Announcements and political notes from the era
Announcement items include CAPT. THOMAS SPIGHT and CAPT. W. A. ROARK eyeing congressional re election. A Confederate Soldiers' Home Fund appeal to Beauvoir supporters is noted. Commentary covers Boer War lessons and political jests about Hanna and Reed Smoot. Milkmen ball disruption and Edward VII coronation postponement are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eare
Thomas Spight
Tipped County
Uni Suetto
Seomoen O Banth
Questionable Gomez Bribery Tale Reappears in Speech
The piece argues the tale would be more credible if the bribe were over twenty thousand dollars, noting Gomez is not cheap. It also wryly contrasts Cleveland women’s views on marriage with the risk of marrying a man who blows out the gas in a public remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Gomez
Gomez
Cleveland
Ohio
Court rules wife must not obey husband orders
A French court rules a man has no right to command his wife. The piece notes broader reflections on authority, politics, and leadership, including Roosevelt and Wood’s wartime division, trust tariffs, and impending Filipino participation in Independence Day events.
Farm labor plan to curb crime in Oxford
A letter argues tackling idle labor and crime in Oxford by renting idle land to reliable parties and employing vagrants on farms. Critics warn of rising petty larceny and prostitution of law, urging law abiding citizens to consider forced labor on a farm as a remedy and deterrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette County
Delta
Oxford
Reprieve Delay Sentences Mathis and Lester
A local notice defends postponing the hangings of Will Mathis and Orlando Lester for last November’s Montgomery murders. It argues delaying justice allows Whit Owens to be fully tried, warns premature execution could let the instigator evade punishment, and urges patience to uphold the law.
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Will Mathis
Orlando Lester
Montgomery
Mathis
Lester
Lowry
Whit Owens
Owens
Farewell Letter From Will Mathis Before Execution
Will Mathis writes to his wife last Saturday expecting no reprieve and a Tuesday hanging. He asks his wife to raise their son Cleveland properly, condemns Cleveland’s father and urges truth at the trial, while expressing faith in God and a wish for the family’s peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Mathis
Jesus
Cleveland
Orlando
Cordie
Pension Board Appointed in Lafayette County
The following gentlemen named to a Lafayette County Pension Board will assess Confederate pension applications: J. F. Dooley Beat No. 1, J. L. Shinault Beat No. 2, G. W. Buford Beat No. 3, G. W. West Beat No. 4, J. M. Gilmer Beat No. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette County
J. F. Dooley
J. L. Shinault
G. W. Buford
G. W. West
J. M. Gilmer
A Brother Remembers His Sister in Faith and Love
A brother reflects on his sister who died on a chosen April date. He honors her devotion to God nature and purity, notes the influence of her true life and unselfish aims, and affirms the lasting memory guiding his own spiritual path. The piece stresses faith, virtue, and the hope of heaven.
Memorial Service for Dr. T D Isom At University Chapel
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon in the University Chapel for a memorial service honoring Dr. Thomas D. Isom. Presiding speakers and university officials praised his lifelong service as a physician and his wartime work at the University hospital. The program included prayers, readings, and hymns reflecting on his devoted character and contributions to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Chapel
T. D. Isom
Presbyterian Church
N. W. P. Bacon
R. G. Porter
Heddeston
Dr. Isom
R. B. Fulton
Isom
Univerversity Hospital
W. A. Roane
Alfred Hume
University
Thomas D. Isom
R. M. Leavell
Scholarships Offered by Eastman and Grenada Colleges
A $25.00 scholarship at Eastman Business College and a $50.00 scholarship at Grenada Business College are available. An early purchaser can receive a heavy discount. Apply at THE EAGLE office. June 25, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman Business College
Grenada Business College
Eagle Office
For Rent Residence on South Street
For rent a residence on South Street with good water garden and out-houses. Possession given September 1st. Apply at residence Mas M O Gentry June 25 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
M. O. Gentry
For Sale Five Room Cottage on North Street
For sale a five room cottage on North Street in good condition with a good garden fruit trees and shrubbery. For particulars see J. T. Chambers at his furniture store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
J. T. Chambers
Seventy Acre Farm Near Oxford for Cash Sale
A four mile south of Oxford property on 70 acres offers about 20 acres cultivated with the rest woodland. It features a four room house, good water, out buildings and pasture. Sold very reasonably for cash. For particulars, inquire at the East office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Tae Easte
Oxford Sewe rage Ordinance Sets Rules For Town
Oxford Mississippi enacts a comprehensive sewerage ordinance regulating construction and use of sewers. It requires water closets and hydrants for all occupied buildings, prohibits improper discharges, and mandates connections to the public sewer within four months. The measure also details licenses for plumbers, permits, and penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxtford
Oxford
Mississippi
Miss
Board of Aldermen
P of Thia
Lota
Lodeaebe
Adams
Mias
Rules and Regulations by the eaedcercig sath and Al dér
The fragment outlines rules and regulations drafted by the eaedcercig sath and Al dér concerning the manner of conduct or procedure. It signals a formal framework but lacks complete context or specifics on enforcement or scope.
Commissioner Sale in Lafayette County Mississippi
By decree of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi issued May 29, 1902, the commissioner will sell the real property in Oxford at public auction for cash on the flat Monday and 7th day of 1902. The land along the north side of the 87 feet and west of the lot of Millie Scott, near the Presbyterian Church, is to be divided among heirs in the Sanders v Owens case. B. P. Gray, Commissioner, signed June 16, 1902. Kimons & Kimons, solicitors for complainants.
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Oxford
Chancery Court
LaFayette County
Mississippi
Court House
Miss
Millie Scott
Bob
Eshares
Belo
Presbyterian Church of Mississippi
Jim Sanders
Matilda Sanders
Ie Sanders
Channie Owens
B. P. Gray
Chancery Court of
LaFayette
Sreed Ray
Et al
Tom Love
Gray
Kiumuons
Land sale notice in Lafayette County Mississippi 1902
Court order directs sale on July 7 1902 at Oxford Mississippi in front of the courthouse to settle the case Ray et al v Tom Love. Commissioners notice the land is the southwest quarter of Section 26 Township 9 range and will be sold to satisfy the judgment. Attorney stops the cough. Tax page advertisement mentions Bromo Quin ine tablets.
Rain lifts spirits in LaFayette Springs community
A recent rainfall refreshed the LaFayette Springs area as Rev. A. B. Morris preached and an afternoon singing session led by B. K. Foust entertained residents. Visitors from Oxford and Thaxton were noted, with locals returning from Houston after attending a commercial college. A. D. Avent and family visited J. A. Sneed, and Curtis Conner plans to spend the summer with his parents.
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LaFayette Springs
A. B. Morris
B. K. Foust
A. D. Avent
A. B. Sneed
Curtis Conner
Delta
Joe
Virulent Cancer Cured By Electric Bitters And Arnica
An Elizabeth, New Jersey man reportedly cured of incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims Bitters banish bile, kidney and microbe poisons while the salve treats blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores.available at Chilton & Co for 60 cents and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth
W.a
R. KR. Chilton & Co
Friendship Dots and Local Visits Highlight Community
The column notes cheerful mood after a good rain on Friday evening and reports Earl McQharen of Tosco pola visiting the Black family. It mentions a Bethel singing event enjoyed by many Friendship residents and updates on Janie McNeill and Mrs. West McNeill.
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Earl McCqharen
Toccopola
L. W. Black
Bethel
Janie McNeill
West McNeill
Shelton
Holly Springs
Cure for Lung Diseases Advised by Chambersburg Woman
Mrs. A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa credits a remedy for saving her from an awful fate after months of hay fever and sickness. She says the medicine cured her coughs colds and throat fatigue and claims it is infallible for lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles priced at 50c and 1 00 with trial bottles free at R B Chilton Co drug store.
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A.M. Shields
Chambersburg
R. EB. Chilton & Co
Bridge Bid Notice for Sandy Creek Crossing near Price Place
Sealed bids will be received for building a bridge across Sandy Creek near the Price place on Yocona. Bids due by noon Tuesday July 8 1902 with bond double the bid. Plans on file at the clerk’s office. B P Gray Clerk Oxford June 9 1902.
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Sandy Creek
Price Place
Yocona
B. P. Gray
Oxford
Notice to Pensioners on Confederate Pensions Filing
Notice from Chancery Clerk B. P. Gray Oxford Miss requires new blank pension applications for those not on the pension roll due by the first Monday in December 1902. All on the roll remain. blanks filed with the Chancery Court Clerk. Also includes a medical ad for Smith's Sure Cure and Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic with pricing.
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Speticanta
Chancery Court
Peache
B. P. Gray
Chancery
Oxford
Miss
New Repair Shop in Town
J R Peacock advertises a repair shop on the north side of the square next to Matthews Livery Stable. Shoes and harness repairs offered with sewn work a specialty and promises of renewed condition.
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Square
Matthews
J.R. Peacock
Winged Messenger Hears Rain Brings Hope For Crops And Health
In a letter from a rural community many readers are told of beneficial rain improving bread and sorgum prospects while crops including cotton show promise. Local health issues persist with several sick and recovering residents, and family updates note time with friends and a funeral. Buckien’s Arica Salve is endorsed for skin conditions and minor injuries.
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J. N. Slough
Mary E. Jones
John N. Slough
Bethel
Messrs
James Wells
J.G. M. Smith
LaFayette Springs
Taylor
Will Divers
Enloe
Tex
A. Slough
A. D. Patton
Burgess Dots News Notes From Burgess Community
A Burgess note recalls a quiet Sunday singing, notes missing mocking birds at their nest, and extends best wishes to the Eagle. Visitors Misses Helen and Sallie Belle Duncan of Oxford, Mr. Brooks Foust, Miss Bertha Juno, and Mr. Dumas White are mentioned as in town or visiting relatives.
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Burgess
Helen
Sallie Belle Duncan
Oxford
Brooks Foust
Bertha Juno
The Eagle Advertises Papers for Sale
The Eagle offers all papers for sale suitable to place under carpets. The ad markets the papers as a practical, low cost item for household use.
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EAGLE
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Oxford Eagle
Wes. Eliza A. Thompson
Oxford Post-office
Fhirsday
W. A. Roark
Confederate Soldiers’ Home Fund
Beauvoir
David Reese
D. A
Billy Mason
Gen. Woop
United States Senate
Utah
Reed Smoot
THE
Chicago Tribune
Edward
England
Garry Clark
Oregon
Alexandria
White House
Roosevelt
Gen. Wood
Gen. Miles
St. Louis Republic
Jacassa
Mont Pelee
Martinique
the Pension Board
Tallulah Hargrove
Oxford, Miss
Rules and Regulations
Mio
D H. Baldwin & Coo
Main and
Jefferson Streets
Memphis, Tenn
Frisco
Eureka Springs
Ark
J. N. Cornatzar
Memphis
Tennessee
Smith
WM. Forger
A. H. Kendel
Bright
A. H. Ekendel
Tao Promo
Grove
St. Smith
Kimble
University ST
T. J. Harkins
Pine Hill Notes
Old Town
R. N. Bevill
Buckien
R. R. Chilton & Co
Park Row Bldg
New York
Bole Distriveters
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