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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
2
A fragmented 19th century wire service style miscellany mocks Halley’s comet effects on weather and notes political gossip. It mentions Dr Cook, Texas turkey claims, a Cannon prediction, church attendance, and clergy quotes about Senator Aldrich.
The piece extols Christmas Eve as a heightened night of wonder across Christendom. It contrasts childlike anticipation with grownups guiding a shared season of gifts and memories, hoping many wishes come true and that kindness touches all who helped.
Hon W J Bryan spoke Friday night in Oxford on The Prince of Peace drawing a large, attentive crowd. He argued Christ’s divinity and the Christian’s hopeful outlook, praising Bryan as a model citizen and inspiring speaker. The report notes many students absent due to exams and locals missing the event. It ends with a notice listing lands posted against trespass and a seed sale advertisement from Marketree, Mississippi.
A mass meeting of about eighty to one hundred citizens in Oxro rs town approved hiring a bonded auditor to audit city books. Homer K. Jones of Memphis was selected from bids. the committee sought mayoral and alderman consent to pay. Aldermen split over funding. some favored audit by Wirt Adams or a local firm, others opposed cost or private deals, delaying action. Citizens insist on transparent financial review and a stronger municipal audit.
Lew M. Russell calls for a full ten year investigation by expert accountants after the committee selected Mr Jones. residents split on raising taxes to fund it while some pledge to cover costs personally. The note urges openness in city government and a mass meeting demand.
A vintage advertisement-like block touts Duan's Kidney Pills with claims of back relief and kidney improvement. It mentions an agent Foster-Smithure Co in New York and promotes poultry gear from a local dealer offering brooders incubators and related appliances.
Mr. Jessie Adams visits Oxford Thursday and plans for a prayer meeting at Cambridge church Saturday night. Mr. K M Hicker will erect a new building near Bay Springs church with W D McNeely assisting. Local Christmas preparations and family moves are noted, along with medical ads and bridge construction notices on the Oxford and Adany roads.
Community notes report Christmas greetings and illness among residents including Mr. Cy Dulin with pneumonia. Local travels, school progress under Miss Ida Hale, and church activities are noted, with ads for Becklen's Arnica and Chamberlain remedies. A heavy snowstorm, Christmas events, and unclaimed letters in Oxford are also mentioned.
Delighted by fresh lines and trend aligned outfits Our Haberdashery offers exclusive styles for discerning men and youths with affordable prices The season brings softer derbies and lighter head wear while autumn shapes reveal new novelties and reasonable net prices
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