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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
2
The item railings include stray notes on marriage plans and royal favours, then shift to US politics with critiques of Bryan and Addicks, touching on Democratic threats, anti trust debates, and a Kansas battleship silver service. It references the Supreme Court, Thebes tomb findings, and a critique of New York streets, blending commentary with odd anecdotes and era-specific curiosities.
The piece argues that pursuing the best in life through selfless giving yields true satisfaction and enduring joy, while self-centered striving leads to regret and loss. It emphasizes leaving the world better by contributing one’s best despite adversity and misfortune.
The author extols Gulfport as the coming southern metropolis with a deep water harbor already a fact. It notes ships from Europe loading pine lumber, two dredges deepening the channel, and plans for Gulfport to become a major railroad hub with connections to New Orleans Mobile and Jackson. labor pays well, Captain Jones funds employment, and local notables from Oxford praise the city while residents like Mrs. Price and Miss Mosby are highlighted as beloved community figures.
In a Gulfport tour piece J. N. Standifer extols Gulfport while noting few churches and scarce servants, high wages, and dredging-related sickness fears. He highlights opportunities for missionaries and entrepreneurs, cites a $200,000 hotel, an oyster cannery, and invites inquiries from potential investors.
A week of political activity in Oxford featured visits by multiple state office hopefuls. James K. Vardaman attacked negro education, while Frank A. Uritz Edward F. Noel Andrew J. Pax and others spoke on issues, with Noel noted as a primary law author and Pax described as practical. Fox was praised as a long-time congressman and Henry announced an Auditor bid. The editorial urges choosing the best qualified candidate without mudslinging.
Circuit Court in session reports 14 true bills issued by Grand Jury. Defendants convicted for burglary and larceny, concealed pistol, and assault with intent to kill. Several cases continued or dismissed. Change of venue granted in Whit Owens case for Hamp Williams killing to Water Valley. Jury lists and talesmen named. Also a testimonial on Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases with an offer for trial bottles.
Mrs Joe McGrath of 327 F 1st street Hutchinson Kansas endorses Ballards Horehouna Syrup for four years of use for coughs and colds. It contains no opium and priced 25c 51c and 1.00 at Oxford Pharmacy. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Frank W Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York for curing a grip with one bottle. For sale by R R Chilton Co.
List of unclaimed letters left at the Oxford Mississippi Post Office for the week ending March 14 1903. Names include J H Crain Miss Georgie Mamie Johnson Lucy Brown George Anderson Charlie Miss Savannah Calloway Smley Hearn Miss Migmon Hawkins Jim Hide Miss Susie Rand Miss Mattie Rhodes Miss Lillian Dodd A P Dickens Miss Clarsia Bryant B W Barton P E Hukines Miss Fanny and Pierce P M plus request for the number of letters and advertised date.
The writer asks if Herbine can be bought in bulk for prescribing, noting its usefulness in treating dyspepsia and restoring organ function. An Oxford Pharmacy 59 cent bottle and Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic priced at 50 cents are mentioned as remedies for malaria and fever.
The danger from colds and grip lies in pneumonia, but with reasonable care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the risk is avoided. Thousands have used this remedy with no pneumonia cases, it cures a cold or grip faster than other treatments and is safe to take. For sale by KR. R. Chilton & Co.
Mrs. A E Simpson of 509 Craig Street Knoxville Tennessee writes June 10 1899 praising Ballards Snow Liniment over all other medicines for sciatic rheumatism and sending two dollars for a large bottle to be shipped by Southern Express Ox ford Pharmacy sells it.
J. R. Peacock opens a repair shop on the north side of the square next to Matthews Livery Stable. Shoes and harnesses repaired with sewn work as a specialty and all work guaranteed.
Farmers grow anxious for spring work as heavy winter ends. Miss Zadar Hattox returns from Satepta to teach. Rev. Allen preaches at church. Local court at Oxford. Sneed family updates. weddings and travels noted. St. Louis Republic ad promotes subscription and southwest land prospects along the Cotton Belt Route with travel offers and real estate guides.
Miss Mary Jo Williams visits friends in Oxford while Frank Huggins visits his brother Fred near Pine Hill. Mrs. H. T. Smith spends weekend in Oxford. J. L. Sisk makes a business trip to Oxford on Tuesday. Miss Josie Harrison visits her parents at Lamar. J. H. Lawshee buys property in Washington County Arkansas and plans to move soon. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertises a five day cure for a leg sore.
Notice to creditors of T W Yates of Oxford LaFayette County Mississippi that he was adjudicated bankrupt March 9 1903 and the first meeting of creditors will be held in Oxford Mississippi March 24 1903 at 2 pm. Attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee B T MAKEETYE March 9 1903 W V Sullivan Attorney.
By decree of the Chancery Court of Lafayette County Mississippi the commissioner will sell at public cash auction on the first Monday in April 1903. The 166 acres from the north half of section 17 town 7 range 1 west and a 160 acre homestead tract are offered with detailed description of boundaries and exceptions including an orchard garden and other improvements. The sale takes place in Oxford at the south door of the courthouse with E D Nichols as claimant and B P Gray as commissioner.
Public notice says bids will be received by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Oxford Mississippi until 12 noon on Tuesday April 7 1903 for printing and proceedings for the municipality to be let to the lowest bidder for the year 1903. The board may reject any or all bids. Oxford March 9 1903.
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