This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
2
A fragment lists several public officers including chancery clerk circuit clerk treasurer and magistrate with names such as Gray Bughes Temple Slough Coffey and Patterson. The text notes the candidate’s days of work are ending and mentions the Texas Goods impact leaving 45 000 people dependent on charity.
The piece reports on upcoming primary elections and senator races with endorsements for Senator Sullivan and local representation. It notes a fever treatment trial and a dental health society book review, plus public notices encouraging voters to mark their ballots and attend state and county sessions. It mentions Cady's Condition Powders for horses and an epidemic report from Corsicana Grove with Champhroea treatment.
Dr Isom, aged about 70, former surgeon and Whig, visited Fort Smith with J A Skipwith. He praised Mississippi and noted plans to visit Oxford, while local vendors advertise medicines, clothing, and grooming services.
The Piece reprints a home remedy claiming to cure hydrophobia with a mixture including root and other materials. It warns that authorities and physicians doubt the cure and that many view it as dangerous, noting Madstone and a druggist’s endorsement. The writer cannot attest to its effectiveness.
Consternation rose among Hogarty’s friends in Lexington Kentucky as word spread of the incident. Details remain scarce but the community honors Hogarty’s memory and shares condolences with his family.
A fragmented obituary describes the passing of Jay Woe and aging individuals, noting a twilight of life and a homeward rest. The text references a farewell at a late evening, with slight allusions to friends and family gathering and comforting words amid grief.
A piano submerged during oversows in the Seresses endured flooding and was found undamaged after the water subsided. The instrument, possibly unique in resilience, is identified as the “Maibusbek” type and has been sold by Philip Western Limited New Orleans. Officials urge caution on purchases of periodic goods and note endorsements from local figures.
Public legal notices announce sales and decrees from the Chancery Court of Lavaree County. Auctions target properties in Oxford with bids cash payment, listing parcels and described lands including town lots, tracts, and residences. Several parties named include Mollie Lewis and Amiraparse. dates reference May term and August sales.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.