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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
2
The announcement names Captain W. A. Roane of Le Fayette County as a Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District in the 53rd Congress, pending party nomination.
A string of dated editorials touches on Danish Islands delays, the coronation of King Edward, Knox at the helm, and reactions to U S policy in the Philippines. It opposes Spanish and Cuban trade frictions, hints at Cochran and Carmack as potential candidates, and notes rising trusts, volcanic disturbances, and Republican dissent.
A LaFayette County resident near Oxford is praised as an extraordinary, debt-free farmer who lives by cash trades, raises a large family, and relies on up-to-date tools and hard work. He emphasizes independence from cotton, trusts, and debt, advocating meat and corn production and vigilant budgeting. He has sustained an Eagle subscription in advance since its first volume.
The piece urges residents to keep streets and premises clean through continuous vigilance. It stresses that community health depends on sanitation and praises Oxford’s water and sewerage, calling for individual effort to make the town ideal year round.
LaFayette Springs News reports visitors from Pontotoc and Oxford and local events. Deputy J O Ramey was seen in town, and Profs Goolsby and Hill will teach next year. The Omnibus bill refunds funds to LaFayette County citizens including Cofer, Robertson, Roach, Munchen for deceased relatives.
In a rambling column the writer recalls an Indian plains anecdote about trading a pint of whisky for a chief's desire, then shifts to a divorce plea from a local woman and a pastor’s quip about hot coals. The piece pivots to a satirical critique of parental influence and a future author’s plan to write a novel centered on responsible fatherhood.
The list shows teachers enrolled Wednesday morning at the Summer Normal opening in LaFayette County. Names include Misses Mieges Wade Adams Kate Farr Belle Wells illian Dearley May Hewlett Sallie Webster Mittie Wiley Jackie Webster Jessie Butler Carrie Frazier Beulah White Galerie Houston Allee Nichols Myrtivee end Carrie Duncan Mary McFar Lalla Barry and Messrs E D Langley H T Smith.
The column records a dry spell since March 28 and notes general health. Irene Childress is feverish while Mrs. Lizzie Snipes visits from Marshall County and Jim Keel travels west from Piney Woods. Eliza Fulmer and Pearl Huston from Free Springs tour, Bud Smith nets a large turtle, Tod Smith catches a catfish, and Ox ford folks camp at Iron Bridge. Minnie Waldrip kills a mad dog, Brother Arnold from Panola County preaches at Price's church with the text I have writ what I have written.
The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors convened with J C Treloar as president pro tem. They approved numerous bills for bridge building and jail guarding, noted reports from the county superintendent, and ordered a public execution for Will Mathis and Amando Lester as affirmed by the Supreme Court. Also authorized bridge construction on Sandy Creek and Tallahatchie, adjourned to July 1902, and referenced per diem allowances.
R N Bevill of Old Town Virginia writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured their daughter of a bad scald head. The advertisement claims the salve works for cuts corns burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles. 25 cents at R R Chilton & Co drug store.
On May 26 1902 I qualified as Executor of the estate of Dr Thomas D Isom deceased I require all amounts due the estate to be paid promptly Dr A A Young in charge of the books is authorized to receive and credit payments for professional services All other indebtedness and owed amounts will be settled by me C W Petrin Executor
Sealed bids for a bridge across Sandy Creek near the Price place on Yocona will be received until noon on Tuesday July 8 1902. Plans and specs are on file at the clerk’s office. Bond equal to twice the bid required with each submission. B P Gray Clerk Oxford June 9 1902.
List of unclaimed mail matter left at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending June 1902. Names include Brady J A Borroum Lessy Frilas Pete Holder J H Harris Miss Pinkie Harris Carline Jones Mrs Walter Jones H Jr Lorrance Ben Lorrance B F Ornge Johnny Addie Mrs Susie Pobile Mrs Sallie Purvis Miss J B Co Turner Green Turner Milton Watson Spaird. Address and letter counts requested by caller.
An old advertisement markets Dr King s New Life Pills to cleanse the body and improve digestion. The text promotes vivid claims about liver activity and appetite and notes a price of 25 cents at R Chilton and Co drug store.
An elderly man in Elizabeth West Virginia reportedly cured of incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amnica Salve. The advert claims the combination expels poisons, heals blood and skin conditions, ulcers, and sores. Remedies sold at R R Chilton Co's drugstore.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States lists assets at 330 473 309 liabilities 259 312 923 and a surplus of 71 160 386. Dividends to policy holders in 1901 totaled 3 742 520. Richard P Lake as Memphis manager and R Henry Lake as special agent publicized in Mississippi and West Tennessee.
Miss Wirt MyCorkle has returned home from visiting relatives in Oxford. Mrs. Lawrance visits her daughter Mrs. E. H. Kimmons in Oxford this week. Miss Carrie Kimmons returns home from Water Valley. Miss Donna Hickey of Bay Springs neighborhood was here last week. Mr. John H. Kimmons and his son of Oxford were guests of his sister Mrs. J. E. McCorkle last week.
Bright's Disease warning and claims for Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with money back guarantee. Also Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised with no cure no pay. Tender back pain noted as kidney trouble. sale by A. Kendel and A. Fandol.
Our farmers need rain though crops look good despite the dry weather. Services Sunday drew a large crowd with Bro. E. D. Williams delivering an able sermon. Tom Rodgers attended, Rev. Blalock of Taylors visited, Sid Williams of Torrence stayed several days. Mrs Hollowell and Miss Minnie and Miss Jennie Tubbs shopped in Oxford. Miss Bessie Taylor returns from Blue Mountain where she attended school. Success to the dear old Eagle. Little Boy.
An advertisement warns readers to beware Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic sold on bottle labels claiming iron and quinine in tasteless form. It states no cure and no pay with a price of 50 cents.
T C Harbaugh of Casstown Ohio advertises buying Confederate stamps envelopes scrip and bonds at good prices. He invites send samples, states he pays fairly and accepts clean not worn items and mentions banks as references. The notice is followed by an unrelated cold remedy ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine.
Mrs L A Brown born December 13 1835 in Lowndes County Alabama married May 1 1853 to D M Brown died May 14 1902 at Tula Mississippi She joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church then the M E Church South and remained a faithful member Eight of her nine children survive with thirty six grandchildren Her husband mourns with relatives and friends J M Huggin urges readers to subscribe to The Eagle
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