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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
3
The table lists Illinois Central passenger services with departures and times. It shows three routes: North bound, South bound and a third line noting passenger numbers at specified times. Specific times include 7 5 pm 6 am 5 pm and 3 pm for various passenger categories.
The packet notes grocery needs at Cros’s Store and Little An ene Agency with phrases about prompt delivery and telephone orders. It mentions grip cases in town, residents like Mrs T and Mr Stone, and community updates including Mrs Vira Shaw’s illness and Col W T Falkner’s travel. A sale of old papers and an ad for a gasoline engine and a Grist Mill is included along with a damaged scraper incident and Mr Bishop’s illness.
An OCR fragment describes a pain relief claim for nerves and a liniment that soothes irritated nerves. It mentions applying the product to the surface to penetrate quickly and ease soreness. The passage also references impartial trial results and uncertainty about what to do amid suffering.
The piece urges voters to elect Bilvo, praising his past work and calling for a change from the previous officials. It claims he has shown strong support for schools, teachers, and students, and asserts he will improve county governance.
Resolution speeches urge Mississippi lawmakers to support a state juvenile training school for children who offend or break moral laws. The text argues such institutions provide proper moral influence and correction to produce useful citizens.
Lag M. Rossei informs supporters he will begin his campaign this week. He says his law partners will handle affairs in his absence and he will remain available for court matters. He promises updates via letters to the Press and the Eagle and hopes to return to the office every few days.
Readers rally to press authorities over child welfare concerns as groups demand safeguards. Officials acknowledge complaints and vow to review procedures while outlining steps to address reported issues. Community members call for transparency and timely updates on investigations.
The community reports health, weather, and social updates. Mr E W Ruby is recovering from illness, Mr J L Perkins Mr J X Strickiamid and Mr Jease Ruby made a business trip to Oxford, Mrs Harley Walttrip fell and broke her arm, and Rev Edt Gregory preached at Emory Church and New Hope Church. A school event featured students planting trees and flowers. The obituary notes the death of Wille Bisek, elder son of Mrs Jane Black, with condolences expressed.
OCR fragment details numerous county road projects and repairs tied to individuals and local firms. It lists draggin g roads, bridge work, levees, taxes refunds, and material purchases with scattered names such as Jenkins, Crothers, Ward, and Davis, plus suppliers like Oxford Coal. The entry ends noting Childress-Colds and a political note for the upcoming week.
Fragmentary notice indicates Beard reserves right to review or adjust terms and specifications as directed by the clerk and board. The garbled text references a clerk’s office and official notices in Washington DC, with unclear names and dates.
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