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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary legal notice from a Mississippi firm listing courts and offices. Mentions state and federal courts, address in Oxford, Ohio? and New Biocwos, with several attorney names and cross references to offices and taxes.
Local column records residents visiting and visiting guests, moves to Oxford, new business openings, and upcoming events. It notes J C Treloar in Oxford, W T Wallace selling business to move to California, and Mrs W E Russell moving near the University. Also mentions pension funds, sewing machines, and revival services.
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Will Dunlap of College Hill died in the Revum at Jackson last Wednesday. His remains were brought to Oxford Thursday and buried in College Hill cemetery. He leaves a devoted wife, mother, five daughters, and other relatives. The community mourns his loss.
Mr Will Mize of Oxford wed Miss Davie Davis of Delay at the bride’s parents home with Rev D F Hoyle officiating. The couple are expecting a child. Also, Julian T Bramlett married M mentire Harris at the bride’s mother’s residence in Pontotoc. The small ceremony was private with family and a few guests.
A fragmented notice describes a service offering special attestation and discounted housing for teachers and households. It warns readers to avoid imposition by buying from responsible characters and mentions legal penalties. The text references court actions and fines but lacks clear names or dates.
The record lists payments and per diems for city officials including the mayor P. E. Matthews marshal J. T. Borrow treasurer C. H. Keys and others. It notes labor on streets and purchases from vendors such as Lande & Co and W. C. Massey. The document reflects routine financial settlements of the city governing body.
The notice advertises reduced round trip fares on Tuesdays in October November 7 and 1 December 7 for travel to the South west destinations including Cairo and Cotten. It highlights cheaper one way compared to round trip rates.
80 acres of near level upland offered for rent seven miles from Wal Kent town. Inquiries via P. O. Box 258, suitable for the races.
In a Portsmouth meeting at a Second Presbyterian Church, a speaker decries gambling at home parlor card games, arguing they foster vice and money loss. He says Christians should ban cards from households and warns that even private parlor play trains patrons for saloon gambling.
Community health remains good with minor fever cases. Local visits note frequent Sunday church attendance and residents from Banner and surrounding areas visiting relatives. Box supper planned for Friday invites all neighbors to attend.
An old newspaper notice promotes a clothing line for men boys and children in a tax basics themed feature. The ad highlights affordable styles and invites readers to subscribe for more details and services.
The Lafayette County Teachers Association will meet at 10 0 clock Saturday morning with Miss Lizzie McKinney presenting plans to improve schools. Rev W D Hechestue will address the association and fees will be collected at the meeting. Other subjects to be discussed include how to proceed to improve pay and conditions for teachers. The date is Saturday Oct 14. Fire Brigade enjoyed a delicious banquet Saturday night at the Knight Hotel with Col J W T Falkner as guest of honor.
A historical notice from Oxford Mississippi outlines ordinances prohibiting sale of tobacco and intoxicants in certain premises with penalties per sock or base. It includes administration details, bids, and legal actions from 1906 involving Justice and court procedures.
Mr S S Webster of Oxford now represents the firm and will sell a Singer Machine on easy payments or provide a cash discount. The notice urges readers to consider mortgage-like terms and cash savings on sewing machines.
Sunday school progress noted with church members Eliza Martier Hattie Cock and Alfred Cock among attendees. Messrs James Sanders and Archer Saunders attended preaching and singing at the Baptist church as neighbors yield to harvest gatherings and farm work.
The item lists social notes and local happenings with names like Miss Ada Fadge, Mrs Hervey Kimmons, Mr Fiim McCam, and Miss Ella Butler. It mentions a blue Mountain trip, school entries, illnesses, and a community ice cream supper plus kin visits and church or social events.
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