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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
2
Judge W B Cowan returns from Hot Springs Arkansas. Cotton prices drop this week. J N Gipson buys W P Wilkins' furniture store. Col J W T Falkner travels to Jackson. Bargains claimed at 95 discount shops. Many locals travel for visits and visits to relatives. University football team defeats Memphis University 10 to 0.
Mr Blair Chilton, son of T. H. Chilton, died at home in Memphis of constitution. He had long poor health and visited Oxford relatives. many friends mourn his loss. On Wednesday morning John H. Jones died near Liberty Hall at 92, LaFayette county’s oldest citizen, leaving several children. Mass meetings discuss walnway safety. antisewerage debate continues amid public health concerns. Picnicking youths enjoyed Shatin mountain day with Messrs McKay Seen Colnier and McNeill. Miss Ella Wright and Elma Meek chaperoned. An Exchange item notes a Virginia Methodist minister’s wife has married three times, maiden name Quayle. Mrs Jennie N Standifer offers private stenography lessons on South Street and at University and Woman’s College. Two milk cows and one parlor organ advertised for sale by W. L Barer. Belle Bailey to teach Book-keeping at Woman’s College, county and town pupils welcome.
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