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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
3
Readable parts show an Illinois Central Railroad passenger timetable with several trains listed. Times include 10:46 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. with additional entries of 3:4 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. plus 6 a.m. and notes on train numbers 4 6 33.
Daily notes from Oxford record residents visiting relatives in Louisiana Memphis Jackson and Aber deen. visits by Mrs Hurst Boone Gamble and Oldham families. residents returning from Memphis and St Josephs hospital. a Methodist picnic planned after rain. local testimonials on a county race and campaign card pricing.
July 8 1915 notes from Jackson Mississippi area papers record Sun day School Normal at Rat Haven College with attendees Meses Kate Kimmons and Lowvise Rosch and remarks on Rev St A Tucker and local church events. Centered items mention elections for indebtedness bonds and community picnics plus health and estate notices.
Kendel's Linder's Stomach Pills advertised as a household remedy claiming universal wellness. The notice emphasizes wide use and repeated benefits for digestive comfort and overall health.
Local advertisement offers Jersey milk cows with young calves for sale. Inquiry about weather prompts a humorous note from a country paper reader. Also listed: Kodak film developing and printing services at low rates.
Judge Chas B Howry of Washington DC visited Oxford Saturday and plans to stay ten days or more. A native of the area he earlier moved to Washington twenty two years ago and served in trust positions before being appointed a Judge in the Court of Claims by President Cleveland. He resigned recently after a long, exemplary term with one contested case.
Tent holders of the Oxford Camp-Ground and others interested are asked to meet at the Oxford Court House on the second Saturday of July at 10 oclock to discuss the camp meeting matters. R. McLarty is the chairman.
A big picnic and basket dinner is planned at Free Springs on Wednesday July 25. Several candidates for State and District offices along with County and Beat contenders will present speeches announcing their candidacies. Attendees are invited to spend a pleasant day.
An old-time picnic will be held in the grove of J. C. Treloar on Tuesday July 2. This promises to be a highly enjoyable public gathering. Candidates are expected to attend and be given time to announce. Remember the date July 22 and attend the picnic.
Mr. W. C. Neill will keep for sale all Stoate Remedies and will show interested parties the names of customers who have used and recommended them. The Stoate Pain Exterminator has cured many cases of rheumatism. The Stoate Microbe Destroyer is claimed to cure all forms of inflammation.
An old health ad urges avoiding drafts and exposure while promising Dr King’s New Discovery will relieve a cough and, if it fails, rid it over time. It recommends buying a bottle from a druggist at low cost.
The clerk’s office notes bids will be received until 7 p m on July 10 1945. The Board reserves the right to reject any bids. J H Lawshee City Clerk.
The Oxford Hospital is fitted with modern conveniences and prepared to accommodate medical and surgical cases. It can also receive a few charity patients. For information write or apply to Mrs. G. Ellis, Matron.
Public notice states that Trusten & Bacon trustees convey one acre parcel in Lafay County Mississippi as described in the 15 acre plot east of section 22 township 6 range 1 west. Rented to Aston Hurt with all improvements, title believed good but transfer limited to vested portions.
Trustee J B Roach invites cash bids on June 1 7 1915 for a parcel in Robowilie village Lafayette County Mississippi described as seven acres including homestead. The sale covers property from a deed in Book BZ 4 page 435 and a life and land policy, with title to be conveyed only as vested.
An article warns about internal remedies like Hall's Catarrh Cure and other nostril medicines, claiming they damage the sense of smell. It promotes a generic brand and cautions readers about dubious claims while mentioning a money-back offer and a company in Ohio.
The article emphasizes two kinds of printing and states that theirs uses the best materials and workmanship. It asserts superior quality and suggests a focus on durability and finish.
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