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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
2
An official notice declares Thomas Spight as a candidate for Congress to represent the Second Congressional District under the Democratic party region. The announcement frames the selection as authorized and subject to party rules.
The Legislature met January 4 2010 to organize a secret ballot caucus for nominating a U S Senate candidate to succeed the late A J McLaurin. The Gibbs resolution kept the secret ballot in effect amid fierce party disputes, with open voting rules defeated 101 to 60 and Percy Leroy later nominated on the 58th ballot over Vardaman.
Enjoy a real evening with tickets for A Trip Around the World from 6 30 to 11 First stop is Mr G W Buffaloes on University Street Attendees receive a journey chart and visit five countries represented in homes on the street Each country offers refreshment and amusements Tickets available at the Cash Jewelry Store and at the first station tonight One dollar per year tuition?
In 1859 Mississippi war governor Pettus spoke at the Oxford Court House. He warned of Southern wrongs by abolitionists and vowed to fight for constitutional rights with weapons if needed. A northern man allied with enslaved people was seized near Abbeville, jailed, then escaped and was severely beaten before disappearing into the woods.
In Mississippi the election of Abraham Lincoln led Gov Petus to press a Constitutional Convention on secession. Delegates L Q C Lamar and T D Isom steered the ordinance, read by Lamar, then adopted. Oxfordand University crowds reacted with gunfire and cheers as students roared. Ef A Smith.
Advertisement style notes claim Dr King’s New Life Pills expel poisons and cure liver stomach and kidney troubles improving vigor. A child named Susie reportedly heals from scratches and bruises using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised with home remedies and local shop listing.
Sealed bids due by noon on Tuesday June 7 1910 for several bridge and levee projects along the Abbeville Pontotoc Oxford and Hurricane Creek routes. Bids to be awarded separately with plans on file in the clerk’s office. Bond equal to double the bid with two or more securities required. The board may reject any or all bids. W M Woopwarp Clerk Oxford Miss May 4 1910.
Local services announce the installation of the latest Ideal Lawn Mower Grinder to restore dull blades to a near new condition. They claim traditional files and emery methods damage clearance and tear grass, promising reduced friction and easier mowing with reasonable prices. Rescue price mentioned.
The community enjoyed a large Children Day crowd and church events with Rev. Winter Coffey and others in attendance. A shooting accident near Mr Nathan Keel’s home claimed a boy’s life. details are scarce as investigators work to confirm what happened. Remedies from Cham berlain and King appear in notices praising their cough and digestive aids.
An antique ad notes McGee's Baby Elixir claimed to soothe crying babies and aid sleep and bowels, priced 25 and 50 cents per bottle, sold by A H Kendall. It also promotes Ballard's Herbine for stomach and liver complaints with a 56 cent per bottle price, sold by A W Kendel.
The court notes that Sorith Lumber Company and Vanmeter Lumber Company are non resident. They must appear plead answer or demur to the amended answer and cross bill of defendant G W Sims by June 6 1919 or the case will proceed in their absence. Witness Melville Fuller Chief Justice and Clerk L E Olomann.
Health is fairly good and crop prospects are poor due to cool weather. Visits from Flora Harrington and son of Houston and George Lusk and wife of Cornish are noted. Sallie Stewart celebrated her 22nd birthday with a dinner. Howard Welch and Mia French attended Children's Day at Bluff Springs. Edna Spencer hosted tea for daughter Jannet's birthday. W R Knight improves from recent injury. Sunday school grows. Landrum Leavell will lecture June 5 and 11. Rev A M Roberson from DeValls Bluff, Ark., expects to be with us in a summer revival. prayers for a Holy Spirit outpouring.
A dated ad urges patients with nagging wives to seek Electric Bitters for nervous and female troubles. It claims symptoms like melancholy nerves headaches loss of appetite sleeplessness and digestive issues improve with the remedy. The pitch promises thousands of sufferers found health and happiness and offers a satisfaction guarantee by A. T L. Kendle.
Ad copy notes Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves rheumatic pain instantly and makes joints supple, claiming benefits for rheumatism and neuralgia. It promotes sale through A. H. Kandel and general dealers with first application relief.
Delighted by Monday rain, local youths attended an ice cream supper at Burgeas Saturday night and reported a good time. Mr. C B White visited Greenville last week, staying with his sister. Mrs. J. W. Slate returned home after two weeks in Oxford. Durley Mesars of Tyro visited Sunday. Clyde Frazier of Harmon town travels to stay with the Gambles. Bird family from Tyro spent last week with C. L. White.
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