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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
3
Itta Bena visits and illness spread through local circles. Remnant and clearing sale excitement draws crowds as merchants offer bargains. Farmers enjoy ideal week with growing crops and planning for fertilization. Community events include church services and university activities.
Mr. Don O. Johnson longtime LaFayette County figure died at home near College Will after a illness. He was a pioneer settler and longtime county treasurer. Mr. W. G. Beanland Oxford business leader and early settler died after a lingering illness of dropsy. He was a C P Church member and leaves a wife and children.
The remains of Eugene G. Smith, a Memphis depot car inspector, were brought to Oxford and buried in St. Peter's cemetery after dying from an accidentally discharged gun wound. Born in La Fayette County, he leaves a wife two children an aged father two brothers and five sisters including Mrs. John H. Hope and Mrs. John Harris. A Memphis lodge delegation conducted the interment with an old Fellows' ceremony.
Abbeville Normal School held its commencement last Thursday and Friday with an impressive program. Rev. R G Porter preached the sermon. a pupil concert delighted the large crowd. essays and speeches by the Junior class followed. Prof K Harmon announced his August departure to Gulfport. Miss Alfred Harris will become his assistant. alumni meeting and a Friday lecture by Prof Booth Lowry concluded the events.
The Oxford area hosts commencement events with many visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Lumpkin of Tennessee and Miss Mattye Garrison of Jackson. Several locals and out-of-town guests attend, with social visits and plans for summer travel. An ordinance fixing mayoral fees at two dollars is noted, along with a cough remedy advertisement.
State University Diversity Alamni gathered in Jackson Friday to promote welfare and cordial relations with alumni. About forty former students attended while speeches highlighted progress and college spirit. Officers elected include Hon. M Williamson President Dr S S Carter Vice President Rev I Sears Second Vice President and J Fre West Secretary and Treasurer. The banquet ended with the college yell.
By decree of the Chancery Court of LaFayette and the May term 1901, the commissioner will sell at the south door of the Oxford courthouse on July 1, 1901, the described lands totaling about 370 acres in Lafayette County Mississippi. Bids require twenty percent earnest money, balance due upon confirmation. Dated June 10, 1901. Gray, Commissioner. Kimworns Kinwoxs, Sols for Complainant.
The Chancery Court of La Fayette County Mississippi under decree from the May term 1001 will on the first Monday in July 1991 sell at cash auction in Abbeville the Co L Taylor lots comprising Lots 13 15 16 and subdivided parcels Lot 1 to Lot 9 with specific boundaries along Mc Gowans and Graham stores rail line dirt road Main Street and church properties.
My residence on University Street with possession Sept. List. Apply for details to Mr J Lundie or Mrs Florence B Heenwoop. Beautiful new modern home finished with nine rooms six closets club house grates electric lights water works six out houses and garden near University Woman's College and Depot. Apply to F B Leavell.
The warm weather affects Gen Green health while services were held at Bay Springs Sunday. A large crowd attended as Winter and Brown led the proceedings. P Goolsby and family visited relatives near Bay Springs. Youths attended commencement at Abbeville and enjoyed the exercises. Reaves and wife from College Hill visited Woodson’s Ridge relatives. John Goolsby from Liberty Hill joined friends nearby. Carrie Duncan, visiting Fort Smith Ark., saw the Misses Roberta. Readers urged to write more as greetings from Fred accompany the EAGER.
Reunion notice for Prof W.8. Gu mers students from July Sl to Angewst LO invites all former pupils to Oxford. An interesting program is planned, with cottage water garden pasture and running water. Location between South and Lake streets. Price 500 dollars. Apply to Dr. Foust at Oxford Hardware Co store.
Describes an 11 room house on Uni veraty street featuring electric lights hot and cold water, servants quarters, stables, carriage house, coal and hen house. Mentions a good warden and fruit trees, asking reasonable terms. Apply on premises to M. B. Compton May 22 1901.
Morning routine gains appeal as Swift's Premium jam takes a center role, praised for delicate flavor and quality for discerning tastes. Available for sale at Sanders.
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