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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
3
Southbound and northbound train notes appear with No 2 No 4 and limited services. A local freight schedule shows 6 16 a m 6 30 a m. Dentist office upstairs over Fr Leavell's Store referenced.
Cotton is opening fast and crops flourish in old Lafayette. The infant of Dr and Mrs Nunnery died. Prof Hes ter returns to streetlife after illness. Annie Boggs to teach private primary in her father’s yard. Mrs Haley dies. W Brown moves stock to former Hill Shoe Store. James Bowser sells Racket store to Doak Matthews and Will Walker. Watermelon crop holds steady, summer yield high. Union Grove Church benefit supper raised funds to repair and paint. James Joy dies. Senator W V Sullivan mourned. George F Tripp and Mary K Harris wed in Oxford. W A Galleghry seeks Sergeant at Arms seat. Prof I P Leavell reports strong college prospects. T H Brown arrives, visits kin. K Reebuck found dead. cause suspected natural. Governor approves Oxford Woman’s College incorporation. Dewey bust carved by Willie Myers exhibited at Chilton’s store.
The following gentlemen were chosen for the LaFayette County Fair Board Benn Price W J Porter Geo RK Will DL Sal tan J W Bowser W Shooley RK B Falton They are urged to meet Friday evening at the Court House to attend to important business Pav S Bret Secretary
The David Reese chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met August 19, 1599 in Regent Miss Coakey’s rooms to organize the year’s work and elect officers. The gathering featured literary and patriotic items and closed with Mrs Barringer presenting a silver loving cup and beverage amid merriment. The chapter honors David Reese, a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, with three generations of his descendants among its members.
Sept. ith catalog lists 40 transactions and courses in business and scientific subjects. It offers reasonable prices, thorough work, and a healthful Abbeville, Mississippi location. Write for catalogue to K Haamon, A B, Principal.
Miss Annie Boggs plans a private school opening on September 11 at her residence. Tuition ranges from 2.00 to 8.00 per month with a one dollar annual dental fee. She focuses on primary and intermediate work using natural methods and the normal approach. Early months emphasize in-school learning with 80 textbooks and no outside work expected.
The Public Schools of Oxford start on September 4 with grade school pupils asked to report at 9 A.M. Regular work begins promptly. New attendees should present themselves Monday at 2 P.M. for examinations. Opening exercises at 38 o'clock Monday evening at the Graded school. County pupils must pay any due tuition and one month in advance.
A flurry of short items records visitors and travels in Oxford. Sam Howry spent Tuesday in Jackson while Edith Petrie returns from Seymour. Several residents visit relatives in Tyre Pontotoc and Batesville. College Hill and Yale Springs ties appear with teaching appointments and city guests. Tula College announces fall teacher preparation.
On Tuesday after the 1st Monday in September 1599 between 11:00 a m and 3:00 p m I will let to the lowest bidder the contract for building Slough bridges in Talla hatchie bottom and painting the Iron Bridge across Talla hatchie river. Work to be done per plans and specifications on file by B P Gray Clerk. Aug 4 1
A Manchester Michigan man asserts his wife has suffered years of bondage-like torment and credits two bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her ability to work. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a supreme remedy for female illness and lists ailments it supposedly cures. Also mentions Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a popular, soothing tonic sold by local dealers.
A fragment notes piano fame rising and price drops of F20000, linking to Werlein Methods. It praises Philip Werlein Limited of New Orleans for piano price comparisons and buying guidance, claiming the old house’s business growth and profitable per unit margins.
An advertisement touts Ballakin s Snow Liniment claiming instant relief for burns ulcers and painful conditions while a Mississippi chancery notice addresses unknown heirs and claimants to land in Oxford with a legal proceeding set for August 1898 in Lafayette County Chancery Court citing W C Burnette et al as plaintiffs.
Twenty nine officers and men report that Scratches bruises and sore feet respond to Buck jen’s Arnica Salve described as the best in the world. It also treats burns skin eruptions and piles with a texture guarantee. Sold by KR Chilton & Co. For an easy close shave and up to date haircut visit W & Clark.
A dated advertisement touts W. W. Kimble and the Physicians of Oxford endorsing Hills Chill Prescription made of alkaloid quinine hydrogen and pepsin. It claims to cure indigestion soothe stomach upset and be non constipating. Contact Mr A He Kendel Oxford for details and try the FaGLe officer for neat Joy Work.
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