The Oxford Eagle and Its Pages of Oddities
A clipped page from The Oxford Eagle lists editorial jokes and clippings including international affairs rumors, political quips, and literary notes. It mentions Mr Knox, Japan China diplomacy, Canber ras, Lord Langdowne, Nelson Aldrich, and references to Roosevelt, Cook, Rockefeller, and various figures in brief, disconnected items. The piece reflects a light, satirical summary of current events and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Langdowne
Nelson W. Aldrich
Great Beam
They Say and Its Shadow on Society and Opinion
A colonial era editorial laments the “They Say” habit as herd opinion, calling it a cowardly force that harms individuals and reputations yet also notes its fragility. The piece contrasts this meddling with truth and a call to reform and independence of judgment. It also includes brief local notes endorsing Judge I T Blount for reappointment and a poultry equipment ad.
Woodson Ridge News and Community Notes
After an absence of a few weeks, Woodson Ridge News returns with items from Oxford and Mt. Zion. Sickness due to cold, weddings hinted, sermons at the schoolhouse, visits from Prof. McLarty and others, and church conference appointments for the North Mississippi Conference with Sardis as next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilkington
Bethel
C. A. McLarty
Harmontown
John Crouch
Altus
Carrie McLarty
Oxford
EAGLE
Tak Candy Kip
North Mississippi
Ohiona
Sardis
J. KE. Cunningham
Prasea
Abbeville
H. P. Pullilove
Ashland
D.C
Holly Springs
LaFayette
J.C. Nelson
J. C. Park
Wood
Potts Camp
J. OH. Beil
Randolph
D. H. Crowson
Red Banks
E. Blizzard
Toccopola
J. R. Roberson
Waterford
W. L Broom
Water Valley
First Church
J. H. Mitchell
Main Street
A. N. Goforth
Chaplain State Penitentiary
W. McGee
Kaley and Sparks Millinery Hosts Holiday Goods Display
May Stewart the popular actress will present Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet tonight in Columbus with a strong supporting company led by Joseph DeGrasse. The piece is praised for Miss Stewart’s Juliet and the ensemble’s capable performances as noted by a recent dispatch. A dense storefront ad touts Laxative Cough Syrup as a remedy for colds and coughs, urging purchase from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Stewart
Miss Stewart
South
Columbus
Dispatch
Columbus Theatre
Ng Company
Juliet
Joseph DeGrasse
Romeo
Ty Joseph DeGrasse
Ind
Kendel
Delaysiders Pre pare plank walks and supper draws praise
The town of Delay plans plank walks benefiting the school children while a community supper at the school building is praised as a grand success. Zelma Shippey wins the prettiest girl vote as local festivities include visitors from Tula and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Plank Walka
Suchool
Zelma Shippey
Carrie Eskridge
Willie Denton
Kate Eskrid
Shippey
Tula
Haidrie Davis
Oxford
Sale of Real and Personal Property by Trustee
Notice of sale under a Deed of Trust by J. R. Homkins as Trustee for Andrew Hoorr and Mariah Boone to repay debts. Property in Fayette County Missis out for cash at Oxford court house on December 1 1902. Describes one half of Lot No 8 in Oxford plan with homestead claim and conveyance limited to vested interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hoorr
Mariah Boone
Merk
Lafa
Ette
Mississippi
Oxford
Mies
A- Fayette
Jineies
Setion 2
Township
Mange J
West
Kate Brown
Law J. KR. Homkins
Falkner & Russell
Local notes on residents and business projects
Health is fair with no new cases. Dr. Crawford builds a new home while Hartley adds improvements. Histon adds a Fiat mill and a gin plant. Road work continues near the river. a proposed interurban from Senatobia to Oxford nears. Jones orders material for a storehouse. Several residents plan moves to Arkansas. Commercial ads promote Ballard's snow liniment and Chamberlain remedies for rheumatism digestive issues and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Crawford
C. A. Hartley
A. Histon
Tiver
John Utley
W. P. Moncrief
Holly Springs
J. A. Rialez
Carrollton
Mesara
Dave Deshazo
Hilton Snipes
Scott Snipes
Arkansas
Thhey
F. M. Cook
Ed Childress
Teckville
Gilese
Cross
Community Notes and Local Notices From Kingdom News
Local letters report a healthy community and Christmas expectations. Visits include Howard Welch to Delay and Miss French Welch to Denmark. Worship at Rev J B Nelson’s church draws a large crowd. School progress under Prof MecElwreth. Notices list withheld mail, convalescents, and moving families. Advertisements tout Arnica Salve and Jullard's Snow Liniment for skin and pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Welch
J. B. Nelson
J . Mé. Elmer Livingston
Denmark
Otho Page
Water Valley
Mrs. Roebuck
P. M
Will
Gilderoy
Neighborhood News Highlights And Local Visits
The Eagle prints welcomes for Mr and Mrs Charles Woolverton at the Worley place and notes improvements like painted houses new plant walks and added charm for walkers students and churchgoers. Also mentions Rev J A Vaughe preaching at Union Grove schoolhouse and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Woolverton
Doe Worley
Douglass
Harvey McCharen
Toccopola
Osford
Naomi Black
LaFayette Springs
H.C. Wiley
J. A. Vaughe
Bay Springs
Union Grove
Guess
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The
LeFayette Court
Boa. Thompson
Wilmer Nensedy
Knox Hha
Bkaybody
Japan
China
Lidces Rockreller
Madagascar
Zebu
Yeal
Chicago
Standard Nl
Cotton Excharge
Auear Trust
Uncle Samn
Peakie
Arma
Nicaragua
Philadelphia
Dickinson
Zelena
California
Jous Danys
Frank Raisnow
Davenport, Ja
Travelers’ Protective Association
Dr. Cook
Mount McKinney
Macs
Aprican
Roosevelt
Trusts
France
Cannon
Knife and Fork Lab
Kansasity
John BD. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Goody
Ami
Sword of Truth
Rock of Gibraltar
Oxford Eagt
I. T. Blount
Judge Blount
the Sentinel
Noel
Ripley Sentinel
KR. K. Hereuxsoy
Attention County Unions
LaPayette County Partners Union
Court House
J. M. Saxpers
Opera House
J. E. Cline
Kaley & Sparks
Ornemm Dt
Noah
R. L. Nickerson
Riverside
Judge Black
Marshall County
Lizzie Black
Kansas
J. M. Spence
Lucy Black
A. H. Kendel
Tue EaGur
Nonce
Chamberlain
Convic Kennedy
Miles
Ational Monthly
Worman E Mack
Poh
Buffalo, N.Y
United States
Gediowille
Harmontown News
Ballard
ITU Sud
B. Agacne
Ingresidé
Chamberlin Medicine
Des Moines
Iowa
Oliver
All Deaters
Kingdom News
Boekien
A. 1
Rendel's
Jullard
Rendel
Milter
Miss
Sirvant
Lucy
Walter
Edwards
Wises
Annie Kell
Flemmins
Moliie
Gray
Jashie
Hoskins
J. W
Hol
FLV
Lee
Lipton
C. Il Lovelace
Miss Margaret
Mitchell
Reord
Mes
Rhinevault
Vestal Center
de Witt
Presmunia
Caamderain
Ballara
I. Kendei
Gieunc
Bailard-Snow Liniment Co. ST
Lovurs, Mo
King
I Cotes Ar
St. Joseph’s
W A. Kelly
Mayncha, S. C
St. Joseph's
Great Southwest
Muchmore
Traveing Passenge
Scuth
Memphis
Tena
Rock Island
Frisco Lines
Oxford Brick & Tile
A. M. Storer
C. H. Reach & Co
SeBnue
Ayatomie
Gressind Celle
Rox Chuer
Snow Liniment CO
North Second Steet
ST. Louis
Missouri
Stetayes
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