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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1899
Page
2
The notice lists candidates and posts for a Louisiana election including names such as LONNY SULLINAN and JAS. T. HARRISON for lieutenant governor and secretary of state respectively. It also mentions positions like state revenue agent and railroad commissioners along with district and county representatives and public officials.
The Memphis Scimitar reports enhancements to its size and sections while praising editor Bro Pickett. It notes Admiral Dewey's triumphant homecoming near the Ratihos capitol, and Admiral Schley's return to public view. A commentator derides hats as Satan’s invention and laments changing fashion and women’s gumption.
The piece discusses hero worship as a recurring feature of campaigns, noting the risk of overdoing admiration during reconstruction era tensions. It references Dewey and Manila, Mackenzie events, and critiques lofty public standards, while tying in Aberdeen economy and lodging practices as a contrasting local note.
Local advocates urge establishing a free ladies rest room to aid shoppers, with benches, lavatories, a bath, and a quiet area for wives and daughters of farmers. The plan targets relief for women visiting the city for holiday shopping, aiming to improve comfort and attract distant customers.
Albert Mitchell staff artist on the Commercial Appeal has produced a miniature design for an advertisement for Rik's Carna... The design will aid reader understanding, is attractive, and expected to draw attention. Mitchell, an Oxford alumnus, is praised for his ambition and conscientiousness. A full LaFayette County News item will follow in the next issue. Locals, including men, women, children, animals, gather at the public square as presses close.
The county board records list numerous expenditures and actions including repairs to the Mitchell bridge, bridge maintenance and iron bridge work, stationer y and clerical costs, and payments to contractors. It notes appointments, road duty changes, and upcoming court notices including a Chancery Court defense date for Mrs Potts versus Jackers et al, with contractor bids for a Cantwell bridge extension.
The Sunday Post Dispatch announces a new free sheet music song with the Sunday Edition starting October 1. Readers may order or subscribe for three months to receive the complete album of songs written for the Post Dispatch. Dissolution notice: the law partnership of Stans & Sivley dissolves. offices will be temporarily merged. J. Ume Stoxe and CL Srvizy sign.
An 1880s patent medicine advertisement recounts a Philadelphia narrator’s claim about improved health after using Electric Bitters and King's New Discovery. It credits Dr. Chilton & Co. with remedies and notes local sales in Oxford. Reports of James Reed’s leg injury and relief from Pain Balm are included with Hill’s Chill Prescription as a chills cure.
Examination will be held for White teachers on September 22 and 23 and for Negro teachers on September 29. further dates listed as October 206 and 21 and October 27 and 21. County Superintendent G K HiciToWwEe signs the notice. Drive malaria from your system with KINA the Tasteless Quinine Touic.
A December 10 1897 notice recalls Rev A Donahee pastor M F Koreh of South Pt Pheasant WV praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a severe cold. The ad lists several medicines including Herbine Coassen Honey of Tar and Tabler’s Buckeye Pile Ointment with prices and local sales by Chilton Co Oxford and Pettis Abbe Wise.
Non-resident notice to Sam Lewis and others in Grant county Ark to show cause why the final account of Mollie Lewis administrator of W H Lewis estate should not be allowed. Witness dated Sept 25 1899. Chancery Clerk B P Gray. Also scattered advertisements for horse remedies and medical salves from Oxford and Abbeville merchants.
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