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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reports political candidacy developments, college enrollments, and local events. Mississippi delegates travel to Chicago with a Mechlin sleeper, university news highlights 271 students enrolled, and notable obituaries and civic items across Starkville Vicksburg Water Valley and Richmond VA memorials.
The university reports a deep well 185 feet deep producing clear tasteless water at 50 000 gallons daily, peaking near 100 000. An elevated 30 000 gallon tank on a 50 foot steel tower will supply highest buildings and improve campus supply by next session.
The paper announces Rice T. Fant of Marshall County as a candidate for representative in Congress, praising his intellect and leadership. It also notes Swed ish explorer S A Andree and colleagues planning a North Pole balloon voyage from Spitzbergen around July 15, two years of supplies onboard. University improvements include a deep well and steam heating. Michigan grasshoppers threaten crops, with farmers reporting severe damage and fences eaten in some areas.
The Pearl River News argues Mississippi is under-allocated land by the United States, receiving one thirty-sixth while Northwest states get two sections. It notes government land holdings in the state and a large colored population’s schooling costs, urging Congress to grant more land to fund public schools.
The Seventeenth National Democratic Convention opened with David B. Hill named temporary chairman and a clash over him. Clayton moved Virginia's Daniel be named to replace Hill. motion passed 356 to 349. Daniel urged free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. The day noted a first floor post office at a convention. The report also highlights local education notices and a ginger plug for Karl's Clover Root Tea.
The Caicace Illinois convention opened at 10 a m with Senator White of California presiding. Hogg of Texas and Altgeld of Illinois spoke as credentials were debated. The credentials committee backed gold delegates from Michigan and Nebraska, while Nebraska Bryan delegates cheered as four Michigan gold delegates were seated, shifting the state to silver supporters. Shiloh's Cure advertised for respiratory relief.
Canajoharie resident D W Fuller praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy he has used at home and would not be without it. Catskill druggist G A Dykeman reports eight years of successful use in families and recommends the medicine. Trial bottles are free at E K Chilton & Co Drug Store with regular size one dollar.
The next session of this popular institution is set to be the most prosperous in its history with strict precautions and experienced teachers. Rer Pee Ong, noted for character and reputation, has overseen faculty standards, while Wright from the University brings years of teaching experience and strong endorsements from the university and former patrons. Mr Eugene Campbell is also connected with the college and will begin promptly.
A historical ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general ailments including loss of appetite constipation headaches nervousness and sleep issues. It also claims skin remedies and a money back guarantee with prices of fifty cents and twenty five cents per box available at Chilton Co Drug Store.
The Mississippi Chautauqua Assembly announces its second annual session at Crystal Springs from July 16 to 26 with lectures by Gen. John B. Gordon Rev. S. C. Caldwell Prof. S. M. Tracy and other speakers plus Schubert Quartette Club concerts. Admission includes season tickets and family rates. contact Rev B W Bailey for program details and S H Aby or M L Barton for rates and board.
Watts and Wells & Co of Le Roy New York promote a pamphlet on four national fees and offer a sample of Karl's Clover Root Tea. Sold by T D Isom & Co.
The University Summer Normal of 1896 enrolled 170, down from prior years due to a shift to more intensive and specific coursework. Examinations for State and professional licenses were held, with four applying for licenses and six for state credentials. The administration praised the effort and emphasized work over numbers.
Telegram from J M Williamson announces the death of his wife who had gone to Mobile for medical treatment She was editor of the State Line Graphic and the community expresses sympathy Miss Dollie Pitts of Jackson was assassinated while he was away from home and his third is now dead
Mrs. T P Scott and Miss Madelise Scott depart Thursday for Crystal Springs then join T P Scott on his move to Wesson for law practice and a newspaper interest. The trip ties to meetings of the National Educational Association and the National Association of State Universities. Bills and land grants linked to the university appear in debate. Local ads promote Constipation cures and chewing tobacco, St Louis Republic political coverage, and various sales and remedies from Isom & Co.
Second Saturday and the eleventh of July 1996 call for full attendance as important business will be transacted. W. W. Forst is the chairman.
Mrs. E. G. Gregory of Fredericktown Missouri reports rapid relief from a severe bowel trouble in a grandchild after using Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad extols its effectiveness for dysentery summer complaint cholera infantum and urges mothers to follow directions. Available through all druggists.
Fragmentary notice from a court in which G. Vansef is involved. It cites a 1s 8 in J. A. D. and mentions a clerk named OP. Gmay. Date reads the Sth day of June A.D. inse.
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