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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
3
Local notes from Oxford recount visits by H P Stephens and many visitors from Taylor's, Memphis, Abbeville, Holly Springs, and North Carolina. Updates include school leadership, property sales, a Week of Prayer, new hardware firm plans, a Gretna Green marriage, and a typhoid death in the Alderson family.
The D. G. Burgess place is posted according to law and the public is warned against trespassing on the property.
A black and tan hound dog with a white breast spot and one white foot is missing. Reward offered for information leading to its return. Contact RESCUE PRICE for details.
Ex Sheriff John R. Harkins traveled to Jackson Saturday to present his final report at the end of his term. The ledger shows painstaking labor over public welfare, with praise for upright conduct and competence. He may assist Sheriff Welch temporarily as the new administration begins. The paper defends school coverage, clarifying a duty rule has not harmed pupils and that Harris and teachers are supported by the town.
After being qualified and commissioned as a Magistrate of Beat 1, J. R. McLarty states he will be at the Circuit Clerk's office in the Court House on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month and signs off with solicitation of patronage.
We respectfully ask those who owe us to come and settle. Please do not ask to be carried over for another year.
Kentucky druggists Lang Bros of Paducah report high sales of Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure with over 700 bottles sold in a season. Physicians prescribe it and customers who try it rarely switch remedies.
The article argues climate holds little influence on curing consumption and urges careful food digestion and regular use of German Syrup. It claims morning expectoration improves, nights rest improves, and coughing fatigue and night sweats lessen with liberal, regular use. It notes warmer climates help only a few, with trial bottles offered at Kendel's.
The family of Mrs M L Bobbitt of Cargerton witnessed her dying from consumption. Physicians failed until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption brought relief and she was completely cured after use. It is described as the most certain cure for threat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at all druggists.
Advertisement offers old newspapers at 25 cents per hundred with no substitutes. Mentions Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as a general tonic for malaria and fever. Claims money back if unsatisfied and directs returns to J Mendenhall, BigeeecaNe, Ind.
The Evening News of Jackson announces special legislative session rates for readers. Reporters will cover the incoming Mississippi Legislature in Jackson, with early, readable reports. Subscriptions offer three months at 1.25 or one month at 0.50. weekly at 0.75 or 1.00 annually. The paper will provide Associated Press coverage, full market quotations, and advance payment options.
The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI to Henry Watson with unknown address is ordered to appear before the Chaucer Court of Lafayette County on the Monday in March 1904 to defend the suit of Lala Watson. Clerk B. P. Gray issues the notice dated December 30 1903 with L M. Russet as attorney for the complainant.
The G M Johnson estate leads a court ordered sale on February 1 1904 at the Oxford Court House to pass lands to the highest bidder for cash. One hundred acres of the east half of section 18 township 3 range 3 west are described with bounds to Sparks Childress plant W G Plant Earl & McLemore and Dr June Davidson, previously conveyed to S S Miller by W W McMahon and S S Miller to G M Johnson. Also bankruptcy notice for J H Hope with first creditors meeting January 22 1904 at Oxford. An advertisement for Herbine health tonic ends with a testimonial from Isaac Story of Ava Missouri.
Memphis Weekly News is a new weekly metropolitan paper of 10 to 16 pages with tele graphic and foreign news and items from the South. It stands for Democracy and is a home and farm necessity. Subscribers can get the Memphis Weekly News with the Memphis Morning News at a low price by requesting the weekly at once.
The Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church in Oxford Mississippi stresses careful planning and regular monthly meetings to engage supporters. It urges timely bulletins showing progress and needs, highlighting Brevard Florida the Pacific coast and other areas.
The correspondence secretary of Auxiliaries promotes better information flow and renewed effort. Enrolment reaches 85 children at Ybor City with Miss Ford praising school conditions and missionary support. Donations include book cases from Dr Murry and a horse and buggy from Mrs Ross to Ruth Hargrove, aiding local outreach and charity.
The Woman's Board of Home Missions will meet in Kansas City in April 1904. The Literature Committee has completed a new course in Bible study and Home Mission study, fixed after a Nashville session. Conferences and auxiliary officers are urged to begin active work on the course immediately for humanity and for Christ.
A 100 by 140 foot lot valued at 3000 with a three story building costing 7500 is pledged. The Woman's Board of Home Missions contributes 2000 while the Los Angeles Conference adds 1000. Furnishings and readiness require funding, plant valued at 12500 with no debt, made possible by Mr and Mrs Tokerman.
Brevard continues advancing as residents enable rapid growth. An additional teacher brings the faculty to five, and officials urge all auxiliaries to diligently share the facts to awaken concern and action among the indifferent.
Mrs W J Stone widow and former president of the Indian Mission Conference Home Mission Society joins the A B C Mission Home faculty and is praised for her dedication to the work. The note expresses trust that God will bless her contributions to the mission.
A late catalogue presents 106 pages showcasing jewelers wares with actual photographs. Readers are invited to write for one or both of the mentioned items.
The Clarion-Ledger announces detailed legislative proceedings from Jackson beginning January 5 1904 with special subscription offers. The Daily edition costs 1.25 dollars for the full session or 60 cents monthly. the Weekly is 35 cents or 1.00 per year. Advance payment required.
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