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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
2
The fragment lists advertisement rates and schedules for the Oxford Eagle including price per line for display ads and per word for notices. It mentions time on the press and advertising columns, but the damaged text limits full details.
Resolutions express condolences for the death of Charles Galloway while honoring the Mackenfass family and Angelic references. A poem wishes a bride happiness in a woodland home. theater notes review Shakespeare on stage with Miss Stewart and details about costs and cast. County Union meeting and local notices, plus regional ads and a veterans event announced for Oxford.
An old advertisement-style notice touts Down's Kidney Pills to ease kidney pains and related ailments. It cites a Meridian Mississippi testimonial from dcdewlio about a wife with kidney and back pain improving after three boxes. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ailments and New York agent listings.
Fedora Tenn resident C V Pepper reports severe hemorrhage from the jangs and throat, but after starting Dr King's New Discovery his coughing eased, bleeding diminished, and within three weeks he could work again. Advertising copy offers 60c and 100 value bottles with trial samples at A H Kendwi's drug stores.
Mrs L Morgan remains ill several days this week as family and neighbors exchange visits. The column lists names of local residents, social visits, and a long tally of mail matter for the week ending Saturday with many readers named and dates noted.
Bank of Oxford Mississippi issues a December 1907 statement of assets and liabilities listing cash, discounts, real estate, securities, deposits, and capital. It includes signatures from cashier S. H. Logan and J. P. Adams, mayor examiner T. M. Henry, declaring accuracy and sworn oath. The document also contains advertising for White's Vermifuge and Herbine remedies with testimonials.
The town of Oxford Mississippi votes to issue up to 15000 dollars in bonds to improve water works and establish an electric gas plant. The order sets January 7, 1998 as the first publication date and lists council votes for the plan.
Edith Chambers eleven year old adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Chambers died after months of heart trouble. Her funeral was led by Rev W D Hedieston. The family and friends mourn a loving child who spoke of becoming a soul winner, and Christmas will be quieter for the three little homes she brightened.
Notice announces bids for working the COUNT Convicts for a term of one to four years and for tending the Tower Creek for the year 184. Bids open at 12 noon on Tuesday and are to be let separately per plans. Bond required equal to bid with two securities. Board may reject any or all bids. Oxford Mississippi December 7th. 1907. Clerk Ramey.
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