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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
3
Se 31-2e Carpets Etc announces arrivals of carpets drapery and upholstery items. The shop highlights mens ladies and children garments accessories and a large assortment of hats millinery and hosiery. The catalog emphasizes wide color ranges sizes and prices starting at 50 cents.
The Oxford Eagle lists rail timetables with marked local freight options and mail trains, noting times such as 10:02 PM and 9 PM departures. It also names city officials including Mayor WB Owen, Marshal J C Loomdie, Treasurer H Keys, and council members, and states monthly meetings occur on the first Tuesday.
The column reports on ill health and recoveries including Mr Neill and Miss Talla Hargrove. It notes court sessions and a M E Conference in Greenwood, community moves, new services, and social events. It mentions fruit-tree investments, crop harvesting in LaFayette County, road conditions, and the reburial of H H Neilson in Oxford.
The Oxford Eagle reports visits and guest notes across the region. Socials include Mrs. W. A. Roane hosting, Misses Ann and Jean Watson in Mesopr, and Miss Mary Kimbrough in Black Mountain.
A letter from Roanoke Virginia dated November 15 1899 asks Charles B. Neilson to organize a reunion in Mississippi for survivors of Company AG. The writer seeks to meet in early December, verify a company roll, and arrange a gathering with local former members.
An entertainment program is set for Friday evening at Mrs. M S Colier’s residence. It will start at 4 o clock to avoid clashing with a nearby meeting. Proceeds will go to church missions and a missionary fund.
Beaver offers at four and seven dollars at Nl Fereowan's praised as best value for money.
An array of outdated classifieds promotes grocery delivery by JT Rone & Co and John H. Hope the leading grocer. W. W. Kinnie advertises betters in bread and groceries with round-the-clock service. The notices also tout framing at W. P. Wilkima and inexpensive clothing at HH. Ferenwas. Real estate ads feature a second street residence and a house with lot on South Street with terms from Bem Pree. Address details list J V. Gon Lunford Whes and G K Swirn with Oxford connections.
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