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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

3

Fragmentary Times Notation Amid Silences

Disjointed time marks read as scattered schedule fragments with no clear event or context. Ambiguous entries hint at a list of clock stamps or measurements lacking readable narrative.

Oxford Brevities Include Recitals and Notices

Frank Matthews on sick list. Oxford to attend Monday recital and music events. Mrs Mollie Hollowell and Mrs W W Foust join subscription. Lectures, water works humor, and jail to asylum transfer noted. Obits for Mrs A G Smith and Mrs Susan Hope. School trustees name Prof R H Hester as principal. Public notices on encampment, colored school principal, and county repairs. School teachers, commencements, and local social events summarized.

West Point praises Chilton elocution and Oxford trio show

The West Point paper lauds Mrs Wm Calvon Chilton for The Innocent Drummer and praises a City Hall recital featuring Mrs Chilton, Miss Chilton, and Miss Smith of Oxford. It commends their vocal and piano artistry, noting the audience’s absorbed response and the work’s artful, tasteful tone.

West Point Calvin Chilton City Hall Wm. C. Chilton Luke Chilton Kate Smith Oxford Miss Chilton Miss Smith Water Valley

Jobbers Lot Snuff Dip Ends Trend at McCharen’s

The latest fad in snuff dipping is Jobbers Lot at C. A. McCharen's attracting local attention.

Local residents and visitors noted in town activities and travels

Willie Moore returns from action while Tom Buford visits friends in the city. Many locals such as Miss Mattie Stone, Mr. John Hebron, Rev. R. M. Standefer and others are described making trips to Water Valley, Oxford, Nashville, Springs and Columbus. Several students and professors are listed at summer school, while families plan gatherings and visits including Capleville and Greenwod connections.

Willie Moore Tom Buford Our City Mattie Stone Besant Tag Nannie Handley Water Valley John Hebron Leland Orford Marrie Brenner Oxford R. M. Standefer Nashville Exposition Renna Barry Paul Ramey Waterford Helen McWhorter Springs Charlie Mahone Marshall M. T. Patton LaFayette Springs Eagle Office A Ma Jay Maa J. M. Barrow Columbus Lillie Stoates Sean Texas A. Maddos U. F.C. Ie Senatobia Tom E. C. Jones Grenada R. E. Mosa College W.R. Reynol Willie Capleville Tenn Mary Alsebrook Mesers W. H. Hargroves E. W. Lipscomb Knoxville Tenn Nashville Geren McLemore Deen Greenwood Tani de. Baird North Street Waukesha Wisconsin Mise Lady Ingraham

Fortify Against Sickly Seasons With Prickly Ash Bitters

The article urges pre season fortifications against disease and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a reliable system tonic. It claims cleansing and strengthening the kidneys liver stomach and bowels prevents illness during summer and fall. Sold by R. R. Chilton & Co.

R. R. Chilton & Co

Arbuckles Coffee and assorted goods advertised

Classified notice lists coffee eight pounds for eight dollars and twenty pounds listed alongside sugar copperas le J E McCorkle's Apple Vinegar at five cents per gallon and a range of grocery items including lard meat molasses tobacco candy baking powder lamp chimneys cot and other odds and ends at bottom prices.

C. Suger J. E McCorkle

Cure for Rheumatism Claim From Barton WV Proprietor

Isaac Horner of the Burton House Barton West Virginia one of the state's best known men says he was cured of rheumatism after three years of suffering Chamberlain Pain Balm was recommended in June 1894 when his foot and limb were severely swollen and in pain. He reports the swelling and pain subsided and he is now cured. For sale by Dr. R Chilton & Co.

Isaac Horner Burton House Barton W. Va Evans The Drug Co Chamberlain BR. R. Chilton & Co

Dr Cady’s Condition Powders for Horses

Veterinary medicine advertises Dr Cady’s Condition Powders as a tonic blood purifier and vermifuge for horses in bad condition. Sold by K H Chilton & Co as a non food medicine intended to restore health.

Embroidery Silks Sold At Discount At Racket Store

Embroidery silks offered by Brainard and Armstrong at four cents and three cents for a good quality. Ladies can purchase a range of threads at low prices from the Racket Store run by Brainard & Armstrong.

Brainard & Armstrong’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oxford Eagle Thuresday A. W. Mitchell J- C Attorneys-At-Law Miss T. D. Isom K Devons & Kimmons J. H. Emmsoms R. F. Eommons Water Filey Attorneys-At-Law Oxford W. T. Falkner Northeast Corner Square W. R. Wright Leavell’s W B. Bradberry Holly Springs Holly Springs, Miss Frank Matthews Worth College Mollie Hollowell W. W. Foust Luther Manship University Chapel Chas. McCharen Joe Diggs Jackson Asylum A. G. Smith Lolie Chilton W. C. Chilton J. H. Durley Oxford Hifle Company R. H. Hester Principe Hester Susan Hope Tunica County College Hill Cemetery Minnie Porter A. C. Boone Oxford Colored School Mesara Watson & Earl Buffaloe & Butler A. C. Rag Abbeville Arnand Leavell J. E. Neilson J. H Benday C. B. Neilson Misa Ian Stewart Memphis Mc Baird J. W. T. Falkner University of Mississippi C. F. Webb Ban_s Sallie Tankersley College Hill State Teachers’ Association of Mississippi A. A. Kincannon Mississippi Friends of Education Hobbers C. A. Wcharen Rovat Baatse Powper Co U. F Castoria Tohe Mr. Oe * Ark Leo Leer F. L Will Mope Tunica Arthur Jones Edd Kershaw Archie Crockett Emma Morris Pontoweeks Mrs Peit Mata Thayer Roback Star Mies Hk ‘Agar Rena Whitfield Jackson Mable Smith Greenville Wee Worae Chilton Solp I. A. Purwis Mamoth Gounter J. Neilson C. A. McCharen’s Electric Bitters G Neill W. C. Neill & Co Campo House Gil Hamburg Swiss Triaveries W. C. Neil & Co Northwest Corner Square Kimmons Esettt H Joner Potakam Se Maid Traction Sai Bae Ford B. S B. P. Gray Chilton’s McCharen C. A. Charen’s U. F.C Summit Woods Chas. Roberts C. W. Petrie Alabama Coal City Lumber Yard T. J. Harkins LaFayette County Oxford Mercantile Company Neilson and F. M. Stewers
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