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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
2
A scattered 1901 column blends U S politics and world events with remarks on Teddy Roosevelt Booker Washington Cooks Terence postwar policy and Cour t of Inquiry timing. It mentions Marcus Hanna Admiral Dewey and figures like Bryan Gorman Shaw Jones Sedley and Long with various public notices and curiosities.
A Dallas message reports Will Mathis surrendering to Esq. Ores Brora amid a county murder case. The writer decries wild cat stills and lawlessness in Lafayette County, laments slain witnesses and officers, and calls for united citizen effort to enforce the law and prevent further tragedies.
A critique of stinginess portraying it as refined selfishness. The piece argues parsimonious conduct harms family and dependents while masking itself as thrift. It condemns the social façades of the miser who squeezes every penny and exploits others.
The Woman's Book Club resumes activity after a long summer break. Mrs. Murray retires as president and Mrs. W. Jones and Mrs. G. D. Shands assume leadership. The Browning Club visit brightens a gathering at Mrs. Collier's as elections and study plans proceed. Evangelistic services at C P Church invite participation with Miss Frances Maghee addressing next week.
A brutal crime near Delay Mississippi 12 miles southeast of Oxford left three officers dead and their bodies burned in a house fire. Special Deputy John A. Montgomery and Hugh Montgomery were identified among the victims. Orlando Lester and Bil Jackson were among those arrested as investigators pursue the Mathis murder plot and a wider manhunt. The scene drew a large crowd as a coroner’s jury probes the case while funeral services were held for John A. Montgomery.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch claims the top Sunday paper honor with its unique columnist Mr. Dooler, also known as Finlay P Dunne, who will continue delivering humorous pieces in the Sunday edition.
From Coopersville Michigan a new tasting liquid is claimed to cure coughing and aid restful sleep for all ages. Advertisements praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting quick relief for croup and prevention of attacks, with trial bottles offered by Chilton Co and available from 7 EB Thiltons & Co.
A small old ad promises a quick cold cure priced at 25 cents with bold claims of rapid relief. The text is fragmentary but centers on a patent cure sales pitch from a bygone era.
Way Chamberlain's Pass Balm was promptly applied and five minutes the pain had disap paries maturation one-third the time required by the usual treatment. For sale KH. Chit ton & Co.
Local items report cold weather aiding public health and fishing success with catfish catches. Residents Gus King and Rev T H Winter families visit. Infant mortality cited with remedies advertised by Chilton druggists, including tonics and laxatives.
The town reacts quickly to a disruption surrounding Father Strick as residents attend a musical evening at Mr Malling Mesers home. Sam Lee and Jessie McCord left Thursday for Eddy Texas to start a new life there.
A nostrum called Beilis Cure is promoted by EK B. Chilton & Co as a remedy to revitalize weak sickly and run down individuals. The ad claims it restores vigor and health for both men and women.
A town clock project announces sealed bids due on November 12 with time and place details to be reexamined the same day. The board reserves the right to reject any bid and to adjust proceedings as needed. The notice also references sale listings and liniment advertisements from Chilton & Co.
Miss Mattie Garrison left for her school near Comoy Newton Bennett went to Gulfport to accept a position. A good crowd represented our liberty at the circuit in Water Valley Saturday. Miss Fannie Pettis has been on The young people enjoyed a social affair at Dr. Basks Friday night. Rev. W Harbin of Water Valley spent last week in eer Gity. Our last quarterly will convene in the Methodist Church today and tomorrow. VanSuyr.
Der J G M Smith and Mr B E Smith spent a few days in Oxford last week. Des Smith and Bob Threlkeld attended the circus at Water Valley Saturday. Miss Sallie Webster began a new term with large attendance and strong indications of a successful session.
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