Fourth of July Celebrated by Oxford Residents at Calloway Home
The town observed Independence Day with stores closed banks and post office. Many families enjoyed outings to Howell's Springs and country homes while the Calloway residence hosted a large gathering. An automobile accident delayed events but caused no fatalities. Mrs Ferrell sustained an elbow fracture.
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Oxford
Howell's Springs
A. F. Calloway
Eagle
Barrow
B. H. Ferrell
Ferrell
Tribute to Calloways and Fair View Hosts Marks 60 Years
Guests praised Mrs Calloway and her committee for gracious reception at Fair View. The note recalls long past days and honors beloved parents with memories of warmth, beauty, and enduring affection. The writers express gratitude for the entrancing event and its lasting impact on their hearts and minds.
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Mistress of Fair View
Weddings of Interest to Eagle Readers
A quiet ceremony took place at Mrs. Chandler's home on Wednesday July 12 at 8 15 p m. Miss Annie Chandler wed Mr. John B Brown in an Episcopal service conducted by Rev C D Brown with only close relatives present. The couple departed by the south bound train and the community extends best wishes.
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Oxford
Chandler
Miss Annie
John B. Brown
C. D. Brown
Episcopal Church
Does Sloan Liniment Help Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as relief for rheumatic aches and stiff joints with a 25 cent bottle available at drug stores. A community note from July 4, 1916, praises unity and cooperation at an elderly town outing hosted by Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Calloway, featuring remarks by Rev. Hargis and Dr. T. H. Somerville.
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Sloan's
Sloan’s
Ww. Price
The
Run Eagle
Barrow
Hargis
A. F. Calloway
Pine Tar Honey advertised by Dr. Bell for coughs
An old advertisement urges readers to buy Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey to ease coughs and chest congestion. It touts Pine Tar and Honey as improving breathing and claims the product is available at druggists.
Auto Wreck Near Pool Incurred By Sharp Curve Collision
Miss Ethel McCharen, driving her car, met a speeding vehicle owned by David Carter near the road turn by the swimming pool. She was thrown from the car with minor bruises while two passengers in the other car were shaken but unharmed. McCharen's car suffered severe damage. the other vehicle was only lightly damaged. Both drivers reported not seeing each other until the collision.
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Ethel McCharen
David Carter
Miss McCharen
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
Advertising copy touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy for coughs and colds. It claims long use by customers makes it the best choice and promises satisfaction or money back.
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DR. King
Names of attendees at Calloway July Fourth picnic
A long list of participants at the Calloway homestead Fourth of July picnic is recorded, including A. F. Calloway, Mrs. A. F. Calloway, Lex Ramey, J. S. Douglass, P. B. Farr, W. B. Worley, E. L. Wilds, L. C. Gates, Mart Crouch, Delia Stephens, J. F. Brown, J. M. Stephens, J. S. Calloway, and many others. The roster spans numerous families and local residents, reflecting a community social gathering.
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Calloway Homestead
A. F. Calloway
Lex Ramey
Douglass
P. B. Farr
R. Bogard
W.B. Worley
BR. L. Stephens
E. L. Wilds
L. C. Gates
Nellie Sisk
S. A. Dennison
D. J. Dennison
F. Webster
P.T Leak
W. A. Hampton
M. McElroy
C. A. McCharen
Calloway
C. C. Stephens
J. D. Jones
E C. Poster
Jeff Jones
Monroe McElroy
J. K. Miller
R. L. Stephens
Paul White
Mra. Cook
J. R. McClarty
E.I Harris
A. C. Bramlett
I. G. Walkler
J.S. Calloway
J. M Stephens
W. J. Hill
J. M. Black
L. £. McLarty
Misa Claude Harris
W.C. Well
MF Patton
H Carnathan
PS Boog
E Webster
L J Farley
LC Nanoally
W W East
E E Temple
A BR Bogard
B L King
M L Sloss
John Logan
J Hamilton
Peacock
S P Taylor
W Crouch
C P Plant
Francis Bruce
J W Craig
W P Ivey
R Eades
R R Eades
W Buffaloe
G W Buffaloe
N D Walke
G B Owens
Lovelady
Z D Walker
S W Sweet
C Naird
J E Barrow
W J Bruce
J &T Holcomb
E J Hall
L Roback
Lee Baggett Sr
Relbue Price
W J McGroom
Ed Russell
M Howery
A M Whitehead
D F Hoyle
Alice Hoyle
I Hargis
W [ Hargis
Eugene S. Bramlett
E D Beanland
H E Lundie
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Colds Remedy
Honey Pine Tar and Glycerine are combined with other medicines in Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for cold relief. The advertisement touts a seafast symbol of medicine blends intended to ease symptoms.
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Bell
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Mrs
Brown-Chandler
Court House
Webster
Hampton
Samuel Christman
Lois Massey
L. L. Steguens
Sloan
Gene
Seneca
J. E. Barrow
Lafayette County
Alrest
Fayette County
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