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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented page lists candidates for Lauderdale Lee and Fayette counties with positions including senatorial representative and teacher beat assignments. Names such as J. Riscanason, W. Williams, C. Trefoar, and C. Barringer appear alongside constituency beats and districts.
A local citizen defends Oxford against exaggerated reports of typhoid fever and deaths. He notes fever cases this summer align with national trends, cites wartime statistics on fever losses, and recalls only one fever death in town during the period while chronic illnesses caused several fatalities.
The piece laments sanitation issues at Oxford and criticizes the waterworks while praising Democratic and Republican figures. It highlights health concerns, public warnings, and editorials about J. R. Stowers, W. V. Sullivan, and U.S. Senate prospects, including praise for Sullivan's rhetoric and leadership.
The following jurors are summoned for the September term of the circuit court. J D Cole G F Cook A Darting W V Cantwell EK A Shaw C A Leppett T M Brown Lill McNeely C T Burnette L W Rikard M M Bogard J Lawhorn Abbe Jones Lee Simmons H Cook E Ward J Ten Barry W S Wooten Jim Gordon N I Taylor Back Cooper O Stephens G W McMillan Geo Barn a Wm Davia Jeff Jones J A Sneed A H Coffey J A Browning Jr Oren Brown J L Cowser Abb Wilson J W Bowser Lowry Kimmons James Mooney A H H King D T Carter J B Roach Hugh Worley A P Mullins Cole Blalock Taylor Moore John Patterson Jeff Dulin J P Sharp James Gilmer E H Parks Bob Redwine Frank Garner SECOND WEEK Ed Mills Jos Bigger W T Simmons H C Cook M W Smith W H Moore B L Tarver Andy Barry I B Gafford J W Smith C L Waldrip M I Quick Ben O Johnson Lex Romeo B R Collins James Bushing Jack Roach E H Akins P T Gamble F S Leavell L J Davin S P Perkins H N Rayburn S N Welch Bill Adams James Morris Bill Tidwell W C Pettis
A Southern educator lauds Georgia for sending men to battle and to leadership roles in education. Mr Malone, a Methodist minister, leads the Woman's College of Oxford Mississippi and has assembled a skilled faculty including Miss Starks and Miss Neblett. The next session opens September with a strong curriculum.
The tale describes witchcraft rumors at Dr. Moore’s plantation as Maria and Becky clash during a blood drawing ritual. A mob of enslaved people, overseers, and local men gather to witness a witch trial, culminating in a violent confrontation and a declaration of Maria’s control, set against the era’s slavery tensions and abolitionist stir.
Notice from County Superintendent GK fitentenser listing examination dates for teachers. White teachers scheduled September 22 23 and October 20 21 Begre teachers September 29 and Staed Drecoher 27 2s.
The Yellow Teat church held a protracted meeting led by Rev. Johnson with Rev. Carder aiding. a large crowd attended. Death mourned for Mr. Kel Rebuck, an elderly citizen, with burial at Kingdom Church led by Rev. Albert Smith. Local life notes mention corn and cotton prospects, school exhibition at Delay, and ongoing repairs as the community discusses improvements.
An 19th century advertisement touts Heine for nervous headaches and skin issues, promising relief and skin clarity. It claims the product helps health and offers a money back guarantee with a five cent price. Sold by Chilton Co and Galtow Co.
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