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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
2
Fragmented notes touch on politics and events including particle references to a coronation, a polar expedition, labor issues, tariff reform, and a Missouri lynching. The jumbled text mentions President Mitchell, Democratic strategy, and debates over the silver question, with scattered observations on press and literature.
An opinion endorses using county convicts for public works to repair roads and improve infrastructure. It argues mandatory labor reform treats petty offenders as productive, reduces crime, and lowers tax burdens while teaching industry and reducing vagrancy. The piece pledges strong county approval.
The fragment notes residents planning return after absence, visits from W. B. Brown and family, Capt. Barger of Tula, and Rev. Norwood from Texas. It mentions a vocal music class at Shifo, meetings at Liberty Hill, and Mrs Addington visiting in Water Valley. Enclaimed mail matter lists at the Gufo rd post office round out the week’s notices.
A dated, fragmentary text depicts workers and editors raising concerns about wages and rising costs. It mentions community figures and a church group planning a rally to fund the pastor’s salary, highlighting economic pressure and vocal demands for fair pay.
Local notes show protracted meetings at Philadelphia starting Sunday with outreach to three congregations. Reports of visiting cousins and neighborhood gatherings at Midweek include Meggie Laws, Corrine Myers, Lilie Owens, and James Mayfield in Oxford. Death of Lee Otto Myers recalled. various visits and a Philadelphia baseball game also mentioned.
City treasury statements show balances and disbursements for Water Electric Light Bond and Sewer accounts. Entries include balances rendered warrants paid and final balances on hand for July with figures such as 7140 1 July balance and 368 25 inl 238 LL 1935 ls.
An informal parcel of community items from Yellow Leaf notes visits and social events. Mrs. Rigaud of Oxford and Miss Lizzie Moore of Oxford visited friends in South Oxford and Yellow Leaf. Reverend Mrs. Fintey led a mission meeting and preached farewell.
A testimonial from R. Faves of Atlanta credits Smith's Sure Sidney Core with curing six months of female weakness after six doctors failed. Advertises price and availability through A. H. Kendel. Also notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic uses iron and quinine with a no cure no pay promise and price listed.
Notice is given to all persons that administration of the estate of D J Kennedy deceased was signed on the date in Lafayette County Mississippi. Creditors must present claims to the chancery clerk for probate and registration. Claims not probated and entered within one year will be forever barred. Signed J J Roach Administrator August 42. To be published three consecutive weeks.
Local items report visitors from Oxford and Bay Springs, church services led by Rev. J. N. Gray, and social calls at homes of various residents. Citizens mention lost money, farm work, and upcoming games between Oxford and Pine Hill. An advert promotes King’s New Discovery for consumption and Smith’s Sure Ric Cure with testimonials and pricing.
Bennett Baerfield of Panola County visited relatives here last week. Mrs Gay Weiss of Alesville visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Walker. Dave Tubbs and Mrs Jas Walker are on the sick list. Steele Nelson of Alesville was here Sunday. Join Peacock of Oxford attended singing here Sunday. B Vick and wife of the Poor House were in our midst Sunday. George Peacock of Taylors spent Sunday in the neighbourhood. Sit ing at the Fair View school house Sunday. Everyone invited to bring books and take part in singing.
The notice lists requests for rain to help corn peas and potatoes. It mentions Rev Mrs Hollowell leading a meeting and J 5 fladgie leading singing. Several residents including Meadames Buiah Hodge and G O Foust are sick. Rev L W Fuqua closed his meeting Friday night. Mount Zion young men attended services. Taylor Brown and sister visit L A Goforth family. G O Foust W E Crow and PR L Evans travel to Oxford for court. Hab Foust dislocated his nose while playing ball.
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