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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
3
Northern and southern routes listed with passenger departures. Times shown include 3:06 pm and 3:38 pm for northbound No 2 and No 4, 4: a m for No 6, and southbound No 23 at 10:55 am No 5 at 8 pm and No 33 at 3:40 am.
County roads improving and a Monday circuit court session noted. Many sick residents listed including Mr. and Mrs. J. A Bigger, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Knight, and Thelma Matthews. Mumps in Agricultural High School at College Hill and pneumonia cases cause concern among locals. A revival at New Albany praised, Miss Ellen Bailey to study in St Louis, and an Overland G for quick sale offered by L. Orns real estate trade.
Heavy cold weather slows farm work and keeps residents indoors in Mt Zien county. Mrs Holder Hail remains seriously ill in Memphis while Jim Bigger suffers a pneumonia relapse east of Oxford. Miss Lena May Calloway visited last week and Mrs E A Thompson, Eagle editor, is indisposed. Sunday worship and social events paused or affected by conditions.
Tala residents report candidates appearing in court and heading to Oxford. Prof Grisgom and Mrs Beulah Davis enjoyed fine weather and good roads while visiting Tocopola. Cleve Lindsey made a business trip to Oxford. George Crockett moved from the village to a farm.
An old advertisement touts a Dr King related product named New Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for children. It claims balsams and health improvements and urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist.
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and those who offered prayers and support after the loss of the father, Mes. J FPF Hamiron, and his children.
The piece outlines hat fashion with flower trimmed bonnets, tilted Sailors, flaring bows, turbans, wine hues, and close fitting shapes. Each style has its own distinct appeal and will be available for purchase.
A Home Talent concert is set for 8:00 PM March 18 at the Lyric Theatre to aid the Belgian Relief Fund. Under seven women’s clubs auspices admission is 25 cents, with seat reservations at 2:00 PM on concert day. The King’s Daughters seek an undergraduate nurse, paid only while employed, for charity patients. Contact Mes F.S. Leaves, Mrs. Alfred Hume, or Miss Kate Skipwith for details.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a near immediate remedy for rheumatism and joint or muscle pain. It promises fast relief from sore spots, swelling, lumbago, sciatica, and similar aches with simple nightly use and a money back guarantee.
The Board of Supervisors advertises a public work notice for a road project near the intersection of Oxford and Sarents Road, near Tom Perry's, extending about two miles. Clerk of the Board signs the notice.
A 19th century civic admonition lists ten domestic hygiene rules urging residents to cover trash, weed yards, curb rubbish, guard animal shelters, keep alleys clean, ensure air and light, avoid tainted milk, and maintain a regular cleaning day to preserve health and livability.
A brief ad noting订 charter to order groceries from Jack Moncax with phone 400 and Chilton & Company selling Landreth Garden Seed a long standing seed variety now available in a fresh lot with bulk prices.
An ordinance of the City of Oxford repeals the speed list for automobiles as part of amendment to Ordinance No. 87. Mayor S. Adams presides with Councilmen voting yea. Clerk R. S. Adams, J H Lawsweas, and T. W. Avent participate.
Mayor R. S. Apass and Councilmen T. W. Avent J. H. Lawshee vote on ordinance 102 to prohibit use cut out or by pass valves on automobiles on February 16 1915 with Clerk J. K. Lawsnes recording the aye votes and nays noted by the minutes.
An ordinance from Oxford Mississippi declares a special election to ratify salaries for councilmen J Hlen shee and others. The election is scheduled for March 8 1915 with city election commissioners instructed to act per law. mayor and councilmen signatories include E Adame J R Anaws and J H Lawsuer.
Mortgage foreclosure notice describing property in Mississippi. It outlines the trust, the parcel in Section 29, Township 8, Range 11 West, with a beginning at the northwest corner and various described bearings and distances in feet or rods. The notice appears to summarize the deed and legal description for sale.
Circuit Court case Caleb Wilktome et al v Financial Union Benefit Association. J E Temple sheriff to sell April 6 1915 at the south door of the courthouse to the highest cash bidder. Property begins 3 ½ rods east and 7 yards south, then 70 yards east, 70 yards north to start, one acre with two story dwelling, barn, and improvements. Sale to satisfy a judgment in quiet title action.
An advertised product from Chicago claims to free the bowels of foul matter and restore normal stomach function. The ad asserts it cures chronic stomach liver and intestinal troubles and offers a money back guarantee if one bottle does not satisfy.
A deed of trust trustee announces sale of real estate in Lafayette County Mississippi and personal items including 160 acres in section 36 township 8 range 3 west plus corn cotton seed and seed cotton. The sale is set for the Sunday in April 1915 at the south door of the Court House in Oxford. The trustee cites cash terms and reserves the right to select tithe portion. Witness J. DowGlass February 12 1915.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a remedy claimed at a crossroads court near Tenally. The text asserts a universal ruling favoring the remedy over others and mentions broad grocery coverage and expected value for money. Details are unclear and names are illegible.
Registration open in Vette County with dates listed for precincts including Cambridge Cambridge and Abbeville. Registrar G B Taror notes books open at all times for eligible voters to register or update records.
Applications for loans from 3100 to 10000 on improved and unimproved town property and farm lands. 8 percent interest, paid annually or semi annually. Terms from one to ten years. Describe location and value of property offered as security, note improvements, and include validation. Seek county representatives to receive applications, appraise property, and act as exclusive representatives. Southeastern Mortgage Loan Assn. Atlanta.
The Baptist State Sunday School Convention, a major statewide gathering, will meet in Durant March 16 to 18. Dr. J Benjamin Lawrence leads the organizing effort, with a program featuring devotional services, lectures, andcommittee sessions. Attendees from Mississippi Sunday Schools are invited, as thousands participate in the event.
An old advertisement touts New Life Pills as a remedy for liver torpor and indigestion. It claims many suffer from dizziness and stomach upset and promotes the product as a cure for these complaints.
The King's Daughters inform physicians in Oxford and adjacent counties that for charity patients a nurse is needed they should confer with the King's Daughters appointed committee Mars F S Learnlet Mrs Alfred Hume Miss Kate Skipwith and others act to organize nurse support for the needy.
An old advertisement touts a remedy for whooping cough and throat issues priced at 6c and suggests carrying the tonic for all coughs and colds. It promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic and urges purchasing at the druggist.
The text references a health admonition about color as a specife against and mentions a sleeping porch a cold sponge bath and a chamberlain cough remedy. It reads as a garbled excerpt urging caution for cold and advertising Cham berliew’s Cough as obtainable everywhere.
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