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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
2
Several attorneys at law advertise versatile practice in all courts including the federal system and the Circuit of Appeals at New Orleans with names such as YS AT LAW and D MISS fpisnoUGH & SLOUGH, indicating broad legal representation across jurisdictions.
Lafayette county items note Mrs R. Adams returns to Arkansas. H L Tate back from Chicago and St Louis with new fall and winter goods. E P Toney and wife visiting Mrs R G Moran in Oxford. Election commissioners appointed for Lafayette County. School opens September 5 at Lafayette Springs High. Local visits and illness updates. Community notices include road discussions, church events, and marriage invitation to Eliza Bryan in Shanghai.
Advertises underpriced one and two year old poultry stock from several breeds including White Wyandotte Leghorn Rhode Island Red and Orpingtons. Mentions extra fine cockerels and a note from Oxford Mississippi dated November 29 1809.
Moore and Moore announce a confectionery at the former La Fayette County Press location offering candies cigars cigarettes tobacco and stationary. The store features a hygienic aniceless fountain with fresh water whirlpool and a variety of drinks and syrups all passing Pure Food tests.
Besnett Loomer & Co advertise a county wide buying program offering top prices for poultry figs geese ducks and other produce. Weekly prices to be posted at the American Express Co office. call to arrange offerings.
In gratitude for the sympathy and attention shown by friends and citizens of Oxford during the illness and passing of my wife two weeks ago. Signed D Adams Water Valley Rt. R. No. 6.
The health of the community remains good with a few illnesses noted. Harvest tasks like hay mowing and fodder pulling dominate. Local residents and visitors from Oxford and Philadelphia are mentioned, with updates on neighbors, school closings, and a revival at Bay Springs.
The Sunday school community mourns Mrs. W D Porter who served faithfully in the Home Department and sang in the choir. Officers and teachers adopt resolutions of sympathy, pledge prayers, and request publication in local Oxford papers to honor her memory.
Fall examinations for White teachers scheduled on Friday Sept 16 and Saturday Sept 17. Additional exams for Friday and Saturday Sept 23 and 24 are listed at Surri with Superintendent in charge.
Two story, seven room dwelling on South Depot Street near town and schools. Modern conveniences advertised with figures. Listed by C. P. Plant. Also noted is confidence in Chamberlain's Remedy by I Basford of Podes tia. For sale through all dealers.
Notice to the Public from Oxford Mississippi dated August 15 1910 announces discontinuation of company ice delivery to consumers. Delivery will continue through Messrs J A Greer A A Barnett and R A Cromeh and Son at the same price. Ice books remain non transferable and outstanding ice becks will be secured by the partners.
The article lists court dates and officers including A. M. Storer Marshal and D. Prasre District Attorney, with county roles such as Sheriff J. C. Marteticht and Clerk W. MM. Wondeard. It documents routine court sessions on May and November, and notes religious services and community meetings led by Rev. F A Siete and Rev. dC. Park, among others.
An advertisement from Heacock in Lockport urges readers to subscribe to the Thrice-a-Week World of New York World. It touts impartial reporting and explains the subscription price at 8 dollars yearly, offering combined rates for the World and another paper.
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