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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
2
A jumble of names and notes from a newspaper page includes reminders of a New York divorce, a planned ministerial candidacy, census talk, Halley’s comet musings, and various political observations. It references Winston Churchill, the sugar trust, and a Beloit College student’s claimed discovery, all in a brisk, speculative tone.
A town committee led by Mestre Sultia McCharin and Russell calls citizens to the Court-house at 7 30 p m Friday to audit the city books. The mayor and Board of Aldermen are asked to attend to approve or disapprove the auditor's selection and start work promptly. The piece urges yearly audits as standard practice.
The piece urges immediate attention to road maintenance after an excellent harvest season. It warns that winter rains will worsen poor surfaces and threaten man, beast, and vehicle, urging contractors to act now to save time and wear on teams and conveyances.
The text invokes blessing on Jewish infants and asks for boys to be pure and truthful. It expresses a wish for guidance and protection, praising the Savior and asking that children grow in faith and goodness. Church Family Wspaper.
The forecast predicts a cold wave to begin the month with a high chance of rain turning to snow and a major storm bringing blizzard conditions mid month. Expect cold waves late month, moderating near month end, with weary rains around Christmas and overall good winter weather to close the year.
The notice recalls a string of local events from last week including hog butchering, visits among neighbors Mrs H C Wait and Lois, Frank with Mr M D Wait family, Ernest Hole and wife with Mr H C Baker family, moving from J W Adama to Woodson's Ridge, schoolteacher Mr Wilson visiting Toeropola, Mentie Brown and granddaughter with Nona Windham, Ohio Foshee’s weekend in Eltistown, a young people musical at Mr H Tver’s home, and a closing line A Sossesiner.
The Bank of Oxford Mississippi presents its balance sheet listing overdraft, time certificates, bills payable and rediscount, with total assets and liabilities totaling 533 002. The document bears signatures of cashier Logax and notary Gro M. kh XiGitt, with auditor J. Swern, dated November 22 1900.
Noah reports good health and mild winter ahead as farmers finish harvesting and children enjoy scholastic season. Local updates include Mrs Lealey’s school progress and Mr J M Spence building a new cottage plus returning Neely Lesley family after 11 years. A Riverside Christmas event is planned with Arch McCallan and Martha Barker marriage at Johan Baker’s home. A.j. Kendel sells a pain relief product, pricing 5 and 4, and a Worcester area sprain warning is noted for readers.
Beautiful weather and cheerful pupils enliven the town as Mr Clarence Eakridge stocks new goods. J T Lynch and wife visited their daughter in Paris last week. Zelma Shippey from near Paris attends DeLay school this session. Clarence Eskridge plans a new home in Delay. Blanche Hodge has been sick. Zelma Shippey takes her class. Mary Beile Lancaster visited her mother in Tula. Farmers prepare for cold weather. Bro Wood of Paris visited Friday. J T Lynch has been our merchant for weeks. Readers rejoice with the Eagle.
The Memphis News Scimitar launches a home owning contest with a $4,000 prize package including a house, a $1,500 auto fleet, 11 210 gift items and $500 in furniture for new subscribers. Prizes also include automobiles and regional awards across Mississippi and Arkansas. Contest aims to boost circulation, with the winner gaining property ownership in their chosen district.
Mary Oxford citizens learn a kidney remedy can cure backache dizziness and weakness. Doan's Kidney Pills claim world wide fame for curing kidney troubles and improving vitality. A Mississippi resident from College Hinree shares relief from back pain and mobility issues after using Doan's pills.
Bluff Springs residents report visits and illnesses among neighbors, with Mrs. Vinson improving after serious sickness and Mrs. Goolsby also ill. Socials include singing at Mr Butler's and visits by Misses Vinson and Heard. local schooling and church events noted, plus ad blurbs for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Dewitt's medicines.
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