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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
2
A collection of garbled political commentary notes tariff disputes with Russia and Italy, U S sugar policy, New Jersey tax cases, and railroad fare theory. Mentions officials McKinley era debates, Roosevelts and Odell, Tillman, Fairbanks, and McKinley third term talk, plus corruption and hazing satire.
An editorial urges renewed public spirit on the Fourth of July, warning that patriotism has waned. It calls for leaders to inspire observance, hoping the day becomes a red letter annual tradition for the new century and for future generations.
The article discusses the morality of bargaining and the urge to win in trade, citing Jacob the Patriarch and the golden rule. It reports local notices, sickness, a storm’s damage, a funeral, and community events in Delay, Mississippi, including road and levee concerns and civic improvements.
At a meeting of A B Long Street Lodge No 113 I O O P officers for the ensuing term were elected. Names include Henry A Moore as NS and S H Logan as W G T B Markette as Secretary J F Matthews as Treasurer. Appointments include I W Wardlaw Chaplain A B Neilson Jr Conductor W B McMahon J G Dr A M King Y G T N Word. Installation set for Friday night.
All tent holders at the Oxford Camp Ground are called to assemble in the Circuit Clerk's office on Saturday the 13th at eleven o'clock. J. SLocer, San Com.
A newly finished two floor modern house offers nine rooms six closets club house grates electric lights and water works. It includes six out houses and a garden and is located close to the university Women’s College and the Depot. Apply to P 5 LeaveLe subscribe for Taz Escre.
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church schedules services on Sunday July 7 at 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM with Rev. D Brown, Rector, preaching at Friday 4:00 PM service. Parish invites all to attend.
The Eagle reports the earliest cotton blooms of the season with promising crop prospects. Readers from Abbeville to Delay note good conditions and solid yields ahead. Local observers cite prompt healing of field injuries and dependable seedbed conditions.
The text warns that too large a quantity or too rich a meal causes heartburn and urges slow eating and thorough mastication. It advises taking time between portions and allowing about six hours to elapse between activities or meals.
State Insane Hospital certifies Mr Thedie H Ellery not mentally insane but influenced by a nervous system condition and past nervous trouble. Court of Inquiry could unjustly detain her, thus recommending release. Signed by T J Mrreweer M D Supt and B S Waller 2d Asst Physician Mississippi Insane Hospital June 17 1901.
Residence on University street with possession granted Sept. 1. Inquiries for details directed to Mr J C Landie Mes Florence B HeExywoop.
Frank Pettis left Tuesday for Collins to take a book keeper position. Juliet Sabournet heads to Aberdeen for several days visit. J D Pannebaker and wife returned from Myrtle. Stella Langley came home from Oxford with Viola Dooley. Miss Mattie Wilkins leaves for Alabama. Birds and kin visitations noted. Rev Stanbery preached at Baptist Church with a large audience. Also an ad copy on Herbine medicine and local health woes.
A fragmented report notes the disappearance of a suspect or partner, with references to a concealed companion and a dramatic end to the eruption event, leaving readers unclear on further details or outcomes.
Mrs Susie Nelson and Miss Wille Wells returned Sunday from Grenada visits. Mrs James Nelson of Woodson Ridge visits her son Calvin Wells. Hugh Worley and wife were Sunday guests. Miss Julia Wells is on the sick list. Mrs Mayfield improving after fever. W H Kimmons family east of Oxford visiting J B Roach. Wilmer Kennedy and Will Denisp with College Hill families.
A large crowd attended the Olympian Games in University Grove on Friday. Miss Pol and Prof. Bass led the events. Winners included James Roane in Swedish game with dumb bells, Louise Phillips in Egg Race, Lilly Philips in girls foot race, Vernon Bogard in boys foot race, James Drummond in bicycle, Brownie Brown in Pie race, Annie May Montgomery in Children's Pie, Miss Bolton in basketball, Eddy Johnson in high jump, and Prof. R B Heater in doughnut eating. Prizes were awarded by Dr. A L Bondurant with remarks.
Mrs. J. R. Faver of Atlanta Georgia reports severe female ailments improved after using Smith's Sure Cure for a month. She credits her doctor and mentions a local seller offering the remedy for cents.
A fragmentary line questions desire for a healthy liver and hints at a character described as a poor millionaire seeking medical vitality. The text reads as an odd aside or dialogue cue with no clear narrative arc or source context.
A rainy period graces our area with regional moisture. Residents from Oxford and Lafayette Springs, including Miss Emma Hampton, Miss Lyla Goolsby, and Bolivar Tadbs, visit relatives and conduct affairs. A local family reports a recovered illness using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy and Hep B or similar liver tonic are advertised for sale by local druggists. Unclaimed mail matter notes Avon and Miss A. end of June listings.
Advertisement describes a medicine sold by R R Chilton & Co offering guaranteed satisfaction or refund, large bottles priced at $1.00, trial bottles free. The phrasing suggests a 19th or early 20th century patent remedy market.
Odd, fragmented ad copy advertising White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm expeller and age tonic, Grove's Tasteless Chill used as iron and quinine in tasteless form, and various remedies. Mentions A. H. Kendell as the seller with price notes and references to piles and female ailments.
Pine Hill News reports hot dry weather and the death of Mr. Rush Jefferies from overheating. Mrs. John Slough, Kuna, and Miss Josie Rankin visited relatives in Taylor's and attended the District Conference at Coffeeville. Rev. A. W. Langley preached to a large crowd. P. H. Rankin and daughter Adelia spent Tuesday in Oxford. Rev. J. M. Huggins attended the District Conference and was escorted home by his daughter Mrs Battles of Dig Creek. An advertisement features a Chamberlain remedy praised by Henderson citizen J A Kelly for use against diarrhea in extreme heat.
One room cottage with good well and garden, well water, all in good repair and convenient. Located between South and Lake streets in Oxford. Price $500. Apply to D FP Poust at Unford Hartware Co's store.
Advertiser offers first class buggies and wagons at reasonable figures. J e a l l o m appears as a stray fragment, suggesting a promotional note or pricing inquiry for stylish horse-drawn vehicles.
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