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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
2
The article surveys naval advances including a new U S submarine concept and Spain's naval plans, while also critiquing political shifts in Congress and the Philippines status. It discusses tariff, whiskey, indians policy, and the Ohio tax revision debate in a wide, opinionated briefing.
A holiday editorial reflects on seasonal joys and sorrows. It jokes about Santa and generosity while urging readers to begin the new year with resolve, shed burdens, renew faith in God and neighbors, and seek happiness and prosperity in the months to come.
The issue lists several marriage licenses issued since the last report including Koickersocker with Ascie Jehases and D W Billingsly with Marchie Brown among others. It also notes Mr Thomas C Martin detailing high speed electric locomotion tests at Zsen with traction improvements planned nationwide.
A stream of visitors and new subscribers fills the community pages. Annie Berry visits her home in Lawrence County while Dan Alles spends time with family in Mempoiat. T W Yates of Memphis is with kin in Oxford. Miss Eve Greer from Potts Camp visits grandparents Robert and Mrs. Morgan. Miss Beverly Neill of Collins returns home for holidays. Mrs. W C Chilton attends Atlanta and is elected president of the Southern Association of Elocutionists. Prof. Fulton spends holidays at Natchez campus. Emory B Johnson contributes to Review of Reviews January issue.
The extraordinary term of the circuit court convened for the murder of Jose A. and Hugh Montgomery on November 16. Will Mathis Orlando Lester Whit Owens Bill Jackson and others face indictment with defense teams appointed. Testimonies describe a dispute at a home leading to two killings. Lester testifies Mathis did the shooting while Lester held the lamp. Jury returns guilty verdict. further trials scheduled for Mathis Owens and Jackson.
The community records the death of Mrs. Mary Lou Rankin on the 22d, with a funeral at Liberty Hill Cemetery. Others pass along greetings, recoveries, illnesses, and New Year wishes, including updates on Mrs. J M Hoggins, Arthur Crawford, and Mr. Will Woodward. Regional notes praise fireside comforts and neighborly visits while promoting local remedies and a free sample from B R Chilton's drug store.
Port Greso Mississippi requests through the paper for counties in Mississippi of each company in the 19th Mississippi Regiment Harris Brigade A N Va Oxford had three or four companies in the regiment and a member may know I am compiling a roster Col B W Phipps may know Respectfully F H Foors
The sketch details the life of Mrs Louisa Rankin born July 22 1839 and died December 1 1911 aged 62 years five months. She joined the Methodist Church at about 13 and lived a devout Christian life. She expressed readiness to meet God and be with departed loved ones. She leaves a husband two sons and three daughters.
A Virginia reader Mrs N A Webster of Wingie reports using New Life Pills to cure a two year headache. She says the remedy relieved headache biliousness and constipation. Sold at R B Carlton and Co drug store.
Legal notice fragment mentions Jim Sanders and multiple defendants. Includes clerk signature B P Gray and Justice of the Peace T L Hanes. Dates and full details are unreadable. unreadable OCR yields non-resident notice and unsent letters.
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