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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle notes various historical concerns including Methodist fundraising totals, Roosevelt era politics, and criticism of coal industry greed. It mentions a proposed preventive medicine school in Washington and reflects on broader public debates and figures of the era.
A compilation of opinions cites New Jersey incorporation fees, direct senatorial elections, and tariff debates. It questions trusts power over government, notes Navy and Congress dynamics, and critiques India’s colonial impact while urging integration of Black Americans as equal citizens.
The piece argues against social equality with Black Americans, predicting outbreaks of racial violence and urging firm Southern resistance to Roosevelt’s policy. It questions Roosevelt’s White House dinner with Booker T. Washington and warns of consequences for the South and African Americans.
A white landowner recounts antebellum plantation life and a moral test of social equality. A mulatto cook Becky quits after refusing to serve a mixed race household, while Mary remains loyal and continues as the mistress's trusted helper.
Progress on the University of Mississippi campus includes a larger Lyceum with ten new lecture rooms a YMCA hall offices gym baths and a swimming pool and a dormitory for forty women with dining kitchen and parlors. Corner stone laying set for February 10 1903 by the Grand Masonic Lodge with notable attendance expected from Oxford and neighboring towns.
At an Albert Sidney Johnson chapter meeting in Mississippi, members denounced the hanging of Lincoln’s picture in the Hall of Fame and passed resolutions urging local newspaper publication of their opposition. The group warned such acts dishonor the Lost Cause and mislead future generations. Meanwhile the Lincoln Society of Chattanooga plans a birthday banquet inviting Roosevelt to preside and Booker T. Washington to speak, cautioning Southerners against social equality comparisons.
Roanoke letter writer Sojourner thanks friends in old LaFayette for hospitality and commends Lem Dillard for his thriving plantation settlement. He cites Ella Pegues for establishing a church and school and notes that better roads are the urgent need to improve the region’s transportation. He closes with best wishes to the EAGLE and its readers.
Mose Porter petitions Governor A. H. Longino for pardon after a 1901 Lafayette County murder conviction for life. He argues lack of sanity and insists he is not guilty, with others signing the petition.
The State of Mississippi commands Sam Owens to appear before the Lavery County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday in May 1993 to defend the suit of Chassie Owens. Dated January 30 1903. Ki. P. Gray, Clerk. J. B. Houmes, Attorney for Complaint.
By decree of the Chan ery Court of LaFayette County Mississippi on November 24 1902 N H Byrant intestate W D Porter administrator will sell March 1 1903 at the courthouse Oxford to the highest bidder for cash the north half of section 12 township 16 range 4 washington county Mississippi or interest Bryant held in land plus a typewriter desk shotgun and notes listed in Schedule RY and all estate property at lawful hours Witness W D Porter administrator January 29 1903
Abbeville notes show Alexis Bogard visiting from Oxford and A C Graham returning from a business trip to St Paul Minnesota. Lillian Ford from Indian Territory visits May Anderson while Mrs A A Houston heads to Fulton Kentucky. Nannie Tyer marries J V Ueale in Pike City Arkansas. Several locals travel or work nearby including Dan Wilkins as a clerk and Katie Barry assisting F M Pettis. Died Luke Tidwell buried locally. Rev Eugene Johnson presided at quarterly meeting. Brown Ey es
To cure a cold in one Amy take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. L K W Grove signature on each box. 25c.
A runaway nearly cost J. B. Ormer his life and left a persistent leg ulcer. Four years of doctors and remedies failed until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. Also effective for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents at drug stores.
The Times notes medical progress toward prevention and cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective against pneumonia arising from colds or influenza. It warns that pneumonia can develop unexpectedly and urges taking the remedy at the onset of a cold. Sold by R. R. Chilton & Co.
List of unclaimed letters at Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending January 31 1903 includes W I Thorlar Thompson Linnia Harria Charley Henry Beresley Albert Brockway D. O Buford Lessye Eckford D C Gays Co Tanchley Luc il Pettis Porter Advertised letters require callers to provide letter numbers and advertisement date.
A Florida reader credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life from consumption and notes trial bottles are free. A Michigan mother endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is praised as an antiseptic liniment for cuts bruises and burns sold by R K Chilton & Co.
Rev A B Morris preached a sermon Sunday. Sneed teaches near here and visited home folks. Mrs Joe Keel of Holly Springs visits his sister Mrs A F Taylor. Mrs B E Foust recovers from weeks of illness. Young people sang at O L Waldrip's Sunday. Carroll Bennett and Dumpsie Busby wed at E F Harris residence. Alice Pears of Water Valley visits sister Mrs W P Gean. Sunday School grows under Superintendent and teachers. Citizens seek B P Gray and J H Kimmons as Representative. Mysterious contrast in faces prompts note. تبلیاتی ad for Dr King s New Life Pills and Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by R H Chilton & Co.
Chancellor Fulton spends the week in Washington with campus notes on visits by James Priestley at Canton Starkville residents Nick Nash and Irving Flairston returning home Moot Court sessions in progress Friday and several professors resuming classes after illness W Otis Robertson with a brief health return Henry Barron Ben Johnson visit Crystal Springs. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for sale by R K Chilton & Co.
January is praised for perfect conditions and springlike warmth. Bro Strickland delivers an excellent sermon to a large crowd. The pastor visits A F Callaway's, church operations are in good order, Sunday School children sing, and locals wish blessings. Several residents are mentioned, including John Stephens, Blanche Hawkins, Susie Nelson, Slate, A F Callaway, Mac McLarty, James Porter, and Charlie Wood. Brown Eves is noted among candidates.
F. J. Green of Lancaster New Hampshire reports chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved after using Electric Bitters. He credits his wife’s health to the tonic and invigorator. The couple hail the remedy as a grand tonic for female troubles and a replacement for other medicines. Only 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for a bad taste in the mouth, offered at 25 cents with a stated warrant to cure, sold by R. R.
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