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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
2
The article lists Democratic presidential and electoral ticket members, with district electors and local offices. It notes upcoming election timing, mentions women on a local educators band, and includes various political and civic items such as endorsements, court decisions, and infrastructure remarks. The piece references Bryan, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kentucky outcomes, and ends with a call for free coinage of gold.
The report notes a presidential candidate rally in Somerset at 2 a.m. drawing a vast crowd, illustrating high public interest in the Democratic ticket. It covers a ministerial prayer meeting in Chicago urging unity, discuss advances on legal tender debates, and previews the West Mississippi Agricultural Fair at Vicksburg with stock shows and a dedicated day for the colored population.
Gov Culbertson of Texas asked Prince Bismarck for his view on the United States adopting free silver coinage without waiting for others and its potential role in forging an international agreement. In Friedrichsruhe August 24 the prince replies that this hour could bring a mutual boon among trading nations toward bimetallism.
Printed guarantee on every bottle claims to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints. Offered for sale by T. D. Isom & Co.
A Sept Nast meeting by Dy Moody supporters issued a resolution urging Christians nationwide to unite in prayer on October 3. They urge a day of confession and prayer to seek divine guidance amid political tension and to strengthen faith, urging gatherings beyond usual worship places.
An old warning states Groves Tasteless Tonic has endured a decade of use. It cautions against impostors selling cheaper compounds for higher profits. The advertisement claims Grove’s guarantees and praises Clover Root Tea for a clear, fair complexion and lists T. D. Isom & Co. as the seller.
Abbeville highlights describe A E Graham starting as night depot operator, teachers forming a local association, weddings at Lavelock, and visits by residents. Also reported are savings on school events, planned drug store openings, and social visits in Lafayette Springs, with a death in the area and multiple town improvements mentioned.
The article notes Sunday rain, a thriving P. N. S. A debating society with Woman Suffrage as the next topic, large Sabbath School crowds, and sermons at Philadelphia Church by Rev. Thos. Smith of Myrtle. Lt. Prof. Groves spoke on Education, while ads tout cabinet photos and various goods, ending with an advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women’s health.
The jury found W. R. Borrum guilty of killing Henry Pritchard and sentenced him to life imprisonment. A motion for a new trial was denied by Judge Stephens. Borrum is to jail pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. Prominent lawyers on both defense and prosecution teams are named.
The record lists multiple cases including Will Thompson charged with assault with fines and costs totaling 5.14 dollars. Additional defendants Add Brewn and Add Brown face whisky trafficking and intoxication fines. Taylor Martin charged for shooting stock with 10 dollars costs. Reese Thomas cited for cruelty to animals with 15 dollars. B Short noted for false pretenses with 151 dollars in costs.
Housshald Treasure D W Puller of Canajoharie N Y and G A Dykeman Drugist Vatskill NY praise Dr Kings New Discovery as the best cough remedy with long use in families. Trial bottles free at Chilton Co Drug Store. Regular size 1.00. Shilohs Catarrh Remedy promises health and fresh breath with nasal injector free. For sale by T 1 Come see the 5 and 10 cents glass counter at the Racket.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite constipation headaches nervous insomnia and female complaints. It claims health and strength are guaranteed and notes availability at RK Chilton Co Drug Store along with porcelain dishware sets at fifty cents.
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