01 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
3
A fragment mentions Mrs. S. H. Lincoln caring for the widow of General Barnham of Machias Maine as doctors warned of pneumonia before morning. It claims Dr New Discovery cured her throat chest and lungs exaggerating remedies and recovery.
A busy week brings timetable changes, social visits, and civic updates. Notables include Mrs. Harkins’s illness, a dog scare on the square, and Mr. Park buying the Howell place. Opera House shows Paust TM and The Prodigal Father amid chatter of new schools and health board appointments.
Miss Ballinger of Memphis is West of Miss Latio Jones. Numerous visitors and residents travel between Oxford and nearby towns including Batesville, Holly Springs, and Yazoo City. Local events feature lectures by Gov. Ham and Dr. Wright, a dance at T. M. Stone’s, a band instructor hire, fire incidents, and notes on the Lafayette County Fair charter.
A small leather pocket book was found on the Water Valley and Oxford road containing four five dollar bills and two or three dollars in small change. Return to this office for a reward.
James E. Edmonds returns from Christmas vacation. Dr. Riley visits several schools this week to push affiliated status. Professors Lipscomb and Hcondu rant depart for Jackson for the Historical Association meeting on the 2nd and 3rd. E. T. Jones of Hernando was on campus last Saturday.
Report lists pupils in grades and sections associated with a teasing incident. Ill Grade Section A Georgie to John Kimble Baby James Combs Lucile Eades Ill Grade Section A Shaw Pober Bom Section C Ray Sims K HL Huster Sup.
Local notice promotes The Prodigal Father at the Opera House tomorrow night starring Lyon Webher. The piece is praised for its farcical humor and strong ensemble including other artists, with emphasis on public support for local theater.
Publication notices announce Echoes a new collection of Robert L. Taylor's addresses and speeches including Centennial Exposition welcomes and beloved lectures. The book compiles favored sayings from the popular ex governor and is issued in paper and cloth bindings by 5S. Williamson & Co. Nashville Tenn. Copies are available from the publisher.
An old text fragment advertises a Southern States literary weekly shifting to a monthly, offering a sample page of a Shakespeare Complete Works edition with price and refund policy. It promotes The Prodigal Father at the Oper House, starring Lynn Webber with other artists, to run Friday February 2% after a New York Broadway success.
The Bank of Oxford in Oxford Mississippi shows assets totaling 508 70 with real estate holdings and loans. The document declares the accuracy of the balance sheet sworn before the Circuit Court official, dated January 23, 1900.
Razors clean shave at Clark's barber. W W Kimble sells buggies and driving teams. For a 61st class haircut call Clark the barber at the Caldwell House. W W Kok offers Genuine Burt Rust Prop. Oats advertised by F S Leavell ten days earlier than others for thin land.
For sale a house and lot on South Street. Terms apply. Price at Oxford or address me at Indianola. Gi K Sutto.
A description of a white dog with large black spots on back and fore is linked to the name Shep. The owner should return to Kendels drug store for a liberal reward.
An scanned missive from a partner suggests selling goods at 15 to 25 percent savings. The letter urges recipients to visit, see prices, and consider buying for ready cash, noting items include thirts, pants, suspenders, and notions and stressing honest, reliable goods rather than auction items.
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