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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
3
Local freight service and passenger stops listed for the Abbetville and Mitchell areas. timetable notes include limited train No 4 and connections at water feeds and taghers, with arrival and departure details for the era’s rail operations.
Local items report improving Mrs W A Reane and a Federal Court adjournment on Saturday. Eleanor Bogard recovering, Miss Fannie McLemore ill. A leap year dance at Hotellson, artesian well on campus nears water, Leavell taking summer courses, Normal School opening under favorable conditions. University Law student Finley dies. Croxton to Ames Grove Sunday. Institute attendance grows, Oxford families relocate, and the graded schools begin session with new principal Cowen.
The article records appointments for an assistant position with Mrs. Bettie Nichols dying after a long illness in Abbeville. Her funeral was held at Liberty church with interment there. She leaves six children and a broad circle of friends.
The program featured a refined rendition by Serin Streciress and a smooth distribution of prizes by Dr. Croxies. An art display showcased crayon, oil, and pastel works under Mixa Ells, with memories and studies noted. Jedee Kimbrough lauded Mrs. Lapcaster’s teaching, warning of an irreparable loss to the community next year.
For sale a good piano and a variety of household furniture. Apply at this office.
A terse note promotes good coffee with a green roast and emphasizes honest goods as a core value. The message underlines quality and integrity in commerce without additional details.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Janc tion City NL was told she had Consumption with no hope. Two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her completely and a further bottle sealed the recovery. Free trial bottle at RBE Chilton & Co’s Drug Store. Regular sizes 5c and 1.00.
A brief notice invites readers to request samples and a price list from The Eagles Job Work. The message promises cost savings by obtaining these materials.
Child readers are advised to avoid errors when buying a bicycle and to consult Jas. W. Bowser, agent for 35 bicycle models, before making a choice. The period notice also warns that children cry for Pitcher's Castor.
A flurry of hometown updates lists expected summer departures and visits. Names include Robert Hil Minnie Cowan C A Lancaster A M Goolsby Carrie Leavell and many University of Mississippi affiliates visiting relatives and pursuing studies in Oxford and nearby towns.
Fragment reads as an OCR mangled advertisement listing flavors Peach Cream Chocolate Cream Soda and Lemonade options. It notes parlors open from dawn to 10 pm and a vitamin or pill claim by G W Beratore Chilton’s Steambest Pills claimed to prevent chills and fevers.
A lively Augustan Age of English Literature session by the Womans Book Club featured readings from Pope and others, with Mrs Meeks and Miss Gale guiding reflections. The group enjoyed quotes, biographical sketches, and a social interlude with drinks, planning for a summer term restart and a ticket sale featuring Arkamine Tex as a fundraiser.
A garbled excerpt discusses Rome's new derivatives and a church figure from Rives. It describes a series of paralyzing accusations and a suggested medical remedy by Dr. Kime. A trial is mentioned with a free trial bottle offered and price references to 36 cents and $1.
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