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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
2
The piece surveys pension funding, party dynamics in Congress, Roosevelt and policy debates, state saloon limits, historical tech milestones, and plans for the Mississippi Press Association May trip to Buffalo Pan-American Exposition, with editor-only attendance announced.
An editorial lament on the decline of old time courtesy amid modern fast living. It argues refined manners once shared by women and men are fading as business and social pace quicken, urging a return to grace and deliberate politeness as a lasting cultural asset.
The death of Queen Victoria marks the loss of one of the era’s great rulers after a long and influential reign. The obituary notes her widespread admiration, domestic virtue, and the global sorrow across America and Europe. The column also mentions local notices and a Saint Louis Globe-Democrat advertisement praising the newspaper’s modern progress and reach.
A 1901 notice from United Confederate Veterans headquarters requests urgent aid for veterans whose homes were destroyed by the Galveston storm. It cites funds to support elderly camp members, many truck farmers, lacking food, clothing, and winter provisions, and urges small donations of fifty cents to a dollar with donors named in union proceedings.
On January 4 1901 the firm of 3 H Logan and Co dissolves by mutual consent. Bogard Logan and Co assumes all liabilities of S H Logan and will collect sums due. We have bought the stock of goods notes and accounts of S H Logan and will continue the same business line. Bocarp Logan and Co expresses thanks and solicits continued patronage.
On January ith 1901 I sold all my interest in S. H. Logan Co to Bogard Logan Co This firm will pay and collect all debts of S. H. Logan Co I thank my friends and customers for their patronage and wish the new firm a liberal share of it Regardless of future home I remember Lafayette County friends and wish a happy new year signed N Brenner by A Brenner Jun 4 1901
Mr J J Littlejohn and family of Woodson Ridge left for Hillsboro Texas wishing them success. James Adams confined with fever shows improvement after moving to his father in law J S Ford. Earl Duncan left for Brownwood Texas. N L Gilbert and Crawford Anderson left for Abbeville Normal School. Miss Alice Woolverton of Tennessee visits Woodson Ridge. Advertisement promotes Cream Hermitage worm remedy priced 25 cents sold by R Chilton Co.
An ad touts Chilton's Reliable Diar rhoea Cure-a as a guaranteed remedy for diarrhoea, dysentery, and similar ailments. The promotion targets readers seeking quick relief from intestinal disorders with a patent medicine claim.
Mrs W L Dooley visits her parents the Tankersleys before moving to Kansas City. John Shaw returns from Memphis where a medical specialist examined his eye and reports improvement. Clara and Grace Anderson visit College Hill relatives and return near Holly Springs. Bruce Toney visits his sister Carrie in Water Valley. Shives Fernandez returns from Memphis to his mother. Juno promotes safe child care and cough remedies. A medicine suitable for adults and children is sold by Dr R R Chilton Co F M Wetts and Abbeville Druggist.
A Mississippi booklet praises Mrs William Calvin Chilton as a talented townswoman. It lists eight readings and suggests she give Oxford an evening of entertainment soon. The Monroe Bulletin lauds her for Southern knowledge and appeal to Southern audiences.
On long time installment plans for Improved Farm Lands and Old Line Life Insurance policies offered at a low interest rate. Contact Annivta at Bloust McReeg Attorneys at Law Water Valley Mississippi.
The Bank of Oxford in Oxford Mississippi shows its condition as of December 31 1900 with details on loans and discounts including personal and real estate collateral and securities related to an announced deal of 1802.
Glad to report wr. 8 K Bedenbaugh improving after illness J uw Lamney and family plan move near Free Springs Jo Grave to preach at Free Springs Sunday at 11 Alice Campbell from Marmontown visiting friends Otho Waldrip able to be up again after rheumatism William Smith and Annie Ruby wed at bride’s home last Sunday Teckville String Band had pictures taken A J Smith left for Oxford for school Mesaters J W Lammey and S E Sullivan in our midst this week Pulmonary trouble notice price 25 and 60 cents Sold K R Chilton Co.
An compressed advert copy promotes McGee's Chill Cure priced at 25 cents. The note promises ease of use and implies strong relief from symptoms, urging readers to buy now for value and simplicity.
Snowed Thursday in Liberty Hill area with joking remarks on ground conditions. Visitor updates include John Goolaby in Yocona and E I Bearden visiting Sarepta. Charlie Lawhorn’s family in Panola county. Will Goolaby’s visit to Patterson’s. Prickly Ash Bitters promoted as a liver and stomach remedy by A H Kendel, the special agent.
The community notes a quiet wedding Wednesday of J W Jarret and Lacy Fudge with Rev T H Winter officiating. Mrs Jarret and Ada and Della Pudge visited Lovelady area. J W Jarrett visited Oxford and local family ties are mentioned. Weather and school attendance also appear in the brief items.
The brief note notes that the remedy is safe to take and approved by Anle R R Chilton Co and F M Beville, a druggist, indicating trusted local endorsement for a household medicine.
The young people enjoyed an elegant entertainment at sr and Mrs J R Aldersons last Thursday night in honor of Mr Melvin Melton and sister Miss Hattie of Lonoke Ark. Rev J U Huggins occupies the vacated residence of Mr J P Park. The community notes Mr and Mrs J B Roach and Will Johnson attended the Dooley sale at Abbeville. Miss Annie Hassell is back to duties at school.
The National Reform Association met in Sperta Illinois on November 14 for a two day conference on Christian principles of civil government. Dr S F Scovel of Wooster University was reelected president. The group seeks to insure Christian features in US civil institutions and legal safeguards for national Christianity. Dr K C Wylie reported a study of state constitutions and court decisions on education showing Bible reading backed by legal bases in nine states, favorable rulings in eleven, and public sentiment in seventeen. five states had adverse decisions.
Public notice announces proposal to issue bonds of Town Old Mississippi amounting to 20000 for construction of a sewer system in mid town. Bonds dated March 1 1901 bear 6 percent interest payable annually with principal due March 1 or January 2 1901. Clerk E E Temrez signs.
K C M B fast as modern equipment trains with free seats departs Kansas City at noon and arrives Memphis by 8:08 p m and Kansas City at 9:95 next day. Connects at Memphis with Arkansas and Texas lines. Mentions Nichols forts in Texas and a Union line to Colorado. Casual list of common surnames and a patent claim.
Notable voices including Stuyvesant Finch of the Illinois Central Railroad commend Gov Longino's administration. A Mississippi rail mileage recap notes fourth in new track laid last year and expresses belief in continued prosperity under his leadership. Influenza impacts noted, sale price 50 cents by Dr E Chilton & Co.
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