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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
2
The fragment discusses peace and war, calls out Congress delays, mentions Jeffries Johnson and Taft amid imperial and domestic affairs, notes anti trust ideas, cautions about coffee consumption, and mocks politicians, with scattered jabs at Tart Aldrich and international politics. The piece reads as a collage of opinions and headlines rather than a single event.
A rambling sketch recalls an enslaved man killed by a planter with a corn-stuffing punch during a dispute near Yooona. Judge Scruggs presided while Col Chalmers led prosecution. repeated trials ended with a war interruption. The piece also names local figures Fudge J. M. Howry and Judge Stockard, and hints at family links and Oxford society.
In a fragmentary LaFayette County reminiscence, local residents including Sheriff McKee and Mrs. N. E. Wilkins near the C. church and Main Street residents are praised for integrity and community aid. The piece highlights Jas E Estles and the Cook brothers, their shops, and their trusted characters, followed by notes on a mass meeting at the courthouse to invite ex-Gov. J. K. Vardaman for a March 14 address and the committees formed to host him.
Inclement weather canceled services at M. Zion on Sunday with Rev. B P Folklore visiting earlier in the week. A homemade supper for Foreign Mission work was held at H P Stephens’ home Friday night. Honor Roll lists Free Springs High School students with high averages across grades from Macy Elmore to James Robe Huston with West Chester McLarty as principal.
Rain persists in Altos as residents hope for better weather and neighb orhood garden plans. Mr Haden Hooker visited his father in Thaxton. W J Beard and family visited Mrs Wallace in Weet of Oxford. School roll shows fourth to eighth graders. religious turnout urged at Bethel. Includes ad copy for ZeMO skin remedy and Foley kidney pills with partial local testimonials.
A LaFayette Springs literary society event drew a crowd of local youths for an evening of reading and socializing. Neighborly visits occurred as Mr. Math Mitchell and family spent time with relatives, and Miss French Welch returned home after a week with her sister. Local residents joined Mr. Thad Crawford and Miss Fannie Heard for friendly exchanges, with multiple visits by Emma Parham and Welch family members noted.
The undated notes report a chancellor's recovery from a fall in Jackson, the death of Hugo Buckley, and the illness of Mr. J. E. Calhoun in Vicksburg. Also mentioned are campus housekeeping efforts, Hermacan day observances, and an oyster supper for members. Additional items note Prof. Bondurant leaving for Virginia, and class dismissals due to Mr. Calhoun’s death. An advertisement promotes skin disease cures and a home remedy for intestines and health.
Jose Howe reports improving community health with social notes. Mr P T Gamble hosted a lavish Saturday turkey supper for friends with Slate string band providing music until 1 am. Darling and Western White recover. John D Sanders of Como visited old friends. Mrs J W Slate and Aaron Goforths family visit Memphis relatives. Evanda Samuels and wife attended funeral in Sardis. Della Barry from Oxford spent time with her mother. Mr Rutter of New Mexico visiting summer relatives.
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