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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
3
Oxford society notes include many visits and calls from Mrs. Verrer Mrs. McLeod and Miss McIntosh among others Dr Will Wright and Rev J R Countiss are mentioned with visits to family and business lines The community bookshop and merchants advertise Christmas goods Arm and Hammer soda at 5 cents and a wide display of toys and holiday items
The note urges subscribers behind on payments to settle promptly. It mentions statements sent, some payments received, and others not yet heard from. It asks try by mail if unable to visit and warns accounts must be paid by December 24, 1903.
Dolls of every size and quality fill the shop along with doll buggies doll beds doll cradles and doll tea sets at G W Buffaloe's. Local shoppers can browse a wide range of toy dolls and accessories in the display windows.
Eighty acres located seven miles northwest of town includes a house and good circuit. For particulars apply at this office.
At the bride's parents residence Mr Claude N Roach married Miss Ina Norfleet yesterday afternoon at 3 30 Rev A B Morris officiating. The couple then dined with the groom's father and received warm wishes from friends in attendance.
An advertisement by Dr. W. B. McMannon promotes free teeth examinations for Xmas and painless extractions. It promises new plates that look natural and gold and silver fillings, inviting readers to come in and see him.
An elegant Christmas present for ladies or gentlemen. Call around and leave your orders. they will receive prompt attention.
Dr James P Wilkins died at his father W P Wilkins home last Thursday after a lingering illness of consumption. Born in Oxford he attended the State University and studied medicine at the University of California. He served as county health officer and was regarded as a promising physician. He leaves a wife a daughter and his parents siblings and brothers. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon conducted by Rev J R Countiss with many friends in attendance. The Eagle offers sympathy to the family.
Notice advertises sale of a house and lot in South Oxford under easy terms. Contact W. D. Porter or L. S. Dillarp of Oxford Mississippi for details. Dated December 27, 1903.
A practical two month business course offered at Leavell's Business College starts January 1. The program promises concise, thorough instruction designed for immediate usefulness in commercial tasks.
To all whom it may concern any person who has served in the army or in any war should apply to Joseph H. Hunter in Washington D C for prompt pension claim attention as advised by W Hardcastle.
A seasonal notice declares that Santa Claus will fill stockings with gifts on Christmas Eve. The message places his headquarters at G. W. Buffaloe’s and urges children to hang their stockings in anticipation.
A satirical exchange questions Rockefeller philanthropy and hair fashion while a town editor dodges threats from angry readers. An elderly notice announces the 1934 Hicks Almanac and Word and Works magazine, with subscription details from a St. Louis publisher.
Notice to contractors that the county convict labor contract will be let to the highest bidder on Tuesday after the first Monday in January 1904. Bids accepted at the Chancery Clerk's office until 12 noon on Tuesday January 12. Jens B. P. Gray, Clerk. Oxford Mississippi. December 12, 1903.
Notice to officers elected for 1904 to meet at the Chancery Clerk's office in Oxford on Tuesday December 28 1903 to examine and approve bonds. Attention to Section 353 of the annotated code. J A Treloar president Board of Supervisors. Usford Miss December 12 1501.
Letters testamentary issued by the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi grant Memphis Trust Company as executor for Bem Price deceased. Creditors must exhibit their claims within the statutory period or be barred. This notice dated November 24, 1293.
By decree of the Chancery court in Lafayette County Mississippi dated November 26 1993 Ada Lee estate Virginia No s191 1D D Liverman estate I will as special commissioner on Friday December 28 1903 in front of the court house Oxford Miss sell for cash the land in Lafayette County Mississippi the west half of Section 21 Township 9 Range 3 West 25 percent of bid due on the spot B P Ghay Commissioner signature November 30 1903
Mass. guardian A U Graham authorized by the Lafayette County Chancery decree of November 5 1903 to sell January 4 1904 in Jackson Miss for cash the P Graham land. The property includes the southeast fraction of the southwest quarter Section 7 Township 7 Range 2 totaling 155 acres the south fraction of the southeast quarter Section 12 Township 7 Range 2 totaling 50 acres and the northeast quarter of Section 18 Township 7 Range 3 totaling 190 acres.
Special commissioner announces public sale of extensive land parcels in Lafayette and Marshall counties, including multiple fractional and full sections in Sections 34 35 14 2 11 17 44 31 12 18 19 and 4, Township 6 7 and Range 2 3 8, with ownership of A M Graham lands and exceptions held by F M Stowers. Sale date January 4, 1904, Abbeville and Oxford location, governed by court order No So4 49.
Senators Money-Agricol and McLaurin receive assignments across Contingent Expenses Foreign Relations Geologic Survey Railroads Civil Service Claims Immigration Mississippi River Indian Depredations Interstate Commerce Expenditures of Executive Departments Public Lands. These posts are among the most important in the Senate.
Friday night entertainment by Miss Sanders music teacher and pupils drew a crowded room. The program opened with a quartette serenade and featured a cake voting contest won by Miss Mathie Gallely for the most popular young lady. Twenty six dollars was raised for the Methodist church. Afterward Dr. Banks Miss Sanders and Will Goulwin performed violin pieces. The evening closed with In the Sweet By and By. Sid Good plans to host the next musicale. Mrs Sid Goo shopped in Oxford on Tuesday. Misses Goodwin Davis and Sanders visited Water Valley on Sunday. Times are good at Abbeville.
January 5th and 19th noted for full information. J. N. Cornatzar, Division Passenger Agent, Memphis, Tennessee.
The Brodnax catalogue showcases over 100 manufacturers with watches jewelry cut glass sterling silver and novelties. The 100 page 7 by 14 inch book features photographic engravings and precise product representations. Free to request write GEO. T. BRODNAX Inc jewelers and diamond importers.
Santa announces headquarters at G. W. Buffaloe's in Oxford offering toys, candies, fruits, and nuts by the wagon load. He invites residents to come and see the selections.
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