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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
3
Notice to candidates notes equal treatment in announcements for THE EAGLE and urges readers to bring cash. Local items report pneumonia, travel to Memphis and Oxford, visitors in Marshall Texas, labor shortages for farm season, weddings anticipated, cotton receipts decline, and a sheriff and board of supervisors meeting routine. Several named individuals and towns appear in brief notices.
Monday in Memphis noted for Hone. M A Montgomery and new officers. several residents travel to Ripley and Hebron. University activity included new students, Lyceum wing work, and a spur to the power house. Local clergy, visits, moves, and society events fill Oxford life with church services, recitals, and farm relocations around January.
In the Bank of Oxford reorganization Bem Price was elected president succeeding G. R. Hill. D. T. Carter was named vice president and G. W. Leavell assumed the role of cashier.
Mrs Billie Stubbs visited her parents near College Hilly and returned to Baldwyn. A young man is urged to renew his vows before ice cream season. W L Dooley of College Til plans to move to Hominy Indian Territory with his wife. Merchants and Farmers Bank re elected officers B T Kimbrough president H Wohleben vice president W D Porter cashier Winfred Gray bookkeeper Lee Matthews teller.
Dr M Oppenheimer of Galveston Texas is in Oxford for two weeks advertising proprietary medicines. Abe Rubel and Co of Corinth endorse him as trustworthy. The sheriff of Alcorn County says he is honest and does not misrepresent himself. He offers 57 medicines some imported from Mexico. No visits or prescriptions, no knife. Office in the Commercial Hotel.
The Home Missionary Society of the M E Church expresses profound regret at the death of sister Addie Baird. The resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to her family, orders copies sent to the family and town papers, and directs minutes to record the notice. Signed by Mrs J W T Falkner Mars James Stone Committee.
Remnant counters offer dry goods at one half price including clothing hats shirts gloves and fancy hose. A clearing sale begins Saturday morning January 10 with vast carpet rug matting blankets shoes and ladies wraps starting Monday January 12. J Nielson urges shoppers to call and inspect.
C L Waldrip of eastern LaFayette County declares in this issue his bid for county treasurer. He previously ran a credible race for the office and is described as a man of integrity and honor, deemed competent to fill the position with the support of his friends and constituents.
Water Valley welcomes Mr J E France and family as he buys Sweeney’s photographic outfit and plans to move. Mrs Albert Lake and daughter Mary return to Crystal Springs after holidays with Mrs Lake’s mother. Marriage of Mr W B McNeill and Miss Lilly White announced with Rev Hargis officiating. France Hill and family relocate to McLoud Oklahoma. Lon Smith and wife visit Water Valley relatives. Smith, former resident, is now a Louisiana businessman. Dr W R Gilbert and Miss Sallie Anderson wed. couple to live in Louisville Kentucky. Jackson citizens push for new factories. Oxford prospects could bring growth.
Mrs Daisy Buffaloe widow of Mr John Buffaloe died at the residence of Mr E T S Buffaloe one mile east of Oxford on December 23. She was buried in Oxford cemetery on Christmas Day and her death cast a gloom over a wide circle of friends. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Mrs G RK Hill and her son and daughter Mr Robert and Miss Myrtle departed Saturday for Gallatin Tennessee. Mr Hill followed the family on Tuesday. Farewell notes express regret at their leaving but extend best wishes for health happiness and prosperity.
The University Lyceum Bureau presents the Urion Male Quartette in the chapel on Friday night January 9. The varied program ends with a musical farce, promising one of the best numbers yet.
At a Woodmen gathering on Monday night officers were chosen for the coming year. Consul Commander Henry A. Moore. Advisor Lieutenant Wilmer Kennedy. Banker Chandler Worley. Clerk George Knight. Escort T. D. Ragland. Watchman W. B. McMahon. Sentinel R. S. Adams. Physicians Dr. W. P. Rowland and A. A. Bramsett. Henry Moore and Doak Matthews elected delegates to the Grand Lodge at Meridian with Dr. W. B. McMahon and Wilmer Kennedy as alternates.
Abbe ville resident Tom L. Graham announces his candidacy for sheriff of LaFayette County. Native of the county and from a respected family, he is described as courteous, energetic, public spirited, fearless and capable. This marks his first bid for public office and he seeks friends' support.
William L Dooley announces a public auction on Wednesday January 14 to sell his entire personal estate at his residence one and a half miles south of Toby Tubby iron bridge. Items include work horses wagons harness household furniture chickens apple trees farm implements and more with sale to highest bidder without reserve.
Miss Belle Word daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Word married Theophile Combei of Biloxi at her Bayot Louisiana home with Rev Father Bland officiating. The ceremony follows her Oxford roots and cheers from friends.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in regular session on a Tuesday in January. Members listed include Mayor R. вось Adams and Aldermen Falkner Hope Goodwin Gray and others. Several accounts were allowed for the corporation including salaries for mayor collector marshal clerk and other staff along with stationery printing and miscellaneous expenses.
A local sewing machine service by Vause and Caruthers offers adjusting retiming and quiet operation for old machines with references to Oxford clients. The notice includes commentary on Mississippi’s prosperity, subscription payments, and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by Chilton Co.
EaGwe lists papers for sale describing them as the very thing to go under your carpet. The ad emphasizes low price and immediate availability.
The old advertisement claims Bucklen s Arnica Salve daily relieves pain from barns scalds cuts and bruises heals ulcers fever sores and other skin troubles. It promises top pile relief and sells for 25 cents at all druggists.
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