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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
3
Local society notes recount visits by Miss Kitty Bogard Jed Montgomery and others in Oxford New Albany Water Valley and Memphis. Mentioned are crops affected by dry winds and remnant suit counter at the Oxford D G Co plus school canvassing by Rev W M McIntosh and teaching posts for Miss Pauline Andrews.
Mrs. W H Baird travels to Stafford's Wells near Vicksburg for health. Alaska lecture at University chapel. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs W A Harvey over infant loss. Mrs J B Neilson hosts Sunday School class. Mrs J B Roach visiting Water Valley then Batesville. Drought hits gardens. produce scarce. Remnant sale on men and boys suits. Mrs Vassar Sommerville improving. W M McLarty sends watermelon. S J Windburn and Mossie Lucas visit from Jackson. Summer Normal well attended. Time table syrup advertised. Henry Lake with Equitable Life in town. Mad dogs reported. precautions urged. Tom Williams leaves for Arkansas. Siblings Thompson attend burial of their father Capt Wm Thompson. A J Adair visiting near university. summer visit. Chancellor Fulton hosts Summer Normal attendees. Gov G D Shands hosting Prof Hubert Shands and family after Germany trip. Remnants of men and boys suits offered at Oxford D G Co.
Dr. R W Jones delivered a Sunday forenoon lecture at Mt Zion Church. attendees included many town citizens. Mrs Rosa Johnson and Mrs James Stome with son Phil plan a West trip with Memphis friends, spending the heated season in Colorado and California. For sale a four room cottage near Woman's College with three acres, garden, water and pasture. terms at residence. Mrs Herbert Thomison and Lizette Kimbrough arrived from Fayetteville due to sister Katrina Kimbrough illness and death in Oxford.
Mrs Mamie Bart travels from Dyersburg Tennessee after illness and death of her father Rev George Stainback. Stainback’s remains were sent to Columbus Mississippi for interment. Also advertised are small Gerkins in 10 ounce and large bottles and Hyman's Pickles for lunches and picnics sold by S H Sanders.
Miss Ree Williams daughter of Mrs 8 A Williams and sister of Mrs 8 H Sanders wed Edward Transoe a prominent Jackson Tennessee businessman on the 18th. The Eagle extends congratulations.
Mrs J H Lawsheek and children of Taylor visited the Misses Sinclair last week. Oxford baseball lost to Holly Springs 10 to 1 in a match. players included Albert Massy Ralph Roane Horace Walton Edgar Moss Coleman Shaw George Johnson Walton Miller Dan Sultan and Diane Jones. For rent a new two story University Street residence with 7 rooms and reception hall water electric lights near schools. Organ Recital at C P Church praised with W D Porter praising Woman's Missionary Society work. Water Valley Military Academy offers broad curriculum and strong physical training for youths from 14 toward West Point and college. Contact Col W P Maury Water Valley Miss.
The Committee tent-holders and all interested in the Oxford Campmeeting are requested to meet in the Clerk's office on Saturday July 12. M. M. KyrGut Chairman Committee July 2 1902.
Mrs Rebecca Phillips aged 89 died after a brief pneumonia illness. A longtime Oxford resident of nearly thirty years she was a Baptist and a devout Christian. Her husband held prominent state roles and she was widely known. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church Friday morning with brief talks by Revs. W. I. Hargis and N. W. P. Bacon.
Capt. William Thompson, a prominent Lafay ette County landowner and longtime Ox ford businessman, died at age 87 last Sunday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. J T Chandler after suffering a neck tumor. He was found dead in the yard about an hour after breakfast. He leaves three sons, three daughters, and many grandchildren. The Eagle offers sympathy to the family.
Miss Katrina Kimbrough daughter of Judge B T Kimbrough died at 4 o clock Sunday after months of illness. She was under Memphis medical care but worsened last Saturday. The bright girl held promise, was a devout Christian, a loving daughter and sister, and her loss is a deep shock to family and friends. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved father and siblings.
List of unclaimed mail items left in the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending June 23 1902 includes names such as Bankhead George Humphris John A Howell Solon H Jemson Willie James Jane Johnson Winney Kathrine McEhmy Elroy Phillips Mrs 8 T Sanders Yart and others Advertised June 30 1902 and to call for item with number and date.
After September 1st a first class residence to rent in Oxford Mississippi. Modern style with nine rooms six closets club-house grates six out-houses and garden. Close to schools depot and town with electric lights water-works bath room cold water tank and all conveniences. Apply to FP Leavell Oxford Mississippi.
The Woman's Book Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Campbell's University street home for a business session. Mrs. Shands elected president with Miss Laura Lake as vice president, Mrs. Meek secretary, and Potts Skipwith Falkner Murray named to the program committee. Members praised a year of papers and lectures, including drives through Oberammergau, Italy, the South, and Greece with Dr. Ferrell, Mrs. Saunders, Dr. Brough, and Dr. Saunders.
The column notes warm days with a light shower cooling the area and cheering farmers. A mule incident injures Alec McKay near Liberty Hill. Pine Hill beats Woodson Ridge 11-10 in a baseball game, and a wedding rumor circulates. Also mentions a Mt Zion singing event and a lecture by Dr. R. W. Jones on Sunday schools.
An advertisement promotes Smiths Sure Kidney Cure as the greatest blood purifier and kidney remedy. It invites readers with impure blood and skin blemishes to try one bottle, claims Indian crude material as base, and lists prices 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by A H Kendel.
For sale a four miles south of Oxford a 70 acre property with about 20 cultivated acres and the rest woodland. Included are a four room house, good water, outbuildings and pasture. Cash sale at a very reasonable price. For details contact THE EAGLE office. June 26, 1902.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. The advertisement lists a price of 25 cents and promotes quick relief from coughs and colds.
The Market Man T. H. Smith announces an ice wagon operating on Oxford principal streets, morning and evening. Housekeepers may order any quantity at their doors by calling after hearing the bell. June 17, 1902.
Two scholarships announced: $25.60 at Eastman Business College and $50 at Grenada Business College. Early purchasers receive a heavy discount. Apply at The Eagle office. June 2. Lodz.
Residence on South street with water garden and out-houses offered for sale. Possession given September 1st. Apply at the residence. 1902 notice from Mrs. M. O. Gentry.
Five room cottage in good condition with a good garden fruit trees and shrubbery. For particulars inquire at J T Chambers Furniture Store.
Clouds pass after thunder and dust as Teckville and nearby Como report busy events. Dan Bedenbaugh visits from Como. Lady Smith kills a rattlesnake with ten rattlers. S. K. Bedenbaugh marks 58th birthday with refreshments, croquet, and socializing. Mormon Elders travel toward Bro Ogiesbys. Miss Martha Smith visits. Children’s Day at Free Springs features speeches and dinner. Elbert Fulmer is ill in Como. John Perkins moves to Teckville. Capt. W A Roane heads to Tyre for appointment. Spight fundraiser anticipated regardless of rain.
A Memphis father touts Smith's Sore Kidney ure as a cure after eight years with bladder stones. He tried eminent physicians in Cincinnati, New York, Chicago and Nashville with no relief before two bottles led to improvement and cure. Sold by A. Kendel for five cents and one dollar.
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