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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
3
Local freight notices present, plus multiple professional ads. Dentists and attorneys advertise offices in Oxford with street locations and building names, including Orrice Upstairs over Leavell's Store and Kee 4 C Ape W. A McBone and Kyle and Donald, Attorneys at Law in Kimmo ss Building south of the post office.
Community items report illness and social events in Oxford including public figures, students, and local families. Updates mention sheriff race speculation, church services, campus praise, and a Masonic picnic with speeches by Rev Metts and East. The piece notes deaths of Mrs Susie Moss Buford and J Z Whitworth and mentions new residents Major Kemp and Dr Malone.
Educators and a renowned divine join MF Church in praising the town as a new furnishing se oo opens. Citizens are urged to open hearts and homes to the newcomers, offering support through joys and sorrows as their presence enriches the community.
On last Thursday Mise Bes hosted a charming gathering at her father's home for the Brownings and Mrs Keys. Flowers such as cape jasmines Magnolia and tasurtians graced the rooms while Miss Linds Sultan served a five course repast. The company enjoyed two hours of pleasant repartee and friendly conversation in bright spirits.
A business notice proclaims the Union Female College opens September 12 1899 in Oxford Mississippi with top teachers and uniform tuition. It calls for loyal local support and catalogs to be published soon under President J W MaLong.
The wedding of Maryrd in a white satin gown with lace trains was held at the Methodist church officiated by Rev. R. M. Standefer. Attendants included Miss West and Miss Smith. guests from Meridian and Jackson noted. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Pope, then departed for Chicago for a honeymoon period. At the bride's mother Mrs. Laura Owens home, a second marriage ceremony united Mr. F. BR Holmes and Miss Eula Lee Owens with Rev. T. L. Wigginton officiating. The events featured elegant decor and music, and guests from Hernando and Memphis attended.
Announcement for a July 1 to 14 meeting in Los Angeles with ticket sales through July 7, limits on returns, round trip pricing with added fees, and contact by C M Owen. Also notices Cincinnati sale dates June 11 to 27 with July 2 return limit and similar pricing. An unrelated advert for Marquette Spier d Vinegar and pickle mixes sold by D F Foust.
Committees interview citizens to raise funds for a Fourth of July fireworks display. The Citizens' Band hosts an Ice Cream Festival in the Court House yard the same night. Manager Bowser will lead the display if sufficient subscriptions are collected. The band plans a first-class orchestra and encourages support through the festival.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Iowa recounts near fatal exposure after measles leading to consumption and bleeding. He credits Lt Kings New Discovery with a complete cure for throat chest and lung troubles. Trial bottles free at BR K Chilton Co Drug Store.
The C railroad offers round trip tickets from July 27 to Aug 31 at 17.10 dollars. Tickets are sold through M. Owes, Agent.
Lake ice available from W. W. Kimble's with orders due by 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for prompt delivery.
Local ad notes low prices on flour sugar and coffee at Neil's with emphasis on discount levels and daily specials for shoppers seeking value.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer after years of scrofula and terrible sores. The letter touts the remedy as a heat blood purifier and supreme for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores, with benefits to liver, kidneys and digestion. 50 cents at R R Chilton & Co. Druggists. Guarantied.
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