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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
3
A compilation of brief items mentions Mr. S. T. Butler in Memphis, Children’s Day at Bay Springs, and Mr. W. L. Goodwin recovering in Hot Springs. Mentions of travels, visits, and appointments include Miss Florde Hatton to Ensley, Ala, and K. H. McElroy becoming Taylors postmaster. Also notes preaching, weddings, sales ads, and furniture offerings with local names and places in Oxford and surrounding areas.
The Election U Commissioners ordered a Proday election to fill the unexpired term of Rev. G Hewlett, deceased, surveyor of Lafayette County. Other notes include community updates on local travel, weather incidents, church events, college commencements, and a legal ruling affirming bank stock taxed at full value.
Obituary notes the death of Pink Andersen son of Mr John Anderson near College Hill after a lingering illness. He was Lafayette County native, educated at the State University, and well known in Oxford. Survived by wife and several young children. family and friends mourn his loss. The text also mentions a court meeting to be held at the Court House in Oxford on Saturday.
A local ceremony honored Lost Cause heroes with a parade from the Public square to Soldiers Cemetery. Dr Ek W. Jones opened with tribute to the elder planners, followed by Hon J E Holmes. The Citizens Band played and Dixie was sung by graded students.
At 9 oclock Wednesday morning Agdley Shands of Sardis and Miss Pfannelle West were wed in the Methodist Church with Rev. R. M. Standefer officiating. A large audience attended as ushers Harley Shands Cecil Shands Ed Watson and Wat Wardaw helped reveal a festive ceremony. The couple left by southbound train for their new home immediately after the service.
The Woodmen in good standing are asked to be in the lodge room Monday night at 3 o clock for a candidate initiation. H A Moorer E E Terre Clerk. The University earned praise through M H Brown who won a Gulf State Oratorical contest at Tulane on the 10th. Field Day drew large turnout. L M Russell John Poster and others set records in high jumping. University baseball beat Mississippi College 15 to 1 and 71 to 4 at Millsaps College diamond. Mrs Bondurant of Virginia visiting Prof Bon durant. Miss Lala May Hanly and Bishop Gailor to preach the commencement sermon June 21. Hon G T Fitzhugh to deliver the Alumni address on Tuesday.
A. H. Kendet issues notice announcing price related sale details for Sy and Fer. The item outlines sale terms and parties involved.
ELH Daler of Coma visits her father and sister Miss Mibe Louider leaves for Strayhorn today after schooling here. Mesera, Johnson and James Wasen return from Taylor's. Winfredt Gray of Oxford was in Werty Soodey. Children's Day services are planned at the Methodist Church next Sunday. Rena Tidwell, living east of here, fell near and died last Tuesday. Her friends were interred in Abbeville cemetery. Hugh Craig and his children returned home after lengthy visit. Craig's parents Mr. and Mrs. Guecwin have returned to Oxford.
Tax Assessor Cullen visited the area last week. Darley and Walker paid cattle visits. Wisees Alice, Esther Miller, and others traveled to Osford and Glenville over the weekend. Youths enjoyed a Saturday entertainment at Emmitt Willison's. Esther Miller visited Black Water Sunday. Residents near Wyatt's Ferry Chock plan another bridge appeal to the Board of Supervisors.
Geo. W. Leavell assisted by Jas. B. Leavell will organize a Commercial school around the first of next fame. It will offer a thorough course in Practical Book keeping and Penmanship with J. B. Leavell giving special attention to Penmanship. Applicants urged to apply early to secure the advantages offered.
An old styled ad touts 2th Century Mineral Paint with a roof painting guarantee and low prices for buggies wagons and transportation services. It calls on Toexyer and Buxypries for first class errands.
Legal advertisements report bids for a bridge across Creel with bid security and board rejection rights. Health ordinances require immediate cleansing of buildings and sewer outlets, regular lime and cleaning of businesses, with penalties and jail for noncompliance.
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