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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
2
A lively miscellany from The Oxford Eagle echoes Christmas shopping urgencies, global gossip, and sharp political squibs. It mocks royal marriages, notes Monroe Doctrine vigilance, cites campaign spending, and hints at U S policy toward colonies while flagging local satire.
The piece urges reform of Christmas customs toward meaningful gifts over wasteful spending. It warns that overspending leads to debt and postholiday regret, and advocates giving with love within budget, guided by the Golden Rule to avoid obligating others.
A public notice condemns loafing and vagrancy in town streets. It argues that idle white and black men drain resources and cites neglected sidewalks as evidence, urging enforcement of vagrant laws and compelled work to restore order and prosperity.
The Western Union Telegraph Co has installed a master clock system in Oxford synchronized daily with the United States Observatory Master clock. Railroads use the system from large offices and several local sites including KR Chilton Co J E Neilson Davidson Wardlaw Halfway county courthouse Commercial Hotel two university clocks Lyceum and Observatory regulator. A LaFayette Club clock will be added and townsfolk expect the courthouse clock to govern city time.
At a meeting of A B Longstreet Lodge No 113 I UU F officers for the ensuing term were elected. They are W B McMahon Y G B T Markette W G Wilmer Kennedy Secretary Doak Matthews Treasurer Henry A Moore Delegate to Grand Lodge Meridian Dr A M King Alternate Delegate Grand Lodge Installation set for Monday night Dec 30.
The Nashville American announces a Christmas edition issued Sunday December 22 featuring an illuminated cover and half tone Christmastide pictures from world renowned artists. It pledges to be the handsomest holiday edition offered in the South and invites readers to reserve a copy or send 7 cents per copy.
News items record Federal Court adjournment and a murder case set for December 30, with Judge Lowery presiding. An aside urges charitable gift giving and self denial to aid the needy, highlighting local industriousness and moral sentiment during the holiday season.
A list of names drawn to serve as Grand Jurors and Jurors for a special Circuit Court term beginning Monday December 30th is announced. The pool includes AN Davis, JF Serreil, JA McAuiley, JH Rod, JI Webb, W J Jones, John East, Sam Butler, JB Anderson, G Murchison, JT Courtney, John Patterson, CA McClearen, BO Harris, Price Rayburn, Ky Shipp, Livingston, Ed Beard, Walker, John Mansell, T A Sanson, Leviavis, Billie LM Kacsmett, W I Krown, JW Joby, EB Peck, JB Orr, Chas Mize, W W Walker, JJ Alderson, J Smith and others named for service.
Rebecca Chapter No 7 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting tomorrow Friday night at 7 o clock. All members are urged to attend as officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Mrs J F Matthews W M Miss Pebecca Nichols Sec.
A LaFayette County farm shows two neighboring Black men living under similar conditions yet with divergent fortunes. One, cash cautious and prosperous, owns livestock and gear, plans to buy a small farm on installments. The other, burdened by debt, saw his hogs and crops sold to pay bills, foreclosures looming, and a life of struggle. The Pittsburg Post warns that illiteracy and shiftlessness could let Reconstruction era ruin return, urging unity to prevent nationwide disaster.
There are few ailments so uncomfortable as piles but they can be cured by Fabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment. The ad notes the product slows symptoms and urges trial. Price is 65 cents per bottle or tube, available from R. B. Chilton & Co.
Examinations have been in progress this week. Mrs. J W Johnson returned from a visit to friends in New Orleans. Dr W J Leathers returned from visiting affiliated schools in the southern part of the state. May and Christie Johnson spend Christmas holidays with their parents. Miss Petre's primary school closed until after the holidays.
An unnamed resident of Toowoomba praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for a two month cough. The note, signed by a respected local, encourages others to try the medicine sold by K R Chilton & Co.
Mrs S H Newsom of Decatur Alabama says three years of stomach and bowel indigestion vanished after using Electric Bitters. She reports hearty meals and a 35 pound weight gain. The remedy promises cures for indigestion appetite and liver and kidney troubles at 50 cents, available at R R Chilton's drug store.
A humble German clock maker named Joseph visits a cathedral on Christmas Eve and offers his last gift, a rosy apple to the Christ Child. The marble fingers grasp the apple and the Child smiles, illustrating gifts matter more than wealth.
In letters from the last war soldiers say Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet stiff joints and more. It also treats scalds boils ulcers and skin eruptions and guarantees cure or no pay, 25 cents at Li B. Chilton’s drug store.
The note praises Dr Kings New Life for curing illness after ineffectual treatments by good ph ions. It claims success for stomach trouble constipation and headaches and promotes 26e at R R Chiltons drug store. Also comments on Philippine Islands lawmakers and their brief visits, arguing they lack sufficient stay to assess the country.
Mrs Willie McEachern writes from Pleasant Point Texas 12th describing five years of life on a farm, good cotton crops despite drought, Western migrations of farmers, cold rainy weather, and a Christmas greeting to Mississippi friends with best wishes for the EaGLE and the community.
Under a decree of the Court of Lafayette County Mississippi issued November term 1901 cause 3154 ex Parte Mrs Flora Brown et al the land SE quarter section 13 and SE quarter section 2 township 10 range west Lafayette County will be sold on the first Monday and January 6 1902 at the south door of the courthouse Oxford Mississippi in legal hours to the highest bidder for cash. Commissioner B P Gray signs December 1901.
J B Roach administrator de bonis non announces a chancery sale by court decree dated November 27 1901. The auction on the first Monday in January 1902 offers lands in Lafayette County Mississippi including 600 acres in Section 31 and 100 acres in Section 4 west of the Illinois Central Railroad plus 6 acres in Section 4 and a Taylor residence parcel. One third cash and balance in one two years with interest secures the parcels with a lien retained for the purchase price.
Public notice announces bids for county convict keeper for 1902 with a 1000 bond and right to reject all bids. Also lists unclaimed mail matter for week ending Dec 14 1901 and notes remedies offered by local druggists. Paragraphs mention Chamberlain’s remedy and White’s Cream for children and worm seeds.
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