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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle lists postal and freight schedules, local attorney ads, physicians and services, tax sale notices, and district manager recruitment. It also notes arnica salve claims, health ads, and a delinquent tax sale detailing parcels in Richmond Boone to E. Temple.
Col Ham presents Faust Saturday night at the Opera House and urges securing seats at Buffaloe and Butler's. The notice notes springlike signs, local visits, and a busy town with recovered subscriptions and rising trade.
In Batesville and nearby towns locals share social updates. Mentions include Judge BT, Mr. Khalner, Mr. Ernestrouch planning a Texas move, EF O Davidson visiting, Miss Donnauford from College, Miss Ella Clingan returning to Jackson, Elmer family visits in Water Valley, and Miss Emma Harris heading to Des Arc. Evangelist J B Nelson prepares meetings led by G A Dunn, plus notes on a theft at Mrs Barber’s boarders. Mr. Standefer returns from Cuba praising conditions. Dr. H C Marrin and Miss Mattie McKamey marry. remarks on theater and local lawyers Sullivan and Markette.
Mayor Cowan cites Chancellor Fulton's proposal to unite electric light and water services for Oxford and the University. A single plant, sized for both needs, could lower rates and avoid duplicative systems. Detailed plans to be shared after executive committee meets on the 20th. no town wiring before a formal proposition. Linburn Cullen begins county assessment with four deputies named to cover districts.
The Babe and any one of the following papers will be sent one year for the amount below stated when paid in advance. Commercial a Specs 1.35, Home and Fa 1.25, St. Louis Republic 1.75, Cincinnati Enquirer 1.75, Nashville American 1.65, New York World 1.65, Sunny South 2.00, Atlanta Constitution 1.5, New Orleans Picayune to New Orleans Times-Democrat 1.50.
Me J Mo Wanever of three miles east of Vaylor's owns a valuable Mad Stone. He offers treatment and claims success in curing cases with prompt relaxation of issues. Prices start at $25 and list multiple services and names.
Mr Willio Roberson and Miss Alice Tubbs were married yesterday afternoon with Rev W D Meddleton officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr Bolivar Tubbs and the couple have many friends in the city and vicinity.
An Ashland press report praises the Labadie company's Faust as among the best seen in town with elaborate scenery and Goethe’s lines, noting the audience’s high enjoyment and the production’s faithful text.
On February dates the Mileols Central offers roundtrip tickets to Memphis for one fare. Return by March Sth. A reliable, energetic man is sought to manage a branch office in the area. Paper reference requested for A. T. Morets of Cincinnati. Col Ham’s lecture praised for its eloquence and humor. Grove's Painless Liver Pills advertised.
Dr Saunders returns after illness and Harvey Shannon reappears while condolences go to Shannon on his mother's death. Mississippi Historical Association meeting in Jackson praised. college girls attend chemistry class weekly and Dr Kiley tours state schools. Electric lights awaited. Delta Psi held by Mrs Collier. Elmer of Bilox visited Will.
The South Which literary weekly in the Northern States becomes a monthly magazine after 29 years. The issue features original material and a cover poem by Vauk L. Ste Tom. Subscribers receive Shakespeare's complete works as a welcome gift. sample pages offered, money-back guarantee, price set at 1.90 per year.
A damaged notice fragment mentions Oxford Water Valley and a pocket book containing small bills and a reward for returning it. The text is poorly legible with erratic capitalization and unclear names or dates.
Slava Deat fe iT. K. B. Monday, lawyer, claims a man cured of malaria after using Geetrie Bitters. He says the remedy expelled malaria, aided digestion, regulated liver and kidneys, cured constipation and other ailments, with a claim of general blood purification. Available at Chilton’s.
Local notices advertise barber services at Clark Abe at the Caldwell House and a call for hair and shaving needs. W. W. Kimble offers buggies and up to date driving teams for sale or sale of vehicles. Fellow residents are urged to contact Bem Price in Oxford and H Chilton & Co. in various towns for remedies and goods. Col Ham the noted lecturer is announced for an upcoming appearance.
A letter from Mr J K Cowan recounts his service starting in the Spanish American War with Gomez and Gen Winthrop Chanler’s Rough Riders, continuing through Cuba, then enlisting in the 33rd Regulars. Now a corporal under Gen Bates at Joa with Sulu Islands HQ, his progress is celebrated and hoped to continue.
A dated private letter from New York touts low prices on men's youth and children's clothing and shirts. It urges cash purchases, claims honest goods, and announces a sale by a partner buyer with a 15 to 25 percent saving promise, inviting readers to visit for discounts.
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