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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
3
Fragmented ORM item lists depot locations Tavis Waterford duties and hours at Chilton's Drug Store. Mentions Orrice Howes hours 9 to 12 p m and North Street reference. Includes attorney J. Knows Oxford and Adams U S Commissioner Notary Public listings.
Local items note thanks to Mr J W Howell for late favors. Spring dress goods arrive at the Racket Store as women are urged to inspect new line. The Fos ter family occupies Wollieben cottage. John Sepp buys Howell place. Various illnesses and court opening slow farm work. Dr A W Whitten dies in Jonesboro Tippah county. Oxford residences in demand as town plans cottage rentals. Miss Sallie Gillespie visits from University of Oxford. Several communications omitted for space.
Judge Stephens opened the March term of the Circuit Court after his illness, with civil cases pending. A pig race at the skating rink drew laughs as Ben Hull carried the pig out amid falls and bumps. Prof G W McDonald leaves for Oxford to direct the band, Miss Ella McGuire joins Yazoo City firm for spring millinery, and Miss Taylor hosts a Friday evening at Mrs Stone’s with music and games. The town advertises rooms for rent and promotes a Song and Story event at Public School Hall to benefit the Methodist Church with admission 50 and 25 cents.
Notice lists examination dates for White students on April 9 and 16 and for Negro students on April 9 and 13. Signed by G R B Hictowers, County Superintendent. Advertisement notes new goods arriving daily at Mes Jones and Hirarss.
The readable fragments describe a broad discussion about community efforts and public sentiment. It mentions many people and general concerns, with no clear event, date, or identifiable organization. The text is too damaged to extract a coherent incident or outcome.
A long club gathering featured Mrs Dee’s warm welcome to new members and guest Miss McLemore of Noahville Tennessee. Mrs Costhen Sadners led a lively discussion of a romance based on Louis II and Charles I, praising Impressions by the Way and Moore’s readings amid musical interludes.
An advertisement promotes 5 cent smoke products at McLemore and Baard options including Golden Feather or Yellow. It also touts Messra Watson and Earl disinfecting premises and eradicating insects disturbing the household.
A Judge commends Keaudel's Antiseptic Pain Cure as good medicine for pains. Advertises Bogard & Logan to carry country produce for top market prices.
Local ads report Lewis McAhee and others promoting hardware, coal, meats, bicycles, and groceries. Businesses tout low prices, free samples, and doorstep delivery as Oxford residents are urged to visit stores on South Street and nearby avenues.
Dr A T Greer is in the city Monday. Psida Meek visits Mr A G Sre&th. Cadet Kani Gowan back from West Point. Mrs B A Crynach visited neighbors last week. Rev A B Nockis and party visited Fort Monday. Miss Thomie King returned to Jackson. Mr Bell of Abbeville spent Sunday with relatives in Oxford. Mr C W Hala a prominent citizen visited Onlored Miss Myrtle Graham in Aberlle. W A Gallegly and W M Godwin of Abbeville were pleasant visitors of the Eagle this week. Geo W Leavell of Ox Bank spending week with relatives in Pontetor and Cherokee. Hon M Featherstone mayor attends court. W V Sallivas to the national capitol with congress. Concert at Public School Saturday March 13 at 10:30 by Methodist studies. All schools and others invited. Admission 10 cents.
A jumble of bakery offers and patent medicines proclaims fresh bread types and a broad line of tonics. Claims include cures for throat and lung ailments and advertising for bed bags and fallacious health remedies with money back guarantees.
Local shoppers are alerted to new spring dress goods now on display at the Racket Store. An accompanying note promises continued care and a printed guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer, though some readers report mixed opinions on its usefulness.
An notice appeals to farmers and residents of Oxford and suburbs to try Fleer Corn claiming high yields from good ground. It promotes 25 cents per ear and suggests it as a flour substitute. Additionally a pest killer advert promises refund if ineffective and invites visits to Watson & Earls shop on South Street opposite Cumberland Church.
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