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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle lists advertising rates and notes a failure to send paper on time. It names Mrs E A Thompson as proprietor and Wimer Kennedy as manager with a dated entry and a service fee reference.
Little Charles Galloway Muckenfuss died after a week of illness in his fourth year. Funeral services were held conducted by Rev H S Spragins. Mrs J B Nelson died suddenly near Oxford at 57, leaving eight children and twenty four great grandchildren. Resolutions from the Woman's Book Club of Oxford honor Miss Eula Deaton as president and note her departure, with best wishes for her future.
Farm Progress announces new subscription terms starting January 1 1905 three years for 25 cents will be the price until that date after which the rate increases to 25 cents per year. Existing paid subscribers may extend by sending 3 cents to receive a fruit picture added to the edition with tube and postage costs. The Farm Press St Louis Mo
The essay argues that necessity spurs progress in war, technology and personal effort. It urges prompt civic action to curb local evils and push a town toward being moral, intelligent, and progressive, warning against laziness and cowardice and stressing individual responsibility.
A Pure treat is afforded this week at the Opera House with the Passion Play in Moving Pictures and illustrated sacred songs. An expert operator accompanies a splendid vocalist rendering sacred songs that enhance instruction and entertainment. Mrs W W Hawkins, remembered from last season, sings Holy City and other sacred pieces with a sweet voice. If you miss this attraction you miss a once in a lifetime opportunity in a comfortable, memorable evening.
The Lamar Rifles Association met on November 5 1907 at W T Avent's house in Oxford. Jas Kendal was elected chairman with a slate of officers and a funeral resolution for comrade J E Hope. Members present included J Kendal J F Dooley J M Gilmer Chas B Neilson R A Shaw G W Buford K A Tyer Jerry Tolbert R C Carter Joe Lowe Jnc F Brown and W D Hedleston chaplain. Mrs Callaway provided music and plans for the next reunion were set.
A Brewton Alabama correspondent recalls Ed Hope of the True Mississippi company as a fearless color bearer in Civil War battles. He recounts Hope taking the flag at Murfreesboro and Chickamauga, risking his life to save comrades, and being wounded at Franklin. The letter lists officers and notes most survivors are fading.
The column reports the death of Virginia Pettis, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Pettis, describing her grace and singing a hymn before death. It also notes Miss Georgia Frierson securing a teaching position at Cain school and lists local residents visiting or returning home from trips.
Community updates record visits by Mr James Tabor of LaFayette Springs and others to Oxford and Bay Springs. School progress shows two weeks of progression with room for improved attendance. An item praises Dr King’s New Discovery for lung cough relief and promotes White’s Vermifuge for worms. Unclaimed mail matters listed with several names. Ballard’s Syrup advertised as cough remedy. Electric Hitters praised for liver and kidney cure.
Local notes report Emma Morgan on sick list and healing progress. Updates note Mrs Stanford moving near Lafayette Springs to settle. Emma Edna and Leon Welch visit from Midway, while Miss Dickie Wiley visits Hopewell. People greet new residents on Anderson farm and hear county news. Fortunate Texan E W Goodloe praises Dr King’s New Life Pills at 50 cents.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Oxford Mississippi votes to issue town bonds of fifteen thousand dollars for water works and an electric light plant. Notice published in The Oxford Eagle for three weeks before January 7, 1906, with formal order dated December 4, 1997 and recorded by Mayor R. S. Adams and Town Clerk J. O. Lawsowe.
L. T. Cooper promotes a digestive preparation with a theory that the human stomach regulates itself. Reports claim strong success in major cities where he has introduced the medicine. A user testifies of improved digestion, appetite, and weight gain.
Landowners announce strict prohibition of hunting and fishing on their lands. Names listed include Mrs N C Shelbs Misses M M and McFarland C V Prater D J Acces J A Butler and Mrs S F Coleman with a monthly listing fee to be added.
A reader from North Mille New York reports healing a persistent sore after trying Rockleo’s Arnica Salve. The ad promotes remedies including piles and rheumatism salves from A H Kendal druggist and Woody products, with testimonials from A. G. M. Williams of Navasota Texas.
The Temple Quartette will perform at University Chapel on Thursday night December 5. Mrs. Clinton, long familiar with them, praises their high order entertainment. The Jackson Clarion Ledger lauds their prior show as very satisfying. Money back guarantee if not satisfied. Tickets at Ash Jewelry Store and on campus.
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