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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
2
South bound No 2 fast mail No 24 limited No 1 local freight north bound No 2 post mail 4 18 pm No 24 limited 6 82 pm No 92 local freights 6 13 am local freights do not run on San
John F Brown announces candidacy for re election to the office of Mayor in Oxford ahead of the upcoming December election. He seeks continued leadership and public support from residents and local groups.
Election day in Oxford passed quietly and orderly amid local business notes. About 400 bales of cotton sold at the Oxford market on Saturday. J W Morrow runs for City Marshal and J C Lundie seeks re-election as Marshal. Dock Miller opens Miler House with a well attended dinner. State Auditor Col W D Holder is severely ill in Memphis.
The letter literature praises Mayor John F. Brown and urges reelection while urging sewerage and water works to combat yellow fever. Oxford merchants prepare for competition with fresh goods. Local figures E O Davidson and J W Bowser pledge service and assure commitment to town welfare. Fresh oysters noted at G W Burracor.
The message urges subscribers to settle debts as yellow fever subsides and Oxford rises as a leading Mississippi city. The Lafayette County Board debates local matters while Council and university officials prepare for the new term. A Mayoral race features Prof. W G Cowan and candidate E O Davidson among others.
A November 7 1505 Oxford meeting at the Court House, led by Hon W A Keane, adopts resolutions for a first class sanitary town with a complete sewerage system, stops on drink sales, and forms a five member aldermen ticket led by J C Kyle F M Stowers J W Bowser W A Hampton M P Bishop.
Advertises Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee. Claims to treat kidney ailments and women's diseases, offering a 50 cent trial and stating a 100 percent success claim based on observed cases. Sold by R. B. Chikton & Co.
The registration books of the corporation reopen on the first day of July. Commissioner Jxo. F. Brows informs registrants to complete filings as soon as possible and notes the open period for enrollment.
Rev Langley of Abbeville Jim Porter and B C Wadlington spent time in Memphis and Oxford while Senator Sullivan vacationed in Oxford James Wilkins returned from California, Dr P L Wright resumes practice Sergeant Rebert A Hill Jr furloughed Paul Ramey to Memphis for season work J W T Falkner absent on business during state scare Rosa of Western Union commended for service during the epidemic
Bishop & Stall will buy your Wool and Beeswax at the highest market price. Plant ers Cuban Oil cures cuts bruises sores for 25 cents. Sold by K. BR. Chil ton & Co.
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