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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
3
North bound schedules show passenger No 4 at 4:08 a.m and No 6 at 4:08 a.m. South bound lists No 3 at 10:35 a.m and No 5 at 1: if. The OCR text is garbled but outlines morning and mid day passenger departures on the Illinois Central Railroad timetable.
Local items note old papers for sale at the office and increasing movie interest each night. Several residents travel, visit, or relocate including Mrs. Jumper of Amory, Mr. Alex Morgan to Memphis, Rev. E. Brown from Kansas City, and Mr. Frank Melee visiting Ruleville. Chancery Court sessions continue. a revolver is reported lost on streets.
Sentehie McCall leaves for Poplarville as well wishers express sorrow at departure. Dr Byron Mitchell advertises at Colonial Hotel June 6 for those needing care. Dr and Mrs Greenwood Dun can of Memphis visit family on North Street. For sale 4 room cottage on University Avenue. Thanks to Illinois Central agent Mr Kirkwood for special permit to transport Mr Neill after his son's death. Death of Miss Jennie McFadden near Oxford mourned by many. May and June sale offer on Dress Goods from J J McElroy. Neill family gathers after death of W C Neill Jr.
Monday night at the University library an annual Alumni reception will be held. AU friends and alumni are invited with families urged to attend after the Alumni meeting exercises at the Chapel. Ministers of Oxford and their families and visitors are welcome.
Sunday May 10 at the bride's home L Roebuck and Myrtle Johnson wed in a small family ceremony. May 20 saw Herman Glenn and Mabelle Smith’s stylish Oxford wedding with elaborate outfits, organ music, and a Nashville preacher officiating.
W. C. Neill Jr a cashier at Peoples Bank of Holly Springs dies after shooting himself at the old Risco Depot. Coronary inquest cites health strain and work stress as factors while noting his good bank records and family ties to Oxford. Meanwhile Mississippi education news shifts: J N Powers accepts University Chancellor post while W H Smith named state superintendent. Powers resigns as Superintendent September 1 1914.
A vintage ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to harsh calomel for constipation. It claims calomel is mercury and dangerous, while Dodson's liquid is palatable, gentle, and non disruptive to daily routines, guaranteed by A H Kerdel with a 50 cent price.
All holders of Time Deposit Certificates must present their certificates to receive the authorized 20 percent dividend on June 1 1914. Dividends cannot be paid without certificate presentation. E C Davidson J F Matthews, Receivers.
A meeting of all persons interested in the Lafayette County Fair is called at the county courthouse at 4 o clock p m on June 2. All who wish the fair’s success should attend. Officers will be announced when the time is set. T Surry President C E Sse Secretary
A line notes a horse for sale as part of a brief classified item. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Dunn and references Montgomery, BbERY county, and a visiting relative context with a professor named M. Mtckenspess.
Card of Thanks thanks neighbors and friends of Oxford for assistance and sympathy during illness and death of Grome Alger. Corbin Kentucky.
A practically new Oliver typewriter offered for sale with extra long tabulating attachment. Public warning issued by C. Moonan against hunting fishing or trespassing on lands referenced.
An ad touts Dr King’s New Discoveries as a remedy for long running coughs. It claims Jennie Flemming of New Dover was cured, promising relief for stubborn chronic coughs with a bottle priced at 1.00. Also mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pimples.
A Newton resident reports in a damaged OCR extract that an assault occurred and involved a bottle of something. The text is incomplete and unreadable in key portions, preventing full fact recovery.
An old ad-like text touts Dean's Kidney remedy and claims safety and efficacy. It references Oxford residents and mentions Down's disease and Bright's illness in a promotional vein. The garbled copy suggests a medical product pitch with dubious authority and minimal clear facts or sources.
A garbled ad claims a New Life Pill by a Chicago firm cures stomach issues and kidney problems by fatty protein formulas. The text touts health benefits and uses dramatic language to persuade readers.
For rent a summer cottage described as seven rooms with unclear terms. Contact Cururornee 1 for details. Lowtors Conversity Mise appears as the listing source or contact hint, though the wording is garbled.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a spring stomach aid to cure indigestion and upset stomach. The product claims to improve appetite and digestion and is sold for one dollar at local stores.
The text presents a fragmented report on chronic bowel problems and claims of improvement through unspecified remedies. It mentions medical symptoms and suggests that certain agents or dealers claim digestive benefits. The readable portions imply a health-related notice with vague remedies.
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