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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
3
M. E. O. Davidson spends days in Jackson as Rev Spraggins visits Holly Springs. Misses and Mrs. travel between Oxford, Grenada, Biloxi, Memphis, and New Orleans. A chimney fire causes minor damage. local concerts, lectures, and social gatherings draw crowds. Funeral for Mr. J. S. Overstreet, marriages licenses issued, and upcoming lyceum events announced.
The McKeesport Pennsylvania Business Men's Association bans advertising in programs and handbills with a 4525 fine for each violation. It notes programs are not competitors of newspapers and that the cheapest publicity is not always the most economical.
La Fayette County Camp No 752 schedules a Saturday meeting at 11 at the courthouse to arrange attendance at the New Orleans Reunion on April 25 to 27. The group will discuss uniforms, Crosses of Honor, dues to state and national headquarters, and other camp matters. Com J L Saixadr and Adjt G H Evans request members’ attendance and aid.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will host a Colonial Tea at Prof Eugene Campbell's residence on University street Thursday afternoon February 22 from 2 30 to 5 o'clock. All friends are invited to enjoy music readings and refreshments to support a worthy cause with a 25 cent donation.
Mr. Frank M. Howry and Miss Nannie J. Wiley were married Wednesday at the bride’s Bartlett home. The groom, chief operator at Southwestern Telephone, is a native of Oxford Mississippi and has Texas ties. They will reside with Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Allen as the Tribune extends congratulations.
Cornelius Anderson was shot by Byron Ragland on a Sunday night and died Monday. Witnesses were few and unclear, but reports say Anderson insulted Ragland after drinking. Ragland was later bonded for trial before Magistrate John F. Brown. Ragland is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Ragland.
A list of students by grade who were near top in class standing and had few absences during the month ending Friday with names across PRIMARY, FIRST, THIRD, and FIFTH GRADES. The passage also lists local officials and payments to city services, and an advertisement for Vallard’s Horehound Syrup.
On Wednesday night February 1st the University will host the Boston Siam a quartet of three young ladies and one gentleman. They will present refined entertainment described as native Boston culture and artistic skill.
Letters from residents recount a Devoe paint promotion in Girard Pennsylvania with mixed opinions. Local merchants Mr E H Hiter jeweler and painter and Mr Jobs Mansa grocer note costs and performance. Mrs Bowman reports general satisfaction while a shopper finds the paint economical despite high upfront price.
Public notices include an ordinance establishing a business entity and penalties for violations, plus a list of unclaimed mail in Oxford Post Office for the week ending February 14. Names such as Carter, Gray, Salter, and Staple appear with dates and roles. The document preserves formal declarations and clerical entries from 1906.
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