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A sequence of unreadable time stamps appears: 3:06 p.m. 10:65 a.m. 3:43 p.m. 3-4 a.m. with unclear context or events.
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
3
A sequence of unreadable time stamps appears: 3:06 p.m. 10:65 a.m. 3:43 p.m. 3-4 a.m. with unclear context or events.
A series of social updates from Oxford and nearby areas lists visits and travels by residents such as Mrs. J. E. Hargis in Memphis, Miss Marguerite Rhodes to Charlotte, and Mr. Eugene Hays McGuire in Yazoo City. Movements include protracted stays, family visits, and attendance at courses while others report market activity and church improvements. The week also notes fruit market deliveries, a new piano at South Street Presbyterian, and ongoing crop hopes with favorable county-wide reports.
Call from J W Shearer of Abbeville reports good crop prospects. Mrs Kate leaves Heidelberg after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs J C Lundie. Fire department ready to respond. Dr R P Harrison of Holly Springs treats domestic animals and visits Oxford regularly. Several notices on rental and sale of properties and goods. Senator Lee Russell and wife begin a vacation visiting Minnesota Wisconsin Montana with return planned in a month.
A community picnic is planned for July 17th eight miles north of Oxford in Mr. Pat Stephens’ grove. Activities include speaking, a good dinner, music, and dancing with good roads for autos. Everyone invited.
Last Thursday a collapse at the Oxford embankment near the railroad bridge trapped Garland Hurst under wet earth. Rescue efforts were brief and the child was recovered only after an hour, leaving grieving parents and a community in mourning.
Trustees elected Prof. M. P. Bush of Newton as principal and expect him on August 10. Construction advances include concrete foundation and heating plant excavation. Building contract aims for completion by September 15 with Mrs. Bush as matron and a domestic science teacher added. The county’s school needs public support as agriculture grows as a profession.
The First National Bank of Oxford touts its conservative policy as a sign of strength and invites business. It mentions state and county depositories and notes a few home savings banks still open, urging readers to get in the habit of saving.
G W Eatman of Grenada Mississippi announces Kuykendall's Eczema Remedy a greaseless liquid claimed to cure eczema teter ring worm poison oak stew fever blisters frost bites chicken pox prickly heat nettlerash and other skin conditions with purported success on long stubborn sores once thought cancer. Onsale at Rowland Drug Co.
Lee M. Russell announces absence from July 10 to about August 10 with limited in office presence. His part time staff will handle matters and forward or communicate urgent mail and issues promptly.
An evangelist Rev L W Cain leads services at Oxford ground meeting in Klee with good tents and music. Testimonials praise his revival work as forceful and magnetic and visiting preachers include R A Tucker, R O Brown, Ben P Jaco and T H Dorsey. Daily services and visitor courtesy promised.
A large county turnout enjoyed a Friday camp ground picnic with speeches by Senator Lee Russell Representatives Clarence Eskridge and J M Saunders among others. Russell spoke about citizenship and core virtues urging youth training for noble, honest lives before a lengthy audience. A substantial dinner followed as Eskridge Saunders and others addressed attendees, ending with a positive recap of the day.
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