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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
2
The Oxford Eagle, official LaFayette County organ since 1975, announces Thursday publication schedule. Proprietor Mrs A Thompson and manager Wilves Kennedy oversee operations with advertising rates available on request.
A forthcoming appearance by the Campbell Brow circus is announced for Thursday October ith with two tented rings a parade and three bands. The menagerie includes two baby tiger cubs about two months old a seal den four seals from the Pacific and a black California ostrich. Lions leopards pumas and other rare animals draw crowds along with elephants a Cape buffalo and Shetland ponies.
A South Yucans citizen writes that LaFayette County lacks a proper road across Yocona bottom and asks Oxford businessmen to contribute 8200 to fund a levee. The letter praises Oxford and Pittsboro roads for lower cost and fewer bridges, urging Supervisors to act now to improve auto travel and local trade.
The author questions the verdict in the Newt McGee case, arguing the sole evidence is McGee’s confession and a white jurist’s testimony, while white witnesses praise Graham and several credible Black witnesses counter the accuser. The piece decries perceived racial bias and calls the trial an unjust show of law.
Free Springs Public School opened on Tuesday September 13 under Principal Chester McLarty and first assistant Miss Smith with sixty five students in the first week. Local support includes a special tax levy and a $300 teacher salary boost to extend the term two months beyond the county six months. The school offers curriculum and high school courses to eleventh grade and marks McLarty’s second term. School Board members ALEx Huston R F LampDEPs M L Cullpress and C E Howett urge community support.
The La Fayette County Fair Corn Exhibit asks contestants to bring their entries on Monday October 24 for placement on opening day. Premiums will be awarded for first and second place. Ten ears of both white and yellow varieties are required. Judges J. Poms C. A. Leg and S. Johnson will present the awards. Officials urge attendance and a good time for the week. M. P. Arasop, Superintendent Corn Exhibit.
Obituary tribute notes G W Buford known as Tubby Buford dies June 4 1910 at College Hill of heart failure. Born 1837 at College Hill Ger. 50, 1837, lifelong resident. Served in Lamar Rifles 1th Mississippi Regiment Army of Northern Virginia wounded several times. Committee recalls Old Guard, Grey and final roll call. Comrades praise his faithfulness generosity and openhanded nature. Committee John F Brown and R A Swaw deliver remarks.
A Rexall Store advertisement pledges strong faith in Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it cures dandruff, stimulates growth, and prevents baldness. The offer includes a money back guarantee if not meeting claims and lists two bottle sizes and $1.
A Hew Enterprise announces readiness to pay top market prices for poultry, eggs, geese, ducks, and rags with weekly price listings in the paper. Offices are at the American Express Co's office. Prices shown include young chickens at 13 to 12.5 cents per pound, turkeys fat at 12.6, eggs at 18 cents per dozen, and other items.
Cotton picking and sorghum making are the day's theme as residents welcome visiting relatives. Bethel Singing draws Bay Springs guests and local families. J D Wooten visits near Bar Springs while Ivy Read and brother visit a sister near Toccopola.
A federal circuit court proceeding in Oxford Mississippi filed by R J Darnell seeks to confirm fee simple title to large tracts in Tallahatchie County including sections 11 14 19 32 36 28 35 1 2 and other parts with various lots and quarters. The suit names A W Oliver trustee and others as defendants and sets December as appearance deadline. The notice quotes an order by Judge J M Harlan and includes a reminder to file appearance or risk pro confesso.
In compliance with the school law the date for starting public schools of La Payette County is set for Monday October 31 and the term length is fixed at six months. Signed by Bearn and Secretary M L Childress.
For Sale 160 acres four miles east of Oxford with a four room house a fine orchard and a good spring. The pasture is fenced with four horse crop open on the place and it is a healthy location. Cash payment. For more information apply at this office Pur Excite 100 a year.
Members of Springs Lodge No. 8 F and A M mourn the death of Bro W C Snipes born December 10 1855 in Georgia who moved to Mississippi in youth and lived as a loyal Mason and churchgoer for years His loss is lamented by the town and he is praised as a pure citizen whose life stood as a monument In resolutions the lodge and church express sincere sympathy to his survivors and request publication in The Oxford Eagle
The document lists names of individuals entitled to Confederate pensions under Chapter 16a of the 1906 Code in Lafayette County for 1910. It enumerates multiple Form Nos. 10, 3, 3, 4, 6, and 7 groups, naming dozens of pensioners and indicating entries by form numbers and surnames.
Local notes report good community health and church activity at Cypress Creek. Visitors and residents list several visits and illnesses, with advertisements touting Ballard's Snow Liniment, Chamberlain's Liniment, and Foley's Kidneys Remedy as remedies, alongside health and vigor advice.
An old advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies as a gentle cure for constipation and bowel disorders. It claims they are non purging and safe for all ages, available in two sizes at The Rexall Store run by FR It Chilton & Co. The copy includes testimonials and mentions other medicines sold locally.
A testimonial from W R Nelson of Calamine Ark praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing lung trouble and coughs after other remedies failed. The ad claims it saves lives and offers a one dollar trial bottle, with a 1.09 price tag and wide availability at Keucel’s.
Sealed bids will be received by the Le Fayette County Board of Supervisors for sale of 1,000 bonds of 3000 each to fund buying a school site and building on land for Taylor Separate School District. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, issued for twenty years, payable annually November 7, 1910, with right to reject any bids.
Sunday school lecture announced by Mr Kenneday of New Albany with a call for attendance. Several locals attended a meeting at Lafayette Springs Friday including Messrs Tinglie Collins James Adams and Miss Estelle Pritchard and Norman Parker.
Notice announces a sale by the guardian of the estate of Alben Pelver and others per LaFayette County Chancery Court order. It lists the property as the south fraction of the northwest quarter of Section 36, Township 5, Range 5, containing 130 acres, to be sold at the south door of the courthouse for cash on Nov 7, 1910. Aimed at potential bidders, it includes instructions for redeeming or addressing claims and mentions unrelated promotional material about a medicinal product.
An 1890s style advertorial copy touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney pain backache urinary disorders and other ailments claiming Oxford residents endorse the product. It features a testimonial from E A Shaw of Holly Springs Mississippi and notes distribution by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York at 50 cents.
A historical page features multiple ads for remedies including a claim that Here 15 cures eczema with one bottle often enough for minor cases. Other products promoted are ZEMO for skin conditions, King’s Life Pills for colon health, Foley’s Kidney elixirs, and White’s Cream Vish for children.
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