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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reports on diplomatic dispatches and political chatter. Topics include potential U S actions, tariff fights, peace envoys arrival, and remarks on foreign leaders amid global tensions.
The piece argues experience teaches caution in epidemics. It recalls New Orleans fever, refugees welcomed with hospitality, and the danger of false theories about disease spread. It urges practical sense, tempered humanity, and precaution to limit loss of lives and property.
An essay argues that a community’s conscience shapes its character from careless indifference to steadfast virtue. It links individual courage to public welfare, urging residents to act rightly, denounce vice, and build a reputation of integrity for future generations.
Field Deputy W H Kimmons and G R Hamelton brought Anderson Golidy Walter Golidy and Sam Lyon, all colored, to Oxford from Calhoun County Monday. They face illicit distilling charges. the still was destroyed. They had a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Oldham and were bound over to await action of the Federal grand jury.
The Board of Supervisors elected Sallie Webster county School Examiner for the next scholastic year and awarded BV. Vick the contract for maintaining patters. The Sheriff submitted his final account for settlement for the year ending Oct 1, and bids were called for a levee at the camp ground crossing. Officials and members were allowed per diem and mileage. Abbeville area notices follow with social and church event updates and the death of Mrs. Malone at Abbeville.
Southern Cotton Association calls for farmers to submit crop reports by Aug 26 with county yields and comparisons to last year. Government figures show last year’s county output at 20 708 bales. Secretary address is Jackson. Also notices offer land for sale near Oxford and cotton seed purchase offer from Oxfo rdm paper.
Community news reports Mrs Coleman and Miss Alma visiting Dr Crawford’s family. Mrs Maude Falmer visits friends. Mr Boat Rochet plans departures. Baptist meeting closed with new members baptized at Tobby Tubby Bridge. Methodist revival at Free Springs led by Rev Allen and Rev Strickland promises strong turnout. Public entertainment at Free Springs next Wednesday with Prof T H Smith, Pearl Houston, Blanche and Carrie Childress, Alice Smith, Alice Campbell. refreshments served. Also notes medicinal ads and letters praising Hallards Horebound Syrup and other remedies from local agents.
Cohe Bas Ge Uncervet Mr. J. Carrathan and family move to Village and settle for the summer. Mrs. Buach visits Burgess. Mr. Bruce Baneb and Harold Carnathan visit relatives and friends. Gale dammer resort Over the Creek entertains visitors at Mabel Anderson's home. Rumors of a party surface but details are scarce. Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets praised as health restoratives.
Local notes report a successful Harmontown meeting last week with favorable outcomes. Attendees include Messrs. Carlisle Smith of Barges and LC McAlister, plus Mr. Price Rayburn visiting Sandy. Community health and crops described as strong with active church and social ties seen across Oxford, Tyre, and Memphia.
Town notes report protracted meetings at Bethel Bay Springs and Hopewell. Obituary notes the death of W W Gary and sympathy for his family. Local visits include Hattie Crow, Steve Callaway and Mrs Wood. A worker’s ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and a drowning accident is not mentioned beyond a fatal well accident.
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