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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1903

Page

2

Attorney At Law Practice Expands To Federal Courts

An attorney at law based in Oxford Mississippi will practice in all state and federal courts. The firm location is at the northwest corner of frat square, indicating its central city position and readiness to handle diverse civil and criminal matters.

Orford, Miss Wiipt Falkner & Shands Oxford, Miss Mississippi Salon the Square W. Y. Palkner G. D. Shands Alener & Shands Xford Miss Mike

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Travel Across Town

Local items report J B Sparks visiting Jackson and numerous residents returning from trips to Ripley, Charleston, Meridian, Aberdeen, Texas, Oxford, Memphis and Nashville. Several dates are noted including Monday departures and a recent harvest update on turnip planting. Community news mentions house repairs, store moves, a paint business pitch, and thanks for a watermelon.

Local notices and social visits reported

The editor notes no material will be accepted after noon Wednesday. Dudley Morrow of Banner visited his brother John Morrow for several days last week. Sallie James and Tom James of Sharkey visited their aunt Mrs. Mary S. Collier. Mrs. D T Carter hosted Monday night in honor of her niece Miss Sneed of Nashville Tennessee.

Dudley Morrow Banner John Morrow Sallie James Tom James Sharkey Mary 5. Collier D. T.carter Miss Sneed Nashville, Tenn

For Rent and Local Notices From Oxford Ads

For Rent The Scott residence on Depot street after Sept 1 Apply to J B Roach agent Mr Sneed and Miss Sneed of Nashville guests of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs D T Carter Miss Helen Shaw returned from visit to relatives in Memphis and Whitehaven Tenn Mrs W C Bryant and daughter Miss Maggie Lee of Water Valley visiting aunt Mrs K C Bailey Mr and Mrs John Slate of Clear Creek guests of sister Miss Annie Lewis Mesdames Eula Moore and Mattie Dillard of Lula visiting sister Mrs F L Riley Special Chancery Court session held habeas corpus case before Judge Julian C Wilson Sanpers Falkner grocers stock and close prices on canned goods Hon John A Davis Referee in Bankruptcy spent in Oxford Mr Berry Morgan moved to Oxford occupies cottage on University street Mr and Mrs Dick Campbell of Greenwood spent week with sister Mrs R E B Wallace Miss Carline Gates and Master Willard Haynes of Camden Ark visiting Cemetery street Miss Myrtice Leggett offered position in Porto Rico leaves soon Prof W B Cowan and wife visiting Collierville and Germantown before returning to Nashville No preaching at churches Sunday except Presbyterian Church two show cases for sale Sanhers Falkner Mr G W Flemmons of Delay withdraws from race for Magistrate of Beat 5 trial of Whit Owens for murder of the Montgomerys in Holly Springs Tuesday for fourth life trial For first class Carpenter work contact M E Keys Archie Buford all work guaranteed State Farmers Institute program at A M College Sept 2 3 4 reduced rail rates large attendance anticipated Commercial Hotel closed for repairs Sept 1 Mrs McCarty to move into renovated Oxford House Does advertising pay question answered by fortunes built by those who sold and advertised the facts

Countiss to lead revival then visit Calhoun County

Reverend and Mrs. John R Countiss and daughter Katie Lou left Monday for Kelly to conduct a revival. From Kelly they will travel to Calhoun County to spend weeks with relatives. J L Shinault promotes Harris' Business College notes with guaranteed job placement. John Barr Foster leaves for Memphis for a position with a local firm. Misses Willie May and Kathleen McIntosh host a tacky party at Women’s College parlors with Calmet Standifer and George Leavell Jr. contributing to the entertainment as readers regret delayed correspondence and seek fuller county coverage.

John R. Countiss Katie Lou Kelly John Barr Foster Memphis John Barr Willie May Kathleen MelIntosh Woman’s College Calmet Standifer Linda Ramey George Leavell, Jr

Speak of Others Faults Only When You Have None

Reader advice urges self inspection before criticizing others. The verse counsels avoiding gossip and slander by addressing one’s own defects first and refraining from judging until a fair trial, noting that curses often rebound to the speaker and urging harmony at home.

Beziey

Wississippi College Promotes Growth and Open Enrollment

Wississippi College founded 1826 invites inquiries for its next session opening Sept. 10. Endowment rising. equipment improving. annual catalog offered by President W. T. Lowrey. Also notes rental or sale of nearby house and Trespass warning on Carnathan place near College Hill.

Carnathan Place College Hill

Doctors Keys Opens New Office in Oxford

The professional card for Dr. Karl Keys notes a stylish new office above the Oxford Dry Goods Company and offers skilled service. Mr. H P Slaughter has purchased land two miles southeast of town from Fielder Webster and plans a residence. Res ter Slaughter will also buy adjoining land and build this fall. Hazel McCharen, second daughter of C A and Mrs McCharen, died while visiting Mrs Carra Clarke in Moscow Tennessee. funeral today with deep family sympathy.

Karl Keys H. P. Slaughter Fielder Webster Rester Hazel C. A. McCharen Carra Clarke Moscow Tenn

The Public Roads in Lafay ette County Urge Repairs Now

Farmers report public roads in very bad condition as cotton marketing nears. The piece urges prompt attention to road work this fall and winter, arguing good roads save time and money and prove thrift and civilization. It calls for communities to dedicate a few days of labor to restore passable highways.

LaFayette County

Anesthetic Claim Promises Painless Dental Extractions

An advertisement touts nitrous oxide and oxygen as a painless, quick dental anesthetic. It claims rapid induction and a swift return to chairside after tooth extraction, with low prices and phone contact.

B. Mc— Mahon

Public ice delivery service hours and contact

Advertises daily ice delivery with weekday hours and Sunday 9 am and 5 pm slots. Invites customers to place orders by calling the provided number.

Farm Description North of Water Valley Seeks Buyer

A 160 acre farm offers 30 acres cultivated and 60 acres pasture with new wire fencing and spring water. The property includes a yard with a good well and jet buildings, plus timberland and hog pasture. A brief note mentions express terms for delivery or sale.

Water Valley Pareuter Ekelress

Candidate withdraws from County Superintendent race in Teckville

H T Samira of Teckville Mississippi withdraws from the County Superintendent of Education race. He expresses gratitude for supporters and fair treatment from SEEoE and friends and signs Aug 18.

H. T. Samira Teckville, Miss

Hold er Dots brief item from RaGL column

After a rain filled spell crops improved and farmers wore smiles again. Bay Springs youths enjoyed a picnic at Owens Mill last Wednesday. Several locals visit relatives and friends in nearby towns. Dr W R Gilbert plans a new home near Holder. Protracted meeting began at Midway led by Rev I M Gray. Best wishes from The Eagle staff. Billy Boy

Bay Springs Owens Mill F. M. Baird Clarence Memphis John Shelton Holly Springs Annie Teas Water Valley A. R. Wilson Bethel W.R. Gilbert Holder Sum Moreland Poplar Springs Zeb Littlejohn Pontotoc County Will Dick Rushing Courtland R. T. Rushing Sardis James Rushing Abbeville

Pine Tree Asthma Cure Praise From T L Harris

T L Harris expresses lasting gratitude for Pine Tree Asthma and Catarrh Cure, saying the remedy relieved long standing lung issues. He endorses it as beneficial for lungs and recommends it warmly to others.

Governor Lowry Praises School Progress in Legislature Report

In his message to the 1885-59 Legislature Gov. Lowry notes cities and towns funding costly school buildings and running free schools eight to ten months. He cites 1888-89 $184,000 in new buildings and 35 towns forming separate districts offering primary and high school facilities, praising public effort. Aber deen Examiner credits the people, not his administration.

Gov. Lowry Lowry Aberdeen Examiner

Local Drug Firm Praises Herbine Recommendation

Ford and Sturgeon of Rocky Still Station Kentucky state they were urged by Dr. G B Singley to order Herbine for customers. They placed three dozen in December and repeated the order three times. The Oxford Pharmacy advertises Herbine at 25 cents and notes Dr. G B Singley’s recommendation.

Ford & Sturgeon Rocky Still Station G. B. Singley Oxford

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

For relief and easy digestion use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Available for sale by RB B Chilton & Co. Laxative Bromo Quinine also offered with refund if not effective and E W Groves signature on each box. Price 25 cents.

E. W Grove Chamberlain RB. B. Chilton & Co

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