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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle surveys 1901 politics with notes on Congress, Roosevelt, tariff reform, and party leadership. It cites Dewey, McKinley era policy, Havana autonomy, and Cuban title pledges while wryly observing political maneuvering and patronage battles.
An analysis of rural decline describes how antebellum country estates fade as families move to towns for better schooling. It warns that white landlords lose control, while moonshine, theft, and lawlessness rise in neglected plantations, threatening Mississippi's prosperity and safety. The North Mississippi Conference sessions in Winona list Grenada District appointments and clergy assignments.
A Friday night dec recital at the Abbeville school building features a program with music and dramatic readings to benefit the school library. Performers include Robert Buchanan Mrs T L Graham Miss McAnney Henryetta Kellig Fannie Pettis Mary Dallas Antonia D Aray Rabold Pauline Phelps and J B Roach visiting Oakland. Local notices report friends visiting Tate County and Glenville, hog killing season, and family movings within the community.
Permanent organization called The Veteran Lamar Rifles Association formed November 28 at the home of Bem Price in Oxford Mississippi. Capt. W G Nelms elected chair and John F Brown secretary treasurer with a list of members from multiple towns and posts. Provisions for publishing a history and preserving the flag and records were approved.
Wartime injury care urged by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for wounds boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Claims cure or no pay and sells for 25 cents at Chilton’s drug store.
Sealed bids due by 12 o clock noon Tuesday January 7 1902 for keeping the convicts for 1902 with a board of 1000 accompanying each bid for faithfulness of performance. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. B P Gray Clerk.
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