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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
3
A long list of residents and visitors in Oxford is recorded with frequent mentions of Memphis, Dallas, Jackson, and Water Valley. Several officials, lawyers, and entertainers are noted visiting or traveling, with social events, illnesses, and church activities summarized alongside local business notices and upcoming sales.
J A Heiss traveling passenger agent writes to Sons of Veterans in Oxford Miss about a Illinois Central Railway special from Jackson Tenn to Dallas Texas via Jackson Vicksburg and Shreveport. The train offers standard and tourist sleeping cars with free reclining chairs, stops allowed at Vicksburg, and return tickets sell for 11.5 plus extensions. Tickets on sale April 18 19 8 and 2th with return validity until April 3th and possible extension to May 15.
Be B Rogissos states he has closed a deal with Mr Bem Price to supply the public with choice steaks and roasts comparable to Kansas City meats. The announcement signals available cuts and pricing details forthcoming.
An advertisement proclaims a traveling act featuring ponies dogs and monkeys and a herd of lilliputian elephants. It promises a family show, free admission for all, with fixed seating in waterproof tents and a daily 10 o clock performance.
A. B. Longstreet Lodge announces a regular meeting tonight at 7 30 o’clock. W B McMagnus is Noble Grand and Wilmer Kennedy is Secretary. Sons of Confederate Veterans also plan a meeting at the Court House in Oxford on Saturday evening March 15 with full attendance requested by Commander J W T Falkner. For sale or rent a four room cottage on Pototoc street with good well water and large lot offered through Mrs L E Wispa. Fertilizers offered by Turner and Sons with Curries Standard for cotton, corn and vegetables available in any quantity from 100 pounds up and promises to double crop yield.
In Chresit Court the docket cases were postponed for trial to the next term due to farming operations. Moody Swais faces murder charges in the Neilivan case, set for the first Monday of the next term. W D Moore granted change of venue to Panola County for April term. Ira Hope pleads guilty to assault and battery, fined $30 and three days in jail. A $50 reward is offered for Orlando Lester’s capture. Jurors for week two not required to appear.
Prot Gentrys Famous Dog and Pous Stow plan a street parade at 10 o clock Monday March 21 starting from the show grounds. The procession will travel principal streets with dogs ponies monkeys and other features including a military band. The event promises to be the prettiest street parade ever seen in the city attracting many children.
Sterling the Painter offers a prime set of wall paper samples matching Chicago and Pittsburgh stores. The 1902 styles feature identical patterns and colors. He can bring samples to homes before the spring rush for painting, varnishing, hangings, and upholstering services.
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