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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
3
A miscellaneous sale listing numerous women garments and fabrics including ladies' waists from 20 to 75 cents, silk and Mohair skirts at various low prices, new linings and lawns, parasols, corsets, vests, calico, and sheeting all advertised with marked discounts to lure buyers.
The page lists passenger train times for the Oxford area with northbound and local freight options and notes that local freights do not run on Sundays. It also includes attorney at law listings for W. A. Roane and T. Markette practicing in Oxford, Mississippi, with office locations over T. D Isom's Drug Store and indicating court practice.
Chancery Court convenes next Monday. Kee and S A Sieele delivered a Methodist church lecture. Belle Cook now day receiver in the telephone exchange. A Hickey House dance Friday night. T W Yates adds a handsome South Street residence. Rev R M Standefer preached at Mt Zion. Sultan to host Sigma Chi banquet tonight. Children Day at Methodist Sunday School. Dr Alex P Stewart's wife died in Dallas on the 10th. Heavy rains boost corn and cotton prospects. Rev W D Heddleston preaches Yellow Leaf. next month’s second Sunday. J C Kyle improving at North Street home. County courthouse repairs underway. Executive Committee meeting June 10 for July 14 and 1 elections. Field Day at University Campus. track muddy after rain. Rev I W Mecklin ineligible for County Superintendent post. Citizens' Band supper at Court House a success. T L Harris seeks re-election as Magistrate Beat 1. Democratic Executive Committee primary date error noted. Revs W J Hargis and Profs Barry and Carpenter passed exams. Judge A H Longino addresses Oh ford and LaFayette County. Pi Sigma contest at University chapel. Fulton wins with “Church and State.” Whitsun Day services at St Peter’s. Abbeville elects Prof KK Harmen principal. accepted, won’t join Oxford. Commencement speakers include E K Bryant, A H Whitfield, Chas B Galloway. Semi-centennial June 21. J R Taylor to present poem. Cain’s mill picnic hosts around 200. candidates present. Two baseball games: Tulane beats Mississippi 11-5. Mississippi wins 7-6. W T Turner announced for Public Weigher of LaFayette County.
Public notices outline candidates Rev J W Malone for various posts and Rev W J Hargis for County Superintendent while Dr James P Wilkins earns medical license. Social announcements include engagements and honors in Grenada with regional churches and colleges.
Fifty per cent the best is claimed for Poiter's wall paper with samples available to inspect. Miller is a card in the post office and will call to show the sample books to customers.
Local notices list visits and guests in Milan and nearby towns. Residents include Mrs Jennie Frieod traveling to St. Louis, Mr Marshall Holloway from Memph is guest, and Miss Pearl Mele l of Ghreneta visiting. many names and homes appear among church and social circles. Officials, students, and clergy are noted with travel plans and health updates.
The Board of Supervisors discuss relief payments and temporary aid with names including Sambee, Waller, and Keert Privie. They review county finances noting receipts and expenditures, transfers for funds, and repairs to the court home while adjourning to June.
A note reports Potter's Wail Paper at 25 percent cheaper than all other five and a half MELLER, Age line.
The Central Railroad announces round trip fares to meet venues. For Epworth League National Convention in Indianapolis July 29 24 tickets on sale June 1 2 3 return by July 26 at first class fare. Other events include Cumberland Presbyterian Denver annual meeting and United Society of Cristian Endeavor Detroit July 10. Local agents Resell’s and others handle sales with routes and return limits specified.
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