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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
3
Prices list items such as cotton sheeting and ticking fabrics. Mentions brands and textiles including Cromalimpr, Peeper Teepe, and Best chambrers with varying prices and bulk offers. Also notes heavy cotton plaids and large cotton towels in a partial merchandise layout.
The infant of Mr. R. J. Moore suffered severe scalding Sunday morning. Capt. W. A. Roane slipped on the Cumberland church plank walk and sprained his ankle. Pushing Shinault improved city streets with new cypress poles along phone lines. The University baseball team and their notable guests were hosted to a reception and supper by Mrs. W. D. Porter. Buffaloe and Butler form a new partnership in their business. Prof. G. B Boone elected principal of the colored Graded School with W. W. Cochran as assistant supervisor. Crops in LaFayette County delayed by March rains and April drought. cotton stands limited. Dr. S. A. Steele of Nashville plans to move to Oxford with family. Rev. W. I. Hargis and Profs Carpenter and Barry passed county superintendent exams. results sent to State Board in Jackson. Oxford Brass Band to give open air concert next Friday in courthouse yard with New Idea Patterns on sale and refreshments available.
Official items list the Oxford town officers and church pastors while noting elected school principals Prof. K Harmon and Prof. R. H. Hester. Others cover a new livery stable, blackberry crop prospects, a fall at a city well, sewerage plans, and political campaign movements with Governor Lowry’s withdrawal from a debate.
Hints of political activity mark a week with optimistic notes on canvassing Senator Selivan plans an early Senate campaign. Hints of local events include a May gathering at the Court House in Oxford for gubernatorial candidate Longine. Characters discuss remedies, local merchants, and household tips amid a crowded page.
Water collector J C Lespir warns that a sprinkling proviso does not grant garden irrigation rights. Any use of water in vegetable gardens is subject to a small fine and enforcement.
The Union Female College building changed hands twice on Monday. Judge R A Hill first bought it to satisfy a long standing mortgage and then resold it to Revs KR Standefer and J W Malone, representing the North Mississippi M E Church. The sale signals a fresh start with plans for a September opening featuring a noted faculty and an ambitious curriculum aimed at making the school a leading female college in the United States. Local business will gain from the institution’s success and patronage is expected to grow.
Public note from W. W. Krimble directs readers to place dinner ice orders by 10 4 for prompt delivery, indicating a service cutoff and timely fulfillment.
Buffaloe and Butler list Vanilla Lemon and Chocolate Ice Cream flavors for customers seeking classic dessert choices. Local shops promote these staples as summer favorites with potential specials.
Oxford daily notes group visits and arrivals from Holly Springs to Memphis. Mentions Rev Winter and others visiting relatives, University events with Tulane, and community activities including Children’s Day and Ascension Day services. Local officials and residents travel for meetings, examinations, and social events amid a busy week.
Vicksburg Natchez and Jackson papers laud Miss Isom’s Shakespeare readings at Meckerney’s Hall with Mine Sallie Meisbeelsom and Madame Catherine Keer-Carnes. Critics praise her Macbeth performance and voice, plus an encore dialect piece. Also an ad seeks a poultry mixer salesman in East St. Louis with salary and expenses.
An old advertisement touts Chilton's Rehahle Dia rhea Cure-a for diarrhoea dysentery and summer stomach complaints. The copy markets a “sure shot” remedy promising quick relief without warning labels or modern safeguards.
For sale a well kept residence on Second South street with four acres in the lot. Apply to J. W. T. FARLENER. (Unclear remnants mention Ex saney and Squaw Wine items and confinement of terrors.)
Travel offers from Shineis Central Mail road list round trip fares to Indianapolis Denver Detroit and St Louis area for events in July May and June. Dates vary by event with sale days and return deadlines, each specifying first class fare plus small surcharges and route variations.
Multiple classified notes: 350 bale cotton seed described as very prolific offered by W T Turner agent for Ozier Russell. Also W W Kimble sells bogey horses. Hon J B Stowers of Oxford announces candidacy for Mississippi State Treasurer. Stowers is ex-editor and former legislator. Bob Stowers urged to push Jim Gillespie to act. Greenville Democrat. W W Srenbie offers up to date driving teams.
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