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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
3
Community items include fever recoveries, an ice cream supper invitation, a school near Oxford, a referendum on sewerage and lighting, protracted meetings at Mid Sayford, and local returns from business and travels. Profs Hutchinson and Wilburn spoke on agriculture. several couples wed or plan to marry. a camp meeting opens August 8. a tragic wagon accident injured a child. Peabody Normal exams reached record highs.
The Friendship neighborhood hosts an ice cream sipper at Mr. Will Freeman's home on the 27th at 6 p.m. Proceeds aid rebuilding the ip school house. A freshman class oysterical contest at Crystal Springs was postponed as colleges failed to send reps.
Captain Gentry receives invitation to Gentry family reunion at Crab Orchard Springs Kentucky on August 1 1898. It honors Revolutionary soldier Richard Gentry and relatives from Virginia with four special trains and full local lodging arranged by a committee of about thirty Kentuckians.
Blanks are now at the Chancery Clerk's office for all Confederate Pensioners under the amended 199 law. Soldiers or servants who draw the fund must have received injuries while them.
Bogard and Logan promote Apex Illuminating Oil as the finest on the market. Country produce beef and various fresh meats are offered to households served by B A Crouch with home deliveries.
A long column lists visits and travels of residents and relatives in La Playette and nearby counties. Mentions H F Fisher leaving for Mississippi, Miss Fala Owens visiting Kentucky, K Tomilson visiting parents in Tippah, and many others in Oxford, Holly Springs, Jackson, and Memphis. Includes a petition from La Playette citizens for executive clemency for Gilbert I Griffin, convicted of bigamy, detailing family history and urging pardon.
The co partnership of Sullivan, McDonald & McDonald in Oxford Mississippi dissolves by mutual consent this July 1995. Signatories W. V. Schirvas and W. A. McDowand announce the firm ending.
Public notice for rental at Mrs Scott's residence on Depot Street. Applicant should apply to Mrs Scott.
Meeting arrangements set for August 2 1898 with tent holders to assemble at the coup ground near Oxford. Falkner elected chairman pro tempore. feed stables and refreshment rights granted for camp use. Oxford papers asked to publish proceedings. local merchants noted for ice supply and camp services.
A petition seeks sewerage for Oxford Miss. A bond plan not to exceed 150 appears for sewerage and a separate electric light plant cost not to exceed 317.00. Voters will decide at a July town election at the court house with three commissioners named to oversee the election. Also town notices and local sales appear alongside.
Seated bids will be received and filed at this office up to 12 o'clock August 1 for building a bridge across Caswell Creek. Bids must comply with plans and specifications on file in the office. B. P. Gary, clerk.
Confederate Memorial meeting held near the State University at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Officers elected with Mrs Kem Price president and Mrs Brow Jones as vice president. A committee from churches to solicit contributions. A gathering Monday at Mrs Rose’s parlors to report progress and plans. Patriotic mood urged for Oxford area.
Your Life Worth 50 Cents defies the world to produce a cure for kidney and bladder troubles piles and diseases peculiar to women that equals Smith's Sure Kidney Cure Ninety eight percent of observed cases were cures Money refunded if no cure after following directions Sold by KR R Chilton & Co.
Bids for furnishing blank books and supplies for La Fayette county public offices are due at 12 o'clock M on Ist day of Argo Ist 1595. The two year contract ends July 1st. Acts of Legislature reference.
Residents debate whether higher taxes to fund sewer systems and electric lights will aid progress or burden breadwinners and renters. Some doubt growth thrills justify added levies, while others urge calm cooperation to meet water work needs. The note includes local endorsements and an upcoming lecture on Revelation.
Toccopola College opens its fifteenth session in September for ten months with tuition rates from 15 to 41.00 per month and furnished board. Enrollment last session reached 206. Principal W. Furr invites inquiries for fall terms and further particulars.
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