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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
3
Oxford and nearby towns bustle with social visits and court sessions. Memphians Miss Buffaloe and Miss Collier visit, while Abbeville and Grenada residents attend Federal Court and Normal events. Local stores advertise remnant sales, summer undergarments, and wool coats as cotton blooms appear in the state.
Mr G W Leavell’s Business School opened with good attendance. Residents and visitors from Covington Tennessee to Starkville Mississippi mingle around town. Local sales and repairs, embroidries, laces, tailoring, and upcoming exhibitions fill the week as students depart for summer and teachers plan trips.
Residents move in and out of the Morgan house on East street while Mrs Morgan’s family relocates to a summer home near Potts Camp. Mr C W Petrie plans to move to St Louis soon, a loss the town laments. Remnant sale opens at 8 o clock with bargains. Several teachers elected for Oxford Grad School led by Prof. W D Shue. Ashley Cocke and Tom Lauderdale murder case affirmed by the Supreme Court and to be executed at Greenville on July 22. vacant cottage for rent near Woman's College. three acres for sale. Miss Bessie Stewart and Miss Augusta Montgomery depart Oxford amid farewells. Cotton prices uncertain, meat prices rising, advice to buy shoats. University of Mississippi trustees delayed report due to Hon A J Russell's death. meeting set for Tuesday in Jackson to discuss statewide matters.
Dr A L Bondurant returns from Birmingham visit. Misses Lillie Owens and Estell Prichard of Walton shop in Oxford. Prof P H Saunders to lecture on Art in Greece at University chapel 8:30 PM Monday. Alex Park reports 7 pound hailstones near Burman Texas. Memorial service for T G Baker held at Cambridge Church by Masons. Tallahatchie damp hunt includes Heddleston, Davidson, Yates and others. Baseball game at University Park tomorrow 4 PM to benefit Beauven Fund. Remnant sale begins 8 PM Monday June 16 at 8 o'clock. R Henry Lake of Equitable Life in Oxford. Supreme Court reverses Lowrey on Whit Owens case.
Mr James A Morris and Miss Minnie Rodgers were married at the bride's home near Water Valley Sunday afternoon. Rev F D Williams of Taylor officiated. Morris is a popular young businessman with many friends who extend hearty congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life.
Prof J W Bowen assistant language teacher at the State University and Miss Mabel Jenkins were married Tuesday night at the bride’s parents home Capt and Mrs William Jenkins Rev C D Brown officiated The bride born in Oxford is enjoyed by many friends The couple left for Chattanooga to spend the summer joining many congratulatory wishes for happiness and prosperity
At the bride’s mother home Mrs M A Gentry Miss Sadie Gentry wed Mr J L Underwood of Terry with Dr R M Standeter officiating Best man was George Wolf and maid of honor Kate Gentry The ceremony occurred after a bereavement with close friends present and the couple departed for Terry for their new home The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes for a happy future.
The Fanny J. Ricks Summer School and Normal opened at the University yesterday morning with devotional by Dr M Leavell and a vocal solo by Miss Winchiestr. Attendance is the largest at opening since such work started. Instructors announced class hours and training will continue with lectures by leading state educators. Dr Deupree said exams for state and professional licenses will be held at term end.
The Oxford Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on June 3 1902 with Mayor R S Adams and Aldermen G W Buffaloe W L Goodwin J W Falkner present. Accounts were allowed for Mayor Clerk marshal night watchman and other services as listed. An extra session June 7 1902 recorded further proceedings with Adams Falkner Holmes Buffaloe and others, noting postal cards freight and various vendor charges.
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