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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
3
Fragmented 19th century notices list attorneys at law from Oxford and Mississippi with offices in various buildings. Also medical staff entries show physicians and surgeons offering services and residences, indicating courtroom and clinical notices in a regional newspaper.
Local notices report visitors to the Eagle office and Oxford area updates. Mrs Mattie Porter’s residence progress, Beehive Store dressmaking, new Torchon and Val Laces from J B Nelsons, Oxford D G Co, and Dewey Day plans in Memphis. Ohio theater shows Robson Theatre Company to crowded houses and Millinery sales rise at Beehive. Odd Fellows meeting in Columbus. Tulane vs Mississippi baseball series announced in Oxford.
Local column lists visitors and callers in Oxford including Mrs. C. Ferrell and Mrs. Lamar Ross, plus college students and alumni visiting family. Death of Col. W. Holder noted with tribute. college medals awarded to Ole Miss students in elocution and Phi Sigma honors. Insurance ads, garden shows, and a May 5 concert at the Opera House advertised.
Prices offered for cups and saucers from 23c per set to 25c for gallon glass pitchers. Also knives forks and other tableware at low rates. Local ads promote cheap can goods sugar coffee and stamps plus banking notices and a music recital by Mrs. Chilton in Water Valley and Oxford events.
On Wednesday May 6 a public sale of choice young thoroughbred Durham cattle, both sexes, over forty and fifty heart. Imported when calves and partially wheeled, all in good growing condition. Highest bidder wins. Sale at Doorey farm, Abbeville, 10 miles north of Oxford and 18 miles south of Holly Springs, at 11 AM. Passenger trains bound for Abbeville arrive 15 AM. Date correction: Wednesday May 6. Was L. Doorey
The obituary notes Miss Lagetta Stroog born June 16 1571 died at her home in Toccopela Mine on Feb 1 after months of suffering. She aided her widowed mother, remained devoted to the Methodist church and faced death with Christian fortitude. The family expresses deep sorrow and sympathy.
The Methodist Church held music last Suntory with a large congregation while Miss Sykes boosted the choir. The Robson Theatre Company presents Camilie tonight with crowds expected to grow. Dr G Storm of Chicago offers free eye examinations at B Husince’s jewelry store from May 7 to May 20, with home visits possible and two day trials.
A campaign notices a meeting of Camp No. 752 Confederate Veterans on May 12 at 1 o clock in the Court House. Delegates will be appointed to Louisville matters and a possible summer or fall reunion will be discussed. Members urged to attend. KK. W. Jews, Commander.
Advertises Turner and Bundren offering buggies and wagons at reasonable figures. Seeks several district officers for the state to represent the sender in surrounding counties. Pays £20 yearly or weekly and promises steady employment with weekly pay and reference exchanges.
The Chancery Court of Lafayette County Missouri calls Mee Hattie Pipkin's heirs to appear in May for the final account of the estate of Hattie Pipkin, deceased. If no appearance, the administrator may be discharged. Dated April 27, 1%.
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