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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
3
A roundup of social visits and movements around Oxford Mississippi. Residents travel to Memphis and Jackson for visits and business while others host gatherings at the Woman's College and attend performances. Local notable illnesses and farewells accompany community notes.
The Oxford Brick and Tile Co newly organized to operate with the Oxford Oil Mill promises to fulfill a long felt local need for building materials. Shares sold quickly to principal citizens, supported by business leaders, indicating a strong start and potential for further local enterprises.
J N Hope of Oxford Mississippi petitions the Western Division of the Northern District of Mississippi District Court for a full discharge from all debts provable against his estate under bankruptcy acts. He states he was duly adjudged bankrupt January 6 last and has surrendered all property and complied with court requirements. Proceedings dated February 8 1904.
In the Northern District of Mississippi on February 13 1904 the court orders a hearing for March 4 1904 at Oxford at 12 noon on the petition. Notice to creditors and interested parties must be published in the Oxford Eagle and mailed to known creditors with copies of the petition and order. Witness H C Niles judge and clerk Burron in Oxford.
I J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after other remedies failed. He notes his wife has remained in excellent health for years and praises the tonic as vital for weak women. Satisfaction guaranteed by A H Kendel at 50 cents.
Mr W W Prickett of Smithfield Illinois writes Sept 10 1901 about a cancer on his face. He says using Ballard’s Snow Liniment on a sore leg led to almost instant relief and after continued use the cancer came out with no scar. He endorses the preparation and notes prices 50c and 1.00 available at Oxford Pharmacy.
Advertises Herbine as a remarkable remedy for indigestion loss of appetite sour taste palpitation headaches drowsiness after meals and mental depression. Claims the medicine clears symptoms after few doses and costs 50 cents a bottle at the Oxford Pharmacy.
On Wednesday February 24 at 10 o clock the owner will sell household and kitchen furniture livestock farming implements at Tucker place 12 miles north west of Oxford Auctioneers J B Lacey. Also 40 acres in the northeast quarter of section 28 township 7 range 4 offered for bargain Apply to F M Pettis Abbeville Mississippi.
Public notice lists unclaimed mail for week ending February 1 at the Oxford post office. Names include Campbell, Mrs Lala Corelers, Luese Dart, Tom Gabry, Claude Holtom, I G Holloway, Mrs G L Hudson, Mr Sim Hudson, Mr R Hester, Job Keret, Jas R Loveless, V A LeQuenx, Emma Lyer, Miss Magic Quin, Mrs Adlena Hellies, E M Watson. Please call for delivery details and advertisement date.
The Twice-a-week Republic of St. Louis, read by 599000 in the West and Southwest, promotes itself as a favorite home paper. It pledges public and home interest coverage, campaign news from party leaders, World’s Fair notes, Farm and Visitor farm supplement, fiction, women and home topics, and practical household advice. One year sub is $1, with orders through the St Louis office or local dealers.
The charter creates Tim Oxford Brick and Tile Co a Mississippi corporation for fifty years to make and sell brick and tiles. It fixes the principal site near Oxford La Fayette County and sets capital stock up to 10000 with 7090 required to commence business. It outlines board governance, officer salaries, and annual stockholders meetings in January with optional special meetings.
A well improved place containing 35 acres more or less inside the corporation limits with a six room dwelling, necessary out houses, barn and two tenement houses, good well. Apply to A. H. KENDAL.
For sale two work mares two yearling colts one surrey with harnesses Jersey male and several fine graded heifers. Kendel listing indicates livestock auction or sale notice.
Help wanted advertisement from The Singer Manufacturing Co. in Corinth Mississippi seeks a hustling man to act as salesman and collector in Pontotoc County. Six days work per week with a high grade commission. apply to The Singer Mfg Co Corinth Miss J W Clark M 5.
Cured consumption anecdote from Mrs. B W Evans of Clearwater Kansas praising Ballards Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds. Pharmacy price 25c to 1.00. Also non resident notices from Mississippi LaFayette County demanding court appearances in 1904 Chancery actions against Tol Toney and Mrs Sousa Strickland with dates in March.
Oxford music lovers will witness the Gypsy Queen operetta on Monday night in February 2015. Miss Frances Winchester directs with support from the Woman's College and University vocal staff. The production features famed soloists and a magical scene with fairies and Rosalie the Tyrolean maiden. Proceeds support a new pipe organ for the Oxford Methodist Church.
Strayed two small black and white pigs offered for return with a one dollar reward each. The notice also lists Iron Mountain Route travel fares from Memphis to Texas Indian Territory Oklahoma and Louisiana, with sale dates March 1 and 15 for colonist tickets and several one way and round trip rates. For details contact H D Wilson J P Pannile or A G P A at 314 Main Street Memphis Tennessee.
The Cotton Belt Route offers one way colonist tickets from Memphis to Texas destinations with $6.59 fares to points east of Texas and $8.00 to broader Texas routes. Consumers are urged to write for details, routes, train times, and maps. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised for nighttime cough relief.
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