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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
3
Local notes report numerous visits and social events in Oxford including Miss Blanche Price in Memphis, Rev. Mr. Simpson at the Presbyterian Church, and many others from Hernando to Water Valley. The piece promotes The Cuban Spy by Tul a best talent, showing seats on sale at Buffaloe's.
The Board of Supervisors met for three days this week. Daughters of the Confederacy moved Decoration Day from Saturday May 10 to Friday May 16. Notables A E Harwell and Co C Stephens visited the Eagle office. Dr C H Brough will lecture at the Baptist Church Sunday at 8 pm. A meeting of ladies in the Old Confederacy will be held at Col Falkner’s residence. Mrs C W Petrie and daughter Kitty returned from Seymour due to Dr J D Isom’s death. A Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival by St Peters Church is set for May 14 from 8 to 10 pm at Mrs Whiteway’s residence. Capen Dick at the Opera House Tuesday night drew strong crowds. Mr T B Tackett and Miss Mabel Jeffries wed yesterday at Rev W P Winter’s residence. Miss Tallu Hargrove, daughter of Prof Lipscomb, died in Kansas City. Mr Park Arnold, former resident, died in Texas aged 24 and was buried in Abbeville.
Two valuable mules owned by Stacy Furr were killed when a passing freight train struck them during washout filling work. The incident followed heavy rains, with Furr contracted to repair the washout for the railroad.
The school announces a Summer Session beginning in June for eight weeks. Apply at once for terms. G. W. and J. B. Leavell will run the courses.
A two year old dark red heifer is missing. The animal bears ear marks on both ears with upper and lower bits. Owner identified as CHARLEY DE&ELBELDGE. Last seen in the vicinity of Tag Eacis.
Dr T D Isom longtime Mississippi physician and Oxford resident died at his son in law C W Perlie s home after heart failure on Sunday morning He was 86 born in Maury County Tennessee educated at Transylvania University and Jefferson Medical College He led Virginia and Columbus hospitals during the war and headed Mississippi medicine for decades Funeral rites were held Wednesday with a large procession and community sympathy from the Eagle and local churches
The Browning Club met with Mrs Sultan on April 22 for a full gathering including two visitors Miss Delbridge of Colorado and Miss Smith of Oxford. Wiss Delbridge played violin pieces, Miss Smith accompanied on piano, and both were encored repeatedly. The program was praised as a top musical treat. Meeting adjourned to May 6 with Mrs Stone.
Mr Arthur Peacock son of Mr J K Peacock of this place died suddenly from appendicitis early Saturday. He was at work Friday and fell ill after supper. A physician was called but distant. The cremation was in Oxford cemetery on Sunday. He was 22 years old and highly esteemed.
A Parlor Concert and Lawn Festival is scheduled for May 13 at Mia’s residence. The program includes a piano duet, vocal performances by McSwine, The Jolly Little Sailors, and a vocal solo Baby Jim Combs.
A brief notice from Kate Miller in Oxford Mississippi seeks assistance with multiple cows and related needs. The text reads several good mitch cows and invites responses to Ms Kate Miller.
Advertisement offers varnishing upholstering and painting with satisfaction guaranteed. Readers are urged to drop a card in the Post Office for prompt attention.
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