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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
2
A column of assorted political and social notes covers New York Republicans stance, Bailey and Day, Russia, the eight hour law, and German diplomacy. References to an Ohio streetcar theft, a Wilmington arrest for drunken driving, and a New York gambling scene appear amid mentions of ships, tariffs, and railway rate debates. A small classified item sells a horse and buggy.
A New Year message notes that individual outcomes depend on past training and environment, urging business and professional success through industry and print. It offers sympathy to those who failed, asks for persistent effort, and calls readers to public engagement for community uplift and prosperity.
Dr Cates reassures Oxford readers that a Memphis circulated statement misrepresented him. He praises Oxford and the University of Mississippi, pledges no offence, and notes a Pentecostal revival in Sacotis with souls being saved. A candidate for Circuit Clerk, Guy B. Taylor, is endorsed for duty Sheriff. The Dallas Opera House presented The Sweetest Girl in Dixie with Blanche Wright's notable performance. Sales at Kendel's noted.
Archival note reports several local marriages and visits in Oxford area. Harry Beechoam of Memphis wed Miss Jesse Green with Rev. W. J. King officiating on December 24. Nearby families including Crawford Fill and wife from Paris Tennessee, Oscar Douglass of Mobile Alabama, and Maude Woodward from Keel attend events and visit relatives.
The notice introduces Mr. Tom Yates as a candidate for Chancery Clerk. It states he is well known, fully competent, and popular, with broad county acquaintance and requests voters in Labayette consider him.
W. F. Ivy announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk. He cites extensive experience in various official roles and broad county recognition. Ivy promotes himself as a capable and popular choice for the position.
Mr Robert Bushy and sister Josie visited their uncle GB Harris. Mr Bishop Crawford of Water Valley spent Christmas with his parents. Bettie Owens and family visited Mrs A R Owens. James Heard and Fannie Harris married at the bride’s parents home on December 2 with AK Owens officiating. Curtis Brummett and Cora attended. Guy McLarty and wife visited Will Hawkins family. The young people shared a Christmas dinner at Vinson’s Route 1. Verge Hunt and wife spent time with son Marvin Hawkins and daughter.
Announcement that J. O. Ramey, centered in Lafayette, seeks re election as Chancery Clerk. He is described as an efficient official and popular citizen and asks county voters to reappoint him. Also brief local items note visits, Christmas tree event, and social happenings around Go mez and College Hill communities.
Quiet Christmas described with family gatherings at W F Lamb home and a Union Grove school tree. Local visits include Sue Lamb Ellen Smith to Law Tarver and others to Delay and Tula. A play about Southern life by Miss Slemone praised for its humor and pathos with Dixies Sweetest Girl noted.
Abbeville social column reports Mr and Mrs A W Hardin returning from a visit to relatives in Come Missouri. Magpie Sue Carter of Oxford visits Mus McNeely. Charles Goodwin of Oxford spent Sunday here. A Saturday night entertainment was hosted at Mr Joe Andersons home. W C Bowen spent Saturday in Oxford. Pat Godfry of Memphis visited relatives here. Misses Rhoades and brother stay with Mrs J M Hanks. Clifford Garrison of Jackson visits friends. Richard Bowen of Conway Arkansas visits his parents. Etta McNeey returns to Dellas for school after Christmas holidays. Lottie Blount of Water Valley visits Miss Maggie Marechi aon. Dexter Livingston and wife spend days with relatives in Holly Springs.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement page describes remedies for appendicitis and constipation, praising laxatives such as Urine Laxative Fro Syrup and Origo Laxative Fruit Syrup. It mentions August Sherpe as a Fort Madison official and references Dr King’s New Life Pills and Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble. It includes unclaimed mail notices, testimonials, and drugstore promotions from F. B. Linder Co and others.
Miss Etta McNeely, Bruce Cox, and Abb Cillcoat visit Abbeville and Memphis. Masonic installation. Mr. Mack Phillipa of Hico visits relatives. Q M Brown and Minnie visit son Oren Brown. Politics ahead to August and a house to house canvass opposed. Fire in Toccopola takes Furr home. William Furr dies. family mourns.
An old advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles within days with refund promise if it fails. It also touts Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia from a cold, emphasizing genuine yellow packaging and sale by all druggists.
An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble advances insidiously and may cause fatal disease. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes.
Dr. T. C. Dorsett the veterinary dentist advertises practice anywhere, offering free horse examinations to identify dental issues affecting nourishment. He notes lameness and various hoof and leg ailments, inviting owners to visit his Oxford residence for prices.
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