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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1898
Page
3
Sroand settlement hopeful as newcomers welcomed. Deputy S. Marshal J. J. Vance moves to North Oxford. Rev. A. W. Langley preaches at Mt Zion. School and church events, hospitalities, a bank facelift, and upcoming football results noted. obituaries and legal docket updates included.
The negro confesses to the killing but asserts self defense. Mr Edwards and his son stand to gain a 100 statutory reward if the convict is found guilty. Last Wednesday Mr Hollowell’s gin was destroyed by fire with about 10 bales of cotton in the blaze. Deputies Garner and Varduman captured two illicit stills near Yoccona, seizing over 2 gallons of whiskey and beer. Jack Kincaid of Tippah County faces alcohol violation charges and is jailed in Oxford. Oxford officials will host a trip for Rev Maddox and fifty students arriving Saturday night, with U F C classes starting Monday.
Supervisor Smith on the streets Saturday. John Eskridge of Delay visited the city Saturday. Williams of Burgess spent Thursday here. Gill of Dallas neighborhood was in town Monday. J E Pope of Jackson Tenn. visited last Saturday. Marry Falkner of New Albany stayed Sunday with friends. Robert Wilbourn returned from St. Louis and may relocate to Oxford. Mary Alsebrook and son Ashly of Capleville Tenn. visiting G L Reynolds family. James Vance Bowen, Lincoln County Times editor, called at the Eagle office. M A Montgomery returned from Illinois and Washington trip. L G Holloway spending time in Oxford plans to live on Delta plantation. James B Stowers, formerly Oxford now Morriston Ark., visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Edgar Harris of Tehula Miss arrived Monday to visit parents and friends. Rev R K Standefer left Monday to North Mississippi Conference at Aberdeen. B W Jones and P H Saunders left Tuesday to attend conference as delegates. The earnest desire of Methodists and all denominations that Standefer be returned to this station.
In the Dallas and Tocopola area last Sunday night Asa Henderson was fatally shot after a quarrel with 22 year old William Hollace who was jailed Tuesday on suspicion of involvement. Hollace’s father, D H Hollace, refused to lend a gun. A second man, John Riggins of Dallas, was found injured by the roadside with a head wound. authorities pursue the elder Hollace.
Mrs. E. M. Plassett announces she is reopening for up-to-date dressmaking after two months of yellow fever cleaning. Located at her College Hill street home with offices over her store available for rent. D. L.
An editorial urges readers to extend blessings during the Christmas season by giving to the afflicted and needy. It lauds a charitable woman, stressing acts of kindness, encouraging sympathy, encouraging visits, words of encouragement, and responsible use of fortune to aid others.
Holiday display of fine goods in books jewelry and diamonds opening Saturday December 10 inviting readers through papers to visit the store. Exhibition promises novelties across six kinds of wares and urges all to attend.
A limited number of thoroughbred white Plymouth Beek Checkrels are offered for sale by J. W. T. Farence at a stated price.
Local baker G. W. Bufealoe urges readers to order fruit cakes now. He promises perfection in baking and offers free delivery or baking for customers who purchase through him.
Rest elegant house with all modern improvements located in a desirable area. Apply to Archi bald Real Estate Agency for details and viewing arrangements.
The Browning Club met in the parlor of Mrs. J. E. Neilson to resume work after a vacation. Officers chosen were Mrs. Deapree as president, Mrs. Smith as vice president, and Mrs. Johnson as secretary. Delegates for the State Federation were Madam's Deupree and Johnson. Meeting adjourned to gather again with Mrs. Ray on December 6, 1895 at 3 PM.
Lum reports a large sales surge for Chamberlain remedies since taking their agency, with the Coagh Remedy leading. He cites many user reports of good results and notes personal trust from household use, recommending securing the bottle from Dr. K R Chilton & Co in Oxford Mississippi and F M Pettis in Abbeville.
Bishop and Stall earn praise for driving a lively cotton market along the Illinois Central Railroad line. Their efforts boosted activity and drew attention from buyers and sellers in the region.
An advertisement promotes Chilton's Reliadie Diar rhea Cure-a for diarrhoea dysentery and summer complaints. It claims a swift effect and broad relief for stomach troubles, marketed as a trusted domestic remedy.
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