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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
3
Oxford and nearby communities report social visits, business trips, and family travel. Residents like Mr. J T Chambers, Miss Laura Lake, and Mrs. Mary Wright are cited with relatives in Memphis Abbeville St Louis and Sardis. Local commerce highlights include groceries barber shop sales and new stock at Chambers Furniture Co.
Possession given at once. For terms apply to W. D. Porter at the Merchants and Farmers Bank Theo Sweeney.
Advertises paying the top market price for cotton seed at South Corner Public Square.
Rev Dr Davidson of Chicago will conduct the mission and is described as earnest and eloquent. An invitation is extended to Oxford and nearby residents. Sunday services are at 7 30 am 11 am 4 pm and 8 pm. Week schedule will be announced on Sunday.
The address by Bishop Warren A. Chandler at the Grand Opera House in Atlanta is described as the greatest platform utterance of this generation. A pamphlet summarizing the talk is available postpaid for 15 cents from W. F. Cruscelle, Publisher, 449 Spring Street, Atlanta, Ga., U.S.A.
As my term ends the first Monday in Jan 1904 I urge all who owe recording fees or court costs to call and settle promptly. I have shown leniency and request all to come forward to pay deeds and fees without further notice. Respectfully P Gray Chancery Clerk.
The Duprey family expresses gratitude to friends and especially the Oxford Fire Department for helping save their house from disaster Saturday afternoon.
R A Johnson offers painting staining and graining services and furniture finishing including bronzing gold leaf and ornamental work. He guarantees satisfaction and invites the public to commission work. Subscribe for The Lacie.
Mr Walter Surles and Miss Bonnie Lou Knight were married at the Methodist parsonage Tuesday afternoon with Rev J R Countiss officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Knight and is known locally. The couple are both employed at the Oxford Oil Mill. Congratulations are extended.
George E. Welch and Lizzie Mathis were married Saturday afternoon at James Mathis’s home near Tula. Welch is Sheriff-elect Welch’s son and a post office employee. both couple are well regarded and supported by many friends.
Mr Joe Friedman and Miss Bertha Wovey of Dvinsk Russia were married in Memphis Sunday evening at 9 oclock by Rabbi Springer. Friedman is an enterprising Oxford businessman and popular. They reside with his brother H Friedman on North Street. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes.
Bem Price died at his home Amadell on North Street after months of ill health. He was born in the county, rose from merchant to Bank of Oxford president, owned LaFayette County stock farms, and promoted modern agriculture. Funeral at Presbyterian church drew large crowd, with Rev. W. D. Heddleston delivering the sermon.
18 miles northeast of Oxford this 100 acre farm features good bottom land and ample water. Includes a two story dwelling, good tenant houses, two pastures, a large barn and surrounding outbuildings. Apply at this office.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a master remedy for malaria chills fever headache and biliousness. It claims the medicine works in any stage and features a testimonial from J A Hopkins of Manchester Kansas. The promo notes a price of 50 cents at the Oxford Pharmacy.
Obituary for Bem Price a prominent Oxford Mississippi banker and county leader who died peacefully on October 15. The piece recounts Price birth in 1850, family roots, business career, and civic service including roles at Harris Barringer Price firm and as bank executive in Oxford and Memphis. It praises his integrity, intellect, and mentorship of young men, and notes sympathy for his wife.
Dr McMahon offers improved appliances and methods to reduce pain and costs making skilled dental services affordable. Extractions performed without pain and cheerful estimates with no obligation. Consultation invited with samples of work at Central Pliers. Phone 195.
Notices command non residents Roxey Pegues and Bettie Gaiter to appear in Lafayette County chancery court in November 1903 to defend suits by Charles Pegues and Tom Gaiter. Commissioner Bruce will sell by public auction on November 2 1903 in Oxford land in Lafayette County 118 acres for partition among heirs, including W S Nichols heirs, at the court house steps.
S LeQuinn of Cavindish Vermont was robbed of his health by chronic constipation. Dr Kings New Life Pills broke into his house, arrested his trouble and he is now cured. They are warranted to cure. 25 cents at A H Hendel's drag store.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri says he had a sore for a year and was cured by Bucken's Arnica Salve bought at H Kender's drug store. The ad notes the salve costs 28 cents and calls it the best salve on earth.
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