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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR item shows a local political notice mentioning candidates for mayor J and Matthews and a station area likely indicating polling or term details. The readable bits suggest a campaign-related item with names but lack clear dates or actions.
The LaFayette County Teachers Association plans to enroll 75 teachers at the next gathering on Saturday Oct 22 at 11 a.m in Oxford public school. The program includes J G Deupree on county teachers association purpose M H Perritt on school needs and open discussions on Mississippi history plus a report by D G Carpenter on school houses.
A letter asks concerned parties to shift a meeting to Bethel Church on Saturday night so the writer can reach Oxford Sunday afternoon for university work. Signed J. W. Fielp.
Local sale advertises fifteen new buggies available for cash at cost for ten days. Shoppers urged to act quickly as quantities are limited.
Selling out stock includes drugs sundries paints stationery soaps toilet articles cigars and tobacco. Will sell 25 percent cheaper than anyone else in town. Oxford Pharmacy proprietor T. J. Collier at Northwest corner Square.
Mr Joe Hoffman and Miss Kate Hamilton were married Friday night Rev J R Countiss officiating The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hamilton of this place The groom is from New Orleans and employed at the Oxford Oil Mill They have many friends who offer best wishes for a long happy life
A Batesville Indiana resident vouched that Foley's Honey and Tar cured a severe cold after other treatments failed. The advertisement claims the product prevents pneumonia and remains the people's favorite cough remedy. For sale by the Oxford Pharmacy.
A traveling man reports druggists often ask if cough medicine is for a child or adult and tend to recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children. The claim is the remedy is safe and cures coughs colds and cropp. Sold by all druggists.
Reporter notes the Board of Trustees meeting underway with routine business. Speck Hairston of Crawford returns to the university to cheers from friends as enrollment this year tops previous highs by about 100 students. Mrs. C. C. Ferrell expected home from Birmingham visit. Chancellor Fulton and Prof. F. L. Riley join History Commission meeting in Jackson.
Teckville News reports very warm weather while cotton picking continues. Obituaries note the death of Mr. Simon Perkins after six weeks illness, with funeral at the grave and Masonic honors. Community ads promote Foley's Honey and Tar and Ballard's Snow Liniment sold by Oxford Pharmacy with testimonials.
Community items report Mrs. Mary Houston improving after illness while neighbors visit relatives and plan moves for the Winter saw mill. Local residents and families are listed with Sunday visits and health notes, plus early 20th century medicine ads for King’s Life Pills and One Minute Cough Cure.
The community reports improved health and ongoing cotton harvest with most of the crop expected by early next month. Marvin Stephens suffered a severe arm injury requiring amputation but is recovering. Stella Avent is elected teacher, Sunday school advances, students attend Oxford graded school, Lula Scott visits Texas, and correspondents hold a Quaker gathering.
Tak EAGLE advertises old newspapers for sale at 25 cents per hundred copies. The notice markets bulk bundles and targets collectors and researchers seeking vintage issues.
A historical notice announces the Kaighis of Pythins Fifth district gathering in Guford on Wednesday October 29. The program includes morning sessions at the courthouse with prayers and addresses by Rey J Countiss Kon L Liviey Otis Robinson and John M Bedins plus musical numbers. Afternoon session is for Pythians only with Secret Work demonstrations by Grand Lodge officers. Night session covers rank work followed by refreshments and public hospitality for visitors including invited ladies.
For rent half an acre of coad ridge land about 4905 miles from town with possession given at any time. Apply at this office.
The article notes many people suffer continual strain from financial or family troubles, causing nerves issues and illnesses. It promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy to restore liver and kidney function, boost vitality, and ease distress. Trial bottle 25 cents, regular 73 cents, at druggists.
Legal notice summons Minnie Daniels Barron to appear in Lafayette County Chancery Court on the fourth Monday of November 1904 to defend suit by Jett Barrow. Also bids invited for building a bridge over a slough near Wallahatchie River to be opened November 8 1904 at Oxford Court House. Bond equal to bid with two sureties required. board may reject all bids.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes about a year long sore cured by Backlen's Arnica Salve claiming it the best salve on earth. Available for 25 cents at A. H. Kendel's drug store.
The Tron Mountain Route offers low one way colonist tickets to southern and western points from Memphis at 96.00 on select Tuesdays and dates. Routes include Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas regions with various city connections and special rates. For details contact ILD Winson J.P. PANSILL 314 Main street Memphis Tenn. SMTUCKS SHITE druggists Paducah Ky promote Dr Jeuenhall's Chill and Fever Cure with high sales.
J A Baird offers half a dozen thoroughbred DPo land China pigs for sale at a bargain. Sire hails from Polk Prince's Kentucky hog ranch, brought by Hunter Porter. Sow from Shofner's Mulberry Stock Farm in Fayette County Tennessee. Location 112 miles southeast of Oxford.
An energetic man is sought to act as salesman and collector for the Singer Sewing Machine Co. must furnish his own horse in each town of Holly Springs Oxford and Water Valley. A high grade commission offered. We already have 40 or 50 monthly customers at Water Valley. For further advice write The Singer M i Co Corinth Miss J W Clark Manager.
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