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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
3
Oxford readers learn about real estate upgrades at D S Sultan’s store and new room reconfigurations for carpet displays. The item mentions Oxford as a desirable residence with schools and water quality, plus a general notice from U S Commissioner Adams about courts. Also notes a Typographical Journal item, Epworth League program, a residence for rent, Remenys concert demand, and ads for lubricants and sales personnel.
Local items report storm damage east of town with washouts and property loss. Jonathan Baldwin, longtime resident, dies aged—oldest settler remembered fondly. Marriage licenses issued for several couples including J. M. Miller and Lillie Turner and others. Sheriff Kimmons notes shade trees trimmed at courthouse yard. Oxford Mercantile eyes show windows as town shows store ads.
Local items record visits and travels of residents including Prof S D Rivers and family in Osceola and Oxford, messages about illnesses, relocations, and social calls. Notable names include E S Walton of Sardis, J E Pope of Jackson, and Sheriff E H Kimmons. The Remenyi Concert Company is noted for strong business.
An old promotional fragment praises a product for strength and healthfulness while claiming to protect food from alum and adulteration. It references Royal Hakins Powder Co of New York in a marketing style typical of early 20th century ads.
This week’s real estate notes show J E Neilson buying three East Side lots beside the Kimmons building to erect a modern storehouse by September. P E Matthews buys his current livery building, plans an office for Harkins Matthews, and more parcels are sold to Will Lee Lewis McKee EF Hr Jones C S Watson C Wetrie W T Wallace. Oxford seeks an Opera House as capitalists consider funding.
The eccentric violinist Remenyi attracts early city notice while Florence Addler, a soprano in the Remenyi Concert Company, earns praise for her singing and stage presence. Mrs Jones Harkins displays Spring Hats Bonnets and flowers next to the Telephone Exchange. Local ads promote 5 cent cigars from Yellow Kid and Golden Feather at McLemore Baird's and disinfectants by Watson Earl and Kendels Antiseptic Pain Cure for sprains.
White examinations April 2 and 16. Negro examinations April 9 and 15. G. R. Hien Tower, Co, Sup't.
On and after next Tuesday the 23rd inst the spring goods of Mrs Jones will be open for the inspection of the ladies of Oxford and surrounding country All are invited to come to see new spring millinery and novel ties at Carry your country produce to Bogard and Logan for the highest market prices.
A collage of local shop notices extols low prices and quick home delivery from firms like Oxford Mercantile Company Lewis & McKee and Racket Store. Advertisers pledge quality meats groceries hardware garments and services while praising promotions and coupons to attract customers amid a bustling city scene.
A readable fragment notes an ad from Tom Turner near the Cotton Yard promoting Flour Corn as a superior seed, claiming high yields and urging farmers and Oxford residents to purchase at 25 cents per quart. The text also mentions cigarette brands and tobacco stalls by McLemore Baird's, reflecting a general market notice style.
An old advert touts Chilton's Stearmloat Pills as a cure all for liver disease and summer complaints. It also promotes Chilton's Reliable Dhar Choen for diarrhea and dysentery. Nearby, the Racket Store advertises new spring dress goods.
Notices from campus outline a baseball game set for next Saturday afternoon between the St Thomas Hall team and the University squad. Other items mention visits by Prof W T Lowrey and W C Wells, a Sophomore Medal speaking contest after chapel, and M C A activities led by Dr J M Leavell and State Secretary Vaoll with upcoming Bible class and Sunday meeting.
An advertisement for Watson and Earl's Bed Bug Killer claims it kills roaches ants and other insects with a money back guarantee if it fails. The pitch notes delivery from Watson and Earl's shop on South Street opposite Cumberland churns.
Call at Bogard and Logan's for fresh German White Graham and Rye bread. Bread received fresh every Wednesday and available for customers seeking warm loaves.
An Oxford resident offers home pest inspection service via Watson & Earl. They will visit the house to exterminate all bugs and insects infesting the premises, highlighting central location near the square and university and referencing A. W. Mitchell.
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