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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
3
Miss Virginia Jones visits Winona and many residents are listed visiting friends in Byhalia Greenwood Memphis Fort Smith Holly Springs Burgess Clarendon and De Leon. Local events include a Basket Ball Club forming and the Farmer's Institute well attended in LaFayette County.
The Citizen's Band of Oxford has been offered the position as the First Regimental Band of Mississippi. This signal honor reflects highly on the young men who compose the band.
Dr W S Leathers travels to Chicago for a summer course at the university. R D Roberts reports good crops in Bay Springs despite drought. Summer goods sale at Oxford D G Co. Baptist church service last Sunday. time table syrup ad. Water needs for town residents amid heat. Mrs Rienhardt and daughter return from Arkansas. Harris Yates lease and Sultan store plans. Col J W Falkner buys Sultan Greene properties. Local obituary: Martin Downs dies of typhoid at 20 near Abbeville. New pickles advertised by S H Sanders.
Local notices report Oxford scenes including remnant suiting sale at the Oxford D G Co and promotions for Burns season travel to Tate Springs Tenn Mr Price health improvement and visits by friends Mrs Overstreet from Memphis Mr Hillary Quinn arriving as financial manager of the University Summer school closes with notable teachers present Embezzlement case of Phil A Rush mistrial and related legal matters Jesse Hays and Randolph Carothers arrested for rock bottom grocery peddling at Falkner store with access and distribution details
Capt W A Roane returned from a western canvassing tour promoting his Congressional bid amid encouragement from supporters. The Board of Supervisors met for a busy session addressing public interests including levee issues in Yocona bottom. Dr J G M Smith of Lafayette Springs died after illness, leaving a wife and children, with public sympathy extended.
A full meeting of La Fayette County Camp is called for Saturday July 12 at 11 A M in the Court House. All veterans are urged to attend to appoint a date for a reunion.
The plan proposes a public vote open to Mississippians over 15 to choose ten native or adopted Mississippians for the Hall of Fame. Voters would use a newspaper ballot, and August 15 is cited as the close date. The ten with the most votes will be honored beside other famed state figures in the Department of Archives and History.
The Market Man T. H. Suir proclaims an Ice Wagon service on Oxford principal streets twice daily morning and evening. House keepers may order any quantity to be delivered right at their doors. Call when you hear the bell. June 17 1902.
A $25.00 scholarship at Eastman Business College and a $50.00 scholarship at Grenada Business College are available. An early purchaser gets a heavy discount. Apply at THE EAGLE office by June 25, 1902. Residence on South Street offers good water, garden and out-houses. Possession September 1. Apply at residence Mrs M C GENTRY.
A Memphis reader reports his son endured eight years of bladder stones with no relief from multiple treatments in Cincinnati New York Chicago and Nashville. After trying Smith’s Sure Kidney Cure the boy improved immediately and was cured after two bottles. The testimonial notes price and local availability. A separate notice advertises a 70 acre home place four miles south of Oxford for cash. Also a cough remedy advert promises cure in one day with no pay if not cured.
At the last legislature large appropriations were made to enlarge University buildings and repair older structures. A Jackson trustees meeting delegated plans to an executive committee which yesterday decided to build a new dormitory for about 20000 pounds and add Lyceum space for 30000 dollars with a 2400 dollar spur to Power House and 4000 dollars for steam heat. Architect Link will refine the plans, and work starts by August 1. Committee members include J. A. Orr W. B. Walker W. A. Belk R. H. Thompson and J. W. T. Falkner. Oxford touts strong utilities and low taxes. croakers beware.
Five room cottage in good condition with garden fruit trees and shrubs. For particulars contact J. T. Chambers at his furniture store.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in regular session July 1 1902 with Mayor R 8 Adams and Aldermen present. Accounts were allowed for the Corporation fund including mayoral salary clerk tax collector treasurer and sewerage work. A special session followed July 3 1902 with clerk reporting expenditures on sewerage and right of way, labor and street filling. Ends with an advertisement for Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic.
A vintage advertisement touts Smith’s Sure Kidney Cure as the greatest remedy for impure blood and skin blemishes. It claims powerful native Indian ingredients purify blood and restore facial beauty, signed by A. H. Benal.
A never occupied two story residence on University Street offers seven rooms and reception halls with water works electric lights and all modern conveniences. Convenient to University and all schools. Terms very reasonable. Apply to Mrs Coliz Plant. July 2, 1902.
Farmers lament dry weather urging rain to save crops. George Barefield of Glennville appears among residents. Local youths held a picnic at Punkin Creek and reported a pleasant time. Rev BE Williams preached to a large crowd Sunday. A Sunday singing class was organized at Fairview schoolhouse with services on the first and third Sundays. Visitors include Miss Cleo Vick and Boyd Best of Taylor. Antioch Springs picnic planned for Tuesday July 15 with baskets. Best wishes to THE EAGLE and its subscribers. Little Boy.
The Eagle advertises aged papers available for purchase to use as carpet underlay.
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