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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
3
Schedule fragment shows south bound routes including Mall and Freigh freight connections. Mentions Tarlo Waterford and early evening pickup with firm times. Notes local freight and passenger service with Mitchell as agent in unclear handwriting.
Summer school opens in W county on Monday and rain brings relief Sunday. A community picnic is announced at Harkins and the Fourth of July plans unfold. Thanks are offered for a large cabbage from Mrs. Florence Knight. Rev J W Dorman preaches at Union Grove Mission on Sunday the 12th. W C Neill and Co relocate at the old Kimmons lot and seek patrons. Miss Beverly Neill is home recovering. The Bessie Palmer Missionary Band plans an event at Mrs Saltameo’s residence Friday 5 to 7 pm. The State School Convention meets in Wesson July 27. Mrs D J Baker of Walton dies. her husband mourns. A supper is given at Wor’s Grove on Thursday 16% mst for the Unites Grove church. Epworth League elects Annie Williams for Crystal Springs convention on the 3rd inst. Col W D Holder visits Old Point Comfort VA. A public picnic is planned. Mr B Friend dies, his funeral at his son Jim St Louis property on Friday 3rd inst. Miss Nettie Smith injured when a turnaway cart overturns. she’s in hospital and improving. Officials weigh best interests of citizens and tax-payers.
Announcement of the marriage on July 2 in Washington DC between Miss Mattie Lester and Mr Henry Ellinger Lineamaker. They will reside at McKee's Port Pennsylvania. Congratulations are extended by friends and well wishers. Also mentions Shilohs Cure and Chiltons Steamboat Pills advertisements.
On Tuesday the field officers of the Mississippi National Guard held at West Point elected G C Coleman of Aberdeen as colonel Maj Morrow of West Point as lieutenant colonel and J K Shinault of Oxford as major The Oxford Rifles prepare to elect a captain and Shimauld is promoted with expected gallant service Also notices promote Shiloh remedies and local merchants adverts for dry goods and groceries
Mrs Jomex and Mrs Lewith discuss Hastros Festee's offerings. Patrons praise Lamer's Extract as splendid and best ever, while Waking Powder from HAMPFroy & FestEe's is described as fine as Rove.
The Richmead Virginia report on the Confederate Veterans reunion notes Miss Clopten of Mississippi received an elegant diamond bracelet from veterans of her state. The tribute praises her beauty grace and gentle demeanor loved by veterans across the state.
Mower sales offer No. 4 McCormick by W C Neri Co with additional farm items and a note on a milk cow. Announcements include sending 9/23 to mail a territory and a reference to Randall McNally Co. Plus customer testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from Mrs Mary Sibley and neighbors, with druggists carrying the product. Also mentions spool silk, Sos Racket Store items, a Graphophone with a new distributing tube, Mason Fruit Jars, and Chiltoon’s Steamboat Pills for headache.
Prof. W. W. Rivers visits his parents while numerous locals and visitors are listed through Oxford events. Names include Saktas, Bem Price, J. E. Pope, Emma Harrie, H Wohlieben, Ansie Vineyard, H. A. Panmabaker, LaFayette Springs, D. M. Smith, Stuart Jones, Frank McKee, Jewie Palmer, Eugene Barry, Paul Pegues, Minnie McLemore, and others. The column notes travels, visits, and extended stays with scattered hometowns and institutions.
A brief notice reports the liver health of a steamboat named Chilton, with concerns noted about its seaworthiness and safety. No further technical details are provided in the fragment.
A testimonial extols Tutt's Liver Pills as a life changing remedy. The writer credits the pills with a renewed lease on life following an accident and mentions J. Fairleigh Platte Cannon Col Tutt by name.
Woman's book club event described with a Browning Club reception hosted by Mrs Keys. Text mentions a reading and a theme of enduring affection among attendees. Details are fragmentary but place and host are identified.
Readable text shows a damaged line about Whee Baby and care details involving Core and Wien. The fragment hints at a sequence when she was fed, but lacks coherent context or complete facts to state a clear incident or outcome.
A terse note describes Jack Frost's culinary activity at Bowder with a focus on winter flavors and local baking traditions. The concise item notes seasonal imagery and a playful regional touch without extra detail.
Local broker C. W. Petrie invites owners to list lands or houses for sale or rent. He appeals to individuals with property to engage his services for effective marketing and trusted handling.
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