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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
3
Guaranteed training for graduates of Harris Practical Business College School of Shorthand and Telegraphy in Jackson Mississippi. Catalogue and scholarship information available by mail. notice mentions Meridian locations and train quality with emphasis on best available instruction.
Chancery Court adjourned Friday after a five day session. J E ape preached his sermon at Mt Zionieney. The marriage of Mr Whitfield and Mrs Whitfeld nee Mrs Collier was declared null and void. Thanks go to Henry A Moore of Splinter for a basket of turnips largest weighing 4 pounds 10 ounces. Mr and Mrs Purrows of Lamar County Alabama were in the city en route to Potoloena.
Local column recounts Burrows gossip and county fund figures with Lafayette leading distributions. Judge Kimbrough’s term ends amid praise. Reports on M E Conference plans, courthouse meetings, and the death of Supervisor J A Parker. Social clubs revitalize, Rev T A Wigginton farewell, and cotton market notes with 375 bales sold and prices around five cents.
Farmers urged to reduce cotton acreage and diversify crops for a modern boom. Grace Martin died at Union Female College and was laid to rest in Indian Bay Arkansas. her parents were with her in illness, and the community extends sympathy for the loss of a diligent student and thoughtful young woman.
Mrs. A E Graham of Abbeville and several others visited the city this week. E B Wilkinson of Water Valley and Curtie Hall of LaFayette Bringe were in town. Mrs Lena Sullivan of Memphis stayed at the Hickey House. Wm Johnson from Mississippi entered the University. Various locals and officials travel or host, with updates on arrivals and departures.
Obituary brief for Charles Roberta, longtime Oxford resident, died November 21 at Edgecombe North Street residence. Funeral at home led by Rev W D Heddleston and Rev R M Standeter with University and Oxford officials as pallbearers. He married benevolence with public spirit, supported Confederate causes during the Civil War, and was laid to rest amid flowers and mourners Florida Easter?
Local ads promote Turner Ward fish and oyster sales and a Christmas showroom at Davidson Roane opening December 4. Proclaimed are McCorkle Apple, various groceries, and halal holiday displays attracting shoppers in Oxford. An area election is noted for Beat 5 Lafayette County December 21 to fill a vacancy.
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