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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
3
Vendor advertises carpets from Smyrna rugs and dry goods including shirts hats and skirts with deep discounts. Offers remnants of embroidery ribbons silks and coats at low prices with bold claims of dramatic bargains and sale of all remnants regardless of cost.
The notice lists north bound train numbers and times including No 2 Vast Mail at 6 33 p m No 3 Limited 19 1 a m No M Local Freight 4 10 p m for northbound services No 2 Fast Limited 6 and Bw No 24 Limited 6 2 p m for southbound services Local Freights 6 34 p m and 6:34 p m appear in the schedule with times and identifiers for both directions.
Local items report multiple personal moves and appointments including J. T. Straw appointed postmaster at the University, James F. Dooley named magistrate of Beat Lin, and Chas. Barringer running for Constable Beat 1. Delinquent taxes improve, property sales of sweet potatoes rise, and Rev. W. D. Heddeston preaches at Oxford Presbyterian. Col. H. A. Barr, veteran Oxford lawyer and former university trustee, dies at 83 after lagrippe illness. funeral held with large turnout.
Nazlehurst and her husband were at his bedside at his death. Deep sympathy rests with the sorrowing daughter and the bereaved wife who remains seriously ill. A Square Smoke vignette describes a 5 cent cigarette named the “squarest” in town, inviting readers to step down to A H Kemede’s for one.
Oxford residents and visitors noted in a bustling column. Names include John Barton of Holly Springs and Oscar Jiopley back from Memphis. Others arriving or calling include Tom King of Jackson Tennessee, J P Wilbanks, Marry Falkner of Ripley, Fannie Mosby, Kate Archibald, Lelia Wood heading to New Albany, and many more.
Mr M M Bogard of Abbeville has relocated to Clarksville Mississippi to oversee extensive planting operations. George Wilkinson of Leake Arkansas, son of John P Wikinews formerly of Abbeville, now handles Bogard Logan’s books. Also advertised: Meakin liver medicine and cheap furniture at Chambers' Furniture Store near Kackel Store.
A city notice lists real estate taxed for the year in Oxford Mississippi. Properties include Charlotte Avente, Alford Payne, Mamie Sullivan, with sections townships ranges and lot identifiers. The ad also includes local business notices for products and remedies.
An advertisement touts Cheetaw Indian Blood and Nerve Medicine as curing colic and acute pain in three minutes, sold by A. H. Kende.
Advertisement touts a Garland Coffee Pot from J Dodd at W C Neill's store promising a 25 percent saving on coffee costs. It urges readers to buy now to stretch dollars.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Eryo Skin Ointment as a remedy for itching skin, sores, piles, sore nipples, chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites, and chronically sore eyes. Sold per box by KR. Chilton & Co. Oxford Misc. and F. M. Pettis Abbeville.
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