Oxford City Notebook Briefs and Notes
Miss Hora Trigg visited friends in Coffeeville this week while Miss Jeffie Frazier stays at home in Booneville. The blizzard left some residents coal-less and several visitors were noted around town. The First Regiment Band of Oxford returned from a regional tour with high praise for its status as the state’s finest band.
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Hora Trigg
Coffeeville
Oxford
Mississippi
Louisana
Memphis Merchants’ Association
Oxford Skies and Streets News Update
Local notes report a death in Hot Springs and a winter snow event. Oxford community events include theater at the Opera House, Knights of Pythias session, and a Washington Reception at Sherman College. Court case Whit Owens from LaFayette County heads to a decision next month.
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Charlee E. Lowe
Our County
Hot Springs
Ark
Washington
Key Kid College
Sherman
Texas
Chandlers
Cowan
Oxford
Supreme Court
Jackson
Whit Owens
LaFayette County
Camp Williams
Owens
Hons
W. V. Sullivan
H.D. Stephens
New Albany
Williams
Perfect and Painless Tooth Extraction Offered
Dr McMahon offers free dental examination and estimates for all work with nitrous oxide and oxygen available for painless extractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McMahon
Wanted Manages District for Fidelity Mutual Insurance Co
An active, capable man is sought as manager of district for Fidelity Mutual Insurance Co of Philadelphia. Headquarters at Oxford. Address Ragland & Anderson, Mrs Jackson, Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Mutual Insurance Co
Philadelphia
Oxford
Ragland & Anderson
Jackson
Death of Prof W D Shue at Oxford on Friday
Prof W D Shue died at his home on University street after a long illness of pneumonia. He had come to Oxford eighteen months ago as principal of the Oxford Graded School and was beloved by students and faculty. Shue, a Virginia native, had lived in Mississippi since 1892, teaching in Coffeeville and Okolona before a year at Harvard to prepare for school work. His remains were taken to Coffeeville for interment with Knights of Pythias funeral services conducted by Rev W J King and Rev N W P Bacon. The Knights and friends listed accompanied the body. The Eagle extends sympathy to his wife and young daughter.
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Drrih
W. D. Shue
University Street
Lane
Oxford
Shue
Virginia
Mississippi
Coffeeville
Okotowa
Harvard
Knights of Pythias
W. J. King
N. W. P. Bacon
Candidate Denton files for Legislature seat again
Mr M C Denton of Delay announces candidacy for the Legislature. He ran four years ago and carried a handsome vote. A longtime LaFayette County resident, he is identified with public affairs and is popular and energetic, urging friends and constituents to consider him in the coming race.
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M. C. Denton
Delay
LaFayette County
Denton
Blue Cut and Jail Break Scene Featured in Grand Scenic Production
A line of old advertisements notes a Grand Scenic Production with new mechanical effects including the famous Blue Cut and a hold up mob in Arkansaw. Prices listed 2c 60c and 75c. Also promotes NABOR flour 5.00 per barrel and Cupid Brand coffee 25c. Dissolution notice for Bramlett & Ramey announces Lex Ramey retires, A Bramlett continues. debt settlement urged to avoid costs.
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Arkansaw
Cupid Brand
Sanders
Home Comfort Steel Range Receives Satisfied Reports
Citizens from Oxford Mississippi and nearby praise the Home Comfort Steel Range after weeks of use. Mrs Apple Linker, A Cook, T B Phillips cite complete satisfaction, strong baking, and efficient wood use as demonstrations of the range’s quality.
Steel Range Endorsed For Efficiency And Baking Quality
A reader praises the Steel Range for fast heating and superior baking, noting it uses far less fuel than cast stoves. The endorsement is signed by D.8 Mclarty and urges others to consider the product.
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McLarty
Home Comfort Steel Range Praised by Buyers
February 2 1903 letters praise the Home Comfort Steel Range calling it a real home comfort. Purchasers say it heats quickly bakes evenly and saves fuel. Mrs G L Reynolds and A J Mayfield commend its ease of use and superior performance.
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Home Comfort
G. L. Reynolds
A.J. Mayfield
M. M. Knight
Oxford, Miss
Home Comfort Steel Range Praised by Satisfied Buyers
Letters from Oxford Mississippi dated February 1903 praise the Home Comfort Steel Range for fuel efficiency quick heating and reliable baking. Customers M M Knight and J W Slate report savings and satisfaction with the range and the dealer terms.
St Valentine Weather Prompts Town Notes and A Plea for Animals
Zion News laments severe winter with rain sleet and snow and urges owners to shelter their stock. The article mentions rabbit hunting this week, celebrates Sunday school progress, and notes neighbors J B Callaway and A F Callaway returning from Water Valley. It also invites former residents to share news via AGLE. Brown Eyes.
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St. Valentine's Day
Stovck
Mesdames J
A. F. Callaway
Water Valley
Texas
AGLE
A Mother's Recommendation for Chamberlain's Remedy
A Michigan mother testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best for coughs colds and croup. She endorses its use for her family and notes it is sold by K. R. Chilton & Co. in North Star.
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Chamberlain
William A. Girard
Pease
Gale
Ry &. Chilton & Co
Mrks
J. A. Moonr
North Star
Mich
K. R. Chilton & Co
The Best Prescription for Malaria
An advertisement markets Grow Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for chills and fever described as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It claims no care and no pay, priced at 50 cents.
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CO. M. Owen, Arent
G. Kd. Hightower
Ann
Privs Ries
T. M. Stone
Barayette County
Duke WM. Rimbrol Ou
Terre
Lakasette County
Neat Legislatuer
M.v. Denton
Lampette
Temple
Sherif
LaFayette
Wnty
Carpenter
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T. L Graham
HH. Parks
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Sherrilt
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C. D. Hughes
Koslopgh
Oftter
Ciroat
Juravette County
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KR. &. Stephens
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Oren Brown
T.M. Anderson
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J. W. Patterson
Linhuen Cullen
Labeyette County
Erate Pelmarios
M. M. Knit
la Payette County
Stephens
John M. Sparks
la Faeyrite
N.N. McClellan
la- Fayette County
Douglass
Ahilt
Jeffie Frazier
Booneville
H. T. Smith
Taylor's
Albert Massey
Oxford Post Office
Ella Cairns
Hayer
Centerville
H. M Quin
Lily ‘May Hanley
Birmingham
O.C. Ferrell
Belle Stephens
Memphis
Baby Banks
Holly Springs
Ellie Sullivan
Cruse Arnold
Abbeville
R. H.miller
Hazlehurst
May Belle Standifer
Alice Quiggins
Misses Buffaloe
Mr. Landon Andrews
Helena Ark
Mrs
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W. R. Mauldin
Sunnyside
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Helen Keys
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Arkansas
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Iey
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Z. Oswalt
Tula
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Burt
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Opera House
Callie Howe
M. E
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St. Louis
Jackson, Tenn
W. H. Baird
Kiessra
J. E. Holmes
W. A. Hampton
S. H. Logan
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Grand Masonic
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Marcie
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Lex Ramey
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Orpheum Theatre
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Will Conklinng
Arbata
Charlotte, Queen of Calcium
Chicago
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M. Owen
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Miss
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M’ Mahon
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Falkner & Shands
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Stone & Wilson
J.C. Wilson
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Sullivan Building
Public Square
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G. D. Shands
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R.B. Kimmons
Minter Valley
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Kansas City
C. W. Petrie
Oxford, Mills
Om North
Tention
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Ghambers’ Furniture
Abe Brenner
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Monte
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