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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
3
Local items describe numerous visits by residents to Oxford and surrounding towns. Messages tell of relatives in Batesville, Memphis, and New Orleans, with mentions of civic events and upcoming church services. The column notes improvements, court activity, and editorials on local governance and prosperity.
Officers were elected at Oxford Lodge So. 2 KE of Pu after regular business. The program previewed a revived theatre night Saturday featuring Our Cobb and Our Goblins with Francia Wilson and Mrs. Holdover in leading roles. The piece promises lively humor and familiar scenes for longtime fans.
The LaFayette County Camp Mo 752 C O met at the Oxford court house on Saturday January 4. The group urged state pensions for worthy veterans and supported a Confederate hospital or annex to existing hospitals. They proposed pensions be vetted by an organized camp and a surgeon or county health officer, with records kept on the pension list. They praised the Daughters of the Confederacy. Next meeting set for the first Saturday in February at 11 in the Court House.
The piece billed as a great musical extravaganza features comedians singers dancers and acrobats booked at the Opera House for Saturday night. Franco Wilson has starred in it for four consecutive years promising strong entertainment with popular prices at a residence on South street.
An advertisement promises the 29th Century Mineral Paint will provide roof painting with a guarantee, urging readers to send in orders for the service.
Fragmentary weekly list of mail matter and notices for the week ending January 1, 192. Burss and Sarah Cun, Robert We, and P. M. Prencs are referenced with requests for numbers and dates advertised.
A regume session of the Mayor and Aldermen produced a long list of accounts allowed including wages for various city workers, materials, and services. The Board approved expenses for street work, printing, jail and court costs, and relief payments, with multiple entries for previous months and upcoming allocations.
At a recent meeting in Jackson the historical society elected officers including President Gen. S. D. Lee and Vice President Dr. W. Jones. An executive committee and a historical commission were named. A resolution authorized moving society records from the University to a new room in the exp osol with legislation to establish a History Department for safekeeping.
All claims against the estate of W. F. Jones deceased must be presented by the 2nd Monday in February at the chancery court in Oxford Mississippi. Stephen and William Sanders of Memphis Tennessee are commanded to appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court to answer suit by Jim Sanders. This 9th day of December 1901.
An advertisement promotes first class Buggy Wagons at reasonable figures, inviting buyers to inspect a selection praised for quality and price. The notice emphasizes durable construction and favorable terms for quick purchases.
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