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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
2
A mixed page notes public notices, political debates, and colonial era reflections. It cites Major G General W. D. Holder and S. R. Watts on a 1897 meeting in Jackson, mentions pensions for war widows, and reports on yellow fever microbe claims and press sentiment from Picayune.
County lawmakers from the lower house supported the Governor amid criticism of his veto of a state measure. The piece notes tensions with newspaper critics and the press fraternity over the decision and its timing.
The piece notes record floods in the Mississippi valley and an unusually cold spring in the Northwest with crops damaged and fires kept for months. It comments on a dramatic end to the 19th century and upcoming 20th as convulsions loom, then pivots to health advice touting Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and a free medical adviser offer from the World's Dispensary Medical Association.
Notice invites Confederate veterans and officers to the next annual reunion in Nashville Tennessee with details on transportation lodging camping grounds and excursions. Rates from Vicksburg are ten dollars round trip with ten day ticket windows and extensions on application. Organizers outline housing options entertainment and a plan for veteran groups with headquarters information and registration steps.
An old advertisement promises the best salve for cuts bruises ulcers sores rheum fever teter chapped hands chilblains burns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box by R. K. Chilton & Co.
Edward and Park er, merchants of Plains Georgia, promote Chamberlain's Pain Balm for back and muscular pains and Chilton's Steamboat Pills for liver complaints. Sold by E K Chilton and Co.
Ang. J. Boger of Screveport La says Dr King s New Discovery cures his cough and is best seller. J F Campbell of Safford Ania calls it all it is claimed for and a sure cure for consumption coughs and colds. The ad claims the remedy is not an experiment, tried for a quarter century and stands at the head.
Hundreds of people have been induced to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after reading about its benefits. Those who tested it for themselves consider it their warmest friends and it is for sale by R. R. Chilton.
The Board of Supervisors met in regular session on June jth with all members present and approved numerous expenditures. Items include salaries for county superintendent and bridge work, jail repairs, pauper maintenance, road duties, and various contracts for carpentry plumbing and plumbing work. The board noted jail condition was good and prisoners well cared for.
A. H. Potter testifies that Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has never been without in their home for three years and that it cures not just relieves pain. He notes use with all three children and recommends it as a must in summer. Sold by Dr. R Chilton & Co.
Roger, an eas Cincinnati bio publishing ae says renders antiseptic pain cure cured him of a bad attack of flux and he uses it in his family as a great pain relief.
The Abbeville Normal School held a crowded commencement week with a Wednesday start, featuring student entertainments, an eloquent sermon by Rev. R. M. Standefer, and a Friday morning program including papers, debates on Cuba, recitations, and an address by Hon. W. A. Roane. The event marked the most prosperous term yet with 20+ students enrolled and praise for Profs. Bankston and Keeton.
Public sale under a foreclosure writ by J Br Burner Justice of the Peace District No 1 Lafayette County Mississippi on July 1 1897 at the Oxford Court House door for cash. Property described as one acre in the E quarter of Section 34 Township 8 Range 3 West owned by AL Evans as defendant and levied upon. Recorded Jane 12 1597.
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