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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1904
Page
3
A local update from Oxford covers residents traveling to St. Louis and Memphis, visits by relatives, hospital and World’s Fair trips, and plans for a veterans picnic. It notes weddings, improvements, and a forthcoming public sale while listing community appointments, club meetings, and upcoming registrations for primaries.
A letter from The Piedmont Atlanta dated July 7 1904 informs J E France of Oxford Mississippi that he was unanimously elected first vice president for Mississippi at the convention. France did not attend the Atlanta session, a fact noted as a surprise.
The Housekeeper's Friend introduces the Ideal Steam Cooker in Oxford, praised for saving labor amid scarce hired help. It promises fully cooked dinners after two hours away and aids in preserving and canning fruits. Mrs. Blanche Morrow Bennett promotes the device, receiving many daily orders.
For rent 80 acres of good ridge land for 1905 with 7 miles from town. Possession given at any time. Apply at this office.
Six room residence with out houses hydrant water and tank in cistern pasture and more. For inquiry contact A. R. Bocarp.
Mr. P. E. Matthews declares his candidacy for mayor of Oxford. He has served La Fayette County as sheriff, earning a reputation as an efficient and faithful officer. His competence and popularity suggest broad public support.
Mrs P B Barringer schedules a public sale of all household furnishings for Tuesday July 19 beginning at 9 a m and continuing through the day. Terms cash. July 14 1904.
Dr. W. B. McMahon will be out of his dental office from Tuesday July 19 through Thursday July 28. His patients will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly.
The Orphans Home in Water Valley burned Monday morning destroying clothing and furniture. The attic fire began around seven while occupants were at breakfast and spread before discovery. Matches likely started by mice or rats. Superintendent and orphans moved to the former McIntosh Training School building pending new arrangements.
Obituary notices the passing of Mr. David Archibald on June 25 1904 at Canton Mississippi after months of illness. A Oxford resident and Mason, he is remembered as devoted husband father and friend who fought for the Confederacy. The T S Gathright Lodge No 33 expresses sympathy to his family and orders the resolutions to be published in county papers and inserted in the lodge minutes.
Estates of Lafayette County are set for public auction on August 1 1904 with two lands offered. The first parcel 106 acres in Section 5 Township 9 Range 2 West near Oxford sells for cash with earnest money equal to one fourth. The second listing covers multiple tracts in Sections 16 9 7 Township 6 Range 1 West totaling 314 acres with twenty percent paid at sale and balance after court confirmation.
Mr. J. T. Strawn died suddenly Monday of apoplexy after being in good health. A longtime Oxford resident and postmaster at the University, he rests in St. Peter's Cemetery after services by Rev. J. R. Countiss. He leaves two sons and many friends.
Sealed bids will be received until the first Monday in August 1901 for repairing the Horn's Ferry bridge per plans and specifications on file. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. J O Raury Clerk July 8 1904 Lafayette County Mississippi.
The undersigned clerk of the Board of Supervisors invites bids for furnishing blank books stationery and related supplies for the county and district officers as provided by law. Bids due noon on the first Monday in August 1904. The Board may reject any or all bids. J O Ramey Clerk July 8 1904.
Legal notices announce multiple land sales in Lafayette County Mississippi. Exparte decrees authorize sale of 89 acres in section 13 township 10 range 5 west. sheriff sells various parcels including fractions of lots 16 and 25 and part of section 16. Purchasers must pay cash within hours, with details recorded by J O Ramey and J H Wetul? sheriff.
Weekly list shows unclaimed mail at Oxford Post Office for week ending July 2 1904 with names including Banks W M Barr Lizzie Brown Mrs Henry and others. Notice calls tent holders of the Oxford Camp Ground to meet July 22 to ready grounds for the grand camp meeting starting July 30 and to contact W W Ponies agent for terms on Mrs Cokie Plant residence on Depot Street.
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.