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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1904
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle issue lists Eliza A Thompson as proprietor and publisher. It shows mail handling as second class matter at the Oxford post office and provides subscription rates of one year for 1.00 and six months for 0.50, with payment due upon orders. The paper notes occasional delays with late delivery and dates the notice Thursday June 16 1901.
Oxford Mississippi June 10 1903 Lafayette County Democratic Convention organizes at court house with C L Sivley as Chairman and P S Burt secretary delegates to State Convention named including B P Gray G W Anderson J W Slate J L Sisk A M Hall C L Sivley W A Roane M P Bishop G R Hightower M C Denton H M Quin J A Treloar James Stone J C Wilson J M Tatum D M Kimbrugh J O Ramey R A Dean J W T Falkner A B Graham E Slough committee on resolutions endorses Roosevelt attacks on social equality and white supremacy and praises Gov Vardaman and John Sharp Williams. New Executive Committee listed with district routings. notice of meeting June 22 in Oxford.
The article extols the Old South’s generous hospitality and chivalry. It describes planters as lavish with money and time, prioritizing sociability over strict business discipline, and portraying the antebellum figure as genteel and hospitable.
A brief tribute from Rev. E. K. Smith on General I. C. Wal thal, praising his leadership in the Army of Tennessee. The piece extols his discipline, vigilance, and decisive command, noting he inspired confidence and would likely have succeeded if given independent troops.
Rev. D F Hoyle fulfilled his regular appointment on Sunday. Mr Gaston Robertson is sick. Dora Lee recovers from roseola. Local rains hinder crops for hillbillies and bottom coons. A cyclone near Yocona Friday destroyed trees and houses and leveled fences. Our Delay correspondent was excited by the storm and we hope for his safe return.
The county board approves burial and pauper expenses, jail and bridge upkeep, public road viewings, and new road openings. It orders appointing overseers, assigns bridge work, and awards bids for courthouse and jail gallery work. It also authorizes tax collection actions for escaped estates and adjourns to July.
Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo as the only constitutional cure for catarrh and malaria related issues. Promises a $100 reward if it fails to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Wills for constipation.
Round trip coach excursion tickets to the St. Louis World’s Fair available for ten days at $9.05. Tickets go on sale June 9 14 16 21 23 28 and 30 in Oxford Mississippi through agent A W Marcuell. No stop over privileges allowed.
Dr Kings New Life Pills claim to end sick and nervous headaches. They purify blood and boost health and cost 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by A. H. Kendel druggist.
Fresh testimony claims Dr Kings New Discovery cures bronchitis and lung ailments. A Renterville Virginia man asserts three years of bronchitis ended after using the remedy. Also touted for pneumonia grip and throat troubles with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00.
An advertisement urges families in remote areas to keep Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts and wounds. The product is labeled the best on earth and sold for 25 cents at A H Kendel's drug store.
A sworn Bank of Oxford Mississippi statement lists assets and liabilities dated 1904 June 3. Official signatures include cashier Geo W Leavell and clerk L Oldham with auditor T M Henry. The document verifies figures for cash deposits and real estate along with capital and profits.
Excursion tickets to St Louis offered every Tuesday and Thursday in June by the Mobile and Ohio Railroad at rates under half the regular price. Return limits are liberal. Inquiries should be directed to M O R R agents for details.
List of unclaimed mail matter for the week ending June 11 1901 includes Beauford Mrs Lula Ballard Mrs Lizzie Cowan Mrs Ellen and Ferrer J D. When calling for above give No of letter and date advertised M Howry P M.
Tickets for the World’s Fair at St Louis are offered at reduced rates. For details and to purchase, contact any Mobile & Ohio railroad agent.
The Wabash Railroad promotes very low fares for a September meeting in San Francisco. It is the sole line serving the Nain Entrance of the World's Fair Ground with baggage checked to the new Wabash Passenger Station at the main entrance. One can take ten day stopovers at St. Louis on one way or round trips. For details contact F. W. Greene in Louisville Kentucky at room 303 Urban Building.
Advertises Green's August Flower as the greatest liver and stomach remedy. Claims the Blue Grass State’s spirits depend on a healthy liver and notes the product cures dyspepsia. Tries to persuade readers with trial and regular sizes and lists A. H. Rendel as the local seller.
The Decatur Alabama resident Mrs 8 H Newson endured three years of painful indigestion and bowel trouble. After doctors failed she tried Electric Bitters, which brought an instant healing and complete recovery. The medicine, advertised as a cure for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles, costs 50 cents and is guaranteed by A H Kendal druggist.
The Iron Mountain Route offers Home Seekers tickets to Texas Indian Oklahoma Territories and select areas in Arkansas New Mexico and Louisiana at one fare plus 2.00. Tickets valid 21 days from sale with 15 day free stopover. Inquiries to H D Wilson J P Pannill A G P A T P A at 14 Main Street Memphis Tenn.
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