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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1906
Page
3
Thanksgiving Day is noted with social updates from Oxford including visits by Mr A V Hilerapent Priday in Memphis and Mrs Florence Shinault returning from Tunica. Several residents travel to Waxahachie Tyro Greenville Hot Springs and Water Drive. A new organ for Bay Springs church is bought. The Wallace Circus visits Oxford. A Young Men’s Christian Association Bible course is announced.
Mrs. M. B. Jones visits Batesville while Wright Adams returns from Vaiden and Miss Hallie Pegues from Wirona stays with Mrs. Nick Pegues. The Browning Club hosts Mrs. M. B. Collier, Halloween parties, and numerous guests visit from Memphis Gomez Virgina Little Rock and Friar's Point as rail and theater events spark local affairs. A political open letter by A V Hiler urges voters in Oxford to elect a mayor who enforces laws and reduces taxes.
Notice of a regular election to be held Tuesday November 6 in LaFayette County for one representative from the Second Congressional District to replace Thomas Spight and to vote on a constitutional amendment. Commissioners of Election B M Lacey Wilmer Kennedy and Registrar C E Stovey.
Miss Ada Hamelton daughter of Mrs G R Hamelton died Saturday morning after a long heart illness. She suffered much and was cherished by her mother and sisters. The remains were interred at Mt Zion Sunday morning with services by Rev H S Spragins.
Miss Ada Hamerton passed away after weeks of illness at her mother's University Street home. Her funeral was conducted at Mt. Zion with Rev. H. S. Spragins and Rev. G. W. Strickland officiating. The writer heard Ada say all was well with her during her illness. Her remains were interred in the family lot.
The Evangelistic Conference of the Presbyterian Church meets at Cumberland Presbyterian Church next Tuesday evening under the Evangelistic Committee. Speakers include Rev Dr Calhoun Pittsburg Rev Dr Lee Milwaukee Rev Dr Cochrane Philadelphia Rev Dr Bailey Evansville and Rev Dr Landreth Nashville. Sessions run Wednesday morning and afternoon with further Synod meetings through Friday. Dr Cochrane is expected next Sunday for morning at the C P church and University tonight. Messages promise to be helpful and inspiring.
A free bottle of Dr. Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup will be sent to any reader who writes to the Thacher Medicine Co. Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mr Littleton W Travis of Martin Tennessee presents a patented flood gate for farmers. The device is described as simple and effective for irrigation and drainage, permitting free water flow. He can be seen at the Webster House to demonstrate the model. University training? School. Last season saw strong success. locals urged to enroll boys, request catalogs, and visit to learn more. M Watt G G Hurst, Principals.
Dr. T L Murcei, Eye Sight Specialist, announces a new office with Stinebeck Drug Store in Oxford. He will visit a few days each month, offering high grade optical work under guarantee and inviting calls through Dr. Stinebeck to schedule.
Non-Resident Notice to J W Owens of Birmingham Ala and Miss A J Owens of Semple Tenn to appear in La Fayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November 1906 in a suit by Mrs B Crouch et al, notice dated October 22 1906. Also notices to all claimants against the estate of J E Nannery to probate within one year, and to Joe Stockstell with unknown address to appear before the Chancery Court on November 4 1906.
The Sigma Chi Fraternity held its annual supper Tuesday night at the residence of Mr and Mrs Sultan with about twenty attendees. White rose decor and pennants filled the dining room. The centerpiece, tied to a fraternity emblem, was donated by Mrs M A Montgomery of Nashville to her late brother and later loaned by her to Mrs Sivley for the occasion. Landrum Leavell stood in as toastmaster in Dr Lowe’s absence as the evening moved to a smoker and songs with invited guests and alumni missing Dr Young and Dr Kimbrough.
Subscribers are urged to call by numbers for prompt service. If a subscriber has no book, they should contact the chief operator to be furnished one.
A seller advertises Victor Talking Machines and records for demonstration. The poster, Catalogs on the house, invites interested buyers to view and hear the machines and records.
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