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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
3
Miss Mary Burt returns from Memphis and Miss Mabel Smith from Indianola. Several residents travel to St Louis for the World's Fair as Mrs. T L Harris and others plan trips. Apples and berries market well while church services, social gatherings, and local business updates fill the week.
LaFayette County Camp No. 752 schedules a reunion meeting for Saturday July 2 at 11 at the Oxford courthouse. Committee on arrangements report progress and a full gathering is urged. Crosses of Honor will be awarded to members who received ribbons at the latest Daughters of the Confederacy meeting. R W Jones Commander.
A meeting of the Tent holders and officers of the Oxford camp ground will be held in the circuit clerk's office on Saturday July 9 at 11 o'clock. Four others who are interested are invited to be present. A F Calaway, Chairman.
The friends of Cadet D. I. Sultan announce his recent promotion to Orderly of his company at West Point. In his first year he ranked 12th in a large class at term’s end, reflecting credit on Oxford and the state.
The town endorses Hal H. Ramey for a second term as marshal, citing two years of faithful, diligent service, a well run town, and his honest, courageous conduct in fulfilling official duties. The notice lauds his proven fitness and pledges continued support.
The announcement declares Mr. T. D. Ragland as a candidate for city marshal. A popular local citizen and former deputy and jailor under ex-Sheriff Harkins, Ragland has faithfully performed duties in office. He is described as enterprising and fully capable of public service.
David Archibald died at his daughter Mrs. Victor Lietch’s Canton home Saturday morning and was buried in the local cemetery Sunday with Masonic honors. A former Oxford merchant and longtime traveling salesman, he remained active despite ill health. He leaves three daughters and one son, with the Eagle expressing sympathy from many friends.
Announcement states R. S. Adams is a candidate for re election as mayor of Oxford. It notes his past performance in office, familiarity with duties, broad local support, and intent to continue faithful, conscientious administration if re elected.
W T Turner is announced this week as a candidate for Marshal of Oxford. He is a popular and esteemed citizen with broad acquaintance and a reputation for fair dealing in all transactions. He asks voters to consider him and pledges faithful service if elected.
The announcement presents Dr. W D Jones as a well known town and county figure with long community ties. It emphasizes his familiarity and suitability for mayor and his readiness to serve in any trusted position.
Three product promotions claim cures for liver troubles and catarrh. Green's August Flower is advertised as a liver booster and indigestion remedy selling trial and year sizes. Hall's Catarrh Cure is pitched as a constitutional remedy with a money back offer and dealer information. It includes claims of efficacy and broad distribution through F.J. Cheney & Co. and druggists.
Reports praise community health and good crops amid dry weather. Mr. D. M. Bedenbaugh of Como visited relatives. Local youths held a picnic at the Iron Bridge. A large Free Springs Church gathering featured children’s speeches.
The Housekeeper's Friend introduces the Ideal Steam Cooker to Oxford through Mrs Blanche Morrow Bennett. The device promises labor saving for households, with meals ready two hours after cooking and usefulness in preserving and canning fruits. Bennet receives many orders daily and urges securing one.
For Rent. Residence on Second Depot Street belonging to Mrs. Cokie Plant. All modern conveniences. For terms apply to W. W. McMason, Agent.
Black Weed, a vegetable remedy for rheumatism catarrh and kidney and bladder issues, claims quick cures. A John Post of the Atlanta Fire Dept reports relief after trying it, and bottles cost $1 with prepaid samples offered upon request.
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