03 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
1
A Transcribed column notes a gas explosion in Chicago and remarks on Roosevelt resting, Maryland strawberry boast, Kentucky mint beds, bandits on trains, rising goods, and shifting salaries. It also mentions Harrer’s WEEKLY peace in Washington, a comet, postponing earthquakes, suffragists, and political jabs at Taft era figures.
The 57th commencement opened with Dr. William Hayne Leavell of Texas delivering the sermon. Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon gave the commencement oration. Seventy graduates earned diplomas across literary, law, and medical departments. The new dormitory impressed, and plans hint at Mississippi political shifts involving Governor candidates and the Farmers Union. The paper urges teacher summer normals with free university lectures.
The piece defends G R Hightower and the Farmers Union from political insinuations. It portrays him as devoted to farm life issues, not pursuing personal gain, and urges honest journalism despite speculation about his political future. The author stresses their independence and focus on state agricultural problems.
A 1909 La Fayette County Mississippi land sale notice states the Special Commissioner will offer for cash the Will Almond lands in Lafayette County, including the southeast quarter of Section 4 and the west half of the northeast quarter, Township 7 Range 3 West, at the Oxford courthouse. The sale also notes a later hearing for confirmation before the Chancellor in Water Valley and gives details on the appellate parties, dates, and the public auction process.
The third annual Lafayette County Sunday School Convention met at Clear Creek church ten miles west of Oxford on May 23. Rev W J King presided with talks by Rev W L Atkinson Dr F L Riley Rev W L Hedieston and others. Delegates from 18 schools, eighty attendees. Officers elected include Dr F L Riley president Rev Fuilclove vice president D S McLarty recording secretary W I Hargis statistical secretary Mrs Garner Owens treasurer. Next meeting time left to president. Adjourned after thanks to Clear Creek hosts. W J King pres see W L Harris. Some ads follow.
A letter from L. B. Morris of Dexter Kentucky praises Foley Kidney Remedy for enlarging prostate relief after others warned of surgery. The item includes unclaimed letters listing names and notices for Oxford Miscellaneous Post Office and a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for lung and throat ailments.
A local item notes Dallas remains in existence despite floods wars and rumors of wars. It mentions many plan to open barber shops and farmers growing facial hair. Family health updates include Mrs. John Phillips and Mr. Evan Swaim. Flora Phillips visits Sarepta relative J C Phillips. Moreland plans to order riding habits. social visits by Willie Moreland and Swaim children.
Rain continues to affect crops as residents seek farmer aid. Rev E E Bigger of Texas preaches in Hopewell with visiting brother J A Bigger. Miss Carrie McLarty visits Oxford with Floyd Callaway and Carmen Callaway hosts Juvenile Missionary Society. An ice cream picnic at Paul White's home draws a crowd. Children’s Day set for June 13 at Zion with dinner on the ground and singing. Local ads promote Foley products and DeWitt salves. Community health notes mention electris bitters and Ballard’s cough remedies. minor illnesses and hospital stays noted as Oxford mail service improves with new delivery.
The column reports a fairly healthy community yet farmers suffer from heavy rains. Plowing has been scarce for two weeks and low lands sown may need abandonment or replanting. John Lovelady of Delay has been in fragile health and visited relatives near Pleasant Ridge. W W French and family of Paris visited Mr W B Smith on Sunday.
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