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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
2
The column object discusses land purchases in Sunflower county, Democratic party divisions around Grover Cleveland, and critiques of Mark Hanna. It notes South African events, Cuban claims postwar, and oil trust questions. Also mentions Oklahoma statehood, tariff debates, and farmer protection amid military and imperial costs.
The piece urges a broad personal reform as a new century begins. It calls for men to quit drinking gambling profanity smoking and idleness and for women to stop gossip extravagance nagging and worry. It argues ruined homes stem from more than alcohol and urges collective effort toward higher ideals.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of Mississippi plans its annual February meeting in Oxford. Citizens, especially ladies and University staff, are urged to welcome visiting delegates from across the state. Committees will assign hosting duties and solicit commitments, noting expenses are borne by the Grand Lodge. The aim is to showcase Oxford and its people as the best in the state.
The column records holiday visits and returns among local families in South Carolina. Ian Almond and his daughter Mattie visit relatives. Juliet Balfor returns from Como. students resume work as Xmas ends. several locals travel or attend events, including Miss Alfrec, Mattie Tokay, and Frank Pettie. The Oxford Graded School reopens with staff and pupils, and Woman's College and the University begin new terms with new students.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS and various residents share holiday visits and events. Miss Fanny Mosby taught at Boyle and visited family. Mr and Mrs EE Temple with children visited Waterford. a New Year’s dance at Mr B Gray’s marked holiday closings. Miss Jimma Hustace and Dr Stanley B Jones visited kin. the Jones Burbridge marriage occurred on the 27th. Local reporters note visitors, teaching appointments, church events, and a Christmas program at the M E Church with decorations and gifts. Recounted also are a death and a wedding near Canweil, plus a Federal case involving counterfeit coins.
Mr Walter Delbridge died at his home three miles north of Oxford on the 24th aft and was interred in Oxford Cemetery on Christmas day. He was raised in the community and held in high esteem. He suffered paralysis for months before death. The Eagle extends sympathy to his sister and brother. Mrs James Stone hosted a Sabbath class last Thursday evening with an Old or questions contest prizes awarded Maud Adame the frat agided photo frame and Ida Hoemiiton the booby prize a cannon cracker with matches. Mrs W C Chilton attended the Grei meeting of the Southern Association of Elocutionists in Atlanta Georgia last week and was invited to present the entire program and remain over Sunday but trunk delay forced withdrawal. She was honored with the association secretary post and her energy is noted.
A community notice urges all to mark a season of earnest prayer with gatherings each evening. Speakers include Rev. N W P Bacon and Rev. G W Boggs, addressing themes from personal religion to national righteousness and the base in the nation.
The community held a Christmas tree at the home of M. G. Jrun on Tuesday night with several families joining in. Mr. Dick Frierson visits and the young ladies enjoyed a Xmas treat. Mr. Harold Carnathan returns from Delta after a year away, and Mr. Brece Toney visits Water Valley. Relatives of Taylor and Young from Arkansas spend time at College Hill. Chilton's Diarrhea Cure touted as a summer remedy.
Xmas passed off pleasantly in this vicinity with Mr Leelett and M L Dawkins’ brothers from Texas visiting. Irregular vowel movements cited as a local concern. Kendel referenced in scattered lines as a nearby contact.
Fragmented ad copy promotes a medicine with claims of quick relief and recovery, followed by a list of marriage licenses tested since the last issue. Entries name J A to Rosella Taylor, W T to Elsie Lee, F M Stowers to Lizzie Porter, F L Hensler to Lizzie Scott, and L debven to Hattie Withers, with local druggists listed.
The record notes Mr Frank's illness and wishes for recovery. It mentions Mr Smith of New Hope visiting and neighbors Massey and others spending Christmas with Rev. N. F. Metts of New Hope. Additional names include T J Smith and family and Lanz Bx.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a holiday season and names such as Sharp and Siree Neil along with Mr. 5 M Indian and Mrs. Winter, but the passage is incoherent and lacks clear event or context to form a factual summary.
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