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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle notes W A Roane as a candidate for Congress from the Second Congressional District. Nearby items report political campaigns, railroad expansion, and regional developments in Mississippi, with references to New Albany, Oxford, and Natchez areas alongside national educational and manufacturing mentions.
Port Gibson Revenue notes a Confederate memorial celebration praising Southern women for their fidelity from Sumter to Appomattox. A monitor delivers a sentiment honoring women, pledging love and devotion as flowers are laid on Confederate graves.
B Haughton trained in Columbus becomes Justice in St Louis after beating forty applicants following Judge Sheehan's death in the cyclone. Warden Jenkins praises prison firms in splendid condition three weeks before season end. Dr J B Gambreil resigns Macon University presidency. Clarten Ledeer expands to six pages to meet growing advertising. Booth Lowrey praised by Thomas for dialect writing and will lecture at University Chapel tomorrow. Public notices of product claims and letters from readers in Tennessee and Mississippi follow.
An advertisement invites all users of Dr King s New Discovery to try a free trial bottle and a sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills plus a Guide to Health and Household Instructor. Send name and address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago for delivery. Guaranteed to do good at no cost.
Legal notice records a court action in Mississippi with defendants J. H. Drewery and Wm. Drew, Margarette Sin Singleton and Emma Fende, filed in the court of G. H. Evans. Dated June 5, clerk GEAY.
A letter to the editor contrasts Attorney General Nash's poll tax stance with Tupelo lawyer H Medford's dissent. The piece cites Constitution 243 and argues exempt property cannot be seized for poll tax. It critiques the idea of a non taxable property lien and attacks the notion that clothing or bones could be seized for tax costs.
A Kentucky draggist testifies Dr King s New Discovery saved his life after LaGrippe left him near death. He used a bottle and improved from the first dose, finishing three bottles and recovering fully. Other letters praise Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey and Dr Hell s Tiny Tonic Tablets for throat and dyspepsia. Local stores and agents listed. St Louis Republic announces political coverage and subscription rates.
An old advertisement proclaims “The Best Salve in the world” for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions including fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and piles with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box by ER Whilton & Co.
An old advertisement promotes Chilton’s Reliable Diarrhoea and Summer complaint remedy and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children. It claims prompt relief, safety, pleasant use, and long-Standing sales with satisfaction, attributed to G. W. Richards of Duquesne, Pa, and notes sole distribution by druggists.
An 19th century advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal headache remedy with permanent cure claims and constipation relief. It notes availability at RR Chilton & Co Drug Store and mentions Monroe Michigan user James Perdue praising relief from rheumatism via Chamberlain Pain Balm.
On Wednesday night in the chapel Prof. R H Hester of Oxford Mississippi delivered the annual oration to the Alumni Association. His subject was Self Government.
Local print notes advertise Cali on Tee Excle offering office and city styling services at affordable prices. The item promises efficient work done in a city style.
The Abbeville Normal School held commencement activities from Wednesday evening through Friday, with sermons by Rev. P G Sears and an Oxford Band program. Miss Alma Hall, Miss Mary Marett, Miss Hattie Wilson, and Miss Carrie Wilkins gave papers. diplomas were awarded to Minnie King and J A Morris. Dr John W Johnson spoke on Reform in Education. over 140 students enrolled. the alumni addressed the audience on education. the play A Fisherman's Luck and The Darky Woodseller were staged. Prof Kohlheim was honored with a guild medal. attendees from surrounding towns praised the event.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Virginia Lee McKie of our city and Mr James Carter Blasingame of Jackson Georgia. The ceremony is set for 9 p m on Wednesday June 24 at the Methodist Episcopal Church with a reception to follow at Mrs A Murray’s residence. The note promises a full description in the next issue.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office until noon on the Saturday of July 1996 for labor and materials to paint the United States Court House and Post Office at Oxford Mississippi. Each bid must include a certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Proposals must be enclosed in sealed envelopes marked Probs for painting at the United States Court House Post Office at Oxford Miss and addressed to W A Hampton Custodian.
County school board orders that all schools shall summer term begin on the first Monday in July. G R Hich Towes president A H Kendall et al. Also notice of sale by special commissioner under a chancery decree for Lafayette County Mississippi with July 6 1596 date and sealed bids for property.
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