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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
2
Oxford prepares for the County Fair with two-day events and shopping, while residents like Mrs. Dooley and Miss Louise Seers discuss visits and teaching. Local leaders Mayor Adams and Mr Sisk travel to Grenada, and a string of moves, illnesses, and purchases mark the week.
Boys between eleven and eighteen must submit their names by Saturday to county contest supervisor E. T. Smith. Ten winners will be chosen by Lee M. Russell, two per beat, to win a free trip to the State Fair. Entries due by October 18 at noon.
The city of State invites a delivery and address at the State Fair on Saturday November 1st. Officials promise a rousing reception and urge residents to remember the date for the event.
A fragment advertises a cholera era biliousness remedy for liver and stomach relief sold by A. H. Kendel. Mentions indigestion cures and antiseptic claims as a broad liniment product.
Mrs Worley died Sunday after a lingering illness at her daughter Mrs Sam Palmer’s home near Wesson. She was buried Tuesday morning. A devout Christian woman from Oxford, she lived there since childhood. A husband, three daughters, two sons and many relatives mourn her.
Senator Stephena backed C A McCharen for Oxford postmaster as Congress and the President approved the selection. A telegram yesterday notified him of the appointment awaiting Senate ratification before he assumes duties in a few days. McCharen, a well known local figure with firm public stances, is praised by neighbors.
A community entertainment event will be held at the Live Oak School on Friday night October 21 to benefit Pleasant Ridge cleanup. Admission is 25 and 10 cents. All are invited and organizers expect a large crowd.
The couple married Sunday afternoon at J W Logan Bogard’s home with Rev W W Mitchell presiding. Friends offered warm congratulations to the promising young groom and the charming bride, and the Eacin extends best wishes for a long happy life.
A dog described as an Irish Letter Dog was last seen Monday one mile east of Oxford. Return to M C Falkner for a reward.
187 acre property described as half cultivation and pasture with good water, a pleasant residence, reliable tenant houses, a fine orchard and garden. Reasonable terms. Inquiries to Mrs. E. O. M. Rayeven, Oxford, Mississippi.
Winter Rye seed is available at Chilton & Co the place to get fresh seed for sowing now. Buy soon to ensure you have seed ready at the time you need it and avoid delays.
Chilton & Co promotes Turnip Seed with fresh seed guarantees and offers $5 in gold for the largest turnip raised from their seed.
Advertisement touts Peruna as a natural tonic to revive appetite and improve digestion for those feeling listless and lifeless. It claims thousands of testimonies and positions the product as a non artificial stimulant available as tablets for those who object to liquid medicines.
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