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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
2
The document lists varied items from a Georgia state era, including names like Robert H. Power and Ben. H. Cemor, appointments to state offices, parole-like sentences, land sales near Broste, and references toMethodist meetings and newspapers. It records obscure legal notices, local officials, and civic events with many misspellings and archaic terms.
State education chief A A Kimeaneven reports the common school fund will distribute about 1.45 per educated child on the third Monday in January, down from 1.70 last year as enrolment rises. A Philadelphia judge is asked to excuse a juror due to language issues, while a sermon and church notices reference Rev Wallace F T Palmer and various local religious and community topics.
Readers debate modern calendar revisions as cultural and religious traditions clash with the proposed system. The piece surveys public interest, ecclesiastical views, and practical concerns about aligning timekeeping with daily life and commerce. The argument spans months, events, and the impact on daily routines and records.
A Lafayette Cousty Camp of United Confederate Veterans honors Comrade E Ales. Born in Lafayette County Mississippi January 3 1881 he served in the 19th Mississippi during the Civil War in the Army of Northern Virginia. After the war he returned home and remained in the county until his death.
The famed Gypsy the elephant, long with Harris Nickel Pirate show, is slated for electrocution in a cage at an early date. She has killed at least one keeper and escaped previous confinement, making her the most dangerous elephant in captivity.
The brief CORRESPONDENCE page reports school closure due to illness, measles warnings, and widespread visits as families like Goolsby, Reed, Ramey, and Baker attend gatherings. It notes Christmas events at the College Chapel on the 22nd at 7 33 and local mercantile business activity by Oxford Mercantile Co.
Prof Shinn at University chapel delivered an instructive lecture to a small audience. Prof Bondurant continues interactive lectures on The Habits and Customs of the Romans. Mr Deke returns home ill. Fulton and Tiplin win literary society contest spots for Mississippi Chautauqua. Miss Brady visits Brookhaven campus friends. Dr Brown to lecture on The Bible of Literature at YMCA Hall. St Thomas Hall defeats university second team in football. Rev Standifer leads chapel this week. Mr Sutherland hosts his father Hon J A Orr from Columbus. Miss lectures law class in Gov Shanda’s absence. Campus Reporter notes local stores and gift ideas for Christmas.
For sale items list horses mules cows hogs and a good second hand mowing implement. Miss Jennie Stamdafer of Oxford invites inspection. A Backert Store displays medals and mirrors. Furniture line opened for the holidays at WP Witters & Seys. J M Grises stocks staples and fine groceries. Lewis A&A McKeen offer salad dishes and cake plates as holiday gifts. The Eade subscription rate is ten dollars yearly in advance. Joe Jackson’s debt noted at twelve dollars and fifteen cents. Local notices from Sanders, San and others. Legal notice announces a sale at the Orford Mississippi courthouse on January 4, 1ag7 to settle claims in a chancery case against Sanders BR C Sanders and G. L Tarver. Sale to be by public outcry to the highest bidder for cash. The document references the proceeding and associated parties and assets.
A fragmented notice advertises Crescent Candies offering to seed seed stock for Christmas orders. It requests orders by December for express shipments and provides Crescent Street address in New Orleans for correspondence and payment.
An advertisement from T. D. Isom & Co promotes Shiloh's Care for throat and lung issues with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. It also touts Clover Root Tea for bowel regularity and claim Liver and bowel troubles are cured by Clover Root Tea. Testimonials from customers like Mrs E Worden are included.
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