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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1902
Page
3
Abundant town life with social visits, travel, and local business updates. Events include picnics at Hawkins’ Mill, a Pair-Sullivan marriage, summer schools, a church group meeting, and real estate activity in Gulfport and Oxford. Readers learn of visitors, maritime and rail news, school notes, and upcoming addresses by civic leaders.
Democrats called to a meeting of the County Democratic Executive Committee at 11 A.M. Saturday August 2102 in Oxford Court House. Purpose to appoint officers for the coming Congressional election and to elect a new Executive Committee. Signed K. A. Kax Chair and M. P. Eysnor Secretary.
At the bride Belle Sullivan and Davis Fair of French Camp wed at 6 Monday morning at the bride’s residence, officiated by Rev. Porter. Friends describe the event as a surprise. the couple will reside in Wineas after the ceremony. The Eagle extends best wishes to the couple.
A reader lists various preserved and dried foods including pickle, sausage, ham, herring, tongue, and picks from premium brands. The note mentions pickle pig feet, chipped beef in glass jars, dried herring, Vienna sausage, deviled tongue, and Sandles style items as breakfast offerings.
Sunday morning at about 32 oclock officer L Cullen shot and killed Oscar Murphy a colored man known as Skoon Murphy an employee of S O Souths livery stable in the rear of the C P Church. The coroner and Mayor Adams heard that Murphy threatened the officer and attacked him. Cullen fired in self defense. The inquest returned a verdict of justifiable homicide noting Murphy's disreputable conduct.
The university announces twenty-five schools across science literature arts and engineering with low expenses and special accommodations for women and students of limited means. Facilities include lighting heating water sewer sanitation and enlarged scientific equipment in new buildings. Job opportunities and special information are available from Chancellor R. B. Fritos.
Ashley Cocke and Thomas Lauderisie were hanged at the jail yard in Grenville for murder. Crowds observed as relatives gathered. both men faced the scaffold with firm resolve. Body of Lauderisie sent to Shelby for burial. Cocke buried in Senstebia by his family. Gov. Lorgiva approved the sentence after appellate action. Local officials listed the grant of office responsibilities and upcoming party planning.
The Lafayette Springs column reports a Saturday night rainfall marking the first good season since March. A church meeting last week added sixteen members and multiple conversions. Local residents and visitors are named, with updates on illness, accidents, elopement, travel, and ongoing religious events. The piece closes urging regular reporting and praising community spirit.
A Memphis Tennessee mother asserts her son suffered eight years with a bladder stone and worsened despite treatment in Cincinnati New York Chicago and Nashville. She credits Switchs Sete Kidney Cure with immediate improvement after two bottles and says overall health improved. product price listed. Sold by A H Nendel.
A notice states a new scholarship program at the Business Basics College. Applications are to be submitted at the age office before the stated deadline.
Owing to tax increases and system improvements the public is urged to accept higher rates. New rates take effect August 1 for residents and businesses with monthly charges listed for residence and business lines and a two month to twelve month contract option. Public notice requests notification by August 1, 1902.
A property description lists a home place four miles south of Oxford on about 24 acres with seven acres cultivated and the rest woodland. Includes a fire room house, water source, outbuildings and pasture. Cash sale. for particulars apply at the Eagle office. Sawe 25 1902.
A dated financial statement from the Bank of Oxford Mississippi shows assets and liabilities as of July 15 1902. W Eavell is listed as bookkeeper and Geo W Leavell as cashier with the district clerk and auditor confirming the figures. The note records capital paid in 95000002 with undivided profits 3751 and total assets 3250923 and taxes fund.
An advertising claim toutsSmith's Sure Kidney Cure as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and female diseases. It asserts a 98 percent success rate from observed cases and offers a money back guarantee with two price options. Sold by A H Bendel.
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