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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
3
Oxford Telegram reports visits and illnesses across Lafayette County including Judes J. D. Wilson in Jackson and Mrs. W D Jones sick this week. It notes Dan Allen leaving for Memphis and various callers and guests in Oxford, with church activities, sales, and entertainment announcements.
Mr Alfred Sturge, longtime WAGLE office worker and English journalist, died in Memphis in poverty. A note claimed he inherited a fortune from an English aunt, and a remittance arrived to cover his funeral. He was Oxford educated and once with the English printing office, leaves a British navy brother, and friends among local newspaper people mourn his loss. Millenery Opening. Our first Opening of Ladies Ready-to-wear Hats runs March 10 to 12 at the new Harris Yates store next to Oxford Dry Goods Co, with Kid Gloves at 50 cents per pair.
For Sale or Rent an established woodwork and blacksmith shop with full set of blacksmith tools. Apply to Mrs M J Stoate. March 1 North Oxford.
The article argues climate has little effect on curing consumption and promotes German Syrup as a home remedy to improve digestion, night rest, and expectoration. It claims regular use prevents cough and night sweats, noting many travelers who benefit are users of German Syrup. A.H. Kendel sells rial bottles for 25 cents and regular bottles for 75 cents.
A list of Grand and Petit Jurors for the Spring term of the Circuit Court to convene March 14. The Eagle seeks live correspondents at College Hill Orrwood Splinter Gomez Delay Caswell Harmontown Noah Dallas Denmark Walton Liberty Hill with paper and envelopes provided. Also notices a cure for a leg ulcer by Bucklen's Arnica Salve and promotes Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure plus King’s New Life Pills.
County Superintendent T M Anderson calls teachers from LaFayette County to meet at the courthouse in Oxford at 10 a m on Saturday March 65 for forming a permanent Teachers Association. Drs Deupres and Bell of the University will speak. other educators may discuss live topics. News notes include social events and exams.
The locally produced operetta The Gypsy Queen played Monday night under Miss Frances Winchester. It drew full houses with standing room and excellent performances by amateur cast led by Miss Winchester and Miss Victoria Walton. The ensemble, costumes, scenery, and local orchestra all received high praise.
T J Collier announces purchase of the stock of Oxford Pharmacy and will continue the business at the same location under the same name. He hopes to retain old patrons and attract more. Oxford February 24 1904.
For sale a 40 acre parcel in the northeast quarter of section 28 township 7 range unspecified. Bargain at 4 dollars per acre. Apply to F. M. Perris in Abbeville Mississippi.
The spelling examination for teachers will occur on listed dates. Whites: April 1 2, 15 16. Colored: April 8 9, 22 23. County Superintendent announces schedule.
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