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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
3
A fragmented timetable notes Holt as presenter at 6 16 pm on No 6 with a passenger leaving at 1 34 am No 04. Local freight arrives 7 20 am and departs at Wait No 23 southbound. Passenger departures listed at 165300 m No 4 and 3 30 pm No 57. CG M Owns Arent referenced.
Oxford news notes Dr. lectures and social visits with Oxford Dry Goods ads and tailoring notices. Names include Rev. W. I. Harris F. L. Riley M. McIntosh and J. A. Browning. Several residents ill or traveling, Electric Show draws crowds, new spring goods and wares promoted by local merchants.
A roundup of Caswell area visits and notices features Mr Jesse R Barry and others calling at local offices. Visitors include Ara Robuck from Crook and Miss Pearl Leavell returning from Natchez and the South. The Oxford Dry Goods Co showcases new fabrics and dresses.
Saturday night February 25 the pupes of South Oxford school presented a concert despite heavy rain. Patrons heard clever dialogues and recitations by skilled girls and boys, filling the house to capacity. Politicians visited Oxford with campaigns and endorsements, including William Jones Miller for State Treasurer and J Kincannon for Railroad Commissioner. A Legislative contest draw interest, with subscription boxes secured and a chance at gold prizes. Vardaman of Greenwood spoke to La Fayette county, drawing broad applause and attention to current issues.
Mr. Guy McLarty announces his candidacy for the office of Bailiff in Beat 1. He is described as a worthy upright young man with many friends in the county and general popularity. He is fully capable of performing the duties of the office sought.
J D Walker announces candidacy for Supervisor of Beat 1 in Lafayette County. He cites long residence since early youth and broad esteem among neighbors, asking voters for support.
An advertisement promotes Boston Brown Flane for breakfast and Nutra-Crisp for lunch, inviting readers to call and see the new offerings from Sanders.
Six year old horse suitable for single or double harness and plough progress trotter and pacer. Sound with no bad qualities. Almost new Colum bus factory buggy from Q. location. Mrs J N Standifer offers for sale.
Mr. B. A. Sneed is announced in the proper column as a candidate for tax assessor of Lafayette County. A prominent Lafayette Springs citizen, he is regarded as a top county businessman and well versed in local affairs. He solicits the support of friends and constituents in the upcoming election.
Holder urges John J Woodward to run for treasurer with many local friends ready to support his candidacy. The last issue noted a March event and calls from supporters are reported.
The Tak Eagle announces Mr. W. B. Freeman as candidate for Supervisor of Beat 1. He is one of the county’s oldest and most esteemed citizens and fully competent to serve the people. Freeman is well known countywide and enjoys broad confidence. he asks voters for their consideration in the upcoming race.
Miss Lemon of Louisville Kentucky will head the Millinery Department at Walker Carpenter Co after March 15th. She has been with David Burns & Son of Louisville for several seasons.
A lodge notes the death of C. E. Lowe and expresses sympathy to his parents for their loss to the State at the Capitol. It recommends thirty days of mourning badges, directs minutes be updated, and asks county papers to publish the resolution with a copy sent to the parents.
Two houses and lots on University street with five rooms each, plus one vacant lot. Also a livery stable and lot. A house and lot in southeast Oxford with nine rooms and nineteen acres. Will sell cheap. J. O. Lundie.
Mrs Mary Rowland died at the residence of her son Dr P O Rowland Friday evening in her 72nd year. She was much beloved by relatives and friends. The remains were taken to Coffeeville for interment Saturday.
After a prolonged illness Mr I D Brown died at his Oxford area home leaving a wife and grown children. L H Humphreys died after ten days of pneumonia at age 79 in the county’s southern district after thirty five years there. He left a widow three sons four daughters and many grandchildren. The Eagle joins the community in extending sympathy to both families.
Dr W H Baird died at his daughter Mrs J B Pops home in Jackson Tennessee after a lingering illness. He was brought to Oxford and buried at St Peter's cemetery with Rev W D Heddleston officiating. A respected North Mississippi physician and former Lafayette County Health officer, he left four sons and two daughters.
A gathering of the U S V's is planned for Saturday at 11 am in the courthouse. Commander Joan F Brown and Adjutant W Dorks urge full attendance due to important matters to address.
Cam Thomas announces availability to lay new carpets and stretch old ones using a patent carpet stretcher. He asks customers to leave orders at Jeff Collins' store for service.
An old advertisement promotes NABOB flour at 5 dollars per barrel and Cupid Brand coffee at 25 cents, touting these as the best and only option in town. The Sanders label appears as a seller or local distributor.
D. M. Featherston of Holly Springs announces candidacy for District Attorney of the judicial district. He spent four years at the State University of Oxford and graduated with high honors. Endorsed by the Holly Springs bar, he is praised as an able jurist and man of integrity and asks Lafayette voters for support.
A newspaper column touts the Dr White Electric Comb patented January 1 1899 claiming cures for dandruff hair loss nervous headaches and that with Dr White's Electric Hair Brush it makes straight hair curly in 25 days Thousands of units sold across the United States with agents selling on sight Offers samples and warns against imitations from other firms based in Decatur Illinois with a demand driven by novelty and ongoing introductionals
An active capable man is named manager of the Fidelity Mutual Insurance Co. district, with headquarters at Oxford. Ragland and Anderson, Mears Jackson, Miss, are associated in the announcement.
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