Political currents and figures in brief this week
A survey of national affairs notes Pat Crowe rumors and China policy, mentions Senate activity on tariff and war funding, and observes political momentum toward McKinley Roosevelt with 292 votes each for McKinley and Roosevelt. It highlights railroads funding ex Confederates, court signals on commerce, and the 1896 election tally.
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United States
McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
Stevenson
Wiliam McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
The Piper's Price for Fame and Moral Reform
A reflective piece argues that every pursuit or rise invites a price paid in personal integrity and public esteem. It contrasts the vanity of fame with the social costs borne by workers, then pivots to Carrie Nation’s temperance crusade and the call to empower women to curb saloon power, praising Kansas reform efforts and hinting at southern action.
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Dirk
Ives
Carrie Nation
United States
Kansas
Local Social Notes And Weekend Gatherings
Mrs. J A Tunkersiy visits her father Dr Banke in Abbe Fille after several weeks away. Wallace Shaw and family of Soentows stop by College Hall Thursday. Miss Currie Taney returns to Water Valey Tweedey to resume work, called to bedside of late Mrs Sallie Carusthas. Mrs Farnamatheantes remembered as an old resident, missed by many. Community holds dinners candy pickups and dances as spring nears. Mrs Esta Reaves travels with relatives. Mr Reaves returns with a bride, greeted by a large family feast at Mr James Heaves home. Everyone tidies grounds and prepares for festivities. Feb 7 guests gather at Mr W H Friersons to celebrate Miss Georgia’s 21st birthday. weather dampened plans but feast proceeds with banquet and a hearty meal. The party later moves to the parlor for music and socializing. The family keeps up with regional breezy customs and social gatherings.
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J. A. Tunkersiy
Banke
Abbe Fille
Wallace Shaw
Soentows
Drether
John
College Hall
Mise Currie Taney
Water Valey Tweedey
Ebre
Sallie Carusthas
Taramatheantes
Reaves
Teobeseee
James Heaves
Plos
Ats
W. H. Frierson
Qeuguer
Georgia
Community Health and Local News Update
The health of the community is very quiet with ongoing crop preparation. Young people attended an event with Vales-Nene drawing at Mr J M Goole Hy's last Thursday night. Prof E J Bearden visited Sar septa last week. W R J W Bampton of Tocospola was in our midst Saturday transacting business.
No Danger From Hidden Heart and Lung Disease
An old warning highlights dangerous stealthy diseases of the heart and lungs and urges early action before it is too late. It promotes Compound Oxygen as a remedy with twenty five years of use and widespread physician endorsement.
Good Reasons for Using Compound Oxygen
A 35 year old treatment praised by physicians and patients as safe for home use and able to aid chronic diseases. The ad warns against imitators and counterfeit products misusing testimonials and patient names.
Community notices and obituaries in a Georgia paper
Dr J R Richard and Dr A A Young attend patients while local deaths and illness are noted. Ed Kitchell and others fall ill. a large audience is promised for Sunday sermon. Debating society planned. two men fight injuring one. Headlines mention whooping cough and Masons at Oxford trip. Advertisements for tonics and remedies appear with local agents listed.
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A. A. Young
Uhichard Tesier
New Hope Cemetery
Leathershay
J. R Kitchenl
Abbeville
Eas
Hos
Ed Kitchell
Callie Campbell
Harontows
Sas
Will
Sasteken
Bro. Gray
Dock Cowan
Marshall Wooten
Oxford
Bev
Tax Sale Notices for Oxford Miss 1908
Tax sale announced by RS Adams tax collector for the corporation of Oxford Mississippi on March 4 1908. Lands listed for sale include Ad Brown fra E fra Lot 6 Howerr Co Ub cen fr Lots 48 49 Open Lane fr lot 192 Tegerson N W fr Lot No 500 and others to satisfy 1900 taxes and costs. Also includes an unrelated public notice and a testimonial about Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
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RS. Acams
Corporation of Oxford
Court House
Ad. Brown
Oxford to Issue Sewer Bonds for Town Improvements
An ordinance authorizes bonds to finance a sewer system in Oxford Mississippi. Bonds total 0 and are due through 1921 with dates set from 1901 to 1921, payable at Merchants and Farmers Bank. The mayor signs, town clerk countersigns, and the town pledges its full faith and credit.
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Local notes on farming, visits, and illnesses in town
Quer farmers work the plendid weather to sow oais. Mrs. Mary Mize near Yocona recovers from illness as family members visit. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Holliewell of Antioch and Mr. Goforths visit relatives. Balards Horehound Syrup advertised by A H Kender as special agent.
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Mice Rebersos
Oxford
William Holliewell
Antioch
Bolivar Tabbs
Sendar
Goforth
Jesean
Mary Mize
Yocona
Josh Mize
Jou
Non-Resident Notice in Lafayette County Chancery Court
Two notices command Rosanna Stokes and Gus Crowder to appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court at Oxford Mississippi on the fourth Monday in May 1991 to answer respective suits. The notices are dated February 7 1991 and issued by clerk B P Gray and legal official E E Tempe.
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Chaniery
LaFayette County
Oxford
Miss
Sam Stokes
StaTe OF
Mississippi
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Chancery Court
Mattie Crowder
B. P. Gray
City Ordinances Tighten Vagrancy and Public Conduct
Oxford town board in February 1901 enacted strict rules banning soliciting on depot crossings, shooting sling shots, and defining vagrancy with penalties up to twenty days jail and fines. The measure sets mayoral authority to arrest and commit vagrants and requires costs be paid before release. Local notices follow about residents and social visits.
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E. Tempre
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