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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
3
Fragmentary text suggests a court order involving a T-dependent candidate for Hayes Street. The readable lines indicate a legal filing or petition linked to election or candidacy rules, with no clear date or full names due to damaged OCR. Further context unavailable.
Selections show residents visiting relatives in Memphis Grenada and nearby towns. Travel includes Edgar Anderson from Ft Davis Texas and Julia Young visiting Memphis. Meetings include the Farmer's Union and the Twenty Century Book Club with Mrs Lelia Jones hosting.
Mr. M C Butler visits Mighty East office. Miss Ann Chandler hosts Saturday afternoon. Several residents plan new homes and concrete walks. Band, theater, and band events announced along with a pastor’s wedding. Deaths include J P Humphreys and William Stewart. Jobs and contracts for La Fayette County teachers set for Oct 27 with T M Anderson in charge.
On Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock at 624 Henderson street Fort Worth Texas D K Moore of Hyden Ky to Miss Carline M Gates of Oxford. The bride daughter of J C Gates is wished happiness in her new home by many friends from her childhood.
The Sisk Brenner Lawshee Co. announces new Studebaker wagonr cars now on the lot. Buyers are urged to act quickly before prices rise with the advance.
The U D C ladies sponsor a Turkey Supper Friday after 5 o clock in the Sultan building to support the Monument fund. Unclaimed letters list shows names for Oxford, Miss mail for the week ending Oct 2 with multiple individuals named.
Seats for Barlow's Ministress at the Opera House go on sale Saturday night through F B Linder and Co. The performance promises a popular engagement with tickets available at the box office and via the local agency.
Dr. T. L. Mircuell announces a high grade optical service at Stinebeck Drug Store in Oxford. He will visit monthly, with patients’ names collected by Dr. Stinebeck and notified of days. Also represents Singer and Wheeler Wilson sewing machines at W. C. Neill's store with oils and needles in stock.
Dr. T. C. Dorsett, veterinary dentist, will practice anywhere and gladly examines horses free of charge. He emphasizes proper nourishment and dental care for health, and treats lameness and various horse ailments. Visit his residence in Oxford or call to inquire about prices.
Weather remains pleasant as potatoes and fleecy staple harvest continues. Local residents Mr. E. O. Davidson of Oxford and Mr. Paschall White of Harmontown visit family homes. Andrew Darling and Jamie near Teekville attend gatherings. Tucker returns from Illinois planning winter stay. Cornelius White and others attend Oxford services. young men attend preaching north of the river. Local ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for cold relief.
Sunday service at Cumberland Presbyterian Church paid tribute to Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Rev. Spragins read a Bible lesson as songs and remarks followed. Dr. King, Rev. Hedlessin and others lauded Mrs. Davis as a noble Confederate mother, praising her charity and care for suffering citizens and veterans alike. The gathering reflected calm solemnity and patriotism.
The University Lyceum Course will feature up to six attractions next season. Season tickets at $2.00 are on sale via business manager George W. Leavell. The first show will be the Orphean Musical Club on November 17 in the University Chapel, a fine quartet ensemble from four skilled vocalists.
A 13 year old boy, Pernand Parsiy, accidentally shot his foot Tuesday while bird Bunting. Doctors hope injuries are not serious. Also reported is the death of one of Joe Penna baker's twins, who died Sunday with crop. remains were buried at Myrtle last Tuesday.
Mississippian notice commands J W Owers of Birmingham Alabama and Miss A K Owens of Memphis Tennessee to appear November fourth 1906 defending suit brought by Mrs Croveb and others. Clerk J O Rixmr records petitioners. Also notice to heirs of J R Nannery deceased to probate and register claims within one year or be barred. Administrator J B Roacs signs.
Sealed bids for a bridge over Toby Jebby Crees on the Oxford and Belmont road are due by 3 o clock on November 0th. The board may reject any bid. Also public court notices by Ramey Clerk and legal actions in Lafayette County Mississippi request appearances in chancery proceedings in November 1908 and October 1906.
Special Master in Chancery announces sale of real estate in Oxford Mississippi under a 1902 decree and 1935 writ. The single parcel in Water Valley described as a house and lot will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door on October 25 1906.
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