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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
3
The Oxford Eagle announces a special showing of models during Smart Mid Summer Ideas on Tuesday and Wednesday May 12 13. Kaley and Sparks Makers and Designers of Headwear invite attendees to be present for a fashion display and headwear showcase.
Northbound and southbound train numbers listed with passenger and schedule times. Contains fragmented times such as 10:35 am and 3:01 am with several numbers and notes like No. 24 No. 4 No. 6 and 7:3 pm. OCR text is incomplete but indicates timetable entries for passenger trains.
Local items note visits by Mrs. Tom Wilson and families, church meetings wrap up with new members, and social events across Oxford including a Picnic and marriage of Missie Smith and Mr. Howard. Public notices include a resignation at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and upcoming congress announcements.
Mrs F H Lewin of Pascagoula announces the betrothal of her daughter Myrtle to W E Stone of Oxford a prominent young lawyer and former Assistant U S Attorney. A June wedding is planned with guests and well wishes from the groom’s many friends. Mrs Augusta A Smith invites the marriage of her daughter Mabelle Augusta to Herman Glenn of Oxford. The ceremony is set for May 20 at 7 oclock in the First Baptist Church.
John W. Cofer, a farmer and traveling salesman near Delay, was shot and killed by neighbor Reuben Bratton last Wednesday. Bratton, about 23, had previously faced Cofer in disputes and had fired at him before the killing. A preliminary trial occurred at Tula with Falkner Russell & Falkner of Oxford defense counsel.
Cascade Linen offers writing paper at 25 cents per pound with 16 ounces per pound. Envelopes match sold regularly, and the store advertises sales of paper pounds with matching envelopes while supplies last. The promotion includes a free one pound of paper and two packages of a screen with purchase. Cuffron & Co. The I Store promotes its job department.
Memorial services will be held at Cypress Creek and Liberty Hill Cemeteries on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May. At 9 30 A M the first service begins at Cypress Creek Cemetery with grave decoration then at Liberty Hill Cemetery. At 11 there will be preaching followed by a communal meal. Afternoon features recitations songs and special music. Sons invited and urged to attend.
Mrs. Mary Louise Dortch died at her Mobile home on Friday May 1. A native of this county she spent youth in Oxford and was regarded as an intelligent refined Christian woman. Her death deeply saddens friends in Mississippi. In honor of Mr. Dortch the Norwegian fruit steamers left port with half mast on the funeral day. She leaves a husband a daughter two sisters and three brothers.
When you have a bad cold you want relief and a permanent cure. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets all requirements by acting on nature's plan. It relieves the throat aids expectoration opens secretions and restores the system. Sold by all dealers.
The University of Mississippi announces a Home-Coming for all former students on June 1 1944 with plans to entertain a large crowd. Alumni are urged to cooperate with trustees to further the institution and a railroad rate of one fare for the round trip has been secured.
Oxford residents endorse Doan’s Kidney Pills with local testimonial from J. K. Crow, grocer, citing relief from backache dizziness and kidney secretions. Fifty years of use nationwide, priced 50 cents at dealers. Foaster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
The Woman's Book Club passes heartfelt resolutions on the death of Miss Mary Compton the club's oldest member. It recalls her intellect, culture and influence on programs policies and guidance. Her honorary presence was a benediction and inspiration, and her memory will linger with the old school charm Cornelia Shipwira led the tributes along with Mrs A L Bonpurant Mrs C S Brown and the committee.
The article asserts health as the main driver of male success citing rare poor health when bowels are regular. It promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as effective for constipation and appetite, claiming they move bowels and aid digestion and stating they are sold by all dealers.
Jacksonville hosts three parades May 6 7 and 8 the maids and sponsors on May 6 the Sons of Confederate Veterans and local military on May 7 and the Confederate Veterans on May 8. Local organizers led by Maj Ss C and Judge J L Dodge plan a mixed parade using horses automobiles and foot marching to showcase the deep South reunion in Jacksonville Florida.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a bar, Oldham, and a need to gain, but lacks clear events or identities to form a complete news item.
Fragmentary notice indicates a financial matter involving Hall's & Co of Toledo and Catarth. Details are unclear but the document references money and a business transaction or seizure.
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