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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
2
Oxford residents hear of road talks with D Ward King and toll of winter on streets. Local notices report weddings, deaths, lost pins, hunting coats for sale, and a mad dog scare injuring several children. Community events include church services, mission society meetings, and plans for mayoral races and railroad service petitions.
After months of suffering Col. C H Keys died at his Oxford home last Wednesday night at 11 o clock. Known as Whig Keys in the town he was loved and esteemed by all. He was a devoted father of three sons and two daughters, with two sisters and a brother among his bereaved family and a host of friends mourning his loss.
For sale a six room cottage with a good garden and water. Located on Lake Street with necessary conveniences. Apply to Charles S. Corp. date February 15, 1912.
The article urges support for draining the Yocona river to unlock twenty thousand acres of fertile land for cultivation. It cites farmer and business backing and compares to successful drainage in other counties, arguing health and prosperity hinges on broad citizen endorsement.
An advertisement describes Blue Bird plows built on a heavy steel frog frame with four landslides and a removable chilled cup heel. It promotes Acme Soft Center Steel shares and guarantees against breakage, highlighting durability for varied crops and heavy field use.
A Saturday gathering at the Court House drew thoughtful talks on school improvement and tomato culture by Miss Susie Powell, farm diversification by Prof. C A Cobb, cattle and dairy care by Prof. M Baker, and demonstrations by J W Miller. Poor turnout blamed on bad weather.
D Ward King will lecture in Oxford on Thursday February 22 proposing the best road construction for the least money. Six states have adopted his idea and the U S government has published a third edition booklet promoting his approach for the people.
A local ad announces M D Rayburn, proprietor, selling fresh meats pork beef mutton sausage and country produce with prompt delivery and a phone number for orders. A notice details a special election for alderman at large in Oxford on February 13 912 and again on February 25 1912 with election commissioners alerted to proceed per law, to fill the unexpired term of C H Keys deceased.
A historical ledger item lists salaries and expenses approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen including RL Stephens 60.00, WL Sunth 8.09, T W Avent 500.00, E Slough 0.68, J T Burrow jail fees 2.31, and others for light, mdse, rent, and services. It also notes a real estate sale by trustee Geo M. oe on March 4, 1912, and a Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsement from A. H.
A Cockran Ga man Tom Moore reports no more limping after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for a bad sore on his instep. The note claims the salve heals cuts and eczema, and is sold for 25 cents at A. H. Kendel’s.
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