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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
3
Oxford notes show visitors from Taylor and Abbeville, a Ringling circus in Holly Springs, and local business ads. Prices include creamery butter at 30 cents, sweet potatoes at 75 to 80 cents per bushel, and buggies with harness offered by Roane & Son and P E Matthews.
A sales page offering cheap shoes for ladies and children with multiple brand names and prices. It advertises Pine Knot Never Kip Watch Us Meyer and other styles, plus large discounts on boys wool suits, all wool three piece suits, and assorted fabrics priced well below typical market rates.
Supervisors praise the recently completed levee from Yocona bottom to Mitchell crossing improving river traffic. Farmers south of Yocona can easily reach Oxford for cotton and produce at top prices while buying cheap goods in the state. The Phi Society and Zeta Theta Sorority hosted receptions for the Woman's College faculty and students with games and four course refreshments. Winners in the 61st and second contests were Mrs Hattie Murray, Miss Mary Mallory Watson, Ava Neasey, and Edna Barnes. Also notices for sale of personal property include household items, 12 head of young cattle, and current year crops at 10 miles south of Oxford on Nov 26.
A Halloween party was held at Mrs. Whitewhay’s residence. The Her mean literary society commemorated Alfred the Great with a program in the University chapel including music and sketches. The Y M C A officers for next year were elected, led by W Otis Robertson as president. The University football team defeated S W B U of Jackson 17 to 0. Coach Saively left for a family illness. new coach Martin from Auburn arrived to lead the team. Dr. Ferrett will visit affiliated schools in the southern state. Visitors tour J W Johnsons chrysanthemums on campus. Anderson of Pontotoc was the guest of Miss Lewie Crockett. Tre EaGue has papers for sale to go under your carpet.
The Browsing Club met October 22 with Mrs Demupree in full attendance. Papers by Mrs Carter Mrs Collier and Mrs Deupree impressed members, each topic on duty dangers and the house that Jill Bunt. Secretary notes next meeting November 5 at 3 PM with Mrs Young.
Multiple small ads offer For Rent notices for Henewood residence on University street and a cottage on North street occupied by A Brenner. Requests to contact Mr Wiliam Jenkins and H Kimmons. Also sale and product notices for Parlor Organ. White's Vermitage and Herbine advertised by local firms. Repair and medical product ads include Ballard's Snow Liniment and pricing.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr 2 New Life Pills claiming to cure headaches and nervous disorders by cleansing blood and boosting health. It promises money back if not cured and lists B. Chilton Co and R. Chilton Co as sellers with prices.
Chancellor B Fulton announces details for the 1907 session opening September 1. The notice mentions formation courses and extensions, plus utilities and campus facilities affecting water sewer and light at the university.
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