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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
3
Classified notices and ads advertise attorneys at law Kimmons and Kimmonss, physician and surgeon services, employment openings for district office managers in Mississippi, a Chicago address for A. L. Pax, Buckten’s Arnica Salve claims, branch office manager hunt, old newspapers for sale, Hill's Chillane remedy, Comssen’s Hee oy tar product, and miscellaneous local promotions.
Report of an attack on C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa where healing claims follow a strange remedy. The advertisement from K R Chilton Co Oxfoff asserts dramatic health benefits from a “marvelous line” that purports to cure backache kidney trouble and purify blood, with bold testimonials and limited details.
The Kansas City Limited offers a modern equipped service with chair cars, a palace buffet and drawing room, operating via Kansas City Memphis Birmingham Railroad. Departure 12 10 moon arrives 5 05 pm in Memphis and 9 45 pm in Kansas City with connections to Arkansas Texas and western points. Officials include G P A Loclwoop W B Jones Avanta and Char Jenna I P A Birmingham Alabama.
The Eagle notes the semi annual opening set for March 23 hosted by J E Neilson with invites issued. Sheriff Harkine sold delinquent tax lands last Monday. Local dances, court terms, visits, illnesses, and shipping of the Oxford Telephone Exchange are listed along with a Democratic Executive Committee meeting and minstrel plans.
Sparks' railroad show pitched on the old Donaldson lot in John street drawing a good crowd. The display featured a baby elephant, acrobatics, and trapeze acts praised as first class. A grand balloon ascent was canceled by wind but may occur today with two performances.
Tom McElroy died after a brief illness in Pawhuska I T and was buried there. he was a nephew of Wm Turner and had county relatives. Mrs H F P Smith mother of Mrs John A Hope died in Payne County and was buried in St Peters Cemetery. born in LaPayette County, longtime Oxford resident, Presbyterian, wife and mother of four, three daughters surviving.
Mrs. Winfred Callen widow of Dr. John Callen dies after long illness at daughter’s home in Toon day. She was about 51 and a Baptist who bore distress with patience. Mrs. Sellie Baird Shields dies at Dr. W T L Baird’s home after consumption. formerly Greenwood native who settled in Oxford and studied here. Remains interred Monday with many friends in attendance. Lewis Walton son of Mrs. A A Young dies after grippe and long illness. a devout Presbyterian who valued service to his Master and faced suffering with resignation. Sympathy extended to the bereaved families.
Miss Nannie Meek youngest daughter of Mrs Ida Meek died at her mother’s home from diphtheria and meningitis. Born in Kosciusko she moved to Oxford and studied at I L C in Columbus and later at the university. Beloved by friends and teachers, she was gentle unselfish and willowy mourned. the remains were taken to Kosciusko for interment.
Property is half of section 25 in township 7 range 2 totaling 76 acres formerly linked to the PF Prater place. Jack Sanders is the contact. Farmers delay land preparation due to heavy rains last month and the ad warns of possible drought if wet winter continues.
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company reports major upgrades, connecting Cumberland to major hubs including New Orleans Baton Rouge and Memphis. Officials from Nashville and Memphis highlight reliable service and responsive customer care. The article praises improved circuits to New Orleans and calls for increased patronage from the business community.
Professor Gentry and his renowned animal troupe including dogs ponies and monkeys will perform in Oxford on Tuesday March 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm in a waterproof tent at the Depot. Admission is 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children. Brown and Lynch announce dissolution of their grocery partnership and direct all debts to G M Lynch.
A town trapper lecturer drew a snail crowd at the capitat church. He asked for donations for charity but failed to secure any. he insulted the audience with prose and poetry then demanded payment. Patrons left in disgust while some boys raised a small collection to eject him from the lecture. Examinations for white teachers set for April and May with separate dates for colored teachers. DD. G. Carpenter, Superintendent.
State license preparation course offered by Abbeville Normal School runs 12 weeks starting in March at tuition of 3 dollars per month and board at 8 dollars per month. K Harmon of Abbeville Mississippi promotes Herbine as a tonic with price listed as We. sold by R K Chilton & Co.
Advertisement notes Vee Chnton's Netrable Liar claims to cure diarrhoea dysentery and summer complaints as a universal remedy. It asserts a quick relief claim and promotes use for multiple ailments. The copy targets general readers seeking cures.
Local ads list Clark's barber and hair cut at the Cauldwell House and W W Kimble hosting a sale. KR Knight offers buggy or wagon repairs while Mr AM Kennie sells gold plated jewelry by mail with a money back guarantee and sample August Flower remedy promoted by Prof Houtop.
Readable pupils from Oxford Graded School achieved top ranks in their grades for the sixth Standifer. Named scholars include Georgie Cook Lucy Eads Ina Kimble Vivian Wallace Wales Hope Caldwell William Row Lee and others, with names and details as listed in the school record.
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