Mississippi and national events in brief
A mix of wartime notes includes the First Mississippi Regiment awaiting muster out, yellow fever alerts near Galveston, and a quarantined Mississippi. Other items mention Camp McKinley hospitality tours, a Brhalia murder verdict, education milestones at the University of Mississippi, and a library exclusion of the Woman's Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Point Barmett
Galveston
Texa
Mississippi
Library of Women’s
Ubs
Topeka
Kansas
Regiment Wreck Near Newcastle Kills Three Soldiers
Regimental transport from Fer andine Florida to Camp Wheeler Alabama was wrecked near Newcastle ten miles north of Birmingham. Three soldiers were killed outright and six injured in the accident reported at dark on August 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferandine
Fla
Camp Wheeler
Huntsville
Ala
Dark Og Ang
Newcastle
Hirminghau
Fever scare and health notices in Mississippi town
Telegraph reports four suspected yellow fever cases in Orrwood linked to Dr Grant and the Gray family, with quarantine in place and officials en route. Governor McLaurin pursues war debts and troop mustering, while a presidential commission plans Spain peace terms. Also listed are multiple troop mustering out orders and local medical ads for Dr Cady and Smith's Sure Kidney Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssiara
Grant
Water Valley
Orrwood
Able Gray
Taylor
Pot Adout
Gray
Edward Gray
Texas
Taylor's
Arrwood
Dr. Grey
Gant
Board of Health
Dra. Haralson
Dasn
Vermont
Maine
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Sinois
Georgia Light Artillery
Porto Rico
Philadelphia City
Newspaper offices taxed they claim unfairly
The North Mississippi Herald endorses opposing a tax on printing offices and urges candidates to support exemption for type and press. It likens presses to essential livelihood tools and warns the tax is unjust, vowing to fight it. Also notes local ice wagon service and a diarrhoea cure advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mississippi Herald
Sentimenton
Planters Cubanol Cures Cuts Burns and Bruises
Planters Cubanol advertised as a cure for cuts burns and bruises sold by K. R Chilton & Co at 25 cents. It promises quick relief and lists multiple ailments, reflecting a period patent medicine style and local merchant pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubanol
K. KR Chilton & Co
Editors Are Barred and Restless Press Deadlines
The Nashville Christian Advocate notes editors crave vacations yet must stay at work year round. It argues editors keep printers moving even when away from home, with the craft of copy taking no real break. The piece humorously laments editors’ endless duty and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Christian Advocate
Cure-All Medicine Claim and Real Estate Ad Fragment
An advertisement touts a medicine claiming to cure kidney and bladder diseases with a 98 percent success rate and refunds if not cured. It also lists a for sale notice for a small cottage with ten acres near the Courthouse, cash bargain terms, and a church meeting report praising Rev. Byron Patterson and noting repairs funded at Long Branch Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocefy
Smith
R. Rb.chiltos & Co
Courthouse
J J. Kear, Jr
Harvey Turner
C. L. Savage
Coffeeville Circuit
North Mississippi Conference
Christian Advocate
Long Branch Church
Byron P. Patterson
Carriage and Buggy Work Offered by Joseph Stoate
Joseph Stoate advertises a carriage and blacksmith shop on North Street offering full service in all branches of carriage and buggy work. He notes reasonable charges and signs the notice dated August 16, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Joseph Stoate
Planters Cuban Relief cures ailments in minutes
An advertises Planters Cuban Relief a cure for colic neuralgia and toothache within five minutes. It also promises relief for sour stomach and summer complaint. The product priced at 25 cents is sold by K R Chilton and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. R. Chilton & C
Columbus Remains Repeatedly Moved Amid Peace Talks
A Madrid cable reports Spain seeks to insert a clause in the peace treaty for the return of Columbus remains to Spain to avoid their use as war trophies or a Barnum show. Some favor bringing the navigator to Washington for permanent interment. Columbus died in Valladolid and has been moved multiple times, marking his 50th posthumous journey if relocated again.
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Spain
Wm. Eli Day
K. Davis
W.P. Pry
E. D. White
United States Supreme Court
Whitelaw Reid
Tucky
United States
America
Madrid
Colambus
Barnum
Washington
Valladolid
Saville
San Domingo
France
Basle
Havana
Clarion- Ledger
Opening of Union Female College in Oxford
The Union Female College announces its 45th annual session opening Thursday morning at 9:30. The main building and annex are full, with boarding patrons at a peak, and Prof. Maddox is praised for steady leadership. Citizens urged to support the college and enroll children at the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Female College
Oxford
Maddox
Planters Sceian Tea touted for digestive relief
Planters Sceian Tea claims to cure dyspepsia constipation and indigestion and regulate the liver. It is offered at 25 cents by Br. Lt. Chilton & Co in a period advert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Lt. Chilton & Co
Pack-train Heroism And A Medical Remedy From Santiago
A July letter from P. E. Butler in Santiago de Cuba describes pack-train No 3 keeping troops supplied with ammunition and rations during the Battle of Santiago. Butler credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving lives and enabling continued work amid severe diarrhoea and rush conditions. The letter, sent to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa, notes sales by R. R. Chilton Co Oxford F M Pettis Abbeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Butler
Santiago
de Cuba
Chamberlain
Tampa
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
R. R. Chilton & Co
Oxford
F. M. Pettis
Abbeville
Oxford aims for cotton factory and industry growth
In Oxford Mississippi the author extols the town as a cultured educational center and imagines its economic future. He urges capitalists to invest in a cotton factory and other industries such as a furniture works and a canning plant to complement the university town’s achievements and water power, electricity, and ready markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Athens
Jackson, Teun
LaFayette
Aasekit
Circuit Court Jurors Drawn for September Term
Jurors listed for the September term of Circuit Court include TL Tidwell Chas Strong G W SP Per cepeter AF 8 B Gordon W L Eakridge J 8 w C Neill Thos Waite R Bath WRP J P Green Jno Bowser L TW Patton m Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
TL Tidwell
Chas. Strong
SP Percepeter
Gordon
L Eakridge
C Neill
Thos. Waite
R Bath
J P Green
Jno
Ca'Bowser
L TW Patton
M, Davis
Oxford Dry Goods Company Incorporation Charter
A Mississippi charter records the incorporation of the Oxford Dry Goods Company in Oxford, Mississippi. It lists founders and officers, outlines purpose to engage in general merchandising, sets a 25000 capital with 500 share value, and details governance, meetings, and duration through 1999 with provisions to align to state law.
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The
Oxford Dry Goods Company
Sestion
A. Hire
Gromer R. Hit
Thomas D. Isom
Iso
Wireras U. Hamr- Tos
Josxin E. Proves
Groner W. Borracog
Vitus Lew
William H.inset
Pease P. McKee
Mack A. MosTeomery
Cmuaswt
T. P. Gray
Albert F. Davipsos
Sead
Alenor i Oemine
Shane Tapas
de Ghee
United States
Mississippi
A. D
Sid Corporation
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Teyuesday
Dies. Extzma A
Recs
Prut Rites Ac
Estes d
Orford i
TOR Congress
Wesre
Spighte
Seth Congress
Anguet
Rose Winnie Davis
Narragansett Pier
Toral
Cropa
Govan
Merritt
Veices
Stone
K-ns
Bryan
Crom Socrete
Ander
Lara Barton
Safsurg Moldiere
Tratt Growers
San Diego
Jeha Ietiwire
Nan Rear Brhalia
Marshall Courts
Jackson
Miss
Uniiversity
Miesicoppi
Seacom
War Department
McKinley
Camp Acade
Hospitala
Jacksonville
Vics Mississippi Regiment
Chickamauga
Etrickes
Washington City
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
McLaurin
WM. Puryear
Jonesboro, Ark
R. RK. Chilton & Co
O. Hemenway
South 23d Street
St. Louis
B. BR. Chilton & Co
Chilton
Herkins & Matthews
Columbus
Battle of
Santiago de Cuba
Chilton’s
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Girard Street
Philadelphia, Pa
Baltimore Musical and Educational
LaFayette Ave
Charles St
Baltimore, MD
Barthold Meyer
Berlin
Heme
Hou
Cuan Worms
Bac
Kew York
Lee
Castoria
Bears
E. H. Jones & Son
Wasaer
LaPravectie County
Dacks
Harkins & Matthews
Pros
City Lumber Yard
T. J. Harkins
Oxford, Miss
T. 8. Wilcox
Chattanooga Fire Department
Don
del Chi
DON Chemical Company
Ttanooga, Tenn
W. T. Wallace
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