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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
3
A dense OCR style listing names for Representative Circuit Clerk Treasurer Coroner Surveyor Supervisor and Magistrate from Oxford Mississippi. It shows multiple candidate lines with party or beat designations and notes on attorney practice.
Oxford items note Dudley McLeod of Grenada visiting friends, Miss Fannie Johnson in Holly Springs, Miss Julia Compton to Austin, Miss Kate Leavell guest of Mrs. Leavell, and many other residents seen in town. Readers hear of upcoming commencements, sales at Chambers Furniture, and local business visits while Mrs. Ellen Jones and Rev. Countiss attend events.
R B Fultor announces University of Mississippi summer school starts June 16 for six weeks with an expected attendance over six hundred. He asks Oxford citizens to host visitors and invites a City Court House meeting Friday after noon May 22 to discuss lodging and board arrangements.
Memorial Day has been set for next Friday to decorate graves of the Lost Cause and honor the dead. The county asks every citizen to participate in the exercises and provide floral offerings for the occasion.
An employment contract dispute from Oxford dated May 21 1903 states Toby Thompson also called Toby Strother has left the owner and any employer will be held legally responsible. The second portion is a poem about Civil War memories praising the old Confederacy with references to Jackson Lee and Dixie.
Obituary for Albert Chilton notes his birth in Oxford and longtime service at R R Chilton Drug Co with funeral well attended. Local events include Gov. Longino’s US Senate appearance, Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting, Oxford Graded School hires, Mrs J E Thomas death, Aunt Nancy Pegues age 108, opening of a new Oxford Pharmacy soda fountain with Henry L Faser hosting free treats.
Two new and one secondhand buggies offered for sale by W. A. Roane. ad notes inexpensive pricing and urges purchase. The message also mentions subscribing for Tux League.
The Hagle notes Mr. C C White of this county near Burgess announces his candidacy for Representative in the Legislature. A well informed gentleman with many friends, he seeks voter support from La Fayette County to serve the people’s needs.
The Woman's College commencement at the Methodist Church featured Rev H G Davis of New Orleans on Sunday morning with the sermon Our Life Work. Mrs Mary Hargrove spoke Sunday night for the Woman's Missionary Society. The following day the college chapel housed vocal and instrumental music and a grand concert. Tuesday morning 19 graduates received diplomas in literary and music divisions as Hon J D Thames of Vicksburg gave the address and President McIntosh offered farewell remarks.
Ice delivery announced for daily service with 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Orders accepted by phone at 120, Turner and Roden located near the depot.
Notice from Walton Mississippi dated May 8, 1903 states that Joun Baker claims no responsibility for Tildy Baker’s transitions and designates Tami for oversight.
Sealed proposals will be received at E A G L E H and P C Building Oxford Miss until 2 PM Saturday May 30 1903 for furnishing fuel lights water ice miscellaneous supplies washing towels hauling ashes and sprinkling sheets for the building during the fiscal year ending June 30 1904 or portion of year. The Treasury Department reserves right to reject any bids. E S Prerer Custodian.
Dr. W. B. McMahon offers improved appliances and modern methods that reduce pain and cost. He claims dental services are now affordable for all with many filling materials at varying prices. Extractions said to be painless with no obligation for estimates and consultations, samples of work shown at Central Parlors via phone 196.
Let Us Help You rnd a Home In the Southwest Along the Cotton Belt Route land can be bought for 2.38 and acre up cut over timber land with good range for livestock and rich bottom land suitable for wheat corn cotton oats and fruit. The note cites cheap living and lumber costs, plus favorable markets in the North due to land and marketing prospects. Catalogs and regional guides are advertised with travel deals on Cotton Belt Route one-way and round trips with special fares. Information is available from E W LaBeault G P T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
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