Memphis and Tennessee News Briefs Surface in Fragmented OCR
A collage of items includes Memphis political notes, a Tennessee gubernatorial stalemate remark by John B. Gordon, discussions of Sunday steamboat and railroad excursions, a $100 reward proclamation for a fugitive John Grant, and remarks on summer heat. Also quoted: praise for Innes Concert Band and Sousa, and a Mrs. Gregory testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic, Diarrhea, and Nine Months’ Remedies.
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the Clarion Ledger
John Grant
C. E. Markett
Duck Hill
The Best Salve For Skin Ailments Sold By Chilton Co
An advertising notice offers a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises ulcers eczema fever sores dermatitis and related skin eruptions with a money refund if not satisfied. The product is priced at 25 cents per box and sold by K R Chilton & Co.
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K. R. Chilton & Co
Dramatic and Song Recital at Crystal Springs
The report covers Miss Isom and Mrs. Carnes presenting a dramatic and song recital at Crystal Springs Chautauqua with readings from Ade La de Proctor and Shakespeare. It notes Miss Isom's performance of The Message and The Raven, her portrayal of Ben Hor, and critiques praising her dignity and lack of trap gestures.
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Murdock
Poe
Isom
Miss [Seum
Plains merchants praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm
Edward and Park er of Plains Georgia endorse Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism lame back and deep seated muscular pains. Sold by R R Chilton and Co.
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Edward & Parker
Plains
Chamberlain
R. R. Chilton & Co
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Gains Many Advocates
Hundreds of thousands have tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after reading reports of its benefits and testing its merits. It is on sale by I. R. Chilton & Co.
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Chamberlain
I. R. Chilton & Co
Emile i CASTONRIA and Skin Ailment Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment for eczema and itching diseases. Claims include instant relief and permanent cures for severe cases, with use on itching piles sore nipples chapped hands chilblains frost bites and chronic sore eyes. Available at 25 cents per box through RK RB Chilton Co.
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RK RB. Chilton & Co
Reasons Readers Should Choose The St. Louis Republic
The St. Louis Republic lists a dozen justifications for reading its paper. It touts itself as the greatest newspaper and claims an exclusive cable news service reaching the civilized world. Special correspondents are highlighted as a feature.
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Europe
New York City
Washington, D. C
United States
Associated Press
Republic
St. Loui
St. Louis Republic
the Republic
St. Louis
Yellow Leaf Sunday Scene Spotlights Regional Visits
Rainy Saturday drew a large crowd to Yellow Leaf where a singing event delighted attendees. Rev. GW Hollowell and his daughter with Miss Maud Walker of Taylors attended. Visitors from Bay Springs, Mt. Zion, and local Oxford representatives joined in. Center Hill public school opened for an promising term.
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Yellow Leaf
GW. Hollowell
Maud Walker
Taylors
Ike Roberta
Sam Wilson
Tish Wilson
Bay Springs
Oxford
T. H. Winter
Paria
Mt. Zion
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Wife of Grippe
Mr James Jones of Jones and Sean Cowden Indiana says his wife suffered severe la grippe last winter and nearly died as doctors near Cowden and Pana could not help. After using Dr King's New Discovery from store she improved from the first dose and a few bottles cured her. Free trial bottles are at R R Chilton and Co.
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James Jones
Jones & Sean
Cowden
Dr. King
Pana
R. R. Chilton & Co
Remedy Credited With Curing Child Ills by Indy Firm
A. H. Potter of Indianapolis and E. C. Atkins & Co. report three years of using Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in their home. Potter says it cures the illness in all three children and is essential in summer. For sale by R. R. Chilton & Co.
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Chamberlain
A. H. Potter
E. C. Atkins & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
R. R. Chilton & Co
Isaac Horner
Burton House
Burton W. Va
Evans
Wheeling Drug Co
Oxford clubs thanked for resolutions in Eagle notices
A note of thanks from B. T. Kimprovea expresses gratitude to the two Book Clubs of Oxford for resolutions published in last week's Eagle regarding Mrs. Kimbrough and to the Missionary Society for similar notices in the week prior. Also thanks to writers of numerous letters received.
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Oxford
Kimbrough
Tonsorial Art Ad Calls On Jack Kennington
An advertisement urges readers to contact Jack Kennington for updated hairdressing work. It promotes modern styles and timely service from a local barber known in the community.
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Jack Kennington
Chilton's Pills and Chamberlain's Remedies Ad
An old advertisement touts Chilton's Pills as a liver cure all ills and Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safe pleasant bowel remedy. It notes availability through R. K. with period advertising language.
Electric Bitters touted as tonic and stomach aid
The advertisement describes Electric Bitters as an intoxicant acting as a tonic and alterative. It claims mild action on stomach and bowels, increased strength, and organ tone. Marketed as an excellent appetizer aiding digestion for all, especially old people. Priced fifty cents to one dollar at KR. BR. Chilton & Co.
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KR. BR. Chilton & Co
Reunion plans set for Oxford Camp No 72 meeting
In Oxford Mississippi on July 13 1907 the Camp No 72 committee led by KR W Jones and JF Keown invites J L Shinault Jim Walker John Melarty and Ed Hope to meet at the courthouse on Saturday July 24 to arrange the reunion.
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Oxford Miss
J. L. Shinault
Jim Walker
John Melarty
Ed Hope
Oxford
KR. W. Jones
Remedies and cures touted for bowel and rheumatic ailments
An advertisement column extols Prickly Ash Bitters for biliousness and constipation and Mac Donald's Barley Elixir as a blood purifier. It also includes a testimonial from Isaac Horner of Burton West Virginia claiming rheumatic cure after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm following years of suffering.
Natchez College to rebuild on same site amid leadership changes
Reports cite the Natchez College Board deciding to rebuild on the same location. Prof. C A Buchanan resigns the presidency of C M College, with a hope to find Mississippi leadership. Updates note health of Prof. G H Payne and local school changes, including Mrs L Stockard resuming primary duties.
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Natchez College
C. A Buchanan
C. M. College
Sons of
Mississippi
W. W. Colman
Memphis
G. H. Payne
Cody's Condition Powders for Horses
The text advertises Cody's Condition Powders as a tonic and blood purifier for horses in bad condition. Sold by KR RK Chilton & Co. Claimed to impart health and cheerfulness, priced at 25 cents per package. Sold in the 19th century medicine advertisement style.
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RK. RK. Chilton & Co
KR. RK. Chilton & Co
Cody
Lt. RK. Chilton & Co
Reasons Why Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
The advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a prompt reliable cure for stomach pains colic and cholera morbus with claims it prevents bilious attacks and cures epidemical dysentery. It emphasizes safety and pleasant use and notes sales by R. R. Chilton & Co with sizes 25 and 50 cents.
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R. R. Chilton & Co
Appointment of County Superintendent and college vacancies
Chiltons Reliable Diar rhoea cure-a sure shot for diarrhoea and summer complaints promoted. Appointments to fill vacancies in I J & C and A M College for Lafayette county to be made on August 7. Parties desiring these places will apply to me on or before the day. G RK Hiawrower County Supt.
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Chilton
A. & M. College
LaFayette County
Chancery Court Notice for Sale of Lands for Division
State of Mississippi summons J W Stokes and others in Delta county Texas and Louisiana residents to appear in Lafette LaFayette Chancery Court on the second Monday in September 1897 to defend suit by Mrs E M Gullett et al for sale of lands for division. Dated June 6 1897.
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Mississippi
J. W. Stokes
W. D. R. Stokes
Gough
Delta County
Exus
Casile
Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County
Texas
Nancy F. Stokes
Mary N. Miller
R. H. Stokes
Hugh L. Stokes
Hoyt Me Stokes
Pecan Gap
L. R. Goodwin
Lafette
Upshaw County
Mr. Stokes
Needmore
Alice E. McNabb
Lone Oak
Hunt County
R. J. Guthrie
Dana Maufer
C.guthrie
Walter Guthrie
Earnest Guthrie
Wattsville
Winn Parish
Chancery Court
LaFayette
A. D
Mra
Regular Monthly Supervisors Meeting Delivers Budget and Repairs
The board met with all members present on Monday July 8 and approved numerous allowances for paupers and relief, contract payments for court house repairs and jail water works, and orders for bridge timber and road work. They discussed road openings and changes, school funds, and the assessment roll for 1897, with actions on patrols, janitorial duties, and clock maintenance noted.
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Willis Goodwin
Court House
E. J
W.C. Neill & Co
Panofford Eagle B
Xfors
Ww. T Wallace
Jno
W. Ward
N Gig
Diggs
Jom
D. T
A. Purvis
Een
R. L. Wi
Joe Dias
Cotas
Sanders
H. Kimmons
Watson
J.B. McEwen
Mh. Treloar
Electric Bitters Promises Relief for Elderly Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a safe remedy for old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys. It claims the product does not stimulate and contains no whiskey or other stimulants, presenting it as a gentle, reliable cure.
W. B. Bradberry Marble Works reps named in LaFayette county
Public notice states Mr. P. H. Rankin will represent the Holly Springs marble works in the eastern LaFayette county and adjoining Mobile & Ohio railroad zone. Mr. M. M. Bogard will cover Oxford and the western LaFayette county. Respectfully signed W. Brapferry.
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P. H. Rankin
W. B
Prickly Ash Bark Promises Liver and Digestion Help
An advertisement claims prickly ash bark purifies the bowels, stimulates the liver and digestion, and remedies dullness biliousness and a bad mouth taste. It asserts prompt use prevents kidney disease by cleansing impurities.
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Eagle
Mas. Bieta A
Holly Springs
Vel OW. Pepeer
Senator Eharriot
Tennessee
Elwood Cemetery
Thesday
Gov
Kd Taylor
Miss Ely
Jackson, Miss
Wallabusha
Pegro
RK. E
Iren
John B. Gordon
Geore
The
Chicago Times Herald
United States Senate
Hoar
Tno
Brandon
Innes
Sousa
Mre
E. G Gregory
Fredrickstown
R. B. Chilton & Co
Bucklen
Mrs. Carnes
Crystal Springs
Dr. Pierce
World's Dispensery Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Common Sense
Emile i Castonria
South Oxford
Ruon
Mesors Roberts
Center Fill
Bavegur
Chilton’s
R. K. Chilton & Co
Jounx FL
Keown
Adjt
Seeis
K. K. Chilton & Co
G. RK. Hiawrower
County
Sup
J. W. T. Faiknen
Atty
Kounter
Grogeries
A. Mecilaren
J. E. Bagley
Same
JB Bundren
Hightower, Co
Aes
Lewis & McKee
John Dalton
J.B Jundren
J. W. Smith
É.¢C
Treloar
J. A. Parker
E. H. Kimmons
B. P. Gray
Wa. Pritchard
Wyatt and
Tyre
Black Water Creek
Wyatt
Brown
Murchison
Hishop & Stall
Bishop & Stall
E. Harris
Wyatt's Ferry
T. Reed i
Hishop and Stall
Ettroon
Taylor and
Panola
Crowell
Water Valley
Orrwood Road
Kill Mills
Crowell’s
Mills
Lower Place
Sam Howry
A.C. Lowe
J. M
Ray Moore
G. R. Aes Sup’t
J. O. Rame
Aeing Co
Chickasaw
Institute Fund
Gen. Co
South Yocona
Abbeville
M. L. Wood
Johnson
Oakteee
L. L. Davis
E. J. Moore
Ohio
Apprintmea
J. M. Perkins
Vanas
Messinnela
Minnesotay
Velloniane Hees
Rem
AE Maysov
Cna
Fdpa
Chicago
Chancery Court of
E. Hons
J. W. T. Falkner
W. F. Hill
W. F. Hr
SUELO
Pepi
Castoria
Tech Sdm
Harkins & Matthews
R. A. Crouch
Miss
Wwe
CuNaware
Ranite W
Geanware
Lewis &llIcKee
Kimble’s Market
Freudenberg Old Stand
Waford
W . WW. Kimble
W.T. Wallace
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