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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
2
The 1915 Oxford Eagle issue lists editor G W Price and details subscription and advertising rates. It states rates for in county and outside United States, sample copies price, and obituary notice charges at one cent per word, payable in advance.
The center for the Boy Scouts held a drill at the school house with the Red Cross aiding. Ed Win Rossbutler won first prize, Richard took second, and Campfire Girls helped make the event lively. both girls and boys are praised for their efforts.
Lafayette County Mississippi seeks sealed bids by noon Tuesday April 2 1918 for building four bridges on Oxford and Burgess Road Holliman field Burgess and Panola County Road Hulett Creek Jones field and Briscoe field plus moving an existing bridge over Hulett Creek. Plans and specs are on file in the Chancery Clerk's office. The board may reject any bid.
Local application claim says catarrh is a local disease worsened by constitutional factors. Internal remedy Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio listed as proprietors. Hall's Family Files for constipation.
Miss Josie Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Allen married Wiley Brummett at their home March 6 Elder W L Smith of Oxford officiated. The couple are among Denmark and Lafayette County's rising youths and were praised by many friends and relatives for a long happy life ahead.
Sergt Garrett A Hopson of Oxford Mississippi and Miss Narcissus McKee of the county wed at Grace Episcopal church yesterday at 2 30 pm with few intimate friends present. Rev G C Abitt led the ring ceremony. The couple will rest at Camp Beauregard Louisiana where Hopson is stationed and he may be sent to France soon. Mrs Hopson will stay with her mother Mrs Mollie McKee in the county when he departs. The bride is noted as one of the county’s most beautiful and lovable girls. the groom, a native of the county, previously farmed near Oxford before entering the army.
The Clear Creek Drainage District Board met as ordered today and adjourned to convene again on the 20th of the month.
Mr E O Davidson plans to open a full line of novelty goods beside the book store by April 1, adding five ten and twenty five cent items with several young lady clerks. Many residents and visitors are noted including Dr W R Gilbert Miss Ollie Webster and Mrs Sallie Wade Mrs C H Myers and family Mrs M L Mott Jr and children in town for visits and events.
Lafayette County annual field meet to be held Friday and Saturday March 22 and 23 with more schools expected than ever. Program includes Pig Club Rally Grammar Grade Graduation Exercise Literary contest Girls basketball Declamation at Lyric Theatre School parade Athletics contest and basketball game.
Advertisement notes a cotton cloth net treated with BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for prompt and effective results. Prices listed as 25e 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by A. H. Kendel.
Miss Dagma Huggins from Holly Springs visited her parents Saturday night. Mrs. A F Calloway was a visitor to Oxford today.
Decatur Ohio March 13 a local notice says a man will pay 1 per hen rented for selling until the brood can shift for itself eggs are plentiful but hens with longing for large families are scarce no name is given for the offer
A description of a sharp side or back pain that appears when the person straightens up. It may indicate musculoskeletal strain or a rib or back issue and could be aggravated by movement or posture. Seek medical assessment if persistent or worsening.
In Rock Island Newfoundland the famed longest saloon bar in the world has been closed within the half mile dry zone of the Arsenal. The management says a new longer bar will be installed outside the restricted area and will measure 150 feet in length when finished.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts burns bruises and wounds. BoroZone is marketed as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent for both man and beast. Prices 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 sold by A. H. Kendel.
Chief clerk J. S. Morris of Memphis Ta was in the city for clerk examinations. W. L. Smith scored 98.83 percent and Ethel McCharen 99.49 percent, with both ratings praised as excellent for Oxford postal service.
Mr. W. R. Brummett and Joosie Alien received a marriage license on March 5, 1918, followed by Mr. John Horan and Miss Iy Kehoe on March 11, 1918.
The New Lyric Theatre closes for a few days to settle privilege taxes and fix electrical installation. It will reopen for the summer season on Monday March 18 with a warm welcome and sincere appreciation to supporters from G. P. Langham.
Springfield reports a man named Lasinkiewiecz collapsed after lifting a 300-pound hog to demonstrate strength. Moments later he died from a ruptured something, with ill health noted.
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