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Newspaper

Oxford Eagle

Location

Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1903

Page

2

Announcements for Oxford County Political Tickets

District attorney state senator and representatives listed with multiple candidates. Also names for sheriff chancery clerk circuit clerk treasurer superintendent of education tax assessor coroner surveyor and beat magistrate bailiff and supervisor in Oxford Mississippi with law practice details for Falkner Shands and local offices. Local attorneys will practice in state and federal courts.

Oxford Miss Falkner & Shands Oxford, Miss Mississippi Ballivan Building Public Square State Court Supreme Court Jackson United States Court Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans

J R Peacock Repairs Shoes and Harness in Town Square

J R Peacock advertises shoe and harness repair with sewn work guaranteed. Located on the north side of the square next to Matthews Livery Stable.

Square Matthews J. R. Peacock

Oxford notes and visits fill local week

Local residents, visitors, and relatives are noted in Oxford with many trips to St Louis Memphis Water Valley and Collins. Several callers stop at the office while others plan stays in St Louis and Memphis. Spring goods ads and community mentions fill the week.

Oxford Entreats New Enterprise Amid Growth

The piece notes rising factories in the state and urges Oxford to attract new business. It recalls Mrs. Lillie Temple winning $500 in a circuit court suit against Oxford for injuries from a sidewalk fall. It lists upcoming events, losses, real estate moves, a girls’ baseball score, court activity, a debate medal, and the Mississippi Historical Society meeting. It warns of a potential drought and recommends crop diversification to counter weather risks.

Lillie Temple Corporation of Oxford

Hope Nominated For Supervisor Of Beat 1 Position

Mr John H Hope is announced as a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Beat 1. He was born and raised in LaFayette County and has lived in Oxford for years. His business background and competence are noted and he asks LaFayette County voters for their consideration.

John H. Hope Hope LaFayette County Oxford

Sound Teeth Health and Dentists and Infomercial Tone

An old time promotional notice extols dental care as essential for health and beauty and warns against neglect. It also advertises Dr W B McMahon and agents selling Dr White's Electric Comb promising dandruff relief and hair loss cure for five cents sample and mentions the Dr White Electric Comb Co of Decatur Illinois.

W. B. McMahon

Eight Hour Laws Ignored by Tireless Little Workers

An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they help with night and day toil, cure constipation and stomach, liver, and towel troubles, and guarantee easy safe cures. It markets the pills as a universal remedy priced at 25 cents in drug stores.

Dr. King

Shinault and Neilson Wed in Episcopal Church

A marriage surprise occurred Tuesday afternoon as Tilden Shinault and Florence Neilson were wed at the Episcopal Church with Rev. D. Brown officiating. Shinault, an Oxford native, is a busi nessman, and the bride, daughter of C. B. Neilson, Sr., is prominent in social circles. The Eagle offers best wishes for the couple’s happiness.

Our Town Tilden Shinault Florence Neilson Episcopal Church D. Brown Shinault Oxford C. B. Neilson

Candidate Mr T C C Brown for Beat Magistrate

North Oxford resident Mr T C C Brown announces candidacy for Beat Magistrate in Lafayette County. He cites long residence and civic regard, asking voters to consider him as the suitable person for the office.

Equitable Life Praise From Coffeeville Widow

Mrs. W. D. Shue of Coffeeville Miss thanks the Equitable Life Assurance Society for prompt payment on two policies after her husband’s death. She notes the proofs were sent July 23 and the draft arrived four and a half days later. She urges others to inquire via Paul Burt in Lafayette County.

Paul S. Burt The Equitable Life Assurance Society Mamie Burt Eugqitable Life Assurance Society Coffeeville Miss R. P. Lake Memphis Tenn

Wilmer Kennedy for Coroner and Ranger in LaFayette County

The Eagle announces Wilmer Kennedy as a candidate for Coroner and Ranger of LaFayette County. Kennedy is a well known, courteous and capable young man who asks the support of his friends in the upcoming race.

THE EAGLE Wilmer Kennedy LaFayette County Kennedy

Buckley Importing Co solicits orders in St Louis

Solicitation from Buckley Importing Co of St Louis invites orders for waistings and ready made skirts. Mrs H P Howry offers home delivery via Oxford post office and calls. Also notices property sales including two houses on University Street and a livery stable plus a house and lot in Southeast Oxford with 19 acres. J D Lundie advertises real estate. T Eagle offers old papers for sale to go under carpets.

Reds Blues Cook House University Avenue Buckley Importing Co St. Louis Oxford Post-Office H. P. Howry University Street Oxford J. D. Lundie

Memphis Weekly News clubbing offer inside

The Memphis Weekly News is a new weekly metropolitan paper of 10 to 16 pages. It complements the Memphis Morning News with telegraphic and foreign news and home and farm content. Subscribers can obtain the Weekly with our paper at a low subscription price by requesting the offer.

Memphis Weekly News Memphis Morning News Memphis Weeekly

Paracamph from Louisville Promises Quick Relief for Injuries

A Louisville chemist perfects a camphor based remedy with essential oils that induces profuse perspiration to open pores and deliver antiseptic healing. Paracamph aims to relieve external injuries rapidly without drying or nerve dulling, surpassing old salves. Local druggist A H Kendel will stock Paracamph in the city.

Paracamph Co Louisville Paracamph A. H. Kendel

Dr White Electric Comb Promises Dandruff Cure and Curl

An 1899 advertisement touts the Dr White Electric Comb patented January first promising cure for dandruff hair loss and nervous headaches. It claims the comb and Dr White Hair Brush straighten hair in 25 days and warns against imitations while urging readers to request a sample from the Dr White Electric Comb Co Decatur Illinois.

Dr. White Dr. White Electric Comb Co Decatur Illinois

Non-Resident Notice for Irene Baggette Case 1903

State of Mississippi issues non resident notice to Ben Baggette to appear at Lafayette County Chancery Court on May 4 1903 to defend Irene Baggette suit. Clerk B P Gray records March 12 1903 with J E Houmes as attorney for the complainant.

Mississiph Ben Baggette Chancery Court Laayette County Irene Kk. Baggette B. P. Gray J. E. Houmes

The Twice-a-Week St Louis Republic Advertisement

An advertisement touts St Louis growth and world events with a call to subscribe. It highlights the 1904 World’s Fair and the upcoming presidential campaign, praising its telegraphic service and a Democratic yet national, family newspaper role. Subscription is $1 for 104 annual issues, two per week.

St. Louis St Louis

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