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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
2
A compilation of resident updates includes illnesses of Miss Edith Wardlaw and Mrs R G Porter, assorted visits by Miss Sallie McGuire Miss Bessie Roane and others, and payments for local ads. Mr Frank Foust and Dr Fox visit Water Valley and Oxford while J L Sink and J S Barton travel for business.
The article reports a protracted meeting at the Baptist Church starting Sunday morning with Rev T P Martin and singer arriving Saturday. It notes Mrs Linda B West traveling to Grenada and Greenwood, Mr John Davidson visiting relatives, Rev N W P Bacon's sermon on dancing, and a crowded Coanties meeting. It also mentions the infant death of Mr and Mrs Streed’s child near Liberty Hill, a United States commission in Meridian April 14–30 for Mississippi Choctaw identifications, and the death of Mrs Mary Dubose Sears of Houston with ties to Oxford. An entertainment by Lyceum Bureau and University talent is scheduled, urging music lovers to attend. The piece ends with a reminder to “advertising” as a business boost.
A scrambled fragment cites Jacksonville Metropol with remarks on advertisements and readership. It hints at a mob of opinions about ads and their impact on behavior and perception.
Attention Veterans. A meeting of the Confederate Veterans of LaFayette County will be held in the Court House Saturday, March 1st at 11 o'clock a.m. All Veterans are earnestly requested to be present. R. W. Jones, Commander. R. BR. Chilton & Co., the druggists, will refund you your money if you are. But after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure disorders of the stomach, biliousness constipation and headache. Price 2 cents. samples free.
A mix of civic updates and social happenings includes a cattle deal with Bem Price and Sam supplying meats, a death notice for Rev E G Sutton of Edwardstown Quebec, evangelical meetings led by T J Martin in Denver, a Baptist mass meeting on Married Life, and lively street chatter about a hyena like animal reported in Oxford with residents arming for pursuit.
Letters of administration granted to L M Rosselli require creditors to file their claims with the Chancery Clerk of Lafayette County Mississippi before probate. Failure to probate or present claims within the one year bar will bar such claims. L M Russell, Administrator. Oxford Miss. ed 12th v2.
The state of Mississippi issues a non resident notice commanding Laura McEwen to appear before the court in Lasene County on a February 7 1902 date. Sidney McEwen is named as defendant and J P Gray is the clerk with M A Montromery as attorney for complainant.
A Tuesday night recital by Misses Parham and Ellie Elkin honored former teachers Mesdames Clements and Murray. The program featured selections by celebrated composers with graceful delivery and refined performance by both young artists. Master Kemp Malone played a challenging violin solo with expressive depth as friends and patrons applauded each number and shared a social interlude in the college charters.
The six room residence of Mr J. B. Bandren on South Street near the square offers basement water works and all conveniences and will be sold on easy terms. For particulars apply at the Eagle office.
Veterans attending the Dallas reunion in April are offered one cent per mile on the I C B R with a stopover. Inquiries should go to Dr RB W Jones, Commander University, or Mr C M Owen, Oxford agent. Delegates to the Grand Masonic bodies travel to Winona for meetings.
Between 2 and 3 oclock Saturday morning a brick office roof in Mr G K Smiths yard caught fire. Night Watchman Cullen raised the alarm but firemen arrived late and the wooden section and furniture were destroyed before hoses could operate. The blaze, likely from a defective flue, spread to Dr A A Youngs residence on University street but was quickly checked. walls and carpet were badly damaged. Both homes were insured. furniture clothing and valuables for Mr Martin Smith were lost.
The notice records a request by E Prince and P M for advertising about a letter number and date. The brief mentions no further details on the action or outcome.
The Browning Club met on Tuesday February 11 with Mrs Neilson hosting. The program featured quotations from Rossetti and discussions on English Women and related topics. After papers were discussed refreshments were served and guests chatted about the Traveling Library. The group adjourned to meet February 25 with Miss Ella Neilson.
Chancellor Fulton and his son Garland traveled to Chicago for National Educational Association meetings. Hogan and Laure Fulton headed to Toronto for a YMCA Convention. A Washington’s Birthday half holiday occurred Friday afternoon at the university. Edward Atkinson is ill and his father arrived from Houston to aid his convalescence. Miss Isom resumes classes after illness. Phi Delta Theta Dance held at the club rooms. W O Crisman of Hernando won the medal for best junior oration in the University Chapel. Gov Longino appointed trustees: Leroy Percy Greenville W B Walker Aberdeen M M Evans Mt Olive J T Senter Columbus J W Falkner Oxford.
Mrs Mollie Mckae has la gripe Miss Minnie Stephens bus re turned home. Quite a crowd of young people were entertained at Mr G B Wilson s Saturday night. Singing at Midway Sunday at 10 o clock and preaching by Ker Baas at 11 o clock. Mrs Nabors was on the sick list this week. Robert Blaylock visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Mr John McRae and wife are visiting their father Dan McRae. The Concord school is progressing nicely. Oscar Huntsocker has moved near Liberty Hill. Mr F W Nabors is thinking of selling out and going to the Lone State State.
Buckien’s Arnica Salve touted as a famous compound for cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and more. The ad claims it cures or relieves various conditions with millions of boxes sold yearly and cites KR Chilton & Co as the sellers.
The notice advertises Currie’s Standard Fertilizer for cotton corn and vegetables available in any quantity from 100 pounds. W. T. Turner & Sons and Otto Scowill & Co., seedmen of 304 Front Street, promote soil and seed products. A letter from Arro Schwitt & Co. praises Bart Oats rustproof seed as superior and reasonably priced at 56 cents per bushel, urging farmers to plant Burt Oates for high yields.
Sterling the Painter announces new 1902 wallpaper samples now in Oxford. The collection mirrors patterns and colors shown in Chicago and Pittsburg stores. He offers home visits before the spring rush and adds services in painting and upholstering.
We were unable to thank in person those who came promptly Friday night to assist as they rushed to a fire at Dr A A Young’s. We express our grateful appreciation for their timely and efficient effort which prevented greater damage to our building and to our neighbor Mrs Fee. Respectfully, Mesep Maus G K Surrs.
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