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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
3
A law practice from Oxford, Mississippi offers professional services in all state and federal courts. The firm emphasizes broad courtroom experience and readiness to handle northwest district matters.
A jumble of names and travels echoes social life with departures to Memphis Glade Springs Va and Jackson Tenn reports of illnesses and visits by Mrs. Hudson Mrs. Aston Mrs. Wardlaw and others The community discusses an upcoming sale of school books a Baptist church meeting and a mosquito control circular with practical prevention measures and community cooperation urged.
Health officials advise postponement of the county teachers Institute to avoid fever risk. Conductors have held Institutes elsewhere in the State and will wait for developments to prevent bringing illness to town. T. M. Ander on signs residence and land for sale. Co. E. Stovey advertises. Subscribe for Taz Fagus.
The Tuesday bulletin notes 57 new cases and deaths, total cases 1508 and deaths 214. Fever spread appears across Louisiana with three new cases at Mississippi City. no other state cases reported. Illinois Central discontinues two passenger trains due to quarantine. no cause for alarm but travel is high, especially in Oxford.
Ernest Crouch and Lilly Owens of Oxford were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. R. Countiss officiating. The couple are expected to reside in town. In Abbeville, William E. Goodwin wed Marion Ruth Anderson in the Baptist Church with Rev. W. S. Hargis performing the ceremony. The couple received many presents and are popular in the community.
Headquarter in Ripley Mississippi August 14 1905 announces indefinite postponement of the Walthall's Mississippi Brigade reunion planned for August 31 at Oxford due to yellow fever. If a future date is set, proper notice will be issued. Thomas Scarr Commander J H Evans Adjutant
A renovated cottage on North Street features updated water and sewer systems, fruit trees and grape vines, a cultivated garden and flower yard, new interior finishes, and a new roof.
A Friday morning blaze destroyed the large barn and stable of Mrs. Bem Price, filled with inflammable material, with only two Jersey calves surviving. The stock was insured lightly and the contents were a total loss. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a nearby cabin and a Black suspect was arrested, signaling severe consequences for crime in Oxford.
The town of Oxford Mississippi authorizes five thousand dollar sewer extension bonds to fund sewer expansion. The ordinance pledges town credit, sets five percent interest, semiannual coupons, and directs issuance July 1 1905 with bonds payable at Merchants Farmers Bank Oxford. The measure passed August 10 1905 with three yeas and no nays.
For sale a cow with a young calf with application to Mr J E McCorkle Miss ProRmeNce Ricuwono. The Confederate Pension Board meets on the first Monday in September to transact business. All applications must be filed with the Chancery Clerk on or before this date. JL Suwancrrt, President. Subscribe for Tae Baas.
At LaFayette County Camp United Confederate Veterans meeting James P Dooley named temporary chair as Dr R W Jones resigns after nine years as commander. J L Shinault elected commander G M Evans adjutant. Reunion with Walthall's Brigade postponed due to fever in New Orleans. Fund sought for Jefferson Davis memorial widow annex. plan to build courthouse square monument also discussed. Meeting set for Monday in the courthouse with pensioners urged to attend.
Public notice states bids will be received for the governing of a new structure at the camp ground crossing. Bids must meet specifications available at the office. each bid must include security and a stated sum. Aimed at teachers and local officials in the Oxford area, dated August 6, 1905.
The county board orders a noon Wednesday entry ban for nonpermit holders from any location or rail line, with health officer permits required and exit certificates. Railroads must fumigate cars and limit entries, violators face fines from 3 to 100 dollars. Officials and railroad firms must enforce promptly to protect residents. Also advertised items: a walnut bookcase wardrobe and marble top sideboard for sale at the office.
An old classified style notice touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonite claiming it is a potent iron and quinine remedy. It emphasizes affordability with no care and no pay, presenting a sensational sales pitch.
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