughter Adkcie leave for Tate site for a month. J. L. Gates and daughter Cathrine visit relatives in the country. R. J. Kimmons of Water Valley in Oxford on professional business. Wm Welchridge of Colorado visiting Grandmother Mrs. M. C. Nelson. Dr. H. C. Harrie of Water Valley visited Oxford and returned with his sister Wise Ontie. Nobert Chittom of Memphis spends time with mother's family. Heat has been fearful in Memphis. Chilton's Diarrhoea cure advised. Shilohs Cure recommended for coughs. available from T. D. Isom & Co.
A patent medicine ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells nervousness sleeplessness melancholy and dizziness. It claims health and strength are guaranteed and offers a fifty cent bottle at R R Chilton & Co. Drug Store.
Mrs C A Laxcastle announces the Warren Institute will open September 7 modeled on University High School of Virginia to prepare students for University of Mississippi or others. J B T Moss, graduate of the University of Virginia, named principal with a Virginia and a Mississippi graduate leading departments. Four female graduates from notable schools join as instructors. Mrs Laxcastle commends Moss and invites support from Oxford residents and University authorities.
Dr. K Pierce of Buffalo announces a giveaway of 500000 copies of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser after selling 630000 copies at 1.50. To receive post paid delivery, send twenty one one cent stamps for mailing costs. The free edition mirrors the normal 1.50 volume but uses paper covers.
The Tax Roll for real and personal property is on file in the Chancery Clerk’s office for public inspection. Corrections must be made by September 2, as the board set, with B P Gray as clerk, dated August 17, 1896.
The text credits Its Bureau at Jackson led by Edgar Wilson for producing a morning paper for Mississippians from the state capital. It notes Supporter Meart.rports and a Sunday Picsyum by Mui, with a twelve month subscription priced at two dollars.
A fragment mentions Prof. J. B. T. Moes of Oxford Mississippi in a July 5 96 letter to a Mr. Moss from Peecy Warxins law offices Memphis Tennessee.
A list of civil docket entries with case numbers and parties scheduled for first Monday through second Friday dates, plus criminal docket entries by case number and defendant names. Includes notices for Elizabeth Garrille, Bettie Garrille adm, A T Carothers, Dan Carothers, J J Houston & Bro, J M Sultan, and others, with dates in August 1596 and mentions Chilton's Steamboat Pills.
Mise Coakey schedules classes for 95 97 offering piano Davy vocal culture and theory of magic Terma moderate. Registration through the Oxford posters and inquiries after Sept date. Miss Donkey may be consulted at her music rooms Mrs Rascoe Depot St Providence.
Advertises August and September excursion tickets from Memphis to Ada, Texas, Lovington, and Indian Territory for one fare round trip plus $2, with 15 day stopovers allowed in Arkansas, Louisiana or Texas. Describes through trains, reclining seats, Pullman sleepers, and contact details for P Recros and V O Preser. Also includes city notice from Oxford Mississippi about bonds for a city improvement, with bond details and dates.
A playful family refrain traces Castoria use from infancy to grandmotherhood. The poem recalls each stage of life with the product as a constant, noting early comforting doses and later shared remedies with children.
The 1896 scholastic year starts September 1 for ten months. Costs are high while offerings stay lean. The school has lowered prices and strengthened its faculty to match its strong reputation. Write H. A. Dean for a handsome catalogue.
The catalogue invites readers to contact Blue Mountain Female College in Blue Mountain Mississippi for information on a popular school. It lists 163 boarders and over 100 music students with representation from ten states and 39 Mississippi counties. A thorough teachers training course is highlighted and Tak EaeGie subscription is $1.00 yearly in advance.
The University of Virginia offers summer law lectures from July to September 1, 1896 for students and practitioners. For catalogue, address P O Charlottesville Va. KR C Mivor, secretary.
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