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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
2
Local mail and freight schedules listed with office hours at Chilton's Drug Store and residence on North Street. Chandler M. L D practices in all courts with focus on claim collection and tithe investigations in Oxford and surrounding areas.
All trains run on regular schedule. The Congressional election will be in LaFayette county in November. We will publish a history of the county epidemic in the next issue. Dr. W B McMahon will be in his dental office next Monday ready for business. After a five month medical treatment absence.
ROYA will meet Saturday to elect a teacher to fill a faculty vacancy as the next session begins November 11. The State University opens November 1. Oxford reports no infection on campus and promises strong trade as merchants offer fall bargains. The Eagle returns after a two month absence to serve the community. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs. Wallie Harris Howry, Mr. W. M. White, and Prof. H. A. Strode, with local tributes to their lives.
Oxford residents return home as the town resumes normal life. Corral Harris and Sergeant T M Stone depart on furlough while the University of Mississippi plans November opening amid no yellow fever cases nearby. The Oxford Mercantile Company prepares for business as streets recover, schools seek reports, and local leaders urge citizens to support recovery efforts and sewer improvements.
Fragmentary verse urges persistent effort and progress beyond single steps or small actions. The lines emphasize continuous growth, stubborn momentum, and steady advancement through ongoing work.
Mrs Sallie McEwen Gates wife of Mr J Gates died September 1 after a lingering typhoid illness. Educator and temperance leader born in LaFayette County she taught at Union Female College and Oxford Graded School and served as C P church member and officer. Her piety and good works left a lasting influence on the community and the sorrowing relatives receive heartfelt sympathy.
Registration books of the corporation of Oxford are now day aired to by the first day of December. Jso. F. Brows, Com'r.
Hoarseness in a child signals the approach of croup. Chamberlains Cough Remedy given at hoarseness or after the cough appears may prevent the attack. Mothers with croupy children keep it at hand for ease and reassurance. Sold by Dr. K R Chilton Co in Oxford and F M Pettis in Abbeville Mississippi.
A village and county tally mourns many lives lost to the yellow fever outbreak. The list includes Oxford Mrs Holloway Mrs Smither Mrs Hester Montgomery Archi Jumper Jones Temple Gray Williams Schieenger Sisk Taylor Jones Mooney Taylor Barefield bace Hell Johnson Walter Spears Fisher Harrison etc.
The notice lists examination dates for white teachers on November 11 and 12 and for negro teachers on November 15 and 16, signed by G. K. Hiewrower, County Superintendent. It also records the dissolution of the firm Harkins & Matthews by mutual consent, with PLE Matthews continuing the business and purchasing J. RR. Harkins, dated September 5, 1898. Tam very pleased to state that since I took Chamberlain medicines the sales have been large. E. J. Scantlebury testifies to the cough remedy’s efficacy with distribution through Dr. R. R. Chilton & Co. Oxford Miss and F. M. Pettis Abbeville Miss.
An old advertisement touts Smiths Sure Kidney Cure promising cures for kidney and bladder troubles piles and female diseases with an eight percent observed cure rate. It sells with a money back guarantee if directions are followed and refunds if no cure, offered by R. R. for sale.
Plant ers Nceian Tea claimed to cure dyspepsia constipation and indigestion and regulate the liver. Sold for 25 cents by RF E. Chilton & Co.
A flannel bound with Chamberlain's Pain Balm on affected areas provides prompt relief for chest or side pain and lime back. It is promoted as a certain cure for rheumatism and is sold by Dr. R. R. Chilton & Co. in Oxford Mississippi and F. M. Pettis in Abbeville Mississippi.
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