10 May 1888
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1888
Page
1
Proprietor and Publisher Mel Eliza A Thompson applies for second class mail status under the Permeners' Alliance of LaFayette County, as recorded by Osfont Post Office authorities.
Fragmentary text mentions candidates and parties in the Second District election. References Douglas or Albanese, Patriot, Democratic party slate, and a candidate named Herwerte with a coded ballot context. Details are unreadable due to garbled OCR.
Almost every county in the state will send delegates to the Immigration Convention in Jackson week after next. The dispute between Adams and Martin shows the editor would fight for his publications and risk his life to defend them. Neither man could be charged with cowardice despite the pistols used, a result of excessive printer's ink against personal character.
Lawmakers revise attachment provisions but lawyers say the changes leave nothing valuable to attach. They express concern over practical impact and potential gaps in enforcement. Local legal observers weigh in on the new framework.
In congress efforts push to raise pay of post office employees nationwide. Officials distributing mail deserve fair pay while the faithful mail rider should not be forgotten in the event.
The piece notes the deadlock in the House over the direct tax bill. It argues the bill would refund about seventeen million dollars to Northern states assessed for war costs and warns of treasury depletion if raids continue.
The Water Valley cotton mills in Mississippi have declared a 25 percent dividend, noted by Manufacturers' Record. The Water Valley mill leads with strong profits while investors hesitate to fund southern cotton factories, despite Mississippi mills at Wesson reporting over 25 percent profit annually.
The New Mississippian editor John H. Martin, killed in a duel with Gen. Adams, was a strong writer with an ardent temperament and notable for his bold stance on prohibition. He faced criticism for harsh personal attacks but showed courage and conviction, leaving a lasting, if controversial, mark on Mississippi politics and journalism.
Wirt Adams the Jackson postmaster and John Martin editor of the New Mississippian exchanged gunfire after brief words. Martin died within minutes from multiple wounds while Adams died shortly after from a heart wound. The clash stemmed from published allegations and political certificates tied to Adams and Governor canvass of 1835, with accusations about Nellie Dinkins and press circulation.
Gen Wirt Adams longtime Jackson postmaster and former Briga dier General is shot by Johnu Martin editor of the New Mississippian. A Kentuckian by birth he lived in Mississippi for decades and served in the state legislature before the war. He was appointed postmaster in 1855 and held the post until his death following a long feud with the editor over a penitentiary matter.
A Treasury letter to the Speaker reports an additional appropriation of 400 dollars to complete the approaches to the public building at Oxford Mississippi. The note credits Judge Morgan for prompting action and notes the project may receive finishing funding in the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill. The piece highlights district representation and local civic interest.
A devotional piece argues a wife is not just housework but companionship, sympathy, and love. It extols a marriage bond where a wife supports her husband through misfortune, temptation, and hard times, whispering counsel and offering inspiration.
James M Uradam Sr, a 78 year old farmer from Satchville, wins the State Pair prize as the model man of the state. He has cultivated the same plantation for sixty eight years, never failed in crops, and always produced bacon and lard for sale. He has supported gospel and charity, served as a Methodist steward for fifty years, and recalls no whiskey before 1547.
The Fayette Chronicle contrasts Mississippi and Alabama, noting Alabama's total debt and tax measures while Mississippi faces debt and school funds. It argues Mississippi could reduce or equal Alabama's tax burden and still save funds, then cites Natchez Democrat on Southern openness to talent and self-reliance, praising industry and energy as keys to future prosperity.
The article notes Mrs Gen Wirt Adams has been named post mistress at Jack by the husband’s gentlemen. It mentions plans to rebuild the burnt district at Winona.
A collage of editorials and letters from multiple papers railing at political figures. Points touch Mills tariff opposition, defamation suit in Memphis, Blaine and Cleveland, Democratic loyalties, grain anxieties, and calls for governors to resign or seek office limits.
Travelers describe San Antonio as a growing city of over 40,000 with broad streets plazas and a blend of whites and Mexicans. The Alamo is examined in detail from its massive four foot thick walls to its chapel, guard rooms and upper firing loft, including a dim monk chamber with a candle that reportedly burned for 151 years and a guide recounting border conflicts and religious authority.
Last Saturday the Hermean Society elected officers with W F Stevens as president, Joseph Bien as vice president, and W J Stockett as bimonthly orator. TP Meina and Crawford Johnson were named for salutarian after Johnson won on the first ballot. The same day Oxford club and University nine played a game won 19 to 7 by the University, Williams pitched well and Wheet caught.
A spokesperson describes contracting malaria in Louisiana while with the telegraph company. After costly fever battles and near collapse, the mouth sores hindered eating. After two bottles of B. Th. E. the sores healed and the patient regained strength.
A Tennessee reader reports a boy with three years of stiff joints and scrofula being helped by BBB blood purifier after medical boards diagnosed chronic disease. Another testimonial from Mrs Emma Griffiths praises BBB for blood poisoning relief. An offer invites readers to request a 32 page illustrated book via mail.
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