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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
2
The item compiles snatches of opinion on U S politics with references to Cuba the Philippines and South Africa. It touches on figures like Hanna Roosevelt McKinley and Changier while noting debates over tariff and territorial policy and a moral anecdote about charity.
The passage extols cheerful conduct as essential in any circumstance. It argues that constant cheerfulness enhances value, attracts good work, and empowers individuals to persevere. It frames cheerfulness as a duty for all, tied to manners, patriotism, and personal victory over self.
The fanny Singing Skule Regiment, famed for South hearty laughter, will be presented in Oxford by the Daughters of the Confederacy on Tuesday night April 2. The entertainment has widely entertained the South and draws large crowds in Memphis and other cities. Bertram and Willart, who manage the show, will come to Oxford after Water Valley performances.
Mr. LB Jones of Tailors disappeared Saturday while counting boards. His horse returned that night and searchers found him near Older town his clothing burnt slightly but body undamaged. He would have been seventy next May and was a devout Methodist and respected citizen. The Oxford Dry Goods Emporium opening drew many ladies with stylish goods and the Oxford String Band with University talent provided entertainment.
In 1961 the Central Mississippi Valley Route issues identical bronze service medals to every employee with at least one year of continuous service during February. Tiffany & Co. crafted the design honoring the line chartered in 1851.
The Circuit Court remains open with several civil and criminal matters adjudicated. Verdicts include trespass dismissed with costs, defaults for $70, plights of $500 yearly, and various guilty or not guilty findings for crimes such as assault, murder, larceny, rape, and bootlegging.
Legal notices announce examinations for White and Colored teachers on specific April weekends. Sealed bids are invited for a bridge on the Oxford and Rocky Ford road, with doubles required with each bid. A public sale of two land parcels is scheduled, following a court writ. List of unclaimed mail matter is given, plus local advertisements for medicines.
Hon. L. B. Jones, long time Lafayette County figure and former state legislator, was found dead near Taylor's at 10 o clock Saturday night. He served in the Legislature 1882 to 1884 and was among the county’s best loved citizens. The notice lists surviving relatives and honors his service, while the page promotes various patent medicines and local agents.
Patient Mrson suffered eight years with a bladder stone. After visits to Cincinnati New York Chicago and Nashville and no relief the stone grew larger. Treatment with Smiths Sure Kidney Cure brought improvement and hope to the afflicted party. Dedman Memonor and A H Kendal advertise the cure for 50 cents.
Mrs Maggie Garrison and daughter Mattie Maude returned from stemphis Saturday. Mr Marvin Langley came back from Opal Mississippi where he taught this winter. Mr Ben Coffey went to Jackson Tuesday. Mrs Sam Blaylock and daughter Jennie spent last week in Waterford with relatives. Misses Carrie Wilkins and Nell Nichols closed their school and came home for summer. Miss Annie McAuley returned to Marianna Tub Urs. Leland of Water Valley visiting his mother Mrs Green wr Henry Harris of Pike City Ark visited his sister Miss Mary Ivy spent weekend with Mrs Gill Graham. Mrs Bill Smith visiting in Oxford this week.
S Gardner Maine resident G W Waitt reports relief from a severe cold chills and grip after using a remedy sold by Chilton Pettis and Co Abbeville and R B R Chilton Co Local advertisement notes the medicine’s effectiveness and lists distributors.
After wind rain and sno we enjoy fine weather. Abbeville neighbors W C Anderson and M L Gilbert visited parents near Holder. J R and W L Roberts and W H Littlejohn made a Memphis business trip. Bay Springs school closed Friday. Ernest Harris of Liberty Hill attended church at Bay Springs Sunday. Mac Webster of Oxford visited nearby friends. Misses Male Woodward and Sallie Anderson visited relatives. Little Burkett Alford has been ill. Rev GU Hollowell of Tula preaches at Miday on the fifth Sunday in March. A large crowd attended Mr Van Roberts party Friday night. Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised with claims of malaria relief.
A reader describes quitting a $100 monthly job after illness and moving to the city. After using Smith's Sure Kidney Cure, the writer and a family member report improvement and claim a return to work or better health. The letter advertises the remedy priced in cents, alleging no opium or poisons and urging purchase from A. H. Kendel.
A Lexington Mississippi notice, dated March 4 1901, announces a 22nd Mississippi Regiment reunion at Memphis during the CU C V rally in May. It cites Lt Col case A UOGd Yotion Medicine for Chauren with a Petersburg VA reporter endorsing Chamberlain's cough remedy for children. Sold by Dr R R Chilton & Co and F M Pettis Abbeville.
An advertisement boasts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure can treat all kidney and bladder troubles women’s diseases and other ailments with a ninety eight percent cure rate. It promises a money back guarantee if directions are followed and costs 50 cents. Also promotes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for cough and lists A. H. Kendel as seller.
Unhappily the most dangerous diseases are stealthy causing late or no symptoms. They bring inconvenience at first and are easily neglected, delaying reach for help and worsening outcomes.
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