27 Feb 1890
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1890
Page
1
Oxford Eagle dated Thursday February 27 shows proprietors Eliza A Thompson publisher and post office route details. It lists official office and second class mail status and references farmed 2 Thence of LePertte Cree r.
The piece denounces excluding conservatives who opposed a Convention from membership and argues such a move would disenfranchise capable citizens. It cites Frack Baumkitt defending inclusive participation and asserts the county and state would suffer if dissenters are barred from shaping the Constitution.
The article notes rapid lawmaking with sessions ending and many bills awaiting governor approval. It highlights difficulty in identifying which measures become law until after adjournment. It promises to publish exact new statutes for public knowledge.
Last Friday the State Senate disclosed gaps in ex Treasurer B Hemingway’s ledgers with figures from Senator Dillard showing a possible shortfall near 300,000 dollars and friends reportedly covering about 22,000. A special committee starts Monday to audit the books, amid calls for accountability and concern over a statewide bookkeeping system.
The letter questions lawmakers free railroad passes, urging punishment for violations and demanding honest enforcement of laws. It denounces attempts to muzzle the press, cites gambling protections, and critiques political salaries and perks. It notes Governor Taylor’s stance, mentions Prof. E Mayes as a convention delegate option, and remarks on Tennessee politics and constitutional delegates.
A long obituary recalls Hissa Newton Holcombe born January 7, 1823 in Jefferson County Alabama. He died February 13, 1890 after sixteen days of illness, leaving a widow and nine daughters and two sons. He was a longtime member of Clear Creek church and connected Baptist ministers in Alabama.
A compilation of several Mississippi legislative acts from 1890 detailing extended remedies for attachment, distress for rent, and claims of assignees. Provisions cover assignees of rent notes and accounts, the extension of attachment bonds, and exemptions for insured and exempt property, with effective dates noted.
Aberdeen Examiner profiles Miss Bessie Bisland a Mississippi girl raised near Natchez in Adams County. She left New York to race around the world opposite Nellie Bly, endured a two day wait at San Francisco for a ship, and accepted the assignment with quiet courage. She is said to be the niece of First Lieutenant Bisland of the University Grays Eleventh Mississippi Regiment Bee's brigade who fell at Manassas.
The passage offers satirical maxims on vanity and virtue. It mocks self importance, notes clever talkers align with our thoughts, and warns against dishonest wealth. It uses humorous misspellings to mimic Josh Billings style and convey social reflections.
A compiled page notes officers elected at the Grand Chapter of the Masonic Lodge in Greenville with names and titles. It includes editorial remarks on the Constitutional Convention, a river steamer incident, references to Mississippi politics, and obituaries and college news.
Fragmentary Mississippi notices report a lack of legislature affecting county railroads and their rearmost duties. Capt Rutherford of Parke er station died days after horse accident. Evangelsit Rev San Jones plans move to Kentucky. Virginia farmers face life shortages due to crop failures.
A New York man advertised to give 210 to each man who winds his own business, and finds few takers. JA Glover from Pentotoc to Randolph, after being arrested, acknowledged robbing the mails. Seedfeld Ala shipped 5000 tons of pig iron to Pittsburg Pa. During a local dispute between Wirons and Greenville, Greenville had 350,600 on the 13th.
S Hoore, furniture repairer, specializes in Cane Bottom and Perforated Seat repairs. Materials renovated and made to look like new. Leave orders at Ad Brown's chair shop.
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