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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
3
Rural town notices report train times for the Fast Mail and Local Freight with service gaps at Taylors and Waterford. Local commerce promotes Easter hat sales, Festival of Nations tickets, millinery, paints and paints supplies, and a fragrance of personal notices. Community updates note new plank walk, visits by officials, and real estate for sale, with social events and farm sales guidance.
A grand ball and banquet hosted by Phi Delta Theta at the Hotel Anderson last Friday night attracted many guests entertained by Mrs. Anderson and staff. The spacious ballroom, fine music, and a fairy land dining room display impressed attendees, with a late supper and graceful dancing concluding the evening. Edith Petrie hosted the Wednesday club with a fresh entertaining idea, while apricot blossoms hyacinths and violets perfumed the house.
Mississippi and neighboring states note Hon. R A Hill former U S Circuit Court judge in the Northern District of Mississippi marks his eighty fourth birthday on Monday the 25th with health and quiet celebration. W E Clark advertises haircuts 25 cents and children 15 cents for haircut and 15 cents for shampoo offering satisfaction and invites patrons.
The column promotes C L Sivley as a bright capable candidate for the lower house. It notes his legal attainments and strong character and urges readers to support him. Also mentions a church organ fund benefit by home talent at City Hall Friday night. Pearl Mackey named valedictorian at Union Female College commencement in May.
Col W D Holder, in a partial state canvass for Auditor, met many friends in Oxford last Monday. Locals express strong support and expect his nomination. Also reported are hat and wool dress sale specials, news of Mrs Lacy Worley White’s bereavement, Mr White’s death, Prof Belk renting a residence and plans to join the University law class.
March edition of the Chamber of Our Messenger from Union Female College Oxford features Miss Lucie Grabbert in a well written page article. Circuit court adjourned with much unfinished business carried over due to docket delays. Deaf Mute Voice of Jackson joins the table and Mr. Elliott delivers a praised reading of Hagel Kirke with simple staging.
By order of the Board of Supervisors the contract for rebuilding a bridge across Pollockans Creek called the Webster Bridge will be let to the lowest bidder. Plans and specifications on file. B P Gray Clerk March 7 1896.
The 1895 spring opening showcases hats bonnets ribbons and flowers at J. E. Pegues with Miss Helen Trigg and Miss Perkins guiding visitors in the millinery department. The store decor and fragrance welcome ladies while the city dismantles an unsafe frame building next door improving the square’s appearance.
A vivid account hails a remarkable performer who wowed members. friends recall the show as a storming success and the star will be remembered by all who heard him.
Mrs W D Louder of Quincy Ky found permanent relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, saving trips to doctors. J H Lopez of Des Moines Jaws praised Chamberlains Pain Balm after quick relief from a severe shoulder pain. Edward P Elliott the impersonator to perform Hazel Kirke on April 2 at the School House.
Oxford Lyceum patrons are informed of Edward P. Elliott the eminent impersonator’s date. Press notices praise the entertainer and promise satisfaction for his appearance on April 2 at School House.
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