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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
3
Schedule details appear for a Central R R timetable with departure and arrival times scattered, followed by lawyer notices advertising law practice in Pontot, Oxford, and surrounding areas. The fragment mentions attorneys at law and court coverage in multiple Mississippi locations.
Newton H. Anderson and Myrtle Ragland wed at home of the bride's parents. Miss Irene Maredith Branham and Farrar Petrie Hamilton married at the Branham home, witnesses numerous relatives. Residents attend court, club meetings, and social visits. various calls and thanks exchanged. ads for Studebaker wagons and clothing offered. weather report noted.
A terse note urges prompt payment of all due funds to Tuk Eade. The writer asks recipients to settle any accounts with the office and emphasizes immediate remittance and accountability.
Mr 5 S Webster of Oxford represents and sells Singer Machines on easy payments or cash discounts. Also offers needles oil and machines. New Undertaking Establishment opened November 1 1905 west of Sultans store with funeral car and up-to-date stock serving Oxford and vicinity. Answers calls day or night in town or county and invites patronage with faithful service and satisfactory prices. The bible is invited to call and inspect stock.
Advertises cheaper round trip fares on Tuesdays for routes on the Cotton Belt Line. Mentions destinations in Arkansas Missouri Texas and Memphis with references to agents in Memphis and St Louis and the Cotton Belt route timetable.
The special term of the Circuit Court opened Monday for a six day session led by Judge J. B. Boothe. Civil docket not heard. criminal cases prioritized due to quarantines. Jury selection and Grand Jury changes proceeded as usual with several cases listed, including charges of assault and concealed weapons. Community notes report illnesses and local events amid a push for rural free delivery.
Election results from Ohio and New York City show George B. McClellan re-elected mayor of New York with his rival to contest. William A. Jerome defeats Tammany for district attorney as Philadelphia reelects reform Mayor Weaver. Political shifts reflect Democratic gains in several states and calls for a cotton growers meeting led by M. P. Brs wer and J. L. Shinault.
Notice to creditors of the estate of K and Gallegly that claims must be probated registered and filed within one year or be barred. Also a non-resident notice to minors Owens and Owens alleging a chancery suit in Lafayette County Mississippi with Monday in November as the term to defend. Mail unclaimed list included with names and dates.
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