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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary timetable notes show passenger trains with various departure and arrival times and freight movements. Mentions North Gous D go and stations with inconsistent stamps, leaving details unclear but indicating mixed passenger and freight services.
Local items report Mrs. Will N Walker seriously ill and Mrs W A Smith traveling to Memphis. Numerous absences and returns plus church events, visits to Oxford, and community notices mention Abbeville, Water Valley, Holly Springs, Sardis, and related towns with names of residents and visiting relatives.
The family of Captain W A Roane mourns Ralph Hugh Roane who died Friday after a lingering illness. In his short 2nd year he was loved for his courteous manner, grew up in Oxford, and showed promise despite poor health. He was active in the Methodist Church and a beloved child of his parents and siblings.
The Orrono Deriseons Co. promotes a top men boys and children clothing line at the market’s lowest prices. Prof and Mrs A M Mackenfusa of Fayetteville Ark welcomed as new city residents, occupying Mrs Archibald's former home. Deputy Marshal J J Vance and District Clerk Lem E Oldham attended the Fall term Federal Court in Aberdeen which was postponed due to yellow fever.
Religious service at the Baptist Church gathered praise and a discussion on Sunday school progress. W R Mopeter chaired the Presbyterian side and a comprehensive program highlighted census results showing low Bible study engagement among white town residents and church members. A house-to-house canvass plan was approved with 14 workers volunteering and a list of participants announced for Tuesday morning canvassing.
The report notes improving fever conditions in Louisiana with a slight drop in new cases and death rate, but warns ongoing danger. In Mississippi, fever conditions are ret at all feverable with rapid spread in recent days and grave fears for a broader outbreak. counties Claiborne Jefferson Franklin Ademe Warren Harrison and Wilkerson are affected.
Legal notices reveal an ordinance by Oxford’s mayor and board restricting opening shops for alcohol tobacco and other beverages on Sundays with penalties up to 1.00. The document lists voting members and indicates enforcement by local officials. Also included are Chancery Court notices for administration of Jerry Porter estate and a civil suit summons against Tom Crawford and Pearl Crawford with dates and parties.
Notice states Mr. 3. S. Webster of Oxford now represents the firm and will sell a Singer Machine on easy payments or cash discount. Also carries needles oil and parts and invites customers to try a Singer before buying others.
Fragmentary text lists scattered terms and numbers. no coherent event, names, locations, or dates are readable to form a factual newspaper item.
For Sale. My residence on second South street. Six rooms, hydrant water, sewerage, good garden spot and necessary out-houses. For terms apply at residence. Mas. NeLue HaYxes.
On Oct 17 and Nov 7 and 30 and Dec 5 and 19 the Iron Mountain sells Memphis to Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Louisiana and other points tickets at 2 40 one way with twenty one day return limit and stop overs at pleasure. For full information contact Co E Komprose T P A H D Wiison AGPA 408 Main St Memphis Tenn.
Illinois Central Railroad Co schedules a stockholders meeting at Chicago office on Wednesday October 15 at 2 p m. to attend gratis travel passes are issued for stockholders aged 21 or older to travel from the station nearest their registered address to Chicago and back within four days after countersignature, with tickets valid only for travel to Chicago and valid during business hours until October 21, 9 a m to 4 p m. Apply in writing to the president, provide stock certificate number and date for each holder, and requests must be submitted individually with proper identification.
The Weekly Courier Journal offers twenty Christmas presents to subscribers totaling 2000 dollars. Four prizes of 100, 40, 8, and 20 dollars and sixteen prizes of 20 and 2 dollars will be awarded in Kentucky Indiana Tennessee Texas Mississippi Missouri Virginia and Alabama. Send for full details from Courier Journal Co Louisville.
Homeseekers explore cheaper one way fares to Memphis Cairo and the Cotton Belt Route with ag rates on selected dates in November. Learn maps literature and ticket costs from W. cc. Peeces D P A Memphis and E W LaBeaume G P T A St Louis.
The New York World Thrice a Week Edition promises full coverage and strong editorials with weekly reader value. It touts political insight, up-to-date reports, sharp commentary, and diverse features alongside affordable subscription options and weekly pricing.
An 80 acre up land tract near town is available for rent. It is almost level and suitable for long term leasing. Inquiries directed to P. O. Box 258 Oxford.
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