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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
3
Local items include hospitalities, visits, and farewells among Oxford residents. Mentions of Mrs. G. R. Hill and Oxford events, a fatality investigation near Abbeville, property for sale, and Thanksgiving plans. Community updates cover schooling, premiums, church and social activities, and small advertisements.
A Sunday gathering in the Methodist Church hears Elizabeth Kilpatrick’s account of spiritual power with a call to love and help others. The Election Commissioners report a light turnout with a Republican sample showing HH. D. Straphene winning Congress. Constitutional amendments pass by large margins. A University picnic at the camp ground is described with several couples and a wager. An opera house plan shifts to Edward Tyler for moving pictures next week with a patronage appeal.
Hats line on sale with price tables at 2.00 3.00 and 5.00. Suits and Petticoats advertised at half price. Local store invites customers to inspect the offerings during the holiday promotion.
A tribute recalls Mrs. Douging Linker, wife of Frantis Linker, who died after typhoid and complications. Born near Mt. Zion, she was loved for kindness, faith, and sunny disposition. the note notes her devotion to family church and God. The obituary mentions her marriage in 1902, moved into a new home, and a longing homage with quotes about heaven. The column also lists local theater attractions and a production schedule.
County Superintendent K T Syvrn announces job changes and seeks business ads. The note praises Dr A H Weston as a bright journalist and cultured gentleman while inviting readers to submit poultry and farm produce for weekly notices at the American Express Co office. Public sale and school business details are briefly included.
An old Rexall advertisement touts a medicine for stomach sickness with claims of quick results and affordable pricing at Oxford store. The second section announces a Board of Supervisors bid letting for multiple county roads including Oxford Tippah road and Oxford Old College Hill road with dates, bonds, and conditions for bidders.
Dropsy patient Turley Cord of Wilmore Kentucky reports dramatic improvement after using Dr Miles Health Remedy. The ad claims the remedy relieves heart weakness and heart nerves, offering a free trial bottle with money back if not benefited.
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