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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle reports strong engagement in the elections with Republicans gaining the Senate and Democrats making gains in the East and South. It notes a violent incident injuring a white man and highlights community figures including the university president and domestic education efforts for girls.
The article notes last Tuesday's Congressional election outcomes by districts. It states the delegation will be solidly Democratic, with several incumbents re-elected and a small turnout across districts.
The piece describes the opening exercises of the University with remarks by Rev W D Heddleston and Dr W Jones, plus greetings from Col J W T Falkner and Judge E L Hill. It notes a death in the community, Mrs. Charles B K Howry of Oxford, who died in Memphis on October 29, 1858, leaving three children and a bereaved husband, with a long tribute to her character and faith.
Mrs. R. M. Leavell, aged 59, native of South Carolina and wife of Prof. Leavell of the University, died at home. The obituary notes her long life, family ties with the Ferry and Leavell families, and mentions the funeral plans and mourners from Oslo and nearby communities.
A letter from Reenon New Zealand on November 23 1996 praises Chamberlains medicines especially the Couga Remedy noting large sales in two years and many testimonials of its efficacy. The writer mentions safe child access and recommends the product to Dr K R Baldy and others in Australia and New Zealand.
Planters Sceian Tea claims to cure dyspepsia constipation and indigestion and regulate the liver. Sold by FE L Chilton & Co of St Louis Missouri and BE R Chilton & Co offer sales.
Planters Cuban Oil claims to cure cuts burns bruises and rheumatism sold by Keb Cuil ten Co Oyster and celery offered. Orders for celery and oysters accepted by G. W. Buffalog.
Advertises Jos. Hoose on North Street offering carriage and buggy work with a full tool set. Claims to perform all repair tasks and charging reasonable rates. Mentions Dr Cady’s Condition Powders and other horse medicines priced 25 cents per package sold by K. E. Chiltop & Co.
The document outlines the incorporation of the Oxford Dry Goods Company, listing founders such as Locerr A. Hw, George R. Aun, and Thomas D. Ison. It details corporate structure, residency, stock issuance, officers, terms of office, and general bylaws.
Court decree of the Chance Cor i of Lasyecte County Michigan orders a public sale. The document lists parcels including 19 acres and 9 acre tracts in section 4 and 13, township No. 6, with October 24 as a key date and the sale to satisfy a mortgage claim. Aimed at bidders like Francis Gilmore and other parties.
A garbled OCR list appears to name Confederate pensioners and related individuals. The fragment shows numerous initials and surnames such as Pomssatie, L. Wood, J. Smith, Redvine, Ashad, and several others, but many parts are indecipherable. The text seems to catalog recipients or applicants within a pension series, with no clear dates or governing body identified in the readable portion.
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